It's hard to be the emperor who crosses the eagle

Looking at the secret letter on the case table, Su Ruo thought deeply.

Yang Zhao, who entered Sichuan a year and a half ago, sent a letter back, saying that he had basically controlled Sichuan.Now there is an urgent shortage of manpower, please send someone from the imperial court.

send someone...

Su Ruochen had another headache.What I lack most now is people!Although Enke has been added twice, there are too many places where people are lacking, and the temporary training has not yet graduated...

But Sichuan... Su Ruochen gritted his teeth and decided to stick to Sichuan first, and then figure out a way for the rest of the place.

Ye Shi's health was getting worse and worse. According to historical records, he died in 1223 AD, which is this year.Although Su Ruochen asked the imperial doctors to focus on conditioning Ye Shi's body, it is still a question of whether it can be delayed for a few years.

In the second year of Shengwu, that is, in 1223 A.D., Emperor Song issued an edict that all the newly promoted Enke Scholars entered Sichuan.If craftsmen from all walks of life follow them to Sichuan, they will be granted a royal license, exempt from tax for three years, and be given special treatment. The eldest son can be directly granted the status of scholar.

As soon as this edict came out, there was a huge uproar immediately.There are voices of literati questioning everywhere.

Seeing this situation, Su Ruochen added fuel to the flames: "Isn't our craftsmen's clothing, food, housing and transportation all from the hands of farmers and craftsmen? You are a sour scholar who doesn't want to fight for the glory of the country and share the worries of the king, but only cares about his own. A little bit of ink does nothing to benefit the country and the people. Instead of giving you the birth of a scholar, it is better to give these craftsmen who share our worries and worries for the country and me!"

These words of the emperor were directly published on the headlines of several newspapers. The common people were grateful, and the number of people who voluntarily entered Sichuan increased several times. Su Ruochen had to screen.

Of course, the Shihlin resistance caused by this statement was even more intense.Some Confucian scholars even ran outside the palace in groups to protest.

At this time, Su Ruochen was discussing the Sichuan matter with the cabinet.

Zhen Dexiu hesitated: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to say that."

Su Ruochen raised her eyebrows and said, "What's wrong?"

Zhendexiu said: "To make the son of a craftsman a scholar is really an insult to scholars."

Wei Liaoweng also said: "Your Majesty's move may cause great dissatisfaction among scholars."

Su Ruochen smiled playfully, but then turned her head and asked the others: "Do you also think so?"

Zhao Yurui spoke first: "Brother Huang is right in the first place!"

Su Ruo looked at her younger brother fondly.

Liu Wenqing said: "Your Majesty's words are indeed holy! When I heard this, it was like enlightenment..."

Su Ruochen waved his hand, interrupted the cabinet minister's flattery, turned to Ye Shi, and said, "What does Ye Aiqing think?"

Ye Shi frowned and said, "Among the Confucian scholars, there are indeed those who His Majesty said are useless, but His Majesty's actions are a little hasty."

Su Ruochen asked again: "Where is King E?"

Yue Shan said: "Your Majesty once said, 'The bounden duty of a soldier is to obey orders', and a subject must obey His Majesty's orders."

Su Ruo sighed deeply: "King E doesn't need to do this, I am not Gaozong."

At this time, Dong Wei sent a report: "There are hundreds of Confucian scholars outside the palace, and they want the court to give them an explanation..."

Su Ruo was taken aback for a moment, then sneered and said, "Is this a demonstration against me?"

It seems that the treatment of literati in the Song Dynasty was too generous!Now if you don't kill chickens to scare monkeys, and show iron and blood methods, I am afraid that this group of literati will become even more arrogant in the future!

"Yue Shan! I order you to lead the five thousand guards, and put all those who intend to rebel into the prison. If there is any resistance, you will be killed on the spot!"

Yue Shan led the order and said: "I obey the order." Then he rushed to Weisheng's barracks.

Zhen Dexiu opened his mouth and said, "Your Majesty, is this..."

"Bloody? Cruel?" Su Ruochen looked into his eyes coldly, "I'm just too kind to them! This group of people who hang around in brothels and restaurants all day long never think about how to serve the country. Zhen, do you think that if you know a few words, you will be reborn according to Yin and Guan Zhong? Do you think that if you oppose the imperial court, you are noble? To criticize current affairs in the newspaper is to be brilliant?"

Su Ruochen paused every word: "I want those so-called 'talented and underappreciated' people to remember firmly, don't think I can't touch them!"

Zhen Dexiu and Wei Liaoweng looked at each other, and they both saw horror in each other's eyes.

Ye Shi lowered his head to drink tea, unable to see clearly.

Naturally, Liu Wenqing didn't care about anything else, and directed a series of "sages" to Su Ruochen.

Zhao Yurui's eyes were full of admiration: "Brother Huang is really good!"

Seeing Zhao Yurui talking, Su Ruochen's expression eased.

For Zhao Yurui, Su Ruochen was only responsible for his body at the beginning, but after several years of getting along, he really fell in love with this cheap brother who blindly worshiped him.With this child by his side, it seems that he can always calm down his anger.

"Xiao Rui is 15 years old, right?" Su Ruochen said with a smile, "It's time to decide on the princess."

In history, none of Song Lizong's heirs survived to adulthood, and the final heir was adopted from Zhao Yurui.Therefore, Su Ruochen also had to consider the issue of historical inertia - what if he really had no heirs?

At first, Zhao and Rui thought that Zhao and Rui should be very shy when they understood what it was like to choose a concubine at such an age, but they were curious—this is the common characteristic of teenagers when they first heard about it.Unexpectedly, Zhao Yurui's reaction was more intense than he expected.

As soon as Zhao Yurui heard these words, his complexion turned pale without a trace of blood.He suddenly jumped in front of Su Ruochen, and panickedly reached out and grabbed the latter's sleeve: "Brother Huang, don't you want me anymore! Xiao Rui, don't leave Brother Huang!"

Su Ruo was stunned.

You are really a child, so dependent on your brother...

Su Ruochen said kindly, "Xiao Rui is already so old, she should learn to be independent. When you meet the woman you like, I'm afraid you will leave Brother Huang aside."

When Zhao Yurui heard that Su Ruochen no longer raised the question of the princess, her face recovered a little blush, and said firmly: "Zhao Yurui will never leave the emperor aside!"

Su Ruo said with a deep smile, "Brother Huang believes."

Su Ruochen, who was in a better mood, discussed the specific matters after entering Sichuan with several cabinet ministers.After a while, Yue Shan came back to return to his command.

"Your Majesty, there are 562 rioters in total, 39 of those who resisted were killed on the spot, and the rest have all been captured."

Su Ruochen smiled in satisfaction.

Military power is indeed the most important thing.