Son of Song Dynasty

Chapter 216 Willing to share the same crime
"Tch!" Zhao Kuangyin didn't believe it at all, "He's the one who came up with all these evil ideas! It's like he started the matter, and now you want to pretend to be a good person with me? Come on! Find him immediately!"

The servant immediately went down to the hall, but suddenly stood still.

Zhao Kuangyin followed his gaze, and saw Zhao Dezhao leaning on a long crutch, with a white towel on his shoulders, trembling up to the court.

His face was a little sallow, and he was haggard. He was out of breath after walking a few steps, and he had to wipe the sweat from his forehead with a towel.

As soon as King Qi appeared, the discussion in the court immediately quieted down.

Everyone also remembers that it was King Qi who shouted that this battle must be fought here that day, and Zhao Yuanzuo, the special envoy of the town, was also strongly recommended by him.

Now everyone wants to see what King Qi thinks about the incident that has reached this level.

Wang Zixing and Shi Yuanliang supported Zhao Dezhao from left to right, and Shi Yuanliang said with genuine distress, "Your Highness! Didn't you say that you are not feeling well, why did you still come to court with an illness?"

Zhao Dezhao sighed, "I have heard the news that because of my idea of ​​cleaning up the border, the people in the northwest frontier have suffered from the purge. Many people have lost their businesses and houses because of this, and they can't live on."

"I regret it so much! It is precisely because of this that I have a sudden illness, but at this time, I am troubled by internal and external troubles in the Song Dynasty, how can I still lie down at home?"

Zhao Dezhao walked tremblingly to the front of the hall, "Your Majesty! I took the risk of going to court today to implore Your Majesty to punish Zhao Yuanzuo and Wang Ji'en strictly, and clear up the grievances of the border people!"

Zhao Guangyi was dumbfounded.

The rest of the King Jin family were also confused!
Is King Qi crazy?You admit it yourself, you came up with the idea and you recommended the person.Now something happened and you demand severe punishment!Then you can get rid of it yourself?
In the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, only Li Jilong took a closer look at Zhao Dezhao, and his impression of him changed a little.

Zhao Guangyi narrowed his eyes and glanced at Zhao Dezhao coldly, thinking that although you are a prince, Yuan Zuo is also a prince. If you make such trouble, even if His Majesty punishes Yuan Zuo, I'm afraid you won't be left behind!
Sure enough, Zhao Kuangyin slammed the Longshu case and snapped, "It's just child's play for you to be a big national event! The whole thing started because of you. It was you who suggested that in order to fight against the Northern Han Dynasty, we need to purge the border. It was you who recommended Zhao Yuanzuo Be a special envoy to the border of the town. Even Wang Jien was the one you insisted on asking him to accompany you."

"Now that things are getting serious, you said you will punish the two of them severely! Then you have no responsibility? I'm here to ask you, what kind of responsibility should you bear?"

Zhao Dezhao looked excited by Zhao Kuangyin, his cheeks were flushed, but his voice was raised.

He shouted loudly, "Since this matter was initiated by me, I am willing to take responsibility! I am willing to share the same crime with these two!"

The civil and military hall was completely silent, and everyone was frightened.

What happened to King Qi!Even the Holy Majesty dared to contradict him.

The father and son were choking on each other, and no one would be able to pull this fight off, unless the Empress Dowager came in person.

But the empress is not the aunt of King Qi, and with the momentum of King Qi in front of her, she may not be willing to give the queen any face.

However, at this moment, Zhao Guangyi couldn't bear it any longer.

You are willing to share the crime, but this king and his son are not yet willing.

Zhao Guangyi had his own account in his heart, and if this matter continued, Zhao Dezhao said that King Qi would return to the king of Tianshui County, and he would still be the prince.

Zhao Yuanzuo couldn't do it anymore. If he lost this opportunity to be gilded, he might not have a bright future in a few years.

He still hopes that his son will experience and grow up earlier.

Even if he succeeds himself in the future, if his sons are inexperienced and incompetent, and unable to take over, is it true that the throne will be passed on to the third younger brother Tingmei?
"Your Majesty, calm down! This matter, I have thought about it again and again, I'm afraid there is another reason for it!"

Once Zhao Guangyi spoke, Zhao Kuangyin would have to give some face if no one else mentioned it.

"What do you think?"

"Actually, Liu An, the magistrate of Weizhou, I have heard rumors about him a long time ago, saying that he is insidious and cunning, and is good at monopolizing business. Moreover, there have been incidents of exploiting the people. I think that this incident is probably Yuan Zuo's drastic purge. At that time, he accidentally offended Liu An and other local dignitaries."

"Cleaning up the military situation and confiscating property will of course be hated by people. Moreover, I heard that every shop and property confiscated is recorded by professional officials. There are many witnesses. Even if you want to corrupt the law, it is very difficult."

Zhao Kuangyin raised his eyebrows, "As you wish..."

"Your Majesty! I think this matter must be Liu An, who corrupted the law and put the blame on others. This is a false accusation!"

Zhao Kuangyin and his son just listened to what Zhao Guangyi said.

The rest of the King Jin family were shocked and looked at Zhao Guangyi, full of hesitation and disappointment.

Liu An is obviously the direct subordinate of Jin Wang Zhao Guangyi, and he has always been very loyal.

Now for King Jin's son, he was given up in the blink of an eye.

Let me ask who will dare to sacrifice their lives for you in the future.

Zhao Guangyi didn't know what his subordinates were thinking.

But in his eyes, no one can compare to his son, which is justified.

And he is also prepared to give Liu An a decent compensation when the time comes.

Zhao Kuangyin said, "Since this is the case, let's put aside the right and wrong of this matter first. We will deal with it later when we have solid evidence."

"However, I will punish you both today. King Qi made a big mistake because of his inaccurate knowledge of people, and King Jin took it on behalf of his son."

"I will punish you two with one year's salary each."

"The minister leads the order!"

"Leadership!"

Although the one-year salary is the highest level of penalty salary, these two people don't pay attention to it at all.

"Wait a minute! It's not over yet."

Zhao Kuangyin shouted to the two of them, "Cut down your fiefdom. Now the people in Weizhou City are displaced. You will be fined to open porridge sheds there to help the people."

"The porridge sheds of King Qi, from south to north, have one shed for every mile. Set up ten sheds! King Jin's porridge sheds, from east to west, have one shed for each mile, and also set up ten sheds!"

Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Dezhao thanked each other again.

"If the Northern Han Dynasty comes to attack, you will win. But if the Northern Han Dynasty does not come..." Zhao Kuangyin sneered, "There are good fruits for you to eat!"

Both Zhao Guangyi and Zhao Dezhao let out a sigh of relief.

Although this punishment was strict, both of them could stand it.

Zhao Kuangyin said again, "Prince Jin is not good enough to teach his son, so I have to say it. Yuan Zuo is only out of Beijing for the first time, and there is Wang Ji'en watching by him, but he still caused trouble..."

"That's good! Tomorrow, you will let your sons be spared if they are too young. Everyone else will go to the Imperial Academy to learn more from the Imperial Academy. Otherwise, when they all become adults, everything will be over!"

Zhao Guangyi quickly agreed, knowing in his heart that this was actually for his own good.

A few days ago, Zhao Dezhao was asked to study at the Imperial Academy, and now he is also giving his sons a chance.

This bowl of water, as the emperor Zhao Kuangyin, is still level.

(End of this chapter)