By convening courtiers to discuss, the decree was formulated to reduce vassal vassalage in Xichuan and Dongchuan areas of Jiannan Province, and the Ministry of Personnel was instructed to quickly inspect relevant officials, giving priority to officials with a sense of responsibility, ability, responsibility, and high moral standards, and appoint They went to Jiannan to take up posts.
At the political meeting on February 15th, Zhao Ziliang said to the ministers: "When we appoint officials, we must examine many factors such as their loyalty, talent, and morality.
Nowadays, many officials are impetuous and work just to make a fortune, and among the people, There is a saying that three years of clearing the county magistrate will cost one hundred thousand snowflakes.
This shows that the impression between the imperial court and the government in the hearts of the people is very different.
To what extent have you done for the people and how much harm have you done to the people during your tenure as an official?
The people can see clearly.
Those corrupt officials think they can fool the people, but in fact the people are clear-minded.
It is undeniable that there are many loyal, capable, responsible and honest officials in the DPRK, Central Government and various local governments.
The imperial court must vigorously commend and reward these good officials who are wise, diligent and self-disciplined.
It must establish a group of typical representatives so that they can be known to the entire Tang Dynasty officialdom and become role models in the Tang Dynasty officialdom.
However, it is not necessary to Not all officials are such good officials.
There are too few officials that the king and the court can appoint with confidence.
Today’s officialdom There are too many old fools.
These people occupy positions but don't think about making progress, don't think about being loyal to the country, and don't think about praying for the people.
They have never thought about how to find ways to let them live a good life.
They only think about getting rid of them.
After cutting off a few kilograms of flesh, I don't understand.
What do these people want so much money for?
Do they really think they can take it to hell after death?"
After listening to Zhao Ziliang's words, the civil and military ministers were all trembling with fear and did not dare to express their anger.
Zhao Ziliang's tone was not harsh at all, but there was an awe-inspiring righteousness.
Coupled with his ups and downs, his words had a sense of righteousness.
It was extremely penetrating.
When he spoke, everyone couldn't help but hold their breath and listened with rapt attention.
Zhao Ziliang continued: "By the way, today is already February 15th.
How are the arrangements for the spring palace in three parts?
How about Li Kui, the Minister of Rites?"
"Old minister, I'm here."
Li Kui agreed and stood up, holding up the board.
"To tell you the king, all the preparations for the Spring Festival have been completed.
As the exam day comes, candidates from all over the country have arrived in Chang'an and reported to the Ministry of Etiquette.
Ready to register."
"Yes."
Zhao Ziliang nodded and instructed: "This spring, I will still be the examiner, but I have too many affairs, so I will not be responsible for invigilating the exam specifically.
I will be the Minister of Punishment, Lu Sigong, the Left Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Li Qijun, and you, Li Kui.
As deputy examiner invigilator" Lu Sigong and Li Qijun stood up and agreed, "I will obey my orders."
Zhao Ziliang continued: "As for the examination questions, your Rites Gongyuan will first draw up a few sets of examination questions and submit them to the king for review.
After screening, the specific examination questions will be determined.
You must pay attention this time and be sure to strictly guard against the examination questions.
Leak, if there is another incident of fraud in the examination room, I will punish you, the Minister of Rites."
Li Kui was shaken in his heart and agreed: "Yes, I will send someone to strictly guard and keep the examination questions confidential."
At this time, Wu Sun, the chief minister of the Yushitai Yushi, stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Du Hongjian, Han Cheng and Cui Yue were escorted to Beijing the day before yesterday.
They are all currently locked up in the sky prison.
In the past two days, the ministers have sent Yushitai officials conducted a preliminary trial on these three people.
All three people confessed to the crimes they committed.
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The officials who interrogated them believed that according to the rumors, Cheng, could have submitted the case file to Dali Temple, and Dali Temple would take over the trial, but Wei Chen believed that this was too simple.
The three men only admitted the crimes they committed, but did not account for their accomplices. , Confidant, if we hand it over to Dali Temple now, it would be too hasty.
Wei Chen thinks it should be reviewed several times."
Zhao Ziliang thought for a while and waved his hand: "No need, this matter should not be expanded.
Since they have pleaded guilty, the case ends here.
Don't implicate other people."
"Yes, after the king retired, the minister ordered the relevant case files to be submitted to Dali Temple."
When Wu Sun saw Zhao Ziliang saying this, he knew that he had other considerations.
Although he always believed that a case should be dealt with to the end, he also knew , this kind of thing is impossible in the face of politics.
In many cases, he, the censor Zhongcheng, should focus on the overall situation of the court.
Zhao Ziliang was about to retreat when a panting soldier with a feather on his back ran in and bowed down: "Report to your Majesty, Tian Shenyu died of illness half a month ago in Bian Song Dynasty, and Li Lingyao, the Marquis of Duyu, killed the military envoy and Puzhou Meng Jian, the governor, colluded with Tian Yue, the military governor of Wei Bo, in order to specialize in Bian and Song Dynasty.
The troops attacked Huazhou to support Li Lingyao again.
Three days ago, Tonghua Jiedushi Zhou Zhiguang refused to obey the transfer order, refused to carry out the imperial order to reduce the vassal state, killed the officials assigned by the Ministry of Civil Affairs to supervise, and started a rebellion.
Zhou Zhiguang is currently leading the rebellion.
The army stormed Lianshao County, and the surrounding people were frightened and were fleeing in large numbers toward Chang'an."
When these two pieces of news broke out, the courtiers in the imperial court were in an uproar, and many officials looked horrified.
It had just been a short time since the capital had been attacked by rebels several times, and now there was another cavalry rebellion and coming towards Chang'an.
What is this?
Lu Si Gongpo, the Minister of Punishment, cursed: "Zhou Zhiguang is a dog thief.
The imperial court treats him well and promotes him many times.
However, he rebelled against the imperial court's instructions.
His crime is unpardonable."
Yuan Zai's face was calm, but he was secretly happy.
He just wanted to see Zhao Ziliang's joke.
When Zhao Ziliang proposed to reduce the vassal status of the Guanzhong area in the court, he had expressed his opposition.
He thought that it would be too hasty to start reducing the vassal area now. , but Zhao Ziliang resisted all opinions and insisted on reducing the vassal state in the Guanzhong area.
Yuan Zai thought to himself, it's okay now.
Something happened.
Two feudal towns rebelled at the same time.
I want to see what Zhao Ziliang will do now.
Prince Li Shi had different thoughts and psychology from Yuan Zai.
After all, this country belonged to his Li family and it was likely to be passed to him in the future.
How could he tolerate this kind of thing?
At the beginning of this year, when Zhao Ziliang was mainly reducing vassal status in the Guanzhong area, he He also expressed his opposition, but Zhao Ziliang was too strong.
Even if he did not agree, he could not stop Zhao Ziliang from cutting vassal states in the Guanzhong area.
Although something happened now, his first reaction was to send troops quickly.
When Li Shi thought of this, he immediately stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Prince Regent, I believe that it is necessary to end the training of the imperial army now, and immediately appoint two generals to lead the troops to conquer Zhou Zhiguang and Li Lingyao respectively.
I am willing to lead an army of my own, please Regent." allow" Someone among the princelings immediately stood up.
Chang Gun objected: "No, His Royal Highness the prince is the crown prince of the country.
How can he go into battle easily?
If something goes wrong, wouldn't it be a misfortune for the country?"
Li Shi said, "As long as the rebellion can be suppressed, my death is not a pity.
My father has more than one son.
If I die in battle, my father can appoint other princes as princes."
The lively atmosphere in the court was even more lively than before, and many people began to argue about whether Li Su should lead the army to go to war.
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A palace attendant stood up and shouted: "Ahem, sirs, please stop.
Why are you so noisy?
The king hasn't spoken yet.
You are arguing about whether His Highness the Crown Prince should lead the army to go on an expedition.
It's a little too early.
If you guys continue to make noise, I will have to exercise the power of impeachment in the palace."
Only then did all the ministers remember that their voices were indeed too loud, and all of them immediately fell silent.
Zhao Ziliang saw the reactions of the ministers in his eyes, smiled and said: "I thought it would be smoother to cut down the feudal vassal in prison this time, but I didn't expect that someone would actually jump out.
Since some people are impatient to live, , intending to seek death, I will fulfill him and pass on my edict, ordering Zang Xiyan to end the training of the Shence Army and the Zhenguo Army, and prepare to send troops to conquer Li Lingyao ordered Qingzi Jiedu envoy Tian Shen to lead his army westward to attack Li Lingyao, and ordered the Jiedu envoys from Yongping, Heyang, and Huainan towns to send troops, a total of five armies to attack Li Lingyao.
Prince Li Shi, you don't want to make contributions to the country.
Are you loyal?
This king agrees and orders you to be the marshal of the five towns on the East Road.
You will rush to Caizhou immediately to preside over the suppression of Li Lingyao's rebellion."
Li Shi was overjoyed and stood up, clasping his fists and saying, "I obey your orders."
Zhao Ziliang nodded and said seriously: "Come here, send someone to the Baqiao Camp to inform Li Sheng, commander of the Third Army of the Western Qin Dynasty, to see him."
A eunuch stood up and agreed: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Sheng rushed over quickly after receiving the order, strode into the main hall and bowed to Zhao Ziliang: "The humble minister Li Sheng pays his respects to the king."
"Pingsheng."
Zhao Ziliang raised his hand, "I called you here today because Tonghua Jiedushi Zhou Zhiguang refused to accept the imperial court's transfer and refused to implement the imperial court's order to reduce the vassal state.
He rebelled against Liansao three days ago.
The direction of attack is Chang'an, I order you to lead the army to put down the rebellion."
Li Sheng clasped his fists and agreed: "Wei Chen takes orders."
Zhao Ziliang thought for a while and asked: "Zhou Zhiguang's Tonghua Army has more than 8,000 people.
How many soldiers and horses do you need to take away?"
Li Sheng said: "Back to the king, as long as the king allows me to control the garrison in the surrounding counties of Huayin and Tonghua, I only need five thousand cavalry."
Zhao Ziliang immediately made the decision: "My king is ready, you should return to the camp immediately to prepare for the expedition, and set off tomorrow to put an end to Zhou Zhiguang's rebellion as soon as possible."
"Follow your orders" On February 16th, shortly after Li Sheng led 5,000 cavalry from the Baqiao Camp, Wu Sun hurried to the Regent's Palace and reported to Zhao Ziliang: "Your Majesty, the former Imperial Servant Li You has just confessed an important piece of news.
Tonghua Festival The envoy Zhou Zhiguang is Luo Fengxian's man.
Luo Fengxian has probably sent someone to pass the news of General Li Sheng's troops to Zhou Zhiguang.
Zhou Zhiguang will definitely make preparations for the response."
Zhao Ziliang's expression changed and he immediately said: "Come here, send someone quickly to catch up with Li Sheng and tell him that Zhou Zhiguang is afraid that he has already known the news that he led troops to conquer, and asked him to be more careful on the march."
"Yes, Your Majesty":