Back to the Song Dynasty as a tyrant

Some people say that the release of military power with a glass of wine is to suppress generals, which is probably wrong.

The release of military power with a glass of wine just let a few military and defense bosses go home to have fun, and promoted newcomers to stabilize order.

What really suppressed the warriors was the Qiandi leadership system started by Zhao Guangyi.

Zhao Ning's straightforward words won Yue Fei's favor again.

The official family is an official family that does not avoid relatives and estrangements. What is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong.

But Yue Fei heard something else from these words.

Zhao Guanjia continued: "I am not as good as Zhao Ding when it comes to governing officials, I am not as good as Lu Yihao when it comes to managing money and food, and I am not as good as you Pengju when it comes to fighting the enemy."

"I hold the power of the world in my hand, and when I give an order, no one in the world will dare to disobey, but I am walking on thin ice!"

"The battlefield will not be victorious just because my order arrives, the people will not be well-fed just because I shout out the words, and the officials will not be as clear as a mirror just because I advocate integrity and love the people all day long."

"Everything in the world needs capable people and talents, not what I can do arbitrarily."

The meaning of Zhao Ning's words is actually very simple: power is only a part of the world's operating mechanism. Power can allocate resources, but the operation of resources also has its own laws. The biggest problem with power is that it is easy to get out of touch with the laws of resource operation.

He mentioned the most typical case of Zhao Guangyi's Northern Expedition. Zhao Guangyi ordered hundreds of thousands of Song Dynasty troops to go north under his authority, but the resources and environment of the war went against Zhao Guangyi's order.

Therefore, those who are good at governing the country understand that having power does not actually allow them to do whatever they want.

Chapter 1502 Disarmed and returned to the fields? (Second more)

Even more often, the heavier the authority, the less the real situation you see.

The farther away power is from the operation of real resources.

At this time, forcibly using power to promote it is counterproductive.

Working overtime day and night to govern the country, ruined the country's governance, and finally hung a crooked neck tree, and moved myself so much that my nose and tears were moved, thinking that only myself was dedicated to the country, and everyone else should be killed.

If you are tired, everyone will be tired too.

This law is suitable for kings, but also for prime ministers, marshals, and officials at all levels.

If power is forcibly and regularly wrestled with the law, in the end, countless people can only be buried with them.

Among the ancient emperors, Li Shimin was the one who understood this point the most.

Of course Li Shimin, who is in power, can do whatever he wants, but Li Shimin, who is good at governing the country, cannot do whatever he wants.

Yue Fei understood what Zhao Guan said.

Yue Fei said: "Your Majesty's words are like enlightenment to me."

Zhao Ning said with a smile: "Pengju is making fun of me again, and I'm just talking about politics that you don't know much about."

After finishing speaking, Zhao Ning said to Wang Huaiji: "Go get some good wine, today I will not get drunk with Pengju and return."

Three days later, the news of Yang Zaixing's victory also came back to Bianjing.

The Ningfu of the Jin Dynasty was captured by the Song army.

At this time, in the hearts of many people, the Kingdom of Jin had truly perished.

Another three days later, on a sunny day, Emperor Wanyan Liang of Jin Kingdom and King Wei Wanyan Wushu of Jin Kingdom were sent to the ancestral temple to show off to the world.

Prisoner offering ceremony has existed in China since ancient times. In the Shang Dynasty, noses or heads were cut off.

Later it became civilized.

That is to send the captives to the ancestral temple, ask the ancestors for instructions, and show their achievements to the world.

As for the goat-pulling ceremony performed by the Jurchens in history, if Zhao Ning did it in the Song Dynasty, I am afraid that not only will it not make people feel relieved, but it will shock all the subjects.

Civilization is civilization because it has long since escaped barbarism.

The highest authority wants to trample on the civilized order in the most barbaric way in the civilized world, which will make everyone feel terrified.

How to explain?

Once barbarism is displayed by the highest authority, it will inevitably be passed on layer by layer.

The consequences of the layer-by-layer transmission must be the bottom layer that bears all.

Precisely the most important thing in a civilized society is the care and protection of the weak.

The Great Song Dynasty in history has done a pretty good job in this regard.

Taking in the refugees to eat and drink in the imperial army, although it collapsed the imperial army, it also gave the refugees a bite of food.

During Cai Jing's administration, he also set up a nursing home for the orphans and widows and Anji Fang, which specializes in treating diseases for the poor.

It is said that Louzeyuan, a public cemetery, was also established.

In the Song Dynasty in history, if you were a local farmer and went to work in Bianjing, you would report to the relevant department after you arrived, and someone would introduce you to a job.

So sometimes, people who read history in later generations will be surprised that some aspects of the Northern Song Dynasty are somewhat similar to modern society.

You can think that the Northern Song Dynasty was an era of sluggishness and conservatism, or you could think that it was an era when literati fell sick and petty bourgeoisie were hypocritical, but you cannot deny that this era was relatively full of humanistic care.

Therefore, it is definitely a retrogression for such a great Song Dynasty to engage in the sheep-raising ceremony, and the potential harm must be extremely great.

Offering captives to the ancestral temple, according to the orthodox etiquette system of China, is almost the same.

On the other hand, the next day, when Zhao Ning was entertaining the ministers in the Jiying Hall, he asked someone to bring Wanyan Liang and Wanyan Wushu over, and let them dance in front of the emperor and ministers of the Great Song Dynasty.

Such a scene made everyone laugh out loud.

When the wine was in full swing, Gao Qiu went to Zhao Guan's house and said in a low voice, "Guardian, Fan Zhixu's actions towards meritorious ministers have been a little frequent recently, which has already aroused some people's dissatisfaction."

"These are all speculations."

"However, I found that the situation may be expanding. I am worried that this will have a bad impact on His Majesty's awarding meritorious officials. There will be more and more people who have objections."

"I know."

Gao Qiu didn't continue talking, Zhao Ning called Wu Jie over.

"Jin Qing, are you satisfied with the wine tonight?" Zhao Guanjia asked.

Wu Jie said: "I dare not be dissatisfied."

"These words seem to be forcing you to be satisfied. Since you say that, then you must not get drunk tonight!"

"Yes!"

"It's also thanks to you being in Hedong all these years!"

"It's all the credit of the people below, and I dare not take the credit."

"It's all merit!" Zhao Ning said, "I just sigh with emotion. In 18 years, the soldiers have worked hard!"

Three days later, on a sunny afternoon, Zhao Ning woke up from his lunch break, and the political comments written by the princes were placed on his desk.

After drinking a cup of tea, Zhao Ning came back to his senses.

"Your Majesty, Grand Master Yue is asking to see you."

"Let him in."

Yue Fei walked into Wende Hall.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

"Why is Yue Qing looking for me?"

"I'm here to beg Your Majesty to allow me to retire and return home."

Zhao Ning suddenly stood up and stared at Yue Fei in shock, as if he thought he heard it wrong: "What did you say!"

"I beg Your Majesty to allow you to retire and return home."

"Why is this?"

"I was originally a farmer in Tangyin, Xiangzhou. He joined the army because of the gold thieves going south. He only wanted to resist foreign enemies and stabilize the country. Now that the Kingdom of Jin is gone, I feel no regrets."

Zhao Ning's face was a little ugly, and he asked everyone except Yue Fei to withdraw from Wende Hall.

Zhao Ning said again: "No one is allowed within ten feet!"

"His Majesty……"

"Do as I tell you!"

"Yes!"

The imperial guards outside also retreated one after another.

Now only Zhao Ning and Yue Fei are left in Wende Hall, and no one will hear their conversation.

"Sit down, sit down and talk." Zhao Ning was still calm, but couldn't hide a trace of panic.

Yue Fei hesitated for a moment and sat down.

"I was fishing with you some time ago, and I said those words, but there is actually another purpose behind it, and I will tell you directly today."

Zhao Ning is no longer concealed, but a showdown.

"The Kingdom of Jin is destroyed, and the military and government of the country need to be adjusted accordingly. In order to prevent the tail from getting too big, I hope that all the commanders can return to the court to recuperate for a period of time, and don't bother with the military and politics anymore, let alone intervene in other affairs because of their great contributions. matter."

"I understand, and I can also understand the difficulties of officials."

"No! You can't understand. If you understood, you wouldn't have come to ask me to resign!" Zhao Ning said with a hint of anger in his tone, "I hope you resign, but all the titles and honorary titles are still there. , you are in Bianjing, and you come to the palace to chat with me on weekdays, and when the military and administrative adjustments are completed, I will entrust you with important tasks instead of letting you go back to the field!"

It can be said that Zhao Ning said all this without reservation and very directly, which is definitely very difficult for an emperor.

The emperor's power is too heavy, and the emperor's mind cannot be guessed casually.

That old cutie Fan Zhixu just made a preliminary inference based on the situation, and then started to make troubles with great fanfare. If he guessed what Zhao Guan's family was thinking, wouldn't it be a storm in the city?

Chapter 1503 Constant disturbance (first update)

"If a minister stays in the court for a day, there will be those who rely on the minister and take pride in their achievements, or corrupt the military and government, or form camps with each other." Yue Fei also said frankly, "The minister was originally a commoner, but he went to the battlefield as a warrior. After leaving the battlefield, you are still a farmer in Tangyin, and you live in a temple, but you are incapable of supporting the emperor, which only increases troubles, why bother."

"Are you determined to leave?"

"Your Majesty, please complete it!"

Zhao Ning was stunned for a while, feeling a sense of frustration in his heart.

But soon he regained his composure, and said with a smile: "It's not bad to go back, life is simpler, take a good rest for a while."

In fact, in ancient times, it was a routine operation to retire from old age and return home.

When necessary, it is a kind of political wisdom to stay away from disputes and come back after the situation has eased.

Zhao Ning thought about it carefully, it would be good if Yue Fei wanted to go back and farm.

At present, the new situation is uncertain, but the new military groups of each faction have their own ideas and are eager to try.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your permission."

"I'll build a few duke mansions for you in Tangyin, and I'll find you again after you've rested."

"Your Majesty appreciates the kindness of the minister, and the minister is used to living a life of simple food and drink."

"Okay, you can come however you want."

The matter of Yue Fei's resignation was originally a secret for the time being, but for some reason, it got out after two days.

On the evening of May 25th, Wang Boyan received the news as soon as he returned home.

"Yue Fei offered to resign?" Wang Boyan was taken aback.

"Resigned. I didn't announce the news I heard in the military and administration. I just resigned from my position. The title and title of Grand Master are still there."

"Oh, that's just a temporary retreat." Wang Boyan recovered, and his mind began to work quickly, "It seems that something big is about to happen!"

"Where did Wang Shilang say this?"

"If there was no wind and no waves, why would Yue Fei retire?" Wang Boyan lowered his voice, "You have to figure out that Yue Fei's current official title is higher than Zhao Ding's, and Yue Fei is a Grand Master!"

Li Zhuo was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that Yue Fei was already a Grand Master, a first-rank official, and the end of the official rank.

"Then what kind of storm is there that wants Yue Fei to stay out of the way for a while?"

Wang Boyan frowned and pondered for a while, then suddenly looked at Li Jie, who was startled by him.

Wang Boyan said: "The power center may need to be rectified."

Li Zhuo was stunned by these words.

"How did you do what you were asked to do last time?"