I have to say that Zhao Er did too much at the beginning. Even though decades have passed, as Zhao Er's grandson, Zhao Zhen was sweating profusely when he remembered his ancestors' actions and felt relieved.

Chen Duan pointed out that Chen Lin wanted to help Taizu and his throne restore, and even if Zhao Zhen couldn't believe it, he had to investigate it!

I don’t know if I want to check Chen Lin, and check various news to see if there are any signs, especially more than ten years ago, someone jumped out and recommended Taizu’s descendants and asked for adoption... For such situations, we must carefully check and find out who it is, and then wave the flag and shout for the descendants of Zhao Da!

After some verification, there was no evidence from Chen Lin.

But there are many people who praise Zhao Da, and some of them are serious about the various manuscripts, articles, teahouses, restaurants, and those who are talking about the sound of axes and candles, saying that the emperor should return the power to the country...

A few years ago, Zhao Zhen could just laugh it off these situations.

But at this moment, the emperor could no longer bear it!

It must be investigated, and it must be investigated to the end. No one involved will be left behind!

Zhao Zhen was a little nervous. He felt that no one who had anything to do with Zhao Da, or the descendants of Zhao Da, should be left alone!

Zhao Zhen muttered over and over again: "I am not good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at being good at

The emperor's tone was desolate, and the cuckoo cried blood, and he felt sad when he heard it.

Isn't that true? Three generations, the emperor of 1980s and 1990 years, could not catch up with Zhao Da. It's time to find a piece of tofu to kill him! Zhao Zhen was mixed with all kinds of feelings and was depressed.

Wang Ning'an pondered for a long time before slowly speaking: "Return to the saint's words, I think that things may not be like this."

"Oh? Jingping, what are your insights?"

"Your Majesty, I think that Emperor Taizu passed away for so many years, and the old people of that year have long passed away. Take Chen Lin for example. He was less than 80 years old and had not experienced the Taizu period. Of course, his father may still be loyal to Taizu. He might have had some ideas in his early years, but it may not be possible to pass on to the third generation."

Wang Ning'an immediately told Zhao Zhen a story of his personal experience... Ding Wangzhong, the hometown of the Wang family, fought with Wang Gui, and was lucky enough to die for his country. He protected the body of the old general Wang Gui, thinking about the Song Dynasty. In the second generation, he also thought about the Song Dynasty and often went to pour incense on the graves.

But in the third generation, they lived with the Khitans since childhood. The Song Dynasty they knew was the enemy, and they even hated the identity and bloodline of the Song people.

They joined Yelu Chongyuan's army, like the Khitans, dreaming of looting the Song Dynasty and making a fortune, and they didn't care about the discipline of their elders at all.

It was not until the Song Dynasty restored Youzhou, carried out education again, and restored the Han soul. After almost ten years, it gradually became more and more successful. The new generation studied the school of the Song Dynasty since childhood, spoke Chinese language, wrote Chinese characters, worshiped the ancestors of the Han people, wore Han clothes, and ate Han food... Gradually, these people returned to their former state.

According to Wang Ning'an's estimate, it will take at least twenty or thirty years before the generation who originally surrendered to the Khitan will completely grow old and die, and be eliminated from the core level of society, so that Youzhou will become exactly the same as the Central Plains.

Time can change many things, and many things must be changed by time!

Ideological concepts are the most obvious ones!

"Your Majesty, I want to say that the saints have been in power for more than 40 years. Most of my people in the Song Dynasty have spent their entire lives. Only Your Majesty, one king and father, all regard Your Majesty as the lord of the world. Looking at the world, those who have experienced the rule of Emperor Taizu and still have feelings for Taizu may be over 100 years old. How many are there?"

Wang Ning'an's words made Zhao Zhen feel much better.

"Jingping, as you say, since you don't really miss Emperor Taizu, why are there people writing articles, performing operas, and even traitors like Chen Lin who want to restore the throne of Taizu?"

Wang Ning'an looked embarrassed and wanted to speak but stopped. Zhao Zhen immediately encouraged: "Jingping, my heart is already confused. The people I can trust now are just you. Don't you tell the truth?"

"This... I dared to say it." Wang Ning'an clarified his thoughts and then said: "Your Majesty, I think the so-called restoration of the throne of Taizu is just an excuse, or it is just for their actions to add a little persuasion!"

Zhao Zhen frowned and asked again: "What do Jingping thinks they really want to do?"

"Oppose the reform!" Wang Ning'an gently uttered four words and stopped talking.

However, Zhao Zhen fell into deep thought.

Not as smart as an emperor.

Zhao Zhen thought for a while, nodded and agreed.

It has to be said that with the reform of the administration, a large number of old officials were driven away.

Today's political affairs hall, including local officials in the capital, are mostly new officials, and the power to advocate reform has an absolute advantage.

Because of this, in Zhao Zhen's heart, he also became suspicious and fearful of the leader of the reform faction, Wang Ning'an, which is the root of the whole thing!

But at this moment, Zhao Zhen found that he was wrong.

The so-called reformists are not as powerful as they imagined!

The old-school bureaucrats and gentry were still strong enough to shake the entire Song Dynasty.

Zhao Zhen slowly closed his eyes.

He remembered a question that Zhao Da asked Zhao Pu back then. What is the biggest in the world? Zhao Pu did not answer the emperor's biggest, but said he should think about it. After a day, Zhao Pu told Zhao Da that the truth was the most!

Zhao Zhen was also asking himself, what is the biggest thing in this court?

Is it the emperor the biggest?

no!

It's the rule!

It is the rule that has been established for a hundred years and has been continued, the experience and cases accumulated by thousands of years of Taoist traditions and generations of outstanding people. For example, if the emperor wants to sacrifice to heaven, the Ministry of Rites will immediately find out the procedures for sacrifice to heaven from previous dynasties. After considering the profit and loss, the emperor will do as he follows.

If the emperor wants to establish a crown prince, someone will come out immediately and come up with the stories of all generations, namely, the chief, and the wise. They all have a lot of words. If you don’t have a son and delay the crown prince for a long time, these people will also jump out, under the banner of ancestors and country first, forcing you to adopt the children of the royal family and inherit the throne!

There are all rules for using military forces to the outside world, governing internally, and even appointing ministers. If the ministers have the same views, there is basically nothing to do with the emperor. Only when the ministers have different views will the emperor need to stand up and make a judgment.

...

I have said a lot, but it is actually just one thing. The current rules and regulations of the court and the laws of the past dynasties are still favored by old-school officials. After all, these things were established by their predecessors!

Now it seems that the reformists are full of the court and have a strong power. That is because of the alien Wang Ning'an, coupled with Wang Anshi, who is disrespectful to heaven and fears his ancestors, the two kings assisted him, and the emperor's will, the reforms were pushed smoothly.

If these three parties have a little problem.

If the emperor changes his mind, Wang Anshi falls, or Wang Ning'an is excluded, the suppressed old officials will immediately counterattack, destroy the reform and regain power.

Don't doubt their power at all!

In history, isn’t this the alliance between Wang Anshi and Shenzong?

In contrast, the alliance between the two kings and Zhao Zhen was only stronger than in history, and was far from being able to command the world and dared not to obey.

After understanding these things, Zhao Zhen suddenly became ashamed. He didn't even dare to look at Wang Ning'an.

The reform was far from successful. The old-school officials made a random move and used Chen Lin's design to ruin 100,000 people, almost ruining the overall situation in the Northwest and almost turning the emperor and his ministers against each other!

Zhao Zhen, Zhao Zhen, what capital do you have to be proud of?

The reforms are far from success, the world is far from peaceful and great governance, and the rejuvenation is not completed. There are still so many tigers and wolves looking around, internal and external troubles, and they must be assisted by wise ministers.

At this time, I had a falling out with Wang Ning'an, which was like destroying the Great Wall.

So what if you win?

The reform will only fail quickly, and the Song Dynasty will return to its original state, even worse!

Isn’t this lesson painful enough if people die?

Compared with ordinary emperors, Zhao Zhen still has a great view of the overall situation and wants to make achievements and truly revitalize the Song Dynasty... After this reflection, his suspicion of Wang Ning'an was resolved.

Of course, as an emperor, it is suspected that it is his instinct, but Zhao Zhen has woken up again.

He and Wang Ning'an still need alliances and to deal with the huge conservative schools together. Never be self-righteous and destroy the Great Wall!

Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen became more and more embarrassed and he coughed twice.

"Jingping, I am so old that I can't even see through this little trick. I'm so ashamed!"

Wang Ning'an paid attention to Zhao Zhen's expression. When he realized that the emperor had regretted, Wang Ning'an also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He really doesn't want to turn against Zhao Zhen.

To be honest, he has seen Zhao Zhen much more times over the years than his father. The effort he puts on Zhao Shu is not inferior to his own son.

After all, Wang Ning'an is not a person who can do everything. Like Wu Zetian, he will kill his own flesh and blood without hesitation, and Wang Ning'an will never be able to do it.

After resolving the misunderstanding, the tacit understanding between the king and the minister was restored.

"Jingping, what do you think will be handled next?"

"Your Majesty, of course Chen Lin and Shen Duan have to continue interrogating... It's just that Chen Lin is too old to be punished, but he is determined and may not be able to ask anything useful. As for Shen Duan, he should inquire intensify his inquiry. There must be many secrets hidden in his stomach. Some officials think that the inner court has already found it almost, so it's time to attack the Political Affairs Hall!"

Zhao Zhen hesitated and nodded, "Yes, it is impossible to assist Taizu and his family ascend the throne with Chen Lin alone! It would be absolutely impossible without the participation of civil officials... Not only civil officials, but also among the generals, they must be investigated!" Speaking of this, Zhao Zhen smiled at Wang Ning'an, "Jingping, the generals I mentioned do not include your family!"

Wang Ning'an smiled faintly and expressed his understanding.

Strictly speaking, the old general Wang Gui also caused Zhao Er's bad luck, but the problem is that after Wang Gui, the Wang family completely declined and remained silent for decades, and was not qualified to participate in the battle between the court.

This is also a blessing in disguise.

In addition to the generals, the royal family also needs to investigate, especially the Taizu family, who has a relationship with Chen Lin, who has a close relationship with Shen Duan, who has a great strength, and who has a better reputation!

In short, the gun strikes the first bird!

Zhao Zhen was deliberately trying to make a big fuss.

Among the many goals, the number one ranks first is of course the Zhengshitang!

Zhao Zhen glanced at the prince Zhao Shu and ordered: "You go to the Political Affairs Hall with Wang Qing. I want to see what explanation they can give me!"

Zhao Shu hurriedly said, "My son follows the order and asks the father to take good care of the dragon body. My son is going now."
Chapter completed!