Wen Yanbo was worried that the emperor would start a prison, so he ran to bow down and beg Wang Ning'an for help.

But when the result came out, Mr. Wen was stunned.

He even hoped that Zhao Zhen would simply capture some people, cut off the heads and blood flowed into a river... It would always be better than the current situation.

The emperor held the account book left by Zhao Yunrang in his hand.

It is unclear who it involves, how much it has been greedy, and what illegal things it has done.

Everyone was like headless flies, covered in a cage. It can be said that everyone was in danger and everyone was worried.

At this time, Zhao Zhen instead put forward the trick of rectifying the administration and conducting audits.

Perhaps everyone still has the courage to refute that the Political Affairs Hall can compete with the emperor, and the Audit Department cannot let go.

But now Zhao Zhen is holding the Book of Life and Death in his hand.

Who dares to stand up?

If you come out, the emperor will come up with the old account and say that you are Zhao Yun, and you will be doomed and your head will fall to the ground!

So at this time, everyone’s best choice is to shut up. When you find out that you have any problems, hurry up and put the bed and go home, and you can still save your life. Between dismissal and lose your head, I believe anyone will make a rational choice.

But Wen Yanbo was not sure when Uncle Zhao would stop and how many people he would need to eradicate.

At most, there are dozens of beheaded people, but they are dismissed from office, one hundred, two hundred, or more... It's really hard to say.

Wen Yanbo sweated coldly on his neck and shivered all over.

Zhao Zhen is indeed getting more and more powerful.

In the past, civil servants played with the emperor, but now they are the emperors who are in turn remediating civil servants.

If you don’t believe it, look up and God will let go of anyone!

You can't survive if you commit sins!

This is retribution!

But the question is whether the retribution falls on others? Why do you need it to fall on me? Mr. Wen is really sad and angry.

"Erlang, do you know who I envy the most now?"

Wang Ning'an blinked his eyes twice and said with a smile: "It's not Jia Ziming, is it?"

"That's right!" Wen Yanbo said with his teeth: "I really want to resign immediately, even if I go home and become a farmer."

Wang Ning'an chuckled, "Mr. Wen, if you resign from office now, you will definitely not be able to leave the capital. You will be treated as Zhao Yun and ask the remaining party. Do you believe it?"

Wen Yanbo was speechless when asked. His facial features were ferocious and he was so angry that he stamped his feet!

"Hey! I'm on the pirate ship and can't get off!"

In fact, it was not just Wen Yanbo. Almost all officials, who had dated Zhao Yunrang, were trembling and shuddered.

They are now like meat on a chopping board. The emperor cuts whatever he wants and deals with it as he wants, and does it as he wants, without even the cost of resistance.

After so many years, civil officials have been arrogant and domineering and doing whatever they want. Who would have thought that they would have such a miserable day!

If it weren't outside the palace gate, Wang Ning'an really wanted to laugh three times.

Two words: deserve it!

"Mr. Wen, the same thing, I will not put down the blame, but I can't stop His Majesty from being able to rectify... So, Mr. Wen, please be blessed!"

After Wang Ning'an finished speaking, hummed a small song and returned home proudly.

After working hard for so long, the dust finally settled. The Runan Prince's Mansion was cleaned up, Concubine Miao was finished, and the next step was the officialdom... In short, his apprentice was temporarily safe, and it was impossible to tell who wanted to seize the throne.

Uncle Zhao also became darker and more fierce.

I will be more relaxed.

Wang Ning'an returned home and his face changed as soon as he entered the door.

Gou Yaer and Xiaopeng ran in front, followed by a string of black and white puppies... Wang Ning'an rubbed his eyes, beloved, isn't this the legendary erhat?

"You guys stop here!"

Wang Ning'an yelled in anger, "Where did this broken dog come from?"

Gou Yaer stopped and said in a big way: "It was given by grandpa. I have to settle the score and find grandpa!"

Xiao Tong was smarter than his brother. He stuffed half of the candy man to his father and comforted him: "Don't be angry, the dog is so cute, it looks better than the brother."

Gou Yaer was so angry that he wanted to beat Xiao Xiao. Xiao Xiao hurriedly hid behind his father and made faces at his brother. Gou Yaer rolled her eyes in anger.

I will deal with my dad first and then deal with you later!

Gouyaer said proudly: "Grandpa said, this dog is amazing and can pull sleds! I want to raise them. In winter, pull sleds and go out to play!"

Wang Ning'an was speechless. Can you wait until winter?

Look!

One, two, three... There are more than a dozen huskys, and it won't take long before the mansion can be demolished!

These two huskys lined up in a row, staring at Wang Ning'an with bright eyes. From their eyes, Wang Ning'an could feel a strong mockery: Biped-legged beast, shoveler, your doomsday has come!

A bunch of huskys, plus a rolling roll... Wang Ning'an's head is big, and his home has become a zoo, so he can't stay there!

Wang Ning'an lowered his head and returned to the study listlessly. While Erha had not grown up, enjoy the rare quiet for a while!

Husky is a very ancient dog breed and a close relative of wolf. They came to the Khitan with the barbarians in the extreme north, and then followed the Khitans to the south, captured by their father, and sent to Luoyang...

The emergence of Erha and the freezing of Tao River all indicate that the weather is getting colder and the days when the northern barbarians are heading south are not far away.

Something must be done, otherwise the prosperous Song Dynasty will be crushed ruthlessly like a fragile egg!

Wang Ning'an's mind was very confused and he had a lot of random thoughts... At this time, Uncle Zhao could take a heavy hand and rectify the administration. Perhaps it was a good thing. The Song Dynasty was too comfortable and comfortable, and it needed a storm change!

No one expected that the first time Erha appeared in the Song Dynasty, it caused a bloody storm!

Wang Ning'an became very active from the perspective of the wall.

Let the audit storm come more violently!

...

Just after the announcement of the cleanup of the administration, within one month, the Audit Department found a total of 27 greedy people, 35 inactions, 58 elderly patients, and 115 other talented and unsatisfied... In addition, redundant officials were found, a total of 3,384!!!

As we all know, the problem of redundant officials in the Song Dynasty was serious, but how serious was it?

Taking the Tang Dynasty as an example, there were only more than 2,000 central officials. Emperor Taizong of Tang once laid off and rectified them, and the number was reduced to more than 600. As for the Ming Dynasty, there were more than 20,000 officials in the two capitals and 13 provinces, and only 2,000 officials in the capital were among them.

From this we can infer that the normal three provinces and six ministries, the capital yamen, only two or three thousand officials were at most, which was enough. After all, the territory of the Song Dynasty was less than half of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and so many people were not used.

Of course, because the tax revenue in the Song Dynasty was developed and the financial system was tight, the number of officials needed was also large, so let’s double it!

In other words, the maximum number of people in the central central Song Dynasty is 50,000, which is the limit.

But in fact, at present, there are as many as 17,000 officials who receive salaries in Xijing Luoyang and Tokyo Kaifeng! Especially after the capital was moved, the corresponding yamen in Tokyo was not revoked, and there was another team in Xijing. All kinds of officials accounted for almost a horrifying 20,000 people!

Among these officials, 70% or 80% are all officials who offer money. Simply put, they just take money but don’t work. More than 20% of the court’s annual finances are used to support officials. As for how much money these officials waste, it is even more uncountable.

I want to take advantage of the situation, but I am not trying to get along with Zhao Yunrang! I am not that superficial!

Zhao Zhen held the little prince's hand and said patiently: "In order to end the chaos in the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, Emperor Taizu had to drink wine to release military power, use civil servants and restrict military generals. As for the next hundred years of peace, civil servants have expanded to an unparalleled level. The father must reverse the Taizu's law and start to restrict civil servants, which is also to make it easier for the emperor to do things in the future... Emperor, do you know why the emperor can sit in the middle?"

The little prince shook his head.

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "In short, it is balance. Civil and military officials are like two legs and two arms. If civil officials are strong, they have to press down. If military officials are weak, they have to mention it. As long as they are balanced, the middle position can be stable. Therefore, in recent years, there have been too many redundant soldiers, and the excess wing troops must be laid off. Too many officials must also be laid off... Emperor, do you understand?"

"Well, I understand!"

"Good boy!"

Zhao Zhen patted the little prince's head, "In a few days, it will be the crown prince of the Song Dynasty. You will be yours in the future. The country and the country will belong to you. The emperor should not let your father down!"

...

"It's deadly, it's deadly!"

Facing the results of the Audit Department, Wen Yanbo's head was blown up.

He immediately summoned everyone from the Political Affairs Hall and wanted to discuss with his several ministers. After all, it would be enough to rectify the administration of the government. If thousands of people were killed at once, there would be problems.

"My Lords, are you willing to write a letter with me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Anshi stood up and said proudly: "The saint shines thousands of miles, has insight into the accumulated ills of the Song Dynasty, is determined to innovate, and has abolished redundant personnel. It is really wise and wise, and has proper measures. I am writing a letter to praise Your Majesty's feat."

As soon as the absent-in-law finished speaking, Sima Guang immediately echoed: "I am willing to write a letter too!"

"I included me!" Bao Zheng also interrupted.

Three guns in a row made Wen Yanbo dizzy.

He had the heart to die. How good were those people at the beginning, Jia Changchao, Pang Ji, Zhao Bian, Han Qi, Wang Gongchen... No matter what, they were all standing on the side of civil servants, not like these, each of them gritted their teeth and had a hideous face, which was even more excessive than the emperor!

If you insist on getting along with the civil servants, aren’t you afraid of not having a good ending?

Bao Zheng didn't care at all. Anyway, I didn't have a son, so I'll fight for my life!

Sima Guang said intimately that I was standing on my master's side, and I would rather offend the King of Hell than offend the master!

As for Wang Anshi... this person doesn't know what offending people is!

Move forward bravely and never regret it!

Wen Yanbo was left with no choice but to go to Zhao Zhen, trying to persuade the emperor to take back his life.

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that this list can be modified by one or two, after all..."
Chapter completed!