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"Your Majesty is wise, but the matter of opening up channels for public opinion cannot be delayed any longer,"

"Your Majesty may issue an edict allowing all citizens to submit petitions,"

"Understanding the people's sentiments is essential for addressing the root causes and reforming corrupt practices."

When Wang Fu heard Su Yuanjing mention the petition from the people,

He couldn't help but curse Su Yuanjing's treachery in his heart.

These people are notorious among the people.

If ordinary people could also submit petitions,

I'm afraid that by then the emperor will only see letters cursing them.

Wang Fu reported, "The common people only care about their own petty gains."

"What insights do you have regarding the imperial court's policies and decrees?"

"Besides, if the people are allowed to petition, they will inevitably ask the court to reduce taxes,"

"The war is now escalating, and the national treasury is running low."

"If we ask them to submit a petition, it will certainly not be adopted,"

"At that time, the people might think that the emperor is just putting on an act, which would not be good."

Liang Shicheng also asked with concern,

“The memorials submitted by court officials and local officials number in the hundreds every day,”

"If we ask the people to submit petitions again, the petitions will probably pile up like a mountain."

Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) simply disliked the excessive number of memorials submitted.

It is time-consuming and laborious to review them.

Only then did Liang Shicheng take over.

Upon hearing Liang Shicheng say that it might pile up into a mountain,

He immediately frowned.

Su Yuanjing observed Zhao Ji's expression.

He couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

However, he was also afraid of generating too many memorials at once.

Instead, it forced Zhao Ji back to his original state.

The government was neglected.

After thinking about it,

"The petition from ten thousand people is indeed somewhat inappropriate,"

"However, we can allow the students of the Imperial Academy to submit petitions."

"Firstly, to hear voices outside of court officials,"

"Secondly, most of them will become government officials in the future,"

"Your Majesty may also get a preview of their talents."

Wang Fu, Cai You, and others usually stayed close to Zhao Ji.

They simply didn't want the emperor to hear any other voices.

They were about to step forward and refute him.

Liang Shicheng observed Wang Fu's movements.

He quickly gave Wang Fu a wink.

To stop Wang Fu's actions.

Liang Shicheng also secretly cursed Wang Fu for being foolish.

The Emperor only mentioned two things: issuing an edict of self-reproach and opening up channels for public opinion.

You refuted both claims.

How could the emperor be pleased?

Seeing that no one objected, Zhao Ji

I also felt that if it was just a student from the Imperial Academy,

They should still be able to handle it.

"Alright, we'll do as Su Qing says."

"From this day forward, students of the Imperial Academy may also submit petitions."

Su Yuanjing finally saw a slight change.

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

The courtiers naturally joined in with their praise.

Emperor Huizong of Song did not receive praise from the civil and military officials.

They forgot about the current state of the world.

He waved his hand to stop the crowd from praising him.

"From this day forward, I will govern diligently,"

"I also hope that you all will make good efforts,"

"Otherwise, don't blame me for showing no mercy."

As he spoke, he glanced at Wang Fu and Cai You.

Wang Fu and Cai You saw the warning look in Zhao Ji's eyes.

It was also terrifying.

Although both of them were important officials in the imperial court

But he neglected state affairs.

Instead, he focused all his attention on entertaining Zhao Ji.

Their main activity was serving Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) at banquets and music performances in the palace.

Moreover, they often disregard their status.

After changing into a short-sleeved, narrow-shouldered theatrical costume,

Paint your face with all sorts of colors,

Mixed among entertainers and those who persecute scholars.

Speak some vulgar, colloquial language.

To amuse Zhao Ji.

He also often took Zhao Ji out of the palace incognito.

Visiting brothels and entertainment venues

If there are stunningly beautiful courtesans,

They would also take Zhao Ji to try new things.

Chapter 1617 Who Will Suppress Liangshan?

The other officials had some past achievements to their names.

However, both of them obtained their positions entirely by flattering the emperor.

It seems that Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) is truly about to change.

He was also secretly complaining.

The two of them could rack their brains to come up with novel things to amuse Zhao Ji.

But this is how to handle political affairs,

But it requires experience and wisdom.

It's not something that frivolous people like them can handle.

However, neither of them dared to hesitate.

All he could do was join his ministers in chanting the same words: "I will dedicate myself to the cause until my dying breath."

Emperor Huizong nodded in satisfaction.

Then he remembered the high embankment and said in a deep voice,

"Gao Qiu and Gao Kan, father and son, were both loyal ministers of the court."

"Those Liangshan bandits killed high-ranking officials of the imperial court,"

"Steal a city, change the year, establish a new title, and declare yourself king."

“They are truly heinous criminals. Which army do you think we should send to wipe them out?”

Upon hearing this, Su Yuanjing stepped forward and reported.

"I have heard that the Liangshan bandits once acted on behalf of Heaven,"

"Only kill corrupt officials and do not harm the common people."

"After seizing Qingzhou, they exempted agricultural taxes to win over the people."

"If we send troops to attack, we may suffer heavy losses and still not be able to win."

"Why not issue an imperial edict to offer them amnesty, and then send them to attack Tian Hu and Wang Qing?"

Zhao Ji angrily said, "The Liangshan bandits have declared themselves kings and are causing chaos!"

"They have murdered important court officials; how can such bandits be granted amnesty?"

Su Yuanjing reported, "Although the Liangshan people killed Lord Gao,"

"But in Jeju, they read out many of Gokham's crimes,"

"Lin Chong, the leader of Liangshan, was originally the instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards,"

"But only because Master Gao coveted Lin Chong's wife's beauty,"

"They were driven to desperation by the persecution."

"The death of Lord Gao was indeed due to some cause,"

“The people of Liangshan are different from bandits like Wang Qing and Tian Hu.”

"shut up."

Emperor Huizong of Tang drank wine at the Yuanjing Palace.

"No matter how heinous Gao Kan's crimes may be, he is still a high-ranking official of our Great Song Dynasty,"

"Even if they were to be held accountable, it wouldn't be their place."

"Anyone who mentions the idea of ​​surrendering to the emperor again will be punished for colluding with Liangshan."

Su Yuanjing saw that Zhao Ji was enraged and ashamed.

They had no choice but to back down.

Zhao Ji glanced around at everyone.

"The Liangshan bandits are a major threat and must be eliminated."

"Who will share my burdens?"

Zhao Ji originally thought that as soon as he finished speaking,

Then ministers would rush out,

After all, Liangshan only had 20,000 bandits.