Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Each person was given eighty strings of cash as travel expenses.

A new official takes office.

The Song Dynasty court also had to provide travel expenses.

There were even horses, grain, servants, and so on.

It is usually converted into cash.

Currently, there are one hundred officials.

One by one,

They're all poor bastards.

If Zhao Yuan does not provide travel expenses

It's tantamount to forcing them to embezzle.

Eighty strings of cash should be enough for them to get by for a while.

Anyway, Zhao Yuan isn't short of money right now.

The confiscation of their property yielded millions of strings of cash.

This doesn't even include various fixed assets and precious antiques.

"A humble piece of writing, offered to you all."

Just as everyone was collecting their travel expenses,

Zhao Yuan picked up his pen and wrote a poem.

"Who says famine and abundance are entirely determined by Heaven? To govern a country, one must understand the principles of governing a small country."

"The corrupt officials' buses are already lined up, and the thunder god's drums are already beating loudly."

"After the reign of Emperor Hongyang, the people were at peace, and the drought demon did not come for many years."

"From this day forward, may the land be filled with joy and laughter, and may the heavens protect us forever without transgression."

Shen Hui, as the top scholar,

On behalf of everyone, I accept it.

He was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.

Zhao Yuan left with his entourage.

The officials borrowed paper and pens to copy it.

They copied poems while chatting happily.

"Zhao is indeed a great sage; he will surely become a wise ruler in the future."

Luo Mengjiao clicked his tongue in admiration.

He particularly admired Zhao Yuan for impeaching the six traitors in his memorial to the throne.

Shen Hui said, "Have you all forgotten?"

"Zhao was a great Confucian scholar before he raised his army."

"He angrily denounced the incompetent ruler and treacherous officials who brought disaster to the country and its people."

"Now, of course, we must think of the people."

"We should work together with one heart,"

"To assist the wise ruler in creating a prosperous era!"

Shen Yuanheng said, "Who can ensure that the people have enough to eat?"

"Whoever does so deserves the title of sage ruler."

Among this bunch of poor bastards,

Actually, a member of a wealthy family had infiltrated the group.

Zhang Dun's grandson, Zhang Jie,

Although my ranking in the imperial examination last year was not high

However, they possess the privilege of receiving special favors.

Official appointments can be made in batches.

Therefore, he stayed in the capital and became a proofreader.

Zhao Yuan treated everyone equally.

Zhang Jie was also appointed as the county magistrate.

Right now,

Zhang Jie's feelings were somewhat complicated.

He was a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) personally selected by Emperor Huizong of Song.

The Zhang family was still under the rule of Emperor Huizong of Song.

Was it inappropriate for me to become an official and help the traitor Zhao?

Chapter 1636 Fabricating Charges

It can only be said that Zhang Jie hasn't become a seasoned veteran yet.

There's a modicum of moral compass these days.

This guy later framed Zhao Ding's son.

Because the process of fabricating charges was so outrageous

Even Qin Hui couldn't stand it anymore.

Although Zhao Yuan was well-versed in history,

But not everything is clear.

I really didn't know Zhang Jie had done such a shady thing.

Shen Hui started bragging again.

He watched as everyone copied the poem, then patted his chest and said...

"I am going to serve as the magistrate of Linzhang County."

"The first year was for resettling displaced people,"

"The banditry was eradicated in the second year,"

"Water conservancy projects were started in the third year,"

"In this way, the entire county can be brought under control!"

"We must be wary of those cunning and treacherous old officials."

Zhou Zhigao reminded him.

Shen Hui scoffed, "A mere petty official like you, deceiving your superiors and concealing the truth from your subordinates."

"How can you escape my discerning eyes?"

"A little trickery is all it takes to make them submit."

Zhou Zhigao remained silent.

He is a descendant of Zhou Dunyi.

Although the family fortune has declined,

But they were far from being comparable to ordinary gentry.

He knew that the most important task of an official was to govern his subordinates.

With his abilities and methods,

A county can be easily brought under control.

Now I'm only worried about my stepmother who lives far away in Jiangxi.

He lost his biological mother when he was young.

His stepmother treated him like her own son.

Later, my father also died.

My stepmother really needs someone to take care of her at home.

"I hope Zhao can take over Jiangxi soon."

Zhou Zhigao was filled with worry.

Back at home,

Zhou Zhigao observed the celestial phenomena at night.

I really want to see some signs.

Unfortunately, there was nothing unusual about the sky.

This man was not only a capable minister and official,

He rose to the position of Minister of Rites in the Southern Song Dynasty.

And he was also an astronomer.

He authored books such as "Discussions on Calendars", "Book of Calendars", and "Five Stars Test".

The official calendar of the Southern Song Dynasty

It was revised by Zhou Zhigao.

"Brother Biaoqing, are you observing the stars again? Have you discovered anything?"

Luo Mengjiao laughed.

They rented the same courtyard.

Zhou Zhigao shook his head: "There was no sign of it."

"Who says famine is entirely determined by Heaven?"

Luo Mengjiao quoted the poem Zhao Yuan had just written.

"Destiny is nothing to fear; a true man is born into this world."

"If you want to do something, you have to go against the grain."

"The world is in turmoil now,"

"Now is the time for us to put our skills to the test!"

Zhou Zhigao, however, said, "Blindly defying the will of Heaven will not lead to anything."

"We should still go with the flow."

Luo Mengjiao asked, "Zhao Jinglue and Zhao,"

"Isn't that going against the will of Heaven?"

Zhou Zhigao laughed and said, "The two of them chose a good time to start their rebellion."

"It is precisely by going with the times that we act."

Luo Mengjiao was taken aback: "Indeed, it's a perfect opportunity."

"At that time, the imperial army's elite troops were all stationed in Liaodong,"

"There are no soldiers available in the South,"

"It has swept through Sichuan and the Three Gorges in just one year."

Zhou Zhigao gazed at the starry sky and said, "The stars show no unusual signs,"

"But I feel that a golden age is on the horizon,"