From the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties with their feudal states, to the Qin and Han dynasties with their implementation of prefectures and counties, and finally to the Sui and Tang dynasties with their introduction of the imperial examination system, all these efforts aimed to strengthen the central imperial power and weaken the power of the common people.

During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, the powerful families collapsed due to war.

When the Song Dynasty was founded, it greatly promoted the imperial examination system, which provided a channel for commoners to rise to prominence, thus curbing the resurgence of powerful families.

There's a saying that goes, "A family lasts a thousand years, a dynasty lasts a hundred years," meaning that dynasties may come and go, but a family's lineage remains constant.

The most distinctive feature of aristocratic families is their inheritance. Even if the emperor's surname changes, the ministers may still come from the same few families.

But things were different in the Song Dynasty, because the imperial examinations were conducted more rigorously than in the previous dynasty, and many ministers and prime ministers in the court came from poor backgrounds.

This broke the monopoly of power held by aristocratic families, allowing prime ministers and ministers to take turns serving, rather than being the privilege of a few families.

Everything the emperor did was aimed at weakening local power and strengthening the emperor's own power.

However, this Yinyuan Society is like a super-large aristocratic family, rooted in the common people and hidden in the shadows.

It did not threaten the local government, and even cooperated with the local government. It did not threaten the court officials, and even cooperated with the court officials, as long as they paid money.

However, it became a threat to Zhao Huan. When Zhao Huan learned of its existence, he felt as if there was an assassin by his side!

How can one tolerate another sleeping soundly beside one's own bed?

Especially for an emperor like Zhao Huan who wanted to unify the country, how could he allow such a powerful force among the common people?

This force, due to Emperor Huizong's inaction, has now spiraled out of control and has done things that harm the Song Dynasty.

For example, being bribed to commit murder, human trafficking, etc.

After listening to the emperor's explanation, the ministers all understood his thoughts.

Zhao Huan said, "I will absolutely not allow such a society to exist. Everyone, please share your thoughts on how to make the Yin Yuan Society disappear from the territory of the Song Dynasty."

The emperor was always direct; when he wasn't being dramatic, he never beat around the bush and said what he meant.

This style is also gradually influencing the ministers in the court.

Liu Yanzong said, "Your Majesty, I believe that they should all be arrested and all members of the Yinyuan Society should be executed!"

Xu Churen said, "Your Majesty, I believe that we should not kill indiscriminately. If it involves a wide range of people, it will affect the whole country and shake the Northwest, causing great chaos. The Dangxiang will definitely take the opportunity to invade our land!"

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