In the Nuan Pavilion of the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youxiao was sitting on a yellow satin chair. There was a person sitting opposite him, Sun Chengzong, the young master.
"Teacher, what do you think of the recent impeachment of the governor of Datong by the DPRK and China?"
After the banquet, Zhu Youxiao stayed with Sun Chengen to have a meal together. During the chat after the meal, he asked Sun Chengen casually.
Sun Chengen pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, someone should be sent to Datong to investigate this matter. Now that even the murderer has not been caught, I don't dare to make a decision easily."
Zhu Youxiao picked up the bowl, took a sip, and said: "The person who died was a clan member after all, or the grand-nephew of the king on behalf of the king. It has been a long time since the memorial to the king on behalf of the king has been sent to my court, so I can't delay it for too long."
"If your Majesty allows it, I would like to go to Datong in person to see if Governor Xu is really greedy and has caused unrest in the place, and the people are complaining." Sun Chengen stood up and bowed.
Zhu Youxiao said: "To be honest with you, teacher, not long after Xu Tong took office, a memorial was handed over to me in Datong. The people above were all criticizing Xu Tong, but I thought that when he first took office, he might have offended the people in Datong." Officials just let the Ministry of Personnel rebuke him a few words. Since then, there have been intermittent memorials to impeach him in Datong, and several censors from Datong have also impeached him, but I suppressed them all."
Sun Chengen heard from these words that Tianqi was already very dissatisfied with Xu Tong.
Thinking of this, he said: "Xu Tong has been in office for less than a year. If he is replaced now, would it be too hasty? The minister still feels that he should send someone to verify. If Governor Xu is really as stated in the impeachment report, then he Not only can he not stay in Datong, Wei Chen thinks he will be arrested and imprisoned."
Having been an official for many years, he knew that the content of impeachment was sometimes false, and he could not believe a word of it. A governor like Xu Tong who was impeached by Datong local officials and the king was either true as stated in the impeachment, or he was an upright official. , which offended King Dai and local officials in Datong.
However, he believed it was the latter, so he didn't want an upright local official to be ruined like this.
Wei Zhongxian brought the tureen up.
He took away the cool tea in Tianqi's hand and replaced it with the hot tea he had just brought.
"My dear friend, give the teacher a cup of hot tea too." Zhu Youxiao pointed with his hand.
"Yes." Wei Zhongxian agreed respectfully, then brought another cup of hot tea to Sun Chengen and said respectfully, "Master Sun, please use the tea."
"Thank you Eunuch Wei."
Sun Chengen knew that Wei Zhongxian was a popular person around Tianqi, so he didn't dare to support him. He took the bowl with both hands and bowed at the same time.
"Master Sun has killed this slave." Wei Zhongxian bowed and stepped aside with a very low posture.
As a person who serves Tianqi, he knows that Tianqi attaches great importance to Master Sun in front of him, and the other person is a member of the Donglin Party, so he not only does not want to offend the other party, but also wants to make friends with him.
Zhu Youxiao blew the hot air on the tureen, took a sip, put the lid on the tureen again, looked at Wei Zhongxian and said, "After listening to this for a long time, I will tell you how I should deal with this Datong governor."
When Wei Zhongxian heard the word "dispose" from Tianqi, he knew in his heart that his prince was extremely dissatisfied with the governor of Datong, otherwise he would never have said the word "dispose".
However, he was an internal prisoner, and Sun Chengen was by his side. He didn't want to be known as a bewitcher, so he said: "Your Majesty, how do I know this? I only know how to serve the Emperor well."
"You! Slippery." Zhu Youxiao tapped Wei Zhongxian through the air with his hand and said with a smile, "I asked you to say it, so say it with confidence and boldness."
Wei Zhongxian secretly glanced at Sun Chengzong, and when he saw his eyelids drooping, he said: "I don't know if what I said is right or not, please don't blame me."
"Even so, I won't blame you." Zhu Youxiao said.
Wei Zhongxian pondered for a moment and said: "I don't know if the content of impeaching Mr. Xu is true, but I think that with so many people impeaching him, there must be something wrong with him."
After speaking, he lowered his hands and stood aside respectfully.
"Yes." Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "As I thought, since Xu Tong took office as the governor of Datong, Datong has been unable to stop, with banditry and public dissatisfaction. Now even the clan members are being killed, no matter what Whether these things have anything to do with him or not, since Datong is not peaceful, he, the governor, is guilty."
"Your Majesty is wise." Wei Zhongxian said in a low voice.
At this time, Sun Chengzong said: "Datong is an important town on nine sides, and stability is the most important thing. If Governor Xu is replaced less than a year after taking office, it will inevitably cause shock to Datong. Your Majesty, why not give Governor Xu a year to see if the situation in Datong is good?" it has been improved."
No longer sure whether Xu Tong had really done something deeply resented by the people, he still wanted to persuade Tianqi to keep Xu Tong as the governor of Datong.
Zhu Youxiao said in a deep voice: "Datong has always been peaceful and peaceful during the years when Liu Hong was the governor of Datong. Ever since Xu Tong came to Datong to take office, troubles have continued in Datong. Now even a general who is guarding the country has been killed. This is all because of Xu Tong." Such an incompetent person should not continue to stay in Datong due to his dereliction of duty."
Wei Zhongxian's words made him determined to replace the governor of Datong with a more suitable person.
When Sun Chengen saw that Tianqi had made up his mind, he stopped trying to persuade him and instead said, "I wonder if your Majesty has a candidate for the governor of Datong that you would like?"
"Who do you think the teacher is most suitable to succeed the governor of Datong?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Sun Chengen.
Sun Chengen thought for a while and said: "Governor Xu is from Taiyuan. It is no longer appropriate for Taiyuan to serve as governor. Datong is an important town on nine sides. The most important thing is stability. It is best for the governor to be familiar with Datong and have experience in managing border towns. The minister is the most suitable."
"What do you think of Liu Hong, teacher?" Zhu Youxiao said, "Before Xu Tong, Liu Hong was the governor of Datong, and during his tenure as governor of Datong, Datong has always been stable and stable, and he is quite capable in military and political affairs."
Sun Chengen was stunned for a moment.
Only then did he understand that Tianqi had long been determined to remove Xu Tong from his position as governor, and his replacement had already been chosen.
Thinking of this, he said: "Master Liu is indeed the most suitable candidate. Unfortunately, he has retired and returned to his hometown, and he was already the governor of Datong before leaving office. If he is to be used, just a governor of Datong may not be enough."
"The teacher is right." Zhu Youxiao thought for a while and said, "It is better to confer the title of Prince Shaobao."
Sun Chengen thought for a while.
Liu Hong served in Datong for many years, worked hard and maintained stability in Datong, which was considered a great achievement. He was awarded the title of Prince Shaobao as a reward for his contribution in Datong.
Immediately, he said: "Your Majesty is wise, I think that with Mr. Liu taking over as governor of Datong, I think Datong will soon be settled again."
"Then it's settled." Zhu Youxiao turned his head and said to Wei Zhongxian, "Comrade, go to the cabinet for me to deliver an oral message to announce Liu Hong's arrival in Beijing."
"Yes, I will go to the cabinet to convey the order." After saying that, Wei Zhongxian walked backwards and exited the Nuan Pavilion.
