Su Fengji was a man who was greedy and deceitful. He was proficient in literature and liked killing, and he was very violent. In terms of murderous intention, even Shi Hongzhao could not compare with him. Shi Hongzhao, that martial artist, was fierce on the surface, cruel and cruel, which made people fear him. Su Fengji was different. This person was so ruthless that it made people's scalp numb and their hearts chilling.
When he was in Jinyang, it was Liu Zhiyuan's birthday. He wanted to "quietly jail" to pray for blessings, so he sent Su Fengji to take care of the prisoners. Su Fengji then read all the prisoners in the prison, killed them all regardless of their merits, and then reported: The prison is quiet.
That incident made the civil and military personnel in Hedong know that this man named Su was vicious and easy to kill, and many people were afraid of him. As for Liu Zhiyuan, although he was dissatisfied with his habit of killing, he was sent by him after all, so he verbally scolded him and let it go.
So now, when Su Fengji utters ominous words, Yang Bin, Wang Zhang and other old officials from Hedong are not much surprised. New entrants like Dou Zhengu couldn't help but be astonished and asked anxiously: "How many people will be killed with such a severe method?"
Immediately, he raised his hands to Liu Chengyou and solemnly asked: "Your Highness, this method of Prime Minister Su is absolutely impossible. It is no longer the law of the king to kill a bandit, but what about protecting neighbors? If you do it, the world will be in chaos!"
Although Dou Zhengu had an old relationship with Liu Zhiyuan and was extremely famous, he was not in Su Fengji's eyes. Seeing that he dared to directly refute himself, he immediately said angrily: "In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures should be used. If we don't use severe punishments to scare the untouchables, when will the bandits in the world be cleansed, and how can the country of Han Dynasty be at peace?"
"With such indiscriminate killing, does Prime Minister Su want all the people in the world to cut down trees as soldiers and raise poles as flags? Is it because he is afraid that not many people in the world will resist the imperial court?" Although Dou Zhengu has always been cautious, he can't help but get angry at this time. Yong, blowing his beard, argued with Su Fengji, his favorite.
"The untouchables gathered together as thieves, disturbing the countryside and harming public security. They violated the king's law. Killing them is not an indiscriminate killing?" Su Fengji hit the chair and retorted, quietly starting to change his mind.
Seeing the two arguing, Liu Chengyou looked a little gloomy. These ministers really didn't seem to take him as the prince seriously. They slapped the table and raised their voices, and they really had no scruples. Including this Su Fengji, although he had always been against Yang Bin on his behalf, maybe because of "one of his own", he seemed to be arrogant because of his favor!
"Your Highness!" Seeing that Liu Chengyou didn't speak, Dou Zhengu remonstrated with a stern face: "There are gangs of thieves in the world. Most of the people who cannot survive due to war and bad government have no choice but to gather in the mountains and forests. If they can live in peace, who will Being a bandit and a thief, being despised by others, and being hunted down by the government? Now that the situation in the Han Dynasty has stabilized, all we need to do is to relax the administration and use simple punishments, and order the generals in each state to recruit the refugees to go down the mountains, return to their homes, cultivate their fields, and the world will naturally be stable. , why do you need to kill indiscriminately?"
Su Fengji was standing nearby, sneering, but Liu Chengyou raised his hand to stop him.
On Liu Chengyou's side, Su Fengji's suggestion was of course unworkable. If he followed his method and didn't kill everyone, how could it end in a river of blood? Moreover, after so many years of war, the population has dropped sharply. Liu Chengyou still thinks that there are not enough Han Ding population, and there are not enough people to farm and work. How can he carry out mass killings and cause chaos? As for the neighboring ethnic groups and neighbors, that is even more nonsense.
"You two don't need to argue!" Liu Chengyou nodded at the table, glanced at the two of them, and said coldly: "It is the inability of the imperial court to prevent the common people from living in their homes, cultivating their fields, and doing their business. The establishment of the Han Dynasty, Fang transforms chaos into order, and there are thieves in the world. If he is mediocre and poor, the imperial court can forgive him appropriately!"
"I would like to say, from the perspective of Dou Qing, I order all the states in the world to appease the thieves and return their farming and weaving!" Liu Chengyou's voice was steady and excessive: "However, in view of the banditry in various states, for the sake of local order and the stability of the people, The government cannot tolerate bandits indefinitely. It can issue an edict to the world. In the first year of Qianyou, before March 1st, all thieves in the world who have not come down to the mountain to register with the government will be killed! As for the policy of implicating others, , not taking it yet!”
"My lords, what do you think?" Liu Chengyou asked after looking around.
"Your Highness has carefully considered this proposal. It is very appropriate and feasible!" The first person to express his position was Su Yugui. Seeing Dou and Su arguing, he blushed and became a little nervous while watching the show.
Dou Zhengu followed closely, nodding his head in approval: "Your Highness, this proposal is indeed a way to get the best of both worlds!"
Although Su Fengji was unwilling to give in, when he saw Liu Chengyou's eyes becoming colder, he decided to give Liu Chengyou some face, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness has thought carefully about it, it's feasible!"
"I have no objection." Even Yang Bin took the initiative to express his opinion.
"Since all the ministers have no objections, let's prepare and issue the edict as soon as possible!" Liu Chengyou made the decision.
"yes!"
"..."
Next, I discussed with several ministers the issue of officials from Xing, Ming, Ci, and Xiangzhou states. The Anguo Army and Zhangde Army had been vacant for a long time. Naturally, there was another fierce debate, and Liu Chengyou was a little annoyed as everyone had their own candidates.
Stepping out of the Political Hall, I looked back and took a look. I couldn't help but stretch out my hands and rub my face vigorously to relieve fatigue. Working with Yang Bin and others is really not an easy job. Regarding the argument just now, Liu Chengyou really swept all these people out of the court.
These people are, more or less, too selfish. Especially Yang Bin and Su Fengji, one is a strong lover of power and the other is greedy and profit-seeking. The most important thing is that when facing the prince Liu Chengyou, he has not yet corrected his mentality. Especially Yang Bin, who probably had too much "enmity" in the previous series. In front of Liu Chengyou, Sima's face would be so ugly, so ugly!
Liu Chengyou couldn't help but look in the direction of Long Live Hall. Liu Chengyou's expression turned bitter, and he didn't know what Liu Zhiyuan's situation was. My heart was pressed by a heavy pressure.
There was not much time to rest at all. Liu Chengyou had to go to the Guest House to prepare to meet those who were coming to Beijing in person.
Due to the great court meeting on the first day of the first year of Qianyou and the crowning ceremony of the crown prince, all states in the world had their own festivals, either with state officials coming to Beijing to perform, or personally going to Beijing to have an audience.
Those who dare to come to Tokyo in person are basically trustworthy. Zhaoyi Army (Luzhou) Jiedu Changsi, Heyang (Mengzhou) Jiedushi Wu Xingde, Baoyi Army (Shaanzhou) Jiedushi Zhao Hui, plus the most famous Taining Army (Yanzhou) Jiedu Envoy Fu Yanqing. Originally there was supposed to be Wang Zhou, the Jiedu envoy of the Wuning Army (Xuzhou), but he fell ill before he could travel because he was old and sick.
Liu Chengyou was sincerely looking forward to these Jiedu from other towns. The acting emperor Liu Zhiyuan expressed his greetings to them and rewarded them with some saddles, bridles, robes, jade belts, and gold objects. Everyone knows that warriors are violent and rude, but these measures are more respectful to the prince Liu Chengyou than the ministers in the court. They are humble and polite, and do not exceed the rules in the slightest. Of course, maybe he went to Tokyo in person and kept a low profile, so he restrained his local fangs.
Among these people, the one Liu Chengyou was most interested in was naturally Fu Yanqing, the governor of Yanzhou. The Fu family was a famous general family in the Five Dynasties. Historically, it was particularly prominent from the late Five Dynasties to the early Song Dynasty.
Fu Yanqing will not celebrate his fiftieth birthday until this year. Although he has gained some weight, he is a very upright man. He is a handsome old man with extraordinary bearing. Among the other festivals, he stands out from the crowd.
To describe it this way does not mean that the other Jiedu are all mediocre. Take Zhao Hui, the governor of Shaanzhou, for example. Before Liu Zhiyuan ascended the throne, he, Hou Zhang, and Wang Yan killed the Khitan generals in Shaanzhou, and were the first to advocate for the world to support Liu Zhiyuan as emperor. For this courage and foresight, this veteran is already very comparable to others, and coming to Beijing in person shows his loyalty even more. This is a general who can be entrusted with important tasks.
However, Fu Yanqing is too famous here among Liu Chengyou. Since he "came" to this world, if there is no one who is familiar with it, among these people, he has only heard of Fu Yanqing.
Of course, the reason why Liu Chengyou values Fu Yanqing so much is not only because of the Fu family's influence in the military and political affairs, but more importantly, his three famous daughters. If all the sisters blossomed, ahem... ..
After all, they are three women with the destiny of being queens!
It is estimated that Fu Yanqing himself is a little curious in his heart as to why His Highness the Crown Prince treats him so differently.
Meeting this and that, discussing political affairs, handling military affairs, and taking charge of the country for the first time, Liu Chengyou was busy from top to bottom. However, when he was broken down, he really didn't accomplish much. The country really cannot be managed by one person. Liu Chengyou has already had the idea of creating a "cabinet" to assist him in handling military affairs.
Although he has not yet reached the point where he is an emperor and a minister, the veterans of the political affairs hall really have a "generation gap" with him. In fact, there are still differences between closeness and distance, likes and dislikes, and it is just that it is not easy to use.
Until the evening, Liu Chengyou went to the Long Live Hall to pay respects to Liu Zhiyuan, with the queen accompanying him. Although Liu Zhiyuan's energy was weak, he had obviously recovered. The father and son had a casual chat before retiring.
However, Liu Chengyou knew in his heart that his imperial father was dying. Seeing him now was like seeing Liu Chengxun who was seriously ill, and he felt the same.
Dragging my tired body back to "Prince Zhou's Mansion", the night was already deep.
"Your Highness." After hearing that he had returned, Gao Huaijin took the initiative to welcome him into the mansion.
In the hall, there were several rows of gifts neatly arranged. Liu Chengyou frowned: "What's going on?"
"This is the official's intention to congratulate His Highness on becoming the crown prince!" Gao Huaijin explained.
Before Liu Chengyou could reply, Mrs. Gao asked someone to hand over a booklet and said, "I have ordered someone to record the positions and names of all the officials who gave gifts."
Expressing slight surprise, Liu Chengyou opened the page and glanced at a few pages. There were quite a lot of people there. He turned his head to look at Gao Huaijin and saw that her face was full of tranquility. This woman is not simple.
"Do you want to return these gifts?" Gao asked in a low voice.
"No need! If this is the case, it seems to be unkind!" Liu Chengyou put down the roster, waved his hand, and ordered: "Distribute it to the poor families in Tokyo!"
"Your Highness is kind!" Gao suddenly smiled gently.
"Pack up the house and prepare to move into the palace!" Liu Chengyou took a deep breath and ordered.
After all, he was the prince, and even though the Zhou Palace was vast, it was no longer a livable place.
Geng's belly was getting bigger and bigger, so Liu Chengyou went to take a look, and then went to Gao Huaijin's place.
In the dead of night, after taking a bath together, the two of them entangled themselves on the couch. With Gao's plump and strong figure, Liu Chengyou has always been very attractive, but he was definitely tired today, so in the end he fell asleep on Gao Huaijin's chest without much in-depth communication.
The night got deeper, and the ambiguous atmosphere in the room dissipated a lot. Gao Huaijin put her arms around Liu Chengyou's head, feeling the squeeze on his chest, but didn't take it seriously at all.
Although Liu Chengyou had his eyes closed, the fatigue in his brows was completely released, and he soon began to snore. Noticing this, Mrs. Gao couldn't help but reach out and caress Liu Chengyou's side cheeks lovingly, moved her body, adjusted him to a more comfortable position, and continued to use him as a cushion...
