"Why did Wang Qing want to abandon me?" Faced with Wang Zhang's resignation, Liu Chengyou's face showed "puzzle" and his emotions were slightly exposed.
His mind was spinning rapidly. The reason and purpose behind Wang Zhang's actions were not difficult to guess. It was probably nothing more than Yang Bin's matter. However, what really puzzles Liu Chengyou is, is the relationship between Wang Zhang and Yang Bin really that good?
I'm afraid that's not the case!
Wang Zhang's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. He just cupped his hands and said slowly in an old voice: "Your Majesty also knows that I am old and frail, and I feel that I have been unable to do what I want recently. Now that the Han Dynasty is stable, the country is peaceful, Your Majesty He is wise and powerful, and has many heroes to assist him, but there is no need for a man with shallow virtues like the old minister to occupy a high position again!"
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou's mind changed slightly and he asked pointedly: "Why is Wang Qing so discouraged? Is there something I can't do well?"
"Your Majesty is serious!" Wang Zhang sighed and shook his head, but his tone was very firm: "It is true that the old minister is sick and ill, and his morals are not worthy of his duties. I am deeply afraid! Now, I just want to return to my hometown, buy some acres, and I am playing tricks on my grandson to enjoy the family relationship, and I hope your majesty will make it happen!"
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou's tone was equally firm and he said: "I don't agree! The national financial plan cannot be separated from Wang Qing, so I will do something sentimental!"
Wang Zhang was a little surprised by the emperor's attitude. He raised his eyes and looked at Liu Chengyou. However, he couldn't tell anything from the young emperor's face. After all, Liu Chengyou's face was full of "true feelings".
Facing Wang Zhang's gaze, perhaps he felt that it was too difficult for him to force others. Liu Chengyou thought for a while and added: "Wang Qing is not in good health, so I will send the imperial doctor out of the palace to stay in the mansion for a long time to prepare for recuperation. Official duties are tiring, You can reduce your physical and mental troubles and leave them to your assistants. In short, I still need to consult Wang Qing from time to time. How can you bear to abandon your country?"
The words are all mentioned for this reason. Boldly, he looked at Liu Chengyou for a while. Wang Zhang's calm face showed a hint of helplessness, and he could only respond: "I obey!"
After a pause, Wang Zhang continued: "After all, I am old, dim, and incompetent. Living in the third division for a long time is not a blessing for the imperial court. Please make plans in advance, your Majesty!"
Liu Chengyou said "oh" softly, understanding what Wang Zhang meant. He rested his left hand on the imperial case, considered his opinion, pondered for a while, and then asked lightly: "Wang Qing thinks, who in the court can support the third division?"
After hearing the question, Wang Zhang thought about it seriously, paid attention to the emperor's eyes, and said solemnly: "Xue Juzheng, the judge of Duzhi, is worthy of the important task!"
In Liu Chengyou's mind, an image of a middle-aged official with outstanding bearing and excellent self-cultivation immediately emerged. Without thinking, Liu Chengyou made the decision directly: "I know this person, he is knowledgeable, and he is recommended by Wang Qing, so he is a good one. That's it, I will appoint him as the deputy envoy of the third department!"
This scene of the monarch and his ministers facing each other, if the unknown off-site factors were eliminated and spread, it would be a good story. However, the reality is often quite different from what ordinary people see on the surface.
After Wang Zhang withdrew, Liu Chengyou's face immediately changed and became a little gloomy.
Wang Zhang and Liu Chengyou will be replaced sooner or later. They will be considered when Yang Bin steps down, but not now. Yang Fang had just fallen, and if Wang Zhang was kicked out of the court again, whether he resigned voluntarily or not, it would be another political turmoil, and Liu Chengyou would be clear-eyed.
Therefore, Liu Chengyou was dissatisfied and very dissatisfied when Wang Zhang came out at such a time.
Why should you learn from Yang Bing? His style in the past two years has won the emperor's heart. Liu Chengyou was a little confused. Perhaps he didn't feel deeply about the term "the rabbit dies and the fox is sad".
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With a not-so-good mood, Liu Chengyou met with his cousin Li Shaoyou and listened to his work report. During this period, in response to the purge of Yang Fu's gang members in the imperial court, Wu Desi made great efforts to investigate and collect evidence, frame charges, and even arrest and imprison him.
It has been almost two years since the Wude Division was established. During this period, Li Shaoyou, who was the military envoy, asked Liu Chengyou for instructions overtly and secretly more than once. Now, finally, an opening has been opened in the Yang Ping case, giving the Wude Division the right to arrest.
From ancient times to the present, there is no reason why a secret service agency does not enjoy the right to interrogate.
Of course, Liu Chengyou did not forget to impose restrictions on releasing the fangs of a hungry wolf. The Wude Division's authority to approve arrests is limited to officials below the fifth rank. Detectives at all levels have different levels of authority, and they only have the power to arrest and interrogate. Eventually, the case will be transferred to the Criminal Department for disposal.
At the same time, regarding the army, no rash action is allowed without the emperor's order! There is no way, in this day and age, civil servants are easier to bully...
During this period, Liu Chengyou's cousin seemed very motivated, decisive and efficient.
He simply flipped through the files submitted by Li Shaoyou, seemingly casually, and there were dozens of people. Liu Chengyou had no impression of many of them, and had never even heard of their names. However, there was no chance that those who should be investigated and punished would be spared. There are always many compromises in politics, but in this matter, Liu Chengyou does not need any compromise.
Browsing through it like a fleeting glimpse, Liu Chengyou put it down without paying attention, and expressed his approval for the performance of Li Shaoyou and Wu Desi.
"After being transferred to the Ministry of Punishment, the Yang Ping case is over, and there is no need to involve other people!" Liu Chengyou confessed to Li Shaoyou in a plain voice, but extremely powerful.
"Yes!" Without any hesitation, Li Shaoyou agreed.
"Brother You, you did a great job in this matter!" A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Probably because of the surge in power, Li Shaoyou was in a very happy mood and said modestly: "We all rely on the majesty of the official family!"
After Foreign Minister, there are not many people who can call Liu Chengyou "official", and Li Shaoyou is one of the few.
Reducing his expression, Liu Chengyou suddenly became serious again. He looked at Li Shaoyou and said in an admonishing tone: "Recently, due to Wu Desi, there have been a lot of criticisms and resentments between the DPRK and China!"
"If you don't have ghosts in your heart, why should you be afraid of Wude Si? The court officials are so afraid, just afraid that there will be something wrong. Do you want me to send someone to check it out!" Li Shaoyou asked for instructions.
His brows were slightly furrowed, and Liu Chengyou's expression became more and more dull. He stared at Li Shaoyou and said calmly: "I just want to remind you that when Wude Secretary acts in the future, you should keep your authority in mind and don't go beyond the rules, otherwise..."
The emperor's voice became more and more floating, and fell in Li Shaoyou's ears, but it made him alert, and his complacency faded away. He couldn't help but look up at Liu Chengyou who was sitting indifferently, and there was a murmur in his heart, and it was like a conditioned reflex on his lips. He replied: "I must remember the official teachings and strictly restrain my subordinates!"
Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou pointed to the third person standing beside him, Wang Jingchong, and said: "In the past few months, Minister Wang has done a lot of hard work. I would like to reward him as the Deputy Envoy of Wude and assist you!"
As soon as he said this, Li Shaoyou's expression suddenly changed. He frowned and glanced at Wang Jingchong, who was silent beside him. There were many distracting thoughts in my mind, and I wanted to refuse, but under the intimidation of Liu Chengyou's eyes, I couldn't say it at all.
"What, what do you think, Brother You?" Liu Chengyou's tone calmed down.
However, the more this happened, Li Shaoyou did not dare to be careless. His face twitched ugly, he suppressed his strange thoughts and said, "Yes!"
On the side, Wang Jingchong was surprised and pleasantly surprised. He knew very well what kind of organization Wudesi was. In the hustle and bustle, thanks a thousand times, and with a show of loyalty, the gamble that started in Xingzhou finally paid off.
While excited, he couldn't help but think about the emperor's intention of putting himself in Wudesi. After thinking about it for a while, he seemed to have gained something. He glanced at Li Shaoyou with a little more playfulness...
Ignoring Li and Wang, who had different ideas, Liu Chengyou gave secret instructions to them: "The investigation of the land, property, and settlements of Buddhist temples in various places has been going on for some time, and Wu Desi will take over the focus... ..”
