Summer has entered, the crops are growing, and all things are lush. Thanks to God's beauty and the rivers, there have been no disasters in the Han Dynasty since the beginning of the new year. That is to say, on the first day of April, a solar eclipse occurred, causing a wave of waves, which seemed to reflect the changes in Hedong.
The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the clothes of the concubines and maids in the Han Palace are getting thinner and thinner, and their beautiful figures are exposed, continuing to tempt the Han emperor.
In Chongzheng Hall, Liu Chengyou sat and managed politics as usual. It was probably because the dirt on the body had not been cleaned off. When the weather warmed up, the itching became unbearable. Liu Chengyou took the long and slender handle, inserted it into his collar, and scratched it slowly.
"Let's make some arrangements. I'm going to take a bath tonight and let Concubine Fu Hui sleep with me!" Liu Chengyou ordered Zhang Dejun.
"yes!"
Spread out in front of Liu Chengyou was the memorial silk that Liu Chong had not yet submitted to Tokyo. Together with the memorials from all parties in Hedong, they were submitted to Liu Chengyou's desk. In the first step, he was thinking about enclosing the territories, but in the latter step, he was already a prisoner of his subordinates. It is quite ironic to think about it.
Regarding Liu Chong, as for family ties, Liu Chengyou can say without hesitation that there is none. Moreover, after learning about Liu Chong's unruly actions in Hedong, he became even more disgusted and had murderous intentions, which was even worse than Liu Xin's at the beginning.
However, just as Li Shaoyou guessed, although the situation in Hedong was turbulent, it was ultimately under control and did not lead to chaos. Liu Chengyou had the idea of exposing Liu Chong's crime to the world, making his crime known to the world, and making him punish the law, but that was all.
He has to consider public criticism, the stability of people's hearts, and the overall overall situation of reducing the vassal state. As far as the Han Dynasty is concerned today, Hedong is still the most powerful vassal. If this side is handled smoothly, it will be able to spread out in the future and appease the hearts of some of the remaining old ministers and vassals.
At the beginning of his reign, Liu Chengyou was busy consolidating his throne and consolidating military power. Although he took good governance measures to appease the people, he actually did not pay too much attention to people's hearts and public opinion.
However, as the world gradually resolved chaos and returned to order, in the process, Liu Chengyou unconsciously began to truly consider and care about it. If you want to rule the world and bring peace to the world, you must control people's hearts. Liu Chengyou realized this early on.
Although, up to this moment, Liu Chengyou still has not thought about how to deal with Liu Chong, but from the subsequent edicts he issued, he avoided mentioning "rebellion" and it can be seen that even if he hates deeply in his heart, he will never tell the world openly, even if Many people know what's going on.
"Your Majesty, Deputy Military Envoy Wang Jingchong would like to see you!"
"Xuan!" Liu Chengyou came to his senses and put Ruyi on the case.
"Your Majesty, I came from the north to report that Duke Shouyang has been escorted to Liu Chong's family. He has returned to Tokyo in the south and has passed Zezhou!" After seeing the ceremony, Wang Jingchong reported to Liu Chengyou: "In addition, Liu Chong is serving as a disciple in another state, and I have given an order. , were all under control, and were sent to Kaifeng by the officials to wait for their fate. The Julu County Prince's Mansion has been completely monitored. Liu Chengyun is in the mansion, restless and in panic all day long! He must be guilty of being a thief after hearing about the Hedong Incident... "
"Who asked you to make your own decisions and detain the princes of Taiyuan!" After hearing this, Liu Chengyou became angry and slapped the case.
Wang Jingchong was startled and kneeled down subconsciously: "I, I just thought..."
"Why?" Liu Chengyou said, "Did you see that Li Shaoyou had made great achievements in Hedong and couldn't sit still?"
"Are you afraid that the Hedong incident is not big enough and you will spread it to the world on my behalf and make the subjects talk about it?" Liu Chengyou stared at Wang Jingchong coldly.
Liu Chong gave birth to more than a dozen sons. Except for a few young ones, most of them grew up to serve as officials in various places. Seeing that the emperor was angry, Wang Jingchong secretly cursed himself for losing his will and hurriedly said: "I immediately ordered them to be released!"
"If you catch them all and then let them go, are you going to slap them in the face?" Liu Chengyou said, after thinking about it for a while, he raised his finger and said: "Bring them all back to Tokyo! Remember, this is an escort, not a detention!"
"yes!"
"This Wang Jingchong is becoming more and more arbitrary in his actions. I haven't made a decision yet, but he dares to detain the princes of Taiyuan as criminals and come to ask for favors from me?" After he stepped back, Liu Chengyou turned his head and looked at Zhang Dejun. .
Zhang Dejun buried his head and did not dare to answer.
"Those who presume to have the best intentions will be punished!" This sentence made Zhang Dejun even more trembling.
"It seems that the Imperial City Department has also been put on the agenda..." He leisurely said something and said to Zhang Dejun: "If I ask you to be the eagle and dog's minion for me, will you be willing?"
Facing the emperor's deep and chilling gaze, Zhang Dejun hurriedly responded: "I am a servant of the official family!"
"Ha." Liu Chengyou smiled lightly and said nothing more.
Not long after, a chamberlain came to report again, saying that Liu Chengyun, the king of Julu County, wanted to see him.
Liu Chengyun was the eldest son of Liu Chong. He was adopted by the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan. After the founding of the country, he was treated generously. At the beginning, the power status in the clan was second only to Liu Chong and Liu Xin.
In the second year of Qianyou's reign, Liu Chengyou went north for a winter tour. Affected by the "Yang Ping Case", he was dismissed by Liu Chengyou and remained quiet. Since then, he has stayed in Kaifeng, taking on Zongzheng's errands, worshiping the ancestral temple and managing royal affairs.
Liu Chengyun is not an ambitious person, he is generous and humble, and he is opinionated. He is not very smart, but he knows his interests.
"Brother Yun, sit down!" In the hall, Liu Chengyou looked at him with a kind attitude. He looked tired, his face was haggard, and his brows were filled with sadness.
Hearing the sound, Liu Chengyun fell to his knees and said with a tearful voice: "Your Majesty, please convict me!"
"Why is this?" Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows slightly and said immediately: "Zhang Dejun, help the prince up quickly!"
But Liu Chengyun was stubborn and could not bear it. He knelt on the ground and said emotionally: "Your Majesty, my father was confused for a moment and his mind was confused by ghosts. He did something unethical and sinful. I have the courage to ask Your Majesty to remember his old age and frailty. For the sake of my uncle and nephew." As a matter of love, spare his life and let him enjoy his old age in peace! I beg you, I will suffer on my father's behalf!"
After a few "bang bangs", Liu Chengyou noticed the blood mark on his forehead. Liu Chengyou's expression condensed and he said: "Brother Yun, you have to remember that you are the son of the late emperor Huang Kao!"
"But the King of Taiyuan is the father of all my subjects!" Liu Chengyun was already crying.
To be honest, Liu Chengyou was not very happy about Liu Chengyun's request, or pleading. He stood up, walked in front of him, and asked calmly: "Where did you hear the rumors, and what is the crime of the emperor's uncle?"
Liu Chengyun was indifferent when he heard the question, raised his head, wiped away his tears, stared blankly at the calm-faced emperor, and said in a lower voice: "There are many rumors between the government and the public..."
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou raised his hand and ordered people to summon Li Fang, a bachelor, and ordered: "Immediately go to Guangzheng Hall and ask Feng Dao and others to warn all officials to handle their duties in a safe manner. It is strictly forbidden to hear rumors and make arbitrary comments and violate laws." The offender shall be severely punished!”
"yes!"
After giving the instructions, Liu Chengyou breathed a sigh of relief, personally helped Liu Chengyun up, and sighed: "Brother Yun, I know you are loyal, filial, and kind, but you are just soft-tempered and have no independent opinions. You can't just follow others' opinions! No matter what, the emperor's uncle is my direct relative. Uncle. So are you. Among family members, why would you make such a gesture and spread it out? It will only arouse criticism!"
After hearing the emperor's kind words, Liu Chengyun calmed down a little, raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Meng Lang, has behaved inappropriately. Please reprimand me!"
"That's all!" Waving his hand, Liu Chengyou pointed at his forehead: "Clean the wound and go back home to recuperate. We will talk about everything after the emperor arrives in Tokyo!"
After Liu Chengyun stepped back, Liu Chengyou walked up, shook his head slightly, and sneered.
"The Empress Dowager sent someone to ask, if you are busy with government affairs, can you go to Ciming Hall if you have time?" Zhang Dejun reported while thinking.
"Let's go!" The Queen Mother called. How could Liu Chengyou not respond? He immediately ordered the driver and said: "Even the Queen Mother was alarmed. You can imagine what kind of discussion was going on between the government and the public!"
More than two days later, Liu Chengyou learned that Li Shaoyou and his party had entered Zhengzhou. He worried Feng Dao and other important ministers, and said in a final tone: "The King of Taiyuan has been guarding Hedong for many years. He feels that he is too old and has requested to return to his home. Taking my family to the south, the car and boat have passed Zhengzhou!"
Looking at Feng Dao, Liu Chengyou ordered: "Feng Qing, go and greet him on my behalf!"
The astute ministers all heard the hidden meaning of the emperor's words. Feng Dao stood up and responded respectfully: "Yes!"
"In addition, you should discuss the military affairs, criminal names, money and food, and supervision in Hedong again! The land of Longxing is the foundation of the empire. It must be easy to reform the system without making mistakes..."
