A festive Mid-Autumn Festival banquet ended in embarrassment and awkwardness, just like a plate of delicious food that found a dead fly after eating half of it, which was very unappetizing.
When the banquet was over, Liu Chengyou's face was very ugly, and the gloom on his face was almost solid. Everyone could feel the anger in the emperor's heart.
Wang Jun asked Han Tong to blame him. Han Tong was not a fool. He reported to the palace that Wang Jun was rampant in his words, insulted the general, was dissatisfied with the emperor, and spoke rudely.
The two people started arguing directly in the hall. What else could Liu Chengyou do about this? Originally he didn't want to have an attack in court, but he was forced to do this, so he simply asked both of them, agreed, and ordered the guards to capture them on the spot and send them to prison.
In this way, Wang Jun felt that he was harming others but not benefiting himself. Han Tong was taken down and he was involved. When he was taken away, his face looked so ugly, so ugly.
"These warriors are too presumptuous, arrogant and domineering, they act recklessly, they have no superiority, and they ignore the court etiquette. What kind of occasion is tonight? How dare they be so presumptuous? A good Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was ruined like this!" Shi Zhongcheng Zhao Li's face was full of indignation.
He looked at Bian Guichen, the imperial censor, and said, "Mr. Bian, Wang and Han must be impeached!"
"When I get home tonight, I'll write the impeachment chapter and submit it tomorrow morning!" Bian Guichen said directly, speeding up his pace as he spoke.
The distinguished and high-ranking officials who left the table gathered together in twos and threes, no matter whether they were civil or military, and what they discussed was nothing more than what happened in the palace.
"Once the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief of the Guards Division are captured, the army will inevitably be in turmoil!" Zhao Hongyin and his son walked out hand in hand, and Zhao Hongyin couldn't help but sigh.
Zhao Kuangyin glanced at the censor's side and responded in a low voice: "Wang and Han, two commanders, have gone too far. They are indeed rude and do not give face to your majesty. Looking at the situation on the censor's side, I'm afraid tomorrow Since then, there will inevitably be disturbances in the court!"
"Wang Shishuai is a man of merit, and Vice Marshal Han is a strong character. There are conflicts in the Si Yamen on weekdays, but now they broke out in Chongyuan Hall, but they misjudged the occasion!" Zhao Hongyin said.
Zhao Hongyin's current military position is that of Yuhou, the infantry guard commander, and he and Zhao Kuangyin are known as "one family and two Yuhou". Zhao Kuangyin's face was not relaxed, and he continued to lower his voice and said, "I'm just worried that something happened in the army and it affects my father and son!"
"What do you mean, my son?" I don't know whether it was the cold wind blowing or the influence of Zhao Kuangyin's words, but he became more energetic.
Zhao Kuangyin has a really good drinking capacity. Just now during the banquet, he was discussing drinks with the generals of the Forbidden Army. At this time, his face was drunk, but his eyes were very clear.
After looking around, Zhao Kuangyin simply supported Zhao Hongyin and said: "After tonight, no matter what your Majesty does to the two of them, they will never be able to hold the high position of commander-in-chief again. This will definitely attract the attention of senior officials in the bodyguard department. Changes in military positions.
His father was the Marquis of Yu for the guards, and his son was the Marquis of Yu for the front of the palace. They were criticized by people, but I was afraid that when the military positions were transferred, they would inevitably be targeted. Thinking of Privy Guo and his son, Privy Guo took control of the military aircraft, so Duke Xing asked himself to leave the capital. What he did was to avoid suspicion.
My father and son are as powerful as Privy Guo and others, and it is difficult to compare them to each other, but there are no shortage of jealous people in the army..."
Zhao Kuangyin, I don't know whether to call him smart or sensitive, but his serious expression shows that he is serious.
Zhao Hongyin also became wary of what Zhao Kuangyin said. He thought about it for a while and said seriously: "My son is very worried! In this way, I will ask myself to leave my post and go to the local government someday!"
"That's not what I meant!" Zhao Kuangyin heard this and said quickly: "My father is getting old and is not feeling well. If he wants to leave Beijing, he should take the initiative!"
Zhao Hongyin shook his head: "Because I am old, it is better to live in a local place to take care of my old age. Today, my son has great ambitions in the world, and my son also has great ambitions. There are many opportunities in Beijing, and it is also a place for you to display your talents. If you leave Beijing, You may have been forgotten, and if the emperor can’t remember you, wouldn’t it be a waste of time?”
After listening to Zhao Hongyin's words, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but feel deeply moved, and his hand supporting his old father became more stable and strong.
On Liu Chengyou's side, after leaving the table, he walked towards Chongzheng Hall with a solemn look and a windy step.
"Have you asked clearly what the conflict between Wang Jun and Han Tong is about?" Liu Chengyou asked Zhang Dejun.
Zhang Dejun replied: "I have inquired about the servant at the side. The cause was the commander in the capital. His sarcastic remarks angered Deputy Commander Han!"
"I'm asking about specific details!" Liu Chengyou said coldly.
Zhang Dejun hurriedly reported the conversation between Wang and Han. Although it was difficult to completely restore it, the general meaning was very clear.
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Returning to the palace, Liu Chengyou was still angry and felt as if there was a fortress built up in his heart. Shortly after he sat down, he suddenly brushed the imperial desk and scattered the memorials all over the floor, frightening all the servants in the palace to lower their heads.
"See the Saint!"
He raised his eyes and saw the big talisman coming solemnly. He glanced at the scattered memorials and gestured with his hand. The servants hurried forward, quickly packed them up, and retreated as if they were running away.
"Why are you here?" Liu Chengyou asked in a deep voice.
Da Fu sat next to Liu Chengyou and asked softly: "Are you still angry?"
"How can I not be angry? How can I not be angry?" Liu Chengyou directed the direction of Chongyuan Hall: "In front of the whole palace of courtiers, you dare to be so presumptuous and don't take me, the emperor, into consideration at all. The Mid-Autumn Imperial Banquet, and Heaven and earth rejoice together, monarch and ministers rejoice together, but they have become a laughing stock! Where is my reputation and where is the majesty of the imperial court!"
Seeing the emperor's angry look, Da Fu couldn't help but cover his mouth and smile, which made Liu Chengyou stunned: "Why are you laughing?"
"Erlang is usually calm and solemn when he is dignified and solemn. It is rare to see you so angry and angry. You are so surprised that you laugh." Da Fu replied.
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but look at Da Fu, met his gaze, and noticed his eyes that could almost speak. Liu Chengyou couldn't help but shook his head, touched his stubble, and said, "It seems that I have lost my composure!"
Da Fu stretched out his hand and stroked Liu Chengyou's chest gently, as if he wanted to calm down the anger in his heart: "When the minister makes a mistake, Erlang can punish him according to the rules. Why get angry and hurt your body? It's not worth it."
"I'm not that fragile!" After being persuaded by Dafu, Liu Chengyou slowly calmed down, took a deep breath, and said to her: "It's not just Wang and Han who I'm angry with. I want to bring order to the world." The root of the problem is that it is difficult to control arrogant soldiers and strong generals. This must be one of them. Since the world is not at peace, I have always treated the generals with generous pay, preferential treatment, tolerance and even leniency. However, I never thought that it would actually increase their arrogance! "
"Han Tong, I know me in the army. When I left Taihang in the east, he followed me in the east and west expeditions. In the battle of Luan City, I also narrowly escaped death and fought to the point of exhaustion. In five years, I promoted him from a knight to a commander. He was promoted to deputy commander of the bodyguards. He is usually respectful to me, but if he is truly in awe, how could he not know the occasion and get angry just because of a little ridicule!"
Liu Chengyou scolded Han Tong, but said nothing about Wang Jun. However, after venting in front of Da Fu, my mood seemed to be much better.
He glanced at the memorial on the imperial case, took the queen's hand and stood up, saying, "Let's go to Kunming Hall!"
"Erlang doesn't care about politics?" Da Fu was a little surprised.
Liu Chengyou said: "Be lazy tonight!"
The next day, Liu Chengyou called together the Privy Council and the Ministry of War, as well as senior generals from the front and guard departments. Wei Renpu, Zhe Congruan, Guo Rong, Shang Hongqian, Murong Yanzhao and others were sitting there with serious expressions.
Liu Chengyou looked around with cold eyes, picked up the pile of memorials on the case in front of everyone, threw them on the case, and said: "This is the impeachment of Wang Jun and Han Tong by the court officials and the censor, a total of More than twenty people have advised me to impose severe punishment on these two people! What do you think?"
"Severe punishment!" The first person to stand up was Guo Rong, with a stern expression.
"In order to maintain the legal system of the dynasty, punishment should be given to warn those who come!" Wei Renpu's tone was gentler, but his attitude was there.
Liu Chengyou looked at the other generals again. Of course, under his majesty, everyone made the right choice with enthusiasm and knowledge.
"The imperial edict is passed and Wang Jun is demoted to the position of governor of Shangzhou. He will leave for his post immediately!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand and made a decision directly: "As for Han Tong, he will be demoted to the military envoy of Xiangzhou!"
"Your Majesty, both the king and Han have been demoted. I still need your Majesty's advice on who should be in charge of the bodyguard department!" Guo Rong asked Liu Chengyou for instructions.
Upon hearing this, Liu Chengyou frowned and considered for a moment, seeming hesitant. After pondering for a while, he said: "We will take Wei Wang Fu Yanqing as the commander of the guards' horse and infantry forces and train the guards. We will take Wang Yin, the commander of the Xingjie Army, as the deputy capital commander to assist the guards and the Dian army!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After Liu Chengyou said this, Wang Yin stood up immediately with a happy face.
After spending so many years in the Forbidden Army, I had no role in the Southern Expedition and no credit. I was worried about rising, but I didn't expect good luck to come like this.
Of course, Wei Wang Fu Yanqing was in charge of the Guard Department, and Yecheng and Tianxiong Army naturally fell into the control of the imperial court.
