After all, Hou Zhang and Xue Huairang came here in good spirits and left in dismay. Instead of sending out the gifts, they asked for a meal of wine. When Xue Huairang left, he was blowing his beard and staring, very unhappy. Hou Zhang's mood was not much better either.
In the hall, after washing up and changing his clothes, Wang Yan didn't look very relaxed. He summoned two close aides and asked, "Who have come to visit me since I came to Luoyang?"
"Except for the government officials, officials staying in Taiwan, and county magistrates who were supposed to receive and communicate, they are all the distinguished ministers and wealthy businessmen in Luoyang!" replied an aide.
"These people are quite active! I heard that from Shi Hongzhao to Jing Fan, there was a lot of suppression of noble ministers and dignitaries. When I first came here, they came one after another, sending gifts and flattery. What do you want?" Wang Yan drank tea lightly. , said leisurely.
The staff immediately said: "The envoy is sitting in Xijing and has a high and powerful position. Everyone in Luoyang looks up to him. Whether he is seeking fame, wealth or peace, he will actively come to the door to seek contact. Furthermore, as the envoy said, Xun You are often suppressed by Dukes Shi and Jing, and they also want to see your political attitude!"
"Haha!" Wang Yan shook his head and couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that if you want to rule Luoyang, you must first have these nobles and powerful people!"
"Do you think I should continue Jing Fan's policy or make some adjustments?" Wang Yan tilted his head and looked at the two of them.
The two aides were both confidants who had followed Wang Yan for many years. They had served with him in various towns over the years, and even when he lived in seclusion in Luoyang, they also followed him to make a living. They are stories that cannot be told without telling.
"Your Majesty is here for the first time, and you are not familiar with the situation yet. Everything should be stable and follow the previous policies! As for the honorable ministers..." the person who spoke earlier said, but couldn't help but hesitate to stop speaking.
Another person cupped his hands and continued: "The nobles of Luoyang can be said to have been accumulated for three generations and decades, and some are as far away as Zhu Liang. Since Qianyou, His Majesty has centralized power and dismissed countless generals both internally and externally. Many of them have been replaced." In the two capitals, he also served as a minister in Tokyo, and often had a separate residence in Luoyang.
Three generations of old ministers are not something to worry about, but they are intertwined after all, and they are also the new nobles of the dynasty, especially high-ranking officials in Tokyo. Their heirs, relatives, old friends and even child servants are often involved in complicated matters if something happens.
For example, when Zheng Guogong first suppressed Luo, he acted unscrupulously and suppressed him indiscriminately, causing complaints and even shaking Tokyo. His Majesty eventually moved him to Lingzhou.
If Jinggong is in office, he enforces the law like a mountain, his laws are ruthless, and he never shows any favoritism. In the end, he offends too many people. In recent years, there have been quite a few cases where Tokyo has impeached him for his domineering power.
Therefore, I believe that we should be cautious and not go overboard when it comes to our nobles. Whether it's for Luoyang Zheng'an or the emperor himself! "
"Listen to what you say, I have to let them go?" Wang Yan raised his eyebrows, seeming to be disapproving: "Your Majesty's instructions to me are meant to restrain the powerful. You are afraid that I will offend them and be ostracized, targeted, Impeachment, but if I go against the emperor’s will, will I have a peaceful old age?”
After hearing what Wang Yan said, the staff immediately shook their heads and said: "Of course, you should not violate your majesty's instructions. You will not let it go. You are just deciding the case. You can be more diplomatic and don't be too careful!"
Wang Yan did not answer the conversation for a moment, but sat behind the case and thought about it seriously. He raised his eyes and changed the subject: "Although I have been in office not long ago, there is nothing to criticize about Fan's government. I can't find any room for improvement, what do you think?"
Seeing Wang Yan's expression of distress, the two staff looked at each other, and the second one said: "I have checked some files and found that when Jinggong decides cases, he often favors the poor and the poor deliberately. It means suppressing wealth.
Although this may win the hearts of the common people, it is actually biased. I think that when you make decisions in the future, you should be fair and impartial, neither clinging to the strong nor pitying the weak, and just follow the rules! "
He couldn't help but glance at his staff. Wang Yan did not express his position directly, but fell into thinking again. The staff's words may seem reasonable, but in fact it's obvious where they want to go.
How can a "Xing Tong" really cover all aspects and be comprehensive? The law is nothing more than human feelings, especially in this kind of society where people are ruled by men and morals. However, without thinking for a long time, Wang Yan still said: "This is acceptable! It just so happens that the emperor also asked me to clarify the law and enforce the law. Then everything should be done according to the "Xingtong"!"
"However, I started in the army and have led troops for many years. No matter whether it is military or political, every time I take up a position, I must first establish my authority!" As he spoke, Wang Yan's voice became louder, and a cold smile gradually bloomed at the corner of his mouth.
"May I ask, envoy, if you have any goals?" The staff obviously knew Wang Yan's style, so they were not surprised and asked directly.
"How about the two of you who came to visit us today?" Wang Yan said.
The words were shocking, and the staff couldn't help but say: "Hou Zhang is an old friend of the envoy!"
"What an old friend? This guy is short-sighted and greedy. We already knew this when we were in Shaanzhou. I and Zhao Hui killed thieves for justice, but he was behind to take advantage of him, and he repeatedly acted arrogantly and despised me. !" Wang Yan looked indifferent and said: "Everyone knows that he has something to do with me. That's just right. This time he came to ask for a bribe, but I refused. If we can punish him for his illegal behavior, it will eliminate the criticism, right?"
Hearing Wang Yan speak his mind, the two staff members couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts. They thought that Wang Yan had just had a drink with Hou Zhang and talked about the past, but there were old grudges in their hearts and they were secretly plotting against him... Mr. Wang Yan, He is really not a good person!
Wang Yanze continued to speak, becoming more and more energetic: "As for Xue Huairang, this man is more violent than Hou Zhang. He has a rough temper and arrogant personality. He can accumulate a lot of property. I absolutely do not believe that he is operating according to the law. Behind the scenes There will definitely be some spoiling!"
Obviously, Wang Yan was still thinking about Xue Huairang's performance at the banquet.
"You guys, you can secretly send people to investigate Hou and Xue and collect evidence!" Wang Yan ordered.
"What if the two of them haven't done anything illegal?" The second staff member couldn't help but ask a more heart-wrenching question.
Wang Yan obviously paused, but after thinking for a moment, a smile appeared on his lips and he waved his hand: "If they are good people who abide by the law, then consider them lucky and not caught by me... "
Judging from Wang Yan's tone and demeanor, he was obviously very confident and did not think that Hou and Xue were clean under their butts. Those two were not well-behaved people to begin with.
Wang Yan is a man of courage, courage, and defensive talent. He has no problem with justice. But no one is perfect, and his or her temperament is a little narrow and cannot relieve grievances. In recent years, many people have been retaliated against by him for offending him, and some serious cases have even lost their lives.
This time, Hou Zhang came to visit and wanted to reconnect with old friendship, but he didn't know that he was targeted by Wang Yan instead...
"And!" Having set the tone and first fire of governance, Wang Yan felt much relieved and his expression became more relaxed. He pointed to the outside of the hall and said: "In the government office, the architectural decoration is old and has not been repaired for a long time. The environment is not as good as that of Jinzhou, and it cannot have the majesty of Xijing. I will allocate part of the money and food for renovation! This will be my first administration in office!"
"yes!"
After the discussion was over and he was about to leave, the first staff member couldn't help but said to Wang Yan: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing..."
Seeing his unhappy expression, Wang Yan said directly: "Speak directly, no need to hesitate!"
After receiving the agreement, the staff bowed their hands and said carefully: "The envoy has taken up his post in Luoyang. If there were any dissatisfied people from the previous tribes and old officials, many of them have come to agree with you! Now, there are more than ten people who have come to Luoyang to see you. You all accept it. I was wandering around the city yesterday and found someone who was showing off your power and swaggering through the market..."
"There is such a thing!" Wang Yan's brows suddenly condensed upon hearing this.
It is said that when one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. After all, Wang Yan was once a member of one party. Although he moved to various towns, he still accumulated some Yuansui tribes over the past few years. Two years ago, when he was frustrated, many people were implicated and dismissed from office.
Now that Wang Yan is back, his old friends immediately come to join him. Thinking of his long-standing friendship, Wang Yan accepts him.
However, at this moment, when he heard this situation from his staff, he suddenly felt bad. After thinking about it for a moment, he said coldly: "Notify everyone who came to join the old people to come to the house tomorrow!"
