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After considering Li Tao's suggestion for a while, he said: "The Huaidong Transfer Department has transferred Wang Pu of Haozhou to take up his post. He has been in Haozhou for more than three years and has outstanding political achievements. With his talents, he is the political commissar of a state. I feel wronged to him!
As for the rest, no changes will be made. For the officials who are lacking at the top and bottom, the central government and the staff department should select and transfer them as soon as possible to avoid affecting official duties. It is necessary to select officials. The new officials must have a new atmosphere. Tell them four words to take a warning! "
"Yes!" Now that Liu Chengyou had spoken, Li Tao didn't think there was anything wrong, but couldn't help but ask: "What about Shen Yu?"
"Let him go to Guanzhong and serve as an inspector!" Liu Chengyou said directly.
After saying that, he looked at Fan Zhi again, with a smile on his face that was as warm as the spring breeze in March: "As for Fan Qing, this time he broke the prison sentence and did it himself, day and night, it was hard work, the punishment was fair, and the treatment was decent. I If you don't express it, you don't have sympathy for your ministers.
In this way, if we allocate 50 pieces of money from internal funds, we can get ten pieces of Sichuan brocade! This is my intention, no need to refuse! "
"Yes!" Zhang Dejun took the order from the side.
When Fan Zhi heard this, he didn't pretend to be polite and refused. He bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Even if you are an upright official, you still need to eat and wear clothes. No matter how incorruptible Fan Zhi is, he is still the prime minister of the dynasty. The daily expenses of a family, both inside and outside the prime minister's house, plus some additional expenses, are still a large amount of money, no matter how careful the calculation is. There are also rewards from the emperor from time to time, so that his life can be quite smooth.
Speaking of which, among all the courtiers in the Central Committee, Fan Zhi was the one who argued with the emperor the most on official matters, but he was also the one who received the most rewards. If this kind of friendship between monarch and ministers can be maintained for a long time and reach the end, then it will be a good story that can be passed down through the ages.
"Your Majesty's generous treatment of Wen Su is really enviable. As I watched from the sidelines, I can't help but feel a little jealous in my heart!" Li Tao said to Fan Zhi after walking out of the Chongzheng Hall. He was not joking, but just wanted to use his words. Jokes from the heart.
Fan Zhi's description also softened a bit, he breathed a sigh of relief and said with emotion: "Your Majesty's kindness can only be repaid with loyalty!"
After saying this, there was a hint of suspicion in his expression, and he said: "According to your Majesty's wish, is this case completely settled?"
"I think so!" Li Tao said with a relaxed smile: "It seems that His Majesty has no intention of seizing the opportunity to rectify the whole country. But you and I are overthinking it!"
Fan Zhi's feeling was of course a bit unexpected, but his expression completely returned to solemnity, and he solemnly said: "This also shows that His Majesty has made the determination to go south to Jinghu!"
When mentioning this, Li Tao became more serious, thought for a while, and said: "Judging from the current situation in Jinghu, it is also an opportunity. Furthermore, Jinghu is the heart of the world, and it should be our target to attack! Take Jinghu first!" Lake, at least it is much easier than passing through the thousands of miles of Shu Mountains, risking every step and fighting every step."
"Since the Tang Dynasty, wars have been raging for many years, vassal towns have been separated, various countries have merged, and China has been experiencing civil strife for more than seventy years. Now, the people of the world have been longing for peace for a long time! The unification of the world and the unification of the four seas are not far away. In the future, it will be great luck for you and me to be able to participate in this great event together at this time!" Fan Zhi, however, sighed heavily.
"I can only do my best to assist His Majesty and achieve great things!" Li Tao's eyes also showed two blazing rays of light.
Regardless of Li and Fan, they were quite critical of Liu Chengyou's choice to conquer Shu, and even directly opposed it. But the situation in the world has developed to this point, and they will not hold back in trying to unify the world!
While the two prime ministers were having a grand discussion, Liu Chengyou in the Chongzheng Palace also took his mind off the Huaidong case. In fact, as Fan Zhi had previously considered, in order to implement the Jinghu strategy formulated last winter, Liu Chengyou did not intend to spread the corruption case in Huaidong to the whole country. Of course, he did not deny that it Live this thought.
As for what Wang Pu and Zheng Renjie did in Yangzhou, he only silently supported it. After all, the situation in Huaidong was different from that of other states. It was a territory that had been conquered by force only in recent years. In terms of operability, it was much more difficult. Much more.
Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, Fan Zhi's judgment was adopted as the result, bringing this matter to an end. Through Wu Desi, Liu Chengyou also understood that there were no more hidden corners in this matter.
Liu Chengyou's anger over the corruption incident has long since dissipated. He knows very well that wanting to put an end to corruption is simply wishful thinking, and he does not make that wish. The reason for doing things so solemnly and with great fanfare and more consideration is to express an attitude. Fighting corruption has always been a kind of political correctness, but the degree varies in every dynasty, every generation and every time.
For him, as an emperor, there is no distinction between corrupt officials and honest officials, only between useful and useless officials. Officials like Zhao Feng are too greedy and stupid, their actions are too flamboyant, and their influence is too bad. How can they not be punished?
When Liu Chengyou was contemplating and turning his thoughts on the strategy of Jinghu Lake, he was interrupted by an announcement: "Your Majesty, the Duke of Yu wants to see you!"
"Prince Yu Guo?" After coming back to his senses, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly and muttered: "Why is he here!"
Immediately he reacted, thinking of Fan Zhi's report just now, that Li Hongxin was involved with Zhao Feng, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Liu Chengyou seemed to be interested and ordered: "Announce him to the palace!"
Soon, a slightly bloated figure walked up to the palace. It had been another year since the family banquet at Ciming Hall last spring. This uncle seemed to be a little fatter. Apparently, this is the effect of years of eating, drinking, merrymaking and indulgence.
"Uncle, no courtesy!" Seeing Li Hongxin's somewhat eager actions, Liu Chengyou simply excused him from saluting and asked, "Uncle is not in Luoyang to receive blessings, so how come you have time to come to Tokyo?"
Li Hongxin's expression was a little serious, and the fat on his face was affected when he spoke: "Guan Jia, I heard rumors that someone in Tokyo was cheating on me. I feel unhappy both physically and mentally. I came here to ask for my innocence!"
To be honest, these words coming from Li Hongxin's mouth are still a bit funny. Hearing this, Liu Chengyou chuckled and said, "Uncle, your ears and eyes are clear!"
Li Hongxin didn't care at all about Liu Chengyou's weirdness, and said to him with indignation on his face: "Guan Jia, let me be honest with you, Zhao Feng and I do have some friendship and have interacted with each other in the past.
But after I returned to Luoyang, I lost contact with him long ago. Every time I thought that this person deserved to be corrupted and violated the law, I never thought that this traitor would falsely accuse me, destroy my innocence, and ruin my reputation.
I have a lot of property and land in Liangjing. I can't even talk about one hundred thousand yuan, but I still have tens of thousands of yuan, which is enough for me and my family to last a lifetime. How can I care about his dirty money?
Official, you have to make the decision for me! "
"Uncle, don't worry!" Seeing that Li Hongxin was a little excited, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smile and reassured: "Drink some tea first!"
Liu Chengyou listened to everything Li Hongxin said, but he only believed half of it. At the same time, he didn't particularly care. In fact, even if he is really involved with Huaidong, he now has to think carefully about whether to deal with him or not. Everyone has selfish interests, so Liu Chengyou had to worry about the Queen Mother's feelings. The arrangement and appointment of the Li clan members had already hurt the Queen Mother's heart.
Furthermore, Liu Chengyou is quite satisfied with Li Hongxin, his uncle. He has obvious character traits, likes to amass money, and is stingy. Apart from that, there are no other shortcomings worth writing about, and of course there are no advantages.
"Uncle, don't pay attention to those rumors, so as not to pollute your ears!" After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said to Li Hongxin: "How can I take things seriously if there is no evidence? Before that, I reprimanded the conduct of the case. A meal. As for Zhao Feng, he has no repentance and is about to die. He still wants to accuse others. His heart is to be punished. I have already solved it and is only waiting to be executed!"
"The officials are wise!" After hearing Liu Chengyou's kind words, Li Hongxin immediately relaxed and smiled happily.
"Now that you're here, let's stay in Tokyo for two more days and go to Ciming Palace to see my mother first!" Liu Chengyou said.
"Yes! Official, please do your work first, I'll leave!" Li Hongxin put down the tea he had taken two sips of, stood up and went to bed.
