Regarding the handling of Li Song in the Jingzhao Mansion, Liu Chengyou did not pursue blame afterwards simply because of the chaos in Guanzhong Shu. Of course, he did have that kind of intention at the beginning.
However, as the subsequent situation developed and changed, Liu Chengyou changed his original intention. The dismissal of the chief envoy Hu Yanke and the death of the inspector Shen Yu were all at this relatively sensitive moment. From the perspective of those who did not know the inside story, this was already a very severe punishment.
The officials in the prefectures and counties below have their own imperial ministries to punish Zang and others, and the effect of punishment can be used to avoid past mistakes and serve as a warning to the ministers in the world.
As for Li Song, it was more because of his official status. It is undeniable that Li Song has literary talents and was a minister of the former dynasty. Coupled with his relationship with King Yong, he has more than enough qualifications and abilities to be the governor of Jingzhao.
However, as far as Liu Chengyou knew, as early as when he was the Taifu of King Yong and the judge of Jingzhao, he was suspected of promoting relatives and appointing too many people for personal gain. Later, when he was reorganizing the Jingzhao Mansion, he was even more flamboyant, using relatives and guests, relying on his power. It is not uncommon to see traitors. Especially his two younger brothers, relying on his power, bought properties and acres and made a lot of money.
Li Song himself may have "come out of the mud without getting stained", but Liu Chengyou could not tolerate his actions. Liu Chengyou did not require his ministers to be "ruthless", dedicate themselves to politics, and serve the country wholeheartedly. However, the exchanges between relatives and old interests need to be restrained. The higher the power, the more so, and Li Song was almost indulgent. the behavior of.
This is the real reason why Li Song was appointed to the official position. It was for Liu Chengxun's sake to allow him to fulfill his duties as an official, and the matter was not over yet. The investigation of the Li family's relatives would continue.
On the other hand, from Tokyo, Prime Minister Li Tao's suggestions for follow-up measures came, including the impeachment of Zhao Hongyin and Li Song.
Perhaps for Prime Minister Li, he was happy that the emperor agreed with his idea, but disappointed that the subsequent personnel arrangements had been considered and he directly intervened in the official positions to seize the power that belonged to him.
In fact, in recent years, Liu Chengyou has increasingly felt that it is inappropriate for Li Tao, as the chief minister, to also take care of the civil servants and heavenly officials.
Dawn comes from the east, the sky is slightly bright, and the rising sun spreads wisps of soft light, making the sky red. The morning light awakened the quiet Chang'an. The neighbors gradually became noisy, and the sounds of people and animals filled the air. The people of Chang'an began a new day.
All preparations for returning to Beijing had been made, and at the first dawn of dawn, the concubines, princes, palace servants, civil and military personnel, and the imperial army had gathered outside Chang'an City.
Because of the warm welcome when he came, Liu Chengyou specifically asked when he left to keep the noise low and not to disturb the people and affect the normal life of the people in Chang'an. The image and character of "loving the people" are being continuously created.
Even so, under the watchful eyes of the generals in Guanzhong and Jingzhao, as well as a large number of soldiers and civilians, the emperor embarked on his journey back east.
In the midsummer morning, it is dry and even a little cool, but if you run a little and exert some effort, you can feel the heat that is almost bone-deep. As the sun rises, a new round of baking begins again.
In the west of Chang'an City, on the wide and smooth official road, a team of about twenty people walked slowly under the summer light. Several strong horses, a group of horses and camels, and four pack cars.
Everyone was dusty and their clothes, although not shabby, were obviously old and somewhat damaged. However, they all have some iron-blooded aura, the kind of temperament that has been tempered by life and death. They are all equipped with weapons, three long swords, the rest are all iron knives, and there are some bows and crossbows on horses and cars.
"Finally arrived in Chang'an!" A middle-aged man with a strong body sighed as he looked at the city of Chang'an that was getting bigger and bigger in his field of vision.
Sitting high on the horse, Lu Duosun relaxed his posture and sighed softly: "Yes! I'm finally back!"
This team was Lu Duoxun and his party who were sent by Emperor Liu Chengyou to Hexi in the winter of the previous year to spy on the situation on the northwest border. Now, they have finally returned eastward, but compared to the large group of people at the beginning of their journey to the west, there are only these twenty people left.
After a long period of hard work, exposure, and being buffeted by the northwest wind and sand, Lu Duoxun was no longer as fair as he was in Tokyo. His skin was obviously darker and rougher, but his whole person was somewhat tougher.
"Langjun Lu, you have a good memory. How long did it take us to go to Hexi?" The middle-aged man's surname was Wang. He was a subordinate of the Wude Department. He had a secret mission to protect Lu on his journey to the west. After returning, he felt relaxed and spoke. There were too many, so I couldn’t help but ask Lu Duoxun.
Lu Duoxun glanced at him, and said to him, "If I remember correctly, it has been twenty months!"
"It's not easy!"
Being ordered to be an envoy to the West and going to a remote area is definitely a hard job. It's just hard work, but it's also dangerous. Their experiences in the past two years, including climbing over mountains, crossing rivers, walking through the Gobi Desert, dealing with various tribes in Hexi, and surviving among horse bandits, were hardships and sufferings beyond what anyone can imagine.
"It's been a long time!" Lu Duoxun said, with a smile on his lips: "However, we are finally back, and we are lucky after all! I heard that His Majesty has visited Chang'an on his westward tour, and we will pay the order and return to duty nearby! "
"Let's go into the city!" Lu Duoxun greeted, lightly kicking the horse's belly.
These people have long been noticed by the guards at the city gate, and the surrounding travelers have also stayed away from them. When they got closer, they were stopped and asked, "Who are you? Go to the edge and get checked!"
The experience along the way had already polished his mind to a peaceful state. Faced with the unceremonious interrogation by the guard captain, Lu Duoxun looked very humble and said with cupped hands: "I am an envoy to Hexi and the Western Regions under His Majesty's order. Now, I’m back from my mission, please let me know and let you go!”
As he said that, Lu Duoxun also took out the talismans, official certificates and other identification items. After hearing what he said, the captain immediately paid attention and looked at Lu Duoxun seriously. Although he was young, he had an extraordinary bearing and had obviously traveled a long distance. In addition, no one dares to pretend to be the emperor's messenger, especially in broad daylight, in front of the great city of Chang'an, and with the identity verification, he was immediately convinced.
"Let him go!" The captain immediately ordered to go down and at the same time, he sent someone to report to the Yamen office immediately.
In the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen, the newly appointed governor Zhao Xiuji is inspecting government affairs. Although he has been working in Jingzhao Mansion for more than a year, becoming the top leader feels different and it takes some time to adapt to the new position and new identity.
Zhao Xiuji was Li Shouzhen's staff in Hezhong in his early years, and he relied heavily on him. However, this was a man with far-reaching vision. Before Li Shouzhen's rebellion, he fled with his family and children claiming to be ill and fled to Tongguan. He also warned the court and provided a lot of inside information about the rebels in Hezhong. In the process of quelling the chaos in Hezhong, it played a certain important role.
In the next seven years, he was promoted several times until he was transferred to Jingzhao Mansion to serve as a judge and partnered with Li Song. Now Li Song has become an official and has successfully become the head of a government.
Looking for opportunities amidst chaos, for Zhao Xiuji, the chaos in Hezhong may have just been a chance to survive, but the chaos in Shu in Guanzhong was actually a great improvement in his official career in his later years.
After receiving the news about Lu Duoxun, Zhao Xiuji showed great importance. He put down his affairs and personally invited Lu Duoxun and Nawu Desi Wang to join the government office.
In the back hall, Zhao Xiuji, who was already over sixty years old, looked at Lu Duoxun with a kind expression: "You two went to the Western Regions as envoys and went through all kinds of hardships. It's really hard work. With such hard work, you can't compare to going out with Zhang Qian!"
"Mr. Zhao is so complimentary. Lu is so self-aware, how dare he be compared with Marquis Bowang!" Lu Duoxun was engrossed in eating the food and wine prepared in the palace. He was very rude and didn't pay attention to the way he ate. He listened to his praise and said humbly.
"Lu Shijun, you don't need to be too modest. You can travel thousands of miles back and forth, gallop beyond the Great Wall, and travel far and wide. It is definitely something that only ordinary people can achieve!" Zhao Xiuji said.
After wolfing down some food, he took a few sips of wine, wiped his mouth, and showed a cheerful expression. Lu Duoxun looked at Zhao Xiuji: "I dare to ask the envoy, after entering Fengxiang, I heard that Your Majesty Xi Xing Chang'an, so I hastened to the east to seek an audience. Now it seems that His Majesty has already set off to return to Beijing?"
