After the Chongyuan Night Banquet, it also meant that the military and political affairs of the Han Dynasty were able to get rid of the tense and eventful state in the first half of the twelfth year of Qianyu. The next step was to implement the tasks of eliminating troops and improving public order.
Emperor Liu Chengyou also began to turn his attention to the south again, thinking about unifying the world. The great cause of reunification may be slowed down, but his thoughts will never stop.
In the Chongzheng Hall, Fan Zhi, Wei Renpu, Xue Juzheng, Wang Pu, and Li Chuyun were all present. Liu Chengyou told Li Chongju who was waiting in the hall: "Let me tell you what the situation in Jiangnan and Lingnan is like!"
But news came from the south that Tang and Guangdong had changed again. Li Chongju did not delay at all, and narrated in his usual calm tone: "News came from Jinling that the king of the country, Li Jing, suddenly suffered from a fever. The fever persisted and he could not see anything. He changed the title of his sixth son Li Congjia to the crown prince and took over the throne. East Palace. The government and the public in Jinling are in panic and unrest!"
"So, the leader of the Jiangnan Kingdom is about to die, and the political situation in Jinling has changed!" Fan Zhi became more energetic.
Li Chongju said: "In the past few years, Li Jing has become ill with worries and has long been out of health. Coupled with the decline of the country and unrest at home, the situation has worsened. He has suffered from frequent illnesses and is now on the verge of death. Even if the illness is alleviated this time. , given his physical condition, he won’t be able to sustain it for much longer!”
"It seems that the former Li Jing's polite refusal to come to Beijing is not an excuse. He is really suffering from the disease!" Liu Chengyou said lightly.
Li Chuyun said: "The illness is true, and the excuse is also true. If you want to send the chief minister of Jinling to go north to Tokyo, you still have to wait for the king's army to cross the river and break through the city!"
After Li Chuyun finished speaking, Fan Zhi glanced at him subconsciously, and he suddenly became wary. This newly appointed Privy Councilor should not incite the emperor to take the opportunity to attack Tang Dynasty!
Liu Chengyou's mind was obviously not on the above, and he asked again: "I heard that their new prince is very famous?"
Li Chongju: "Li Congjia, the sixth son of Li Jing, was twenty-three years old at the time. He was first granted the title of Duke of Anding County, and later was granted the title of Prince Zheng. He was good at poetry, calligraphy and painting, and was extremely talented, even better than his father. He had a large forehead, long teeth, and an eye. He has a double eye. In his early years, he was devoted to poetry and poetry, and was obsessed with classics and did not care about political affairs."
"Since ancient times, people with extraordinary looks have their own peculiarities. This Li Congjia looks like an ordinary person!" Liu Chengyou said with interest.
Of course Liu Chengyou knew who Li Congjia was. He was the emperor of Ci throughout the ages and was very famous. After hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Wei Renpu expressed his opinion: "I have heard that the elders of Li Jing's descendants have suffered a lot of misfortune. After Li Hongji's death, Li Congjia became the eldest son, so he has this standing! However, from the above, this If you are afraid, you are not the master of others."
"What Wei Qing said is true, and I think so too!" Liu Chengyou said.
Noticing Fan Zhi's expression, he hesitated to speak and seemed a little nervous, Liu Chengyou said again: "If Fan Qing has anything to say, just say it freely!"
Fan Zhi responded: "Your Majesty, the crown prince in Jiangnan has not been reported to the Ming court yet!"
Liu Chengyou responded: "Did Fan Qing suggest that I use this to send troops to punish Jinling?"
"I have no intention of doing this!" After hearing this, Fan Zhi immediately became anxious and stood up in a hurry, saying: "I just suggested that you send envoys to inquire and have a brief look. The country is tired and unable to fight, so we should rest our troops to recuperate. The people are a national policy, how can we take it lightly? I hope your majesty will be cautious!"
Seeing Fan Zhi's excited look, Liu Chengyou also hurriedly said: "I have no intention of sending troops, so Prime Minister Fan doesn't need to be nervous. As for the matter of Jinling, an envoy will be sent. You can ask, but there is no need to issue orders. Li Jing Since you are not feeling well, you can express my condolences on my behalf to show my concern! Let Prime Minister Fan arrange this matter!"
"Yes!" Fan Zhi breathed a sigh of relief.
Of course, when envoys from the Han Dynasty went to Jinling, judging from past situations, even condolences would eventually turn into fright.
"What's the situation in Guangdong?" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Chongju.
Li Chongju said: "Lingnan secret agents report that Liu Yuan, the leader of Southern Guangdong, intends to reclaim his title as emperor!"
Everyone was quite surprised by this statement, and Fan Zhi even said in an unbelievable tone: "How dare you?"
The emperors and ministers of the Han Dynasty were extremely surprised by this news, and they really didn't understand where Liu Yun got the courage. But the reality is that he did mean it.
At that time, under the great military might of the Han Dynasty, Liu Sheng had no choice but to change his country's title, remove the throne, claim vassal status and pay tribute in order to protect himself and prevent the Han army from turning their attention to his fake Han. Liu Sheng's goal was achieved, at least he was not the king of subjugation.
However, just like in Jinling, in Prince Xing's Mansion, behind closed doors, he still regarded himself as the emperor. But after Liu Yuan succeeded to the throne, he felt that although he was treated as an emperor, he was the head of a small country in his title. Isn't this a deception?
His father and grandfather had all been emperors, and now that he had made the decision, how could he not taste what it was like to be an emperor? Therefore, Liu Yuan discussed the matter with his close ministers, which naturally aroused opposition, but the opposition was ineffective and his decision was made.
Therefore, when Li Chongju finished explaining, the emperors and ministers of the Han Dynasty were still a little stunned. The reason is as simple as that. Liu Yu just wanted to taste what it was like to be an emperor.
"The ignorant are fearless!" Xue Juzheng, who said little, sighed with emotion.
Li Chongju continued: "That Liu Sheng was already ignorant and violent, but he still knew how to be awe in the face of the majesty of the Han Dynasty. However, this Liu Yuan was even more stupid, absurd, and cruel than his father. He killed his brothers, cut off the civil and military forces, and witchcraft The eunuchs wielded power, were harsh on the people, built large palaces, were arrogant and extravagant..."
Talking about this, even Li Chongju, who has never been very emotional, felt a little angry. Wang Pu immediately said: "How can such a mediocre and cruel lord not perish, and how can he be tolerated in the world? The people of Lingnan are in great misery!"
Compared with the indignation of the ministers, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but frown and had a headache. From the bottom of his heart, he certainly hopes that Liu Yuan will be as stupid as possible and Lingnan will be as chaotic as possible, but there must be a limit.
In the former case, Liu Yuan succeeded to the throne but failed to send envoys in time to report the situation, and the annual tribute was also neglected. Now he wants to proclaim himself emperor, which is simply a contempt and challenge to the authority of the imperial court. Such ignorance and ignorance are a problem for the Han Dynasty today.
"If Liu Yuan really proclaims himself emperor, how will the court control it?" Liu Chengyou asked after hesitating for a while.
"Sending troops south to defeat his army, destroy his country, and capture Liu Yuan is the most effective way!" Li Chuyun said this, but he sighed: "However, the current situation of the court is not the time to use troops!"
"I think it's better to send an envoy to give a stern warning to prevent him from committing the unfaithful act!" Fan Zhi's expression was also a little ugly, but he still said calmly.
Liu Chengyou's eyes became cold, and he ordered indifferently: "Then send someone to tell Liu Yuan that if he really dares to usurp the emperor's title, then when the king's army goes south, he will be quartered with five horses. Thank you, don’t say you didn’t predict what you said!”
"Yes!" Liu Chengyou's words were murderous. Everyone could feel his anger, and all the important ministers hurriedly responded.
At the same time, they all understood the emperor's attitude towards this matter. Although they were angry, they still remained rational. Even if Liu Yu really proclaims himself emperor, he will not rush to send out troops to retaliate and interrupt the national policy of recuperation and recuperation.
However, after a moment's consideration, Liu Chengyou ordered Li Chuyun: "Plan a draft and send it to Pan Mei and Cao Bin of Hunan, and tell them that if Liu Yun does not listen to the advice and insists on proclaiming himself emperor, let them make a move and teach him a lesson. Big battle If you can’t fight, control the scale and punish him lightly first!”
"Yes!" No one objected to Liu Chengyou's relatively calm order. If the situation really develops in that direction, the court should have some reaction.
After the ministers retreated, Liu Chengyou was still angry and felt a little offended. Liu Yang was also listening. Seeing his sullen look, he took the initiative to serve tea and said, "Dad, please calm down!"
Turning to look at his son, Liu Chengyou looked at him cautiously, his face filled with anger, and he said to him: "Liu Yuan is the king of subjugation. His debauchery and cruelty should be taken as a warning!"
Liu Yang cupped his hands and said yes.
"Be kind to your brothers and subjects as you should be treated!" Liu Chengyou said again abruptly.
Liu Yang responded solemnly again.
"Officials, Ping Haijun Jiedushi will stay in Congxiao and ask for an audience!"
