In Chongzheng Hall, Gao Fang and Han Tong resigned, but Li Chongju stayed. Not long after, Zhang Dejun, the imperial envoy, arrived. After entering the palace, he first gave Li Chongju a meaningful look, then lowered his eyes and bowed his head, bowing respectfully to Liu Chengyou.
Looking at these two spies and intelligence chiefs, Emperor Liu didn't need to show his majesty with a stern and angry look, put pressure on them, and summoned both of them for training at the same time, he had already made his attitude clear.
"Your Majesty, this robbery incident has almost led to chaos and led to evil consequences. It is because of my ineffective supervision. Please punish me!" Li Chongju, like Gao Fang just now, took the initiative to plead guilty.
"I don't want to hear any more excuses. Are you the only one responsible for this oversight? Are you the only one responsible for the whole court?" Liu Chengyou waved his hand.
After saying this, Zhang Dejun's expression next to him became even more cautious. Speaking of which, Wu Desi was responsible for all the states in the world, while his Imperial City Division was mainly in Gyeonggi. Kaifeng was not alert to the commotion in time, and Emperor Liu did not find it. His troubles have become his blessings.
Looking at the two of them, Liu Chengyou said directly: "What I want is to learn lessons and draw lessons from them to avoid similar situations from happening again. In addition to having agencies to control public opinion in Tokyo and the entire world, you must also come up with specific measures." !”
"Yes!" Li and Zhang responded immediately.
"You don't have to ask me to teach you about the specific matters!" Liu Chengyou asked, glancing back and forth between the two of them.
The slightly bowed bodies of the two people suddenly became a little shorter. Perhaps Emperor Liu himself didn't notice that his power became more and more powerful, almost integrated into every move in daily life. Every word and action could inadvertently make people feel nervous or even nervous. fear.
"In addition!" His brows furrowed slightly, and after a slight hesitation, Liu Chengyou said, "From now on, the Imperial City Division will take the lead in monitoring rumors and public opinion in Tokyo!"
"Yes!" Ignoring Li Chongju's increasingly solemn expression, Zhang Dejun responded positively with a hint of joy on his brows.
"Back off!"
The Imperial City Division has been established for some years. Under the leadership of Zhang Dejun, it has also achieved considerable development and has become another network and another card in the hands of Emperor Liu. However, compared to the well-established Wu Desi, it is still far behind, and even its influence in the capital cannot be compared. The most important thing is that Li Chongju was too stable as a martial artist. Zhang Dejun once imagined that it would be great if Li Chongju could be like Wang Jingchong back then. He would kill himself by writing like that...
Regarding the matters between the Wude Division and the Imperial City Division, Emperor Liu did not want to interfere too much. They are two pairs of eyes and ears. It is understandable that some conflicts overlap. The way to balance lies in one mind. As long as the balance is not balanced, Once broken, he won't say much.
After the two people retreated, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but slap his forehead again. The grain purchase incident in Tokyo really alarmed Emperor Liu a lot. In the past, we have always advocated open speech, taking into account public opinion, pooling wisdom and efforts, and at the same time guiding public opinion and working hard on spiritual brainwashing.
But after so many years, it seems that it has gone astray. Excessive use of open channels of speech and collective efforts has led to people talking too much, everyone has different opinions, and it is easy to leak secrets. It is not unreasonable to discuss big and small matters.
As for playing with public opinion, buying people's hearts, and brainwashing, it turns into opening up the people's wisdom. People have different opinions and everyone discusses politics. Emperor Liu couldn't even remember when the ordinary people in Tokyo began to like discussing politics and commenting on current affairs and national policies.
This time, although there was no real big mess, it already gave Emperor Liu a feeling of trepidation, the uneasiness of affairs being out of control. It must be curbed. It may not be easy to prevent people from talking, but it can still be done by banning some "sensitive words". It's okay to watch the fun and listen to stories, but it can't involve national security, social harmony, and people's livelihood and stability... .
At the same time, Emperor Liu once again realized that no wonder there is a saying of "foolish people". As far as the country is concerned, ordinary people should focus on "firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, tea, and wives and children on the hot bed." This is a good citizen and an obedient citizen. This is the qualified governed.
As for the Han Dynasty, an empire with an autocratic monarchy, we should pay more attention to this aspect. The reason why the people are stupid is that they are easy to fool and deceive, so we should take precautions before they happen.
On the other hand, Emperor Liu felt that his ability to control the court and the court over the empire still needed to be improved, and there were still areas that needed improvement...
"Your Majesty, Han Xizai has been ordered to ask for an audience. He is waiting in the verandah of the palace!" When Emperor Liu was sinking his mind to reflect, someone from the palace came to inform him.
After hearing the report, Emperor Liu immediately became energetic. The coldness on his face disappeared and was replaced by a soft smile. He waved his hand and said: "Xuan!"
Before long, Han Xizai walked into the palace, glanced at Emperor Liu, bowed his head and said, "Old Han Xizai, see your majesty!"
"Forgive me, Mr. Han!" Liu Chengyou said to Han Xizai in a gentle manner: "Please sit down!"
After he sat down, Liu Chengyou took a look at the old man. Although his beard and hair were mixed with white silk, he looked in good spirits. The most important thing was that he was wearing "eye-catching" coarse clothes.
The corners of his mouth raised slightly, Emperor Liu still smiled and said: "I have always intended to summon Mr. Han to listen to his teachings. However, during this period of time, I have been busy with everything and rarely have free time. I did not meet him until today. I still hope for my neglect!"
Emperor Liu's words can be said to be polite and virtuous, and they have given me enough face. I am worthy of the emperor's face. Han Xizai will not be uninterested, and immediately said: "Your Majesty's words are serious! Your Majesty is diligent in government affairs, manages everything every day, and always has the people of the world in mind. This is my minister. It is something that we respect and should learn from. As for the old man, since he is old and has little knowledge, he really dare not preface his majesty with the word "teaching"..."
Listening to what he said, Emperor Liu couldn't help but feel happy. Through the intelligence analysis, Han Xizai was a bit arrogant, and he could even say such compliments with a low eyebrow. Could it be that his domineering spirit broke out, which made Han Xizai a bit arrogant. Is this man convinced?
His mood improved a little. Looking at him, Liu Chengyou said: "Mr. Han, there is no need to be too humble. You are a famous person in the world. You have good articles, outstanding talents, broad knowledge, and everyone in the country knows it. I should have asked you for advice!"
As he spoke, Liu Chengyou also picked up a memorial on the imperial case and said to him: "I read the letter you gave me a few days ago word for word. The discussion in it about the governance of the country is very insightful and profound. Ken, you pointed out a lot of the current shortcomings of the big men, and I benefited a lot!"
Hearing this, Han Xizai looked slightly happy, but he still said modestly: "This old man is just talking. With your Majesty's wisdom and the clarity of government affairs, why do you need me to elaborate on the matters you are talking about?"
"Well, Mr. Han no longer has to hide himself to show his humility!" Emperor Liu interrupted him directly, looked at him with stern eyes, and said something practical: "The discussion of Mr. Han focuses on the ills of Jiangnan. , seems to be aiming in the south..."
Facing Emperor Liu's gaze, his eyes and tone seemed to contain a bit of "suspiciousness". Han Xizai's face suddenly became serious, and he solemnly said: "Your Majesty, you should know that when I was in Jinling, I presided over a reform that lasted for several years. In the end, due to lack of successors, it could not be maintained and declared a failure, which I regret to this day. Therefore, I have some experience with the disadvantages of Jiangnan..."
"Han Gong's original reforms were to enrich the country and strengthen the army, to deal with the Han Dynasty, and to resist the Northern soldiers!" Liu Chengyou said again leisurely.
"It's just as your Majesty said!" Han Xizai admitted frankly, and then added: "Therefore, I believe that if the court wants to reform its shortcomings, its policies and methods should also be adjusted to adapt to the current public sentiment and situation. !”
Although the reaction was not that big, Emperor Liu's eyes still showed a sense of appreciation. Han Xizai had a very clear mind and knew clearly what the goal of the reform was. Whenever we are trying to reform and eliminate shortcomings, we are afraid of making changes for the sake of change, regardless of the goals and violating the original intentions.
"Han Gong said that there are many shortcomings in Jiangnan, but from my perspective, the fundamental problem is still the land!" Liu Chengyou said lightly again.
Seeing this, Han Xizai immediately nodded and said: "Exactly! I have been in the south for many years and know its disadvantages. In the Jiangnan area, although there are many people, there is still enough land for cultivation. The reason why there are a large number of people who have no land to cultivate The people, because of the Jinling court, Guoyu indulged the powerful and annexed the land, and the powerful right took the opportunity to rise, so many people had to rely on the powerful and powerful..."
Having said this, Emperor Liu stopped beating around the bush, looked at Han Xizai with a burning look, and said: "Back then, Han Xizai's reform ended in vain. I intend for you to make up for this regret. Now, I have someone to offend." I wonder if Mr. Han is willing to take on the errand!"
Hearing this, Han Xizai immediately took a deep breath, stood up, held his hands in his hands, and bowed: "I am willing to serve your Majesty!"
Liu Chengyou smiled, pointed at the clothes on Han Xizai and said, "Mr. Han was originally a famous scholar in the north. Since he returned to this dynasty, he is actually returning to his roots. Why are he wearing this coarse linen clothes? He should be given a brocade robe as a gift!"
With that said, he invited Han Xizai to sit down again, and talked with him about the problems of reforming Jiangnan, talked about his original reforms, summed up experiences and lessons, and discussed specific measures. The conversation became more exciting, and he simply stayed to have dinner with him...
After this conversation with Emperor Liu, Han Xizai's manic and depressed heart calmed down. Later, Emperor Liu issued an edict to send Han Xizai as the southeast pacifier to Jinling on errands.
