"Everyone, sit down!" Emperor Liu returned to the throne and gestured to the three of them. His tone returned to his usual gentleness, but the atmosphere became more serious.
The emperor and his ministers sat down, and Emperor Liu glanced around as usual, landing on the piles of memorials and files on the imperial case, and said: "During this period, I have received many memorials and read many files. One feeling is particularly profound. Nowadays, all the officials, ministers and officials seem to be very impetuous and anxious!
It seems that the winter of Kaibao's ninth year was not going well both inside and outside! In Qi Wu’s admonishment chapter, some suggestions are worthy of attention!
I have also heard that nowadays, in all the ministries and departments of the DPRK, even in the political hall, there are many officials who are lazy and distracted, and their minds are not on state affairs. Instead, they are focused on rumors, public opinion and political trends.
How many things have been delayed these days? How many years have I not encountered the government’s dereliction of government? I never thought that I would hear such words again in my lifetime!
I feel so troubled, I wonder what you, your ministers, think of it? "
"I should apologize to Your Majesty for my inability to persuade and supervise my subordinates, which has caused delays in state affairs!" Zhao Pu immediately stood up and said proactively.
"Sit down!" Emperor Liu waved his dragon robe and said to Zhao Pu unceremoniously: "As Prime Minister, you are responsible for coordinating and coordinating ministers. If there is any neglect or neglect in government affairs, you are the first to bear the responsibility!"
After hearing this, Zhao Pu felt as if he had been slapped. He did not dare to argue and continued to plead guilty. He could tell that Emperor Liu seemed to be looking for a reason to reprimand the prime minister of the dynasty. Before, it was Wang Pu, but now it was his turn.
Today's Emperor Liu is very oppressive and extremely aggressive. In this case, the most appropriate thing to do is to surrender and obey orders.
Looking at Zhao Pu, Emperor Liu continued: "I am not going to listen to your apology. The management of the court and the affairs of the country cannot be solved by asking for forgiveness. I will give you a task now!"
"Your Majesty, please speak!" Zhao Pu responded very cooperatively.
"Nowadays, most of the energy of the Three Law Departments has been involved in various criminal cases that are flooding in the court, and the supervision of officials in various departments has been lax!" Emperor Liu directly instructed: "You are ordered to organize manpower and conduct a thorough investigation. Let’s clean up the officials who are lazy, slow and lazy in their administration during this period of time! What is the use of such officials who are in their positions and do not seek their own affairs? What is the purpose of the imperial court? ?"
"Yes!" Faced with Emperor Liu's tough words, Zhao Pu did not hesitate at all.
After hearing Emperor Liu's instructions, neither Zhao Pu nor Li Fang showed anything strange. On the contrary, Wang Pu showed a hint of bitterness and opened his mouth to say something, but under the slightly impatient gaze of Emperor Liu , I still swallowed the words that came to my throat, and finally turned into a helpless sigh.
What Wang Pu hoped for was nothing more than stability. He hoped that the court could return to its original stable track. He did not want the shock to continue and cause greater damage and losses to the court and the country.
Although the original intention was good, the meaning of compromise was too obvious, which was contrary to Emperor Liu's consistent strength. Of course, how could Wang Pu not understand Emperor Liu? However, knowing that there was a high possibility that he would not be able to persuade him, he still chose to go against Yan Zhijian. What he did was just to express his attitude and pursue the slightest possibility.
Although Emperor Liu is strong, he is not a stubborn person who will not compromise, and his eyes are not completely intolerable. However, in the analysis of some things, Wang Pu still tended to be conservative. Under such circumstances, Emperor Liu had absolutely no possibility of compromise. The problem can be solved, but it must be according to Emperor Liu's wishes.
The political turmoil caused by the Huazhou case has intensified. Emperor Liu is not willing to let it go easily. Now he has to ask Zhao Pu to clean up his subordinate officials. See what it means. The scale is not small, and the intensity is still high. Heavy.
Wang Pu himself did not dare to make a hasty conclusion as to what impact this would have on the already precarious Super Game. In his opinion, this is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire and will only make the situation move in an uncontrollable direction. If the court is really in chaos, how will it end?
Of course, with the lessons learned from the previous words, Wang Pu did not dare to speak rashly at this time. Emperor Liu was in high spirits, so his words would not have much effect, and might actually arouse his anger.
Although he didn't speak, the expression Wang Pu showed unconsciously made Emperor Liu a little unhappy. The emperor and his ministers looked at each other, and Wang Pu compromised and lowered his eyelids. However, Emperor Liu also sighed helplessly.
Facts have proved that Emperor Liu's Han Dynasty court was not entirely filled with ministers who had no bottom line, no persistence, and were bent on obeying orders.
He picked up a memorial on the imperial case and glanced at it casually. His attention was not on the memorial, but his expression was full of deep thinking.
After thinking for a while, Emperor Liu raised his eyes again and said calmly: "Your concerns are not unreasonable. If the situation in the court is like this, if you let it go unchecked and let it run wild, it will be the court that will be harmed in the end.
This shock, caused by the Huazhou case, has spread widely and has far-reaching influence. At this point, it should come to an end, and it is time for the court to come up with a clear attitude and measures! "
"Your Majesty is wise!" After hearing this, the person who sang loudly became Wang Pu.
Zhao Pu also cupped his hands and said, "Please give me your Majesty's instructions!"
"These days, the Ministry of Punishment has established so many cases. How many of them have fixed penalties?" Emperor Liu asked.
Zhao Pu replied: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, so far, only the Huazhou case has been judged under your Majesty's strict orders. Thirty-seven officials involved in the case have all been judged and are only awaiting punishment." ! The remaining involved persons and cases, more than 800 people and dozens of cases, are still under detailed investigation and review..."
"Slow down!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu said simply: "Dozens of cases, nearly a thousand prisoners, this must be the first time since the founding of the country! No wonder there is a department to deal with it, and it can't be done quickly!"
With a sigh of relief, Emperor Liu looked at the three ministers present and said: "I will give clear instructions now. For all the cases involved in this case, no matter what the case, no matter what background. , all should be dealt with seriously, quickly, seriously, and strictly, without any burden, if you should kill, you will kill, if you should be demoted, you will be demoted, and if you should be demoted, you will be expelled!"
"Yes!" Upon hearing Emperor Liu's almost emotionless instructions, the three ministers couldn't help but feel nervous.
Emperor Liu looked at Wang Pu: "Don't Qi Wuqian hope that the court can settle down quickly? I tell you, once the investigation of the case is clear and the verdict of the criminal is concluded, this matter will be over!"
"I understand!" Wang Pu's tone was slightly low.
"Li Fang, you draft the edict according to my wishes and send it to the Three Law Departments!" Emperor Liu ordered Li Fang again: "One thing needs to be emphasized. Although I ask for speed, the specific implementation cannot be controlled. Don’t go fast just for the sake of speed, everything must abide by the laws and regulations of the country. Once the laws and regulations have been established, they must be followed and respected, especially at this time and in incidents like this, there is no room for laxity!”
"Yes!" Li Fang said immediately.
Emperor Liu's words also made Wang Pu feel a little relieved. Although Emperor Liu's tone was still cold and stern, at least he could feel a trace of rationality in the holy will.
As long as this kind of rationality remains, there is no fear that things will develop into an unpredictable abyss. What Wang Pu is most afraid of is the kind of uncontrolled and irrational expansion of involvement.
If everything is based on compliance with national laws, then no matter what attitude and what standards the court adopts to implement punishments, it will be as stable as Mount Tai and will not avoid rumors and criticism. The situation can also be brought under control.
This meeting between the emperor and his ministers lasted for a long time. This was also the most in-depth discussion between Emperor Liu and them on the situation between the DPRK and China since the Huazhou incident. Emperor Liu's attitude was clearly stated during this summons. Expressed.
Perhaps because the court was in a troubled period, Emperor Liu did not stay with Zhao and Wang to have meals as usual. By the time Zhao Pu and Wang Pu walked out of the Chuigong Hall together, it was already past noon. Surprisingly, the outline of the winter sun could already be seen in the sky. The sunlight was slightly scattered and pierced the remaining clouds in the sky, bringing some brightness and warmth. .
The two people looked at each other. After the basic courtesy, Wang Pu quickened his pace and left, still feeling unhappy. Zhao Pu didn't say much, and then it became more obvious that they were on the same road but on different paths.
When he arrived, Zhao Pu did not take out the memorial from his sleeve.
