A banquet had a beginning and an end, but it ended in a depressing and weird atmosphere. After watching Emperor Liu board the imperial carriage and watching the slowly driving Luan Jia gradually go away, all the princes and princes finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if they had just recovered from their shock.
They looked at each other in silence, and no one knew what to say. In the end, they could only go home with the acquaintances, and also experience the banquet and understand the spirit of Emperor Liu's speech.
It was already dusk, the sky was dark, and in the cold north wind, Wang Yansheng and Yang Ye returned to the city together. The feeling of this afternoon was obviously unpleasant. He couldn't help but sneeze and wiped his nose. Wang Yansheng sighed to Yang Ye with some depression: "This wine is really tasteless!"
Among the three heroes of the northwest, Guo Jin is currently in charge of military affairs in the northwest, while Wang Yansheng and Yang Ye are living in peace in the capital. After the experience of the Mobei expedition, the relationship between the two people has become closer.
Hearing his sigh, Yang Ye also smiled bitterly: "Long Yan is so angry, how can you not be frightened?"
Wang Yansheng said: "I have been taught a lesson by Your Majesty more than once in the past, but I have never been so frightened as this time, and I have never seen Your Majesty so angry!"
"Why am I not?" Yang Ye replied: "This time, His Majesty is really angry. Who would have thought that there are such long-term abuses within the imperial court? It's really shocking!"
Wang Yansheng was a little disdainful, but also a little angry: "We are dragged down by those people!"
"Although you and I are open-minded, we must take warnings about this matter. Your Majesty's warning must be taken seriously!" Yang Ye said: "That fire can burn three people full of crimes. The box could not burn away the dissatisfaction in His Majesty's heart.
This storm has probably put a thorn in His Majesty's heart. While it stings His Majesty's heart, it also puts a knife hanging over our heads. If we don't learn from the lesson, the knife will really fall next time. Got it!
Those seventy-three people in Nanshi were just a warning! "
"How could I not know?" Wang Yansheng lowered his head and was silent for a while, and then said even more depressedly: "It seems that we need to warn those relatives who have lived well in the past. In the past twenty years, I have basically stayed in the northwest, busy with military affairs. , but he is a bit laissez-faire about the discipline of his children at home."
Seeing that Wang Yansheng had this realization, Yang Ye chuckled and said, "Your Majesty is so righteous!"
"What high righteousness!" Wang Yansheng did not accept this, raised his hands and sighed: "It's just that I'm afraid! I have never been afraid of fighting desperately on the battlefield, but now I am so busy because of things like this of!
When the world was not at peace, I was still at ease. But now that the world is at peace, I feel depressed! I heard that not long ago, Ma Renyu also traveled all the way to submit an apology memorial for his nephew.
I don't want to be like Ma Renyu one day, leading troops outside, killing relatives for justice, and even watching the heads of his children fall to the ground! "
From Wang Yansheng's words, Yang Ye faintly felt a trace of resentment. He felt a chill in his heart and said with a serious expression: "Your Majesty, don't make such nonsense!"
The older Wang Yansheng was, the more knowledgeable he became. He immediately understood what Yang Ye meant, and immediately smiled and said: "I will just say it in front of you, Chonggui, and I don't have the slightest grudge against your majesty. Those sons of guilty ministers are already It is beyond reproach that he should be punished.
Your Majesty treats me well, and I repay you with all my heart. Furthermore, over the years, His Majesty has treated us meritorious officials with enough kindness. If you are still not satisfied and want more, hoping to be above the law of the country, then it is not a pity to die! "
"The prince's heart is full of admiration!" Yang Ye said solemnly after hearing these words.
It must be said that Yang Ye was sincere towards Emperor Liu, and he recognized Wang Yansheng's attitude of respecting Emperor Liu.
Wang Yansheng shook his head and quickly regained some of his composure. He smiled at Yang Ye and said, "You are still blessed to be noble and have a virtuous wife in your family to take charge of the house. Everything will be taken care of for you. You can make contributions to the outside world without worrying about the inside of the house." The worldly affairs are so enviable!"
Mentioning his wife, Yang Ye couldn't help but reveal a soft smile on his resolute face, and said softly: "It is indeed Yang Ye's blessing to have this wife, and I still need to be grateful for His Majesty's grace!"
"They say that you, Yang Chonggui, are His Majesty's most trusted general, and you are also the most loyal. Now it seems that it is indeed true. I am always grateful for His Majesty's kindness. This is something I can't do!" Hearing his words, Wang Yansheng looked ashamed. look.
"The prince made fun of..."
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On a road not far from each other, brother Zhao Kuangyin also rode horses and braved the wind and cold to go to Luoyang. The expressions of the two brothers were similar, a little serious, and could even be described as cold.
"Although His Majesty's admonishment just now was severe, but he set the fire, this matter can be regarded as over!" After a while, when approaching the city walls of Luoyang, Zhao Kuangyin finally spoke, his mood was not so high, as if he was trying to relieve himself.
"It's just for the time being!" Zhao Kuangyi pondered for a moment and said.
"Having already taken a two-pronged approach, is there any other way to go?" Zhao Kuangyin frowned.
Zhao Kuangyi sighed slightly and said: "There is one thing, although it is a rumor, but I think it is credible! Zhao Pu met with him the day before yesterday and submitted another memorial to His Majesty. The details are unknown, but the general idea is related to restricting nobles."
"This Zhao Pu!" Zhao Kuangyin was stunned for a moment, and quickly sighed: "You are so unwilling to give up! Do you want to take advantage of this opportunity to bring up old things again?"
"Although the positions are different, this person is indeed a capable minister! He originally had the qualifications of a prime minister, and now he is in the position of prime minister. With him in the position, life for us people will not be easy in the future!" Zhao Kuangyi's expression was slightly Appearing gloomy:
"In the past, Your Majesty still had some hesitations and scruples, but after this turmoil, it is probably not Zhao Pu's intention to bring up old matters again!"
"You mean that His Majesty will listen to Zhao Pu's advice?" Zhao Kuangyin asked.
Zhao Kuangyi thought about it seriously and said: "There may be an edict issued in the three or two days before the beginning of the year! I have to say that this time is really a good opportunity!
After today's banquet, the heroes and nobles have been frightened by His Majesty. Even if they are aggrieved and dissatisfied, how can they dare to resist again? Nanshi’s blood is probably talented!
Although the fire is burning brightly, it is a pardon given by His Majesty to the distinguished nobles who have committed crimes, but it is not a warning. Your Majesty has read every incident..."
"That's all, Your Majesty has always been strong. Even if you have a will and a minister, can you still resist?" After hearing Zhao Kuangyi's words, Zhao Kuangyin looked away after a little pondering: "This time, we have already handled it inappropriately. From now on, , it’s better to be more careful!”
Zhao Kuangyi was silent. Compared to his brother, he was obviously more hesitant, more thoughtful, and naturally had more worries. Even now, he is still worried about his future career.
"Who would have thought that one day, those of us who have been through life and death, would be regarded as a scourge and hidden danger to the country..." After a long time, Zhao Kuangyin let out a bitter sigh.
