"The description you just gave is a bit unclear. Who is the Shangguan you are referring to?" Emperor Liu looked at Liu D: "The only people who can be called Shangguan by Hou Zhi are a few people from Huainan Road. Taoist official, why do you, the prince, still want to keep silent for your subordinates?"
"Of course I don't dare to hide it, but the matter has not been investigated clearly. Hou Zhi's statement is only one-sided, without any evidence, and it involves a high official in the Taoist Department, so..."
"Let's put it bluntly, is it the chief envoy? The inspection envoy? The transfer envoy? It can't be the commander-in-chief of Huaidong City!" Emperor Liu interrupted Liu D.
Liu D raised his hand and said, "It's Yang Kefa, the chief envoy of Huaidong!"
Emperor Liu was not surprised, and even smiled: "That's it! What do you think?"
Liu D pondered for a moment, looked at Emperor Liu, and said slowly: "Dad, I must be honest, after understanding Hou Zhi's previous behavior, I feel a little disgusted with this person.
It is true that he has made some achievements in his past duties. Although he is praised as a capable person, he is actually a cruel official who has no moral character and no integrity in government.
When the results of this investigation came out, Er was not surprised, and even suspected that there was something about his political achievements and achievements in his past positions that the court had not noticed.
Although Yangzhou is a prosperous and prosperous place, this is not Yangzhou's fault. It is only these traitors who betray the trust of the imperial court who are willing to fall. There was no trace of corruption in the past, but it was exposed as soon as he was appointed to Yangzhou. This can only mean that this person has hidden it very well in the past..."
After talking about his feelings, Liu D breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Emperor Liu with some anxiety. He also knew in his heart that his reaction was a bit excessive, but he just felt uncomfortable.
After hearing Liu D's attitude, Emperor Liu was stunned for a moment, and then pointed out softly: "Looking at how indignant and angry you are, you have also seen a lot of corrupt officials over the years, so you shouldn't be so angry! "
It was a bit embarrassing to be told by Emperor Liu. His attitude may have a hint of hatred. Although he has never shown it, Liu D is not very happy with Lu Duoxun from his heart. He feels that this person is too utilitarian and too aggressive. He may have talents, but his personality is really disappointing. I hate it. I have slandered and provoked Zhao Pudu several times in front of him.
Although he obviously lacked the magnanimity and self-cultivation to be a prime minister, he worked hard to reach the pinnacle of ministerial power and replace him with Zhao Pu. In Liu D's view, Lu Duoxun was a scourge within the imperial court. After he was transferred to the central government, the imperial court became troubled and peace was rare. However, if Emperor Liu wanted to use him, he had no choice.
"Ignoring your attitude, how did you give instructions on this matter?" Emperor Liu asked.
Liu D: "The imperial court has its own system, and everything should be done according to the rules. Hou Zhi sued Yang Kefa, but there is no evidence for what he said and did, so -"
After pausing for a moment and looking at Emperor Liu, Liu D just continued: "In my personal opinion, Hou Zhi's behavior is suspected of making false accusations. What he said and stated is groundless and unfounded. Since he is a subordinate, To accuse a superior official is to be considered a dirty official, and to accuse an honest official is not enough to gain trust.
Shu'er guessed that the reason for this was not only that Hou Zhi wanted Muddy Waters to get away with it, but also because Yang Kefa was promoted by Prime Minister Zhao, and the investigation of Hou Zhi was also sponsored by Prime Minister Zhao! "
"Haha!" Emperor Liu chuckled upon hearing this.
Standing up and pacing, Liu D followed naturally and said after some consideration: "You seem to have some preconceptions, and there is one thing you must pay attention to. Individuals have their own likes and dislikes, and I also have ministers I hate, but we must avoid putting these things into perspective. This emotion is brought to the handling of state affairs.
From your words, I can feel that you regard Hou Zhi as Lu Duoxun's man, and Yang Kefa as Zhao Pu's man. Up to now, Yangzhou's investigation has become a battle of wits between Zhao Pu and Lu Duoxun. It’s time! "
Hearing this, Liu D was stunned for a moment, then nodded and admitted: "What dad said is true, I was indeed a little hasty!"
"Of course, in fact, I'm afraid this is also the case!" Emperor Liu changed his words again: "But even if there is no Zhao Lu, the court must pay attention to such a thing. A Yangzhou prefect, a Huaidong envoy, in the world Among the Daozhou officials, they are all at the forefront. Since there are suspicions, you should investigate clearly!"
Emperor Liu seemed to conflate Hou Zhi and Yang Kefa in his words. Liu D's heart skipped a beat. He looked at Emperor Liu carefully and said hesitantly, "What do you mean, dad?"
"What do Zhao Pu and the others think?"
Liu D: "Prime Minister Zhao did not express his position, but Prime Minister Lu advocated launching an investigation into Yang Kefa!"
"Lu Duoxun, you really can't bear any loss!" Emperor Liu couldn't help laughing. He seemed to find this matter very interesting. He walked slowly and spoke equally slowly: "Your instructions are a bit immodest. What does it mean to follow them?" I know that you may not agree with the investigation of Yang Kefa!"
Liu D smiled awkwardly, cupped his hands and said, "You can't hide it from your father's eyes. I just feel that if a corrupt official like Hou Zhi launches an investigation into a political official because of his wantonness, it will be a bad start, and the court will be even more serious in the future." eventful!"
Emperor Liu curled up his lips and said, "Yes, you are thinking of the overall situation, but you can be sure that Yang Kefa is a clean-blooded man, honest and selfless? The administrative seat of Huaidong Road is also in Yangzhou City!
In addition, why did Zhao Pu not express his position to avoid suspicion? Or does he also have hesitation in his heart? Also, when a subordinate reported the matter to Hou Zhi, the imperial court took the matter seriously and launched a major war. The internal and external justice department jointly conducted an investigation.
Why do you start to be cautious when it comes to Yang Kefa, and why do you have all kinds of concerns? The status gap between the governor of Yangzhou and the chief envoy of Huaidong is not that big! "
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu D couldn't help but fell silent. He could feel that Emperor Liu's ideas on this matter were contrary to his own, which made him feel more pressure.
With a calm expression on his face, Emperor Liu didn't let Emperor Liu wait too long. Liu D still spoke: "I understand my father's thoughts. I will write another article and agree to investigate Yang Kefa!"
Seeing that he echoed his own opinions against his will, Emperor Liu didn't take it seriously and comforted his prince: "However, your concerns are also thoughtful. How can you make random suspicions about a feudal official just because of the words of an uncle? You really can't set a bad example.
However, if you can conduct a secret review, don't make as big a show as you did with Hou Zhi, and keep the impact to a minimum. If Yang Kefa was bitten by an innocent person, then Zheng Ke could return his innocence, which also proves that the imperial court still has a foresight in the appointment of Taoist officials! "
"Yes!" Seeing Emperor Liu express his attitude, Liu D felt a lot more relaxed. He even bowed down and said, "It's very appropriate for me to consider this!"
In fact, Emperor Liu was originally only between yes and no whether to review Yang Kefa. However, after a conversation with Liu D, he had to back off.
After all, Lu Duoxun was already struggling to deal with Zhao Pu, and judging from Liu D's intentions, he also supported Zhao Pu. Under such circumstances, Emperor Liu naturally had to support Lu Duoxun.
In this aspect, when Emperor Liu looked at Liu D, it was not just a father looking at his son, but the father looking at his son and minister.
"Yangzhou Eucalyptus, there is a lot of turmoil in the imperial court. I can hear a lot of rumors recently." Emperor Liu sat down again, and motioned Liu D to sit down as well, and talked eloquently: "It is said that Lu Duoxun and Hou Zhi have a very close personal relationship. , can be called a close friend, and there have been a lot of insinuations about Lu Duosun recently, and I have also received some secret tips to impeach Lu Duosun.
Many people feel that Hou Zhi's corruption and lawlessness in Yangzhou was the connivance of Lu Duoxun, and the profits he made must be donated to Lu Duoxun's house. Do you think these words are heard or not? "
If Lu Duoxun knew that Emperor Liu and the prince were talking about him like this, he would probably be frightened. In response to this, Liu D's expression became extremely serious. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then shook his head and said:
"I thought that I should not pay attention to such hurtful words! Although I don't know Mr. Lu's background, I also learned from my daily contacts that this is a man who has ambitions to leave a name in history. With his current status Status, will never care about petty profits.
Although Hou Zhi was strongly recommended by Prime Minister Lu, if he committed a crime, Prime Minister Lu was at most guilty of negligence and improper employment. If Prime Minister Lu was said to be in cahoots with Hou Zhi and engaged in corruption, I would not believe it! "
Hearing what Liu D said, Emperor Liu smiled and nodded: "This is pertinent! Remember, Lu Duoxun has many shortcomings, but regardless of his personal ethics, he is still a usable person."
"Don't look at him based on your personal likes and dislikes!" Emperor Liu said in a reminding tone, his expression became serious.
Obviously, Emperor Liu also saw Liu D's disgust for Lu Duoxun, so he gave the words to remind him, or it was a kind of warning. A king is a king and a minister is a minister. Liu D absolutely cannot and should not stand in Zhao Pu's position!