"Auspicious snow heralds a good year!" Liu Yang stood in front of the window for a long time and couldn't help but raise his hand to rub his eyes and sighed heavily: "But this year, it looks like it won't snow!"
"Is Your Highness still worried about those remarks in the court advocating auspicious omens?" Murong Defeng's voice came from behind.
Murong Defeng served in the local government for six years, knowing Yunzhong for three years and Datong for three years. Until last year, he was transferred back to the court and served as Zhongshu Sheren.
For Liu Yang, there will never be a shortage of people to use him, but it is still very rare to use him as smoothly as Murong Defeng. Therefore, Murong Defeng also became Liu Yang's secretary again.
Hearing his voice, Liu Yang turned around, with a bit of bitterness on his face, and a little helplessness in his tone, and said: "I'm not really annoyed, it's just that there is sand in my eyes. Seeing this It’s hard to let go of the trend!”
Hearing this, Murong Defeng lowered his voice and reminded: "Your Highness, it is your Majesty's fiftieth birthday after all. The whole court is drunk, so why do you have to wake up alone?"
Liu Yang was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said with emotion: "Such words came out of your mouth, Rixin, you have learned to be slippery..."
"It is true that His Majesty's birthday should be celebrated and blessed, but this trend should not be allowed to increase! Officials have no intention of doing their official duties and only want to win favors and flattery in order to be lucky enough to be admitted. Is this a scene that should appear in the Han Dynasty?"
With a worried look on his face and a serious tone, Liu Yang sighed: "Ten years ago, this would have been unimaginable. Twenty years ago, those ministers who were listed above would have been reprimanded, that is, they would have been demoted and imprisoned. I Not even surprised.
What I am worried about is that this is corrupting the atmosphere of the court and will not be beneficial to His Majesty’s reputation..."
After listening to Liu Yang's words, Murong Defeng was silent for a moment, and then said: "Your Highness, I think you are a little too much. Those who seek fame and flattery are only a minority after all. Most of the officials are still diligent and loyal to their duties! In the coming year! The Jiaqing Festival is special after all. After the celebration, everything will return to the way it was before. With you and Prime Minister Zhao here in the court, there will be no big problems..."
"Rixin, you think highly of me. There will always be only one person who is the backbone of the imperial court!" Liu Yang shook his head and said softly: "I have been in charge of government for so many years, but in recent years, it has become more and more important. I feel that there is indeed something wrong with the big man..."
This topic is a bit heavy and taboo. Even someone as close as Murong Defeng would not dare to speak rashly at this time. But seeing that the prince's mood was a little low, he had no choice but to offer words of comfort: "I am deeply impressed by His Highness' concern for the country and the people. However, please be a little more relaxed. You are worried about your health, and take care of yourself first!"
Liu Yang smiled at these unworthy words and did not comment. He breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand: "Okay, let's not mention this anymore!"
Liu Yang quickly got rid of his melancholy mood, looked at Murong Defeng, and ordered: "You draft an order to ask the Qin Tian Jian and those agricultural scholars to study this winter. The weather is obviously a little unusual. , if there is a change in the farming season, the court should respond in advance to avoid disaster!"
"Yes!" When it came to business, Murong Defeng responded seriously. However, there was a hint of hesitation on his face and he called softly: "Your Highness, there is one more thing..."
Seeing his hesitation, Liu Yang was very decisive and said directly: "It doesn't matter what I say!"
"I think it's time for you to prepare a New Year's Eve poem!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang frowned slightly, then relaxed quickly, nodded slightly, and said, "I understand!"
After returning to the bookcase and sitting down, Liu Yang drank the milk tea prepared by the waiter to adjust his mood. His eyes fell on the several memorials in Murong Defeng's hand and said: "Tell me, what's the matter?"
Murong Defeng also realized what he was doing. He stepped forward and presented the memorial in his hand, saying, "Three things. First, a group of censors from the Metropolitan Procuratorate jointly signed a petition to impeach Tian Qinzuo, the inspector general of Anton!"
Upon hearing the news, Liu Yang was immediately annoyed and said helplessly: "What hatred do these censors have? Why do they always keep an eye on Tian Qinzuo? What did Tian Qinzuo do?"
Murong Defeng also looked strange, but his expression was serious, and he reported: "He committed another bloody crime in Anton. More than 3,000 Jurchen prisoners in the Battle of Fuyuan were all killed by him on the banks of the Blackwater River. , no one is spared!"
Upon hearing this report, Liu Yang's expression changed slightly: "When did it happen?"
"A month and a half ago!" Murong Defeng said.
"This Tian Qinzuo, why is he so murderous!" Liu Yang couldn't help but pat the bookcase and said angrily: "With more than 3,000 prisoners, wouldn't it be good to use them to build bridges and pave roads? We must kill them all for the sake of To vent his anger, or to show off his martial arts?"
"I'm afraid it's both!" Murong Defeng said.
"Why haven't you reported it until now?" After calming down for a moment, Liu Yang thought about it for a moment and asked.
Murong Defeng said meaningfully: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin also issued a petition to impeach Tian Qinzuo on this matter!"
When it came to Liu Xu, Liu Yang was obviously more cautious. He frowned and looked at Murong Defeng without saying anything. Seeing this, Murong Defeng explained: "Tian Qinzuo's killing of prisoners may have caused some conflicts within Anton.
According to reports, when His Royal Highness the King of Qin was patrolling the east, he was extremely angry when he heard that Tian Qinzuo had killed prisoners. When the two sides met in Fuyuan City, a dispute broke out.
As for why it has been concealed until now, I am afraid that the internal conflicts will be difficult to ease, and His Highness the King of Qin will no longer be able to tolerate Tian Qinzuo. The second thing the minister reported was that the King of Qin expressed his hope that the court could replace Tian Qinzuo. He said that Tian Qinzuo was in Anton and was warlike and bloodthirsty. He only knew how to suppress but not appease, and he only made enemies, which had already affected Anton. stability and security...
In addition, on the day of the killing of the prisoners, Huaiyu and Tian Qinzuo also had a dispute, and their efforts to persuade them were fruitless."
"Rixin, you seem to have something on your mind!" Liu Yang's face was calm, and he stared straight at Murong Defeng: "What is it that you are hiding and not reporting? What are the internal conflicts?"
After hearing the question, Murong De's plump face was solemn, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, I forgive you for talking too much. In these years, the disputes about Anton have not stopped. His Highness the power of King Qin in Anton is too great. Let me ask, given time, Will Anton become a state within a state and endanger the Northeast!"
With a "bang" sound, Liu Yang's hand hit the bookcase hard, which shocked Murong Defeng. I saw Liu Yang staring at him with a slightly fierce look: "Rixin, you! You must have been holding these words in your heart for a long time!"
Facing Liu Yang's questioning gaze, Murong Defeng took a deep breath, raised his hands and admitted, "Yes!"
Liu Yang didn't say anything. He just buried his head slightly and sat there, frowning in deep thought. Seeing this, Murong Defeng looked unhappiness and said with some excitement: "Your Highness, when I was still in Shanyang, I was silently paying attention to the situation in Anton. After so many years, I have to say that the imperial court has developed Anton. , the original intention was to consolidate the northeastern territory, but judging from what King Qin did in the Andong Dudu Mansion, his ambition was not small.
If it is not rectified and its power is reduced, I am afraid that the court will personally cultivate a disaster in the future, which will not only endanger the security of the Northeast region, but may even shake the foundation of the Han Dynasty. Don't be careful!
Anton's garrison, Anton's barbarians, and Anton's noble children are not a concern if they are separated. However, if the King of Qin is allowed to integrate these forces together, the power that will burst out will be unimaginable! "
"Shut up! Shut up!" Murong Defeng's naked words almost made Liu Yang lose his guard. He couldn't sit still and stood up directly. The hand pointing at Murong Defeng seemed to be trembling.
Liu Yang paid attention to the surrounding situation. The servants stayed away from each other and Murong Defeng's voice was also very low. Their conversation could be guaranteed to be limited to the two of them.
After sighing, Liu Yang said sadly: "Rixin, do you know what you are talking about? You are trying to drive a wedge between the flesh and blood of the Tian family!"
Murong Defeng also took a step closer, his voice lowered, but his words were serious and sincere: "Your Highness, I know this is taboo, but I have to warn Your Highness!
If it is for the sake of flesh and blood, then his power should be reduced to eliminate the disaster before it happens. I would like to remind Your Highness not to forget the time when you heard the drums! "
Liu Yang was silent now. Seeing this, Murong Defeng said again: "Your Highness, if Your Majesty is here, no one in the world will dare to rebel. Anton is as strong as a rock, but if one day the earth collapses and the mountains are destroyed, then... ....”
"Okay, stop talking!" Liu Yang waved his hand to stop Murong Defeng. After returning to the eucalyptus, he sat down and pondered for a long time. He raised his eyes and looked at Murong Defeng calmly: "Rixin, I know your loyalty, and I also know What you said makes sense, but I hope you will keep these words in your heart and never mention them again!"
"Your Highness!"
"Okay!" Liu Yang seemed to have regained his composure and said softly: "What is the third thing?"
Murong Defeng was a little panicked, but seeing Liu Yang's resolute attitude, he said helplessly: "It's still a matter of Anton. Your Highness, King Qin, hopes to open the iron mines of Anton to the public?"
"What do you think, Prime Minister Zhao?" Liu Yang asked with a gloomy look on his face.
"Prime Minister Zhao clearly opposes it. Iron ore monopoly is a basic national policy, and Anton is no exception, let alone opening it to private merchants!" Murong Defeng said, paused, and then reported:
"In my opinion, Zhao is also dissatisfied with the current situation in Anton and believes that there should be some rectification. If you are hindered by family ties, you can make the political affairs hall act in accordance with the national policy of the government..."
