Chongzheng Hall still has the same aura of majesty and solemnity. Under the winter night, it is even more gloomy. There are a large number of everlasting lanterns in the hall. The lights are bright, but they cannot dispel the gloom that envelopes people's hearts.
Emperor Liu sat alone at the imperial court, his face expressionless and showing no emotion. However, everyone knew that the emperor was very angry and in danger at this time.
In front of the emperor, there were several figures standing, headed by Zhao Pu, Song Qi, Zhao Kuangyi, Wang Zhu, Liu Tinghan, Lu Duan, and Han Tong, the Minister of War, and other members of the political hall were all there. Except for Zhao Kuangyi who was on duty, they were all called from the mansion. Came to the palace.
All of them lowered their heads and bent their waists slightly, waiting for Emperor Liu's stormy reprimand. In fact, Emperor Liu didn't even look at the seats of this important minister of the Qianzhu Kingdom, the most respected prime minister and assistant minister. This was very different from his usual style. Of course, it was possible that he didn't care about it at all.
When Liu Yang arrived, Emperor Liu had already spoken out and directly attacked Zhao Kuangyi: "Weren't you still boasting about Wang Qian before? After his meritorious service, he has a famous teacher and is familiar with the art of war, so he is qualified for a big job.
Just like this, the bandits have been suppressed for a year, but the number of thieves has been suppressed more and more. Xiazhou is still not peaceful, and Yanzhou is in chaos again. Wang Qian will do well in this, and if he is defeated, he will lose his troops. Fort, the good thing is that the generals are not in agreement, and the good thing is that there is chaos in Yulin."
Faced with Emperor Liu's harsh reprimand, Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help but feel aggrieved. He just said a few words for him because of his past friendship with Wang Gong and because they were both noble sons.
Zhao Kuangyi was not the only one in the court to speak favorably for Wang Qian. What's more, Wang Qian's appointment was Emperor Liu's own business. Emperor Liu was also the object of Wang Pu's sickbed petition.
Now, something went wrong with Wang Qian, but Emperor Liu pointed the finger at him, Zhao Kuangyi, and Zhao Kuangyi felt that he had suffered an unreasonable disaster. But there was nothing he could do. At this moment, he was the only one in the palace who had ever stood for Wang Qian.
Of course, with Zhao Kuangyi's government, he would not show those unnecessary and unnecessary emotions. On the contrary, facing Emperor Liu's terrifying eyes, he could only apologize sincerely: "I am indulged in human feelings and do not know people well. Yulin has I'm sorry, I beg you to surrender!"
Zhao Kuangyi's "sincere" attitude made it hard for even Emperor Liu to criticize him more harshly. Emperor Liu knew in his heart that this matter had to be brought against Zhao Kuangyi, and he was a little reluctant. The reason why he said those words was not only to express his dissatisfaction with Yulin and Wang Qian, but also to give Zhao Kuangyi a beating.
Since the Lu Duoxun case, Zhao Kuangyi has obviously kept a low profile, as if he was pretending to be defensive. For a time, Emperor Liu felt that he had no way to speak.
Over the past year, in terms of diligence and hard work, almost no one in the DPRK can compare with him. His down-to-earth performance has won him a lot of praise. In the eyes of the courtiers, Zhao Kuangyi was wise, capable, conscientious, diligent, and completely a loyal minister and good minister.
In the past, the most diligent people in the court were undoubtedly the crown prince and Zhao Pu, but compared with today's Zhao Kuangyi, we found that there were even more ruthless people.
Unlike ordinary people, the foresighted Emperor Liu naturally could not help but look at Zhao Kuangyi with a special eye. Even if he was not as afraid as he was towards Zhao Kuangyin, he always paid more attention to him.
After so many years of observation and appointment, Emperor Liu also confirmed that Zhao Kuangyi is indeed a talented person in political management. No matter how complicated the court affairs are, he can handle them one by one. There is nothing that he cannot manage smoothly. In terms of politics, he has always been handy.
For more than a year, with Zhao Pu intending to retire and delegate power, many affairs in the court have fallen into the hands of Song Qi and Zhao Kuangyi. Looking at the results, Zhao Kuangyi has done a really good job.
However, even if you have appreciation in your heart, you still have to beat what should be beaten. At the same time, Emperor Liu also wanted to force Zhao Kuangyi to see if he would reveal any tricks and stop being so deep and steady all day long.
However, at this time, seeing Zhao Kuangyi's confession, his attitude considered sincere, but still motionless, Emperor Liu felt a little bored.
Basically, he stared at Zhao Kuangyi until he lowered his head a little, then looked back and said calmly: "I am not guilty of what I said. What happened in Yulin has nothing to do with you, Zhao Qing. I am not so stupid that I am innocent." punish!"
"Your Majesty is serious!" Zhao Kuangyi said with his head buried in his fists, making his expression invisible.
Seeing the scene of the monarch and his subjects getting along, Liu Yang couldn't help but glance at Zhao Kuangyi, and said that he also admired Concubine Zhao's uncle.
He stepped forward to salute, but was interrupted by Emperor Liu. However, seeing Liu Yang consciously standing together with the ministers, he frowned and waved his hand: "Why are you standing there? It's not like there are no seats in the palace. Everybody sit down!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" All the ministers hurriedly thanked him.
As a veteran who followed Emperor Liu, Wang Zhu glanced over the Crown Prince and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It must be His Highness the Crown Prince. Otherwise, they would have to suffer in front of the Emperor for who knows how long and touch him without leaving any trace. Touching my old waist, I’m getting older, and I really can’t stand it anymore.
When the ministers were seated, Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yang and said, "Murong Defeng has told you about the situation in Yulin!"
Liu Yang nodded and said, "Yes!"
Emperor Liu looked around and said in a deep voice: "Let's talk about it. How to deal with it? The prince will tell you first!"
On the way into the palace, Liu Yang had been thinking about how to deal with the Yulin Rebellion, and at this time, he had already made a plan in his mind. Therefore, when he was called by name to speak, he did not show any embarrassment. He handed over his hand and said: "I believe that the most urgent task at the moment is to mobilize troops to suppress and control the rebels within the territory of Yulin. The chaos in Yulin will lead to chaos, and the chaos must not spread to Guanzhong. , Otherwise, the northwest shock may not be able to bear the harm caused by the imperial court.
In addition, since Li Jiqian rebelled, the local officers and soldiers in Yulin have been suppressing them for more than a year, and they have been unable to eliminate them. In addition to the special local situation, insufficient troops are also a problem. Therefore, troops and horses from other Daozhou should be mobilized to suppress them with heavy troops. Encirclement and suppression.
Previously, not many Dangxiang people participated in Li Ni's rebellion, but after the Yanzhou incident, the disaster of Dangxiang was inevitable. The hundreds of thousands of Dangxiang people in Yulin must be guarded against and prepared for suppression.
Regarding the setback of Zhen'an Fort and the defeat of Meng Xuanzhe, the court still needs to investigate the specific circumstances. I believe that under the current situation, the strategy of suppressing thieves implemented in Yulin in the past is no longer effective, and we should seek changes and fundamentally control it.
At the same time, the rebellion in Yulin was suppressed, and Wang Qian was unable to be the commander. The minister suggested that Zhao Wang Liu Fang go to Xiazhou to take full charge of the suppression of the bandits, return Yulin, return the northwest, and return the country to a clean and bright state! "
Liu Yang told his thoughts one by one. Emperor Liu listened very carefully and seemed to be thinking about it. When he came back to his senses, there was already an expression of satisfaction on his face.
"Do you have anything to add to the prince's proposal?" There was already approval in his words.
It was Zhao Pu who spoke first. Although his old face was reserved, his tone was obviously respectful: "Your Highness's thoughts and considerations are very thorough and appropriate, and can be adopted!"
After listening to Zhao Pu's words, Liu Yang shook his head and said: "One person's plan is short-term, just like the Yulin incident, which involves the well-being of the people and the stability of the country. It requires the collective efforts of everyone to speak freely. I hope that Prime Minister Zhao will not hesitate to teach me."
