An early court meeting finally came to an end after Emperor Liu was tired. Emperor Liu seemed to be very happy, but most of the ministers present felt tortured. They are all outstanding people in the world, but they would rather stay in the office and work diligently all day than face the current Emperor Liu.
That person is no longer a human being, just an emperor, but they are all mortals with mortal bodies. When communicating with Emperor Liu, you are afraid that he will suddenly ask an embarrassing question. His brain circuit has become somewhat special, and his focus and reactions are always strange and weird, often leaving people at a loss.
Even those smiles that look cheerful seem to hide a knife. If someone doesn't respond well, being dismissed from office is a trivial matter, but losing one's life is too innocent. Although Emperor Liu has not committed mass killings or punished innocent people until now, he cannot stop his ministers from being afraid. It is almost a kind of physical instinctive fear, just like a snake encountering a real dragon, with natural blood suppression.
A meeting like this actually feels good. After all, there are so many people, and everyone is suffering together. What I fear most is to face the priest alone. In that magnificent but empty and cold palace, that scene, I think It’s chilling to think about.
Scary! This was probably the sentiment of most courtiers after the court meeting. The bloodstains in front of Zichen Hall have not yet been cleaned up. Under the warm spring sunshine, it is really shocking.
Many people stopped to watch, and then walked around fearfully. The one who stayed the longest was Luoyang Prefecture Yin Lu Mengzheng, who also had the most complicated expression.
Although he took office not long ago, Lu Mengzheng was actually very satisfied with Zheng Xu, the right-hand man of the Luoyang Mansion. He was also a swordsman and skilled in the law. He had always been good at hearing cases and judging the circumstances of the case. He was a relatively capable official.
As for his life style, Lu Mengzheng had also heard about it, and he was also not happy with it. He was poor when he was young, and after becoming rich and famous, he has always run the family simply. Naturally, he has no good impression of these people who are greedy for enjoyment. However, he has a tolerant temperament and cannot do this. Like Wang Pu back then, he was almost harsh and strict with others.
Generally speaking, as long as it does not delay official business, Lu Mengzheng will not force anything, and will only give you a little reminder. However, he still underestimated Zheng Xu's extravagance, and he didn't expect that it would reach the ears of Emperor Liu and even cost him his life.
In fact, just now in the palace, Lu Mengzheng had planned to intercede for Zheng Xu. He believed that the crime would not lead to death, but he could be dismissed from office and demoted, and it would not cost him his head. However, under Emperor Liu's cold gaze, Lu Mengzheng, who dared to speak, was still intimidated.
This incident shocked Lu Mengzheng quite a lot. At least in his opinion, he should pay more attention to the education and persuasion of his subordinates. He should also strengthen management and restraint on the officials of the government, not just do their best. You can do it alone.
At the same time, there are some things that we can no longer be timid about. After being the governor of Luoyang for half a year, Lu Mengzheng still had deep feelings. This was completely different from when he was in the Ministry of Punishment.
Luoyang Mansion is the most benevolent district, with millions of people under its rule. As the chief official, it can be said that it is majestic and has great power. However, it is not easy at all to achieve anything.
In the capital, anyone he meets may be related to the powerful people of the day. Within half a year, the thing that Lu Mengzheng encountered the most was precisely human relationships. They kept coming to his door, which made Lu Mengzheng feel overwhelmed. It's disturbing, but many times, you have to worry about it at multiple levels.
Lu Mengzheng was praised for his gentle temperament and tolerance, but in the eyes of Emperor Liu, he also showed a kind of weakness. This has already been shown in the process of Lu Mengzheng's work as an official, and Emperor Liu did not use him to be kind to others.
And Lu Mengzheng himself was not unaware at all. The beating on Zichen Palace finally made him wake up a little and become more vigilant.
The Luoyang Mansion was a high-ranking official, and it was not easy to be an official or get things done, but Emperor Liu would not consider these things. Shicai Palace also mentioned again that he wanted officials who could do things.
It’s unclear how others felt after hearing this, but Lu Mengzheng, who was sensitive, felt that this was a reminder to himself. Lu Mengzheng also knew that he, the governor of Luoyang, was forcibly supported by Emperor Liu on his horse. He attracted the attention of both the government and the public. He initially aroused dissatisfaction and opposition from many people. There were countless people watching him, taking advantage of him and exposing him. Short, trying to pull him off his horse.
Because of Zheng Xu's incident, if Emperor Liu hadn't directly given him a "salary fine of half a year", some officials would have taken the opportunity to impeach him. Lu Mengzheng, who had a weak foundation, could only really rely on Emperor Liu.
And if he fails to meet Emperor Liu's requirements and does something that dissatisfies Emperor Liu, then the official position will not be stable. Even life and safety are at risk. After all, there is no saying that a big man cannot be punished as a doctor, and bureaucrats cannot really be his officials with peace of mind.
In the Han Dynasty, the officialdom was extremely sinister, and the cruelty of the power struggle was not as harmonious and gentle as it appeared on the surface. If something really happened, behead him right away. Zheng Xu's blood has not yet dried up right in front of him.
Lu Duoxun was so high-ranking and powerful at that time. Once he was imprisoned, his life was lost, his reputation was ruined, and his family was implicated in being exiled. In the major case in the northwest a few years ago, I still vividly remember how many officials were taken down and punished, and how many people were killed. It was Lu Mengzheng who led the team to search Lu Duoxun's house.
Thinking of this, even Lu Mengzheng, who had a very stable mentality, couldn't help but feel a little more urgent. Although he believed that it was far from that point, it was enough to serve as a warning.
Lu Mengzheng is now in the family of the Holy Family, but Lu Duoxun was not the same at the beginning. Among the ministers who were "compatible with the emperor and his ministers and had a close heart" with Emperor Liu, there was Lu Duoxun.
"What are Lu Fuyin thinking, so lost in thought?" Zhao Kuangyi's voice came from behind, causing Lu Mengzheng to wake up suddenly.
When he turned around and saw Zhao Kuangyi's smiling face, Lu Mengzheng cupped his hands and said, "Prime Minister Zhao!"
Lu Mengzheng also knew that Zhao Kuangyi was a powerful character. He was the one who initially opposed him taking over the Luoyang Mansion, so he was a little cautious with him.
Zhao Kuangyi looked at Lu Mengzheng with a warm look on his face, pointed at the still red blood stains under the hall, and asked: "If you don't stay, are you feeling sorry for Zheng Xu?"
Lu Mengzheng's heart suddenly tightened, but he remained calm on his face: "Since the person is dead, the friendship between his colleagues is just a little done. Zheng Xu's body was not upright, which led to this disaster. It should only be used as a warning, so there is no need to regret it!"
Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyi chuckled twice and said: "Lu Fuyin is really a man of good character and kindness. No wonder His Majesty said that you are a pure minister and have the capacity of a prime minister!"
Hearing this, Lu Mengzheng immediately said solemnly: "I am ashamed that Lu deserves your majesty's praise! Your majesty's mission still needs to be carried out, so I will excuse you!"
"It should!" Zhao Kuangyi smiled and stretched out his hand: "Please do it!"
After Lu Mengzheng walked far away, Zhao Kuangyi sighed silently. In terms of measurement, he was really not far away from such a person.
Lu Meng was leaving the palace and returned to the government office. He immediately started to arrange two things. The first was, of course, to implement Emperor Liu's edict, arrest the Persian merchants who had complained, and demolish the temple.
The movements were fast and resolute, but what was different from the situation in Anxi was that in the hinterland of the Han Dynasty, those YSL believers did not dare to be rampant. Although they were angry, they did not dare to resist. They could only look at the people who trusted them with tears of pain. The religious temples were destroyed, and the Han Dynasty's officers were enforcing the law against these foreigners, who dared to kill people...
As for the second thing, Lu Mengzheng had someone make a wooden sign and hang it in front of the door, with the message "Please leave the government office for official business, but please do not come for personal matters" to express his feelings.
At the same time, some matters that had been delayed for a long time began to be handled quickly, so some people were arrested and some matters were judged in Luoyang City. Administrative efficiency was greatly improved from the government office to the government Yin, and everyone became You have to be serious and responsible.
He didn't dare not try his best, not to mention Magistrate Lu, who had a decisive attitude and nervous expression. Just look at Judge Zheng's fate. In the last court, everyone was gone. How dare you not be vigilant?
And among the upper class society in Xijing, there has been a movement to eliminate glitz and ban luxury. As for how long it can last, it depends on the situation. We have to wait until Emperor Liu's attention shifts.
As for a complete ban, it is obviously impossible. What age, if we still insist on simplicity, then the rich products of the big man will be wasted.
Everyone worked so hard back then just for the nourishment we have now. Just shout slogans and you have to respond to the emperor's call. As for privately, you just have to learn from the emperor...
As long as it's not like Zheng Xu, who even needs help wiping his butt, that'll be fine, right?
(End of chapter)
