In the evening, East Palace, Xuande Hall.
In the dormitory, Liu Yang was lying quietly on the soft couch with a folded towel on his forehead. He looked tired and his whole state was obviously worrying.
"Your Highness!" Xiao Chuo was waiting at the side, looking at Liu Yang's tired and worried look, he couldn't help but call out with concern.
"I'm fine! Don't worry!" Liu Yang's voice was very low, and he kept his eyes closed. He just took off the towel from his forehead and lightly beat his forehead with the back of his hand, looking very distressed.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Chuo immediately came closer and used his soft hands to gently massage Liu Yang. This method was obviously effective, and soon the uncomfortable expression on Liu Yang's face eased a lot.
"Your Highness is still worried about the affairs of the court?" Seeing that Liu Yang was still in a difficult mood, Xiao Chuo finally took the initiative to ask after hesitation.
When Liu Yang heard the question, he nodded, shook his head again, pondered for a moment, and then reminded: "This turmoil in the court has been going on for several months, and it is still going on. From top to bottom, your life is in danger, and your father, brother, and relatives are also in danger. Be careful and don't let anyone take advantage of you. Your Majesty is determined to reform the administration. No matter how you try to persuade him, it will be useless. Anyone who commits a crime will not be able to escape!"
"I understand!" Seeing Liu Yang's solemn expression, Xiao Chuo nodded thoughtfully and responded.
"Your Majesty wants to carry out administrative reforms, which should be a good thing for the country and the people. Your Highness seems to have different opinions?" Xiao Chuo asked softly.
In this regard, Liu Yang was silent for a while, and then said leisurely: "Do you also think that I am soft-hearted, pedantic and cowardly?"
"I don't dare!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Chuo's face changed slightly, and he quickly stood up and said.
Seeing her nervous look, Liu Yang smiled, stretched out his hand to signal her, and sighed softly: "Don't I know the harm of officials not being able to manage properly? For those who are promiscuous, rely on power to play tricks, and deceive the emperor. I wish I could get rid of all the silverfish that harm the people!
However, His Majesty took such drastic measures to create connections and create a big prison, just like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves. However, whenever there is a big prison, there must be injustice, especially when the Imperial City and Wude Divisions are rampant, which not only destroys the legal system, but also loses the loyalty of ministers.
His Majesty has perfected so many legal systems in the Han Dynasty bit by bit, but he himself seems to have little confidence. He always likes to go his own way and use such crude and direct methods to solve problems, hoping to use the most painful and eye-catching method. way to warn the world.
What is the use of legislation if it does not comply with national laws? It is true that the emperor speaks of the Constitution. However, if the emperor does not pay attention to the legal system and tramples on it wantonly, then who among the subjects will take the Han Code seriously?
The deterrent effect of killing is naturally significant, and I am not opposed to killing corrupt officials. However, His Majesty hates them too deeply, punishes them too severely, and acts too hastily.
According to this method, even if all the corrupt officials are killed and the Han Dynasty is in chaos, what good will it do to the country and the people? "
Liu Yang's heartfelt words had obviously been held in his heart for a long time, and he did not dare to tell outsiders. Even if he took the risk to admonish Emperor Liu today, he would still be very conservative. Even so, Emperor Liu was furious. Only Xiao Chuo dared to speak out some of his innermost thoughts. This was the trust that Xiao Chuo gained from the prince over the years.
"I really don't know that His Highness has so many worries and such a heavy burden in his heart!" Xiao Chuo said with a hint of distress in his soft eyes, "Have you given these words to His Majesty today?"...
Upon hearing the question, Liu Yang frowned, opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Chuo, with inquiry in his eyes: "What do you mean by this? Do you know that I have remonstrated with His Majesty today?"
Xiao Chuo lowered his head and said softly: "Not only that, but I also know that Your Highness was reprimanded by His Majesty, and it has been spread in the palace..."
Hearing what she said, Liu Yang was stunned for a long time, and then he said with a wry smile: "It spread so fast! They say that this palace is high-walled and deep, and the guards are tight, but there seems to be no way to deal with this rumor!"
With a sigh, Liu Yang said with some sadness: "These days, there are countless ministers who come to me out of fear and fear, hoping that I can dissuade His Majesty. However, Your Majesty is not only the emperor, but also my father. I am doing this Can a son still disobey his father's will?"
"But His Highness still made a statement!" Xiao Chuo said.
"Yes!" Liu Yang sighed and compared the situation of today's admonishment in Chui Gong Hall with
After a brief explanation, he asked, "Do you think my words today are right or wrong?"
Regarding this issue, Xiao Chuo seemed very serious. He thought about it carefully and then said: "It has both advantages and disadvantages!"
"Can it still be beneficial?" Liu Yang was a little surprised. It seemed to him that there were only disadvantages.
Xiao Chuo calmly helped Liu Yang analyze: "Needless to say, the disadvantages of this are that His Highness hastily gave advice, violated His Majesty's will, made His Majesty unhappy, and incurred reprimands. However, judging from His Majesty's reaction and handling, although the old man I was sullen for a moment, but I wasn't really angry with His Highness. I just scolded him and ended the matter.
This advantage naturally lies in the hearts of the people. At this urgent situation, the ministers are frightened and the people are uneasy, lest they be accused and beheaded. For His Highness to step forward and speak for his ministers at this time, at the risk of His Majesty's censure, fully demonstrates the Crown Prince's responsibility.
Your Highness is already known for his generosity and tolerance. After this incident, the officials at home and abroad will be even more convinced of Your Highness..."
After Xiao Chuo finished speaking, Liu Yang glanced at her unexpectedly, his eyelids twitched a few times, and said: "I didn't think about this much, I just couldn't bear to see this court become a terrifying world. Now, the whole court is silent, and Those who ask for relief from suffering don’t know how they can be like a peaceful world.
Today, I received a lot of resignations from officials in various ministries and government agencies. Each of them had hidden secrets and mixed words, but I know clearly that they are just afraid and would rather not be an official!
I still have to gather them together, try to appease them, and let them return to their duties. I'm not afraid that there will be no one available in the court, but I'm afraid that I've neglected state affairs and your Majesty will execute them all for this reason! Stay safe and fulfill your duties, it may just be dangerous, but it will pass one day.
However, being ready to act rashly will only lead to disaster! Your Majesty often says that you will not punish crimes with words, do not punish without teaching, and do not do anything that hurts your heart. However..."
Liu Yang didn't finish his words, but his long sigh said everything.
"Your Highness, please forgive me for talking too much!" Seeing Liu Yang's lingering worries, Xiao Chuosi groaned and took the initiative: "Are you a little over-worried?"
"What do you say?" Liu Yang looked at her.
Xiao Chuo said: "It is true that there was a scene of terror in the court, but a few days ago, I went to Shangqing to watch the incense offering. Passing by the market and streets, I saw that Luoyang is still prosperous, with people living in peace and contentment, and those who are best at showing off their power and stealing women. Even the low-level officials who were doing things around were extremely calm, and the market was peaceful and peaceful..."...
When Xiao Chuo said this, Liu Yang's expression also changed slightly, and he became more thoughtful. Seeing this, Xiao Chuo continued: "Perhaps Your Highness should not just stare at the palace and the court, but the streets and lanes of Luoyang, the people's livelihood in the city, maybe you can relieve your worries a little..."
"What you said is similar to what His Majesty said!" Liu Yang frowned and thought for a moment, then sighed: "Speaking of which, it has been more than half a year since I returned to Luoyang, and I haven't even gone to see what the current city of Luoyang looks like. How about it, it’s time to take some time out of the palace for a walk!”
"Your Highness is wise!" Seeing that Liu Yang was relieved from his melancholy, Xiao Chuo smiled slightly and said, "I think your Majesty will be very happy if he hears what your Highness has done.
And His Highness should not speak too much about this matter in the future, as he must know that going too far is not enough. Otherwise, if it completely offends His Majesty, it will be of no benefit to His Majesty, nor will it help improve the situation of the DPRK! "
Hearing this, Liu Yang smiled, with a rare lightness on his face. He looked at her and said, "What, are you teaching me how to do things?"
"I don't dare!" Xiao Chuo lowered his head.
"That's okay!" Liu Yang waved his hand and said, "Now that I've spoken, let's finish. What do you think I should do?"
Seeing that Liu Yang didn't seem to be joking, Xiao Chuo hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "I really don't dare to teach His Highness. His Majesty has already given you instructions on how to do it. It is to stabilize the government and appease people's hearts. That's all... .”
"You can see clearly!" Liu Yang murmured softly. However, after this conversation with Xiao Chuo, his mood did improve a lot, and the expression on his face was no longer so bitter and hateful.
The depression in my heart was relieved a little, and my appetite came back. Just as I was about to pass on the meal, I saw Wang Yue, the chamberlain, walking in and reporting in a low voice: "Your Highness
, Princess Huaiyang asks to see you! "
"Fifth sister?" Liu Yang was a little surprised when he heard this: "It's so late, what is she doing here?"
Wang Yue glanced at Liu Yang carefully, and saw that his mood seemed to have recovered a lot, and then said: "Just now, the prince-in-law Zhang Jing was arrested by the subordinates of Wude Division, and everyone in the capital knew that Su Cheng personally led the team... ..”
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