Han Shizu

Chapter 1039 Kill, not kill?

From the moment he entered the palace, Liu Yu's performance has always been in the eyes of Emperor Liu. After a few words, Liu Chengyou couldn't help thinking whether this person was really stupid, or whether he deliberately behaved so unbearably in order to survive. own wariness.

Observing and employing people is one of the most important skills of an emperor, and Liu Chengyou's ability to recognize people has become more and more proficient after years of emperor career.However, at this moment, he was really hesitant about Liu Yan.

The sharp gaze could almost penetrate Liu Yu's chest and penetrate directly into his heart, he didn't dare to meet him at all, and cowered and lowered his head.After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou asked: "You have always claimed to be a criminal minister, but do you know what crime you have committed? I want to hear your confession!"

Facing Emperor Han's question, Liu Wei was stunned again, a little confusion flashed in his eyes, but he dared not answer, thought for a while, and said: "The criminal minister once arrogated to honor, the king's master crusaded, and sent troops to resist. , suffered heavy casualties."

"That's all?" Liu Chengyou slanted his eyebrows.

At this time, Liu Wei was obviously too nervous. In the deep winter, even if the hall was warmer, he would not be sweating profusely. Minister, guilty minister, guilty minister, I really don’t know! I implore Your Majesty to teach me a lesson!”

"Have you ever read the Pingnan Edict I sent down?" Liu Chengyou asked indifferently.

Liu Yu lowered his voice subconsciously, but still didn't dare to raise his head, and said, "Your Majesty forgive me, the sinner has not seen it before!"

"Heh!" Seeing his behavior, Liu Chengyou couldn't help losing his composure, and scolded: "Then what have you been doing for so long?"

From the change in Emperor Han's tone, Liu Yu realized that he seemed to have said the wrong thing again. After hesitating for a while, Liu Yu said with a mournful face: "The criminal ministers only play in the palace, and the affairs of the military and state are handled by Fan Huzi and Gong Chengshu. , guilty subject, guilty subject."

"It's also thanks to you being able to speak!" Seeing his hesitation, Liu Chengyou said sharply: "Appointing shamans to harm the country and disrupt the government, isn't it your fault?"

Liu Yan was taken aback and became even more panicked.

On the other hand, Liu Chengyou felt uncomfortable, and questioned: "At the beginning of his succession, he killed all his younger brothers, killed each other, and became so vicious. Isn't this a crime?"

Liu Yu said: "This, this is what Gong Chengshu and the others said. My father also cut off my brothers. I should follow suit, lest my brothers have the desire to seize power and endanger the country."

"Fart!" Emperor Liu was particularly angry at this, and sternly cursed: "You can't tell the slander from such a villain? Everyone has a soul, and even a tree and a stone have a heart, and you can't do such a cruel and rebellious thing." Such a move! How come you have the face to use your family, country and society as a cover for your brutality, greed and cruelty?"

"Building a large palace, arrogance and lust, using the hard work, blood and sweat of the people of Lingnan for your enjoyment, so that the people of Lingnan complained, isn't this a crime?"

"Dear villain, far virtuous minister, jealous of the hero, poisoning the general, isn't it a crime?"

"Isn't it a crime to use absurd private thoughts, indiscriminately impose evil orders, corrupt the discipline, set up eunuchs, and humiliate the gentlemen?"

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Faced with Emperor Liu's harsh questioning and condemnation, Liu Yan became more and more panicked. He could clearly feel the displeasure in Emperor Han's tone, and hurriedly kowtowed: "Your Majesty, Gong Chengshu and the others taught me to do these things. I only want to have fun, and I have no intention of doing evil!"

Listening to his justification, Liu Chengyou continued to reprimand: "If you are wise, how can you be a slave to a villain? Do you think that if you blame all the faults on the witch official, you can reduce your own guilt?"

"Your Majesty, I'm guilty! Please forgive me! Wanwang forgive me! Don't dare again!" Liu Yan cried again, and Emperor Liu's words were as sharp as a knife, as if a cold glow invaded his muscles, making him feel In danger.

As for Emperor Liu, he vented his anger, and the anger in his chest dissipated a little. After calming down, he looked at Liu Yan again.This time, he really thought about how to deal with this person, and he probably realized that Liu Yan took two steps forward, looking up at Emperor Liu with teary eyes, his face full of desire to survive.

For Liu Chengyou, Liu Yushi was insignificant, and he was not as angry as he appeared on the surface. The reason why he was so angry was a political show.Of course, such a dishonest, foolish king and traitor who abuses the people and the people must be severely criticized in order to demonstrate his own kingly justice.

Just as Emperor Liu thought about it back then, he was actually delighted by the stupidity, cruelty, and incompetence of these separatist monarchs. Otherwise, if they were all virtuous and loving the people, how would they set off him as the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and how would they reduce the separatism of the Han Dynasty? resistance?
As a fairly self-disciplined emperor, Liu Chengyou looked at Liu Wei very disliked, and he would not feel pity for him because of his young age. Even though Liu Wei was so aggrieved and cried miserably, his heart did not fluctuate too much.

However, there is still a little hesitation in my heart as to how to deal with him.To kill, or not to kill.

The index finger tapped the imperial case lightly, and the clear sound, with a slow rhythm, rang in Liu Yu's heart.After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou tilted his head and asked Lu Yin: "Yu Qing, how do you think I should deal with Liu Yan!"

Hearing the question, Lu Yin showed no abnormality. After a little consideration, he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Yuyong is cowardly and rebellious. With his talents, it is not appropriate to use his talents to manage a family, let alone govern a country? He is the eldest son. To be controlled by a group of small people, to be deceived by witches, and to entrust state affairs to eunuchs is an act of lewdness and cruelty."

The more Liu Chengyou listened to Lu Yin's words, the more he didn't like it, so he raised his hand to interrupt him and asked, "Are you trying to excuse Liu Yu?"

Lu Yin reacted calmly and calmly, cupping his hands and said: "I dare not. Your Majesty asks me. I dare not hide my words, but only express my opinion. I think that Liu Yu is ignorant and incompetent. The crime is not light, but if the country is destroyed by chaos The crime of the crime is tied to one of them, but it is also unfair.

After all, he used to be the lord of a country, and now he is captured by the king's teacher. He pleaded guilty and pleaded guilty in front of the emperor. He is respectful and sincere. I think that your majesty's small punishment and big commandment are enough to show the world! "

"Extremely! Extremly!" Seeing someone speaking for him, Liu Wei was excited, and quickly echoed: "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong, and I am willing to make amends. I just ask Your Majesty to spare my life."

He took a slightly surprised look at Lu Yin, he had absolutely no interest relationship with Liu Wei, he was also a shrewd and knowledgeable person, however, he spoke for Liu Yin.

After reflecting on Lu Yin's words, Liu Chengyou gained a little bit, and he also understood Lu Yin's considerations.This is probably a question of value orientation, and it also means being taboo for the venerable. The key is that Liu Yu is the lord of a country after all.Just like Zhuang Zong's loss of the country, the crime can be blamed on the actors, saying that they deceived the emperor and disrupted the country, and now Liu Yu is the same, it can also be said that he was deceived by the shamans, so he did those unrighteous actions.Furthermore, based on Emperor Liu's "lenient" attitude towards these subjugated monarchs and ministers, it seems that there is no need to specifically punish one Liu Yan for crimes.

From the standpoint of a monarch, this is not difficult to understand, nor is it difficult to accept.What's more, Emperor Liu thought that if he made any omissions or did something wrong, and the subjects of the world would naturally shift the responsibility to those around him, would he accept it or not?
When Emperor Liu thinks about affairs now, it is often easy to connect with himself, think more, and ponder over and over again.Thinking about this, he gradually became more attentive, and looked at Shi Yande: "Shi Qing, have those shamans who manipulate the state affairs of Nanyue be escorted to Tokyo this time?"

"Your Majesty, the 20 people, including Gong Chengshu, Fan Huzi, and Lu Qiongxian, who are hated by the scholars and people in southern Guangdong, will all be detained and returned to Beijing!" Shi Yande was not interested in how to deal with Liu Yan. When the emperor asked, he answered.

"Chuan Zhao, abandon this dry man!" Liu Chengyou said, looking at Liu Yan: "You go to watch the punishment now!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Liu Yan was not surprised but pleased, and hurriedly thanked him.When Emperor Liu said this, it was obvious that he did not intend to take his life.

"Don't rush to thank you!" Liu Chengyou said, "Your life is not up to me!"

As he said that, Liu Chengyou instructed Lu Yin: "Pass down my oral order to let officials above the fifth grade in Tokyo discuss how to deal with Liu Yu. In addition, let those Lingnan scholars and people who came to Beijing to ask for orders to send troops to also conduct a theoretical referendum. How to deal with it is up to the public opinion of the officials and the people." .”

(End of this chapter)