Han Shizu

Chapter 1451
At night, the prince was walking, perhaps because of the climate, the environment was cold and oppressive, and the guards all lowered their heads and huddled in cotton robes to avoid the wind and cold.

The cold wind rushed into the room crazily, causing the lights in the room to shake and flicker, and the dim light seemed to reflect Liu Yang's unhappy mood.

"Your Highness, drink some hot soup to warm up your body!" A servant respectfully brought out the sweet soup to dispel the cold, and said caringly.

Sitting opposite Liu Yang, Liu Xi took a sip from a small bowl, and immediately ordered: "How can this dispel the cold? If you want to warm up, you have to rely on strong wine. Go and find the two jars that someone brought me. Bring Fenjiu!"

"Yes!" His Royal Highness Jin Wang said, how could a small servant dare to talk too much, even if he was the prince's close servant.

"Second brother, are you still angry?" Seeing Liu Yang's cold face, which was still troubled, Liu Xi showed his casual smile: "When something happens, the solution is right, it's not worth getting too angry about it!"

Hearing this, Liu Yang shook his head and sighed softly: "I'm not just worried about this matter, I'm just a little disappointed and panicked. It's only been a few years since the founding of the country, and the government has shown signs of corruption. Millions of people are concerned about the safety and security of the people, how dare they play a hand in such matters, seeking personal gain and cheating!"

Hearing this, Liu Xi said: "There is an old saying that when the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when people observe it, there will be no disciples. This is common sense, and it is not surprising! Not to mention the present, it was in the early days of Qianyou, when the imperial court used it so harshly. , there is also no lack of daring offenders, think about the major corruption case in Yangzhou back then! It seems that such incidents will never be avoided. Over the years, the Sanju Division has dealt with so many officials, and the second brother should not be surprised! "

"That's the reason, I understand it too, but it's always overwhelming!" Liu Yang flicked his sleeves, straightened his sitting posture, and for the first time lost his demeanor as a prince, and said coldly: "I'm angry because these people are brave enough Baotian is greedy for profit. Hundreds of thousands of people in Henan have suffered terribly in this autumn river battle. The imperial court severely punished and dealt with such relevant officials, but no one took them as a warning and dared to commit adultery. They are really in awe Don't you have any heart?
The way of heaven is clear, under the current big man, there are people who dare to do such an act against the sky and harm the people. Where can the court be trusted?Where is the law of the country placed?Where to put millions of people?

At first, I still didn't believe it, I didn't believe that someone dared to stand up to the wind and break the law. If I didn't go there myself, how could I see such rampant corruption in this peaceful and prosperous age!

What the imperial court receives is always He Qinghaiyan, the government is well-organized and the people are harmonious, and the world is peaceful. When something like this happens, how can we rest assured and enjoy peace? "

"Second brother just sees far and deep, sees the details, and knows the details!" Hearing Liu Yang's words, Liu Xi also said with emotion, but his tone always seemed a little relaxed, as if he had seen through the situation.

"Third brother, why are you able to maintain such a normal state of mind and ignore it?" Liu Yang stared at Liu Xi and sized him up several times.

Facing Liu Yang's gaze, Liu Xi was silent for a while, put away some playfulness, became serious, and replied: "Second brother, since ancient times, the imperial court has been in charge of government, and it is the most difficult thing to do with officials. There is absolutely no one-size-fits-all solution." No matter how complete the legal system of the imperial court is, it needs officials all over the world to implement and maintain it. If officials have power in their hands, it is inevitable to rely on power to play tricks and use power for personal gain.

Although the imperial court advocates clean government and praises honest officials, it is obviously impossible for all officials in the world to be moral gentlemen.To govern the people, the officials govern the people, and the court governs the officials!
If the people are in trouble, the officials will solve it; if the officials have disadvantages, the court will rule them, that's all! "

Liu Xi's argument, rationally, also interprets some chilling reality. Liu Yang opened his mouth, and finally sighed with some helplessness: "You see it clearly!"

"It's not that I can see clearly! With the wisdom of the second brother, he has been in power for so many years, has dealt with so many things, and seen so many black and white, how can he not understand? It's just that the second brother has the world in mind, worries about the people, and cares about the world. That's too much!" Liu Xi shook his head and praised the prince a little bluntly.

Hearing this, Liu Yang could not help but feel a little bit of bitterness on the corners of his lips. He is the prince, he is the heir apparent. He naturally has many good hopes for the big man and the court, but the reality is always chilling.

"Second brother, the way you sigh looks more and more like your father!" Looking at Liu Yang, Liu Xi said.

Hearing this, Liu Yang finally laughed, with a relieved expression on his random face, he pondered for a while, and said seriously: "In your opinion, how should we deal with this matter?"

Liu Yang also said solemnly: "The matter has not been investigated clearly, and there is no conclusion. The younger brother thinks that there is no need to worry about it. When the results come out, they will be punished according to the legal system. One counts as one, and there is no tolerance! Officials govern and act. There should be a bottom line, and if the bottom line is violated, the laws of heaven are intolerable, let alone the laws of the country!"

Nodding subconsciously, she has no objection to Liu Xi's thoughts.But after thinking about it, he turned around and sat down at the desk, picked up a pen and wrote an official document, checked it, and after using the seal, he greeted the outside: "Huai Yu!"

"Here! Your Highness orders!" Ma Huaiyu, who had always been Liu Yang's personal military attache, immediately entered and accepted the order.

Liu Yang handed him the letter in his hand, and ordered: "Seal this letter, and send it to Xijing immediately!"

"Yes!" Ma Huaiyu left without any hesitation or doubt.

"This Huaiyu is becoming more and more capable!" Looking at Ma Huaiyu who has a courageous style, Liu Xi couldn't help saying.

Liu Yang showed a knowing smile: "Huaiyu is young and mature, and has also received some experience in the past few years. He has grown up very quickly and can serve the court!"

"Following the second brother, why worry about experience, it is better to support the second brother!" Liu Xi said.

Liu Yang waved his hand: "I have always regarded Huaiyu as a brother, so how can we talk about supporting each other?"

Liu Xi didn't get entangled in this matter, so he couldn't help mentioning Liu Yang's order just now, and asked, "Second brother, do you want to report this matter?"

Liu Yang nodded and said, "In addition, I will ask my father to mobilize the detectives under Wu Desi of Gyeonggi-do to follow up the investigation of this case!"

Speaking of Wu Desi, Liu Xi frowned slightly, and finally said: "With the help of Wu Desi's people to assist the detective, then the case will be solved quickly!"

Obviously, everyone has a spectrum in their minds about Wu Desi's functions.And Liu Yang used Wu Desi to report to Emperor Liu first and ask for instructions, which also shows that this prince is still rational, clear-headed, and very measured.

"Come on, we brothers, it's been a long time since we had a drink together, and I'll also taste the fine wines you have stored!" The waiter fetched the wine brought by Liu Xi and prepared the drinking utensils for the two brothers. Xi laughed.

Liu Xi poured wine for Liu Yang himself.While drinking, Murong Defeng ran in, almost breaking into the room, his footsteps were a little hurried.

Seeing this, Liu Yang frowned slightly: "Rixin, what happened to make you lose your composure?"

The excitement on Murong Defeng's face couldn't be concealed, and he said excitedly: "Your Highness, someone from Xijing has announced that Concubine Zhao is happy!"

"Oh! Huh?" Liu Yang's reaction was obviously a bit slow, and then he opened his eyes wide and stared at Murong Defeng suddenly: "What did you say?"

"Concubine Zhao's wife is happy, His Majesty specially sent someone to report, His Highness, please return to Beijing!" Murong Defeng repeated: "Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations, Your Highness!"

"It's me." Liu Yang also lost his composure, hesitated for a moment, and then turned into a burst of relieved laughter, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and there was something moist in his eyes.

Sitting aside, Liu Xi saw Liu Yang's slightly trembling hands, and the wine sprinkled on the table seemed to express the prince's mood.Toasting, Liu Xi's eyes flickered, and he said with a smile: "Congratulations to the second brother! Since the sister-in-law is happy, it seems that the itinerary has to be changed!"

The corners of Liu Yang's mouth were grinning, but the growing city was enough to calm him down in a short period of time. Hearing this, he shook his head: "It's indeed a happy event, but it's not enough to abolish the public for personal reasons. The East Palace has its own people to take care of it. How can I stop halfway and rush back to Beijing!"

"Command, let's go tomorrow, and go to Bozhou for inspection first!" Liu Yang turned to Murong Defeng and ordered, his voice still trembling a little.

"Yes!" Liu Yang's performance made people even more admirable.

"Add a pair of bowls and chopsticks, and serve some more dishes!" Liu Yang greeted Murong Defeng with a bright face, and said, "Rixin, you also have a table. Tonight, the three of us will rest only when we are drunk, and we will not return until we are drunk." !"

"Your Highness has such an elegant mood, I should accompany you!" Murong Defeng smiled, looking much happier than Liu Yang.

Liu Xi took the initiative to pour the wine. The originally depressing and dreary atmosphere of this winter night was obviously broken.

(End of this chapter)