Han Shizu

Chapter 1460 Attitude and Declaration
The road corridors between the palaces have been kept clean and tidy under the hard work of the palace people, but on the eaves of the palace walls and eaves, some unmelted snow can still be seen, embellishing the harsh and cold palace. , also added a bit of paleness.

Although the winter snow was cold, fortunately the wind was light, but it was not so unbearable. After walking for a long time, Zhao Pu even felt a rush of heat.When they rushed to the Chui Gong Hall to meet them, they didn't have to wait too long before the announcement of the audience came, led by Yan Tuo himself.

Compared with the cold outside, the interior of the Chuigong Hall is warm and warm. Two incense burners are located opposite each other, and the fire with incense is burning vigorously.However, the atmosphere in the temple obviously gave people a bad feeling.

Emperor Liu was barefoot, stepping on the soft carpet, resting his hands on the stove, roasting carelessly.In the palace, apart from the maids serving in the palace, there were only Wang Pu and Li Fang.

Wang Pu's expression was serious, his head was slightly lowered, and his expression didn't look very happy.Li Fang stood on the other side with an even more indifferent expression, like a sculpture without the slightest emotion.What is more eye-catching is the mountain of memorials on the imperial case.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Pu's vigilance was greatly increased, and his heart was raised immediately. He stepped forward and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have come to see you by order!"

"Exemption!" Emperor Liu calmly waved his hand, glanced sideways at Wang Pu, then looked at Zhao Pu, and said calmly, "Zhao Qing came just in time, and I just have something to ask!"

"Please speak, Your Majesty!" Zhao Pu bowed his head as much as Wang Pu, showing very humble.

This is probably the first time that Emperor Liu didn't give Wang Pu face. He pointed at Wang Pu with obviously callused fingers, but looked at Zhao Pu, and asked with a smile: "Wang Qing just came to see me, come on?" He wrote a memorial. According to him, the current situation in the court is chaotic and people's hearts are fluctuating. It has reached the point where it has to change course and make things right.

I'm curious, wasn't it fine a few days ago?What's going on here?What kind of crisis has happened to the big man, so serious that the court is going to be in chaos?

Zhao Qing is the prime minister, coordinating state affairs, commanding the various ministries and offices, and presiding over the overall situation, but I am afraid that no one knows better than you about the affairs of your duties and the situation of the court.

Tell me, is the current situation of the court as Wang Qing said? "

Emperor Liu's words, some knowingly asked the truth, and also carried obvious sarcasm, which made Wang Pu feel a little embarrassed, and Zhao Pu didn't dare to gloat.

Glancing at Wang Pu, Zhao Pu bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty is fortunate to be in charge of the government. I have been favored deeply. I should try my best to serve you. If the court is in chaos and the state affairs are not smooth, it is my dereliction of duty and my incompetence. But I beg Your Majesty to punish me!
At present, although there are some rumors in the court, it is also an eventful year, but the operation of the government is still stable, and everything is under the laws and regulations of the country."

"Qiwu, you heard it!" Emperor Liu withdrew his hand, turned his head to stare at Wang Pu, and said with a light smile, "Zhao Qing disagrees with you, why is the court in chaos?"

A touch of rosiness appeared on Wang Pu's stern face, which was both ashamed and annoyed.Facing Emperor Liu's gaze, he took a deep breath, still maintaining courteous courtesy, but his tone became more serious: "Your Majesty is wise and wise, and has always been respected by ministers and workers. I believe that His Majesty is also very insightful and well aware.

The minister's concerns have been exhausted, and His Majesty Wanwang treats them with prudence.The case of Huazhou has become more and more involved. Hundreds of officials have been implicated. The influence is so deep that it penetrates to the bone. Now the internal and external turmoil, and the up and down are uneasy, which leads to the laxity of people's hearts and the collapse of the government. The situation is serious and far-reaching. , must not be left alone, otherwise there will be endless disasters!

Loyalty is harsh to the ear, I beg Your Majesty to accept a little bit of loyalty, so as to make things safe both inside and outside.”

Wang Pu's sincere speech obviously did not get the approval of Emperor Liu. Instead, he looked at him a little coldly, playing with taste: "The loyal words are harsh, and you are right. You are a loyal minister, and the government and the public know it. If I don't accept you Fan Zhongyan, are you a fool?"

"Your Majesty, calm down!" As soon as these words fell, Wang Pu's legs softened, his eyes turned red, his expression was agitated, and his tone was even a little sad: "The old minister has no such intentions!"

Seeing his miserable appearance, Emperor Liu looked away without calling him. After being silent for a while, Emperor Liu murmured in a serious tone: "You are so active and want to calm down this turmoil. Could it be that someone from the Wang family was also involved in lenienting those criminal officials and sinners? I have received too many cases recently, and I haven't read them all yet, have I ignored them?"

Hearing Emperor Liu's words, Zhao Pu's heart suddenly moved. It was not because of the sarcasm towards Wang Pu, but because of the attitude of Emperor Liu, who seemed to be hazy at first, seemed to be clear now.

Emperor Liu has already identified those honorable bureaucrats who committed crimes, calling them "criminal ministers and sinners", so what is his attitude, do you need to say more?
Wang Pu is obviously not as quick-witted as Zhao Pu. Of course, at this time, he didn't have the thought to figure out the deep meaning of Emperor Liu's words. , but please resign from your post and various positions, and wait to be dealt with!"

Wang Pu's seemingly overreacted reaction made Emperor Liu stunned for a moment. Naturally, his mood during this time cannot be described well. Seeing this, there was a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, but his gaze remained the same. It was astonishingly cold.

However, seeing Wang Pu's tearful appearance, his heart was somewhat touched. After all, he was a veteran of more than 20 years. Such grievances made it seem that Emperor Liu was a bit cold and harsh to the veteran.

"Get up!" Emperor Liu sighed softly.

"Your Majesty!" Wang Pu called out emotionally, without the demeanor of other celebrities, his voice was very sad.

"Qiwu, do you want to resist the decree?" Emperor Liu was not going to coax him, so he said sternly.

Hearing this, Wang Pu shivered suddenly, stood up tremblingly, really weeping, his old face was already pale, and he looked very traumatized.

Of course, reminiscing about the past is also divided into people, at least, I still believe in Wang Pu and Emperor Liu.This is a person who cherishes feathers extremely. He serves the king with loyalty, his father with filial piety, and others with courtesy.However, Wang Pu is Wang Pu, and others may not.

With only a slight gesture of his eyes, Yan Tuo was like a roundworm in Emperor Liu's stomach, suddenly understood what he meant, and took out a silk scarf to Wang Pu, asking him to tidy up his appearance.

"Qiwu, I have always believed in your character and integrity, and I have always been grateful for your heart to me and to the great man!" Looking at Wang Pu, Emperor Liu finally said calmly: "The right words are serious. Don’t be offended by it!”

Without waiting for him to answer, Emperor Liu continued: "During this period of time, I have received too many memorials and seen too many terrible things, and I can't believe my eyes and ears!
I can understand your concerns. Outside of the Huazhou case, a series of crimes have been involved, and the public opinion is turbulent inside and outside the government.

I also know that now even in the market of Xijing, the secrets of these cases are being circulated, and even many scholars and common people went to Luoyang Mansion to report to the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

This is no longer just a few cases, and it is not limited to the court. This is already the biggest and most influential scandal in the court since the founding of the Han Dynasty! "

Speaking of this, Emperor Liu's tone was already extremely cold: "So many dignitaries, so many officials, under their gorgeous coats of power, it is so unbearable, it is simply shocking!
Are the heroes and nobles whom I rely on, and the officials and workers whom I rely on, are they all picky people who know the law and commit crimes?
I know that if the situation continues to escalate, how many cases will be exposed and how many people will be involved. At that time, the imperial court will only lose its majesty and make the world laugh at it! "

"But!" Emperor Liu looked around at the three ministers present, and his gaze finally fell on Wang Pu: "I can tell you clearly that trying to cover up a compromise is deceiving oneself and deceiving others. If there is a problem with the court, then seek a solution. It has been said that there is no other way to punish crime than to punish crime.

Your worries, although old-fashioned and seeking for the country, are purely superfluous!I tell you, the sky will not fall, and the court will continue to operate as usual without anyone.

I will not see the problem and discover the disease, but hide the disease and refuse to treat it, and let it rot and fester! "

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Hearing Emperor Liu's tough and decisive words, like a declaration, the three of Zhao, Wang, and Li couldn't help being shocked.

But in the same way, respecting Tao is wise, and Wang Pu is the same.

(End of this chapter)