Han Shizu

Chapter 1628 Strong Conspiracy
"You also said that banditry in Hexi has been a problem for a long time, but why don't you think about it, why are you repeatedly suppressed and killed?" Emperor Liu continued, "Don't tell me that the Golden Silk Road is coveted, Don't say that the yellow sand and desert are not easy to eradicate. Of course there are reasons for this, but what I want to emphasize is people, our officials, officers and soldiers, what are they doing, and are they doing their best?
Is it because peace has been going on for a long time, and life is comfortable, and I don't want to move, causing more troubles?If they have tried their best, bandits can still be so rampant, then there is no need for the civil and military in Hexi; if they deliberately let it go, it will be even more abominable! "

As he spoke, Emperor Liu's tone was already filled with murderous intent: "I have heard in the past that horse bandits get rich by robbing, and officers and soldiers also get rich when they suppress bandits. Are you happy?
I have to wonder if it was the so-called horse bandits who robbed and killed the Heikhan Mission! "

Seeing that Emperor Liu's suspicion became more and more extreme and terrifying, Liu Yang couldn't help feeling uneasy, not because of fear, but because he was worried that Emperor Liu, who was in such a state and suspicious, would make some unnecessary decisions.

Regardless of Liu Yang's thoughts, Emperor Liu continued on his own: "As for the Black Khanate, before the matter is investigated, what are you busy sending envoys to do? Explain to them? Give them an explanation? Self-explosiveness shows that the big man How stable is it, showing how capable the civil and military officials in Hexi are, that they can't even protect a mission?"

Facing Emperor Liu's sarcasm, Liu Yang remained calm and replied in a low voice: "Even so, the mission was killed in our country after all. Even in the spirit of a big country, you should show something, at least send someone to let you know."

"Little Black Khan, a small country on the border of the Western Regions, is not worth mentioning!" Emperor Liu understood Liu Yang's meaning, but there was a feeling of anger in his heart that was difficult to vent, so he said a little unreasonably:
"What dispute are you afraid of? This matter is obvious. If Hei Khan is sensible, he shouldn't blame the big man. If Hei Khan is ignorant of current affairs and uses this matter to conflict, then it is just right to wipe it out in one fell swoop, and restore the Western Regions completely. Trade route to the West.

Doesn't Liu Min feel useless?I think he'd be happy if that was the case."

Liu Min, King of Wei, is now in Anxi, founded Gaochang, and sits in the Western Regions.Emperor Liu has always attached great importance to the entire Northwest, and has never relaxed. His understanding is also very clear. No matter how chaotic the border areas such as Monan, Mobei, and Andong, it is difficult to pose a fatal threat to China, but the Northwest Not the same, that chaos may drag down the entire empire.

Therefore, in addition to sending Zhao Wang Liu Fang to the northwest in the early years, and later Wei Wang Liu Min was also sent to Anxi.

Emperor Liu's outrageous words were full of domineering thoughts, and Liu Yang was also a little helpless. This was also due to his personality, and he still preferred a gentler way of dealing with things.

At least as far as the Hexi incident is concerned, the Black Khanate seems to be the victimized party and the wronged party. It is the most convenient and beneficial thing for the big man to express his sincerity in order to maintain the friendship between the two countries.And according to Emperor Liu's attitude, that action will inevitably cause some unnecessary influence and cause some unnecessary disputes.

However, Liu Yang couldn't persuade him any more. He was also afraid that Emperor Liu would give him another "weak" evaluation. In fact, is Liu Yang really weak? Maybe he is gentle on weekdays, but when it comes to right and wrong, he should be tough Liu Yang has never backed down, but he is more reasonable.

As for Emperor Liu, I don't know how many years he has been impatiently reasoning with others. When he gets old, his thinking and behavior will highlight a rough, headstrong, arrogant, and ego.

Emperor Liu didn't notice the complicated expression on Liu Yang's face, but frowned. He was thinking, Liu Min sent someone to do this, right?Provoking a dispute between the two countries, taking the opportunity to raise troops to destroy Hei Khan, and making contributions?
However, this momentary thought was quickly suppressed by Emperor Liu, how suspicious he was to think this way, Liu Min is a good boy, it is impossible for him to do such a thing.
However, this inadvertent thought opened up a way of thinking for Emperor Liu. The matter was a bit unusual from the beginning to the end. He was a little too angry before, but when he thought about it calmly, he smelled a conspiracy.

Emperor Liu stopped talking, and the hall fell silent for a moment. Seeing him meditating, no one else dared to disturb him.Liu Yang stood respectfully, Zhao Pu sat like an old monk in meditation, Wang Yinwu was still kneeling and did not dare to get up, as for Zhang Dejun, who had no place for him, he was also uncomfortable standing.
After a long time, Emperor Liu realized that something was wrong in the palace, his eyes shifted, he locked on Zhao Pu directly, and said in a deep voice, "Zhao Qing, what are you thinking? Why don't you speak?"

After entering the hall, apart from saluting, the old guy Zhao Pu didn't say a word, and once he uttered a word, it was obviously strange.

When the name was called, Zhao Puxiang woke up from the trance like an electric shock, got up quickly, walked to the hall, and bowed: "Return to Your Majesty, the old minister is also thinking about this matter."

"Oh? Then tell me, what have you come up with? With Zhao Qing's knowledge, I'm afraid it's a bit shocking!" Emperor Liu said.

"Don't dare!" Zhao Pu said in a very submissive manner, "As for the aftermath of this case, the veteran thinks that what His Majesty said and His Highness the Crown Prince's suggestion are all reasonable, and we can make a little synthesis and arrange them together!"

Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu frowned slightly showing displeasure. This Zhao Pu dared to make peace between him and the crown prince.

However, Emperor Liu did not interrupt Zhao Pu, but let him continue.Zhao Pu seemed not aware of it and said: "Besides, the old minister thinks that there may be other secrets behind this case!

First, whether the thief who committed the robbery was a horse bandit is still inconclusive and needs to be investigated in detail.

On the other hand, even if it was done by the horse bandits in the northwest, it would be weird. Most importantly, what is the purpose of the horse bandits who committed this case?
If it is for money, you can choose between business travelers and villages in the territory. Compared with a mission of a country with a whole team of officers and soldiers guarding it, the former is obviously easier and less dangerous.

What's more, once a move is made, the imperial court and the Hexi government will inevitably usher in a full-scale attack and full-scale revenge. Although the horse bandits are not afraid of death, they will never die!
No matter how greedy a person is, he will carefully weigh the difference between life and death!Therefore, the veteran thought that there was another conspiracy behind the robbery and killing of the mission! "

It has to be said that Zhao Pu's insight is always so clear, pointing to the vital point, his doubts obviously reached Emperor Liu's heart, so he stopped being verbose and asked directly: "What is the conspiracy that Zhao Qing mentioned? ?”

"This, old minister, don't make wild guesses!" Zhao Pu said after hesitating.

"Speak directly!" Emperor Liu's tone suddenly turned sharp, and his voice suddenly became a little louder, which shocked everyone.

Zhao Pu remained calm, considered for a while, and continued: "Judging from the robbery and killing of the Black Khan Mission, the purpose is not difficult to guess. It is very likely that it is to provoke discord between the two countries and provoke conflicts between the two countries. After all, the big Han and the Black Khan There is no deep relationship between Khan, and the issue of the territory of the Western Regions is just shelved.

Now that the Black Khan mission was killed in the territory of the Han Dynasty, this is a fact, and it must be given to the Black Khanate.This small country in the Western Regions is certainly not worth mentioning, but if the two countries really fight again because of this incident, then the Western Regions will inevitably fall into turmoil. Once the Western Regions are in chaos, Hexi will also be unstable, and Hexi will be unstable."

Emperor Liu interrupted Zhao Pu's doll-like rhetoric, and asked directly: "Who is the mastermind of the conspiracy theory you hold?"

Hearing the question, Zhao Pu hesitated more obviously, thought for a while, and said: "This is a guess made by the old minister. As for who is conspiring, the old minister is really hard to say!"

"It's hard to say, but I have to say it!" Emperor Liu didn't care.

After being silent for a while, Zhao Pu revealed some people: "The remnants of the Uighurs in Ganzhou, the Hus who were dissatisfied with the system's change of customs, and the barbarian chieftains who lost their power and property were the Han people who forcibly migrated to the northwest, and Criminals, officials, and prisoners who have migrated to serve their sentences.”

After Zhao Pu said this, Emperor Liu also fell silent. Sitting high behind the court case, his whole body seemed to be shrouded in a cloud, which gave people a feeling of gloom.

"They're all a bunch of young people!" After a long time, Emperor Liu said coldly.

Zhao Pu's expression hadn't been so serious for a long time, and he said seriously: "Your Majesty, if these young people are led to unite one day, it will be a serious disaster for the court!"

At this time, Wang Yinwu suddenly spoke up, and carefully reported Wang Xuanzhen's situation, changes and analysis of the riots in the prison camp. Obviously, combining these, the problem became even more serious.

Emperor Liu frowned and expressed his inner entanglement. Obviously, he was a little unwilling to believe that some things he regarded as bread and kneaded at will could pose any threat to his Han Empire.

However, he had to pay more attention to his suspicious nature, and murmured: "I know that there are some problems in the local area, and some contradictions have accumulated, but has it reached this point?"

Zhao Pu is still a sensible person. In some directions, this prime minister who has long held the power of the Han Dynasty knows his empire better than Emperor Liu.

"Check! Check to the end!" Emperor Liu is not a slow-witted person. After a short period of confusion, his whole body regained his sharpness, and his eyes stared at Wang Yinwu like a knife: "If there are any rebels, there is one, give me Find one!"

"Yes!" Wang Yinwu replied very simply, he knew that he could not have any other attitude.

Emperor Liu's doubts at this moment had already been taken a step further by Zhao Pu. After hesitating, he was sure, double sure, that there were already some rebellious officials and thieves in the northwest who rebelled against the great Han.

"Are you here because of Hexi's business?" Emperor Liu asked Zhang Dejun.

When Zhang Dejun came, all the small thoughts were put away at this time, and he responded respectfully: "Go back to the official's house! Exactly, the Imperial City Secretary has also received the news!"

"You should also investigate together. The Imperial Court, Hexi, Huangcheng, and Wude Division are all moving together. You must find out the truth!" Emperor Liu ordered.

"Yes!"

Taking a deep breath, Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yang again, feeling a little "sorry", after a while, he calmed down and ordered: "The three suggestions you just mentioned, and what I added, combine them, and implement them." Aftermath!"

Emperor Liu still accepted Zhao Pu's suggestion of "harmony with mud". The prince's opinion is still reasonable, at least it seems smarter than Emperor Liu's self-righteous, straight-forward approach.

(End of this chapter)