Han Shizu

Chapter 1652 Breaking the Unspoken Rules

Let Lu Duoxun become the first prime minister to be killed since the founding of the Han Dynasty. These words came from Emperor Liu, even if the tone was cold, but light and light, it seemed that there was no burden.

For the few people present at this time, there was a deafening feeling. Liu Yang raised his head slightly, looked at Emperor Liu in surprise, and then buried himself slightly to hide his bitter expression.

As for Gao Qiong, as if he didn't hear anything, and didn't understand anything, his eyes were fixed on the sparse and yellowed grass, and he made eye contact with the insects and ants, but his heart was full of ups and downs.

In fact, when the crown prince came, Gao Qiong already wanted to resign, but he didn't dare to retreat hastily because of Emperor Liu's pulse.But the questioning between the emperor and the crown prince could not be stopped, and it was drilled into his ears all at once, and he couldn't stop it.

When hearing that Emperor Liu sentenced Lu Duoxun to death, even Gao Qiong couldn't help trembling.Although Gao Qiong was not familiar with Lu Duoxun, and had never even had any communication with him, he was the prime minister after all, the most powerful minister in the imperial court besides Zhao Pu.

However, with such an identity and such a status, Emperor Liu would kill him if he said he would kill him.Although Gao Qiong lacked cultural literacy, he was not stupid. On the contrary, he was very smart. He had a certain political sense and a keen grasp of the situation. A piece of cake was snatched, and Wang Shun, the leader of the rebel army, was captured personally. At that time, Gao Qiong was just an insignificant county lieutenant.

And Gao Qiong was terrified because of the possible impact of Lu Duoxun's killing. It is true that the big man has never had the tradition of "not punishing a doctor". In the past 30 years, more officials have been killed for various crimes. There are hundreds and thousands, but the prime minister has never been killed.

In most people's cognition, going to court to pay homage to the prime minister not only represents a powerful position, but also adds a halo. It is detached from a certain level, and it is different from ordinary ministers and bureaucrats.

Even if you make a mistake, or fail in the political struggle, you can just be demoted and sent out. This is basically the same way in the past, so why kill your head?The way of benevolence and forgiveness advocated by many people and the political maturity they pursue are probably reflected in it.

Don't look at the fact that Luderson was charged with dozens of crimes. So many people criticized impeachment, but most of them just wanted to bring him down for political gain. I'm afraid there are not many people who really want Luderson to die. .

Relegating Lu Duosun out of the capital, and then vacating many positions occupied by the "Lu Party", such a result will satisfy most people.And those who asked to kill Ludoxun in the table above either had deep hatred, or were short-sighted and had no "awareness of the overall situation".

But now it seems that this unspoken rule formed over decades, the consensus reached by the bureaucrats of the Manchu dynasty, seems to be broken.Even though this unspoken rule and consensus was cultivated intentionally or unintentionally by Emperor Liu, but now, in view of the many dissatisfaction and the backlog of negative emotions in his heart, he can't wait to vent it, break it with his own hands, and set a good example for the officials and bureaucrats. Typical, put another magic spell on them.

Naturally, Gao Qiong couldn't think so deeply, but he couldn't help thinking about it, if the prime minister can be executed, what about the general?For so many years, the same military law has dealt with a large number of generals and officers, but high-level generals have never been killed, at most they have seized power and dismissed them.

Once Lu Duoxun made this opening, does it also mean that the generals are not so safe?
Emperor Liu didn't care about the reactions of the people around him, but quickly restrained his momentum, and asked calmly, "I heard that Lu Yi is dead?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yang did not dare to be negligent, and sighed, with a little pity in his tone: "Lu Yi died of illness ten days ago, but, so far, the family has simply collected him and set up a mourning hall, and no one has come to the house to offer condolences."

Hearing this report, Emperor Liu didn't show any emotion on his face, but his tone softened completely, he pondered for a while, and said: "Lu Duoxun, father and son, are completely two types of people. Lu Yi has been loyal to the king for more than [-] years. , There is no great achievement, and there is hard work. If the scene is bleak tonight, and I go away lonely, in my heart, I can't bear it after all.

Lu Mengzheng reported it, and I was even more moved, how could I fail to fulfill my wish.How about this, let the family members of the Lu House help their spirits out of Beijing and return to their hometown for burial. As for the Lu Duoxun family, they don’t have to be exiled to the frontier, and let them farm in the countryside to support themselves! "

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang solemnly replied: "Yes!"

At the same time, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. After all, Emperor Liu did not do too badly with such an arrangement, and he still had a trace of mercy.Of course, this is also due to Lu Yi's deep understanding of righteousness.

"Lu Duoxun and the others dare not make decisions without authorization, what about the others?" Emperor Liu asked.

"After several months of investigations and trials, the results have come out one after another!"

"Say it straight! How many people were killed?" Emperor Liu glanced at Liu Yang.

Liu Yang paused for a moment, and then slowly said: "According to the judgment of the Three Law Departments, it is finally decided that 83 people will be sentenced to death, and the rest will be exiled everywhere according to the severity of the crime!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu showed a little smile, but with a dissatisfied smile, he said lightly: "Less!"

Then, under Liu Yang's horrified eyes, he gave instructions: "At least 200 people!"

The autumn wind in August was not so cold, it even made people feel refreshed, but when Emperor Liu said these words, people felt a chill to the bone.It is really cruel to use the number of executed officials as an indicator in such a naked way.

Liu Yang opened his mouth, subconsciously wanting to dissuade him, however, seeing Emperor Liu's unquestionable expression, he still had to suppress his worries.

Emperor Liu ignored Liu Yang's thoughts and said to himself: "It's almost the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's such a festive season. It's inconvenient to add more killings. Let's leave it after the Mid-Autumn Festival and have a separate autumn. At that time, let the ministers and ministers go to watch the execution, and they will all be well." Look at the fate of these gangsters and corrupt people, and more! Go and supervise and execute them yourself!"

Under Emperor Liu's oppressive gaze, Liu Yang didn't dare to answer even if he was panicked, so he could only bury his head and hand in his hands: "Yes!"

On the way back to the palace, Emperor Liu asked Liu Yang to ride with him in a luan car. Emperor Liu was still sitting there calmly, and was still interested in reading with a volume of "Kaibao General Class", which was about criminal law. s things.

Liu Yang sat aside respectfully, his body swayed slightly with the driving of Luanjia, but he looked slightly depressed, with a deep complexion and a face full of meditation.

As the city wall of Tokyo got closer, Emperor Liu put down the scroll in his hand, and finally said, "Why, haven't you figured it out yet?"

Wen asked, Liu Yang shook his head, pondered for a while, and said: "Since the Lu case broke out, it has shocked the court and the public, and arrested so many people. My father wants Lu Duoxun less, and my son agrees. However, I will definitely kill him again." Is that a person?"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu was not angry, looked at Liu Yang calmly, and said slowly: "I don't know when you became such a womanly benevolence, of course I know, for your so-called stability People's hearts can kill less, or even not kill, but this time, they must be killed!

The imperial court has been stable for so many years, and it is peaceful, but it has accumulated too many problems, and some ills have occurred, which need to be rectified. The problem of Ludoxun's clique formation is the most obvious manifestation of it.

In this regard, the imperial court had to impose severe punishments, otherwise, the courtiers could not be deterred.Fundamental problems, as I said earlier, are difficult to solve, but even palliative measures should be used.

I also know that according to the past practice, some people don't need to die, and their family members don't need to be exiled. rely.

Some problems, non-severe punishments and harsh laws, are not enough to make them vigilant!The Lu case has become so big and involved so many people, it must not be anticlimactic, bloody and bloody, it is not enough to achieve results.

Let me remind you again that benevolence and forgiveness are for those loyal ministers and honest officials and good people, not for these corrupt officials who are against the same party and violated the law. Who is tolerant of them?
Is it tolerance or indulgence?You have to think about it yourself, if you can’t figure it out.”

Speaking of this, Emperor Liu stopped, his brows were subconsciously frowned, and he was a little unwilling to continue talking.Watching Liu Yang whose face was constantly changing, Emperor Liu said almost word by word: "Remember, you are the crown prince and the prince!"

Emperor Liu's words almost pointed directly at Liu Yang's heart, probably because of his momentum, his face turned pale.

After a long time, Emperor Liu had a soothing tone, and said leisurely: "Why do you think I must kill Lu Duoxun? He was promoted all the way up by me. But, or because of this, he took my respect and tolerance as indulgence , the problem of breaking the bottom line, there is no room for maneuver, he has a reason to die."

(End of this chapter)