Han Shizu

Chapter 1773 Questioning
"Officials, the crown prince, Xianggong Song, Xianggong Zhao, and Xianggong Wang are asking to see each other!" When the red sun was just rising, Yan Tuo came to report again.

"Xuan!" This time, Emperor Liu did not refuse to leave the hall.

"I see you, Your Majesty!"

Under the large and majestic imperial case in the Chuigong Hall, the four of them stood respectfully with exhausted faces. Emperor Liu glanced around and landed on Liu Yang, and said: "I am safe, and I slept soundly last night. But you , I am very troubled, how is the relocation of the imperial court?"

"Although it seems to be in a hurry, Lai Zhuqing tried his best, and everything is in order!" Liu Yang replied.

Emperor Liu nodded, pondered for a while, and said: "The new imperial court needs a new look, and the power of the central government should be adjusted accordingly!"

As soon as these words came out, several people immediately stood in awe, especially Zhao Kuangyi, who was extremely sensitive to changes in power.

"I beg your Majesty to show you!" Liu Yang cupped his hands.

Emperor Liu thought for a while, and said, "The Dukes of Yang Ye, Pan Mei, and Shi Shouxin have returned to court. For the specific arrangement of duties, we will discuss it first in the Political Affairs Hall, and report to me with a preliminary proposal!"

They all looked at each other and replied: "Yes!"

In contrast, the revival of the Xungui Group made Zhao Kuangyi more and more important. He was a descendant of Xungui who was rooted in Hongmiaozheng.

It was agreed here that Emperor Liu seemed to be in a better mood, and the gloomy look on his old face seemed to have disintegrated a lot.At this time, Song Qi hesitated for a moment, with a solemn face, cupped her hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have some advice!"

Now Emperor Liu wants to promote a poor and poor junior Lv Mengzheng, who is famous for his talent, but in the eyes of Xungui, he is just a Jinshi from the common family, which is really not worth mentioning.If the imperial edict was issued, it would be breaking the convention. As one of the spokespersons of the Xungui Group, Zhao Kuangyi almost instinctively opposed it.

It's not hard to hear from the conversation that Zhao Kuangyi didn't quite agree with Lu Mengzheng's unconventional promotion. Although he only raised some "concerns", the meaning of his opposition was very clear.

Luoyang Yin is a position comparable to that of Kaifeng Yin. Although it is a right and wrong position, there are many people staring at it from top to bottom. Even the balance of power in the political affairs hall sometimes falls on the second position.

"Your Majesty's words are reasonable!" Regardless of whether they agree with Emperor Liu's words or not, the attitude of the courtiers is still correct.

However, although Lu Mengzheng has a talent and reputation, he is too young and has little experience in local affairs. Xijing has heavy responsibilities, so I am afraid that he will not be able to bear them..."

But Emperor Liu listened to his words, observed his reaction, and said, "Young? Forty or so, it's time to show off your strengths. I remember that when Zhao Qing was in Luoyang Mansion, he was not yet forty. Why do you underestimate Lu Mengzheng now?" ?”

"What do you think?" Seeing that Zhao Kuangyi had "turned off the fire", Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yang and Song Qi again.

Liu Yang was thoughtful, but still nodded in agreement, and Song Qi would not have any objections, he had always been optimistic about Lu Mengzheng.In this way, in a few words, Luoyang Mansion will usher in a new governor, a governor who came from a poor and humble background.

In the Qianyou era, Emperor Liu relied on military aristocrats to govern the country and the world. After the opening of the treasure year, he suppressed the heroes and nobles in many ways. strength in order to achieve political balance.

It was referring to this matter. Although the appointment of high-ranking officials and ministers has always been subject to Emperor Liu's appointment, but this time, all three of them felt the changes that happened to Emperor Liu. They couldn't explain clearly. But I couldn't help but feel a little sense of urgency.

After saying this, the faces of the three prime ministers were different, Zhao Kuangyi said with a little hesitation: "Your Majesty, the king of Xiangyang is both civil and military, has a solid resume, was transferred to be a commander-in-chief, and is well-respected, and I have no objections.

Seeing this, Emperor Liu stopped talking, and continued: "Anshou Zhongzhi Luoyang has made great contributions, and the court should reward it. In addition, he was transferred to the commander of the capital of Gyeonggi. As for Luoyang Mansion, Lu Mengzheng, the servant of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, is loyal to the king's affairs and works hard. After many years of experience, you can be promoted to succeed Luoyang Yin, what do you think, Qing?"

When Emperor Liu said this, Zhao Kuangyi's face showed a little embarrassment. Of course, he was a little disapproving in his heart. How could Lu Mengzheng compare with him, Mr. Zhao?
Emperor Liu ignored him and continued: "As for political experience, how can I demonstrate my ability if I don't give it a chance to try?"

As a result, the Han Dynasty ushered in a period of more than ten years when the common people were in power, which can be regarded as a golden period for the common people to be in power.However, as the bureaucracy became corrupt and ills abounded, and the power of the nobles was firmly suppressed, Emperor Liu began to be dissatisfied with the bureaucrats of the common clan again.

As a result, Zhao Pu was dismissed as Prime Minister, the officialdom was purged, and the political situation was turbulent. The most obvious sign was that nearly [-]% of the bureaucrats in the four northwestern provinces were replaced.Although those who were convicted of corruption could not simply be regarded as bureaucrats of the common clan, Emperor Liu's strict rectification did greatly weaken the power of ordinary bureaucrats in the court.

Even after Emperor Liu uttered these words, he immediately changed his words and said apologetically, "Your Majesty's magnanimity is unmatched by me. It's because I'm narrow-minded. Such kindness is also a blessing to Lu Mengzheng!"

"Admonishment?"

The ass decides the head, the honorable background, and the youngest prime minister in the political affairs hall, all these made Zhao Kuangyi reject Lu Mengzheng, who was born in a common family.

Of course, the most important thing is that, all along, those who hold the positions of governors of Kaifeng and Luoyang are either relatives of the emperor or ministers of noble rank, without exception.Such as the current Luoyang Yin Anshouzhong, Kaifeng Yin Liu Jichang.

It's just that this opportunity was given too grandly, and the dignified Luoyang governor was used to train a common clan bureaucrat. This matter, no matter how you look at it, is weird and ridiculous.
Therefore, Zhao Kuangyi suspected in his heart that Emperor Liu must have other intentions, and the intentions were unfriendly to honorable ministers like him.Of course, Zhao Kuangyi did not dare to express these speculations and doubts in front of Emperor Liu.

"I found that there are some old faces in the imperial court nowadays, but the young men are growing up through constant experience, and we need to give more opportunities to the younger generations to perform!" Emperor Liu said calmly: "The imperial court is a pond, Talent is water, only when it flows, new water replaces old water, can it show vitality!"

These two words aroused Emperor Liu's idea, and seeing Song Qi's serious expression, Emperor Liu was curious and a little more solemn, and stretched out his hand to signal: "Speak!"

"Your Majesty, last night the officers and men of the imperial city forcibly broke into the mansions of all the ministers, regardless of their reasons, and forcibly demanded their children. They claim to obey the emperor's order, but does your majesty know?"

Song Qi's solemn voice resounded in the Chuigong Hall, and the scene at this time was also very clear.But listening to his words, Liu Yang's complexion changed drastically, showing anxiety, and he lost his composure to wink at Song Qi in front of the palace.

But Emperor Liu narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at the bowed old Song Qi, but showed a proud figure, and said indifferently: "There is such a thing, what does Song Qing think?"

(End of this chapter)