Han Shizu

Facing the spies of the Second Division attacking everywhere and wantonly arresting them, facing the bureaucrats who are in constant panic, and facing the increasingly tense situation in the court, silence is the choice of most people, and everyone's response is to keep a low profile, but there is always hope. In the eyes, worry in the face, anxious in the heart of the people.

For example, Prince Liu Yang.In fact, since Emperor Liu issued the edict, Liu Yang has remained silent, neither agreeing nor opposing, but his attitude obviously does not agree with Emperor Liu's approach.

However, as a crown prince, unlike ordinary noble ministers, he could not disobey Emperor Liu, and he should even obey his father's edict in action.Liu Yang thought so, and did the same thing. However, seeing the incident lasted for several months, instead of stopping, the situation expanded and became more involved. Even if Liu Yang wanted to turn a blind eye, he still couldn't do it.

Anti-corruption and anti-crime, the central imperial court is almost wiped out, and every time a nobleman and bureaucrat is sacked in the capital, it will be reflected in his department, local area, relatives and friends, and a series of people will be implicated. The most notable feature of the movement.

Inside the Chuigong Hall, King Jin Liu Xi and King Zhao Liu Fang sat respectfully. Among the older princes, Liu Xu went back to Andong, Liu Yun was still overseas, and Liu Min returned to Anxi with the support of Emperor Liu. went.

Only Liu Xi and Liu Fang were left in Beijing without any arrangements for a while. Obviously, Emperor Liu hadn't considered their whereabouts well.But one thing is certain, whether it is Northwest or Monan, Emperor Liu does not plan to send them there again.

After the imperial case, Emperor Liu sat comfortably, holding a vermilion pen, and gave instructions to the regulations one by one.What he needs to do is very simple. He only needs to draw a bright red "X" on each name. Every stroke means the death of a person involved in the case.

Even if the emotions and anger are not visible, the aura unintentionally exuded is elusive, and it is difficult to feel at ease. The two kings Liu Xi and Liu Fang are the same. I can only watch the nose with the eyes and the heart with the nose, and sit silently, exercising concentration.

Until the arrival of Prince Liu Yang, the dull atmosphere was finally broken. Liu Xi and Liu Fang stood up and saluted as if seeing a savior.Emperor Liu also stopped what he was doing, and looked at him curiously: "What's the matter? So serious?"

Liu Yang's face was full of solemnity, and there was even a little haze on his broad forehead. Hearing this, he bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Xin Shangshu was arrested by the Imperial City Secretary just now!"

"Xin Shangshu?" Probably because too many people have been arrested and killed recently, Emperor Liu really didn't realize it for a while, but there is only one Shangshu named Xin in the court, Xin Zhongfu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment.After thinking about it, Emperor Liu asked, "Xin Zhongfu? What crime did he commit?"

"Are you questioning me?" Emperor Liu's face showed a little sullenness: "How do you know that the actions of the Imperial City Secretary did not have my permission?"

"A thousand people, is that a lot? In my life, have I experienced too few corpses and seas of blood? For the sake of peace in this world, more than a million people died. Compared with the balance of the world, 1000 people, the government clarified, which is more important, You prince, can't you understand it at all?"

Emperor Liu's words were blatantly punishing. He had never said such harsh words to Liu Yang.Apparently, Liu Yang was also a little dazed. He was stunned for a long time before he knelt down on the ground and said in a choked tone, "Your Majesty is sympathetic. I have absolutely no second thoughts. I would rather add an ax to your body than be criticized by others in the future!"

Maybe Liu Yang's emotions were in place, or maybe it was because he vented a lot of anger in Emperor Liu's chest, and Emperor Liu calmed down a lot.Looking at the crown prince who was on the ground, he finally sighed, waved his hands and said, "Back off! Think carefully, don't follow others' advice! Go back to work. Didn't you say that the people in the court are uncertain and the officials are slack? Then go and give it to me. Soothe the hearts of the people and lead all the departments! This is what you should do!"

"Hehe!" Emperor Liu smiled, sneered completely, and looked down at Liu Yang: "What is the law of the country? Don't you often compliment me for the constitution of heaven? If so, my words are the laws of the country, and my will is the rules. What do you use?" Isn't it ridiculous that the national law comes to dissuade me?

Such kind of moths, which harm the country and the people, are lenient to them, which is a crime against the people of the country!You, the prince, are the prince of the country, the prince of the world, not the umbrella of those corrupt officials!
You want to be kind, when Lao Tzu is dead, when you are the master of the family, don't rush to show your prince's benevolence at this time!I can't hear it, and I don't want to hear it! "

"I have no such intention!" Perhaps because of nervousness, Liu Yang's voice was a little hoarse.

Under Emperor Liu's somewhat complicated eyes, Liu Yang retreated slowly.Emperor Liu stood there in a daze for a long time before turning his head to look at the expressionless brothers Liu Xi and Liu Fang: "Whether the crown prince is instigated and tempted by others, is he impatient, or has other ideas and intends to buy you off?" People's hearts? My father kills, my son saves others? My father is violent, but my son is lenient?"

I have killed many people, but among those who were sentenced to death, which one didn't deserve what they deserved?Could it be that in your eyes, I am a willful, reckless, indiscriminate, tyrant who kills people indiscriminately? "

For the same crime, why did dismissal and dismissal suffice in the past, but why did the main head fall this time?Are you very dissatisfied with this point?I tell you, it was because they were too tolerant and indulgent towards them in the past that caused them to act unscrupulously and obey others.

Now, Tiqi is dispatched, arrested everywhere, and the court ordered officials to close the case within three to five days. The case is so rough and violent, ignoring the laws of the country, and it is inevitable that unjust, false and wrong cases will occur. .

Seeing Emperor Liu's understatement, Liu Yang took a deep breath and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, since March, the Second Division has been in power, arresting and killing indiscriminately, from the ministers to the gangsters, everyone is not afraid. , No one is not worried, inside and outside the court, everyone is in danger, the officials are not interested in government affairs, and the official affairs are sluggish. The court is already in chaos.

In the past, when facing the angry Emperor Liu, Liu Yang usually lowered his head, but this time, he stiffened his neck and seemed to be mentally prepared.After pondering for a while, he asked calmly: "Your Majesty, do you know how many court officials have been tortured and killed in the past two or three months?"

Obviously, what Emperor Liu cared about was not that even a dignified chief official could be arrested, but what happened to Xin Zhongfu.Emperor Liu still had a good impression of Xin Zhongfu. Although he had a deep relationship with Zhao Pu, he was indeed a capable minister and experienced in handling affairs. At the beginning, Zhao Kuangyin also commented on Xin Zhongfu as "courageous, powerful and versatile", which shows his talent.

Liu Yang replied: "The charges given by the Imperial City Secretary are dereliction of duty, favoritism, and shielding of subordinates!"

"Then what do you mean?" Emperor Liu refused to let go, "The law of the country that you talk about all day is ruthless! Why, when it comes to those criminal officials, officials, traitors and evil officials, you need to be more tolerant. Be more cautious?
You only see that I am killing corrupt officials and lawless nobles. Look at those good ministers, good people, scholars, farmers, businessmen, and businessmen who are law-abiding. Have I violated them?

The more Emperor Liu spoke, the more severe he was, and he vented his anger directly on Liu Yang. Everyone who was waiting in the palace lowered their heads in fright. Even the sitting King Jin and Zhao didn't dare to sit any longer, and stood up subconsciously.

Liu Yang originally planned to finish his remonstrance in one breath, but Emperor Liu didn't want to finish listening, and interrupted him with a sneer: "Everyone is in danger? If you stick to integrity and serve the public wholeheartedly, you don't ignore the laws of the country, violate the rules and regulations, or Why is it dangerous? Why, I deal with some corrupt officials, and the rest will not be able to work, and have not neglected state affairs? To be clear, who is there? You ask him to come to me, and I will ask him personally , Is there negligence in politics?"

"I just pray that Your Majesty will be more tolerant and give the ministers, workers and staff members some opportunities to defend themselves!" Liu Yang bowed and bowed.

"Go back!"

"That's right! It seems that Xin Zhongfu is a good minister! It's just that he can protect his subordinates, but he doesn't know who will protect him this time!" As he said, Emperor Liu stared at Liu Yang coldly. :"is it you?"

"His Majesty!"

"National law! National law! Do you want to learn from Wang Yucheng?" Emperor Liu couldn't bear it anymore, and slapped the royal case hard.

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, he felt chills.Liu Xi hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and responded, "Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince has always been kind, and his remarks this time are probably due to his kindness and tolerance."

"There are already more than 1000 people!" Liu Yang said in a heavy tone.

Liu Yang was helpless, and failed to persuade Emperor Liu. After all, he still knew the current affairs. When he spoke, he only wanted to be ashamed of his heart and try his best. As for the result, he really couldn't control it.

"Oh? Who are you covering up?" Emperor Liu became interested.

Liu Yang: "The explanation given by Wang Jien is that in the process of rectifying the Ministry of Punishments, some officials who have not been dealt with have been left out!"

Facing the staring gaze of Emperor Liu, Liu Yang felt a pressure rushing towards his face, but he did not show any timidity, and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, the chief officer of the Ministry of the Xin Gongtang, if you don't want to be ordered by the Imperial City Secretary, you can take it if you say so." Take it, arrest it if you say it, and let it go so laissez-faire, where is the dignity of the court, and where is the rule of law?"

According to the law of the country, many people are not worthy of death.”

"Oh? How many?" Emperor Liu said indifferently.

Hearing this, Emperor Liu's tone became more relaxed, with an insignificant look, and said: "These days, I only focus on ticking off Zhu Bian, but I haven't counted them carefully. There are already more than 1000 people? It sounds like it's not that many. What? Why, your heart softened, or did someone beg you? "

Faced with Emperor Liu's harsh questioning, Liu Yang showed bitterness, but he still persisted, and he said again: "Your Majesty wants to reform the government of officials, and I will fully support it. It's just such a harsh approach, such a rough method, I just want to do it. Fear of future troubles! You often say that human life is at stake. In the past, even a small person was sentenced to death.

"Hehe!" Emperor Liu smiled again, and said coldly: "It seems that the court has a lot of resentment towards me! Who is in a mess, is there someone planning to rebel?"

"Whoever dares to rebel! I will definitely lead troops to wipe out the situation!" Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Fang immediately expressed his opinion loudly.Even Liu Fang, at this moment, was a little afraid that Emperor Liu would think wildly and suspect wildly.

Glancing at the second king, Emperor Liu sighed softly, waved his hands and said, "You two also step back, I called you here, I planned to discuss your arrangement, but now I'm not in the mood, I'll talk about it later Bar!"

"I retire!"

Before I knew it, even the biological father and son, in this private occasion, began to be called only monarch and minister