Han Shizu

Chapter 183 Discord among the ministers
It is necessary for the new emperor to ascend the throne, to benefit the world, to appease people's hearts, and to seek support.However, in Liu Chengyou's view, it is unnecessary to behave so "humble" in order to buy the hearts of those who are hard to conquer.

Although, for the Han court, there was nothing practical to pay for the world's festivals and envoys, but if so, then the envoys of the Great Han Dynasty were too cheap.Moreover, the difference between adding an envoy and not adding an envoy is not just a matter of adding an official title and multi-layered awards.

It also involves the issue of power limitation. Regarding the selection and appointment of officials in Fangzhen, Liu Zhiyuan, the former fan, issued an edict, and the weight of adding envoys is obviously heavier.Although the imperial edict does not impose strong constraints on the local area, let's wait and see in the future.

In addition, avoid the "one size fits all" approach in everything. In the festivals of various towns, there are also strong and weak, rich and poor, and there are differences in qualifications and prestige.

Considering these, Liu Chengyou said directly: "It still needs to be considered!"

The chancellors were a little surprised, and their eyes were a little puzzled. They didn't understand why Liu Chengyou didn't agree to this almost costless way of wooing.Obviously, these ministers are still immersed in the past thinking.It is estimated that in their view, the great Han and Fangzhen share the world, and they only need to win them over and not make them rebel. As for returning the towns to the imperial court, they may not have time to think about it.

Liu Chengyou's tone was affirmative, and he beat him back. Although Su Yugui seemed helpless, he could only agree temporarily: "Yes. I will discuss it later."

"What else is there?" Taking a few deep breaths, Liu Chengyou looked around and asked as if he had changed his mood.

"Your Majesty." Yang Bin cupped his hands and replied, "Xuzhou came to report that Wuning Army Jiedu envoy Wang Zhou died of illness!"

"Huh?" Liu Chengyou was a little surprised, the news was a little sudden, he had just heard that he was ill, and he didn't expect to die so soon: "When did it happen?"

"Three days ago." Yang Bin replied, "I just received the news!"

"It's a pity." Liu Chengyou sighed.

Wang Zhou is a man with a very good official reputation and a good reputation among the people. Before the Khitan went south, the Jin army surrendered and was trapped in a dangerous city.As a result, blocked by the left and right (whether it is an act or not, that is not sure), the Han Dynasty was established, Fu Yanqing moved from Xuzhou to Yanzhou, and Wang Zhou was appointed by Liu Zhiyuan as the military governor of Wuning Army.

Of course, Liu Chengyou didn't feel any pity in his heart, he was not familiar with Wang Zhou, and he had even considered who would succeed him, but there was always something to say about the scene.

"Send someone to comfort you, to show the court's attitude!" Liu Chengyou ordered directly, looked at Fan Zhi who followed Liu Chengyou, and called, "Fan Zhi."

"The minister is here." Fan Zhi bowed immediately.

"You write a sacrificial letter to express your condolences!"

"Yes!"

After finishing the order, Liu Chengyou said to the ministers: "Xuzhou is an important place of finance and taxation in the southeast, and it faces Huaihai. Now our dynasty is fighting against the Southern Tang Dynasty. I fear that the Lord of the Tang Dynasty will use troops to spy on the north. We need capable ministers to suppress it. Everyone, you can agree on one person." ,ASAP!"

"Yes!" Regarding this, the group of people were very excited.

Having said so much, Liu Chengyou's mouth was a little dry, he pondered for a while, looked at Yang Bin, and asked, "Mr. Yang, how is the construction of Ruiling Mausoleum going?"

This seems to remind Yang Bin what his "key" work should be.

Yang Bin's expression remained unchanged, and he slightly raised his hand: "The people and material resources are insufficient. If the imperial court does not allocate more money and food, according to the current progress, it will take at least half a year for Ruiling to be repaired."

His face trembled slightly, if Liu Zhiyuan was left in the Long Live Hall for another half a year, he would probably be rotten.Of course, there is cold storage in the palace.
After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou sighed, and ordered: "Master Yang needs to worry about the mountain tomb!"

Liu Chengyou's attitude at this time was very good, as if there was no conflict with Yang Bin and his subjects.

"Yes!"

After returning to the Chui Gong Palace, to Liu Chengyou's surprise, Zhongshu's servant Li Tao asked to see him, and he was alone.Just his sneaky performance aroused Liu Chengyou's doubts.

After entering the room and taking his seat, Liu Chengyou directly asked, "What is Li Qing doing here?"

Without any hesitation, Li Tao raised his hand and bowed slightly, and said directly: "Your Majesty, Yang, Su and other ministers relied on him as the founder of the country, presided over military and political affairs, and exercised arbitrary power, constant disputes, and selfishness, which led to the chaos in the court. Ning, it is not good for the country, please come out as a festival town to delay the dispute between the court and the court."

When Li Tao said this, Liu Chengyou felt a lot of resentment from his tone. He made this remonstrance, probably because he was angry with Yang Su and others in the process of serving as the minister, and everything was suppressed. Who is upset.

Liu Chengyou took a sip of tea before he asked quietly: "According to Li Qing's intention, can you take this opportunity to let one person out of Xuzhou?"

"I really have that intention!" Li Tao replied.

With a sound of "bang", Liu Chengyou suddenly patted the case, his eyes were like lightning, staring at him and scolding: "Bold Li Tao!"

Li Tao was still a little stunned, so he asked Liu Chengyou a sharp question: "Are you the relationship between Yu Jianzhen and the minister?"

Faced with Liu Chengyou's sudden outburst, Li Tao was taken aback, and his buttocks that hadn't sat on the heat all of a sudden bounced off the seat.But seeing the emperor glaring at him, his arrogance leaked from the side, he did not dare to look directly at him, he gave a deep bow, and explained: "The minister is only planning for the peace of the court, and absolutely has no other intentions, please learn from your majesty."

Feeling Liu Chengyou's cold tone, for the first time, Li Tao became a little nervous and panicked.In fact, even though Liu Chengyou was extraordinary, these ministers didn't dare to despise him for the first time, but they really didn't have much awe. It's been almost half a month, and these people were very relaxed when facing Liu Chengyou.It seemed that Liu Chengyou was really curing in the Chuigong Palace.

Observing Li Tao's performance, Liu Chengyou quickly changed his face again, put away all the extra expressions, and said coldly: "Second Prime Minister Yang Su is a minister of the Han Dynasty, and I rely on his support. Before the late emperor Long Da left, you and I They are all Tuogu Fufu ministers, and now I have been on the throne for less than half a month, and they are facing each other and attacking each other. Could it be that I am young and weak, so I can be bullied?"

"I dare not!" Li Tao's heart trembled when he heard Liu Chengyou's heartbreaking words, his old face and cheeks became hot, and his head was buried deeply.

"I don't think I have heard what you said!" After examining him for a long time, Liu Chengyou said indifferently: "From now on, if this is not conducive to the unity of the monarch and his ministers, and the harmony of the court, you are not allowed to say it again. If you do it again, I will No mercy!"

"Yes!" Li Tao hurriedly said.

"Go back!"

"Yes!"

When he exited the Chuigong Hall, Li Tao just came back to his senses when he was blown by the cool wind outside. Thinking about the situation in the Caicai Hall just now, he felt a sense of frustration of being hit.There is a kind of emotion in my heart that "the king's heart is unpredictable", even if the emperor is very young.

According to his observation, Liu Chengyou and Yang Bin had long been at odds, with Yang Bin's domineering and the young emperor's dominance, he should have the desire to drive him away.However, the result of playing it, not only failed to achieve the goal, but was reprimanded.

If this matter gets out, his life in the Political Affairs Hall will be even more difficult.This time, he not only offended Yang Bin, but also offended Su Fengji's vicious snake.

"Hey" sighed heavily, and Li Tao walked towards the Guangzheng Hall with somewhat heavy steps.

In the vertical arch hall, Liu Chengyou sat in a trance, meditating.It's not that Liu Chengyou didn't consider Li Tao's suggestion just now, but he really didn't want to cause too many disturbances before the overall situation of the country was settled.

At the same time, Li Tao's actions also made Liu Chengyou fully aware of the relationship between these ministers of the big man.Yang Su, Yang Li, Su Li, Er Su, Wang Su. Basically, there are contradictions between people.

As an emperor, he may be happy that his ministers are not of the same mind. When ministers criticize each other, selfishness is more important than public ones, selfish desires are greater than state affairs, the peace of the court and the stability of the country are a serious disaster.In particular, this dry minister is really unsatisfactory in the way of governing the country, and he is constantly in trouble.

To purge the court, most of the ministers in the court must be removed from the power center!The determination in Liu Chengyou's heart became firmer.

Slowing down, Liu Chengyou gave instructions to Fan Zhi who was accompanying him in the Chui Gong Hall: "Send someone to the Privy Council to ask if there is any latest progress in the Fengxiang war."

"Yes!"

Since succeeding to the throne, Liu Chengyou has been dealing with all kinds of affairs, much more tiring than when he was the crown prince supervising the country, but within half a month, he already felt exhausted physically and mentally.Of course, accompanied by the satisfaction of power desires being released.

(End of this chapter)