Han Shizu

Chapter 209 Shi Qing, I still have important responsibilities
"I don't know, Your Majesty, what's the matter with summoning ministers? Please speak up!" Shi Hongzhao asked Liu Chengyou in a loud voice with a bit of impatience in his tone.

He was ordered to enter the palace to have an audience with the emperor, but compared with the previous attitude towards him, Shi Hongzhao felt a little stunned by the emperor's attitude today.But Liu Chengyou sat on the dragon bed, didn't speak, and had no expression on his face, just looked at Shi Hongzhao indifferently with a high-ranking attitude, which made him feel quite uncomfortable.

Liu Chengyou glanced at the tea in the cup, but after half a cup of tea, he couldn't stand it any longer. Shi Hongzhao's temper didn't seem to have improved, and he still looked arrogant in front of him.

"I have something here, I want to show Shi Qing." Liu Chengyou finally spoke up, and gestured to Fan Zhi, who was waiting by Zhongshushe.

Fan Zhi held a stack of memorials in both hands, and handed them to Shi Hongzhao.

Seeing this, the impatience on Shi Hongzhao's rough face dissipated slightly, hesitant instead, glanced at Liu Chengyou who was sitting on the throne, took it and opened it.

Then, Shi Hongzhao's expression changed at a speed visible to the naked eye, almost violently: "This is all a slander and frame-up, a rumor made by a villain, Your Majesty must not believe it."

Out of breath and agitated, Shi Hongzhao's strong beard trembled, and he stared at Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, don't listen to slander. Those who wrote the letter are treacherous, and they should be arrested and sentenced to death."

"Shi Xiang, don't lose your dignity in front of Your Majesty." Seeing Fan Zhi beside him, he reminded him loudly.

Shi Hongzhao didn't even cast a glance at Fan Zhi, he was still excited, his eyes were like copper bells, and he said to Liu Chengyou: "If your Majesty is aware of the details, you must not believe in villains' slander, you will be cold-hearted!"

I don't know where Shi Hongzhao has the face to say such words.

More than a dozen memorials were all about the impeachment of Shi Hongzhao.Deceiving the emperor, enriching one's own pockets, and killing innocent people indiscriminately. In short, Shi Hongzhao's crimes have all been mentioned.He also suggested that Liu Chengyou be dealt with, so as to eliminate military discipline and rectify the laws of the country. It is no wonder that Shi Hongzhao jumped like this.

Liu Chengyou looked calm, and Ren Shi Hongzhao played it a bit before he said leisurely: "I believe in Shi Qing. However, the so-called three people make a tiger. I absolutely don't believe what one person says, and I even want to take it. It’s the crime of slandering a minister.”

"Your Majesty, why don't you—" Liu Chengyou said halfway, but Shi Hongzhao couldn't help interrupting.

"Listen to me!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand, his tone was very stern, and he looked at him indifferently: "However, with so many people speaking out at the same time, I can't help but think about it. When I asked Su Fengji for the crime , it also mentioned Shi Qing—"

"Your Majesty!" Shi Hongzhao said impatiently again: "Su Fengji is a criminal and treacherous minister. How can you believe his words! The literati's thoughts are vicious, they deceive the emperor and mess up the government, he should be punished!"

"These memorials, why are the above memorials painted so that they don't show their names? It is conceivable that they are all shady villains who secretly shot cold arrows at the minister! Otherwise, dare to confront the minister face to face?" Shi Hongzhao's expressions were serious. , Staring at Liu Chengyou.

Shi Hongzhao was rampant and interrupted his speech one after another. Liu Chengyou seemed to be angry too, and said anxiously: "Xunzuo Xijing——"

After the words came out, Liu Chengyou realized the problem, and immediately changed his words, saying in a deep voice: "Shi Qing, let me finish my sentence!"

Shi Hongzhao's eyes lit up, but he seized the opportunity, and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, is it the old officials of Xijing? Hmph, so the ministers will understand, it is clear that the former ministers were ordered to rectify, and they hold grudges." , deliberately falsely accused Yu Chen, wanting to take revenge!"

This time, Liu Chengyou was silent.Shi Hongzhao's dissenting voice still faintly echoed in the empty hall, Liu Chengyou took a few steps, sighed, and said to Shi Hongzhao: "I don't really believe the words of impeachment in the memorial. Shi Qing is a great Han Dynasty official. , who made great contributions to the founding of the country, served as the commander in the army, served as the prime minister in the court, assisted the prime minister, and shouldered heavy responsibilities. How could he break the law and discipline, and do such things that harm the country and the people?"

When Liu Chengyou said this, he paid attention to Shi Hongzhao's expression, he really looked a little unnatural.

"However!" Another turning point, Liu Chengyou continued: "Since someone has made a statement, I, as the Son of Heaven, should deal with things fairly and not favoritism. I should have an explanation for this."

"I summoned Shi Qing here not to inquire about crimes, but to make a routine interrogation and make a cutscene."

Seeing Liu Chengyou's tone softened, Shi Hongzhao also heaved a sigh of relief.To be honest, even though he reacted violently just now, when Liu Chengyou became serious, he still felt a little guilty.How could he not have a B number in his heart for what he did to himself.With a smile on the corner of his mouth, Shi Hongzhao cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

"Fan Zhi."

"The minister is here!" Fan Zhi raised his sleeves in response.

"Take these memorials down and burn them!" Liu Chengyou ordered.

"Yes!"

"By the way, I will return to Beijing in the future." Once again, Shi Hongzhao was invited to sit down, and the atmosphere seemed to be much better. Liu Chengyou still maintained "respect" for Shi Hongzhao, and said in a discussing tone: "Shi Qing, I have something to ask. .”

It was a very familiar feeling, and there was a strange feeling in his heart, but without thinking about it, Shi Hongzhao agreed, "Please give orders, Your Majesty!"

"Li Congmin, who was left behind in Xijing, submitted a form, saying that his old illness had relapsed and that he could not bear the burden of government affairs, so he asked to retire!" Liu Chengyou explained: "I have approved it and agreed to let him serve as an official!"

"The two capitals of the Han Dynasty are equally important. Luoyang is the center of the world. To control the important places of Yiluo, we must send capable ministers to guard it. After several considerations, I want to add Shi Qing to stay behind in Xijing, guard Luoyang for me, and control the eight passes!"

According to Shi Hongzhao's original intention, he would naturally be unwilling. Although Luoyang is not bad, staying behind is even more powerful, but where can Tokyo be rich and comfortable, be a commander-in-chief, and look after the court? Luoyang can't enjoy these things.

But at this moment, under Liu Chengyou's slightly playful eyes, Shi Hongzhao opened his mouth several times, and finally answered, "I obey."

"Shi Qing is really a pillar of the man!" Liu Chengyou's expression was completely relieved: "I will immediately lower the order, Shi Qing's previous position will not change, and the other will stay in Xijing, add Tai Tuo, and make Zheng Guogong!"

This reward was considered very generous, Shi Hongzhao felt a little better, got up and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I know that Shi Qing is strong and resolute, but he is not like a Dianjun in governing politics. He still needs to pay attention to methods and methods. Don't act too hastily in everything. Rest with the people and don't disturb them!"

Liu Chengyou gave a few more simple instructions before ordering him to retreat.

Shi Hongzhao almost resigned from the palace with a cold face. After all, he was "exiled" from the court, so he couldn't feel better.

The hostility in his eyes almost turned into substance, but Shi Hongzhao completely hated those "villains" who wrote to impeach him.Since they stayed behind, one can imagine what will happen to those honorable officials and bureaucrats in Xijing when Shi Hongzhao is in power.

This is probably one of the reasons why Liu Chengyou chose him to guard Luoyang. After all, he could only suppress Luoyang for a while, but Shi Hongzhao was different. Rather than letting him rule Luoyang, it is better to say that he ruled the powerful.

In addition, after leaving Kaifeng, even if he is allowed to hang "the commander of the guards and horse infantry", so what?This is what Liu Chengyou cares most about right now.

On Liu Chengyou's side, after Shi Hongzhao retreated, Fan Zhi immediately drafted the appointment book and presented it to Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou read it through, squinted his eyes, and asked, "Fan Zhi, what do you think I should do with Su Fengji?"

Fan Zhi was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, the emperor held Shi Hongzhao's appointment letter in his hand, and asked, why is it Su Fengji?

However, he reacted quickly, without thinking, and replied with a serious attitude: "In my humble opinion, the crime should be punished according to the law, and the law of the country should be rectified. !"

"With Su Fengji's crimes, can he still be pardoned?" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

Fan Zhi stopped talking, and the left and right suggestions had already been put forward.

Liu Chengyou didn't expand on this topic either, he personally stamped the book on the book and handed it to Fan Zhi: "Let someone go out of the palace to pass it on!"

"Yes!"

On the 25th, the weather was fine, and Yujia set off normally and returned east.

(End of this chapter)