Han Shizu

Chapter 271

Hearing the intention of his visit, Liu Chengyou quickly thought that it was aimed at Shi Hongzhao again. Who is this Zhao Li? It has something to do with the struggle in Xijing?On Luoyang's side, the struggle between Shi Hongzhao and the honored nobles has become the main conflict in the military and politics.You criticized me, and I suppressed and punished you. It has been going on for a while, and it was the cause that Liu Chengyou planted at the beginning.

Liu Chengyou looked at the man who was alone in the hall, with his head buried so low that he couldn't see his face.

Turning his body slightly, with no expression on his face, Liu Chengyou said indifferently: "Do you know who Shi Hongzhao is! A little censor who stayed in Taiwan dared to meet with the Han Dynasty and impeach the great official of the frontier, how courageous!"

In Liu Chengyou's words, there was a faint intention of defending Shi Hongzhao. Zhao Li didn't seem to hear it. Observe his behavior, regardless of the importance of power and position, or the dignity of official positions!"

This remark was true, and it was upright, and Liu Chengyou suddenly felt a little repulsion in his heart.Since Shi Hongzhao defended Xijing, he has received many criticisms and accusations against Shi Hongzhao, but this is the first time he has been impeached for such face-to-face remarks.Liu Chengyou subconsciously attributed it to the group of people in Xijing Xungui.

However, everyone spoke up so righteously, since Liu Chengyou boasted that he was quick to accept advice, of course he listened to him.He waved his hand and gave him a chance to continue: "I want to hear what happened to Shi Qing again?"

Hearing this, this Zhao Li finally raised his head, with a very clean and normal face, the so-called love comes from the heart, Liu Chengyou suddenly had this thought: Perhaps, this person really just wanted to impeach Shi Hongzhao.

Of course, Zhao Li didn't hear the dissatisfaction in Liu Chengyou's tone, and he didn't know that Liu Chengyou praised Shi Hongzhao before, and said directly: "Zheng Guogong has been in Xijing for half a year. People's wealth."

Listening to the old-fashioned rhetoric, Liu Chengyou directly interrupted: "Be more specific!"

Zhao Li paused for a moment, a little surprise flashed in those clear eyes, but he quickly restrained his mind, did not mention those empty rhetoric, and spoke bluntly.

Not to mention the previous ones, since Liu Chengyou's expedition to the west, Shi Hong has committed many crimes.The Cheng’s family in Luoyang County set up a cloth industry, took advantage of the Western Expedition to suppress the rebellion, and actively supplied military quilts. Homes, sticks and blames, and the party to be spared; urging the young and strong, dismantling the grain and equipment, imprisoning harsh and poisonous people, causing more than ten people to die; for the autumn harvest, sending people to break into the manor houses forcibly, apportioning grain, and extorting things; Shi Hongzhao Shi Honglang
In short, from Zhao Li's mouth, Shi Hongzhao is a criminal minister who is fierce, domineering, chaotic and harmful to the people.

As far as he was concerned, Liu Chengyou's reaction was very calm, he only believed half of it, and many things should not just be seen on the surface.Not to mention anything else, if Shi Hongzhao was really as heinous as Zhao Li said, the people of Luoyang would be in dire straits.However, in fact, in the counties under Xijing's rule, although the people are suffering, the law and order are still stable.What is really difficult is the honorable officials.

Of course, Shi Hongzhao has done a lot of bad things. Buying property and filling his own pockets are more serious than when he was in Tokyo.

"Did you finish?" As soon as his words fell, Liu Chengyou stopped tapping his fingers on the table, and changed his posture and asked indifferently.

He made some honest words, but Zhao Li couldn't help showing a hint of disappointment on the face of the emperor's indifferent reaction.Faced with questions, some do not know how to answer.

He waved to Zhang Dejun: "After talking so much, he must be thirsty. Give him a bowl of tea to moisten his throat."

Soon, Yuzhan handed it over, and Zhao Li took it in a daze, thank you.

"I understand what you said." Liu Chengyou's attitude seemed perfunctory.

"Your Majesty!" This person really didn't know what to do, he didn't know how to advance or retreat, so he called out excitedly.

"Enough!" Liu Chengyou stopped him: "I have my own concerns. If there is nothing else, let's step back."

To Liu Chengyou's surprise, this person was not only blind, but also stubborn. He opened his mouth, took a deep breath, hesitated a little, and said: "I still have impeachment!"

"Talk!" Liu Chengyou was really interested now.

"Shi Yancheng, the left-behind magistrate in Xijing, does not follow the government, but handles official duties at home; the promoted officials Jiang Chan and Shao Yin Cui Shu are negligent and slow in governing; the crown prince washes horses Zhang Jining, and every time he asks for leave, he is not willing to pay his respects; Secretary Feng Yuanwailang Li Yu, and Guozi doctor Li Zhi, gathered guests at banquets, criticized state affairs, and often complained." In one breath, Zhao Li spat out a series of names again.

Except for a few empty posts, the officials with real power in Luoyang Liushou Mansion were almost impeached by him over and over again.

Now, Liu Chengyou was almost sure that Zhao Li was not just targeting Shi Hongzhao.

In the end, it was simply dismissed.However, Liu Chengyou's mind was unavoidably heavy.The situation in Luoyang is much better than that at the beginning of the founding of the country.But it turns out that he can't be too optimistic. He also knows something about the situation here, but he still has some lumps in his heart when he is exposed directly to his face.

"What do you think about the situation in Luoyang?" After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou asked Fan Zhi directly.

Fan Zhi also understood what Liu Chengyou meant. After thinking about it for a while, observing Liu Chengyou's eyes, he said solemnly: "In Xijing, the power struggle has intensified. If we don't stop it, the impact will spread to the military, government and people's livelihood!"

Fan Zhi's words are a strong reminder.Seeing Liu Chengyou's brows furrowed, he said again: "Your Majesty needs to know, too much is too late!"

Obviously, Fan Zhi knew Liu Chengyou's purpose for placing Shi Hongzhao in Luoyang. The honorable bureaucrats here have been tossed about for half a year.Liu Chengyou only wanted to suppress the rampant nobles and crack down on illegal activities, but he didn't intend to eliminate them. If Shi Hongzhao was allowed to go on, he might cause trouble.

Moreover, as far as Shi Hongzhao's unscrupulousness is concerned, he cannot let it go. If he can harm officials, he can also harm the people.The more than ten civilians who were casualties of the Liberation Movement were enough to remind them.

He waved his hand, indicating that Fan Zhi would also step back, and Liu Chengyou stayed on the dragon chair, thinking about it.

He raised his head suddenly, and said to Zhang Dejun: "Go and find out, what happened to that Zhao Li!"

"Yes!"

On the second day, Zhao Li's situation was reported to Liu Chengyou's desk.The native of Luoyang, who started his career as a county magistrate, came from a poor family, was upright, did not take corruption and bribery, and was simply described as an "angry youth" because of direct stabbing at the times, offending the superior, and being demoted. Such people generally do not end well.

"From this point of view, this Zhao Li is a loyal and upright man. He is humble and dare not forget to worry about the country." After putting away the report, Liu Chengyou muttered secretly.

After resting in Luoyang for a day, Liu Chengyou immediately sent to Tokyo. He was eager to return home.

However, on this day in Luoyang, Liu Chengyou directly impeached Zhang Jining and Shi Yancheng who were impeached by Zhao Li.
, Jiang Chan, Cui Shu, Li Yu, and Li Yu were dismissed from office, dismissed from office, and removed from office.

The only one who didn't move was Shi Hongzhao who was "heinous".

Before leaving, Liu Chengyou called Shi Hongzhao to the imperial court again, and told him face to face, for example, there is a famous Baima temple in Luoyang, and there are many large and small Buddhist temples in Xijing, and there are many illegal things.
For offending people, Liu Chengyou believed that Shi Hongzhao would do a good job.

"Go yourself and claim that Zhao Li!" After sending off the triumphant army, Shi Hongzhao returned to the government office, summoned his younger brother Shi Honglang, commander of the Xijing infantry, and ordered coldly: "You dare to slander me in front of the emperor, you really don't know how to live or die! If the emperor is not wise, wouldn't Shi fall into his hands?"

"Yes! I'll go now!" Shi Honglang said with a grim look on his face.

Compared with when he was in Tokyo, as far as Shi Honglang is concerned, he is more comfortable here in Luoyang, his brother is in control, there are not many constraints, and he is much more at ease.

However, when Shi Honglang led his people to rush to the dilapidated house of the Zhao family, it was reported that Zhao Li had been summoned to Tokyo as the imperial censor and went to Kaifeng with his wife.
"Brother, what does the emperor mean, that he was promoted to the official position of that Zhao Li thief?" Shi Honglang was full of anger.

Hearing the news, Shi Hongzhao also had a bad expression on his face, frowning and clenching his fists.However, his body slowly relaxed, after pondering for a while, he ordered Shi Honglang: "From now on, let your subordinates restrain themselves, and if you dare to do anything illegal, I will personally deal with it!"

"Big brother—" Shi Honglang didn't react.

"Do as I say, and pass it on to all the servants. If you dare to disobey my order, then don't blame Shi Mou for being ruthless!"

"Yes!"

"In addition, you lead people to check and control the Buddhist temples under your rule, especially the White Horse Temple. How dare a bunch of bald donkeys amass such a huge wealth, no wonder the emperor can't tolerate him."

Maybe it's because the idea is simpler, but Shi Hongzhao can see it very clearly.

(End of this chapter)