Han Shizu

Chapter 287 Rectification
In September of the first year of Qianyou, there was snow in Yichou.In the second half of this month, this year's snow came a bit early and strange, which made Liu Chengyou couldn't help worrying, don't have another snow disaster.

In the vertical arch hall, the warm fragrance is fragrant, and the subtle sound of the charcoal fire makes the royal hall seem more quiet.Under the guidance of the servant, a sturdy Central Plains official walked casually to the front of the imperial court.

"The ministers and the Privy Council have all ordered Nie Wenjin to see the officials!"

"Excuse me!" Liu Chengyou only raised his eyes a little, his tone was a little cold, and he still buried himself in the table at hand.One was reported by Hebei, after the Liao army retreated to the north, the aftermath was dealt with, and the other was the audience list of Zhu Jiedu.

Zhecong Ruan from the Yong'an Army, Zhang Yanwei from the Chengde Army, Wang Jing from the Henghai Army, Liu Zhu from the Pinglu Army, and Murong Yanchao from the Taining Army. In the past few days, they have all appeared in Tokyo to worship in Beijing.

"Reply to Zhongshu, to allow all Jiedu to enter the capital!" Liu Chengyou ordered to the left and right courtiers, although his voice was low, but it was extremely clear, which made people intimidated.

Seeing this, Nie Wenjin, who was left alone, felt his heart sink. Although he held an important position in the Privy Council, Liu Chengyou had never summoned him alone before.As Liu Chengyou's authority grew day by day, no one dared to underestimate this young emperor between the military and government.Nie Wenjin was already a little apprehensive, but seeing Liu Chengyou's indifferent attitude made him even more anxious.

The Privy Council has accepted the decree, and the power and position are considered high. As a minister of Yuan Cong, Nie Wenjin was quite arrogant there, jealous of the virtuous and capable, and it was considered rampant for a while.Liu Chengyou hadn't made any moves until now, just sat and watched. The imperial court of a big man is not bad for such a humble minister.

But now, at the same time as the army is being reorganized, Liu Chengyou will also officially start to rectify the administration of officials. The atmosphere of the Han court must be changed, a big change.First of all, we must start with the emperor's close ministers.

"I don't know if the official has summoned ministers, what orders do you have?" Liu Chengyou's eyes were full of oppression, which made Nie Wenjin feel bad, and his bowing voice was a little unstable.

Unlike meeting other ministers, Liu Chengyou did not make him sit down and answer.Examining the honest courtier in front of him, he seemed to be making a comparison with the person described in the secret memorial, and he couldn't see at all how arrogant and unruly this person was on weekdays.

"Tea wine envoy and saddle and bridle envoy Guo Yunming, is Nie Qing familiar?" Liu Chengyou finally withdrew his uncomfortable gaze from Nie Wenjin and asked lightly.

"Don't dare to hide from the official family. When I was young, I and Guo Sishi worked together under the tent of the first emperor, and we have been friends for many years!" Although he was not sure what Liu Chengyou's purpose was, Nie Wenjin replied straightforwardly, and did not forget to mention Liu Zhiyuan, as if he wanted to Take Liu Zhiyuan to get closer.

Liu Chengyou shook his head slightly, with a smile on his mouth, and said to him in a calm tone: "Guo Yunming is a close minister, in charge of the royal family's private affairs, but he is arrogant because of his favor, reckless and domineering, and slightly disrespectful. My minister, to leave it behind with the imperial wine, and to commit a crime of transgression, can be described as rampant!"

Hearing what he said, Nie Wenjin hurriedly bowed and said, "I never knew that Guo Yunming's gift was imperial wine!"

"Really?" Liu Chengyou asked: "If I remember correctly, I haven't lifted the ban on alcohol yet."

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Nie Wenjin couldn't help but shrink his neck and replied.

"I have been taught by the Empress Dowager Huang Kao to be more lenient towards Taiyuan's Yuan from the past. However, if you are a close minister, if you are too lenient, you will not be inferior. This is true for me, let alone others?" Liu Chengyou said coldly: "Just Just now, I have ordered people to arrest Guo Yunming, take him to the gate of the palace, behead him for public display, and rectify the law of the country!"

After saying this, Nie Wenjin's expression changed dramatically.As an old minister of the great ancestor, to a certain extent, Guo Yunming's relationship with the royal family is much closer than that of Nie Wenjin. However, because of such a "minor fault", he was directly arrested and executed.

Liu Chengyou's words were obviously not joking, but the coldness made Nie Wenjin feel chills in his heart, and once again refreshed his understanding that although the emperor is young, he really should not be insulted.

More importantly, why did he summon Nie alone to tell him about this matter.This is what made Nie Wenjin feel terrified.

"Nie Qing, you must have followed Huang Kao for many years!" As if feeling the tension in Nie Wenjin's heart, Liu Chengyou turned the topic back to him.

"Thanks to the late emperor's trust, I have served the late emperor for nearly fifteen years!" Nie Wenjin calmly announced his qualifications.

With his mouth turned up and ridiculed, Liu Chengyou said, "No wonder."

Liu Chengyou seemed to have a lingering sound in his words, and continued to sigh with emotion: "After the founding of the Han Dynasty, rewards for meritorious deeds are considered kind to Nie Qing!"

Nie Wenjin followed up and replied: "Long En, the first emperor, entrusted the minister with the Privy Council to accept the decree and increase the rank of leading general. I am very grateful!"

"So, it's because I treated Nie Qing harshly?" Liu Chengyou's tone turned cold, and he glanced at Nie Wenjin with a knife-like gaze.

"Your Majesty, why did you say that!" Nie Wenjin clasped his fists tightly, and hurriedly said, his voice was extremely tense.

You know, after Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne, he rewarded all the ministers, and Nie Wenjin was not left behind.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou stood up, picked up a small stack of memorials from the imperial case, walked slowly to Nie Wenjin, and handed it to him in person: "Look at it!"

He took it, tucked it under his arm, took out a book, opened it, and looked at it. His eyes seemed to be tightly clenched, and a gloomy expression flashed on his face. Nie Wenjin said quickly: "These are all false accusations of revenge. Although I sometimes act too aggressively and lose my feelings, I am deeply envied by villains, revenge and impeachment, Your Majesty is clearly aware, and you must not believe slander!"

This stack of memorials is all back and forth, aimed at the impeachment of Nie Wenjin's violations of law and discipline. The latest one is Zhao Li, the royal servant in the palace who came to Kaifeng from Luoyang although Liu Chengyou came from the east, and corrected Nie Wenjin for abusing his power.When it was necessary, Liu Chengyou took it out to talk about it.

Nie Wenjin's rebuttal was pale and weak, and somewhat familiar. It seemed that Shi Hongzhao's reaction to the mass impeachment was like this. However, in comparison, Shi Hongzhao's confidence was much stronger than Nie Wenjin's.

Liu Chengyou's shrewd eyes stared closely at Nie Wenjin, sweating slightly from his forehead, and said indifferently: "You said that I have checked clearly, and I am so easy to deceive? Whether there is any evidence, whether it is the truth, I can't Are you discerning? In front of me, do you still want to force yourself to argue?"

"With Nie Qing's wealth, I should be my minister and confidant, and I have always expected this!" Liu Chengyou showed a serious expression on his face, and still stared at him: "It's a pity, I am disappointed!"

Liu Chengyou's expression and tone became more severe and indifferent.Nie Wenjin shivered for a moment, his legs softened involuntarily, and he knelt down on the ground, shaking his lips, and choked out a sentence: "I am guilty! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou's expression eased, and he slowly returned to the case, sat down, and looked at Nie Wenjin calmly.

"I think you have Yuan Cong's merits and served the late emperor for many years. I will spare you from dying!"

After saying this, Nie Wenjin breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Don't be too busy to thank!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "You can't stay in Chaozhong anymore, go to Tongzhou to be a governor!"

"I obey! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Nie Wenjin hurriedly said again.At this time, I can't care too much.

"When you get to the place, you should restrain your behavior and take good care of the people. I hope that the relationship between you and my monarch and ministers can grow longer." Liu Chengyou urged.

"Yes! I must change my past!"

After Nie Wenjin retreated in a hurry, Liu Chengyoufang muttered to himself: Can it be corrected?

(End of this chapter)