Han Shizu

Chapter 339

Liu Chengyou has never discussed the idea of ​​moving the capital with others, because right now, it is neither urgent nor necessary, and only those who are full will implement the idea of ​​moving the capital now.

Judging from the current situation, Kaifeng is the most suitable city for the great Han, not only for economic and fiscal considerations, but more importantly, for the rule of the Central Plains and Hebei.Although the Great Han Dynasty originated in Hedong, as a northern country, the core of its rule is still in the Central Plains and Hebei.

In order to stabilize these two sites, only Tokyo and Yedu can achieve the effect of radiating all directions, and Luoyang is obviously biased.When it comes to moving to Yedu, there is no need to bother.

As for military considerations, given the current situation in the world that the great Han is facing, at this critical moment from chaos to governance, maintaining a large force in Tokyo also has its advantages, especially in terms of conquests from the south to the north.The Khitan in the north, regardless of whether it can cross the Yellow River again, and the forces in the south are even less concerned. If those generations really had the strength to advance to the Central Plains, there would be no such thing as the Northern Han Dynasty today.

And Kaifeng City, up to now, has not yet been devastated and destroyed by the flood of the Yellow River.Liu Chengyou has the idea of ​​moving the capital, but he is only thinking about the future.In the face of the need for reconstruction of Kaifeng City, I was a little hesitant about the huge investment required.

But after thinking about it, I found that Kaifeng's large-scale reconstruction is still necessary.Firstly, given the current urban situation of Kaifeng, it is indeed unable to meet the needs of its social and economic development.For the two, there is no need to move the capital for a long time to come, at least before the unification of the north and the south.

Although Liu Chengyou has the ambition of enforcing the universe, he does not have the absolute confidence to flatten the nations in a short period of time, which will take at least ten years.And it is impossible for Liu Chengyou to tolerate Kaifeng's increasingly harsh urban environment until he unifies the world, even if it is purely for the needs of the city's development.

After thinking about it, this Kaifeng has to be rebuilt.
Taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou seriously thought about this issue in his mind, after preliminary consideration, after the southern expedition.

"Lang Jun is still thinking about Kaifeng?" Zhe Xiaoniang slightly raised her head, looking at Liu Chengyou who stood there contemplating for a long time.

After regaining his senses, Liu Chengyou said casually: "On half a month's day, go north to Fengqiu for hunting, and you will accompany you at that time!"

Hearing this, Zhe Xiaoniang immediately regained her spirits, her bright eyes shone with excitement, and she responded with a smile on her cheeks: "Thank you, Mr. Lang!"

"At that time, I can take the opportunity to see the immediate demeanor of the proud girl from Fuzhou!"

Turning his head to see Zhao Kuangyin who was standing beside him, Liu Chengyou suddenly had an idea and waved towards him.

"What orders do the officials have?" Zhao Kuangyin approached and asked politely.

"Yeah" Liu Chengyou stopped talking and waved his hands again: "It's nothing!"

Liu Chengyou originally had a sudden idea, and asked Zhao Kuangyin about moving the capital, and Quan came to the school to test and collect in his free time.However, this thought was quickly annihilated. After all, this is not a major event that is accurate, so it is not easy to say it casually, otherwise it will spread, which may send out wrong signals, confuse people's minds, and cause unnecessary political turmoil.

Even if he can be silenced, thinking about it, there is really no need to waste unnecessary words on the sudden thoughts.

Although Zhao Kuangyin was puzzled by Liu Chengyou's strange behavior, he still kept the etiquette of being a minister, with a calm expression as usual, and retreated.That respectful and even submissive attitude did not contain deliberate flattery, and his demeanor was full of calmness. Probably in the official history, this is how he served Guo Rong.

While thinking about it, I suddenly saw the people in the street, calling for friends and companions, gathering in one direction, the movement was not small, which attracted Liu Chengyou's attention.

"Go and ask, what's going on?" Liu Chengyou ordered.

Without waiting too long, Zhao Kuangyin turned around and reported: "It was the Lord of the Hou family who sat in the Kaifeng mansion to try the case, and attracted the nearby people to go after hearing the news."

After a little recollection in his mind, Fang realized that the Kaifeng government office was not far away.Liu Chengyou couldn't help being curious: "What kind of case can cause such a sensation?"

Zhao Kuangyin glanced at Liu Chengyou for a while, trying to keep his voice calm: "It is said that it is related to Uncle Murong!"

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou became interested instantly, closed his eyes a few times, and thought for a while: "Go and see!"

Kaifeng Mansion is one of the few majestic government offices in Kaifeng City. Ordinary people can feel a great deterrent just by standing in front of the government office.

In the afternoon, the Yamen opened wide, and the people in the vicinity gathered in front of the Yamen, maintaining their solemnity under the maintenance of the Yamen guards.

Above the court, Hou Yi, the prefect of Kaifeng, who is over sixty years old, is sitting in the court hearing the case.Dressed in a purple robe with an official crown on his head, such a dignified attire can't be seen to be inconsistent with Hou Yi, an old warrior.

Generally speaking, if it is not a major or important case, Hou Lao Fu Yin will not be promoted in person. As an old man who is as slippery as a Buddhist official and a loach, he is very lazy. Most of the cases accepted by Kaifeng Mansion are It was handed over to the magistrate of Kaifeng Mansion.Hou Lao Fu Yin, since he took office, he seems to be indifferent and does not do much on weekdays, but when he thinks about it carefully, he has done a lot of practical things. It is really not easy for a martial artist from Qiuba to achieve this state of.

Although this case did not involve human life, it did involve dignitaries and royal family members. Ordinary people really dare not try it, so they can only trouble Hou Yi to do it himself.

In fact, the matter has been investigated very clearly, and it only needs to go to court, which is not complicated.It is the matter of Murong Yanchao's construction of the Tokyo mansion. Since last winter, nearly [-] craftsmen and laborers have been recruited.

In the early stage, the remuneration is generally paid by the day. The problem is that in the later stage, there are cases of deduction, arrears and even refusal to pay remuneration after completion.A group of craftsmen came to ask for money, but they were bullied and beaten, and some were injured to the point of disability.

In the hall, there were five humble people with rough clothes and rough skin waiting tremblingly.Standing opposite to him was a middle-aged man with a short beard in cotton clothes, not Murong Yanchao, but the steward of his house, with a somewhat arrogant attitude.

The case has reached a certain stage of trial.

I saw Hou Yi slapping the gavel, staring at his old eyes, and sternly yelling: "One person is false accusation, so is there any reason for hundreds of people to falsely accuse at the same time? Right and wrong, cause and effect, I have already investigated clearly. You evil slave, Do you still dare to quibble in court?"

Without waiting for the steward to explain, Hou Yi continued: "The person who is evil with you has already confessed. It is clear that you, an evil slave, took advantage of the superintendent's meager power to embezzle the wages of the hired workers and get into their pockets. Wanting a craftsman, he actually had an evil heart and ordered his servants to beat and drive them away, causing the three craftsmen to be seriously injured and disabled."

Although Hou Yi was old, his mind was very clear, his expressions were clear, and his expression was cold and harsh. Coupled with the evil spirit brought by the military for decades, it was very frightening.

The manager Murong Yanchao also came out of the army. He looked very confident in the hall, although his arrogance had weakened, he was still very arrogant, so he still raised Murong Yanchao: "Your Majesty, don't be fooled by this The untouchables have been deceived. It is clear that they are not greedy enough. I am taught by my master, how can I short him some money and food. The government should be clear about it. If there is no reason, I will be summoned to the court. If the wrong case is judged and the wrong crime I'm afraid."

"I'm afraid of nothing!" Hou Yi's old face became peaceful at this moment.

Seeing this, the steward was proud of himself, and pretended to hint: "My master is a majestic uncle!"

"What a wicked slave, you are so arrogant in the court, you want to use the emperor's uncle to suppress this official, you really don't know the heights of heaven and earth, this official is going to punish you for contempt of the court!" Hou Yi's color changed sharply, his gray hair The beard seemed to be full of murderous intent: "Come on, hit me!"

After saying that, he took out two red-headed lotteries from the lottery container in the hall case, and threw them away, and the twenty big ones came first.

Tang got off work, and immediately stepped forward with a stick, regardless of his care, and tried his best to knock him down, and then executed the sentence relentlessly.

It was miserable but there was a heart-pounding cry of pain in the hall. Seeing that the execution was halfway through, Hou Yifang said slowly: "You evil slave, you dare to mention the emperor's uncle, you cheated on your master, deceived you, and did this evil thing." , come to my house, dare to make false threats, I really don't know how to die!"

Hou Yi's trial style is very rough. After a simple questioning and presentation of the collected evidence, the case will be judged directly.The deducted wages will be returned in full, and compensation will be given to the injured craftsmen, and the funds paid must be exceeded by the master Murong Yan, after all, the rule is not strict.

As for the criminals and those who committed the crime, they were sentenced to exile, which was only a light sentence. According to the rules of the early Han Dynasty, they were sentenced to death.That is to say, no one was killed, otherwise he would be paid for it with his life.

The verdict is decided, and the crowd is happy.

Zhao Kuangyin watched the entire trial process, with a calm expression and a pensive expression flashing on his face, separated from the crowd, and reported to Liu Chengyou who was sitting idle in a quiet place.

Listening to his report, Liu Chengyou showed a playful face: "Listen to what you said, this Lord of the Houfu still has some tricks in trying and judging cases."

"Yuen Long." Liu Chengyou called out.

"What orders do the officials have?" Zhao Kuangyin asked.

"Tell me, can a small manager really be able to lie to that extent?"

Zhao Kuangyin hesitated, and said cautiously: "Perhaps the emperor's uncle is confined at home, ignoring internal and external affairs, and being deceived by him."

Hearing his answer, Liu Chengyou smiled. Looking at Zhao Kuangyin's reaction, he knew that he had used his brain.

Obviously, there is something else behind this case, and Hou Yi and Murong Yanchao may have communicated in advance.However, Liu Chengyou doesn't care too much, as long as the case is settled
(End of this chapter)