Han Shizu

Chapter 357 Changes in Xingzhou
Compared to staying overnight in cities along the road, Liu Chengyou stayed in Yedu for three full days.During these three days, Liu Chengyou inspected Yedu, a great city in Hebei, both inside and outside.

On the first day, just like Huazhou, inspecting the forbidden army and Ye soldiers, this is something the emperor must do wherever he goes, to show his importance to the army.Liu Chengyou has a relatively simple idea, and he intends to use this repeated brushing of the sense of presence to show off the king's prestige and condense people's hearts.Although there is no immediate effect, Liu Chengyou believes that love will grow over time.If things go on like this, there will always be some positive feedback, so Liu Chengyou intends to do such political performances as a long-term career.

On the second day, Liu Chengyou, accompanied by Gao Xingzhou and Yedu's left-behind officials, inspected the Yedu River Works. Although the imperial court focused on river control in the Central Plains, dredging was still indispensable for the Yongji Canal, the lifeblood of Hebei's transportation. .

On the third day, Liu Chengyou held a banquet in honor of Wang Xungui, a virtuous county in Weidi, and listened to the chapters and discussions, so as to show and listen to them.He also met with the peasants, craftsmen and merchants in Yedi, especially the "representatives" of the disaster-stricken households, comforted them with kind words, and made them bathe in Junze.

It was not until the fourth day that Yujia set off again to continue his tour of the north.Before leaving, Liu Chengyou lowered the two-way system.One is to order Gao Xingzhou to stop repairing the Ye Palace so as not to waste money and food. Although there are not many big jobs before and after, it is enough to show the emperor's attitude of stopping strikes; In order to reward him for his meritorious service in guarding Yedu, of course, it will be a waste of food.

Turning to the west and entering the territory of Xiangzhou, the next journey is basically along the route after Liu Chengyou led the army east out of Taihang.Traveling all the way north, remembering all the way with emotion.

In Anyang, an altar was set up to commemorate the [-] soldiers and civilians who were massacred by the Liao army.Set foot in pursuit of the old tracks, and tell Zhe Xiaoniang about the original battle against Liao, all the way to Xingzhou.

When he arrived in Xingzhou, he was welcomed into the state to rule Longgang by Liu Chengyun, the king of Julu County who was then Jiedu.

"Please punish the officials." In the back hall of the state yamen, they exchanged greetings with the emperor for a while, and Liu Chengyun suddenly got up, breaking the harmonious atmosphere.

Liu Chengyou sat firmly, glanced at his adoptive brother in surprise, and looked at him: "Why did Brother Yun say that?"

Liu Chengyun looked serious, and replied with his head down: "The minister's appointment is not human, and his supervision is not effective, so that the magistrate of Shahe County, Yurou Township, cruelly abused one party, without knowing it!"

What Liu Chengyun was referring to was the matter of Shahe County.When Yujia crossed the border, he inspected his politics and found that he was punishing evil. The county magistrate, Peng Mou, was self-reliant.Many policies promulgated by the imperial court are regarded as nothing.

Although along the way, Liu Chengyou has seen a lot about the state of local autonomy, and as long as he has made some achievements in governance, Liu Chengyou will give a little approval and encourage him.

However, such a situation that completely ignored the majesty of the central court still angered Liu Chengyou.As a result, it is not difficult to guess that Liu Chengyou directly ordered someone to take down the Shahe county magistrate, and suppressed his anger, and sent the car to Tokyo, and there was a pusher to punish him.Although Liu Chengyou calmly wanted to go through the process, but with his will, the Shahe county magistrate will definitely end up badly. With the crimes he committed, it is impossible to survive.

And this county magistrate was appointed by Liu Chengyun after he took office, and he was from his family.

"Brother Yun, let's go!" Regarding Liu Chengyun's accusation, Liu Chengyou's attitude was very calm, he raised his hand falsely, and said, "Everyone is mistaken, and I am still like this, let alone you? Shahe County, I have already dealt with it. You should have nothing to do with Brother Yun. I am clear about your temperament, if you hadn't been deceived by it, you would definitely not be here."

Liu Chengyou's words were full of excuses for defending Liu Chengyun.Liu Chengyun also looked very touched, lowered his head even more, and said in a choked tone: "This official statement makes me feel ashamed!"

Noticing Liu Chengyun's somewhat cautious performance, Liu Chengyou comforted: "The country that Gaozu laid down needs us to protect it with all our heart. You and my brother are a family. I have great trust in you and I have nothing to hold back. Don't be so cautious!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyun paid homage again: "When I left Beijing, the words of the officials' earnest teachings were still in my ears. I was entrusted by the officials, and I was really worried."

It has been almost two years since Liu Chengyun left the town of Xingzhou, and it was recommended by Yang Bin at the beginning.Anguojun is a large town in Hebei, and it governs more than ten counties in the two prefectures of Xingming.Since then, Liu Chengyou has investigated. During the time Liu Chengyun was in the town, one word can describe it, mediocre.

There are no extraordinary achievements in government, outstanding achievements, just sitting in Longgang, and all government orders come from the position of the Mu family.Advocating a "government by doing nothing", the government seldom interferes, so Xing Ming's people's livelihood is restored in a very simple way and speed.

Of course, the result of this is that at the time of the previous disaster, the tens of thousands of people living in the two prefectures were basically in a state of "self-destruction".The government did little, and Li Shu was seriously injured.

For Liu Chengyun's performance in the town, in Liu Chengyou's heart, it is obviously impossible to say that he is satisfied.However, Liu Chengyou has already set extremely low expectations for these great Han relatives. With Xuzhou's experience, it is "rare" that this adoptive brother and cousin did not act arbitrarily and cruelly like Liu Xin.

In comparison, the problem in Shahe County is only a small problem.The chaos in a county is much better than the evil reaching the state.Furthermore, if Liu Chengyun really showed extraordinary military and political talents in the local area, and developed the land of Xingming into a powerful vassal in Beizhou, and contacted his biological father Liu Chong in Taiyuan, Liu Chengyou would probably have trouble sleeping and eating in Tokyo, tossing and turning up.

"Since the town is in one place, how can there be a mansion who is trapped in a square city and governs the people? If you have leisure on weekdays, you should go out more often to observe right and wrong, so as not to be deceived by Xiaoxiao." No matter what you think in your heart, Liu Chengyou's mouth was still upright, admonishing Liu Chengyun.

Facing the emperor's point, Liu Chengyun said respectfully: "In the future, I will visit the people more and more to understand the people's feelings!"

After a heart-to-heart talk with the emperor, until evening, Liu Chengyun returned to his temporary place.The state government mansion was naturally vacated for the emperor and concubine to live in.

When he was alone, Liu Chengyun changed his appearance, which was completely different from the prudence and humility when Liu Chengyou was in front of him.It's very cold in winter, hiding under the luxurious fur clothes, his expression is very calm, the charcoal fire rising in the room reflects the face full of meditation.

It was very mysterious until the family presented a letter.Playing with a wax pill in his hand, Liu Chengyun frowned slightly and asked, "Where did this thing come from?"

"It was delivered to the door by a man with a Yedi accent. He did not reveal his identity, but the words must be presented to the king."

"Where is the visitor?" Liu Chengyun asked.

"People have gone!"

Liu Chengyun suddenly showed dissatisfaction, and sternly reprimanded him.Crush the wax pellets, take out a wrinkled note, turn it on and turn on the light, just glance at it, and the expression changes dramatically.

And walking here, Liu Chengyou and the concubine Zhe Niangzi got under the covers, hugging their belly and back, whispering at night.
"Your Majesty, Wang Jingchong, the minister of the Ministry of War, asked for an audience, and he has something important to report!" Zhang Dejun's cautious voice interrupted the movements of Liu Chengyou's hands.

It was getting late, Liu Chengyou replied subconsciously: "No see!"

Still Miss Zhe, blushing slightly, pressed Liu Chengyou's hand, and persuaded: "Officials, this person must have something important to come to visit at night, how can you refuse him at the door?"

(End of this chapter)