Han Shizu

Chapter 387
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"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The monarchs and ministers settled their seats, Liu Chengyou was silent for a while, Wang Jingchong was not impatient, and waited for the emperor to ask.

"You did a good job in the matter of exterminating Buddhas in Hedong. I didn't use you wrong!" Liu Chengyou's voice was as usual, and he said in a deep voice: "I have detailed everything before and after, so I won't ask in detail. I heard that you were in Hedong." Unexpectedly, it is related to the King of Taiyuan, and I am very interested. Let me tell you, the King of Taiyuan is my blood-related uncle, who has been guarding Hedong for many years, and I have not seen him for a long time. As a junior, I should care about it."

Although Liu Chengyou's tone was flat and calm, Wang Jingchong could feel the turbulence hidden behind it, and the calm contained danger.

However, under the tense face, Wang Jingchong's mood was slightly surging. He knew that his idea of ​​being in Xinzhou was right again.With the strength and ambition of the emperor, how could he tolerate the existence of such an "independent kingdom" like Hedong, especially the emperor's uncle Liu Chong.

It was probably an illusion. Looking from bottom to top, Wang Jingchong only felt that the emperor's eyes were piercing and frightening.Quickly calming down, Wang Jingchong still responded cautiously: "Wu Desi is for His Majesty to show his eyes and ears. I have indeed observed something in Hedong, and I boldly test it out. If there is any inappropriateness, please forgive me!"

"Say!" Liu Chengyou grinned: "Being cautious is not your style, Wang Jingchong, so don't worry about it!"

With Liu Chengyou's words, Wang Jingchong did not pretend to be reserved anymore, but still lowered his voice a little, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I am going to investigate and investigate on the spot in Hedong. The imperial court needs to be on guard against the uncle!"

After saying that, Liu Chengyou laughed suddenly, a little abruptly, and the laughter echoed in the hall.Just like venting, it lasted for a few breaths before Liu Chengyou said in an emotional tone: "Prepare! Guard the north and restrain the west, defend the inside and the outside. I have heard too many similar remarks. How are you doing now? Are my relatives and uncles on guard? Wang Jingchong, what is your intention?"

After being suppressed for a long time, after venting his "incompetent rage", Liu Chengyou changed his face and turned his face away, turned around, and said to Wang Jingchong indifferently: "Say it!"

"Your Majesty, according to the investigation by the ministers, the king of Taiyuan is in Hedong, and he has hidden aspirations. He has long been separated from the court, and sooner or later there will be trouble!"

This time, Liu Chengyou didn't interrupt him and let him talk.He had heard of some things long ago, but due to limited energy, he didn't pay much attention to and investigate them.It is still necessary to listen to the results of Wang Jingchong's "on-the-spot investigation". Liu Chengyou believes that he used his "heart".

"The king of Taiyuan is in Hedong, and he is wantonly amassing money, and there is little restraint. In the states of Hedong, the monastery properties are measured in huge quantities. This time, the Buddha was destroyed, and most of the gains from the officers and soldiers fell into his hands. According to the report of the Jinyang Inspectorate, the Mid-Autumn Festival when the Buddha was destroyed At that time, in one day, more than three hundred carts full of money, food and goods were transported to the city."

"The king of Taiyuan built three large warehouses in the southeast of the palace, one for grain and grass, two for weapons, and three for money and goods, to gather the wealth of the states in the east of the river, and to keep most of the tax revenue, money and grain to be transported to them, and to guard them with a thousand armored soldiers. "

"At the time of the rise of the Han Dynasty, a large army was supported to enter the Central Plains. The people in Hedong were poor, and they had not recovered after many years. The king of Taiyuan sent many tax officials, exorbitant donations and miscellaneous revenues, which disturbed the people too much, and accumulated deep grievances. This time the Buddha was destroyed, and the people were easily deceived. There is also a reason for the frequent turmoil in Hedong. Although the king of Taiyuan actively suppressed it, he also took the opportunity to seek wealth and harm the people, which greatly damaged their vitality."

"Your Majesty's system, the government of the imperial court, there are few people who implement it in Hedong, and they are all known from the Hedong Jiedu. The generals of the states are appointed without authorization, and they rarely report to the imperial court. They seem to form a line of their own."

After talking a lot, Wang Jingchong felt a little guilty for no reason, especially when the emperor was sitting in the court case with a blank expression on his face.Swallowing and moistening his throat, Wang Jingchong gritted his teeth and continued.

However, the voice was not as loud as it was at the beginning: "After Gaozu entered the Central Plains, there were less than [-] troops stationed in Jiedu Yabing and prefectures and towns. Now, the ministers have made a rough investigation. In the past three years, the Taiyuan King recruited warriors. He recruited exiles and built a large army, and now there are more than [-] horse infantry! He ordered the monks who returned to the vulgar, and the king of Taiyuan also dispatched generals, selected them to fill the army, and got thousands of soldiers!"

"There are 300,000 people in Dingkou of the Hedong states?" Liu Chengyou said suddenly.

"I'm in Dingkou, I'm afraid not!" Wang Jingchong gave an uncertain answer.

But Liu Chengyou said quietly: "With such a small population, supporting so many soldiers and horses is beyond the description of militarism. The suffering of the people under the rule of Hedong can be imagined."

The emperor's thinking has always been high-sighted, different from ordinary people.Wang Jingchong had never thought about it before, and made an expression of admiration:

"Your Majesty's words are very true!"

After Liu Chengyou spoke, although there were still many things to report, Wang Jingchong wisely stopped talking.Because he found that the "interested" look on the emperor's face was gradually disappearing and becoming numb.

After a long time, Liu Chengyou took a deep breath and said softly: "I know what you reported today, let's rot in my heart for now, don't let it out."

"Your Majesty." Liu Chengyou's reaction was beyond Wang Jingchong's expectation. He couldn't help opening his mouth, and finally turned it into one word: "Yes!"

"However, with regard to the situation in Hedong, it is necessary to strengthen supervision and record the information in the register. But remember, the subordinates of Wu Desi must be careful in their actions and pay attention to propriety. After all, the emperor is my emperor's uncle, and should not be underestimated or humiliated. "Liu Chengyou added another sentence.

When Wang Jingchong heard the words, he rolled his eyes and realized that Liu Chengyou didn't intend to move Hedong at the moment, so he immediately responded, "Follow orders!"

This time, he didn't make a desperate fight like he did when he defeated Yang in Xingzhou.According to his thinking, with today's report, no matter how the situation in Hedong develops in the future, he can be used.As long as it is useful, it is an opportunity to make meritorious service.

"Hedong and his party, you have done a lot of service. I sent all the envoys to monitor the place, and you are the only one who is most in line with my heart."

"It is my loyal wish to be able to serve His Majesty!" From Liu Chengyou's tone, there was something that made him look forward to, and Wang Jingchong kept a low profile and humility.

"Officer, I won't give you any promotion for the time being!" Liu Chengyou said directly: "The Duke of Jin is the Duke of Ren, with the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, three hundred food towns, and a party in Hedong. You don't have to hand over the money and goods you get, they will be my rewards." , at your disposal!"

When he said this, Liu Chengyou gave Wang Jingchong a playful look, which made his teeth clenched.

Although Liu Chengyou's reward was still far from what Wang Jingchong expected, but the emperor had expressed his position like this, what else could he say, he didn't even dare to show any dissatisfaction, and knelt respectfully in the hall to thank him.

"In addition, I want to set up a martial arts battalion with a thousand soldiers, and you lead the right battalion!"

Compared with titles, honors, and money, Liu Chengyou's reward made Wang Jingchong overjoyed.

Glancing at the wound on his body again, Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "Since I'm back in Beijing, I can recuperate from my wounds, go to the imperial hospital to find an imperial doctor for diagnosis, and make some soup!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)