Han Shizu

Chapter 413 Puzhou Case (1)

"I have an old relationship with that Zhang Jianxiong. After Zhang Jianxiong was killed, he was his boy servant. Come to Tokyo quickly and tell me!" Facing Liu Chengyou's question, Li Ye's eyes dodged a little.

Liu Chengyou couldn't help showing a smile on his face, and said in a strange way: "It seems that uncle and Zhang Jianxiong are more than old. I will tell you first about life and death matters. This speed is fast enough!"

Being choked by Liu Chengyou, he felt a little depressed, and Li Ye's face turned ugly. He just felt that this nephew didn't respect him.

The dawn outside the hall was just beginning to shine, and the soft light shone down. The beautiful morning and the good mood were disturbed by Li Ye's impeachment.

Regarding the news of "Guo Rong killing the governor of Puzhou", Liu Chengyou's face was serious, and his mind was spinning rapidly.I have a vague feeling that this matter should be true.And what he wanted to find out was, what was the situation, and what was the reason why his uncle got involved in it without doing his job properly, just because of the feeling of "old times"?
Seeing the indifferent expression on the emperor's face, Li Ye rolled his eyes around for a few times, but he still couldn't help it, and said: "The official, although I care about the old feelings, I express my feelings for Zhang Jianxiong, but Guo Rong It is indeed true to kill him. He, Guo Rong, relied on the trust and authority bestowed by His Majesty to show off his power in the local area. He dared to kill the envoy of a state without authorization, and set the country's laws and punishments where?"

Seeing Li Ye's impatience and wanting to deal with Guo Rong by himself, Liu Chengyou was a little suspicious, when did Guo Rong offend him.He replied indifferently: "I said, let's find out the matter first. Also, even if there is something to do, it is not within the duties of the Xuanhui envoy!"

Liu Chengyou's words were already very blunt, and it could be seen that he really didn't like to see this uncle very much, but this remark made Liu Chengyou feel uncomfortable from the very beginning.

For the proud Uncle Li Guo, the embarrassment in his heart had already shown on his face, he was very ashamed and angry, but he came here with a "loyalty".But no matter how unhappy he was, he still had to endure it, and now in the court, almost no one dared to act presumptuously in front of the emperor.

Soon, Zhang Dejun returned from the Political Affairs Hall, accompanied by Prime Minister Li Tao and Fan Zhi.

When Liu Chengyou asked about it, the two ministers looked at each other, and Li Tao took out an album and presented it cautiously: "Your Majesty, it is indeed true. This is the memorial of the Zhenning Army Jiedu received this morning. Jiedu envoy Guo Rong reported that the governor of Puzhou violated the legal system of the Han Dynasty, disrespected the government's government orders, extorted miscellaneous taxes, abused the living people, and killed them in anger. Guo Rong knew his crime and has been sent to Puzhou Prison, please punish the court!"

"Bold! How courageous!" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou immediately became angry, his eyes swept away, and his momentum was terrifying.

"I always knew that Guo Rong was serious and strong-tempered, but I never imagined that he would be so reckless. That Zhang Jianxiong, even if he committed the crime of hacking into pieces, it would not be his turn to kill him! He did so, and it depends on the court's law." Things?" Liu Chengyou sighed, "Guo Rong has failed me!"

"Your Majesty, calm down!" Li Tao and Fan Zhi hurriedly persuaded the emperor to be so excited.

Quickly calmed down, got up, and slowly paced in the hall, Liu Chengyou turned around and asked, "What do you two gentlemen think about Guo Rong's matter?"

Hearing this, Fan Zhi took a step forward, raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Guo Rong has served in the Zhenning Army for more than three years. He has been in charge of clean governance and the peace of the people. He can be called top-ranking, and everyone praises him. To the country, he is He has made great achievements. The minister also knows that His Majesty has always valued his talent."

"However, as His Majesty said, the country was first established, the economy was first established, and the laws and regulations are constantly being improved to restrain the world. At this time, as an important minister of the court, you should not take the lead in destroying the laws and regulations."

"That's why, when it comes to meritorious service, it should be rewarded; when it comes to crimes, it should be severely punished. In my opinion, Guo Rong should be severely punished, so as to make an example. Let the whole world watch and be alert to his behavior!"

The first generation of the "Xing Tong" of the Han Dynasty was compiled by the Qiongnian Palace under the leadership of Fan Zhi. For this code, we must do our best to maintain it.Therefore, even if he knew that his words would offend the very powerful Guo family in the court, he did not hesitate to speak out boldly.

Regardless of the past few months, Guo Wei has been sick at home, and Guo's power has been restrained, but smart people will never despise them because of this.

"Officials, I think Fan Xianggong is speaking impartially, which is very reasonable!" Li Ye heard it and said hastily.

Regarding Li Ye's initiative, Liu Chengyou finally nodded, and looked at Li Tao again: "What does Li Qing think?"

Li Tao also thought about it, but he almost guessed Liu Chengyou's mind, and said cautiously: "Minister, second!"

After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said directly: "Go, let Yushi Zhongcheng Zhao Li go to Puzhou to investigate the matter clearly. As for Guo Rong, take him back to Tokyo first, and deal with it later!"

"Yes!"

After several ministers withdrew, Liu Chengyou's face calmed down, and his eyes were as deep as a pool.Hearing about the incident in Puzhou, Liu Chengyou was a little surprised at the beginning, but in terms of emotions, he was not as angry as he showed in front of Li Tao and Fan Zhi.

Things have already happened, what Liu Chengyou needs to consider at this time is how to deal with the aftermath.Killing a state official without authorization, if it is on the line, it will be punished by death.However, it is impossible for Liu Chengyou to kill Guo Rong, at least at this stage.

Specifically how to deal with the aftermath, Liu Chengyou only has some general ideas in his mind, which have not yet formed.However, as Fan Zhi said, taking the opportunity to maintain the court's legal system, warn the world of integrity, and restrain Fangzhen's behavior, such effects can be achieved.

Zhang Jianxiong, governor of Puzhou, and Liu Chengyou had some impressions here, because over the past few years, Puzhou's annual tribute to the imperial court has always exceeded the standard, and the service is extremely respectful.

However, the position of governor of Puzhou was that Zhang Jianxiong took advantage of the prosperity of the Han Dynasty to kill the governor appointed by the Khitan people.

Since then, the position of governor of Puzhou has not changed. After Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne, according to his nature, there should be some changes, especially in Puzhou and other counties in the Central Plains.However, Zhang Jianxiong was indeed respectful and submissive to the court, so he didn't care about it.

As for why Guo Rong faced Zhang Jianxiong, Liu Chengyou also had a little guess.According to the division of the prefectures and towns of the imperial court, the Zhenning Army has jurisdiction over Chanzhou and Puzhou, and Puzhou belongs to Zhijun.

With Guo Rong's character, how could he tolerate his subordinate Puzhou being controlled by Zhang Jianxiong for a long time after he had been in Chanzhou for three years and governed his military affairs.The emergence of conflicts is conceivable, but what Liu Chengyou didn't expect was that Guo Rong would respond with such drastic means.

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou had a plan, and ordered someone to summon Wang Jingchong, the deputy envoy of Wude.

Wang Jingchong met with Wang Jing, Liu Chengyou didn't talk nonsense, and directly ordered: "Guo Rong killed Zhang Jianxiong, you go to Puzhou yourself, and let me investigate the cause and effect of this case. There are some things that the censor can't see !"

"Your servant is ordered!" Seeing the solemn tone of the Son of Heaven, Wang Jingchong responded immediately.

"In addition!" Liu Chengyou pondered for a while, and added an order: "By the way, find out, what is the relationship between Xuanhui envoy Li Ye and Li Ye? Also, how did he know that it is faster than the court! Wu Desi Why didn't you notice this matter, why didn't you report it!"

Hearing this order, Wang Jingchong was a little startled, and could feel that the emperor seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with Wu Desi's handling of affairs.

Not daring to be negligent, he bowed and said, "Yes! I will do it immediately."

After Wang Jingchong withdrew, Liu Chengyou pondered for a while, and then ordered Zhang Dejun: "Send someone to the Guo Mansion, and report the matter of Puzhou to Duke Xing!"

(End of this chapter)