Han Shizu

Chapter 416
There have always been only a few "guests" in the Imperial Prison, but recently, the highest status in the Imperial Prison is none other than Guo Rong, the envoy of the Zhenning Army.

Compared with ordinary prison cells, Guo Rong's cell is much cleaner, with mats and bedding, desk paper, pens and ink, including Gong barrels, are all equipped.

Guo Rong was dressed in ocher clothes, holding a scroll in one hand and a pen in the other, and buried himself in the case.His expression was calm, and he didn't have much sense of being in prison.It's just that he has trimmed his appearance less, and his stubble has become more wanton. Compared with before, Guo Rong's whole temperament has undergone a huge change.

"Jailman!" After a long time, Guo Rong straightened his body, moved his neck and wrist a little, stretched his waist, and called out.

The prison was very quiet, and soon there was a sound of footsteps, and a thin old officer in military armor walked in.

The lantern in his hand illuminated the prison cell, and the jailer asked in a hoarse voice, "What orders does Mr. Guo have?"

"Now I'm the one who treats the sinner, and I can't be called a king!" Guo Rong pointed to the candle with only a tail on the case, and said: "This candle is about to run out, give me another one. Also, give me some more paper!"

"Yes!" The jailer agreed, and at the same time looked at Guo Rong, and couldn't help but sighed: "Where is the envoy here to sit in prison!"

Hearing this, Guo Rong turned his attention to the old man and asked casually, "In your opinion, what am I here for?"

"From the old man's point of view, it seems that the emperor has changed his place to work in politics!" The jailer said, "The old man has never seen anyone who can be treated like this in this imperial prison. I am a villain, and I am a villain." Sending food and drinking, but also taking care of lamps, candles, pens and ink"

"Hehe." Guo Rong smiled lightly: "Then wait, why do you serve me, a sinner, so diligently?"

The jailer followed suit with a smile, his eyes were shrewd and flattering: "The villain has been on duty here for many years, and officials who have been in and out of prisons for crimes have never escaped safely. But Guo Shi You are different, although the young one has little knowledge, but I have a feeling that you will be able to go out intact, and it is not impossible for the official to return to his post. Otherwise, why should the Shangguan tell us to serve the envoy carefully."

"Among the hooligans, there are still people who try to cheat. Do you know that it is precisely because there are too many flattering people like you that the country cannot be at peace, the government cannot be governed, and the people cannot be at peace." Guo Rong raised his hand and said a word to the jailer Very embarrassing.

Seeing his reaction, Guo Rong added quietly: "However, I am trapped here, and I am taken care of by you. This kindness is also engraved in my heart. If I can see the sun again, I will repay it!"

Hearing what Guo Rong said, the jailer breathed a sigh of relief, and echoed: "Please wait a moment, I will bring you paper and candles."

When he turned around, he couldn't help but muttered in his heart, this Guo Shijun is not a good person to serve, of course, he is also extraordinary, his kind of bearing is rare in the world.

Later, Liu Chengyou came to the prison in person, wearing a bright yellow gown, which was very eye-catching in the dimly lit prison.The warden personally accompanied him, and led Liu Chengyou to visit Guo Rong. He went to the cell, scanned the layout, and couldn't help but glance at the warden: "I still don't know that the conditions in the big man's prison are so good?"

In a word, the warden shrank his neck suddenly, he didn't dare to look at Liu Chengyou, he only glanced at Guo Rong, Nuo Nuo didn't know how to respond.

"Criminal Guo Rong, knock on His Majesty!" Through the prison door, Guo Rong got up and bowed down.

The cell door opened, and Liu Chengyou bent over to enter, passed Guo Rong, sat down on his small desk, Guo Rong turned around again, and kept prostrating.

"Get up!" Liu Chengyou sighed: "Sit!"

Then Guo Rong got up, knelt facing each other, and cupped his hands to Liu Chengyou: "Why are you here in person?"

"Since the last northern tour, you and I have not seen each other for more than a year, and I miss you very much!" Liu Chengyou reached out and picked up some scattered papers on the case: "However, I didn't expect that the goodbye will be in this prison." Medium! However, I see that you are still very comfortable here!"

"Your Majesty was joking." Seeing Liu Chengyou's movements, Guo Rong hurriedly helped tidy up.His expression could no longer remain calm. Three or two years ago, Guo Rong had always dealt with the young Liu Chengyou with ease, but now, facing the emperor who had entered his youth, he couldn't do it at all, not just because of his status. reason.

Sitting there, Liu Chengyou is like a Wang Jingtan, unfathomable.

"Chen, let Your Majesty be embarrassed!" In the end, Guo Rong took the initiative to speak.

But Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "I didn't come to listen to your explanation today!
There is no need to mention the matter of Puzhou. I already know what I want to know, and there is no need to know what I don't want to know. "

"You look a bit old-fashioned. As I have observed, you are in Chanzhou and have devoted yourself to governing the state. No wonder you have a good reputation!" Liu Chengyou's eyes fell on Guo Rong's face, observing his expression.

Guo Rong sighed slightly: "It's not as good as His Majesty's age!"

When Liu Chengyou came to the prison, he didn't let Zhang Dejun accompany him, but let Zhang Yongde serve him and waved to him.Seeing this, Zhang Yongde immediately opened the food box in his hand, put a few dishes on the table, and poured wine.

This is probably the first time that Guo Rong's relatives saw him after he arrived in Beijing.Zhang Yongde and Guo Rong just looked at each other, did not say anything, and took the initiative to stand at the door of the prison, guarding.

"I brought some wine and food." Liu Chengyou raised his glass, and Guo Rong, who was holding the cup with both hands cramped, touched it, and said in a relaxed tone: "I haven't had a drink with you for a long time. In this cell, there is something interesting."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your hospitality," Guo Rong said.

Turning his attention to the put away papers, Liu Chengyou picked them up to browse, and asked casually, "What did you write?"

Guo Rong took the initiative to pour the wine for Liu Chengyou, and replied: "They are all some opinions and conclusions of the minister in Chanzhou's governance, which may be used as a reference for the successors. There are also some expositions on the way of governing."

"Even the matter of succession has been considered!" Liu Chengyou raised his eyelids and glanced at Guo Rong: "However, this way of governing is quite in line with the current situation and national conditions."

"Guo Rong is Guo Rong, and the days in this prison are not wasted!"

"Your Majesty is wrong."

"Zhenning Army, I originally planned to abolish its integrity, but I thought it was an important town on the Yellow River, the gateway to Gyeonggi, so it would be inconvenient to abolish it lightly." After another two sips of wine, Liu Chengyou's face became less indifferent, and he said just now: "However, I plan to abolish the towns and counties of all parties in the next two or three years, starting with the Zhenning Army. Taking advantage of this turmoil, we will separate Puzhou, and the imperial court will directly send Zhizhou, transfer envoys, and guard envoys to control the army State affairs!"

"Is there anyone for Guo Qing who can know Puzhou?" Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Rong and asked.

When asked, Guo Rong was unavoidably surprised: "Your Majesty asked my ministers to recommend?"

"Your vision, I believe it." Liu Chengyou nodded: "Ma Renyu and Pan Mei, whom you recommended to join the Imperial Army before, are rare talents. Ma Renyu and Kong Wu have entered my Fengchen Camp, and Pan Mei In my opinion, he is even more talented as a commander!"

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Guo Rong lowered his gaze and cupped his hands: "Rong Chen think about it."

After all, he really fell into deep thought.Of course, Guo Rong was not thinking about the recommended person, but wondering whether the emperor had other intentions.However, I really can't think of a reason, but one thing is certain, the Puzhou incident is definitely passed.

Before Liu Chengyou was allowed to wait too long, Guo Rong said: "Lu Yin, courtesy name Yuqing, is from Youzhou, the son of Lu Qi, the former Minister of the Ministry of War. Although he is young, he is sensible and righteous, and has the talent for governing affairs. The minister is in Chanzhou. Appoint him as Jiedu Muzuo. If your majesty does not know Puzhou because of his youth, it is within his ability."

"Then this is the person!" Liu Chengyou flicked his sleeves without thinking, and settled the matter.

Of course, the purpose of coming to see Guo Rong was not just to treat him to a drink. Liu Chengyou got up, and before leaving, he raised his finger and said, "A Zhang Jianxiong, it is not a pity to die! However, he is the envoy of Dahan Prefecture after all, appointed by the imperial court. Zhenning army, you wait No more, I won’t leave you in Tokyo, go to Xuzhou!”

After leaving a word, Liu Chengyou walked away with his hands behind his back.

Guo Rong thought for a while, and bowed down from behind: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Respectfully send you off!"

(End of this chapter)