Han Shizu

Chapter 43
A banquet ended in a slightly embarrassing atmosphere. He consciously got Liu Chengyou's "promise". Wang Shouen left with satisfaction, and Gao Fang sighed. As for Li Wanchao, he was emotional and a little ashamed to be with him.

"His Royal Highness, this Wang Shouen really doesn't know whether to live or die, and the reward is actually in front of you!" In the hall, a few people stayed, and Zhang Yanwei took the lead in condemning Wang Shouen very "politically correct".

Xiang Xun also shook his head lightly, sighing with emotion: "I knew Wang Shou'en was greedy and contemptible, but I didn't know that he was so greedy for profit! Asking His Royal Highness for a reward in front of Luzhou Wenwu is forcing a reward!"

At this time, Liu Chengyou had regained his composure, his expression was calm, he looked at Guo Rong and asked, "What do you think of this person?"

"Villain too! Of course there are not a few people like this in Daozhou in the world, but Your Highness doesn't have to worry too much!" After thinking for a while, Guo Rong replied calmly, then looked at Liu Chengyou: "His Royal Highness asked for it. How are you going to deal with it, really follow it?"

Liu Chengyou looked back, looked down, stared at the dish in front of him, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Even if Wang Shouen doesn't mention it, I still have the money to go out of the treasury to comfort the soldiers. Gather people's hearts, gold and silver coins. Silk, although it is not the most effective method, it is the most direct method, and it can also make the soldiers feel that I value it!"

Hearing Liu Chengyou's remarks, Zhang Yanwei couldn't sit still. He just thought that he wanted to "come soft" to Wang Shouen, and said with wide eyes, "Your Highness, isn't this the same as Wang Shou's kindness? In this way, I'm afraid this person will be even more arrogant. ."

"It's not like this!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand to stop Zhang Yanwei, who was a little excited: "It's my intention to reward soldiers and soldiers, but how can Wang Shouen be able to control them?"

Zhang Yanwei fell silent for a while, but Guo Rong and Xiang Xun looked at Liu Chengyou as if they were waiting for the next sentence.

Sure enough, just after a pause, Liu Chengyou added: "Since you want to reward the soldiers, you need to know the number, so I will compile a detailed list of the Shangdang soldiers. This matter will be handed over to you."

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Guo Rong was slightly surprised, and soon understood something, a smile bloomed on the corner of his mouth, raised his hand and said, "Yes!"

Seeing that Guo Rongyi would come to his own thoughts, Liu Chengyou nodded with satisfaction, and after pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou asked Xiang Xun: "This Wang Shouen has no foundation in Luzhou, right?"

Hearing the question, he nodded to Xun: "Yes. He was the inspector appointed before Zhang Cong'en left the state and went to Bian. In terms of influence in Shangdang, he is far from Gao Fang and Li Wanchao!"

Blinking his eyes a few times in a row, Liu Chengyou said, "During this time, get close to Gao and Li."

"His Royal Highness, Gao and Li are both capable, high defense and Park Cheng steadfast, Li Wanchao is brave and resolute, not comparable to Wang Shou'en." At the same time as promised, Xiang Xun couldn't help suggesting to Liu Chengyou: "You may as well meet the two."

"You seem to admire Gao and Li?" Liu Chengyou looked at Xiang Xun.

Xiang Xunyi lowered his head and said softly, "Your humble position is nothing but the middle-ranking person by your side, Gao and Li are both generals and ministers of the country. Since they are older than me, their talents are all based on me, and their conduct is higher than mine. I just show my respect, and I don't care. May His Highness miss the countrymen!"

Xiang Xun is a very confident person on weekdays, and he has arrogance in his heart, but seeing his humble words and respecting Gao Fang and Li Wanchao, Liu Chengyou thought to himself, excluding the humility factor in Xiang Xun's words, how many of those two? There should be some talent.

"However, in my opinion, Xingmin is resolute and decisive, and he can take care of important things. He is a true scholar!" Liu Chengyou immediately said to Xiang Xun with an expression of admiration in his eyes.

"Your Highness praised!" Liu Chengyou's positive praise made Xiang Xun even more humble.

"In detail, you have mentioned the two of them in front of me more than once, so you might as well meet them. If you want to completely control Luzhou, these two are also the key!" With his hands, Liu Chengyou said: "When the kingdom was first established, The world is not at peace, and it is the time when talents are desperately needed.”

"But right now, the Khitan people are still in serious trouble, and I don't know where Geng Chong's US military is?" As he spoke, Liu Chengyou's eyebrows loomed a little dignified, and he raised his eyes and asked, "What's the situation over Han Tong."

Hearing the question, Xiang Xun shook his head: "This morning, Han Tong led his cavalry and headed south to investigate. So far, no news has been returned."

"Don't be careless!" Liu Chengyou's voice was slightly heavy, then he was relieved, and said to the three: "Let each military camp, according to the important location in the city, wake me up! When Han Tong returns, let me know immediately!"

"Yes!"

At night, Liu Chengyou stayed directly in Jiedu Mansion and sat in Shangdang.At this time, Liu Chengyou's subordinates were also considered to be full of talents, especially Chai Rong and Xiang Xun, both of whom were gentlemen and martial artists.

A little later, Gao Fang was invited, and under the guidance of the guards, he went straight to the second hall to meet.There were more than ten candles burning in the hall, and the whole place was very bright.

Liu Chengyou was burying his head in the case, reading some state records in Luzhou.The books are all outdated, and many of the information are from several years ago, such as the population, land situation, tax situation, and the administration of previous officials.

Although the information is a bit outdated, Liu Chengyou watched it with relish.I paid special attention to the officials of the counties under the rule of Luzhou, but unfortunately I didn't see some "familiar" names.

The only thing that makes Liu Chengyou feel gratified is the abundance of the treasury, which can really be described as full.Zhao Xingqian and Khitan's envoys who included money really scratched Luzhou's skin. According to their accounts, the money and silk included are worth more than ten million yuan.
When the high defense entered, he saw Liu Chengyou, who was holding a volume and reading at his desk. He was slightly surprised by his serious expression.

Liu Chengyou pretended that he didn't seem to notice anyone entering, until the guard reported it, he recovered, saw the high defense, and got up to greet him in person.

"Meet Your Highness!"

"High Judge, please sit down!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Sitting down, Gao Fang asked directly, "I don't know if Your Highness has summoned an official at night, what are your orders?"

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou put down the account book in his hand, leaned his elbow on the book table, and looked very relaxed, looking at the high defense by the bright candlelight.

Facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Gao Fang sat upright and did not look sideways.From the beginning to the end, this gentleman is very polite, with a calm bearing, and this performance has the style of a wise man.

"I heard that since ten years ago, the high judge has been serving under Zhang Cong'en. Zhang Cong'en stayed behind in Beijing, and you were the official of the Taiyuan government; you were transferred to the defense envoy of Chanzhou, and you served as a judge; when you entered the center of the court, you also Then go to Beijing; stay in the western capital, and you will push the official to serve him; and after the funeral of the mother, when the period expires, you will move to Yunzhou, Jinzhou, and Luzhou with Zhang Cong'en, and the three towns will be judges."

As Liu Chengyou slowly spoke, Gao Fang couldn't help but be surprised. After almost standing him up, after the ten years of his career, Liu Chengyou obviously had a detailed investigation of him.

Not caring about the change in Gao Fang's expression, Liu Chengyou continued: "I have served in various places for ten years, and have never been abandoned. The high judge and Zhang Cong'en have a deep relationship. Why this time, he chose to abandon him so resolutely, despite his many years of masters and ministers. Friendship?"

(End of this chapter)