Han Shizu

Chapter 44

Liu Chengyou's question was a bit sharp, and he even pointed out that he had a heart against the Lord.

Facing Liu Chengyou's slightly gloomy scrutiny eyes, Gao Fang did not dodge, but he couldn't help showing a serious expression on his face, took a deep breath, and said solemnly: "Zhang Cong's kindness to me, the kindness of the original knowledge, every appointment In order to repay this kindness, the lower officials should serve them wholeheartedly. However, personal kindness, in the end, Zhang Congen abandoned the righteousness of the family and the country, and would rather submit to the Khitan Hu Kou with the state town, but this is the subordinate officials. I can't agree!"

"To the envoy Zhang Cong'en, who can do his best, even if he only keeps the gates and guards the people, the lower officials will, as always, follow the left and right, and serve wholeheartedly. However, the day Zhang Cong'en abandoned the state and left was the time when the two of us were righteous. !"

Speaking of the end, Gao Fang's voice was excited, and there was an emotional gaffe on his face.

"Ten years of kindness is not as good as the righteousness of the family and the country!" After listening to his explanation, Liu Chengyou's eyes calmed down, he muttered a sentence, and immediately surrendered to him: "High judge and high righteousness!"

"Xiaguan only wants to be worthy of his heart!" Gao Fang's expression gradually calmed down, and he said in a deep voice.

The words of high defense are indeed righteous words, showing high integrity. This may be his true thoughts in his heart, or there are other reasons.But Liu Chengyou had already decided in his heart that this person was indeed worth winning over.

Aside from the slightly "heavy" topic, Liu Chengyou turned to ask: "Shi Cai, what do you think of the high judge invited by Wang Shouen?"

Gao Fang didn't seem to have completely shaken off his emotions. He was stunned when he heard this question, but he also heard the dissatisfaction with Wang Shouen in Liu Chengyou's tone. It should be a lieutenant soldier of Gu Nian’s army, so let go of the skin and ask for his life.”

"I have heard about Jiedu's mansion this morning, and I have also heard about him as an official and a man. According to common sense, the high judge and Wang Shou'en have never had too much friendship. After a dispute, the relationship should be very discordant. That's it!" Looking at the high defense, Liu Chengyou had doubts in his eyes: "However, from the city down to the banquet, and now, listening to you, there is a faint meaning to protect Wang Shou'en, but why?"

Hearing Liu Chengyou's question, Gao Fang was silent for a while before sighing: "Although Patrol Wang is greedy for money and profit, arrogant and arrogant, he is the leader of Luzhou's civil and military affairs, and this execution of Zhao is also his initiative. "Xiaguan knows that his character is perverse, but he can't bear to see his domineering behavior, angering His Highness, and causing disaster."

Listening to Gao Fang's words, Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows slightly. He remembered that Xiang Xun had also said that Gao Fang was an official and had suffered on behalf of others, without any excuse, just to save people's lives.Thinking back to today, defending Wang Shou's grace, this man is kind and admirable, but in Liu Chengyou's opinion, it seems a bit pedantic.

Turning his head, Liu Chengyou asked Gao Fang quietly: "The high judge's remarks have a faint meaning of admonishing me. Is it because he is afraid of me and cannot bear the amount of grace the king will keep?"

"Xiaoguan dare not!" Hearing this, Gao Fang shook his head in denial.

However, Liu Chengyou sat upright, his expression became cold, and he stared at Gao Defense: "To be honest with the high judge, I am really dissatisfied with Wang Shouen, people like this, no matter where they are officials, they must take gatherings as their thing, not the common people. The blessing. I want to kill him, to eliminate a harm for the world. As for Luzhou, I will report it to Jinyang, please use the high judge as the ruler, what do you think?"

In Liu Chengyou's calm tone, the killing intent was awe-inspiring, but Gao Fang was shocked.Looking at Liu Chengyou in amazement, there was no joy on his face, but he said in a hurry, "Your Highness absolutely must!"

Seeing his excited reaction, Liu Chengyou's expression returned to normal: "Why?"

Gao Fang replied without hesitation: "Wang Shouen's contribution to this righteous act cannot be denied after all. If it weren't for his full help, Luzhou would not have been able to go down the whole state so easily. If he led Luzhou troops and horses, and Zhao Xing Move to the dirt, waiting for the Khitan army and horses, the situation in Luzhou will be corrupted as early as possible!"

Speaking of urgent matters, Gao Fang has already called Wang Shouen's name directly: "A Wang Shouen is nothing, His Highness kills like a chicken, but if he kills him without a reason, how will the world see His Highness and Jinyang? , Khitan is still powerful, although Duke Liu established his name in Jinyang, he really controlled only the ten prefectures in Hedong, and it was time to unite Central Plains and Hebei Fangzhen to attack Khitan."

"Fang took the county and killed the hero. Not only did the generals of Luzhou feel cold, but if they passed out, they would definitely make the world feel doubtful. This is really harmful to the great cause of fighting against the Khitan. Please think again, Your Highness!"

The words of high defense sounded reasonable, but in reality it would not be so exaggerated.The life of a mere Wang Shouen is not yet qualified to control the situation in the world and affect the great cause of "chasing Liao".

However, Liu Chengyou believed at this time that Gao Fang really wanted to save Wang Shou'en's life.

The corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and Liu Chengyou sighed with emotion: "Although I met the high judge for the first time, I didn't want to hear what you said from the bottom of my heart."

Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's demeanor, as if he was about to be persuaded, Gao Defense changed his mind and said, "Has your Highness ever heard the story of a thousand gold buying a bone?"

"Naturally." Liu Chengyou glanced at him, guessing what he was going to do next, and said directly, "Thinking about it carefully, this Wang Shouen really looks like a bone, a dead bone in the tomb!"

"Forget it, Gu, this time, let's take the words of the high judge, learn from the monarch that Guo Wei said, and come to 'the city of dry bones'."

Listening to Liu Chengyou's words, the high defense was a little sluggish, the change seemed to be a bit quick, calm down, but looking at Liu Chengyou's calm face, he subconsciously asked: "Your Highness, you have no intention of killing Wang Shouen?"

"As you said, the life and death of a Wang Shouen is nothing. He is greedy for money, arrogant and domineering, but he does not die in the end. This time he is indeed meritorious, and he killed him hastily. Apart from venting my dissatisfaction, I have nothing to do with it. It's good, and it's easy to get the infamy of crossing the river, demolishing bridges, and killing donkeys!" Liu Chengyou said lightly: "As for the future."

As for what to do in the future, Liu Chengyou did not go on, but Gao Fang respectfully bowed to Liu Chengyou: "Your Highness is wise!"

After sighing, Liu Chengyou continued: "Not only will I not kill him, but I will also report to Jinyang and appoint Wang Shouen as the military governor of Zhaoyi (Luzhou) to raise his credit!"

"As for the high judge, I would like to take you as the inspector of Luzhou, leading the military affairs of Luzhou, and recommend them together! This time, you should not refuse."

Looking at Liu Chengyou, Gao Fang didn't dare to underestimate this young man who was two rounds younger than him. He took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

"No ceremony. I've heard of your talent, and you talked about it tonight, and it didn't disappoint me!" Liu Chengyou's expression completely recovered, and he began to talk about winning people's hearts again: "The account is written, and the treasury has millions of dollars. As far as I am concerned, it is better to have one person in high defense if you have ten thousand dollars in the treasury!"

Hearing this, even though his high defense experience did not make him so moved that he bowed his head and bowed down, he still felt some emotion in his heart, and solemnly bowed to Liu Chengyou: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your attention, I am ashamed to be worthy of my humble position!"

After chatting with Gao Fang for a few more words, Liu Chengyou let him leave, and when he left, he gently reminded: "Tonight you and I are talking, um, don't talk to others!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)