Han Shizu

Chapter 567

"Your Majesty, Wude Envoy Wang Jingchong has arrived and is waiting outside the palace to be summoned!"

"Xuan!"

As soon as Wang Jingchong entered, Liu Chengyou put down the pen in his hand, raised his eyes and asked, "How is the investigation of Liu Zhu's case?"

"Return to Your Majesty!" Wang Jingchong did not dare to be negligent, and said: "After a close investigation by Xiangzhou investigators, it was preliminarily confirmed that the crimes impeached by the imperial censor and committed by Liu Zhu are real."

"Is there any evidence?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Wang Jingchong replied: "I have ordered the collection!"

During this period of time, there was impeachment by the censor in the court, and Liu Zhu, the governor of Xiangzhou, abused his power in office, accepted bribes, used public interests for personal gain, committed atrocities, and ignored human lives.

This matter caused a wave of disturbance in the court. As early as when Liu Zhu took office in Qingzhou, the censor Zhongcheng Bian Guizhen impeached him for his vicious intentions and indiscriminate punishment.However, at that time, the country was initially established, and Liu Zhu's usage was profound. It was very effective in stabilizing the local area and reshaping the order. It was Liu Chengyou who did not deal with it, but instead reprimanded Bian Guixuan.

Later, Liu Chengyou transferred Jiedu to the town and changed defenses. Liu Zhuping was transferred to Xiangzhou and served as Jiedu of Zhangde Army for three years.Now, suddenly there is another censor, who brings up the old matter again, but this time, Liu Chengyou chose to stay in China and not publish it.It's just secretly ordering Wu Desi to investigate to show that he attaches great importance to this matter.

In fact, sensitive people can feel something unusual about Liu Zhu's impeachment.In the past, there was Li Hui, the governor of Heyang, who was impeached by someone. After inspection, there were minor demerits and no major crimes. He was transferred to Huaixi and known to the Luzhou government under an imperial edict.

Now, it's another impeachment, another feud.Unknowingly, those feudal towns and towns that run rampant across the prefectures and counties, and have a lot of power, are already under the authority of the central court and can be controlled.

In the hall, Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Jingchong with deep and calm eyes, as if he was thinking about something, and after a long time, he ordered him: "I intend to ask you to take someone to Xiangzhou to investigate and deal with Liu Zhu's case!"

Hearing the emperor's order, Wang Jingchong was slightly stupefied, and wanted him, a martial arts envoy, to go out in person. A thought flashed in his mind, and he thought of the event that the emperor sent Li Shaoyou north to Hedong a few months ago.Feeling the heavy responsibility on his shoulders, there was a gleam of joy between his brows.

"May I ask Your Majesty, after all, Liu Zhu is a governor of a town with a high status. I am afraid that there will be many constraints on this trip. If something unexpected happens, what should we do?" Wang Jingchong glanced at Liu Chengyou carefully, meaning asked, full of hints.

Wen asked, Liu Chengyou looked at this person, the corner of his mouth twitched a little, and thought in his heart that he was asking for power from him.

Without thinking, Liu Chengyou said flatly: "The matter in Xiangzhou is quite serious, such as political chaos, you should do things to put order out of chaos, and I have the right to do things cheaply with you! If the evidence of his crime is true, he will be arrested immediately and taken back to Tokyo for questioning!"

"Yes!" Hearing this, Wang Jingchong restrained his joy and bowed.

"However!" Liu Chengyou added: "Liu Zhu is a hero who founded the country, and he has an old relationship with the late emperor. You should think more carefully and act prudently!"

"I would like to follow your Majesty's instruction!" Wang Jingchong replied.

"In addition, in recent days, I have repeatedly received reports that local festivals, defenses, and governors have violated discipline and law, and corruption has been rampant, causing political affairs to be neglected and the people to be uneasy. I also intend to rectify them!" Liu Chengyou ordered Wang Jingchong again. Said: "You were asked to collect secretly before, but this time you go out of Beijing, you should patrol the place for me, check for lawlessness, and clarify it for the court together!"

"Yes!" Wang Jingchong said in a deep voice.

When he retreated, Liu Chengyou found that this person's footsteps were a little lighter
After the trial, Liu Chengyou's expression showed a little playfulness.Wang Jingchong is a hungry wolf, if he is released, he intends to let him bite those Jiedu and governors, especially those who have bad deeds and behave unrestrainedly.

"Wang Jingchong will go here, the place will be uneasy, and the court will probably become lively." Liu Chengyou said with emotion, but there was obvious expectation in his voice.

Since the triumphant return of the Southern Expedition, everything Liu Chengyou has done is to sort out internal affairs and strengthen the centralization of power.As for the local government, it is determined to take power and reform the system, and it starts with concocting the chronic diseases of the feudal towns.Law enforcement with one hand, holding soldiers with the other, and then use the eagle dog under the seat.

For Hedong and Guanzhong, Liu Chengyou basically adopts Huairou, but for other people, he will not be too polite. There are always people who need to show their swords.

Liu Chengyou knows that if it is too intense, it will cause certain backlash and even turmoil.But right now, Liu Chengyou believes that the current Han Dynasty can withstand and suppress it.

As Liu Chengyou expected, after Wang Jingchong left Tokyo and went north to Xiangzhou, there was a sudden disturbance within the imperial court regarding this matter.It's not that there is any problem with sending people to investigate and deal with Liu Zhu, but the problem of the personnel selected.

The one who took the lead in questioning this was Fan Zhi, who had just returned from the governor of Hedong.

"Your Majesty, there is something wrong in Xiangzhou. Liu Zhu violated the law. You can send commissioners from the Ministry of Punishment and Yushitai to investigate. Why do you want to take charge of this matter with Wu De?" Fan Zhi's expression was serious. .

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou straightened his body subconsciously, with a smile like a spring breeze on his face: "Fan Qing, don't worry, Xiangzhou's government, Liu Zhu's management of affairs, is appalling. I think this matter is urgent, and I need a shrewd and capable minister to investigate and deal with it." , after weighing, the camera chose Wang Jingchong!"

"In the whole court, there are so many virtuous ministers and talents, how can there be only one military and moral envoy available?" Fan asked.

Liu Chengyou explained: "Wang Jingchong's behavior as a special envoy is to deal with special matters, which has nothing to do with the power and responsibility of the department."

Fan Zhi obviously couldn't accept this rhetoric, and asked again: "Then why did you mobilize the Wude camp out of Beijing?"

Fan Zhi's words became more and more fierce, and he said immediately afterward: "The imperial court has its own laws and regulations. Your Majesty's move is contrary to the "Xing Tong".

Listening to his words, the gentleness on Liu Chengyou's face gradually faded, and there was some surprise in his eyes examining Fan Zhi.

Liu Chengyou still remembers that in the early years of Qianyou, when he was the crown prince in charge of the country, Fan Zhi was promoted to the Academy of Libin, and then he worked in Zhongshu Sheren, Zhi Zhigao, minister of the Ministry of punishment, and prime minister, and was promoted step by step to the highest position.

It has been nearly five years now, and Fan Zhi has been regarded as the backbone of the imperial party. In these years, he has made many contributions, but now, it should be the first time that Fan Zhi faces Liu Chengyou directly, showing his paranoia and honesty, which is extremely aggressive.

With a slightly cold tone, Liu Chengyou said indifferently: "Fan Qing, is this how you talk to me?"

Hearing this, Fan Zhi finally came to his senses, with a look of embarrassment on his old face, he immediately lowered his head and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking too aggressively!"

"That's all!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said: "The state has admonishing ministers, and the state will not be destroyed. I know that Qing is also admonishing with a fair heart."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your magnanimity!" Fan Zhi bowed again, took a deep breath, calmed down a little, and said, "However, I still want to talk about it. The matter of Xiangzhou depends on Jiedu. A big official is a minister of the frontier. Your Majesty It's really inappropriate to be dealt with by Wu Desi, if you start this way, if things go on like this, I'm afraid that Gangji will be corrupted!"

"Fan Qing is overthinking!" Liu Chengyou let out a sigh of relief, and said, "This is a special matter. Wang Jingchong is the special envoy. I have issued an edict. Wang Jingchong has left Beijing. It cannot be changed. It is only this time, and this is not an example!"

Seeing that Fan Zhi still wanted to speak, Liu Chengyou interrupted him and said, "Fan Zhi returned to Beijing not long ago, more than three months, and he has not dealt with the Ministry of Punishment and court affairs, so he should go back to the office and familiarize himself with it. By the way, the list for the autumn decision this year, Make a copy and present it to me.”

"Yes. I'm resigning!" I can feel that the emperor has made up his mind and is unwilling to make any changes on this matter. He is a little helpless, but he dare not continue to directly fight against Liu Chengyou.

In fact, Fan Zhi still had a lot to say, but he didn't say it, such as Wu Desi's wide-ranging eyes and ears, illegal shelter, indulgence, arrest, prison, torture, etc.These are all manifestations of eroding the authority of the Criminal Ministry, and all of them are disgusting and dreadful. In addition, the person in charge has become the notorious Wang Jingchong.Although it was only Fan Zhi who made the remonstrance this time, it probably represented the aspirations of most of the courtiers.

"In the final analysis, Wu Desi caused the dissatisfaction and fear of the courtiers!" Liu Chengyou slowly stroked his cuffs, and said lightly: "But, isn't this exactly what I want?"

(End of this chapter)