Han Shizu

Chapter 574
Outside the city of Tokyo, a huge construction site has already been formed. The city of Kaifeng was expanded and built from the east city.Kaifeng prefecture recruited tens of thousands of civilian workers at one time, and hundreds of craftsmen in Tokyo and its vicinity. Stone, brick, and wood from all over the world were transported to Tokyo one by one.

As far as Liu Chengyou knows, more than ten new brick kilns have been built in the suburbs of Tokyo, where clay is used to fire blue bricks, specializing in Tokyo Daikon.Businessmen pursue profits, and there are many people who see opportunities. In and outside Kaifeng, several businessmen with deep backgrounds have begun to vigorously get involved in the "building materials" business.

What Liu Chengyou didn't even realize was that because of the urban construction project, it stimulated another wave of business prosperity.Due to the loose policy of the imperial court, the commercial atmosphere in Tokyo has become more and more intense. Merchants from all over the world gather here, and wealth is gradually accumulated here. It is only waiting for when the policy will be tightened and a wave of harvest will be harvested.
When Yujia returned to the palace, Liu Chengyou went to the Ciming Hall first as usual, greeted the Queen Mother, and visited his eldest son by the way.Liu Xu is more than four years old. He is a small person, but gentle and cute. Under the teaching of his grandmother, he has already begun to read and write.

Although they were reared across generations, the lack of maternal love is an indisputable fact. Liu Xu appeared very quiet, unlike other younger brothers who were lively and naive, and looked at Liu Chengyou with a somewhat unfamiliar gaze.Seeing Liu Chengyou, I couldn't help feeling compassion and pity.

Occasionally, Liu Chengyou would give birth to the idea of ​​finding a mother for Liu Xu.However, the Empress Dowager has personally raised her for these years, and it is difficult for Mrs. Li to give up.

"Your Majesty, Xiangzhou secret report!" With a little unhappiness, Zhang Dejun came to report and handed over a secret note when he returned to Chongzheng Hall.

After unpacking the seal, a page of paper was shaken slightly to unfold it. Liu Chengyou frowned unconsciously, and wrote a letter:

Minister Wu Desi Xiangzhou Marriage Officer Zhang Zhiqi reported to His Majesty that Wu De envoy Wang Jingchong detained Jiedu Liu Zhu in Anyang, arbitrarily gathered evidence of Liu Zhu's crimes against the law, searched for Liu Zhu's relatives, blocked news, coerced military and government officials, and indiscriminately tortured , The means are vicious, and hundreds of thousands of money and silk were extorted before and after, and most of the wealth Liu Zhu collected fell into his hands.Unable to bear the humiliation, Liu Zhu committed suicide on the night of September [-]th, and Liu's wife hanged herself.

Slowly put away the letter paper, folded it slowly, put it back into the envelope, and asked Zhang Dejun to bring the palace candle and burn it directly.

The orange-red flame gradually devoured the secret report, giving off some unpleasant smell. The flame swayed and shone on Liu Chengyou's face, which was already abnormally calm.

Weiji, Liu Chengyou received Wang Jingchong's report on Liu Zhu's case, some things can be blocked, but Liu Zhu's death as the main culprit cannot be concealed.

Of course, on Wang Jingchong's side, it was another story.Aiming at Liu Zhu's tyrannical and chaotic laws, he collected evidence of harming the people, and the collection is very complete, which is true.Regarding Liu Zhu's death, Wang Jingchong downplayed it, saying that he was negligent in guards and committed suicide in fear of crime, and asked Liu Chengyou to punish him.Obviously, Wang Jingchong wanted to take a small crime for himself and avoid a big one.

"Decree that Wang Jingchong, Xiangzhou officials, officials and people are all innocent and must not interfere with the people. The wealth collected by Liu Zhu will be registered in a book and sent to Tokyo to build the city!" Liu Chengyou ordered: "Tell Wang Jingchong, he was ordered The investigation represents the imperial court, you should have a heart of benevolence and forgiveness, make decisions carefully, pay attention to the means, and don't be too aggressive, so as not to make a big mistake!"

"In addition, let me tell you that Liu Zhu committed a serious crime and committed suicide in fear of the law, but he is a veteran of the Han Dynasty. Although I hate him for breaking the law and harming the people, I can't help pity him. I ordered the corpses of Liu Zhu and his wife to be buried in a good manner. Send him back to his hometown for burial! When his son's filial piety is over, the Ministry of Officials will grant him an official position according to his talents!"

"As for Xiangzhou, it was changed to Zhangde Mansion, and the Ministry of Officials sent someone to take office to govern its affairs!"

Liu Zhu's case ended in such a hasty way, and it was clear that the crime was serious, but after Wang Jingchong's troubles, the ending was inevitably sad, maybe the dead are the most important.

Regarding Wang Jingchong's matter, Liu Chengyou took it lightly.Moreover, I have to admit in my heart that Wang Jingchong is really not a good character.Liu Zhu was originally a ruthless character, with a vicious heart and a ruthless hand, who killed people like hemp, and fell into the hands of Wang Jingchong, but also ended in a desolate end of suicide
Liu Chengyou has a tolerant and ambiguous attitude towards Liu Zhuan and Wang Jingchong.However, the news from the north caused turmoil in the court again. The censors and officials scrambled to show up, using Wang Jingchong's arbitrary and reckless actions to force the death of the chief official, and asked Liu Chengyou to recall Wang Jingchong for questioning.

The courtiers seem to have forgotten that not long ago, they were still indignant and attacked Liu Zhu for messing up the place.Regarding the turmoil in the court, Liu Chengyou still issued an order to calm it down. One Liu Zhu seemed not enough, and he still wanted to use Wang Jingchong.

At night, the guards cleared the way, and two lanterns with "Guo" written on them stood in front of them, illuminating the street. The car drove slowly and stopped in front of the gate of Guo's mansion.

Opening the curtain and getting out of the car, the late autumn night wind blew by, it was very cold, Guo Rong couldn't help shivering.Looking at the night sky, the moon is dark, the stars are sparse, and under the night, there seems to be cloudy clouds, which is not a good weather.

After getting out of the car, Guo Rong coughed a few times, and the servant hurriedly took a robe and put it on him.Above the mansion hall, his wife was present, on the food table, the food was already prepared, and the two sons were drowsy, obviously waiting for a long time.

Seeing Guo Rong, they were all in high spirits. Guo's wife, Liu Shi, greeted him and helped Guo Rong take off his robe and put it away. At the same time, she ordered the servant: "Take the food and warm it up, and prepare hot water for washing!"

Liu is Guo Rongfa's wife, a virtuous Joan of Arc, and the two have a very good relationship.Seeing the servants heating up the food, and looking at the two hungry sons, he seemed particularly powerless even to salute.

Guo Rong couldn't help sighing at Mrs. Liu: "I said it before, if I come back late, you don't have to wait long, just eat first!"

Mrs. Liu put away her robe, served a cup of tea herself, and smiled gently at Guo Rong: "The husband is the head of the family. He is busy with state affairs and official duties. Waiting for his return is what he should do for his wife!"

While talking, the servant brought hot water, Mrs. Liu took the towel herself, soaked it and wrung it dry, and handed it to Guo Rong.

"It's also my fault. I forgot the time when I was busy, and I didn't have time to let someone notify you." Guo Rong's always serious expression showed a touch of emotion.

Tonight, Guo Rong worked overtime again, handling a batch of military affairs of the Hebei garrison, and came back late.In the past few months, the local army has been adjusted frequently in various provinces of the Han Dynasty, resulting in a lot of military affairs. The old man Ruan is not energetic, and the burden on Guo Rong's shoulders is naturally much heavier.

After washing his face, he sat down and thought about the studies of his two sons by the way. It was not until the rattle in his belly that the food was heated up and served again.

Guo Rong now has four sons, two of whom are still young.A family of four, in the dining room, servants come to report, there are visitors, a visitor who surprised Guo Rong, Luzhou Zhaoyi Army Jiedu Changsi.

In the study room, each sat down, Guo Rong looked at Chang Si, unavoidably wondering: "Why is Mr. Chang visiting in Beijing overnight?"

"To tell you the truth, Guo Lang, I went to Tokyo this afternoon and stayed in the city to let people watch the situation of Guo's mansion. As soon as you return to the mansion, I will come as soon as you need to report!" Chang Si spoke a little anxiously.

Hearing what he said, Guo Rong frowned even tighter, and his voice became louder: "The imperial court has not summoned you, why did you return to the capital privately, and when you arrive, why don't you enter the palace to face the saint, why hide in the mansion and wait for me?"

Old Chang Si had a bit of bad luck on his face, he cupped his hands to Guo Rong and said, "Guo Lang, you have to save me!"

"What happened?" Seeing his performance, Guo Rong was even more confused.

Chang Si quickly cleared up his doubts, saying: "It wasn't the evil wolf Wu Desi Wang Jingchong. After Xiangzhou passed, he took Cizhou Wang Jihong again. Now he is passing through the border under the banner of the emperor's mission and the imperial court, and wants to investigate and rectify the crime.

I know he's coming after me.Thinking about Liu Zhu, a majestic township Jiedu, was forced to death by this man. I am old and frail, how can I stand his interrogation, if I fall into his hands, I will suffer.Therefore, as a last resort, I can only leave Luzhou temporarily and come to Beijing to seek help! "

Hearing what Chang Si said, Guo Rong frowned deeply, and his expression became a little dignified. Of course, he also quickly figured out the joints.The crux still lies in the "Liu Zhu case". The emperor sent Wang Jingchong to investigate local lawlessness.And Chang Si, who is Wang Jingchong's next goal, is even more frightened.

Regarding this matter, Guo Rong, who was in the court, didn't know, but he himself really didn't mean to intervene in this matter, and it was inconvenient to participate, let alone made any remarks.

Right now, Chang Si actually begged him, but for Guo Rong, it was more troublesome.
After pondering for a while, Guo Rong asked, "What does Mr. Chang want me to do?"

(End of this chapter)