Han Shizu

Chapter 656

Guangzheng Hall, Zhengshitang.

The Zhongshu officials headed by Prime Minister Li Tao, as usual, handled domestic and foreign affairs in an orderly manner.Fan Zhi had an expression of bitterness and hatred, and no strangers should enter. During this time, Fan Xianggong was in a bad mood.

The root cause still lies in the previous dispute with the emperor on the handling of the "Meng Hanqing case". At the end of the dispute, Fan Zhi's original words were: Your Majesty can kill him, but if you pay a minister, the minister dare not sign the edict.

Then, the emperor directly ordered Meng Hanqing to commit suicide, and he ordered the civil and military affairs of the world to take it as a commandment.Although he understood that the Son of Heaven wanted to use Meng Hanqing's incident as a warning to his officials, but for Fan Zhi, he did not agree with this practice of breaking the law to kill chickens and monkeys.

What's more, Fan Zhi had the feeling that the emperor killed Meng Hanqing to show himself.
More importantly, if one person can be surpassed by Zhongshu and Buya today, the Ming Dynasty will be able to govern. This is an invisible harm to the authority of the Zhengshitang. If things go on like this, it may be emptied.

Zhao Pu is not the only capable person in the court, the establishment of those close ministers and officials in the Chongzheng Palace has long attracted attention.Right now, it just doesn't have the right to issue edicts. If it is opened in the future, it can directly replace the role of Zhengshitang.

In the final analysis, it also involved the conflict between monarchy and ministerial power, but this time, Liu Chengyou did not back down, and ended in victory by forcing Meng Hanqing to death.

As the Han Dynasty became more prosperous and stable, similar conflicts and disputes have increased significantly in recent years.Under Liu Chengyou's solemn surface, there is a heart that is unwilling to be restrained, but many times, he is a little more tolerant and tolerant to the prime ministers.

But for Fan Zhi, it was a little unfair. His arguments were no match for the authority of the emperor.After all, the emperor professed the constitution of heaven, and after all, he was above the law, and Liu Chengyou could be regarded as the founding king of the country. If he wanted to be tough, how could Fan Zhi stop him.

Moreover, the emperor set aside Fan Zhi and found someone else to revise and improve the "Xing Tong", which frustrated him even more.The emperor can change the law with his words, but his quality is as determined as he is, and he will have to maintain the revised "Xing Tong" like this in the future.

At the same time that the monarch and his ministers were in conflict, Liu Chengyou also greatly wooed and rewarded Fan Zhi, and in front of the ministers, he greatly praised him for his uprightness and loyalty to the country. Chen Zhong" picture.

Right now, Fan Zhi is still wearing a winter robe bestowed by the emperor, stuffed with duck down and embroidered with thorns, it is very warm.Originally, Fan Zhi was kept at home, but two days ago the emperor thoughtfully asked if it didn't fit well, and if it needed to be replaced.

On the second day, Fan Zhi was dressed to enter the palace to govern, just like wearing a "warning", he really felt the feeling of being as heavy as a mountain.

"Wen Su, come and have a glass of wine to warm up your body!" Li Tao, who was the chief minister, walked up to Fan Zhi's case with a delicate small porcelain bowl in one hand, with a kind smile on his face.

Putting down the chapter in his hand, he raised his eyes to see the steaming old bowl in front of him, frowned slightly, took it anyway, touched Li Tao, and took a sip.

"Thank you, Mr. Li!"

Seeing this, Li Tao showed a satisfied smile. When Feng Dao was around, he had to be advised by the cautious old man when he toasted a glass of wine.Now, Zhengshitang himself is the boss, a little beer can not only warm up the body, but also refresh himself, so Li Tao let go
"Why is Wen Su so sad?" Li Tao asked, paying attention to Fan Zhi's stern expression.

Fan Zhi handed the report to Li Tao, put down the wine bowl, took a glance at it, and Li Tao's expression became solemn.

"This is the third civil disturbance in Chengzhou and Fengzhou!" Fan Zhi said with a trace of worry in his tone.

Li Tao thought for a while and said, "The two prefectures should be the key points for entering Shu. They have been attacked by soldiers, and they need to fully support the battle in Hanzhong. After this winter passes, it should be better."

The report in his hand came from Qin Fengdao. Ever since Xiang Xun became a member of Kexi County and was conscripted in Xinzhanzhou County, he has been in turmoil and instability.Although Xi County was sent down, after the news of the tragic casualties came back, almost every family of the conscripted people was mourned, and the people's mood was greatly depressed.

The situation in Chengzhou is still serious. This winter is very cold and hungry. A few days ago, more than 300 villagers attacked the government. Of course, it did not cause too serious consequences and was easily extinguished.The strength of the Han army stationed in Qinfeng is very sufficient.

"Next year, I'm afraid there will be more conquests!" Fan Zhi was a little indignant, and said, "During this cold winter, we should have stopped the troops to calm the people and recuperate. If you conquer Hanzhong, you are afraid that the hearts of the people will be lost, and you will lose it again!"

"The conquest of Shu has won a complete victory. Your Majesty is still desperate to seek Hanzhong." Fan Zhi looked at Li Tao and said, "After all, the conquest of Shu is not a one-off thing. Cheng and Feng are related to the back road of food, and it is even more important to protect them." Its peace, and then try to make progress. Otherwise, the lifeblood is at stake, even if a hundred thousand troops march ahead, there is fear of being wiped out!"

Hearing Fan Zhizhi's words, Li Tao took a deep breath and sighed softly: "Your Majesty probably knows these truths, but it's just his consideration, which is based on another aspect. If Hanzhong can be captured in one fell swoop in this winter, then Coercion over the middle of Shu. It is not too late to comfort the people later, it is just a matter of order!"

"I definitely don't agree with the attack on Shu, but it's just that the use of troops should be based on the situation. The people are suffering, the people are complaining, and the rear is unstable, so why insist on going your own way!" Fan Zhi's tone was very serious: "That's the same with Zhao Ting. I heard that this person has successfully governed. For many years in the state, as a parent, he has no love for the people under his rule! He blindly caters to the generals in front. I heard that the civil disturbance in Chengzhou was caused by this person who was too aggressive and urged too much."

"Wen Su, I know you have a strong heart and worry about the country's injury!" Li Tao put down the memorial, thought for a while, looked at Fan Zhi and said, "It's just that now, the matter is over, His Majesty has given Xiang Xun full power, and the attack is on the other side. I am far away in Tokyo, how can I control it, I only hope that the war in Hanzhong can end as soon as possible, and the soldiers and civilians can recuperate!"

After taking Xixian County, there was almost no pause. Taking advantage of the rare sunny weather, Xiang Xun left some soldiers and horses, led the army to capture them, and forced the soldiers to march eastward to Nanzheng.

The war is still going on, this is the courtier headed by Fan Zhi, the most difficult to understand, and the most fierce opposition.But when he went to the emperor, Liu Chengyou replied.Since he delegated the power of conquest and let him deal with it, Xiang Xun is the hero of the general, and since he decided to march, he has his own reasons.

"The newly acquired lands, except for Qinzhou, are afraid of food shortages. Especially in Fengzhou and Chengzhou, in order to prevent the spread of hungry people and cause even greater turmoil, the imperial court should allocate food for relief!" Li Tao said seriously, It is not intended to have a deeper discussion on whether to use troops ahead or not.

In matters of military struggle, they, the chief ministers, have little say at all, and it is difficult to influence the emperor's thoughts.If you overreact, it will only make the emperor unhappy.After nearly two years of career as chief minister, Li Tao has become a little smarter, although he will not blindly cater to the emperor like Feng Dao, but he will do less useless work.

"The Qinlong road is almost blocked, and Guanzhong and Beijing grains may not be able to be transported in large quantities." Fan Zhi thought for a while and said, "The most convenient solution is to allocate a part of the stockpiles for war preparations and captures for battles. , to benefit the people!"

"Xiang Xun is still fighting in Nanzheng, using military rations to help the people, how can the army be willing?" Li Tao's first reaction was to frown, subconsciously looking at Fan Zhi, thinking that he had other plans.

Fan Zhi said with a serious and calm face, "Do you want to sit back and watch the hungry people starve to death and create disasters? You only need to survive this winter, and when the spring of the next year comes, the imperial court's support will come!"

"This is also a solution!" Standing up and taking a few steps, Li Tao turned to look at Fan Zhi, his eyes rolling: "This matter requires His Majesty's approval, and you and I can speak to the Chongzheng Palace together!"

Seemingly aware of Li Tao's concerns, Fan Zhi nodded, not taking it seriously.

While the two prime ministers were discussing, an official came in and bowed to salute: "Mr. Li, Mr. Fan!"

He is about forty years old, with a pale face and a mustache. He is Wang Min, the Minister of the Ministry of War.Looking at him, Li Tao asked, "Li Shilang, what's the matter?"

"We report from the Southwest that Nanzheng has been captured, and Hanzhong has been returned to the Han!" Wang Min said in a relaxed tone.

Li and Fan looked at each other, subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, Li Tao clapped his hands and smiled: "Okay! Very good! Xiang Xun is indeed a general, worthy of the court's trust!"

"Since Nanzheng has descended, the war in Hanzhong has finally come to an end!" He turned his head towards Fan Zhi: "Wen Su, can you relieve your worries now?"

Hearing and asking, the expression on Fan Zhi's face was obviously relaxed, as if the haze had dissipated, he stroked his beard, and said in an emotional tone: "We can think about it, and deal with the aftermath!"

(End of this chapter)