Han Shizu

Chapter 732 The Problem of the Governor of Kaifeng
"After discussing for so long, Zhuqing is tired of thinking about it. Li Qing will stay here for a while, and everyone else will return!" The sky outside the hall became colder, and Liu Chengyou also showed a little fatigue on his face, and he looked around and ordered.

"Sir, please retire!"

Li Tao didn't move, and waited for the others to leave the palace, then he cupped his hands to Liu Chengyou, wondering, "I don't know what is your order, Your Majesty?"

"After Jing Fan returned to his hometown for the funeral, there was a vacancy in the Kaifeng government office, and no one was in charge of the affairs. Letting the officials do it, there will be slack in the end. Li Qing is in charge of the official department, is there anyone in mind?" Liu Chengyou asked after pondering for a while.

Jingfan, the prefect of Kaifeng, has been suffering from physical discomfort since this year. According to him, he is suffering from illness, but he still performs his duties with all his heart, self-denial and dedication to the public.In view of this, Liu Chengyou donated doctors and medicines, and gave him more leave, but it was still difficult to recover.

Jing Fan has always enforced the law strictly, and he offended many people in Luoyang. After Kaifeng, he still strictly enforced the law, and offended a group of dignitaries.Because of his long-term illness and refractory illness, it caused a storm. Some officials talked about it in public in the official office, making fun of Jing Fan for being angry, lacking in virtue, and dying of illness. Even the kindness of the emperor could not wash away his dark evil spirit.He also bet with others that when Jing Fan died of illness in the government office.

When such remarks reached Liu Chengyou's ears, he was naturally indignant. He immediately ordered that bold person to be taken from his post and thrown into the prison in Kaifeng. It's useless, one of the sons of the late Yan Guogong Feng Dao was also among them.

What made Liu Chengyou even more angry was that there was even a censor who advised Liu Chengyou not to question him because of his words, but Liu Chengyou scolded him severely.Such remarks have constituted playing around the government office, slandering ministers, and contemptuous of the emperor. It is not a pity to punish him with a death penalty.

Liu Chengyou demoted the censor to the northwest on the spot, and ordered him to copy "Han Xingtong" ten times. At the same time, he summoned Zhao Li, the censor of Zuodu, to reprimand him and asked him how he chose his subordinates.In this matter, Liu Chengyou gave Jing Fan a sigh of relief, and also let go of the rumors and criticisms against him in the court.Let everyone know that the emperor attaches great importance to Jing Fan.

It was also affected by illness and rumors. After the summer, Jing Fan submitted a petition to resign as the governor of Kaifeng, but Liu Chengyou directly refused and asked him to temporarily take leave to stay at home, but he was not allowed to resign from the position of Kaifeng, and told him to take care of his illness.But Jing Fan, who is in his position, seeks his own government. Even if his health and energy are low, he still does not abandon government affairs.

Later, because his father was ill, Jing Fan again asked to resign and return to his hometown to serve decoction.In this regard, Liu Chengyou hesitated a little, but still did not agree, but ordered the local government to allocate medical resources to treat his father.

Until August, news came that Jing Fan's father had died.This time, Liu Chengyou could no longer force him to stay, so he was asked to resign and leave the palace temporarily to return to his hometown to deal with his father's funeral.

Since then, the location of Kaifeng Mansion has been hanging here.

Of course, with so many talents in the imperial court, it is not difficult to choose a governor of Kaifeng.Previously, he had always been reluctant to let Jing Fan go, and he also felt that, apart from the trouble of him wanting to choose a more suitable person, Jing Fan's illness did not seem to be serious at the time.

At this time, when the Emperor asked about the Kaifeng Mansion, Li Tao was stunned and replied: "Your Majesty, I have recently considered this matter!"

"Tell me about the candidate in your mind!" Liu Chengyou stretched out his hand to signal without blinking his eyes.

"Shen Wenbing, a member of Zhongshushe, has worked in various ministries and is well-versed in world affairs. What does your Majesty think?" Li Tao said.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou almost didn't think about it, and replied: "Shen Wenbing is obsessed with soothing, I'm afraid it's not suitable!"

Seeing Liu Chengyou's straightforwardness, Li Tao pondered for a while, and then said: "Wang Min, the minister of punishment, is cautious and serious, how about it?"

"Wang Minzhen has other assignments!" Liu Chengyou said directly again.

At this moment, Li Tao came to his senses, raised his head and glanced at Liu Chengyou, and realized that the emperor had already chosen someone in his heart.Without any hesitation, he tactfully asked for instructions: "Your Majesty's knowledge of people and the wisdom of using them have always been admired by the officials. May I ask who your Majesty prefers?"

Looking at Li Tao, Liu Chengyou said leisurely, "What do you think, Li Gu, the transfer envoy of Hebei?"

Hearing the emperor's suggestion of this candidate, Li Tao frowned immediately. Although his face didn't change much, he obviously hesitated.He also thought in his mind that Li Gu is also a famous minister of the present, his talents and abilities are well known throughout the court, and more importantly, he is also an old man of the emperor.

After the Battle of Luancheng, he was confiscated into the account, entrusted with general affairs to assist in the aftermath, and quickly gained Liu Chengyou's approval.By the time Liu Chengyou returned to Beijing from Hebei, he had already been sentenced to the political affairs of the four prefectures of Chengde and Germany.

After that, he successively served in Hebei, holding many important positions, and cooperated with the imperial court to cut down the vassal and centralize power, until he became the big steward of the whole Hebei.It is also a transfer envoy, because of the tens of thousands of garrison troops in the north, Li Gu controls the lifeline of his supply and needs, making his power even heavier.

Of course, Liu Chengyou didn't mean to be afraid. After all, he didn't command soldiers and was very satisfied with his work.During these years in the court, Liu Chengyou repeatedly praised Li Gu in front of the ministers, expressed his appreciation, and said that Li Gu had the talent of a prime minister, so he was wronged by keeping him in Hebei for many years.

But this time, Liu Chengyou obviously wanted to make compensation.Regarding this, Li Tao was scruples, Li Gu was no better than others, he was the prefect of Kaifeng when he returned to Beijing, with his years of accumulated credit and the emperor's trust, it would be a matter of time before he got a chance to pay his respects.Once the political affairs hall and aspect are involved, it is a change of power, which involves self-interest and has to be considered.

Of course, among so many Daozhou officials in the big man, only Li Gu and Wang Pu can make Li Tao feel afraid.Once transferred to Beijing, it will be a situation of grabbing the class and seizing power. After all, the center has so much power, and one more person means more competition.

Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao curiously, almost watching the changes in his face, and his mind was in a state of uncertainty.With a light cough, Li Tao recovered from the balance of pros and cons. Liu Chengyou looked at him and asked with a smile, "Does Li Qing have any concerns? Do you still feel that Li Gu is an embarrassment for the Kaifeng mansion?"

When asked, Li Tao showed a modest smile, and replied: "Li Weizhen's talents and virtues are well known to everyone. Even though the Kaifeng government has heavy affairs and heavy responsibilities, it is enough to take care of them. However, in the past three years, Li Weizhen has not only dealt with the two provinces of Hebei The treasury is also responsible for the support of the army in the north. If it is suddenly transferred away, I am afraid that something will go wrong. If there is a mistake, the frontier army will be unstable."

Obviously, from Li Tao's heart, he did not want Li Gu to be transferred to Beijing.

"Could it be that without Li Gu, Hebei's finances and military supplies cannot function normally? Without Li Gu's dispatch, will the armies in the north be in chaos?" Liu Chengyou still had a smile on his face.

But that smile only made Li Tao feel chills in his heart, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is serious, I don't mean that! I think that the successor can be decided, and Li Weizhen will return to Beijing to take office after the handover is done. In addition, Now that Hebei is divided into two divisions, the transfer department should also be divided into two divisions!"

Hearing what Li Tao said, the smile on Liu Chengyou's face disappeared just now, which also made Li Tao feel at ease.After some consideration, Liu Chengyou said: "Hebei's situation is special, and it faces great military pressure. The transfer and supply of military supplies should be coordinated and dispatched, and we will not separate them for the time being. As for Li Gu's transfer, Wang Min will succeed him. He was born in Hebei and also served in the Ministry of War. Familiar with logistical matters!"

As he said that, he glanced at Li Tao, letting Wang Min succeed him also meant to appease him.After all, successive proposals were ruthlessly rejected, and Liu Chengyou could feel a little depression in his heart.

Sure enough, feeling the consolation conveyed by the emperor, Li Tao looked slightly relaxed, and respectfully said: "Yes!"

"As for the appointment in Kaifeng, after you return to the Yamen, you can report and discuss with the ministers. If there is nothing wrong, let's award it!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Obey!" Li Tao bowed again.

With a wry smile in his heart, he first informed and then discussed, the emperor's attitude is so obvious, what is there to talk about, and this matter has to be implemented by himself.

Leaning lightly on the imperial case, Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao's back, his eyes gradually deepened.After a long time, he sighed in his heart. How could there be a pure minister who was dedicated to serving the public? Liu Chengyou could clearly feel that Li Tao's desire for power and selfishness had increased significantly compared to a few years ago. Perhaps it was because he had been the "Prime Minister" for a long time.

(End of this chapter)