Han Shizu

Chapter 848
Xiang Xun asked himself to be guilty, and the emperor ordered the three justices to push it together. As soon as the news came out, the whole court was in an uproar, causing an uproar.Many people find it hard to figure out where the trouble is coming from. The former is still a commander who has commanded troops to destroy the country and made great military exploits. He is condescended and respected by the emperor.It's only been a few days, and the imperial court's official reward has not yet been issued, so why did he come forward and report himself, becoming a sinner?Moreover, the crimes listed are not petty crimes.

During this period of time, the behavior of the soldiers in Pingshu may have been improper, causing criticism and dissatisfaction. The officials rushed to impeach, strictly enforce military discipline, and deal with domineering soldiers, but in the end it was only the vulgar, vulgar, and short-sighted Qiu Ba in the middle and lower classes.The conflict between Wang Quanbin and Wang Renshan was very serious, but on the surface, it seemed more like a personal grievance.

As for the triumphant soldiers, no matter how upright they were, they never thought of setting the fire on Xiang Xun.However, Xiang Xun's actions are tantamount to setting himself on fire and adding fuel to himself.
After the incident happened, there were turbulent discussions and suspicions among the upper and lower groups. However, those who are really in high positions and understand the reasons are very calm. They don't express their opinions at all, and they don't even show their attitudes. They just sit and watch the development of the matter. .

And because of this matter, the most influential group of people were the Pingshu soldiers who were solemnly received by the emperor after returning to Beijing.Even Commander Xiang went to Dali Temple to confess his crimes, but what's more, their impetuous arrogance disappeared, and they didn't dare to call themselves heroes.

Immediately afterwards, there was fear and worry. Counting Wang Quanbin and Wang Renshan who were detained, there were three Pingshu generals who were taken. Could this be just the beginning, or would it hurt him?
I am afraid of thinking about everything, the changes in the capital, and there has been rumors that the court wants to accuse the soldiers of the crime of causing the chaos in Shu.For a while, the meritorious ministers began to panic, especially those generals who had made a lot of money in Sichuan and Shu.

Aware of the danger, it is natural to try to resolve it. If it had been ten years earlier, there would be no need to think too much, and a military rebellion could be launched under the banner of "the court is unfair, the soldiers are not sympathetic, and the heroes are treated poorly".

However, times have changed, the emperor's reputation is growing day by day, and the authority of the court is getting stronger. Now it is no longer the era of reversing first and then talking.No matter how ignorant and arrogant a soldier is, he would not dare to commit rebellion lightly.

Speaking of the most basic reality, Kaifeng and its surrounding areas were heavily garrisoned. Although the number of troops who triumphantly entered Beijing was large, the composition was complex, not unified, and there were disputes with each other.If someone dares to publicize rebellion, I am afraid that without the court's efforts, someone inside will hold his head and make contributions to the court.

Rebellion is not advisable, there is only one option, and that is to intercede with the emperor and ask the court for forgiveness.So, no matter whether it was the generals and schools on the North Road or the East Road, they all started to contact and find a way.

In the end, two people were found. One was Gao Huaide, who, as the commander of the army, could not only represent the soldiers to make a statement, but also be a relative of the emperor. With this relationship, it was easy to speak.

The other person is Zhao Kuangyin who sacrificed his father and returned to Kaifeng. Zhao Dushuai is the emperor's general. He has always been trusted and relied on, and his reputation in the army has gradually increased. He has worked hard in Pingshu and has no bad deeds in Shuzhong. .

For the generals' request, Gao Huaide and Zhao Kuangyin did the same thing, that is, appease them, and confessed to them, or returned to the mansion, or returned to the camp, and kept themselves safe.

Afterwards, as if they had a tacit understanding, Gao and Zhao successively made pleas to the emperor. The names of the pleadings were not as detailed as Xiang Xun's.

In this way, the five main generals of Pingshu were all guilty.With Li Gao Huaide and Zhao Kuangyin setting an example, the generals below have also learned to be smart, as long as they are qualified, they all compete to play.

The imprisoned Wang Quanbin and Wang Renshan calmed down and reacted, and pleaded guilty in the forbidden room.Both of them listed very detailed. Apart from fighting for merit, destroying people's wealth, and ruining the army's prestige, they also clearly wrote down their bad behavior in Sichuan and Shu, including collecting money and taking court ladies forcibly. I confessed everything, and my attitude of pleading guilty was very correct.

Apart from the second king, Zhang Yongde followed suit, as if joining in the fun.You know, the Eastern Route Army is progressing smoothly. After the surrender of Shu, it has been sitting in Yuzhou. Under his guard, Yuzhou and the area to the east have been very stable. Even when the chaos in Shu was the most violent, no major changes occurred. .

Probably can't think of any serious crimes. Zhang Yongde asked for a lower punishment on the grounds that his subordinates burned the city towers and felled the sangzi when he occupied Yuzhou and failed to stop them.There is only one original intention in doing this, and that is to be consistent with the soldiers of Pingshu. No matter what, when the rumors are spreading, the interests of the soldiers of Pingshu are the same.

All of a sudden, the emperor's imperial case was filled with apologies from the generals, and the previously commended heroes seemed to have become sinners in an instant.For these performances, Liu Chengyou accepted them all, but he didn't express his opinion. He even didn't read many performances.

When the matter developed to this point, although the momentum was great and the situation seemed serious, it was actually just a thunderstorm, and the emperor only needed a letter of pardon to calm it down.

Until the end of March, Liu Chengyou felt that it was almost over and could calm down, so he called the military and political ministers to hold a meeting before the imperial court to discuss the matter of "pleading guilty".

In addition to a few prime ministers, the privy secretaries and the generals and important officials of the two divisions were also there. As the commander in front of the palace, Han Tong felt a little strange in the face of such a meeting.

"Everyone, those who are close to you, the generals of Pingshu have successively confessed their crimes, and asked the court to rule them. It can be said that there is a lot of noise. I am quite surprised about this. How to deal with it, please teach me!" Sitting behind the throne, Liu Chengyou leisurely Speaking of which, there was no look of surprise in his tone and expression.

Hearing and asking, all civil and military officials are here safely, as stable as Mount Tai.They looked at each other, and no one spoke for a while, they all looked at the emperor, as if they were waiting for him to speak, that's all
The ministers were so "uncooperative", Liu Chengyou was a little depressed, and asked Fan Zhi directly: "Fan Qing, how should I be sentenced for the eight crimes made against Xingmin?"

Seeing the ball being kicked, Fan Zhi didn't think about it, and replied: "If the confession is true, according to the "Xing Tong", he should be sentenced to death!"

This is a smart statement, Liu Chengyou answered immediately, and asked: "According to the investigation of the Sanfa Division, is it true?"

Fan Zhi didn't know how to answer the question for a while, if it was not true, then Xiang Xun's generous going to Dali Temple was just a joke and flouted the laws of the country?If it's true, it's impossible to think about killing Xiang Xun.

At this time, Li Chuyun, a scholar of the Privy Council, stood up and clasped his hands in response: "Your Majesty, I think that, regardless of the inexorable achievements of the soldiers in Pingshu, soldiers are a matter of life and death. If the army passes by, it is a little bit of a contingency." It is also understandable.

Xiang Gong is honest and upright, frank about his merits and demerits, and does not avoid right and wrong, which is a manifestation of broad-mindedness.Wouldn't it be a pity to punish a meritorious official for the reputation of the public, adding fault to the court?

Furthermore, the generals rushed to plead guilty and expose their mistakes.I believe that the military discipline of the Great Han Dynasty is strict, even if there are a few dishonest people, how can there be any reason why all generals violate the law? "

Hearing Li Chuyun's words, Liu Chengyou smiled and did not express his opinion.

At this time, Han Tong made a rare voice and said: "Your Majesty, I think that the soldiers fought bloody battles for the country and followed them with their lives. Even if they were really at fault, they would all come forward to plead guilty. It is obvious that they are wrong. If you want to do something Disposal, I think that small punishments and big warnings are enough, not severe ones!"

"Wei Qing, what do you think?" Liu Chengyou looked at Wei Renpu.

Wei Renpu did not answer, but took out a memorial from his bosom, and replied: "Your Majesty, Pingshu soldiers, the rewards and honors of generals and officers above the battalion, the minister has led his staff to approve, please read it!"

Wei Renpu's meaning is also very obvious, there is no need to discuss how to punish, let's focus on rewarding merit
Liu Chengyou signaled his servant Sun Yanxi to accept it, looked at the table with his fingers, pondered for a while, and said to Fan: "The center drafted an edict, Pingshu officers and men, all mistakes made will be forgiven!"

"Yes!" Fan Zhi replied calmly.

"In addition, the pardon does not mean that the fault does not exist. Notify the internal and external armies of this matter, so that the soldiers are more vigilant. Jiang Biao has not yet calmed down, and it is not advisable to act arbitrarily!" Liu Chengyou's tone was very severe.

"As ordered!"

With the emperor's letter of pardon, all the soldiers in Pingshu were safe, and afterward, they were rewarded.Faults are faults, and credit must be affirmed.Because of the problems in central Shu, this time the rewards were mainly based on honors, supplemented by money and food. The remuneration prepared by the court was also mainly used to comfort the casualties.

Several main generals, Xiang Xun was promoted to the Duke of Yin, Gao Huaide was promoted to the Duke of Pu, and Zhao Kuangyin was promoted to the Duke of Bo.

(End of this chapter)