Han Shizu

Chapter 852 Zhang Dejun's Report
Until April, Emperor Liu Chengyou, who had stayed in Qionglin Garden for [-] days, finally returned to Miyagi.Qionglin Garden is beautiful and beautiful, accompanied by beauties, children around the knees, flying eagles and dogs, riding horses and galloping. Although the days are happy, but for Liu Chengyou, it will be boring after a long time.

"Little one welcomes the official's family back to the palace!" In front of the Long Live Hall, Zhang Dejun, the envoy of the imperial city, paid respects.

Looking at the eunuch and chief of secret agents who was graciously welcoming, Liu Chengyou lightly raised his hand and signaled: "Get up! You came in time, I just returned from Qionglin Garden, why is this so?"

"The young one is a servant of the official family. When the master returns to the palace, no matter how far or near he is, he should welcome him!" Zhang Dejun humbly said.

Since he took office as the Secretary of the Imperial City, he can no longer be inseparable from the emperor like in the past, but Zhang Dejun is obviously sufficiently enlightened, and he also knows where his current power and fame come from, and he still respects the emperor.If you have nothing to do, you have to go to the imperial court to pay your respects. For such an "important" matter as returning to the palace, of course you have to serve it more attentively.

"Okay, I know what you want for me! Let's talk after entering the palace!" Liu Chengyou let go of his hands and said with a light smile.

On the side, Sun Yanxi, who was the head of the servants, looked at Zhang Dejun who had always maintained a humble posture and expression, and couldn't help feeling a strong envy in his heart.People like Zhang Dejun are the most envied by the eunuchs of the Han Palace. They are deeply trusted by the officials and hold great power in their hands.

Although he took over Zhang Dejun's previous position, he was the eunuch closest to the emperor.But this position, there is tremendous pressure from this position.It would be fine if the emperor was dumb, but he was a shrewd and suspicious person, like Sun Yanxi, who usually had to think carefully about flattering.

Zhang Dejun's life is obviously more comfortable now than being frightened by the emperor's side.But it must be considered that Zhang Dejun has been with the emperor for ten years before he has the status he has today.
"Let's talk!" Entering the hall and cooking tea himself, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Dejun standing respectfully by the desk: "You came to find me, what did you find out?"

"Going back to the official's house, is there news from Nanyue?" Zhang Dejun replied.

"Oh? From that Chen Yanshou?" Liu Chengyou became slightly interested.

Zhang Dejun: "The official is wise, he is the right person!"

Zhang Dejun got in touch with Chen Yanshou after he went on a mission that year, and the two even became sworn brothers.Chen Yanshou is a traitor, maybe he can't see that far, but he is also happy to be able to associate with such an important eunuch of the Northern Han Dynasty as Zhang Dejun.

After returning to Panyu, the connection with the north has not been severed, and there are frequent correspondences. Of course, the military and political situation in southern Guangdong has been shaken out.

"In the past few years, Chen Yanshou has been very prosperous in Nanyue!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Exactly!" Zhang Dejun said: "Since the death of the great eunuch Lin Yanyu in Southern Guangdong two years ago, Liu Sheng, the lord of Guangdong, appointed eunuchs Gong Chengshu and Chen Yanshou as palace affairs commissioners. Being suppressed by Gong Chengshu, he was quite depressed, and he didn't dare to cut off contact with the little one, and Nanyue responded to the affairs, and reported everything in secret!"

"What's the news?" Liu Chengyou nodded curiously.

Zhang Dejun said: "According to Chen Yanshou, Liu Sheng, the ruler of Southern Guangdong, is feeling increasingly ill. According to his estimation, he is not far from death!"

"Really?" Liu Chengyou became interested.

Zhang Dejun nodded and said: "The Lord of Southern Guangdong enjoys pleasure all the year round, drinks excessively, indulges in sex and sex, and has a bad health. He has been sick as early as three years ago. Ever since the big man took Huainan and Jinghu, he has been in panic and often woke up in his sleep. .

Last year, the Great Han Pingshu was even more worried. He ordered warships to be repaired, military equipment to be repaired, elite soldiers to be trained, and defenses to be strengthened.However, there is a beginning and no end.In the spring of this year, I also indulged in drinking, saying: "I am spared, fortunately, why worry about future generations!" '

Liu Sheng's mausoleum has been built at a huge cost.Now, the palace affairs are all entrusted to the eunuchs and witches, and Liu Sheng is enjoying himself in the palace, thinking that he has not many years left, and he knows that he will die soon."

"In this way, this Liu Sheng is free and easy, and he is very open-minded!" Listening to his report, Liu Chengyou's tone was obviously ridiculed.

"My little one thinks that Liu Sheng also knows that the unification of the great Han is unstoppable, so he abandons himself and enjoys the rest of his life to the fullest!" Zhang Dejun said.

"You are also talking about unification with me!" Liu Chengyou murmured, then suddenly laughed out loud, and glanced at Zhang Dejun: "Nowadays, it seems that everyone, inside and outside the government and the public, can express one or two opinions on this matter!"

Zhang Dejun was a little startled when he heard the words, and then he responded wittily: "Your majesty is just a slave, with short-sightedness, and I have heard a lot of it on weekdays, so I said it occasionally. I think this also proves that your majesty has flattened the kingdoms and unified them." The world is what the hearts of the people want, obeying the heavens and obeying the fate, and what the billions of people eagerly hope for!"

"You can talk!" Liu Chengyou looked in a good mood, thought for a while, and ordered: "I can't take care of Nanyue's affairs for the time being. You and Chen Yanshou continue to strengthen your relationship, and it should be useful in the future!"

"Yes!"

After reporting on the problem in Nanyue, Zhang Dejun lowered his body again, and said with a little hesitation: "Officials, there is one more thing."

"Speak!" Noticing the strange look on his face, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and said: "You also know my temper, just speak truthfully, but I'm also very curious, who and what made you so hesitant !"

"Go back to the official's house!" Zhang Dejun accompanied him carefully, and said, "It's Zhao Li's problem!"

Zhao Li, the censor of Zuodu, was a talent discovered by Liu Chengyou himself. In his early years, he was appreciated by him for being shrewd and capable, and not afraid of powerful people.From the early years of Qianyou, step by step, from a small Xijing censor to Taiwan, he became a big boss in the judicial system of the Han Dynasty.

It has been several years since he replaced Bian Guizheng as Yushi Zhongcheng and became the head of Yushitai for several years. After the reform of the supervision system and the establishment of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he has also stayed in the position of Zuodu Yushi.

For many years, under his leadership, the supervision system of Dahan has been functioning well, and it has played a very good supervision effect on internal and external officials governing the people's livelihood.Liu Chengyou has always been satisfied with Zhao Li's political achievements.

Therefore, when Zhang Dejun suddenly mentioned Zhao Li hesitantly, his heart skipped a beat, and he asked in a concentrated voice, "Could it be that Zhao Li has something wrong?"

Paying attention to the emperor's expression, Zhang Dejun did not dare to be negligent, and hurriedly responded: "Going back to the official's house, after investigation by the Imperial City Division, Zhao Li deceived his superiors, accepted bribes, neglected his duties and perverted the law, and shielded criminals during his tenure."

"Do you know what a crime it is to spread rumors, slander and slander ministers!" After his words fell, Liu Chengyou asked immediately, his tone extremely severe.

Hearing this, Zhang Dejun knelt down immediately, and said solemnly: "The officials have learned a lesson, no matter how brave you are, you won't dare to deceive the officials!"

Paying attention to Zhang Dejun's reaction, there should be something real, Liu Chengyou was silent for a while, and said coldly: "Do you have evidence? If you can't produce evidence, I will immediately punish you for framing the minister!"

Don't look at the emperor's harsh words, but listening to his words, Zhang Dejun was relieved, and immediately took out a memorial from his pocket, and presented it respectfully, saying: "This is the total amount of crimes Zhao Li committed against the law in the past three years according to the investigation of the Imperial City Department." Please look over the six cases, your Majesty, all those involved in the case have been closely investigated, and the circumstances are true. As long as you are interrogated according to this, the crime will definitely be clear!"

He took Zhang Dejun's memorial and looked at it. Liu Chengyou's expression changed from cloudy to clear, and then from sunny to cloudy. He raised his eyes and glanced at Zhang Dejun, saying: "It seems that you have put a lot of thought into it!"

Zhang Dejun cupped his hands and said: "It involves ministers and ministers, and the relationship is very important. I dare not be careless if it is small. Only when the details are confirmed, can I dare to report it to the government!"

"Heh!" Liu Chengyou sneered.

His complexion quickly returned to normal. He picked up the boiled tea, poured two cups, and handed a cup to Zhang Dejun: "Taste how it tastes, and see if my tea-making skills have improved!"

Zhang Dejun was a little surprised by the emperor's reaction, and he was unavoidably nervous, but he accepted the thank you respectfully, took a sip, and said, "Good tea!"

Liu Chengyou also took a sip, suddenly broke out, threw the teacup on the ground, and shouted angrily: "What a fart!"

"Officials forgive me!" Zhang Dejun's legs softened and he knelt on the ground.

At this moment, Liu Chengyou's face was full of anger, his chest heaved, obviously very angry, he got up and took a few steps, shook his sleeves vigorously, and said: "Zhao Li, what a Zhao Li, he gave me a big surprise!"

"Come on!"

Sun Yanxi paid attention to the movement here, and hurried forward to obey orders: "Please order from the official!"

"Send the imperial edict to imprison Zhao Li, the censor of Zuodu, and interrogate him with Cui Zhoudu, Minister of Dali Temple!" Liu Chengyou ordered coldly, and then looked at Zhang Dejun: "Take all the evidence and witnesses collected by the Imperial City Secretary, Hand over to Dali Temple and fully cooperate with the review!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)