Han Shizu

Chapter 875
"Your Majesty, after continuous examination by my ministers, I questioned the party members and obtained ten charges of Zhao Siwan's crimes. This is a confession, please review it!" Song Qi reported to Zhao Kuangzan.

The situation was serious and urgent, and it was advisable to make a contingency change, so Song Qi made a quick decision, and probably stayed up all night.Looking at the stack of case files in his hand, Zhao Kuangzan asked, "Does Zhao Siwan recognize everything?"

"A confession!" Song Qi replied.

After beckoning, Zhao Kuangzan took the case file and looked at it for a while, his expression was quite calm.Although Song Qi listed Zhao Siwan's ten crimes, there are only two core ones. One is secret communication with Khitan and conspiracy to cause chaos; Yes, it's all "little problems".

Even so, after reading Song Qi's summary, Zhao Kuangzan's expression was still unavoidable.In particular, Zhao Siwan has murdered 73 people in private for fun in these years, and Zhao Kuangzan's majestic face is filled with anger.
"Gu Su knew that Zhao Siwan was vicious, but he still didn't expect him to be so cruel. It was his fault that he caused innocent people to die, but he failed to find out and correct it in time. He was dormant by Gu's side for a long time. Jackal, be afraid after thinking about it!"

"Heaven commits evil, but it is against the law. Self-inflicted evil, can not live. Zhao Siwan's heart is like a snake and scorpion, he does many evils, and seeks his own destruction. This is what is called. Even the sky can't save him. Now he is captured by the king, and it is also the hand of the king who wants to fake it. , eliminate harm for the people, and punish this evil person." Song Qi said to Zhao Kuangzan.

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangzan shook his head and corrected him: "How can I be virtuous? How dare I represent God's will? As Song Gong said, Zhao Siwan is only to blame. Moreover, I have been more lenient and tolerant to him before. sin!"

"Your Majesty has such a heart, he can be called benevolent, you don't have to blame yourself too much! Now that you can police his actions, arrest him and question him, so that he will not do any harm again, you can see your majesty's wisdom!" Song Qi praised, clasping her hands together.

For scholar-bureaucrats like Song Qi, Zhao Kuangzan's character of taking the blame and blaming himself is commendable and in line with their values.If every monarch has this level of awareness, wouldn't the world be a paradise for scholar-bureaucrats?

Raising his hand, Zhao Kuangzan resumed his seriousness, and ordered: "Nowadays, the situation on the border has changed, and the war may start in the midst of thunder. The most important thing is to defend Youzhou. Zhao Siwan will be detained for the time being. Handle it according to law and give the military and civilians an explanation."

"Yes!" Song Qi obeyed, raised her head, and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, among the officials in Youzhou, there are many people who are close friends with Zhao Siwan on weekdays, and there are some talented people in his house. Now these people, They have all been captured, how to deal with them, please show me your Majesty!"

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangzan glanced at Song Qi, pondered for a while, and said, "These people will be carefully examined by Song Xiong, acquitted and punished!"

"Yes!" Song Qi showed a little depression on her face.

Song Xiong is a famous scholar in Youyan who is also known as the "Second Song Dynasty" with Song Qi. He dabbles in literature and history, is good at talking, has integrity, and is highly praised by scholars.He was a judge in Youzhou at that time, and he always judged things impartially and without favoritism.

Looking at Song Qi, Zhao Kuangzan said again: "If a big war breaks out, you will be in charge of Youyan's people's power, money, food, cloth, and military weapons. There is no one who is more familiar and competent than you in these matters!"

Hearing this, Song Qi finally showed a satisfied expression, and said: "Thank you for your respect, Your Majesty, I will do my best to repay it!"

Withdrawing his gaze from Song Qi, Zhao Kuangzan sighed slightly in his heart, the person in front of him is a talented person, Zuobi himself has made a lot of achievements for many years, with his talent, even if he is the Prime Minister of a great country, there is no big problem.He loves to seize power, likes to form cliques, and to some extent displeases the lord. Zhao Kuangzan is already tolerant, he can value his talents and tolerate his small details.

"Your Majesty, then Zhao Siwan wants to see you!" Song Qi reported to Zhao Kuangzan before leaving.

"What else does he want to say to Gu?" Hearing this, Zhao Kuangzan couldn't help but sneered, but after thinking about it for a while, he still said: "Order someone to bring him to the hall!"

"Yes!"

After waiting for too long, accompanied by the sound of shackles being dragged, Zhao Siwan was escorted into the hall by two powerful guards.The shackles are added, after all, Zhao Siwan is really brave enough to prevent him from violently attacking him.

At this time, Zhao Siwan was still wearing a brocade suit, but an expensive robe, which could not conceal his embarrassment.Seeing Zhao Kuangzan, he saluted and stood proudly.

Seeing his posture, Zhao Kuangzan became angry and stared at him firmly: "You have followed my father and son for more than [-] years, and you only miss your years of service. Have you ever treated you poorly in these years? Unexpectedly, you With a jackal heart, he betrayed the master and ungrateful, and he wanted to lure the Liao army south to seek Youzhou and kill me!"

Facing Zhao Kuangzan's questioning, Zhao Siwan smiled: "Your Majesty's words are biased. The previous kings also took refuge in Khitan as their ministers, guarding Youyan for them, and the Khitans destroyed Jin. The previous kings also led us to do meritorious service. The king can have today's status, but also because of the legacy of the previous kings, and he has paved the way since he served Khitan.

The former king could do it, why can't I, Zhao Siwan?I have always thought that Your Majesty is going to be an obedient minister of the imperial court, so why did I come to this when His Majesty listened to my advice back then! "

"Oh! What a paradox, you're so ambitious that you're so ambitious!" Hearing his wild words, especially the comments on his late father, Zhao Kuangzan was even more angry, and sneered.

Zhao Siwan also let go, and raised his head and said: "I, Zhao Siwan, followed the king, and I was born to death. On the battlefield, which time did I not take the lead and fight desperately. When the king died of illness, who escorted the king to the north to take over the throne, and tried his best to protect the king? Kou, it is I, Zhao, who leads the soldiers and fights bloody battles!

Your Majesty is indeed kind to me, but I will repay it with death!Even so, I have decided that after the success, I will save the king's life, and I have absolutely no intention of harming your life! "

Hearing what he said, Zhao Kuangzan looked at him with a scrutinizing gaze, and said: "In this way, I still treat you poorly, should I still thank you for your generosity?"

Zhao Siwan was silent for a while, and then said: "It's a pity that after a long time of planning, I was ruined by an official, and betrayed by my confidantes, so that my success was on the verge of failure."

"Do you think that's the only reason for your failure?" Hearing what he said, Zhao Kuangzan sarcastically said, "I'm self-righteous, I don't understand the general situation, I can't see the changes in the current situation, I can't see the people's support, and I want to use my own desires to go against the sky. How can you be undefeated!"

"Forget it, the matter has come to this point, it's useless to talk!" Zhao Siwan said in a muffled voice.

Zhao Kuangzan raised his eyebrows, and said with a sneer, "You took the initiative to ask to see Gu, just to utter such nonsense in front of Gu?"

Hearing this, Zhao Siwan calmed down a lot, met King Yan's eyes, knelt down on the ground, clasped her fists and said, "My lord, I know that the crime is serious, and the punishment of the family is not too much, and I have no desire to survive. I have three Two sons, two older sons, have enjoyed my blessing, and can obey me.

Only the youngest son, who is less than a year old, I only hope that the king can take his life and leave a trace of blood for me.As for me, I leave it to the majesty to dispose of, no matter how I die, I have no complaints.

If there is an afterlife, I am still willing to serve the King! "

Zhao Siwan's words came from the bottom of his heart, with a touch of sincerity. After all, this martial artist who looks like meat with a hob still has something to remember.Sighing slightly, Zhao Kuangzan said, "I won't hurt a child!"

This was a promise to Zhao Siwan to keep his blood, upon hearing this, Zhao Siwan kowtowed to the ground: "Thank you, my lord!"

Straightening up, Zhao Siwan once again solemnly said: "Your Majesty, please listen to my last words. You must be vigilant against the imperial court. The Yan army has its own line, and sooner or later it will be taboo by the imperial court. Please be careful!"

Zhao Siwan obviously got into the horns and couldn't pull it out until he died.Zhao Kuangzan said: "I have my own opinion on this matter, so you don't need to worry about it anymore!"

When Zhao Siwan was taken down, Zhao Kuangzan sighed again, after all, he is a veteran general who has followed for many years, with such an ending, his fame for a lifetime will be ruined overnight.

As a matter of fact, how could Zhao Kuangzan have no idea about the situation of the Yan army? Caught between the Han and Liao Dynasties, under the circumstances that the imperial court gradually cut off the separatist forces in the south, the situation of him, the King of Yan and the Yan army, will only become more and more embarrassing .

He has only two choices, one is to serve the Han, and the other is to vote for the Liao. As for the right and left, that is the real way to kill.Zhao Siwan was ambitious and chose to vote for Liao, while Zhao Kuangzan was always closer to the big man in his heart. After all, the relationship was deep, and the second spring of his father-son career was radiant with the support of Emperor Qianyou.

As for what Zhao Siwan has always said, the Han court will be suspicious, but if they take refuge in the Liao Kingdom, will the Khitan monarchs and ministers believe them?Back then, his father, Zhao Yanshou, worked for Yelu Deguang for more than ten years, governing Youyan, so what happened? With the suspicion of other races, the consequences were much more serious.If it wasn't for the battle in Luancheng, Zhao Yanshou would have died under the suspicion of the Khitan people earlier.

"My lord, Mr. Gao is here!" While Zhao Kuangzan was meditating, the guard reported.

After regaining his senses, Zhao Kuangzan immediately ordered to be summoned, and subconsciously adjusted his clothes.Lu Long's observation envoy Gao Fang, one of the "Three Heroes of Luzhou", served when Liu Chengyou led the Longqi Army to the east, and dedicated it to Luzhou.

After Liu Chengyou came to the throne, due to the changeable situation in Youzhou and the instability of the border situation, when Zhao Kuangzan succeeded to the throne as the King of Yan, he adjusted his defense to go north, and he stayed for almost ten years.

In fact, Gaofang is the representative of the imperial court in Youzhou. It has provided a lot of support for Zhao Kuangzan in the consolidation of Youzhou. After all, it represents the authority of the imperial court.In the liaison and exchange with the imperial court, a lot of energy has been devoted to maintaining the relationship between the two parties and eliminating misunderstandings and contradictions.For Liu Chengyou, the stability maintenance work in Youzhou has made great contributions to the high defense, and at the same time, it also has a certain amount of intelligence work.

In fact, Zhao Kuangzan is well aware of Gao Fang's role, and has always respected his talent and character. Over the years, the two have cooperated very well.

"I don't know why your majesty called me down?" Gao Fang was already 54 years old, and he was quite old. When he saw Zhao Kuangzan, he maintained his etiquette.

"Gu here has a memorial to submit to Tokyo, I want to ask Mr. Gao to give Gu some pointers!" Zhao Kuangzan picked up a copy of this chapter that he wrote himself, and handed it to Gao Fang.

Gao Fang guessed in his mind that it was about the changes in Youzhou and the Khitan conspiracy, but after reading it in his hand, his face became tense and became serious, and he looked at Zhao Kuangzan: "Your Majesty wants to invite the imperial court to make a northern expedition?"

Zhao Kuangzan nodded: "The Khitan invaded Yanmen first, and then conspired to seize Youzhou. Obviously, its policy has changed. There is no peace between Han and Liao, and a war may break out at any time. Instead of passively waiting for Liao soldiers to attack and fight on the border, Mo Ruo gathers troops to go north, capture the Yanshan fortresses, and completely drive the Khitan forces out of Sainan!"

Hearing this, Gao Fang thought for a long time, obviously considering it carefully, and finally bowed down and said: "The next official is willing to sign with the king!"

In fact, Zhao Kuangzan's memorial can be regarded as a complete statement to the court, showing his heart.He took the initiative to invite the Han master to make a large-scale northern expedition, and when the king master came, You Yan basically completely surrendered to the court.

At the same time, Zhao Kuangzan was a little fed up with being suppressed by the Khitan people, and the days when the soldiers were always in danger, the anger and resentment that had been held back for nearly ten years also needed to be vented.

(End of this chapter)