I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 337: The emperor fights corruption and Huo Guang makes money. Although he wins the hearts of the people, he hurts all officials! (Please subscribe)

In the next quarter of an hour, Wang Ji rehearsed the process of "the general sending troops to rebel".

He spoke so vividly that the courtiers in the palace felt as if they were actually there.

Chang'an City here is still very peaceful, but who says that this scene will not happen in the future?

"It seems that no matter who the general is, the Tiger Talisman and the edict are still crucial." Liu He said.

"Your Majesty is wise." Wang Ji replied.

"Even if I add six ministers to the Shangshu Office to divide the power, Father Zhong is still in charge of the affairs of the Shangshu, so I am afraid it will still be difficult for me to take away the jade seal and the tiger talisman."

"However, I just said that I will add a seal official to the Shangshu Office, who will be in charge of the jade seal, tiger talisman and copper festival."

This seal official is actually similar to the eunuch of Zhu Ming in later generations, but Liu He does not plan to use eunuchs to fill this position for the time being.

"In this way, I can have an extra yoke to restrain Father Zhong a little, but I won't anger Father Zhong too much."

"When the time comes in the future, I will completely take back the military power." Liu He said very firmly, as if taking back the military power was already a confident matter.

But Zhang Anshi and others were unmoved, and even felt a little confused. They didn't know which day after the "future" the emperor was talking about.

"Don't worry, gentlemen, within three months, I will eliminate all the Huo Party members in the Han army."

Everyone was silent and hesitant for a while, but finally stood up and bowed again, calling him the Emperor and the Holy Ming.

Liu He naturally knew that a few words could not dispel their doubts, so he did not say much: when they saw more, they naturally knew that he, the emperor, never spoke empty words.

Reforming the Yuan Dynasty and reforming the Shangshu Office—these were the first two things Liu He had to do after taking office.

But among the three things that the new official has to do when he takes office, Liu He still has one fire that has not been burned. This fire can be burned later, but the kindling is already ready.

"It's getting late today, and you must be a little tired, but I have one last thing that I want to discuss with you."

The courtiers in the Greenhouse Palace didn't even say they were tired, and immediately sat up straighter. The emperor could be so diligent in his work, how could they be tired?

"The things I want to say are things that are too often successful..."

"Tingwei Temple is looking for evidence of his crime, and it will take some time for the truth to be revealed."

"However, I want to take this opportunity to rectify the officialdom and fight against corruption in the government offices of Chang'an City!"

Since ancient times, anti-corruption cannot be just a simple anti-corruption—cutting out dissidents, uniting the party against dissidents, and eliminating powerful officials...

Anti-corruption can be used as a cover for many things.

Now, this matter can not only win the hearts and minds of the people, but also eliminate corruption, fill the national treasury, and even crack down on the Huo Party - why not?

After Liu He said this, he immediately observed everyone's expressions with a half-smile.

He is actually curious about one thing: these people here are all loyal and famous officials in history, but aren't they all honest officials?

Whether Zhang Anshi and others have been modified by history books, and how good this "loyal minister" is, no one can say for sure without giving it a try.

Sure enough, as soon as Liu He finished speaking, everyone else, including Prime Minister Wei and Xiao Wangzhi, fell silent, as if they had something in mind.

"Huh? Why do all the ministers remain silent when I mention this anti-corruption matter? Isn't it because they are worried about getting burned?" Liu He said with a smile.

If the smile on the emperor's face is still as warm as the spring breeze at this moment, then everyone may have fallen to their knees - regardless of the fact, just being suspected by the emperor is a dangerous thing.

But soon, Zhang Anshi and others expressed their integrity to the emperor one after another, and even asked the emperor to send someone to calculate the family property immediately.

From the looks of it, everyone in the palace was a little panicked, but other than that, there was nothing too suspicious about it.

Emperor Xiaoxuan in history was a wise king and a good judge of people. The officials he was willing to choose would not pose any big problems.

Liu He decided to believe them for the time being - as for whether there was any problem, Liu He would find out in private.

Liu He smiled and waved his hand to express his trust in them.

"Then why do I see that your dear friends are not very concerned about this matter? Isn't this something that can win the hearts of the people?" Liu He asked deliberately.

Fighting against corruption is something that people like to hear about.

But Zhang Anshi and others also have their own reasons for their "lack of interest"

Although everyone present was silent, this silence was different.

Zhang Anshi and Bingji seemed to have something to say, while Wei Xiang and Xiao Wangzhi "stand by" - it's not that they don't want to talk, but they don't bother to talk.

After another period of silence, Bingji, who had a gentler temper, stood up.

"Your Majesty, fighting against corruption and rectifying government affairs is naturally good governance that can win the hearts and minds of the people."

"However, it will inevitably break Shilin's heart..."

"Your Majesty has just taken charge of the government, and all the officials and ministers are still waiting to see. At this time, drastic measures to rectify the official administration will probably put everyone in the hall in danger, and it will not be beneficial to the government."

What Bingji said was true.

More than ten days ago, Liu He carried out large-scale rewards in order to get the officials in the three government offices who "asked for leave" due to illness to go to the government offices, and finally won the support of the officials.

At this moment, the money and food from the rewards have not been distributed to the hands of the officials. The emperor is about to rectify the administration of officials. I am afraid it will make people think too much and easily make people feel cold.

"Rectifying officialdom and fighting corruption" is a sharp sword in Liu He's hand, which can be legitimately used to do many things.

However, if this double-edged sword is used improperly, Huo Guang will snatch it away and stab him back - he wishes Liu He and the courtiers were incompatible.

In the current court, the powers of Liu He and Huo Guang have temporarily reached a balance, but this balance is very delicate.

Once Liu He makes new moves or actions, Huo Guang will immediately take advantage of them.

Of course Liu He understood this.

However, Liu He was really itching not to use the genuine Huo Dang Chenggong in prison.

Liu He thought for a long time, and suddenly looked at Huang Ba, who was sitting at the bottom. He hadn't seen him for a long time, but he was still as prosperous as before.

"Huang Ba, although you are the director of Menxia Temple and are only responsible for supervising the officials of Menxia Temple, I would like to ask you, what do you think of this rectification of officialdom?"

Within a few months of taking office, Huang Ba used an iron fist in Menxia Temple.

In just over a month, more than a dozen corrupt officials were rectified, and their grades ranged from [-] shi to more than [-] shi, which was quite a harvest.

And he himself always said that he had "suffered a lot" and "lost weight", weighing less than [-] pounds.

Huang Ba is very different from other courtiers. Other courtiers hate corrupt officials because of morality and education, but Huang Ba regards "fighting corrupt officials" as a pleasure.

"Seeing them cry and shed tears will make Wei Chen feel extremely happy!" This was what Huang Ba said to the emperor himself, without any trace of fraud.

In the Greenhouse Hall, Huang Ba's rank was very low. His official position was just that of an official of the Menxia Temple, and he was not qualified to discuss important matters in the court.

Liu He asked him to come to the Greenhouse Palace today because Huang Ba had a special hobby for "corrupt officials".

Now, the emperor deliberately passed over all the courtiers and threw this question to himself. Huang Ba was naturally a little flattered and quickly stood up to salute the emperor and others.

"Wei Chen thinks that your Majesty is right and Lord Bingfu is also right."

"Huang Ba, I only knew that you were not afraid of Huo Xian, the wife of the general, but I didn't expect that you are actually a two-faced person?" Liu He joked with a smile. When talking to these low-ranking officials, he always said It's more wanton.

"Your Majesty, forgive me. I really think so. How dare you talk nonsense?" Huang Ba's fat face wrinkled up. He spoke with certainty, as if he had been greatly wronged.

"Then you should stop hesitating and say everything on your mind in one breath." Liu He urged.

"No!" After Huang Ba answered, he put away his funny expression.

"Wei Chen feels that rectifying the administration of officials, especially severely punishing corruption, is something that His Majesty must do, but now we cannot do it too hastily, let alone make a big show of it..."

"We can only make some preparations secretly..."

"For example, officials and courtiers with more than [-] shi in Chang'an City can be asked to report their wealth."

"No matter whether it is more or less, whether it is true or false, you can register it carefully first."

"Then we'll send some people to secretly verify it. We'll write down the number first. It's best if we can find evidence of the crime."

"After His Majesty has straightened out the affairs of the government, he can take action with thunderous deeds. At that time, he can also add the crime of deceiving the emperor and throw him into the imperial prison for several rounds of severe punishment..."

Huang Ba spoke carefully, as if a chef was detailing the recipes for his own dishes.

His idea was unhurried, which not only prepared for the rectification of officialdom in the future, but also would not cause the current backlash from the courtiers.

"Then how do you think the success in prison should be dealt with?" Liu He continued to ask with interest.

"Your Majesty, this success can be kept closed for now..."

"He is from the Huo Party. In addition to corruption, he may also know many unknown secrets..."

"So we have to interrogate him slowly and let him turn out all his intestines. Maybe he can find many unexpected surprises." He repaired the plank road openly and visited Chen Cang secretly.

Be fully prepared for one last thunderous strike to uproot you.

This is actually what Liu He was thinking.

"Well, let's do what Huang Qing said in this matter. Now that the county's accounting and verification report is about to be settled, the Yushi Mansion can also be free..."

"For officials with more than [-] shi to report their wealth, it is up to the Censor, Wei Xiang, and the Censor, Xiao Wangzhi."

"Remember, from six hundred dan to two thousand dan officials, everyone must report themselves. No one should be missing. You can also invite Cheng Gongyu, the commander of Shuiheng, to help. He is very proficient in arithmetic." Liu He said.

Prime Minister Wei and Xiao Wangzhi were immediately overjoyed and accepted the imperial edict happily.

On the other hand, Zhang Anshi, Bingji, Liu De and others all had unnatural expressions on their faces, but they were somewhat disdainful of the excitement of Prime Minister Wei and Xiao Wangzhi.

"As for the success, although I haven't been convicted yet, I'm afraid it's almost certain..."

"I will never allow such an important person to die inexplicably in prison."

"Wang Ji, you immediately send two dozen swordsmen and halberds to the prison. They only listen to the orders of the prison order Chen Xiu. They will focus on success for twelve hours without making any mistakes."

"No, I will take care of this matter this afternoon. However, the back house of Taichang Temple has been sealed. I'm afraid someone will talk about it..."

"Then I will issue an edict. Anyone who dares to plead for success, who dares to discuss this matter in private, and who dares to spread rumors will be guilty of the same crime as Le Cheng!"

"No!" Wang Ji accepted the order.

"As for Huang Ba, you can go to the prison a few more times, help Chen Xiu successfully interrogate him, and see if you two can pry out more things. He is a veteran in torture, and you will definitely get along happily. of."

"No!" Huang Ba was overjoyed!
Unknowingly, the two hours in the Greenhouse Palace passed like this.

Liu He heard the sound of the clock in the distance, and he thought of Huo Chengjun who was waiting for him to have lunch in Jiaofang Hall.

"I already have some ideas for the candidates to lead the Secretariat, the Six Ministers, the Six Censors and the Chief Seal..."

"In a few days, I will inform the general about this in person, and then I will issue an edict to appoint him."

Liu He emphasized the word "inform", and everyone understood immediately - this meant that there was absolutely no room for turning around on this matter.

"Nowadays, Chang'an City seems to be calm, but please do not take it lightly. In a few days, more important military information will probably be transmitted from the northern army."

"Whether the military situation is good or bad, once the military situation arrives, the smoke will definitely rise again in Chang'an City. By then, you and I will have no free time."

Liu He was not an alarmist. As soon as the military information about the Northern Han army arrived, a more dangerous struggle would immediately begin.

"promise!"

Then, the courtiers stood up and left one after another.

When they left the Greenhouse Hall, they couldn't help but fall in love with the "three groups".

Walking to the left of the courtyard were Wei Xiang, Xiao Wangzhi and Huang Ba, who were of low rank but radical and direct.

Walking to the left side of the yard were Bingji, Liu De and Zhang Anshi, who were of high rank but cautious.

The two groups of people were very different from each other, and there was no communication during the period.

As for Wang Ji and Wang Shi, Liu He's old ministers brought from Changyi Kingdom, they deliberately talked a few more words with Liu He and waited for everyone else to walk out of the courtyard, then they stood up and left.

Liu He looked at this scene and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

A few months ago, when he had just begun to challenge Huo Guang's authority, Zhang Anshi, Bingji, Liu De and others were also more violent than the other.

So why did they become cautious when Huo Guang's strength was gradually weakened?

Liu He saw some interesting things from it.

A good chess player should not only see the few steps in front of him, but also the next few steps, or even dozens of steps.

Liu He watched their figures disappear into the courtyard. After Huo Guang fell, some of the things he had to do gradually became clear.

"Fan Ke, go to Jiaofang Palace now!"

"promise!"

……

In the front hall of Jiaofang Hall, the emperor and the queen sat facing each other.

Yesterday was the first time we went to bed together, and today it was also the first time we had dinner together.

In these few months, I'm afraid there will be many firsts.

Liu He looked normal, but felt uneasy inside; Huo Chengjun looked shy, but felt even more uneasy in his heart.

On the other hand, Fan Ke, who was waiting on the side, was ignorant and could not see the affection, ambiguity and lingering here.

Lunch was very ordinary - a bowl of rice noodles.

Snow-white rice noodles, fried soybeans, cooked shredded pork, blanched vegetables, shredded fungus, fried winter bamboo shoots...

Pair it with a sauce made of salt, vinegar, ginger and garlic.

Finally, pour the clear soup made from chicken and duck stew.

The fragrance overflows, and the sight of it brings joy.

The only drawback is that Dahan doesn't have chili peppers, so he can only use sauce to provide spicy taste, which makes people not fully satisfied.

But even though this bowl of rice noodles still had some flaws, it still gave Huo Chengjun a different experience.

Not long after, Liu He and Huo Chengjun finished their simple lunch. Fan Ke took the bowls and chopsticks away, brought a pot of hot tea, and went down.

In this Jiaofang Palace, just like last night, only Liu He and Huo Chengjun were left.

After this night and day, the two got along naturally and became much closer.

At least Huo Chengjun would no longer be as shy and blushing as before, but would become more generous.

With a cup of tea, Liu He finally started today's topic.

"My diet and daily life are a bit frugal. I'm afraid you will have to live a hard life with me in the future." Liu He said with a smile.

"I think it's better this way. There are fewer people and I feel more comfortable." Huo Chengjun said sincerely. .

Huo Chengjun said it sincerely. In the general's palace, there are a set of rules for words and deeds. Everything must be centered on his father, so naturally he will not feel happy.

"That's fine, I'm just afraid of wronging you."

"Husband is worrying too much."

Liu He was really afraid of wronging Huo Chengjun.

The Weiyang Palace seems huge, but there is very little that can be done.

As the emperor, he has countless political affairs to deal with.

Although you have to be careful in the battle of wits and courage with Huo Guang, it is endless fun.

But even if Huo Chengjun is a queen, she is still a female streamer, and there is not much she can do.

Life must be boring.

Liu He couldn't help but feel affection in his heart. He looked around, thoughtfully.

He had never considered this issue before, but now he had to face it - what should Huo Chengjun do?

Huo Chengjun, who was opposite him, certainly didn't know what Liu He was thinking, and just stared at him curiously.

"Chengjun, now that Zhang Anjun and Cai Wenyan have not entered the palace, you will inevitably feel a little lonely in Weiyang Palace. I am worried that you will find it boring." Liu He said softly.

"Actually, I am very satisfied to be able to get along with Mr. Fu day and night." Huo Chengjun said softly.

This sentence can't help but make Liu He a little surprised, because for a burly woman, Huo Chengjun's words are already a very explicit and direct confession.

This "shocking" exudes a unique charm, and Liu He looked at her with more love in his eyes.

"Husband, why are you looking at me like this?" Huo Chengjun asked with a slight blush.

"Chengjun, what kind of life do you want to live in this Weiyang Palace?"

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