I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 355 Three-party game, full of changes

Council Hall.

Chen Luo stepped into it and couldn't help but feel in a trance.

When was the last time he stood here?

It seems that in the early years of Emperor Wen's reign, he served as the Prime Minister of Dai and came to celebrate the New Year with gifts at the end of the year.

Four centuries have passed since then.

The decoration inside this meeting hall has also undergone major changes compared to before.

If you summarize its development and changes.

Then the Gaozu Dynasty was the primary stage.

At this stage, only the basic framework of the palace was built.

After all, in the first years of the Han Dynasty, they had to restore production, encourage trade, and fight against the Huns and South Vietnam.

Every string of copper coins in the treasury was exchanged by Xiao He for his increasingly thinning hair, and was used to build and decorate the palace, which was really unbearable.

The second stage is the Hui Emperor Dynasty and the Wen Emperor Dynasty. During these two periods, some necessary supplies were occasionally added to the palace, but no qualitative changes occurred, so they can be summarized as the same stage.

In the first few years of Liu Ying's reign, he even stayed in Chang'an for less than eight months a year.

Besides, he has no interest in extravagant decorations.

Therefore, the meeting hall has continued the rough style of the Emperor Gaozu's period.

As for Liu Heng, let alone that.

He was reluctant to even repair the terrace, which only cost a hundred gold. The amount of money required to renovate the meeting hall was more than ten times, so how could he spend that small amount of money.

Therefore, until Emperor Jing succeeded to the throne, this meeting hall still retained its most original "feature".

However, entering the third stage, that is, the Jingdi Dynasty, this meeting hall finally began to change.

The main body of the hall is a wooden structure. After decades of rain and wind, some places will begin to decay. Even if it does not cause safety problems, it will look somewhat unsightly.

Moreover, after decades of accumulation, in the middle and late periods of Liu Qi's reign, the treasury was almost full of copper coins.

The money and food needed to repair the palace is only a drop in the bucket, so there is no need to bear too much psychological pressure.

However, Liu Qi continued his father's sense of frugality.

Even though he had enough money and food in his hands, he did not build a new palace or hunting ground. He only planned to renovate the dozen or so main palaces inside the palace city.

However, some officials made suggestions, saying that Chang'an was the capital of the Han Dynasty, and the palace city was the heart of Chang'an. As a symbol of the Han Dynasty, the princes from all over the world needed to show dignity where they worshiped the emperor.

Liu Qi thought it made sense, so he asked the craftsmen to add some decorations during the renovation.

It has not been ten years since it was last renovated.

Therefore, when Chen Luo steps into the palace again, he will feel completely new.

After looking at Xiao Hui from the corner of his eye, he bowed and sat down with the other ministers.

I came here this time not for sightseeing, but because I had something serious to do.

Convicting the King of Jiaoxi was not a simple matter.

As a vassal king, the other party had dared to send people to intercept and kill the envoy before. There was no reason for him to choose to wait for death at this most critical moment.

After the discussion of several trivial matters ended, Liu Che glanced at the ministers and said: "You must have heard about the case in Yi'an County of Jiaoxi Kingdom? This has never happened in the Han Dynasty for more than seventy years.

And less than two years after I took the throne, something so bad happened. Is it because I have not been virtuous enough and have offended God and caused resentment among the people? "

As soon as these words came out, all the officials below took a deep breath.

It seems that His Majesty did not intend to make this matter a trivial matter, but turned it into a trivial matter.

Otherwise, there is absolutely no need to speak so seriously, as there is simply not much room for escape.

At this time, Wang Zang stood up and said in an indignant tone: "Your Majesty, I don't think this matter can be blamed on you. Since you came to the throne, you have been thinking about the Han Dynasty and seeking the welfare of the people all the time. Who dares to say that your own virtue can More than you?

And as the saying goes, the Taoist humiliates his minister to death. If you feel sad because of this incident, that minister is willing to give his life for it to make you share your sorrow.

Such a thing happened in Jiaoxi Kingdom. I believe that specific people should be held accountable and dealt with seriously. "

Good guy.

The ministers were more certain that their previous vague guesses were correct.

You must know that Wang Zang, as the emperor's confidant, must have discussed this matter in private before formally discussing it.

To a certain extent, his speech can represent Liu Che's will.

"I am very pleased that the prince is like this." As expected, recognition came from the top position.

After a pause, Liu Che continued: "I sent a special person to investigate before, and now I have returned to Chang'an. Dr. Zhao, please tell me the results."

Hearing this, Zhao Wan stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I am impeaching the King of Jiaoxi. The team you sent out to investigate some time ago has compiled and reported the results. The King of Jiaoxi has indeed committed atrocities in the country these years.

The reason why the people in Yi'an County attacked the county government this time was because King Jiaoxi confiscated custard in advance, which made the people dissatisfied. The King of Jiaoxi later ordered the local government to suppress it, but it was not handled properly.

Finally, this shocking and unprecedented case emerged.

The minister suggested that the King of Jiaoxi should be severely punished to make the people resentful. "

As Zhao Wan finished speaking, someone stood up beside him.

"Your Majesty, I do not agree with Dr. Zhao's point of view. It was the people who rioted and killed the local magistrate. How can we blame the King of Jiaoxi? Although there are reasons for Chu Gao, who can say that it is not the intentions of those people? What reason did you find to rebel? Could it be that Dr. Zhao sympathizes with those mobs?" The person who stood up was Prime Minister Wei Wan, but he was not directly appointed by Liu Che, but had been in this position since the time of the late emperor. Position.

Therefore, the interests he represents are not completely consistent with Liu Che.

Now he stood up to speak for Liu Duan, making the court officials look a little amused.

It seems that this matter still needs to be debated.

Especially the last sentence has a heart-breaking meaning.

Zhao Wan was naturally dissatisfied with the label being slapped on his head, and immediately retorted: "Under the rule of the Holy King, the people live and work in peace and contentment and are educated, so how can they feel rebellious? But in the face of unjust tyranny, shouldn't the people's resistance be necessary?" Yes?
  Emperor Taizu Gao was dissatisfied with the violent Qin Dynasty, so he overthrew their rule and established the Han Dynasty.

Prime Minister Wei, do you think what I said makes sense? "

Facing Zhao Wan's aggressive attitude, a slight smile appeared on Wei Wan's honest and honest face.

He narrowed his eyes and said, "Oh? Doesn't it mean that according to Dr. Zhao, a saintly king is not ruling the world today?"

He avoided talking about the core point, but he seized on the loopholes in the language.

Suddenly, Zhao Wan's face turned red, and it was Wang Zang who stood up to come to the rescue and said, "Jiaoxi Kingdom is governed by King Jiaoxi. Such a thing happened, so Doctor Zhao impeached King Jiaoxi."

Although he used this reason to explain the past, Liu Che's face didn't look good. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that these two of his cronies are far inferior in frontal verbal confrontations.

Therefore, what Zhao Wan and Wang Zang lost was not their own face, but the face of his, the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I brought the documents of the Prime Minister of Jiaoxi to Chang'an after going through many dangers. Please make it public." In this awkward atmosphere, Chen Luo suddenly stood up.

Even though no one in the court knew him, it actually had the effect of changing the topic and saving Liu Che from the siege.

And judging from the current situation, it is completely impossible to use the incident in Yi'an County to suppress Liu Duan to death.

Then the document from the Prime Minister of Jiaoxi can become another powder keg, detonating the entire situation again.

After being stunned for only a moment, Liu Duan immediately reacted.

After a pause, he solemnly said: "That's right. The delegation of the Prime Minister of Jiaoxi went through many hardships before arriving in Chang'an and delivered such a document full of blood and tears to my hands. I hope you all will come and listen to it. .”

Taking over Chen Luo's words, he tacitly changed the topic perfectly and no longer discussed what Prime Minister Wei just said, which greatly prevented the other party from continuing to use their advantage to pursue and fight.

Before Liu Che took the document on the slip and formally unfolded it, he glanced at the young man below who stood up and spoke frankly.

It seems that his name is Chen Xun?

It's really a piece of jade, and his performance is very agile.

With this initial impression, Liu Che read the letter slowly.

"...Eunuchs often die in the palace, and their flesh and blood are mutilated...It is often said in the country that the former prime minister died after drinking a dove...Knowing what the king has done, I am very panicked. I am in fear day and night. I often hide my face and cry. I hope your majesty will understand this matter clearly." ."

"This document was sent by the Prime Minister of Jiaoxi three months ago. As for why it was only handed over to me by Dr. Zhao two days ago, it is because the mission encountered several bandits and interceptions on the way. Well, everyone What do you think?"

Liu Che scanned the audience coldly.

The hall was dead silent.

The ministers were speechless.

This is the rhythm of something big going on.

King Jiaoxi acted quite absurdly, and they also heard about it.

When Liu Duan was impeached before, the late emperor did not punish him. In addition, Qidi was far away from Guanzhong, so many ministers had no special feelings for this prince.

But the records in the documents of the Prime Minister of Jiaoxi were read out, giving everyone a new understanding.

shudder.

Why can human nature be so evil?
  How dare he treat the ministers of the court and the people under his rule like this?
  Ministers who are qualified to go to the palace have basically occupied middle- and high-level positions.

As long as they are not too old or close to the emperor, no one dares to say that there is no possibility that they will be sent to the vassal states to serve as ministers in the future.

If you meet a prince like Liu Duan, you will probably "hide in fear day and night, often hiding your face and crying".

At this time, Wei Wan, who originally defended Liu Duan, also turned stiff.

Pit!
  How did you get the Prime Minister to write a letter and report this?

You must know that Liu Duan asked someone to send a letter, asking him to come forward to intercede in view of the good relationship he had formed with the late emperor.

In addition, some people suggested that Wei Wan was finally willing to come forward and argue against Liu Che's pressure.

Unexpectedly, he was severely tricked by Liu Duan.

When this letter came out, his previous defense was completely shattered. No matter what he said next to resign and plead for mercy, it would all look so pale.

And he has already felt that many of the people around him are looking at him rather unkindly.

If you continue to speak for Liu Duan, I am afraid it will cause public outrage.

That's all, I have made enough efforts, Liu Duan's matter is not something I can interfere with.

Thinking of this, Wei Wan couldn't help but look back at the Jiaoxi envoy who had just stood up to speak.

This kid is not simple.

The timing of entering the scene to interrupt the rhythm was just right, and all the words he originally wanted to say were blocked in his mouth.

Choked up.

"Everyone, the King of Jiaoxi is suspected of killing Han officials, and his tyranny has caused the people to revolt, which can be described as the anger of heaven and the resentment of people. Although he is my brother, I cannot condone his behavior. This matter should be punished according to the laws of the Han Dynasty. What do you think? ?" Liu Che saw that everyone was still in shock and had no time to respond, so he spoke directly and concluded the matter.

Under such circumstances, no minister dared to object.

If you plead for mercy, how should you respond if Zhao Wan or Wang Zang gets up and says, "How about you go to Jiaoxi to serve as prime minister?"
  According to the document, going to Jiaoxi State to serve as the Prime Minister is really the same as losing your life.

However, just when the officials were planning to discuss how to convict Liu Duan, an eunuch came out from the back of the palace, holding a light yellow silk book with red edges in his hand, and abruptly interrupted the process of the court meeting.

Liu Che squinted his eyes and recognized the other person as a waiter in the Queen Mother's palace, and asked, "Is there anything wrong, eldest mother?"

The eunuch first bowed and read in a moderate voice: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has the following decree.

Duan'er has sinned, but he is your brother. He can sew a foot of cloth together, so why should you two brothers be at odds?
  In my opinion, even if Duan'er is guilty, I hope it won't be too ugly. "

Everyone in the court was simply numb.

They didn't expect that there would be a reversal.

Originally, according to Liu Che's intention, they would convict Liu Duan according to Han law without mercy, and the matter would be considered settled.

As a result, the Queen Mother sent a decree, clearly stating that she wanted to protect King Liu Duan of Jiaoxi.

You must know that the Han Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety, and the Queen Mother was even qualified to use the emperor's exclusive title "I". Even if Liu Chegui was the emperor, she still needed to respect the will of Queen Mother Dou.

Chen Luo, who was in the queue, narrowed his eyes and realized that things were about to get messy again.

If everything is going to develop unexpectedly, then you need to use new methods to ensure that the results are still in line with the original expectations.

While Chen Luo was thinking, the courtiers belonging to the Queen Mother's faction had already begun to stand up and speak.

"Your Majesty, what the Queen Mother said is absolutely true. After all, you and the King of Jiaoxi are close relatives of flesh and blood. You made a mistake this time, so you can forgive me for once." The person who spoke was named Dou Ying, and he was the nephew of Queen Mother Dou, so he These words took on the perspective of a relative.

As for other courtiers who were not related by blood, their speeches maintained a sense of proportion.

But the core meaning they express remains unchanged.

That means it is not worth severely punishing King Jiaoxi because of these things, and should be treated leniently.

Then Liu Che should take back his initial decision and give Liu Duan a chance to change his ways.

The balance of public opinion tipped again.

So what should we do about Liu Duan?
  Everyone, completely out of ideas, looked at Liu Che, who was in the top position, waiting for the young emperor's reply.

(End of this chapter)