I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 449: Legal Principles and Human Relationships (6k will be added tomorrow)

Luoyang, Yuntai Hall.

After not seeing each other for a long time, Zhang Rang gave Liu Bian a surprise.

Liu Bian asked Zhang Rang, "I have never seen this mentioned in any official document."

Zhang Rang replied, "After all, this matter involves important officials. I stopped it when I found out, so as to avoid it being exposed and difficult to deal with."

Liu Bian nodded and asked again: "Is there solid evidence that Shen Zhengnan's clansmen are hiding criminals?"

What Zhang Rang told Liu Bian was not complicated. The clan of Shujun Governor Shen Pei was not clean in the Jizhou rebellion. Although he did not personally participate in the rebellion, he secretly hid the criminals after the rebellion.

These days, clans have a huge influence on people. If we want to enforce the law strictly, Shen Pei cannot escape responsibility.

Zhang Rang raised his head slightly, thought about it and felt that the emperor would not have that idea, but what if?
He said tentatively: "It's not that certain. How about I check it again?"

Liu Bian could not fail to hear the hidden meaning in Zhang Rang's words, and he laughed and scolded: "I want you to go, and you really want to change the evidence!"

"I am only following orders!"

"I have always known what Mr. Zhang is thinking." Liu Bian hesitated for a moment and made a decision. "Except for the leader of the Shen family, the rest will be dealt with leniently according to the law. As for Shen Zhengnan, he has made many contributions in Shu County in the past few months. Let him use his merits to atone for his crime and continue to serve as the governor of Shu County."

After making the decision, Liu Bian said again: "I just heard someone say that Mr. Zhang encountered three assassination attempts in Jizhou! Fortunately, Mr. Zhang is fine, otherwise I... Alas."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The assassins are just some clowns. None of them can reach me."

"It's good that Mr. Zhang is alright!"

Not long after, Zhang Rang left with satisfaction.

On the way out, I was secretly happy in my heart - you are Man Chong, although you are more cruel than me, but you may not understand your majesty's mind.

Although the letter directly pointed out Shen Pei's crimes, the result would most likely be the same. But what if Your Majesty had a different idea? What if Shen Pei did not do enough to atone for his crime?
When it comes to understanding the emperor's intentions, I have to be the one!
After returning to the palace, Zhang Rang felt that everything was going well for him, much better than when he was in Jizhou.

After meeting Zhang Rang, Liu Bian met with Man Chong.

The latter also told Liu Bian about the Shen clan.

Liu Bian said: "I already know about this matter. During the investigation in Jizhou, is there anything else that I don't know about?"

Man Chong replied, "Your Majesty, there is indeed a matter concerning Attendant Zhang."

“Just speak your mind.”

"Your Majesty, since Chang Shi Zhang came to Jizhou to investigate the case, he has been living a very extravagant life. In just a few months, he alone has spent nearly a million. All the money used by the Zhong Chang Shi came from you."

When Liu Bian heard Man Chong say this, he didn't find it strange at all.

He asked, "Did he commit any corruption?"

Man Chong replied: "I have not discovered it yet."

Liu Bian replied: "I understand. You did a great job."

He thought that at least Zhang Rang still had some sense and didn't dare to go too far.

It's just a million dollars, which is almost equal to the general's annual salary... Why could Zhang Rang spend so much?

Maybe there is some money here that he found ways to embezzle.

Thinking of this, Liu Bian suddenly understood why the late emperor was unwilling to investigate even though he knew that there was something wrong with the property of the Ten Attendants.

It would be bad if something was really found out.

Liu Bian comforted himself that the one million yuan could be regarded as stimulating consumption in Jizhou.

Eunuchs are a double-edged sword. The price this time is only one million, which is not bad. Thinking of this, Liu Bian suddenly asked Man Chong: "How do you feel under the command of the General of the Cavalry?"

Man Chong opened his mouth and only said: "The General of the Cavalry is still as good as before..."

He wanted to say a few good words for Dong Zhong, who had never been a drag in Jizhou, but after thinking about all the words he had learned in his life, he could not put together a sentence without deceiving the emperor.

Liu Bian did not embarrass Man Chong any further, explaining: "General Huoqi is good at listening to others. You are the military commander of your army. If there is any problem, you can give timely advice to prevent those with ulterior motives from tempting him to do something because of his unchanged temperament."

Man Chong agreed.

Liu Bian said: "In the past, when I left the palace, I always accompanied the former military commander Zhao Zilong. Now that you are the military commander, you should follow the same example."

"I accept your order!"

Man Chong also left with satisfaction.

After Liu Bian had summoned everyone, Lu Zhi and the two Shangshu officials came to Yuntai Palace.

In recent days, Liu Bian has also noticed the small troubles of working together. While Lu Zhi and others are in Yuntai Palace, Liu Bian can no longer summon people to meet him as often as before.

But compared with asking the "prime ministers" to leave themselves alone to work, this little annoyance is harmless.

Liu Bian had already ordered people to prepare the Yutang Palace, which was often used by the late emperor, in case of emergency.

"Your Majesty, the migration to the south is almost over, but we must not be careless, especially since most of the people who are migrating are uneducated. Before the next harvest, all the grains must be supplied by the government. We should order the local authorities to verify more."

Looking at Lu Zhi who was holding a memorial, Liu Bian nodded in agreement.

He suddenly asked, "I heard that Liu Jingsheng also persuaded several hermits living in seclusion in Xiangyang and other places to bring their disciples to Jingnan and other places to see how the people in various places were resettled?"

Lu Zhi had not heard of this. He asked, "As for the hermits in Xiangyang, I have heard of Huang Chengyan and Pang Degong. They lived in seclusion in the mountains, wrote books and taught their disciples. The government had summoned them several times before, but they refused."

"There are indeed these two people, but I wonder if they intend to enter officialdom during this trip?" Liu Bian asked.

"I don't know."

Even Lu Zhi, who had a wide range of friends, didn't know about it, let alone Huangfu Song and He Miao.

Lu Zhi suggested: "As far as I know, Huang Chengyan and Pang Degong have good reputations, but they may not be willing to enter the government. Maybe we can ask the government to recruit them and give them a try."

The recruitment was issued by the government rather than by the emperor Liu Bian himself, which obviously showed that Lu Zhi felt that it was unlikely that the two would respond.

Liu Bian didn't necessarily want to conquer these two men, so he didn't say anything more.

However, He Miao took this matter to heart and planned to send someone to recruit the two men as his servants when he returned today.

At this time, the two people that He Miao was thinking about were entering Changsha County with their disciples.

However, Changsha Prefect Zhang Xian had no reaction to the arrival of the two famous people in Jingzhou, as if he was unaware of it.

When talking about this matter, we have to mention the relationship between Zhang Xian and General Liu Biao of Annan who invited Huang Chengyan and Pang Degong to come out of retirement.

They just don't see eye to eye.

Nowadays, when talking about the most powerful person in Jingzhou, everyone will think of Liu Biao Liu Jingsheng who rode into Jingzhou alone.

On that day, no one would have thought that Liu Biao, who seemed gentle, respectful, frugal and modest, had the ability to suppress the governor of Jingzhou and the prefects of various counties.

Moreover, because of the name of "Eight Talents", the wealthy families in various counties in Jingzhou loved to associate with Liu Biao, and some young scholars were even proud to be praised by Liu Biao.

But Zhang Xian looked down upon these.

(End of this chapter)