"Both ministers are talented generals. They are capable of outstanding performance. They are responsible for defense and defense. I can rest assured." Holding one with each hand, Liu Chengyou's attitude became more and more intimate, and he was very satisfied with the reaction of the two veterans.
"Of course, I am just making necessary arrangements to prepare for emergencies. As a king, it is best to obey the will of heaven and the people's hearts, and to ensure that the king and his ministers are in harmony and live in peace and harmony. That is naturally the best..." Liu Chengyou added.
"Your Majesty is wise!" King Zhao complimented.
I just don’t know what the two of them are thinking. If you take the emperor’s words too seriously, you won’t be able to go far in your official career.
"Don't divulge what I discussed with you tonight!" After warning, Liu Chengyou looked up at the gloomy night sky and said, "It's getting late, so I won't bother you too much. I'm going back to the palace."
"Send to Your Majesty."
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"Stay."
Although Liu Chengyou had spoken, Zhao Hui and Wang Yan still walked to the door of the house in person. Standing at the door, Liu Chengyou once again noticed Zhao Yanjin who was following him, and said casually: "I just talked with Yanjin, and I handled it appropriately. , he has wisdom and strategy, which is quite suitable for me. When I am surrounded by people, it just happens that I will return to Tokyo with me to serve in the imperial court. How about it?"
Hearing this, Zhao Hui turned his head and glanced at his son, only paused for a moment, and responded: "I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness on behalf of the dog."
After waving his hands, Liu Chengyou looked at Wang Yan again: "I still remember that Wang Qing's son's name is Han Lun."
"Last year, I risked my own life and went to Jinyang in person to serve as a minister. My courage and courage were extraordinary. The imperial court did not reward him generously. I want to transfer him to Tokyo for appointment. What do you think?" Liu Chengyou's tone seemed full of appreciation.
Wang Yan didn't hesitate much and said directly: "I will send a letter immediately to ask the dog to come to Beijing to serve His Majesty."
Nodding with satisfaction, Liu Chengyou boarded the Luan Jia. After the Luan Jia set off and walked away under the escort of the palace guards, Zhao Hui and Wang Yan stood in front of the door and breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, looking at each other with a wry smile.
"Dad, when the emperor asked Brother Hanlun and I to come to Beijing as officials, he probably wanted to use us as hostages." At this time, his son Zhao Yanjin muttered beside him.
"Shut up!" Hearing this, Zhao Hui immediately scolded, his eyes flew around, but seeing that they were all trusted people, he let out a breath, and then gave a warning: "The emperor can see it. This is your great honor. When I serve as an official in Tokyo in the future, I will be careful in my words and deeds, but if you dare to speak nonsense and make mistakes, I will not go around lightly!"
"Brother Zhao, the extension is just an unintentional remark." Wang Yan comforted him from the side: "When the two of you come to Beijing, you can help each other."
"Having such an emperor may be a blessing to the world, but to us like Fang Zhen, hey..." Zhao Hui couldn't help but sigh.
In fact, both of them knew that Liu Chengyou's summoning of his two sons to Beijing was both a favor and a hostage. It would depend on how they behaved.
"It's enough for us to work hard all our lives to get this position. If we don't have any delusions, why should we fear anything else? It's a good thing to protect our descendants and seek a prosperous future!" Wang Yan said bluntly.
"What Brother Wang said makes sense." Hearing this, Zhao Hui agreed.
"The emperor has heard rumors. I have heard about the situation in the river in Shaanxi Province for a long time. Those people have different ambitions and are really seeking their own destruction. If the emperor has such means, then how can Li Shouzhen be his opponent?" After that, Zhao Hui said again. He sighed.
"This emperor is still so young, and the future of the great man can be expected..." Wang Yan mentioned the key issue with emotion in his tone.
Although Luoyang City is in overall decline, the roads are not crowded. Luan Jia drove steadily on Tianjie Street, heading straight to the palace gate. Liu Chengyou calmly leaned on the soft pillow, with his eyes closed, thinking constantly in his mind, but his mood was particularly calm. Are Zhao Hui, Wang Yan, and Liu Chengyou really at ease? That's not necessarily the case.
However, since he came to entrust his trust, Liu Chengyou certainly thought carefully about it. He made inquiries about Zhao and Wang in many ways and had an in-depth understanding of their temperaments, talents, ways of doing things, and their political and military affairs. Make a decision.
This is also the reason why Liu Chengyou, who is both the Shouyi Sanjie Du, and both Zhou Pu and Tong, treats them differently. He still has great confidence in the two.
Tonight, when you come to the door and show favors, you are also establishing your authority. The authority of the emperor does not rely solely on power, oppression and intimidation. It is formed invisibly by your words, demeanor, and cultivation of your will and interest.
Against Li Shouzhen, Liu Chengyou certainly could not rely solely on Zhao Hui and Wang Yan. Putting Bai Wenke in Jingzhao and Yang Ye in Tongguan were both very important moves. Moreover, if Li Shouzhen rebelled, he really wanted to put an end to it. In the end, it will have to rely on the power of the imperial imperial army.
As for Xue Huairang from Tongzhou, to be honest, Liu Chengyou didn't think he was much of a threat to the court. Even Li Shouzhen was not as fearful to Liu Chengyou as it seemed.
From the beginning, Li Shouzhen's "chicken" attribute was implemented by Liu Chengyou. As Liu Chengyou survived the transition period at the beginning of his succession, the deployment and response became smoother. What was a little surprising was that Xue Huairang appeared, and it seemed that I want to make chicken.
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"Old Prime Minister Feng, Li Shouzhen and Xue Huairang ignored the edicts issued to me. How do you think I should respond to this?" In the palace, Liu Chengyou summoned Feng Dao, the accompanying prime minister, to inquire.
On the side, Feng Dao's sitting posture showed caution, and his respectful face was full of contemplation. He seemed to be secretly trying to figure out Liu Chengyou's thoughts. He paid attention to Liu Chengyou's reaction from the corner of his eye and tried to say: "Send the edict, examine its reasons, and let the two Give the court an explanation?"
"The actions of these two people are simply a blatant challenge to the majesty of me and the imperial court. Just a simple warning? If the news is spread, where is my face, and where is the face of the imperial court? Wouldn't it make the world look down upon? "If all the states in the country were to follow the same example, would the world still be in chaos?" Liu Chengyou immediately waved his hands, expressing his displeasure.
Seeing this, Feng Dao thought about it carefully for a while, then looked at Liu Chengyou with clear eyes: "Does your Majesty want to punish the crime directly?"
This sentence directly stopped Liu Chengyou. If he really meant this, I'm afraid he would have issued an edict long ago, so why bother talking to Feng Dao here. Feng Dao probably guessed Liu Chengyou's thoughts.
"Your Majesty, Li Shouzhen has latent ambitions. He is frightened by the power of the imperial court and may cause disaster, so he is uneasy and seeks to protect himself." Feng Dao slowly told Liu Chengyou: "The imperial court only needs to issue an edict to appease it, but it can be done." Peace of mind and avoid chaos."
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou grinned and sneered: "Appeasement is fine, but peace of mind is not allowed!"
Hearing this, Feng Dao naturally changed his tone and said: "However, since this year, Li Shouzhen has been in the river, completing the city walls, repairing armor and soldiers, day and night. His evil intentions are obvious, and he far exceeds the regulations of the ministers. The imperial court will not tolerate it."
Liu Chengyou just looked at Feng Dao to see how he would explain his explanation.
Just listen to what he said: "The strange situation in the river has become a problem for the imperial court. It must be eliminated. However, this matter should be slowed down rather than rushed. Another good opportunity needs to be found. When the time comes, launch a thunderous strike to eradicate it. This is a problem!"
Liu Chengyou changed his posture slightly and looked at Feng Dao curiously: "What does Feng Qing mean by the good opportunity?"
"Elite soldiers with sufficient food and pay!" Feng Dao replied.
"Specific timing!" Liu Chengyou asked.
"Perhaps after this summer's harvest..." Feng Dao hesitated slightly.
Hearing his answer, Liu Chengyou nodded very slowly. Liu Chengyou had rarely discussed the matter of Li Shouzhen with Feng Dao before, but his suggestions were very close to what Liu Chengyou thought. This is probably the general trend, different paths lead to the same goal, and there are no plans. Let's get it together.
"Before the western tour, Li Shouzhen wrote to Yang Yi and Shi Hongzhao, asking for assurance that he had no different intentions. What do you think he meant by this?" Liu Chengyou asked.
Feng Dao said without thinking: "Perhaps he wants to paralyze the court."
With a slight smile on his lips, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said: "He wants to paralyze me, and I want to paralyze him!"
Turning around, Liu Chengyou simply said to Feng Dao: "This time, I will not only not punish him, but also praise him, increase his official position, promote his nobility, and protect his son. I will also give him an iron certificate to absolve him of his crime. Gold medal. I will also send ministers as envoys to appease me and express my feelings!"
Liu Chengyou said this with a murderous intent. Feng Dao felt a chill when he heard this. How could the emperor come from such a deep city at such a young age? The young emperor has a sharp energy hidden in his chest, and he can endure what ordinary people cannot endure. Very human.
"Feng Qing, would you like to take a walk in the river for me?" Liu Chengyou suddenly asked.
Hearing his words, Feng Dao suddenly understood. Now he understood the real purpose of Liu Chengyou calling him to talk so much. He was a little hesitant. The river is now a place of right and wrong. If the emperor asked him to go, he couldn't really just let him go. A trip. Because of his "talent", he didn't want to go.
However, in the end, he nodded in agreement: "If your Majesty does not mind that I am old and twilight, I am willing to go and do your Majesty a favor."
"Li Shouzhen, I'm not a dragon or a tiger's den in the river. You don't have to worry. Just go for a tour. The more relaxed you are, the better..." Probably knowing what Feng Dao was worried about, Liu Chengyou comforted him.
Feng Dao agreed with this, and was already thinking about what to do after arriving in the river. He had a relationship with Li Shouzhen, and he didn't care about his life, just for fear of falling into it. He would bear the burden. Feng Dao had to grasp the mission of appeasement and temporarily eliminate his fierce and stubborn attitude. How to grasp this period.
Several soldiers and horses from Jingzhao, Tongguan, Jinjiang, and Shaanzhou, plus Feng Dao and his party, faced the river. Liu Chengyou was a benefactor, and he used all his methods to temporarily stabilize his people and give Liu Chengyou half a year of farming. time.
Then, according to Liu Chengyou's idea, when the time comes, Li Shouzhen will have to do the opposite. Just like Du Zhongwei last year, Liu Chengyou has already done similar things. This time, it will be entirely up to him, which will only make him more skillful.
The arrangements for things in the river have been finalized, and Liu Chengyou's western tour has come to an end.
In Renshen, Liu Chengyou issued an edict: On the 25th day of the third month of the Jiashu period, Luan Jia returned to the court. The Luoyang generals collectively breathed a sigh of relief.
However, before returning to Kaifeng, Liu Chengyou had one last arrangement. It was an impromptu idea, but also seemed to have been planned for a long time. In short, the result looks intriguing...
