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"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The monarch and his ministers each settled down in their seats. Liu Chengyou was silent for a while. Wang Jingchong was not impatient and waited patiently for the emperor's inquiry.
"You did a good job in destroying the Buddha in Hedong. I didn't use you wrong!" Liu Chengyou's voice was as usual, and he said in a deep voice: "The events before and after have been detailed, so I won't ask in detail. I heard that you had something in Hedong." The unexpected income is related to King Taiyuan, and I am very interested. Tell me, King Taiyuan is my blood relative, and he has been guarding Hedong for many years. I have not seen him for a long time. As a junior, I should care about..."
Although Liu Chengyou's tone was calm and calm, Wang Jingchong could feel the turbulence hidden behind it, and there was danger in the calmness.
However, under his tense face, Wang Jingchong was in a slightly surging mood. He knew that his idea in Xinzhou was right again. With the strength and ambition of the emperor, how could he tolerate such a similar "hedong" The existence of "independent kingdom", especially the emperor's uncle Liu Chong.
It was probably an illusion. Looking from bottom to top, Wang Jingchong only felt that the emperor's gaze was sharp and frightening. After quickly calming down, Wang Jingchong still responded cautiously: "Secretary Wude is spreading your eyes and ears for Your Majesty. I am in Hedong, and there is indeed I have observed and boldly tried to say something. If there is any inappropriateness, please forgive me!"
"Say!" Liu Chengyou grinned: "Being cautious is not your style, Wang Jingchong, so don't be scrupulous!"
With Liu Chengyou's words, Wang Jingchong no longer pretended to be reserved, but he still lowered his voice slightly and solemnly reported: "Your Majesty, I am conducting an on-site inspection and investigation in Hedong. The court needs to be more vigilant against the emperor's uncle!"
After saying this, Liu Chengyou burst out laughing suddenly, a little abruptly, and the laughter echoed in the hall. It was like venting his anger. After a few breaths, Liu Chengyou said in an emotional tone: "Beware! Guard the north and guard the west, and guard the interior. I have heard too many similar remarks about being on guard against external threats. What is happening now? Are even my uncles who are close to the emperor on guard against you? What are your intentions, Wang Jingchong?"
After looking depressed for a long time and venting his anger like "incompetent rage", Liu Chengyou changed his face and generally restrained his expression. He lost his composure, stepped back, and said to Wang Jingchong calmly: "Say it!"
"Your Majesty, after investigation by my ministers, it has been found that King Taiyuan is in the east of Hedong and has hidden ambitions. He has already separated from the imperial court. Sooner or later, there will definitely be trouble!"
This time, Liu Chengyou did not interrupt him and let him talk. He had heard some things before, but due to limited energy, he did not pay too much attention and investigation. He still needed to listen to the results of Wang Jingchong's "field investigation". Liu Chengyou believed that he used his "heart".
"The King of Taiyuan was amassing wealth in the east of Hedong, but it was almost impossible to restrain it. In the prefectures of Hedong, the property of temples was huge. Most of the money gained by the officers and soldiers from the extermination of Buddhism fell into his hands. According to the report of Jinyang Detective, the Mid-Autumn Festival of the Extermination of Buddhism fell into his hands. At that time, more than 300 carts filled with money, grain and goods were transported to the city in one day."
"The King of Taiyuan built three large warehouses in the southeast of the palace, one for grain and grass, two for weapons, and three for money and goods. He collected the wealth, taxes, money and grain from the Hedong states and intercepted most of them for loss. He always had a thousand armored soldiers to guard them. "
"At the time of the rise of the Han Dynasty, when the army was advancing into the Central Plains, the people in the east of the river were in poverty, which has not been restored for many years. The king of Taiyuan sent many tax collectors, imposed excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, disturbed the people too much, and built up deep grudges. This time the Buddha was destroyed, and the people were easily deceived. The frequent turmoil in Hedong was also due to this reason. Although the King of Taiyuan actively suppressed it, he also took the opportunity to seek wealth and harm the people, which greatly damaged their vitality."
"Your Majesty's system and the administration of the imperial court are rarely implemented in Hedong, and they are known to be outside the Hedong Jiedu. The generals in various states appoint them without authorization, and rarely report them to the imperial court. They seem to have formed a system of their own."
After saying a lot, Wang Jingchong felt a little guilty for no reason, especially when the emperor was sitting quietly at the imperial court with an expressionless face. After swallowing his saliva and moistening his throat, Wang Jingchong gritted his teeth and continued.
However, the voice was not as loud as it was at the beginning: "After Emperor Gaozu marched into the Central Plains, the number of troops stationed there was less than 10,000 Jiedu Ya soldiers and state garrison soldiers. Now I have made a rough investigation. Over the past three years, King Taiyuan has recruited warriors. We recruited fugitives and built a large number of soldiers and armor. Now we have more than 30,000 horse and infantry troops! The monks who were ordered to return to secular life, the King of Taiyuan also sent his generals, selected the best and strongest, and put them into the army, and got thousands of soldiers!"
"Are there 300,000 people in Dingkou in the Hedong provinces?" Liu Chengyou said suddenly.
"I'm afraid I don't have one in Jidingkou!" Wang Jingchong gave an uncertain answer.
Liu Chengyou said quietly: "With this small population, supporting so many soldiers and horses is beyond description of military force. One can imagine the suffering of the people living under the rule of Hedong."
The emperor's considerations were always far-sighted and different from those of ordinary people. Wang Jingchong had indeed never considered this aspect and made an expression of admiration:
"Your Majesty's words are true!"
After Liu Chengyou spoke, although there were still many things to report, Wang Jingchong wisely did not continue. Because he found that the "interest" on the emperor's face was gradually disappearing and becoming numb.
After a long time, Liu Chengyou took a deep breath and said softly: "I know what you reported today, but it will be rotten in my heart for the time being, and don't let it out."
"Your Majesty..." Liu Chengyou's reaction was beyond Wang Jingchong's expectations. He couldn't help but open his mouth and finally turned it into one word: "Yes!"
"However, regarding the situation in Hedong, we must strengthen supervision and record all information. But we must remember that subordinates of the Wude Department must be careful and pay attention to propriety when doing things. The emperor is my emperor after all, and should not be underestimated or insulted. ..." Liu Chengyou added another sentence.
When Wang Jingchong heard the words, he rolled his eyes and immediately realized that Liu Chengyou had no intention of touching Hedong at the moment, so he immediately responded: "Yes!"
To control this time, he did not just risk his life like he did to defeat Yang in Xingzhou. According to his thinking, with today's reward, no matter how the situation in Hedong develops in the future, he will be useful. Only if it is useful, it will be a meritorious service. Chance.
"In the Hedong group, you have made great achievements. I have dispatched various envoys to supervise the place. You are the only one who is most in line with my wishes."
"It is my loyal wish to serve His Majesty!" From Liu Chengyou's tone, there was a hint of expectation for him, while Wang Jingchong remained low-key and humble.
"Officer, I won't give you a promotion for the time being!" Liu Chengyou said directly: "I will be promoted to Duke Ren, and I will be given the title of Shangshu of the Ministry of War. I will live in a city of 300, and I will go to the east of the river. The money and goods you get do not need to be turned over, just treat it as my reward." , it’s up to you!”
When he said this, Liu Chengyou gave Wang Jingchong a playful look that made him grit his teeth.
Although Liu Chengyou's reward was still far from what Wang Jingchong expected, the emperor had expressed his stance like this. What else could he say? He didn't even dare to show any dissatisfaction and knelt respectfully in the palace to express his gratitude.
"In addition, I want to build a Wude camp with a thousand soldiers. You can lead the right camp!"
Compared with titles, honors, and money, Wang Jingchong was overjoyed by Liu Chengyou's reward.
Glancing at the injuries on his body again, Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "Now that I'm back in Beijing, I'll rest and recuperate from my injuries. I'll go to the imperial hospital to seek diagnosis from the imperial doctor and prepare some decoctions!"