From the moment he entered the palace, Liu Yuan's performance had always fallen in the eyes of Emperor Liu. After a few words of conversation, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but think, is this person really stupid to this extent, or is he deliberately behaving so badly in order to survive? own caution.
Observing and employing people is one of the most important skills of an emperor, and after many years of being an emperor, Liu Chengyou's ability to recognize people has become more and more proficient. However, at this time, he was really hesitant about Liu Yuan.
His sharp gaze could almost penetrate Liu Yuan's chest and penetrate into his heart. He didn't dare to look at him at all. He cowered and lowered his head. After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou asked: "You keep calling yourself a guilty minister, do you know what crime you have committed? I want to hear what you have to say!"
Facing the Han Emperor's question, Liu Yuan was stunned again. A little confusion flashed in his eyes, but he did not dare not to answer. After thinking about it, he said: "The guilty minister once overstated his respect, and the king's army attacked him, and then sent troops to resist. , many casualties among soldiers..."
"That's all?" Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows.
At this time, Liu Yuan was obviously too nervous. In the depth of winter, even if the palace was warmer, he would not be sweating profusely. But Liu Yuan was just like this. His face turned red and his expression was uncertain. He struggled for a long time and kowtowed with a cry: "Sin." I, the guilty minister, the guilty minister really don’t know! I beg your majesty to teach you a lesson!”
"Have you ever read the Pingnan edict I sent?" Liu Chengyou asked indifferently.
Liu Yuan subconsciously lowered his voice, still not daring to raise his head, and said: "Your Majesty, forgive me, I haven't seen it yet!"
"Ha!" Seeing his behavior, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but lost his composure and scolded: "Then what have you been doing for so long?"
From the change in the Han Emperor's tone, Liu Yuan realized that he seemed to have said the wrong thing again. After hesitating for a while, Liu Yuan said with a sad face: "The guilty ministers only play in the palace, and military affairs are all handled by Fan Huzi and Gong Chengshu." , guilty minister, guilty minister..."
"Thank you for being able to speak out!" Seeing him hesitate, Liu Chengyou said sternly: "Isn't it your crime to appoint witches and eunuchs to bring harm to the country and chaos to the government?"
Liu Yuan was startled and even more frightened.
Liu Chengyou felt uncomfortable and asked: "When he succeeded to the throne, he killed all his brothers, killed each other, and was so vicious. Isn't this a sin?"
Liu Yuan said: "This, this is what Gong Chengshu and others said. My father also cut off his brothers. I should follow his example to prevent my disciples from seizing power and endangering the country..."
"Fart!" Emperor Liu was particularly angry about this and cursed sternly: "You can't tell the difference between these villains' slander? Everyone has a spirit. Even if wood and stone are hearts, they can't be cruel and unethical like you. Such an act! Why do you have the dignity to use your family, country, and country as a cover for your ruthlessness, greed, cruelty, and cruelty?"
"Isn't it a sin to build a large palace, be arrogant and licentious, and use the hard work and sweat of the people of Lingnan to provide you with pleasure, causing the scholars and people of Lingnan to complain?"
"Isn't it a sin to be close to a villain or a wise minister from a distant place, to be suspicious of a meritorious official, or to poison a general?"
"Isn't it a sin to use absurd selfish thoughts to impose evil orders indiscriminately, corrupt the discipline, appoint eunuchs, and humiliate all gentlemen?"
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Faced with Emperor Liu's severe questioning and condemnation, Liu Yuan became more and more frightened. He could clearly feel the evil in Emperor Han's tone and kowtowed quickly: "Your Majesty, Gong Chengshu and others taught me to do these. You only want to enjoy yourself and have no intention of doing evil!"
After listening to his defense, Liu Chengyou continued to rebuke: "If you are a wise king, how can you be the slave of a villain? Do you think that by blaming the blame on the witches and officials, you can reduce your own guilt?"
"Your Majesty, I am guilty! Please forgive me! I hope you will forgive me! I will never dare to do it again!" Liu Yuan cried again. Emperor Liu's words were as sharp as knives, as if a cold light penetrated his flesh, making him feel Danger has arrived.
As for Emperor Liu, he vented his anger, and the anger in his chest dissipated a little. He calmed down and looked at Liu Yuan again. This time, he really thought about how to deal with this person, and he probably realized it. , Liu Yuan took two steps forward on his knees, looking up at Emperor Liu with red eyes, his face full of desire for survival.
For Liu Chengyou, Liu Yuan is actually insignificant, and he is not as angry as he appears on the surface. The reason why he is so angry is still a political show. Such an unscrupulous king who abuses the people and abuses the people must of course be severely criticized. To demonstrate his royal justice.
Just as Emperor Liu considered back then, he was actually pleased with the ignorance, cruelty, and incompetence of these separatist monarchs. Otherwise, if they were all virtuous, loving the people, and generous in their kindness, how would they be able to set off the Han emperor and reduce the number of Han emperors who had to flatten the separatist regimes? resistance?
As a relatively self-disciplined emperor, Liu Chengyou actually disliked Liu Yuan, and he would not show any mercy to him because of his young age. Even though Liu Yuan was so aggrieved and crying miserably, his heart did not fluctuate much.
However, I still have a little hesitation in my heart about how to deal with him. To kill him or not to kill him.
The index finger gently tapped the imperial case, and the clear sound, with a slow rhythm, rang in Liu Yun's heart. After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou turned his head and asked Lu Yin: "Yu Qing, how do you think I should deal with Liu Yuan?"鹋!”
After hearing the question, Lu Yin's face showed no abnormality. After thinking for a moment, he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Liu Yunyong is cowardly and rebellious. With his talent, it is not appropriate to use it to run a family, but how much more to run a country? He is the eldest son and heir, and he has nothing to do. A group of people in a small office were deceived by witches and entrusted the affairs of state to eunuchs, and they committed debauchery and cruelty..."
Liu Chengyou became more and more uncomfortable with Lu Yin's words. He raised his hand to interrupt him and asked, "Are you trying to defend Liu Yuan?"
Lu Yin's reaction was calm and calm, and he raised his hands and said, "I dare not. Your Majesty consults me, but I dare not hide my words. I can only express my opinion. I think Liu Yuan is ignorant and incompetent. His crime is certainly not light, but if he destroys the country through chaos, It is unfair to pin the crime on one person.
After all, he was once the lord of a country, but now he is captured by the king's master. He pleads guilty to the crime in front of the emperor. He is respectful and sincere. I think that your majesty can punish you with small punishments and big warnings, which will be enough to show the world!"
"That's right! That's right!" Seeing someone speaking for him, Liu Yuan got excited and hurriedly echoed: "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong and I am willing to atone for my sin. I just ask your Majesty to spare my life."
Lu Yin glanced at Lu Yin with some surprise. He had absolutely no interest in anything with Liu Yuan. He was also a shrewd and knowledgeable person, yet he spoke for Liu Yuan.
After recollecting Lu Yin's words, Liu Chengyou gained a little bit and understood Lu Yin's considerations. This is probably a matter of value orientation, and it also means that it is taboo for the venerable. The key is that Liu Yuan is the leader of a country after all. Lord. Just like when Zhuang Zong lost his country, the blame could be put on the actors, saying that they deceived the king and ruined the country. Now Liu Yuan is the same. It can also be said that he was deceived by the witches and officials, so he did those unethical acts. Furthermore, , based on Emperor Liu's "lenient treatment" style towards these subjugated monarchs and ministers, it seems that there is no need to specifically punish Liu Yuan with death.
From the standpoint of a monarch, this is not difficult to understand or accept. From this, Emperor Liu even thought that if he made any omissions or did anything wrong, the people of the world would naturally shift the responsibility to him. People around him, will he accept it or not?
When Emperor Liu thinks about affairs these days, he tends to relate them to himself, think more about them, and ponder them over and over again. After thinking this way, he gradually pays attention and looks at Shi Yande: "Shi Qing, those witches and officials who control the national affairs of Southern Guangdong are all being escorted this time." Are you in Tokyo?"
"Your Majesty, twenty people including Gong Chengshu, Fan Huzi and Lu Qiongxian, who are hated by the scholars and people of southern Guangdong, have all been detained and returned to the capital!" Shi Yande was not interested in how to deal with Liu Suan. When the emperor asked, he answered.
"Pass an edict to throw these people out of the market!" Liu Chengyou said, looking at Liu Yuan: "Go and watch the execution now!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Liu Yuan was not surprised but overjoyed, and hurriedly thanked him. Emperor Liu said this, obviously he did not intend to take his life.
"Don't be too busy thanking me!" Liu Chengyou said, "I don't decide your life!"
With that said, Liu Chengyou ordered Lu Yin: "Pass on my oral instructions to let the officials of the fifth rank and above in Tokyo discuss how to deal with Liu Yun. In addition, let the Lingnan soldiers and people who came to Beijing to ask for orders to send troops also hold a theoretical referendum. How to deal with it is up to the officials and the people. ..."