"Auspicious snow heralds a good year!" Liu Yang stood in front of the window for a long time and couldn't help but raise his hand to rub his eyes and sighed heavily: "But this year, it doesn't look like it will snow!"
"Is Your Highness still worried about the remarks in the court advocating auspicious omens?" Murong Defeng's voice came from behind.
Murong Defeng served in the local government for six years, knowing Yunzhong for three years, and knowing Datong for three years. Until last year, he was transferred back to the court and served as Zhongshu Sheren.
For Liu Yang, there will never be a shortage of people to use, but it is still very rare to use him as smoothly as Murong Defeng. Therefore, Murong Defeng also became Liu Yang's secretary again.
Hearing his voice, Liu Yang turned around, with a bit of bitterness on his face, and a little helplessness in his tone, and said: "It's not that I'm annoyed, it's just that there is sand in my eyes. Seeing this
It’s just hard to let go of the trend!”
Hearing this, Murong Defeng lowered his voice and reminded: "Your Highness, after all, it is your Majesty's fiftieth birthday. The whole court is drunk, so why do you have to wake up alone?"
Liu Yang was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said with emotion: "Such words came out of your mouth, Rixin, you have learned to be slippery..."
"It is true that His Majesty's birthday should be celebrated and blessed, but this trend should not be allowed to increase! Officials have no intention of official duties and only want to win favors and flattery in order to be lucky enough to enter. Is this a scene that should appear in the Han Dynasty court?"
With a worried look on his face and a serious tone, Liu Yang sighed: "Ten years ago, this would have been unimaginable. Twenty years ago, those ministers who were listed above would have been reprimanded, that is, they would have been demoted and imprisoned. I
Not even surprised.
What I am worried about is that this is corrupting the atmosphere of the court and will not be beneficial to His Majesty’s reputation..."
After listening to Liu Yang's words, Murong Defeng was silent for a moment, and then said: "Your Highness, I think you are a little too much. Those who strive for fame and flattery are only a minority after all. Most of the officials are still diligent in royal affairs and loyal to their duties! In the coming year
The Jiaqing Festival is special after all. After the celebration, everything will return to the way it was before. With you and Prime Minister Zhao here in the court, there will be no big problems..."
"Rixin, you think highly of me. There will always be only one person who is the backbone of the imperial court!" Liu Yang shook his head and said softly: "I have been in power for so many years, but in recent years, it has become more and more important.
I feel that the big man does have some problems..."
This topic was a bit heavy and taboo, and even someone as close as Murong Defeng would not dare to speak hastily at this time. However, seeing that the prince was in a low mood, he had no choice but to offer words of comfort: "Your Highness is very concerned about the country and the people, and I admire him very much.
However, please be patient and worry about your health, so take care of yourself first!"
Liu Yang smiled at these unworthy words and did not comment. He breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand: "Okay, let's not mention this anymore!"
Liu Yang quickly got rid of his melancholy, looked at Murong Defeng, and ordered: "You can draft an order to ask the Qin Tian Jian and those agricultural scholars to study this winter. The weather is obviously a little unusual.
, if there is a change in the farming season, the court should respond in advance to avoid disaster!"
"Yes!" When it came to business, Murong Defeng responded seriously. However, there was a hint of hesitation on his face and he called softly: "Your Highness, there is one more thing..."
Seeing his hesitation, Liu Yang was very decisive and said directly: "It doesn't matter what I say!"
"I think it's time for you to prepare a New Year's Eve poem!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang frowned slightly, then relaxed quickly, nodded slightly, and said, "I understand!"
After returning to the bookcase and sitting down, Liu Yang drank the milk tea prepared by the waiter to adjust his mood. His eyes fell on the several memorials in Murong Defeng's hand and said: "Tell me, what's the matter?"
Murong Defeng also reacted, stepped forward, handed over the memorial in his hand, and said: "Three things. First, a group of censors from the Metropolitan Procuratorate jointly signed a petition to impeach Tian Qinzuo, the inspector general of Anton!"
Upon hearing the news, Liu Yang was immediately annoyed and said helplessly: "What do these censors have to complain about? Why do they always keep an eye on Tian Qinzuo? What has Tian Qinzuo done?"
Murong Defeng also looked strange, but his expression was serious, and he reported: "He committed another bloody crime in Anton. He killed all the more than 3,000 Jurchen prisoners in the Battle of Fuyuan by the Blackwater River.
, no one is spared!"
Upon hearing this report, Liu Yang's face changed slightly: "When did it happen?"
"A month and a half ago!" Murong Defeng said.
"This Tian Qinzuo, why is he so murderous!" Liu Yang couldn't help but pat the bookcase and said angrily: "With more than 3,000 prisoners, wouldn't it be good to use them to build bridges and pave roads? We must kill them all for the sake of
To vent his anger, or to show off his martial arts?"
"I'm afraid it's both!" Murong Defeng said.
"Why haven't you reported it until now?" After calming down for a moment, Liu Yang thought about it for a moment and asked the question.
Murong Defeng said meaningfully: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin also issued a petition to impeach Tian Qinzuo on this matter!"
When it came to Liu Xu, Liu Yang was obviously a little more cautious. He frowned and looked at Murong Defeng without saying anything. Seeing this, Murong Defeng explained: "The matter of Tian Qinzuo's killing of prisoners is within Anton.
I'm afraid it may also cause some conflicts.
According to reports, when His Highness the King of Qin was patrolling the east, he was extremely angry when he heard that Tian Qinzuo had killed prisoners. When the two sides met in Fuyuan City, a dispute broke out.
As for why the report has been concealed until now, I am afraid that the internal conflicts will be difficult to alleviate, and His Highness the King of Qin will no longer be able to tolerate Tian Qinzuo. The second thing I reported was that the King of Qin submitted a petition, hoping that the court could replace Tian Qinzuo. He said Tian Qinzuo
Zuo is in Anton, he is warlike and bloodthirsty, he only knows how to suppress but not appease, and he blindly makes enemies, which has already affected the stability and security of Anton...
In addition, on the day when the prisoners were killed, Huaiyu and Tian Qinzuo also had a dispute, and their efforts to persuade them were fruitless."
"Rixin, you seem to have something on your mind!" Liu Yang's face was calm and he stared straight at Murong Defeng: "What are you hiding and not reporting? What are the internal conflicts?"
After hearing the question, Murong De's plump face was solemn, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, I forgive you for talking too much. In recent years, the disputes about Anton have not stopped. His Highness the power of King Qin in Anton is too great. Let me ask, given time,
Will Anton become a state within a state and endanger the Northeast!"
With a "bang", Liu Yang's hand hit the bookcase hard, which startled Murong Defeng. Liu Yang stared at him with a slightly fierce look: "Rixin, you! These words, in
You’ve been holding it in your heart for a long time!”
Facing Liu Yang's questioning gaze, Murong Defeng took a deep breath and admitted, "Yes!"
Liu Yang was silent. He just buried his head slightly and sat there, frowning in deep thought. Seeing this, Murong Defeng looked unhappiness and said excitedly: "Your Highness, when I was still in Shanyang, I paid close attention silently.
The situation in Anton has been going on for so many years. I have to say that the original intention of the imperial court to develop Anton was to consolidate the territory of Northeast China. However, judging from what King Qin did in the Anton Governor's Mansion, his ambition was not small.
If it is not rectified and its power is reduced, I am afraid that the imperial court will personally cultivate a disaster in the future, which will not only endanger the security of the Northeast region, but may even shake the foundation of the Han Dynasty. Do not be careful!
Anton's garrison, Anton's barbarians, and Anton's noble children are not a concern if they are separated, but if the King of Qin integrates these forces together, the power that will burst out will be unimaginable!"
"Shut up! Shut up!" Murong Defeng's naked words almost made Liu Yang lose his guard. He couldn't sit still and stood up directly. His hand pointing at Murong Defeng seemed to be trembling.
Liu Yang paid attention to the surrounding situation. The servants stayed away from each other, and Murong Defeng's voice was also very low. Their conversation could be guaranteed to be limited to the two of them.
After sighing, Liu Yang said sadly: "Rixin, do you know what you are talking about? You are driving a wedge between the flesh and blood of the Tian family!"
Murong Defeng also took a step closer, his voice lowered, but his words were serious and sincere: "Your Highness, I know this is taboo, but I have to warn Your Highness!
If it is because of family ties, then his power should be reduced to eliminate the disaster before it happens. I would like to remind His Highness, don’t forget to hear the news of Gugu!"
Liu Yang was silent now. Seeing this, Murong Defeng said again: "Your Highness, if Your Majesty is here, no one in the world will dare to rebel. Anton is as strong as a rock, but if one day the earth collapses and the mountains are destroyed, then...
....”
"Okay, stop talking!" Liu Yang waved his hand to stop Murong Defeng. After returning to the eucalyptus, he sat down and pondered for a long time. He raised his eyes and looked at Murong Defeng calmly: "Rixin, I know your loyalty, and I also know
What you said makes sense, but I hope you will keep these words in your heart and never mention them again!"
"Your Highness!"
"Okay!" Liu Yang seemed to have regained his composure and said softly: "What is the third thing?"
Murong Defeng was a little panicked, but seeing Liu Yang's resolute attitude, he said helplessly: "It's still a matter of Anton. His Highness, King Qin, expressed his hope that the iron mines of Anton can be opened to the public?"
"What do you think, Prime Minister Zhao?" Liu Yang asked with a gloomy expression on his face.
"Prime Minister Zhao clearly opposes it. Iron ore monopoly is a basic national policy, and Anton is no exception, let alone opening it to private merchants!" Murong Defeng said, paused, and then reported:
"In my opinion, Zhao Rang is also dissatisfied with the current situation in Anton and believes that there should be some rectification. If you are hindered by family ties, you can make the political affairs hall act in accordance with the national policy of the government..."