Su Fengji was greedy, deceitful, proficient in killing, and very violent. In terms of murderous intention, Shi Hongzhao couldn't compare to him. Shi Hongzhao, a martial artist, was fierce on the surface, cruel and cruel, which made him fearful. Su Fengji was different. This person is so ruthless that it can make your scalp numb and your heart feel cold.
When I was in Jinyang, it was Liu Zhiyuan's birthday. He wanted to "quiet the prison" to pray for blessings, so he sent Su Fengji to sort out the prisoners. Su Fengji then read all the prisoners in the prison, killing them without distinction, and then reported: The prison is quiet.
That incident made the civil and military officials in Hedong know that this man named Su was vicious and easy to kill, and many people were afraid of him. Although Liu Zhiyuan was dissatisfied with his tendency to kill, he accepted his orders after all and verbally scolded him. That’s it.
So now, when Su Fengji uttered evil words, Yang Bin, Wang Zhang and other old officials from Hedong were not much surprised. New entrants like Dou Zhengu couldn't help but be stunned and asked urgently: "Such a severe law, you want to kill him?" how many people?"
Immediately, he raised his hands to Liu Chengyou and solemnly asked: "Your Highness, this method of Prime Minister Su is absolutely impossible. It is no longer the law of the king to kill a bandit, but what about protecting neighbors? If you do it, the world will be in chaos!"
Although Dou Zhengu had an old relationship with Liu Zhiyuan and had a high reputation, he was not in Su Fengji's eyes. Seeing that he dared to refute him directly, he immediately said angrily: "In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures should be used. If you don't use urgent punishment, If the law deters the untouchables and bandits in the world, when will they be cleansed? How can the country of Han Dynasty be at peace?"
"With such indiscriminate killing, does Prime Minister Su want all the people in the world to cut down trees as soldiers and raise poles as flags? Is it because he is afraid that not many people in the world will resist the imperial court?" Although Dou Zhengu has always been cautious, he can't help but get angry at this time. Yong, blowing his beard, argued with Su Fengji, his favorite.
"The untouchables gathered together as thieves, disturbing the countryside and causing harm to the public order. This is a violation of the king's law. To kill them is not to say indiscriminate killing?" Su Fengji hit the chair and retorted, quietly starting to change his mind.
Seeing the two arguing, Liu Chengyou looked a little gloomy. These ministers really didn't seem to take him as the prince seriously. They slapped the table and raised their voices, and they really had no scruples. Including this Su Fengji, although he had no scruples before. She keeps criticizing Yang Bin for him, maybe because she is "one of her own", she seems to be arrogant because of her favor!
"Your Highness!" Seeing that Liu Chengyou didn't speak, Dou Zhengu remonstrated with a stern face: "There are gangs of thieves in the world. Most of the people who cannot survive due to war and bad government have no choice but to gather in the mountains and forests. If they can live a stable life, who will? Being a bandit and a thief, being despised by others, and being hunted down by the government? Now that the situation in the Han Dynasty has stabilized, all we need to do is to provide lenient policies and simple punishments, and order the generals in various states to recruit the refugees to go down the mountains, return to their homes, cultivate their fields, and the world will naturally be stable. , why indiscriminate killing?”
Su Fengji was standing nearby, sneering, but Liu Chengyou raised his hand to stop him.
On Liu Chengyou's side, Su Fengji's suggestion was of course unworkable. How could it end without killing a river of blood? Moreover, after so many years of war, the population had dropped sharply, and Liu Chengyou still felt that there were not enough big Han Dingkou. Without enough people to farm and do corvee labor, how could they commit mass murder and cause chaos? As for ethnic groups and neighbors, that is even more nonsense.
"You two don't need to argue!" Liu Chengyou nodded at the table, glanced at the two of them, and said coldly: "It is the inability of the imperial court to prevent the common people from living in their homes, cultivating their fields, and doing their business. The establishment of the Han Dynasty, Fang transforms chaos into order, and the world is full of thieves and thieves. If you think that you are mediocre and poor, the imperial court can be appropriately lenient!"
"I would like to express my opinion, from the perspective of Dou Qing, I order all the states in the world to appease the thieves and return their farming and weaving!" Liu Chengyou's voice was calm and exaggerated: "However, in view of the banditry in various states, for the sake of local order and the stability of the people, The government cannot tolerate bandits indefinitely. It can issue an edict to the world. In the first year of Qianyou, before March 1st, all thieves in the world who have not come down to the mountain to register with the government will be killed! As for the policy of implicating others, , not taking it yet!”
"Gentlemen, what do you think?" Liu Chengyou asked after looking around.
"Your Highness has carefully considered this proposal. It is very appropriate and feasible!" The first person to express his position was Su Yugui. When he saw these sinners, the two of them became red-faced and even watched the show a little nervous.
Dou Zhengu followed closely, nodding his head in approval: "Your Highness, this proposal is a way to get the best of both worlds!"
Although Su Fengji was unwilling to give in, when he saw Liu Chengyou's eyes becoming colder, he decided to give Liu Chengyou some face, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness has thought carefully about it, it's feasible!"
"I have no objection." Even Yang Bin took the initiative to express his opinion.
"Since all the ministers have no objections, let's prepare and issue the edict as soon as possible!" Liu Chengyou made the decision.
"yes!"
"..."
Next, I discussed with several ministers the issue of officials from Xing, Ming, Ci, and Xiangzhou states. The Anguo Army and Zhangde Army had been vacant for a long time. Naturally, there was another fierce debate, and each had their own people. Liu Chengyou was a little troubled by the choice.
Stepping out of the political hall, I looked back and couldn't help but stretch out my hands and rub my face vigorously to relieve fatigue. Working with Yang Bin and others is really not an easy job. Regarding the argument just now, Liu Chengyou really Some swept all these people out of the court.
These people, more or less, are too selfish. Especially Yang Bin and Su Fengji, one is powerful and loves power, the other is greedy and profit-seeking. The most important thing is that when facing the prince Liu Chengyou, they have not yet responded correctly. He has a certain mentality. Especially Yang Bin, who probably had too much "enmity" in the previous series. In front of Liu Chengyou, that Sima face would be so ugly, so ugly!
Liu Chengyou couldn't help but look in the direction of Long Live Hall. Liu Chengyou's expression turned bitter. He didn't know what Liu Zhiyuan's situation was. His heart was pressed by a heavy pressure.
There was not much time to rest at all. Liu Chengyou had to go to the Guest House to prepare to meet those who were coming to Beijing in person.
On the first day of the first year of Qianyou's reign, there was a great court meeting and the prince's canonization ceremony. Therefore, all states in the world had their own festivals, either with state officials coming to Beijing to perform a memorial ceremony, or by going to Beijing in person to have an audience.
The Jiedushi who dare to come to Tokyo in person are basically trustworthy. The Jiedushi of Zhaoyi Army (Luzhou) is Chang Si, the Jiedushi of Heyang (Mengzhou) is Wu Xingde, and the Jiedushi of Baoyi Army (Shaanzhou) is Zhao Hui, plus the most famous military governor Fu Yanqing of the Taining Army (Yanzhou). Originally there was also supposed to be Wang Zhou, the military governor of the Wuning Army (Xuzhou), but because he was old and sick, he fell ill before he could travel. .
Liu Chengyou treated these festivals in outlying towns with all his heart. Emperor Liu Zhiyuan expressed his greetings to them and rewarded them with some saddles, bridles, robes, jade belts, and gold objects. Everyone knew that warriors were violent and rude, but these festivals, To the prince Liu Chengyou, he was much more respectful than the ministers in the court, he was humble and courteous, and did not exceed the rules. Of course, maybe he went to Tokyo in person, knew to keep a low profile, and restrained his local "fangs".
Among these people, Liu Chengyou was most interested in Fu Yanqing, the governor of Yanzhou. The Fu family was a famous family of generals in the Five Dynasties. Historically, it was particularly prominent from the late Five Dynasties to the early Song Dynasty.
Fu Yanqing will not celebrate his fiftieth birthday until this year. Although he is a little fat, he is a very upright man. He is a handsome old man with extraordinary bearing. Among the other festivals, he is the kind that stands out from the crowd.
This description does not mean that the other Jiedu are all mediocre. Take Zhao Hui, the Jiedu of Shaanzhou, for example. Before Liu Zhiyuan ascended the throne, he, Hou Zhang, and Wang Yan were the two leaders in Shaanzhou. Killing the Khitan generals was the first to advocate for the world to support Liu Zhiyuan as emperor. For this courage and vision, this veteran general is already very comparable, and to come to Beijing in person is to show his loyalty. This is a general who can be entrusted with important tasks. .
It's just that Fu Yanqing's reputation is too great among Liu Chengyou. Since he "came" to this world, if no one behind him is familiar with it, among these people, he has only heard of Fu Yanqing.
Of course, the reason why Liu Chengyou values Fu Yanqing so much is not only because of the Fu family's influence in military affairs, but more importantly, his three famous daughters. If all the sisters blossomed, ahem... ..
After all, they are three women with the destiny of being queens!
It is estimated that Fu Yanqing himself is a little curious in his heart as to why His Highness the Crown Prince treats him so differently.
Meeting this person, meeting that person, discussing political affairs, handling military affairs, and taking charge of the country for the first time, Liu Chengyou was very busy. However, when he counted it down, he really didn't accomplish much. The country is really not something that one person can manage. , Liu Chengyou already had the idea of creating a "cabinet" to assist him in handling military affairs.
Although he has not yet reached the point where he is the emperor and his ministers, there is indeed a "generation gap" between the veterans of the political affairs hall and him. In fact, there is still a difference between closeness and distance, different likes and dislikes, and it is just that they are not used smoothly.
Until the evening, Liu Chengyou went to the Long Live Hall to pay respects to Liu Zhiyuan, accompanied by the queen. Although Liu Zhiyuan's energy was weak, he had obviously recovered. The father and son had a small chat before retiring.
However, Liu Chengyou knew in his heart that his imperial father was dying. When he saw him now, he felt the same as when he saw Liu Chengxun who was seriously ill.
Dragging my tired body back to "Prince Zhou's Mansion", it was already late at night.
"Your Highness." Upon hearing that he had returned, Gao Huaijin took the initiative to welcome him into the mansion.
In the hall, there were several rows of gifts neatly arranged. Liu Chengyou frowned: "What's going on?"
"This is the official's intention to congratulate His Highness on becoming the crown prince!" Gao Huaijin explained.
Before Liu Chengyou could reply, Mrs. Gao asked someone to hand over a booklet and said, "I have ordered someone to record the positions and names of all the officials who gave gifts."
Expressing slight surprise, Liu Chengyou turned over a few pages and glanced at them. There were quite a lot of people there. He turned his head to look at Gao Huaijin and saw that her face was full of tranquility. This woman is not simple.
"Do you want to return these gifts?" Gao asked in a low voice.
"No need! If this is the case, it seems to be unkind!" Liu Chengyou put down the roster, waved his hand, and ordered: "Distribute it to the poor families in Tokyo!"
"Your Highness is benevolent!" Gao suddenly smiled gently.
"Pack up the house and prepare to move into the palace!" Liu Chengyou took a deep breath and ordered.
After all, he was the prince. Even though the Zhou Prince's palace was vast, it was no longer a livable place.
Geng's belly was getting bigger and bigger, so Liu Chengyou went to take a look, and then went to Gao Huaijin's place.
In the dead of night, after taking a bath together, the two of them entangled themselves on the couch. With Gao's plump and strong figure, Liu Chengyou has always been very attractive, but he was definitely tired today, so in the end, he didn't have much in-depth communication, so he lay on Gao Huaijin's chest. fell asleep on the bed.
The night got deeper, and the ambiguous atmosphere in the room dissipated a lot. Gao Huaijin put her arms around Liu Chengyou's head, feeling the squeeze on his chest, and didn't take it seriously at all.
Although Liu Chengyou had his eyes closed, the fatigue in his brows was completely released, and he soon began to snore. Noticing this, Mrs. Gao couldn't help but reach out and touch Liu Chengyou's side cheeks pitifully, and moved his body. Adjust him to a more comfortable position and continue to use him as a soft cushion...