An early court meeting finally came to an end after Emperor Liu was tired. Emperor Liu seemed to be very happy, but most of the ministers who attended the meeting felt very tortured. These people are all outstanding people in the world, but they would rather stay in bed all day
The government office worked diligently, but was unwilling to face the current Emperor Liu.
That person is no longer a human being, just an emperor, but they are all mortals with mortal bodies. When communicating with Emperor Liu, I am afraid that he will suddenly ask an embarrassing question, because his brain circuit has become somewhat special.
, the points of attention and reactions are always strange and weird, often making people at a loss as to what to do.
Even those smiles that look cheerful seem to hide a knife. If you don't handle it well, being dismissed from office is a trivial matter, but losing your life is too innocent. Although Emperor Liu has not killed anyone until now,
Even if he is innocent, he will be punished, but the ministers are afraid. It is almost a kind of instinctive fear of the body, just like a snake encountering a real dragon, with natural blood suppression.
A meeting like this actually feels good. After all, there are so many people, and everyone is suffering together. The most fearful thing is to face the priest alone. In that magnificent but empty and cold palace, that scene, I think
It makes people shudder just thinking about it.
How scary! This was probably the sentiment of most of the courtiers after the court meeting. The bloodstains in front of the Zichen Palace had not yet been cleaned up. Under the warm spring sun, it was really shocking.
Many people stopped to watch, and then walked around fearfully. The one who stayed the longest was Lv Mengzheng, the governor of Luoyang, and his expression was the most complicated.
Although he took office not long ago, Lu Mengzheng was actually very satisfied with Zheng Xu, the right-hand man of the Luoyang Mansion. He was also a swordsman and skilled in the law. He had always been good at hearing cases and judging the circumstances of the case, and he was a relatively capable official.
As for his life style, Lu Mengzheng had also heard about it and was not happy with it either. He was poor when he was young, but after becoming rich and famous, he has always been a simple housekeeper. Naturally, he has no good impression of these people who are greedy for enjoyment. However, he has a tolerant temperament and cannot do this.
Just like the original Wang Pu, he was almost harsh and strict in disciplining people.
Generally speaking, as long as it does not delay official business, Lu Mengzheng will not force it, and will only remind him once or twice. However, he still underestimated Zheng Xu's extravagance, and he did not expect that it would reach the ears of Emperor Liu.
He even lost his life because of it.
In fact, just now in the palace, Lu Mengzheng was planning to intercede for Zheng Xu. He believed that the crime would not lead to death, he could be dismissed from office and demoted, and it would not cost him his head. However, under Emperor Liu's cold eyes, he dared to speak.
Lu Mengzheng is still timid.
This incident shocked Lu Mengzheng quite a lot. At least in his opinion, he should pay more attention to the education and persuasion of his subordinates. He should also strengthen management and restraint on the government officials, not just do their best.
You can do it alone.
At the same time, there are some things that we can no longer be timid about. After being the governor of Luoyang for half a year, Lu Mengzheng still feels deeply about it. This is completely different from when he was in the Ministry of Punishment.
Luoyang Mansion is the most benevolent district, with millions of people under its rule. As the chief official, he is very powerful and has great power. However, it is not easy at all to accomplish anything.
In the capital, anyone he meets may be related to the powerful people of the day. Within half a year, the thing that Lu Mengzheng encountered the most was precisely human relationships. They kept coming to his door, which made Lu Mengzheng feel overwhelmed.
It's disturbing, but many times, you have to worry about it at multiple levels.
Lu Mengzheng was praised for his gentle temperament and tolerance, but in the eyes of Emperor Liu, he also showed a kind of weakness. This had already been shown in the process of Lu Mengzheng's work as an official, and Emperor Liu used
He is not allowed to be kind to others.
And Lu Mengzheng himself was not unaware at all. The beating on Zichen Palace finally made him wake up a little and become more vigilant.
The Luoyang Mansion was a high-ranking official, and it was not easy to be an official, nor was it easy to do things, but Emperor Liu would not consider these things. Shicai Palace also mentioned again that he wanted officials who could do things.
It is unknown how others felt after hearing this, but Lu Mengzheng, who was sensitive, felt that this was a reminder to him. Lu Mengzheng also knew that he, the Luoyang governor, was forcibly supported by Emperor Liu on his horse, and attracted the attention of the government and the public.
Many people are dissatisfied and opposed, and countless people are staring at him, trying to pull him down.
Because of Zheng Xu's incident, if Emperor Liu hadn't directly imposed a "half-year fine", some officials would have taken the opportunity to impeach him. Lu Mengzheng, who had a weak foundation, could only really rely on Emperor Liu.
And if you fail to meet Emperor Liu's requirements and do something that dissatisfies Emperor Liu, then this official position will not be secure. Even your life will be in danger. After all, there is no saying that a big man cannot punish a doctor, and neither can bureaucrats.
Serve as his official with real peace of mind.
In the Han Dynasty, the officialdom is extremely dangerous, and the cruelty of the power struggle is not as harmonious and gentle as it appears on the surface. If something really happens, behead him if he is told, right before his eyes, Zheng Xu's blood has not dried yet
Woolen cloth.
Lu Duoxun was so high-ranking and powerful back then. Once he was imprisoned, his life was ruined, his reputation was ruined, and his family was implicated in being exiled. In the major case in the northwest a few years ago, how many officials were taken down and severely punished, and how many people were killed. To this day,
I still remember it vividly. The person who led the team to search Lu Duoxun's house was none other than Lu Mengzheng.
Thinking of this, even Lu Mengzheng, who has a very stable mentality, can't help but feel a little more urgent. Although he admits that he is far from that point, it is enough to serve as a warning.
Lu Mengzheng is now in the ascendant of the Holy Family, but Lu Duoxun was not the same at the beginning. Among the ministers who were "compatible with the emperor and his ministers and had a close heart" with Emperor Liu, there was Lu Duoxun.
"What are Lu Fuyin thinking, so lost in thought?" Zhao Kuangyi's voice came from behind, causing Lu Mengzheng to wake up suddenly.
When he turned around and saw Zhao Kuangyi's smiling face, Lu Mengzheng cupped his hands and said: "Prime Minister Zhao!"
Lu Mengzheng also knew that Zhao Kuangyi was a powerful character. He was the one who initially opposed him taking over the Luoyang Mansion, so he accompanied him with some caution.
Zhao Kuangyi looked at Lu Mengzheng with a warm look on his face. He pointed at the still red blood stains under the hall and asked, "Do you feel sorry for Zheng Xu if you don't stay?"
Lu Mengzheng's heart suddenly tightened, but his face remained calm: "Since he is dead, he has only used up his friendship with his colleagues. Zheng Xu's body was not upright, which led to this disaster. It should only be used as a warning, so there is no need to regret it!"
Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyi chuckled twice and said: "Lu Fuyin is really a kind-hearted and virtuous person. No wonder His Majesty said that you are a pure minister and have the capacity of a prime minister!"
Hearing this, Lu Mengzheng immediately said solemnly: "I am ashamed that Lu deserves your majesty's praise! Your majesty's mission still needs to be carried out. I will excuse you and take my leave!"
"It should!" Zhao Kuangyi smiled and stretched out his hand: "Please do it!"
After Lu Mengzheng walked far away, Zhao Kuangyi sighed silently. In terms of measure, he was really not that far away from such a person.
Lu Meng was leaving the palace and returned to the government office. He immediately started to arrange two things. The first was, of course, to implement Emperor Liu's edict, arrest the Persian merchants who had complained, and demolish the temple.
The movements were fast and resolute, but what was different from the situation in Anxi was that in the hinterland of the Han Dynasty, those YSL believers did not dare to be rampant. Although they were angry, they did not dare to resist. They could only look at the people who trusted them with tears of pain.
The temple of faith was destroyed, and the Han Dynasty's officers were enforcing the law against these foreigners, who dared to kill people...
As for the second thing, Lu Mengzheng had someone make a wooden sign and hang it in front of the door, with the message "Please leave the government office for official matters, but please do not come for personal matters" to express his feelings.
At the same time, some matters that had been delayed for a long time began to be handled quickly, so some people were arrested and some matters were judged in Luoyang City. The administrative efficiency of the government officials, from the governor to the following, was greatly improved, and everyone became
You have to be serious and responsible.
He didn't dare not try his best, not to mention the resolute and nervous Magistrate Lu. Just look at Judge Zheng's fate and you'd know. In the last court, everyone was gone, how dare you not be vigilant?
And among the upper class society in Xijing, there has been a movement to eliminate glitz and ban luxury. As for how long it can last, it depends on the situation. We have to wait until Emperor Liu's attention shifts.
As for a complete ban, it is obviously impossible. What age, if we still insist on simplicity, then the rich products of the big man will be wasted.
Everyone worked so hard back then just for the nourishment they have now. Just shout slogans and you have to respond to the emperor's call. As for privately, you just have to learn from the emperor...
As long as it's not like Zheng Xu, who even needs help wiping his butt, that'll be fine, right?