In the dormitory, Liu Yang was lying quietly on the soft couch with a folded towel on his forehead. He looked tired and his whole state was obviously worrying.
"Your Highness!" Xiao Chuo was waiting at the side. Looking at Liu Yang's tired and worried look, he couldn't help but call out with concern.
"I'm fine! Don't worry!" Liu Yang's voice was very low and he kept his eyes closed. He just took off the towel from his forehead and lightly beat his forehead with the back of his hand, looking very distressed.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Chuo immediately came closer and used his soft hands to gently massage Liu Yang. This method was obviously effective, and soon, the uncomfortable expression on Liu Yang's face was relieved a lot.
"Your Highness is still worried about the affairs of the court?" Seeing that Liu Yang was still in a difficult mood, Xiao Chuo finally took the initiative to ask after hesitation.
When Liu Yang heard the question, he nodded, shook his head again, pondered for a moment, and then reminded: "This turmoil in the imperial court has been going on for several months, and it is still going on. From top to bottom, your life is in danger, and your father, brother, and relatives are also in danger.
Be careful and don't let anyone take advantage of you. Your Majesty is determined to improve the administration of officials. No matter how you try to persuade him, it will be useless. Anyone who commits a crime will not be able to escape!"
"I understand!" Seeing Liu Yang's solemn expression, Xiao Chuo nodded thoughtfully and responded.
"Your Majesty wants to carry out administrative reforms, which should be a good thing for the country and the people. Your Highness seems to have different opinions?" Xiao Chuo asked softly.
In this regard, Liu Yang was silent for a while, and then said leisurely: "Do you also think that I am soft-hearted, pedantic and cowardly?"
"I don't dare!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Chuo's face changed slightly, and he quickly stood up and said with his rickets.
Seeing her nervous look, Liu Yang smiled, stretched out his hand to signal her, and sighed softly: "Don't I know the harm caused by officials who are not able to manage properly? As for those who are corrupt, rely on power to play tricks, and bully the emperor.
I wish I could get rid of all the silverfish among the people!
It's just that His Majesty took such drastic measures to create connections and create a great prison, just like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves. However, when a great prison is established, there must be injustice, especially in the imperial city, where the Wude Division is rampant, which not only destroys the legal system, but also loses control of the people.
Chen Xin.
Your Majesty has perfected so many legal systems in the Han Dynasty bit by bit, but he himself seems to have little confidence. He always likes to go his own way and use such crude and direct methods to solve problems, hoping to use the most painful and eye-catching method.
way to warn the world.
If the laws of the country are not followed, what is the use of legislation? The emperor speaks of the Constitution, and the truth is true. However, if the emperor does not pay attention to the legal system and tramples on it wantonly, then who among the subjects will take the Han Code seriously?
The deterrent effect of killing is naturally significant, and I am not opposed to killing corrupt officials, but His Majesty hates them too deeply, punishes them too severely, and acts too hastily.
According to this law, even if all the corrupt officials are killed and the Han Dynasty is in chaos, what good will it do to the country and the people?"
Liu Yang's heartfelt words had obviously been held in his heart for a long time, and he did not dare to tell outsiders. Even if he took the risk to admonish Emperor Liu today, he would still be very conservative. Even so, Emperor Liu was furious. Some of his inner words were also
Only Xiao Chuo dared to speak out. This is the trust that Xiao Chuo has gained from the prince over the years.
"I really don't know that His Highness has so many worries and such a heavy burden in his heart!" Xiao Chuo's soft eyes showed a hint of distress as he said, "Have you given these words to His Majesty today?"
Upon hearing the question, Liu Yang frowned, opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Chuo, with inquiry in his eyes: "What do you mean by this? Do you know that I have remonstrated with His Majesty today?"
Xiao Chuo lowered his head and said softly: "Not only that, but I also know that Your Highness was reprimanded by His Majesty, and the news has spread in the palace."
Hearing what she said, Liu Yang was stunned for a long time, and then said with a wry smile: "The transmission is so fast! They say that this palace has high walls and deep guards, but there seems to be no way to deal with this rumor!"
With a sigh, Liu Yang said with some sadness: "These days, there are countless ministers who come to me out of fear and fear, hoping that I can dissuade His Majesty. However, Your Majesty is not only the emperor, but also my father. I am doing this
Can a son still disobey his father's will?"
"But His Highness still made a statement!" Xiao Chuo said.
"Yes!" Liu Yang let out a long sigh, briefly explained the situation and results of today's admonition in Chui Gong Hall, and then asked: "Tell me, is my advice today right or wrong?"
Regarding this issue, Xiao Chuo seemed very solemn. He thought about it carefully and then said: "It has both advantages and disadvantages!"
"Can it still be beneficial?" Liu Yang was a little surprised. It seemed to him that there were only disadvantages.
Xiao Chuo calmly helped Liu Yang analyze: "Needless to say, the disadvantages of this are that His Highness hastily gave advice, violated His Majesty's will, made His Majesty unhappy, and incurred reprimands. However, judging from His Majesty's reaction and handling, although the old man
I was sullen for a moment, but I was not really angry with His Highness. I just scolded him and ended the matter.
This advantage naturally lies in the hearts of the people. At this urgent situation, the ministers are frightened and the people are uneasy, lest they be accused and beheaded. Your Highness can take the risk of being criticized by His Majesty at this time, step forward and speak for the ministers,
It fully shows the responsibility of the crown prince.
Your Highness is already known for his generosity and tolerance. After this incident, officials at home and abroad will be even more convinced of Your Highness."
After Xiao Chuo finished speaking, Liu Yang glanced at her unexpectedly, his eyelids twitched a few times, and said: "I didn't think about this much, I just couldn't bear to see this court become a terrifying world. Now, the whole court is silent, and with
Those who seek relief from suffering don’t know how they can be like a peaceful world.
Today, I received a lot of resignations from officials in various ministries and government agencies. Each one had their own secrets and their words were vague, but I know clearly that they are just afraid and would rather not serve as officials!
I have to call them together, try my best to appease them, and let them return to their duties. I am not afraid that there will be no one available in the court, but I am afraid that I have neglected the official affairs of the state, and I am afraid that Your Majesty will execute them all for this reason! Keep to yourself and fulfill your duties, maybe
It's just that danger will pass one day.
However, being ready to act rashly will only lead to disaster! Your Majesty often says not to punish crimes with words, not to punish those who do not teach, and not to punish the heart. However. "
Liu Yang hadn't finished speaking, but that long sigh had already explained everything.
"Your Highness, please forgive me for talking too much!" Seeing that Liu Yang was full of worries and couldn't get rid of them, Xiao Chuosi groaned and said proactively: "Are you a little over-worried?"
"What should I say?" Liu Yang looked at her.
Xiao Chuo said: "It is true that there was a scene of terror in the court, but a few days ago, I went to Shangqing to watch the incense offering. Passing by the market and streets, I saw that Luoyang is still prosperous, with people living in peace and contentment, and those who are best at showing off their power and committing adultery.
Even the slippery grassroots officials are extremely calm, and the market is peaceful and peaceful."
When Xiao Chuo said this, Liu Yang's expression also changed a little, and he became more thoughtful. Seeing this, Xiao Chuo continued: "Perhaps Your Highness should not just focus on the palace and the court, but also on the streets and lanes of Luoyang, and on the people's livelihood.
Maybe it can relieve my worries a little bit."
"What you said is similar to what His Majesty said!" Liu Yang frowned and thought for a moment, then sighed: "Speaking of which, it has been more than half a year since I returned to Luoyang, and I haven't even gone to see what the current city of Luoyang looks like.
How about it, it’s time to take some time out of the palace for a walk!”
"Your Highness is wise!" Seeing that Liu Yang was relieved from his melancholy, Xiao Chuo smiled slightly and said, "I think your Majesty will be very happy if he hears what your Highness has done.
And His Highness should not speak too much about this matter in the future. You must know that going too far is not enough. Otherwise, if you completely offend His Majesty, it will be of no benefit to His Majesty and it will not help improve the situation of the DPRK!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang smiled, with a rare lightness on his face. He looked at her and said, "Why, are you teaching me how to do things?"
"I don't dare!" Xiao Chuo lowered his head.
"Yes, it doesn't matter!" Liu Yang waved his hand and said, "Now that I've spoken, let's finish. What do you think I should do?"
Seeing that Liu Yang didn't seem to be joking, Xiao Chuo hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "I really don't dare to give instructions to Your Highness. Your Majesty has already given you instructions on how to do it. It is to stabilize the government and appease people's hearts. That's all."
"You can see clearly!" Liu Yang murmured softly, but after this conversation with Xiao Chuo, his mood did improve a lot, and the expression on his face was no longer so bitter and hateful.
The depression in my heart was somewhat relieved, and my appetite came back. Just as I was about to pass on the meal, I saw Wang Yue, the chamberlain, walking in and reporting in a low voice: "Your Highness, Princess Huaiyang wants to see you!"
"Fifth sister?" Liu Yang was a little surprised when he heard this: "It's so late, what is she doing here?"
Wang Yue glanced at Liu Yang carefully and saw that his mood seemed to have recovered a lot, so he said: "Just now, the prince-in-law Zhang Jing was arrested by the subordinates of Wude Division. Everyone in the capital knows that Su Cheng personally led the team."