Chapter 1813 King Yong should not be the first person
Due to the exhaustion and hard work of the voyage, the banquet at Donghai Pavilion did not last long. In less than half an hour, after expressing some gratitude, Liu Chengxun and his party left the banquet.
Of course, the bureaucrats and celebrities who attended the banquet were not dissatisfied with this. On the contrary, they understood it very well. After all, for most people, being able to participate in such a gathering and have dinner and drinks with so many noble people from Tianhuang is already enough.
It is a blessing. How can you expect more? Even if you want to be flattered, you have to see if you are qualified.
For the princes like Liu Chengxun, the truly effective communication was still in private. It took some time to settle down, and they slept in Donghai Pavilion for a full afternoon. In the evening, they regained some energy.
Autumn is already strong and the weather is cool, and it is even colder in this coastal area. Wearing a leather robe and standing on the attic, Liu Chengxun overlooks the scene in Jiaozhou Port. Under the dusk, the lights are dense, dotting the harbor, gorgeous and
Colorful, harmonious and peaceful.
Seeing this scene, Liu Chengxun couldn't help but feel a little more peaceful. The country must be more beautiful. The familiar people and scenes, the familiar buildings and pavilions, and the bright lights of thousands of houses made people feel more friendly.
No matter how special the location of Liangping Island is, no matter how beautiful it is, it is still stingy after all. It has to be a port in the Han Dynasty to have the majesty of a big country. Of course, comparing Liangping Island with Jiaozhou Port is indeed a bit unfair to the former.
, especially in this era.
"Go and see, Liu Yun, how Uncle Wenhai and Uncle Zhiyuan are resting. If they have rested well, ask them to come and have a meal with me!" After paying attention for a long time, Liu Chengxun ordered to the waiter waiting outside the curtain: "Also, bring Liu
Hui and Duke Xing also came together."
It has been more than two years since I went to sea. Now that I have returned, I feel like I am in another world. It has been more than two years. Of course, what Liu Chengxun is more concerned about is what happened during the trip to Nanyang.
At that time, there was little information, so it was okay not to understand. Now that I was back, I naturally had to make some preparations in advance to avoid being caught off guard when I returned to Beijing to meet the Holy Spirit.
The small room was lit with spices brought back from Nanyang. The aroma was fragrant and refreshing. In the warm and elegant atmosphere, the princes and nobles were communicating harmoniously, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.
Liu Chengxun briefly talked about the process of going to Nanyang and what he had seen overseas. Of course, both Shi Dejun and Liu Hui had heard of many things before, but when Liu Chengxun talked about it, they still listened with interest.
But the focus is still on Liu Hui and Shi Dejun’s explanation, from the follow-up to the Western Expedition, to the beginning and end of the Yulin Rebellion, to the death of Queen Fu...
As the explanation progressed, the expressions of the few people listening gradually became serious and no longer relaxed. When it came to Fu Hou's death from illness, Liu Chengxun couldn't help but interrupt him and sighed sadly: "It's not a holiday."
!The death of my sister-in-law is really sad!”
There is no doubt that Liu Chengxun has always respected Empress Fu. And the people present were either the prince, grandson, or ministers, all of whom had enjoyed the favor of the empress, so the atmosphere of the conversation could not help but become more serious and serious.
sad.
Shi Dejun bowed in the direction of Luoyang and said with emotion: "Queen Xiao Xianren, gentle and virtuous, with noble character, profound understanding of righteousness, and always caring for her ministers. The death of the empress has made everyone in the world sad.
sigh"
"Your Majesty and his sister-in-law have a deep love as husband and wife. You can imagine what a blow it is to your Majesty when your sister-in-law passes away, and how he has suffered! How is your Majesty doing now? Is he still in good health?" Liu Chengxun calmed down and spoke in a serious tone.
He asked, staring at Liu Hui.
As soon as this question came up, both Liu Hui and Shi Dejun looked strange. This question seemed to hit the key point. In fact, many people could clearly feel the change in Emperor Liu after Fu Hou died, and
The anti-corruption and evil campaign launched in the country is the most direct manifestation of Emperor Liu's change. It is too direct, too harsh, too ruthless, and too merciless.
"Your Majesty is not seriously ill, he is just getting older and in a bad mood!" Liu Hui thought about it and replied.
"It seems that a lot of things have happened in the country!" Liu Chengxun said.
After hearing this, Liu Hui and Shi Dejun cooperated and told Liu Chengxun and others about the anti-corruption and evil situation, as well as the current situation in the DPRK.
Talking about the "officials were not having a good time" both inside and outside the capital and throughout the country during this period, although Liu Hui and Shi Dejun behaved reservedly, their emotion was particularly obvious. And several people who heard about it also subconsciously became serious.
, although I have not personally experienced it, I can feel the terrifying atmosphere and extreme pressure just from the description.
Liu Chengxun was silent for a while, and then thought seriously for a while. He sighed softly, looked at Shi Dejun and said, "Mr. Xing, your life in Henan Province has not been easy lately!"
Hearing this, Shi Dejun smiled bitterly and said: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, 30% of the officials in Henan Province have been replaced. Half of the governors and prefects in each state have been replaced, and half of them have been killed. As for the people, the blow was particularly severe.
Throughout Henan Province, tens of thousands of people were arrested. Due to various unrest, there were also more than 10,000 casualties.
However, even so, the special investigation envoys sent by His Majesty and the minions of the Imperial City and Wude Division are still not giving up, and are still collecting evidence, arresting people, interrogating, and passing sentences."
Hearing this description, even Liu Chengxun couldn't help but take a deep breath of the cool air of late autumn. After thinking for a moment, he frowned and asked: "I see the scene in Jiaozhou Port, it is quite harmonious and stable, and the businessmen and people are relaxed.
The situation is not as serious as you said."
Shi Dejun shook his head and said: "This is the result that the officials and Taoist colleagues have tried their best to maintain. Furthermore, the local area of Mizhou has just gone through a thorough investigation not long ago.
, it was almost cleared, a great riot broke out, and thousands of people died.
The official has also tried his best to restore it to normal, but in terms of weather conditions, it is still much worse than before. As for the situation in other prefectures and counties, with all due respect, I cannot be optimistic!"
"Does Your Majesty know about these situations? If the situation is as serious as what you said, and even affects political security and people's livelihood, why don't you advise Your Majesty?" Liu Chengxun asked.
"Your Majesty's eyes are as bright as lightning, and he has a clear understanding of the world's situation. However, he has never witnessed it with his own eyes. From the memorials alone, it is always less convincing. What's more, it is not that no one has come forward to persuade him, but your Majesty is determined" Shi Dejun responded
road.
Although the words were not finished, the meaning was expressed very clearly. Liu Chengxun knew clearly in his heart that among the people who knew Emperor Liu best in the world, Liu Chengxun was definitely one of them. After all, they had been brothers for decades, and Liu Chengxun was also there.
The prince lived in the shadow of Emperor Liu for decades and still respected the noble prince.
At this point, Liu Chengxun noticed the respectful Shi Dejuan and came back to his senses. He picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He said softly: "Xing Gong has said so much tonight, and he is secretly complaining to me. He will definitely come back again."
Be intentional!”
After hearing the question, Shi Dejun looked calm. He pondered for a moment, stood up and paid homage: "I have a merciless request. For the sake of peace for all the officials and people in Henan Province, I have drafted a memorial. I hope that your highness will return to Beijing."
After that, I can report it to His Majesty on my behalf!"
However, as soon as he expressed his intention, Liu Chengxun simply refused, very decisively, with almost no hesitation.
"Mr.
It was a bit blunt, without any politeness or embarrassment.
Seeing this, Shi Dejun was stunned for a moment and hurriedly said: "Your Highness!"
"No need to say more, Mr. Xing!" Liu Chengxun interrupted him directly and looked at him calmly: "I first came back and I don't know enough about the situation in the country, so I can't comment at will. If you have anything to say, please feel free to tell your majesty.
.And the only advice I can give Mr. Xing is to live a good life and ensure the stability of the officials and people of Henan. If you do this well, there is no need to worry about anything."
That has to be done, Shi Dejun lamented in his heart, but seeing Liu Chengxun's resolute attitude, it was hard to force it. The night party finally ended in a slightly embarrassing atmosphere.
Liu Chengxun has always been known as a "good king", but under the shadow of an emperor like Emperor Liu, it is difficult to be a good king. At least he must have sufficient political ability. As for Shi Dejun's request, Liu Chengxun almost did it without thinking.
Make a judgment that you cannot wade through this muddy water.
At the same time, he could not help but feel some worries in his heart. Liu Chengxun would not believe everything Shi Dejun said, nor would he not believe it. The situation in Henan and even in Daozhou across the country was definitely not optimistic.
And Shi Dejun is also a very shrewd veteran. Even he risked violating taboos and asked him to come here. If there was really no other way, he probably wouldn't have made such a move.
Liu Chengxun had a premonition that with the atmosphere in the court, he might not be able to relax this time when he returned to Beijing. Before returning to China, he thought deeply about how he wished he could put on his wings and fly back. Now that he has just set foot on his country, he might as well postpone it for a while longer.
Avoid this storm.
However, now that the matter has come to this, the news may have already spread to the capital. They only stayed in Jiaozhou Port for one night, and the next day, Liu Chengxun and his party set off on their way back to Beijing.