Liu Chengyou's question was a bit sharp, and even pointed out that he had betrayed his master.
Facing Liu Chengyou's slightly cold and scrutinizing gaze, Gao Fang did not dodge, but a solemn expression appeared on his face. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Cong'en is kind to me. He has given me the kindness to meet him every time." In order to repay this kindness, the lower officials should serve them wholeheartedly. However, personal kindness comes down to trivial matters. Zhang Congen gave up the righteousness of his family and country, and would rather surrender to the Khitan Hu bandits with a state town. This is what the lower officials want. I beg to differ!”
"My envoy Zhang Cong'en was able to fulfill his duties as a minister. Even if he only guarded the passes and protected the people, he would continue to serve as his subordinates, following him around and serving him wholeheartedly. However, the day Zhang Cong'en abandoned the state and left, it was the time when we and I broke up. !”
At the end of the speech, Gao Fang's voice was passionate and his face showed some emotion.
"Ten years of kindness is not as good as the righteousness of the family and the country!" After hearing his explanation, Liu Chengyou's eyes calmed down, he muttered one sentence, and then he handed over to him: "The high judge has high righteousness!"
"I only want to have a clear conscience!" Gao Fang's expression gradually calmed down and he said in a deep voice.
Gao Fang's words were indeed righteous words and showed his high integrity. This may be his true inner thoughts, or there may be other reasons. But Liu Chengyou has already concluded in his heart that this person is indeed worth winning over.
Putting aside the slightly "heavy" topic, Liu Chengyou turned to ask: "Shicai, what do you think of Judge Wang Shou'en's request?"
Gao Fang didn't seem to be completely free from his emotions. When he heard this question, he was stunned for a moment, but he also heard the dissatisfaction with Wang Shouen in Liu Chengyou's tone. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said vaguely: "Inspector Wang, It should be Lieutenant General Gu Nianjun, so I will sacrifice my skin and ask for his life..."
"I have heard about what happened in Jiedu's mansion this morning, and I also heard about his official duties. According to common sense, Judge Gao and Wang Shou'en did not have a close friendship at first. After the dispute, the relationship should be very discordant. That's right!" Looking at Gao Fang, Liu Chengyou's eyes were full of doubts: "However, from the city to the banquet, and now, listening to you speak, there is a faint intention to protect Wang Shouen. Why is this?"
After listening to Liu Chengyou's question, Gao Fang was silent for a while, and then sighed: "Although Wang Xunjian is greedy for money, arrogant and despicable, his official position, qualifications and prestige are all the best in Luzhou's civil and military affairs. This time to punish Zhao is also his initiative .The lower official knows that he has a perverse personality, but he cannot bear to see his domineering behavior, which may anger His Highness and lead to disaster..."
Hearing what Gao Fang said, Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows slightly. He thought of Xiang Xun's words that Gao Fang was an official and had suffered for others without any excuse. He only wanted to save people's lives. Thinking of this moment, he said that he was doing favors for the king. Bian, this person is indeed admirable for his gentleness, but in Liu Chengyou's view, he seems a bit pedantic.
After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou asked Gao Fang quietly: "Judge Gao's words have a vague intention of admonishing me. Is it because he is afraid of me and cannot tolerate the king's kindness?"
"I don't dare!" Hearing this, Gao Fang shook his head in denial.
Liu Chengyou sat upright, his expression became cold, and he stared at Gao Fang: "To be honest, Judge Gao, I am really dissatisfied with Wang Shou'en. People like this, no matter where they are officials, must focus on gathering, and they are not common people." I want to kill him and eliminate a harm to the world. As for Luzhou, I will report it to Jinyang and ask the high judge to judge it. What do you think?"
Liu Chengyou's calm tone was filled with murderous intent, but Gao Fang was horrified. He looked at Liu Chengyou in astonishment, with no joy on his face. Instead, he said urgently: "Your Highness, you must not do this!"
Seeing his excited reaction, Liu Chengyou's expression returned to normal: "Why?"
Gao Fang replied without thinking: "Wang Shou'en's contribution to this act of justice cannot be erased after all. Without his great help, Luzhou would not have been able to conquer the whole state so easily. If he had led Luzhou soldiers and horses, and Zhao Xing If we move together to wait for the Khitan army and horses, the situation in Luzhou will soon deteriorate!"
Speaking of the emergency, Gao Fang already called Wang Shou'en by name: "A Wang Shou'en is nothing. His Highness kills him like a chicken. But if he kills him without any reason, how will the people of the world view His Highness and Jinyang? How can the world look at it today?" , the Khitan is still powerful. Although Liu Gong founded Jinyang, he only really controls the ten states east of Hedong. It is time to unite with the Central Plains and the towns north of Hebei to attack the Khitan."
"Killing the heroes as soon as you take the prefectures and counties will not only chill the generals of Luzhou, but also spreading the word will make the world have doubts. This is really harmful to the great cause of fighting the Khitan. Your Highness, please think twice!"
The words of high defense may sound reasonable, but in reality it is not that exaggerated. The life of a mere Wang Shouen is not qualified to influence the situation of the world and affect the great cause of "Zhu Liao".
However, Liu Chengyou believed at this time that Gao Fang really wanted to save Wang Shouen's life. It was for the sake of the overall situation and a little kindness.
The corner of his mouth curled up slightly, and Liu Chengyou sighed lightly: "Although Judge Gao and I have just met, I didn't expect to hear your heartfelt words."
Paying attention to Liu Chengyou's expression, which looked like he was about to be convinced, Gao Fang changed his mind and said, "Has your Highness ever heard the story of buying bones for a thousand gold?"
"Of course." Liu Chengyou glanced at him, and he roughly guessed what he would do next, and said directly: "If you think about it carefully, this Wang Shou'en is really like a bone, a withered bone in a grave!"
"That's all, Gu, this time I will accept the advice of the high judge and learn from the king Guo Wei said, and have a 'rich gold market withered bones'..."
Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Gao Fang was still indifferent. This change seemed a bit fast. He calmed down, but looking at Liu Chengyou's calm face, he subconsciously asked: "Your Highness, do you have no intention of killing Wang Shou'en?"
"As you said, the life and death of a Wang Shou'en is nothing. He was greedy for money, arrogant and domineering, but he did not die in the end. This time he did have merit. Killing him rashly has nothing to do with me other than venting my dissatisfaction. The advantage is that it is easy to get the reputation of burning down bridges across rivers and killing donkeys!" Liu Chengyou said calmly: "As for the future..."
As for what will happen in the future, Liu Chengyou did not say any more, but Gao Fang already bowed respectfully to Liu Chengyou: "Your Highness is wise!"
After exhaling, Liu Chengyou continued: "Not only will I not kill him, I will also report to Jinyang and appoint Wang Shou'en as the military governor of Zhaoyi (Luzhou) to make use of his merits!"
"As for Judge Gao, I would like to recommend you as the patrol envoy of Luzhou to lead the military affairs of Luzhou! I'm sure you won't refuse this time..."
Looking at Liu Chengyou, Gao Fang did not dare to look down upon this young man who was two years younger than him. He took a deep breath, bowed and bowed: "Thank you, Your Highness."
"No gift. I've heard about your talents for a long time. We talked freely tonight and I was not disappointed!" Liu Chengyou's expression completely returned to his natural state, and he began to talk about winning people's hearts again: "The accounts are written, and the treasury has tens of millions of dollars. However, As far as I'm concerned, it's better to have a treasury of tens of millions than to have one person on guard!"
Hearing this, even though Gao Fang's experience would not make him so moved that he bowed his head, he still felt a little emotional in his heart, and solemnly saluted Liu Chengyou: "Thank you for your attention, Your Highness. I am ashamed of my humble position!"
After chatting with Gao Fang for a few more words, Liu Chengyou let him take his leave. When he left, he lightly reminded him: "The conversation between you and me tonight, um... don't talk to anyone else!"