Zhao Yao and Zhao Pu accompanied Liu Chengyou to review the government affairs. They stayed there all afternoon. The golden crow hung from the west, releasing a dark yellow light, which shone on the eaves and doors of Chongzheng Hall, and poured into the hall through the gaps in the window lattice. In the early autumn evening , very pleasant.
However, even Liu Chengyou felt tired, and as Zhao Yao, who was not very healthy to begin with, saw that he could not hide his fatigue, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but said: "You don't feel well, so you don't have to stay here with me. Go down and rest!"
Hearing this, Zhao Yao showed a humble smile on his face. Under the wisps of autumn light, he looked very gentle and gave people a sense of peace. With a slight bow, Zhao Yao said: "Your Majesty is still here in front of the official document. How dare you say that you are taking a break when you are tired? My body is not in trouble!"
"Don't hold on!" After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou immediately scolded him and said: "I have learned a lesson about Hu Zai, so don't learn from him! So many chapters are not a short time. You can finish reading it, go and rest, this is my oral order, do you want to violate it?"
Seeing what Liu Chengyou said, Zhao Yao had no choice but to bow in a grateful tone: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I take my leave!"
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Zhao Pu looked at Zhao Yao's slowly retreating figure, and couldn't help but reveal a trace of envy in his eyes. He was envious from the bottom of his heart, even jealous. He really wondered why the emperor valued and cared about Zhao Yao so much.
Noticing Zhao Pu's expression, he seemed to be able to hear the doubts in his heart, but Liu Chengyou had no intention of answering his doubts. The reason why he was so close and caring about Zhao Pu was because Zhao Ya had always given him a good impression. Year by day, he was a pure minister in Liu Chengyou's eyes. Among the Manchu Dynasty, the only people who could be called pure ministers were Zhao Huo and Wei Renpu.
"Has the appointment of the two states of Chu and Si been discussed?"
The emperor's questioning brought Zhao Pu back to his senses. He noticed a memorandum in his hand and immediately calmed down and explained: "After rejecting Wang Shijun's recommendation, Prime Minister Li immediately went to the Ministry of Personnel and strictly selected the officials. Candidate! However, the appointment of the state capital still needs to be approved by His Majesty!"
Liu Chengyou thought for a while and asked quietly: "What are the backgrounds of these two people?"
Sensing Liu Chengyou's tone and trying to figure out what he meant, Zhao Pu said tentatively: "They are all officials who have served in local prefectures and counties. They have very solid resumes. They are all above average in the exams every year. And they are not Prime Minister Li." His disciples and former officials!"
Liu Chengyou glanced at Zhao Pu thoughtfully, and after thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou asked: "Zhao Pu, Prime Minister Li said that Wang Pu has exceeded his authority. As a local official, I promoted private individuals and interfered in the selection of talents for the court. What do you think?"
After hearing the question, Zhao Pu perked up slightly, thought about it for a moment, and said carefully: "I still remember that in the fifth year of Qianyou's reign, His Majesty issued an edict that the high officials of the Wenban Taoist Department in the imperial court could be promoted to the imperial court. There is no reason to suspect close relatives. On the day when an official is appointed, the name of the head of each department will be announced. If the current official is corrupt, derelict in his duties, cowardly and neglectful, the situation will be considered and the head will be named!"
"I have forgotten the edict from a few years ago, but you actually still remember it." Liu Chengyou chuckled and said, "But can Wang Pu, the chief envoy, intervene in the appointment of state officials and local officials?"
Noticing Liu Chengyou's attitude, Zhao Pu was slightly shocked. His Majesty was also dissatisfied with Wang Pu? His mind was racing and his eyes were lowered. Zhao Pu decided to stick to an attitude and said: "The king has a strong temperament and a reputation for loyalty and integrity. Internally and externally, I may be eager to recommend talents, and my writing may be inappropriate at first, but I think I have no other intention."
"Wang Pu and I have been friends for ten years. I naturally know what kind of person he is and trust him. Otherwise, I would not have handed over Huaidong to him. However, you have never met Wang Pu, but you treat him very well." What a compliment!" Liu Chengyou said.
Hearing this, Zhao Pu subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled: "Although I have not met him, but I heard his name, Wang Shijun is a good minister and official known to the whole court. He has the courage to do his job. He is actually a role model for all ministers. I naturally admire!"
Smiling, Liu Chengyou wrote and approved the posts of Chu and Si, saying: "The posts of the two states have been empty for a long time. I'm afraid it will also delay a lot of things, so I will appoint the people as proposed by the Ministry of Personnel. , send the document back and prepare an appointment!”
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Chuzhou and Sizhou are important states on the Huaihe River. The transfer of positions should have been efficient and appropriate, but it was delayed for so long because of the disagreement between Li Tao and Wang Pu. Liu Chengyou naturally had some concerns about this matter. dissatisfied.
"What happened to those officials dealt with by the Ministry of Personnel?" Liu Chengyou took out another memorial and asked slightly confused.
Zhao Pu obviously knew what he knew and said directly: "Your Majesty, after the pacification of Jinghu last year, the imperial court sent envoys south to evaluate and appoint the old officials who were retained in Jinghu. Among the officials who went south, there were those who behaved unscrupulously and were incompatible with the old officials in Jinghu. Interested exchanges between officials..."
"Ha! In times of chaos, there are inevitably those who fish in troubled waters! This is no small matter!" Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a smile: "Why did it take so long for it to be exposed?"
Mentioning this, Zhao Pu elaborated on the matter: "This is an official from the southern faction. I accidentally said it. I heard it before and felt that it was doing great harm, so I asked about it. However, later, Prime Minister Li also heard about it and immediately sent people to investigate. ....."
"Only so many people were involved?" Liu Chengyou said coldly: "The officials involved in Jinghu were not dealt with?"
Zhao Pu responded: "What Prime Minister Li means is that after a year of recovery, the situation in Jingnan has stabilized. Especially since Hunan is exhausted, it is not suitable to make big moves. We should slow down the plan and gradually eliminate it while ensuring the stability of Hunan." .In addition, Jinghu is a newly occupied territory. If there is a big fight over this matter, it will definitely affect the prestige of the court, and it will also easily cause political instability in Jinghu and make the surrender uneasy..."
"Bullshit!" Liu Chengyou said a rare expletive, which shocked Zhao Pu.
Probably feeling that he had lost his composure, Liu Chengyou quickly calmed down and scolded: "Since you know you have made a mistake, but you don't know how to correct it, you just clean it up. Huh, if you cover it up, can you guarantee the prestige of the court?"
"Your Majesty, calm down!" Zhao Pu said.
"Calm down? It's not worth it to be angry at these traitors who violate the law and neglect their duties!" Liu Chengyou said calmly, staring at the names on the disposal document again, frowning and saying: "Li Guan, Hou Can, these two He seems to be a Jinshi who was admitted in the early years of Qianyou!"
Seeing that Liu Chengyou noticed this, Zhao Pu said in a calm voice, hesitantly: "Your Majesty, I have something to say, I don't know whether I should say it or not?"
Hearing this familiar tone and seeing his hesitation, Liu Chengyou immediately waved his hand: "Now that you've opened your mouth, what's there to worry about? If you have anything to say, just say it!"
"Yes!" After hesitating for a moment, Zhao Pu said softly: "Li and Hou are disciples of Duke Zhao of the Xuanwei Division (Zhao turned over). When they were recorded, there were some criticisms. Last year, they sent people south. Jinghu was also recommended by Duke Zhao, so he has his job. Now the case between the two has happened..."
Before Zhao Pu could finish his words, a sharp gaze was cast on him, causing him to shut up subconsciously. After Zhao Pu mentioned Zhao's handover, Liu Chengyou thought of many things at once. If what he said was true, then this matter must involve Zhao Pu. Turn it over, and Zhao turned it over, but he was Zhao Yao's father. In this case, Liu Chengyou had to consider Zhao Pu's intentions when he said this.
After pondering for a moment, Liu Chengyou ordered: "Inform Prime Minister Fan and leave this matter to him for thorough investigation. All persons involved in the case, whether internal or external, will be punished according to the facts and will not be tolerated!"
"Yes!" Zhao Pu breathed a sigh of relief after noticing Liu Chengyou's attitude.
Leave this matter to Fan Zhi. With his usual style, there is no need to worry that he will condone the traitor.
"It's getting late, so you should step aside!" After paying attention to the sky, Liu Chengyou waved his hand.
"Your Majesty, please leave!" Seeing that the emperor was in a bad mood, Zhao Pu wisely left with a few letters approving urgent matters.
The autumn night was slightly cold, the candlelight in the hall was swaying slightly, and it was a bit dim. He was wearing a robe, leaning on the imperial case, Liu Chengyou was still reading the memorial, but half of it had been wiped out by him.
"Your Majesty, the military envoy Li Chongju has been summoned to see you!" Zhang Dejun reported.
"Xuan!" Liu Chengyou's voice seemed a bit ethereal and cold without even raising his eyelids.