Chapter seven hundred and sixty-six thoughts of change
"Is it really so?" Liu Che looked like he couldn't believe it, and turned to ask the general Dou Ying: "The general once stationed in Xingyang to control the troops of Qi, Lu, Yan and Zhaojun. Is what King Chengyang said true?"
When Dou Ying heard this, he could only bite the bullet and go out and say: "Report to your Majesty, I am in Xingyang. I heard about it occasionally, and I also reported to the late emperor..."
He said this very politely!
At that time, under the order of the late emperor, as a general, he controlled 500,000 soldiers from Qi, Lu, Yan and Zhao counties.·
Before leaving, the late emperor entrusted him with the task of guarding against rebellion by the troops of Qi, Lu, Yan and Zhao, and to act expediently when necessary.
At this time, if he reveals the mission assigned by the late emperor.
The six kings of Qi and Lu will soon become the incarnations of rebellious officials and traitors.
This world is like this.
Many things, even if they are spread to the whole world, are not exposed as long as they are in the court.
Everyone will treat it as if they don’t know or are unclear.
But once someone exposes him in the court.
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Most of the time, the skin will be peeled off even if you don't die.
As for this kind of rebellion...
Let alone evidence, even a rumor can kill someone!
Back then, heroes like Xiao He had to commit suicide to save their lives!
In fact, Dou Ying didn't want to get involved in this muddy water - no matter how the situation changed, it would be of no benefit to him, and it was very likely that he would end up in a bad situation!
Especially the kings of Qi and Lu are all descendants of King Qi Hui.
King Qi Mouhui was the eldest son of Emperor Gao. Although he could not be crowned prince because of his humble background, his fiefdom was the largest among the kings of the Han Dynasty.
Moreover, no matter what, King Ai of Qi (Liu Xiang) made great contributions to the country.
It's easy to kill them, but the hard part is to kill them while still keeping them clean.
Dou Ying has always cherished feathers and was unwilling to participate in something that would most likely lead to the reputation of "persecuting the clan".
It's just that it won't work if he doesn't say it.
Because, everything is well documented.
When the emperor looks back, he will definitely read the memorials and archives of the late emperor.
When the time comes, if he is caught lying, he will immediately be charged with deceiving the emperor!
"That's what the general said..." Liu Che sighed regardless, and said: "Just in case, please ask the minister to read the relevant imperial memorials and files of the late emperor in Shiqu Pavilion!"
"No!" Ji An immediately came out of the queue to pay his respects.
Soon after, more than a dozen ministers came to the hall, holding bamboo slips one after another.
"Your Majesty!" Ji An said: "The memorials, imperial comments, and daily records recorded by the late emperor in the third year of his reign have all been transferred. I have checked them and they are correct. King Chengyang did report to the late emperor about Wu Ni, and the late emperor also reported
Imperial approval:..."
Having said this, Ji An faced the direction of Yangling, kowtowed and said: "The kings of Qilu have been ambitious for a long time... The king (King of Chengyang) and his loyal ministers should be careful in their dealings. If things go unforeseen, I will use my loyalty to Huai
Soldiers from Si, Chengyang, Hengshan, Lujiang, and Huainan were kept out of Chengyang to wait for the king's division..."
"Another general, Ying, reported to the late emperor after he was appointed to Xingyang, saying: Your Majesty, I wish you the best. ·1kans Shu·cc controlled the soldiers of Qi, Lu, Yanzhao and sent envoys to Qi, Lu, Yanzhao and other counties, and found out that the kings were colluding with Wu Ni.
, I would like to report to Your Majesty the matter of series connection. I beg Your Majesty to make a holy judgment!"
Following Ji An's dictation, the entire palace was filled with buzzing discussions.
By this time, even those officials who had taken money from Qilu had to cut ties with them.
Since the late emperor had already said, "The kings of Qilu are ambitious." In order to prevent them from rebelling, he specially ordered King Chengyang to immediately mobilize soldiers from Chengyang and surrounding counties to wait for reinforcements once Qilu rebelled.
This shows what?
The late emperor could not trust the kings of Qi and Lu, and regarded them as thieves.
Anyone who thinks he is a loyal minister of the Han family must fight to the death against these thieves in the eyes of the late emperor!
Otherwise, they are not worthy of being loyal ministers of the late emperor. Today, they are just traitors who have done harm to the country and worked for the Qilu thieves.
Everyone can get it and kill it!
There was no blood shed in this Xuanshi Palace!
Apart from other things, when the Lu were cut off, there was blood and oars floating in the main hall, and there were mountains of corpses inside and outside the hall.
When it comes to the issue of loyalty and adultery, my position is somewhat uncertain.
Immediately there will be a "loyal minister" with a sword who will cut off the traitor's head and show his loyalty to the emperor!
As for why everyone knows?
Because they have automatically entered the 'loyal minister' mode, many people are gearing up and looking for traces of the 'treacherous traitor'.
Many people were ready to imitate Liu Zhang, King of Chengyang Jing, who drew his sword to kill in front of Empress Lu.
It's a pity that those who can sit in this hall are all people with normal IQs.
Even if there have been people with abnormal IQs, they have been eliminated in the political strife of the past three years.
After everyone discovered that there was no thief who could boost their reputation, they couldn't help but sigh in disappointment.
But in terms of words and actions, many people have not fallen behind.
Countless bureaucrats bowed down one after another and said: "The kings of Qilu are so ambitious. I didn't realize it. Your Majesty, please atone for your sins!"
Some people even said indignantly: "Your Majesty, please send court officers and censors to investigate this situation and root out the treacherous traitors!"
Selling it to the princes and kings of Qi and Lu would cost nothing anyway.
As long as I can beat them to death with a stick, how can I take revenge for the dead?
What's more, it can also be used to win the favor of the former emperors and kings.
One of the Qilu kings has gone, and another one of the Renzong disciples has come, and everyone can still make the progress they should have, or even more.
In this case, why not do it?
Liu Che looked at this situation and thought, not knowing whether he was happy or sad: These bureaucrats really follow the crowd!
In fact, don't even say it's them!
Even the famous generals and heroes who followed Liu Bang to conquer the world actually looked like this. ww wants w·1ka book
At the beginning, when Empress Lu was alive, there were Fan Kuai, Guan Ying, Chen Ping and Zhou Bo.
One is more cowardly than the other!
In front of Empress Lu, they were competing to see who was more submissive!
That is to say, Wang Ling, Zhou Chang and other few heroes dared to resist.
However, the so-called "resistance" of Wang Ling and Zhou Chang is actually to return to the feudal country and close the door of their own homes - labor and capital will no longer serve you.
Therefore, Empress Lu used a female prostitute to rule the dynasty and drove each of Liu's descendants to a dead end. She killed three Zhao kings surnamed Liu. She also deposed You and killed Emperor Hui's only heir.
Of all the civil and military officials and heroes of this dynasty, have even half of them ever fought for it and defended it to the death?
Therefore, starting from Liu Che's grandfather, the Emperor Liu had already seen clearly: there is no reliable bureaucrat or noble in the world!
Never completely trust them.
The only thing you can trust and rely on is the barrel of a gun, and only the barrel of a gun!
But like all emperors or rulers, although Liu knew this truth, he would inevitably have illusions about the nobility of bureaucrats.
I always feel that there should be loyal ministers, right? Maybe there will be loyal ministers!
However, the reality has been disappointing time and time again.
Even the Peking Marquis Zhang Cang, who had been in charge of the world for fifteen years and had outstanding achievements, was actually not that 'pure'.
At least, the scandals of nepotism, private favors, accepting bribes, and abuse of power for personal gain that were revealed after he left office are enough to fill a big basket.
"I should have woken up from the so-called childish fantasy of 'the king is wise and the ministers are virtuous, and the people are upright'..." Liu Che's eyes swept over the ministers, and he felt as if he had grown up a little: "
As far as the emperor is concerned, there is no one trustworthy in the world, and he will never be afraid to speculate on bureaucrats and nobles with the greatest malice!"
Although this idea is extreme, to a certain extent, it is indeed a necessary talent for a qualified emperor!
At the very least, a king with this idea will not push the world's situation out of control, nor will the people of the world bear the burden of unnecessary political strife.
Think of Zhang Juzheng and look at Chongzhen.
Liu Che already understood how he should employ people.
Everything is possible!
A gentleman or a villain, a moral model or a scumbag.
In the eyes of the emperor, everyone should be treated equally.
There are no perfect people in this world.
Even Confucius, who was regarded as a saint by Confucianism in later generations, can sort out a lot of black material about him if you look carefully.
Once upon a time, Liu Che was entangled between his father Yan and Gongsun Hong, who had a bad reputation and looked ugly.
But now look back.
Liu Che found that the abilities and skills of these two people were quite outstanding.
Moreover, his appearance is much better than most of the officials currently in this court!
Especially Gongsun Hong, he can be selected as one of the top ten incorruptible models of the Han Dynasty.
According to Liu Che's investigation, after Gongsun Hong became the Lord Commander, he not only conscientiously used the little power he had, but also developed the brand and structure of the Lord Commander.
What's more, he never takes bribes!
There are quite a few officials in the Han Dynasty who do not accept bribes!
Like Yan Yi Ji An Zhang Tang, he never accepts bribes.
However, these three families are either officials or academic tyrants for generations. Even Zhang Tang has the Tian family as a big financial backer.
You can live a luxurious life without taking bribes at all.
But what about Gongsun Hong?
For an official position worth 800 shi, if it were placed in Kanto, he might be able to live a very good life relying on his salary and subsidies.
However, this is Chang'an.
Living in Chang'an is not easy!
Gongsun Hong's current salary is barely enough to support himself.
As for my wife and children?
You can only rely on yourself to support yourself!
Therefore, Gongsun Hong's wife had to mend and wash clothes for others to exchange for some money for firewood, rice, oil and salt to supplement the family income.
To be fair, Liu Che felt that even if Gongsun Hong secretly took tens of thousands of dollars home from the funds of the Lord's Yamen, no one would be able to find out.
With such a small amount of money, even if someone discovers it, as long as he has good grades, no one can touch him.
However, Gongsun Hong lived a simple life like ordinary Chang'an residents.
Even when he goes to work, he walks to the government office...
Of course, Gongsun Hong is not without faults.
His biggest problem is that he takes power.
Regardless of whether he has it or not, whether he has great power or little power, as long as it passes through his hands, it becomes his power.
Moreover, he has a very strong personality. Perhaps in private, Gongsun Hong is a gentle and gentle gentleman, but once he reaches the official office, he immediately turns into a domineering ruffian.
My father Yan had complained to Liu Che several times.
To say that Gongsun Hong is really deceiving others is too much.
He took away many of the powers that originally belonged to him, and repeatedly forcibly interfered in the affairs of him, the Zuo Commander.
But, there is no problem with this.
In this world, big fish eat small fish and small fish eat shrimps.
You can't trick others with your wrists, you can't reason with others, and you can't beat others with your fists. You deserve to be ridden on your head and shitted on!
Thinking this, Liu Che raised his head and looked at the ministers with confidence.
He knew that from this moment on, the so-called worldly views of good or bad character and moral superiority would no longer influence his decision-making and judgment.
From this moment on, his thoughts have overlapped with those of his father and grandfather.
The shadows of Liu Bang, Liu Heng, and Liu Qi, the three rogues, the movie king and the ruthless king, overlap with him.
"As long as we can make the country strong, the people healthy, and the country stable..." Liu Che said in his heart: "Even if I turn into a devil, so what?"
Rulers should not be swayed by private perceptions and emotions.
Since as an emperor, he should be a ruthless, even ruthless, and unjust person by nature!
With this idea in mind, the so-called public opinions and comments from later generations that had previously troubled Liu Che all flew to the Kingdom of Java.
"Since I have been ordered by Heaven, then my will is the will of the country, and the will of the country is the will of the world!"
Since it is the will of the world, then the lives and deaths of hundreds of thousands of people are just a bunch of numbers.
What's more, what are the thoughts of the so-called bureaucrats?
If you don’t accept it, come and fuck me!
"Since the ministers and kings all believe that Jinan has committed extremely evil crimes, the King of Qi, Jiaodong, Jiaoxi, Zichuan, and Jibei have also committed treacherous acts..." Liu Che stood in front of the throne and looked down at the ministers: "Tingwei
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Tingwei Zhao Yu immediately came out to pay homage and said: "I am here!"
"Too often!"
Dou Pengzu also came out to pay homage: "I am here!"
"Zhijinwu!"
"Your Majesty, I'm here!" Zhidu also bowed in obeisance.
"I have ordered the three ministers to deal with the case of treason among the kings of Qi and Lu!" Liu Che said: "In addition, the affairs of Jinan will be reviewed by the Tingwei alone. Related matters will be reviewed and dealt with by the ministers and then reported to me. I will personally review it.
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"Promise!" The three nine ministers immediately kowtowed and accepted the order: "I will obey your orders!"
"As for the people of Zhangqiu..." Liu Che paced and made a decision: "Except for the advocates, everyone will be pardoned!"
"The minister ordered us to record the edict:..."
Ji An hurriedly led several ministers to line up, and immediately someone brought them pens, ink and paper.
But Ji An still had doubts in his heart: "Your Majesty, didn't you order me to record the edict yesterday?"
That edict was carefully processed by Ji An himself according to Liu Che's wishes.
Basically, everything is stable, and it will neither offend the people nor make the nobles and kings lose face.
Of course, for some people, that could be a disaster!
But in the Spring and Autumn Period, the Jin State already had a tradition of death for those who rebelled.
To kill the first bird with a gun is to break the unchanging truth!
Ji An even felt that the leaders and advocates of Zhangqiu people must know what his end would be.
However, the emperor suddenly asked him to record the edict, which made Ji An feel a little confused.
"Did His Majesty change his mind?" Ji An speculated. (To be continued.)
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