Han Shizu

Chapter 1537 so comforting
In the southern suburbs of Kaifeng, Songgong Pavilion.

During the Qianyou period and the early days of Kaibao, too many high-ranking officials and ministers of the imperial court would choose this pavilion as a place to stay and leave in the midst of relegation or relocation.

The background and environment involved are different, and the personal encounters are also different, but the same, many people linger on it.Those who have left traces in this pavilion are not from unknown people. A simple list includes Zhao Ying, Bian Guiyun, Han Tong, Li Tao, Fan Zhi and so on.

After nearly 20 years, the poem written by Li Tao when he was dismissed still remains on the stone wall. Even after years of erosion, the phrase "Life is a bottle of wine, fame and wealth do not care" is still clearly visible.

Now, following the stories of his predecessors, Li Fang also said goodbye to his relatives and friends here.

In the development of Kaifeng in the past 20 years, a large number of buildings have been built inside and outside the city, whether it is government, civilian or business, and the expansion of the city circle has spread to more than ten miles away.

Different from those buildings close to the time, the Songgong Pavilion built in the third year of Qianyou is already a bit outdated. In addition, this pavilion was renovated on the basis of the old pavilion. After so many years of wind and rain, this pavilion It also reveals an indelible oldness.

The corners of the eaves are gray and decayed, but under the sunlight of Xia Yang, they shine with some dazzling brilliance.There are also more residential buildings around. It is no longer an isolated pavilion. The path is flat and leads directly to the official road. On the edge of the Bian River not far away, a wharf has been added. It has been in use for almost ten years. For passenger transportation.

Because it is adjacent to the Bian River, the summer wind is very warm, and the moisture brought by it is also refreshing.In the early summer, when the river is surging, it is the time when the Bianhe water transportation is busy. At this time, the Bianshui is also very lively, with constant whistles, and people and cargo ships vying to cross, as if they are vying to tell that Bianjing will never fade. prosperity.

There are willows and willows on the side of the road, and the hanging willows are swaying in the breeze. Li Fang and Liu Yang stand side by side in the pavilion, overlooking the summer scenery above the Bian River.It seemed to be attracted by the grand scene, and he remained silent for a long time, but in front of and behind the pavilion, apart from the guards of the East Palace, there were a group of relatives, friends and colleagues.

Among them are Li Fang's year-end friends, the famous genius scholar Jia Huangzhong, and Li Fang's four sons.However, a group of people deliberately avoided to give the monarch, ministers, teachers and students a space to talk.

After the Dengwengu case, even if the prince personally investigated and proved his innocence, Li Fang was still inevitably affected. Perhaps this is why Liu Yang presided over the investigation and disposal.

Emperor Liu asked Liu Yang to comfort the wronged Li Fang on his behalf, but the result was that he was released.

Unlike the previous time when he was released to the outside world and took office on Jinghu South Road, this time, because of the innocent being involved, his interest seemed to be low.This time, he also went to the south to serve as the chief envoy of Jinghu North Road.

However, although I feel aggrieved and my reputation has been affected, I am still innocent in terms of legal principles, which can be considered comforting.

Seeing the gloomy expression of His Highness the Crown Prince beside him, Li Fang smiled softly and said, "Your Highness, don't worry about it. Such a result, but it's still a good thing. Compared to the veteran's expectations, I'm lucky!"

"I understand!" Seeing his open-mindedness, Liu Yang nodded calmly: "It's just that Master Li has suffered such an innocent mistake, and his intentions are hard to forgive!"

"Your Highness, don't do that!" Hearing this, Li Fang's expression became serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Your Highness's caring heart, the old minister is very grateful, and it is the most important thing not to drag His Highness down. As for the honor and disgrace of old age, it is not enough .”

"Master Li, don't worry, and stay here for a short time, and there will be a time to pay back the court in the future!" Liu Yang said as if promising.

Li Fang smiled, and said with great emotion: "Your Highness will send you off personally, and the veteran is satisfied, so let's just leave and return the palace!"

Liu Yang was not hypocritical, and with a gesture, the guard came forward with the wine, and the teacher and the student took it and drank it down.Putting down his wine glass, Liu Yang said: "It's a thousand miles away to Jiangling, and the journey is smooth. The climate in the south is not as good as that in the Central Plains, and it's still a body!"

Li Fang said calmly: "Your Highness, may I have forgotten that the old minister can stay in Hunan for a few years, and Hubei and I are also considered a good place to go!"

Hearing this, Liu Yang's expression was much relieved, and he said with a light smile, "So, I'm also relieved. The two lakes are now the key development areas of the imperial court. It is a blessing for the people of Hubei that Master Li is here.

It is suitable for talent to be used there. I believe that with the background of the Jiangling area and the political talents of the master, within two years, Hubei will have better development, just like Hunan in the past! "

Liu Yang's words are a compliment and praise among his own people. After 20 years of development, Hunan has been rebuilt from ruins, and it has also occupied a certain position in Daozhou of the Han Dynasty. Rapid development, ups and downs full of vitality, even the most serious population shortage problem in the past has been alleviated after years of rest.

And Hunan can have the current weather because of the hard work of successive chief officials, but if we insist on erecting a monument of merit, the real credit must be attributed to the foundation laying and development.

As for Li Fang, he may have made some political achievements and achievements in Hunan at the beginning, but it is completely incomparable with the first two.Li Fang probably also understood in his heart that when faced with the crown prince's praise, he still accepted it calmly and modestly.

For now, Zhao Kuangyi governs Hunan, and Li Fang governs Hubei. From the perspective of the imperial court's employment, it can be seen that they attach great importance to the development of the two lakes.

Saying goodbye to the prince, and expressing his gratitude to the relatives and friends who came to see him off, Li Fang finally invited his eldest son Li Zongna, and confessed: "You stay in the capital, you should keep yourself safe, cultivate yourself, take good care of your family, and educate your younger brothers. , but also set an example!"

"Yes!" Li Zongna was still young, and he looked very personable and well-mannered. Obviously, he had a good family education.

Although Liu Yang has a close relationship with Li Fang, he is not very familiar with the situation in his house. At this time, Li Zongna's solemn and respectful appearance, he can't help admiring him, saying: "There is a son like this, and Master Li has someone in his family. what!"

The car decorated with yellow silk drove slowly on the official road, and set foot on the journey back to the city. In the car, Liu Yang closed his eyes slightly, as if he was resting his mind, but his mood was not very high.

Murong Defeng sat by and accompanied him, so he couldn't disturb him for a while, but after a while, he finally asked, "Is Your Highness still complaining about Li Gongwai?"

Liu Yang opened his eyes and looked at Murong Defeng. There was not much worry in his bright eyes, and he said softly: "The matter has come to this, what's the use of injustice? Besides, the impact of the Dengwen drum case will last a short time. The inner world cannot be eliminated, if you stay in Beijing, you will always be criticized by others, it is better to take a step back, Jiangling is also a rich place, it is a good place to go. Your Majesty does not mean to protect Master Li."

Hearing what Liu Yang said, Murong Defeng was a little surprised, and said: "Since your Highness understands clearly, why are you still frowning?"

Liu Yang smiled, and suddenly asked: "How is the investigation, is there any progress?"

Hearing this question, Murong Defeng immediately became serious, sighed, shook his head and said: "There is no progress, and there is little gain. After these few days of investigation, I only know that after the announcement of the list, Xu Shilian was already very angry. speak wildly.

The clues point to the Flower Picking Building in Yongpingfang, Nancheng, where Xu Shilian gathered with a group of scholars to discuss the results of the examination. It was then that rumors spread that Li Gong used his affection for the scholars.

I secretly asked the few people present, and according to them, at that time, Xu Shilian was only thinking that he was drunk, and never thought that after His Majesty returned to Beijing, he would really go and cause such a big disturbance."

"In my opinion, if someone secretly provokes right and wrong, it must be someone who was present at the Flower Picking Building that day. However, there were mixed people at that time, so it is difficult to determine who it is!" Murong Defeng seemed to have a headache: "In addition, Xu Shilian left Beijing A few days ago, I went to meet him. According to reports, I drank a lot of wine that day. I only know that someone mentioned the relationship between Li Gong and Wu Jichuan from his hometown. Later, it was revealed that Wu Jichuan had visited with gifts, which aroused his anger. Sue."

Hearing this, Liu Yang couldn't help saying with emotion: "This Xu Shilian, he can remember the provocative words of others, but he can't remember the person who provoked him?"

There was a little disdain in Murong Defeng's tone: "Your Highness, in my opinion, this person is a bit narrow-minded, so naturally he can only remember those slanderous remarks!"

"That's all!" Liu Yang waved his hand: "There is no need to continue to investigate this matter!"

Murong Defeng doubtfully said: "Your Highness, although it is difficult, if we continue to investigate, we may not be able to find out the mastermind behind the scenes."

Liu Yang still shook his head, but his eyes were a bit blurred: "So what if you find out."

In fact, Liu Yang also knew that if someone really provoked this matter behind the scenes, there were probably only a few people who had motives.And even if the investigation continues, I'm afraid there will be no further results. Such things are difficult to prove conclusively, and the hands and feet are easy to clean up.

Besides, even if it is really investigated, so what, there is no possibility of conviction.The matter was initiated by Xu Shilian, and the actions in the dark were only to fuel the flames.

A sigh came out of Liu Yang's mouth. He was becoming more and more mature and his position was becoming more stable. However, troubles kept coming like a tide, and many troubles that he had never considered in the past also followed.

So what about the prince, the back arrow from the corner of the shadows is aimed at the prince!

(End of this chapter)