Han Shizu

Chapter 1813 King Yong Won't Be This Early Bird
Due to the exhaustion and hard work of the journey, the banquet at Donghai Pavilion did not last long. After less than half an hour, Liu Chengxun and his party left after expressing a little gratitude.

Of course, the bureaucrats and celebrities at the banquet were not dissatisfied with this. On the contrary, they understood it very well. It is a blessing, how can I expect more, even if I want to flatter, I have to see if I am qualified.

For the princes like Liu Chengxun, the truly effective communication is still in private.It took some time to settle down, and I slept all afternoon in Donghai Pavilion, and only in the evening did I regain some energy.

Autumn is already strong, the weather is already cold, and it is even colder in this coastal area.Wearing a leather robe and standing on the attic, Liu Chengxun overlooked the scene of Jiaozhou Port.Under the twilight, the lights are dense, embellishing the harbor, gorgeous and colorful, harmonious and serene.

Seeing this scene, Liu Chengxun couldn't help but feel a little more peaceful, and the country is even more beautiful. The familiar scenes of characters, familiar buildings and pavilions, and those bright lights of thousands of houses make people feel more cordial.

No matter how special the location of Liangping Island is, no matter how beautiful it is, it still has a stinginess after all. It has to be a port in the mainland of the Han Dynasty in order to have the majesty of a great country.Of course, comparing Liangping Island with Jiaozhou Port is indeed somewhat unfair to the former, especially in this era.

"Go and see how Liu Yun, Wen Hai, and Uncle Zhiyuan are resting. If they are rested, ask them to come and eat with me!" After watching for a long time, Liu Chengxun ordered the waiter waiting outside the curtain: "In addition, send Liu Yun Hui and Duke Xing also came here together."

It took more than two years to go out to sea this time, and now that I am back, I really feel like a world away.It has been going on for more than two years. Of course, what Liu Chengxun is more concerned about is what happened. When he was in Nanyang, the news was blocked, so it’s okay if he didn’t know. Now that he’s back, he must make some preparations in advance to avoid returning Jing Miansheng was caught off guard.

The small room is lit with spices brought back from Nanyang. The aroma is tangy and refreshing. In the warm and elegant rhyme, a thousand princes and nobles communicate harmoniously, and the atmosphere is extremely harmonious.

Liu Chengxun briefly talked about the process of going to Nanyang and what he saw overseas. Of course, both Shi Dexun and Liu Hui had heard of many things, but they still listened with interest when Liu Chengxun talked about it.

But the focus is still on Liu Hui and Shi Dexun's explanations, from the follow-up of the Western Expedition, to the beginning and end of the Yulin Rebellion, to the death of Empress Fu...

As the explanation deepened, the expressions of the few people listening gradually became serious, and they were no longer relaxed.When mentioning the death of Empress Fu, Liu Chengxun couldn't help interrupting 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 the queen of the talisman.And the people present, not the prince and grandson, but ministers and ministers, have all enjoyed the favor of the empress, so the atmosphere of the conversation couldn't help but be a little more serious and sad.

Shi Dexun bowed in the direction of Luoyang, and said with emotion: "Empress Xiaoxianren is gentle and virtuous, with a noble character, a deep understanding of righteousness, and always caring for her ministers. Everyone in the world mourns the death of your empress sigh"

"Your Majesty and his sister-in-law are deeply in love with each other. It is conceivable that my sister-in-law's departure has dealt a blow to His Majesty, and how he has suffered! How is Your Majesty now? Is your body still in good health?" Liu Chengxun calmed down, and his tone was a little serious asked, while staring at Liu Hui.

As soon as this question came up, both Liu Hui and Shi Dexun showed strange expressions.This question seems to be asking the key point. In fact, many people can clearly feel the changes of Emperor Liu after the death of Fuhou. embodied embodiment.Too direct, too harsh, too ruthless, and too unforgiving.

"Your Majesty is not in serious health condition, but is getting old and not in a good mood!" Liu Hui answered after thinking about it.

"It seems that a lot of things have happened in China!" Liu Chengxun said.

Wen Wen asked, Liu Hui and Shi Dexun cooperated, and told Liu Chengxun and others about the situation of fighting corruption and eradicating evil, as well as the current situation in the court.

Talking about this period of time, inside and outside the capital, the whole country "officials do not have a good life", although Liu Hui and Shi Dexun were reserved, their emotion was particularly obvious.The few people who heard about it also became serious subconsciously. Although they didn't experience it personally, they could feel the terrifying atmosphere and the tremendous pressure just from the description.

Liu Chengxun was silent for a while, then thought seriously for a while, sighed lightly, looked at Shi Dexun and said, "Mr. Xing, your life in Henan Province is not very easy these days, isn't it?"

Hearing this, Shi Dexun smiled wryly and said: "Your Majesty, the top and bottom officials of Henan Province have been replaced by [-]%, and the prefects and prefects of the prefectures have been replaced by half, and half of them have been killed. As for the people, the blow is particularly heavy. In the entire Henan Province, tens of thousands of people were arrested, and because of various turmoil, there were more than ten thousand casualties
But even so, the investigative envoys sent by His Majesty and the minions of the Imperial City and Wu Desi still don't give up, they are still collecting evidence, arresting people, interrogating them, and executing sentences."

Hearing this description, even Liu Chengxun couldn't help but take a deep breath of late autumn's chill.After thinking for a moment, he frowned, and questioned, "From my perspective, the scene in Jiaozhou Port is quite harmonious and stable. The merchants and people are relaxed, and the situation is not as severe as you said."

Shi Dexun shook his head, and said: "This is already the result of the officials and Taoist colleagues who have tried their best to maintain it. Moreover, Mizhou has only gone through a thorough investigation not long ago. , was almost wiped out, a great riot occurred, and thousands of people died.

Xiaguan also worked hard to restore it to normal, but in terms of weather, it is still much worse than before.As for the situation in other prefectures and counties, I am sorry to say that it is not optimistic! "

"Does Your Majesty know about these situations? If the situation is as serious as you said, and even affects political security and people's livelihood, why don't you speak to Your Majesty?" Liu Chengxun asked.

"Your Majesty's eyes are like lightning, and he has a clear understanding of the situation in the world. It's just that he has never seen it with his own eyes. It is always less convincing from the memorial. Besides, it is not that no one has persuaded him in the memorial, but His Majesty is determined." Shi Defeng responded road.

Although the words were not finished, the meaning was clearly expressed.Liu Chengxun knew it in his heart. Among the people in the world who know Emperor Liu best, Liu Chengxun is definitely one of them. After all, he has been a blood brother for decades, and Liu Chengxun has lived under the shadow of Emperor Liu for decades and still respects the dignitary. Prince.

Having said that, Liu Chengxun came back to his senses after noticing the respectful Shi Dexun, took a sip from his wine glass, and said softly: "Mr. Use it!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Dexun looked calm, pondered for a while, stood up and bowed respectfully and said, "I have an unfeeling request. For the sake of the peace of all officials and people in Henan, I have drawn up a memorial. I hope that your Highness will return to Beijing soon." Afterwards, I can report to His Majesty on my behalf!"

However, as soon as he expressed his intention, Liu Chengxun refused very simply, very decisively, without any hesitation.

"Mr. Xing, if there are other matters, I have no reason to refuse. Only this matter, I can't help! I can understand your thoughts and concerns, but you should submit this memorial yourself!" Liu Chengxun refused, even A little blunt, without any politeness or embarrassment.

Seeing this, Shi Dexun was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness!"

"Mr. Xing, don't need to say more!" Liu Chengxun interrupted him directly, and looked at him calmly: "I just came back, and I don't know enough about the domestic situation, so I can't comment freely. If you have something to say, feel free to tell your majesty And there is only one suggestion I can give to Duke Xing, that is, to manage the government well and ensure the stability of the officials and people in Henan. If this is done well, why worry so much.”

That has to be done, Shi Dexun lamented in his heart, but seeing Liu Chengxun's firm attitude, it's not easy to force it.After all, the night party ended in a slightly awkward atmosphere.

Liu Chengxun has always had the reputation of a "virtuous king", but under the shadow of an emperor like Emperor Liu, it is not easy to be a virtuous king, at least the political ability must be sufficient.As for Shi Dexun's request, Liu Chengxun made a judgment almost without thinking, that this muddy water cannot be waded.

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel some anxiety in his heart. Liu Chengxun would not believe all of Shi Dexun's words, nor would he not believe them.The situation in Henan and even Daozhou across the country is bound to not be optimistic.

And Shi Dexun is also a very shrewd old minister, even he risked the risk of breaking the taboo, asking him, if there is no other way, I am afraid that he will not make such a bad plan.

Liu Chengxun had a hunch that with such an atmosphere in the court, it might not be easy to return to Beijing this time.Before returning to the country, I was thinking in my heart, wishing I could fly back with wings, and now I have only set foot on the country, but I have a feeling that it would be better to delay for a while and escape this storm.

However, the matter has come to this point, and the news may have already spread to the capital by flying horses.They only stayed in Jiaozhou Port for one night, and on the second day, Liu Chengxun and his party embarked on the journey back to Beijing.

(End of this chapter)