Han Shizu

Chapter 1929
In the spring and March of the 26th year of Kaibao, Prince Yansheng of Pingliang passed away at the age of [-]. The emperor was so sad that he issued an edict to abolish the court for three days.

Regarding Wang Yansheng's death, there are only a few words in the historical records, and the Spring and Autumn writing style is relatively obvious.There is a relatively complete record of the cause of death and what happened, probably because Wang Yansheng got drunk and got excited, so he visited the back garden of the mansion at night to report to the Guotan. Death.
Of course, this is the final conclusion given by the authorities, and the real situation was investigated and presented to Emperor Liu one day after the incident.In the secret investigation report of the Imperial City Division, there is sufficient evidence that Wang Yansheng committed suicide.

"What can't you think about? Just choose to die?" In the palace, Emperor Liu leaned on a scepter, standing by the edge of the Ming Lake, silently looking at the rippling water, and murmured.

On the old face, there is a sentimental expression, and the eyes are even a little rosy.After hearing the news of Wang Yansheng's death, Emperor Liu finally recalled what the "account" Wang Yansheng said the night before yesterday. All dissatisfaction in my heart, after all, the dead are gone.
Today's event is like yesterday's scene reappearing. Zhang Dinghou (formerly Ding Guogong Zhang Yanwei) was severely reprimanded by Emperor Liu because of his complaints and nonsense at the princess Liu Jia's wedding banquet. suicide.This matter caused a wave of waves at the time. After all, Zhang Yanwei was also an old minister of Emperor Liu's Yuan Cong, and in terms of seniority, he was even higher than the generals Qianyou.

As for Wang Yansheng, this time, he was also convicted for his words. Although Emperor Liu did not have much reaction on the surface, and the situations of the two were also different, Emperor Liu's attitude and handling methods were similar.

And the same bleak ending of the two also shows the commonalities among them, but Wang Yansheng's death is relatively more rounded, so it is convenient to make some embellishments.
If facing Zhang Yanwei's death, Emperor Liu's reaction was like a cat crying like a mouse, then facing Wang Yansheng's death, the elements of surprise, surprise, and sadness should occupy more.

After all, although Emperor Liu was annoyed by Wang Yansheng's remarks, he really didn't think about taking his life and sending someone there, he just wanted to beat him up.Of course, this was Emperor Liu's self-righteous idea, but in the end he ignored the feelings this action brought to people.

As Emperor Liu got older, his heart became harder and harder, as hard as a rock, but at the same time, in some cases, he was easily moved. It was just a matter of the death of an old friend. After all, to Emperor Liu, it was like look at yourself.

If it was a normal death, it would be enough to be sad, but unfortunately, Wang Yansheng, a veteran general, died of an "accident", and the direct cause was on himself, which also made Emperor Liu unable to accept the matter calmly. .

Although I don't know if that counts as guilt or self-blame, but Emperor Liu's mood is obviously very unhappy, and there is a deep breath in his heart, and he can't vomit.

"Do you think Wang Yansheng was killed by me?" Standing against the wind for a long time, Emperor Liu suddenly spoke again, asking Yan Tuo and Wang Ji'en who were waiting beside him.

For this matter, the two have a relatively clear understanding, so Emperor Liu's question did not cover up anything, but came straight from the heart.Hearing this, the two old rivals looked at each other subconsciously, and Wang Jien comforted him: "Mr. Wang fell into the water accidentally and died. What has he to do with the officials? Why do you need to blame yourself? Please mourn the officials, the body is the most important thing." ah!"

Listening to his words, Emperor Liu didn't have any expression on his face, just that kind of indifference that didn't change. He raised his hand and called out in a cold voice: "Yantuo!"

"The little one is here!" Yan Tuo responded with a slight tense body.

Emperor Liu ordered: "Pay [-] guan from internal funds, half of which will be used to subsidize the family of the Pingliang government, and half will be used for the expenses for the colonization team he organized to go to sea."

"Yes!"

Concentrating on his brows for a while, Emperor Liu asked: "I have heard about the three sons of Wang Yansheng, and they are all worthless. To the point where Wang Yansheng needs to borrow money, this is probably because of the prodigal sons. Among the grandchildren, Is there any material to make?"

Hearing this, Wang Jien thought about it for a while, and then he cupped his hands and said: "As far as I know, among the eight descendants of the Wang family, only the second Sun Zhekai is calm and careful, it's too early!"

"Wang Zhekai?" Emperor Liu said, "Whose son is this?"

"Pingliang Duke's second son, Wang Yingjie!"

"Second son!" Emperor Liu muttered, "How old are you? Where do you live and what job do you do?"

"At the age of 22, with a hundred generals in the military, he is currently guarding the border in Kuozhou. It has been two and a half years!" Wang Jien replied, with countless treasures, he basically knew the foundation of the Wang family.

I didn't ask any more questions about it. If what Wang Jien said was true, then Emperor Liu had already obtained enough information.As far as the qualities shown by the descendants of the Wang family are concerned, it is not easy to have someone who can stand tall among the dwarfs.

"It's good for him, and he gave birth to a good son!" After a moment of silence, Emperor Liu sighed softly: "Pass down the edict, and use Wang Yingjie to succeed the noble!"

Hearing this decree, the two eunuchs couldn't help showing surprise, Yan Tuo boldly reminded him carefully: "Officials, the eldest son of Duke Pingliang is Wang Yinghao."

Hearing this, Emperor Liu turned his head, stared at Yan Tuo with a strange gaze, and even took two steps closer, asking back: "Don't I know? Do I need you to remind me? Do I need you to check the decision?"

After asking three times in a row, Yan Tuo was stunned. Facing Emperor Liu's gloomy appearance, Yan Tuo couldn't help but shivered, and shrank his neck: "You are too talkative!"

"Your talkativeness doesn't happen once or twice, and it doesn't happen every day or two!" Emperor Liu reprimanded in a cold voice.

To Yan Tuo, these words were serious. His legs softened and he knelt on the ground, his expression flustered: "Forgive me! Forgive me!"

On the one hand, seeing Yan Tuo's embarrassed appearance, Wang Jien was in a very happy mood, and the corners of his mouth could not help but rise a little.After the rock fell off enough of his face, Wang Ji'en bowed to Emperor Liu again, and said: "Officials, the Pingliang government borrowed money from the outside world for the past two years, because the government is extravagant and spends a lot to make ends meet.

There are roughly two creditors, one is the country gentry and county magistrate of Pingliang Gong's ancestral home, and the other is Kang Ning, a wealthy businessman in Beijing.According to the investigation, these were all managed by the princes of the Wang family behind their backs. Duke Pingliang didn't know at first that because of the debt, the villager and county prefect had committed crimes in various states in Jiannan by borrowing the government office. As for Kang Ning, he had not yet Find out what is wrong with the Pingliang government.

Before the final audience with the officials, Duke Pingliang went to Kang Ning to repay the debt with famous horses, jade stones, and sabers.In addition, according to the current investigation, Kang Ning has made friends with dignitaries over the years, except for the Pingliang government, many dignitaries from the ruling and opposition parties have borrowed money from him, and there are also some officials in the court, the same is true."

Hearing Wang Jien's report here, Emperor Liu's attention had long been diverted from Yan Tuo's body, and he was stunned for a while, before he said in a somewhat irritable tone: "What you said is true?"

"Yes!" Wang Jien gave an affirmative response.

"There are still surprises waiting for me!" Emperor Liu smiled, the sadness in his old eyes was gone, replaced by a look of sadness: "This Kang Ning, really is a businessman's habit, unchanging, still restless !"

"How much did the Wang family borrow from him?"

"It is said that there are [-] guan in total. The exact number is still to be verified!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu put a cold face on his face, thought for a while, raised his hand, and ordered sharply: "Investigate! Continue to investigate for me! Let me investigate the series of people and things involved in the debts of the Pingliang government. , but anyone who breaks the law will be severely punished; and that Kang Ning, how many dignitaries he has debts with, let me find out, I would like to see what kind of profit network he has woven, and how many dignitaries the big man has How has it fallen?"

"Yes!" Facing Emperor Liu's decree, Wang Ji'en felt a rush of heat in his heart, this is his opportunity to show his talents.

"You all step back!" After giving the instruction, Emperor Liu became a little less interested and waved his hand.

"Little one, leave!"

The servants and guards waited far away, leaving enough space for Emperor Liu to be alone. Emperor Liu sat on a stone platform with one leg in his arms, looking at the lake and continued to be lost in thought. The word "lost" seemed to be written on his old face.

He was still thinking about Wang Yansheng's death. Various indications showed that Wang Yansheng planned to kill himself, but in the end, he chose to jump into the lake to make the illusion of falling into the water. The purpose of doing this was obviously to let Liu It is easier for the emperor and the court to disguise and cover up the truth about this matter.

It is said that Wang Yansheng is rude and domineering, but his delicate thoughts are often manifested at critical moments. Before he dies, he can even consider such details. It is not easy to clean up, and it is not a good thing for future generations.And after Wang Yansheng's actions, those old accounts of the Pingliang government can basically be wiped out.

"Riding the battlefield all my life, I won more than I lost, and this last battle was even more beautiful. Even I was pinned down." Unknowingly, the corner of Emperor Liu's mouth was filled with a smile.

"I thought it was deterred by me, but I didn't think about it. There are also economic problems in it! There are three major unfilial things, but if they are all prodigal things, it is really better to die. Tiger father and dog son, for you This is probably the greatest tragedy!
However, you did your best to wake me up." While muttering to himself, the smile on the corner of Emperor Liu's mouth turned into a cold arc.

(End of this chapter)