Han Shizu

Chapter 1930 Catch it!
In the vertical arch hall, next to the table, Emperor Liu was teaching his young son Liu Yao to write stroke by stroke. The father and son, one who dared to teach and the other who dared to learn, were all concentrated, with a particularly focused expression.

However, this warm scene didn't stay for too long, and soon his body couldn't take it anymore. After telling him to "practice by himself", Emperor Liu sat aside, sipping his old waist and drinking hot tea.

Yan Tuo walked in quickly, stopped in front of the imperial court, looked at the father and son, bowed and saluted: "Official family, the younger one came to report."

"Is it done?" Hearing the sound, Emperor Liu stood up and stood behind Liu Yao without raising his eyelids, observing his movements.

Yan Tuo responded: "Report to the official family, Uncle Hechuan has died of illness."

"Is there any commotion?" Emperor Liu asked.

Yan Tuo cupped his hands: "Uncle Hechuan walked very peacefully!"

Emperor Liu nodded, and ordered: "When mourning, let Liu Zhao (the tenth prince) perform the sacrifice!"

"Yes!"

Obviously, Hechuan Bokang Yanze died of illness under the secret arrangement of Emperor Liu.Kang Yanze's "death" was basically the result of Emperor Liu's likes and dislikes. It was triggered by the death of Wang Yansheng, and Emperor Liu selectively vented, an act of seeking psychological compensation.

From a legal point of view, Kang Yanze was a little wronged. He himself did not break the law. The behavior of a villain is contemptible, but it is only on the moral level.But from a rational point of view, it is self-inflicted disaster. When Emperor Liu has already given a bad impression, he was used by Emperor Liu as the inducement for Wang Yansheng's death, and he ended up "died of illness". strangeness.

One thing to say, Kang Yanze also set a precedent. It was the first time in decades that Emperor Liu adopted such a simple and rude method of secretly executing a meritorious official. It can be seen that Emperor Liu's mentality was out of balance in this matter.

From Wang Yansheng to Kang Yanze, plus Changning Bo Haijin who had already been executed, in less than ten days, the big man had already lost three meritorious officials, a county prince, and two first-class uncles, all of whom were very serious. normal death.In the 26 years since the opening of the treasure, in this unpleasant and even depressing atmosphere, we are moving towards summer.
"Today is the day for Wang Yansheng's funeral!" After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu said sadly.

"Yes! Many honorable ministers have gone to the funeral." Yan Tuo reported.

"How is the government's funeral going? I heard that those brothers had a lot of conflicts!"

"The official ordered Wang Yingjie to inherit the title, but Wang Yinghao refused to accept it. The two brothers had a lot of quarrels. It is said that the two had an argument before the funeral the night before. They were about to start a fight. Wang Yinghua, the third son of Pingliang Gong, proposed to divide the family property. The three brothers were entangled. It has already spread in Beijing and China.”

After listening to Yan Tuo's description, Emperor Liu's face was full of surprises. After a while, he said excitedly: "The bones are not cold, the soul is not far away, and you start to fight for the family property? Wang Guanglie, Wang Guanglie, what crime did you do to give birth to the family?" Such a wolf-hearted person! With all your hard work, you have fed this kind of livestock, and I am afraid that even under the nine springs, it will be hard to find peace!"

Although Emperor Liu's reprimand was not aimed at himself, Yan Tuo was also a little frightened. The thing that Emperor Liu most feared by his servants these years was his moodiness, which was too uncontrollable. Caught off guard.

Yan Tuo is like this, and the others are even more unbearable. The maids waiting around are all silent, with lowered eyebrows, and even Liu Yao can't help but stop writing, looking up, curious, and It was looking at the old father in fear.

Taking a deep breath, Emperor Liu calmed down quickly. It was really not worthwhile to be angry with the brothers of the Wang family.However, since you know about the rivalry between the brothers of the Wang family, you have to react, otherwise Emperor Liu will be very angry. For the old emperor, it is very important for the old emperor to be in a good mood and understand his thoughts.

Therefore, there was almost no extra thought, and Emperor Liu opened his mouth and ordered: "I will pass on my will, and the three rebellious sons of Wang Yansheng will all be deposed as common people, and I will demote them all to the northwest to feed the horses! They have lived for decades. It's time to live, and if you don't care about it, let them truly experience the pain of starting a business on the frontier!
As for the title and property, call Wang Zhekai to Beijing to inherit it! "

"Yes!" Yan Tuo replied, sighing secretly in his heart.With such unworthy children and grandchildren, the decline of the Wang family can be expected. At the same time, they really disdain the stupidity and short-sightedness of those brothers.

After drinking a cup of tea, the anger dissipated a bit, and just about to teach Liu Yao some more calligraphy, the old eunuch Wang Jien came excitedly.Looking at the situation, Emperor Liu moved his mind, touched Liu Yao's head, and showed a gentle smile: "Go and play!"

"Son, leave!" Liu Yao was overjoyed when he heard the words, and seemed to be able to escape. This was a real escape. Although Emperor Liu loved his youngest son more, Liu Yao was really afraid of this old father.

Turning his face around, Emperor Liu's expression became serious, and his eyes became a little colder, staring straight at Wang Jien: "There is a result!"

Hearing the question, Wang Jien immediately took out a booklet from his bosom, solemnly presented it, and said: "After the investigation by Xiao and others during this period of time, there are 78 dignitaries connected with Kangning, of which 25 have close contacts. [-] debtors. This is a small list, please check it out!"

"Present!" Emperor Liu frowned, stretched out his hand, Yan Tuo immediately took it from Wang Jien's hand, and handed it carefully to Emperor Liu.

Opening it slowly and reading it carefully, Emperor Liu's face also underwent a complicated and interesting change.The weight of this list is really not light, there are meritorious officials, ministers of the court, and even relatives of the emperor.

"Uncle Guo also reached out to borrow money?" Emperor Liu couldn't hide his surprise, and looked at Wang Jien.

Wang Jien lowered his head and said cautiously: "Yes!"

"He will also be short of money?" Emperor Liu couldn't help but wondered.

Emperor Liu has reason to be suspicious, Uncle Guo

Li Ye is a master who knows how to make money. When he was the chief official in Yuanzhou, he used his slaves to smuggle tea and horses, and made a lot of profits.In the past few years after showing off his face, he has been running the industry. In terms of business, he may not be worse than Kang Ning.

It is unbelievable that Li Ye will be short of money.Seeing Emperor Liu's suspicious expression, Wang Ji'en did not dare to be negligent, and hurriedly assured him: "The specific situation is yet to be investigated, but there is conclusive evidence that Uncle Guo did borrow [-] guan from Kang Ning."

"Go, call Li Ye to me!" Seeing Wang Ji'en's vow, Emperor Liu couldn't hide his anger, and rushed to Yan.

Continuing to read, the action became more and more urgent, and the face became more and more ugly, and finally threw the list on the ground fiercely: "The imperial court has so much salary every year, and there has never been a shortage. Isn't it enough to support the family? The big man has so many honors. You, being reduced to borrowing money to survive, is simply a joke in the world! Where is the face? Where is the dignity?"

"The officials calm down!" Seeing that Emperor Liu's eyes were about to burst into flames, Wang Jien was slightly startled, and instinctively comforted him.

"This Kang Ning is indeed the most wealthy businessman in the Han Dynasty. Even if he is generous, he is willing to pay for it!" At this time, Emperor Liu's tone was so serious that it made people creepy: "What does he want to do? He wants to borrow money from those stinky people!" Money, to control the big men and dignitaries? Bold and bold, his heart can be punished!"

Compared with the nobles who borrowed money, what made Emperor Liu even more angry were those bureaucrats who held important positions in the court and held real power. Compared with the nobles, their depravity, harm and destruction were obviously greater.

"Go, arrest that Kang Ning!"

(End of this chapter)