Han Shizu

Chapter 962 The Tang Yue Problem
After the Chongyuan night banquet, it also means that the military and political affairs of the Han Dynasty were able to get rid of the tense and eventful state in the first half of Qianyou 12, and the next step is to implement the matter of eliminating soldiers and repairing public order.

Emperor Liu Chengyou also began to turn his eyes to the south again, thinking about the affairs of unifying the world.The great cause of reunification may be delayed, but his thoughts will not stop.

In the hall of Chongzheng, Fan Zhi, Wei Renpu, Xue Juzheng, Wang Pu, and Li Chuyun were all present. Liu Chengyou told Li Chongju who was waiting in the hall: "What is the situation in Jiangnan and Lingnan, let me know!"

However, news from the south, Tang and Guangdong, have changed again.Li Chongju didn't delay at all, and in his usual steady tone, he narrated: "There is news from Jinling that its lord Li Jing suddenly suffered from a fever, and the high fever persisted. The Eastern Palace. The government and the public in Jinling are panic-stricken and turbulent!"

"In this way, the lord of the south of the Yangtze River is about to die, and the political situation in Jinling has changed!" Fan Zhi regained his spirits.

Li Chongju said: "In the past few years, Li Jing has become sick from worrying and thinking, and his health has long since returned to health. Coupled with the decline of the country, the internal affairs are not peaceful, and the situation is getting worse. , given his physical condition, he won't last long!"

"Looking at it this way, the former Li Jing's refusal to come to Beijing is not an excuse. He is really suffering from a serious illness!" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

Li Chuyun said: "The illness is true, and the excuse is also true. If you want to send the lord of Jinling north to Tokyo, you have to wait for the master to cross the river and break through the city!"

After Li Chuyun said this, Fan Zhi glanced at him subconsciously, and became vigilant in his heart. The newly appointed privy envoy shouldn't persuade the emperor to take the opportunity to attack Tang!

Liu Chengyou was obviously not thinking about it, and asked again: "I heard that their new prince is very famous?"

Li Chongju: "Li Congjia, the six sons of Li Jing, was 23 years old at the time. He was first granted the title of Prince of Anding, and later he was added as King Zheng. He is good at poetry and prose, calligraphy and painting. .In the early years, he was obsessed with Ci Fu, obsessed with classics, and did not ask about political affairs."

"Since ancient times, people with extraordinary appearances have their peculiarities. From the looks of Li Congjia, he is no ordinary person!" Liu Chengyou said with great interest.

Of course Liu Chengyou knew who Li Congjia was, the Emperor of Ci through the ages, his reputation was too great.After hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Wei Renpu expressed his opinion: "I have heard that the elders under Li Jing's knees are very unfortunate. After Li Hongji's death, Li Congjia has become the eldest son, so there is such a stand! However, from the above, I'm afraid this son is not the owner of the people."

"Wei Qing's words are very true, and I think so too!" Liu Chengyou said.

Noticing Fan Zhi's expression, he hesitated to speak, seemed a little nervous, and Liu Chengyou said, "If Fan Qing has anything to say, just speak freely!"

Fan Zhi replied: "Your Majesty, the crown prince in the south of the Yangtze River has not yet been reported to the Ming court!"

Liu Chengyou interjected: "Didn't Fan Qing suggest that I use this to send troops to accuse Jinling?"

"I have no such intentions!" Hearing this, Fan Zhi became anxious immediately, and hurriedly got up, saying: "I just suggest, send envoys to inquire, and just give a brief warning. The country is exhausted, unable to fight, and rests for support." People is a national policy, how can it be taken lightly, I hope His Majesty will be cautious!"

Seeing Fan Zhi's excited appearance, Liu Chengyou also hastened to say: "I have no intention of mobilizing troops, so there is no need for Prime Minister Fan to be nervous. As for the matter of Jinling, envoys are to be sent. It is okay to inquire, but there is no need to warn. Li Jing Since you are not feeling well, you can express your condolences on my behalf to show my concern! This matter will be arranged by Fan Xiang!"

"Yes!" Fan Zhi breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course, the envoys of the Han Dynasty went to Jinling. According to the past situation, even condolences will eventually become frightened.

"What's the situation in Guangdong?" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Chongju.

Li Chongju said: "Lingnan secret agents Shangzuo, Liu Yu, the lord of Southern Guangdong, intends to resume his title of emperor!"

When this remark fell, everyone was quite surprised, and Fan Zhi said in an unbelievable tone: "How dare you?"

Regarding this news, the monarchs and ministers of the Han Dynasty were extremely surprised, and they really didn't understand where Liu Yan's courage came from.But the reality is, he does.

At that time, under the great military power of the great Han, Liu Sheng had no choice but to change the name of the country, relinquish the throne, and pay tribute to himself in order to protect himself and prevent the Han army from shifting their attention to his puppet Han.Liu Sheng's goal has been achieved, at least he is not the king of subjugation.

However, just like Jinling, in Xingwang Mansion, behind closed doors, he still regards himself as the emperor.However, after Liu Yan succeeded to the throne, he felt that he was the emperor of a small country in terms of status, despite being treated like an emperor.
His father and grandfather had all been emperors, and now that he is in charge, how could he not taste the taste of an emperor.Therefore, Liu Kui discussed the matter with his confidants and close ministers, which naturally aroused opposition, but the opposition was invalid, and his intention was decided.

Therefore, after Li Chongju finished explaining, the monarchs and ministers of the Han Dynasty were still a little dazed.The reason is as simple as that, Liu Yan just wants to taste what it's like to be an emperor.

"The ignorant are fearless!" Xue Juzheng, who didn't say much, sighed.

Li Chongju continued: "That Liu Sheng is already stupid and tyrannical, but he still knows how to be in awe of the majesty of the big man. However, this Liu Yu is even more stupid, absurd, and cruel than his father. Killing brothers, cutting off civil and military, and witches The eunuchs dominate the power, tyranny the people, build palaces, and indulge in extravagance and licentiousness."

Speaking of these, even Li Chongju, who has never been emotional, was a little resentful.Wang Pu immediately said: "How can such a fatuous and brutal lord not perish, how can he be tolerated in the world? The people of Lingnan are very miserable!"

Compared with the righteous indignation of the courtiers, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but frown, feeling a little headache.From the bottom of his heart, of course he hoped that the more befuddled Liu Yan was, the better, and the more chaotic Lingnan would be, but there must be a limit.

In the former, Liu Wei succeeded to the throne, but failed to send envoys to report in time, and Sui Gong was also neglected. Now he has the heart of proclaiming himself emperor, which is simply a contempt and challenge to the authority of the imperial court.His ignorance and ignorance are like this, but it is a trouble for the Han court today.

"If Liu Yu really proclaims himself emperor, how will the imperial court restrain him?" After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou asked.

"Sending troops to the south, destroying the army, destroying the country, and capturing Liu Yan is the most effective way!" Li Chuyun said, but sighed again: "However, the current situation of the imperial court is not the time to use troops!"

"I think it's better to send an envoy to severely warn him to prevent him from committing a rebellious act!" Fan Zhi's expression was also a little ugly, but he said calmly.

Liu Chengyou's gaze became colder, and he ordered indifferently: "Then send someone to tell that Liu Yan, if he really dares to take the title of emperor, then, when the king's master goes south, he will be punished with five horses to quarter his body, and then he will be punished." Thanks to the world, don’t say that you are unpredictable!”

"Yes!" Liu Chengyou's words were full of murderous intent, everyone could feel his anger, and all the important officials hurriedly responded.

At the same time, they all understood the emperor's attitude towards this matter. Although he was angry, he still maintained his rationality.Even if Liu Yu really proclaimed himself emperor, he would not rashly send troops to retaliate and interrupt the national policy of recuperation.

However, after a little consideration, Liu Chengyou ordered Li Chuyun again: "Send the plan to Pan Mei and Cao Bin in Hunan, and tell them that if Liu Yu refuses to listen to the advice and insists on proclaiming himself emperor, let them make a move instead of teaching them a lesson. Big battle If you can’t fight, control the scale and punish it first!”

"Yes!" No one objected to Liu Chengyou's calm order.If the situation really develops in that direction, the imperial court should have some reaction.

After all the officials retreated, Liu Chengyou was still angry and felt a little offended.Liu Yang was also listening. Seeing him sullen, he took the initiative to serve tea and said, "Daddy, please calm down!"

Turning his head to look at his son, being careful with his company, Liu Chengyou suppressed his anger, and said to him: "Then Liu Yu is the king of subjugation. His debauchery and cruelty should be taken as a warning!"

Liu Yang bowed his hands and said yes.

"Do what you do, and treat your brothers and subjects well!" Liu Chengyou said abruptly again.

Liu Yang once again solemnly responded.

"Officials, Ping Haijun's Jiedu envoy will stay here to see you!"

(End of this chapter)