She is familiar with history and has experienced moments of despair. She knows how pale morality is without the support of strength. Perhaps she cannot fully accept Liu Xie's words emotionally, but she knows rationally that this is reality.
Reality is cruel, strength is necessary.
Liu Xie shouldered the heavy responsibility of reviving the Han Dynasty and the welfare of tens of millions of people. He could not be as naive as a scholar, thinking that morality could solve all problems.
When he has to kill, he will kill without hesitation, even if he bears a bad reputation.
"Does Your Majesty often struggle with this?"
Liu Xie nodded and sighed.
He is not a natural cold-blooded tyrant, nor is he that cruel. To a certain extent, he grew up in a peaceful era, his heart is softer than the people of this era. But he knows that since he is sitting in this position, he sometimes has to be cold-blooded.
Some.
Otherwise, more people will die because of his weakness.
Now he no longer has to face the enemy on the battlefield, but he cannot avoid facing himself on the moral battlefield.
"Okay, let's not talk about that anymore. I will deal with this matter." Liu Xie hugged Cai Yan in his arms and patted her shoulder gently. "Same words, tell Mrs. Tang. She has been very good recently.
I don’t have a chance to tell her.”
"Yes." Cai Yan leaned in Liu Xie's arms, his face hot, and his voice was like a mosquito.
"I originally planned to bring Aheng into the palace this year, but now it seems that I'm afraid I'll push it back." Liu Xie's eyes flashed, and he returned to his usual calmness and wisdom. "After the sacrificial text is written, you leave Wancheng and return to Chen
Stay in my hometown for a while. Let Ah Heng accompany you, and give the quota for entering the palace this year to the Qiao sisters."
Cai Yan tightened his body, raised his head, and said uneasyly: "What does this matter have to do with Ah Heng?"
Liu Xie chuckled. "Do you think that if there is no Ah Heng's name on the sacrificial text, others will think it has nothing to do with her? OK, this matter is decided."
"Okay...right." Cai Yan nodded helplessly, relaxed again, and leaned obediently in Liu Xie's arms.
Looking at Cai Yan who was as quiet as a kitten, Liu Xie suddenly felt moved. He lowered his head and kissed Cai Yan's forehead, then leaned in Cai Yan's ear, and whispered: "You can't be idle even when you go home."
"What are your Majesty's arrangements?" Cai Yan glanced at him.
Liu Xie did not speak, but expressed his actions.
Outside the study, Yuan Heng, who was waiting in the corridor, was startled when he heard Cai Yan screaming. He wanted to come in and take a look, but he didn't dare, so he had to move quietly outside the door, listened with his ears, and then he was so embarrassed.
His face turned red and he ran away with his ears covering his eyes.
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Jia Xu walked slowly into the hall and saluted Liu Xie, who was sitting upright behind the court.
Liu Xie pointed to the soft mat opposite. "Sir, please sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Jia Xu sat down. Liu Xie poured another cup of hot tea, pushed it over, and then placed a piece of paper in front of Jia Xu.
Jia Xu took a look, his face remained calm, and took a sip of tea lightly.
Although he did not sign, he believed that Liu Xie recognized his handwriting and had no intention of concealing it.
"What do you mean by sir? I have to go around such a big turn?"
Jia Xu smiled, reached out and put the paper away, put it into the brazier beside him, and watched the fire flash, and the paper slowly curled up and turned into ashes, then he smiled:
"Your Majesty, it's just a slaughter, no need to thank you."
Liu Xie was slightly stunned and then burst into laughter. "Sir, do you think I'm thanking you?"
"Yes." Jia Xu raised his head and looked at Liu Xie with a smile. "Your Majesty has no intention of killing, but it is difficult to make a decision. I asked Mrs. Tang and Cai Lingshi to come forward and give Your Majesty a reason. Isn't that a good thing?"
Liu Xie snorted, disagreed.
"And Mrs. Tang, Cai Lingshi, was favored by His Majesty, and was criticized by women as an official. It will not be a day. If they do not come forward to plead, although it is not their sin, someone will inevitably take his anger. Instead of doing so, it is better for them to do so.
If you come forward to plead with your Majesty, even if you are punished by Your Majesty, it will make people understand their difficulties, but the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.”
Liu Xie had to admit that Jia Xu was right.
This is actually the reason why he is planning to let Cai Yan return to Chen and stay for a while.
"Put these considerations aside, tell me your own thoughts." Liu Xie waved his hand and ended the topic of nutrition.
"Your Majesty exiled his family members to rebel is not to kill people. These people were born in a family of clothes and clothes, and they were unbearable to endure the suffering overseas without suffering. It was also expected that they would escape to the Central Plains, and they were not surprised. They just escaped and violated the imperial edict.
Even if he can be exempted from his death penalty, it is inevitable to exile again. Those who assist them can be blamed and can be the same as those who are guilty. I think Sikong will not refuse this suggestion, but will only be grateful to Your Majesty for his tolerance."
Liu Xie's brows tightened, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and then he turned into joy.
No wonder this old fox was called a poisonous man by later generations. This move was too sinister.
Not only did he give his kindness, he could also take the opportunity to expand the situation and move more Kanto gentry away from their hometowns and send them to remote places.
But Zhou Zhong and others could not refuse.
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On the 11th day of the twelfth lunar month in the eighth year of Jian'an.
The three dukes and nine ministers took their seats one after another, with a serious expression and careful movements. Even when they spoke, they were filled with voices, as if they were afraid that others would hear them.
Sikong Zhou Zhong frowned even more, twisted his beard, and said nothing.
After Tingwei Xuanbo sat down, he lowered his head and stared at the small place in front of his knees without communicating with anyone.
The officials from all the governments who were ordered to attend the meeting became nervous when they saw this scene.
Everyone knows what the theme is today, and can also predict what the situation will be, but they don’t know what step it will develop.
Two days ago, Cai Yan, the commander of Lantai, wrote a tribute and published it in the residence newspaper to pray for the thousands of creatures who died in war in the twenty years since Zhongping.
Something that seemed to be compassionate to the world caused the emperor to be angry.
Cai Yan was dismissed and returned home to visit her relatives immediately.
Since the autumn of the second year of Xingping, Cai Yan has been following the emperor since the Xiliang army, and wrote countless articles for the emperor that advocated equality between men and women, and the four people were all scholars, and was called the emperor's literary courage. It is said that because he admired the emperor,
Rejecting Zhou Yu was infatuated. Now he was driven away because of a tribute, which was really surprising.
But those who understand the situation in the court are not surprised at all.
The emperor was preparing to take advantage of the reason why the people who fled overseas were killed, and Cai Yan suggested a public memorial service at this time, which clearly meant to plead for those who fled, and advised the emperor to be careful of killing.
To the emperor, this is like betrayal.
Cai Yan has been in the center for a long time and is close to the emperor. He was dismissed for a tribute and was immediately driven away. The severity of the handling made everyone silent. We must consider whether he has the influence of Cai Yan.
Sikong Zhou Zhong was worried because of this, and his hair turned white in a few days.
Others can keep silent, but as Sikong, he cannot help but express his opinion.
If he doesn't express his opinion and just flatters him, those people will have no choice but to die, and countless heads will fall to the ground.
However, expressing his opinion means that his career will end here and will not be able to maintain his final dignity under the wrath of the emperor.
At this moment, countless people thought of his ex Zhang Xi.