Chapter 34 Shi Qing, I still have an important responsibility for you.
"I wonder, Your Majesty, what's the matter with summoning the minister? Please speak frankly!" Shi Hongzhao asked Liu Chengyou pointedly with a loud voice and a hint of impatience in his tone.
Shi Hongzhao was ordered to enter the palace to see the emperor. However, compared with the previous attitude toward him, Shi Hongzhao felt a little stunned by the emperor's attitude today. Liu Chengyou sat on the dragon bed, did not speak, and showed no expression on his face. His superior posture and indifferent eyes looked at Shi Hongzhao, which made him feel quite uncomfortable.
Liu Chengyou glanced at the tea in the cup, but after only half a cup of tea, he couldn't bear it anymore. Shi Hongzhao's temper didn't seem to have improved at all, and he still looked arrogant in front of him.
"I have something here that I want to show Shi Qing." Liu Chengyou finally spoke up and gestured to Fan Zhi, a member of Zhongshushe who was waiting nearby.
Fan Zhi held a stack of memorials in both hands and handed them to Shi Hongzhao.
Seeing this, the impatience in Shi Hongzhao's rough face dissipated slightly, and he hesitated. He glanced at Liu Chengyou on the throne, took it and opened it.
Then, Shi Hongzhao's expression changed at a speed visible to the naked eye, almost violently: "This is all slander and lies, and your Majesty must not be credulous."
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Angry and excited, Shi Hongzhao's strong beard trembled as he glared at Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, you must not believe the slander. The people who wrote the letter are all traitors and should be arrested and sentenced to death."
"Historical Prime Minister, you must not lose etiquette in front of His Majesty." Seeing Fan Zhi standing by, he reminded him loudly.
Shi Hongzhao didn't even look at Fan Zhi, but he was still excited, his eyes were like copper bells, and he said to Liu Chengyou: "If your Majesty is aware of everything, you must not believe in the villain's slander, and you have a loyal heart!"
I don’t know where Shi Hongzhao got the face to say such things.
More than a dozen memorials were written to impeach Shi Hongzhao. He deceived the emperor, enriched his own pockets, and killed innocent people indiscriminately... In short, all the things Shi Hongzhao committed were mentioned. They also recommended that Liu Chengyou be punished. , in order to suppress military discipline and rectify national laws, it is no wonder that Shi Hongzhao was so hesitant.
Liu Chengyou looked calm, and allowed Shi Hongzhao to play his part, and then he said leisurely: "Of course I believe Shi Qing. But when it comes to the so-called three people becoming tigers, I absolutely don't believe it, and I even want to take it for granted." It would be a crime to slander the minister if he asked."
"Your Majesty, why don't you—" Liu Chengyou was halfway through his words when Shi Hongzhao couldn't help but interrupt.
"Listen to what I have to say!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand, his tone was very stern, and he looked at him indifferently: "However, so many people came forward to express their opinions at the same time, so I couldn't help but think more about it. When I asked Su Fengji the previous time, , it also mentioned Shi Qing——"
"Your Majesty!" Shi Hongzhao spoke impatiently again: "Su Fengji is a traitor and a treacherous minister. How can we believe his words? The scholar has a vicious mind and confuses the emperor and disrupts the government. He should be punished!"
"Why are the names of those who wrote these memorials obscured and not revealed? It can be imagined that they are all shady villains who secretly attack the ministers! If not, do you dare to confront the ministers face to face?" Shi Hongzhao looked very serious. , staring at Liu Chengyou.
Shi Hongzhao was arrogant and interrupted himself one after another. Liu Chengyou seemed to be angry too, and said urgently: "Xijing Master——"
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Liu Chengyou realized the problem and immediately changed his words and said in a deep voice: "Shi Qing, please let me finish my words!"
Shi Hongzhao's eyes lit up, but he seized the opportunity and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, are you an old minister of the former dynasty in Xijing? Huh, then I will understand. It is clearly the former minister who was ordered to rectify it, and he has a grudge in his heart. , deliberately falsely accused me and wanted to take revenge!"
At this time, Liu Chengyou was silent. Shi Hongzhao's voice of defense still faintly echoed in the empty hall. Liu Chengyou walked a few steps, sighed, and said to Shi Hongzhao: "Of course I don't believe the impeachment in the memorial. . Shi Qing is a minister of the Han Dynasty. He has made great contributions to the founding of the country. He is a commander in the army, a prime minister in the court, and assists me. He shoulders important responsibilities. How can he violate the law and discipline and do such a thing that harms the country and the people?"
When Liu Chengyou said this, he paid attention to Shi Hongzhao's expression, which turned out to be a bit unnatural.
"However!" Another turning point, Liu Chengyou continued: "Since someone has come to the table, I am the emperor, and I must be fair in dealing with things. It is inconvenient to show favoritism. I should have an explanation for this."
"I summoned Shi Qing here not to ask for guilt, but just for routine questioning and as a formality..."
Seeing that Liu Chengyou's tone softened, Shi Hongzhao also breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, despite his fierce reaction just now, when Liu Chengyou became serious, he still felt a little guilty. How could he not feel guilty about what he had done to him? A B number. With a smile on his face, Shi Hongzhao cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Fan Zhi."
"Your Majesty is here!" Fan Zhi responded, raising his sleeves.
"Take these memorials and burn them for me!" Liu Chengyou ordered.
"yes!"
"By the way, I'll return to Beijing the day after tomorrow." Shi Hongzhao was invited to sit down again. The atmosphere seemed much better. Liu Chengyou still maintained his "respect" for Shi Hongzhao and said in a consultative tone: "Shi Qing, I have something to ask you." ..."
It was such a familiar feeling, and something strange slipped through my heart, but without thinking much, Shi Hongzhao agreed: "Please give me your Majesty's orders!"
"Li Congmin, who stayed in Xijing, came to the court, saying that his old illness has recurred and he cannot bear the burden of government affairs, so he asked to retire!" Liu Chengyou explained: "I have approved it and agree that he can serve as an official!"
"The Han Dynasty attaches equal importance to both capitals. Luoyang is the center of the world. To control the important place of Yiluo, we must send capable ministers to guard it. After many considerations, I want to add Shi Qing to stay in Xijing to guard Luoyang for me and control the eight passes!"
According to Shi Hongzhao's original intention, he would naturally be unwilling. Although Luoyang is not bad, and the left behind is more powerful, but there is no such thing as the wealth and comfort of Tokyo, being the commander-in-chief, and being in court, Luoyang cannot enjoy these.
But at this moment, under Liu Chengyou's slightly amused eyes, Shi Hongzhao opened his mouth several times, and finally said, "I obey."
"Shi Qing is indeed a pillar of the Han Dynasty!" Liu Chengyou's expression completely relaxed: "I will issue the order immediately. Shi Qing's previous position will remain unchanged, and he will be appointed to stay in Xijing. He will be appointed as Grand Tutor and granted the title of Duke Zheng!"
This reward was quite generous. Shi Hongzhao felt a little better. He stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"I know that Mr. Shi has a strong and resolute nature, but he is not like running the government like an army. You still need to pay attention to the methods and methods. Don't do anything too hastily. Rest with the people and don't intrude!"
Liu Chengyou gave him a few more simple instructions before ordering him to retreat.
Shi Hongzhao almost resigned from the palace with a cold face. After all, he was "exiled" from the court, and he couldn't feel better.
The anger in his eyes almost turned into reality, but Shi Hongzhao completely hated those "villains" who wrote letters to impeach him. Since he was left behind, it is conceivable that in the days when Shi Hongzhao was in power, those honorable men in Xijing What will happen to ministers and bureaucrats?
This is probably one of the reasons why Liu Chengyou used him to guard Luoyang. After all, he could only control Luoyang for a while, but this was not the case with Shi Hongzhao. Rather than letting him rule Luoyang, he wanted to rule the powerful.
Besides, after leaving Kaifeng, what if he was given the title of "Commander of the Guards and Horse Infantry Army"? This is what Liu Chengyou cares about most at the moment.
On Liu Chengyou's side, after Shi Hongzhao retreated, Fan Zhi immediately drafted an appointment document and presented it to Liu Chengyou. The writing was concise, just a prose, without gorgeous rhetoric, and it was very comfortable to read.
Liu Chengyou read through it, squinted his eyes, and asked, "Fan Zhi, what do you think I should do with Su Fengji?"
Fan Zhi was a little stunned when he heard this. The emperor held Shi Hongzhao's appointment certificate in his hand and asked, why is it Su Fengji?
However, he reacted quickly and without hesitation, he replied cautiously: "In my humble opinion, I should be convicted and punished according to the law. In accordance with the national law, if your majesty remembers his contribution to the founding of the country, he may be pardoned and punished separately." !”
"With Su Fengji's crime, can he still be forgiven?" Liu Chengyou said lightly.
Fan Zhi stopped talking, and suggestions had already been made.
Liu Chengyou did not expand on this topic, and personally stamped the book with his seal and handed it to Fan Zhi: "Let someone leave the palace and pass the book on!"
"yes!"
On the 25th, the weather was good and the driver set off as normal and returned eastward.