Section 343 The Man Who Bears the Blame (3)
"The ministers meet the ...... of the family" Liu Che sat under the royal couch, sat upright, and accepted the courtiers' bows.
The emperor's father sat behind the screen behind Liu Che, separated by a screen, and listened to political affairs.
In fact, this is a redundant move.
But this is the case with politics, covering one's ears and stealing bells is the norm of politics.
Now, since it is the crown prince's prison, the Son of Heaven will not jump to the forefront.
Liu Che took a silk letter that had just been sent by a eunuch, spread it out and looked at it, and then, according to the above requirements, he spoke to the ministers, and said: "Last night, the long star went out of the west, and the heavenly fire sowed the main hall of the East Palace of Luoyang, and I was very guilty, I was lonely and immoral, and I couldn't please God. Lonely when the plain clothes to avoid the main hall, in the high temple facing the wall for three days, self-reflection, this lonely sin, has nothing to do with the father, the ministers! ”
As soon as he came up, Liu Che did not speak according to the requirements in the silk book first, but made his own opinion and took all the blame on himself first.
It may seem stupid, but in reality, it is a clever strategy.
Anyway, now everyone knows that this comet has nothing to do with the thunderstorm and the prince, this is a warning from the heavens, and it is an omen that the Han has a thief.
Therefore, Liu Che said this, it was just a gesture, and he wanted to put that thief, that is, the man who carried the blame, to death!
It's a pity that neither the minister nor the Son of Heaven knew that this qiē was a trick played by Liu Che.
One by one, the ministers immediately bowed and said, "The family is serious!" This matter has nothing to do with the family, it is purely the work of thieves. That's why God warns and God reveals himself! ”
As for the Son of Heaven behind the screen, he nodded secretly. feels that this son is really filial, and in order to prevent his reputation as a monarch from being damaged, he does not hesitate to take the blame himself, is responsible, and is very filial.
Thinking about what he heard the day he fainted a few days ago. Liu Qi, the son of heaven, was even more satisfied.
Liu Che stood up and paced a step, and then followed the words on the silk book. Said: "All the kings are elders, they are knowledgeable, and they must know who the thieves are, please teach the orphans." Loyal and traitorous! ”
Prime Minister Zhang Ou immediately went out to worship and said, "Home." Chenou, there is a play: the former king of Jibei Xingju rebelled, the first emperor punished the soldiers, Xingju thieves, scattered and fled, there are many people who absconded from the country of Wu rebellion, and there are also some thieves, defected to the king of Zhao. Accepting a traitor is not done by a human minister. King Zhao is quite suspicious, and the minister asks the edict of King Zhao to inquire about this matter! ”
Liu Che listened, and the corners of his mouth twitched a little.
This Zhang Ou is really a pig teammate!
If he hadn't been kicked in the brain by a donkey, he would definitely have received Liu Sui's money, which was to exonerate Liu Sui!
Who doesn't know that after Liu Xingju's rebellion was put down, the first emperor issued a special edict to pardon all the officials and gentry who followed Liu Xingju's rebellion, and specially emphasized that they would not be pursued.
Otherwise, where would Liu Sui dare to continue to make his way to Chang'an.
Of course, this is barely a reason, right?
However, this matter must not be Liu Sui's crime.
The Son of Heaven of the Liu family, it is absolutely impossible to slap the face of the first emperor Taizong Xiaowen, for the former living saint, what he said, the edict he issued, in the Han Dynasty, is basically equivalent to the golden rule, and there is no room for any beak!
Obviously, Liu Che even heard the dissatisfied coughing of the emperor's father behind the screen.
This is a very strong signal.
It is also a symbol of life!
Liu Qi, the son of heaven, is behind the screen, and at this moment, his lungs are really exploding!
For Zhang Ou, what does he think now, he is not satisfied!
A dignified prime minister, everything is submissive, in the past, perhaps, such a prime minister is in line with his heart, can be manipulated puppet.
However, at such a moment, such a prime minister who does not understand the general situation, does not know the overall situation, and is a little confused and can even be called incompetent, is not a good candidate!
At this time, Liu Qi, the son of heaven, missed the former prime minister Shen Tujia a little.
Although Shen Tujia's temper is a little stinky, his personality is a little tougher, and his thinking is a little old-fashioned.
But at the very least, there is a position, principles and ability, and moreover, it will never make such a strict political mistake!
Liu Qi and Zhang Ou have been monarchs and ministers for more than ten years, so they naturally know that Zhang Ou is unlikely to have received Liu Sui's money, and it is more likely that they have made the same mistake again, afraid of saying the wrong thing and doing the wrong thing, and they are full of only thinking about the mud.
Thinking like this, Liu Qi, the Son of Heaven, sighed slightly: "Why did I choose such a prime minister?" ”
It's just that it's only been four months since the change, and if you move rashly, you're slapping yourself in the mouth.
It is a matter of the dignity of the Son of Heaven, Liu Qi will not be able to make up his mind for a while, and he will not be able to make up his mind to promote the change of appearance.
"I have to think of a way to let Zhang Ou ......resign on his own," Liu Qi thought to himself.
Since the prime minister cannot be dismissed, it can only be implied that the prime minister himself has resigned.
In the Han Dynasty, the emperor had many suggestive strategies and methods to tell his prime minister that it was time to abdicate and make way for Xian.
Often, these methods and hints are hidden in the regal encouragement and praise.
For example, when the first emperor played a beautiful pass and catch, he drove the powerful prime minister Zhou Bo back to his hometown to farm, and swept away the old and important ministers who hindered his grasp of power in one fell swoop.
It's just that these methods are already familiar to people, and they are too explicit, Liu Qi is worried that if he uses them again, maybe Zhang Ou will not be able to stand the stimulation, and if there is a farce of the prime minister's suicide, I am afraid that it will hurt his reputation.
Thinking like this, Liu Qi hesitated.
However, the imperial historian Chao was wrong, but it was like taking a gun and medicine, and he immediately jumped out and played: "The minister is wrong to start the family: the minister thinks that the prime minister is too avoidant and light!" The crime of Liu Sui, the king of Zhao, is not only to contain the thieves and ministers of the king of Jibei? Last year, the minister investigated and dealt with Zhao Wangsui's various crimes and punished his Hejian County, I thought that Liu Sui should know that his mistakes could be changed, but he didn't expect ......"
Chao Cuo is worthy of being the first cannon of the Han family, and his words are not shocking, he directly poked it open and said: "Family, it can be known that in the past year, the minister has received more than a dozen crimes reported by Zhao Wangsui in the history of Zhao and the prime minister, including the private and Wu reverse series, and the Yin Tong Huns. Violating the ban of Emperor Taizong Xiaowen, he traded with the barbarians, and even more so than last year. Arrogant family, without respect and humility, it can be described as a thief! ”
Chao Cuo knelt down and said, "The minister invites the family, report to His Majesty, and immediately send a messenger to hold the festival." Arrest Zhao Wangsui and ask in Beijing! ”
This is tantamount to putting a label of 'thief' on Liu Sui's head, and he wants to put Liu Sui to death.
But. The rules of the game of the Han family, compared to later generations, are more about a benevolent and forgiving, usually. will save some face for those princes and kings and ministers with more than 2,000 stones.
Like the building of Chao Wrong. It is not maneuverable.
Because it will anger the remaining princes and kings, and make them feel sad that the rabbit is dead.
It will tear apart the propaganda that the Han family has always advertised to rule the world with filial piety, and the Liu clan's clan is connected by flesh and blood.
Yes, as soon as Chao Cuo's words fell, the voice of the Son of Heaven came from behind the screen: "Zhao Wangzong's siblings, I can't bear to give the law to the king, and I will discuss it again with two thousand stones!" ”
It seems that it is to exonerate Liu Sui, the king of Zhao, but in fact. Behind it is an implicit command to be cured to the end.
The Han family has a tradition of not dishonoring each other, specifically to the princes and kings. No matter how great the crime he committed, as long as he is captured or surrendered, he will be made to die without bloodshed.
With the authority of Empress Lu, he did not dare to blatantly punish Liu Ruyi, the king of Zhao, and could only kill him, and Liu You, the king of Zhao You, was the same, he could starve to death, but he could not be punished with swords, guns, swords and axes.
Even Liu Bi, the king of Wu a month ago, if he fell into the hands of the Han army, he might even live!
In such a context, no matter what, the princes and kings can retain the last dignity of their reputation and die without bloodshed.
Therefore, if you want to govern Liu Sui, the king of Zhao, you must first lower your posture to show that the court still loves the princes and kings very much.
This punishment is not only a tradition of the Celestial Empire.
It is one of Liu's flaunted values.
Therefore, as soon as the ministers heard the words of the Son of Heaven, they immediately understood it.
Many of those who originally aimed at other princes and kings, at this time, also immediately turned their guns in an interesting way, pointing directly at Liu Sui, the king of Zhao.
At this moment, Liu Sui's old rotten sesame seeds and rotten grains have all been turned out.
What, back then, Liu Bibi, the king of Xiaowen in Hejian, was often insulted and despised by him, regardless of the brotherhood and brotherhood, and refused to mourn King Xiaowen in Hejian.
What deliberately sat back and watched Liu Fu, the king of Hejian mourning, lose his heir, and annex Hejian Guola.
Anyway, the word "everyone" describes Liu Sui as the biggest villain in the world, cold-blooded and ruthless, without half of the dignity of the monarch and ministers, arrogant, perverse, and a thief who was plotting and attempting to rebel more than ten years ago.
Even Liu Che felt a little exaggerated when he heard it.
In all fairness, Liu Sui is really not a thing.
Belong to the typical white-eyed wolf!
When the first emperor was alive, he was as kind as a mountain and rewarded him a lot, and even, after his younger brother Liu Biyi, the king of Xiaowen in Hejian, was extinct, he also specially allowed Hejian to be merged into Zhao.
However, this goods have not stopped for a day.
Not only did he eye-to-eye with the Huns, but he also deliberately established many communication channels with the Huns. He also had close contacts with Liu Bi, the king of Wu, and said many times that he was disrespectful to the court and even wanted to rebel.
These things are almost everyone's secrets.
However, it would be an exaggeration to say that this product is so bad that the soles of the feet are pus and sores all over the body.
At the very least, Liu Sui has done some commendable things.
For example, he showed a lot of kindness to the people of Zhao State, sympathized with the orphans and widows, showed kindness to the peasants, and reduced or even exempted the burden of the people of Zhao State many times.
At least in Zhao State, Liu Sui's popularity is still very high.
In the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms of Wu and Chu in the previous life, King Zhao was finally pacified, not without reason.
However, it is precisely because of this that Liu Sui became extremely evil!
The book says: Only for blessing, only for power, only for jade food. There is no minister to do blessing and prestige food!
As a vassal king, you should honestly go to spend time drinking.
Thunder, rain and dew, all are kings, when will it be the turn of a prince and king to exercise the power that should be the emperor?
What's more, this Liu Sui's three views are not correct, and he has a close relationship with the Huns, which is equivalent to a time bomb.
If he didn't take advantage of the fact that Wu Chu had been wiped out, and the Huns stood by and watched to cut it off, Liu Che felt that he would be the emperor in the future, and I was afraid that he would have a headache, how to deal with this King Zhao!
So, Liu Che decisively chose to mend the knife.
He stood up, waved his hand and said: "King Zhao is not so unbearable, Gu Zeng heard that King Zhao has repeatedly ordered that the people's land tax is exempted, and the treasury is even out of the treasury to buy wine and meat for the people and widows, and condolences to ...... Are you exaggerating? ”
Ahem, this knife is really ruthless and accurate!
directly poked at the heart of Liu Qi, the son of heaven.
Originally, Liu Qi was still very hesitant.
After all, the distance between Zhao and the Xiongnu was too close, and the Xiongnu army stationed in Henan could cross the Great Wall and rush to the aid of Zhao.
In the land of Henan (Hetao area), the Xiongnu have several large tribes such as Lou Fu, Xiu Tu, and Bai Yang, with no less than 50,000 soldiers to fight, plus other tribes under the jurisdiction of King Youxian, within three or five days, the Huns who got the news can send out 100,000 troops to rush to the aid of Zhao and detain the Great Wall.
Moreover, he just killed Liu An, the king of Huainan, and Liu Bi, the king of Wu, and then moved Liu Sui, which is also a bit taboo.
Originally, Liu Qi only planned to knock and knock the princes and kings, find this excuse, weaken the authority of the princes and kings, and collect the military power, financial power and personnel power of the kings to the central government.
But at this time, after Liu Qi listened to Liu Che's words, he immediately became like an angry lion, and said angrily: "I don't need it!" ”
"Command the general, hold the festival to recruit King Zhao into Beijing, and if there is resistance, immediately send troops to capture it!" After thinking about it, it may be considering that Handan City has thick walls and strong defenses, and is known as a strong city in the world, or Liu Qi is a little sober in his mind, he added: "Then order Zhao Wang Xiang Jiande and Neishi to come to Beijing to report on their work together!" ”
This is the proper meaning of the title, because of the Han family system, the princes and kings enter the dynasty, and the prime minister, the prince, and the internal history must accompany them.
At this time, it was specially emphasized that in fact, it was to give Liu Sui, the king of Zhao, a step down, if he came to the court obediently, he would naturally have the most, cut it down to a marquis or something, and raise it up, and he might even just change places to be the princes and kings.
After all, this Liu family's archway still has to be preserved.
Originally, the Son of Heaven already had such an idea, to use various excuses such as merit and virtue to change most of the princes and kings in three to five years.
For example, the acting king will go to Qinghe County to be the king, and Liu Zhi, the king of Jibei, will go to the country, and Liu Bo, the king of Hengshan, who was good in this war of suppression, can be promoted to the king of Jibei.
Liu Rong, the king of Zhongshan, moved to the king of Huainan, and Liu Fei, the king of Changshan, may annex Zhongshan or go to Wu to become the king.
The king of Zhao may swap feuds with the king of Linzi.
Except for a few princes such as King Yan, most of the feudal kings will be readjusted.
Liu Che's dream-telling words of 'Han has thieves' and the now appearing long stars out of the West, and the heavenly fire sowing the sun, etc., are more just an excuse to speed up and make the implementation of these policies smoother.
Anyway, who is the thief, is there or not, and the final decision is not in the hands of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an?
If the Son of Heaven says yes, then there must be, if the Son of Heaven wants to say no, he can also make a haha, perfunctory past, and it may even become a good story.
However, Liu Che's knife was too ruthless!
directly poked Liu Qi's sore spot, at this time, Liu Qi, the son of heaven, can be described as a new hatred and old hatred towards Liu Sui, and they surged into his heart together, where do you care about the big strategy?
If it weren't for his senses, at this moment, I'm afraid there would only be one thought left in my heart - kill him!
Imperial power, even sons and princes can't touch it without the emperor's permission, a distant prince and king, with bad deeds, eats goods inside and outside, and dares to get involved?
Really, it's more than innocent to die! (To be continued......)
PS: I hung up for a day today, well, hit amino acids, five bottles of salt water, hung for a day, ahhh