Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

"......"

The court hall was still full of noise, and everyone started to make a fuss, blushing and fighting with reason. At this time, many of them also knew that they had to fight hard and could not retreat.

Bang!

Shi Congyun slapped the desk in front of him heavily, and there was a loud bang. He was already a hunchback and a tall man, but this slap was powerful and heavy, and the sound was loud, which shocked everyone in the hall to silence for a while.

"Okay, shut up!" Shi Congyun yelled angrily, enduring the severe pain in his palm, thinking that he couldn't hold it just now, he used too much force...

Enduring the pain, he said: "Everyone is full of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, and righteousness, and they talk like hype, do you think I don't know your thoughts?

Am I a three-year-old kid?I've come all the way, big and small, and killed more people than you've ever seen in your life, play tricks on me! "

The more Shi Congyun thought about it, the more angry he let go of Liumei's tender little hand, got up and walked down, cursing as he walked, "People need face, trees need skin, I'm giving you face!

If you have to rip your face off and tell your little jokes in front of the civil and military courts, then you will tear off your old faces and put them on the ground before you will be reconciled!

I'll tell you the truth today, it's nothing more than a bunch of useless old ministers and old officials. When the new dynasty finds out that the sky has changed, I have no power. Thinking that the emperor is no longer, I can take the opportunity to make some troubles and let the world see your abilities. no! "

As Shi Congyun spoke, he pointed directly at Gong Li's nose. Gong Li and his colleagues around him turned pale and broke out in cold sweat. They wanted to say something, but were interrupted by Shi Congyun.

"I don't want to think about why you are, what abilities you have, what achievements you have made!

Letting you enjoy your life with the imperial salary is because you are all veterans of the former court. It is because you are grateful for the kindness of the late emperor and gave you dignity and face. How dare you make such a thing while I am away! "

"Let's stop here, and don't blame me for turning my face and denying people." As he spoke, he glanced at the crowd, "I have reminded you that the world's love situation has changed! Don't do the same thing as before.

Do you think that my mind is only to be a post-Liang Taizu, a post-Tang Zhuangzong?

Jiangnan, Wuyue, Jiaozhou, Liaodong, Liaoxi Hetao, Northwest, Western Regions, I have long been determined to regain the old rivers and mountains, the world is so big, there are so many people available, today is different from the past, I hope you will encourage each other. "

As he spoke, he looked at Gong Li, and directly announced: "Gong Li's gossip confuses the public, causing chaos in the government, abandoning the city, distributing the family members, and the rest of you, how many of you are there, you know how much you have, so please write a letter to resign yourself.

You don't cherish opportunities. Shu, Southern Tang, Puppet Han, Chu, Guanbei, those places that I conquered, there are also many talented people who want to show their fists and revenge. "

As soon as the words fell, Gong Li couldn't speak anymore, and immediately wept bitterly and begged for mercy, but he was quickly dragged out by the imperial guards outside and escorted to Yushitai prison.

No one in the hall objected, even from today's point of view, Shi Congyun's move was still benevolent. There is no founding emperor who did not kill people. Most of the five generations of monarchs have seen the cruelty of the monarchs. Song Taizu, known as benevolent, also killed more than 80 ministers in his life.

After dealing with this matter, Shi Congyun breathed a sigh of relief, let go of his anger again, went up to sit with his queen, and asked Luqiu Zhongqing to come out to announce the victory of the North on behalf of the Privy Council.

Luqiu Zhongqing came out and reported the detailed battle report in a loud voice. He talked for half an hour, including the situation after the troops were dispatched, and the victories and victories.

This kind of martial arts shocked the officials of the Manchu Dynasty even more. Many people sweated secretly, thankful that they just kept their mouth shut and did not speak, and did not stand by Gong Li's side, even praising the mighty virtue of the emperor again.Obviously, the officials did not fight randomly, but came prepared. Whether it was fighting or going to court, they all had excellent means.

Gong Licai was dragged away by the heavily armed imperial army, and the court seemed to be in harmony at once. They all talked about how the officials are wise and powerful, how clever they are, and how handsome and charming they are.

No one dared to look at the emperor's sword that was thrown on the ground, and tacitly stepped aside, as if it would kill them.

Liu Jun didn't dare to raise his head at all. Although he was old, he didn't have the preferential treatment like Meng Chang of Houshu.

Meng Chang surrendered by himself, and Chengdu did not fight, so Shi Congyun just robbed his wife, but did nothing to him. All kinds of insulting prisoner offering ceremonies, parades, and going to the Taimiao to worship the ancestors were also cancelled. , and gave him a living royal salary.

But Liu Jun was different. This guy was defeated and captured, and he didn't voluntarily surrender.

Even if he wanted to set an example for the remaining separatist regimes in the world, Emperor Shi couldn't treat him kindly. If he didn't treat him differently and let those people feel that he was treated the same as surrendering or surrendering after defeat, they would definitely want to resist and try. , what if it succeeds.

So in court Tao Gu, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, came out and took out the articles he had written earlier, reprimanding Liu Jun for his crimes and counting his faults in detail. This was all arranged.

The Hanlin scholar scolded people, that was too powerful, he listed 36 major crimes and [-] minor crimes for Liu Jun, Shi Congyun dozed off when he heard it, thinking that it is really terrible for scholars to scold others.

Then Liu Jun was asked to admit his mistake, explaining that what the emperor said made sense and what the officials said was right. If he didn't say it, there would naturally be heavily armed soldiers of the Imperial Army next to him to help him admit his mistake.

Facing such considerate caregivers, Liu Jun also understands righteousness. After Tao Gu’s article on that side, he immediately began to admit his mistakes loudly, saying that he was indeed guilty of a heinous crime, and he was also deeply aware of the mistakes he made in his life. He will deeply reflect and try to change. .

Shi Congyun nodded, and then issued an edict to pardon his heinous crimes, but to show the world, parading in the streets is inevitable, and going to the Taimiao to worship the ancestors is also necessary, but scolding will be avoided.

This made many Hanlin scholars who were gearing up to fight less excited, and felt that they had lost the opportunity to perform.

Liu Jun's face turned pale when he heard this, but he didn't dare to refute anything for his life, he just thanked the emperor for his kindness.

In the end, Shi Congyun thought about it and gave Liu Jun the title of loyal marquis, which was not as good as the prince of Houshu Mengchang.

The great dynasty that day lasted until the afternoon, and finally ended. At this time, there was already joy inside and outside the capital. The news of the great victory in the north, the fall of Li Yun, and the destruction of the Northern Han Dynasty had spread.

The court also experienced a change in the sky. Gong Li, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, was sentenced to abandon the city, his family members distributed him, and the remaining 50 officials were implicated and dismissed.

The common people heard that this matter was related to the empress, and there were mixed opinions. Some thought it was natural for officials to love their wives, and they were a model of a king.

Naturally, this is just a folk discussion, and it all focuses on the emotions of men and women, but the important officials in the court know that this matter has nothing to do with the empress, and even the relationship with the emperor is not the biggest, but the interests of the old and new bureaucrats conflict, leading to this incident.

The government is on the side of the newcomers, and the old bureaucracy is doomed to fail. Gong Li's death and the dismissal of more than 50 officials are the price of failure.

After the court ended that day, Shi Congyun breathed a sigh of relief. He had already prepared for the vacancies of these officials, and he sent Li Fang to receive the talents who fled to the south of the Yangtze River to prepare for this day.

After all the officials left, the dignified and well-behaved sixth younger sister slipped into his arms with tears in his eyes. Shi Congyun caressed her back, knowing how longing and worried he was, the little girl couldn't help it.

He couldn't help it anymore, so he picked her up and hugged her, "I haven't seen you for a few months, my queen is getting more and more beautiful, come on, let's go back to the harem and have an in-depth exchange."

Sixth Sister was fascinated, and already understood the meaning of some of his words, her little face blushed, "The official family is exhausted, why don't we do it tomorrow..."

"I was tired after traveling all the way, but I am not tired when I see you." In fact, he rested at Chenqiao Station last night, and he didn't have much fatigue.

"Officials~" Sixth Sister's voice trembled, and the end of the sound was trilled.

At this time, an eunuch came in, bowed his head and said: "Official, Mr. Li is waiting outside the hall, saying he wants to see the official."

"No, I'm busy." Shi Congyun didn't want to refuse, and then walked out the back door with his queen in his arms.

Chapter 362, Balance

In the Kunning Palace, the spring scenery is charming, Shi Congyun gently caresses the smooth back of the sixth sister, this incident really frightened the little girl, and she can't come out for a long time in his arms as if she found a solid backer.

Sixth Sister's face was flushed, her hair was messed up, "I really don't know what's wrong, but I just want to stay in the official's arms, it's so warm and reassuring.

I just feel that the official is not here, my heart is empty, I can't sleep well every day, and the official comes back, it is real, and it is not stable.

Sometimes I think selfishly, if the officials do nothing, how happy and at ease it would be to be with me every day, how good it would be. "

As she said that, she said reluctantly: "But the official family is the official family of the world, and there are endless important affairs in the world, and I am afraid that if I delay the important affairs of the official family, I will become a sinner in the world, and I am afraid they will criticize me."

Shi Congyun took it seriously, nodded, and said with a moved face: "I'm so happy that you understand righteousness so deeply. Why don't I want to accompany you every day, but there are too many things in the world."

Sixth Sister shook her head, "I'm very happy when the official has time to accompany me for a while."

"You are so kind." Shi Congyun looked touched, thinking to himself, he is now the emperor, the biggest sea king in the world, love must be separated, and every beauty in the harem can't be put here, sea king It is an obligation to take care of every little fish in the pond.

After comforting the queen, the maid of Kunning Palace came to report to him again, saying that the eunuch from the front palace had brought a message, but Li Gu and Wang Pu were still waiting outside for more than an hour.

......

Shi Congyun nodded, and asked the maid to help him change into a round-neck casual dress, and then asked someone to prepare a sedan chair to go to the Chuigong Palace.

Li Gu asked to meet him after the court was dispersed, but he ignored it on purpose. Instead, he carried his sixth sister back and left Li Gu there, because the cause of this incident was Li Gu, "I didn't intend to kill Boren, but Boren die because of me".

This incident also made Shi Congyun realize the fact that Li Gu's power is already too great...

At this point, many things are no longer about personal grievances or personal emotions.

The evening wind whimpered in the main hall, the bells jingled at the corners of the eaves, and the hall was extremely empty. Shi Congyun entered the Chuigong Hall through the back door. The eunuchs lit candles, and the long red carpet looked dim in the candlelight.

On the other side of the long red carpet, a tall and thin figure was standing at the door, only the outline could be seen vaguely, Shi Congyun still recognized it at a glance, it was Li Gu.

We have worked together for so long, and we are the right-hand man. We have known each other for a long time.

There was a long distance between the two of them, Shi Congyun sighed in his heart and said, "Come and say something, Mr. Li."

Li Gu had only walked a few steps from the other end, and suddenly fell down with a plop, which startled Shi Congyun, but he still suppressed his fear and didn't move. That's all.

Li Gu moved his hands and feet, and slowly leaned over. The long carpet walked for a while before he came to the end. After he came over, Shi Congyun found that he was holding the sword that he had thrown in the Chuigong Hall today.

Li Gu offered it with both hands, with a sad expression on his face: "The sword of the official, the old minister returns it to the official, and please keep it away."

Shi Congyun took a look at the white-haired old man, and he understood what he meant. He was reluctant at this point, but it seemed inevitable that things would break out in this way. For Gu, it is a kind of luck.

He reached out and took the sword.

The candlelight in the hall was flickering, the light was dim, and people's expressions could not be seen clearly, but when the sword in his hand was taken away, he could clearly feel Li Gu's body trembling slightly, and then he exhaled two heavy breaths, which were clearly audible in the quiet hall.

He then whispered: "Officials, the old minister is getting old, he can't remember many things clearly, he is prone to make mistakes, he has failed the trust of the officials, and there are many faults and responsibilities that are hard to count.

Therefore, the old minister resigns and returns to his hometown to take care of his life, and asks the officials for permission. "

Shi Congyun didn't answer him immediately, but asked someone to go and call for Qi Jilang. After Qi Qilang rushed over, he roughly understood what the emperor meant, and even prepared a pen and paper, and waited by the plate.

Only then did Shi Congyun speak: "Mr. Li is indeed old. You should take good care of yourself and be served by your children and grandchildren. However, Mr. Li said it modestly. You are not at fault. You have made great contributions to the court and the world. You are a hero of our court." .”

These few words have given Li Gu a final conclusion, civil servants have the most reputation, and they will not let him leave a stigma behind because of these last things.

Li Gu understood, tears filled his eyes, and thanked the emperor.

Shi Congyun went on to say: "Additionally grant Li Gonggong the third division of Yitong, enter Zhao Guogong, and give 100 million yuan." The eunuch next to him quickly wrote down, and Li Gu thanked him again.

"Mr. Li's family is in Luoyang." He remembered that Li Gu was from Ruyin County, Yingzhou (now Fuyang, Anhui).

Li Gu replied truthfully: "Reporting to the official family, the old minister's grandfather and father both live in Luoyang, and after he becomes an official, he also wants to return to Luoyang to enjoy the rest of his life in peace."

Shi Congyun paced back and forth, saying as he walked, "Luoyang is a good place. I sent Chen Chengzhao to be responsible for dredging the waterways near Luoyang. It is estimated that it will take many years. It is not a trivial matter.

After Mr. Li returns to Luoyang, if there is anything he doesn't understand, you can teach him. If you have any difficulties, you can directly report to the court. "

"Thank you, the official." Li Gu saluted again, and then said: "The sky is gloomy. If there is nothing to do, the old minister will not disturb the official. The official has a lot of things to do every day. You must take care of your health. Many things cannot be achieved overnight. It needs to be in business for a long time.”

Shi Congyun nodded slowly.

Li Gu nodded tacitly, then turned around and staggered out of the dark hall.

Halfway through, Shi Congyun couldn't bear it, and called out: "Mr. Li, it's getting dark, let Wei Min take you out."

Wei Min was very smart, and even brought a few eunuchs up to light up Li Gu's lamp, protecting the old man from the night wind.

When he arrived at the entrance of the main hall, Shi Congyun called out to stop him again. There were dozens of steps between the emperor and his ministers. The long red carpet spread out half of the moonlight, half of it was clear, and half was in the darkness. Emperor Shi stood on the other side of the darkness. Suddenly, there was a natural moat between the two people who were cooperating.

"Mr. Li is getting old, so be careful on the way to Luoyang."

"Official family..." Li Gu was silent for a while, "Thank you for your concern, the old minister has no regrets in his heart, and the official family has the ambition to swallow the world, but it is still too benevolent for a woman. People are not as reasonable as the officials, and they will not be as reasonable as the officials hope. In many cases, only cruel means can scare them.

The old minister actually doesn't understand that the officials don't seem to want to be a benevolent emperor, but they always have the spirit of a benevolent emperor when they can do something. Maybe I don't understand the holy will and make wild guesses. If what I say doesn't make sense, I will treat it as nonsense , I also hope that the officials can learn a little from those cruel masters. "

After saying this advice, Li Gu left the palace, leaving only Shi Congyun thinking in the Chuigong Palace.

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A few days later, in the celebration of the great victory in the north, the common people enthusiastically watched Liu Jun, the ruler of the Northern Han Dynasty who was escorted to patrol the streets. There was joy in the girders, and the streets and alleys, all three religions and nine streams, were spreading the achievements and stories of the emperor's personal conquest. There are legends, and literati and inkmen sing praises.

At this time, the court quietly ushered in a huge change. More than 50 officials from the six departments, Yushitai, Sansi, Hanlin Yu, three provinces and even the Privy Council were dismissed, and many officials from Jiangnan, Shu, and Hedong were supplemented. In the court.

At the same time, Prime Minister Wang Pu was dismissed from his official position. Li Gu, the prime minister who was originally the top leader in the court and had more than [-] people, asked to retire from his old age and return to his hometown. , Back to Luoyang to live up to his old age.

Luqiu Zhongqing joined the privy envoy, and Wei Renpu shot as the right servant.

All of a sudden, earth-shaking changes took place in the court. In terms of high-level power, the court that had been dominated by Li Gu suddenly turned into two factions of literature and military. Quality is the representative of civil servants.

But the actual situation is more complicated under the arrangement of the emperor. Wei Renpu, whose son married Princess Anqing, was born as a military attache and now he has become a civil servant prime minister, while newcomers such as Li Fang, Dou Yi, and Lu Duoxun are rising rapidly. It is hard to say who they are for a while. side.

Moreover, there is a more unusual confidential department represented by Feng Jisheng, and officials who are craftsmen are also very popular with the officials. Once Li Gu left, the court of Qin State actually seemed to be full of flowers...

Chapter 363 , Abundant talents

Time flies, and there will naturally be rewards after the great victory returns to appease the harem.

Many people performed brilliantly in this battle. He has a lot of capable people, and he needs various rewards. Naturally, the rewards for the soldiers of the three armies are indispensable. Checking military merits and distributing rewards are also many things, which are left to the Privy Council, the Ministry of War, and the Third Division.

However, Shen Yilun verified that the war was a loss. The Northern Han Dynasty was not like the Later Shu Dynasty. It was militaristic and fought for years. In addition, it paid tribute to the Liao Kingdom, and the treasury was empty. It is difficult to support the army.

Generally speaking, the more you fight in the south, the more you earn, and the more you lose when you fight in the north. In the final analysis, it is still a matter of cost, so it is often more difficult to fight in the north.

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In the harem, Shi Congyun crawled out of Empress Dowager Fu's palace early in the morning.

After what happened last time, no one dared to say any nonsense about expelling Empress Dowager Fu from the palace.

Emperor Shi was even more unscrupulous, and ran to the residence of Empress Dowager Fu within a few days after returning, and now he didn't even bother to cover up.

Empress Dowager Fu was naturally powerless to refuse him, but what surprised him was that the second child of the Fu family also lived with Empress Dowager Fu, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

Second Sister Fu and Empress Dowager Fu look the most alike, and the age gap is not that big, but their personalities are very different.

That night, Empress Dowager Fu's face turned red, while Fu Er retreated in panic like a frightened deer. Shi Congyun stared at Fu Er, who was very similar to Empress Dowager Fu, and suddenly thought of some scenes that touched his heart.

Empress Dowager Fu sighed, obviously guessing what he was thinking, and whispered: "Does the official want the second sister to come into the palace?"

Shi Congyun coughed dryly, "I saw that the second sister looks like you, so I was curious for a while."