Emperor Wen Yuan's stroke was not very good at first. When he woke up and learned about his appearance and situation, he was very angry, which made his condition worse. The maids and eunuchs served carefully.As for the Empress Dowager and the Concubine, they would go to pay their respects every day, but it was a pity that Emperor Wen Yuan would be even more excited. "Queen Mother, what do you mean?" Emperor Zhenghe went to the Yining Palace where his mother lived to pay his respects, but was left alone by the Queen Mother. "Your Majesty takes care of everything every day, and everything is trivial right now, but your Majesty must never forget the word filial piety, even the other princes who have received errands." The Queen Mother reminded her son softly. You can't make a mistake in one step, not to mention the condition of the Taishanghuang is getting more and more serious.

"What the mother reminded is that the minister is about to discuss this matter with the mother, and announces that the brothers will take turns to serve the sick in the palace, so as to make the father happy." Emperor Zhenghe agreed with a smile. The reason for insisting on visiting Emperor Wenyuan. "In a few days, the emperor will announce them to serve the sick in the palace." The queen mother looked at her son with satisfaction, and she really became more and more calm and outstanding, so she opened her mouth to finalize the matter.

After the edict of the Emperor Zhenghe comes down, the princes will take turns to serve the sick in the palace.Everyone knows that the Taishanghuang's health is no longer good, and the will of Zhenghedi is also very reasonable.Emperor Zhenghe looked at the civil and military officials and several brothers under the imperial steps, with a majestic expression, dressed in a black dragon robe, his eyes stayed on the King of Nan'an for a while and then turned away. The King of Nan'an had something on his mind. I couldn't help but feel a little bit in my heart, thinking about the news I got, then Jia Zhen actually changed her mind, and now she is actually in Huai'an Mansion, which is her own territory, thinking about Jia Zhen's methods, he must not let it go any longer, he has to do it as soon as possible Before making a move, King Nan'an subconsciously tightened his hands a little.

Emperor Zhenghe didn't put his mind on the Prince of Nan'an, the more important thing right now was to quell the turmoil in various places.Zhou Shangshu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and Yun Shangshu, Minister of the Ministry of Households, came out. "I have already listened to the advice of the Minister of the Ministry of War, but I would like to hear the opinions of the two lovers?" Emperor Zhenghe sat on the dragon chair, looking neither happy nor angry. "My lord, I think that the imperial court should use two approaches. On the one hand, it should send troops to suppress the turmoil, and on the other hand, it should appease. After all, many of them are ordinary people. They are bewitched by others to do such rebellious things." Yun Shangshu opened his mouth first. road.

"It makes sense, so how can I appease you?" Emperor Zhenghe raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Shangshu Yun.Yun Shangshu had a bad intuition, but he suppressed the panic in his heart and said: "I think that the reason why the common people are so easily deceived by traitors is that the imperial court has an unshirkable responsibility. Right now, we can lower taxes and reduce corvee. Over the years, corvee has been heavy, taxes have been levied, and the burden has been too heavy. The power of the people has been exhausted. This can ease the hearts of the people. Then we can open warehouses to release grain and even distribute some money. In this way, most of the people have received food and pensions from the court. Collude with those wolf-minded and ambitious people." Before Yun Shangshu finished speaking, some officials had already protested.

"I think Yun Shangshu's approach is inappropriate. Giving people fish is not as good as teaching them to fish. Yun Shangshu is so comforting, I am afraid that the people's hearts will be difficult to appease, and greed will be born, and it will be even more difficult for the court to resist." The speaker was a censor, Said in a deep voice, "What's more, my sage has heard of the four characters of yang feng yin vii. Comfort is not about how to appease but the person who appeases. Otherwise, it is different from seeking fish from a tree. In addition, the treasury is empty. It is really difficult to be comprehensive. It is only used to suppress The army rations and treasury silver for the rebellion are already stretched, and even more worrying about opening warehouses to appease the people, Yun Shangshu’s approach is just talking about military affairs on paper, not a good strategy.” As soon as Yushi’s words fell, Zhou Shangshu, the official minister, hurriedly knelt down and pleaded guilty. "I implore the emperor to think twice." The imperial censor said with an upright air.

Emperor Zhenghe pondered, he had participated in political affairs as a prince for many years, and he really knew the truth about the officials below. The situation is also turning a blind eye and turning a blind eye. It is impossible to find a reliable person to preside over the local political affairs for a while. "Then according to Zheng Yushi's meaning?" Emperor Zhenghe turned his mind several times, but his face was still calm, but he didn't ask the two ministers to stand up, but the two ministers couldn't help breaking out in cold sweat, not knowing that Emperor Zhenghe would How to deal with them, but dare not raise his head to look at Zheng and Di.

"This, I have no good strategy at the moment." Zheng Yushi is an old-fashioned person, he only cares about refuting the advice of the Minister of the Household Department, but he is also helpless in this difficult situation. "Back down." Emperor Zhenghe said without embarrassing Zheng Yushi.Min Yi, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, suddenly stepped forward and said, "I have a saying that heavy codes must be used in the so-called troubled times. Although it is not a troubled time now, it must be broken and will be subject to chaos. What Zheng Yushi said is very reasonable, but I am not talented. I have some thoughts. The so-called officials force the people to rebel. If the people can survive, who is willing to do such a thing of losing their heads, so in my opinion, those officials are to blame. The imperial court’s decree is even more obedient and insidious, causing public grievances and causing today’s disaster. The reason why these officials dare to embezzle and disobey the imperial edict, and fish the common people, is that the imperial court is too kind. If they stretch out their hands, even if they only take a penny The crime deserves to be punished, and I believe they will not dare to take action. Your Majesty, although the treasury is empty right now, those officials have been officials for many years. I am afraid that the people's fat and people's anointing from their houses will be enough to appease the people. The two cases of Jinling and Yangzhou are investigated in those officials' houses. There are countless gold, silver and jewelry, antique calligraphy and paintings. I boldly advise—”

"I object." Before the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment finished speaking, several officials had already appeared. "Your Majesty, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice's remark made Your Majesty in an unrighteous place. Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. If you act like this, I'm afraid it will chill the hearts of your subjects. At that time, the hearts of the people will not be appeased, the monarch and his ministers will be alienated, and the country will be in danger. According to the minister's opinion You know, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment once had rifts with several of his colleagues, and I'm afraid it was public revenge." Zuo Prime Minister Rongyu said.

"Then what's the best strategy for Prime Minister Rong to solve the urgent need?" Emperor Zhenghe didn't want to listen to the words of criticism among his courtiers. The killing of officials to appease the hearts of the people as mentioned by the Minister of the Ministry of Justice is indeed the least costly way, but doing so, The king of Nan'an County and that person are afraid that this will benefit him, and it will not help him to wipe out all his forces in one fell swoop. "Well, I think Yun Shangshu's method is very good." Rong Yu rolled his eyes and kicked the ball back.

"I thought that as a prime minister, Prime Minister Rong should be more capable than Shangshu Yun, but I didn't expect that Prime Minister Rong would actually—" Emperor Zhenghe narrowed his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said with emotion, "Shangshu Zhou is really dereliction of duty." Guilty." Zhou Shangshu who was named hastily kowtowed several times.And Rong Yu originally had a very good complexion, but now he has a pale complexion and has already knelt down.When Zheng Hedi spoke like this, he was not only blaming Zhou Shangshu, but also saying that he had neglected his duty and was in the position of prime minister. "Your Majesty, forgive me." Rong Yu said, he only said this sentence, but he didn't know how to continue.He has been the prime minister of the left for more than ten years, and he is not without political enemies in the court. He is afraid that someone who wants to make a fuss will make it difficult for him to escape.

Rongyu has always been favored by Emperor Wenyuan, so there are few people in the court who can stand against Rongyu, but now it is Zhenghedi who is in charge, that is completely different.But judging by the faces of Zheng and Di, now is not a good time. "Since you all have nothing to do, then do as I say, or I will deal with you first." Emperor Zhenghe sneered, and then said, "King Li County."

When Emperor Zhenghe came to the throne, he conferred titles and titles on several of his brothers.The third prince was named the king of Lijun, so the third prince rushed out when he heard what Emperor Zhenghe said. "I appointed you as the imperial censor, gave Shang Fang the sword, and went to the counties and counties to appease the hearts of the people." During the speech, Zheng Hedi paused before continuing, "In troubled times, heavy codes must be used. This sentence is deeply in my heart. "The minister understands, and the minister receives the decree." What a smart man Li Junwang is, he immediately understood the mind of Zhenghe Emperor, Shang Fang's sword, patrolling the censor, all gave him great power, if he encounters those corrupt officials There is no need to report dirty officials, just solve it, and use the wealth of those officials to appease the people.In this way—or, he also needs to do something to make Zheng Hedi feel at ease and entrust him with important tasks in the future.

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice smiled slightly when he heard the words, and Emperor Zhenghe accepted his advice, but only adopted the method of Spring and Autumn.It's just that the king of Lijun has always been quiet, rarely speaks in court, is cautious, and doesn't like to offend others, so it may not be appropriate to take on this important task.However, since Emperor Zhenghe gave the order, they had nothing to say.Immediately afterwards, Emperor Zhenghe appointed Liu Hongfei, a concubine of the Hanlin Academy, as the deputy of Li Junwang to accompany Li Junwang.Liu Hongfei is Empress Liu's younger brother, and now he has no rank. With such an extraordinary promotion, it seems that the Holy Majesty does not trust the Prince of Li very much.All the officials were writing their manuscripts in their hearts, thinking about each other.

After finally going down to court, the officials dispersed with their own thoughts. "How is it? Is there any news?" Emperor Zhenghe asked his confidant eunuch while walking quickly to the study. "No news yet." The eunuch hurriedly replied softly. "Then is it peaceful there?" Emperor Zhenghe was a little careless, but the eunuch who was familiar with him knew that Emperor Zhenghe was not in a good mood, so he hurriedly replied: "It's just a small fight, those two seem to have some disagreements." "Really?" He is not a good-tempered person." Zheng Hedi sneered slightly, and the two wanted to collude to seize the world, and it would depend on whether he agreed or not. "My lord, do you want to urge the Huai'an mansion?" The eunuch suggested. "No, they are all smart people, and they know what to do?" Although Emperor Zhenghe was a little worried about the Huai'an Mansion, he was calm. He couldn't do too much right now, so as not to startle the snake.

When Emperor Zhenghe had a headache, the Prince of Nan'an also had a headache.Jia Zhen has always been a hidden danger to the king of Nan'an in the Huai'an mansion. The only thing that makes the king of Nan'an happy is that although Jia Zhen moves frequently, what she is tossing is just some shrimp soldiers and crab generals, which is not in the way, but if Jia Zhen is left alone Well, the king of Nan'an County doesn't want Jia Zhen to clean up the land that his family has run for many years, just like Jinling and Yangzhou. "Either get rid of Jia Zhen?" The King of Nan'an couldn't help frowning, but he denied his own thoughts. If the inspector censor died in Huai'an Mansion, it would not be so easy to be kind. It depends on the actions of the government and the emperor. , I'm afraid it will give Zheng Hedi an excuse to intervene in the Huai'an Mansion, but he has tried for so many years to win Jia Zhen, but he has not seen success. Now that time is tight, it is even more impossible.No, absolutely can't delay any longer, you have to do it as soon as possible, that yellow-haired kid knows how to be timid and hesitant, how can he make a big deal?

"Go and urge him, don't tell him to procrastinate any longer." Nan'an County King pointed to his confidant, and ordered.The confidant did not dare to delay, and hurriedly left to do business.At this time, those Yingyingyanyans in the backyard of Nan'an County King are still planning how to win Nan'an County King's heart. "Master, what's wrong with you?" Cui Guo looked at Ruan Shi anxiously, and asked, the side concubine's health became worse and worse these days, she coughed up blood, but she refused to see the imperial physician. "It's okay." Ruan waved her hand indifferently. As the favorite woman of Nan'an County King, she also has her own eyeliner in this backyard. After listening to the eyeliner's report, she guessed that when the Nan'an County King's Mansion was gone. It was getting closer and closer, and instead of being destroyed together with the palace, she would rather go clean by herself.Although Cuiguo's mind is impure, she does her best to serve her. It's time to arrange a way out for those who serve her.If there really is an afterlife, I don't know if Lord Yan can allow me to live in peace and be a decent lady.

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