Tibet

Chapter 917 The Messenger Arrives

Wei Jiansu retired from the post soon after returning from Longyou as an envoy, and was granted the title of Grand Bachelor and Taibao of Jixian Palace. Like Li Dai, he was equivalent to a consultant and was in a semi-retired state.

The current right prime minister is Pei Mian, left prime minister Xiao Hua, plus Wu Qi, Li Xian and Li Kui, a total of five prime ministers. However, left prime minister Xiao Hua is not in the imperial study room because two officials he recommended participated in The rebels also included Zhang Hao, a regular servant of Zuo Sanqi. He rented Li Zhen's house and had a close relationship with Li Zhen. Both Xiao Hua and Zhang Hao were implicated.

In the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Li Heng asked everyone coldly, "Since ancient times, rebellion and rebellion have been aimed at annihilating the nine tribes. I only kill them themselves and do not harm their families. Am I not tolerant enough and should I let them go?" "

Pei Mian lowered his head and did not dare to speak. Li Xian said calmly: "Your Majesty, rebels and conspirators should indeed be killed. I have no objection at all, but just like thieves committing crimes, some are responsible for killing people and stealing goods, and some are just looking out. Although They are all in the same crime, but there are also serious and serious crimes, and the punishments are also different. These forty-four people are actually the same.

For example, for example, Li Linfu's eldest son, Li Xiu, did not want to be an official in Anlu Mountain and did not hesitate to cut off his right hand. His Majesty praised him for his loyalty, but he was a disabled person and it would be his turn to be promoted to an official in the future. He would attend various gatherings. He had never participated in the rebellion once, and he didn't even know the details of the rebellion. He just put up a name. He was probably instigated by his brother and wanted to gain some benefits. He was not even qualified to be a sentry. His Majesty wanted him and It is unreasonable that Li Zhen, Yang Hui and others are guilty of the same crime. "

Li Heng nodded and asked Pei Mian: "What does Prime Minister Pei mean?"

Pei Mian bowed and said: "I agree with what Li Xiangguo said, there should be a difference!"

Li Heng pondered for a moment and then asked Li Xian: "Then what does Li Xiangguo think of the sentence?"

Li Xian said calmly: "Wei Chen suggested setting up three levels: killing, exile, and demotion. Those who deserve to be killed will be killed without mercy, but if the crime does not lead to death, they can be exiled. Like Li Xiu, although he hardly participated The meeting is making decisions, but you say he is not guilty, but it is impossible. He is not a three-year-old child. If he still participates in a rebellion knowing that it is a rebellion, then he is guilty and can be sentenced to exile and demotion. It is an official who is unfortunately implicated. Wei Chen does not want to say much about this. Word."

Li Heng immediately issued an order, except for Xue Wang Li Can and Li Xiu, who were exiled to Lingnan, and the remaining 42 people were executed. In addition, the Prime Minister Xiao Hua recommended unknown persons, and was removed from the post of Prime Minister. He was demoted to Liangzhou Sima and Zuo Sanqi Chang. Attendant Zhang Hao was demoted to Chenzhou to join the army, and the other thirteen people who were implicated were also demoted.

The doubts in Li Heng's mind were eliminated and he smiled and said: "The qualifications of the Prime Minister are still very important. Otherwise, if all the officials are dissatisfied, Yuan Zai is very capable. Then he will train for a few more years. I will let him serve as the Hedong Observer to appease the local people for me." , as for the Prime Minister, I prefer Pei Zunqing."

Li Heng was startled. Li Fuguo also recommended Yuan Zai, the Minister of Punishment, to him, and why did Pei Mian do the same? Did they discuss it?

Although Li Heng trusted Li Fuguo and other eunuchs very much, especially the eunuchs who were the most active in exposing the rebellion and conspiracy this time, which made Li Heng trust them even more, as an emperor, he must have imperial principles, and the courtier group and the power eunuch group must confront each other. Never hook up.

In fact, Li Heng knew it well. Li Fuguo told him that Li Xiu was an informer, and Xue King Li Can had performed meritorious service and atonement. Except for killing these two people, he did not want to let anyone else go.

Pei Mian did secretly hug Li Fuguo's lap, but he knew in his heart that he must not let the emperor discover this, otherwise his position as right minister would not be preserved.

"Let's leave it like this! I only kill myself, don't ransack my home, and don't harm my family. I'm already tolerant enough."

At this time, he was shocked and knew that he had let the news slip. He reacted very quickly and said quickly: "Your Majesty, according to the original intention of the minister, Pei Zunqing was also considered. However, Pei Zunqing and Weichen are of the same race but different sects. There are two people in the political affairs hall. Mr. Pei, I have to worry about this!

Although Yuan Zai lacks qualifications, he is extremely capable. It can be seen from the negotiations with the three towns in Hebei that he is thoughtful and capable. He understands His Majesty's intentions very well and does not go astray in his implementation. In just two months, he was The tragedy of Hebei was solved. Seeing this, Wei Chen recommended him to be the prime minister in charge of punishment and law. "

Li Heng asked quietly: "Is Yuan Zai's qualifications a little weaker? Xiao Hua has recommended Pei Zunqing, the Minister of Justice, to me many times before. Does Aiqing think Pei Zunqing is inappropriate?"

Several prime ministers all retreated, leaving behind the right prime minister Pei Mian. Li Heng said slowly: "Xiao Hua is leaving the prime minister. Does Pei Aiqing recommend a new prime minister?"

Pei Mian bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I recommend Yuan Zai, the minister of justice, to be the new prime minister!"

The four prime ministers looked at each other. They were really helpless, but they couldn't persuade them anymore. When it came to rebellion and rebellion, all the emperors were ruthless and ruthless. It's your own fault.

Li Heng took up his pen and circled the names of Xue Wang Li Can and Li Xiu, and also circled the names of the officials below who were implicated.

"Your Majesty clearly knows that I am too narrow-minded!"

"Ai Qing is the person involved, and her thoughts are normal. I understand."

Li Heng paused and asked, "What's the news from Pugu Huai'en?" "Replying to your majesty, there is no news for the time being. It shouldn't be so soon. We just encircled and suppressed the soldiers of Bashang yesterday. Even if there is any news, it will be four or five days later." , Wei Chen believes that Pugu Huaien will shirk responsibility and say that he knows nothing."

Li Heng snorted coldly and said, "I just want to hear his explanation?"

Pei Min remembered something again and bowed: "Your Majesty, someone is here from Longyou. It's Liu Yan. He arrived in Chang'an this morning. It seems that he has something very important to report to Your Majesty."

Li Heng felt excited and said quickly: "Contact him immediately. I want to know what is going on? Report to me immediately!"

"Wei Chen obeys the order!"

Liu Yan arrived in Chang'an in the morning and moved into Jinzouyuan. Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived in Chang'an, he encountered an attempted coup in Chang'an, and the rebel officials were purged on a large scale.

Yan Quanming, the chief officer of Jinzou Academy, told Liu Yan some news, but he was not very clear about it. Liu Yan immediately took out a famous post and asked Yan Quanming to send someone to deliver a letter to Duguming, asking him to come to Jinzou Academy to talk about it.

Liu Yan found that the courtyard was very lively. He lived in the right courtyard, which was very quiet, but there seemed to be a lot of people living in the left courtyard.

Liu Yan walked to the left courtyard with his hands behind his hands. The door to the left courtyard was locked. Through the crack in the door, Liu Yan found that this place was basically full, and there seemed to be a lot of Hu merchants.

Wang Gan, the deputy director, quickly explained to Liu Yan: "This is actually a request from His Highness. It is a pity that our entrance hall is empty. Let us open part of it to accommodate businessmen coming from Helong."

Liu Yan was in charge of finance. He agreed with this method and asked with a smile: "The door here is locked. Is there another door for entry and exit?"

Wang Gan nodded, "Exactly. Locking this door will basically not affect the entrance to the memorial hall. Another door has been opened so that guests can enter and exit from the east alley."

"Isn't the income good?" Liu Yan asked with a smile.

"Reporting to Sima, the income is quite good. There is basically no need for Long You to allocate money to enter the Academy."

Liu Yan shook his head, "These are two different things. The inn's money needs to be accounted for, and the income must be turned over to Jiedu Mansion. I will consider it at my discretion and return part of it to you as a reward, but Jinzouyuan is Helong's Jinzouyuan, and the expenses are all It will be borne by the Jiedu government, and the revenue and expenditure must not be mixed up, do you understand?"

"I understand, Mr. Yan means the same thing."

At this time, Yan Quanming and Dugu Ming hurried into the memorial hall.

Dugu Ming cupped his fists and smiled: "Liu Sima, long time no see!"

"Actually, it's only been a few months. Brother Dugu, please come!"

Liu Yan smiled and invited Dugu Ming into the lobby where he lived.

Deputy Chief Wang Gan watched them go away with a strange look in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)