My father is Emperor Wu of Han, how can I be different from him?

Chapter 95: Occupying the toilet, no need to poop

Zhang Tang.

Maybe he is not a good person in the strict sense, but he is not an absolutely bad person either. The boundary between good and bad is difficult to distinguish.

As mentioned earlier, people are complex.

The envoy who came to "demand death" left, and the process of "requesting suicide" was also terminated halfway, but since the guilt was confessed, there will also be a confession process.

The obvious process.

On the third day after the private agreement was reached in the back hall of Zhang's mansion, Zuo Nei Shi was ordered to search Zhang's mansion for evidence.

result.

After searching Zhang's house, no evidence of any evil behavior with ulterior motives or ill intentions was found, nor was any evidence of any collusion with businessmen for profit.

The only thing found was property worth less than five hundred gold.

These were all the property bestowed upon Zhang Tang by the Emperor. Apart from these, the Zhang family had no other property or assets…

Let’s put aside the controversy over whether Zhang Tang is a good person or a bad person for now.

At least.

We can be sure that he is an honest official...

After the emperor learned of this, he was silent for a long time. Finally, a sentence was heard from the Weiyang Palace: "The guilty must be punished, but I will never tolerate false accusations!"

is the day.

The emperor issued an edict that the Imperial Censor Zhang Tang was guilty of deceiving the emperor and framing people and putting them to death through harsh laws!
However, considering that he had served as an official for more than ten years, was honest and diligent, and had made hard work even if he had no merit, he was dismissed from the post of Chief Censor and allowed to return home.

Same day.

The merchant Tian Xin was released from prison, and the Prime Minister's Chief Secretary Zhu Maichen was executed for false accusation, and his accomplices Wang Chao and Bian Tong were all executed!
The death of the first one could be traced, but the death of the next two prime ministers and their chief secretaries were also executed, which made the outside world confused.

More than that.

In the case of Zhang Tang, the incident came violently and ended quickly, which also made it difficult for officials in Chang'an to see clearly and understand.

Outsiders don’t know what twists and turns happened in the middle.

All people knew was that the prince came forward to plead for Zhang Tang and went to Zhang's residence again. Afterwards, the emperor changed the request for "committing suicide" to dismissal from office.

Those who had no grudge against Zhang Tang were just discussing and speculating.

But those who hate Zhang Tang.

They secretly cursed the other party for being cunning, and for actually currying favor with the Crown Prince's Palace so early!

But among the vast number of enemies and grudges, there are some exceptions, some are happy, some secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

The ones who were delighted were Zhang Tang's subordinates, while the ones who relaxed and breathed a sigh of relief were the cruel officials, both big and small, in the court.

They knew that what they did was hated by others, but they could not let go of fame and fortune. When they saw Zhang Tang's ending, they could not help but think:

"what."

"Your Majesty is also sentimental!"

With this idea, I wonder how many more people will be willing to pledge their loyalty to the emperor in the future...

and this.

This is exactly the "win-win" effect that the emperor wanted to achieve. Not only did he waste an "old sword", but he also inspired countless "new swords".

It really is, taking advantage of all the benefits!

Speaking of benefits, the eunuch Ling, who was watching the whole incident, had a unique opinion: "The prince took advantage of the time when your majesty killed people to be a good person and gain benefits."

"But your majesty is taking advantage of the prince's behavior."

"To achieve your own goals?"

Zhang Tang was stubborn and refused to plead guilty. The prince tried to mediate and the emperor stepped down. The final outcome was obvious.

The emperor won...

Compared with Old Liu, Little Liu is indeed a little immature.

At that time in the Greenhouse Palace, Liu Che really appreciated his son's behavior. Besides appreciating and feeling happy about it, he also took advantage of it without any ambiguity!

all in all.

The eunuch's evaluation of them was: "Both father and son are not easy to deal with!"

of course.

Although he may comment in his mind, it does not prevent him from physically showing his courtesy to the Crown Prince. His Majesty's appreciation for the Crown Prince was genuine.

……

……

Wuqianghou Mansion, study.

"The eunuch Ling looked through the files in the palace. Zhu Maichen was recommended by Zhuang Zhu in the third year of Jianyuan." Liu Ju said softly while peeling an orange.

"Shoji?"

Zhuang Qingzhai sat in the main seat and recalled for a while, "Zhang Tang insisted on executing him, so it makes sense that Zhu Maichen hated him for this."

He shook his head and didn't say any more about it.

Turning to look at the crown prince, he said, "Three prime ministers and their chief secretaries were executed. As the prime minister, I cannot escape the blame. I submitted a petition to plead guilty, and His Majesty has approved it."

"Oh?"

Liu Ju was not surprised but delighted, "He's also dismissed from office?"

"That's right." Zhuang Qingzhai took the orange slice handed to him and laughed, "You don't know how to judge people and you don't use people well. You will be dismissed in the spring."

"His Majesty also said that since I have resigned, I will not be an official anymore and will retire."

"Ah."

At this point, he lowered his voice and stopped smiling, "Your Majesty is dissatisfied with me for escaping by using my injury as an excuse, which has caused trouble for Your Highness."

Liu Ju waved his hand, "Master, is there any need for you to say this to me?"

……really.

Zhuang Qingzhai stopped being hypocritical and said bluntly, "Your Majesty said that I cannot be an official, so I cannot be an official. Your Highness, please stop calling me Junior Tutor."

"In the future, this old minister will at most be a guest in the Crown Prince's Palace. I hope Your Highness will not despise me."

"Hahaha."

It is rare in the world today that a dignified Marquis Wuqiang, a descendant of the founding nobles, would refuse to hold any official position and be content to be a small guest.

But now, it exists.

Liu Ju did not refuse this time. Since the emperor had spoken, there was no room for negotiation...

As the saying goes, an old person in the family is like a treasure.

Zhuang Qingzhai finished talking about his personal affairs and turned the topic to Liu Ju. "After Zhang Tang was dismissed from office, Your Highness ran around everywhere, and everyone saw it."

"From now on, Zhang Tang's students and former officials, such as Lieutenant Wang Wenshu, will owe your Highness a great favor." "But..."

As they were talking, Zhuang Qingzhai advised, "Your Highness, it would be best if you use this favor at a critical moment."

"Don't have too much contact with them. They are all cruel officials. Wang Wenshu is even more bloodthirsty and notorious. You can use him, but don't get close to him!"

Hear the words.

Liu Ju looked calm and nodded, "I know."

He was not very determined to save Zhang Tang this time, but after many twists and turns and by chance, it was because of his intervention that Zhang Tang's life was saved.

Wang Wenshu and others also defended Zhang Tang in this incident, but all their arguments fell on deaf ears...

It was not until Liu Ju pleaded for mercy that a turning point appeared.

but.

Compared with Wang Wenshu and others, Liu Ju valued the other two more, Zhang Tang’s sons, Zhang He and Zhang Anshi, especially the latter!
It has stronger growth potential and a stronger bond with Liu Ju.

amount……

What is being talked about here is kindness.

In this world, the most difficult thing to repay is the debt of gratitude. If you add a limit to this debt, such as saving your father, then I guess you will never be able to repay it in this lifetime...

In late winter, the sky and the earth are filled with the sound of melting snow. When the snow melts into water, it seeps into the soil and is absorbed by the plants, causing the trees to sprout new buds.

When green returns to the earth.

Spring is here.

At the beginning of spring, the imperial court began another adjustment after the large-scale official adjustments in winter.

Let me first talk about a person with a lower official rank.

Langguan Zhang Anshi was promoted by the emperor to be Shangshu Ling because of his outstanding calligraphy and extraordinary memory!

Although this position is similar in name to the six ministers of later generations, its official rank and authority are completely different.

The Shangshu Ling was an official under the Shaofu and was responsible for distributing documents.

This promotion was actually the emperor's compensation to Zhang Tang after he was dismissed from office, and it was also a change in the internal court.

Not many people pay attention.

But the two subsequent position changes had a huge impact.

Zhang Tang was dismissed from office, and the position of Grand Censor was vacant. No one expected that Prime Minister Zhuang Qingzhai was also dismissed from office. As a result, two of the Three Highest Officials were vacant!
The Nine Ministers are ready to make a move.

however.

No one could ever guess the emperor's thoughts. Before they could make any move, the imperial edict had already been issued.

The Prince's Tutor Shi Qing was transferred to be the Imperial Censor!
Zhao Zhou, Marquis of Gaoling, was moved to be prime minister!

Zhao Zhou can be described in one word: mediocre. Before he was promoted to prime minister, he had never held any official position...

The emperor appointed him, to use an ugly metaphor, which is like occupying the toilet but not having to take a shit!
Then who is occupying this toilet?
Ouch.

Give it to Shi Qing!

What the emperor is following now is the normal process for promoting the prime minister. He first serves as the chief censor, accumulates experience and a team, and then is promoted to the head of the Three Dukes.

When Liu Ju learned about the arrangements made by his father, the emperor, he also guessed the path to his former tutor's promotion.

He really wants to curse!
What's going on? You want to grab the prince's uterus and plunder it?
Having just managed to make a junior tutor useless, now he's trying to make the grand tutor useless. Liu Ju wanted to rush into the Weiyang Palace and have a good talk with that old man Deng!

cough.

Liu Ju just thought about it but did not put it into action.

There is a saying: A weightlifting master can never lift himself, and a "Prime Minister Killer" will never know that he is a "Prime Minister Killer".

Although Liu Ju knew...

But it was useless, and this time, he couldn't use the same trick again. If he let the Taifu get seriously injured and escape, the emperor would probably let Liu Ju escape as well.

Avoid making the other person hairy.

Liu Ju has made a safe choice. At least Shi Qing will not be in danger in the short term. Even if the sky falls, Zhao Zhou will be there to hold it up.

With the mentality of "I would rather die than let my friend die", the prince went about his own business with peace of mind.

He is adaptable.

The high-ranking officials who came and went in the court were equally adaptable, and they demonstrated the indifference of being ignored when others left to their own devices to the fullest extent.

No matter how high your official position was, once you are gone, you are gone.

In the court, a place of fame and fortune, there is never a shortage of people trying to climb up. Everyone only looks at the people in front of them, and those who fall behind or fall from the altar.

Soon it will be forgotten by people as time goes by...

Such as Gongsun Hong and Li Cai.

Another example is Zhang Tang.

Until one day, when people need to learn from their mistakes, they will dig them out from the pile of old papers, sigh and lament.

Yes.

This also includes Liu Ju.

We are all ordinary people, there is nothing wrong with admitting it, so, there is no need to sigh, he is already moving forward and looking forward!

Saying.

In early spring, a new restaurant appeared near the busiest West Market in Chang'an City. It covered a large area and was decorated in a low-key, luxurious and meaningful way. It was named:
Chunfeng Tower.

It is said that the origin of the name was that the behind-the-scenes owner of this restaurant, who was enjoying the spring breeze on a balcony, suddenly decided on the name.

As for who is the behind-the-scenes boss of Chunfenglou, the outside world does not know.

I heard that it seems to be a person named Wei...

But this is not important.

The important thing is that the signature dish of [Chunfenglou] is the delicious food that was created by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince himself, praised by His Majesty, and spread throughout the palace.

Stir-fry!

It’s incredible, incredible. Being able to sell palace dishes, no matter who is behind the scenes, he should not be underestimated.

And today.

There is a person who should not be underestimated. He has booked the entire Chunfeng Tower. Look at the person who was invited to the banquet - Zuo Nei Shi, Xian Xuan!
Gee tut.

There were people who were fond of goingssip and praised it repeatedly.

However, what they would not have expected was that the Zuo Nei Shi Xianxuan, who had made them astonished, was currently bending over and pouring wine for someone.

"General, please!"

(End of this chapter)