"Sit!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The monarchs and ministers took their seats, Liu Chengyou was silent for a while, and Wang Jingchong was not impatient, waiting for the emperor to ask.

"You did a good job of destroying the Buddha in Hedong, I didn't use you wrong!" Liu Chengyou's voice was as usual, and he said in a deep voice: "The things before and after are all detailed, so I won't ask in detail." I heard that you have an 'accidental' income in Hedong, which concerns the king of Taiyuan, and I am very interested. Let's talk about it, the king of Taiyuan is my blood uncle and uncle, he has been guarding Hedong for many years, and he hasn't seen each other for a long time, and I, as a junior, should care about ......"

Although Liu Chengyou's tone was flat and unexciting, Wang Jingchong could feel the turbulence hidden behind him, and there was danger between the calm.

However, under the tight skin, Wang Jingchong was in a slightly surging mood, and he knew that his idea in Xinzhou was right again. With the strength and ambition of the Son of Heaven, how could he tolerate the existence of such an almost "independent kingdom" as Hedong, especially the emperor's uncle Liu Chong.

It was probably an illusion, looking from the bottom up, Wang Jingchong only felt that the emperor's gaze was terrifying. Quickly calmed down, Wang Jingchong still responded cautiously: "Wu Desi is your Majesty's eyes and ears, and the minister is in Hedong, he has indeed noticed it, and boldly tried to say it, if there is anything inappropriate, please forgive Your Majesty!" ”

"Say!" The corners of Liu Chengyou's mouth grinned: "Be cautious, it's not your Wang Jingchong's style, don't scruple!" ”

With Liu Chengyou's words, Wang Jingchong did not pretend to be reserved, but he still lowered his voice slightly, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the ministers are visiting and investigating in Hedong, and the imperial court needs to be on guard against the imperial uncle!" ”

After saying that, Liu Chengyou suddenly laughed, a little abruptly, and the laughter echoed in the hall. As if venting, it lasted for a few breaths, and Liu Chengyou said in an emotional tone: "Guard! I have heard too many similar remarks, what is going on now, even my uncle has to guard against it? Wang Jingchong, what are your intentions? ”

looked suppressed for a long time, and after venting his "incompetent rage", Liu Chengyou changed his face and described it as if he was embarrassed, turned pale, retreated left and right, and said to Wang Jingchong lightly: "Say it!" ”

"Your Majesty, according to the investigation of the ministers, the king of Taiyuan is in Hedong, and he has hidden dissenting ambitions, and he has long been separated from the imperial court, and sooner or later he will definitely be in trouble!"

This time, Liu Chengyou didn't interrupt him and let him talk. There are some things that he has heard of a long time ago, but due to his limited energy, he has not paid too much attention and investigation. It is still necessary to listen to the results of Wang Jingchong's "field trip", and Liu Chengyou believes that he used his "heart".

"The king of Taiyuan is in the east of the river, wantonly amassing wealth, and there is almost no convergence. In the prefectures of Hedong, the property of the temple is massive, and this time the Buddha was destroyed, and the officers and soldiers cleared the gains, and half of Thailand fell into its hands. According to the report of the Jinyang Detective Office, when the Buddha was destroyed in the Mid-Autumn Festival, in one day, there were more than 300 carts full of money, grain, and goods to the city. ”

"The king of Taiyuan built three large warehouses in the southeast of the palace, one tun of grain and grass, two tun of weapons, and three tun of money and goods, collecting the wealth of the states in the east of the river, and most of the taxes and money and grain were intercepted to lose them, and there were 1,000 armor guards on standing."

"On the occasion of the Han Dynasty, the army was fed into the Central Plains, the people of Hedong were poor, and they did not recover after many years, and the king of Taiyuan sent more tax collectors, harshly donated and collected miscellaneous taxes, disturbed the people too much, and accumulated deep grievances. This time the Buddha was destroyed, the people were easily bewitched, and Hedong was repeatedly chaotic, and there was also a reason for this. And the king of Taiyuan, although he actively suppressed it, also took the opportunity to harm the people with wealth and greatly hurt his vitality. ”

"His Majesty's system, the government of the imperial court, there are few people in Hedong who implement it, and they all know the Hedong Festival. The generals of the states entrusted them without authorization, and rarely reported to the imperial court, as if they were a family of their own. ”

said a lot, Wang Jingchong felt a little weak in his heart for no reason, especially when the Son of Heaven sat quietly on the imperial case with an expressionless face. Swallowing his saliva and moistening his throat, Wang Jingchong gritted his teeth and continued.

It's just that the voice is not as loud as it was at the beginning: "After Gaozu entered the Central Plains, the remaining army, the Jiedu Ya soldiers and the state town soldiers were less than 10,000. Now the ministers have made a rough investigation, and in the past three years, the king of Taiyuan has recruited warriors, recruited outlaws, and made soldiers, and now there are as many as 30,000 horse infantry troops! Ordered to return the monks, the king of Taiyuan also sent generals, selected their strong, filled the army, and won thousands of soldiers! ”

"There are 300,000 Dingkou in Hedong Prefecture?" Liu Chengyou suddenly spoke.

"I'm afraid not!" Wang Jingchong gave an uncertain answer.

Liu Chengyou said quietly: "With this population, supporting so many soldiers and horses is no longer something that can be described by poor soldiers, and the suffering of the people under the rule of Hedong can be imagined." ”

The consideration of the Son of Heaven has always been far-sighted and different from ordinary people. Wang Jingchong really never thought about this, and made an admiring expression:

"Your Majesty's words, very true!"

After Liu Chengyou spoke, although there were still many situations to report, Wang Jingchong did not continue to talk about it. Because he found that the "interest" on the face of the Son of Heaven was gradually disappearing and gradually numb.

After a long time, Liu Chengyou took a deep breath and said softly: "I know what you reported today, so I will rot in my heart for the time being, and don't leak it out." ”

"Your Majesty......" Liu Chengyou's reaction surprised Wang Jingchong, and he couldn't help but open his mouth, and finally turned into one word: "Yes!" ”

"However, as for the situation in Hedong, it is necessary to strengthen supervision, and the information should be recorded in the register. But you have to remember that Wu Desi's subordinates, you must be careful and pay attention to proportion, after all, Uncle Huang is my Uncle Huang, and you can't underestimate and humiliate ......" Liu Chengyou added again.

Wang Jingchong was slightly stunned when he heard this, his eyes rolled, and he suddenly realized that Liu Chengyou did not mean to move Hedong at the moment, and immediately responded: "Obey!" ”

Left and right this time, he is not like Yang in Xingzhou, desperate for his life. According to his ideas, with today's report, the situation in Hedong in the future, no matter how it develops, will be able to withstand him. Only if it is useful, that is the opportunity to make meritorious contributions.

"Hedong and his party, you have made great contributions, I have sent envoys to supervise the place, and you are the only one who is the most suitable for me."

"It is the loyal wish of the ministers to serve His Majesty!" From Liu Chengyou's tone, there was a hint of expectation that made him look forward to it, and Wang Jingchong maintained a low profile and humility.

"Official, I won't be promoted for the time being!" Liu Chengyou said directly: "Jin Jue is the Duke of Ren, the title of Shangshu of the Ministry of Soldiers, three hundred food towns, and a party from Hedong, you don't have to hand over the money and goods you get, just be my reward, and you will dispose of it!" ”

When he said this, Liu Chengyou gave Wang Jingchong a playful look, which made his teeth tighten.

Although Liu Chengyou's reward is still far from what Wang Jingchong expected, the emperor has expressed his position like this, what else can he say, and he doesn't even dare to show a little dissatisfaction, and respectfully kneel in the hall to thank him.

"In addition, I want to put the Wude battalion, the number of soldiers is 1,000, and you lead the right battalion!"

Compared with titles, titles, and money, Liu Chengyou's reward made Wang Jingchong overjoyed.

Glancing at the injuries on his body again, Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "Since you return to Beijing, you can recuperate from your trauma, go to the Tai Hospital to find a doctor for diagnosis, and prepare some decoction!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"