"I don't know Your Majesty, what is the matter of summoning the ministers? Speak up! Shi Hongzhao's voice was very loud, and his tone was a little impatient, and he asked Liu Chengyou directly.

was ordered to enter the palace to meet him, but compared with his previous attitude towards himself, today's attitude of the Son of Heaven made Shi Hongzhao feel a little stunned. Liu Chengyou sat on the dragon bed, did not speak, and his face was expressionless, but he looked at Shi Hongzhao indifferently with a lofty attitude, which made him feel quite uncomfortable.

Liu Chengyou glanced at the tea in the cup, but after half a cup of tea, he couldn't bear it, Shi Hongzhao's temperament didn't seem to have improved, and in front of him, he was still arrogant.

"I have something here, I want to show Shi Qing." Liu Chengyou finally spoke up, and gestured to Fan Qian, the middle scholar who was waiting beside him.

Fan Zhen held a stack of pieces in both hands and stepped forward and handed it to Shi Hongzhao.

Seeing this, the impatience between Shi Hongzhao's rough face dissipated slightly, and he hesitated, glanced at Liu Chengyou on the throne, took it and opened it.

Then, Shi Hongzhao's expression changed at a speed visible to the naked eye, almost bursting: "This is all slander and framing, villains make rumors, Your Majesty must not be gullible." ”

Angry and emotional, Shi Hongzhao's beard trembled, and he glared at Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty must not listen to slander, those who write are traitors, and they should be arrested and sentenced to death." ”

"Shi Xiang, in front of Your Majesty, you must not lose your manners." Seeing Fan Zhen beside him, he reminded him loudly.

Shi Hongzhao didn't even shake off Fan Qian, he was still excited, his eyes were like copper bells, and he said to Liu Chengyou: "If Your Majesty is aware of everything, you must not be gullible and slanderous, and you will be loyal and conscientious!" ”

I don't know where Shi Hongzhao's face came from to say such things.

More than a dozen pieces of music are all impeachment of Shi Hongzhao. deceive the king, fill his own pockets, and kill innocents indiscriminately...... In short, the things committed by Shi Hongzhao are all mentioned. and suggested that Liu Chengyou should take down and dispose of it, so as to enforce military discipline and correct the law of the country, no wonder Shi Hongzhao jumped so much.

Liu Chengyou looked calm, and Ren Shi Hongzhao played a bit before he spoke leisurely: "I naturally believe in Shi Qing." However, the so-called three people become tigers. I categorically did not believe one person's words, and even asked him for the crime of slandering the minister. ”

"Your Majesty, why not-" Liu Chengyou was halfway through his words, and Shi Hongzhao couldn't help but interrupt.

"Listen to me!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand, his tone was very stern, and he looked at him indifferently: "However, so many people are speaking at the same time, so I can't help but think about it too much." When Su Fengji was asked about the blame before, he also mentioned Shi Qing——"

"Your Majesty!" Shi Hongzhao spoke impatiently again: "Su Fengji is a criminal and traitor, how can you believe his words!" The literati are vicious, confusing the monarch and messing with the government, and should be punished! ”

"Why are these concertans smeared on the performers, and their names are not obvious, it is conceivable that they are all some villains who cannot see the light, and they secretly use cold arrows on the ministers! If not, do you dare to confront your ministers? Shi Hongzhao was full of expression, staring at Liu Chengyou.

Shi Hongzhao was rampant, interrupting himself one after another, Liu Chengyou seemed to be angry, and said urgently: "Xijing Xunzuo-"

As soon as the words came out, Liu Chengyou realized the problem, immediately changed his words, and said in a deep voice: "Shi Qing, Rong Zhen will finish speaking!" ”

Shi Hongzhao's eyes lit up, but he seized the opportunity and said urgently: "Your Majesty, is it Xijing, an old minister of the former dynasty?" Hmph, so the minister also understands, it is clear that the previous minister was ordered to rectify, and his generation held a grudge and deliberately falsely accused the minister, wanting to take revenge! ”

At this time, Liu Chengyou was silent. Shi Hongzhao's argument was still faintly echoing in the empty hall, Liu Chengyou paced a few steps, sighed, and said to Shi Hongzhao: "I naturally don't believe much in the words of impeachment in the book. Shi Qing is a minister of the Han Dynasty, a meritorious service for the founding of the country, a commander in the army, a minister in the court, supplemented by me, and shoulders heavy responsibilities. How can they break the law and discipline and do such a thing that will bring harm to the country and the people? ”

When Liu Chengyou said this, he paid attention to Shi Hongzhao's expression, which was really a little unnatural.

"But!" Another turning point, Liu Chengyou continued: "Since there are people on the table, I am the son of heaven, and I should be fair in handling things, and it is inconvenient to show favoritism, so there should be an explanation for this." ”

"I summoned Shi Qing to come, not to ask for a crime, but just to make a routine inquiry and make a scene......

Seeing that Liu Chengyou's tone softened, Shi Hongzhao was also relieved. To be honest, don't look at his fierce reaction just now, when Liu Chengyou became serious, he was still a little weak in his heart. What did he do to himself, how could he not have a B number in his heart. The corners of his mouth raised a smile, and Shi Hongzhao arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty is wise!" ”

"Fan quality."

"The minister is here!" Fan Zhi raised his sleeves in response.

"Take these pieces down and burn them!" Liu Chengyou commanded.

"Yes!"

"By the way, I'll return to Beijing the day after tomorrow." Led Shi Hongzhao to sit down again, the atmosphere seemed to be much better, Liu Chengyou still maintained the "respect" for Shi Hongzhao, and said in a consultative tone: "Shi Qing, I have something to entrust ......."

It was a familiar feeling, and a trace of strangeness slipped through his heart, but without thinking much about it, Shi Hongzhao admitted: "Please give instructions from Your Majesty!" ”

"Li Congmin, who stayed in Xijing, said that his old illness had relapsed, and he was tired of government affairs, and asked to tell the old man!" Liu Chengyou explained: "I have been approved by the royal authorities and agree to use his own position!" ”

"The Han Dynasty and the two capitals are equally important, Luoyang is the center of the world, and the important place of Yiluo is controlled, and it is necessary to send the able subordinates to defend it. I thought about it a few times, and wanted to add Shi Qing to stay in Xijing, guard Luoyang for me, and control the eight passes! ”

If according to Shi Hongzhao's intentions, he is naturally unwilling, although Luoyang is not bad, and staying behind is even more powerful, but where is Tokyo rich and comfortable, for the forbidden marshal, Xiang Chaotang, these are not enjoyed by Luoyang.

But at this moment, under Liu Chengyou's slightly playful eyes, Shi Hongzhao opened his mouth several times, and finally gave up his hand and said: "The minister obeys the order." ”

"Shi Qing is really a pillar of the Han Dynasty!" Liu Chengyou's expression was completely soothed: "I will immediately make a system, Shi Qing's previous position will remain unchanged, and he will be appointed to stay in Xijing, add Taifu, and be crowned Zheng Guogong!" ”

This reward is also very heavy, Shi Hongzhao was in a slightly better mood, got up and bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" ”

"I know that Shi Qing is strong and resolute, but the governance is not like the army, and we need to pay attention to the ways and means, and we must not be in a hurry in everything. Rest with the people, and don't be intrusive! ”

Liu Chengyou briefly admonished him two more sentences before ordering him to retreat.

Shi Hongzhao almost quit the palace with a cold face, after all, he was "exiled" from the court, where can he get better in his heart.

The anger in his eyes almost turned into substance, but Shi Hongzhao completely hated those "villains" who wrote to impeach him. Since they are staying behind, it is conceivable that in the days when Shi Hongzhao was in power, what would happen to those lords and bureaucrats in Xijing.

This is probably one of the reasons why Liu Chengyou takes it as a guard in Luoyang, he is in Luoyang, after all, he can only be suppressed for a while, but Shi Hongzhao is not, not so much to let him govern Luoyang, but to govern Haoqiang.

In addition, after leaving Kaifeng, even if he is allowed to hang the "commander of the guards and the pro-army horses and infantry troops", what about it? This is what Liu Chengyou cares about most at the moment.

Liu Chengyou's side, after Shi Hongzhao retreated, Fan Zhen immediately prepared the appointment book and presented it to Liu Chengyou, the writing was concise, it was a prose, there was no gorgeous rhetoric, and it was very comfortable to read.

Liu Chengyou read it, squinted his eyes, and asked, "Fan Zhen, what do you think, how should I deal with Su Fengji?" ”

Fan Zhen was slightly stunned when he heard this, the Son of Heaven held Shi Hongzhao's appointment letter in his hand, and asked in his mouth, why is it Su Fengji?

However, he reacted quickly, without thinking, and replied with a cautious attitude: "In the humble opinion of the ministers, they should be convicted and punished according to the law, and if your majesty recites the merits of his founding father, he may be pardoned and punished!" ”

"With Su Fengji's sins, can he still be forgiven?" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

Fan Zhen stopped talking, and the left and right suggestions had already been put forward.

Liu Chengyou didn't expand on this topic, personally stamped it on the book, and handed it to Fan Zhen: "Let people go out of the palace to pass on the system!" ”

"Yes!"

On the 25th, the weather was good, and the royal car set off normally.