In September of the first year of Qianyou, it was ugly and snowy. It will be the second half of this month, and this year's snow will come a little early, and it will be a little strange, so that Liu Chengyou can't help but worry, don't come to another snow disaster.

In the vertical arch hall, the warm fragrance is fragrant, and the subtle sound of charcoal fire splashing makes the palace appear quieter. Under the guidance of the chamberlain, a sturdy Central Plains official walked to the front of the palace at will.

"The Privy Council of the Ministers has decreed Nie Wenjin, see the official family!"

"Excuse me!" Liu Chengyou's eyes only lifted slightly, his tone was a little cold, and he still buried his head in the table at hand. One is reported by Hebei, after the Liao army retreated north, the aftermath matters, and the other is the pilgrimage table of Zhujiedu.

In recent days, the Yong'an army from Ruan, the Chengde army Zhang Yanwei, the Henghai army Wang Jing, the Pinglu army Liu Ba, and the Taining army Murong Yanchao have coincidentally visited Tokyo in the same place, wanting to enter Beijing to pay homage.

"Reply to the book, the edict allows all the festivals to enter Beijing!" Liu Chengyou commanded the courtiers on the left and right, and although his voice was low, it was extremely clear and intimidating.

Nie Wenjin, who was left aside, saw this, but his heart sank, although he held an important position in the Privy Council, Liu Chengyou had never summoned him alone before. With Liu Chengyou's authority growing, between the military and the government, no one dares to underestimate this young man. Nie Wenjin was already a little apprehensive in his heart, but when he saw Liu Chengyou's cold attitude, he was even more hanging.

The Privy Council has accepted the decree, and the power position is also high, this Nie Wenjin, as a minister of Yuan Cong, is quite arrogant there, jealous and jealous, and it is also rampant. Liu Chengyou has not made any moves before, just sitting and watching his impropriety, the court of the Han Dynasty is not inferior to such a contemptuous minister.

But now, at the same time as the army is being reorganized, Liu Chengyou is also going to officially start the rectification of the rule of officials, and the atmosphere of the Han court must be changed, greatly changed. First of all, we must start with the close ministers of the Son of Heaven.

"I don't know what the officials call the ministers, what do you command?" The feeling of oppression in Liu Chengyou's eyes made Nie Wenjin's heart even worse, and his bowing voice was a little unstable.

It seems that he will meet with other ministers, and Liu Chengyou did not ask him to sit down and reply. After examining the courtiers who were quite honest in front of him, it seemed that he was comparing the person described in the tantra, and it was impossible to see how arrogant and difficult to control this person was on weekdays.

"Guo Yunming, the tea and wine envoy and the saddle bridle library, can Nie Qing be acquainted?" Liu Chengyou finally withdrew the uncomfortable gaze cast on Nie Wenjin, and asked lightly.

"Don't dare to hide the official family, when the minister and Guo Si were young, their colleagues were under the account of the first emperor, and they were friends for many years!" Although he wasn't sure what Liu Chengyou's purpose was, Nie Wenjin replied simply, and didn't forget to mention Liu Zhiyuan, as if he wanted to use Liu Zhiyuan to get closer.

Liu Chengyou shook his head slightly, his mouth seemed to be smiling, and he said to him in a calm tone: "Guo Yunming is a close minister, in charge of royal private affairs, but he is arrogant, rash and domineering, and slightly rude. Befriending foreign ministers, actually leaving behind the wine, and arrogating the heart of the forbidden, can be described as rampant! ”

Hearing his words, Nie Wenjin hurriedly bowed: "The minister never knew that what Guo Yunming gave was actually imperial wine!" ”

"Really?" Liu Chengyou asked: "If I am not mistaken, the prohibition of alcohol has not been lifted yet......

"Please forgive your majesty!" Nie Wenjin couldn't help but shrink his neck in response.

"I was taught by the Empress Dowager of the Imperial Examination, and I was so generous to the Yuan of Taiyuan that I was so generous. However, if you are a close minister, if you are too lenient, it is not inferior, and this is still the case for me, but what about others? Liu Chengyou said coldly: "Just now, I have ordered someone to arrest Guo Yunming, escort him to the palace gate, behead him for public display, and correct the law of the country!" ”

When these words fell, Nie Wenjin's expression changed drastically. is also an old minister of Gaozu, to a certain extent, Guo Yunming's relationship with the royal family is much closer than that of Nie Wenjin, however, because he committed such a "minor mistake", he was directly arrested and corrected.

Liu Chengyou's words were obviously not joking, but their coldness made Nie Wenjin feel cold, and once again refreshed his understanding, although the Son of Heaven is young, he really can't be humiliated.

What's more, why did he have to summon him separately and tell him about this matter. This is what makes Nie Wenjin afraid.

"Nie Qing, he is also a person who has followed the imperial examination for many years!" As if feeling the nervousness in Nie Wenjin's heart, Liu Chengyou turned the topic back to him.

"Fortunately, I have the trust of the first emperor, and I have served the first emperor for nearly fifteen years!" Nie Wenjin calmly showed his qualifications.

With a cold mouth, Liu Chengyou said: "No wonder ......"

Liu Chengyou seemed to have a lingering voice, and continued to sigh: "After the founding of the Han Dynasty, in terms of meritorious deeds, it can be regarded as a favor to Nie Qing!" ”

Nie Wenjin replied: "First Emperor Longen, the minister is very grateful for the decree of the Privy Council and the rank of leading general!" ”

"So, did I treat Nie Qing harshly?" Liu Chengyou's tone turned cold, and his knife-like gaze swept towards Nie Wenjin.

"Your Majesty, why did you say that!" Nie Wenjin clenched his fists and hurriedly said, his tone was already extremely nervous.

You must know that after Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne, he rewarded the ministers, and did not leave Nie Wenjin behind, and added him to the rank of Privy Council Ducheng and Tunwei General.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou stood up, picked up a small stack of notes from the imperial case, walked slowly to Nie Wenjin, and handed it to him personally: "Take a look!" ”

took it, sandwiched it under his armpit, took out a copy, opened it and looked at it, his eyes seemed to be clenched all of a sudden, his sunny expression flashed on his face, Nie Wenjin said quickly: "This is all about slander and revenge, although the ministers occasionally act excessively and forget their feelings, they are deeply hated by the villain, and they are impeached in retaliation, Your Majesty is aware of it, and you must not believe slander!" ”

This stack of sparse recitals is all before and after, against Nie Wenjin's impeachment of violating laws and disciplines, the latest is Zhao Li, the palace attendant who came to Kaifeng from Luoyang, although Liu Chengyou came to Kaifeng, to correct Nie Wenjin's abuse of power. When he could use it, Liu Chengyou took it out and said something.

Nie Wenjin's rebuttal was pale and weak, and somewhat familiar, it seems that Shi Hongzhao reacted like this in the face of the mass impeachment, but in comparison, Shi Hongzhao's confidence is much more than Nie Wenjin.

Liu Chengyou stared at Nie Wenjin tightly with a pair of shrewd eyes, seeing that he was sweating on his forehead, and said indifferently: "You said that I have seen it, and I am so easy to deceive?" Whether there is evidence or not, whether it is true or not, can't I discern it? In front of me, do you still want to quibble? ”

"With Nie Qing's qualifications, he should have been my minister, my confidant, and I have always expected this!" Liu Chengyou's face was full of expression, and he still stared at him: "It's a pity, I'm disappointed!" ”

Liu Chengyou's expression and tone became more and more stern and indifferent. Nie Wenjin's body trembled, his legs weakened involuntarily, he fell to his knees, trembled his lips, and held back a sentence: "The minister is guilty!" I beg your Majesty's forgiveness! ”

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou's expression eased a little, and slowly returned to the back of the case, sat down, and looked at Nie Wenjin calmly.

"I remember that you have the merit of Yuan Cong, and you have served the first emperor for many years, and I will spare you from dying!"

When these words fell, Nie Wenjin immediately breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" ”

"Don't be too busy thanking just yet!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "You can't stay in the court, go to Tongzhou to be a governor!" ”

"Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty! Nie Wenjin hurriedly said again. At this time, there is not much to worry about.

"When you arrive in the place, you should restrain your behavior and be good to the people. I hope that the relationship between you and me can be longer......." Liu Chengyou advised.

"Yes! The minister must change his past! ”

After Nie Wenjin's steps retreated in a hurry, Liu Chengyou muttered to himself: Can it be changed?