"What's going on with this Ye Renlu? I have emphasized several times that the matter of pacifying thieves should be suppressed and appeased, and there should be fewer killings. Still turning a deaf ear, flouting the king's decrees, disregarding the laws of the country, and daring to torture indiscriminately, killing the good and risking merit, is it rampant? In the Guangzheng Palace, Liu Chengyou's voice was deafening, and he opened with a stern question.

When these words fell, there were two people present whose faces changed, one was Yang Wei and the other was Guo Wei.

Weizhou assassin Ye Renlu, ruled his subordinate thieves, and was known for his ruthlessness and made a lot of achievements. Not long ago, it was reported that some remnants of bandits had harassed the villagers under their rule, and they were arrested by their own commanders. More than a dozen people gathered in the village to chase the thieves, chased them in the mountains, and the thieves scattered. Ye Renlu led the troops to arrive, saw the people who chased the thieves, thought they were thieves, captured them, broke their tendons, and became violent in the mountains and wilderness, like a howl, and died after many days, and those who heard it were overwhelmed.

"Ye Renlu, I have heard for a long time that the capture of thieves will be tortured to death, and there is no escape. His heart is ruthless, his actions are vicious, how can he shepherd and guard the people on behalf of heaven? ”

"The center also issued an edict to praise, what is this trying to do, let the state officials of the world follow the example of the Ye family, be the cruel criminal, and carry out violent and harsh government?" Liu Chengyou's words were almost sprayed at Yang Wei.

Yang Wei's face looked a lot older than before, and he was reprimanded by Liu Chengyou insinuatingly, his face was long, and his face was full of anger. During this period of time, he thought that he was in the spirit of public spirit, worked hard for state affairs, shared the burden for the little emperor, checked and filled in the gaps, and tolerated the "arbitrary behavior" of the Son of Heaven enough.

"Your Majesty!" Yang Wei shouted in a rough voice, then got up and arched his hand, the sleeves of his robe were windy, and looked directly at Liu Chengyou: "Regarding the matter of Weizhou, the ministers and others made a decision after comprehensive consideration, although Ye Renlu has made a mistake, he will not hide his merits, Weizhou's purge, and the bandits and thieves are all his merits, how can Your Majesty do all the credit because of one pass?" ”

Listening to his words, Liu Chengyou was obviously angry, flicked his sleeves, bent forward to help the case, and faced Yang Wei: "Cruelty to the people, careless of human life, is it just a temporary mistake?" ”

"Mistaking them for thieves!" Yang Wei's voice did not decrease, and he replied: "Bandits, disturbing public order, is a great evil in the world. Your Majesty has repeatedly emphasized the Huairou thieves, is it possible that Your Majesty's benevolence is used on this evil thief and bandit? ”

"You! Licentious! A scolding voice blurted out.

However, Yang Wei's words made Liu Chengyou a little dumbfounded. He is not an incompetent and angry person, although Yang Wei's words are ugly, they make Liu Chengyou wake up. Although he tried his best to increase the population, his attitude towards thieves did seem to be somewhat "weak," which could easily lead to misunderstanding among local officials, and would also cause those who were still thieves to have the illusion that they might run rampant.

However, even if there is some reflection, there is no reason to admit it. Taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou's tense body returned to a sitting posture, and he didn't continue to argue with Yang Wei.

The ministers in the palace, after watching this scene, some didn't react, where did they think that the opening scene would be so exciting. Many eyes cautiously glanced at Yang Wei, really top, in the Manchu Dynasty, only Yang Wei dared to be so tough on the Son of Heaven, questioned and even reprimanded.

It seems that Feng Dao, Su Yuqi, and Zhao Ying all subconsciously lowered their heads slightly, as if this could reduce their sense of existence.

Without waiting for Liu Chengyou's orders, Yang Wei sat down by himself, looking indifferent. And the temple became quiet.

"Your Majesty." At this time, Guo Wei stood up and broke the peace with a respectful voice: "Ye Renlu knew his mistakes and already had the intention of repenting of his mistakes, so he didn't dare to accept the court's commendation and asked for his guilt. In order to atone for their own mistakes, they scattered their wealth and compensated the families of the people who were killed by mistake. ”

Guo Wei immediately attracted Liu Chengyou's attention to him. Liu Chengyou glanced at him, and saw that his expression was cautious and did not show arrogance.

Taking a gentle breath, Liu Chengyou calmed down. For Guo Wei, there was some emotion in his heart, and his words were clearly excusing Ye Renlu, and even Liu Chengyou guessed that Ye Renlu's remedial measures were also Guo Wei's favor.

Ye Renlu is an old general in Hedong, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he was appointed as the assassin of Weizhou, when he was in the army, he fought bravely, and he also personally led the soldiers, and defeated the Khitans in Hedong with Liu Zhiyuan. The most important thing is that he is Guo Wei's old ministry. On this point, even if he was dissatisfied with Ye Renlu's behavior in his heart, even if he knew that it would make Liu Chengyou unhappy, Guo Wei had to speak for him.

However, Guo Wei obviously underestimated Liu Chengyou's strength, but Liu Chengyou could see it and did not mean to blame.

After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou finally spoke: "Let Ye Renlu erect a monument for the people who died unjustly, and compensate their families. ”

"Yes!"

Liu Chengyou's statement, although still tough, is a compromise attitude.

The same thing, there is a clear difference in the attitude towards Yang Wei, Guo Wei, and Liu Chengyou. Maybe it's inherent prejudice, but of course, more importantly, Yang Wei really doesn't know the duty of guarding people.

The emotions were very restrained, and there was no abnormality on Liu Chengyou's face, as if the fierce competition between the talented monarchs and ministers was just an illusion. After being silent for a while, Liu Chengyou coughed, glanced around, and said: "Zhao Kuangzan, the king of Yan, is playing, and asks the imperial court to send ministers to the north to be the capital of the Yan army." Who do you think? ”

"Your Majesty, Youzhou is an important place in the north to block the Khitan, and the people sent need to be well-hearted ministers, talented people, strategic, sensitive, appropriate, and adaptable......" Hearing this, the chief minister Li Tao came out to gush and express his views.

Liu Chengyou asked directly: "Li Qing said bluntly, who can entrust the north?" ”

Hearing this, Li Tao was stunned for a moment, and then replied with a little embarrassment: "The ministers who are thinking hard about the center are all in important positions, and they can't get out, so it is difficult to come up with a personal choice for a while." ”

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou looked at the others again, and was silent for a while. It is indeed difficult to determine the candidates for the north.

"Feng Qing, do you have any recommended candidates?" Liu Chengyou asked Feng Lao Fox directly.

The old guy had previously sent an envoy to the river to Xuanfu, and was warmly received by Li Shouzhen, and was kept for more than a month before he was comfortably released back to Tokyo.

Feng Dao looked bitter and replied, "Please let Rong Chen think about it." ”

This is not easy to recommend, in Feng Dao's opinion, facing the Khitan soldiers in the north is not a good place, if it is a familiar person, it will hurt him. If the recommendation is not human, if something goes wrong, then he will also be affected......

"Your Majesty, the minister can raise one person, and he can pay a heavy responsibility!" Yichen stood up and said loudly.

Liu Chengyou looked at it, his brows condensed slightly, this person's name is Nie Wenjin, the official residence of the Privy Council, the general of the right guard, is the old man of the first emperor, and he is arrogant.

"Speak!" Liu Chengyou said lightly.

"Wei Renpu, a scholar of the Privy Council, can be eloquent, resourceful, talented and outstanding, if he goes north, he will be able to take care of the northern soil, cooperate with the military situation, and consolidate the frontier defense!" Nie Wenjin glanced at Wei Renpu next to him, the corners of his mouth hooked slightly, and said.

Listening to his suggestion, Liu Chengyou was a little annoyed in his heart. From a practical point of view, Nie Wenjin's suggestion is not bad, and with Wei Renpu's talent, of course, it is enough to entrust him with a heavy task. However, Nie Wenjin's heart is not pure, the recommendation is fake, and it is true to squeeze Wei Renpu out of the imperial court.

In the Privy Council, with jealousy, Nie Wenjin looked at Wei Renpu very unpleasantly, and repeatedly insulted him, but Wei Renpu was generous and tolerant. Many people know that Liu Chengyou values Wei Renpu very much. Nie Wenjin still said this, either he had no reverence for the body, or he was pure stupidity!

Without waiting for Wei Renpu to react, Guo Wei took the initiative to speak: "Bachelor Wei is a capable person, in charge of privy secrets, with a slight flaw, and he has an important position, which is just for the imperial court to exert his ability." It is too condescending to use it for the north. ”

But it was Guo Wei who understood Liu Chengyou's thoughts and took the initiative to speak for him, but Liu Chengyou personally refused to go down the slope and get off the donkey. And Nie Wenjin was quite unhappy when he saw that his mind was in vain.

"You only think about the courtiers in Beijing, have you ever thought about the local ministers?" Liu Chengyou pondered for a moment and asked, his eyes casually glanced at Guo Wei.

"Your Majesty, please." Su Yuqi asked very actively.

"Luzhou patrol makes high defense, clear and cautious, has the talent of dry Gu, and has the ability to go north, how about it?" Liu Chengyou said the candidate in his heart.