In the Guangzheng Palace, Li Tao, Fan Zhen, Wei Renpu, Xue Juzheng, and Guo Rong sat in a row, which are the five people who hold the core power in the Han Dynasty today. Fan, Wei, and Xue are of similar age, and among the government and the opposition, they have the elegant title of "Three Sages".

Of course, the most refreshing person has to belong to Guo Rong, after all, he is only thirty-three years old, and he can already be ranked with Zhu Zai. The emperor's honor and favor for the Guo family, among the foreign ministers, there is no one else.

It is rumored that Guo Wei's fifth daughter, who will only be sixteen years old, will enter the palace as a concubine. Although it is just a rumor, the Son of Heaven has never expressed this intention head-on, but it is groundless, and he may not have this intention.

"Let's talk about it, how to solve the matter in Yanzhou!" Liu Chengyou threw the report in his hand on the case, his eyes simply swept over a few people, and said lightly.

"Gao Shaoji is good at presiding over the military and politics, and wants to invite the inheritance, this has no king and no father, and he is disloyal and unfilial, but the court will severely punish him. Moreover, today, it is no longer the previous generation, the land of the Han Dynasty, how can it be paid to this person's hands, otherwise, where is the prestige? Where is the prestige of the country? Li Tao took the lead in expressing his opinion, and his attitude was more tough, and he said: "Follow the affairs of the Feng family in Jinzhou, send an envoy to the court, and bind him to the dynasty to regain the power of Yanzhou!" ”

What the Guangzheng Palace discussed today is that there is a situation in Yanzhou, which rose in the late Jin Dynasty, the man of the year in the northwest of the Han Dynasty, the Yanzhou Festival made Gao Yunquan die, die of illness or other, unknown, but it is certain that he is dead.

Similar to what happened in Jinzhou last year, Gao Shaoji, the son of Gao Yunquan, took the opportunity to seize power and control the military and politics, intending to inherit his father's position. The difference with the situation in Jinzhou is that Gao Shaoji is quite skillful, does not mourn secretly, blocks news, and secretly controls Yanzhou.

If it weren't for Yanzhou's observation judge Li Bin finding an opportunity to secretly report to the imperial court, he would still be in the dark and unaware. However, now that the news is coming, it is a little difficult to deal with it, because the imperial court has missed the best opportunity to intervene.

Li Tao's suggestion, if he did not observe the details, should be the reaction of the imperial court, and it was also in line with the attitude of Emperor Liu Chengyou who was recently free from the control of the imperial court. However, the situation in Yanzhou is different from that in Jinzhou after all.

Li Tao's words fell, and the hall was quiet for a while, and Fan Zhen spoke, saying: "The minister thinks that the situation in Yanzhou and Jinzhou is different, the situation is even more different, and the disposal measures cannot be similar!" ”

After a pause, he glanced at Li Tao and continued: "First, Gao Shaoji has been in hiding for a long time, and more than 20 days is enough to use the power of the Yanzhou military power to control the situation, stabilize the situation, and achieve the actual control and inheritance of Yanzhou;

The two are the local heroes of Yanzhou, and since their ancestors, they have been deeply rooted in their development, and for decades, the upper and lower levels have been intertwined and have a far-reaching influence. The Feng family in Jinzhou is a newly moved town, which has no foundation in the local area, and the Feng sons are not good, so it is easy for the imperial court to execute. There is a big difference between the two.

The three, looking at Gao Shaoji's behavior, is also quite a means. If the imperial court wants to follow the affairs of Jinzhou, it must be prepared, and it will not be easy to carry it out without sending large soldiers. And if the army is mobilized, it is only afraid that the gains will outweigh the losses, but it will cause chaos in the northwest! ”

After Fan asked, Guo Rong added: "Yanzhou and Gao Shaoji, don't worry, lest you be affected by one trigger." In the past few years in the northwest, there have been many hidden dangers, and because of the policy of the imperial court, the difficult army and the imperial court are also very suspicious.

If the imperial court is in charge of Gao Shaoji, it will not be captured, and Yanzhou will be chaotic. Previously, His Majesty used Yanzhou Gao Yunquan to balance Li Yiyin, and the two sides had a deep grudge. If the imperial court uses things in Yanzhou, and Li Yiyin takes the opportunity to make trouble, how will the imperial court deal with it!

As soon as the Dingyan army moves, the party and the northwest will inevitably take advantage of the opportunity to rise, and this is completely predictable. In this way, the fragile balance in the northwest will be greatly disrupted, and if you want to regain peace, the price that the imperial court will pay will be incalculable! ”

Liu Chengyou listened to the opinions of Fan and Guo, but his eyes fell on Li Tao's body, and found that this duke, when Fan and Guo refuted their suggestions, his face was not different, and he was not angry, but nodded his head lightly, with a look of approval, and said: "The minister has not thought it through, please forgive your majesty!" ”

Liu Chengyou responded: "Li Qing takes into account the dignity of the imperial court, and what he said is reasonable, how strange!" ”

Of course, there was still a little strange feeling in his heart, but he quickly came back to his senses and asked, "Then according to Erqing's meaning, do you approve of taking tough measures against Yanzhou?" ”

"Your Majesty is wise, that's exactly what the minister means!" Fan Zhen nodded, and replied affirmatively.

"Now the national strategy is in the southwest and northwest regions, and it should focus on maintaining stability. When the southwest is over, and then enter the northwest, then a Yanzhou, it is not enough, and the difficult army and party members can be solved together! Guo Rong said.

It can be seen that Guo Rong is now wholeheartedly focused on the strategy against Shu, and any other situation that affects the strategy of the southwest military needs to be pressed back in his place.

"What does Wei Qing think?" Liu Chengyou looked at his mastermind, Wei Renpu, who didn't say a word.

Wei Renpu didn't put forward any novel opinions, and nodded lightly: "The opinions of the princes are thoughtful and reasonable, and the ministers agree!" ”

"What about Xue Qing?" Liu Chengyou asked Xue Juzheng.

Xue Juzheng: "The minister seconded the proposal!" ”

"Since you are all on the same page!" Sweeping left and right, Liu Chengyou made a final decision: "Then you need to take gentle measures!" ”

Coincidentally, Liu Chengyou's voice fell, and a central subordinate official entered, holding the chapter in his hand, and dedicated: "Your Majesty, the commander of the Yanzhou Ya is Gao Shaoji!" ”

With a slight frown, Liu Chengyou asked, "What did you report?" ”

The person replied: "Gao Shaoji played, and said that the judge Li Bin colluded with the inside and outside, murdered the commander and the deputy envoy of the march, and since the city, he has been killed, and his wife and the flesh and blood of the house have been ordered to be arrested. ”

The sword eyebrows raised slightly, beckoned to take the list of recitals, his forehead suddenly wrinkled, and he looked at the ministers, saying, "What do you think of this recital?" ”

"This Gao Shaoji, what a boldness! Observe the judge, without asking for the court's decree, kill if you say kill, and the heart of self-reliance is even worse! Li Tao's expression was serious, and his tone was angry.

Wei Renpu took the initiative to speak this time, kept a calm face, and said: "From this recital, it can be seen that Gao Shaoji's control over Yanzhou is indeed tight, and Li Bin reported to Fang before he arrived, and his recital followed. Kill Li Bin, but if you want to add to the crime, it will show his heart even more, and the court needs to deal with it carefully! ”

Liu Chengyou's face is not good-looking, this Gao Shaoji really offended him and the court, and the key is that even in this case, he still needs to pinch his nose and admit it.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou raised his finger and ordered: "Draft an edict, add Gao Yunquan, and his high name, and use Gao Shaoji as the queen of Yanzhou, and temporarily sign the military administration." In addition, the Ministry of Rites sent an envoy to Yanzhou to inspect and mourn, so that Gao Shaoji could mourn. He didn't want to be a loyal servant of the court, so I persuaded him to do his filial piety to his father first! ”

Able to feel the anger in the tone of the Son of Heaven, Li Tao responded first: "Yes!" ”

"Your Majesty, Li Bin, the observer judge of Yanzhou, is close to the imperial court and can be called loyal. Unfortunately, Gao Shaoji was victimized, according to the Yanzhou report, Gao Shaoji still wants to harm his family, and the court can't ignore it! Fan Zhen bowed his hand and said to Liu Chengyou.

"If it weren't for Fan Qing's reminder, I would have almost ignored it!" Liu Chengyou took a deep breath, calmed down, and said: "Spread the edict to Gao Shaoji together, the crime will not harm his flesh and blood, and let him release Li Bin's family!" ”

"Where is Li Bin from?"

"Go back to Your Majesty, your hometown is from Ruzhou!" Li Tao said.

"Send Li Bin's family to Ruzhou for resettlement, give acres of land, money and grain, and the local government, treat them well!" Liu Chengyou commanded.

"Yes!"

After the order, Liu Chengyou's brows were still frozen, and he couldn't help sighing: "Such appeasement, Ren Gao Shaoji is rampant, I am afraid that it will damage the majesty of the imperial court!" ”

Obviously, even if he chooses to compromise, Liu Chengyou is very unhappy and depressed in his heart.

Seeing this, Li Tao persuaded: "It will definitely not be like this, there are priorities, and what the court takes is wise and considers the overall situation." Today's leniency is to punish him severely! ”

Hearing Li Tao say this, Liu Chengyou glanced at Li Tao with a little playfulness in his eyes. Li Tao, on the other hand, showed a reserved smile and bowed.