The Han Palace, Shulan Palace, the newly named palace name, also ushered in a new owner, the newly sealed Zhou Shufei of the Son of Heaven.

All kinds of flower ornaments in the hall are purple and red, and they are still full of joy. Zhou Zong stood in the middle of it and saluted very formally: "The minister sees the lady concubine!" ”

"Daddy, get up without courtesy, how can my daughter afford it!" Zhou Gohuang was full of smiles, and between his jade faces, he was also a little excited, and he helped his father to sit down with both hands.

Looking at her beloved daughter, the woman's sideburns and cicada wings, her jade cheeks are like frost, her eyes are moving, and she is wearing a beautiful palace dress. Although the face is a little immature, the youthfulness of the girl has faded a lot.

Feeling and relieved, Zhou Zong asked with concern: "In the Han Palace, can you still adapt?" ”

Da Zhou nodded his head and smiled sweetly: "Everything is very good!" The official family treats me very well, the queen mother is approachable, and the saint and the ladies in the palace are also very friendly! ”

Hearing his words, Zhou Zong couldn't help but sigh. Seeing this, Da Zhou couldn't help but be surprised: "Why is Daddy like this?" ”

Zhou Zong glanced down and whispered: "Within the high walls of this deep palace, it has always been as deep as the sea, and there has never been a shortage of open and secret battles. If it weren't for the ministers who surrendered to us and couldn't help myself, I wouldn't want to send you to the Han Emperor.

You have just entered the palace and are the upstart of the Han Palace, and the Son of Heaven naturally favors you in every way, but how can it last for a long time? And it is inevitable that people will not be jealous and targeted.

In the Han Palace, the concubine Mo was not born in Fang Zhen, the daughter of Jiangmen, and among the clans, she was a high-ranking official in the Han Dynasty and held heavy power. Now, the harem has heirs, and it is conceivable that after that, I am afraid that it will not just be the court to compete for favor and flattery.

And you, alone, are in this whirlpool. When you are on the edge of the abyss, you are walking on thin ice, be cautious! ”

Zhou Zong's words seemed to scare Da Zhou, his little face was pale, and his eyes were like water, and he was a little afraid. Seeing that Zhou Zong was a little unbearable, but there were some things that he had to say, and he had to remind his beloved daughter.

After a few mutters, Da Zhou Fang eased up and whispered: "My daughter is already in the harem, she should only read poetry and books, cultivate music and rhythm, be good at singing and dancing, and have nothing else ......to ask for."

Seeing Da Zhou's reaction, Zhou Zong showed a teachable expression, and said: "With this tranquil heart, you can protect your whole body!" ”

As he spoke, stroking his hand, Zhou Zong said in a comforting tone: "Do you know that there is a concubine in the palace, who is the biological mother of the eldest prince. The Son of Heaven sealed you in this name, which shows that he attaches great importance to you. Therefore, you only need to keep to yourself, and you can get the luck of the king. ”

Da Zhou nodded obediently.

"Lady, the official family is here!"

Hearing the news, the father and daughter hurriedly packed up their mood and got up to go out of the hall to greet each other. It can be seen that for this Zhou Shufei, Liu Chengyou is indeed more favored, or it can be described as novelty. Among the concubines, if it comes to talent, I am afraid that no one can compare to this sixteen-year-old girl, and the feeling that a talented girl brings to Liu Chengyou is naturally different.

"Not feeling well?" Entering the hall and sitting down, Liu Chengyou looked at Da Zhou's still pale face.

Probably because of the nervousness, Da Zhou shook his head and whispered: "Thank you for your concern!" ”

Retracting his gaze, Liu Chengyou turned his head to look at Zhou Zong, and asked in a gentle tone: "Duke Zhou, have you ever been used to it in Tokyo, the water and soil in the north are different from the south, have your family settled down, and the internal government has arranged it, but is there anything to be lazy?" ”

"Your Majesty's care, the minister's sense of guilt!" Elder Zhou Zong's face was filled with a modest smile, and he said respectfully: "Thanks to Your Majesty's reward, they have all settled down, Tokyo is prosperous, even more than Yangzhou and Jinling, and the ministers linger here, almost forgetting Jiangdu!" ”

"That's it!" Liu Chengyou chuckled and expressed his satisfaction with Zhou Zong's obedience: "If there is anything else you need, you can say it, I will arrange it!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After talking with Zhou's father and daughter for a while, Liu Chengyou got up and left, leaving the two of them homely, but before leaving, he glanced at the father and daughter a few times, and he felt a little strange.

Without too long of a gap, the conversation between Zhou Zong and Da Zhou reached Liu Chengyou's ears, although it was not very detailed, but the general meaning was very clear.

Walking in the palace room, bathed in the spring sun, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but shake his head and smiled faintly: "This Zhou Zong is so sensitive, suspicious and cautious, making a lot of nonsense, and doing that kind of worry!" ”

However, this man is old and sophisticated, and this caution is understandable! Liu Chengyou murmured: "He wants to be peaceful, and I will fulfill him!" ”

"Pass the edict, Feng Zhouzong is a scholar of the Duanming Palace, Jue Yigong, enter the Zhaowen Pavilion, and wait for the edict consultant!" Liu Chengyou instructed: "In addition, reward another manor in Zhoufu!" ”

"Yes!"

"Shulan Palace, I'm going to go less!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand lightly and instructed Zhang Dejun: "Inform the noble concubine, tonight, I will stay in the Yaohua Palace!" ”

"The little one is bad!"

......

"Your Majesty!" Back in the Chongzheng Palace, Zaichen Fan Zhen had been waiting for a long time.

Among the ministers, Fan Zhen sentenced the criminal department, with his strong character, quite suitable for this errand, more important things, "Han Criminal System" is its leading compilation, these years, to promote the popularization and implementation of the "Criminal System", the imperial court has made great efforts.

Liu Chengyou summoned Fan Zhen to come, and the person he inquired about was also a question of Han law. Fan Zhen replied: "The "Criminal System" has been completed for three years, and it has been implemented in the prefectures and counties, and it has achieved fruitful results. ”

Listening to his answer, Liu Chengyou asked: "This is the case in the two capitals and, but what about the outside of the two capitals?" What is the situation, has the imperial court ever known the truth about it? ”

Without waiting for his answer, Liu Chengyou said: "I have investigated the case files of the Criminal Department, and in the past three years, there have been less than 700 cases of death sentences submitted to Tokyo for review by the local authorities. ”

Hearing this, Fan Zhen of course understood what the Son of Heaven meant, and immediately bowed and excused himself: "In the local provinces, prefectures, prefectures, and counties, there are still many people who are executed without authorization. This minister is negligent and ineffective! ”

Seeing Fan Zhen's appearance at this glance, Liu Chengyou waved his hand and said, "That's it!" Fang Zhen's weight, I know, this is not all over the Qing and others, and it is not appropriate to blame Yu Er and others! It is not easy to push the whole country and implement the law, I can understand it! ”

"Your Majesty's words, the ministers are ashamed!" Fan Zhen sighed softly.

Liu Chengyou said: "In the three years since the implementation of the "Criminal Unification", the two capitals and Prefecture have achieved results under the nose of the imperial court, and it is clear at a glance. However, it is not clear what the places are. I have sent a special envoy to inspect the place and count the lawsuits to see the results, what do you think? ”

Fan Zhen suddenly thought about it, thought about it a little, and immediately responded: "The minister thinks that Your Majesty's proposal is even better!" ”

"Recently, I heard that there have been many cases of arson in prison among the officials of the prefectures and counties under Hedong, and the people's grievances are very serious!" Liu Chengyou said quietly: "I plan to take Fan Qing as the governor of Hedong, go to Hedong, and with the respect of the prime minister, inspect the officials, depose the treacherous evil, publicize the law, and worship the northern capital for me by the way!" ”

"Yes!" Fan Zhen was completely alert in his heart, the Son of Heaven clearly intended to "Pei Gong", this trip was not ordinary, and it might even be dangerous, but Fan Zhen did not have any intention of pushing and prevaricating.

Paying attention to Fan Zhen's demeanor, Liu Chengyou knew that with his shrewdness, he had obviously spied out some of his intentions.

"There is one more thing, I want Fan Qing, see one or two!" It's natural to change the subject.

"Your Majesty, please speak!" Fan Zhen said solemnly.

"Guo Wei wrote a letter, on the grounds that the father and son were not in the same dynasty, he invited himself to leave his post and leave Beijing as an official! Thinking of his old age, I can't bear to leave the capital and suffer from the trek! Liu Chengyou said.

Hearing this, Fan Zhen accompanied him a little carefully, and with a little temptation, he responded: "In this way, Guo Rong may be released!" ”

Liu Chengyou said: "Guo Rong has been abroad for many years, tired of moving the military and government, and has made outstanding contributions to the expedition. Moreover, we use him as a privy deputy envoy, so it is inconvenient to change it lightly! ”

Hearing what the Son of Heaven said, Fan Zhen understood that he still planned to let Guo Wei out of Beijing. He even guessed that Liu Chengyou adjusted his reward and made Guo Rong his deputy envoy, but he was afraid that he had already taken this situation into account. Father and son are in charge of the privy council together, and when the officials see it, they will make adjustments.

After thinking about it, Fan Zhen said: "Guo Gong understands the righteousness and understands the general situation, please read His Majesty's heart of loyalty to the monarch and the country!" ”

Nodding, Liu Chengyou said slowly: "The person I am doing is the biggest in the world, where is it suitable for Guo Qing!" ”

Fan Zhen also thought about it for a while, and suggested: "Shannan Dongdao Jiedu envoy An Xianqi, who has been in the town for many years, should be transferred according to the dynasty system. At present, there is something going on in Hunan, Wang, Zhou and others have been in trouble, and the chaos starts between the unexpected. Your Majesty, what do you think? ”

The corners of his lips slowly bloomed with a smile, Liu Chengyou bowed his head, and only said one word: "Yes!" ”