"Xijing stays behind, Chen Jingfan, see Your Majesty!" In the hall, an old man with a generous bearing and a straight face greeted Liu Chengyou with a look.

This person is a Jingfan left in Xijing, and this time he was edicted to return to Beijing to report on his work.

"Jing Qing, hurry up and excuse yourself, sit!" Liu Chengyou had a very good attitude towards Jing Fan, his words were cordial, and he handed over the cushion behind the case to Zhang Dejun: "Change this cushion for Jing Qing!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" This is probably the first time that Jing Fan feels that he is so considerate today, and his expression is much more relaxed after being surprised.

His eyes fell on Jing Fan, observing this man, his face was aging, his sideburns were gorgeous, and the wrinkles on his face were almost falling. Liu Chengyou sighed: "Jingqing, it's only been a few years, you have worked so far, it's embarrassing!" ”

"As the years go by, old age is coming, it is the principle of nature!" Jing Fan had a sudden expression.

"Qingzhi Luoyang has been in Luoyang for nearly four years, the people's livelihood is peaceful, all industries are prosperous, the salary is abundant, and the functions are outstanding!" Liu Chengyou praised Jing Fan.

Jing Fan replied: "The minister was ordered to govern Luo, but he just did his duty, and he didn't dare to slack off. ”

Jing Fan is a public man, upright, knowledgeable, taking into account the overall situation, diligent and honest, and extremely principled, which is an out-and-out strong order. In the first year of Qianyou, he was recommended by Liu Xianjiao to govern Zhengzhou, and when he met and talked, Liu Chengyou admired him very much. At that time, the country was in the beginning of its formation, and Liu Chengyou had just succeeded to the throne, and there was peace both inside and outside, and a strong official like Jing Fan was needed for law and order.

During his three years in office, he was in office in Zhengzhou, and his civil affairs were solemn. In the fourth year of Qianyou, Shi Hongzhao moved to Lingzhou, and Liu Chengyou immediately thought of following him with Jingfan. At that time, under the governance of Shi Hongzhao, Luoyang was a poor official, and the people were not at peace.

Of course, one thing that has not changed is that the law is enforced and the law is enforced. For the nobles of Luoyang, he is not polite at all, but compared to Shi Hongzhao, Jingfan is all according to the rules. Even so, Luoyang nobles and officials have a lot of resentment against him.

Looking at Jing Fan at this time, Liu Chengyou was full of emotion, with a bit of joking in his tone, and said: "Qing has always been known for his uprightness, and in Luoyang, law enforcement is like a mountain, and there is no inexpensiveness, so that he is a little unkind. There are many grievances and critics among the people, and I have heard of them even in Tokyo......"

In the face of this, Jing Fan was not moved at all, but said very calmly: "The imperial court repaired the "Criminal System" to promulgate the world, regardless of the high and low, they should obey it, so as to be fair, otherwise what is the use of legislation? The minister is in Luoyang, and every time he judges a case and decides a matter, it is in accordance with the Han law.

Luoyang is the Xijing of the Han Dynasty, and there are many nobles, and these people need to be strictly constrained. If they slander their ministers because they are strict and righteous, and do not lenient them, they will choose to prove the value of what the ministers have done. The minister asks for it, and the upper is worthy of the court, and the lower is worthy of the heart, that's all! ”

"Jing Gong's words are thought-provoking, showing the nobility of character, and the internal and external ministers need to follow suit!" Liu Chengyou sighed.

Jing Fan: "Your Majesty has such a reputation, the minister is really ashamed." ”

"Qing is humble!" Waving his hand, Liu Chengyou's expression gradually converged, and said, "I have summoned Qing Qing back to the public this time, because I have an important matter!" ”

After a pause, Liu Chengyou said: "Now, there is a shortage in Kaifeng Mansion, and I want to use Qing as the Yin of Kaifeng Mansion!" The king of Changli County has been in office for three years, although there are prosperous measures, but he is good at prison lawsuits, and the people's livelihood is slightly insufficient. I belong to Jingqing, I want to carry forward his talents! ”

Jing Fan estimated that he would come to Beijing this time and be transferred to the central office, but Liu Chengyou paid it directly in Kaifeng Mansion, and he was still surprised. Rarely, Jing Fan showed a hint of hesitation, and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, such a heavy responsibility, the minister is afraid that he can't afford it!" ”

"What, with Jingqing's ability, don't you have the confidence to govern Kaifeng Mansion well?" Liu Chengyou looked at him and asked with a smile.

Jing Fan groaned and said, "The minister is old, he is old, his body is becoming more and more unwell, and he is unable to do it, and he is afraid that it will be difficult to take on a big responsibility!" ”

Listening to his words, Liu Chengyou only regarded him as humble, waved his hand and said: "Qing can know that the Duke of Lu Guohou Yi, when he was over the age of six, he was still able to sit in Kaifeng Mansion and did well. Qing only now knows the destiny of heaven, how to talk about old age. The huge Luoyang can be governed by you in an orderly manner, although Kaifeng is the capital, it should not be a problem. As for the rest, the secretary should not have scruples, just like the previous and enforce the law impartially! ”

Seeing the emperor's resolute attitude, Jing Fan no longer stubbornly said, got up and bowed: "Your Majesty is so trusted, the minister can only do his best, even if his liver and brain are smeared and he will work hard!" ”

"Good!" Liu Chengyou smiled heartily and ordered: "Go, prepare some meals, today is a little more sumptuous, I want to have a meal with Jingqing!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Jing Fan said goodbye, whether it was a show or not, it was rare for the emperor to be so kind to him, a foreign minister, to achieve this level.

"Come!" After sitting on the case for a long time, Liu Chengyou greeted Jing Fan: "Go out for a walk with me, and talk about Luoyang governance by the way!" ”

"Yes!"

......

"Your Majesty, good news from the southwest, the Shu army is defeated again, and the four states of Qin and Feng have been decided!" In the dining room between Liu Chengyou and Jing Fan, the Privy Council sent someone to report.

Compared with the previous victory, this time, Liu Chengyou's performance was naturally more calm, and he immediately ordered: "Inform me, I will be fortunate to call Wei Xianggong to the Privy Council later!" ”

looked at Jing Fan again, pointed to the half-eaten meal, and said with a smile: "Jing Qing, Southwest Military News, this meal, I'm afraid I can't accompany you to use it up!" ”

"Your Majesty has every opportunity, and he forgets to sleep and eat, which is admired by the ministers. This time I came to Beijing and was so hospitably entertained by His Majesty, I am really grateful. Minister, I wish Your Majesty another victory in the southwest, and I will retire first! Jing Fan got up and bowed.

"It's good!" Liu Chengyou nodded: "Qing came all the way, and it was hard work, let's go back to the hotel to rest first." Well, Qing has no place to stay in Tokyo, and I will later order someone to choose a new house in the inner city for Qing to stay! ”

"Your Majesty cares, ministers ......" Jing Fan was obviously grateful, and even said nothing.

Smiling slightly, Liu Chengyou walked towards the Privy Council, leaving Jing Fan behind, with endless emotion on his old face.

In the Privy Council hall, several confidential ministers were present, listening to Li Chuyun's report on the battle situation on the front: "After the battle of Liangquan, the news spread, and the hearts of the people in various states were in turmoil. The army rested for five days, and Xiang Dushuai personally led the army out of Guzhen and westward into Chengzhou. The Shu army gathered more than 10,000 remnants of Ding Fu to defend the same valley, defeated again and again, and under the response of the Shu general Han Baozhen, retreated south along the Jialing River to Xingzhou.

The Shu army was defeated and retreated, and surrendered to the Han Dynasty under the leadership of Zhao Wei, the observer judge of the Shu Jianxiong army. At present, Xiang Dushuai has dispatched soldiers to take over the prefectures and counties, and Zhang Bang is safe for the people. ”

"The Shu army of Qinzhou, when they heard the defeat in the south, the army was in great mourning. Shu Jianxiong's army was Zhao Jiza, there was no help in the future, and he abandoned the division and fled, Chengji tens of thousands of Shu troops, the dragons were leaderless, all surrendered, Chengji went down the whole city, and the rest of the counties in Qinzhou competed to submit to the table......"

Referring to the situation in Qinzhou, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but say with interest: "You say, since the war between Han and Shu, what has this Zhao Jizha done in Qinzhou?" ”

Feeling the banter in the emperor's tone, Guo Rong pretended to be serious and said: "In the first battle of Longcheng, thousands of soldiers were lost, and they were trapped in Chengji, and they abandoned the city and fled...... For me, it's quite an achievement! ”

"Haha......" When these words fell, several monarchs and ministers couldn't help laughing a few times.

Wei Renpu shook his head and sighed: "The Shu army of Qinzhou has a total of nearly 15,000 soldiers, and the number of troops is not small, but Zhao Jizha commanded it, but it did not play a role!" The lord of Shu is handsome with such people as his handsome, how can he be undefeated! ”

"Definitely! I still have to thank Meng Chang! I will cling to it in Tokyo on another day, and I may be grateful for it! Liu Chengyou was in a happy mood.

"Wei Qing thinks that he will continue to pursue the Shu army south and continue to expand the results?" Looking at Wei Renpu, Liu Chengyou's eyes burned.

Earlier, Wei Renpu had a conservative opinion. But this time, it seems that he also guessed Liu Chengyou's thoughts, Wei Renpu thought about it for a while, and responded: "You can order the southwest generals to make a decision as appropriate, and use troops along the way!" ”

"Let's make it!" With a light smile, Liu Chengyou looked at Guo Rong: "Let Xiang Xun march into Hanzhong!" ”