On April 21 of the fifth year of Qianyou, the Han Emperor issued an edict, with Yan Xun, a scholar of Duanming Palace, as the political envoy of Hedong, and Dou Yi, a bachelor of Hanlin, as the envoy of Hedong; Wang Yanchao, the commander of the Xingjie army, was the commander of the Hedong capital.

At the same time, the government hall and the Privy Council selected officials and rushed to Hedong to take up their posts, which also opened the prelude to the formal intervention of the central court in local military affairs. Different from the past, this time the tentacles of the imperial court went directly to the states and counties, and the appointment and dismissal of personnel and the transfer of positions were all in the imperial court.

The goal is to separate the military from the government, strengthen the authority of the central government, and control over the local military and government. If there are no accidents, within three or two months, the military and political administration in Hedong will take on a new look.

Compared with the imperial court's reform attempt at the newly occupied land in Huainan, the reform of Hedong is much more eye-catching.

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"Your Majesty, Jinling is here to report that Song Qiqiu is dead!" Wang Jingchong entered the palace again and played a piece of news that Liu Chengyou was more interested in.

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou, who was talking to Feng Dao, heard the news, and Guo looked full of interest and asked, "Wasn't he released by Li Jing to Jiuhua Mountain to recuperate?" I heard that although it is close to ancient times, its body has always been tough, but I am afraid that it will not die normally! ”

"Your Majesty is wise!" Wang Jingchong said: "According to the secret agent, Li Jing lived in seclusion in Jiuhua Mountain with Song Qiqiu, and not long ago, he starved to death!" ”

"Huh!" Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smile and said: "It is said that Li Jing is benevolent and kind, why is he so vicious to this old minister, dying of old age, and dying of hunger, it is much more painful than Bai Aya's poisonous wine!" ”

Wang Jingchong continued: "In addition, after Song Qiqiu's death, Li Jing ordered to seize his name and lord, so as to spy on the crime of rebellion, and make an ugly mistake!" In addition, Chen Jue and Li Zhenggu, who were degraded, were also killed! ”

Hearing this, Feng Dao couldn't help sighing: "Song Qiqiu's reputation is prosperous in the south, he is like a god, he is known as a hundred thousand, he is prominent for a while, and his power is tilted towards the government and the opposition, but he can't die well, and he has a bad reputation after his death, which is a pity!" ”

Liu Chengyou pondered for a while, and said: "Kill Song, punish Chen and Li, it seems that the battle of Huainan had a great impact on Li Jing, so that regardless of his false name, he killed the killer!" As soon as Song Qiqiu died, the Song Party could be said to be uprooted, and there was no possibility of recovery, which was the bitter fruit of letting the party fight......"

"Your Majesty, in this way, the pseudo-Tang Dynasty eliminated the party calamity, made it work together, and the plan to revive is not a good thing for the big Han!" Feng Dao reminded Liu Chengyou.

nodded, agreeing with Feng Dao's opinion, but Liu Chengyou didn't show too much anxiety, and said: "If he can reform and control the party struggle before the expedition, I will really have some scruples." But now, it's too late! Now the pseudo-Tang Dynasty Hall, what is the situation! ”

"Since Han Xizai's worship of the prime minister, the politics of the Consulate General, the northern scholars and officials have been reused, and Feng Yansi is still in the phase, but it seems that he intends to avoid his edge. When the northerners were in power, Han Xizai proposed reforms and ten strategies to rejuvenate the country, and Li Jing had agreed to ......"

Liu Chengyou couldn't help but touch his short beard and chuckled: "This Han Xizai, I finally have a chance to show my strengths!" It's a pity that it didn't get its king, and it wasn't at the right time! His ten strategies for rejuvenating the country, I heard about it before, all of them are aimed at the pseudo-Tang bureaucrats, lords, wealthy families, and businessmen, reforming taxes, eliminating privileges, and benefiting the people. ”

"This Han Xizai is indeed a talent! If its reform is successful, it will enrich the country and strengthen its soldiers. Feng Dao launched a warning signal to Liu Chengyou.

Looking at Feng Dao, Liu Chengyou said calmly: "Today's pseudo-Tang Dynasty, the loss of Huainan, its ruling foundation is only half of Jiangdong and Jiangxi, Li Jing is now reusing the northern scholars led by Han Xizai, with its big seat, although the unified decree, but how can the southerners be willing?" Han Xizai's innovation and taking away his personal interests is tantamount to stripping the flesh of the Jiangnan bureaucrats and nobles, and it is painful to the heart. Look at it, the pseudo-Tang political situation, there must be repeats, whether Li Jing can be suppressed or not, it is a problem! ”

"Your Majesty's eyes are like torches, and his insights are admirable!" Feng Dao was stunned, his face was full of emotion, and he arched his hand.

"Again!" Liu Chengyou said: "Even if Han Xizai's reform is successful, Li Jing withstands the backlash, and the money, grain, and goods he has accumulated are not just right to pay tribute to the Han Dynasty?" ”

Of course, Liu Chengyou still has another idea that has not been revealed, that is, if the Han army invades Jiangnan in another day, it will definitely carry out some reforms to the disadvantages of the pseudo-Tang Dynasty, and there will definitely be a redistribution of social resources such as land and goods in Jiangnan. What Han Xizai did, in Liu Chengyou's opinion, was very much in line with him, and it could be regarded as a trial for him.

Even, Liu Chengyou has such an idea, after Pingnan, if Han Xizai is still alive, let him continue to innovate and eliminate cheats.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing!" Wang Jingchong said.

"Say!"

"Li Jing resigned from the throne, and Li Jing finally allowed him to change the title of puppet Yan King Li Hongji as his heir!" Wang Jingchongyu said: "However, it is reported that Li Hongji has a violent personality, and after staying in the East Palace, he is arbitrarily assertive, repeatedly overstepping, and privately marrying military generals, not pleasing Li Jing. ”

knocked on the case, Liu Chengyou said: "I thought that this battle for the storage position would cause a big storm, but I never thought that it would end with such a result!" That Li Jingsui, really swept people Yaxing! ”

Raising his eyes, he swept over Feng Dao and Wang Jingchong, and smiled slightly: "However, what will happen to a prince who does not please the monarch?" ”

Hearing this, Feng Dao and Wang Jingchong couldn't help but cooperate and laughed.

"The news over there in Jinling, keep staring!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand at Wang Jingchong, and then looked at Feng Dao: "Send an envoy to Jinling, urge Li Jing to pay tribute, before I withdraw the army, allow him to pay a part of the tribute, and this summer's harvest is coming, I have to urge him!" ”

"Yes!"

"Candidate for the envoy, I don't know who Your Majesty wants?" Feng Dao asked for instructions first.

Liu Chengyou pondered for a while, and suddenly asked, "That Zhong Mo, where is it now?" ”

No one can answer this, a detained Tang Chen, escorted back to Tokyo, not many people will care.

"The minister will inquire immediately!" Seeing that the emperor was displeased, Wang Jingchong hurriedly answered, got permission to retreat, and hurried away.

Feng Dao asked, "Your Majesty is planning to use this Tang Chen as an envoy?" ”

"That's what I mean!" Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said: "At the beginning, Li Jing sent an envoy to sue for peace, Zhong Mo and Li Deming, and Li Deming surrendered to him, actively campaigning for our dynasty and promoting peace. Zhong Mo is self-respecting and silent, but when I look at it, he is also a person who understands current affairs, but he just can't let it go. I intend to use it......"

"Let it return to the south, but I am afraid that it will not return to the north!" Feng Dao said.

"Then, I can only wish him that he can be accepted by the Tang Dynasty and entrusted with a bigger official position!" Liu Chengyou chuckled.

Hearing this, Feng Dao couldn't help but brush his white beard, as if he had gained something, but he was really a little unsure of the emperor's thoughts.

"That's right!" Liu Chengyou changed the topic and said to Feng Dao: "There is one thing, I want to hear Feng Qing's opinion!" ”

"Your Majesty, please speak!"

Liu Chengyou said: "I received a report that Li Hui, the envoy of Heyang Jiedu, was corrupt and lawless and oppressed the people during his tenure in Heyang, so that there were many complaints, what did Feng Qing think? ”

Hearing this, Feng Dao's old eyebrows immediately locked, and he glanced at the emperor carefully, this Hedong matter has not yet been settled, and he plans to make a move towards Heyang again? A few days ago, the emperor clearly said that Heyang and other prefectures and towns should not be in a hurry.

Of course, compared with Hedong, although the three cities of Heyang should be rushed and defend Luoyang, the weight is much lighter. The reason that really made Feng Dao care about this matter was that Li Hui, the envoy of Heyang Jiedu, was recommended by his old minister Feng, so he had to think more about the purpose of the emperor to seek his opinion.

After thinking about it for a while, Feng Dao said: "Your Majesty, Li Shunguang is an old general of Gaozu, a veteran of the founding of the country, known for his loyalty and goodness, and he has not disobeyed the imperial court in the town for several years. The minister heard that it was a good name, saying that it was a small Hui Shimin to invite a false reputation, and the minister believed it. But if there is any great evil in it, the old minister thinks that His Majesty may send someone to Heyang to investigate......"

Listening to his words, Liu Chengyou bowed his head: "Feng Qing's words are reasonable, they should be verified, and then they will be judged!" ”

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Glancing at Feng Dao, seeing that this old man was a little unsettled, Liu Chengyou let him go back to the hall, but he had no intention of scaring him anymore.