In this era, people all believed in the saying that "auspicious snow heralds a good harvest."
A heavy snowfall in the cold winter would cover the wheat in the fields with a warm quilt and at the same time freeze all the pests in the fields to death.
It also contains nitrogen, which is easily absorbed by crops.
When the ice and snow melt in the next spring, the snow water will be integrated into the soil to maintain sufficient moisture in the soil and accelerate the growth of crops.
The people have been looking forward to the snow, and the heavy snow finally fell.
Early in the morning, the children got up and laughed happily in the yard and on the street, chasing, playing and playing in the heavy snow.
The Lord Protector's Mansion was already bustling with activity as soon as it started to get dark.
Some of the servants were clearing away the snow, some were boiling water for cooking, and some were wiping and cleaning.
After breakfast, Liu Cheng was about to go to Da Sima's Mansion to deal with military and political affairs.
He happened to see Cai Yan preparing to go out and asked: "Zhaoji, go to your father-in-law."
Cai Yan said: "Well, dad has not been in a good mood these days.
I heard from my sister that he doesn't think about food and tea all day long, and his body is getting thinner and thinner.
The slave family is really worried.
I made dad's favorite osmanthus cake, hoping that he I can have something to eat."
Liu Cheng took the child in the maid's arms: "Let's go, I'll give you a ride."
The carriage shook, and Liu Cheng rubbed the child's cheek with his beard, causing the child's face to itch and burst into giggles.
Liu Cheng teased the child while asking: "My father-in-law still wants to do something about Kong Rong and those students."
Cai Yan said: "What else could it be besides this?
Husband, please tell me the truth.
How will Kong Wenju and those students be sentenced?"
Liu Cheng stopped teasing the child and said: "The whole thing was caused by Kong Rong.
Those imperial students were all bewitched by him, so he is the mastermind.
There is a provision in the law that those who deceive the public with evil words are treason."
There is another point: gathering a crowd to cause rebellion is for treason, in which case everyone will be beheaded.
Of course, although Kong Rong's behavior was not enough to cause chaos, the circumstances were not serious.
Even if the Nine Tribes were not punished, according to the law, he would definitely die.
As for those imperial students, the sentence given to them should be lenient.
To put it mildly, they are still young and ignorant, and they have only been exposed to criticism.
Kong Rong's instigation was not clear about the consequences and impact of such actions; to be more serious, they were Kong Rong's accomplices, especially the attack on the palace was enough to kill him, not to mention that they were all educated students, how much manpower, material and resources the imperial court spends every year to cultivate them.
This is how they serve the imperial court with their financial resources.
It would be fine if they were just ordinary people.
Precisely because they are all learned people and there are a large number of them, once such people really rebel, what terrible consequences and impacts will they have.
If I were to judge, I will definitely give a harsh sentence and kill one person to serve as a warning to others.”
Cai Yan didn't say anything for a long time.
When she was about to arrive at the Cai Mansion, she asked: "Daddy became like this because of this incident.
If this incident doesn't have a good outcome, I'm afraid he won't be able to move on from it."
Husband, don’t you think there is a proper solution to this matter?”
Liu Chengdao: "If you want me to greet or intercede with the officials of the relevant yamen, then you'd better not say anything.
This is asking me to undermine myself.
I, the chief minister, don't do it.
But that's not the case.
There is absolutely no way.
Let my father-in-law go to the emperor.
Only the emperor can save them now.
I made an agreement with your majesty.
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If I take charge, he will not He easily interfered and intervened in the affairs of the state, but he had three opportunities to use the emperor's privileges.
This incident was recorded in the emperor's daily life records.
Based on this, the emperor could use the privileges once if he wanted to.
After the relevant yamen of the imperial court sentenced Kong Rong and the students who committed crimes, they issued a special pardon edict to pardon them."
When Cai Yan heard this, he immediately smiled and said happily: "Now it's better.
If dad knows about this, he will definitely be very happy."
Liu Cheng poured cold water on him: "Don't be too happy too early, His Majesty may not agree yet."
"My father is going to beg your Majesty.
There shouldn't be any problem.
If my father can't do it, aren't there other ministers who can ask the father-in-law Tang Gong to go and beg your majesty?
Your majesty can't help but give face to the abbot."
"Actually, for me, I really don't want the emperor to use his privileges.
His Majesty only has three opportunities to use his privileges.
Once these three opportunities are used up, he will no longer have the right to interfere with the rise and fall of this country.
He wants to maintain his supremacy.
With status and dignity, the emperor will never use these three privileges.
Watching from above, I have to at least have some scruples in my actions.
I am also a human being, and I also have selfish motives.
Without these three opportunities from the emperor to use my privileges, I don’t know if I can still control my selfishness.
Trust you.
I have also noticed that many generals and officials below hope that I can go one step further and become the emperor.
Instead.
If I do this, it will be good for them.
This is also their selfishness.
I do desire more power, but what I care about is not status.
I just want to use the power I have to unify the world. , the ideals and ambitions of a strong country, a prosperous civilization, and the prosperity and well-being of the people, use this kind of The sense of accomplishment is that I have an explanation for my life and prove to future generations that such a person once existed.
After all, everyone will die.
This is the ultimate ending that no one can escape.
I hope I can use these short few moments before I die.
In ten years, let yourself shine the brightest and hottest light and bring some warmth to the world."
Cai Yan looked at her husband blankly.
This was the first time he had confessed his heart so directly and sincerely, but his heart was so bright and broad.
The carriage stopped, and the coachman said outside: "Master, Madam, the Cai Mansion has arrived."
Liu Cheng patted the back of Cai Yan's hand: "Please advise my father-in-law, don't be too persistent in anything.
I'm leaving first."
"Well, husband, walk slowly" That afternoon, Cai Yong came to the palace to see the emperor.
It was snowing heavily and the weather was very cold.
Liu Bian was standing under the eaves of the hall wrapped in a thick fur cloak and watching the eunuchs and maids building snowmen in the snow outside the hall.
A young eunuch came quickly and saluted: "Your Majesty, the abbot and the prince are offering wine to Cai Yong to see him."
Liu Bian was surprised and said: "What are they doing here?"
Concubine Tang came over and said, "They must be here for Kong Rong and those imperial students."
Liu Bian turned to look at Concubine Tang: "It was you who told the abbot that I have the right to grant amnesty."
"Your Majesty, you are wrong to blame me.
I have not sent anyone out of the palace for the past few days, and the emperor has not been to the palace either."
Liu Bian thought for a while and ordered the eunuch: "Xuan" "Yes, Your Majesty" Liu Bian met Tang Mao and Cai Yong, the head of state, in the side hall.
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There was a charcoal fire burning in the hall and it was very warm.
Tang Hao and Cai Yong, who were wearing thick clothes, felt hot as soon as they entered the hall.
"Veteran Tang Hao and Cai Yong pay homage to His Majesty and Concubine Tang."
"Get up, someone, come and sit down," Liu Bian ordered.
"Thank you, Your Majesty" Liu Cheng asked: "Why do you two ministers come to see me?"
Cai Yong looked at Tang Hao.
Tang Hao was about to speak, but he was worried that there were several eunuchs and maids in the palace.
Upon seeing this, Concubine Tang waved to these eunuchs and maids and said, "You all go down."
The eunuchs and maids bowed and left one after another.
Tang Hao then said: "Your Majesty is now twenty years old and should be in charge.
If Liu Cheng continues to be in charge, Liu Cheng will replace everyone in the court with his confidants and let all his cronies control the army." , It will be impossible for Your Majesty to take back the imperial power.
Today, there are still some ministers in the court who are loyal to Your Majesty and the Han Dynasty.
Even in the army, there are some generals who are loyal to Your Majesty.
As long as Your Majesty has your will, they will gather together.
His Majesty's surroundings, and Kong Rong can play a big role in this.
With these people supporting your Majesty, your Majesty can fight against Liu Cheng.
If you can contact loyal ministers outside, it will be a matter of time to eradicate Liu Cheng's power.
Kong Rong Rong cannot die.
If he is killed, the power of the noble clan in the government and the opposition will be further suppressed.
In the future, who will dare to boldly support His Majesty?
Without these loyal ministers who can't protect him, wouldn't Liu Cheng be able to do it with just a few clicks?
Depose His Majesty" Liu Cheng looked at Cai Yong: "It is reasonable for the state leader to say this.
Cai Jijiu, the emperor's uncle is your son-in-law.
If you go against your own son-in-law, what good will it do to you?"
Cai Yong saluted and said: "Your Majesty, in the face of great right and wrong, Cai Yong has no family affection in his heart, only righteousness.
In order to maintain the orthodox status of the Han Dynasty and to maintain your Majesty's authority, I will never regret it and ask your Majesty to save Kong Rong and those Imperial College students."
If Your Majesty saves them, they will be loyal to Your Majesty."
Liu Bian said: "I have long said that I will not interfere with military and political affairs.
Now that they have committed a serious crime, I cannot save them.
If I come forward to speak, I will definitely become enemies with the emperor's uncle and cause discord between the emperor and his ministers." , this court is going to cause trouble again, and the princes of Guandong are watching with eager eyes.
I really don’t want to be attacked again."
Concubine Tang spoke at this time: "Your Majesty, not all the princes of Guandong have different intentions.
For example, the Han clan clan members Liu Bei, Liu Biao, Liu Yao and Cao Cao are all loyal to the imperial court and your Majesty."
Cai Yong said: "I heard that your Majesty made an agreement with Liu Cheng that your Majesty has three opportunities to use his privileges.
For the sake of loyalty, your majesty, Kong Rong and others, please use your privileges to issue an edict to pardon their crimes."
Liu Bian frowned and said, "How did you know about this?
Zhaoji learned it from the emperor's uncle and then told you."
Cai Yong said quickly: "This matter is recorded in His Majesty's daily life records.
Since it is recorded, it will definitely be seen by others.
It is not surprising if it is spread."
Concubine Tang said: "Your Majesty, I think that Kong Rong and others must be saved.
In fact, what your Majesty wants to save is not Kong Rong and those imperial students, but to save the people's support for Your Majesty.
If this world already If no one swears loyalty to Your Majesty, then His Majesty's reputation as emperor will be in vain.
At that time, His Majesty's honor and disgrace will only be in Liu Cheng's thoughts.
Your Majesty puts his hope on Liu Cheng's charity to you
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