Chapter 69 Chapter Eleven Crime and Punishment

Before Deng Feng surrendered, Liu Xiu had a headache, how to catch Deng Feng.Now that Deng Feng is here, Liu Xiu still has a headache, how to deal with Deng Feng. You must know that Deng Feng is not alone. Behind him stands the Deng family, the network of the Deng family, and the Nanyang heroes represented by Deng Feng.Many people in Nanyang also stood by Deng Feng's side and regarded Deng Feng as their savior.Moreover, Deng Feng was the hero of the Kunyang War and had a great reputation throughout the empire.Therefore, regardless of whether Deng Feng is killed or used, he must be extremely cautious.

Liu Xiu specially held an imperial meeting to extensively solicit opinions from the generals.However, to Liu Xiu's surprise, the opinions of the generals were almost one-sided - kill! Among them, Cen Peng and Geng Yan had the most resolute attitudes, and strongly advised Liu Xiudao: "Deng Feng betrayed his kindness and rebelled, and he was violent for many years, causing Jia Fu to be injured. In Xingchen, the defeat is the surrender. If you don't punish and serve, there is no way to punish the evil!" All the generals wanted to kill Deng Feng and then quickly. Although Liu Xiu was surprised, he also understood.All the generals were defeated by Deng Feng. As long as Deng Feng is alive, they will always be a great shame and shame to them.

Everyone wants to kill, but I only feel pity for talent.Seeing that Zhu You was silent, Liu Xiu asked him to express his opinion by name. After all, Deng Feng had the grace of not killing Zhu You, so Zhu You should always say something nice for Deng Feng. Zhu You didn't say anything nice, but told the truth, and asked Liu Xiudao: "If Your Majesty doesn't kill Deng Feng, where are you going to put him?" Yes, Deng Feng has almost offended all of Liu Xiu's famous generals. Even if Liu Xiu wants to use Deng Feng, it will be difficult for the generals to work with Deng Feng again.What's more, Deng Feng is different from other generals. Deng Feng will definitely not be a good courtier. The Confucian principles of heaven, earth, ruler, parent and teacher are simply shit in his eyes.

Deep down in his heart, Liu Xiu had to admit that he couldn't control Deng Feng, and Deng Feng was not someone who could be controlled at all. Although Deng Feng is a sweet pastry, he is hot to the touch.Although it is hot, it is a sweet pastry after all.Dilemma. Really kill, Deng Feng has surrendered voluntarily after all, there has always been a saying in the military circle that killing and surrendering is inauspicious, and Liu Xiu is a superstitious person, so he has to be scruples about this.Moreover, Deng Feng made great contributions to the Han army in Kunyang and saved the lives of Liu Xiu's family. The reason why Deng Feng raised troops to fight against was, in the final analysis, Wu Han's fault.If Deng Feng is really killed, morally speaking, it will definitely become a big stain in Liu Xiu's life.

The imperial meeting was held for a long time, but there was no result.Liu Xiu went back to the tent to rest, Yin Lihua had heard about it, she greeted Liu Xiu with great courtesy, but she refused to forgive him at all, and said coldly: "Your Majesty is so chilling!" Liu Xiu was disturbed by Yin Lihua last night, and still has lingering fears in his heart. He turned around and wanted to escape, but found it ridiculous. Although he is the emperor, he is in the wild at the moment, and there is really no other place for him to sleep besides this big tent. Well, if he escaped out of the tent in a hurry, he might have to wander outside all night. If people saw him, they would think he was kicked out of the house by his wife. Where should he put his face?

Liu Xiu sat down slumped, waiting for Yin Lihua to explode.Yin Lihua was very calm, she didn't cry or make trouble, she just asked Liu Xiu, "I asked Your Majesty, when He went to Hebei alone, who was protecting His Majesty's family?" Liu Xiu answered honestly, "It's Deng Feng." Yin Lihua asked: "Second question, Your Majesty, is Deng Feng's fault for raising troops, Wu Han's fault, or Deng Feng's fault?" Liu Xiu replied, "It's Wu Han's fault." Yin Lihua asked again: "Third question to your majesty, if Deng Feng does not surrender, how sure is your majesty to catch him?"

Liu Xiu replied honestly again: "Even if Deng Feng can be caught, it may take a long time." Yin Lihua said: "Fourth question, Your Majesty, if Deng Feng is still outside, if he is allowed to surrender, what kind of conditions is Your Majesty willing to give?" Liu Xiuhan was about to come down, and replied: "I never thought about it. However, the official title of the General Assembly will probably remain the same." Yin Lihua said: "Five questions, Your Majesty, it's fine if you are still an official, at least you won't kill him. Then why Deng Fengzhen surrendered as he wished, but His Majesty wants to kill him again?"

Liu Xiu was speechless. Yin Lihua said again: "Six Questions Your Majesty, Feng Yin conspired in Guanzhong, and was later sent to surrender by the guard Huang Fang. Feng Yin is Feng Yi's younger brother, so His Majesty pardoned him and did not kill him. Deng Feng was never defeated. He came to surrender on his own initiative, but His Majesty wanted to kill him instead. , Why does Your Majesty treat one more favorably than another? Could it be that Feng Yi's younger brother kissed the Deng family's younger brother even more?" Liu Xiu didn't take it seriously, Feng Yin was useless, if he spared his life, it would be considered as a favor to Feng Yi, but Deng Feng was not enough to sleep if he didn't kill him, there is no comparison between the two!However, it was hard for Yin Lihua to tell the emperor's thoughts. Liu Xiu could only shift the responsibility to the generals under his command, and sighed: "You should also understand my difficulties. Although I am the emperor, I can't go against everyone's opinions." , all the generals want to kill Deng Feng, and there is nothing I can do."

Yin Lihua said: "Deep in his heart, His Majesty probably wants to kill him." Liu Xiu was exposed by Yin Lihua, so he didn't hide it anymore, and said: "No matter what, you will obey me this time. I promise you, I will compensate the Deng family, compensate Nanyang, and definitely not let Deng Feng die in vain." Yin Lihua sneered and said, "Your Majesty is indeed a businessman. Deng Fengren is dead, so what does this mean to him?" Liu Xiu felt a great pain in his heart, Yin Lihua said something casually, but there was something in his words, which hit his weakness so hard that he couldn't refute.Looking back on Liu Xiu's life, he was indeed like a businessman, constantly making transactions, including not avenging his elder brother Liu Yan, including his marriage with Guo Shengtong.Paying more attention to interests than to feelings, he himself knows that this point can be criticized by the world.However, he still felt inexplicably heartbroken when his wife pointed it out unceremoniously in person.

Liu Xiu was silent for a long time, sighed, took off the jade pendant around his waist, put it on the case, and without looking at Yin Lihua, said: "Seeing this jade pendant, if I come in person, no matter what you do, no one will dare to stop you." hands out of the tent.