Xiao Cheng frowned, tapped the imperial case with his knuckles, and said in a deep voice:

"Wang Xiao has been dead for more than a year. He didn't return it at first, but now his body is found?"

At that time, Wang Xiao bought himself a rather heroic and honorable death on the condition of helping Xiao Cheng to pacify the border army. With only a few border army officers who were willing to die with him, he went straight to the Xia army's formation.

, and then died in the rebel army.

Counting now, this was already a year and a half ago.

It stands to reason that Wang Xiao's body should have been discovered long ago. After the Xia Kingdom sued for peace, it should have been returned. Why was it delayed until today?

Zhang Zhao heard this and replied in a deep voice:

"On the Xia Kingdom side, they only speculated that the battlefield was chaotic and the body was taken away by someone in the chaos. Some time ago, the garrison was practicing and accidentally found it in the mountains. Based on the seal, flag, and armor he had with him, he confirmed that the former Grand Master was

identity."

Xiao Cheng heard the words, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"Since it's been returned, let's just bury it with common people's rites!"

Although Wang Xiao was not liquidated, all his previous official titles and titles were taken away, and he was buried with common people's rites, which was not an insult.

After hearing what Xiao Cheng said, Zhang Zhao hesitated for a while and then said:

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's not that simple at this time. This letter of credence was first delivered to the Ministry of Rites. After knowing this, many officials had objections to Wang Xiao's handling!"

Without waiting for Xiao Cheng to ask, Zhang Zhao continued:

"Many officials below believe that when evaluating Wang Xiao's achievements in his life, although he conquered south and north, expanded countless territories, and made great contributions to the country, it is a pity that he had a rebellious and unethical heart and had actually usurped the throne. Your Majesty does not deny his achievements.

Allowing the historians to record it is already kind. If we don’t punish them again, it will be difficult to deter the ambitious people!”

In the hands of Wang Xiao, the Yun State wiped away years of fatigue and became increasingly powerful. It had only been two years since his death, and everyone in the government and the public still remembered this time, so there was no way to deny his achievements.

However, Wang Xiao's act of usurping the throne and seizing power is indeed a treasonous act and cannot be denied at all!

For those who usurp the throne, if they succeed, they will change the dynasty and become the founder of the country. If they fail, they will only lose their official title and be demoted to the common people.

Compared with the risks, the profits from this success are too great. Obviously, there is no way to deter ambitious people, and it is detrimental to the stability of the country!

When Xiao Cheng heard this, he suddenly paused and fell into deep thought.

What Zhang Zhao said obviously makes sense! This is related to the stability of the imperial court, so naturally all the officials have objections.

"What do you think?" Xiao Cheng suddenly looked at Zhang Zhao and asked.

Zhang Zhao heard this, his face became solemn, and he said:

"Your Majesty, I think so too!"

In fact, if Zhang Zhao had not advocated this way, he would not have mentioned these words in the Yangxin Palace.

"Since ancient times, no matter how wise a king is, he cannot let go of the crime of treason! If Your Majesty is too kind, I am afraid that some people will lose their awe..."

Strictly speaking, as long as the conditions and situation allowed, Xiao Cheng would usually kill decisively and without hesitation. Buddhist monks, as well as certain officials in the DPRK, had a strong say in this.

But maybe it's because Xiao Cheng always borrows the topic and never takes the initiative. In addition, the novelist disciples use various romance novels among the people to create a "god-making" plan to create a glorious image of Xiao Cheng.

, but it made Xiao Cheng a sage, wise, capable, kind and generous king.

A benevolent king will inevitably give people the impression that even if he is offended, it is not a big deal.

Just like Zhao Zhen, Renzong of the Song Dynasty, he could be teased by his sleeves by ministers. If you had an emperor with the character of Qin Shihuang or Ming Taizu in power, do you think Bao Zheng would dare to...

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng pondered for a moment, nodded, and said:

"Since he is dead, if he does too much, he will inevitably be blamed...Wang Xiao intends to rebel, usurp the throne and seize power, perform sacrifices to cause chaos, and give him the posthumous title 'You'. His relatives and descendants will judge him for his crimes, and will not be pardoned if he is found. He will not be allowed to do anything for three generations.

Officials join the army."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhao also felt that this treatment was neither light nor serious, it was pretty much the same, and he immediately bowed and said:
Chapter completed!