Han Shizu

Chapter 1043 From Entrepreneurship to Keeping Business

In terms of etiquette, Emperor Liu gave Li Yu, the lord of subjugation, a surprising special attention. The Long Live Hall hosted a separate banquet, which is the treatment that only confidant ministers can enjoy.However, after satisfying a little curiosity in his heart, Liu Chengyou is still that Emperor Liu, the son of heaven.

As an enemy who destroyed his country's ancestral temple, it was impossible for Emperor Liu to have a heart-to-heart relationship with Li Yu, discussing poetry and so on. First, he didn't have that talent, and second, Li Yu probably wouldn't have such a mood.

Even, I originally wanted to talk to Li Yu about his mistakes after he came to power, and discuss why he subjugated the country so quickly, but in the end he didn't speak, and Emperor Liu lost that interest.The two just had a meal, and then let Li Yu out of the palace and left. When they first came to Tokyo, there were many things that needed to be settled.

However, from Liu Chengyou's point of view, Li Yu's desolation, melancholy and depression already have that taste.In fact, from the standpoint of an emperor and a monarch, Liu Chengyou will never look up to Li Yu, and even seriously despise Li Yu for his incompetence in governing the country.

Now, after the country fell into the Han Dynasty, if Li Yu could no longer write those masterpieces handed down from generation to generation, then he would not even have the last bit of qualifications worthy of Emperor Liu's pity and sympathy.After correcting his mentality, he treats Li Yu as if he were an ordinary person.

Duke Peng, this is the title given to Li Yu by Liu Chengyou. Compared with the blow to the dignity of "Disobedient Marquis", it is much more preferential treatment. The salary he deserves is not short of a penny or a drop. The mansion has already been repaired. Companionship, in terms of privileges, of course there are certain restrictions, of course, even with its privileges, how dare you use it?
Inevitably, it is the restriction on freedom, which will probably accompany him for a lifetime.Liu Chengyou was even thinking, Meng Chang is a middle-aged literary artist, and Li Yu, a literary youth, might they be able to complement each other as neighbors?
With the order of Emperor Liu, Li Yu's surrender to Jiangnan is a basic ending.The emperor received Li Yu, and the queen received Diao Shi. Li Yu's mother, Zhong Shi, contracted an illness on the way to the north and was bedridden.

After a little sorting out, you will find that in Emperor Liu's era, there were many wise women and mothers.Needless to say, the Empress Dowager of the Han Dynasty, Li Congyi's adoptive mother Wang, Meng Chang's mother Li, including Li Yu's mother Zhong, all have virtuous names.

Huddled on the imperial couch, wrapped in brocade, every winter, the severe cold always made Emperor Liu suffer.The charcoal has been removed, and that thing is not suitable for long-term use. The handkerchief is harmful to the body. The doors are all open to clear the stagnant air.

Feeling the gradual numbness of his hands and feet, Liu Chengyou couldn't help sighing: "Why is it that I can't stand the cold anymore!"

"Officials, do you want to choose two maids to come and warm up?" Seeing that Emperor Liu was uncomfortable, the newly appointed servant, Xing Shouyan, suggested.

Emperor Liu naturally understood what he meant by warming up, and it was not a coincidence. He just used the soft and soft jade body to dispel the cold. It was an experience of the powerful and powerful. Hearing this, Emperor Liu shook his head directly and said: " That's all!"

"The government is like this, if it hurts the body, it is not a blessing for the country!" Yan Tuo said.

This person, Yan Tuo, is white and clean, about the same age as Emperor Liu, and he is very caring about people. His eyes are full of worry and concern for Emperor Liu. cold.

"Go and prepare some hot water, just soak my feet, and prepare some wine!" Emperor Liu gave him a look and ordered.

"Yes!"

"Hey, four years ago, I was able to go out on horseback in the ice and snow, but now, I can't even bear the severe cold." Squeezing his aching calf, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and let out a deep sigh.

After turning 15, Emperor Liu clearly felt that his body was beginning to decline. His mental state was still good, but his body was indeed not as good as usual. Over the past [-] years, I have worked hard, even if I don't think I have worked hard and forgot to sleep and eat, but I have never really relaxed.

In recent years, Emperor Liu has consciously reduced his burden. However, the hard work in the early years was actually excessive.In addition, Liu Chengyou's two winter expeditions and one winter tour to the north caused certain damage to Emperor Liu's body.

Years of hard work are not without cost!In recent years, because of the state affairs and military affairs, the whole court has been exhausted and sick. Many virtuous officials and brave generals have been exhausted. It is not surprising that Emperor Liu is no exception.

Today, the north and the south are approaching unification, which can be regarded as success and success, but Emperor Liu still has a plan in his heart, and his career is actually only halfway through.Ping the world is barely enough, but governing the world is still far away.

Of course, Liu Chengyou has now consciously protected his body, the most important point is to minimize his fatigue, however, this is destined to conflict with his character and his desire for power.

When Taoist Chen Tuan entered Beijing for the first time, he also gave Emperor Liu an article on how to keep in good health, and of course asked Wang Pu to "translate" it for him.However, after so many years, "Chapter 81" has long been forgotten by him. The emperor practiced the way of entering the world, governing the country, purging few desires, guiding and returning pills, which was not suitable for him at all.

The cold started from the feet, and after only soaking in the water basin for a quarter of an hour, Liu Chengyou's back was already hot, and there was also a bad sweat on his forehead. The heat steamed up, and his body was somewhat comfortable.He took the silk handkerchief and wiped off his sweat, and there was a somewhat relieved expression on his flushed face.

After a long time, Yan Tuo took the initiative to say: "Guan, the water is already warm, let me add some hot water!"

Emperor Liu only responded softly, raised his feet, but focused on the memorial in his hand.Seeing this, Yan Tuo hurriedly ordered someone to bring hot water, and personally filled the foot basin with a ladle, his hands were steady, and his movements were careful, lest the splash would scald the emperor.

What Liu Chengyou held in his hand was the Ministry of War's request for instructions on rewards for Pingnan's meritorious officers and men.It is also thanks to the fact that it is winter, the activities of officials and civilians are relatively small, and the situation in the south is becoming more and more stable. Although the class teacher has not been ordered, this policy of rewarding meritorious deeds should also be put on the agenda and prepared in advance.

In this regard, Emperor Liu will not be stingy. Similarly, he also approves of Murong Yanzhao's ability to handle affairs, so he just needs to nod and let them develop.The meritorious service of officers and men at all levels, as well as civil and military, still needs to be judged and reviewed. What Emperor Liu really considered was to follow the opportunity of the unification of Pingnan, and conduct an overall review of the heroic and lord system of the Han Dynasty.

In the past ten years, many titles and lands have been confiscated from Emperor Liu. Among them, there are military merits, medical services, and many titles bestowed by the bribery and appeasement of feudal towns.Even in the later period, Liu Chengyou had already consciously controlled the awarding and distributing of titles, but now, Liu Chengyou feels that it is a bit excessive.

By the 15th year of Qianyou, in the Han Dynasty, there were already more than a hundred people with the title of Duke and above, and half of them were conferred by Liu Chengyou after he succeeded to the throne, and there were even more people below the Duke.This flood, it seems worthless.

Of course, most of Liu Chengyou's awards are for meritorious service.But on the whole, it is too easy and too heavy to confer titles, even if the titles today are vain compared with those in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

But even so, Emperor Liu still felt that there were too many problems with the title system of the great man and needed rectification.For example, many people's titles and merits do not match, and it needs to be further clarified who can be reduced to hereditary.

Another most important issue is whether or not to pay taxes on the land owned by the nobles.This point is a particularly sensitive issue, even Emperor Liu dare not be careless.

I have considered a lot, but I have made up my mind on one thing, that is, to conduct an overall review of the nobles and lords of the Han Dynasty, and re-determine the nobility and rewards, so that the system of titles will be truly consolidated and perfected.

It is conceivable that as long as Emperor Liu expressed his intention, a disturbance would be inevitable.Some people will not be too nervous because they have solid achievements, while others will worry because they lack confidence.
And once the vital interests are involved, I'm afraid no one will really calm down.And this may be the beginning of Emperor Liu's internal rectification of the Han Dynasty. The past 15 years of the Qianyou Dynasty have achieved great achievements and achievements. In this process, new problems are also arising, and new social contradictions are gradually accumulating.

Starting to rule the world and move towards a prosperous age is the next road that Emperor Liu will take, a road that is not easier than unification, and perhaps more difficult.After all, there is a saying that keeping a business is more difficult than starting a business.

(End of this chapter)