Han Shizu

Chapter 1114 Resign?Not allowed!
Generally speaking, in order to show his closeness to his ministers, Liu Chengyou will eat with the same case, or sleep with his feet, and after so many years, many civil and military officials have indeed received this kind of treatment, which gradually It has become a symbol of the status of Chinese military in North Korea.

If you haven't eaten or slept with His Majesty the Emperor, you don't seem to have enough confidence to speak.However, compared to others, Chai Rong was obviously one step closer. He was able to share a bath with the emperor and take a bath together.

It's the kind of health-care bath soup, and there are beautiful maids who are responsible for massages, and under normal circumstances, the maids can take them home afterward.
The two met each other sincerely, while soaking in a comfortable medicinal bath, they enjoyed the gentle service of the palace lady, as well as imperial imperial wine, as well as melon and fruit snacks.I don't know when it started, the living standard of the royal family has risen sharply. Although frugality is still advocated, it is not as hard as it used to be.

Liu Chengyou and Chai Rong chatted with each other in a very relaxed mood and posture.But after hearing Chai Rong's words, he sat up suddenly and stared at him. Liu Chengyou was a little surprised and said, "Chai Qing is going to return to her job?"

Liu Chengyou was really unprepared for Chai Rong's sudden resignation.

Facing the emperor's gaze, Chai Rong had a calm expression on his face, and said calmly: "The minister was promoted by His Majesty to assist the Holy Dynasty, and under the wings of the Ming Lord, he stretched his thin talents. Over the past 18 years, he has been trusted and appointed many times. With such a heavy burden, I am both grateful and apprehensive. Today is set, and the whole world surrenders, and I will be considered successful.”

Chai Rong uttered some clichés about a meritorious official retiring, but before he could speak, Liu Chengyou interrupted him directly: "How can you bear to abandon me? I don't agree with what you said. There is no peace, the Dingnan Army and the Dangxiang people are occupying the northwest, and there is still no solution. The Khitan in the north is still recuperating and recovering strength.

The big man is still far from the point where the swords and guns are stored in the warehouse, and the horses are released to Nanshan.There are Dali and Annan in the south, and Ryukyu overseas.Now it is time for the monarch and his ministers to work together, civil and military, to benefit the world together. You are also a person with great ambitions, how can you retreat lightly! "

Regarding Emperor Liu's words, Chai Rong still calmly said: "There is no shortage of virtuous ministers in the court, and there are even more generals in the great Han Dynasty. They are enough to govern the country and the world, and a peaceful and prosperous world can be expected. The only strong enemy is the Khitan Liao. However, after the Northern Expedition, The Khitan has been damaged to the core, and it cannot compete with the big Han. As for the small kingdoms of the barbarians, it is even more insignificant. Sending a partial division can pacify them, take their land and cities, and plant the Han flag."

Chai Rong's statement obviously couldn't convince Emperor Liu, but after such a conversation, he also calmed down.As a result of calming down, he couldn't help but wonder why Chai Rong resigned and what was the purpose of resigning?
So subconsciously, it was connected with the previous turmoil in the court.Today's Chai Rong is only in his forties, but he is so young, how could he give up so easily, and with his pursuit of fame, it is impossible to go back to retire at this age.On "old treacherous and cunning", compared with Guo Wei, Chai Rong is far behind
Is this his way of retreating?This idea began to appear in Emperor Liu's mind.

After thinking for a while, he calmed down, and said with a calm attitude: "Is Chai Qing worried because of those meaningless remarks in the court?"

Noticing Emperor Liu's thoughts and frowning, Chai Rong immediately said, "Of course not!"

However, Liu Chengyou followed up and said: "If it is, then I tell you, those superficial rumors can be ignored as much as possible. You are my arm, the pillar of the great man, the golden beam of the great man, and the hero of Qianyou .”

Emperor Liu's words were frank and sincere, and Chai Rong was naturally grateful for this, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty has such great love, and I will not be able to repay you in this life or the next!"

As he spoke, he resigned firmly and said: "I want to retire, but it is also because of my body that I can't bear the fatigue of the paperwork. These years, I have been leading the army outside and doing official affairs in the court. Although I dare not say that I forget to eat and sleep, I still think that I have done my duty. , The body has long been hidden diseases.

After the Northern Expedition, he became ill and almost died at that time. After recuperating for more than a year, he got better. His Majesty also knew about this.Now that he has been assigned to the Northwest, he is suffering from more illnesses. This time leading the army to recapture Hexi, he also received many responsibilities. He wanted to fulfill his long-cherished wish, so he gritted his teeth and persisted.

Now, I just want to get rid of official duties, cultivate my body and mind, and be peaceful and long-term.”

Just like some Emperor Liu's words, Chai Rong only dared to believe half of them, and Liu Chengyou only half believed what Chai Rong said.Although Chai Rong was ill, he didn't think it was serious enough.

While pondering, Chai Rong continued: "For more than [-] years, I have been on the go and have no time to take care of my family. Especially the old father at home, who is now over seventy years old, but it has been difficult to find a face for several years. When I return to Beijing this time, I see my father , is already gray-haired, and described as old. I feel ashamed and really can't bear the fact that I can't serve filial piety in front of my knees. All my requests today are sincere words, and I hope Your Majesty will fulfill them!"

When facing Chai Rong with such sincerity, Emperor Liu was silent.Of course, he was not moved by Chai Rong, he was not so easily moved.What he was thinking about was still the reason behind Chai Rong's resignation.

But after thinking about it, the only thing that can be explained is this change in the court.Liu Chengyou suddenly realized that maybe his thinking had entered into a misunderstanding. Some things and some remarks were nothing to him, but they were different to others.Although rumors stop at wisdom, but in many cases, words can really kill people's hearts and kill people.

He is a high-ranking emperor with great power in his hands. Many things can be done without taboos and calm, but ministers like Chai Rong are not.Chai Rong is also considered an excellent politician. Politicians have to be more cautious when considering things, gains and losses, life and death.

Seeing Emperor Liu pondering, Chai Rong stopped talking and just waited silently for him to finish his calculations.

After a long time, Liu Chengyou came back to his senses, looked at Chai Rong again, with a calm smile on his face again, and calmly said: "It seems that I am still not sympathetic enough to my ministers!"

"Your Majesty, don't say that!" Chai Rong hurriedly said.

Liu Chengyou stretched out his hand to stop him, and said with a light smile: "Chai Qing wants to resign, and I will never allow it. If so, it will not only be that I lack an arm, but the man lacks a beam, and others will criticize me, saying that I have lost all my bows, Rabbit dead dog cooked."

"Your Majesty! This is the minister's initiative to resign, and the world will definitely not make such unnecessary guesses!" Chai Rong's voice was already filled with a little panic.

Shaking his head, Liu Chengyou continued: "However, Chai Qing's problem has to be considered. If you are sick, you will take care of it. If you can't bear the burden of official duties, I will change your position and give you an assistant. In short, you are only four years old. In his early teens, how could I allow a wise man of good time to be dusted like this, that would be a waste of money. As for the relationship between father and son, just take the old man back to the mansion to take care of him."

As he said that, Liu Chengyou directly stated his decision: "In this way, I will take you to stay in Xijing and stay in Luoyang for me!"

Emperor Liu's words can be said to be an extreme attempt to persuade Chai Rong to stay.Intimidated by his gaze, Chai Rong finally did not say any words of refusal, but sighed, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is so thoughtful for my minister, how can I refuse to let you down again, and let your Majesty's kindness go! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou finally showed a smile, and said haha: "That's right! If you, the British Duke, retire, it will be a great loss to the court. You and I have a long life, and we have to continue for another twenty years."

It has to be said that Chai Rong's resignation made Emperor Liu feel very unhappy.No matter what the reason is, I didn't let you go. If you want to go on your own initiative, it is a kind of "abandonment" to the emperor.
Of course, this kind of emotion will never appear on his face.

After talking about serious matters, Liu Chengyou asked, "How many young sons are there under Chai Qing's knees?"

"Exactly!" Chai Rong replied.

"Liu Xu is getting married, it's a pity, you don't have a daughter under your knees, otherwise I will definitely ask for a daughter-in-law!" Liu Chengyou laughed.

Hearing this, Chai Rong immediately said: "This is a happy event! Mr. Qin got married, I don't know which lady it is, so lucky?"

"The granddaughter of Old Master Bai was chosen by the Empress Dowager herself, and I have seen it before. She is beautiful in appearance and conduct!" Emperor Liu also smiled.

Then he said: "In this way, I now have seven princesses under my knees. When I get older, your son will almost grow up. If it is suitable at that time, I will marry an in-law."

(End of this chapter)