Han Shizu

Chapter 1170 Liu Xu's mission, visit in person

"Call me grandpa!" In the palace garden, in an octagonal pavilion, Emperor Liu teased his eldest grandson Liu Wenyuan.

The eldest grandson of the emperor was not yet two years old, and was still at the stage of babbling. He was placed on the stone table, and because of the hot weather, he was dressed cooler, and his tiny hands and feet were exposed.

His legs were spread apart, and the crotch was facing Emperor Liu. His chubby face seemed to be a little puzzled, but he was very "smart" and knew that he wanted to please the man in front of him, so he called grandpa indistinctly.

During this period of time, Emperor Liu seemed to have entered the time of decentralization and leisure again, and lived a life of caring for his grandchildren.Perhaps because of the intergenerational relatives, Emperor Liu's love for his grandson is also more obvious. Of course, it is also because there is only such a grandson now.

"This child is as smart as you were when you were a child!" Emperor Liu said to Liu Xu who was standing aside respectfully and respectfully as he picked up his eldest grandson by his armpit.

Regarding this, Liu Xu naturally expressed modesty: "Father is too famous, childish and childish, how can we talk about intelligence?"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu grinned at Liu Xu: "I was happy when others praised your brother, but now, I'm praising your son and my grandson. Are you still cautious?"

Facing Emperor Liu's words, Liu Xu didn't know how to respond.Fortunately, Emperor Liu didn't make things difficult for him. He hugged his eldest grandson and teased him for a while, then pinched his little cheek, and handed it to his daughter-in-law Bai.

Turning her head and looking at Liu Xu, she withdrew her smile and said, "I called you into the palace for two main reasons. First, to see my grandson. Second, there is an errand I want you to do!"

Hearing this, Liu Xu cheered up immediately, and answered with cupped hands, "You order!"

"Originally, I intended to go on tour this year, but you all dissuaded me. Since the beginning of summer, the imperial court has moved westward to Luoyang, and it is inconvenient to leave the capital. However, I am still worried about local affairs. I have to see it with my own eyes. Look." Emperor Liu said leisurely.

Liu Xu is smart. The moment the emperor opened his mouth, he immediately understood something. After he finished speaking, he took the initiative to ask for instructions: "Do you want me to go to the two lakes for inspection?"

"No!" Shaking his head in surprise, Emperor Liu said, "Northwest!"

"In the northwest region, there are many ethnic groups, serious conflicts, and the situation has always been complicated. Although the stability has been maintained due to the authority of the court these years, I have always been uneasy! Self-determination is difficult to eliminate by the army, and for several years, the party members still have a serious problem. I want you to represent the imperial court, go and have a look around, understand the military, government and people's situation, and appease those miscellaneous captives." Emperor Liu explained:
"If the big man wants to be stable and rich, the northwest is a problem that can never be avoided. If the northwest is unstable, the entire empire will be difficult to be stable. Therefore, we have to worry about it and pay attention to it! I also have the heart of going west. You scout the way for me first!"

Knowing Emperor Liu's intentions, Liu Xu's first reaction was not joy, but he said solemnly: "My son has been in the Lifan Academy for the past two years, and I also know a little about the barbarians and barbarians in the Han Dynasty. Martial arts and warlike, young and virtuous, hunting on behalf of the heavens, I am afraid that I will not be able to convince the public, and I am afraid that people will despise me!"

Hearing his words, Emperor Liu directly asked, "Do you really think so?"

When asked this question, Emperor Liu's eyes seemed to have a strong force, and he hit Liu Xu directly, making him feel a little uncomfortable.Soon, he looked away again, and Emperor Liu said in a flat yet domineering tone: "You are the prince of the big man, and you represent me here, who dares to despise you!"

"Yes!" It seemed that the pride and glory in his heart had been aroused, Liu Xu's waist straightened involuntarily, and he solemnly replied.

"When will you leave?" Liu Xu asked again.

"The weather is still hot, so wait until autumn!" Emperor Liu ordered, "Besides, I asked King Dongping to go with you! With him escorting you, can you feel at ease?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Although it was in private, but after Emperor Liu became serious, Liu Xu also responded very solemnly.

"At that time, Liu Fang will go with you too. My young eagle has been studying for several years, so he can be let out."

The scorching sun scorched the earth, destroying the quiet atmosphere of "Zhao Lu" completely.The dirt roads and trails are difficult for imperial drivers to pass, so Emperor Liu simply came here on horseback.

Accompanying him, besides the Ouchi guards in casual clothes, was Prince Liu Yang.Silently observing the surrounding environment, Emperor Liu commented: "The place chosen by Zhao Pu is very ordinary."

Looking at Liu Yang who was following him, Emperor Liu asked, "Do you think that I am too courteous to Zhao Pu when I come to visit Zhao Pu in person and bring you, the crown prince?"

Hearing this, Liu Yang returned to his senses, shook his head and said, "Father has always treated ministers with courtesy, and this is also to show the world how much you value wise men. Mr. Zhao is an old minister who has also made great contributions to the stability of the Southwest. He has been idle for half a year. There is nothing wrong with ignoring them and visiting them in person!"

Hearing what Liu Yang said, Emperor Liu said: "There is a lot of criticism of Zhao Pu in the court, but few people regard him as a virtuous and famous person!"

"If you're not a sage, why do you value your father so much?" Liu Yang asked back.

"This answer is a trick!" Emperor Liu smiled slightly, and then said as if exhorting: "Remember, Zhao Pu is too virtuous, but he is the emperor's favorite type of minister. What's the matter? What's the matter? If you leave the problem to him, he will definitely give you a satisfactory solution. The same is true for governing the country, as long as you have the opportunity to use it with him, he will definitely not let you down!"

"You think so highly of him?" Liu Yang was really surprised.

Emperor Liu smiled and said, "You are not watching people. In the future, there will be opportunities to watch Zhao Pu!"

After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu asked, "What official position do you think Zhao Pu should confer when he returns to court?"

Regarding this, Liu Yang fell into a moment of thought, hesitated for a while, and said, "Should I be taught by the prime minister?"

"What is the specific job?"

Now Liu Yang was much more straightforward: "How about Shang Shupu's shooting?"

"You are generous!" Emperor Liu said.

If the prime ministers of the political affairs hall want to talk about their positions and powers, it must be the head of the Shangshu Province who is in charge of all the ministries and departments.Therefore, up to now, the imperial court has not granted Ministers' Orders, and some of them are only posthumous, and even some of the early false titles have been abolished.As far as this is concerned, even Shangshu Pushe didn't talk to anyone.

At present, in the political affairs hall, Wei Renpu, the prime minister, is in charge of the government with the position of Zhongshuling.And if Zhao Pu was given the position of Shangshu Pushe, it would be a bit too heavy, even if he valued him more.

"You said to give Zhao Pu enough chances to display it, wouldn't it be appropriate for Shang Shupu to shoot?" Facing Emperor Liu's statement, Liu Yang first replied in this way.

However, he still came to his senses, and added: "If the Minister's order is too heavy, how could he give the Minister's Zuo Cheng Tongping things?"

Now, Emperor Liu did not continue to speak, but it can be guessed that this was his attitude.

When Emperor Liu came to "Zhao Lu", in the bamboo hall, Zhao Pu was showing his chest, drinking natural herbal tea, shaking a cattail fan, and reading a book there.What I read is not casual books, but political commentaries and historical annals, all newly compiled in recent years.

In the era of Emperor Liu, great efforts were made to promote cultural undertakings, especially some official books, with a large number of finished products.

From "History of Three Dynasties" to "New Book of Tang", to the Records of Emperors of the Three Dynasties, and the families of ten countries, as well as the national history and national books that are still being edited.

In the past, there was no time, but now it is rare to have time to study carefully.

Seeing it engrossed, when Emperor Liu and his party arrived and saw Zhao Pu's image, they were all taken aback for a moment.As for Zhao Pu, who was embarrassed for a moment, he quickly reacted, and hurriedly stood up to greet him and confess his crime.

Of course, Emperor Liu wouldn't care about this point of disrespect, and neither would Zhao Pu, and it was hard for Zhao Pu to hide the excitement in his eyes when he greeted him.How could Zhao Pu not know what the emperor and the crown prince personally visited him in this secluded field.

In such a case, there is no need to say anything more.
(End of this chapter)