Han Shizu

Chapter 1212 The Old Mansion
When entering Jinyang, Emperor Liu did not patronize Taiyuan Palace. It was not because he was used to living in Qionglou Yuyu in the east and west and looked down on Jinyang's "simpleness". There is only the old mansion of the palace.

"What are you doing?" Accompanied by a group of people, Emperor Liu couldn't help but look at Prince Liu Yang when he entered the old Taiyuan Palace.

Liu Yang was also a little dazed by this question. He has basically followed the driver along the way and studied hard.Therefore, he replied: "The minister waits on the imperial court!"

"I don't need you to serve me here. There are so many people here. Are you afraid that they will not serve me well?" Emperor Liu said with a light smile, "I'll give you a vacation and do some things that a prince should do!"

"Please order, Your Majesty!" In the eyes of the crowd, Liu Yang clapped his hands in response.

"It's still too high here!" Emperor Liu pointed at his feet, looked at Liu Yang, and said, "Stay by my side for a long time, I'm afraid you can't let go of your vision anymore. There are many things, not to read the memorial, It is enough to listen to the report. Go out and have a look, Jinyang is the place where my family rose, it is rare to come here, you should learn more about it!"

Emperor Liu began to assign homework again. Hearing this, Liu Yang had nothing else to say, and said, "Yes!"

"Where is the magistrate of Taiyuan?" Emperor Liu called out to the crowd of civil and military personnel who greeted him.

One of the older officials in scarlet robes came out, bowed and said, "I am ordered by Lu Yi!"

Looking at this old minister, with a refined temperament on his body, but he looked a little old, Zhang Dejun reminded Emperor Liu, "He is the father of Hexi Chief Envoy Lu Duoxun!"

Emperor Liu nodded slightly, and smiled at Lu Yi: "Lu Qing, I know you, you are one of the most virtuous ministers and officials in Hedong Road. You also gave birth to a good son, and brought a pillar to the court that can be entrusted with various affairs material!"

"Your Majesty praises me, I am ashamed to be an old minister!" Lu Yi was naturally very honored to be praised together with his son, his old face was filled with a smile, and his mouth almost opened.

Lu Yi is a very old person. He cited Ming Jing in the later Tang Dynasty and served as a local official in the later Jin Dynasty.

In fact, based on his political achievements and qualifications, it is also possible to be an envoy, but he has a son named Ludoxun.As Lu Duoxun's official position became bigger and bigger, until he was promoted to the governor of Hexi, his path of advancement has basically reached its peak.

However, in any case, the position of prefect of Taiyuan is not small at all.Among the existing state capitals of the Han Dynasty, Luoyang and Kaifeng are the only ones that can stabilize at one end of the rank.

"Trouble Lu Qing, work hard and be a tour guide for the prince!" Emperor Liu said directly to Lu Yi.

"It's an honor for the veteran!" Lu Yi said immediately.

"The others are all gone, return to their duties and take care of their own affairs!" Looking at the group of people gathered respectfully in front of the palace, Emperor Liu gave another order.

"Yes!"

However, Shi Xizai, the newly appointed governor of Hedong, was left behind to accompany Emperor Liu to speak.It was only a few months before we left the capital, and we met again, so there was no sense of unfamiliarity.

Empresses, princes and attendants began to settle in. It has to be said that the old Taiyuan palace, where the family brought by Emperor Liu, was really crowded, but what I experienced was just that kind of atmosphere.Yan Tuo, the eunuch, has found room to play. Among the followers, there is no one who is more familiar with the palace than him, after all, he is an old man back then.

"No grass, no tree, no house, no house in this mansion has changed!" In the gazebo in the back garden, feeling the autumn wind blowing across the lake, Emperor Liu wiped the stone table and said with emotion: "I'm still waiting for you!" Remember, Gao Zu used to drink wine in this pavilion to enjoy the coolness!"

Emperor Liu was sitting while Shi Xizai was standing, listening to his emotions, he continued, "I know Your Majesty misses the old days. Over the years, all the affairs in the hidden mansion have been arranged and maintained according to the past, so as to welcome His Majesty at any time."

Hearing this, Emperor Liu felt a little ungrateful, looked at Shi Xizai and said, "How much manpower will it cost, and how much will it cost each year? Wouldn't it be a waste just for this mansion that has been vacant all year round?"

After saying that, Emperor Liu's tone seemed to be a bit harsh, but Shi Xizai was not intimidated by him, but calmly replied: "After all, this is an old mansion, which is of great significance, and the necessary expenses should be spent. There is nothing wrong with the Taiyuan government's approach on this matter. Furthermore, the minister has also checked, and on weekdays, the mansion only has a few servants and soldiers to take care of it, and the manpower cost does not exceed 20 people!"

Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu smiled again: "You are still the same, you have been in charge of a government, and there is still no change!"

Shi Xizai bowed and said: "If there is any conflict, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"Your words are insincere!" Emperor Liu shook his head: "After so many years, I have long been used to your temper, so why would you accuse me of your words!"

"This is His Majesty's magnanimity, I am ashamed!" Shi Xizai described it softly.

After so many years, if Emperor Liu were to give Shi Xizai an evaluation, perhaps it would be two words: pure minister.

"I intend that all maintenance and repairs of buildings such as Qiandi, Xinggong, and other buildings in the future will be funded by internal funds, and the Shaofu will be responsible. It will no longer consume the financial resources of local government figures, and reduce the burden on the local government!" Emperor Liu said. Said: "Only the Taiyuan Palace, the Hedong government government pays out every year, it is not a small fee!"

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Shi Xizai was refreshed. If such a financial burden could be resolved, it would be only good for the Hedong Taoist government.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Shi Xizai sang praises to Emperor Liu from the bottom of his heart.

Emperor Liu chuckled: "It should be righteous. Even if you, Shi Ningji, praised me for being wise, it has become a habit. Compared with singing praises to me, I hope to see ministers like you who can govern the country well. Bless the hometown, and be safe with one side!"

"I will never say goodbye!" Shi Xizai said solemnly.

"Sit, it's hard to keep your body bent!" Seeing him standing all the time, Emperor Liu motioned to Shi Xizai, and said, "This trip to the north came unexpectedly. I heard that you came here specially from Baode Mansion. Are you coming back to prepare for the meeting? I also heard that during the few months you have been in Renhedong, you basically went to the prefectures, counties, towns, and even villages to visit and inspect, and I have disturbed you by coming here!"

"Your Majesty's words are serious!" Shi Xizai sat down and responded respectfully: "The Son of Heaven is fortunate enough to welcome your imperial chariot, which is a gift due to all ministers."

"I'm very pleased that you, the chief envoy, are able to practice yourselves and go to the mountains and the countryside!" Emperor Liu said, "However, I hope you don't just focus on the form, but put it into practice!"

Emperor Liu's words were a warning to Shi Xizai.It is still a previous problem. Among the local officials, there are still many people who engage in formalism. Compared with the past, it has improved a bit, but this thing is really hard to judge. It is difficult to define whether it is a mere formality or a diligent work.

As a result, when he heard that there were ministers and officials running downstairs diligently, Emperor Liu would inevitably have some doubts in his heart. After all, Emperor Liu was also a master when it came to putting on a show.Of course, he seldom expresses such emotions, and he cannot give up eating because of choking, let alone dampen the enthusiasm of officials to do things because of subjective judgments.

Shi Xizai obviously understood, and said frankly: "Your Majesty, I have not stayed in the official office for more than half a month during the few months since I arrived at Renhedong. During this period of time, I basically visited all the prefectures and counties under my jurisdiction, in order to understand the local political situation and the people's conditions, and then adjust measures to local conditions and govern according to the situation!"

This is also because he has been with Emperor Liu for a long time, and he is obviously influenced by Emperor Liu in his behavior.Emperor Liu was naturally satisfied with this, after all, he was someone he valued.

"Baode Mansion, in Hedong can be regarded as a remote place!" Coincidentally, Emperor Liu asked about the situation in Hedong.

(End of this chapter)