Han Shizu

Chapter 1237
The winter solstice has not yet arrived, and the cold days are not far away, but Guzang City, the capital of Hexi and an important town in the northwest, has already entered a state of ice and snow.A rush of snow added a little softness to the stiff winter, but it quickly melted away under the erosion of rough wind and sand.

However, the weather in Guzang is getting colder, and the plan to travel west has been put on hold.The barracks in the city were fully occupied by the soldiers who were in camp, and even because of insufficient accommodation, the officials and generals of Liangzhou were asked to share the reception of some of the personnel.

What is certain is that almost everyone does not want to continue going west.However, the emperor didn't speak, and he didn't dare to speak rashly again, lest he get into trouble.

In Guzang City, where the environment is the best and the space is the largest, there is no doubt that it is the Hexi Governor's Office, which was built with Lu Duoxun after he took office, so it naturally became the emperor's presence.

All the bureaucrats under his jurisdiction looked for other places to work, and Lu Duoxun's family also chose to move out. However, Emperor Liu deliberately kept him, allowing him to stay overnight at work, and he was also ready for inquiries.

The cold weather makes it almost uncomfortable to breathe. For many people, it is hard to imagine how the local people survive in this environment.Although there were many nobles, ministers, and soldiers who accompanied them, most of them came from the interior and were accustomed to the climate of the Central Plains, so they really suffered here.

Walking in the middle, a door guarded by four inner guards became the boundary to prevent the inside and outside from crossing. Outside the door, the prime minister and uncle Li Ye waited here, lingering, looking up from time to time, showing hesitation, But he didn't order anyone to inform him to see him.

Zhao Kuangyin accompanied Liu Yang to inspect Longyou Road, so among the ministers accompanying him at this time, Li Ye had the highest status.The highest status means that there are some things that he needs to take on, and he has to speak up when he needs to speak up.

Although Li Ye is the emperor's uncle and an elder, it can be said that he was trained and promoted by Emperor Liu all the way.In the early years when the Empress Dowager was here, she used to rely on favor and arrogance, but was soon severely suppressed by Emperor Liu, and in the next 20 years, she gradually grew up and became a prime minister.

However, after so many years, when Li Ye faced Emperor Liu, he was very hypocritical and extremely awed.Li Ye is not afraid to offer advice and suggestions, and even takes the initiative in many cases, but this has to be done separately.

For example, to dissuade the emperor from going west, although he didn't know why Emperor Liu was obsessed with Hexi, the far northwest, but after feeling his strong will, Li Ye didn't dare to disobey it.Otherwise, if the words are not beneficial, but instead angered Emperor Liu, then the loss outweighs the gain.

However, during the two days in Guzang, many people in the Chinese military camp asked him to speak. Li Ye rarely encountered such a situation where he was entrusted with hope and trust.Therefore, as the representative of the accompanying minister, it is not easy for him to be perfunctory.

Therefore, wandering in front of the courtyard also reflects Li Ye's psychological portrayal at this time.

"It's Uncle Guo!" A tactful voice sounded, interrupting Li Ye's thoughts.

Looking up and seeing the noble lady accompanied by Gong'e, Li Ye hurriedly bowed and saluted: "See the imperial concubine!"

The person who came was Concubine Gao, and her phoenix eyes swept over Li Ye. The concubine raised her hand to signal him to excuse her, and asked, "Isn't the uncle of the country here to see you? Why don't you stay here? Is it because the servants are negligent?"

Probably due to standing outside for a long time, not only Li Ye's hands and feet, but even his beard were a little stiff, but facing Concubine Gao's questioning, he became more energetic, and he had an idea in his heart, and said: "I have a word, I want to enter your majesty's house." , but I was worried that His Majesty would not allow it, so I hesitated to go in, and postponed it here! Fortunately, I met the imperial concubine, and I hope I can submit the report on her behalf!"

Hearing this, Concubine Gao frowned slightly, but she did not respond, but said: "I only have one woman accompanying me, my uncle is the prime minister, if it is a major state matter, please forgive me for inconvenient questions!"

It has to be said that Emperor Liu has trained the women in his harem well, at least he strictly abides by the rule of harem meddling in politics.Although, many times, Emperor Liu would also talk to them about the state affairs and military affairs of the outer court, but even if it was the empress's big talisman, he rarely took the initiative to ask.
Although Li Ye was surprised by Concubine Gao's reaction, he quickly explained clearly: "This matter is not only related to the country, but also to His Majesty. Since his tour to the west, he has traveled more than [-] miles and has been delayed for a long time. , Down to the soldiers, all were caught cold by the wind and marched hard.

The minister inquired and found that in the camp, more than [-] people were unable to travel, or suffered from frostbite or disease.Winter is approaching, and the weather in Hexi will be even worse, and His Majesty's desire to visit the west is increasing.

The minister is worried that if he continues to walk, the damage will only increase, and even the epidemic will occur.If your majesty wants to travel far, even though it is extremely cold, the ministers and others dare to accompany you, only worrying about the safety of your majesty's dragon body, this fact cannot be ignored.

When he was in Lingzhou, the minister once said that His Majesty was determined and refused.Today, I pray that the empress can speak on her behalf and persuade one or two."

After hearing Li Ye's reason for coming, Concubine Gao couldn't help frowning her phoenix eyebrows. Of course, she also understood Emperor Liu's temperament. This favor is not so helpful.

However, Li Ye put his attitude down so low that it was not easy to refuse his request directly.After a little consideration, Concubine Gao still responded: "I'm about to visit Your Majesty, so I can only persuade and express my intentions on my behalf, but Your Majesty has always been determined, and I'm not sure whether I can persuade him!"

"Thank you, Ma'am, for speaking up!" Li Ye said immediately: "If it doesn't work, I will have to find another time to invite you!"

At this time, Emperor Liu was staying on the kang, and he was doing as the Romans did, but the kang was more practical, otherwise, no matter how thick the quilt was, the cold would inevitably invade.

Not only the kang, but also the heater. In short, Emperor Liu cannot be frozen.Leaning back against the pillow, his legs were exposed. Emperor Liu read some reports related to Hexi's politics and people's situation submitted by Lu Duoxun, and an imperial physician was concentrating on acupuncture for Emperor Liu.

"Your Majesty, I have completed the injection!" the imperial physician cautiously reminded.

"Oh!" Emperor Liu didn't look up, but just responded casually, and Yan Tuo hurriedly helped Emperor Liu take down his trousers.

"If Your Majesty has no other orders, I will leave!" Seeing Emperor Liu's reaction, the imperial physician couldn't help asking for instructions in a low voice.

Emperor Liu put down the memorial in his hands, felt his knees that were much more comfortable, raised his eyes to look at the imperial physician, and asked calmly: "Emperor Sun, I have been treating my cold legs for some years, you are all masters of medicine, why do you always treat me? No recovery?"

To the imperial physician, this remark was tantamount to a life-threatening question. Imperial physician Sun was so frightened that his legs gave way, and he knelt down directly: "The minister is not good at medicine, and neglects the imperial body. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Seeing his terrified appearance, Emperor Liu waved his hand directly, and said in a peaceful tone: "I don't mean to blame you, get up!"

However, the imperial physician dared not speak up.

Seeing this, Emperor Liu sighed, and asked, "You tell me directly and honestly, can this problem of mine be cured?"

"This..." How dare the imperial physician give a definite answer.

"But it doesn't matter! I want to listen to the truth, you will not deceive the emperor!" Emperor Liu's tone did not change at all, but the feeling of an imperial physician was a little more ruthless.

Facing Emperor Liu's gaze, the imperial physician finally stated his own judgment: "Your Majesty's leg disease is already serious, and I'm waiting for you to administer acupuncture and medicine. It's intended to be a slow cure, and if you take care of it, there is still a possibility of a radical cure in time. If you suffer from the cold again, the cold will invade the muscles and the pain will be exacerbated."

"Give it time." Emperor Liu murmured, and raised his hand at him: "I know! You step back!"

"Yes!" Imperial Physician Sun stood up with trembling legs as if he had received an amnesty: "Your Majesty should rest, and I will retire!"

"The accompanying concubines, princes, and ministers of civil and military affairs should also do some examinations and diagnoses!" Before he resigned, Emperor Liu ordered: "In addition, the accompanying soldiers are suffering from many diseases, and there is a lack of doctors, so the imperial physicians also sent out some people to help! "

"Yes!"

"It seems that it can't be cured!" After the imperial physician withdrew, Emperor Liu was silent for a long time and sighed.

Seeing that Emperor Liu seemed to be in a low mood, Yan Tuo hurriedly said: "Officials, these imperial doctors are useless. They enjoy His Majesty's grace and court salary, but they can't even solve some minor illnesses. Why don't you tell the world and visit all over the world?" good doctor"

"Shut up!" Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu suddenly reprimanded him.

"Yes!" Yan Tuo was startled, everyone took two steps back, bowed their heads and tied their hands.

After pressing my leg, I still felt a little feverish, but the pain and itching that I had been feeling before was relieved.After a long time, Emperor Liu said: "Perhaps the leg disease is serious, but the more difficult thing to cure is the heart disease!"

(End of this chapter)