Han Shizu

Chapter 1254 Return to Beijing
The conversation between Zhao Pu and Song Qi ended in discord, and Song Qi left some official documents that needed to be cross-examined, and left angrily.

The thinking and style of the two are very different. Song Qi has her own integrity and persistence. She is in her position, planning her own government, and worrying about her country.

After this conversation, Song Qi was even more convinced that although the two of them had similar backgrounds, they were not the same people.Zhao Pu is shrewd and capable, but in Song Qi's view, he still caters too much to the emperor's ideas.

Although Zhao Pu felt displeased by Song Qi's face-sweeping, he still dealt with his official duties in a calm manner, paying special attention to the few documents Song Qi handed over.

"Xianggong!" Hu Zan from Zhongshushe changed Zhao Pu to a new cup of tea.

When Zhao Pu entered the political affairs hall, he naturally promoted his cronies, which was convenient for handling affairs and easy to control.There are four people from Zhongshushe in the Zhengshitang, Hu Zan is one of them, he has followed Zhao Pu for many years, he was born as a Jinshi, he was trained properly, and he is very easy to use.

"What's the matter?" Satisfied with Hu Zan's courteous and humble performance, Zhao Pu put down his affairs, took a cup of tea, and asked after taking a sip.

Hu Zan immediately reported in a low voice: "President Song has written a memorial, and it will be sent to the camp immediately!"

Hearing this, Zhao Pu reacted immediately, shook his head, and sighed helplessly: "This Song Qi, why is she so stubborn, she must disobey Shangyi?"

A shrewd light flashed in Hu Zan's eyes, and he said: "In the past few days, Prime Minister Song has repeatedly made evasive and despondent remarks about not being optimistic about the Northern Expedition.

Hearing Hu Zan's directional words, Zhao Pu frowned immediately, and stopped him with just a glance at him.After thinking for a while, Zhao Pu said: "I see, if people's hearts are determined, why are you afraid of being deceived? You and other officials should put away all your thoughts, put your mind on the business, and do your work with your heart, so as not to miss the important thing!"

"Xianggong taught you a lesson!" Hu Zan immediately tensed up and reacted when he heard this, Zhao Xiangguo didn't seem to have that intention, and became more humble.

"In the past few days, has there been a lot of discussion on the side of the center?" Zhao Pu asked.

Hu Zan said: "It is true that everyone has their own opinions on the Northern Expedition, and they have different opinions!"

Zhao Pu's face immediately became tense, and he became stern, and said: "Please tell me, now is the critical time, everyone in the center should concentrate on doing business, the big discussion has been made, don't neglect official duties because of some prejudices and objections! Your Majesty is about to When you arrive in Beijing, if you see these commotions, how will you explain it!"

"Yes! I will inform you immediately!" Hu Zan responded immediately.

Emperor Liu is about to return, and in this situation where there is a lot of fighting, all the departments of the imperial court, as if facing the imminent return of their parents, are inevitably nervous, and Zhao Pu is the most important among them.

"My lord, I have the guts to ask, what do you think about the Northern Expedition?" Hu Zan said after hesitating for a while.

"Why, do you also have doubts?" Zhao Pu looked at him.

Hu Zan replied: "To be honest, Prime Minister Song's concerns, although it is difficult to fully agree with them, some considerations are indeed appropriate. In the past, whenever there was a major event in the court, His Majesty would call together ministers, ministers, and heads of departments to brainstorm and discuss. Make another decision.

This time, such a major event as the Northern Expedition has not been discussed, but directly ordered to prepare, it seems to be going its own way, and it seems a bit hasty."

Listening to his thoughts, Zhao Pu's expression didn't change much, he just looked at Hu Zan for a while, and then sighed: "How can I not understand what you can see? It's just that when you are in an extraordinary time, you do extraordinary things!"

Zhao Pu interrupted what Hu Zan wanted to say, and solemnly warned: "I can only tell you, don't be burdened by the mind, and faithfully and thoroughly perform the affairs assigned by His Majesty. As for other things, don't think too much, and it's not for you to think about it." of!"

"Yes!"

After Hu Zan withdrew, Zhao Pu couldn't help shaking his head and sighed again.In fact, how could Zhao Pu not have the slightest scruples, but, unlike Song Qi, his relationship with Emperor Liu was obviously much closer, and he knew Emperor Liu better.

He could feel that Emperor Liu's calculations had already been made, and it was impossible to change them. Under such circumstances, the holy will of the rebellious would probably not work, and would not please him.

Zhao Pu's attitude, of course, is the pressure brought by Emperor Liu's increasingly stubborn personality, but also because Zhao Pu has already discovered that after more than [-] years of Yuji, Emperor Liu swept the world and developed the Han Empire to the present level After that, it seems that there is no more pursuit.

In addition to creating a prosperous age of opening treasures that has been mentioned repeatedly, there is only the Northern Expedition to the Liao Kingdom to eliminate the last strong enemy of the Han Dynasty.If the emperor loses his goal and motivation, it will not be a good thing for the country.

Right now, the change in the Liao Kingdom is a rare opportunity, and it can be said that it is in the arms of Emperor Liu.Under such circumstances, what Zhao Pu could do was to assist Emperor Liu as much as possible to achieve the goal of the Northern Expedition.

Like Song Qi, blindly expressing her worries and showing her concern for the country, except for spending more words, it doesn't have much effect.On the other hand, in Zhao Pu's view, launching the Northern Expedition is not that risky. Song Qi and others are overly worried. Although they are a bit hasty, compared with the previous Northern Expedition, the stronger the national power of the Han Dynasty, the less internal and external troubles , is not without possibility of success.

It is also based on this point that Zhao Pu will support, and no matter how he caters, Zhao Pu will not be rash when it comes to such important military affairs, and he still has the basic responsibility.

"Welcome the official family back to the palace!"

Emperor Liu stepped into the Kunming Hall, and when he saw the talismans of several concubines, beauties, and young princes and princesses who were staying in the palace, Emperor Liu beamed, and immediately stepped forward to help the big talisman himself, saying : "Finally back!"

"You all get up too!" Emperor Liu said to the others as he swung his dragon robe.

"Thank you, official!"

On the way back to Beijing, there was a big family. In front of the palace, there was this big family of Yingyingyanyan.After a few glances, Emperor Liu focused his attention on Concubine Fu Hui, took the fifteenth son Liu Zhen from her hand, weighed it, and said: "The weight is quite enough, will you call someone?"

Hearing Emperor Liu describe his son like this, Xiao Fu couldn't hide anything, frowned and said: "Under one year old, babbling!"

Emperor Liu chuckled, turned the youngest son in his hand a few times, making him giggle, and then returned the little talisman, and then said to everyone: "I have returned to the palace, and you have all seen it, so don't squeeze in the queen's place." Now, go back and rest!"

After dismissing everyone, this is the moment of intimate communication between the emperor and empress.After a long journey, Emperor Liu was really tired, and he was washed away by the big talisman.

"I've been gone for more than half a year, thank you for staying in the palace, thank you for your hard work! Nothing happened in the palace, right?" Emperor Liu said gently after receiving the hot towel squeezed by Da Fu himself.

The big talisman, Wen Liang, remained the same, and said: "Of course everything is fine in the palace, but you are the one who has traveled far away in the bitter cold and barren, so your body will be fine!"

"I am in good health. If it wasn't for the sudden incident, I might have come to Yumen Pass right now, bringing spring breeze and care to the guards there." Emperor Liu straightened his chest, looking very strong.

Seeing this, Da Fu couldn't help but smile, and then sighed slightly: "You don't have to hide it from me, your legs are really hard to spend the winter in Liangzhou!"

Emperor Liu's expression changed, and he said, "Who is spreading gossip?"

"Why, you still want me to find out about you?" Dafu looked directly at Emperor Liu.

The big talisman's phoenix eyes were piercing, Emperor Liu avoided his eyes, and said with a chuckle, "I'm afraid you're worried! Although my legs are chronically ill, it's no big deal!"

Taking off Emperor Liu's shoes and socks, putting his feet in the water basin, and rubbing his feet himself, Dafu said: "You just asked me what's the matter, think about it carefully, there are really a few things!"

"Is there anything you can't deal with directly?" Emperor Liu looked surprised.

Da Fu said: "The marriage of Liu Jia, Liu Jian, and Liu Yun has dragged on for a long time, and Liu Yun is almost 17 years old!"

"Liu Yun is still young, don't rush to get married!" Emperor Liu immediately reacted: "However, the two sisters, Liu Jia and Liu Jian, seem to be ready for engagement. Do you have any suitable candidates?"

Emperor Liu now has eight daughters under his knees. The eldest daughter Liu Jia and the second daughter Liu Jian were both born in the sixth year of Qianyou.

"I can't decide this matter alone!" Da Fu looked at Emperor Liu.

Emperor Liu nodded, thought for a while, and said: "My princess, you can't marry some rich dudes. You are the queen, so you choose first!"

Dafu didn't have any objection to this, and said again: "Next month's Jiaqing Festival, does the palace need to prepare for the celebration?"

"There will be a big event in the imperial court, so I don't care about it, that's all, let's talk about it in the next year!" Emperor Liu said directly, his mind was on the Northern Expedition, and he didn't want to spend more on his birthday.

(End of this chapter)