Han Shizu

Chapter 135
Geng's body was weak and couldn't stand the toss, so he let her go after a little fun.In the sage mode, Liu Chengyou really feels like a philosopher, with a clear mind, a broad mind, a huge layout, and his eyes emit the light of wisdom, and he can come up with a set of principles when looking at everything
Then, exhaustion flooded in like a torrent, her neck was itchy from the friction of her hair, and the beauty whispered softly in her ears.From Geng's mouth, most of them are family stories, experiences from Jinyang to Kaifeng, life in the palace, rewards in the palace, exchanges with noble ladies in Tokyo, etc.What can't be concealed in words and demeanor is the longing for Liu Chengyou and the joy of his return.

After all, Geng is just a concubine with a bad background. When Liu Chengyou is not around, she is basically helpless and has no sense of security. When Liu Chengyou is back, she feels at ease.And Liu Chengyou can also feel the attachment of the beauty beside him to him.

For Liu Chengyou, the kind of little woman's talk gave him a new feeling, he didn't feel bored, he promised a sentence or two from time to time, in the lingering, the depression in his heart really dissipated a lot, until he fell asleep.

When Liu Chengyou woke up, it was already dark. Under Geng's service, he took a bath and put on clothes, washed off the lingering odor and dirt left on his body, and changed into clean clothes.

"It's cool at night." Geng thoughtfully put a robe on Liu Chengyou.

This woman is very attentive, but naturally, she never took her eyes off Liu Chengyou.In the hall, some food was prepared, and the dishes were not complicated. Liu Chengyou's favorite food was tofu, egg custard, stir-fried cabbage, and a plate of roast mutton, plus a bowl of millet rice, which pleased Liu Chengyou very much.

Liu Chengyou has never been picky about food, but in fact, he can be satisfied with a bowl of tofu.

"Where do these ingredients come from?" Liu Chengyou asked casually.

Geng replied: "Grandma Li takes care of it all, and someone will deliver it to the house every day."

Liu Chengyou nodded, and the chopsticks stopped: "I don't know how many people in Kaifeng City can buy these vegetables normally."

Geng probably had heard about the situation in Tokyo, and hearing Liu Chengyou's emotional tone, he couldn't help but comfort him: "It will get better. During this time, the city and the city have become much more stable."

"You want to eat too?"

"I'm not hungry." With beautiful eyes, Geng made up his mind to watch Liu Chengyou eat.

"His Royal Highness, two officials, Tao Gu and Wei Renpu, have paid a visit to the residence." After a few mouthfuls of food, the guards reported in front of the hall.

"The two of you are visiting together?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"I only know that the two arrived at the same time."

Liu Chengyou ordered: "Lead them to this hall to talk."

"The concubine is stepping down first." Seeing this, Geng stood up and evaded leisurely.Liu Chengyou nodded at her. The cuteness of this woman made him feel very comfortable.

In the side hall of the mansion, Tao Gu met Wei Renpu face to face, slightly surprised, his shrewd eyes swept over Wei Renpu, and asked in a tone of contempt for the younger generation: "Daoji, you came to pay a visit to the mansion very quickly. Have you settled down properly at home?"

Tao Gu was a bit old-fashioned, and his question was a bit rude, but Wei Renpu didn't take it seriously, and replied freely and freely: "I'm in Tokyo, alone, and I don't have any troubles."

"The old man has heard that before the Hu Kou perished in the previous dynasty, Daoji sent all your wives back to the hometown. Now that you think about it, you have the foresight to protect your family from the disaster of being displaced by swords and soldiers. In this world, people with such a vision, absolutely It is very rare. No wonder, you can gain the trust of His Highness so much, Your Highness knows people." Tao Gu stared at Wei Renpu and boasted, the last sentence was pronounced extremely heavily.

Wei Renpu remained modest: "Mr. Tao has wrongly praised him, and I am ashamed to take it."

"You two, Your Highness is waiting in the hall, please follow the future." While chatting, Li Chongju appeared and guided the two of them.

"Thank you, General Li." Tao Gu stood up first, with a smile on his face.

The two of them followed Li Chongju back and forth in the mansion, winding corridors and going around several times, they could see the palaces along the way, very luxurious.Tao Gu sighed a little, the envy in the depths of his pupils could hardly be concealed, while Wei Renpu's face remained normal.

In the hall, Liu Chengyou had only eaten half of the meal, and immediately saluted.

"No gift, sit down."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Liu Chengyou put down the meat-cutting knife, stuffed a piece of tender and crispy yellow mutton into his mouth, wiped his greasy mouth and hands, and said just now: "You guys came just in time, I'm looking for you to discuss something."

Hearing this, Tao Gu's expression changed, he leaned down, observed Liu Chengyou's expression, and guessed shrewdly: "May it be related to the Miansheng matter?"

"As Mr. Tao said, the suppression has come." Liu Chengyou looked at Tao Gu, and answered directly without any reservations, and then briefly explained the result of going to the palace to face the saint with the two of them.

After listening to Liu Chengyou's description, Tao Gu's expression was as expected, and he straightened his back slowly, and said: "This matter has long been expected, Your Highness, don't worry about it, but I didn't expect it, the Son of Heaven would be so anxious."

For some reason, Liu Chengyou always felt that when Tao Gu said this, he was a little complacent.

"Your Majesty's move, the purpose of reducing power and suppressing it is almost obvious. However, if it is said that it will have much effect, it is not necessarily true. His Majesty's reputation has been sung by the world, and it can be eliminated without this method. Reorganization Regarding the matter of the forbidden army, His Highness only needs to contact Guo Shumi more. He is the father of Guo Rong. With this kind of relationship, it is not difficult to win him over. How can you completely avoid you in the matter of reorganizing the army through Guo Shumi's influence? , and then control these old divisions of the Longxi Army in your hands, you will not worry about anything else, the Longqi Army will still be in your hands."

After listening to Tao Gu's words, Liu Chengyou frowned involuntarily, a little dissatisfied with his suggestion, always felt that he was too quick for quick success and not very safe.

Seeing that Liu Chengyou didn't respond, Tao Gu froze, the smile disappeared, and subconsciously picked up his beard.

Liu Chengyou looked at Wei Renpu: "What do you think of Mr. Wei?"

Hearing the question, Wei Renpu pondered for a moment, then cupped his hands and replied: "My subordinates think that it is better to be still than to move. Your Highness's response is already good. The rectification of the imperial army is related to the safety of the country. From the overall situation, we should fully support it, and there is no need to have too much smallness." Thoughts. Your Majesty's arrangement is to reduce your military power, and since you have the idea of ​​suppressing, if your Highness takes too many actions, isn't it against the emperor?"

"As for the various military academies of the Longqi Army, His Highness regards them as brothers and sisters. They are equal in favor and power. How can the friendship of fighting side by side for half a year in bloody battlefields be eliminated in a short time? Why do we need extra means to control them? Just maintain it as usual. Excessive movements, profit or loss, will arouse suspicion.”

After Wei Renpu finished speaking, Tao Gu's expression turned ugly, which almost completely negated his suggestion, how could he be happy.However, after thinking about it carefully, I have to admit that Wei Renpu's words are not without reason.When putting aside his utilitarianism, Tao Gu's mind is still very clear and insightful.

"Could it be that I just don't do anything?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"Hide your strengths and bide your time!" Wei Renpu replied, "Since His Majesty appoints you as the Deputy Privy Envoy, you can participate in military affairs as usual. Besides, the Longqi Army is in hand, and it is only the Longqi Army. If it is reorganized, it will affect the entire Forbidden Army! "

"However, Shi Hong Zhao this person!" Liu Chengyou expressed his concerns: "This person is arrogant, if all the military power is given to this person, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to control in the future!"

Tao Gu saw the opportunity to interject, again with a look of wisdom in his hands: "As a commander, he is domineering and arrogant, and is often tabooed by the ruler. If Shi doesn't know how to restrain himself, how long can the emperor let him, and sooner or later he will bring disaster on himself. "

Liu Chengyou sighed thoughtfully: "It seems that in Tokyo, I have to keep a low profile."

"There is no specific charter for the reorganization. We still need to wait and see what the result will be. Your Highness is unnecessary and too worried." Wei Renpu said again.

"I understand." Liu Chengyou nodded, but his eyebrows were always fixed.

Seeing that Wei Renpu courted Liu Chengyou again, Tao Gu pondered for a while, and said cautiously: "Your Highness should be worried at this time, and it should be His Majesty's purpose of suppressing you."

"What do you want to say?" Seeing his wink, Liu Chengyou asked directly.

"Although the big man is standing, the position of the East Palace is vacant, and His Highness is also the son of the eldest son, so we should make plans in the morning." Tao Gu said cautiously.

After saying this, Wei Renpu couldn't help but look up at Liu Chengyou.

Liu Chengyou didn't show any surprise, and didn't say anything to express his attitude, but just waved his hands indifferently, telling them to go back to rest.As for himself, he continued to pick up the knife and cut the cold mutton, with a blank expression on his face, but his mood couldn't help but fluctuate.

"Your Highness." Later, in the spacious study, Liu Chengyou was meditating, and Li Chongju walked in.

"What's the matter?"

Li Chongju replied: "When Mr. Tao left just now, he quietly found the last general, saying that his mansion in Kaifeng was occupied by a Wujie army camp commander, and he couldn't ask for it. He didn't dare to bother His Highness with this trivial matter, so he found me and hoped that I would I can go there and help him get it back. The general feels that this matter needs to be reported to His Highness."

"Tao Gu relayed it to me through your mouth." Liu Chengyou immediately realized it.

Judging from Li Chongju's expression, it is estimated that his heart is clear. Although he is honest, he is also shrewd: "Your Highness, how should we deal with this matter?"

"Where does Tao Gu end up?"

"Temporarily staying at his friend's house."

"The battalion commander of the Wu Jie Army, the people under Shi Hongzhao's command." Liu Chengyou said indifferently, he had some scruples in his heart, and directly ordered: "Tomorrow, you bring a few guards, take the house deed, find a good witness, and accompany Tao Gu for a while. Come on, help him get the house back!"

"Yes!"

To Liu Chengyou, the matter of Tao Gu was just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning.However, the people involved in Shi Hongzhao, hehe, even if they have reason, I don't know if the Commander of Shidu will jump around!

Li Chongju retired respectfully, looking at his back, Liu Chengyou suddenly called him.

"What orders does Your Highness have?"

Liu Chengyou's originally tense expression relaxed, and he said to him: "The general affairs of the mansion, you should take care of it next time, don't just treat yourself as a guard!"

Li Chongju was taken aback for a moment, then his ordinary face became even more ordinary, and he bowed his head and said, "Yes."

Like Liu Chengyou, Liu Zhiyuan also admired Liu Chengxun's mansion outside the imperial city, not far from Liu Chengyou's side, just across a Lifang.

It was still early at night, unlike ordinary people, it was far from the time to rest. Liu Chengxun sat behind the desk, looking at the civil affairs reported by the states and counties in the two capitals by the lamp.After Liu Chengxun returned to the court, he was appointed by Liu Zhiyuan as Zhongshu Shilang, Zhengshiling, and Tongpingzhangshi. Because of the flood of refugees, he was responsible for comforting the people's livelihood and returning them to rest.

Liu Chengxun already had a benevolent spirit. On the way to Tokyo, he had seen too many sufferings among the people, and he also had great sympathy for the people in the two capitals.Being entrusted with this task, he didn't think too much about "buying people's hearts", but only wanted to help solve the livelihood problems of the refugees.

A fur robe was tightly wrapped around his body, and he looked very cold. He coughed a few times from time to time, and the muffled sound from his throat was a bit heavy.In the past few days, the cold and heat alternated, one of them caught a cold without paying attention, and has been recuperating in the mansion. Liu Zhiyuan also allowed him to work in the mansion.When Liu Chengyou came back today, he wanted to greet him, but he just felt unwell, so he gave up.

"Your Highness, Yang Shu is asking to see you!" Liu Chengxun looked at the official document seriously, his brows were furrowed, and his face was solemn. An internal servant walked outside the curtain and interrupted him.

Hearing the report, Liu Chengxun immediately ordered: "Please."

After a while, Yang Bin walked into the room guided by the servant, Liu Chengxun greeted him personally, cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Yang."

"Your Highness."

After saying hello, the two sat down and served tea.

"How is your health?" Yang Bin asked.

Liu Chengxun replied with a smile: "It's okay, I feel cold occasionally, just rest for a while and it will be fine."

"Xianggong came to visit tonight, so what's the matter?" The two of them were quite familiar with each other, they also bowed their heads but didn't look up to see each other in the hall, after a little greeting, Liu Chengxun asked directly.

"Your Highness, the second prince is back!" Yang Bin said with a serious face.

Liu Chengxun coughed twice, with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "I know, I should have met you in the palace, and I'm planning to invite Erlang over to the house tomorrow for a talk."

Seeing Liu Chengxun's reaction, Yang Bin frowned, and repeated in a more emphatic voice: "Your Highness, the Second Prince is back!"

Now, Liu Chengxun finally felt something was wrong, and looked at Yang Bin suspiciously: "What do you want to say?"

"Your Highness, the Second Prince has returned home with an unrivaled achievement, and his momentum is in the sky. You must prepare early!" Taking a breath, Yang Bin lowered his voice and said.

Hearing his words, Liu Chengxun's complexion changed, he was not stupid, he was silent for a while, and then asked: "What exactly is Xianggong trying to say?"

Yang Bin was very happy and didn't beat around the bush, saying: "Your Highness, you are the eldest son, you are respected by all the officials, and you have a good reputation. You are the best candidate for the heir. It’s as if you’ve opened up your mind and participated in the military and government affairs. This time, you have made a huge name in Hebei and made great achievements. This is a great threat to your status, you must not—”

"Your Excellency's words are over!" Liu Chengxun didn't wait for Yang Bin to finish, and interrupted him directly: "Erlang is young, he has devoted all his energy and energy, and he has returned from many battles, which is a great contribution to the country. The prosperity of the great man is just like my father and son. Together with all the ministers, we are working together to create the universe, to help the world and to bring peace to the people. As the prime minister, he is in charge of the military and government, serving the emperor above and following the common people, how could he be suspicious of Erlang!"

Hearing Liu Chengxun's rhetoric, Yang Bin was a little shocked, and wanted to teach him a lesson of "innocence", but seeing Liu Chengxun's upright face, he couldn't say it.

After a short pause, he organized his words and said: "Your Highness is so lenient, but I don't know what other people are thinking? If you don't have great ambitions and respect, how can you take the risk to experience Shishi personally in the military? To help the world and the people, do you remember the story of Tang Taizong?"

Speaking of this, Liu Chengxun's expression couldn't hold back completely, it was a bit ugly.

Yang Bin continued: "Now, the official family has not established a crown prince, which gives the second prince an opportunity to spy on him. If His Highness is not vigilant, he may take advantage of him!"

"Enough!" Liu Chengxun seemed to be angry, and with a flick of his sleeves, he got angry at Yang Bin very rarely: "Is this my brother's affection, Mr. Xiang?"

"I don't dare." Yang Bin's expression turned ugly, but he didn't insist on it after all.

Agitated, Liu Chengxun couldn't help coughing heavily, and finally recovered.But seeing Yang Bin sitting there bored, Liu Chengxun thought about it for a while, and then restrained his anger: "I'm talking too much, my husband, don't mind."

Yang Bin shook his head.

Liu Chengxun could feel Yang Bin's kindness towards him, so it was really hard to blame him. After thinking for a while, he said, "Father is not Tang Gaozu, Erlang is not Li Shimin, and Gu is not Prince Yin."

Liu Chengxun spoke very calmly, but from the tone of his tone, Yang Bin still felt a little fluctuation. Obviously, Liu Chengxun didn't care about it at all.

　Thanks to book friends 20170217222058397 for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)