Han Shizu

Chapter 1351 Entering China, it is hard to return in this life

When the brothers Choining and Liu Xu were introduced to the main hall of the palace, Emperor Liu was receiving the generals and officials there. The atmosphere was very lively. Excellent performance of local bureaucrats.

Discussing meritorious deeds, celebrating achievements and awarding rewards still needs to be approved by the generals of each army and the Ministry of War. After returning to Beijing, rewards will be given, but this time in Youzhou can be regarded as a foreshadowing.

For the civil and military people who have been called, it is obviously a rare opportunity, and it is also a positive signal. Whether it is the reward for the Northern Expedition, or the promotion of official titles in the future, it will be beneficial.

For ordinary civil and military officials, if they want to climb up quickly, they have to catch up with the times, seize opportunities, be promising, do things, and make achievements.If it were a peaceful and prosperous age, with no soldiers, no guns, and no waves, it would be difficult to climb the peak of official career.

And with the passage of time, as the enemies of the great man fell one by one, the surrounding threats were gradually cut off, the country's politics became more stable, and the magnificent era of the past gradually faded away. In other words, a great cause like the Northern Expedition is becoming more and more difficult to meet.

The same thing that can be met but not sought after is to be summoned by the emperor to see the sky.Although Emperor Liu often went on tour, for [-]% of the officials and soldiers of the Han Dynasty, it might be difficult for them to have this opportunity in their entire lives.

This point, the farther away from the Qianyou era, the longer Emperor Liu was emperor, the more prominent. After all, the distance between Emperor Liu and the middle and lower classes is getting farther and farther. Across a chasm like a chasm.

"I am very pleased with your performance and actions in the past! Let me give you another word, keep working hard, forge ahead, work hard for the court, and seek the well-being of the people. You must be worthy of your position and dispatch, and you must also be worthy of me. The imperial court expects you!" Knowing that Liu Xu and King Xi had already entered the palace, Emperor Liu ended the interview in a timely manner, and said to the civil and military officials in a gentle manner.

Faced with the emperor's instruction and encouragement, a group of ministers naturally behaved positively, bowed their heads and said yes, and promised to bear in mind His Majesty's teachings.

"Let's retreat first, each go back to the hotel and have a rest. I will hold a banquet in the palace tonight, and I will enter the palace to have a banquet in the evening. I will reward you then!" Emperor Liu waved his hand and instructed.

"Yes! I will retire!" Under the leadership of Chu Zhaofu, the highest-ranking Yanshan chief envoy, a group of civil and military officials bowed and saluted, and came out in response.

Therefore, before entering the hall to pay homage, what Tiao Ning saw was a group of civil and military men in royal uniforms and cheerful expressions, who came out of the hall respectfully and respectfully.

"Your Majesty ordered to call Xi Wang Chouning, Qin Guo Gongxu, and Jin Guo Gongxi to have an audience!" Zhang Yong, a cabinet scholar, followed him to the front of the hall to greet him.

Hearing this, the three people who were waiting immediately lifted their spirits. Seeing Brother Liu Xu arranging his clothes, Chou Ning also imitated helping the unaccustomed jade crown on his head.

At this time, the old King Xi was wearing a gorgeous python robe crown and a jade belt hanging around his body, which was a special gift from Emperor Liu.Being guided into the palace, Tiao Ning's psychological activities were very rich. Although he was not used to wearing the gorgeous clothes and jade crowns, he felt a sense of comfort and satisfaction in his heart.

"Chen Choning, see His Majesty the Emperor!" Entering the hall, he nervously took two steps forward, bowed to Choning, and prostrated himself on the ground.

Old Xi Wang is old, but he bends down and kneels, and his movements are still very neat.If it is said that Liu Xu, the prince, is cautious and flattering, then when facing the emperor, his attitude can only be described as humble.When changing clothes just now, the servant briefly explained to him some etiquette in the Han Palace, but at this time, he had long forgotten it, but he knew to show the most respectful gesture and express his submission.

"Please stand up, Prince Xi, and give me a seat!" Emperor Liu's voice seemed a little ethereal in the hall.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

To the two brothers Liu Xu, Emperor Liu raised his hand and asked them to sit with them, while he focused his gaze on Cho Ning, observing the aged king of the Xi clan.It has to be said that his humble and respectful attitude made Emperor Liu feel comfortable and satisfied.

"Old King Xi is a hero, with a high reputation. Although I have lived in the central government for a long time, I was also famous. Today I finally saw my true face!" Emperor Liu said to Ning with a smile.

After taking his seat, although Choining tried his best to control his eyebrows, he couldn't help but look carefully at Emperor Liu. Emperor Liu, who is 40 years old, can hardly give people the feeling of being in the prime of life, his face is a little old, but the aura of being in charge of the universe and swallowing the world is very shocking.

Emperor Liu sits high on the dragon bed, dressed very simply, except for the bright yellow robe, there is nothing particularly eye-catching. Behind the throne is a huge painted wall with exquisite patterns of mountains, rivers and land carved on it, and a fire below. It was burning blazingly, dispelling the cold in the hall, and also illuminating Emperor Liu's back, making Emperor Liu appear even more mysterious.

Like the civil and military men of the Han Dynasty who met Emperor Liu for the first time before, Tiao Ning was also awed by it. Hearing what he said, he was a little surprised, and replied: "Your Majesty has ever heard of such a humble name as a minister? Your Majesty is a god who came down to earth." , the hero of the world, commanding the world's heroes and heroes, establishing immortal achievements, shaking the world, becoming famous all over the world, the minister is far away in the north of the Great Wall, and has been admired for a long time. Today, I can look up at your majesty's sky and listen to the emperor's instruction, which is the supreme minister pleasure!"

Emperor Liu was a little surprised. He never thought that this old King Xi could speak so well.Of course, maybe it's not that he can speak, it's just showing his most humble and submitting gesture.

However, Emperor Liu was still full of joy, laughed a few times, and said, "Don't be too polite, King Xi. You are not a small person. You are in charge of the six ministries of Xi and manage hundreds of thousands of Xi people. You are also a hero in this world!"

"Your Majesty's reputation is too high! The ministers and subordinates have been under the pressure of the Khitan people for a long time. In the past, they didn't know the height of the sky, the vastness of the land, and even more so. They followed the Khitan south and made enemies with the big man. Now that I think about it, the crime is real. Great! If it wasn't for the eldest prince's advice this time, it would be difficult for the ministers to realize that His Majesty is the king of the world and the lord of all races." Facing the lenient Emperor Liu, Tiao Ning licked hard.

Seeing this, Emperor Liu raised his hand, with a magnanimous look, and a light tone: "I have an edict long ago, let the past be ignored, and let him go. This time King Xi can lead the people back and return to the arms of the big man. It is also a great contribution to the imperial court to welcome and guide Master Wang into the city. From now on, the people of the Xi tribe are also my people, as long as they are loyal to you, I will treat them equally!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Cho Ning got up excitedly and bowed in the hall.

Looking down at Cho Ning, who seemed to be very moved, Emperor Liu did not show any emotion on his face, but still kept a reserved smile, and said in a loud voice: "Prince Xi is free! I have called you to Youzhou this time because I want to meet you , chatting with you, I heard that the Xi tribe was oppressed in the Liao Kingdom, and the livelihood of the tribe people was very difficult. Since entering the Han Dynasty, I should also think about the future of the tribe.

On the other hand, it is to formally confer you, I have already ordered people to prepare books and regulations, and after returning to the court, I will reward you in the main hall, so as to make it known to the world."

Emperor Liu's words were not long, but there was a lot of information worth digging. Old Xi Wang was also a little shrewd, and realized some different meanings.

Standing up, looking up at Emperor Liu, he tentatively said: "Your Majesty can take in Xi people. If you care about the people so much, I will definitely assist the court and manage the subordinates, so as to win their hearts."

Seeing his cautious attitude, Emperor Liu seemed to have a smile in his eyes: "I heard that King Xi has been in charge of the Xi Ministry for 30 years?"

"Your Majesty, it has been 31 years!" Chooning replied.

Emperor Liu immediately said: "King Xi is the head of the Xi tribe. In this way, you are assisting the court to govern! In the past 30 years, you have been under the power of the Khitan. From now on, you will be the King Xi of my great man!"

"I will do my best to be loyal!" Cho Ning followed suit.

"I have many questions about the affairs of the Ministry of Xi, and I need King Xi's clarification. However, I have already planned to return to the capital, and Luanjia is about to leave. In this way, King Xi will take a rest in Youzhou, and then I will go south with me, so we can go along the way. Please advise!" Emperor Liu's tone tended to be flat, but very strong and unquestionable.

In this regard, Cho Ning obviously hesitated and wanted to object, but he didn't dare to show it, so he bowed his head and said: "I would like to obey your majesty's order! But if you have any questions, you will answer them all!"

"I heard that there are some nobles from the Xi tribe who went south with King Xi?" Emperor Liu turned his attention to Liu Xu.

"Exactly! There is no edict, so we will arrange it in a hotel for now!" Liu Xu replied.

Emperor Liu said: "There will be a royal banquet in the palace tonight. Invite them to join us. The emperor and ministers will have fun together! When you return to Beijing, bring them with you!"

"Yes!"

After listening to Emperor Liu's instructions, Tiao Ning's mood was inexplicably depressed. He suddenly realized that in the Southern Dynasty, it might be very difficult for him to return to his ancestral land in this life.
(End of this chapter)