Han Shizu

Chapter 1355
On November 11th in the winter of the eighth year of Kaibao, against the wind and cold, after an uncomfortable journey, Prince Yijia finally returned to Youzhou.Emperor Liu learned that he specially ordered the cabinet scholars to represent him and go out of the city ten miles to meet him.

Although it is already deep winter and the sky is freezing, Youzhou, as the center of the Youyan region, has gradually regained its vitality. On the official road, there are many people coming and going, and the post station on the left side of the road is even more crowded.

"Congratulations, Your Highness!"

"Xueshi Zhang is free of courtesy! The weather is so cold, I have to welcome you personally, thank you for your hard work!" Liu Yang had a very gentle attitude towards the upstart close minister next to Emperor Liu, and got out of the car to meet him in person.

"His Royal Highness has worked tirelessly and personally regards matters in Liaodong. The ministers are respectful and respectful. Now that you have returned home with consummation, you should welcome them. Besides, there is an order from your majesty, and the ministers dare not neglect!" Zhang Yong's attitude became even more respectful.

Although it was an inexplicable feeling, Liu Yang felt it. After the experience of the Northern Expedition, these ministers showed a little more respect for him, and it was no longer just because of his status as the prince.

"Xueshi Zhang, you don't need to be polite!" Liu Yang smiled, his eyes fell on the young man in Chinese clothes standing beside Zhang Yong, and said, "Tenth brother, are you here too?"

The young man was none other than the Tenth Prince Liu Zhao. His handsome face was flushed red by blowing. Hearing the question, he showed a reserved smile, and replied, "Xueshi Zhang is here on behalf of father, and I am here to welcome second brother on behalf of mother!"

Hearing this, Liu Yang's eyes couldn't help softening, and his heart became more and more intense. He also heard about the Queen's illness.He waved to Liu Zhao and said, "It's cold outside, get in the car!"

"Yes!" Liu Zhao hesitated a little, but stepped forward anyway.

Looking at Zhang Yong again, Liu Yang's tone became more serious: "Still bothering Xueshi Zhang, lead me to see His Majesty immediately!"

"Obey!" Zhang Yong responded immediately, although he had some arrangements, but seeing the Prince's desire, he followed the trend.

In the spacious and comfortable car, there are soft blankets and a heater, which is very warm. In this severe cold weather, it also brings people a sense of comfort and peace of mind.

Liu Yang sat lightly, with more power and authority. Although during the Northern Expedition, he seldom experienced danger in battle, but after nearly a year of tempering, Liu Yang's originally restrained personality seemed to have brought a little sharpness.

It can be said that the current crown prince can only be called a father-like father!

Probably because of Liu Yang's awe, after getting in the car, Liu Zhao sat quietly on one side, with a straight posture, almost touching the door curtain, as if he was about to escape from the car at any time, and his fingers gently curled his sleeve corners .

"Tenth brother, sit here, what are you doing so far away!" Seeing this, Liu Yang patted the cushion beside him.

Liu Zhao raised his eyes to look at Liu Yang with a gentle face. After obvious hesitation appeared on his face, he still moved his buttocks, approached Liu Yang, then lowered his head without speaking.

"How is your mother?" Liu Yang asked.

"After being diagnosed and treated by the imperial physician, after recuperating these days, it is already much better!" Liu Zhao replied in a low voice.

"I have been away for a year, and I am obsessed with military affairs. My mother is ill, and I can't serve soup and medicine myself. I am afraid that I will be busy with state affairs in the future. I have rare leisure time. I still need you to serve my mother's knees and be a filial piety!" Liu Yang felt a little emotional.

"Yeah! I know!" Liu Zhao looked up at Liu Yang again, and nodded in response.

Liu Zhao's head was stuffy, and he couldn't hold back a few words when he opened his mouth. Regarding this, Liu Yang couldn't help being a little speechless, and didn't know what to say for a while.With a wry smile, Liu Yang said: "Tenth brother, we are blood brothers, and you are growing up day by day. If you have anything to do in the future, you can come to me!"

"Yes!" Liu Zhao replied respectfully.

Seeing his performance, Liu Yang finally sighed deeply. He is clearly a brother of the same mother, but he is so unfamiliar, as if there is a mountain between them.It has to be said that because of his precocity, he left the school prematurely and became a counselor for state affairs. There is almost a generation gap between Liu Yang and those younger brothers.

Liu Yang is not a person with a firm heart. Although he has been trained by Emperor Liu to become more rational and capable, he is tolerant in nature, soft in heart, and values ​​family affection. However, the longer he sits in the position of prince, many things, It got farther and farther away from him.

In the Youzhou Palace, Emperor Liu received Liu Yang and his party immediately, and with a big laugh, he personally lifted up Liu Yang, Zhao Kuangyin, and Gao Huaide who were bowing down: "If you don't come back again, I will leave you alone." You guys, return to Beijing first!"

Emperor Liu made a joke. Of course it was a joke. The affairs in the north have been almost arranged, and the rest only needs to be handled by the civil and military officials below. The reason why Emperor Liu still stays in Youzhou is because he is waiting Liu Yang et al.

"I was delayed in Liaoyang for some time, please wait for a long time, Your Majesty!" Liu Yang said sternly.

Seeing the prince who became more and more calm, Emperor Liu was a little satisfied, and said, "Is the Liaodong affairs all arranged?"

Liu Yang cupped his hands: "Before I returned, I had an account with Liaodong Wenwu. With Song and Ma Erwenwu, it should be able to stabilize the situation in Liaodong!"

Patting Liu Yang on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement, and looking at Zhao and Gao, Emperor Liu said with a smile: "This Northern Expedition, the Liaodong battlefield has achieved the most brilliant results, and this is all thanks to Erqing!"

Zhao Kuangyin could speak, and immediately said: "Without the coordination and dispatch of His Highness the Crown Prince, the full support of His Majesty and the court, and the all-out efforts of the soldiers of the three armies, how could we have achieved what we have achieved today? I really dare not take credit for it!"

"Zhao Qing is being modest again!" Emperor Liu was always smiling, and he seemed to be in a good mood. He pointed to Liu Yang and said, "The overall plan is important, but the final victory on the battlefield depends on the dispatch of the frontline commanders. The prince is young. , and have never had any experience in commanding troops, if it weren't for the Second Minister, how could I rest assured of Liaodong's military affairs and live in the rear?"

Emperor Liu said this politely, if he was really at ease, how could he go on a northern tour and stay in Youzhou for a few months, and return to Shanyang in the west to supervise the battle nearby.Talking like this is somewhat true and somewhat false, just to save face for Zhao and Gao.

Hearing his words, Gao Huaide cupped his hands and said: "Although the prince is young, he is magnificent, humble and tolerant, very capable, and the soldiers are obedient. This time the army is gathering in Liaodong. If there is no coordination from His Royal Highness, it will be difficult to make the top and bottom go." Let's fight together for our country!"

Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yang, his kind eyes were filled with smiles, and he said, "Look, the left and right marshals think highly of you!"

Liu Yang immediately bowed his hands modestly and said: "It's all the two princes who love you. If it weren't for Zhao and Gao Ergong to assist the prime minister, with the talents of the ministers, it would be difficult to undertake the heavy military affairs of Liaodong!"

"Okay! Don't say polite words!" Emperor Liu waved his hand and said: "In general, I am very satisfied with the situation in Liaodong and your performance. As for the merits and demerits, after returning to the court, you will have your own conclusions. Don't be humbled anymore!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The three saluted again.

"The journey was hard, I prepared some food and wine, we ate and talked, it was a welcome for you, as for the celebration banquet, we will talk about it after returning to Beijing!" Emperor Liu said.

"Yes!"

From the beginning of the interview, Emperor Liu had already mentioned returning to Beijing twice. Obviously, Emperor Liu is also eager to return now, and he does not want to stay in Youzhou for a long time.As an emperor, he likes to go on tour, and every time he goes on tour, the basic time is not short, but at the same time, after a long time, he will start to "love his family".

After a meal of wine, the wind and cold were washed away, and he was slightly drunk. After Liu Yang left the banquet, the first thing he did was not to rest, but to go to the queen's bedroom to say hello.

Dafu had obviously been waiting a long time ago, and ordered someone to prepare some ginger soup. At this time, the queen's complexion had indeed improved a lot, but she was still unavoidably haggard, obviously much older.

Seeing his mother's face like this, Liu Yang's heart was touched, and he simply knelt down and threw himself into Dafu's arms, pleading guilty one after another, saying that he was not filial.

During this period of time, Dafu seemed to be a little sensitive, and some tears welled up in his eyes, but he tried his best to stop it, and said: "The majestic prince, who commanded hundreds of thousands of troops and won the battle, why is he so weak? Little girl!"

Liu Yang obviously couldn't hold back his emotions, straightened up, wiped the corners of his eyes, and said with a wry smile: "I lost my composure!"

Looking at the face of Dafu, Liu Yang said with concern: "I heard that you are not in good health, and I miss you very much!"

"It's okay, it's okay to be old and weak, it's okay, you don't have to worry!" Da Fu responded, helping Liu Yang up: "It's cold on the ground, don't kneel down, get up and talk!"

"Yes!" Liu Yang got up.

Looking at Liu Yang, Da Fu sighed, "You've lost weight again!"

At this time, Liu Yang did look a little embarrassed, his eyes were slightly darker, his face was not taken care of too carefully, and the stubble spread around his lips.

On November 11th, the eighth year of Kaibao, Emperor Liu issued an edict that Yujia officially set off from Youzhou to return to Beijing, carrying the merits of the Northern Expedition and returning with honor.

　At the end of the year, my personal status is not right, my inertia has also increased, and the update is weak, please forgive me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)