Han Shizu

Chapter 1445

"In addition, three days ago, the Seventh Prince Hui had a grand banquet in the palace, inviting talented scholars, and the guests gathered, ranging from scholars and poets to poets and poets. It was very lively!" Zhang Dejun reported another matter.

"Really!" Emperor Liu smiled a little, and asked curiously, "Who are there?"

Zhang Dejun seemed to think about it for a while, and said: "Xu Kai, Pan You, Feng Yanlu, Gu Hongzhong, Li Hao, Huang Quan and his son, and some literati and inkmen who frequent the capital and are famous in Luoyang are also invited. More than [-] people, in addition, Peng Hou Li Yu was also invited to attend"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu frowned slightly, and said, "There seems to be a lot of Nanchen present at the meeting, even the old lord of Jiangnan has gone!"

There was hardly any emotion in Emperor Liu's tone, while Zhang Dejun was inexplicably palpitated. In fact, the reason why the Imperial City Secretary paid attention to this banquet was also related to Li Yu.

After all, it is the old lord of the south of the Yangtze River, the former separatist princes. Although the control over these surrendered ministers and lords has not been as strict as before, it is impossible to alleviate the surveillance and restrictions in the dark.

"What was discussed at the banquet?" Emperor Liu asked.

"It's like reciting the wind and moon, composing poems and writing lyrics in the literati world!" Zhang Dejun said.

"Oh? These people are all talented, and what masterpieces have they produced?" Emperor Liu's mouth twitched.

Zhang Dejun replied: "Peng Hou Li Yu wrote a song "Poppy Poppy", which caused some sensation. It is said that many Nanchen heard this word, and they all showed concern and deep embarrassment."

When Zhang Dejun said this, he seemed very calm, but he always gave people a gloomy feeling.

But these words really evoked some strange reactions from Emperor Liu, who squinted at Zhang Dejun: "What kind of masterpiece handed down from generation to generation can arouse such reactions from these old ministers?"

Therefore, Zhang Dejun proficiently recited "Yu Meiren", the pinnacle of Li Yu's career, and then said: "Officials, within a few days, this poem has been circulated in Xijing, and it has been widely praised, even, Even some officials of the Department of Propaganda and Consolation are transcribing and reciting, full of praise."

"Huh! I said long ago that Li Yu made him a monarch. He is completely unqualified. How many people in the world can do it?" Emperor Liu's tone was full of admiration, and he said leisurely: "Look, a masterpiece As soon as it comes out, Luoyang paper is expensive!"

From Emperor Liu's words, we can't hear his likes and dislikes about this matter and this word, but Zhang Dejun still expressed his thoughts with "professional ethics": "Officials, I have asked some poets about this word, As far as they are concerned, Peng Hou's words are full of nostalgia for his hometown in the south of the Yangtze River, homesickness and country, with deep affection, and faint dissatisfaction with the big man and the court.

Those southern ministers were touched by it, which also shows their nostalgia for the old country.Just one word can make people think differently, it can be seen that these southern officials are not sincerely submitting to the imperial court."

Emperor Liu glanced at Zhang Dejun again, what he said was really embarrassing.Emperor Liu said meaningfully: "Oh, a poem can trigger your deep thinking. In your opinion, what should the court do?"

Some did not dare to look directly into Emperor Liu's eyes. Zhang Dejun said coldly: "In order to prevent people's hearts from fluctuating, I think that the spread of this word should be banned to prevent it from bewitching people's hearts. In addition, compared to other surrendered lords and ministers, Peng Hou These Nan Chen have never been united with the imperial court, so they should be punished as a warning!"

After Zhang Dejun finished his speech, Emperor Liu did not directly express his attitude, but fell into silence. After a short thought, Emperor Liu finally showed his generous side, waved his hand and said lightly: "How much energy can a word have? All the lands are surrendered by the king's master, no matter how widely they are sung, can the swords and soldiers of the imperial court be more powerful?
Literati, hypocrisy is not a crime!Some sour words are not worth mentioning. Even if this song "Poppy" can be sung through the ages, so what, even if it arouses sympathy from some onlookers, can it help it restore the country? "

That being said, there is obviously something wrong with Emperor Liu's attitude.However, seeing that he had made up his mind, Zhang Dejun was not firm in his advice.In front of Emperor Liu, he was more and more responsible. Sometimes, he didn't expect Emperor Liu to accept his advice, but just showed his role in front of the emperor.

"However, since it can win people's hearts, it's not good to let it go!" Emperor Liu added quietly: "Even the scribes you're looking for can see the worry in it. Officials of the Xuanwei Division, Not even a little bit vigilant? Still enthusiastically following the crowd, transcribing and spreading praises, and paying lip service to others, in front of the Ministry of Propaganda and Consolation, unable to even perform the most basic duties, what is the use?"

Emperor Liu's tone was a bit cold, which made the courtiers who were waiting beside him tremble, and lowered their heads in unison.

"Go!" Emperor Liu turned his head directly, and said to Yan Tuozhi: "Go to the Xuanweisi, tell Bai Tinghui exactly what I said, and ask him, how does this Xuanwei envoy work, even the subordinates are restrained. not good!"

"Yes!" Yan Tuo said immediately without hesitation.

Bai Tinghui, Bo Jianning, was the father-in-law of King Liu Xu of Qin, who took over as the consolation envoy after Tao Gu's death.It is conceivable that when Emperor Liu's reprimand comes down, it will inevitably cause some disturbances, and even affect King Qin.

After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu couldn't help laughing again, and muttered: "I never thought that at such a young age, Liu Hui would have such a wide range of friends, and there would be so many guests at once! He was among these scholars. Has such a great reputation?"

Hearing this, Zhang Dejun lowered his eyelids and said: "Mr. Wu has been different since he was a child. He has excellent literary talent. He is well known in the government and the public. He has been praised. Among the literati, his reputation is indeed not low!"

What Zhang Dejun said was not true, at least he missed a very important point, that is, Emperor Liu's love for Liu Hui also played a great role.After all, there are so many sons, and there is only one outstanding talent in literature.

"Little Lizi, he has not reached the crown yet, and he is so flamboyant after a little fame!" Emperor Liu showed a strict father's attitude, and said indifferently: "Nowadays, the imperial court is saving money, but he is banqueting guests in the mansion. I don’t know how important it is! Send someone to the government to tell him to enter the palace and serve concubine Shu with decoctions. Isn’t he a good student of the "Book of Filial Piety", so he should do the most basic of filial piety!"

"Yes!"

"I'm tired of watching, go back to the palace!" Taking another look at the magnificent scene of Luoyang City, Emperor Liu turned around and left without any nostalgia.

The banquet at Duke Wu's mansion somewhat caused Emperor Liu to think, but in terms of mood, it was not that pleasant.He didn't have much opinion on the prince's invitation. What really made him dissatisfied was the people present at the meeting.

It seemed that those Nanchens taken in by the big man seemed to be moving closer to Liu Hui.This point is somewhat surprising, but it is not difficult to understand.

Emperor Liu could see clearly that it was probably because of his birth, the Zhou family was from Huainan, and Liu Hui's grandfather Zhou Zong was a veteran of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and his reputation in the south was not low in his early years.

And those southern ministers are naturally close to Liu Hui who has a southern background, and as surrenders, they are always inferior to others in the system of the Han Dynasty. Whether they are seeking protection or development, they will always find a backer , So, Liu Hui came into their field of vision, naturally.

(End of this chapter)