Han Shizu

Chapter 1608 The role of the prince

In the Guangzheng Hall, Liu Yang stood in front of the propped up window lattice, looking up at the scenery outside the hall. Although it was winter, the sky was blue and the wind was clear, but Liu Yang's face was full of melancholy and a little worry.

Time passed quietly, and before he knew it, Liu Yang had passed his thirties now. Compared with a few years ago, his appearance and demeanor hadn't changed much, and he had already matured.

In other words, the beard became thicker, and at the same time, the whole person was more troubled and worried.Not only because of the internal conflicts in the East Palace, but also for Jiangshan Sheji.

In the past few years, Emperor Liu's trust in him has always been consistent, and he has once again delegated power to him. The biggest sign is that he has let go of the power of execution and appointment of officials below the fifth rank.

This trust not only moved Liu Yang, but also brought him great pressure. Judging from the past two years, the power in his hands has been infinitely close to that of the emperor, which is incomparable to any prince in the past.

Of course, the relationship between father and son, emperor and crown prince is also rare. If it can last from beginning to end, it will also be a good story in the inheritance of imperial power.

And Liu Yang's pressure probably comes from this. There is not only a feeling for this kind of almost unreserved trust, but also a feeling of worrying about the country and the people.

Liu Yang has nothing to do with alertness since he was a child, and he was even a little slow. In the past, when facing Emperor Liu, he often carried a booklet with him to record Emperor Liu's instructions and instructions, so as not to forget or appear in the process of conveying. Omissions.

This is a good habit. Since it shows his seriousness, it also shows his respect for Emperor Liu.Up to now, this habit has changed. After all, he can't just be a good student forever, and just be the answering man in front of Emperor Liu forever. He needs to have his own majesty and prestige.In addition, for so many years, his ability to accept and process information has long been experienced.

But in fact, he has always paid attention to this good habit, and often reviews the various instructions and quotations of Emperor Liu in order to reflect himself.

Liu Yang is obviously a smart man, and he is even a smart prince. Therefore, because of Emperor Liu's trust in delegating power over the years, he did not rely on his favor to be arrogant, rely on power to make decisions, and take everything for granted.

It is related to the influence of Emperor Liu. Liu Yang is also a person who loves to read history, and he often uses history as a mirror. He is also very clear in his heart that Emperor Liu's trust is hard-won and extremely rare.

But as a prince, if he loses his original intentions and becomes self-confident, then the danger will not be far away.It is true that a prince who has been more than 20 years old has already accumulated a powerful political force in the court. It is said that there is a possibility of breaking a taboo. If one day Emperor Liu suddenly dies, Liu Yang can be supported by the officials very smoothly. Next, ascended the throne, accepted the political power, and took charge of the Han Empire.

However, in front of Emperor Liu, those so-called strengths and backgrounds seemed insignificant again.Liu Yang really knew in his heart that everything he has now comes from Emperor Liu, from the words "Jane is in the heart of the emperor". If this point is lost one day, everything will become false.

Therefore, even as the most powerful prince in history, Liu Yang never dared to make a show of his will, always maintained humility, and maintained respect and loyalty to Emperor Liu.

There is one thing to say, the current government of the Han Empire is stable, the imperial family is "harmonious", and the role and dedication of the prince Liu Yang are far greater than that of Emperor Liu.

Without a prince like Liu Yang, and only relying on Emperor Liu's stubborn and strong personality, I don't know what kind of situation will emerge in the interior.

From this point of view, Emperor Liu was lucky. In the harem, there was Empress Fu who was wiser than his eldest grandson.

With the help of these three, during the nearly 20 years when the big man was heading towards the prosperous age of Kaibao, he was able to move forward steadily like Mount Tai.Emperor Liu is a good player in playing power tricks and fighting, but this is based on his identity as an emperor. In the imperial power he holds, without these two things, he would not be able to "everywhere".

In Emperor Liu's more than 30-year career as emperor, including when he was still in the Hedong Palace, countless examples may be found to prove that Emperor Liu is not good at dealing with interpersonal relationships.

In his early years, he might be able to suppress his nature, maintain a hypocritical humility in the face of people he trusted and valued, release gentleness and kindness, and pretend to be a holy lord.

However, the emperor has been in office for a long time, the country is peaceful, the world is stable, and he is used to being superior and monopolizing, and the humility of the past is constantly going away.

For Emperor Liu, anyone and everything needs a foundation of trust, but nowadays, there are actually fewer and fewer people who can gain his trust.

Even Wei Renpu can be suspicious, so who else can make him take his heart out?In the past, the relationship between Emperor Liu and Wei Renpu, Wang Pu, Murong Yanzhao, and Chai Rong, the civil and military ministers, was a good story.

But these people have all passed away one after another. At the same time, do these people have unreserved respect and loyalty to Emperor Liu?Emperor Liu himself didn't believe it. The key was that Emperor Liu was in that position, and these people needed to rely on Emperor Liu to realize their life values ​​and ideals. This was a mutually beneficial relationship.

Even Yang Ye, he was in a state of loyalty and reverence to Emperor Liu.Let's not mention it in the past, but now, if you interview Yang Ye's inner world, then his feelings and awe for Emperor Liu also occupy the vast majority.

This is Emperor Liu, an emperor who is gradually becoming a single husband and a loner, a political creature who has been completely assimilated by power.

It is conceivable that without Empress Fu, without the crown prince, Emperor Liu may not see any glory in his later years, and perhaps only loneliness and coldness will accompany him.

Even the little Concubine Zhou Yi who has been favored all these years has never entered Emperor Liu's heart behind you and me. No matter how favored she is, she is just a concubine of Emperor Liu. If she falls out of favor, what will happen to Concubine Zhou Shu? Perhaps there will be no essential difference.

For Emperor Liu, Liu Yang's role is already very special, and it is even more important for the overall situation of the court.Take the faction struggle between Zhao and Lu that has lasted for several years in the court. Emperor Liu rarely ends in person, but for the harmony and stability of the court, little is known about the role played by the prince Liu Yang in it.

Although he didn't like Lu Duoxun, Liu Yang tried his best to maintain a balanced situation in the court and coordinate the relationship. The "lawsuits" between Zhao and Lu were often settled by Liu Yang.

Take Zhao Pu as an example. He has been a prime minister for fifteen or sixteen years. This is really staggering when Emperor Liu is in power. Let’s not mention anything else. Let’s see how the prime ministers of the great Han Dynasty in the Qianyou era went. Those who come here will know.

But how could Zhao Puhede have gained the trust of Emperor Liu so much that he was willing and dared to put him in the position of prime minister for so long?Just because of his outstanding ability to govern the country, because he will cater to Emperor Liu?
Obviously it is impossible, the world will not be unable to function because of the lack of a Zhao Pu, and the court does not lack the talent of a prime minister.Liu Yang, the prince who can take on great responsibilities, is also a guarantee for Emperor Liu.

In the eyes of Emperor Liu, with Liu Yang around, he would not be afraid that Zhao Pu's prime minister would threaten his imperial power, and with Zhao Pu around, he would not be afraid of Liu Yang, the crown prince, overstepping. This was also a kind of check and balance.

Of course, such a situation would be created because Emperor Liu was more and more inclined towards stability and security, and he was unwilling to change easily unless necessary.

However, one thing that cannot be denied is the role played by Prince Liu Yang. In the past 20 years, while the Han Dynasty has been developing steadily, the upper class has begun to solidify, forming a fixed class and interest group. The root of this may also come from the solidification of Emperor Liu's own thoughts.

(End of this chapter)