Han Shizu

Chapter 1614 Talk
Compared with other people, Qin Wang Liuxu's family arrived in Beijing much later, and they didn't return to Kaifeng until the middle of February, Kaibao's 18 years.

Not only is the distance far away and the transportation is inconvenient, but also because of the late departure time. After the New Year, Liu Xu also held a consolation meeting with the servants of the Han Dynasty to comfort them, and expressed his gratitude to the Anton Governor's Mansion. After making detailed and comprehensive arrangements for the affairs, he returned south in a hurry.

In order to catch up with the speed, I abandoned the slow and busy land journey, and basically chose to take a boat. After arriving in Liaodong, I changed to a sea boat, crossed the sea to Henan, changed to a Bian boat, and took the Jishui and Wuzhang Rivers to Kaifeng. Time to fight back.

And when Liu Xu returned to Kaifeng, the entire Tokyo city was already immersed in a harmonious and joyful atmosphere, with lights and festoons everywhere, and the citizens of Tokyo seemed to want to take this opportunity to celebrate and release their depression emotions for several months.

Wang Yucheng's remonstrance still had some influence on Emperor Liu. The celebration of Jiaqing Festival took a long time to prepare, and everything was well arranged. It is impossible to change it easily. It would waste resources instead, and it was not in line with Emperor Liu's wishes. .

Therefore, Emperor Liu thought of saving some money and restraining himself during the 18 years New Year and Shangyuan Festival.In the past, every new year, the imperial court would organize two meetings.

First, at the beginning of the new year, the Zhengdan court meeting was held, and Emperor Liu delivered a New Year's congratulatory speech, and made a summary of the military and political situation and construction achievements in the past year, and then discussed the outlook for the national economy, people's livelihood and policy adjustments in the new year.

The real New Year celebration will be held on the day of Shangyuan Festival. There will be a royal banquet in the palace, and the monarch and ministers will have fun together, while outside the palace, the whole world will celebrate together and have fun with the people.

However, in the spring of Kaibao’s 18 years, no matter it is the Zhengdan court meeting or the Shangyuan banquet, it is strictly simple, and even after entering the Kaibao year, it has not been so shabby. Enthusiasm suppressed, waiting for the arrival of Jiaqing.

The imperial court is like this, and the people of Tokyo are naturally greatly affected. Therefore, unlike previous years, the people's New Year is also boring. Although there are firecrackers, there is always a little less atmosphere.

Until the Jiaqing Festival was approaching, the whole of Tokyo, from top to bottom, became joyful, and the people became active, and no one dared to be unhappy about the celebration of the whole world.

Facts have proved that activities such as festivals and celebrations are still very necessary. Even if the people of the people are struggling to make ends meet, they still need a reason to be happy and an opportunity to vent their emotions.

As far as the people of the capital are concerned, there is probably no year in the past that they can look forward to the coming of Jiaqing like Kaibao 18 years.It's a bit unintentional, and the impression of Jiaqing Festival in the minds of the people has been deepened.

Liu Xu's itinerary after returning to Beijing was similar to that of Liu Fang and Liu Xi. Before arriving in Beijing, Prince Liu Yang sent someone out of the city to meet him.Afterwards, he first brought his family into the palace to meet Emperor Liu, then went to meet Empress Fu, and exchanged greetings with several brothers.

However, what is special about Liu Xu is that on the night of his arrival in Beijing, Emperor Liu specially summoned Liu Xu.

It was mid-spring, and unlike the warm and sunny day, the spring night was obviously a bit chillier, and Emperor Liu, who was in plain clothes, couldn't help but put on a robe.

Summoning Liu Xu, Emperor Liu only prepared a cup of thin tea as a treat.When Liu Xu arrived at Chongzheng Hall, Emperor Liu was boiling water to make tea himself.

"Father!" Approaching the tea table directly, Liu Xu saluted respectfully. An Dongshi's strength and vigor seemed to have completely melted away in front of Emperor Liu.

"Sit!" Emperor Liu glanced at him, slowly replaced with new water, and said softly, "Sit!"

"Yes!" Liu Xu didn't talk nonsense, and sat down with his robe lifted, with a very correct posture.

For Emperor Liu's private interview this time, Liu Xu was not without disturbances in his heart. He had been away for many years, and the communication between father and son was rare, so it was inevitable that they would be unfamiliar.But Emperor Liu was something he had to face. After all, even after seven or eight years of operating in Anton, everything about him, his future, was still in the hands of Emperor Liu.

Although there are certain sources of news, there is no way to find out about Emperor Liu's changes over the years, his current state, and his views on him. We can only guess through some side performances.

As for Liu Xu, he also had too many ideas and suggestions to present to Emperor Liu, hoping to gain his approval and support.But these all depend on Emperor Liu's attitude, and this is currently the most uncertain part of Liu Xu's mind.

Of course, no matter how many thoughts he had in his heart, how many thoughts he had in his head, when facing Emperor Liu directly, Liu Xu still appeared very calm and collected.After the Dengwen Gu case, Liu Xu's palace became more and more serious.

Emperor Liu concentrated on pouring the tea, gently pushed it in front of Liu Xu, looked up at him with a gentle look in his eyes, and said, "You have done a good job in Anton, and you have made great contributions to the court. , should be rewarded. However, the title is already a prince, and there should be no shortage of money. I can't think of how to reward you for the time being, so let's express my condolences with this tea!"

Emperor Liu's understatement made Liu Xu extremely vigilant. What does this mean? It almost implies that there is no seal, and it is a dangerous signal for any courtier. .

Of course, Liu Xu is different after all, relatives are different, he is the eldest son of the emperor, so he can reduce the worries of the ministers.Furthermore, he was just a little Zhi An Dong, and his merits were far from high.

Therefore, after a short thought, Liu Xu responded: "Thank you, father! However, I really don't dare to be the one. Anton has not settled down so far, so how can I talk about being rewarded. I just hope that I will not disappoint my father's expectations!"

Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu smiled lightly: "You're giving me an official tone too? It seems that you have really learned from your experience!"

Emperor Liu still looked at Liu Xu calmly, and said with emotion: "If you talk about expectations, what you have done in Anton these years has far exceeded my expectations.

The development of the Northeast is a major national policy that I personally set. However, many people in the court know that the ministers and ministers have also reached a consensus that the development of the Northeast is mainly in Liaodong!
As for Anton, there are barbarians, barren lands, prisons, and the court, not many people really value it.Over the years, the imperial court's main support for the Northeast is also in Liaodong. Anton, who is poor and white, can have today's weather. There is no doubt that you should take the lead!

This point, I am very clear! "

Emperor Liu's words were full of approval, and Liu Xu was also a little surprised, but the more so, the more cautious he felt in his heart, he arched his hands, and said modestly: "My son still has many shortcomings in governing in Anton, and there is some haste. , domineering and overstepping, please forgive me!"

"Anton!" Emperor Liu smiled: "Special places naturally need special governance. There has never been a set of policies that can be unblocked throughout the country. If you want to implement them, you need to adapt to local conditions!
Your practices and policies in Anton may be a bit radical and have caused a lot of controversy, but without these, how would the remote and desolate place in Anton develop.

You don't need to worry about this! "

"Thank you father for understanding!" Liu Xu's expression was finally moved, and he said seriously: "With father's support, I will definitely go all out, and one day, I will make Anton great rule, all the barbarians will be subdued, and Anton will become a leader." Great Sinicization of the internally ruled land!"

Emperor Liu nodded and pointed, "Drink tea!"

"Yes!"

The fragrance of tea is overflowing, and the hot steam in the teacup rises curlingly and fills the air, making the atmosphere of the conversation between father and son more harmonious.

However, after a cup of tea, Emperor Liu said solemnly again: "However, although I have given you certain privileges, Anton is special, but, no matter what time, Anton is under the rule of the court!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Liu Xu, and Emperor Liu said leisurely, "Although you are in Anton, you must not be ignorant of some public opinion in the court! Some people in the court have already called you King Anton." , I would like to ask you, do you want to be King Qin or King Anton?"

(End of this chapter)