Han Shizu

Chapter 1686
"The ministers heard that the officials talked about chasing guests, and they thought it was too much. In the past, Duke Mu asked for scholars, Yu Yurong took from the west, Xi Yuwan from Baili to the east, welcomed Uncle Wang from Song Dynasty, and Pibao and Gongsun Zhi from Jin Dynasty"

The crisp reciting sound echoed in Chongzheng Hall, cadenced and full of emotion. Emperor Liu sat aside, eyes slightly closed, listening silently, shaking his head, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, he seemed to enjoy it very much.

In recent years, probably because of his old eyesight, Emperor Liu seldom picked up volumes and read books, and let those Hanlin scholars and well-educated Confucians in the three halls and various halls take turns to read and lecture on history for him.

For those erudites, it is a great grace. After all, Emperor Liu has always paid attention to practical work and despised empty talk when employing people. Therefore, although the imperial court has many civil servants, most of them are put on the shelf and let them do some history. , The work of repairing books.

Of course, this is already a privilege for most literati, but the sense of gap in political status is inevitable after all.After learning literary and martial arts and reporting to the emperor's family, most people are still more enthusiastic about being an official, yearning for power, in order to realize their political ambitions.

However, in this regard, the literati of the Han Dynasty have always been severely suppressed. Those in power in the court rarely have moral pedantry, and most of the important positions are filled by those meritorious officials and so-called practical talents who are "ignorant and incompetent". occupy.

This is also what many contemporary literati feel resentful and aggrieved. They feel that they have the talents of the world, but they have no place to display their talents. They can only study in those magnificent palaces. Circled canaries.

Of course, the country has been in peace for a long time, and other signs of thinking have begun to appear. Various speeches emerge in endlessly, and there are many messy things. Twenty years ago, not many literati dared to talk about the government and courtiers.

Regarding these new voices, Emperor Liu naturally did not listen to them, and even directly expressed his attitude that if an official puts most of his energy into learning, he still has a little bit of energy to use in practice, which is good for the country. What is the benefit to the people?
Therefore, when Emperor Liu began to select people from the three halls to give him lectures and study history, many people were elated and even wept with joy.

They seem to have seen hope, and finally they can live up to their name, express their opinions and export their ideas as real emperors, which is much less meaningful than seeking several important positions in the court.

Even though, Emperor Liu only listened to what he was interested in, and even dismissed several bachelors who were good at smuggling because they were not satisfied with what they heard.

Of course, unlike the seriousness of listening to history, the recitation in the hall at this time made Emperor Liu feel comfortable and joyful. After all, it was his grandson who recited the recitation.

"Wen Huan, have you recited the full text of this "Book of Remonstrance and Chasing Guests?" After reciting a section, Emperor Liu looked at his grandson Liu Wenhuan with a smile on his face.

"Back to my grandfather, my grandson has already memorized this article!" Liu Wenhuan blushed, and answered in a slightly restrained manner after hearing the question.

No matter how many open and covert fights there are in the East Palace, on Emperor Liu's side, he still treats the two grandsons equally and loves them very much.Calling two grandchildren into the palace to accompany them from time to time also has the purpose of nurturing them. Not surprisingly, the king of the Han Dynasty will most likely choose one of these two grandchildren. How can Emperor Liu not pay attention to this? .

As for the two grandsons, Liu Wenhuan is 11 years old, very smart, diligent and inquisitive, and what is more valuable, he is not too impetuous, so he is very popular with Emperor Liu.

As for Liu Wenji, he is not yet eight years old, and he is still too young to see much. However, judging from his past performance, he is also a quiet and well-behaved child.What's more, there is such a smarter and wiser mother.

Now the two emperor's grandsons, if they are concubines, Liu Wenji is the son, and Crown Princess Murong adopted him under a lot of pressure and great criticism.However, because of Xiao's origin, the blood of the Khitan people always gives people a feeling of insecurity.

Although Emperor Liu didn't take these things seriously, he couldn't control people's opinions.On the other hand, although he followed the eldest son's succession law, he didn't pay much attention to it from the heart, at least in his opinion, a mediocre person is unbearable to be an emperor.

The heir apparent system only occupies a legal principle, which is balanced and compromised, but it does not mean the final result.

"Very good!" Emperor Liu didn't hesitate to praise, but soon habitually taught: "However, memorizing it is not enough. You must read the text, but also understand its reasoning and understand its meaning."

Most of the royal children are precocious, and so is Liu Wenhuan. In the past, if they were still ignorant of Emperor Liu's similar teachings, now they can get something.

Therefore, he responded very obediently: "Yes! My grandson dare not forget my grandfather's teachings!"

Seeing this, Emperor Liu smiled again.

"Officials, His Royal Highness King Yong has returned to Beijing, waiting for an edict outside the palace!" When Emperor Liu was educating his grandson, Yan Tuo came to report.

Hearing the news, Emperor Liu's face was slightly happy, and he immediately ordered: "What order are you waiting for, let him enter the palace quickly!"

Yong Wang Liu Chengxun has been staying in the south of the Yangtze River for the past two years. He has the intention of looking after the southeast Daozhou on behalf of the royal family. Sitting in the southeast can reflect this point.

"I see Your Majesty!" Soon, Liu Chengxun entered and saluted respectfully.

Liu Chengxun, who is nearly fifty years old, is no longer as handsome as before, but his spirit looks good.As Emperor Liu's direct brother, he has a detached status in the court, and in the past few decades, he has often represented the court as governor.

During this process, he cared about the sufferings of the people, pleaded for orders for the people, and dealt with a large number of corrupt officials.

Regarding this younger brother, it is obviously impossible for Emperor Liu to say that he has no suspicion at all. After all, in the early years, he was treated as the heir to the throne.

However, as the sons grew up and the succession of the throne was orderly, the crown prince's position had already been stabilized, and he let down his guard a little bit.Of course, more importantly, Liu Chengxun is very self-aware, never violates the rules and taboos, and has always been obedient and flattering to Emperor Liu, so Emperor Liu has gradually let go of his guard, and the relationship between the two brothers has been maintained very well.

What's more, although Emperor Liu is an only husband, but after all, he is getting older, he starts to miss the old days, and he starts to expect extravagant family and friendship. With the influence of Empress Dowager Li, he naturally looks at this younger brother with a different eye.

At this time, seeing Liu Chengxun returning to Beijing, he couldn't help but be overjoyed.Kindly let him sit down without courtesy, looked at him carefully, pointed to Liu Chengxun's fat old face, and said with a smile: "The land of fish and rice in the south of the Yangtze River, Wuhua Tianbao, really support people, third brother, you have gained a lot of weight!"

Liu Chengxun also chuckled, stroked his obviously protruding belly, and replied: "I made my second brother laugh. These years, I have been pampered and rarely exercised. It is inevitable that my thighs will grow and my belly will be poopy!"

Emperor Liu smiled heartily, regardless of the obvious fat around his waist, and unconsciously said: "This lack of exercise is not enough. When you are old, you should pay attention to health care!"

"Second brother is right!" Liu Chengxun twitched the corner of his mouth and complimented: "I still need to learn from you!"

"Wen Huan, I haven't seen your uncle soon!" Emperor Liu waved his hand complacently, and stood aside, looking at Liu Chengxun's Liu Wenhuan curiously.

"Grandson sees the emperor's uncle!" Liu Wenhuan didn't dare to neglect, and quickly stepped forward and knelt down, kowtowing in a proper manner.

Seeing this, Liu Chengxun was also cheerful, reached out his hand to signal him to get up, and said gently: "Get up quickly! You've grown a lot taller!"

As he said that, Liu Chengxun subconsciously took out his chest, took it out, and gave Emperor Liu an embarrassed smile: "I knew Wen Huan was here, so I should have prepared a gift! Let's owe it now, and make it up another day!"

"Wen Huan, remember to ask your uncle for it!" Emperor Liu seemed in a really good mood, and joked to Liu Wenhuan: "Go and play!"

"Yes!" Upon hearing this, Liu Wenhuan bowed and said, "Grandson resigns!"

(End of this chapter)