Han Shizu

"You go and deal with this matter!" Emperor Liu looked at Wang Jien coldly, and said in a calm voice, "Cut the grass, let's get rid of the roots!"

"Yes! The little one will do it right away!" Wang Jien couldn't help trembling, and immediately responded.

"As for Xiao Talin, I don't care about it, I can save his life!" Emperor Liu turned to Xiao Siwen again, with a little smile on his face: "At least, I have to give Xiao Qing some face!"

"Your Majesty has flattered you, but I dare not be a minister!" Hearing this, Xiao Siwen felt a little embarrassed, and replied a little awkwardly.

Among the people present, Xiao Siwen was probably the most embarrassed. The almost forgotten estrangement seemed to be revealed again. The difference between Han and Barbarians is not enough to not mention, the boundary always exists.

Xiao Siwen had an indescribably complicated feeling in his heart. For a moment, he felt that he was the "big man version" of Han Derang.The mixed flavors made Xiao Siwen feel a little dazed for a moment.

"What is Xiao Qing thinking about? Why is she so engrossed?" Noticing Xiao Siwen's strangeness, Emperor Liu asked curiously.

"I lost my mind for a while, please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Xiao Siwen was startled, and quickly recovered his solemn expression.

"You, you are still too reserved!" Emperor Liu waved his hand.

Up to now, Emperor Liu has not seen so clearly the psychology, emotions, and even the loyalty, good and evil of these ministers, or he doesn't care about these all the time, and he does everything as he pleases.

As for the argument about giving Xiao Siwen face, it is naturally a joke. After all, the new Khitan envoy is Xiao's detainee. If he kills his father before he arrives, it is not suitable and it is not convenient to negotiate.

"Continue to keep an eye on the matter of Mobei!" Emperor Liu looked around, and said again: "Those Khitan nobles should make good contact and support them, they are newly in power, and they want more than just that meager power! If they can carve up the playground, cattle and sheep, and tribesmen in the Mobei Grassland, I will support it!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" As soon as these words came out, Liu Yang's eyes lit up, and he immediately complimented him.

"The crown prince stays, everyone else should step down!" Emperor Liu waved his hand and ordered.

"Sir, please retire!"

Wang Jien and Xiao Siwen bid farewell, but Li Chongju stayed and stood there respectfully.Seeing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help asking: "Code, what else do you need?"

Hearing this, Li Chongju took a step forward, bowed his body, and said in an old voice with a slow tone: "Your Majesty, I am old and weak, and I feel more and more exhausted recently. , I implore Your Majesty to be merciful and merciful, and the quasi-chen will retire."

Hearing his request, Emperor Liu frowned, a little unhappy, and said: "You, what's the matter, is it so difficult to do things for the court? There are so many people, all of whom are racking their brains to ask the court for promotion. , you want to resign, but you are begging for favor, what is the reason for that?"

Sensing Emperor Liu's dissatisfaction, Li Chongju bowed even lower, and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, this old minister is already sixty and one year old, and it is really not as good as before. To serve His Majesty, he dared to go through mountains and seas of swords, lest he be fooled and delay If something important has happened, please His Majesty judge it!"

In fact, Li Chongju really wanted to remind Emperor Liu that when he was asked to come out of the mountain to take power again, he had promised that he would be released after a year or two to straighten out Wu Desi.But judging from Emperor Liu's attitude at this time, he didn't dare to say anything, but solemnly and respectfully expressed his intention to retreat. As for whether Emperor Liu would agree or not, it was beyond his control. That's all.

But Emperor Liu thought for a while, bent forward slightly, and stared at Li Chongju, as if he could see more clearly this way.After looking at Li Chongju for a while, he sighed and said: "You are indeed much older. You have worked hard for the Northwest matter! It seems that you have made up your mind to go, and you don't want to accompany me any longer."

Li Chongju was shocked when he heard the words, and knelt down on the ground with a moving expression and an excited tone: "Your Majesty's words, this old minister can't bear it! Old minister"

Seeing Li Chongju's hasty explanation, Emperor Liu raised his hand and said, "Forget it, let's go! I didn't make things difficult for you. When I asked you to come out of the mountain, I promised to spend my old age with you. Naturally, I won't break my promise! You I have been a monarch and subject for decades, I know what kind of person you are, and I believe in you!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" I don't know whether he was excited or moved, but Li Chongju burst into tears and choked up his words.

Seeing his posture, Emperor Liu smiled happily: "What are you doing? You are so old, and you still cry like a woman! I agree with you to resign, but who can take over as Wu De envoy, you want Check it out for me!"

Hearing this, Li Chongju quickly wiped away his tears, and solemnly replied: "Your Majesty, this matter should be left to the holy judgment, the old minister dare not say anything!"

Emperor Liu frowned slightly, and immediately said: "I want to listen to your opinion now!"

Under Emperor Liu's oppressive gaze, Li Chongju's breath was slightly stagnant, hesitating for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said: "I dare to mention someone, not only if your majesty dares to use it!"

"In this world, is there anyone I dare not use?" Emperor Liu said calmly, with the corners of his mouth raised.

"Wang Xuanzhen!"

Hearing his recommendation, Emperor Liu showed no surprise on his face, but looked at Li Chongju somewhat curiously, and said to him: "Wang Xuan is really extraordinary to be recommended by you. Otherwise, with your prudence, even if you recommend one A mediocre person would not choose him!"

"Your Majesty, if you are capable, Wang Xuanzhen is more than enough to be in charge of the Wu De Department!" Li Chongju said.

"The selection of Wu De Envoy is not just about ability!" Emperor Liu said indifferently: "Isn't one Wang Yinwu enough to learn a lesson?"

Hearing Emperor Liu's response, Li Chongju's heartbeat quickened immediately, regrets kept growing, and he began to doubt whether it was right or wrong to recommend Wang Xuanzhen.

However, Emperor Liu's next words dispelled Li Chongju's uneasiness: "However, I still understand Wang Xuanzhen somewhat. His abilities, talents, and knowledge are all good. Although it is difficult to say that he is perfect in the Northwest, he can do his job well." Do what you can. Compared with his uncle, this person is more knowledgeable and smarter! Just him!"

After saying this, Li Chongju heaved a sigh of relief, and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Get up!" Seeing that he was still kneeling, Emperor Liu's tone became gentler: "Old legs are not suitable for kneeling for a long time, you are relieved, go back to live your life! However, if you have time, you should go to the palace more often. Come chat with me and have a drink!"

"Yes! The old minister resigns!" Li Chongju got up slowly and bowed again.

Looking at Li Chongju's slowly receding figure until he disappeared from sight, Emperor Liu still stared at the palace door, without saying a word for a long time.After a long time, Emperor Liu sighed leisurely: "I'm afraid I won't be willing to see me any more after the code is gone!"

Seeing Emperor Liu's depressed mood, Liu Yang couldn't help being surprised, and was about to persuade him, but he heard Emperor Liu say with a smile: "Look, some people are greedy for power and position, and wish they could hold power forever; Abandoning the shoes, I want to stay away from the temple and avoid the rivers and lakes.

Some people want to sharpen their heads, and want to get close to me, like a fly meeting dung, circling and unable to go; There is no good old age."

Emperor Liu's analogy seemed a bit vulgar, and in Liu Yang's view, it was very inappropriate, but it also fully demonstrated the state of mind of Emperor Liu at this time.Li Chongju's resignation was obviously not very happy in his heart.

After thinking about it, Liu Yang still persuaded: "I can only say that everyone has his own aspirations! However, I believe that Li Gong's loyalty to his father is unquestionable. Even if he is old and weak, but he has a destiny, he can do it. Go ahead!"

Listening to his words, Emperor Liu glanced at Liu Yang and smiled slightly: "Li Shouze, I understand, but you don't have to speak for him like this! Remember, if something happens in the future, if he is still alive, no matter how old he is How tall you can still rely on! I use him, and he feels uneasy, but if it were you, the burden in his heart might be smaller."