Han Shizu

Chapter 1765 Three Counties

Qionglin Garden, as Emperor Liu's only departure palace in Tokyo, was often visited by dignitaries, outings and enjoying the summer heat. Emperor Liu was lucky in the past, often staying for ten and a half months.

However, in the past two years, Emperor Liu seldom went there. It seemed that he was used to staying in the palace and was unwilling to move more.

However, before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Emperor Liu came out of the palace again to visit Qionglin Garden in his spare time.Of course, he is not alone, there are three honorable persons in the driver's seat.

They are not ordinary nobles, but Yang Ye, Pan Mei, Shi Shouxin, the three princes, the three generals, and the older generation of generals, Shuo Guo, these three are the most representative, and they are still the pillars of the army.

In the past ten years, Sangong was "driven" out of Beijing by Emperor Liu, and Pan and Shi were arranged to guard Daozhou in rotation.Yang Ye has to travel even more. From south to north, he reformed the military governor system, inspected the results, and assisted the Privy Council to build a new defense system. Basically, he ran all over the Daozhou and stayed in the borders for a long time. .

Probably because he missed them, taking advantage of this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, Emperor Liu issued an edict to recall the three of them together to prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival.Of course, the more important thing is that the influence of the three in the capital has been eliminated, and they can be returned to the central government for appointment.

For these three people, Emperor Liu's attitude is affirmative, and the empire still has many things to rely on. After ten years of release, from all aspects, it is time to return to the court.

The scenery of Jinming Pond is beautiful all year round, especially in autumn when it is the most prosperous, with gentle breeze and yellow flowers everywhere.The Duke of the Three Commanderies came back, although he did not make a triumphant return like in the past, but he also worked hard, so he followed Emperor Liu as usual to enjoy the one-stop service of Qionglin Garden.

Autumn is intoxicating. On the green grass, Emperor Liu and Yang Ye competed in archery. This is a daily reserved event. Compared with horseback riding, archery is obviously safer.

The sound of strings trembling, piercing through the air, and hitting the target, the sounds were endless, followed by an arrow into the heart, which attracted a lot of applause.Shi Shouxin was beside him, put down the carved bow in his hand, and complimented: "Your Majesty's shooting skills are getting better and better!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu laughed: "After decades of practice, hitting the bull's-eye still depends on luck. My eyesight is not very good now, and the target is at the far end. I can only see the outline of the shadow, which is blurred. He's so sharp, and he's so diligent. Shi Qing, you're making fun of me."

"I dare not!" Shi Shouxin replied cautiously.It was probably because he had been away from Beijing for a long time, and he didn't know what kind of temperament Emperor Liu had become, whether he was as scary as the rumors said, so he seemed a little cautious, cautious to the point of depression.

"Compared to me, the skill of the few of you is the same as before!" Emperor Liu looked in a good mood, making a self-confessed gentle expression, pointing to a few archery targets in the distance.

Pan Mei and Yang Ye also came over. Hearing this, Pan Mei smiled and said: "Your Majesty's instruction, I always keep in mind that the ability to start a business and make a living should not be neglected, and should be practiced diligently!"

Emperor Liu nodded, and said with some emotion: "Yes! If you are neglected and slack, it will be a great loss to the imperial court! They are the pillars of the imperial court and the pillars of the country. There are still many places where the imperial court relies on you, so don't let them go too soon. Nanshan!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust!" The three looked at each other and bowed together.

There is a rest area on the side. After practicing arrows, the monarchs and ministers sit down, and the maids serve melons, fruits and snacks.It has to be said that Emperor Liu's life was more or less enjoyable.

In autumn, there are Baishe pears from Hedong, red dates and schisandra from Hezhong, oranges from Xiangzhou, cold food almonds from Huaizhou, all kinds of specialties from all over the world.Of course, according to the rules, these local specialties need to be purchased with money from the palace. However, in the actual implementation process, which step to achieve is another matter, but at least there are such rules, so as not to prevent some local officials from In the name of paying tribute, wantonly exploiting the land will not only harm the people, but also tarnish the reputation of the royal family.

The monarch and his ministers drank each other, and warming the wine could warm them up, but the atmosphere was somewhat depressing, and it would be difficult to return to the harmony and harmony at the beginning. Even Yang Ye was respectful and restrained.

After chatting for a while, seeing their reactions like this, Emperor Liu also gradually felt bored. Recently, he has always had the feeling that these heroes are old and old, and they seem to be constantly alienating him, the emperor.This made Emperor Liu very unhappy, but he couldn't criticize anything harshly. After all, wasn't such awe and submission exactly what he wanted at the beginning?

It can only be said that one age, one stage, one mentality.

I probably feel that this kind of conversation is boring. As I get older, I talk too much, and I start to complain: "Recently, I feel more and more that the heroes are withering and the old friends are far away. It is very sad. You people, accompany me on the road of hardships, despite the wind and rain. , After going through untold hardships, the country was founded just now. At the beginning, the monarch and his ministers were in harmony with each other.

Why are you old, but each of you wants to get away from me and alienate me!The day before yesterday, Li Chongju asked me to resign again. He was only 61, and he felt late. I wanted him to do more for the court and share more worries for me. Unfortunately, his ambition is very strong, and it is not easy to persuade him. I can only agree. A complete friendship between monarchs and ministers."

Hearing that the old emperor was nagging like a resentful woman, not knowing what to express, Yang Ye and the three looked at each other, but they all subconsciously figured out Emperor Liu's intentions.

Pan Mei thought for a while, and said in a tentative tone: "Your Majesty, the ministers are indeed old, and perhaps it's time to go home!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu suddenly became angry, and reprimanded Pan Mei: "Pan Zhongxun, Pan Zhongxun, don't you think that I want you to resign by saying these words? I am so tolerant Shameful? Are you so afraid that the birds will be hidden, and the rabbits will be killed? Are you so afraid that I will be old and stupid, and treat me as that vicious tiger that devours people?"

"Your Majesty, I don't dare, I have no such intentions!" Emperor Liu's words were heartbreaking, Pan Meike panicked, knelt down on the seat, and kowtowed: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

On the side, Yang Ye and Shi Shouxin were also startled, put down the wine glasses in their hands, held their breath, and lowered their eyebrows.

Seeing the behavior of the three of them, Emperor Liu was stunned for a while. When he came back to his senses, he also felt that he had overreacted, but he couldn't pretend to be gentle.

Looking at Pan Mei, who was almost thrown to the ground, she still felt uncomfortable. After a long time, she waved her hands and said, "Get up! What are you doing? Today is the gathering of our monarchs and ministers, to express our friendship, and I want to speak freely."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Pan Mei just stood up, but cold sweat was already breaking out on her forehead, and the autumn wind blew, making her very cold, her mind became clearer, and she was more careful in dealing with it.

Even though Emperor Liu tried every means to cheer up the atmosphere, it was all in vain. The respect of the three princes made him feel awkward.After trying unsuccessfully, Emperor Liu gave up. He understood that the distance between these heroic officials and him was getting farther and farther.

Even though Yang Ye was so close back then, he has become distant now. His respectful and cautious attitude made Emperor Liu extremely helpless.Emperor Liu is a person who is used to introspection, but in this regard, he really can't reflect on what is wrong with him.
"Okay, I want to eat, drink, and chat with you. It's so boring. Let's stop here today!" Emperor Liu waved his hand in a disinterested manner.

"The ministers will resign!" Hearing this, the three got up and said goodbye.

In the eyes of Emperor Liu, there was a feeling of amnesty, and he suddenly smiled angrily, and said: "I will be blunt, the main purpose of calling you back to Beijing this time is to prepare for you to move. The position, the imperial court is employing people, and you old ministers need to work harder!"

The imperial court seemed to be always employing people, and the three of them seemed to have anticipated this, so they spoke in the same tone and said respectfully: "I am waiting for your majesty to dispatch and arrange at any time!"

Emperor Liu didn't talk too much, and said directly: "The specific job dispatch will be discussed after the Mid-Autumn Festival!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)