Han Shizu

Leaving from the palace gate of Chongde Palace, Wang Yue reported to Liu Yang again in a low voice: "His Royal Highness, there is news from the palace that His Majesty just issued an order to send Zheng Jing, a doctor of the Ministry of Rites, to prison!"

Liu Yang glanced at Wang Yue when he heard the words, and Wang Yue subconsciously bowed and followed.As a prince, Liu Yang had to worry too much about personnel and state affairs on a daily basis. Although the rank of the doctor of the Ministry of Rites was not low, it was not worth Wang Yue's special report.

"Why?" Liu Yang asked.

Wang Yue responded cautiously: "It is said that Zheng Jingru wrote a memorial to His Majesty, saying that the Central Palace has been left empty for a long time, which is not good for the country. I hope that Your Majesty can decide on the successor as soon as possible, so as to reassure the hearts of the people in the world."

After listening to Wang Yue's explanation, Liu Yang couldn't help slowing down a bit, and the hands under the robe sleeves clenched their fists subconsciously, and said lightly: "What you said is still very reasonable!"

Hearing this, Wang Yue was even more cautious and said: "Your Majesty reacted angrily, bluntly saying that this person harbors evil intentions, and sent guards to imprison him pending execution!"

In today's Han court, if there is any taboo, the empress will definitely bear the brunt of it.After Empress Fu passed away, Emperor Liu issued an order to seal up the Kunming Palace in the two capitals. As for the matter of re-establishing a queen, he did not reveal the slightest intention.

Of course, it's not that no one has mentioned it. Before Song Qi was dismissed, she made a speech in a circle, but was severely reprimanded by Emperor Liu. Since then, no one dared to mention it.

The dignitaries both inside and outside the palace also understood Emperor Liu's feelings for Empress Fu. Even if they had thoughts in their hearts, they dared not discuss this matter anymore. Now, the state of no owner in the middle palace has lasted for nearly two years.

However, I never thought that suddenly, another "warrior" would appear again, revisiting the past, and even bluntly speak out against Chen Zou, but Emperor Liu's reaction was still so fierce.

As the son of Empress Fu, Liu Yang's attitude towards this matter is naturally firm. Except for his mother, no woman in the world is qualified to be the mother of the world.

Therefore, one can imagine the annoyance in his heart when he heard that someone once again suggested to Emperor Liu, please set up the middle palace.After pondering for a while, Liu Yang asked: "Go and check, what is the origin of Zheng Jingru?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yue reported directly: "Your Highness, Zheng Jingru is one of the 23 Scholars in the [-]th year of Kaibao. He once worked in Hedong and Shanyang, and was a bureaucrat in the Jin Palace."

Hearing this, Liu Yang frowned immediately, and turned his head to look at Wang Yue, with hesitation on his face and scrutiny in his eyes, as if surprised by his high efficiency, and seemed to be thinking about the story behind the matter.

"Third brother?" Liu Yang murmured in a low voice, "It shouldn't be."

"Your Highness, you should be vigilant about this matter!" Wang Yue cupped his hands.

Hearing this, Liu Yang immediately reprimanded in a cold voice: "What do you mean? Is this what you should say?"

"You're too talkative! Please forgive me, Your Highness!" Wang Yue showed panic, and hurriedly bent down, speaking embarrassingly.

"Go to meet Mr. Zhao first!" Liu Yang waved his hand after slowly withdrawing his gaze and regaining his composure.

Right now, King Liu Xi of Jin and King Liu Fang of Zhao are both in Beijing. The former is in charge of the administration of officials and has been entrusted with dispatches to inspect various places.

Among the princes and grandsons in Beijing, apart from Liu Yang, these two are obviously the most valuable.And if Emperor Liu really wants to establish a queen, with the current situation in the harem, there are only three people who are eligible, Concubine Gao Gui, Concubine Zhexian and Concubine Fu Hui.

However, although Concubine Fu Hui's surname is Fu, she still can't compete with the former two. In the past, if Liu Yang was more expensive than his mother, it will be more expensive than his mother after his son is listed.

At any time, the establishment of the empress is not simply the emperor's family. Its influence involves all aspects of the court, inside and outside the court, and all aspects of the court. If it is serious, it will shake the foundation of the country.

As far as the current Han Empire is concerned, when the crown prince is in his prime, appointing a new queen will have a huge impact on the crown prince's status, especially if the two concubines with the greatest hopes have excellent princes in the case of.

Liu Yangshi can understand Emperor Liu's consideration of not establishing a queen. In addition to being influenced by the deep feelings of Empress Fu, protecting the prince and maintaining his status are also one of his intentions.This time Zheng Jing was sent to prison, Emperor Liu's reaction proved that his thoughts remained the same and had not changed.

However, Liu Yang himself can't take Emperor Liu's love and care for granted. No matter how deep the feelings are, with the passage of time, they will always be indifferent. Can Emperor Liu persist for two years, and can he persist for five or ten years? ?Liu Yang also had a deep understanding of the changeable mind of Emperor Liu.

Therefore, even if Wang Yue didn't say anything, regarding the incident of Zheng Jingru's performance above, he had raised his vigilance and raised his spirits.However, regarding this matter, he had some doubts in his heart. Although it seemed that Zheng Jingru had the background of Jin Wang Liu Xi, Liu Yang could not help but suspect that based on his understanding of Liu Xi, it was impossible for him to do such an obvious and stupid thing.

Is Zheng Jingru ignorant and self-assessed, or is someone instigating it?With Liu Xi's shrewdness, even if he has his own thoughts, he will not make such a superficial decision, which will only arouse fear.If it was Concubine Gao, it would be possible!Or, is there an ambush behind it?
With all kinds of guesses, Liu Yang met Jin Wang Liu Xi, who was also under the edict, and looked at him with more speculation.And Liu Xi, after hearing about Zheng Jingru's incident, also frowned deeply, facing Liu Yang's strange gaze, he was also a little more vigilant in his heart.

Then the heads of the central departments and important officials were called up, and a group of people went to Dingdingmen in Nancheng with great fanfare to welcome Zhao Pu.

Few people could afford this kind of courteous treatment.When the car stopped and the servants were assisted, Zhao Pu went down to the ground and stepped on the ground of the capital. Looking at the towering and majestic Luoyang City Wall in the distance, Ziwei City plunged into the Qianyuan Palace in the sky and was still in awe, but Zhao Pu was a little emotional: Dahan, your old prime minister is back!

There is no need to go into details about the meeting and greetings, together with the crown prince and King Jin, they went to the palace to face the saint. Emperor Liu received Zhao Pu in the Chuigong Palace, and dismissed the other ministers, and only let the prince and Jin Wang Liu Xi accompany him.

This old guy is well maintained!This was the first thought that popped up in Emperor Liu's mind when he saw Zhao Pu again. Zhao Pu was almost ten years older than Emperor Liu, but he looked hale and hearty, with a youthful face and white hair, but his old eyes were still piercing. God, I don't see the turbidity of ordinary old people.

"It seems that this water town in the south of the Yangtze River really supports people!" Emperor Liu took Zhao Pu's hand, looked at Zhao Pu for a while, and said with an old tone, "I haven't seen you for two years, and you still have the same demeanor!"

"Jiangyin is a land of fish and rice, with beautiful scenery and friendly people. It is indeed a treasure land for the elderly!" Zhao Pu smiled and said very naturally.

Hearing this, Emperor Liu waved his fingers twice, and said with a smile: "I am a little tempted, and I want to go to Jiangnan for a tour! Back then, when the southern tour stopped in Jiangning, the queen mother died and had to turn back. Now, there are about In the Spring and Autumn of 20 years, time flies, it is really touching."

After a brief exchange of greetings, the monarchs and ministers were seated, and the maid served tea.Looking at Zhao Pu who was sitting on the seat with his waist still straight, Emperor Liu was moved again, and couldn't help but think of the scene when Zhao Pu played to him back then.

Taking a sip of tea, putting down the cup, and looking at Zhao Pu, Emperor Liu asked leisurely, "When you were Prime Minister at court, you were always in love with me, but I don't know if you have had a tacit understanding with me in the past two years of avoiding the rivers and lakes. Reduced. Can you know the purpose of calling you back to Beijing this time?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Pu looked as usual, pondered for a while, cupped his hands, and said: "The old minister dared to guess that it is for the reform of the tax system!"

It was just a momentary feeling. Emperor Liu felt that Zhao Pu returned to Beijing this time, and his performance was a little more indifferent, with a very peaceful mind. Subtle, but Emperor Liu still felt it.

With a little smile on the corner of his mouth, Emperor Liu said: "Zhao Zeping, it's still Zhao Zeping, who knows the elegance by hearing string songs! Since that's the case, I won't be long-winded, and I will get straight to the point.

I intend to implement the tax reform, and I know the difficulties in it, but when I actually started it, I realized that the trivialities and troubles involved are also troublesome. This matter concerns the subjects of the world and the country.

I don't know if old diseases can be cured with new medicines, and I don't know if new diseases will arise, but I have decided to change it.This important task is beyond the reach of ordinary people. Qing has taken good care of his body in Jiangyin, but he doesn't know if he is willing to live in the Zaitang again and help me cure the diseases of this world! "

Hearing Emperor Liu's question, Zhao Pu stood up slowly, with a serious face, but without the slightest hesitation, he said, "But there is an order, and there is no excuse!"

"Okay!" Seeing Zhao Pu's straightforwardness, Emperor Liu couldn't help but patted his thigh: "Qing is worthy of being the pillar of the country. I am very pleased to have worked tirelessly for the country all my life!"

After saying that, Emperor Liu ordered: "Pass down the imperial edict, pay homage to Xunyang Hou Zhao Pushang Shuling, add a cabinet scholar, and fully preside over the affairs of the Zhengshitang!"

"Wait a minute!" Zhao Pu uttered at this moment, interrupting Emperor Liu's excited Xu Guan.

Emperor Liu was not angry, and asked with a smile: "Does Zhao Qing have any concerns? Or do you have any requests?"

Zhao Pu bowed deeply, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, reforms have often had obstacles from all sides, and these obstacles need to be broken, and the executors must have sufficient authority, otherwise, orders cannot be enforced, prohibitions cannot be stopped, and no matter how good the policy is, It is difficult to reap good results, and reform will eventually become a mere formality.”

Emperor Liu naturally understood Zhao Pu's meaning. Although he was a little surprised at being so straightforward and demanding power, Emperor Liu felt more at ease. There are successes and failures, but the losers are not only facing obstacles from various interests to fight back, but more importantly, the will of those in power is weak and inconsistent!
Let me put my words here today, I will fully support the tax reform, and you will dare to let it go.The personnel matters involved are all handled by Qing, and I have no objection! "

"I obey the imperial edict!" Seeing Emperor Liu's statement, Zhao Pu bowed again, firmly and authentically.

"I also found a helper for you!" Emperor Liu pointed to Liu Xi who was sitting beside him: "Jin Wang Liu Xi, appointed Shang Shu Zuo Pu She, assisting Shang Shu Ling to comprehensively promote the tax reform!"

As soon as this order came out, Liu Xi was surprised, Liu Yang frowned, Zhao Pu's expression changed rarely, his gaze swept past the father and son, and he quickly regained his composure.

As far as Zhao Pu is concerned, he no longer needs to worry about being the crown prince. He has reached his age, and his political career was only in the era of Emperor Liu. No matter whether the crown prince is in the future, there will be no place for him .