Han Shizu

Chapter 192

A plate of tofu with shallots, a plate of fried pork with bamboo shoots, and a bowl of crucian carp soup, it looks very simple, the combination of meat and vegetables, soup and vegetables, for Liu Chengyou, it has "improved life".

The chopsticks picked up a piece of tofu, which was tender and tender, and put it in the mouth, and took a mouthful of rice into his mouth.While chewing, staring at the plate of tofu, Liu Chengyou was thinking, this little preference of his own is well-known and needs to be changed.

"It would be better if it was a bit spicy." However, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but muttered in a low voice.

"Officials, Li Shaoyou, the envoy of the palace, is ordered to see you." The servant said.

"Xuan!"

"Jia Gong, please avoid one or two for the time being." Liu Chengyou said to Jia Wei who was behind the small case with his head tilted to the side.

"Yes!" This time, without much hesitation, Jia Wei got up and bowed directly: "Your Excellency will leave."

Liu Chengyou's tone was flat, but resolute, but Jia Wei could hear it.After this period of time, Jia Wei has almost figured out Liu Chengyou's temperament. This is a very assertive emperor. At the beginning of his succession, he may have tolerated his subjects, but he was definitely not blindly tolerant.

Although this old gentleman has a strong personality and is known as an "iron mouth", he is not completely ignorant of current affairs, and he also knows the situation.Of course, as a historian, if he really used his strength blindly, he would not be able to survive in this era.

"I pay homage to the officials." Li Shaoyou bowed and saluted as soon as he entered the hall.Even if the relationship is close, Li Shaoyou is very obedient in front of Liu Chengyou, but of course, it is not necessarily the case in front of outsiders.

"Excuse me, give me a seat."

"Thank you."

Liu Chengyou was still eating slowly, Li Shaoyou glanced at it, and said proactively: "The government is still the same as usual, bow down and save, and use this simple food."

"Just this simple food, ordinary people, how many people can eat two meals a day?" Liu Chengyou sighed and said, "I should set an example."

"The official's love for the people is greatly admired by the minister!" Li Shaoyou said, the compliment was true, and the tone was not false.

There is no one around to record it, but Liu Chengyou still made this statement, which is from the heart.Does Liu Chengyou really love the people? I'm afraid he himself is a little uncertain. Perhaps, after pretending for a long time, he himself has completely taken it as a habit.

As soon as the words started, Li Shaoyou became a little smug again, with a bit of contempt in his tone, and said: "The officials are so frugal, but some people don't know how to restrain themselves, and when the country is poor and the people are poor, they are still arrogant and luxurious. Suppression, big extravagance and waste."

"Who are you referring to?" Liu Chengyou asked lightly.

"The officials don't know?" Li Shaoyou seemed a little surprised.

"Tell me."

Now, Li Shaoyou hesitated a little instead, and glanced at Liu Chengyou, wanting to see his wink, but in the end he could only see that calm face.

"Huh?" Liu Chengyou's voice rose a little.

Seeing this, Li Shaoyou rolled his eyes, and then he said: "Maybe it's a rumor. When I came here, I heard that today, Mr. Su, the food in the hall is mean and inedible, so he ordered the chef to bring the food to the palace. It is extremely delicious."

The chopsticks in Liu Chengyou's hand froze. Although there were two prime ministers in the Political Affairs Hall, Liu Chengyou knew who Li Shaoyou was referring to.Putting down the chopsticks, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. Liu Chengyou wiped his mouth with a silk scarf, looked at Li Shaoyou, and said calmly, "Your news is still so well-informed. Even the little things that the minister eats are clear."

Hearing this, Li Shaoyou's heart tightened, as if he felt the metaphor in Liu Chengyou's words, his waist tensed, and he explained in a low voice: "The officials know me, as long as my eyes and ears are more sensitive, I have nothing to do when I'm free. It’s just something I’ve seen and heard.”

Seeing his performance, Liu Chengyou took a sip from the teacup on the food table and said, "I have summoned you, and I have a mission for you!"

When it came to business, Li Shaoyou became serious, and changed the subject accordingly: "Please give orders from the officials."

"Since I succeeded to the throne, Brother You has taken care of the affairs of the inner garden of the imperial city. I am very satisfied. With my brother's talent, the court envoy is too condescending. I want to use you as an envoy of martial arts!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Wu De Envoy?" Li Shaoyou was a little surprised.

Knowing what Li Shaoyou was wondering about, Liu Chengyou explained: "Xuanhui South Court envoy Li Hui moved to Heyang, and I will replace him with my brother-in-law."

"Isn't this proposal rejected by Prime Minister Yang?" Li Shaoyou asked.

Liu Chengyou said: "The queen mother has spoken, it is rare for my mother to ask me once, can I refuse?"

Although the Empress Dowager Li is virtuous, everyone is selfish, and she is no exception.There are seven Kunzhong brothers, and Mrs. Li is especially fond of the younger brother.Even if this younger brother has high eyesight and low hands, he is short-sighted.There was a vacancy for the envoy of Xuanhui South Court, so he asked for an official for him, but Yang Bin refused.

"What's more, the appointment and removal of official positions, do I have to ask Yang Bin for instructions in advance?" Liu Chengyou said again indifferently.

Li Shaoyou nodded, and couldn't help muttering: "Xuanhui Envoy is an important post in front of the imperial court, can my uncle be competent?"

Since the establishment of the Xuanhui Envoy in the mid-Tang Dynasty, until now, the Xuanhui Envoy has become an official with real power. He is in charge of all the envoys in the general and the names of the three classes of servants. Famous things inside and outside.

Judging from Li Shaoyou's tone, he seems to have a little disdain for his uncle.However, what he was more curious about was what Liu Chengyou meant by letting him take over as the envoy of Wude. Although the envoy of Wude was a close minister of the emperor and a confidant, it had not yet expanded to a certain extent.

As for Li Shaoyou, based on his feeling, Liu Chengyou should have another entrustment.Otherwise, he wouldn't have summoned him in person, retreated to the left and right, and ordered so cautiously.

"Officials, do you have another explanation?" Li Shaoyou looked at Liu Chengyou and asked tentatively.

Liu Chengyou was not surprised by his alertness. He pondered for a while and said, "Since I conquered Yedu last year and returned to the court triumphantly, I have never been out of Tokyo City. When I ascended the throne, the government was busy with state affairs. The last time I worked hard, I didn’t even take a step in the imperial city.”

"Stay in the deep palace, it is inevitable that the news will be stagnant, and the ears and eyes will not be clear. Governing the country on the memorials will eventually feel shallow, and it will easily lead to poor governance. I know that under the rule of the great Han, the people are suffering a lot, but I don't know why the people are suffering. I am the Son of Heaven, Listen to Mingyuan and get news."

Speaking of this matter, with Li Shaoyou's astuteness, he still doesn't understand. In addition, inquiring about news is his specialty.Previously, when Liu Chengyou was leading the army outside, he paid attention to and announced most of the internal news.

"The official wants to let the minister."

Seeing Li Shaoyou's cautious look, Liu Chengyou stared at him and said bluntly: "I want to set up a military virtue department, and I will use you as an envoy of martial arts, as an ear and eye, and as a tree minion! Aren't you sharp and sharp? I want you to monitor the world for me. Starting from Tokyo, the situation in the army, the situation in the government and the civil affairs, and the ridicule in the market, all have been reported!"

"Manpower, I will mobilize a group of people to assist you, and those who are reliable and reliable from the army will first set up the yamen organization, and the rest will be added later."

"You, do you understand?"

Li Shaoyou pondered for a while, then cupped his hands and said, "I understand!"

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou also hesitated for a while, and added: "Remember, what I want is eyes and ears. Wu De Division, at the beginning of its establishment, kept a low profile. You have the right to spy on and monitor, but you must not act recklessly! "

"Yes!"

When he exited the Chuigong Palace, Li Shaoyou's rather handsome face was still full of thought, but there was a little excitement.Liu Chengyou gave him a new errand, he was very interested, spying on the public opinion of the world, he was a little excited just thinking about it.

Looking back at the Chuigong Palace, and thinking about the conversation with Liu Chengyou, Li Shaoyou's expression could not help but calm down again.

The Liu Erlang back then was really different. Although he was still friendly to him, Li Shaoyou could also feel the sense of oppression brought about by the change of identity. Even, in the process of communicating with Liu Chengyou, he couldn't help himself Feeling uneasy, I can't be as relaxed as before.

But thinking of the important task entrusted by Liu Chengyou, I couldn't help but feel at ease. At least it proved that the emperor still valued and trusted his cousin.

"I have to remind the old man to be more restrained, as Su Fengji is so reckless, I'm afraid I will bring disaster on myself" whispering to himself, Li Shaoyou left the palace.

In the hall, after Li Shaoyou left, Liu Chengyou continued to eat his lunch, which was already cold.

The establishment of Wu De Division was decided by Liu Chengyou after several considerations.Naturally, the power and responsibilities of the Imperial City Division in the Song Dynasty are incomparable, and the current national conditions of the Han Dynasty do not have the conditions for the appearance of a giant like the Imperial City Division.However, it does not affect Liu Chengyou's attempt, first to make a prototype and lay a foundation.A systematic intelligence (secret service) organization is necessary to maintain imperial power and consolidate the throne.

Of course, Liu Chengyou didn't mean to disband the original intelligence organization "Xiao", but just wanted to hide it deeper.

Staring at the simple food on his case, Liu Chengyou couldn't help expressing a little cold emotion: "I thought Yang and Shi Hui would be the first to clean up the court, maybe, we have to change the order?"

(End of this chapter)