Han Shizu

Chapter 419 The Empress Dowager Summons
"I've seen the officials!"

Liu Chengyou walked slowly through the door of the Ciming Palace, basically ignoring the sweet-faced Gong'e who was bowing low.

It has been almost a year, and the frequency of Liu Chengyou's greetings at the Hall of Ciming has decreased. You must know that even in the first half of the year when he succeeded to the throne, he still maintained the habit of going to the Hall of Ciming to greet him in the morning, even if he was hindered by state affairs. , and will also let the Queen Fushi serve as a filial piety.

But in everything, he is afraid of persistence. Now, Liu Chengyou's military, political and state affairs are not as urgent as when he took the throne, and there are fewer visits to the Ciming Hall.The reason is that the relationship between mother and child seems to be a little weak.

Since last year, first because of the extermination of the Buddha, and then because of the removal of power by the relatives of the Li family, the continuous actions will inevitably make the queen mother sad.

Even so, the queen mother still maintained his sageness. Liu Chengyou wanted to destroy the Buddha, so she sealed up the Buddhist altars and statues in the temple, did not read Buddhist scriptures, changed to Taoist scriptures, and specially invited Tokyo Taoists to the palace to give lectures.Regarding the relatives and nobles of the Li family who were dismissed, although they felt pity for the younger brothers in their hearts, they did not say much. On weekdays, they were called into the palace from time to time, reminding them of their orders, and let the uncles behave in peace.
After going on like this, Liu Chengyou didn't want to come to the Hall of Ciming, but he didn't dare, and he inevitably felt a little guilty.On weekdays, when there is no time to act, I always ask the first queen and the second concubine to accompany me a lot.

But this time, Liu Chengyou came here at the call of the Queen Mother.Entering, salute respectfully: "I have seen the Queen Mother."

The queen mother has become more and more graceful and luxurious, and her every move reveals the maternity posture of the world, which is admirable.He was personally serving the emperor's eldest son Liu Xu to drink porridge, so he glanced at Liu Chengyou and ignored him.

Picking up a silk scarf, wiped Liu Xu's mouth, and whispered something in his ear.Little Liu Xu looked at Liu Chengyou, there was a trace of strangeness in his childish eyes, but he still obediently left Li's arms, walked towards Liu Chengyou with his calf, almost threw himself on Liu Chengyou, hugged his calf, looked at him low He called out, "Daddy."

She lowered her head and looked at the little face with a little timidity, the expression of Concubine Shu Geng could be vaguely seen on the immature face.Liu Chengyou felt something in his heart, bent down to hold it in his arms, sat down beside the food table, took the porridge bowl from Mrs. Li, and continued to feed it.

"Do you still remember Brother Rong's birthday?" Seeing his appearance, the queen mother raised her eyebrows and asked.

Liu Chengyou was silent, of course he remembered, caressed Liu Xu's head, and said sadly: "In a flash, Brother Yun is almost three years old."

"Tell me, how many times have you met Brother Rong in the past year? No matter how busy you are with political affairs, don't forget that there is still an orphan in the Hall of Compassion!" Mrs. Li said it was a rare training for Liu Chengyou, looking at her eldest grandson. His gaze was even more sympathetic.

"You are now full of beauties in the harem. I wonder if you have forgotten Concubine Geng Shu. I feel guilty towards her." Li Shi sighed.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou seemed to have recalled the Geng family, took a deep breath, and said, "I will take Brother Rong to pay homage to his mother's mausoleum some other day."

Having said that, he calmed down, Liu Chengyou lifted Liu Xu onto his lap, hugged him in his arms, and asked casually: "Mother called me here, what is the matter? It's not just for this kid!"

Mentioning this, Li Shi's kind face showed a hint of hesitation, and he still asked: "Are you going to release your uncle?"

Hearing this question, Liu Chengyou secretly thought that it was true, raised his eyes to look at Li Shi, and said softly: "Uncle has entered the palace again to complain to mother?"

Liu Chengyou's words were not pleasant to hear, and one could feel the dissatisfaction expressed in them.However, Mrs. Li didn't take offense, but said calmly: "My younger brothers, only the younger brother Ye, is the most worried and pitiful. I know he is arrogant. If you don't want to use him, follow him The matter of Hong Xin and Hong Jian is, why bother to demote him from Kaifeng, or go to Yuanzhou and other border areas."

In Li's words, he didn't hide his love for his younger brother, such eloquent narration made Liu Chengyou unable to say anything serious.

After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said to the queen mother: "Mother, I don't want to let your siblings be separated for thousands of miles. It's just that this time my uncle violated my taboo and must be dealt with. It's a small punishment and a big warning. In the past two years Mother may not be very clear about external court affairs, but my uncle has repeatedly exceeded his authority and meddled with the military affairs of the court."

"Let's get this out of the way. It is for my mother's sake that I tolerate him more. However, uncle is too high-minded, and he is relying on your power."

Mrs. Li stared at Liu Chengyou suddenly: "Are the officials afraid of my meddling in politics?"

Liu Chengyou hesitated, met the Queen Mother's serious eyes, and shook his head lightly: "Mother, what you said is serious!"

After deliberating his words for a while, Liu Chengyou said, "I just think that uncle is not suitable to stay in the imperial court right now!"

Listening to his answer, Li's phoenix eyes were fixed, and he stared at Liu Chengyou for a long time, but it was a pity that Liu Chengyou remained indifferent all the time.After a long time, Mrs. Li sighed softly: "The official is becoming more and more like an emperor!"

From Li's tone, Liu Chengyou heard some sadness, and wanted to comfort him, but he didn't know where to start.

Hearing only of Mrs. Li, he said sadly: "Since the second year of Qianyou, Liu Xin accused him of guarding Ruiling, and Murong Yanchao lived in seclusion in Kaifeng for half a year. Liu Yun's power was taken away, and your uncles were dismissed one after another. The turmoil of Liu Chong. Liu's clan and Li's relatives are all alienated by you."

"I thought we were all one family, but I can help you more and stabilize the country. The world has been in chaos for so long, and the dynasty changes like a horse changing a lamp. If you don't have trusted people who care about you, well, that's all, I'm afraid you will become a lonely family! "

As she said that, Mrs. Li lost her interest, and waved her hands: "Mother knows that you have always had your own opinions, and I can't persuade you, so I don't want to embarrass you. Li Ye, I'm going back to him!"

Hearing the Queen Mother's heartfelt words, Liu Chengyou showed a little helplessness on his face.In such a world, how could he not know that the importance of clan relatives, taken for granted, is more reliable than foreign ministers no matter what.However, most of his relatives are indeed the kind that the mud can't support the wall.
It seems that all the shrewdness and luck of the Liu family and the Li family have been exhausted by Liu Zhiyuan and the Li family, except for Liu Chengyou, the son of "changing fate against the sky".

After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said to Li Shi: "Mother's caring and considerate heart, how can I not know? I have also considered your concerns. I am very relieved to guard the east of the emperor's uncle; Emperor Murong Uncle, listen to his ability to break the prison. When he returns from Hedong, I intend to let him go to Dali Temple to be imprisoned. If there is more than enough, I will still use him. Sanlang is also an adult, and when Princess Wuyue comes to Beijing and gets married, I intend to give him an errand so that he can contribute to the community."

Liu Chengyou's words were basically for the empress dowager's peace of mind, he paused for a moment, and then said: "As for uncle, um, so, mother will tell him for me. Isn't he always a self-proclaimed talent, and he is determined to make achievements? Instead of admiring himself in the imperial court, why not go to another state, I let him go to Yuanzhou, it is also an opportunity for him to display his talents. Although Yuanzhou is remote, it is a place where he can do his best. If he can make some achievements, How could I abandon my uncle and not use it?"

Liu Chengyou's statement made Li's expression ease a lot, and he looked at him with a little hesitation: "Really?"

Liu Chengyou spread his hands: "How dare my son, why should I lie to my mother?"

"So, I can tell him something!"

Sitting quietly on Liu Chengyou's lap, although Liu Xu, the eldest son of the emperor, could not understand what his mother-in-law and father were talking about, after they finished speaking, he raised his small hand and gently pulled down Liu Chengyou's sleeve.

"Huh?" Liu Chengyou lowered his head and looked at his son curiously.

Liu Xu's small eyes were a little dodgy, and he held a small piece of peach blossom cake in one hand, and handed it to Liu Chengyou's mouth, his little hand was still trembling: "Daddy, eat."

The clear and childish voice almost warmed the bottom of Liu Chengyou's heart, with a rare happy smile on his face, he lowered his head slightly to eat.

Liu Xu suddenly showed a innocent smile, and Liu Chengyou's heart was full of pity for the first time.

(End of this chapter)