Han Shizu

Chapter 526 Withering
At night, Liu Chengyou went to Yaohua Palace as scheduled, and had a meal with Concubine Gao and his third son Liu Xi.As the night deepened and Liu Xi, who was somewhat Oedipus, was taken away by the wet nurse, he had the space to do some interesting things between husband and wife with Concubine Gao.

Concubine Gao, three or four years older than Liu Chengyou, can embrace gold bricks. Earlier, Liu Chengyou almost regarded her as a sister, and there may be some strange feelings in it.Over the years, as she got older, the noble concubine became more mature and graceful, she had the habit of practicing martial arts for a long time, and her figure was also the best among the concubines of the Han Palace.

After finishing the work, with his head resting on the jade pillow and his arms around the noble concubine, one hand moved unconsciously between her curvy waist and hips, the touch was very delicate, but his eyes were full of thoughts.

"What are the officials thinking?" The imperial concubine was a little curious, exhaling like blue.

At this time, Liu Chengyou felt a little empty in his heart, and his body seemed to be very tired. After hearing the question, he came back to his senses and looked at the delicate and charming concubine who was still dripping with sweat on his forehead. Liu Chengyou replied casually: "I want to visit Gaofu tomorrow , Look at the woman! You mother and child are accompanying you!"

"Is this true?" Gao Shi seemed to be a little excited, and directly propped up his body.

That one was in a trance, Liu Chengyou only felt that there was a white flower in front of him, it was really big.With a faint smile, he replied: "You are not joking!"

Since Liu Chengyou came to the throne, there were only a few people who were lucky enough to have him come to visit, which is very rare, therefore, it is no wonder that Mrs. Gao is so happy.

In the morning of the next day, with only a hundred bodyguards, and without any ceremonies, they went straight to the Gaofu.On the car, Liu Chengyou put his arms around his third son Liu Xi, teased him, and gently pinched his tender face. Although he was not crying, his bitter eyes made Liu Chengyou happy.

In front of the Linqing palace, there was a rush, and it could be seen that they were preparing to meet him temporarily.Regarding this, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but cast a glance at Mrs. Gao. Although this woman was jealous at times, she still seemed to understand the general situation, and she didn't pretend to be smart enough to disclose his visit to Gao's mansion in advance.

This time, the three of them were all wearing ordinary clothes, and Mrs. Gao didn't wear heavy makeup, just like ordinary people who bring their wives home to visit relatives.

"Veteran sees His Majesty!" The middle door opened wide, and Gao Xingzhou and his family bowed in front of the door.

Gao Xingzhou was sick and haggard, and his old age was visible to the naked eye. This is Emperor Wen, dragging his sick body to welcome him. Liu Chengyou waved his hand immediately: "Woman, please get up!"

As he spoke, he gestured to Zhang Dejun, who immediately stepped forward and helped Gao Xingzhou up.Liu Chengyou said: "The public's illness violates harmony, so you don't have to stick to these customary etiquette!"

"Rites cannot be discarded!" As a well-known martial artist, it is rare for Gao Xingzhou to have this awareness.Of course, one foot has already stepped into the coffin, and it has long been known.

After entering the hall to serve tea, Gao Shi and Liu Xi paid homage to their father and grandfather. Seeing the old father's sick face, Gao Shi was already heartbroken.

"Not long after I returned to Beijing, everything was complicated. I learned that my wife is seriously ill. I have some free time today, so I came to visit her!" Liu Chengyou looked at Gao Xingzhou and said with concern: "Your wife should take care of your health!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty! How dare I be a minister!"

Gao Xingzhou was obviously in a good mood, and he looked at his daughter and grandson with even more relief. He said to Liu Chengyou: "The old minister has been in the army for fifty years. He has been in the army for a lifetime, and he has done many hidden wounds. I am satisfied with my life. Faith is important, even if you die, you will have no regrets!"

"Father!" Hearing Gao Xingzhou's frustrating words, Gao's heart ached and he couldn't help calling out to stop him.

There was a smile on Gao Xingzhou's sick face, and he turned towards Liu Chengyou, although his tone was weak, but he looked relieved, and said: "The old minister has gone through ups and downs in troubled times all his life. Wasted time, drifting with the tide, until the sixtieth year, you will meet the king of the world, even if the time is not right, it is enough to get his king!"

"It's a pity, I'm afraid the old minister won't see His Majesty rule the world and recreate the day of peace!" Gao Xingzhou let out a long sigh after speaking.

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou was able to understand Gao Xingzhou's mood a little bit, except for those compliments. As he said, the word 'Taiping' to him may only exist in books or in his imagination.

"Wife, you should take good care of your body, and you can finally witness the day of peace!" Liu Chengyou looked at Gao Xingzhou, as if promising, more like relief.

"I hope this remnant can last till that day!" Gao Xingzhou said with a light smile.

In Linqing Palace, Liu Chengyou stayed for nearly an hour, talking with Gao Xingzhou. Today was probably Gao Xingzhou's happiest day in recent days. The emperor Liu Chengyou gave him enough respect.

In the afternoon, leaving the mansion and returning to the palace, the imperial concubine, who had been holding back for a long time in the car, finally couldn't help it, wept unceasingly, asked the imperial doctor, and Gao Xingzhou's physical condition could not last half a year. went.

After embracing Gao and offering him shoulders, Liu Chengyou sighed heavily with emotion on his face.Under his knees, little Liu Xi watched his mother cry, and he, who didn't know what was going on, also cried, crying loudly.

"Okay!" Liu Chengyou's tone was very gentle as he stroked the noble concubine's jade back.

Standing up to wipe away tears, Gao Shi hugged and coaxed Liu Xi, her beautiful eyes were flushed.

Liu Chengyou thought for a while, and told Zhang Dejun: "After returning to the palace, the Privy Council will order Gao Huaide to let him put off the military affairs of Longqi first, and return to the mansion more often to serve the decoction and take care of King Linqing!"

"Yes!"

Basically, Liu Chengyou's arrangement was to allow Gao Huaide to end Gao Xingzhou's retirement.

Before returning to the palace, passing through Nanshi City, Liu Chengyou came here in interest, wanting to go to relax, and to use the folk fireworks to get rid of the gloom in his heart.In the afternoon in Tokyo, the sun is shining brightly, and it is the busiest time.

However, Liu Chengyou didn't let Liu Chengyou observe the happiness of the people in comfort, but he could see at a glance that the nobles rode their horses and ran rampant in the market.Without blinking his eyes a few times, Liu Chengyou pointed at the horse and galloped wildly, attracting the young man in the market, who was avoiding by the crowd. Although he didn't hurt anyone, he was still flying around.

There are city officials and patrol soldiers, who are clearly on the side, but no one is in charge.Liu Chengyou pointed, and ordered: "Go and ask, which family's children are so flamboyant, really high-spirited!"

Weiji, the guards came to report and found out that he was the governor of Kaifeng, the youngest son of Murong Yanchao, a relative of the emperor.Liu Chengyou didn't directly express his position on this, but just asked plainly: "Didn't you say that since the emperor's uncle became governor, the law and order in Tokyo has become better and better?"

After returning to the palace, he rested for a while, and reported to his family: "Su Yugui, the Duke of Ju, begs to see him!"

Liu Chengyou was a little curious, this former prime minister who had already faded out of the court, suddenly came to see him, what is the so-called.At the beginning of the founding of the Han Dynasty, Su Yugui and Su Fengji, together known as the "Second Su", shared the government, and were so powerful that they could almost rival Yang Bin.

It was only later that Su Fengji was demoted when the case happened, and Su Yugui, unlike Su Fengji, who acted arbitrarily and recklessly, knew when enough was enough and was aware of current affairs, so he expressed to Liu Chengyou early on his intention to retire.

In recent years, Su Yugui has basically stayed in the history museum, leading a group of civil servants to study history, content with the status quo and indulge in mediocrity.

Of course, under the "plain" appearance, it was Su Yugui enjoying the wealth and splendor.During the short time when he was in power, Su Yugui earned a lot of property by taking advantage of his position.As far as Wu Desi found out, the Su family controlled a hundred hectares of land in the Central Plains, ten manors, dozens of shops, not to mention other properties.

However, Liu Chengyou did not kill this "fat sheep" just because he knew the current affairs, but acquiesced in his previous gains.Over the years, the old ministers and heroes have been constantly cut off. Su Yugui, a literati, can be regarded as Liu Chengyou has kept a "face" of the old ministers to hide his embarrassment.

Su Yugui, who entered the palace, was as respectful as usual, perhaps because he was both physically and mentally light. Among the many veterans, Su Yugui aged the slowest. Except for a few gray hairs added to his temples, there was not much change from four or five years ago.

Liu Chengyou asked: "Why does Duke Ju have time to come to Chongzheng Hall?"

Facing the emperor's inquiry, Su Yugui looked sad, and said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, just now, Jia Wei, a scholar of Jixian Hall, died of illness in the History Museum. He still insisted on writing the pen until his death!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou paused.Jia Wei, can be regarded as the No. 1 in the history of the current Han Dynasty, a writer, famous throughout the dynasty.In recent years, Liu Chengyou ordered people to compile history and write books, most of which were participated by Jia Wei.

"Mr. Jia wrote a pen, and the book is full of spring and autumn. Now that he is gone, the big man will have one less talent for history!" Liu Chengyou's mood was waning, and his tone was a little sentimental: "Pass the edict, posthumously present to Jia Wei's servant, and bury him generously!"

"Yes!"

After visiting Gao Xingzhou, who was seriously ill in the morning, and hearing about Jia Wei's death in the afternoon, Liu Chengyou felt very uncomfortable. This time, he sighed from the bottom of his heart: "Old minister, I'm gradually dying, what's wrong with me?" what!"

Jia Wei was not very popular in the court of the Han Dynasty, because of his hard temper and unforgiving mouth.But this sudden passing away still caused a lot of memories, especially for the officials of literature and history.In particular, when his wife heard the bad news at home, she mourned and died, and the old couple went to Huangquan together, and everyone who heard it was deeply saddened.

(End of this chapter)