Han Shizu

Chapter 601 Feng Dao's Resignation
Dong Chun, the No. [-] scholar on the list in the autumn of the fifth year of Qianyou, has good articles and good learning, but he is too energetic in the book business. Liu Chengyou plans to let him go to Jixian Hall to study history and school books with Su Yugui first.

The second place in the list, Lu Duoxun, is intelligent, talented and knowledgeable, but not well-informed, just too arrogant.I was assigned to Zhaowen Museum as the school secretary, and I don't know how long I will be the librarian.
The only one who can use it immediately is this Zhao Wei, who may have been taught by his father Xuanwei Shi Zhao Shangjiao, so he is very talented and mature.Although he is not very old, he is low-key and humble, and has the ability to make decisions.In terms of learning, compared with those "celebrities", although he is not particularly outstanding, he is also a genius who can be written by 12 years old.

Since Li Fang knew about Huazhou, Liu Chengyou thought of him. Of course, Zhao Wei's statement was not unreasonable, it was just the choice of his close ministers, and it depended on his emperor's preferences.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Feng is asking to see you!"

"Sit!" In the hall, looking at the short and stooped old fox Feng, who was holding a memorial in his hand, thinking of his age, Liu Chengyou ordered softly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Feng Dao said humbly.

The rule of the emperor and the court is that the ministers sit and discuss matters, which has been abolished by Liu Chengyou. Since last year, all the ministers have to stand and discuss matters in court meetings and court meetings.

As far as Feng Dao is concerned, even in this kind of private visit in the palace, he remains respectful and cautious.

"What's the matter, Lao Fengqing will come here in person!" Liu Chengyou looked at Feng Dao and asked.

Feng Dao was over 70 years old, with white hair and gray beard, stiff legs and hunchback, exuding a decayed temperament, the years had carved too many marks on his face.

Liu Chengyou suddenly felt that Feng Dao had aged a little too quickly in the past two years. After all, those who are old and strong like Hou Yi and Yao Yuan Funa are in the minority after all.

Feng Dao's hands that presented the memorial trembled.Wen Tianzi asked, with a soft smile on his mouth, he said: "The old minister has reached his twilight years, and time is running out. I want to see Tianyan and listen to the holy voice while I still have some energy."

Feng Dao's words are always so pleasant, but Liu Chengyou sighed: "Since Yuji, I have relied on Feng Gong to assist Yin and Yang, soothe the inside and outside, hard work!"

With the emperor's gentle attitude, Feng Dao's old face became even more relaxed, and he said: "It is the blessing and luck of this old minister to assist the Ming emperor in governing the world and accomplishing great things. The only pity is that this old minister cannot see His Majesty achieve great things in his lifetime. It's that day!"

"Feng Gong speaks today, how can he be so dark and say such dejected words!" Liu Chengyou frowned and looked at Feng Dao.

Facing the emperor's questioning gaze, Feng Dao couldn't help sighing secretly, the emperor has a keen sense of smell.Arching his hands, he said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, the old minister wants to beg for the bones in addition to giving a report today. Please allow me!"

With that said, Feng Dao took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Dejun.

Liu Chengyou closed the memorabilia he was reading in his hand, lightly "huh", and looked at Feng Dao attentively. The old man also faced the emperor calmly.

But seeing Feng Dao's increasingly thin body, there are more age spots on his face, and there is only a little gray left in his beard, which has not been swallowed by gray.With a feeling in his heart, Liu Chengyou said quietly: "Does Feng Gong also abandon me?"

There seemed to be reluctance in the emperor's tone, but Feng Dao didn't dare to take it seriously, he also knew himself.Although I have served in many dynasties, I have been tired of being the three princes. In the Qianyou Dynasty, I was even more valued by the Han Emperor. As the prime minister of the court, it can be described as a personal peak achievement.However, judging from Feng Dao's observation and understanding of the emperor, he is not the prime minister that Liu Chengyou really values.
With a smile, Feng Dao replied: "Your Majesty, I'm already old, weak and sick. Since last winter, I've been feeling less energetic, my eyes are in a trance, and I'm unable to undertake the important tasks of the state. Since the beginning of spring, the symptoms have worsened. !

Your Majesty does not think the old minister is contemptible, and the minister is deeply moved by this crippled body, but he does not dare to assume the position again, so as not to cause trouble.Now, under the rule of His Majesty, the great man is thriving and prosperous, and there are many good and outstanding ministers in the court. This old minister should abdicate and make way for the virtuous!

Furthermore, Your Majesty has returned to support the elderly and veteran officials in this dynasty.The minister is now in such a state of decline, I pray that Your Majesty will grant me grace! "

Looking at Feng Dao peacefully, listening to his earnest confession, the corners of his mouth curled up, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this man is really a smart man, he seems to have noticed something early.
"If Feng Gong goes to court, I really don't want to give up!" After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said.

Hearing this, Feng Dao was obviously relaxed, and even more calm, he replied: "Even if the old minister is out in the field and serving the people, he will always pray and bless the great man and His Majesty!"

Reading Feng Dao's resignation, it can be seen that it was written with care, enough to be included in an article in Feng Dao's anthology.At this point, Liu Chengyou stopped being pretentious, and said directly: "Since Feng Gong has made up his mind, even if I have the intention of robbing him, I can't force him to stay. I agree!"

After a pause, Liu Chengyou said: "I will become an official with my job, and I will add a minister's order, and the juelu will be doubled!"

"Old minister, thank Your Majesty for your kindness!" Feng Dao stood up and bowed down with his face full of emotion.

Looking at Feng Dao, Liu Chengyou thought for a while and asked, "Who will succeed after Feng Gong resigns?"

Faced with this question, Feng Dao obviously hesitated for a while, glanced at Liu Chengyou cautiously, and said cautiously as always: "This should be considered by His Majesty, and it belongs to the holy will, so take it upon yourself!"

This old slicker, Liu Chengyou smiled: "Feng Gong is highly respected and knows a lot about the ministers of the court. I just want to listen to the public's opinion, so I can make a balance!"

There was a bit of oppression in the emperor's eyes, Feng Dao hesitated for a while, and finally said personally: "The old minister thought that Wei Renpu, Minister of the Ministry of War, could be the leader!"

"The affairs of the Ministry of War are already complicated, and there may be no spare power." Liu Chengyou said.

"Fan Zhi, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment!" Feng Dao said without hesitation.

Feng Dao still did not change his prudence, speculating on the emperor's will to raise people. After all, everyone knew that Wei Renpu and Fan Zhi, the original "Emperor Party", also valued them very much.

"Fan Zhi murmured, as if pondering, and glanced at Feng Dao: "How about Li Tao? "

Feng Dao's face remained unchanged, and he replied: "Li Tao is a generous man, he puts the community first, and enforces the law impartially, but he may be suspected of being frivolous in his daily words and deeds, which is embarrassing for the position of chief minister!"

Feng Dao was nit-picking, and found some "no" from Li Tao, as if he didn't want Li Tao to take over.

Liu Chengyou looked at him, smiled, and said quietly: "On weekdays, Feng Gong and Li Tao are the closest, but now he is avoiding them when he is a virtuous person. It can be seen that what he upholds is the public heart!"

Hearing what the emperor said, Feng Dao felt his heart beating violently, so he could only laugh awkwardly and agree with him.

After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou put on a warm smile on his face, and he seemed to relax a lot. He asked Feng Dao, "What are Feng Qing's plans after he becomes an official?"

"The old minister plans to return to his hometown to support his grandchildren, and by the way, gather his last energy to sort out the articles and poems he wrote over the years." Feng Dao said.

"Mr. Feng wants to have fun!" Liu Chengyou nodded: "I remember, Mr. Feng is from Yingzhou!"

"Exactly!"

"Now Yingzhou is a frontier area. It is not a good place to live and recuperate. It is not enough to raise happiness! In this way, Duke Feng can go to Luoyang, and the ministers of the court will be honorable. If you buy more other houses, I will also give you a mansion. !” said Liu Chengyou.

Feng Dao frowned, and said respectfully: "Yes! Thank you, old minister!"

After Feng Dao withdrew, Liu Chengyou showed an inexplicable smile. Feng Dao invited him today, but he remembered Zhao Ying's speech back then.Somewhat similar, Zhao Ying is very comfortable in Chenzhou now.

"Bring on Li Chongju!"

In Weiji, Li Chongju came to pay homage to him. As the new envoy of martial arts, he only took office for a few months, and the atmosphere has changed drastically, and he has kept a low profile a lot.In the eyes of outsiders, it seems that after Wang Jingchong's incident, he fell silent and his arrogance was gone.Of course, this is also the result of Li Chongju's strict restraint and rectification. He put away his teeth and claws, but his eyes are still sharp, staring at the court and the field for the emperor.

"What orders does Your Majesty have?" Li Chongju asked.

"Go and check, how is Feng Dao's health recently!" Liu Chengyou said.

Although he didn't understand what he meant, Li Chongju still had a numb face, and replied concisely and forcefully: "Yes!"

After being ordered to leave, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Dejun again: "How do you think Li Chongju is a martial arts envoy?"

"Your Majesty entrusted it to him!"

In February of the sixth year of Emperor Qianyou (953) of the Han Dynasty, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty issued an imperial edict, and the Prime Minister Feng Dao retired from his original position.

After following, Li Tao, Minister of the Ministry of Officials and Tongping Zhang Shi, was the Zuo Cheng of Zhongshu, who occupied the first seat in the political affairs hall.

And since Feng Dao resigned, the Great Han Dynasty Hall has opened a new chapter, with all the old officials gone and a new and strong hall.Except for Li Tao, none of the prime ministers since the beginning of the country has been in office.

As for Li Tao, although he was promoted to the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan in the Han Dynasty, he was a "veteran of the former court", but he was only more than 50 years old, still young.Doing business on weekdays is also in Liu Chengyou's favor.

(End of this chapter)