Han Shizu

Chapter 614
The Long Live Hall is very quiet, but it is the "distinguished guests" who are present, the melodious sound of silk and bamboo still lingers in the hall.The meaning of the emperor's words is obvious, but compared with the previous wave of Jiedu, the political consciousness of this group of people is obviously not very high, and many people show their greed for power and position.

For example, Yang Chengxin, the Jiedu envoy of Binzhou, got up, with a humble smile on his face, and said: "I was ordered by a false order, and I feel ashamed in my heart. Fortunately, the ancestor Gao was lenient and accepted me. I am more trusted by your majesty." , Tired and moved to Anzhou and Binzhou, and in the years since he was established, he was in charge of the government and the army. He felt that his talents were shallow and his morals were low. Although he worked hard, he was seldom good at governing the soldiers and civilians under his rule. To serve His Majesty, to repay the mighty Junze"

This Yang Chengxin was a second-generation official. His father was the envoy of Pinglu Jiedu in the later Jin Dynasty.The Khitan destroyed the Jin Dynasty, took him as the envoy of the Pinglu Festival, and took over his father's position. After the establishment of the Han Dynasty, he tactfully surrendered.Liu Chengyou came to power and moved his town twice, from Qingzhou to Anzhou, and then to Binzhou, but he was obedient.

This time, to Liu Chengyou, he spoke beautifully and behaved submissively, but in one meaning, he still wanted to be loyal to the emperor and do things for the court.But one thing, he is not bad, he is only more than 30 years old, and he is quite diligent in politics and has some ability.

The second person to speak out was Xue Qiong, the defense envoy of Bozhou. With the help of wine, he showed Liu Chengyou his achievements over the years, his achievements in guarding Bozhou, and his previous friendship by the way. When he led the Longqi Army to attack Luzhou, he also tried his best to provide Liu Chengyou with supplies and food.

Others basically made similar speeches, trying to influence Liu Chengyou with their sincere words, and those who were excited even shed tears.This scene made Liu Chengyou a little embarrassed.

Of course, it is not a person without knowledge.For example, the Shanzhou Baoyi Army Jiedu Liuci, he spoke out and said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, my early years were rough, and I wandered among the three generations. Until the year when I knew my destiny, Meng Gaozu and Your Majesty did not give up. I was promoted to a general. To the high position of Jiedu in Yizhen. Now, the minister is sixty and four years old and sick. If your majesty shows grace, please resign from the post in Shanzhou!"

Liu Ci's heartfelt words were naturally approved by Liu Chengyou. With a smile on his face, he stepped forward. To show his closeness, he sat directly next to Liu Ci, clinked a glass with him, and said softly: "Liu Qing Gaoyi , brave and benevolent, even in Tokyo, I have heard that the soldiers and civilians in Shanzhou have missed Qing's kindness. Both I and the imperial court still need an old minister like Qing to assist the Prime Minister."

Liu Chengyou's words came from his heart, but Liu Ci didn't seem to take them seriously.The old eyes were particularly energetic, and he still replied in a calm and calm tone: "Your Majesty, I have lost a lot of body, and it is embarrassing to bear it. I really intend to take care of it."

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou immediately said: "Later, I will ask the imperial physician to show you to Qing!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" He thanked him, but Liu Ci shook his head, looking like a twilight hero, and sighed: "I have been in the army for nearly forty years, and I have a lot of hidden diseases, which cannot be cured by medicine!"

Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and immediately said: "It's good to have a rest, you can always recover well!"

Liu Ci smiled at Liu Chengyou and said, "Your Majesty, I have a request, do you hope it can be fulfilled?"

"Speak bluntly!" Liu Chengyou was very satisfied with Liu Ci's initiative and obedience. If he wanted to make a request, as long as it was not excessive, there was no reason not to refuse it.

Liu Ci said: "When I took office in Shanzhou, I successively recruited some aides, managed political talents, and advised farming and mulberry, all thanks to their assistance. I thought that they were all rare talents, and they had succumbed to Shanzhou for many years. It is the minister who has private thoughts.

Now I would like to recommend you to His Majesty. If you are lucky enough to enter the court and serve the country, you will be worthy of your talents! "

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou's face showed surprise, and he couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I thought that the public wanted to be rich and honored, but I never thought about it, but it is for the country to promote talents. I am ashamed, moved, and grateful for this high righteousness." admiration"

"Veteran, don't dare to be an old minister!" The emperor of Han said so, but Liu Ci didn't trust him at all.

Nodding slightly, Liu Chengyou asked: "Who do you recommend?"

"Among the staff in Shanzhou, Zhao Pu and Chu Zhaofu are outstanding!" Liu Ci said the names of two people.

"Zhao Pu!" Liu Chengyou's eyes brightened slightly, his eyes wandered for a while, and he said: "You must recommend him as a good talent, you can inform the two of you to come to Beijing and use it for the evaluation committee!"

"Your Majesty, the two of you have come to Beijing with your ministers this time, and are in Kaifeng." Liu Ci said calmly.

Liu Chengyou couldn't help but look at Liu Ci a few more times. This veteran obviously thought about everything before coming to Beijing.
For such a face, Liu Chengyou felt that it was a big reward, and he had an intimate conversation with him, which really attracted the attention of others.After toasting Liu Ci with a glass of wine in person, Liu Chengyou got up and directly stated his arrangements for Liu Ci after he resigned. Some fields and silk.

Liu Ci bowed down to Xie En.The performance of the two monarchs and ministers made everyone present fluctuate a little, but no one was like Liu Ci, who asked to resign in the court, and they had to think about it.As for Liu Chengyou, he didn't say anything more about this matter, but re-invigorated the atmosphere and let everyone have fun.

Among the generals in the palace, only Hu Yanke of Hezhong Mansion and Li Hongwei of Pinglu Jiedu were the most calm.Hezhong was the first place in the Han Dynasty to separate the military from the government. Hu Yanke was only in charge of the government when he was in office, and based on his knowledge, the emperor was still targeting the military, political and financial powers.

As for Li Hongwei, he is an uncle of the state, and he is close to him. He plans to listen to the hadith after the family dinner.He did what the emperor's nephew said.

The generals in Hebei were also affected a lot, and some strange things happened.It was still Li Yun who said directly to Luo Yanguan: "What does the emperor mean by this? Is this to release our military power?"

Luo Yanyu's face was contemplative, and he had to be cautious when it came to matters related to the future.He is also an old man of the emperor. When Liu Chengyou went out to Taihang, he turned against Khitan and offered thousands of horses.But after so many years, whether the emperor still remembers that friendship, he can't even count.

Luo Yanxuan didn't say anything, but Ma Quanyi seemed calm. He pointed at Li Yun and said in a deep voice, "Didn't General Li always find it hard to defend the border? If you relieve your military power and go back to Tokyo to enjoy the blessings, wouldn't it be as you wish? Perhaps, Your Majesty can do it too." Wouldn't it be nice to give you a lord and reward you with a field and a house?"

"Ma Quanyi, this involves the honor and disgrace of our soldiers in the north, and it is about the safety of the border defense!" Li Yun seemed to be sober at this time, and said with a cold face: "I don't care about you, and you can't make progress!"

Ma Quanyi glanced at Li Yun, and didn't say any more, but he had a strong sense of contempt in his heart, and felt that this person was too selfish.

He Fujin coughed twice, and said: "We are all subjects, and the soldiers and horses under our command are also the elite of the imperial court, not relying on self-respecting private property!"

These words were directly directed at Li Yun, and his eyes were full of determination, making him dare not look directly at him.

"Your Majesty!" Seeing Liu Chengyou walking slowly, Luo Yanyu reacted the fastest and got up first to pay respects.

Ma Quanyi, He Fujin, and Li Yun successively drank a cup with the generals. Liu Chengyou glanced at them, his eyes fell on Li Yun, and asked lightly: "What are the generals talking about? It seems quite strange. Enthusiastic, can you share it with me and listen to it!"

"This..." Facing Liu Chengyou's calm gaze, Li Yun suddenly found that when he faced the emperor directly, he couldn't express his unwillingness and resentment at all, or dare not show it.

After a few murmurs, he pointed to the food and drinks on the food table, showed an ugly smile, and said: "The general is waiting to talk, the dishes in the palace are very delicious, I will wait in the north, but I will not be able to eat such delicacies! "

Not caring whether Li Yun's words were true or not, Liu Chengyou went on to say: "Then eat more. It's hard work to guard the border for many years. These years, the generals have spared no effort to avoid the wind and rain, defending the north for the country. , in order to prepare for foreign aggression, so that the court has no worries in the north, these credits, I will always remember them in my heart! I want to thank you all!"

"Your Majesty, the last general is the general of the country. It is his duty to defend the borders against bandits and protect the country and the people!" Luo Yanhong responded positively, looking very enlightened.

"I'm so relieved that the general can think this way!" Liu Chengyou nodded towards Luo Yanguan.

His eyes remained the same, and he seemed to fall towards Li Yun, Liu Chengyou said quietly: "This is the Jiaqing Festival, and there are two main purposes for calling you to Beijing. One is that I haven't seen you for many years, and I miss you; Well, it is the northern frontier defense. I want to learn something from you front-line generals.

As for the rest, don't make guesses."

When Liu Chengyou said this, Li Yun couldn't help but smiled awkwardly.

　1. Regarding the issue of Li Yun's name pointed out by book friends, I should have mentioned it earlier.

　　2. The biggest difference between the protagonist's release of power and Song Zu's release of power is that the imperial army did not dismiss senior generals on a large scale, but gradually adjusted during the process of reorganizing the army to achieve the purpose of strengthening control. The only similarities are To the local vassals and towns.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)