Han Shizu

Chapter 791 Glossary
"That's it!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao and said gently: "Speaking of which, after I succeeded to the throne, I haven't seen any members of the Kong family yet. So, please make a book and send it to Qufu for After the mourning period for Kong Yi, he will come to Beijing."

"Yes!"

Paying attention to Li Tao, Liu Chengyou leaned forward slightly, and said with concern: "I heard that Li Qing has worked very hard these past few days as a director, and today, even before dawn, he entered the palace to govern! It's too hard, of course the state affairs It's important to pay attention to your body!"

"Thank you for your majesty's concern!" Li Tao replied: "I have insufficient qualifications and shallow morals. I have been entrusted by your majesty to take charge of the central government, and I am walking on thin ice. I am afraid that I will neglect political affairs and harm the country and the emperor. I have to work harder. Recently, there have been many internal and external turmoil. I don't dare to delay!"

"Li Qing is humble!" Liu Chengyou was very emotional about Li Tao's words.

"However, it's true to say that the country is indeed full of troubles! This just proves that the world is uneasy, and we still have many things that we haven't done properly, and even being disturbed by this common affairs, we must not relax for a moment!" Liu Chengyou said.

Looking at Li Tao, pointing to the case, he said: "I have been away from Beijing for several months, and the memorials have piled up like a mountain. I read them all, and I am exhausted. I feel physically and mentally exhausted!"

"Your Majesty is diligent in government affairs and does things personally, and has always been admired by the ministers!" Li Tao bowed.

"If Li Qing wasn't such a capable official to share my worries and labors, I wouldn't be able to sit firmly on the dragon bed and rule the world!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Your Majesty's absurd praise! I dare not be a minister!"

Looking up at Liu Chengyou, complex emotions flashed across his face, and Li Tao bowed down: "Recently, I have been a political director, and my thoughts and concerns are often inappropriate, and I am really frightened. Please hold your majesty accountable!"

Seeing his behavior like this, Liu Chengyou was slightly surprised, and then smiled: "Why is Li Qing like this? Serious words! Human energy is always limited. Besides, you are old and have heavy state affairs. It is inevitable that there will be omissions. It's understandable, don't worry about it!"

Liu Chengyou's words seemed to be comforting, but to Li Tao's ears, it was really unpleasant.Noticing the gentle and easy-going expression on the emperor's face, a bitterness lingered in his heart, lingering in his heart, he lowered his head and cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty's words make me ashamed!"

Paying attention to the time, Liu Chengyou got up, greeted Li Tao, and said: "It's time to eat, Li Qing will be sent back first, let's go, eat with me!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The hospitality was hard to turn down, and Li Tao followed.

"During this trip, I have tasted all the local delicacies. I found that the folk dishes have many characteristics and are not inferior to the court. Today, I specially ordered someone to cook some famous Tokyo dishes. You should share them with me."

The weather was refreshing, and the autumn sun in the afternoon shone softly on Li Tao.Walking between the palace rooms, Li Tao's spirit was slightly in a trance, and in the trance, there was a deep sense of frustration.

The words and expressions of the Son of Heaven are still coming to mind, and his gentle voice still seems to be lingering in his ears, and the bitterness in his smile cannot be concealed.The emperor's words were like knives, piercing his heart one by one, implying, no, it should be expressly expressing that he has done his best.

To be honest, Li Tao is still puzzled why he aroused the emperor's suspicion. Compared with Yang Bin back then, he is much more humble and obedient.As for age, is 58 very old?

Perhaps it can only be explained by the unfathomable Sacred Heart.
From the relocation of his brother Li Huan, to Guanzhong affairs, and then to the Jinghu case.There is also the matter of the Kong family just now, which is clearly used to beat myself.
"Mr. Xianggong!" Nanya, Li Tao went to the official department, and Si Lang immediately greeted him.

"Where is Minister Shen?" Li Tao asked.

"It's in the hall! The next official will report immediately!"

"No need!" Waving his hands to stop the attentive Si Lang, Li Tao ordered, "I'll go by myself!"

"Yes!"

Stepping into the official office of the Ministry of Officials, all the arrangements are so familiar. He has been in charge of affairs here for many years, up and down, inside and out, all of which are imprinted with his mark.

At the moment when he stepped into the hall, Li Tao finally realized something, his old face showed a little stunned, maybe the word "official administration" is the problem.
Thinking about how many promotions he has made over the years, and how many former officials he has, it seems innumerable. However, if it is said that he formed a party for personal gain and had hidden ambitions, he would never admit it.

"Why is Mr. Xiang here?" After the official case, Shen Wenbing was processing the official documents while drinking tea. He raised his eyes and saw Li Tao, and hurriedly greeted him: "Come here, serve the tea quickly!"

"Please take your seat!" Shen Wenbing pointed to the main case, and said humbly: "If you have an order, you can send someone to inform you, or call an officer to go, why bother to come in person?"

However, Li Tao found a guest seat and sat down, no depression on his face, pointing to the big case, and said to Shen Wenbing: "Guohua, this case will officially belong to you from now on, it deserves its name!"

"What does Mr. Xiang mean by that?" Shen Wenbing was slightly taken aback.

Looking at Shen Wenbing, Li Tao said: "I am old, and I am unable to handle internal and external affairs, and I am overwhelmed. What's more, I am also in charge of official affairs. Just now, I have spoken to Your Majesty and resigned from the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials. And recommended you to take over to His Majesty, and His Majesty also agreed, under the imperial edict, it will be within a day or two!"

Shen Wenbing had a slow temper. Hearing the news suddenly, he didn't react for a while. He was stunned for a while, and then he realized later, he said: "How can I be an official, how can I be an official?"

"Guohua doesn't need to be modest!" Seeing his reaction, Li Tao said indifferently: "You are the minister of the official department, and you have been in charge of the official affairs for some time, and your reputation has always been praised by others, so it is logical for you to take over! "

After thinking about it for a while, Shen Wenbing just finished digesting the news and noticed Li Tao's expression, his heart was full of doubts and a little uneasiness, his intuition was unusual.

Probably aware of the doubts in Shen Wenbing's heart, Li Tao said with a smile: "You don't have to worry about it, just do your job well!"

As he said that, Li Tao's expression became more serious, and he urged in a solemn tone: "The responsibility of the Ministry of Officials is the most complicated among all the departments, and it involves a lot of up and down. First!"

"Your official, remember the teachings of your lord!"

After pondering for a while, Li Tao laughed again: "In my opinion, Guohua, you are in the court, and your qualifications and ability are not weak. You are just like Fan Wensu and others, but your temperament is too peaceful and you have not shown your talents. This time, Your Majesty will use Heavenly officials are appointed ministers, and we can also expect to pay homage to ministers in the future!"

Hearing this, Shen Wenbing said calmly: "The lower officials have self-knowledge and don't dare to expect extravagance!"

"You are too generous and humble!"

When Li Tao left the official department, his expression was completely relieved.When I returned to the political affairs hall, I behaved as usual and sat on the board of directors, as if nothing had changed.

No overtime work, in the evening, I drove back to the mansion.

"Father!" To his surprise, his son Li Chengxiu was already waiting in the mansion.

"Why did you go back home?" Li Tao looked at him.

Welcoming Li Tao into the hall, Li Chengxiu said with a smile on his face, "My son has been transferred to be a doctor in the Ministry of Water, and father is finally willing to let me be promoted?"

Listening to his words and watching his appearance, his son did not notice the fleeting astonishment on Li Tao's face, and said indifferently: "Do you think I arranged it for you?"

"Isn't it?" Li Chengxiu paused.

A look of thought flashed across the old face, Li Tao waved his hands, and said: "Waterway projects, boats and bridges are the top priority of the country, and His Majesty has always attached great importance to them. If you can take up the position, you should perform well!"

"Yes!" Li Chengxiu clasped his hands in response, immersed in the joy of being promoted, and did not notice the strangeness of his father.

At night, after dinner, Li Tao went to the study, and sat behind the desk for a long time. The flickering lights reflected on his face, making his expression more profound and calm.

After a long time, he sighed, spread out a blank memorial, poured water and ink, dipped in a pen, made some ideas, and wrote: Li Tao, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Minister of Pingzhang under Zhongshumen, Fu Qi Your Majesty.A mediocre man, he has been promoted to the imperial court, received favor from His Majesty, and has usurped a high position for ten years."

This is a glossary!After careful consideration, Li Tao finally decided to retreat to avoid disaster.All the behavior of the emperor is short of directly telling him that he should retire. If he is not interested, it will be too disrespectful to the emperor.He, Li Tao, was not Yang Bin after all, nor did he have the guts or the strength to confront the emperor head-on.

Li Tao's writing is good, and there are many articles and poems handed down to the world on weekdays.After writing the last word, his eyes turned red.

"Alas," the old minister's sigh was full of disappointment.

(End of this chapter)