Han Shizu

Chapter 844
"Your Majesty, don't do this, how dare you be a minister!"

In the Hall of Longevity, a royal banquet was set up, with ministers and ministers present, and General Pingshu had an audience. In front of all the ministers, Liu Chengyou personally asked Xiang Xunjie for his robes, held his hand, and led him to his seat.

Facing the emperor's condescending kindness and honor, Xiang Xun couldn't help feeling ups and downs. While he was grateful, he was also unavoidably apprehensive. He didn't even dare to say anything, but it was all resolved by Liu Chengyou in a gentle manner.

The emperor was envious of Xiang Xun's courteous treatment, and the civil and military people present were very envious, but they felt that it should be taken for granted. They basically believed that since the emperor made such a gesture, as the coach of Pingshu, Xiang Xun could also be worthy of it.

As for the other high-ranking generals, they are also very proud. The emperor treated the commander-in-chief with such courtesy, which means that they are recognized for their achievements, and their behavior in Shu is easy to say, so you can rest assured.

"I live in the North Pole, and I took all of Sichuan and Sichuan. This is all the work of the stars and the generals. Now I am returning to Beijing in triumph. I will personally serve the soldiers to show my gratitude!" Liu Chengyou laughed at Xiang Xun's unbearable hospitality. For relief.

Xiang Xun was very eloquent and said: "It all depends on His Majesty's heavenly power, the support of the sages in the court, and the unity of the soldiers are meritorious. If you give me all kinds of honors, I dare not be worthy of it!"

Hearing his words, all the civil and military present showed satisfied expressions, and Liu Chengyou couldn't help laughing, pointing to Xiang Xun and saying to the surroundings: "What is the hero of the general? Xiang Xingmin is!"

"Masters, I propose that the monarchs and ministers raise their glasses to respect the heroes who have returned from the Battle of Shu!" After everyone was seated, Liu Chengyou picked up the cup and said loudly.

"Yes!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The senior generals of the Southern Expedition, Gao Huaide, Zhao Kuangyin, Wang Quanbin, Wang Renshan, Li Yan, Cui Yanjin, Zhang Yongde, Guo Jin and others were all there. Naturally, Liu Chengyou did not hesitate to praise these backbone generals of the Han Dynasty and toasted them personally.

The No.1 under Xiang Xun is Zhao Kuangyin. After the battle of Pingshu, Zhao Kuangyin's momentum became stronger.But in front of Liu Chengyou, he is still restrained, and his every move reveals the temperament of "loyal minister, good general, national hero".

Liu Chengyou's tone was very emotional, and he said emotionally: "Qing dispatched well, commanded Ruosu, the army on the east road broke through the enemy's fortress, like destroying a rotten tree, drove straight into Chengdu, and rushed to Chengdu, like a heavenly soldier, forcing the Meng family to surrender. All went to Sichuan and Shu , Qing has made great contributions.

Rebellious people plan rebellion, and traitors who are not ministers cause chaos. They all lead soldiers and horses, endure the cold and wind, put an end to chaos and eliminate evil, and return the people to peace and order. You are powerful. "

"Your Majesty's reputation is too high. The suppression of the chaos in Shu is the direction of His Majesty's whip. The ministers make arrangements and transfer to the general manager. The soldiers use their lives, and the ministers only do their duty. How dare you have the audacity to accept the meritorious deeds!" Zhao Kuangyin's emotional intelligence is obviously not inferior Yu Xiangxun didn't dare to take the emperor's praise.

Unknowingly, the handsome men of the big man seem to have become humble and polite, taking credit without being arrogant, knowing how to advance and retreat, and knowing the current affairs.

Liu Chengyou is naturally satisfied with such a situation, but to Zhao Kuangyin, his tone was still heavy, and he even held a cup in both hands to drink, and then said seriously: "The one who feels ashamed is that when Zhao Guangyang passed away, Qing was still in Shu to calm the chaos. Let you see the end of your face..."

In fact, in this era, it is very common for officials and generals to stay away from their parents due to official duties and not be able to die. Many people mourn in mourning after death.

Just like Mr. Jing Fan back then, when his father died, Fang weeped and resigned, and hurried back east to take care of the funeral.

But at this time, Liu Chengyou used Zhao Hongyin's death to express his guilt, as if he couldn't help Zhao Kuangyin, and the main purpose was to show grace.

When Zhao Kuangyin heard it, his face was also moving, his eyes were reddish.Zhao Hongyin had a great influence on Zhao Kuangyin's growth, and the relationship between him and his father was also very deep. He was naturally moved by the emperor's attitude.

I saw him drink it all in one gulp, and then bowed down. Compared with the cliché just now, he was obviously more sincere, and said: "The father and son, both of you, deeply enjoy the favor of the king and the state's grace, and only die after dying!"

"Zhao Qing, please get up!" Liu Chengyou was very moved and helped him up himself.

Although there is a bit of true love, the communication between Liu Chengyou and Zhao Kuangyin is indeed suspected of being a show.Liu Chengyou made a move, and Zhao Kuangyin's opposite scene was also well received, showing off his acting skills.

Although the remaining generals were not as "affectionate" as Zhao Kuangyin's side, they were all toasted and talked by Liu Chengyou himself, giving them enough respect. Liu Chengyou often does similar things, and he has long been familiar with them.

A reception banquet hosted by the emperor himself ended in an atmosphere of friendship between the monarch and his ministers. Since there is a reception, there will be a cleansing.In Qionglin Garden, there is a royal bath, and Liu Chengyou will occasionally go to take a mandarin duck bath or something.After the imperial banquet was over, Liu Chengyou specially gave them bath soup to relieve their tiredness, and each of them also gave them a beautiful palace servant who could take them home.

The resources of beauties in the Han Palace are still very rich.Over the years, the staffing of eunuchs and eunuchs in the palace has been slowly increasing. By the tenth year of Qianyou, there were only more than [-] people.Most of the people who have grown are donated by various forces.

However, in these 11 years, the number of personnel in the palace has skyrocketed, mainly because after the destruction of Shu, the war profits were too rich.A large part of the beauties and eunuchs in the Shu Palace moved north to the Han Palace after being examined and became the private property of the Emperor Han.

Especially the little ladies with stamens collected by Meng Chang were basically accepted by Liu Chengyou.Hmph, the beauties he has accepted are not limited to Concubine Xu and Concubine Li
Of course, most of these people will not be favored by the emperor.And for these beauties, it might not be a bad thing to reward a general or a minister as a gift. A concubine's status is always indispensable when going out of the palace and entering a noble family, at least you don't have to be a slave or a handmaid.

For the emperor's kindness, all the generals and generals, of course, accepted it with gratitude, including Xiang Xun and Zhao Kuangyin, and they did not refuse the beauty reward.

However, among the crowd, only Xiang Xun was left alone by Liu Chengyou and talked in the bedroom.

Behind the screen inlaid with jade and paintings, on one side of the large imperial couch, Liu Chengyou was lying on one side, and Xiang Xun was lying on the other side, both shirtless, and beside them were two well-behaved and skilled maids squatting and kneeling, massaging them.

"Xingmin, it's been almost six years since you went to the southwest to command the army!" Liu Chengyou closed his eyes, enjoying the movement of his slender hands on his back and shoulders, and said in his mouth.

"Your Majesty has a really good memory. The old minister was in the fifth year of Qianyou. After the triumphant return from the Southern Expedition, His Majesty was ordered to go to Fengxiang to take up the post. It must have been 70 months!" Xiang Xun replied.

"Your memory is not bad either!" Liu Chengyou smiled: "Hey, why did you learn from Fan and Wei and call them veterans?"

"The minister will know the destiny, and he is indeed not young. This time, he is entrusted with the order to Pingshu, and he feels that he has a heavy responsibility. It feels like he has a huge burden, and sometimes he feels powerless!" The voice also looks old.

Liu Chengyou also sighed: "I went to the Southwest for five or six years, and the army was in a hurry, and everything was done by myself, thank you for your hard work!"

"Your Majesty and my ministers have made great achievements, and the opportunity to leave a name in history, the old minister is more than grateful, so why bother?" Xiang Xun said.

"With the talents, aspirations, and pride of the stars, they should be recorded in the annals of history and will last forever!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Veteran doesn't dare to take this honor!" Xiang Xun said modestly.

Liu Chengyou waved his hand, pretending to be annoyed and said: "Don't call yourself 'Old Minister', 'Old Minister', you Xiang Xingmin is not yet 47 years old, and you are in your prime, why do you say old. Pingshu is just the beginning, you are You are a great man, and you are a great talent, there are still many places where you can be used!"

Obviously, Liu Chengyou heard the meaning of self-esteem in Xiang's lecture.

After a moment of silence, Xiang Xun said, "I am indeed old."

(End of this chapter)