Han Shizu

Chapter 918 It is not easy for a young prince

Chapter 918 It is not easy for a young prince

The cold winter has always been difficult, but it will pass after we endure it.The entire Qianyou 11 years, the entire East Asian region, and all affairs basically revolved around the conflicts and wars between the Han and Liao countries.

Although there have been no major battles for more than two months, the war is still going on, and the two countries are still fighting fiercely along the frontier.On the side of the big man, there is no intention of letting go. Similarly, the side of the Liao Kingdom is also stubborn, fighting to the end.

Time flies, except for the war in the north, Dahan entered Qianyou 12 years smoothly and without any setbacks.On the first day of the first lunar month, Kaifeng is bustling again, and the citizens are actively carrying out the celebration activities of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, as if they want to release the emotions that have been suffocated throughout the cold winter.The sound of firecrackers removes the old year, which is probably the case.

The emperor was still in control of the Northern Expedition in Youzhou. The First Moon Dynasty would not be held, but there was still a celebration in the court. Because of the state-owned expedition, they did not dare to have any extravagance and waste, just a simple one. For the celebration, relatives of the clan and officials in Beijing will enter the palace to congratulate the Empress Dowager and the Queen's East Palace.

Similarly, during this festival, the officials of the central court can't be as relaxed as they were in previous years, especially those in important positions, let alone rest.

On the second day of junior high school, in the Kunming Palace, the Crown Prince Liu Yang came here to greet the Empress on a daily basis.Liu Yang has moved to the East Palace since he was crowned prince, but after half a year, he has basically gotten used to it, but the frequency of going to Kunming Palace every day is not low at all.In addition to the reason for the mother, it is also because the little prince needs the support and comfort of his mother.

After Liu Chengyou's imperial conquest, the prince supervised the country, although it was only in name, but he basically sat in the chief seat to observe the ministers handling state affairs and court affairs.

Although it is difficult to express decision-making opinions, the ministers will also attach a copy of the memorials for some disposals for him to read, which was ordered by the emperor before he left.Although he is the crown prince, it is not easy for a ten-year-old child, but Liu Yang is very serious, and he reads it meticulously, and asks questions respectfully if he does not understand something. After returning to the palace, if you still have questions, Then I will go to Kunming Hall to ask my mother.

In fact, the queen's big talisman supports the prince's status in an all-round way.For Liu Yang, the half-year career as a crown prince has also improved his germplasm, and his every move has the majesty of a crown prince. Of course, this is also a bonus brought about by the change of status.

However, it was not easy. Every time he was in the palace, dealing with those important ministers, watching them handle state affairs, and listening to their disputes, Liu Yang always felt pressured.Even if he is just a young prince, Liu Yang's schedule is already complicated, and he will no longer just study and practice martial arts in the past.Therefore, from time to time, Liu Yang would choose to express his emotions to his mother. Of course, they can usually be soothed and resolved by leaving a big talisman.

Before going to the Kunming Hall, Liu Yang also went to meet the Queen Mother, which was also taught by the Dafu, and the image of a good prince also needs to be cultivated and maintained since childhood.In fact, before becoming the prince, Liu Yang was still happy, at least unlike the youngest Liu Xi, Empress Fu didn't put too much pressure on him.

After seeing the ceremony, the mother and son ate together. The Han Palace without the emperor is always lacking something, which can be seen from the empress' emotional expression.Dafu was obviously a little sad, not because of anything else, but because his elder brother, Xuanhui envoy Fu Zhaoxin, passed away, just five days ago, and died very suddenly.

When Fu Zhaoxin was in the seventh year of Qianyou, he was ill and almost died at that time. Liu Chengyou personally sent an imperial doctor and used good medicine to save him.After recovering from the illness, he was transferred from a military position to a civil servant, and successively served as Chenzhou, Xuzhou, Dianzhong Supervisor and Xuanhui Envoy.

Today, Fu Zhaoxin's sudden death is a big blow to the Fu family. After all, although the Fu family is prosperous, there is a problem with Fu Yanqing, the most noble line.

Although Fu Yanqing had three sons, Fu Zhaoxin was the only one who grew up to be an official and important minister in the court, and he was quite trusted by the emperor.There are two younger brothers left behind Fu, who are still young.As for the death of Fu Zhaoxin, Fu Hou was very sad. Apart from the brother-sister relationship, there were also certain political factors.

"Mother, on the day of uncle's funeral, I want to attend in person!" Liu Yang said, probably out of distress for his mother's grief.

Hearing this, Empress Fu glanced at him, showing a forced smile, and seemed very satisfied with his performance.Holding the tenth son of the emperor who was still a baby in his arms, he untied his clothes. During this period of time, the milk was full and there was nowhere to consume it. He simply fed it himself. Listen to politics and study hard!"

"Lu Guogong is an important official of the great Han Dynasty, and your father's most important arm. He has always treated each other with respect as a teacher. It is your blessing to be your grand tutor. You should treat him with more respect and courtesy, and ask for advice more!" Dafu urged again .

"Yes!" Liu Yang nodded and answered seriously.

For the prince Liu Yang, the emperor Liu Chengyou did not pay attention to it, and Wei Renpu served as the prince and Taifu concurrently.To this day, Wei Renpu is still Liu Chengyou's most trusted minister.

He also recalled Li Fang, who had served abroad for many years, and served as the prince's guest together with Dou Yan, a member of Zhongshushe.Li Fang is a close minister of the emperor, and Dou Yan is one of the "Five Dragons of Dou's Family".Judging from Liu Chengyou's previous arrangements, he has great expectations for the prince Liu Yang, and really wants to train him to be a qualified prince.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, the ministers are already waiting in the Guangzheng Hall, Fan Xiang sent someone to report, please His Highness the Crown Prince move over to listen to the government!" Not long after breakfast was eaten, a servant came to report.

Hearing this, Liu Yang straightened up subconsciously, and his whole body became serious, which almost became a conditioned reflex.Still with an encouraging look, Empress Fu said softly, "Go!"

Liu Yang stood up and took his leave respectfully.

Inside the Guangzheng Hall, important officials gathered, gathered in twos and threes, talking softly.Liu Chengxun, Fan Zhi, Wei Renpu, Wang Pu, Xue Juzheng, plus Xiang Xun and Han Tong, these seven were the most powerful among Kaifeng foreign ministers during the emperor's Northern Expedition.Of course, Yong Wang Liu Chengxun is basically used to fill the number and balance the number of people.

Fan Zhi seemed to be heaving a sigh of relief, quite puzzling.Shen Shihou, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, asked about this. Fan Zhi did not hide his thoughts, and said directly: "The Northern Expedition has been nearly half a year, and the imperial court has exhausted its strength to support hundreds of thousands of troops on the border. Now that spring has begun, the war division There is still no end, and the camp came again to urge to increase military supplies and people's strength. Seeing that the spring plowing will be delayed. The country is based on the people, and the country is based on agriculture. If it hurts the agriculture, it will harm the capital. If the farming season is delayed, it may cause disaster. Your Majesty has already After leaving Beijing for several months, the interior of Beijing is empty, and people are even more afraid of restlessness.”

Obviously, ministers like Fan Zhi began to worry too much about this Northern Expedition, showing concern for the country and the people.Of course, they were not worrying unfoundedly, and they were well-founded. In order to support the Northern Expedition, the court had already paid a high price.

Not to mention the more than [-] soldiers and civilians who suffered casualties before and after, in terms of financial consumption, the imperial court spent billions of dollars.After the Ping Shu, the war dividends plundered from the Shu land were almost bottomed out.

More than one million people were mobilized, and more than 250 million shi of grain and noodles were transferred to Youzhou, and the loss of transshipment was as high as 600,000 shi.In order to support the operation, even part of the grain storage in the Tokyo official warehouse was used.

So far, the grain reserves of the Tokyo government are only enough for the citizens of Tokyo for thirteen months.You must know that Liu Chengyou attached great importance to the grain storage in the capital due to the experience and lessons of food shortage in the early years. Since the tenth year of Qianyou, the official grain storage in Tokyo was enough to supply the entire Kaifeng people for two years.

Therefore, food consumption to this point is already a dangerous signal for Tokyo.Under such circumstances, the emperor issued an edict again, asking Tokyo to continue to prepare food, armaments, and clothing.
After the beginning of spring, the northern army will have to change their spring clothes again, which is another huge expenditure. You must know that in order to support the northern army through the winter, the supply of cloth and silk clothes consumes more than half of the official reserves. It made Fan Zhi, Xue Juzheng and other ministers feel pain for a long time.

Now, the emperor is preparing to launch a big offensive against the Khitan. The war will be delayed for a long time. If the war continues for a long time, there will be problems in the country. This is almost certain.

Although the attack on the Southern Tang Dynasty lasted half a year from winter to spring, but at that time they could feed on the enemy and they were close to Huainan, so the big man could fully support it.However, the scale of this mobilization is really too large, and it can be called the first time in decades. Up to now, the pressure on the big man has reached a certain level.If you keep going any longer, you will start to lose your vitality.
Therefore, recently, in the imperial court, it is inevitable that there will be a wave of strikes.In fact, as early as the winter of last year, someone suggested that the emperor accept it as soon as it was good, because after the battle at Nankou, the Han had achieved enough results to severely damage the Liao army and repeat the Yanshan pass, which greatly made up for the loopholes in the northern defense line.Of the sixteen prefectures of Youyun, only the six prefectures of Yun, Shuo, Huan, Wei, Xin, and Wu were confiscated.
Of course, from the perspective of economic benefits, the Northern Expedition to the Liao Kingdom was a loss-making business no matter how it was calculated.However, this account is not calculated that way.

It's not that Fan Zhi and other ministers can't see the benefits of Yanyun. It's just that when the price paid is too high and domestic hidden dangers are caused, they will inevitably tend to be conservative.

However, when Emperor Liu Chengyou should be decisive, no one can change his mind, so Fan Zhi's efforts are doomed to be useless.

When the prince Liu Yang arrived, the voice of discussion stopped in the Guangzheng Hall, and all the officials returned to their positions and paid homage.Although he is a young prince and does not have much prestige, he does not dare to lack the respect that should be given. For more than ten years, Liu Chengyou has attached great importance to the reconstruction of the "ritual system".The reason why Dou Yan was gradually reused by the emperor is because of his outstanding achievements in the etiquette of the Han Dynasty.

Liu Yang also appeared very humble, and respectfully returned the salute to the ministers, then sat down, sat upright, with no abnormality on his face, and waited quietly for the palace discussion.

In fact, after half a year of contact, the minister is still very satisfied with the prince's performance.Since he respects them, he is quick and studious, humble and respectful, and behaves well.In this way, in the eyes of these ministers, there is indeed the appearance of a prince, not just because of status.

As Fan Zhi presided over the palace meeting, in Liu Yang's eyes, the old men's disputes started again.Especially Fan Zhi, with a firm tone and a tough attitude, when he was emotional, saliva almost splashed on his face.
(End of this chapter)

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