Han Shizu

Chapter 957

Liu Chengyou's first palace meeting when he returned to the court lasted for nearly three hours. Even for lunch, Liu Chengyou ordered someone to prepare some vegetables and served them together with the ministers.In addition to the summary of the Northern Expedition and the discussion of the aftermath, there are also some important military and political affairs during Liu Chengyou's departure from Beijing, plus the next national governance policy and strategic direction of the Han Dynasty.
For these, Liu Chengyou has long thought about it, and in fact there is not much that is worthy of controversy, but the words "eliminate the soldiers to stop fighting and recuperate".After such a war, the Han Dynasty could no longer withstand more severe toss.

Fortunately, the emperor had a clear understanding of this.Liu Chengyou expressed his views on the outline of the contract, and then the civil and military personnel expanded the discussion and expressed their opinions on this.

After the meeting was over, the courtiers dispersed in twos and threes, the generals swaggered forward, and the civil servants were relieved, only Fan Zhi and Xue Juzheng, the two powerful figures in the political affairs hall, looked slightly depressed.

Among the ministers, Tao Gu looked the most relaxed, but when he glanced at Fan Zhi, there was a kind of schadenfreude in his old eyes.Speaking of which, Tao Gu took refuge in Liu Chengyou quite early, especially in the early days of Liu Chengyou, when Liu Chengyou was short of subordinates, he served as an attendant of the hidden mansion.

Tao Gu is absolutely smart, and his literary talent is also good, but he is too smart, and sometimes Liu Chengyou doesn't like it.In the early years, because Liu Chengxun was named the king of Wei and governor of Kaifeng, he was a little half-hearted.Later, there was a case of accepting bribes, and the mission to the south of the Yangtze River was regarded as a real performance, and he made a contribution, but he also left behind the allusion of "Done Mian Guguan", which is still laughed at by people.During the pacification of Huainan, he shared a lot of common affairs for Liu Chengyou, and then began to bend the law for personal gain.
It can be said that Tao Gu is not compatible with Xian, but he does have some talent. In addition, Liu Chengyou remembered some affection from his early years and used it smoothly, so he has been placed in the central government as a high-ranking official. .

As for Tao Gu himself, when he was in power, he was once close to paying homage to the prime minister. Liu Chengyou did not think about helping him, but he finally gave up on him because of his deeds.

That is to say, during those years when he was placed in the Xuanwei Department as the deputy envoy, Tao Gu restrained himself a bit and did not dare to speak falsely again.In those few years, there was Zhao Shangjiao on top of his head, and Zhao Shangjiao's son was still a close minister who was very trusted by the emperor, so Tao Gu was quite depressed.

Until Zhao Shangjiao was implicated in the corruption case of two students in Hunan, and was demoted to the outside world, Tao Gu finally made it out, and was remembered by Liu Chengyou again, and was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

In the past two years of his resurgence, Tao Gu has also become more self-disciplined, or more cautious, and he still has a little thought about aspects.This time, Liu Chengyou asked him to be in charge of the public sacrifice. For him, it was another opportunity to show his talent.

In my mind, I was already planning the specific rules of the festival.In terms of canonical system, he is already familiar with it, and there will be no problems. What is worth thinking about is what the emperor's intention and purpose are, and this is the most important thing.When it comes to the "mind reading" of the emperor, there are few people in the whole dynasty who have more experience than Tao Gu.

Of course, what made him happy was the cloud that gradually shrouded the Political Affairs Hall.Tao Gu's political sense was extremely keen, and he fully felt the emperor's indifferent attitude towards Prime Minister Fan Zhi.

Combining the previous news and Fan Zhi's behavior style, Tao Gu had a premonition that the emperor's tolerance for Fan Zhi was coming to an end soon, and the situation of the great man was likely to undergo a major change again.

Just now in the Chongzheng Hall, he participated in political discussions and listened to the hadith, but Tao Gu's mind was completely focused on this aspect.For Tao Gu, he saw an opportunity.Just like back then, when Zhao Shangjiao fell, Zhao Pu's vigilance and investigation, and Tao Gu's efforts were behind it. However, he originally wanted to drive Zhao Shangjiao away, and the official position of comfort envoy belonged to him. I want the emperor to directly promote him to the Ministry of Rites.

In recent years, Liu Chengyou has spent a lot of energy on reshaping the issue of official titles that are not worthy of their names. So far, except for the independent financial power in the third department, the powers of other ministries have been gathered. This is Liu Chengyou's official position. One of the results of the reform.

As far as Tao Gu is concerned, the current situation is the same. If Fan Zhi and others are allowed to occupy the positions all the time, how can they have a chance to be in the top position?Tao Gu has already seen clearly that Fan Zhi is a staunch and stubborn person, a bit of a dead-end person, he often fights against others for the so-called morality, even the emperor doesn't give face, sometimes he disagrees with the emperor's ideas and makes him angry.

Even under such circumstances, Tao Gu was amazed that the emperor could bear him for so many years after he had been an aspect for ten years.Considering how Li Tao dismissed his prime minister back then, as well as the rumors a while ago, and the emperor's attitude just now, Tao Gu thought that it was Tao Gu's turn.

Of course, even if Fan Zhi is dismissed, Tao Gu may not be in his turn.However, Tao Gu didn't think so. In his opinion, in terms of seniority and ability, Tao Gu is more qualified than Tao Gu in today's Great Han Dynasty.

The prime minister can't get along, but the second prime minister can always think of him.In fact, people like Wei Renpu, Fan Zhi, and Xue Juzheng have always been regarded by Tao Gu as the younger generation, but the reality is that they are not as good as anyone else, and their fame cannot be competed. How can there be no jealousy.

And in these years, Tao Gu also suffered a lot from Fan Zhi's anger, so when he realized that Fan Zhi's phase was unstable, he naturally took pleasure in other's misfortune.

However, taking pleasure in other people's misfortune is of no benefit to oneself after all, what is more worthy of Tao Gu's thinking is how to win the emperor's favor.In this regard, after years of observation and summarization, Tao Gu also has some experience.

That is, compared to those ministers who always like to teach the emperor what to do and what he thinks should be, Liu Chengyou prefers those who follow his will and execute his orders faithfully and efficiently.People who like to embody their will and will in governing the country will not last long.

In other words, although the emperor has been promoting talents and employing people on their merits, he needs a group of capable executives more than a group of thinkers.In this imperial country, perhaps one brain is enough.

In the early years, there were Yang Bin and Wang Zhang, who were typical examples of imposing their own will on the emperor and the country. Therefore, a "rebellion case" is still in Jingzhou.

The later Feng Dao, this is a very oily old fox, his aspect is the most stable, and his life is the most nourishing. If it is not for the fact that he is really old and ill, he will not be a problem for a few more years.

From Li Tao to today's Fan Zhi, the fundamental problem is that his personal thoughts are too strong, and he is unwilling to be completely suppressed by the imperial power, and sometimes rebounds in his performance in governing the country.

There are many smart people among the prime ministers, such as Wei Renpu. Although the emperor often treats each other with courtesy, he never regards himself as the emperor's teacher. In terms of governing the country, he speaks loudly and teaches Liu Chengyou what to do.I just tried my best to check for omissions, fill in gaps, clear up doubts, and at the same time work hard and fulfill my duties. As a result, Wei Renpu's position in the court became more stable.

Tao Gu is smart enough to think through these things, and he feels even more qualified and capable to stay in the aspect.It's been almost 13 years, and it can be said that he was the first civil servant to take refuge in Liu Chengyou. After being an old minister for so many years, the main office of the Zhengshitang does not have him as a public case. Tao Gu's heart is really heavy.

In his opinion, before 60 years old, if you can pay homage to the prime minister, you will have no regrets in this life.

With a pair of shrewd eyes and a keen sense of smell, Tao Gu can detect the changes in the political situation. As the model of the party concerned, he also has a deep feeling in this regard.The emperor's smiling eyes and gentle tone made him feel heavy.

Xue Ju was walking with Fan Zhi. The two may have a good personal relationship, but they are more close in matters of right and wrong.

At this moment, seeing his heavy face, he couldn't help calling out: "Brother Fan, Your Majesty."

After recovering, Fan Zhi couldn't help sighing, but he didn't show any more emotions, and said calmly: "Let's do what His Majesty ordered first!"

(End of this chapter)