Shu Chen

Chapter 430

"Nine tins are called chariots and horses on the one hand, clothes on the other hand, musical instruments on the third, Zhu households on the fourth, majesty on the fifth, hundreds of warriors on the sixth, axes and axes on the seventh, bows and arrows on the eighth, and wares and arrows on the ninth."

—— "Li Han Wenjia"

Jiuxi is the highest courtesy bestowed by the emperor to princes and distinguished ministers.

For example, in the past when the prime minister raised troops to fight against the Nanzhong rebellion, the emperor gave the tiger and the axe when it was about to go out, which means "able to repel evil" and "able to punish the guilty".

But now, the Son of Heaven intends to take advantage of this northern tour, and then send chariots and horses (golden chariots, military chariots, and Xuanmu Ersi), clothes (Gunmian clothes and red boats) and Zhuhu (red lacquer gates) three times. Give it to the prime minister.

The reason why the emperor had such thoughts is quite ironic.

It was Li Yan who persuaded the prime minister to add Jiuxi in the past, but was sternly refuted by the prime minister, but no one could have imagined that the emperor Liu Chan, who treated the prime minister as his father, actually said, "If Wei Zhanrui is destroyed, the emperor will return his former residence and share with the princes." The child is promoted together, although ten lives can be accepted, but the nine evils" This sentence is remembered in my heart!

And still thinking about it, one day it will be realized.

Therefore, when the Northern Expedition was halfway through, he thought about adding three tins to the prime minister first, to celebrate the prime minister's dedication and loyalty since the Northern Expedition; All the four tins are given.

"From Zijin's point of view, now that I am a big man, I have to restore Longyou and Liangzhou. Adding three tins can show my father's merits and fully express my intentions?"

The emperor Liu Chan, who expressed his thoughts, also took advantage of the situation and asked a question.

Zheng Pu was dumbfounded.

Regardless of whether this move can show the merits of the prime minister and show the emperor's heart.

In the past, the prime minister refuted Li Yan's words out of anger. Li Yan, who was also entrusted by the late emperor, did not think of repaying him with all his strength, but devoted himself to utilitarianism!
Why did the emperor think that the prime minister would accept Jiuxi?
Could it be that the authorities are confused!
The emperor's temperament is honest and honest. When he was young, the late emperor asked the prime minister to choose books to teach him; when he was not as weak as the crown, when the late emperor died, he entrusted it to the prime minister to look after.Now that the prime minister is beginning to enter his twilight years, out of human nature, the emperor has the heart to feed back.

"Your Majesty, Pu secretly thinks that this is inappropriate."

Speaking of such a matter, Zheng Pu looked solemn, and answered according to the etiquette of monarchs and ministers, "Your Majesty succeeded to the throne at a young age, and inherited the legacy of the late emperor, and his father served as the prime minister for more than ten years. Now Pu dares to ask, can your majesty know what the prime minister wants?"

How can I not know what Xiangfu wants! ?

It is to repay the kindness of the former emperor, monarch and ministers for knowing each other, and to return to the old capital and revive the wish of the Han Dynasty!
Besides, what is the opposite of what Xiangfu asked for, and what I want to show his merit and express his gratitude?

Zheng Pu's answer was irrelevant and vaguely rhetorical, which made the emperor feel a little displeased.

However, as the age grew, the emperor also had a sense of honor and disgrace. He did not immediately refute, but still said slowly, "I know what the father is looking for. I don't know why you did this." ask?"

After all, maybe he felt that the atmosphere of the duo was a little too serious, so he quickly added, "I haven't made up my mind about this matter, and I haven't informed others. Zijin Quan should just chat here, don't worry about it." This is an act of remonstrance."

Haven't made a conclusion yet?

That's good!
Zheng Pu breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly handed over his hands to confess, "I was in a hurry, I hope Liu Jun is not to blame."

Immediately, after pondering for a while, he smiled lightly and said, "Well, Jun Liu claimed to be chatting here, and he said that he knew what the prime minister wanted. Why don't I discuss with Jun Liu about the prime minister's affairs, so as to learn from you Is what you said true, is it possible?"

"what!"

Immediately, the Son of Heaven clapped his hands, "I was taught by my prime minister when I was young, but Zijin was overconfident and wanted to talk about it, so why should I be afraid of it! Zijin will speak first!"

"promise."

Zheng Pu clasped his hands in salute, and asked, "Dare to ask Liu Jun, does the Prime Minister seek power?"

The answer was: "Why did Zijin say that! It was the late emperor's will that Xiangfu opened the government to manage affairs, and now he has pushed the government to the public. How can he say that he wants power?"

"Is the prime minister seeking profit?"

The answer was: "Since the father of the prime minister followed the first emperor in Nanyang, he has depended on the officials for food and clothing, and he has never had the intention of asking for land and homes. The house and mulberry fields in our family are all given by the emperor or the palace! How can you say that you are seeking profit? "

"Is the prime minister plotting against the lintel's descendants?"

The answer said: "A few days ago, I discussed with the court officials to increase the number of households in the city of Xiangfu's food by [-]. heart."

After answering this time, the Son of Heaven waved his hand in a somewhat dejected manner, "You and I both know that the father, who bathes in virtue, is very human, and what he is looking for is to return to the old days in order to repay the emperor's kindness. I know that Zijin asked about these things. , I want to remonstrate with my own opinions! Don’t be shy, just speak out.”

"No! Liu Jun, forgive me."

Zheng Pu nodded and responded, "I secretly think that it is a good intention for Liu Jun to give the prime minister nine tins. However, this is not an honor for the prime minister, but a disturbance to the prime minister!"

"Ok?"

Hearing this, the emperor raised his eyebrows and made a nasal sound.

But Zheng Pu didn't wait for the emperor to ask questions, so he directly explained the reason, "In the past, the prime minister opened the mansion to manage affairs, integrated the palace and the mansion into one, and took care of everything by himself; now, the government is in charge of the public, and he lives in a separate house in Hanzhong to recuperate. Please also ask Liu You think on your own, with the prime minister's loyalty, if it is not for the physical embarrassment and heavy burden, how can you not use the power of the arms? And Liu Jun knows that the prime minister does not seek fame, power, and future generations, and he must know that the prime minister will definitely not It is the difference of adding nine tins. In this way, if Liu Jun is strong, it will only increase the troubles of the prime minister, and it will be difficult to rest in peace! Moreover."

At this point, Zheng Pu suddenly stopped talking.

Because of this, Liu Chan, the emperor at that time, was already looking sideways at the direction of Hanzhong County, his eyes full of thoughts.

He and the prime minister have not met for a long time.

In his memory, the prime minister's physical condition is still at the time when he was in good health when he led his division north to station in Hanzhong to prepare for the Northern Expedition.

There was a long silence.

The emperor came back to his senses, and asked in a low voice, "Zijin, how is Xiangfu's health?"

"Go back to Liu Jun, the prime minister is still good."

Zheng Pu's voice was also very low, "When I came back to Chengdu, I visited the prime minister when I passed through Hanzhong. Although the prime minister has white beard and hair and a thin body, he is still in good spirits; and now that the Northern Expedition is going smoothly and he can enjoy family happiness, the prime minister is no longer the same as before. Sigh. However, last year’s severe cold at the end of winter made the prime minister’s leg ailments worse and worse. Even if spring gets warmer, he still needs a cane to walk a hundred paces, and a plain car to walk five hundred paces.”

"Ugh"

Immediately, the emperor couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

After another period of silence, he put away his sense of loss, and asked slowly, "Zijin continued, what else?"

"promise."

Zheng Pu cupped his hands, and responded with a loud voice, "Furthermore, Pu is bold and presumptuous, dare to ask Liu Jun, who has added Jiuxi since the Han Dynasty?"

(End of this chapter)