The Reborn Lao Tzu Is the Emperor

Chapter 181 Liu Fu died of illness
As soon as she took her seat in the courtyard, Concubine Yang Shu was ready to talk about Na Concubine again.

However, before the words could be spoken, a eunuch came in from outside to report, "Your Majesty, the State Order and the Supervision Order have led all of you adults to come to have an audience."

This made Concubine Yang Shu snort unhappily, and the little eunuch was so frightened that he quickly knelt down on the ground.

Concubine Yang Shu muttered, "I don't even have time to talk about family matters."

Zhao Dongting breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Quickly go and invite your lords to come in."

This made Concubine Yang Shu give him another look.

She knew that Zhao Dongting had always been against the concubine.It's just that she doesn't understand why Zhao Dongting is so resistant to such things at this age.

The little eunuch got up from the ground and ran outside in a hurry.

Concubine Yang Shu no longer listened to the government behind the curtain, it was not convenient for her to listen to the government, she took Zhang Ru, Yinger and the girls away unwillingly, and went to the room to talk.

But Zhao Bing is still here.

As soon as they left, all the ministers filed in.

Lu Xiufu and Zhang Shijie were the State Affairs Order and the Supervision Order respectively. They were at the front, followed by Chen Wenlong, the Deputy State Affairs Order, Su Liuyi, the Deputy Military Aircraft Order, and Chen Jianghan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.Wang Wenfu, who rushed from Pingnan to Leizhou earlier, was also on the list, equivalent to the Minister of Education.Zhang Xizai, Marquis of Sidu Yu, who was sent back after becoming disabled at the foot of Wuzhou City, also followed behind.

They walked into the lobby and fell to their knees, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live."

Then when Zhao Dongting asked them to stand up, he bowed his hands to Zhao Bing again, "I have seen King Guang."

Zhao Bing nodded lightly. Although he was young, his face was extremely mature.The children of the royal family always mature earlier than ordinary children.

Zhao Dongting looked at the dozens of officials in front of him with a smile, even Liu Hongyi and Xiyi were in the row, such a big battle, he couldn't help asking: "What do you love me for?"

Lu Xiufu said: "I was just waiting to hear that the emperor is coming back. I was so excited that I hurried over to see him."

After finishing speaking, he pondered for two seconds, and said again: "Why did the emperor come back alone?"

There was some doubt in the eyes of all the ministers.

These days, there are frequent reports of good news, and they know about Zhao Dongting's recovery of Guangxi.It stands to reason that after Zhao Dongting's victory, he should return with a large army in triumph.

As for the matter in Chongqing Mansion, they have not heard the news yet.

Zhao Dongting said: "There are still some matters to be dealt with over there, so I will leave General Ji Ling, General Su, General Yue and others there."

"I see."

Lu Xiufu nodded lightly, and said again: "It's really a blessing for me that the emperor regained Guangxi."

The officials followed suit, "Long live my king!"

Zhao Dongting just nodded disapprovingly.Compared with military generals, it has become a habit for these civil servants to flatter horses, and he gradually got used to it.

Not to mention, I haven't been sought after by others for a long time, and seeing their admiration in their eyes now, I feel a little proud in my heart.

However, when his eyes swept over the group of officials again, he found that there seemed to be someone missing.

Frowning slightly, Zhao Dongting asked, "Why don't you see Vice Minister Liu Fu, Mr. Liu?"

All the officials suddenly lowered their heads.

Lu Xiufu sighed, "Your Majesty, Master Liu Fu is seriously ill and passed away half a month ago."

To die means to die.

Since the Tang Dynasty, "Beng" was used for the death of the emperor and empress, "喨" was used for concubines and officials above the second rank, "孤" was used for the second rank to the sixth rank, and "死" was used for the rest.

"This!"

Zhao Dongting's eyes widened in shock, "Master Liu is dead?"

Lu Xiufu nodded again, with concern on his face.

Zhao Dongting was in a daze.

Liu Fu is the oldest among the courtiers. Song Ningzong was born in Jiading for 11 years, and he is 62 years old now.

It is recorded in the history books that he died of illness in the first year of Jing Yan, that is to say, according to historical facts, he died three years ago, probably because of the arrival of Zhao Dongting, he did not die of illness like in the history books. Instead, he was able to follow the court to Quzhou Island.

But what Zhao Dongting didn't expect was that in the past three years, Liu Fu still failed to escape the fate of illness and death.

Although everyone will die, Zhao Dongting can't help thinking, although he is changing history now, in the future, will the Southern Song Dynasty be destroyed like history?
He suddenly wondered if he could really change the wheel of history completely.

Seeing him in a daze, all the ministers thought he was sad and didn't speak.

After a long while, Zhao Dongting said, "Why didn't you report the matter of Mr. Liu Fu's death to Guangxi?"

Lu Xiufu knelt on the ground again, and said: "The emperor led the army to fight against Ali Haiya. I was afraid of disturbing the emperor's mind, so I made the decision privately. I didn't report it. Please punish me."

Zhao Dongting waved his hand to get him up, "You are not guilty of this matter, and you don't need to be punished. How is Master Liu Fu's funeral handled?"

Lu Xiufu replied: "Lord Liu's funeral has been settled properly, and he was buried in Song Junshan Martyr's Temple. It's just a posthumous title...the emperor will decide."

Zhao Dongting pondered for a while, "Master Liu Fu is loyal to the country and has devoted himself to the country, so please give me the title document!"

All the ministers shouted, "The emperor is holy."

Except for the specific posthumous title of "Zhongwu" like Li Yuanxiu, the posthumous titles headed by the character "Wen" and the character "Zheng" are the highest level, followed by "Zhen", and then followed by Cheng, Zhong, Xian, Duan and other characters. , Zhao Dongting bestowed Liu Fu with the posthumous title "Wenwen", which is already a very high-level posthumous title.

When Zhao Dongting learned that Liu Fu had died of illness, he felt a little depressed, and waved his hands, "If there is nothing wrong, all loves, please step down!"

When the ministers saw Zhao Dongting, they had done what they should, so they retreated.

The bedroom is not a place to discuss political affairs, they just came to have a look.If something really happens, we will have to talk about it tomorrow morning.

Zhao Dongting sat in his seat in a daze.

Liu Fu died of illness, which reminded him of many problems.

Will the Southern Song Dynasty still perish according to the historical track?Will these courtiers and ministers also die one by one?

Who will take Liu Fu's place?
The current Great Song court is extremely lacking in talents of pillars, and Liu Fu died of illness, which made Zhao Dongting suddenly realize that he is not just a matter of recruiting elites from the rivers and lakes.The military side must develop, and the cultural side must also grow.The military generals opened up the borders, and the civil servants kept their careers. Only the cooperation of the two can make the Great Song Dynasty strong.

While he was in a daze, Concubine Yang Shu came out with Zhang Ru and other girls.

As soon as Concubine Yang Shu took her seat, she said, "Yes, the new year is approaching, so how about we announce the appointment of the concubine before the end of the year?"

Zhao Dongting was stunned.

Na Fei?Who will you marry?

She looked at the four daughters Yunjin and Ying'er, and found that their faces were blushing. She thought to herself, maybe Concubine Yang Shu had just said something to them.

Although he also likes all four girls, especially Ying Er, who will definitely become a concubine in the future, but he still doesn't want to accept a concubine now.

Le Chan is still waiting for him in Baicao Valley.

In the five-year contract, Zhao Dongting vowed to marry Le Chan.

He sighed and said: "Mother, Shi'er has just learned about Mr. Liu's death and is in a bad mood. Let's talk about it later!"

Concubine Yang Shu was a little annoyed, "You!"

She stood up and said in a serious tone: "I really don't know what kind of woman you want to marry."

As she said that, she turned around and took Zhao Bing, "Binger, let's go."

Then Concubine Yang Shu rushed away angrily.Although it's a bit of a show, but I must be really angry in my heart.

Zhao Dongting smiled wryly.

Concubine Yang Shu was so anxious, he was a little worried how long he could delay.He is the emperor, but this means that it is also difficult for him to make decisions about his marriage.

Common people only depend on the wishes of their parents when they get married, but he still has to listen to the opinions of Concubine Yang Shu and the officials.

The emperor is hard to do.

However, this still does not change Zhao Dongting's determination to make Le Chan the emperor.

Seeing Concubine Yang Shu leave, Ying Er comforted softly: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is only worried about your marriage, and she is not really angry."

"I know."

Zhao Dongting said: "It's just that I really don't have the intention of accepting a concubine now..."

When the girls heard the words, their eyes were different.

Zhao Dongting was originally in a good mood, but because of Liu Fu's death from illness and the urging of marriage, he was also a little dull.

However, there was another thing that made him even more depressed.

At night, when he went to take a bath in the bathtub, he found that the beautiful maids who waited on him in the bath had disappeared and were replaced by all the little eunuchs.

This was specially arranged by Concubine Yang Shu when she was angry?
Originally, Zhao Dongting was not very against this, but seeing these little eunuchs reminded him of the scene when Zhao Da wiped his body in Baicao Valley, which made his hair stand on end.

A little eunuch stepped forward and said in a sharp voice: "Your Majesty, this servant will undress you."

Zhao Dongting was so frightened that he quickly hugged his chest, "Don't, where are the maids who served me?"

The little eunuch felt aggrieved and said, "The queen mother said, since you don't want to accept a concubine and don't like women, there's no need to let the maids serve you."

Zhao Dongting was stunned, what the hell, who said I don't like women anymore?

Does not accept concubine mean not liking women?

He waved his hands helplessly, "Okay, you all go out, I just wash it myself."

The little eunuchs did not move.

Zhao Dongting frowned on purpose, and said in a deep voice, "I let you go down!"

The faces of the little eunuchs changed, and they hurried out of the house.

Zhao Dongting took off his clothes three times, five times and two times, and jumped into the bath with a bitter face, "How to deal with this?"

Although he is the emperor, Concubine Yang Shu is his mother, and he has no choice but to advocate marriage for him.

(End of this chapter)