Han family achievements

Chapter 496 Everyone has their own plans
The Shangshutai had just received the decree and started the first step of paperwork. The news had spread rapidly from the Shangshutai, both inside and outside the palace.

Inside Changle Palace.

Liu Bian and Queen Mother He had dinner together, only mother and son.

Queen Mother He wanted to speak quickly several times, but looking at Liu Bian's expression, she never spoke.

The 'Bian'er' in front of him is no longer the child he was before he ascended the throne. Over the years, his majesty has become more and more serious. Even the Queen Mother He does not dare to speak easily when it comes to national affairs.

Liu Bian had noticed it a long time ago, but he still took care of eating by himself. Occasionally, he would pick up vegetables for Queen Mother He and say, "Mother, do you want to eat?"

Queen Mother He could only laugh along and continued to eat with some reluctance.

Towards the end, Queen Mother He couldn't help it anymore and said, "Have you really made your decision? Shao'er, can you shoulder such a heavy responsibility?"

Liu Bian also felt that it was almost done. He wiped his mouth and said with a smile: "Mother, do you think it's time to get better soon?"

Queen Mother He looked hesitant, but still said: "This is not what others taught me, but I also think that Shaoer is a bit stupid. What should I do if I become a foolish king in the future?"

Liu Bian looked at Queen Mother He and said, "Mother, do you still remember what happened when I succeeded to the throne?"

Queen Mother He immediately said: "Of course I remember. If it weren't for your uncle, our mother and son would have been dead for who knows how many years."

Liu Bian nodded and said: "Although the general has selfish motives, it cannot be said that he has no intention of protecting the country and safeguarding the unification of the Han Dynasty. I succeeded to the throne because my mother is the empress of the palace and I am the legitimate son. Since Liu Xie is a concubine, it is natural for me to succeed to the throne. But how could my grandmother, the twelve ministers, and other people with ulterior motives manipulate the situation and cause such a big crisis?"

Just as Empress Dowager He was about to speak, Liu Bian shook his head, and she immediately stopped speaking.

Liu Bian sat upright and said, "I don't know that Shao'er is a bit stupid, but our ancestors set the family rules, and the elders and the younger are in order, and the descendants are distinguished." Although these rules are one-sided and unreasonable, why are they still set? It has been passed down for so many years? Because there are enough lessons in blood and tears."

"If I have a second son today, it means that all the emperor's heirs are qualified to inherit the throne and watch the throne."

Liu Bian looked solemn and his tone was unprecedentedly serious as he said: "We are a royal family, not an ordinary noble family. Once we are at war with each other, the world will be in chaos. Emperor Gaozu divided the world and triggered the Seven Kings Rebellion. What will happen in the future? Will there be chaos? The Rebellion of the Eight Kings has torn our country to pieces, not to mention how much suffering it has brought to the people of the country. Just say that this is my Liu family, and the fight between the same clans has ultimately given an advantage to outsiders? "

Queen Mother He opened her mouth, not knowing how to refute Liu Bian's words.

"But but,"

Queen Mother He said hesitantly: "But don't you like Yu'er the most?"

Liu Bian nodded lightly and said: "I don't deny that I like Yu'er more than Shao'er, but I am the emperor, and I cannot follow my preferences. To be disrespectful, I also want to be a coward like my father, Guan Get up, eat, drink and have fun. No matter how floods and thunderstorms outside the palace, I will live comfortably. "

Liu Bian's eyes were calm and his face was firm, and he said: "When you live your whole life, you can't just talk about enjoyment without talking about obligations. My mother was once a queen, and she had to manage the harem, so she was not tired, tired, tired, and wanted to give up." Is it time to live a comfortable life after all this? But as mothers, sons, husbands, fathers, and kings, we must exercise some restraint and fulfill our responsibilities, no matter how reluctant or miserable we are. Even if you are tired, you have to grit your teeth and persevere..."

Queen Mother He looked at Liu Bian blankly and opened her mouth with a distressed look on her face.

She seemed to realize just now how much her son had gone through to inherit the throne and how much he had sacrificed.

"Queen Mother understands." Queen Mother He sighed.

She is neither stupid nor stupid. Liu Bian suddenly ran over to eat with her and had such a long talk, which actually had a purpose.

Liu Bian also heard what Empress Dowager He meant. He raised his hand and bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your understanding, Queen Mother." Empress Dowager He shook her head and said helplessly: "I will go to comfort Tang Ji and the Tang family. For other matters I don’t care.”

Liu Bian responded, and the palace was calmed down for the time being. Next, there are still some people who need to be cleared.

When Queen Mother He went to Yong'an Palace, Cai Yong's mansion was indeed bustling.

I don’t know how many people were queuing up at the front and back doors, waiting to get in. Various gifts blocked the two streets.

The concierge stood in front of the closed door, blocking all the guests, and kept explaining that the master was not at home. His mouth was dry, but no one believed him, and he kept trying to give gifts.

Behind the scenes, the Cai Mansion directly put up a sign saying "Thank you behind closed doors." No one dared to see it.

Some smart people have already left Cai Mansion and rushed to Dongguan.

After Cai Yong returned to Beijing after ending his exile, he basically lived in two places, either in the mansion or in Dongguan, and rarely went out.

After such an experience, he was no longer a necessary guest at Luoyang City's banquets.

But at this time, Cai Yong was not in Dongguan, but studying in Hongdumen.

Standing in front of the library, looking at the couplet "The road to the mountain of books is a path, and the sea of ​​learning is a boat with hard work", Cai Yong clasped his hands behind his back, and his face with white hair and beard was filled with memories.

This was written in his own hand, but the content was written by His Majesty in the palace.

The past is still vivid in our minds, gentle as jade, and we got along harmoniously... But everything has become the past.

Wang Lang stood next to him and said with a smile: "Mr. Cai, why are you feeling emotional?"

Cai Yong suddenly came back to his senses, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "I'm thinking that in the future, I'm afraid it won't be easy to come to this Hongdu Gate very often."

Cai Yong has been away for many years. Even if some students pass by, they will not recognize this famous 'Cai Gong'.

Wang Lang looked at the couplets and said: "Your Majesty rarely composes, but whenever he does, it must be profound and memorable."

Cai Yong also admitted that he had seen a handful of Liu Bian's "calligraphy treasures", and he was indeed not an ordinary talent. He nodded in agreement and said: "Before His Majesty succeeded to the throne, there were many rumors, saying that Your Majesty was playful and playful. No. I love poems and books. Only close ministers like me know that your Majesty is well-read in poems and books, and his talent is not inferior to that of the so-called "Wang Zuozhi"."

Wang Lang looked motionless, not understanding the meaning of Cai Yong's words.

The current eldest prince who is about to be established as the crown prince is the grandson of Cai Yong. Cai Yong said this, just to clear the name of the 'stupid' highness.

Wang Lang said with a smile: "What Mr. Cai said is true. If you want to talk about the 'talent of Wang Zuo', the big exam is about to take place. As the examiner, I would like to ask Mr. Cai for more help."

Cai Yong immediately understood Wang Lang's intention. He pretended to think deeply for a while and said, "It is understandable that Wang Shangshu recruits talents for the court...but, how can I help?"

Wang Lang smiled more, came to Cai Yong's side, and said: "Cai Gong's Dongguan is full of talents, and there are many vacant official positions in the imperial court. Cai Gong cannot hold on to them, so he can give me some permission..."

(End of this chapter)