I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 156 I'm going to secretly intervene in the government (seeking subscription)
The post-sealing matter has finally come to an end.

Although Huo Chengjun and others have not yet entered the palace, they are already the emperor's concubines in name.

For this result, Liu He is actually very satisfied.

Not only has his throne gained another layer of protection, but he also doesn't have to face the disputes in the harem for the time being—and he doesn't need to think about how to do Dunlun's affairs without allowing his concubines to conceive children.

So, this is almost the best result.

Therefore, Huo Guang was not only Liu He's middle-aged father, but also his father-in-law.

Just to show some respect, Liu He still referred to Huo Guang as Zhongfu.

A son-in-law is half the size of a son, Liu He did not miss this opportunity.

As soon as he stretched out his big hand, he asked for something generously like his old man.

"Father Zhong, when I first entered the palace, I said that I wanted to pick more officials and doctors to study with me, but those officials in Changyi have limited knowledge, so I'm afraid they might not be as good as me?"

While grinning and complaining, Liu He handed Huo Guang a piece of plain silk with dozens of people's names written on it.

"Gong Sui used to come to Chang'an often, and is quite familiar with the scholars in Chang'an. This is the list he drew up for me today. They are all well-educated children from various families. I want to recruit them all to the palace. Come and study with me."

"Does Father Zhong think this is feasible?"

Huo Guang took the silk, on which were written the names of about twenty or thirty people, most of whom Huo Guang recognized.

These young people are probably under 20 years old, and they have a good reputation in Chang'an. Although there are many children and nephews of Liu De and Zhao Chongguo among them, they are not particularly conspicuous, and their level of reading scriptures is indeed outstanding.

The emperor wanted to study, and Huo Guang had no reason to refuse.

More importantly, Huo Guang felt in his heart that these young people who had not yet been crowned would be of little use to the court.

"Well, Gong Sui has a good eye. The young and old men here also know a thing or two. They are all virtuous people. Your Majesty has them to study with them, and you must be able to improve your knowledge day by day."

"Then I have to ask Father Zhong to help me draft an edict and send it out."

Liu He raised his eyebrows with joy, and having more non-Huo party people around him may not be of much use, but at least it can be covered by more people.

However, Liu He not only wants to accompany the Lang Guan doctor, but also wants some teachers to teach him how to read.

In fact, there is no shortage of teachers who teach the emperor in Weiyang Palace.

For example, Xia Housheng, who nominally manages the Changle Palace, is a 70-year-old Confucian.

In fact, this old Confucian had some ties to Liu He, because Xia Housheng's teacher was Jian Qing, a disciple of Xiahou Shichang, a former Confucian in the Western Han Dynasty, and Xiahou Shichang was once a prince's tutor to Changyi King Liu Wei for a short time.

So in the final analysis, Xia Housheng and Liu He's "father" Liu Wei can be regarded as teachers from the same school.

However, what Liu He wanted was not a teacher like Xia Housheng. He could understand things like reading scriptures by himself, not even losing to Xia Housheng.

There is no need to stuff a few more old scholars into Weiyang Palace.

Therefore, what Liu He wants is a teacher who can teach him to be familiar with the government.

He said he wanted to be familiar with the government, but in fact, Liu He wanted to quietly interfere in the government in this way.

After all, it was a sensitive matter, and Liu He couldn't even say it bluntly, lest Huo Guang get suspicious.

"Father Zhong, I still want you to come to Qingliang Hall every day to tell me about the affairs of the Great Han Dynasty. I am so confused, I am afraid that I will lose my manners in the court meeting and be ridiculed by the officials."

"Furthermore, after four or five years, if Father Zhong really wants to return the government to me, then I will have to learn more."

When Liu He said these words, his eyes were full of innocence and romance.

Even though he mentioned the word "returning the government", he still limited the time to a few years later, so Huo Guang was quite satisfied.

Not only gave Huo Guang face, but also Huo Guang's liking.

"There is Xia Housheng, the chief minister of Changxin, in the palace. He is also very familiar with the responsibilities and laws and regulations of the various bureaus of the Han Dynasty. Your Majesty can let him come into the palace to teach."

"No, no, although Xia Housheng is familiar with the rules and regulations, but..." Liu He thought for a while, and borrowed a sentence from later generations and said, "What is done on paper is always superficial, but I never know that this matter must be practiced."

Huo Guang listened to it, but didn't realize it. When he tasted the subtlety of this sentence, he couldn't help admiring the emperor's intelligence, and even more pleased with the emperor's flattery.

"Father Zhong has been in charge of the government for more than ten years, so he naturally understands it better than Xia Housheng, and the explanation must be more thorough. What, Father Zhong thinks I'm stupid and doesn't want to accept me as a disciple?"

"The old minister dare not, but..." Huo Guang paused, and then continued, "The government has been busy with government affairs for the past six months, and it may be difficult for the old minister to get away."

"It doesn't take an hour, half an hour is enough. Father Zhong can always spare half an hour. Let Zhang Anshi and the prime minister do the affairs of the court. Otherwise, Father Zhong will simply come to me as a pawn." Master!"

The more Liu He spoke, the more energetic he became, and Huo Guang was also aroused to laugh at the emperor's ignorant words.

Yes, if you can be the emperor's tutor and only teach the emperor, that would be a good experience.

Before Huo Guang's eyes, the scene of Emperor Xiaowu's Tuogu appeared, and something suddenly occurred to him. Was it Emperor Xiaowu's original intention to let him teach the emperor instead of ruling on behalf of the emperor?
Thinking of this, Huo Guang felt a little guilty, and he forcefully threw the thought behind him.

"Your Majesty, there are so many things going on in the government, I'm afraid it's really hard for me to spare so much time."

"Well, since Father Zhong has worked hard, let's take this matter for a while..." Liu He's face was full of disappointment and loneliness, but his ears were particularly focused.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, the old man has a solution, but the dilemma can be solved by itself."

Liu He's eyes lit up, and he asked in surprise, "Father Zhong, tell me quickly, what is the solution?"

"Jiuqing and Lieqing are directly responsible for most of the affairs in the court. They know more about the government. I can talk to them and ask them to teach His Majesty. Your Majesty thinks this is feasible."

That's great! !

Although Liu He has now become the emperor and the master of Weiyang Palace, his opportunities to contact the ministers are limited to the Great Court Conference and the Small Court Conference.

If there are too many people, the relationship will be dispersed, and the team will not be easy to lead.

It is very difficult for Liu He to have the opportunity to cultivate his personal relationship with the officials, let alone interfere in the government affairs quietly.

But with the title of teaching, Liu He can contact the courtiers openly.

Naturally, it is also possible to intervene in some unimportant government affairs in the court by making suggestions.

Reform is imperative, and it cannot be delayed, and we should improve day by day.

Although he was very happy in his heart, Liu He put on airs as usual: "Oh, how can Jiuqing and Lieqing be compared with Zhongfu, but Zhongfu is too busy sorting out the government affairs, so he has no choice but to do so."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, once the veteran is free, he will definitely come to Qingliang Palace to discuss the government affairs with His Majesty."

"That's very good. Shu County just paid a tribute to a batch of Shu brocades. I ordered someone to send some to the Shangshu Office. After Father Zhong leaves the office, remember to take them back to Chengjun." Liu He said shyly like an ordinary young man.

Huo Guang smiled kindly, very satisfied.Liu He is also very satisfied, and the prelude to reform is about to begin.

(End of this chapter)