I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 181 Your Majesty thinks I, Huo Guang, are domineering? (seeking subscription)

The great court meeting ended amidst the ups and downs, and the hungry officials and ministers left the front hall of Weiyang Palace silently.

It wasn't until they had gone a long way that they came into small groups and started talking cautiously.

Zhang Anshi and Zhao Chongguo were at the end by coincidence, and they lined up side by side as they walked.

"Old General Zhao!"

"Oh, it's Ziru?"

"I want to go with General Zhao for a while?"

"Huh? Of course it's possible."

One old and one young walked forward silently, gradually avoiding the crowds of officials on the road.

"How did the old general see what happened in the hall today?" Zhang Anshi asked.

"What does Ziru think?" Zhao Chongguo asked.

"The magistrate doesn't seem to be as weak as he looks."

"Hehe, the general asked me to teach the county magistrate. I don't think the emperor is weak, but he also has the legacy of Emperor Xiaowu."

This evaluation is very high, Zhang Anshi quickly asked, "Oh? Why did the old general say that?"

Zhao Chongguo looked around, and after making sure no one noticed them, he said: "Today, the old man proposed to increase the money and food for the soldiers, which is actually the county magistrate's proposal."

"Really?" Zhang Anshi couldn't believe it.

"Of course it's true. The county magistrate also told me not to tell the general. Ziru is a person who knows the importance, so don't say too much." Zhao Chongguo reminded.

"I understand." Zhang Anshi nodded again and again, then asked in a low voice with some worry, "What exactly does the county magistrate want to do?"

"The name of the temple for Emperor Xiaowu is to tell the world that the county magistrate is the direct descendant of Emperor Xiaowu, and he is the heir of the Han Dynasty. From today onwards, the words of the county magistrate in the court will become stronger every day. La."

"Old General Zhao said that the Son of Heaven is going to seize power from the Great General?"

"Ziru's words are inappropriate. The county magistrate is the emperor. How can the emperor seize power? Don't say this again."

"It's the lower official's slip of the tongue." Zhang Anshi said, "However, the lower official is worried about the relationship between the county magistrate and the general..."

"Zi Ru don't have to worry, everything the Son of Heaven has done today, although a bit unrestrained, is still walking with the General. They are in harmony with their monarchs and ministers, and they have the friendship of a son-in-law, even a father and son. Don't worry about me waiting for outsiders .”

After Zhao Chongguo finished speaking, he slowly expressed the inference in his heart, and what he said was actually the same as Huo Guang's thoughts.

However, after finishing speaking, Zhao Chongguo added another sentence: "It's just that the emperor also wants to use this matter to establish his prestige in the court."

"The old general sees everything clearly, and the subordinate officials have been taught."

"Hehe, Ziru don't need to worry too much. The county magistrate is very human. I just need to wait quietly. When the county magistrate uses me to wait, I can wait without flinching or hesitating."

"The officer understands."

"By the way, Ziru, since you are here, there is one more thing I want to discuss with you."

"It's okay, old general."

"In the coming year, the general will entrust the old man to plan the campaign against the Xiongnu and the rescue of Wusun. Apart from the soldiers from various counties, the Southern Army and the Northern Army will still be the main forces. The Southern Army is under the jurisdiction of Guang Luxun and may have to be transferred part."

"Conquering the Xiongnu is the top priority of my big man. The brigades of the Southern Army under the jurisdiction of Guanglu Temple are naturally duty-bound, but they are driven by generals."

"In addition to Changyi Lang, Guang Luxun has five Zhonglang generals under his command. Who does Ziru think can go out with the army?"

Zhang Anshi thought for a moment, and said: "The five Zhonglang generals are in the prime of life at this time, it seems that there is not much difference in recruiting anyone."

Zhao Chongguo stopped in his tracks, and asked with a smile: "Ziru think about it again, is there really no difference? This expedition may be as short as one year or as long as two years. Can't go back to Weiyang Palace?"

Zhang Anshi suddenly realized, and understood what Zhao Chongguo said: "I understand, I think that Huo Shan, Huo Shan, Huobayashi, and Li Han are the most suitable. Lead the troops to conquer the Western Regions."

"That's right, they are all the sons and nephews of the great general, and I'm afraid they are eager to make new contributions."

"The old general is really insightful."

"Hahaha, Ziru still sees it clearly."

Zhao Chongguo and Zhao Chongguo walked towards the outside of the palace gate while talking, wondering what the other officials in small groups said in private.

……

The other officials left, but Huo Guang stayed. He didn't go to the Shangshu Office, nor did he go back to the General's Mansion. Instead, he shared lunch with the Emperor in the Xuanshi Hall.

This was Liu He's special invitation to Huo Guang.

The cook prepared several new dishes, but Huo Guang was unmoved. After the whole meal, the atmosphere inevitably seemed a little dull.

During the dinner, Liu He spoke several times, wanting to stir up the topic, but Huo Guang was not interested in the conversation, and there was always some displeasure between his brows.

Liu He observed Huo Guang carefully, and naturally knew why Huo Guang was angry—annoyed because Liu He acted without authorization in the Great Court Conference.

It was precisely because of this that Liu He kept Huo Guang.

From Huo Guang's point of view, his behavior today was indeed a bit menglang - the most important thing was that he didn't say hello in advance, which caught Huo Guang a little off guard.

Liu He intends to appease Zhongfu.

After a while, the two of them finally finished their meal. After the internal officials packed up their things, they brought over tea for rinsing their mouths.

After some washing, the monarch and his subjects were finally able to speak calmly.

Huo Guang sat on the couch with his eyes slightly closed, as if he was waiting for Liu He to speak.

What is domineering, this is domineering.

If he wanted the emperor to admit his mistake, Huo Guang would be the only one who would dare to do so when the big man came.

Liu He didn't have any psychological burden, but he had to pretend to be a little hesitant, otherwise his city would appear too deep.

After moving on the couch and deliberately making some noises, Liu He asked cautiously: "Father Zhong, is this lunch to your taste?"

"Hmm." Huo Guang squeezed out the word from his nose, but he didn't know what it meant.

"Does Zhongfu need to rest?"

"Need not."

Liu He hesitated again, and seemed to think for a long time before saying: "Father Zhong, I seemed a little too Menglang in the court meeting just now, did I offend Father Zhong?"

The emperor's tone was very careful, as if regretful, Huo Guang finally opened his eyes leisurely, and looked at the emperor.

"Your Majesty, where do you think Meng Lang is?" Huo Guang asked back.

"A temple title for Emperor Xiaowu?"

Huo Guang shook his head.

"Publicly refute Xia Housheng and other doctors?"

Huo Guang shook his head.

"Send Xia Housheng and others to prison?"

Huo Guang shook his head.

"Deprived Xiahou Wan'er of her Jieyu title?"

Huo Guang shook his head.

"Remove Prime Minister Yang Chang from his official position?"

Huo Guang still shook his head.

Liu He looked frustrated, as if a child had made a mistake, bowed his head and said: "Father Zhong, I have admired Emperor Xiaowu since I was a child, and I also know that Father Zhong is the assistant minister personally appointed by Emperor Xiaowu as the late emperor. It reminds me of the matter of giving the temple title to Emperor Xiaowu."

"A few days ago, I went to Changle Palace, and learned from the Queen Mother that the first emperor also wanted to give Emperor Xiaowu a temple name, but because of the obstruction of some virtuous literature, he finally gave up, and because of this, he was often slandered by the king of Yan, Liu Hui. .”

"I was in the court today, and I couldn't help but brought it up for a while, but later I saw that Xiahou Sheng slandered Emperor Xiaowu aggressively, and I was in a hurry and confused, so I made the next move.

Liu Heyue said that the sound became softer, and later on, the sound was almost as thin as a mosquito.

"Father Zhong, I have apologized to you."

Huo Guang still didn't move or speak. It wasn't until Liu He, the dignified emperor, finished his salute in front of him, that Huo Guang's expression finally eased.

"Your Majesty, the last thing you should do in today's court meeting is not to discuss with the old man in advance and make a decision."

"Father Zhong is right. I know I was wrong. I will discuss anything with Father Zhong in advance."

Liu He finished speaking with his head down, and he didn't raise his head until he heard Huo Guang sigh.

The anger in Huo Guang's eyes had almost completely dissipated, and he seemed to have become a little more charitable.

Liu He saw that the corner of his mouth twitched a little, as if he was hesitating whether to say anything, Liu He waited quietly, waiting for Huo Guang to say that sentence.

"Your Majesty, do you think this old man is domineering?" Huo Guang said desolately.

Like a thunderbolt from the blue, Liu He, who had been excited all morning, felt a little dizzy, almost couldn't sit still, and fell down on the couch.

Did Huo Guang see what he was thinking?

It wasn't until Liu He couldn't see any obvious killing intent on Huo Guang's face that he stabilized his expression a little.

"The old minister asked His Majesty, do you think the old man is domineering?" Huo Guang asked again.

"Father Zhong, I never thought about it that way." Liu He said hastily, "Both my parents died since I was a child, and it was thanks to Father Zhong that he took me to Chang'an, taught me carefully, asked me about my health, and made me feel the love of humanity."

"Since Zhong's father is Zhong's father and a minister of the auxiliary government, if he is stricter with me, he is afraid that I will go mad, how can he be said to be domineering?"

Liu He's words were convincing, and his expression was sincere, which seemed to be true.

Huo Guang sighed and said: "Your Majesty, this big man's family is not easy to manage. How can I not understand your desire to help this old man, but governing a big country is like cooking small fish. If you are not careful, It will be a mess."

"Take today's incident as an example. Has Your Majesty ever thought about how to deal with the aftermath?"

Liu He was a little at a loss. Isn't the matter of getting a temple name already settled? Didn't Xia Hou Shenghe and his "companions" have already been sent to prison?
If the weakness just now was pretended by Liu He, then the bewilderment at this moment comes from the heart.

"Father Zhong thinks how to deal with the aftermath?"

"Xia Housheng's status among Confucian scholars is quite high, and his disciples are all over the counties and states. If there are not a thousand, there are hundreds in total. There are at least tens of thousands of virtuous literature and Confucian scholars in the country..."

The more Huo Guang went on, the more Liu He felt chills down his back. He really didn't seem to have considered these things.

In other words, Liu He didn't ignore it, but deep down in his heart, he didn't pay attention to it.

First, he felt that Xia Housheng did not have that much appeal, and second, he thought that those Confucian scholars did not have such a strong cohesive force.

Could it be that there will really be a big drama where Tai students besiege Weiyang Palace?

"Father Zhong, how many people are there in the Imperial College in Chang'an?"

"Six or seven doctoral officers and two or 300 doctoral disciples."

Liu He breathed a sigh of relief, the number of people didn't seem to be too many.

Huo Guang saw Liu He's relaxation, and said with a smile, "Does Your Majesty think that these 300 people can't make waves?"

(End of this chapter)