I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 491: The old grudges between the king and his ministers are resolved, and the old man refuses to be granted the title of Marquis!

Because he had no idea that the "Thirteen Classics" that he had worked so hard for several months and painstakingly compiled would be annotated by the young emperor Liu He.

In addition to this surprise, he also felt a little more "annoyed".

A few months ago, Xia Housheng was sent to prison together with a group of virtuous and literary officials because he opposed the emperor's naming of Emperor Xiaowu in the front hall.

Then, Xia Housheng's nephew, the doctoral officer Xia Houjian, incited the Confucian scholars in Chang'an City to cause trouble in Beique Square, which almost led to civil unrest in Chang'an City.

At that time, the emperor, with the help of Huo Guang, used thunderous means to punish all participants.

The entire scholar community was shocked, and the Xiahou family was almost ruined.

However, no one would have thought that the emperor would eventually take out money and food from the inner treasury of the Shaofu to redeem the sentences of Xia Housheng, Xia Houjian and others.

The combination of kindness and power makes the world admire him and leaves the "culprit" speechless.

That is, while he was in prison, Xia Housheng got a copy of "The Analects" annotated by Chu Ji from the hands of the jailer Chen Xiu.

From then on, Xia Housheng admired the Confucian scholar named Chu Ji and wanted to study the meaning of scriptures with him.

When Xiahou Sheng felt itchy and unbearable, Wang Shi came to his door and invited Xiahou Sheng to help the emperor edit a popular version of the Confucian classics.

Originally, Xia Housheng was not willing to participate in this matter.

Kong Ba and Wei Xian could see the impact of this incident on the scholars, how could Xia Housheng not see it?

Xia Housheng was opposed to giving Emperor Xiaowu a temple title, and naturally he was even more opposed to the implementation of the popular version of Confucian classics.

However, when Xia Housheng learned that the person who commented on the "Thirteen Classics" was Chu Ji, he was shaken.

Then after carefully reading the "Thirteen Classics", he was even more impressed by Chu Ji's talent and learning.

Therefore, he decided to participate in the revision of the "Thirteen Classics" with Wang Shi, and completed the major event of promoting the popular version of the Confucian Classics.

From beginning to end, Xia Housheng got involved in this matter because of Chu Jicai.

If he had not longed for the "great Confucian" Chu Ji, Xia Housheng would not have stood up in Shiqu Pavilion and opposed all Confucian scholars.

In the past few months, Xia Housheng had thought that Chu Ji was at least an old man over seventy years old. How could he have expected that he would be a young man who had not yet been crowned?

So when the Emperor claimed to be Chu Ji just now, Xia Housheng, who was not young at all, almost lost his temper.

Not just surprised, but also a little annoyed.

After all, a few months ago, Xia Housheng reprimanded the emperor for being rebellious and rebellious.

And now, the emperor has actually become a great scholar?

Furthermore, the emperor is now revered as a sage and will enter the Sage Temple to be worshiped by the world.

In the future, if Xia Housheng goes to the Sage Temple to worship Master Zhongni, wouldn't he also have to worship the Emperor together?

The young emperor whom he looked down upon in the past has now transformed into a saint whose talent and learning far exceed his own, and he has also unknowingly contributed to it...

How could Xia Housheng not feel aggrieved?

After the debate, Xia Housheng wanted to "escape" from Shiqu Pavilion with the others, so as not to have any interaction with the emperor again.

However, the emperor still kept Xia Housheng and Wang Shi.

Therefore, Xia Housheng could only express his stubbornness and dissatisfaction in this disrespectful way to the emperor.

Compared to Xia Housheng, who was always kept in the dark, Liu He naturally knew everything very well.

At this moment, seeing that the other party was still disrespectful, he didn't feel that the other party was disobedient.

If he were used as a gunman like this, he would probably be furious.

"Xiahou Gong, I see that you look unhappy. Are you dissatisfied with the results of today's Shiqu Pavilion debate, or are you dissatisfied with the new policies?" Liu He asked with a hint of anger.

"I don't dare, I'm just old and weak and a little tired." Xia Housheng replied calmly.

"I understand that Xiahou Gong still remembers the fact that I sent you to prison..."

"However, I hope Xiahou Gong can understand my pain and difficulties. I had to do that in order to establish my authority in the court."

"Xiahou Gong must have also seen that Emperor Xiaozhao has lived in Weiyang Palace for more than ten years. Huo Guang is loyal, but his relatives are ambitious."

"If I were as kind and observant as Emperor Xiaozhao and didn't use some strange tricks, I would probably be dead."

"The ministers in the court are afraid of Huo Guang's power, so they dare not disobey him. I don't blame you, but I must establish my own authority."

Speaking of this last sentence, Xia Housheng finally opened his eyes completely, and there seemed to be a trace of shame and apology in the turbidity.

When Emperor Xiaozhao was here, Huo Guangfei was so domineering, how could Xia Housheng not see it?

As the emperor said, he never stood up to stop it, so he already owed something in terms of "loyalty" and "uprightness".

Now that I think about it, the emperor was "saving himself" at that time. As a minister, how could he feel resentful?

"If Duke Xiahou still thinks that I am fatuous and do not know how to behave politely, I would like to apologize to Duke Xiahou again."

After Liu He finished speaking, he gestured to stand up. Xia Housheng also knew that the emperor's words must be fulfilled, so he quickly stood up and bowed down. "Your Majesty..." Xia Housheng choked with sobs, and then said: "Your Majesty, sit still. I am guilty of being old and resentful of Your Majesty. I cannot be loyal to you and have no face to respond."

Liu He stood and did not salute again. He just sighed and said, "Xiahou Gong, everything is over. You are innocent and I am not ashamed."

The rift between the monarch and his ministers was finally resolved at this moment.

After Xia Housheng sat down again, Liu He would reward him based on his merits.

"Wang Qing, Xia Houqing, the sacred teachings have been carried out seriously, and the two ministers have made great contributions. I intend to grant you the title of marquis."

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be granted the title of Marquis. If we were granted the title, the Confucian scholars in the world would poke our spines." Wang Shi said with a smile.

"But..." Liu He still wanted to persist.

"The prince is right. If your Majesty wants us to die early, you can force us to be granted the title of marquis." Xia Housheng also smiled and said.

"Then... then I will give you two beloved ministers an official position, for example..."

"Your Majesty, there are no vacancies in the Jiuqing and other ministers. They are all newly promoted officials by your Majesty. They cannot act rashly." Wang Shi refused again.

"Exactly, if you want to release me and wait until I become the prime minister of the county, I'm afraid it will be too late." Xia Housheng agreed again.

"But, you are meritorious ministers, how can I not reuse you?"

"I am satisfied to be the imperial edict. I can help your majesty implement the new policy and I have nothing to ask for." Wang Shi said calmly.

"Then Mr. Xiahou..." Liu He asked.

"I really want to ask your Majesty for an official position." Xia Housheng said, stroking his beard.

"Who is the official?" Liu He asked.

"The teachings of Jingzhao Yinjun School."

"That's it?" Liu He asked in disbelief.

"My nephew Xia Houjian has also changed his mind. If your Majesty is trustworthy, you can let him work as a teacher in the county school in Xiadu."

The teachings cost six hundred shi, and the teachers' [-] shi were both extremely small officials.

"The teachings and teachers' moral standards are a bit low, I feel..."

"Your Majesty, I have been a villain all my life, and I also want to be a gentleman for a few years." Xia Housheng said frankly.

"Xiahou Gong, that's what I said at the moment. You and Wang Fu are not villains, and neither are Wei Qing and Kong Ru..." Liu He said shamefully.

"What your Majesty just said was very good. There was no gaffe, it was the words of a saint. Confucian scholars in the world should strive to be gentlemen and Confucian scholars." Wang Shi nodded.

"That's right. If your Majesty can really enrich the people and strengthen the country, I will die without regrets." Xiahou Sheng added.

Since the words of the two veterans have already reached this point, how can Liu He have the heart to force Wang Shi and Xia Housheng again?

He didn't say anything more at the moment, but he kept this contribution deeply in his heart.

……

After these two old figures staggered away from Shiqu Pavilion, the place finally became completely quiet.

Accompanied by Fan Ke, Liu He walked out of the front yard a little lonely and sat back on the bench again.

He looked back at Shiqu Pavilion, which was standing there, and finally gave the order to return to the Greenhouse Hall.

Like the way you came, so is the way back.

A quarter of an hour later, Liu He returned to the courtyard of the Greenhouse Hall.

At this time, the bell of Xu Shi just came over, thick, long and vicissitudes of life...

Liu He saw Huo Chengjun standing under the door at a glance. He was as graceful and graceful as in the morning.

He believed that the other party had always been standing there today.

There was no dialogue, the communication was completed by just looking at each other.

In the end, both of them showed relieved smiles at the same time.

Shiqu Pavilion has become deserted, but the hustle and bustle from the outside world has just begun.

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