Lord Yuan

Chapter 113 Yuan Shao seems to be able to eat everywhere and eat well.

Yuan Shao, who had wanted to use Li Ying's fame to support himself from the beginning, suddenly found that he seemed to be gradually adapting to being Li Yuanli's student.

He didn't know when it started. At least now, it seemed that his teacher had been working hard for him. Even if he was in trouble, he still had to use every method he could find.

Yuan Shao would not simply think that the Empress Dowager Dou, who valued power more than anyone else, would deliberately choose to deal with her, a little-known servant, even if she seemed to have some vague understanding of Luoyang. The reputation of the imperial city was like starting from scratch for Empress Dowager Dou, who was in charge of the government.

There must be a teacher who is constantly working behind the scenes.

Yuan Shao's eyes began to look disappointed when he looked at Li Ying.

He obviously came to save the teacher, but why on the contrary, he still wanted to be comforted under the protection of the teacher.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shao's energy and spirit were hit more or less, and his arrogance towards this era was gradually wiped away at this moment. He knew that he could no longer get involved casually by relying on his familiarity with the history of the times. Among them, even if this time it is a last resort.

A gentleman does not stand under a fence.

Fortunately, Liu Hong is still far from reaching the stage where he will grow up in later generations. What he has done has just bought him enough time to buffer. Perhaps even Yuan Shao did not expect that he seems to be on the path to success. The person who changed Liu Hong's progress.

"Just come out." Li Ying didn't say much, just said lightly with a hint of surprise.

Although his students didn't know how they escaped, they finally left the dark and humid Beisi Prison without any dignity.

He had experienced what it was like inside, but he didn't expect that his students would also take a trip inside.

Suddenly thinking of something, the corner of Li Ying's mouth suddenly evoked a smile, and his face twitched slightly from time to time.

This student of mine is so much like myself, every word and action seems to be controlled by him.

Cao Jie, a powerful eunuch, was the most powerful minister, above ten thousand people, and was the talkative person around the emperor.

Such an identity was placed in front of him, but he still spoke uprightly without hesitation, until Cao Jie was forced to change his mind and used tricks to force Yuan Shao to submit. Instead, Yuan Shao became a great man and a role model for the younger generation.

Isn't it the same for me? The path I've taken is exactly the same.

Queen Mother Dou seemed to be inspired by the birth of teachers and students. She just looked at Liu Hong with a blank expression. She had been staying in this palace and had not done anything. She actually hoped that Liu Hong could grow up.

Although she is greedy for power, she knows how to measure it and will not overstep it. If the emperor needs it, she will choose to return the power in her hands to Liu Hong when he is old enough to rule. But Liu Hong is still too young now. He didn't understand anything, and could easily be manipulated by some people with ulterior motives, thereby destroying the already unhealthy Han Dynasty.

"Emperor, have you studied classics and annotations recently?" Queen Mother Dou looked at the palace, which had almost no entertainment facilities, and then looked at the side hall where emperors of all generations had spent a lot of time, and then asked lightly.

Liu Hong quickly lowered his head and replied: "Hu Situ has been teaching me and I have learned a lot. However, there are too many people studying Confucian classics, and their knowledge is only superficial, so I cannot achieve expertise."

Hu Situ in Liu Hong's mouth has always adhered to the doctrine of the mean. He has been an official for more than thirty years and has served in six dynasties. He has served as Sikong once, Situ twice, and Taiwei three times. Because of his reputation, the emperor he served at that time They all issued decrees asking him to recommend talents. The people recommended by Hu Guang later became outstanding people, including many officials in the county and temple.

Later, Chen Fan and Li Xian were both listed as three princes, and Hu Guang was his old master.

During court meetings, Chen Fan and Li Xian would often avoid Hu Guang by claiming to be ill to show their respect.

When Liu Hong came to the throne, he was once again granted the title of Situ at the age of nearly 80 years old. He was in charge of the affairs of the ministers and became the teacher of Emperor Liu Hong, teaching Confucian classics.

Therefore, Liu Hong respected this teacher very much, and would often send orders to invite him to his palace to teach. At this time, Liu Hong would clear out other people, Cao Jie was no exception, and only Hu Guang was left. Alone, Liu Hong sat in the audience and listened to the teachings, never slacking off.

Hu Guang is often proud of this. Liu Hong is smart and studious, and with diligent support, he will become a great person in the future. As an emperor, he does not have any airs.

"This great Han Dynasty Confucian classics was built by the emperors of the past dynasties. Each one passed down a clear and upright tradition and used it to promote Confucian classics. Since the emperor is the emperor, he should study it thoroughly and must not resist because of the variety of Confucian classics." Although Empress Dowager Dou did not say too much. His emotions were revealed, but Liu Hong still understood the meaning.

Anyone in this world can say that there are many classics and too deep a subject, but you, the emperor, cannot.

Liu Hong could only nod his head solemnly: "I will keep in mind what the Imperial Grandmother said."

Empress Dowager Dou was very satisfied. For this emperor who came from the Hejian Kingdom, his words and deeds did not have the bad habits of the princes at all, and he always followed the standards of being an emperor.

After teaching the emperor, Queen Mother Dou turned her attention to Yuan Shao who was kneeling on the ground.

"You raise your head."

Yuan Shao slowly raised his head and showed his entire face to Queen Mother Dou.

"Yes, yes, the students of Li Shaofu are also so talented, but their demeanor is not that of ordinary people. Where do you come from?"

Yuan Shao looked at the teacher beside him with some surprise, and said respectfully: "I come from the Yuan family in Runan, but I did not enter the official position because of my Yuan family origin. It was all because of the teacher's recommendation to the Taifu that I got what I am today." Bit."

Queen Mother Dou was quite surprised and looked at Yuan Shao again.

"No wonder, your ancestors were all good ministers of the Han Dynasty. It's great that you have such a heart."

Yuan Shao was extremely frightened: "I dare not take this position. Now that I have a low position and a low reputation, I cannot deserve such praise from the Queen Mother. Although I come from the Yuan family, I always keep in mind my loyalty to the emperor and serve the country. I am always happy for the Queen Mother and Your Majesty's loyalty."

Queen Mother Dou seemed to be in a good mood: "Master Li, now that I have seen that your student is safe and sound, have you ever said anything about your worries again?"

"When I see my student, I naturally have nothing to worry about. The Queen Mother is willing to come forward to support my student. I have mixed feelings. Queen Mother Fuwei respectfully presents me." Li Ying immediately bent down and handed over his hand.

"Li Shaofu is a pillar of the Han Dynasty. He used to guard the frontier to resist Xianbei. The Qiang people are like bereaved dogs. I know all this."

"Although I was deeply troubled by a momentary mistake, and now I am serving you in this palace, I naturally understand your intentions."

Empress Dowager Dou talked eloquently. In fact, the current Empress Dowager Dou is relatively good compared to her predecessors. She once issued decrees to the prefects of various counties, ordering them to recommend talents to the court. There were many strange phenomena every now and then. Dou The Queen Mother often sacrificed to heaven with Liu Hong.

Although he was jealous of Liu Zhi's other concubines, he also doted on the eunuchs and got close to Liu Hong's wet nurse Zhao Rao, which eventually led to his own disaster.

But overall, Dou Miao is still a qualified queen mother.

"Since you are from the Yuan family in Runan, and your ancestors were paid a salary in the previous life, you should fulfill your duties to the best of your ability and not harm the country or the emperor."

"I will obey the instructions carefully and never dare to do such a thing that harms the country and the people." Yuan Shao replied respectfully.

"If you are willing, you can come to Yongle Palace to meet with your teacher from time to time. This palace will open a door of convenience for you." Empress Dowager Dou suddenly said this before leaving.Yuan Shao was stunned for a moment, and then he knelt down in joy and thanked her: "The Queen Mother is a saint, I am so grateful that I shed tears of gratitude."

Empress Dowager Dou got on the Luan chariot, and Li Ying followed beside her.

He didn't say too many words because he knew that his student would do something that would impress him.

Not to mention, Queen Mother Dou seemed to admire Yuan Shao very much.

Yongle Palace is the backyard of the deep palace and is heavily guarded. Since the Empress Dowager lives in the first palace, it is naturally impossible to enter and exit at will.

Even if Liu Hong wants to go to Yongle Palace now, he has to send his eunuchs to report before he can go.

Now, because of an arrest that didn't seem to be a disaster at all, Yuan Shao was appreciated by the Queen Mother. He could enter and exit Yongle Palace at will and reunite with Li Ying. This was almost the best reward for Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao also didn't expect that Empress Dowager Dou would appreciate him so much. After thinking about it, he could only attribute it to his teacher Li Ying who had many kind words for him.

Empress Dowager Dou's Luan Jia left the palace, and the palace became empty again, leaving only Liu Hong and Yuan Shao.

"Even the Queen Mother appreciates your talents. I don't have the privilege like you." Liu Hong joked with a smile. When he faced Yuan Shao now, he didn't have the power of the emperor and just chatted about family matters as usual. .

Yuan Shao naturally understood the meaning behind Liu Hong's words, but he couldn't say it directly. He could only make subtle insinuations and said: "It is all because of Your Majesty that the Queen Mother is able to like me. If not for Your Majesty's actions today, where would the Queen Mother be?" Among all the ministers who can meet me, if anyone can be said to be the most appreciated by the Queen Mother, it must be Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty is just because he is in the [-]th position, so he naturally needs to be different from subjects like us. I hope your Majesty will understand."

Liu Hong liked to listen to Yuan Shao's speech, and could unknowingly express his thoughts in a very pleasant way. Just like those obscure power struggles, Liu Hong wished that the world would change more slowly now. .

Yuan Shao's words and Liu Hong's laughter spread outside the palace.

The sound was extremely weakened. Cao Jie, who had been waiting outside the hall for a long time, could only vaguely hear Liu Hong, who seemed to be having a happy conversation. As for what exactly they were talking about, he couldn't hear clearly at all, even if he put his whole ear in. To no avail.

If it were in the past, he could still use the power in his hands and the ears of the chamberlains to learn about the emperor's every word and deed.

Today was strange. The emperor seemed to have planned it early in the morning. Since Yuan Shao entered, except for a few servants who served during the meal, Yuan Shao was left alone.

It's like I'm trying to isolate something.

Cao Jie was a little unbelievable that Liu Hong could grow up so fast now. He already knew that walls have ears and he had to be cautious.

"Yuan Shao really deserves to die. If I had known he should have been put to death in prison, otherwise what happened today would not have happened." Cao Jie regretted it. He never imagined that Liu Hong and Yuan Shao Er would be freed from their restraints. People talk about it for so long.

Yuan Shao was a famous scholar, and he was extremely good at speaking. He once solved his long-planned plan with his sharp tongue.

Liu Hong was still young at this time. Who knows what kind of ideological work Yuan Shao would spread to Liu Hong.

He glanced at the sky and planned to personally interrupt the conversation between the two.

Using the weather as an excuse, the emperor needs to rest.

As a result, just when he was about to start, Yuan Shao was escorted by Liu Hong to the entrance of the palace.

Yuan Shao bent down and said respectfully: "Your Majesty is so majestic that you will naturally achieve whatever you want. I just said a few words, and it's all thanks to your Majesty's merit."

Liu Hong glanced at Cao Jie who was trying his best to put on a smile and said with a smile: "Attendant Zhongchang, send Yuan Pushe out of the palace now. I'm a little tired."

After receiving the order, Cao Jie became more and more depressed. Seeing this posture, the two of them were almost hooking up. Even going out, which obviously only required an internal servant, required him, a regular servant, to lower his profile to do such a thing.

Cao Jie was very angry, but he couldn't show it too much.

After experiencing the series of actions caused by Cao Jie's jealousy a few days ago, Yuan Shao already knew that this guy would be difficult to get along with, and he was always thinking about how to frame others in order to achieve his own goals.

He didn't want to continue to be treated like a ball that was pushed around at will.

"Your Majesty, you don't need to worry about me. I know the path. The General Attendant has been guarding Your Majesty outside the palace gate for a long time. He is also tired and deserves a rest. I don't need to trouble the Attendant, just one person." After Yuan Shao finished speaking, he looked towards Cao Jie on the side showed a smile on his face to show his kindness.

Cao Jie was also a little surprised. He frowned and looked at Yuan Shao. He saw an extremely comfortable smile on his face, which was refreshing. He really couldn't figure out what kind of person Yuan Shao was in front of him.

It was clear that he had just framed him and imprisoned him. At this moment, he should have been extremely angry and angry with himself, but now he looked like this. Cao Jie had some doubts in his heart.

"Is it possible that this son is not really close to the scholars? Does he seem to be attached to me? Otherwise, it is impossible, absolutely impossible for him to have such a city at such an age." Cao Jie thought silently in his heart.

Liu Hong also looked at Cao Jie who was standing aside, and seemed to have just remembered that Cao Zhongchang had never left since he came to welcome Yuan Shao. He was waiting outside the palace door with all his heart and soul. He suddenly smiled and said to Cao Jie: "I I was a bit negligent today, and if it hadn't been for Yuan Pushe's reminder, I would have almost forgotten about Zhong Chang Shi. In that case, Zhong Chang Shi has worked hard, so he should go and rest as soon as possible."

Then he looked at Yuan Shao and said, "Since you have said this, I will follow you."

After saying that, Liu Hong turned around and went to find his own place to rest.

Cao Jie gratefully offered his hand to Yuan Shao and said, "I'm wrong. Yuan Pushe has such a broad mind that it's hard to match him."

"Isn't what Zhong Chang Shi said just a slap in the face? It's all for His Majesty and official business. There is no right or wrong. Some of them were just different positions at the time. It is impossible for the subordinate to advance and retreat with Zhong Chang Shi in the future." Yuan Shao There was an exclamation on his face, as if he was panicked by Cao Jie's words, and he quickly waved his hands in decline.

Seeing Yuan Shao's performance, Cao Jie nodded with satisfaction.

Children can be taught.

"In this case, the old man is tired, so he will no longer send Yuan Pushe far away."

Yuan Shao bowed his hands and left.

Walk outside the palace.

"The air is still fresh outside."

(End of this chapter)