Han Shizu

Chapter 1058 Plain meeting

Yang Bin and Su Fengji were summoned to the palace to meet the emperor.Mrs. Yang was called by the Empress Dowager Li to the Hall of Ciming. When she was in Jinyang, Yang Ping was the most important minister under Liu Zhiyuan's command and had close contacts. The Empress Dowager and his wife also had some affection.Now that Gou De is dying to return to Beijing, he has to show something, which is also in line with Emperor Liu's "lenient" performance.

Knowing that Yang and Su's clothes were shabby, dusty, and the cars and horses were tired, Liu Chengyou specially ordered the palace servants to take them to the imperial pond to take a bath, change into clean clothes, and look decent.

Although, many people knew that Emperor Liu would usually bring him to Qionglin Garden to entertain his true confidant ministers.However, for Yang Bin and Su Fengji, being able to bathe and change clothes in the palace is already a privilege beyond their imagination.

After taking a bath and changing into new clothes, the spirit and spirit have indeed changed, but it is more of a feeling, and it is completely unaccustomed to face the servant Gong'e.

The two old people sat quietly and kept silent. After entering the palace, they walked all the way, seeing those magnificent towers and majestic palaces, it seems that there is not much change, and they can vaguely find some familiar memories However, recalling the past, no matter how much emotion I have, I dare not say it casually.

Fortunately, Su Wenzhong entered the palace with his grandfather. As a young man who basically grew up in the west, it was the first time he saw a city like Kaifeng, experienced the elegance of the imperial capital, and entered the palace. Yuqi and Qionglou Yuyu are dazzled.

It turns out that the Kaifeng and the palaces that my grandfather mentioned actually looked like this, and they were indeed magnificent.The young man's heart was gradually filled with awe, and at the same time, he was extremely curious about the mysterious and serious court.

Seeing his grandson fidgeting and looking around, Su Fengji couldn't help admonishing him: "Wen Zhong, calm down! Sit down!"

He noticed the seriousness in his grandfather's eyes. In Su Wenzhong's impression, Su Fengji would only show such an expression when he was not serious about studying.Immediately settled down, and respectfully answered yes.

Only then did Su Fengji say: "The imperial palace is no better than anywhere else. It is His Majesty's grace for you to have the honor to meet with us. You should observe the etiquette!"

"The rules in the palace are indeed quite strict!" Seeing Su Fengji teaching his grandson with Yang Bin beside him, he sighed softly.

This can be clearly felt. When they were in their prime, they did not have too strict restrictions and restrictions on their words and deeds when they entered and exited the Forbidden Palace, and the court etiquette was obviously not perfect. People in this resplendent cage strictly play their roles and dare not go beyond the slightest.

"Did the two seniors take care of themselves? Your Majesty has an order to welcome the two of you to the Long Live Hall!" At this time, a middle-aged official dressed in light crimson came in, with a personable demeanor and a gentle manner. gesture, bowing to both.

Hearing the question, Su Fengji stood up, and replied: "The guilty ministers have packed up, please lead the way!"

"Please!" There was a warm smile on the visitor's face, his words and deeds were gentle, and he was very gentlemanly.Ask about the name of this handsome young official. His name is Shi Xizai. He was a Jinshi in the five-year system of Qianyou. Zhengdian served as a bachelor's order.Because of his honesty, etiquette, measure, and outspokenness, he was appreciated by Emperor Liu.

I walked all the way with my head buried, passed through many palace gates, and passed through many palaces. After spending more than a quarter of an hour, I arrived at the Long Live Hall and waited for the summons.When the general eunuch announced the summons, before entering the hall, Yang Bin raised his head and took a look at the three big characters "Long Live Hall". It seemed that there was not much change from before.

"Criminal Yang Bin (Su Fengji), see Your Majesty!" After entering the hall, they only glanced at each other, and the two bowed down.

The young Su Wenzhong followed, kneeling respectfully, with his forehead pressed tightly against the cold ground, not daring to make any sound, and the sense of awe in his heart soared inexplicably. He feels better.

"Exemption! Flat body! Take your seat!" Emperor Liu's voice was thick, steady and powerful.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

For Yang Bin and Su Fengji, Liu Chengyou thought that when they met again, his emotions would be very complicated. The grievances, power struggles, and conflicts between the monarch and his subjects could be written into a book.As the victor, Emperor Liu met again when he reached a peak in his life after more than ten years. This interview should have been extremely meaningful.

Even, Emperor Liu was ready to vent his depression in the early years, and he talked with the two, especially Yang Bin, about the past, reminiscing about the past,
However, when he actually saw Yang and Su, Liu Chengyou suddenly lost that kind of interest, and for a while, he didn't even know what to say.The combined age of the two elderly people is nearly 130 years old. Life in exile is difficult after all. They are gray-haired, emaciated and old.Although they were dressed in brocade clothes, they did not match their stooped figures. It was completely unimaginable that they would be powerful ministers in charge of the Han state more than ten years back.

Emperor Liu seldom felt compassionate, but at this moment, after seeing the appearance of the second minister, he sighed rarely.To be honest, Emperor Liu didn't care much about Yang Su. After so many years and so many things, all feelings faded away.

Calling the two back to Tokyo, in addition to showing his "tolerance" of Emperor Liu, also expressed the unpleasant thoughts in his chest back then.However, now I feel that there is really no need for that. His achievements and achievements of Emperor Liu don't need a passer-by like Yang Su to affirm him, and he doesn't need to show off his power in front of these two people.
Sitting on the dragon bed, watching the two silently, the two did not dare to sit, but stood humbly, their old bodies trembling slightly, as if they might fall down at any time.Noticing Yang Bin, Liu Chengyou even felt a little emotional. The strong and staunch Mr. Yang, who was neither humble nor overbearing, seems to be gone.

After a long time, Liu Chengyou said calmly: "The two elders have suffered in Jingyuan!"

Hearing this, Su Fengji bowed down again, his words choked with sobs: "Criminals deserve what they deserve. I only hate that the suffering is not enough. I can't pay for it. Make up for my mistakes!"

Su Fengji's awareness is still very high. Ever since he fell from the peak to the bottom, lost power, wealth, and became a criminal on the edge of the river, he has woken up from his loss and recovered his intelligence and wisdom.

From his words, Liu Chengyou could feel the fiery emotions, he couldn't help but smiled, and looked at Su Wenzhong: "You are the grandson of Mr. Su? What's your name?"

Wen asked, Su Wenzhong, who had been kneeling all this time, was stunned for a moment, and then calmed down the inexplicable emotions in his heart. Emperor Liu's eyes seemed extremely oppressive, and he didn't dare to raise his head, and responded obediently: "Su Wenzhong, little man!"

"Your grandfather is old, and kneeling for a long time is not beneficial. Help him up and sit down!" Liu Chengyou ordered.

"Yes!" Su Wenzhong did not dare to neglect.

After sizing up Su Wenzhong's eyes, Liu Chengyou said again: "From my perspective, this son is quite heroic. I hope he can become a pillar of the country in the future!"

As soon as these words came out, Su Fengji was so excited, so excited, he thanked Emperor Liu with trembling lips, and made Su Wenzhong kneel down again.Emperor Liu raised his hand, which is understandable, after all, this is a complete lifting of the ban on the Su family.

Looking at Yang Bin again, Liu Chengyou found that although Yang Bin was in a submissive posture at this time, he always felt that there was still a spine that was not easy to bend in this frail body.

Noticing his calm old face, Liu Chengyou pointed to the Long Live Hall, and said with a light smile: "Mr. Yang, you still remember that it was in this hall that the former Emperor Dajian entrusted me with the great burden of Jiangshan Sheji. You are also here Hereby, accept the entrustment of the late emperor and help me!"

Hearing Emperor Liu bring up this matter, Yang Bin subconsciously raised his head, looked at Emperor Liu, and said with a wry smile, "Your Majesty lives up to the entrustment of the late Emperor, but the old man has no self-knowledge. Your majesty is so wise and mighty, where does he need any auxiliary ministers, where does he need the help of old people like us?"

From Yang Bin's attitude, Liu Chengyou felt a kind of magnanimity.And listening to his words, he couldn't help showing a smile. Obviously, the achievements of Emperor Liu in these years, the development and strength of the big man, has conquered Yang Bin.Perhaps, today's worship in the hall was the first time Yang Bin surrendered with joy.

Feeling inexplicably relieved, he paused for a moment on the two of Yang Su, and said solemnly: "Regardless of past grievances and mistakes, you two are old people who served the late emperor and me after all, and have made great contributions to the great man. The upcoming National Day ceremony, I Reserve two seats for the two, you can attend the meeting!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" When Emperor Liu said these words, both Yang Su and Yang Su couldn't help expressing their emotions.

The meeting with Yang Su ended in a dull atmosphere. During the whole process, Emperor Liu didn't talk much, and didn't have any in-depth exchanges with the two of them. He just greeted them briefly and issued an official edict to pardon the two The sins of others, allowing them to move back to Tokyo.Then, it's over.

"Yantuo, if I relegate you to the frontier, endure hardships for more than ten years, and then pardon you, how would you feel?" After Yang and Su retired, Liu Chengyou asked Yantuo with great interest.

This is a bit awkward, Yan Tuo rolled his eyes and replied: "Of course I am grateful!"

"Is it so easy to forget after suffering and suffering for more than ten years?" Emperor Liu smiled lightly.

"Officials have always distinguished rewards and punishments. If they are severely punished, they must deserve it. How dare they complain?" Yan Tuo replied.

Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu shook his head, and said flatly: "How can a person with such a heart be berated so far by me?"

If Emperor Liu's words were heard by Yang Bin and Su Fengji, I'm afraid they would also be worried.In fact, for so many years, Emperor Liu has never pardoned anyone, let alone the whole world. This is the reason. He does not believe that those who have suffered and suffered will have no regrets. resentment.

Even if he did not act, he would dare not, because he would have no chance to retaliate.

(End of this chapter)