Han Shizu

Chapter 1459 This is not the same way
"Master Zhao!"

As soon as the claim sounded, there was a hint of coldness in the peaceful tone, and there were only two people who dared to speak to Zhao Pu with this attitude and tone in the political affairs hall, one was Li Ye and the other was Wang Pu.Even the crown prince has always been modest and courteous.

The visitor was thin and thin, with a pale face and a slight Confucian temperament, which Li Ye did not have.Of course, Zhao Pu didn't need to look at the person, he just heard the voice and knew it was Wang Pu.

However, at this time, Wang Pu's serious face seemed to be covered with a cloud, and his elegant face looked very sad.Seeing this, Zhao Pu performed all the etiquette, with a smile on his face, got up to greet him personally, and said: "The prince is here, please sit down!"

He personally led Wang Pu to sit down and ordered people to serve tea.

"Your Majesty has a lot of things to do, and he has a lot of things to do every day. How can you come to my place?" Zhao Pu sat down, rubbed his hands, and asked with a smile.

Although they are both prime ministers of the Zhengshitang, they don't often work in the same room. Wang Pu's work focuses on the court's finances, and the two meet less frequently except for related routine or court meetings.

Seeing Zhao Pu's indifferent appearance, Wang Pu was not in the mood to greet him, and said in admiration and sarcasm: "Mr. At such a critical moment, I can still be so peaceful and immovable like a mountain, this kind of concentration, the old man is ashamed of himself!"

Hearing his words, Zhao Pu happily waited for the tea to be served, took a sip, and then said: "Your Majesty is here just to flatter you!"

Facing Zhao Pu's expression that seemed to be a smile but not a smile, Wang Pu was also straightforward, but with a cold face, he took out a memorial, handed it to Zhao Pu, and said: "Of course not, I have a copy of this chapter, and I want to present it to Your Majesty. I hope that Zhao Xiang will sign it together. !"

Hearing this, Zhao Pu immediately showed great interest. Since Wang Pu was still a pilgrimage, he had never signed a joint performance with Wang Pu, let alone Wang Pu took the initiative, how could Zhao Pu not be curious.Of course, watching his behavior and listening to his words, even if he can't understand his intentions, he still has some speculations. It's nothing more than the ongoing turmoil in the court.

Out of etiquette, Zhao Pu took it in person, opened his hands, browsed solemnly, and soon changed his face.The old man's face was still calm, but his attitude was far away from others. Looking at Wang Pu, Zhao Pu smiled lightly and said: "The prince is old enough to seek the country, and he has a public heart. I admire it very much. But if this is the case, please forgive Zhao, no Dare to sign together!"

In Wang Pu's remonstrance, there are not many redundant words, the words are very clear, the attitude is very clear, and he clearly expresses his worries about the current political turmoil and panic in the imperial court, so as to avoid greater incidents and even turmoil , Wang Pu hopes that Emperor Liu can take effective measures in time, and also calm down the atmosphere, so as to calm the hearts of the people inside and outside, and let the court get back on track as soon as possible.

Similar suggestions have been mentioned before. Of course, other people's suggestions may be described as having ulterior motives. As for Wang Pu, you can praise him for being a veteran in seeking the country, which is a double standard.

The starting point is certainly good, but finding Zhao Pu is destined to only get a disappointing answer.Don't say that Zhao Pu had his own ideas, even if he didn't, he would not rush into the muddy water rashly when his intentions were unclear and the situation was treacherous, so as not to get himself burned.

After hearing Zhao Pu's answer, Wang Pu's expression did not change much, but his brows were slightly wrinkled, and he stared at Zhao Pu with some oppression in his eyes: "Now the court is unstable and people's hearts are turbulent, which has even delayed the court's progress." Normal operation, Mr. Zhao, as the prime minister, should stand up and set things right, why refuse?"

"The situation in the imperial court is so serious? Forgive me for my poor eyesight, I didn't notice it!" Zhao Pu responded with a "confused" expression, the corners of his mouth were pulled down, and he said leisurely: "I only saw that the imperial court is running well. Officials at the top level are all doing their duty, so why the turmoil? Even if there are some twists and turns, it is within the rules of the imperial court system, the prince is overwhelmed!"

Hearing Zhao Pu's perfunctory words, Wang Pu also laughed, almost sneered, stood up abruptly, and stared at him: "Zhao Zhi's insight, the old man has really seen it today!"

"Your Majesty deserves the award, I'm ashamed of it!" Zhao Pu was very calm.

Looking at Zhao Pu, Wang Pu finally sighed lightly, and didn't force it anymore. Of course, he couldn't force it.In fact, Wang Pu also knew in his heart that his request was a bit reckless and rude, but Wang Xianggong, who was concerned about the country and the people, still chose to do it knowing what he couldn't do, and he was not stingy with his due responsibility.

As for the exchange with Zhao Pu, it proved once again that this is a passerby.In fact, as the Huazhou case became more and more involved, Wang Pu already had a lot of opinions on Zhao Pu's silence and silence.

Noticing the gloom in Wang Pu's face, Zhao Pu closed the memorial and returned it to him, still smiling: "The prince is upright, impartial, and has a heart for the court. His majesty has always valued him. Since he has true knowledge and insight, he can present it to his majesty. Accept, why do you need Zhao to leave his name?"

Taking back his memorial, Wang Pu did not lose his demeanor, brushed his skirt a little, as if contaminated with dirt and dust in this majestic slaughter hall, turned around and left.

When Wang Pu's figure disappeared from the field of vision, the smile on Zhao Pu's face subsided and gradually disappeared, his eyes became deeper, and a little gloom appeared between his brows.

Since he took office as prime minister, he has also partnered with many people. Needless to say, Li Ye, a relative of the emperor, and a chess piece played by Emperor Liu. Ambitious but lacking in ability, Emperor Liu did not have high expectations of him and was easy to deal with.

Before Song Qier went to Shanyang, the cooperation was relatively smooth. The two had similar backgrounds and experiences, and the trajectories of their rise also had similar meanings. Even though there were some differences, they did not feel too much threat after all.

But Wang Pu is different. In terms of seniority, he is deeper than himself; in terms of closeness to the emperor, he is also a minister who came out of Emperor Liu's side, and he is obviously more popular than him; He was born from a poor family; in terms of talent and learning, he is even more knowledgeable. The earliest batch of Jinshi in the Han Dynasty, who wrote essays and books, has a great reputation, and the prestige among scholars is even more incomparable.
Comparing the two, Zhao Pu can naturally feel the pressure brought by Wang Pu from time to time.Of course, Zhao Pu is also a confident person, and he doesn't think that he is inferior to Wang Pu.

It's just that, in his position, it is inevitable to be worried.Regardless of some political dissent, power conflicts, Wang Pu's attitude towards him often made Zhao Pu feel dissatisfied. He could clearly feel the contempt of courtiers like Wang Pu towards him.

Similarly, Zhao Pu, who is more pragmatic, looks down on the sourness and arrogance of these famous people.Therefore, there is a deep gap between the two most powerful prime ministers in the Han court.

In the unprecedented political turmoil of the big man, the different views of the two people were completely exposed.Some people are born not to go together.

Of course, with Zhao Pu's shrewdness, even if they can agree in temperament and political opinion, they will not get too close, which will only arouse Emperor Liu's unreasonable suspicion.

Zhao Pu couldn't see the purpose of Emperor Liu's placement of these ministers in the Political Affairs Hall. In today's big man, the emperor sits in the court, the prime minister governs the country, and the prince supervises the country. The checks and balances between the powers are clear.

Although his power and prestige are growing day by day and his foundation is getting deeper, Zhao Pu doesn't think that he can really gain power. Behind his prime minister, there is always an invisible thread leading him.Although he is not a marionette, but in the face of those situations that may be out of control behind him, the pressure and restraint on his body will naturally come, and Zhao Pu feels particularly deeply about this.

After sitting down, he took another sip of tea, and after a while, it became cold, making Zhao Pu frowned.Thinking of Wang Pu's coming and going, Zhao Pu couldn't help thinking, he was sure that he must be going to the Chui Gong Palace, even Wang Pu couldn't sit still, obviously, maybe it's time for this matter to come to a conclusion.

After about two quarters of an hour, someone came from the Chui Gong Hall, and Emperor Liu summoned him.Zhao Pu immediately cheered up, got up and tidied up his clothes, found a piece of advice from the case, put it away solemnly, and went to see him.

Isn't it just a memorial? Mr. Zhao has already prepared it.

(End of this chapter)