Han Shizu

Chapter 1541 All kinds of tastes are in my heart

The setting sun is infinitely beautiful, hanging low in the sky, releasing infinite light, dyeing the white clouds under the blue sky red, and adding a layer of gorgeous color to the palaces in Kaifeng.

The Chongzheng Hall, which is known for its majesty and solemnity, also looks resplendent under the brilliance of the setting sun.After a day of exposure to the sun, the surrounding area of ​​Chongzheng Hall was still warm. Therefore, the doors and windows of the hall were all opened to avoid stuffy His Majesty the Emperor. Even so, it was difficult to completely eliminate the heat.

In the quiet room, Emperor Liu, with disheveled hair and unlined clothes, was lazily lying on the reclining chair that he had used for more than ten years, gently rocking.

The evening breeze infiltrated, causing the gauze curtains hanging high all around to shake unceasingly. Zhang Dejun bowed and stood in front of the emperor, holding a cattail fan in his hand, fanning the wind gently and regularly.

This was supposed to be the job of the palace fan fan, but since Emperor Liu wanted to see Zhang Dejun alone, everyone else had to retreat to leave room for the two of them.

Including Yan Tuo, the head servant, had to stay far away. While personally preventing other people from disturbing Emperor Liu, he couldn't hold back his curiosity, concentrated, pricked up his ears, and couldn't help but look into the room.

But obviously, it was a waste of effort, and there was nothing useful to hear at all.Zhang Dejun's voice was so loud in front of him, but he was like a mosquito in front of officials.

I noticed that Zhang Dejun, who was waiting in front of Emperor Liu, pouted his buttocks and bent his waist. No matter how he looked at it, he was disgusting.villain!Shy minister!lackey!This is Yan Tuo's evaluation of Zhang Dejun.

"That's the way it is, please ask the officials to review it." Here, Zhang Dejun didn't know that Yan Tuo had slandered him, so he reported the investigation situation wholeheartedly. After finishing speaking, he bent down even lower, and waited carefully for Emperor Liu's response. .

When Emperor Liu heard these things, he didn't make a sound for a while, and there was no movement for a long time.When Zhang Dejun raised his head cautiously, he found that Emperor Liu's expression was a bit complicated, which can only be described as complicated.

There was no anger as Zhang Dejun imagined, and he looked very calm, but Zhang Dejun firmly believed that there must be turbulent emotions hidden under that calm face.

The official's beard swayed slightly in the breeze, and the corners of his eyes twitched a few times, making the wrinkles extra clear. His eyes, which were always calm and deep, now seemed a little hollow and scattered.

Even Zhang Dejun rarely saw such Emperor Liu.Emperor Liu just raised his hand, and Zhang Dejun quickly lowered his head in fright, as if hoping that Emperor Liu would not notice him.

"Show me the charter of your investigation results!" Emperor Liu spread his hands like that.

Hearing this, Zhang Dejun didn't dare to be negligent, and he didn't even care to fan the wind, so he quickly took out a memorial from his pocket.In this memorial, in addition to the investigation report written by Zhang Dejun himself, it also includes the oral testimony of a series of related investigation objects.

In terms of evidence attributes, none of these things constitute a complete chain of evidence, but it is a fact that the direction of the investigation points to the Prince's Mansion.

In this kind of matter, whether evidence is needed or not is not important, the key is to see what Emperor Liu thinks and thinks.As for Zhang Dejun's thoughts, just complete the task, come in a realistic manner, and don't ask for merit, just hope that the officials don't take their anger on him, and thank God.

Emperor Liu probably didn't know what his emotions were. He was not surprised by such a result, and even had some estimates. Coexistence, but not much anger.

For Liu Xu, it was impossible for Emperor Liu to have no feelings for him. After all, this was his first son, plus he lost his mother at birth, and he was an orphan.

Although Liu Yang was established as the prince, Emperor Liu also put a lot of effort into the other princes, especially the older sons.

Not only because of the position of an emperor, but also the feelings of a father in it. Even at this moment, Emperor Liu can still recall Liu Xu's precocious, respectful, filial and joyful appearance when he was young.

It's just that now, the son has grown up, is independent, has his own ideas, and it's hard to manage, at least it's inconvenient to educate him as a father.

In the hall, Emperor Liu was still lying in that position, looking a little weak, and the sound of flipping through the performances overwhelmed the slight sound of the wind.

Seeing this, Zhang Dejun lightly shook his fan again, hesitated for a moment, and still lowered his voice, said: "Officials, these are just the confessions of those scholars and merchants, and they don't explain anything. Maybe there are other secrets in it."

"What?" Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu stopped his movements, raised his eyes and glanced at Zhang Dejun: "Do you think I still need you to comfort me?"

"The little one doesn't dare! The little one is talking too much!" Emperor Liu's eyes made Zhang Dejun feel terrified.

It was just a not-so-thick memorial, but Emperor Liu read it for a long time. He hadn't read the document so carefully for a long time.

After a while, Emperor Liu gently placed these documents on the small case beside him, and he still didn't say anything, but just leaned there quietly, his expression completely silent.

This made Zhang Dejun even more uneasy. Although he was a little unclear about what he was worried about, he just felt that the atmosphere in the quiet room was extremely depressing, and he also felt that Emperor Liu in this state was very dangerous.

After hesitating for a while, Zhang Dejun still bite the bullet and said: "Officials, according to the investigation of the subordinates, Murong Defeng is also arranging people to investigate the matter secretly."

"Oh?" Sure enough, it caught Emperor Liu's attention and gave him a little reaction.

"I'm aware of it too, if I don't notice it." Emperor Liu murmured, and Zhang Dejun, who was so close in front of him, couldn't hear clearly.

After closing his eyes and thinking for a long time, just when Zhang Dejun's waist was sore and he thought Emperor Liu was about to fall asleep, he heard Tianyin again.

His movements were slow and his speech was very slow, but his tone was extremely serious: "Listen up!"

"Yes!" Zhang Dejun cheered up immediately.

"The investigation of this matter ends here!"

"Yes!"

"I heard that there have been a lot of rumors and gossips in Tokyo recently, and the common people are talking about it!" Emperor Liu continued: "I don't want any further rumors about this matter to appear!"

"Yes!"

"The investigative officials of this investigation will be rewarded, but no leaks are allowed, especially all the people involved. I don't need to explain how to deal with it!" When Emperor Liu made this order, he looked at Zhang Dejun's face There was no emotion in the eyes: "If you let me hear any rumors, then I will not ask other people, but ask you!"

Facing Emperor Liu's unreasonable threat, Zhang Dejun felt a little wronged, but he was more nervous. He had seen it before, and investigating this kind of thing might cause him trouble.All I can say is, sure enough.

"Get back!" Emperor Liu raised his hand in a gesture of laziness, pointing to the memorial on the case: "Take these and burn them!"

"Yes!" At this moment, Zhang Dejun seemed to only answer yes.

After Zhang Dejun retreated respectfully, Yan Tuo quickly came up and wanted to take care of Emperor Liu, but seeing Emperor Liu's dauntingly indifferent expression, he didn't dare to say more, just picked up the cattail fan and took Zhang Dejun's fan The burden of the wind.

At this time, Emperor Liu's emotions were all calm, his face was peaceful, his eyes were bright, but distracting thoughts were flying in his mind.

Regarding this matter, if it were anyone, such as a minister, even if it was Zhao Pu, if he wanted to attack political opponents and eliminate dissidents, the iron fist from Emperor Liu would directly hit him.

But it happened that it was his own son, which was the last thing he wanted to see. This made him annoyed, but also felt sad and helpless.

Since ancient times, no matter how wise and powerful an emperor is, he always appears hesitant and cautious when facing the issue of heirs.When it came to Emperor Liu, it was the same.

Although he had already established the crown prince early, everything could not pass smoothly as he wished.With so many sons and so many political forces involved, there is only one seat on the throne. Even if he is Emperor Liu, how can he restrain everyone's thoughts and make them follow their own will?

Even ordinary people, because of the issue of family property inheritance, can still make a mess, let alone this supreme position?
Liu Xu's problem is not surprising, among them, there are obviously some personal problems of Emperor Liu.On the one hand, the prince was established, and on the other hand, he was put under pressure.On the one hand, the princes are given power, entrusted with heavy responsibilities, and cultivated abilities, and on the other hand, they are required to keep their own place, not to be dissident, and to work hard for the court. Is this possible?

Liu Yang's crown prince position is absolutely secure now, even if he is as suspicious as Emperor Liu, he doesn't have much suspicion, and he is determined to pass on the country and society to him.After so many years of training, experience, and tests, Emperor Liu also believed that Liu Yang would be able to succeed him in the future.

However, how can there be absolutes in things?At least with Emperor Liu, there is always a sense of crisis, unless he dies and his mind stops spinning, then everything will go smoothly.

After this incident, it obviously caused Emperor Liu to think more about the issue of heirs.In the past, Liu Xu had always been conscientious and down-to-earth when working in the imperial court. He rarely made any omissions, and he didn't show any abnormalities. Why did he suddenly want to make a move?
This is the case for Liu Xu, but what about Liu Xi?What about Liu Fang?What about Liu Yun, the fifth child who always seemed lazy and unmotivated?Liu Hui, the seventh Duke of Wu, is very close to the civil servants in the south of the Yangtze River; Liu Shu, the ninth, has always been frivolous, and it is impossible if he also has the heart to seize the heir; even Liu Zhao, the tenth prince who is only 16 years old, is also the Queen of Fu Liu Min's son is the only second son of Liu Min's adoptive queen Wei. Does he have any ideas?
Having more sons means more blessings, but for the Tian Family and Emperor Liu, this may not be the case. What's more, these sons are not ordinary people, and there are many interests involved behind them, which makes Emperor Liu feel uneasy. Taste it
(End of this chapter)