Han Shizu

Chapter 1899 Talk normally!

In front of the mansion, several descendants of Xiang Xun were there, but the number of them was not large. The total number of descendants was only five. Compared with those prosperous and noble families, the blood of Xiang Xun's family was considered weak , and they are all a bit mediocre, except for the eldest son Xiang Deming, there is no one outstanding.

Xiang Deming was still working in Anxi at this time, serving as the logistics manager of the Anxi Army, so Emperor Liu turned his attention to Xiang Xun's second son, Xiang Yu, and asked, "What is your official position now?"

Xiang Yu is only in his 20s. He is the son of Xiang Xun, who has always been loved and well-bred. He looks relatively gentle and has a strong literary temperament.

With an appearance that has not been tempered by the world, facing Emperor Liu's questioning, he was a little embarrassed, but the sad mood could cover up some lack of performance, so Xiang Yuhong responded with eyes: "I am protected by my father, Your Majesty blesses you." , the minister is now living in the imperial court to invite you!"

Chao Qinglang is a Wensan official, and he is on the seventh rank. Although it is a vacant position, the rank is not low. For these meritorious children, the court will give some grace at its discretion in view of the merits of their parents. Greater achievements and higher positions of power still depend on one's own qualities and abilities, at least in the current political ecology of the great Han.

Xiang Yu is obviously not as good as his elder brother.However, at this time, Emperor Liu acted a little emotionally, or in order to express his respect and regret for Xiang Xun, he immediately said: "It's too low! What a good man, how can he be satisfied with a mere seventh-rank title! Report to the Ministry of Officials tomorrow. , let Lu Duan arrange a real vacancy for you!"

Hearing this, Xiang Yu stared blankly at Emperor Liu, and waited for Yan Tuo to wink at him before reacting, and hurriedly thanked him.

Emperor Liu looked at him, and said in a serious tone: "I heard that you are Xiang Xingmin's favorite son, work hard and don't lose your father's fame! Also, take good care of your father!"

"I obey!" Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Xiang Yu couldn't help sobbing again. He was not shrewd, but he could feel that Emperor Liu was already helping Xiang Xun to arrange his funeral...
"24 ministers..." Stepping on the footstool to board the Luanjia, Emperor Liu muttered again, stopped on the shaft of the car and thought for a while, then turned his head and said to Yan Tuo: "Send someone to Jiangning immediately to meet Duke Shouguo Just say something for me, let him take good care of his body, live well for me, and when I have my [-]th birthday, I will have a drink and talk with him!"

"Yes!" Yan Tuo responded immediately.

Emperor Liu's words sometimes need to be listened to in reverse, but based on Yan Tuo's years of experience in figuring out Emperor Liu's mind, the words of caring for Shouguo Gong Li Shaoyou at this time must be true and come from the heart.

After all, as soon as Xiang Xunruo left, Li Shaoyou, the Duke of Shou, was left alone as the 24 ministers of Qianyou who were once admired by the government and the public and attracted the attention of the whole country.

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Even though the sun was shining brightly, the morning breeze in early spring was still chilly. When the spring sun rose high, King Yong Liu Chengxun entered the palace to have an audience.In front of the Chuigong Hall, Yan Tuo, who was driven by Emperor Liu to wait outside the hall, greeted him courteously, and bowed with a scorched face: "The little one sees the King!"

Liu Chengxun nodded to Yan Tuo, subconsciously glanced into the wide open palace door, and asked habitually, "Is Your Majesty here?"

"Yes!" Yan Tuo nodded quickly, and then said: "Your Majesty came just in time, please be kind and persuade the officials, the officials have not eaten all day and night!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Chengxun's face immediately changed, and he severely reprimanded: "How did you serve me!"

"It's the fault of the little ones, but the officials have been in a bad mood for the past two days, and I really can't persuade them..." Yan Tuo said.

Hearing what Yan Tuo said, Liu Chengxun ignored him and went straight in without waiting for a notification.It's not that he overstepped the rules, it's just that Yong Wang Liu Chengxun has the privilege of meeting Emperor Liu without notification, but he doesn't need it in normal times, but it's not normal now, the emperor hasn't eaten for so long, what should he do if his body is broken? ...

As for why Emperor Liu was in a bad mood, Liu Chengxun naturally knew it in his heart, and he didn't close his eyes and listened. He was in the middle of Beijing, and he had heard about the recent enfeoffment turmoil and Wen Guogong's serious illness.However, from Liu Chengxun's point of view, the former probably upset Emperor Liu even more.

In the hall, Emperor Liu was leaning on the throne with his legs crossed in a shrunken posture, flipping through official documents in his hands.Different from the memorials submitted by general officials, the one in Emperor Liu's hands is a secret report, which is the observation of public opinion in Xijing government and public opinion reported to Emperor Liu by the Imperial City Division and Wu De Division.

Compared with simply relying on suspicion and speculation, Emperor Liu now relies more and more on the intelligence information from these two major secret service agencies, and the result makes Emperor Liu even more depressed.

Judging from the results presented in the report, among the government and the public, there are many people who are optimistic about the enfeoffment proposals for Emperor Liu, and there are many people who watch the drama. With the passage of time, the trend becomes more and more obvious. Only a few people are admiring Liu Emperor's pioneering spirit. In addition, among these few people, not many people may really support it, at least in Emperor Liu's view, the opportunists who seek to make progress probably account for the majority...

"Your Majesty!" After ten steps away, Liu Chengxun solemnly saluted Emperor Liu.

Looking up and seeing his brother, Emperor Liu's gloomy expression eased a little, he smiled, and said to Liu Chengxun, "You are here, sit down!"

Liu Chengxun thanked him, but did not take his seat. Looking at Emperor Liu's disheveled face, he asked with concern, "I heard that Your Majesty hasn't eaten for a whole day and night?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu waved his hand, and said indifferently: "I'm not in the mood, I have no appetite!"

Hearing this, Liu Chengxun shook his head and comforted him: "This is not possible, meals should be enjoyed on a regular basis! Nothing is more important than your body. I hope that your majesty will eat earlier and take care of your body. The court cannot do without it." you……"

"Hehe!" Emperor Liu smiled, and said lightly, "I'm not that important. I'm just one of the multitudes. Without me, the government can't function normally? The people can't live?
What's more, everyone is persuading me to take care of my body, but it's hard to know how clever I am!This palace is facing inwards, I am afraid that there are not a few people who hope that I will die early, so as to release the restrictions and restraints given to them..."

Emperor Liu's indifferent words made Liu Chengxun's complexion change drastically, and he almost instinctively lowered his head. He didn't dare to answer these words randomly, even if he was King Yong, Emperor Liu's own brother.

Not seeing Liu Chengxun's feedback, Emperor Liu came back to look at him, noticed his quail-like posture, and couldn't help asking: "What's your reaction?"

Liu Chengxun took a deep breath, bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty's words make the minister fearful!"

"What are you afraid of!" Regarding this, Emperor Liu said impatiently, "It's not you who I'm talking about!"

Probably because he consciously overreacted and lost his composure severely, Emperor Liu calmed down and said in a calm tone: "You are my brother, you are my own person, and you are different from outsiders, so you have nothing to say. explain!"

For Emperor Liu's words, Liu Chengxun didn't believe a word in his heart at this time. His whole life was shone under the light of Emperor Liu and shrouded in his shadow. How dare he really treat Emperor Liu as his elder brother?Even the second brother hasn't been called for many years...

"Your Majesty's trust and generosity, I am very grateful!" Liu Chengxun could only express his position in this way.

Obviously, it is impossible for Liu Chengxun to let go in front of Emperor Liu like he did when he was young. Emperor Liu felt a little emotional in his heart, and changed the subject and asked: "You haven't entered the palace for a long time. Why did you come to see me today? ?”

"I haven't seen you for a long time, come and visit His Majesty."

"Not necessarily! In your eyes now, I'm afraid I've already been regarded as a vicious tiger, and I'm afraid I won't be able to avoid it..."

"Your Majesty!" Liu Chengxun couldn't bear Emperor Liu's harsh words and way of talking, so he couldn't help but speak louder, and said solemnly: "No matter what your majesty thinks, no matter what others think, at least I have no shame in my heart, and I have no shame in your majesty. !"

Liu Chengxun's words to express his heart are categorical, regardless of whether it is true or not, at least he has enough momentum, and Emperor Liu was really shocked.

Looking at the serious emperor's younger brother, Emperor Liu breathed a sigh of relief: "I've been in a bad mood lately, and my words are a little rushed, don't be surprised!"

"I dare not!" Seeing that Emperor Liu had a tendency to speak normally, Liu Chengxun immediately bowed down, and his attitude returned to his usual humility and meekness.

"You are also here to persuade me for the matter of enfeoffment!" Emperor Liu said leisurely.

Liu Chengxun pondered for a while, and replied: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Looking at Liu Chengxun, Emperor Liu also said solemnly: "I don't care who is looking for you, and I don't care what you are thinking about, but I don't need you to persuade me. I am very clear-headed and not old-fashioned!"

(End of this chapter)