Han Shizu

Chapter 1914
Compared with people with low status, Zhao Pu received much more reliable and accurate news as the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Liu's speech was presented verbatim on his desk.

As for the content, Zhao Pu didn’t have much surprise, many of them were clichés, Emperor Liu also revealed a lot to Zhao Pu in his daily communication, and he was a little surprised that Emperor Liu would be so “frank and outspoken”, but it really made Zhao Pu silent Yes, it was the meeting of the Pavilion of Meritorious Ministers, without him as the prime minister.

Except for him and Lu Duan, the Seven Ministers of the Political Affairs Hall were invited, even Zhao Kuangyi went.Not to mention the bonus of the Prime Minister's status, anyway, Zhao Pu is still the Xunyang Hou who was conferred by the emperor, and he is also a serious nobleman, but he was "missed" by Emperor Liu.

Even now, it is difficult for Zhao Pu to guess what Emperor Liu is thinking. The old emperor's mind is so changeable in his later years that it is difficult for Zhao Pu to grasp the pulse if he is as ingenious as Zhao Pu.

The difference in this matter may be due to the fact that in Emperor Liu's mind, Zhao Pu is not a member of the honorable group, but is still the leader of the Han bureaucracy and the spokesperson of the landlord class of the common people in the world, even though Zhao Pu has done a lot to deviate from his own class interests. things
The Guangzheng Hall and the Zhengshitang are still on duty today in person. After the lenient public case, Zhao Pu read the memorials submitted by the drivers of various ministries and the Daozhou government. look like.

"Xianggong!" The slightly respectful call brought Zhao Pula back to his senses, and when he raised his eyes, it was Shangshu Zuocheng Yingzhi.

Yingzhi was a Jinshi in the first year of Kaibao. He wrote excellent articles and dared to speak out. After becoming an official, he edited books in Sanguan and worked as a censor in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. A blockbuster political move, but still a good minister with integrity, rich experience, and down-to-earth work.

After Zhao Pu made his second visit to the prime minister, he eliminated some "mediocre" people in the court, and also promoted many capable officials to fill the various ministries. Yingzhi was one of them, and was transferred to Shangshu Province to assist Zhao Pu handles daily government affairs.

This is also where Zhao Pu has been criticized by people in the past two years. The most attacked him is cultivating party members and nepotism.Of course, in fact, the people Zhao Pu promoted, although they had their own considerations, were more based on their abilities. Many newly promoted bureaucrats did not have much interest or even contact with Zhao Pu, and Ying Zhi was one of them.

"What's the matter?" Zhao Pu asked, not very interested.

Ying Zhi presented a chapter, and said in a deep voice: "My lord, this is the payment, weapons, boats and other military supplies for the Nanyang Fleet requested by the Ministry of War. I have looked at it and found that the amount is a bit huge. The money alone is enough. It needs 100 million guan, and it is reported that this is the first batch proposed to be allocated by the Privy Council and the Ministry of War.”

Zhao Pu's expression became more serious, and he took the memorial to review twice, put it down, thought for a moment, and ordered: "There is a department for posting, and you will call as much as you want!"

"Mister!" Hearing this, Yingzhi couldn't help but say solemnly: "In the past half a year, the imperial court has allocated three batches of military supplies to the Anxi Army, spending millions of dollars and dispatching [-] soldiers. Now, it's another big sum For the imperial court, Nanyang's allotment is too heavy a burden!"

Zhao Pu didn't know about the concerns of these ministers, but looking at the worried Ying Zhi, Zhao Pu didn't explain much, but asked, "Have you heard of your Majesty's lectures in the Pavilion of Meritorious Ministers?"

Wen asked, Ying Zhi nodded: "The lower officials have also heard some rumors!"

Zhao Pu waved his hand and said: "Since I have heard about it, can't I still not see the current direction of the court? His Majesty's decision has not been effective, and before the disaster occurs, who can stop it?"

"The minister dare not agree with this statement!" Ying Zhi said seriously.

"I heard that you have been an official for nearly 30 years, why are you so angry about your book business, and you still haven't left!" Seeing his appearance, Zhao Pu smiled and said: "If you have loyal words, you can tell His Majesty to you, but the affairs of the court should be treated as a matter of return." It has to be done, no discount is allowed!"

As he said that, Zhao Pu sighed softly again: "Now Han Hui is the one who manages the big man's money bag. Whether the burden is heavy or not, and whether he can allocate funds is up to him to weigh. If you are not in charge of the government, don't worry about it!"

Ying Zhi opened her mouth to speak, Zhao Pu waved her hand to block it, and said, "Don't mention this matter!"

Yingzhi was silent for a while, then clasped her hands and said, "Yes!"

Seeing that he was still standing still, Zhao Pu asked again: "Is there anything else?"

Yingzhi hesitated for a while, took a step forward, and said in a low voice, "I just heard a piece of news, it's hard to tell whether it's true or not, I don't know if I should say it or not!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Pu couldn't detect the abnormality, nodded slightly, and motioned: "What makes you so cautious, let's talk about it first!"

Ying Zhi bowed her head and said, "Someone from the Metropolitan Procuratorate seems to be investigating Chuzhou's false tax reporting and fraudulent taxation."

Hearing this, Zhao Pu's face was still steady, but his eyes were sharp for a moment, releasing a dangerous breath.It's fine if it's someone else, his son Zhao Chengzong is the incumbent governor of Chuzhou, so he has to be alert to the conspiracy behind this.

After thinking for a while, Zhao Pu smiled and said to Yingzhi, "You can't believe everything you hear and say!"

Seeing this, Ying Zhi cupped her hands and bowed, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty is just reminding me about this matter, please be careful!"

Seeing Ying Zhi's frankness, Zhao Pu nodded and said two words: "Thank you!"

"The officer will leave!"

After Yingzhi left, Zhao Pu's old face immediately turned gloomy, and all the wrinkles and wrinkles on his face instantly appeared to report.It was groundless, Zhao Pu naturally would not take Ying Zhi's reminder seriously.

Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was aimed at Peigong, and the matter was in Chuzhou. The target of the spearhead might still be directed at himself. However, how did the Metropolitan Procuratorate have the courage to target him, Mr. Zhao?Who is behind it?This needs a good investigation, Zhao Pu thought to himself.

"Officials, His Royal Highness King Jin is here!" In front of the Chui Gong Hall, Yan Tuo whispered to Emperor Liu who was taking a lunch break.

The sun was just right, and the sun was very comfortable on his body. Emperor Liu also curled up lazily on the recliner. Hearing the sound, he didn't open his eyes, but replied perfunctorily: "Let him come over!"

Soon, Liu Xi came over, carefully standing on the other side so as not to interfere with Emperor Liu's sunbathing.Emperor Liu finally opened his eyes, glanced at the respectful Liu Xi, and asked, "Your brother, they sent you away?"

Liu Xi nodded, and said: "Eldest brother and fourteenth younger brother have already set off to go north to the country."

"They're all gone." Emperor Liu fell silent when he heard the words, and sighed somewhat disappointedly, with a rare look of reluctance in his old eyes.

It's already March. In the past two months, the most important task of the imperial court center is to prepare for the closure of the country. The dispatch of officials, the establishment of the national system, military arrangements, and the transportation of materials are complicated and busy. A big battle wouldn't be far off.

Of course, the focus is still on Rao Le Kingdom, Anxi, and Nanyang, especially the latter two aspects.Liu Shu’s Linyi (Xinchu) was feudalized relatively early and had ample time, so all aspects of preparations were already sufficient. As for Anton, it was almost only a matter of name. It's just a formality.

But now, Qi Wang Liu Yun and Liang Gong Liu Xiao have followed Guo Liangping south to Annan Road, and Liu Shu has also taken his retainers, slaves, officials and two thousand soldiers prepared for him by the imperial court to the feudal state.

Zhao Wang Liu Fang and Liang Gong Liu even left for Anxi in February.As for today, Anton King Liu Xu and Rao Le King Liu Xin went north to the country, and Emperor Liu specially asked Jin King Liu Xi to see him off on his behalf.

But Emperor Liu was always like this. When people were around, he wanted to drive them away, and he didn't even want people to stay for a long time.

"After this trip, I don't know if there is any chance to meet again." Emperor Liu said with some sentimentality.

Seeing his behavior, Liu Xi was speechless for a while, and was about to say something to explain, when he saw that Emperor Liu focused on himself, although his eyes were a little hazy, but his tone was fierce: "Why don't you take the initiative? Ask for closure of the country?"

(End of this chapter)