Han Shizu

Emperor Liu's falling into the water really made people turn pale with shock. Both Liu Yang and Yan Tuo paid close attention to his situation and responded in a timely manner. Liu Yang had quick eyesight and quick hands, and Yan Tuo jumped into the water and struggled to hold him...

Several servants around, regardless of whether there is water or not, jumped into it in unison.As a result, the old emperor basically didn't even choke on his saliva, and two young eunuchs almost drowned if the guards hadn't rescued them in time.

Emperor Liu's health was fine, but he was obviously frightened, but he also woke up from the sad news of the death of the Eleventh Prince Liang Gong Liu Xiao.Water drops fell from his face, and his hair was even more wet. However, Emperor Liu didn't care anymore. Looking at Liu Yang, who looked nervous and concerned, he opened his mouth and said in a hoarse voice, "I'm fine!"

After saying that, Emperor Liu slowly closed his eyes, leaned against Yantuo on the other side, and said in a trance: "Go back to the palace!"

Those two short sentences seemed to have exhausted all the strength of Emperor Liu. Seeing this, Liu Yang wiped his face and ordered to the left and right: "Quickly, escort Luanjia back to the palace!"

"Yes!"

In a hurry, the guards and eunuchs worked hard together, and carefully helped Emperor Liu go to Luanjia.

"Take it easy, you hurt your body, Naer waits to ask!" Yan Tuo was by the side, always paying attention to Emperor Liu, but seeing the clumsy movements of these "stupid people", he was so angry that he almost shouted his throat, wishing he could Replace yourself.

The guards and eunuchs are more cautious. At this moment, it seems that they are not protecting old porcelain, but precious and fragile porcelain.
In a hurry, when I returned to the palace, it was natural that I was in a hurry.Emperor Liu's falling into the water was obviously a major political event, and it could even affect the future of the court if it was more serious.The fact that Sheng Gong is ill has received much more attention than the cause of the incident—the death of the eleventh prince Liu Xiao.

When the imperial physician arrived at the Chuigong Hall, the news seemed to have grown wings, flying over the palace walls of the imperial city, towards the outer court, and towards the mansions of the dignitaries in Xijing.Rumors were flying all over the sky. Some said that Emperor Liu fainted, and some even said that he vomited blood, but the news that he was fine was not believed by many people.
After all, one is suffering from the pain of bereavement, and the other is the difficulty of falling into the water. How can it be okay?It's not the same as before, and the emperor is old after all, how can he stand up to such a toss.

Of course, the ignorant are fearless, and the upper echelons are all cautious, but they pay close attention secretly, and their spirits are as tense as they are facing a war.

Such a big battle, such an exaggerated reaction, is not because the elites of the big man made a fuss, but because Emperor Liu's influence is too great, and in the past two years, he has suffered from repeated health problems, which is really worrying.

Fundamentally speaking, this is because the trust of the courtiers in Emperor Liu began to be insufficient, even if it was only for the body, and the decline of the emperor's authority often started from this.

Emperor Liu realized this point when he fell down last year. For Emperor Liu, who loves power from the bottom of his heart, this made him very angry and panicked.Therefore, in order to consolidate his authority, he had to take certain measures and means, and his choices were not fundamentally different from those of the elderly British lords.

Sometimes tossing, sometimes bloodthirsty, it's not his original intention, maybe he just wants to verify his authority, and he just wants to consolidate his supreme power.To be old and not die is to be a thief, which is the truest portrayal of Emperor Liu today.
In the Chuigong Palace, Emperor Liu changed into dry clothes, his hair was dried and wrapped in a towel, and he lay quietly on the couch, with two maids fanning the wind, while the old doctor was sweating profusely to check his pulse. .

The two imperial physicians, hearing and asking each other, spent two quarters of an hour each, and argued with each other before they cautiously came to a conclusion. They talked in a cloud, saying that there is nothing wrong with the emperor, and they just need to prescribe some tonics. , will raise some.Of course, the emperor cannot be provoked anymore, and at the same time, His Majesty cannot be excited either.
It's just a cliché!Emperor Liu always listened to doctor's orders when he wanted to hear them. For example, at this time, he didn't really want to hear them.

The imperial doctor stepped back, and the atmosphere immediately turned from serious to oppressive. Emperor Liu closed his eyes and said, "Tell me, how did Liu Xiao die?"

"Your Majesty, you should put your body first!" Liu Yang persuaded with hesitation.

"Speak!" Emperor Liu tried his best to suppress his anger, and said coldly: "The son is dead, why don't you let the father know how he died?"

Seeing this, Liu Yang was helpless, turned his head to look at Zhao Pu who was on the side, saw the old man nodded slightly, and then sighed, and said in a sad tone: "According to Guo Liangping's report, after the eleventh brother boarded the ship from Jiaozhou Port, Soon after, he became unwell. When he joined the army in Guangzhou, Guo Liangping and Liu Chun advised him to stay and cultivate, and then go south after his health recovered. Eleventh brother refused and stubbornly followed the army south.

Nine days after going to sea in Guangzhou, the eleventh brother became increasingly ill and could not get up. Guo Liangping wanted to send a boat to send him back, but he suddenly became ill, developed a malignant sore on his back, vomited blood and died.”

Following Liu Yang's report, Emperor Liu's eyes slowly opened, and tears oozed from the corners of his eyes. Although there were no old tears, the pain of losing his son was beyond words.

"Where is Liu Xiao?"

"According to Liu Chun's report, people have been sent to escort the spirit ship back to Beijing!" Liu Yang said, thinking for a while, and then continued to report: "About the death of the eleventh brother, Liu Chun and the capital supervisor An Jichang (the eldest son of An Shouzhong) ) are also reported separately, and the descriptions are basically the same.”

At this time, there were two other people in the palace, Wang Jien and Wang Xuanzhen. These two people entered the palace as soon as they heard the news. However, Emperor Liu always needs them. Among the courtiers inside and outside the court, these two people are probably one of the few who really hope that Emperor Liu can live a long life.

Listening to Liu Yang's report, a slight strangeness flashed across Wang Xuanzhen's face. He also received the news. In the Southern Expedition Army, he also secretly placed Wu Desi's people. Under the tide of colonization, Wu Desi also began to ask went overseas.
However, this matter has not been reported yet, and I never expected to receive the first report, not about the Nanyang Economic Strategy, but about the prince.The report Wang Xuanzhen received was not as fast as the imperial court's [-]-mile rush official report, and it took a little later in the evening, but there was not much difference in the results.Of course, the possibility of Guo Liangping and the others daring to deceive the imperial court about Liu Xiaozhi's death is very small

"He's not yet 30 years old!" Emperor Liu lamented after a brief moment of contemplation.

"I hope Your Majesty will mourn!" Zhao Pu finally spoke.

Regarding this, Emperor Liu didn't say a word, "It's not your son who died." He looked at the old Zhao Pu, and besides sadness, there was an indelible remorse on his old face: "How could I agree with him to go? A man in his prime may not be able to withstand the invasion of wind, waves, miasma and poisonous insects, let alone Liu Xiao? He has always been weak."

Whispering, then suddenly asked: "Does Concubine Xian know about this?"

"I think I already know it! My son has been taken care of by my eighth brother and sixth sister!" Liu Yang said in a deep voice.

"How should I explain to her?" Emperor Liu said sadly with red eyes.

"Your Majesty, there is another memorabilia in the names of Guo, Liu, and Anlian, please punish the court!" Liu Yang mentioned another matter.

Emperor Liu was silent, raised his hand, and finally just waved it lightly, without angering them, said: "One reply, not guilty, let them feel at ease!"

"In addition, Guo Liangping asked for instructions, whether to continue the Raiders of Three Buddhas and Java?"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu turned his head and looked suspiciously at Liu Yang. After a long time, he said, "Continue! Tell Guo Liangping that I can forgive the death of the prince, but there is no mercy if the Nanyang Raiders cannot be completed." !"

"Yes!" Liu Yang whispered, and sighed silently in his heart.Obviously, although Emperor Liu was sad, regretful, and guilty of Liu Xiao's death, his ambition to open up overseas and seal the country in Nanyang was still firm.Everyone in the world can see that even the price of the death of the prince can be borne, and it is difficult to change their ambitions. It is even more impossible to persuade them with the high casualty rate of the sea in the future.

"Zhang Dejun and Wang Xuanzhen stay here, the others should leave!" Emperor Liu waved his hand.

The officials called him by his old name again, Wang Jien was a little bit emotional, but he didn't dare to correct him, he just waited respectfully with Wang Xuanzhen.

Looking at the two, Emperor Liu's tone was cold: "Liu Xiao's death, your second officer, let me check it out!"

"Yes!" The two replied subconsciously.

However, Wang Xuanzhen showed hesitation, and was caught by the extremely sensitive Emperor Liu at this time, and asked, "Why is there such a strange look!"

Wang Xuan was really panicked, and after his brain turned quickly, he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have also placed subordinate scouts in the Nanyang Army. If there is no accident, the death of Duke Liang is not as fast as the official cavalry's notification, but it should be done. The news is coming!"

Wang Xuanzhen didn't dare to say that he had received the report, otherwise, why didn't he just say so?

As for Emperor Liu, he was a little surprised, stared deeply at Wang Xuanzhen, and said quietly: "Compared to your uncle, you are much more capable!"

"I don't dare to be a minister!" Wang Xuanzhen responded immediately, with some cold sweat breaking out on his forehead: "I just follow His Majesty's ambition to forge ahead, and also make some arrangements. Even overseas, there should be a subordinate of Wu De who is loyal to His Majesty. It's just that This matter has not been achieved yet, so the minister has not reported it in time before!"

When replying, Wang Xuan really thought secretly, after returning to the yamen, he had to sort out the whole matter, if he was convicted because of an inexplicable deception, it would be too wronged.
Emperor Liu glanced at the two of them, turned his back slowly, and said indifferently, "Do what you should do!"