Han Shizu

Chapter 1986 Xiao Qi Yong Wang’s words
"If you are not filial to Sun Wenyuan, pay homage to your grandfather!" In the Chuigong Hall, ten steps before the imperial court, Liu Wenyuan paid homage to the old emperor.

The first thing to do when you arrive in Xijing is obviously nothing more important than Miansheng. After Wannian Hou Liu Wenhuan greeted you, you entered Ziwei City and went straight to Tianting.

A brand-new royal robe was obviously patiently sewn by a clever woman, and it was tailored to the body. It might be the first time Liu Wenyuan wore it, but when he wore it, Liu Wenyuan, who was already tall and handsome, looked more energetic and extraordinary.

The first moment Liu Wenhuan saw Liu Wenyuan, he was attracted by this attire. Of course, he had even seen and even touched the dragon robe, so naturally he would not be amazed by this mere royal robe. What attracted him was the man wearing the royal robe. people, peers
Compared with Liu Wenyuan, the princes like Liu Wenhuan are far behind in all aspects. Now, this brother is going to be the king of a country. He has just finished his studies and is running errands in the political affairs hall
Similarly, Emperor Liu was also attracted by Liu Wenyuan's dignified and luxurious royal robe, the point is that he carried a strong shadow of Liu Xu on his body.In fact, under Bai Yonglin's suggestion, Liu Wenyuan, today's face saint, has indeed undergone special make-up, and his dressing style is as close as possible to Liu Xu.

The effect is obvious, although it is only ten steps away, but with the old emperor's current eyesight, he can't see clearly.But when he walked down the imperial steps step by step with a bamboo stick, the shadow of "Liu Xu" was faintly visible. For a moment, the old emperor even felt that the eldest son Liu Xu was standing in front of him.

In a daze for a while, Emperor Liu's eyes were red, with a look of being saddened, and soon burst into tears.Seeing this scene, Liu Wenyuan, who was kneeling on the ground, was slightly surprised, but a thought flashed in his mind, and he quickly showed a sad expression. Surrounded by grief at the cries of this grandfather duo
On the side, the prince Liu Yang and his son were also present. Liu Yang looked peacefully, looked around the grandparent and grandson, and frowned slightly.

With the old emperor's current age and body, he couldn't bear the ups and downs of emotions. If it was normal, Liu Yang would definitely comfort him, or at least show concern.

But this time, Liu Yang chose to remain silent, and stared at Liu Wenyuan with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.It's hard to predict what the old emperor would think, but in Liu Yang's opinion, this eldest nephew is quite scheming. That kind of deliberateness can be detected with just a little observation.

However, the old emperor seemed to be following this pattern. After crying for a while, he raised his sleeves to wipe away the tears, leaned down, grabbed Liu Wenyuan's arm, and gently exerted force to slowly lift him up.

When he got up and stood up straight, he looked at it carefully, as if admiring a piece of beautiful jade, his old face showed a look of relief, and said with emotion: "My grandson has finally grown up, and now he can become a king, govern the country and control the people!"

Sensing the affirmation in Emperor Liu's tone, Liu Wenyuan felt relieved, and bowed to pay respects: "The grandson is only afraid of failing the teachings of his father and grandfather!"

"So, you have to work hard!" Emperor Liu immediately said: "It's not easy for Anton to have what he is today. Your father's hard work has been soaked in it. In the future, you must use actions to defend the foundation laid by your father. ..."

"Yes!" Liu Wenyuan had nothing to hesitate on this matter and quickly expressed his position.

Listening to the conversation between the grandfather and the grandson, Liu Yang's heart was slightly turbulent. To be honest, Liu Yang's remarks made Liu Yang somewhat uncomfortable.

In Emperor Liu's eyes, Anton's achievement today seems to be due to his elder brother Liu Xu alone.However, without the continuous support of the imperial court for more than ten years, in terms of money, food, people, and troops, how could we have achieved leap-forward development. Many of the material supply and dispatch involved were personally approved and arranged by Liu Yang. .

Originally, with Liu Yang's heart and the city's government, he would not be sour, and he would not be jealous of the late elder brother, but the old emperor's different attitude always made him feel a little bit aggrieved, and gave birth to a feeling of dissatisfaction. worthwhile feeling...

Here, after the simple exchange of greetings, Emperor Liu gradually returned to normal. His eyes wandered, and he put his finger on the gift box held by the attendant in the follow-up hall, and asked, "What is this?"

Wen asked, Liu Wenyuan said: "Back to grandfather, this is an apology gift brought by my grandson! My grandson is really unfilial, and missed my grandfather's Jiaqing Christmas. It really shouldn't be, please punish me!"

Liu Wenyuan was indeed a scheming man. Long before he entered Beijing, he had learned of some rumors in Luoyang, among which the most hostile to him was that he delayed his birthday celebration.

Such rumors, no matter where they come from, are all malicious intentions, and they are accusing him of being unfilial. This is a very serious matter.Now, Liu Wenyuan speaks out directly in front of the old emperor, and pleads guilty directly. Although it is a bit risky, it is still a smart way.

Listening to his words, Emperor Liu narrowed his old eyes a little, and a doubt flashed in his eyes. He looked at Liu Wenyuan a little bit, smiled openly, and said, "It's okay! The handover is the most likely to cause problems. Cooking well, making the people feel at ease, and keeping the frontier safe, is your greatest filial piety to me, and the best gift."

Before he knew it, Emperor Liu's self-proclaimed words changed, as if the old emperor who was not easily moved had returned, and asked calmly, "What's in the box? Open it and have a look!"

"It is a thousand-year-old ginseng collected from the deep mountains of Changbai. It is more than a thousand years old. I pray that my grandfather will also be like this spiritual thing. Long live forever, a great man in Yongzhen!" Liu Wenyuan opened the box himself while saying pleasant words, revealing the inside Plant old ginseng.

This is obviously a treasure that collects the aura of heaven and earth, and gathers the essence of the sun and the moon. Its vivid appearance and compelling aura really give people a sense of vividness, which makes people's hearts move.

Emperor Liu took a few glances, waved his hands and smiled lightly: "It is indeed a treasure, there are many mountain ginsengs in the palace, but I am afraid that none of them can surpass this ginseng.

I accept your kindness, but don't talk about the saying of "Long live forever", it is a flattering and flattering word that only a sycophant will say.

I don't like what you say, and if you spread it out, it will only make people laugh! "

Emperor Liu's face changed as soon as he said it, and Liu Wenyuan immediately woke up, knowing that his performance was not good enough, he immediately bowed solemnly: "Grandfather taught, grandson understands!"

While bowing his head, Liu Wenyuan also secretly warned himself, and only now did he truly understand what Liu Xu told him back then.

They are sons and grandsons of dragons, and they are different from those foreign ministers. In front of Emperor Liu, it is best to tell the truth. They would rather not say anything than play tricks.

As for Liu Wenyuan's talents, he obviously played a lot of scheming, and even, Emperor Liu's emotional reaction once made Liu Wenyuan really regard him as a heroic old man.But Emperor Liu's sudden change made Liu Wenyuan quickly put away his contemptuous heart that was respectful to the outside and arrogant to the inside.

Although it was just a kind of psychological adjustment, Emperor Liu sensitively captured this inner change of Liu Wenyuan. After staring at him for a while, Emperor Liu showed a slight smile on his old face again: "Where is my great-grandson? Why didn't you bring him?" return?"

The fifth grandson of the Han royal family has been born, from Liu Wenyuan's knee, named Liu Yuanjue, and now he is more than two years old. As the No.1 great-grandson, Emperor Liu is naturally concerned.But, we haven't met yet.

Liu Wenyuan replied: "This time I came in a hurry, the child is immature, and I was afraid that he would not be able to bear the bumpy road, so I couldn't bring him to Beijing!"

Hearing his words, Emperor Liu couldn't help but sigh with regret: "I went to Beijing last year, it was inconvenient to travel far, and I missed it, and now it's like this again."

Seeing the disappointment on the old emperor's face, Liu Wenyuan regretted it a little. If he had known earlier, he would have brought his son, and the effect might have been better.

Liu Wenyuan was in a state of indecision, Emperor Liu had already entered the state of gossip, waved his hands and said: "Forget it, next time you go to Beijing, remember to take the child with you, I have been thinking about it for a long time!"

"Yes! Grandson obeys the imperial edict!" Liu Wenyuan accompanied him with a smile, showing filial piety.

"How is your mother?" Emperor Liu asked again.

"He's still in good health, but he misses his husband so much, he hurts his heart, and weeps at night until dawn." Liu Wenyuan said.

These words are obviously exaggerated. Although the Empress Dowager Bai is sad, it is not to this extent. After all, there are still children to rely on, and there is also the honor and glory of the empress dowager of a country to comfort.

They chatted for a while, and didn't touch on some sensitive issues. Later, even the memory of Liu Xu was put away.The current Emperor Liu's emotions came and went quickly, and soon the excitement brought about by Liu Wenyuan's arrival in Beijing completely subsided.

After chatting for a quarter of an hour, exhaustion also came up. Seeing that the time was almost up, Emperor Liu couldn't help but yawned, and told Liu Wenyuan: "It's been a long journey, we've been exhausted all the way, so let's go rest and settle down first. Tonight , hold a family banquet in the palace, which is considered to be a cleansing for you. We will pick a time later, and our grandparents and grandchildren will have a good talk about Anton!
"Yes!" Liu Wenyuan glanced at the old emperor carefully, and replied obediently.Although the situation of Mian Sheng deviated from what he expected, overall, he had a reassurance.

Liu Wenyuan retreated.Liu Yang and his son also followed closely to say goodbye. The father and son walked together in silence, Liu Yang looked calm and thoughtful, while Liu Wenhuan lowered his head, his mind was full of the scenes of the "filial sons and virtuous grandchildren" in the palace just now.I have to say that Liu Wenhuan was also sour. Although Emperor Liu's attitude towards him was mostly kind and kind, but Liu Wenhuan reflected on himself. The appreciation and value that Emperor Liu showed for Liu Wenyuan had never been expressed to himself.

"Envious?" Liu Wenhuan was brought back to his senses by a soft and ethereal voice.

Liu Yang also asked Liu Wenji the same question before, but unlike Liu Wenji's reaction, Liu Wenhuan shook his head almost without thinking: "I'm not envious!"

It was an expression of eagerness to cover up, Liu Wenhuan twisted his neck slightly, and said: "Brother Yuan is just a little older and more tempered, and sooner or later he will catch up. No matter how capable and powerful he is, he will only be safe. East King, son."

At this point, the words stopped abruptly. Liu Wenhuan subconsciously raised his eyes and saw his father looking at him with amusement in his eyes. He quickly lowered his head and murmured: "However, my son does still have many needs." A place to learn from Brother Yuan!”

He kept observing his reaction and saw that he braked in time. Liu Yang didn't get to the bottom of what he said. He just felt secretly in his heart. After thinking for a while, he said in an admonishing tone: "Wen Yuan is really outstanding, and there are many things to learn from him. It's worth learning. But remember, don't learn one thing!"

"Please give me some advice from me!" Liu Wenhuan became interested and said.

"That little little trick!" Liu Yang said lightly.

Liu Wenhuan was very surprised, where is this?However, Liu Yang didn't explain it in depth, and only let him experience it for himself.Liu Yang paced away slowly with his hands behind his back, with a deep look on his calm face from time to time.

Liu Wenyuan's performance today did not give Liu Yang a very good feeling. Generally speaking, in Liu Yang's eyes, Liu Wenyuan seemed a bit stingy. Compared with his father, Liu Wenyuan lacked a kind of magnanimity, and his pattern was much worse.

For Liu Xu, Liu Yang has always respected and feared both, but for this elder nephew who succeeded Liu Xu's political resources, after such an experience, he has already looked down upon him. Of course, this is also the courage that only a prince can have.

That night, Emperor Liu held a small-scale family banquet in Qianqiu Hall. Apart from Liu Wenyuan, only Liu Yang and his son, Yong Wang Liu Chengxun, and the eighth prince Liu Yan who succeeded Liu Hui in the political affairs hall were present. Among the concubines, Only Concubine Gao was with me.

This was not a successful banquet. The overall atmosphere was too bad. Although there were many people and they were close relatives, it was difficult to feel the warmth of family affection. Even the intrigues were hidden under the hypocritical and cold faces.
Even in such an atmosphere, the old emperor was a little calm, with a smile on his face. In the past, he might have left the table early to find amulets, complained, and vomited bitterness.

Now, there is no one to confide in, and Emperor Liu is not in the mood. The most important thing is that the old emperor has gotten used to it, and his heart is a little numb. He has long since given up hope for the harmony and friendship of the royal family.

In the middle of the night, everything was still and the wind was breezy. Emperor Liu, who had drank some wine, looked up at the moon and looked down at the shadow. His mood seemed better.

Two soft chairs were placed in front of the Chuigong Hall. There were small cases beside them, with melons, fruits and wine on them. There were also eight chamberlains, maids and guards waiting on the side. Emperor Liu and the brothers Liu Chengxun, King Yong, just lay down like this. chatting
The whole person huddled in the couch, playing with the wine glass in his hand for a while, and then put it to his mouth, with a drunken look, but still let Gong'e pour the wine.When Liu Chengxun saw it, he finally couldn't help persuading him: "Brother, don't drink, take care of your dragon body!"

"It's okay, it's rare to be happy, break a precept, eat a few more glasses, it doesn't matter!" Hearing his persuasion, the old emperor's face was full of smiles, and he turned his head to Liu Chengxun and said: "There are too many people who advise me to take care of my health!" , but who is false and who is false, I know very well in my heart. My eyes are not working well, but my heart is still transparent.

But many people seem to be unwilling to put on a show anymore, and at the banquet just now, the only ones who advised me to drink less were only you and the imperial concubine."

Hearing the old emperor's words, Liu Chengxun's brows were almost locked, and his mood sank slightly. Looking at the "casual" appearance of the old emperor, he said softly: "Brother, forgive me for saying something boldly, it's not that the courtiers don't care about you , but I don’t dare to care about you anymore.”

In this case, probably only Liu Chengxun dared to say it, and Emperor Liu's reaction was also a little strange. He stared at him for a while with very complicated eyes, and just poured another glass of wine into his mouth, and said leisurely: "It's really bold! However, I now This body doesn't get better with more care."

"Second brother!" Liu Chengxun's tone was even more excited: "That's why you should take care of yourself, the big man can't live without you!"

"Third brother!" Emperor Liu's voice became louder: "You may not say that. In the past, I may have thought so, but now I have awakened. Even if I created this old empire with my own hands, it belongs to my era. is going away, and the courtiers will be bored."

"Second brother—" Liu Chengxun called out again.

"What's wrong with you tonight, second brother and second brother are barking non-stop!" Emperor Liu interrupted Liu Chengxun and joked.

Liu Chengxun was silent for a while, and Fang sighed in response: "What your majesty said tonight has made my ministers terrified!"

"What are you afraid of? I have been a brother for decades. Why do you need to be like those courtiers?" Emperor Liu said sadly, "Third son, there are fewer and fewer people around me who are willing to tell the truth and dare to tell the truth. I don't hope that you, like those outsiders, follow the crowd and follow what others say."

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Chengxun smiled wryly, and said in his heart: How can I not follow the crowd when you are like this?

"Yes!" On the surface, Liu Chengxun still obeyed Emperor Liu as much as possible.

Seeing this, Emperor Liu put on a serious look, and said, "It's just that I have something to do, and I want to ask for your opinion!"

"The minister is all ears!"

Emperor Liu sobered up from drunkenness, pondered for a while, and then said slowly: "Wen Yuan came to Beijing this time to receive the golden title and rectify his position. King Anton, he is the best choice, and there is only one more ceremony to go to the court. There will be no objection.

However, I still have no idea whether King Qin should be inherited by him, and there are not a few people in the court who are concerned about this matter.You are King Yong, I want to hear your opinion."

Sure enough, when Emperor Liu made such a posture, it was absolutely difficult to answer the questions asked.Liu Chengxun also had a look of embarrassment on his face, but after serious thinking, Liu Chengxun stood up.

When Emperor Liu saw it, he immediately stopped him with his hand: "No need, just talk about the discussion between you and my brother!"

Although Emperor Liu said so, Liu Chengxun still thought about it more, and Fang replied cautiously: "In my opinion, no matter it is for the sake of the court system, for the sake of people's hearts, or for the order of inheritance. I know that you are very important Lang's feelings, but King Qin should take them back!"

After a pause, Liu Chengxun said again: "Not only that, all the imperial family seals the country, and the titles of the court should be withdrawn for future use, for the long-term extension of the imperial family, and the titles of the Tian family should not be flooded.

During my lifetime, if there is a day to enter the country, this King Yong, please take it back with your majesty."

As he was talking, Liu Chengxun even began to express his opinion. Emperor Liu was also really surprised when he heard it, and looked at him unexpectedly for a while, and his gentle smile once again filled the creases on his old face.

Without continuing on this topic, Emperor Liu changed his posture and said in a relaxed tone: "Don't go back to the mansion tonight, stay in the palace, sleep on the same bed with me, and talk with me. You and my brother, too. It’s been years since I had a long conversation.”

Although he didn't answer Liu Chengxun's advice face to face, Emperor Liu then gave the answer with practical actions. The conferment ceremony was only for "King Anton", and Liu Wenyuan's purpose of going to Beijing was discounted.

(End of this chapter)