"Since you're here, please take a seat and come with me to observe the grace of my great athlete!" After talking about the matter, Emperor Liu's interest turned to the riding and shooting competition on the camp field. He raised his hand and said to brother Liu Chengyun.
Of course, Liu Chengyun also knew how to watch people's words, and immediately responded: "Your Majesty, please sit down peacefully. I'll take my leave now!"
"Yes!" Emperor Liu responded lightly.
Empress Fu sat next to Emperor Liu, silently listening to the conversation between the three of them, the monarch and his ministers, without interrupting. However, she carefully observed Emperor Liu's expression, and there was clearly a flash of deep thought in his eyes.
She is not a woman who doesn't understand politics. Regarding Emperor Liu's changes in the appointment of clan members, she couldn't help but ponder it, think about it, and learn something from it.
"What are you thinking about?" Emperor Liu asked, calling Dafu out of his thoughts.
Seeing Emperor Liu's gentle and smiling expression, Da Fu also gave up trying to find out what was hidden under this face at this time, and responded with a smile: "Today, the conversation between you and Brother Xu Wang has spread, and Brother Jun is a role model.
, the descendants of the clan will be overjoyed and grateful for His Majesty’s grace!”
"After being suppressed for so many years, how can we not be happy once the ban is lifted!" Emperor Liu looked very calm, picked up a jade cup on the side table of the throne, and took a shallow sip.
As he said that, he turned his head to look at Fu Hou and asked with a smile: "Da Fu, am I really too harsh on my clan relatives as rumored by the outside world?"
This is not easy to say. Ten years ago, there were indeed similar rumors, which even caused some stir. Many people were discussing it privately, including the public. Of course, it is impossible to directly accuse the emperor of being harsh and ruthless, but it is
That means.
The source of these rumors obviously comes from the clan surnamed Liu who were frustrated under the pressure of Emperor Liu. There is no doubt that they are talking about Liu Chong's family, and the sons of Liu Chong who died are not all normal.
die......
Until later, no one dared to comment on this, including the Liu family. They did not dare to express their complaints at will, because they were afraid. After all, their arms could not twist their thighs. Thunder, rain, and dew were all the kindness of the king, and they had to bear it.
Why did Emperor Liu order the relaxation of restrictions on Liu Chengjun and other clans after moving west to Luoyang? It was because they learned well and the new generation of Liu family children gradually grew up. As for Emperor Liu, he didn't really want to keep them forever.
When raising pigs, relatives, nobles, and bureaucrats are all cultivating and strengthening them, so there is no reason to suppress the Liu family forever.
After just pondering for a moment, Dafu said calmly: "In the past, there were few talents in the clan, and even if the officials wanted to rely on them, they could not find anyone! Now, the children have gradually grown up and learned the arts of literature and martial arts, not to mention talents.
There are many people, but there are always some available people, and officials will promote them at the right time.
As for saying that officials are harsh, that is even more nonsense. It’s just that you have high demands. The court does not support mediocre people! Furthermore, over the years, your trust in the two brothers, King Yong and King Xu, is well known to both the government and the public.
, how to talk about harsh treatment?”
"Haha!" After hearing what Fu Hou said seriously, Emperor Liu couldn't help but smile and said to her: "Your words are comforting my heart!"
"However, I know in my heart that it is a bit harsh!" Emperor Liu smiled slightly and said: "Brother Yun has repeatedly requested in front of me over the years. It's not like I haven't thought about it before. Now, it has reached its peak.
. You are right. In the past, there was a shortage of available people. If they were all untalented people, even if they were reluctantly appointed, it would be a mismatch of virtue and more harm. In that case, it is better not to use them.
What I said to Brother Yun just now was from the bottom of my heart. After all, this world belongs to my Liu family, and more Liu family members need to stand up. Whether it is governing politics, the army or the people, it will be beneficial to the consolidation of the country.
!”
Hearing his words, Empress Fu nodded slightly, but the thoughts in her mind could not help but move in one direction. Speaking of the growing clan, it was the largest group and the most trustworthy group of people. In addition to Emperor Liu's sons, who could
Anyone?
Is this Emperor Liu paving the way?
Not to mention anything else, the three brothers Liu Xu, Liu Xi, and Liu Fang, whether literary or military, have shown their talents, and their ability to do things has also been tested. In recent years, their influence within the imperial court has also increased.
In the slow growth, Emperor Liu's careful cultivation has already reached the harvest time.
Even Liu Min, after the experience of the Mobei expedition, can take on some tasks even at a young age. In this case, if the princes are released, the mystery behind it is worthy of more consideration.
Da Fu has always been magnanimous, but she is not invincible, it is just that her pattern is big enough and she only fights for the key points. For example, Liu Yang's position as crown prince, this is the bottom line. As long as Liu Yang's position is stable, everything else is not a big problem. At this point
In fact, there is no essential difference between Da Fu and Gao Guifei, except that she occupies a righteous position and does not need to perform excessively.
Liu Yang has been the prince for more than ten years, and his position is obviously stable and almost unshakable. From the East Palace to the court, from the ministers to the relatives, a princeling party has gradually formed and firmly supports him.
However, with the rise of the Liu Xu brothers in the imperial court in recent years, Emperor Liu appointed them well, and they gradually assumed more and heavier responsibilities, and their own group gradually formed around them.
Although their influence is much weaker than that of the princelings, there is no doubt that if they continue to develop, they will inevitably have an impact on the status of Prince Liu Yang.
You must know that these princes, especially the older princes, had already established their own palaces, families and businesses. After the Northern Expedition, they also held various responsibilities in the court.
Empress Fu was thinking in the long term, and she was also worried about this trend, thinking about how to prevent and solve it. And if Emperor Liu now considers sending the prince to another place, then Empress Fu feels that she is supporting it with both hands.
As long as the Liu Xu brothers are sent to other places to serve, no matter how capable they are or how great their achievements are, it will be difficult for them to have an impact on the prince. This is not the case in Beijing. They are directly in the center and have the opportunity to take advantage of various aspects.
This poses a threat to the crown prince's position.
Nowadays, the Han Dynasty is prosperous, the political situation is stable, and the central authority is unprecedentedly powerful. The capital is the center of the world, the core of power, and represents the great righteousness. If you occupy the great righteousness, you can control the general trend. Even though Liu Yang's position is stable enough, Da Fu also hopes that
It can add a little more protection.
Emperor Liu's specific considerations were difficult to fathom, even for Da Fu. However, she also had some rare hope in her heart, hoping that the result would be as she expected.
As for before the result comes out, Dafu will not speak rashly, let alone act rashly. Even if she wants to push the prince to go out, she will pay attention to methods. In some things, only Emperor Liu can make the decision, and Emperor Liu will not accept it.
No one can influence her, even if she is Da Fu or the Queen. Empress Fu knows this very well.
Almost in the blink of an eye, Da Fu thought of a lot. Suddenly, he heard Emperor Liu muttering again: "I don't know, under Brother Jun's respectful appearance, how much resentment towards me does he have in his heart?"
When he heard this, even Da Fu couldn't help but be surprised. In a blink of an eye, Emperor Liu squinted his eyes slightly and glanced at Liu Chengjun who had already taken a seat with Liu Chengyun. Knowing that he was beginning to be suspicious again, he responded: "How could it be, right now?"
Brother Jun, thank you for your grace, maybe it’s too late!”
"There may be gratitude!" After hearing this, Emperor Liu showed a bright smile on his face: "But there may not be resentment! It has been almost nineteen years since the fifth year of Qianyou.
Nineteen years! For such a long time, in such a situation, I don’t know how much dissatisfaction and anger have accumulated. If it were me, I would definitely be resentful!"
Hearing what he said, Da Fu couldn't help but show a forced smile and said in a comforting tone: "You may have encountered hardships in the past, but now you have begun to make up for it, and it is considered that all the hardships have been paid off. You are the king, he is the minister, Brother Jun."
He is not an extreme person, I think he will still be grateful!"
"I hope so!" Emperor Liu's smile remained the same, but it made people feel depressed. Even with the big talisman, there was an inexplicable discomfort in his heart.
Looking at the side of Emperor Liu's cheek, Dafu couldn't help but sigh silently in her heart. Emperor Liu's suspicion seemed to have penetrated deep into his bones as he grew older, which sometimes made her feel frightened.
Emperor Liu seemed to still be immersed in his own thoughts. Although there was no shortage of submissive people in this world, there was also no shortage of magnanimous and tolerant people, but after all, they were in the minority.
Emperor Liu doesn't believe that some small favors can make all grudges disappear. At least Liu Chengjun will be grateful to him? Emperor Liu definitely doesn't believe it.
In fact, the reason why Emperor Liu was unwilling to pardon those sinners was because of these considerations. From his psychological point of view, hatred was difficult to resolve. It was not that he was not tolerant, but he was just afraid of causing trouble, so he imprisoned Emperor Liu Xin back then.
