In February, everything in Xijing is already new. Although it is not yet full of flowers, there are also blooming mountain flowers and flying catkins. As the weather gets warmer, Emperor Liu no longer confines himself to Ziwei City and starts to go out for a walk again.
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However, the scenery around Luoyang and the Mang Mountains has long been familiar to the heart. Although there are many scenic spots in the thousand-year-old ancient capital, Emperor Liu has no interest in appreciating them. Touring the mountains and rivers is always boring for him. Last year, he went to Songshan Mountain.
Apart from satisfying a bit of bad taste, there is nothing novel at all.
If the journey was too far, the emperor's patrol would inevitably involve labor and crowds. Therefore, Emperor Liu only went in and out of the imperial city, wandering around Luoyang to watch secular fireworks, see the splendor of the capital, and listen to street talk.
However, after seeing it more, I no longer find it novel. He is the supreme emperor, and the prosperity of the world is, after all, just a kind of adjustment in the long and boring emperor's career. He looks down on the common people with a lofty attitude.
It's hard to give him much satisfaction now.
Facts have proved that after handing over government affairs, Emperor Liu felt nothing but emptiness as time went by. At first, when he was busy with government affairs and was sleeping hard and sleeping late at night, he only felt tired and overworked. However, when he really let go, he felt nothing but emptiness.
He found that it was impossible to truly let go. How could Emperor Liu be the person who could truly let go of his power?
At least recently, Emperor Liu likes to read carefully the memorials and secrets submitted by the Zhengshitang, various ministries, Wude, and the Imperial City. He reads them over and over again, secretly understanding the situation inside and outside the imperial court, and silently controlling the overall situation.
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And probably because they noticed these strange things about Emperor Liu, both the prince and Zhao Pu ran to the Chui Gong Hall more frequently. Even if it was something they could decide on their own within their authority, they would report it to Emperor Liu, just like the emperor.
He said that he was following His Majesty's advice, and Emperor Liu did show a certain degree of pleasure in doing so.
In early spring, Luoyang Xiyuan, although not lush and lush, is densely covered with greenery, with insects, birds and animals living among it, and it is also full of vitality under the blowing of the spring breeze.
Emperor Liu visited Xiyuan again, but this time, it was not for a thoughtful open-air banquet, but to test the horse.
After the beginning of the new year, the Western Regions, Hexi, Shanyang, Liaodong and other places donated a number of horses to Emperor Liu one after another. There were more than fifty horses in total, all of which were extremely high-quality military horses, including several bloody horses.
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The sun is shining, the spring breeze is blowing, all the scenes in Xiyuan are full of beauty and hope, and Emperor Liu is in a good mood. High-pitched and powerful neighing sounds fill the surroundings, and the open and trimmed green grassland is the best in Luoyang
At the racecourse, the sound of Xiong Jian’s horses’ hooves highlights the vitality.
Emperor Liu is also a horse lover. Of course, unlike the generals who cherish good horses and regard war horses as comrades, Emperor Liu loves the main role of strong horses, just because they are the most powerful horses galloping on the battlefield and fighting in the world.
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It can be said that Emperor Liu only regarded Ma as a tool and had no more special feelings. Of course, it was precisely because of the relatively pure functional treatment that Emperor Liu was more attentive to Ma Zheng.
The people who accompanied Emperor Liu to try the horse were mainly Zhao Wang Liu Fang and Wei Wang Liu Min. Since the expedition to Mobei and the safe return to the court, Emperor Liu treated these two sons more and more differently. They often received rewards and from time to time.
Call for companionship.
Among the undulating mountains and the wilderness alternated with forests and rivers, King Liu Min of Wei was dressed in a powerful military uniform, driving a pure white horse, galloping freely, either in and out of dense forests, across streams, or flying over hills.
Its posture and heroic temperament have become an extremely beautiful scenery in Xiyuan.
Emperor Liu sat on the ground, tasting fruits and drinking wine for health. The air was filled with the fragrance of green vegetation, lazily enjoying the sunshine of spring, showing a comfortable and comfortable expression. Liu Fang also sat on the side, accompanying him.
Emperor Liu, with a smile on his face, chatted away.
The twenty-two-year-old Liu Fang has become more mature, his face is more handsome and tough, and the stubble around his lips is similar to that of Emperor Liu more than ten years ago, only thicker, but with every move, he is faintly able to
Seeing the shadow of Emperor Liu back then.
Emperor Liu's genes are relatively strong. At least some of his youthful appearance can be seen in all the princes. Of course, the one who looks most like Emperor Liu is the King of Qin Liu Xu.
"Princess Zhao is about to give birth!" Emperor Liu asked Liu Fang, inviting him for a glass of wine.
Mentioning this, Liu Fang showed a rare smile and replied: "The imperial doctor has seen me several times. If everything goes well, the delivery will be in April!"
"Why, are you still a little embarrassed?" Emperor Liu smiled and said jokingly: "This is not the style of a great general of the Han Dynasty, and he is also a man who is going to be a father!"
Liu Fang showed a simple smile and said, "My son is also happy, but also a little nervous!"
"It's inevitable for you to be a father for the first time. It'll be fine if you experience it once!" Emperor Liu said as if he'd been through it before, "It's been almost a year since I returned to Beijing. What are your thoughts next? You three royal brothers,
Now they are all working for the imperial court!"
"My son, please listen to your father's arrangements!" Liu Fang said without hesitation at all.
"I'm not an unenlightened emperor. I don't want to hear your opinion. If I arrange a place you don't like, you will probably blame me!" Emperor Liu said cheerfully.
Hearing this, Liu Fang shook his head repeatedly and said with a solemn face: "My son, I will never do this. My father has an order to go to volcanoes and swim in the sea, and he will do whatever he wants!"
Seeing his serious attitude, Emperor Liu also waved his hand and chuckled: "When did you become so serious and even rigid? You didn't learn this from your elder brother, did you? Tell me, you are always the same
Someone with ideas and intentions!”
After being teased by Emperor Liu, Liu Fang also relaxed a little, thought seriously for a while, and then said: "I think about it again, I am not good at military affairs, so I can only contribute to the Han Dynasty and my father on this road.
strength!"
"Do you still want to go out and lead troops?" Emperor Liu asked immediately.
"I have been away from the battlefield for a long time, and I do have some intentions!" Liu Fang nodded and said: "It's just that now that the Han Dynasty and the barbarians have surrendered, there is nothing going on inside and outside, but there is no place for the young man to use his skills!"
"You are only half right. In the past year or so, the imperial court has never done anything less. As for the surrender of the barbarians, it was also based on the powerful force of the Han Dynasty. Military construction and even sending troops to fight require constant preparation!"
Emperor Liu said.
"My son, I am always ready to obey my father's orders!" Liu Fang stood up and bowed his hands.
"Sit down! Sit down!" Emperor Liu waved to him and said gently: "Why do we need so many ministerial ties between father and son? However, although today's world has not yet reached the point where horses are released to Nanshan, it is not easy either.
Let you, the Prince of Qin, take action, and let you go out to lead the troops, suffering the hardships and being tired, I am afraid it will make your mother worry again. Your mother understands the righteousness and will support it as always, but she will inevitably be hurt!"
Hearing Emperor Liu's tender words, Liu Fang also had a touch of emotion on his face. He thought for a moment and said, "I heard that my father has the intention of guarding the border as a prince, and I am willing to guard the border and serve the country!"
Suddenly hearing Liu Fang's words, Emperor Liu's eyes flashed slightly, and he asked slightly curiously: "Who did you hear this news from?"
"I just heard some rumors accidentally!" Liu Fang paused, lowered his head slightly, and gave this answer.
Emperor Liu looked away from Liu Fang and did not delve into the matter, but said meaningfully: "I have this idea, but it is not mature yet.
Of the dozen or so of you brothers, few have grown up and even fewer can be put to great use. Guarding the border is not an easy job, nor can I just leave you on the border. I also need to think carefully about guarding the border.
Not all princes who have grown up in the palace city and are used to seeing the prosperity of the capital can easily bear the pain."
After hearing this, Liu Fang hesitated for a moment and said solemnly again: "My son, please listen to your father's arrangements! It is enough to relieve your father's worries and do your best for the country. Apart from that, I have nothing else to ask for!"
Hearing his almost reassuring tone, Emperor Liu's eyes returned to calmness and became a little strange. He sighed softly, turned sideways and patted Liu Fang on the shoulder: "I am very touched and pleased to have your attitude!"
Emperor Liu's words also moved Liu Fang. How could he not know and feel the Emperor Liu's careful cultivation?
Emperor Liu thought about it again, and then said: "In this way, let's put aside the matter of leading troops for the time being. Since you are good at military affairs, go to the Privy Council and become the Deputy Privy Envoy. You have served in the Ministry of War before, and you will continue to work in the Privy Council from now on.
Use your military talents! Compared with leading troops in battle, this privy military administration may be more challenging!"
Liu Fang was a little surprised by this arrangement and said, "What about Privy Councilor Cao?"
Emperor Liu smiled calmly: "Did the official system of the Han Dynasty stipulate that there can only be one deputy envoy to the privy council?"
