"Your Majesty, I have something to ask, and I hope that your Majesty will respond to it!" As if he had thought of something, Zhao Pu said solemnly.
Seeing Zhao Pu's solemn look, Emperor Liu was slightly surprised, waved his hand and said: "You say it!"
"I understand that your Majesty is on this tour to inspect the disaster and show sympathy for the people. However, the epidemic crisis has not yet been resolved. For the sake of the health and safety of the imperial family, please suspend your inspection and do not go into danger!" Zhao Pu said.
request.
Hearing this, the smile on Emperor Liu's face faded a little, but it showed anger or dissatisfaction. After all, Zhao Pu also cared about him, out of loyalty and taking the overall situation into consideration.
However, Emperor Liu obviously had his own thoughts in mind, and said in a calm and unhurried tone: "Since you also understand my thoughts, why bother to obstruct me?"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty has a precious body, a noble body, and is vital to the country. You must not be careless!" Zhao Pu still had the same serious expression and said seriously: "If Your Majesty really cares about the people in the disaster area, I can go there on your behalf to spread God's grace...
..."
If it were normal times or something else, Zhao Pu would not dare to say it directly if he wanted to do something on behalf of the emperor. However, Zhao Pu still said it calmly about risking his own life.
, loyal.
Faced with Zhao Pu's "sincere" advice, Emperor Liu frowned slightly, thought for a while, and then said calmly: "I can understand your thoughts and concerns. However, you are often here.
I kept whispering in my ears, is it possible that the whole world is the land of the king? Is there any place in this great Han world that I cannot go to?
The people of the disaster-stricken prefectures and counties are also under the rule of the imperial court and are my subjects, no different from other prefectures. Now they are in a difficult moment. They need to boost their morale and need help and support.
What can be more inspiring than my personal presence and comfort?
I am not on this tour to enjoy the mountains and rivers in Kaifeng. I want to see the situation in the Central Plains for myself. In the past few months, the officials and people along the river have first fought against water and floods, and then against epidemics and diseases. They are still working hard today.
Persistence, if I go to Tokyo, I will stop making progress, stand still, let the people in the disaster area think of me, let the people of the world think of me, I will not do anything to gain fame and reputation.
I want to let the devastated Zhongyuan County and the people in the disaster area who are waiting for food know that the imperial court is with them and I am with them..."
Hearing Emperor Liu speak such high-sounding words, Zhao Pu couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. For a moment, he felt speechless. The emperor talked so much about righteousness, and if he continued to say something about taking care of yourself and not to endanger yourself,
, it’s a bit unworthy of being a villain.
"Your Majesty, please think twice!" However, Zhao Pu still did not give up and said in a deep voice.
"I will consider it!" Emperor Liu waved his hand and said confidently: "In these years, I have been on expeditions from east to west, with swords and swords, volcanoes and seas. What dangers have I not experienced? If we talk about epidemics, when we hit Huainan,
It’s not that it hasn’t happened before. I’m in the middle of it, so I can’t get through it safely..."
Emperor Liu continued to utter arrogant words and put gold on his face. At the same time, both his tone and demeanor were filled with the word "willful".
Looking at Zhao Pu, he continued: "In recent years, the imperial court has invested so much energy in medicine and made many achievements in epidemic prevention and control. I believe in our medical officers and doctors, and I also believe in the local officials and people.
You also said that the epidemic has been brought under control. If this happens, the affected states and counties are still like dragons and tigers' dens, and I dare not cross the thunder pond. That means that some officials have not done their duty and prevention and control are not in place. Then what Zhao Qing should do is not
Come to stop me, but go to hold people accountable and fight against the epidemic..."
Why bother? Seeing Emperor Liu talking so eloquently, Zhao Pu asked silently in his heart.
But seeing Emperor Liu's resolute expression, it was obviously very difficult to shake his will. After thinking about it, Zhao Pu Shen Rong said: "Your Majesty's love for the people is greatly admired by me. If your Majesty is determined,
, I would like to take a break in Tokyo first, and wait until the situation in the epidemic area improves further before going there in person!"
It was rare for Zhao Pu to remonstrate so stubbornly, and Emperor Liu could not say anything harsh yet. After all, he was thinking about himself. After thinking about it, he thought that he should give his prime minister some face, so he relented and nodded: "
That’s it! I guess there will be a delay when we get to Tokyo!”
Seeing this, Zhao Pu finally breathed a sigh of relief, but secretly felt fierce in his heart. He must urge the affected areas and counties to strengthen elimination diagnosis and treatment and improve efficiency.
Emperor Liu could speak powerfully and eloquently, but he could not be negligent. He was not afraid of ten thousand, but just in case. If Emperor Liu was also infected, the matter would be serious.
If that is the case, as the highest-ranking prime minister, he is the first to bear the responsibility, and he can be criticized just for failing to give advice, even if he has tried his best to persuade.
In fact, Zhao Pu's life was not easy during this period. There were so many things happening in the country, including turmoil, floods, and epidemics, the scale of which was not small. It was like being punished by heaven or being cursed.
, there was a lot of discussion between the government and the public.
Even from the beginning to the end, Emperor Liu always showed his determination and policy guidance that "man can conquer nature", unreservedly supported the ruling group headed by Zhao Pu in fighting disasters and rescuing people, and even severely cracked down on those passive factions who expected to pray to gods and worship Buddha.
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But facts have proven that people's hearts are always unpredictable. Emperor Liu's strength can silence the court, but he can't control what others think. And in such disasters and chaos, there are always people who fish in troubled waters, ghosts and monsters.
It is also one after another, through various opportunities and various methods, showing the sense of existence.
First there were floods, then epidemics, natural disasters, and man-made disasters. There is always a reason for such turmoil in the country, and someone must be responsible.
The gods felt that it was not easy to talk nonsense, not to blame the emperor, nor to blame the prince, so many smart people pointed at Zhao Pu.
Since it is not that one is unethical for the emperor, then one must be unethical for the government. And within the Han Dynasty, the person in power was Zhao Pu. When Zhao Pu was in power, his authority was established. Many people were afraid of him, looked up to him, and followed him.
There are many, but there are also many opponents, especially nobles.
When fighting the flood, Emperor Liu was there to protect him, so the attack was unlikely to be effective. When the flood receded and the disease started again, the rumors against Zhao Pu became rampant again. Although Emperor Liu still chose to believe and support Zhao Pu, he did not take excessive measures in the end.
It is a crude and radical method, and some words and deeds cannot be repeated.
As a result, the pressure will naturally come to Zhao Pu. As the current Prime Minister, he always holds the most power, not to mention that he is under one person. How can he feel happy when he receives those unnecessary accusations and criticisms.
However, even so, retaliation cannot be launched, at least on the surface. It cannot intensify conflicts and affect the harmony within the court, but it must also be in line with Emperor Liu's purpose of "opening up the avenues of speech".
After all, it is the power of the courtiers and censors to report to the imperial court. People also act in accordance with the imperial system. There is no overstep. It is just that he, the prime minister, is being impeached. Talking about harmony amid disharmony, in many cases it seems absurd.
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At the same time, in order to show his magnanimity as a prime minister, he had to smile, not just spit on his face, but also keep his heart calm. Perhaps what made him feel most heartbroken was that some people simply handed him the articles of impeachment on Mr. Zhao's desk.
, that is really worse than eating a fly.
The monarch and his ministers chatted and talked about this matter. Emperor Liu even talked about it casually, as if he regarded this situation as a joke. Zhao Pu hesitated several times and wanted to say something more, hoping that Emperor Liu could tell the ministers and ministers something.
The officials should be restrained by impeachment, and there should be restrictions on how to express their opinions. At least in Zhao Pu's view, they should not be allowed to do whatever they want. Talking about things based on rumors is not allowed.
However, when the words came to my lips, I couldn't say them out. After all, it was Zhao Pu who was deeply troubled by it now. It is easy to say something, but you have to consider the consequences and impact, and it is also easy to put it into practice. After weighing it, I decided not to say it.
, make other plans.
Although it was difficult for Emperor Liu to see through Zhao Pu's inner struggle, his expression of hesitation to speak was still very obvious, and he also felt the anxiety that was rarely seen in daily life.
After thinking for a while, he showed a smile as warm as the spring breeze and said comfortingly: "Zhao Qing has been wronged during this period. In the court, I know who is boastful and who is diligent and hardworking.
I have not even glanced at the recent impeachments in the DPRK. Of course, I have also received many memorials praising you.
There is a saying that those who are famous all over the world will be ruined all over the world. The current situation can only show that you, Mr. Zhao, are a promising minister of the Han Dynasty. As the prime minister, you have done a good job. You should keep it up and don't do it for others.
Shaken by the turmoil between the government and the public.
Of course, some people do go too far. They gossip, make fuss out of molehills, waste paper, and affect the atmosphere of the court. It’s time to show some restraint..."
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, even Zhao Pu couldn't help but feel at ease, as if a warm current was flowing through him. Your Majesty is still wise. In fact, at this moment, he felt that he and the emperor had reached a tacit understanding of heart-to-heart.
Of course, it was just a momentary feeling. Zhao Pu quickly calmed down and said respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise! I am very grateful! I can't repay you except for my loyalty and my best efforts!"
