For the arrival of Emperor Liu, the Duke of Yu's palace was obviously caught off guard and had no preparations. Therefore, after Emperor Liu slowly stepped into the door of the palace, the palace was still busy and disorderly, just like a leader who encountered a surprise inspection.
Since there were no preparations, we simply did not deal with it deliberately. As the guards skillfully occupied the entrance and exit, all the disturbances calmed down, and the Duke Yu's mansion was immersed in the tranquility of winter.
Wei Renpu was very old, and was personally helped out of the palace by his third son Wei Xianxin. He was indeed suffering from old age and illness, and even bowing down seemed particularly difficult.
"Hurry and help Mr. Yu up!" Emperor Liu ordered Chong Yantuo.
Yantuo also quickly stepped forward and helped Wei Renpu up together with Wei Xianxin. Emperor Liu said: "If your body is against your will, you don't have to go through such trouble to welcome him personally. Why should you and I, the emperor and our ministers, stick to this common etiquette?"
Even though Emperor Liu said this, Wei Renpu fulfilled the due etiquette and was respectful as usual: "Your Majesty's presence is already an honor for the whole family. It is a neglect for not coming to greet him in time. How can I dare to delay my old age and complain about my illness?" ..."
Looking at Wei Renpu's old and frail appearance, Emperor Liu's cold shell seemed to have been cracked open, and he said to him with some emotion: "Daoji, you are really old, and your complexion is much worse than it was three months ago. too much!"
Wei Renpu was still present at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet three months ago. Although he was old at that time, he was not as old as he is now. At this time, Wei Renpu's face was covered with old spots and he was even thinner. He was not as rich as before and almost He is as weak as the wind, but his eyes are still calm and full of wisdom, and his demeanor is still calm and ordinary.
Emperor Liu had already stepped forward and held Wei Renpu's hand. This affectionate feeling was probably too unreal in the eyes of "insiders".
"Everyone is destined to die, and I am no exception. I have been crazy for more than sixty years and am already content. How can I dare to fight against the natural laws of heaven?" Wei Renpu said in an old voice and smiled calmly.
Wei Renpu's hands were as thin as bones and a little cold. Seeing his expression as calm as water, Emperor Liu immediately praised him: "Of all the ministers in the court, I am afraid that only Daoji is the only one with such magnanimity!"
"Your Majesty has given you too much praise, how dare I accept it?" Wei Renpu shook his head.
Emperor Liu's words were of course just a statement, but he had indeed seen too many elders who were still obsessed with the world even until they died, and Wang Pu was the most notable one. His ten posthumous notes were: The last lingering love for the man is still there.
Of course, Emperor Liu also selectively adopted Wang Pu's ten points.
Entering the hall, there was another round of greetings, and Emperor Liu said with emotion: "In recent years, old friends have gradually faded away, and many elders have left me. It is quite sad. You have spent more than 20 years with me. We have survived the wind and rain, many difficulties and dangers, but today there is peace, just when you are enjoying the blessings, but the blessings will not last forever, it is sad to think about it!"
Hearing this, Wei Renpu also sighed and said: "Your Majesty's care for me, I am really grateful to you. However, I am in troubled times and wandering around the world. I can meet the saint king, follow the British Lord, unify the world, settle the troubled times, and establish immortality." With my achievements, I can still enjoy this peaceful and prosperous age that is rare in a hundred years, and gain the glory of the present. This life is enough!
Your Majesty once said that there are talented people from generation to generation, and I deeply believe it. If I am an old man who can tide over the difficulties with Your Majesty and make great achievements among the great men, when I grow old, I should retire and give up my throne.
later.
Nowadays, there is no shortage of loyal people in the court, and there is also no shortage of capable officials. They all gather under His Majesty's command and follow His Majesty, bringing the Han Dynasty to the pinnacle that attracts world attention. It is so magnificent and full of pride that it is a pleasure for the veterans to watch from the side.
This is the ambition and goal that has been pursued diligently for many years. The achievements are accomplished and the prosperous age has arrived. It can be said that there is no regret. If there is any regret, it is probably that he is suffering from old age and illness and is about to die. He cannot accompany His Majesty to go further and witness the great man's greater achievements.
A brilliant future..."
Listening to Wei Renpu's slight words, Emperor Liu was also a little moved, his eyes seemed to be red, and he said: "Daoji spoke from the bottom of his heart, but the meaning behind his words, when I heard it, I did feel a little desolate and sad.
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"Your Majesty!" After hearing what Emperor Liu said, Wei Renpu immediately apologized with a wry smile: "People are old and affectionate, and I am also old and dim, and I can't speak anymore. Your Majesty has misunderstood..."
After hearing this, Emperor Liu also smiled. Wei Renpu's words were very clear in thought and full of emotion.
Looking at Wei Renpu who looked sick, Emperor Liu said: "Daoji, I have heard about your condition a long time ago and have always wanted to visit you personally. Unfortunately, due to concerns, I was unable to make the trip.
The reason is that those four words you said, old people are sentimental. The clothes are not as good as new, the people are not as old as before, and I don't want to see an old minister and old friend say goodbye again.
In the past, I often felt sorry for myself and lamented my old age and frailty. To be honest, it was just pretentious and pretentious. In my heart, how could I really accept old age?
However, in recent years, it has become more and more deep in my heart. I feel that the passage of time has become more and more unreliable. Take my legs as an example, they are becoming more and more unable to walk. Every time in autumn and winter, I feel even more tormented.
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Now I have a deeper understanding of Li Rugong's pain back then, and I feel more and more how difficult it is for you ministers!"
"Your Majesty, compared with the twilight years of these winter-warmed ministers, you are in the prime of spring and autumn, why do you say this?" Wei Renpu's tone already contained some comfort.
Emperor Liu shook his head: "The warmth and warmth of the world are known to one's own heart, and it is difficult to empathize with them! We are also emperors. Some people can live to be seventy years old. Can I still be king for another thirty years?"
Hearing this, Wei Renpu fell silent. He seemed a little unsure of how to respond. He pondered for a while and then said: "Your Majesty has worked so hard for the Han Dynasty. It is too hard and the sacrifices are too great!"
Hearing this, Emperor Liu laughed and said: "If this evaluation was made twenty years ago, I would have been well-deserved, but if it had been said nearly ten years ago, I would have been ashamed of it! I have to say this to the prince and to the prince.
Zhao Puna said to the Prime Minister to go!"
Wei Renpu said: "If your Majesty had worked hard and worked hard for the past twenty years, how could we have the stability we have today? Your Majesty is the pioneer and founder of the Han Dynasty. Without you, how could the Han Dynasty be where we are today?"
"I have heard many compliments and praises, but when you hear them from the mouths of old ministers like you, I feel more cordial, like drinking fine wine!" Emperor Liu chuckled and said, "After all, you are the only ones who have truly accompanied me all the way.
. You always like to attribute all the great achievements to me, but I don’t know in my heart that I can conquer and defend such a huge world by myself?
As for you, Wei Daoji, you have followed me since you were a vassal and made suggestions and suggestions, which are of great benefit. When the country is in trouble, you are also your heart and soul, helping me.
In this bright and peaceful world, your contribution and hard work are the greatest. If I am proud of my own abilities, I will be ashamed of myself and laugh at you!
I am not that Li Cunxu, and I will never be Li Cunxu!"
Wei Renpu echoed: "Zhuangzong of the Later Tang Dynasty can be regarded as a hero of a generation, but he is only a temporary hero. He started good and ended in evil. Compared with your Majesty's heroic talent who created peace for all generations, he is really insignificant!"
"Haha!" Emperor Liu said: "Li Cunxu's incident should serve as a lesson. I always remind myself not to make the same mistake again. However, you still praise me too highly. To bring peace to all generations is something that even a saint cannot do."
How could I be so virtuous and capable as to do it..."
A conversation quietly turned into Emperor Liu's emotion, and Wei Renpu's careful echo, which was a little hypocritical and quite boring. Emperor Liu wanted to find the harmony between the emperor and his ministers, but it was difficult to return to the original.
It's not that Wei Renpu and others betrayed Emperor Liu, it's just that Emperor Liu was too aloof and aloof, so high that even these Yuan Congsujiu found it difficult and did not dare to approach him.
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