"I heard that the officials were talking about expelling the guests, and I thought it was wrong. Ximu Gong asked for scholars, and he took Yu Yurong from the west, Xi Yuwan from the east for hundreds of miles, welcomed Uncle Jian from the Song Dynasty, came to Pibao, and Gongsun went to the Jin Dynasty."
The crisp reciting sound echoed in the Chongzheng Hall, with ups and downs and full of emotion. Emperor Liu sat aside, closing his eyes slightly, listening silently, shaking his head with a smile on his lips, and seemed to be enjoying it very much.
In recent years, probably because of his old eyesight, Emperor Liu seldom picked up books to read. Instead, he asked the Hanlin bachelors and scholars from the three halls and various palaces to take turns reading and telling history to him.
For those knowledgeable people, it was a big favor. After all, Emperor Liu always paid attention to practical work when employing people, and despised empty talk. Therefore, although the court maintained many civil servants, most of them were put aside and let them do some chronicling.
, the work of repairing books.
Of course, this is already a favorable treatment for most literati, but the sense of gap in political status is inevitable after all. After learning literary and martial arts and serving the emperor's family, most people are still more interested in being an official and yearning for power.
, to realize their political ambitions.
However, in this regard, the literati of the Han Dynasty have always been severely suppressed. Those in power in the court have few moral scholars, and most of the important positions are occupied by those who have meritorious service and those who are "ignorant and have no skills".
occupy.
This is what makes many contemporary literati feel angry and aggrieved. They feel that they have talents in the world but have no place to put them to use. They can only do academic work in those magnificent palaces. No matter how gorgeous the palace is, they are just one of them.
Circled canary.
Of course, this is also because the country has been at peace for a long time, and other signs of thinking have begun to appear. Various opinions have emerged one after another, and there have been more messy things. Twenty years ago, not many literati would dare to speak loudly to the court officials.
Emperor Liu naturally turned a deaf ear to these new voices, and even directly expressed his attitude that if an official focused most of his energy on learning and could still use some of it for practical purposes, what would be the benefit to the country?
What’s the benefit to the people?
Therefore, when Emperor Liu began to select people from the three halls to give him lectures and history readings, many people were delighted and even cried with joy.
They seem to have seen hope that they can finally live up to their reputation as true emperors and express their opinions and export their ideas. This is much less meaningful than seeking several important positions in the court.
Even though Emperor Liu only listened to what he was interested in, he even dismissed several bachelors who were good at collecting personal information because they were not satisfied with what he heard.
Of course, unlike the seriousness when listening to history lectures, the sound of reciting in the palace at this time made Emperor Liu feel comfortable and happy. After all, it was his grandson who was reciting.
"Wenhuan, can you recite the entire text of "Book of Remonstrance and Expulsion of Guests"?" After reciting one paragraph, Emperor Liu looked at his grandson Liu Wenhuan with a kind face and a smile.
"Replying to my grandfather, my grandson already knows this article by heart!" Liu Wenhuan, with a bright red face, responded with a slight restraint when asked.
No matter how many overt and covert fights there are in the East Palace, Emperor Liu still treats the two grandsons equally and loves them very much. From time to time, he invites the two grandsons into the palace to accompany them, and there is also a purpose of nurturing them. Not surprisingly, the great Han Dynasty has separated generations.
The emperor would most likely choose one of these two grandchildren. How could Emperor Liu not pay attention to this?
As for the two grandchildren, Liu Wenhuan is eleven years old. He is very smart, studious and inquisitive. What is more valuable, he is not impetuous and is quite popular with Emperor Liu.
As for Liu Wenji, he is under eight years old and is still young and cannot see much yet. However, judging from his past performance, he is also a quiet and well-behaved child. What's more, he has a mother who is even smarter and wiser.
Now, if the two grandsons of the emperor are considered legitimate concubines, Liu Wenji is the legitimate son. Crown Princess Murong adopted him under considerable pressure and huge criticism. However, precisely because of the Xiao family, the blood of the Khitan people is there.
, always gives people a feeling of instability.
Although Emperor Liu didn't take these things seriously, he couldn't care less about people's opinions. On the other hand, although he followed the eldest son's inheritance law, he didn't really attach great importance to it, at least in his opinion.
Come on, mediocrity is not worthy of being an emperor.
The system of direct descendants only occupies a legal principle and is balanced and compromising, but it does not mean the final result.
"Very good!" Emperor Liu did not hesitate to praise, but soon taught him habitually: "However, it is not enough to just memorize it. In addition to reading the text, you also need to understand its principles and understand its meaning."
Most of the children of the royal family are precocious, and so is Liu Wenhuan. In the past, they might have been ignorant of Emperor Liu's similar teachings, but now they can learn more or less.
Therefore, he responded very obediently: "Yes! My grandson dare not forget the teachings of his grandfather!"
Seeing this, Emperor Liu smiled again.
"Guan family, His Royal Highness King Yong has returned to Beijing. He is waiting for the edict outside the palace!" When Emperor Liu was educating his grandson, Yantuo came to report.
After hearing the report, Emperor Liu looked slightly happy and immediately ordered: "What kind of edict are you waiting for? Let him enter the palace quickly!"
King Yong Liu Chengxun has been staying in the south of the Yangtze River for the past two years, with the intention of looking after the southeastern states on behalf of the royal family. With the development of the economy, the status of the southeastern region in the Han Dynasty has become higher and higher, and the court's attention has also been increasing. Liu Chengxun
Sitting in the southeast can reflect this.
"I see your Majesty!" Soon, Liu Chengxun entered and bowed respectfully.
Liu Chengxun, who is nearly fifty years old, is no longer as graceful as before, but he seems to be in good spirits. As the direct brother of Emperor Liu, he has a detached status in the court, and in the past few decades, he has often served as governor on behalf of the court.
place.
In the process, he cared about the sufferings of the people and dealt with a large number of corrupt officials by petitioning for people's lives. He won high praise and gained high prestige among both the government and the public. He was a well-known virtuous king of the Han Dynasty.
It is obviously impossible for Emperor Liu to say that he has no suspicion at all about this younger brother. After all, in his early years, he was regarded as the heir to the throne.
However, as the princes grew older and the throne was passed down in an orderly manner, the prince's position had already been stabilized and his guard was slightly lowered. Of course, more importantly, Liu Chengxun was very self-aware and never violated the rules and taboos, and he was always obedient to Emperor Liu.
After being flattered, Emperor Liu gradually let down his guard, and the relationship between the two brothers was maintained very well.
What's more, although Emperor Liu was an only husband, he was getting older after all. He began to miss old times and began to hope for family and friendship. Also, due to the influence of Empress Dowager Li, he naturally looked at his younger brother in a different light.
At this time, seeing Liu Chengxun back in Beijing, he was naturally overjoyed. He kindly let him sit down without courtesy, looked at him carefully, pointed at Liu Chengxun's fat old face, and said with a smile: "The land of fish and rice in the south of the Yangtze River, with abundant resources and natural treasures, really nourishes people."
, Third brother, you have gained a lot of weight!"
Liu Chengxun also chuckled, stroked his obviously bulging belly, and responded: "Second brother is laughing at me. I have been pampered all these years and rarely exercised. It is inevitable that I will have fat belly and a big belly!"
Emperor Liu smiled heartily, and regardless of the obvious fat on his waist, he said without conscious thought: "This lack of exercise is not enough. As you get older, you should pay attention to your health!"
"Second brother is right!" Liu Chengxun twitched the corner of his mouth and complimented: "I still need to learn from you!"
"Wenhuan, I haven't met your great-uncle yet!" Emperor Liu waved his hand proudly and said to Liu Wenhuan, who was standing aside and looking at Liu Chengxun curiously.
"My grandson is here to meet the emperor's uncle!" Liu Wenhuan did not dare to be negligent. He quickly stepped forward and knelt down, kowtowing politely.
Seeing this, Liu Chengxun was also cheerful. He reached out his hand to signal him to get up, and said gently: "Get up quickly! You have grown a lot taller!"
As he said that, Liu Chengxun subconsciously dug into his pocket, found nothing, and smiled awkwardly at Emperor Liu: "I knew Wen Huan was here, so I should have prepared a gift! Let's just pay for it now and make up for it another day!"
"Wenhuan, remember to ask your uncle for it!" Emperor Liu seemed to be in a good mood and joked to Liu Wenhuan: "Go and play!"
"Yes!" Liu Wenhuan heard this and bowed: "Grandson, please retire!"
