It was still early, but the sky was already dark and deep, and the howling wind beat tirelessly at the door, as if it wanted to break through it. The further north I went, the colder the weather became, the more unbearable it became.
This winter of the second year of Qianyou was indeed a bit too cold. Liu Chengyou was considered a relatively cold-tolerant person, but this time he went north and found the cold unbearable.
As the emperor, even though he always advocates simplicity, he enjoys a lot of measures to keep warm. Even so, his skin feels cold. Looking at himself and others, the common people in Guizhou Province who lack the means and materials to keep out the cold are having such a difficult time.
During this northern tour, Liu Chengyou not only patrolled the border, but also paid close attention to people's livelihood, expressed condolences to the affected counties and counties, and surrendered to the emperor. In essence, this northern tour was a large-scale political show.
Taking into account the severe cold climate, and recalling that since the Northern Patrol, many mountains, forests, rivers and swamps have been closed, and people are prohibited from hunting. When he temporarily stayed in Jizhou, Liu Chengyou lowered the order and issued an order to the prefectures and counties in Hebei Province to lift the ban. Forests were opened to allow people from all over the country to cut trees for warmth, and officials and soldiers at all levels were allowed to actively help poor and weak families.
Regardless of the effect, the emperor's benevolence and kindness must be spread, and the emperor's glorious image must be established. Liu Chengyou has done this kind of thing more than once, and he is very familiar with it.
However, compared to the enthusiasm of measuring mountains and rivers with feet and wheels, the cold and fierce wind in the north is nothing.
Inside, Liu Chengyou sat cross-legged on the couch, wrapped himself in a quilt, and stared expressionlessly at an album on the small table on the couch. This was a military map, with a calm and solemn gaze. , fell into the land of Yan called Youzhou.
It was obviously the hinterland of Sainan, bordering Seoul, and the Xuanxuan Han Banner was erected in the square wall, but as far as the Liu Han court was concerned, it was always hanging outside, alone in the north.
According to Liu Chengyou's original plan, the land of Youyan was an important defense against Khitan intrusion. But so far, the effect has been achieved, but Liu Chengyou's place is always a little unreliable.
Pointing his finger at the map, he felt a little excited. Liu Chengyou wanted to raise his troops and go north to bring back the vast land of Youyan, which had been separated from China for more than ten years, to the Han Dynasty. Why don't the man take Wu Gou and take over the fourteen states of Guanshan? His ambition here is, This is probably true. Although Liu Chengyou has always been deep, he is not without any passion.
However, it was just that little impulse, and I just thought about it.
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"Guanjia, let's have some hot soup!" Zhang Dejun held a small bowl of soup and walked to the couch to serve it respectfully.
Liu Chengyou glanced at it, and saw a small porcelain bowl filled with soup water, steaming, and delicious and fragrant. However, the color was different from the regular food in the Han Palace, so he couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Dejun replied in a low voice: "This is the hu soup made by the Concubine Xian, who cooked it herself. It is said to have the effect of dispelling cold and protecting the body. For this reason, the lady even burned her hand."
"How is your injury?" Sniffing the aroma that tickled his nose, Liu Chengyou was a little surprised at the lady's skills. No wonder she didn't serve the soup herself, and asked warmly.
"I asked, it's not a big deal." Zhang Dejun said.
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou immediately raised his hand and instructed: "Go and see the imperial doctor in Xingying, prepare some ointment, and tell the lady that I will go see her later!"
"yes......"
Although it was a soup sent by Mrs. Zhe, it also entered Liu Chengyou's mouth after tasting it. It has a taste of Fuzhou style, but it is a different experience.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, Prince Pu!" As a close minister, after many checks, Wang Pu arrived in front of the king. As he went to the north, the security around Liu Chengyou became stronger and stronger. It seemed that there was a "false alarm" in Xingzhou that day. for the sake of.
Looking at the stack of official documents in Wang Pu's hand, Liu Chengyou said: "No courtesy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Pu raised his hand and said expressionlessly: "These are some of the last official documents that Prime Minister Yang handled. Thirteen instructions were not sent out before they were issued."
On the Northern Patrol Road, Prime Minister Yang Bin's "sudden disappearance" has become a secret matter, but as a confidant of the emperor, Wang Pu still knew some of the reasons.
"What's there?" Liu Chengyou became interested and asked.
"I've seen it, they are all common affairs of the officials and the imperial court." Wang Pu responded.
"Are there any secular things above the temple?" Liu Chengyou immediately shook his head and asked.
Seeing this, Wang Pu's breath twitched, the corners of his mouth trembled in pain, and he hurriedly said: "I made a mistake!"
Waving his hand, Liu Chengyou said: "Let me take a look!"
Liu Chengyou read through the letters one by one, and he could see them all at a glance. Compared with those important military and political affairs involving important matters, these official documents can be called "common matters."
Liu Chengyou's focus was of course on Yang Bin's instructions. After nearly two years of being emperor, his political ability had also made great progress.
From Liu Chengyou's point of view, Yang Bin's handling of these general affairs can indeed be said to be experienced. After all, he has been a veteran in managing politics for many years from local to central government. If he really wants to find some faults, he can only say that he is going too far. Stern, harsh, and no room for mercy, full of his personal style of Mr. Yang.
Thoughts flashed through his dark eyes. After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou ordered: "These ten or so matters will be dealt with according to Yang Bin's instructions without any changes. They will be sent to Tokyo for processing accordingly. Although it is a little late. , it can be regarded as giving him an end!"
Without waiting for Wang Pu to respond, Liu Chengyou took out another one and added: "As for Zhang Yisu, the doctor, who violated the law, he should be punished. However, considering his first offense, he was demoted and fined, and there was no need for him to leave the capital and go to the border. , demote him to be a county magistrate in Beijing!"
Wang Pu's eyes couldn't help but have some unexpected colors. He had been serving the emperor for a long time, and he knew that Liu Chengyou had always advocated "the rule of law". This was the first time that he had said such favoritism seriously from the mouth of the emperor. .
However, if you think about Zhang Yisu's identity for a moment, Wang Pu will be able to understand. Yang Xi's downfall is not as understated as it was in Xingzhou. It will definitely cause an uproar. The news has not yet spread completely, but it is certain that as long as When it arrives in Tokyo, an uproar breaks out. I am afraid that the most violent storm in the temple since the Qianyou Dynasty will occur.
The two prime ministers, Yang Bin and Wang Zhang, were once the pillars of the imperial court at the beginning of the founding of the country. If Yang Bin fell, Wang Zhang could not have any problems, and Zhang Yisu, as Wang Zhang's only son-in-law, had to give him some face.
Noticing Wang Pu's expression, Liu Chengyou knew that he had guessed his intention. He didn't take it seriously. Seeing that he didn't linger, he calmly asked: "What else is there?"
After hearing the question, Wang Pu clasped his hands, took out another album, and presented it: "Chengde Jiedu Envoy Zhang sent a report to the Prime Minister. I heard that the emperor drove north and requested to come to Yongqing to face the Holy Spirit!"
"This time I recruited the envoys from several prefectures and towns in the northern border to Yongqing. I didn't mention their names. Zhang Yanwei must be uneasy!" Liu Chengyou commented playfully.
Without commenting on the emperor's words, Wang Pu just asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, how should Ambassador Zhang respond?"
Liu Chengyou thought for a while and ordered: "Draft a letter to reply to him, use more friendly words, and tell Zhang Yanwei that the end of my northern tour is Hengzhou. The weather is so cold that he does not need to travel hundreds of miles. Here comes the pilgrimage!"