Chapter 168 Its hard to distinguish between loyalty and treachery
"Since inheriting the great cause, I have shouldered a huge burden. I have thought about the collapse of the world, the country is poor and the people are weak, and I have been worried day and night. I have focused on enriching the country and strengthening the army. I have been serving the country for five years, and I am not self-effacing. I barely benefited from it and achieved some achievements. !" Walking between the palace rooms with his hands behind his back, Liu Chengyou sighed with emotion in his voice.
Stopping and standing in the wind, leaving Li Shaoyou with a lonely back, Liu Chengyou said: "However, unconsciously, I discovered that the more capable ministers and loyal and brave generals in the court, but the number of people around me who can confide in others is getting smaller and larger. not enough!"
"Your Majesty's rule over the world is like the rising sun, shining brightly. As a minister, you can only bow down to Danqi and dare not look up..." From behind, listening to the emperor's eyes that revealed his heart, he responded respectfully.
"Look!" Liu Chengyou laughed out loud, turned around and looked at Li Shaoyou: "You are getting better and better at talking! Everyone likes to hear good things, and I am no exception. I am really afraid that one day, you will Lost in the great reputation of you ministers."
Li Shaoyou smiled softly: "I speak from the bottom of my heart, tell the truth!"
"Okay!" Liu Chengyou glanced sideways at Li Shaoyou and asked, "The Wude Department has a great responsibility. If you resign, who can take over?"
Hearing this, Ze was overjoyed. The emperor said this, obviously agreeing to his request. Li Shaoyou asked: "A person who can take up this position must be alert, capable, and loyal. Do you have anyone in mind for your Majesty?"
"I'm asking for your opinion!" Liu Chengyou turned around and stared at Li Shaoyou.
Facing the emperor's gaze and feeling his serious tone, Li Shaoyou didn't dare to do Tai Chi anymore. He thought about it seriously and said, "How about Wang Jingchong, the deputy envoy?"
Liu Chengyou said: "Aren't you and him always at odds with each other and having frequent disputes?"
"How can personal grudges be greater than justice!" Li Shaoyou said calmly: "Wang Jing is good at managing affairs and has outstanding courage. He has always served His Majesty wholeheartedly. Although I don't like his style of work, I cannot deny his merits.
In terms of qualifications and abilities, he can occupy his position, and he is familiar with the department. If he succeeds, he can ensure that the Wude Department can run up and down without being affected!"
"That's what you said!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand and said, "Then let Wang Jing Chongdian Wu Deshi!"
"However, I will not let you go so easily!" After saying that, Liu Chengyou raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said: "I will elevate you to the title of Duke of Shou, increase the residence by 300 households, and add additional servants. Prince Shaofu. In addition, I will give you a month's leave, and then go to Hengzhou to become the real governor!"
In today's Han Dynasty, there are still a lot of famous nobles, but the number of princes is not too many.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Shaoyou immediately bowed down and thanked him: "But, isn't the Chengde Jiedushi envoy Zhang Shijun sitting in Hengzhou?"
"Zhang Yanwei has already signed up, resigned from his post, and returned to Tokyo to recuperate!" Liu Chengyou said calmly.
Zhang Yanwei, the envoy of Chengde Jiedu, was of average or lower talent, with no ability to govern affairs and little ability to lead an army. He was such a mediocre person, but Liu Chengyou handed over the important town of Chengde to him and stayed with him for more than five years. Why? , just because people are obedient.
In Fangzhen, there were no evil practices or acts of misrule. Moreover, they knew how to delegate power and did not take over everything. The commander of the border guard army obeyed the Privy Council's decree, and all civil and criminal affairs were entrusted to Li Gu.
But even so, it was impossible for him to stay in the north. Of course, Zhang Yanwei did not take the initiative to express his views. He received hints from the emperor, which was a test of whether his attitude towards the emperor and the court was still the same after many years. As a result, Liu Chengyou was not disappointed.
As for Li Gu, he was in charge of the political affairs of Heng, Hebei, Shen, and Zhao states. He was also responsible for the logistics supply of the entire Jizhong border army, and he had great power.
This duke had the talent of a prime minister, but he did not transfer him to the central government, but he hoped to use his political talents in the local area, and Liu Chengyou deliberately increased the burden on him and made him the governor of Hebei. Only after the affairs in Hedong were completed, he focused on the military and political affairs of Hebei. The rectification of things will also begin.
"I have no experience in serving the government and keeping the people alive." Li Shaoyou asked another question.
"Why are you so lazy?" Liu Chengyou said immediately: "After taking office, you can regulate and govern affairs and act according to the regulations. You can encourage students to teach farming and cultivate mulberry trees, educate the people, and do no harm!"
The emperor had said so, and Li Shaoyou could only respond honestly: "I obey the imperial edict!"
"It's been a hard journey, go back home and rest!"
"Yes, I am resigning!"
Li Shaoyou retreated slowly, his steps seeming a little cautious. Liu Chengyou stood still, looking at his back. He has always had the habit of examining his ministers from behind. Some people may not see any flaws from the front, but they may be able to detect them from the back. Found some clues.
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Thinking of his sincere look at Li Shaoyou just now, Liu Chengyou smiled slightly. He is the emperor, holding the sun and moon in his hands, stepping on the universe, and the power of life and death in the world is in his hands. Although he often speaks with sincerity and sincerity, he There is never any need to reveal one's feelings to others, especially foreign ministers.
Regarding Li Shaoyou's invitation, Liu Chengyou was both emotional and surprised. This was a very obvious strategy to retreat from the rapids and protect himself. However, the caliber shown by this cousin still made Liu Chengyou look at him with admiration. Such people are often loyal and treacherous. The first person who gave Liu Chengyou this feeling was Guo Wei. However, whether he is loyal or traitorous has to be tested by time.
"I hope you and I, the monarch and our ministers, can start well and end well!" Liu Chengyou sighed with emotion.
"Guan family, if the wind is strong, you should go back to the palace!" Zhang Dejun suggested in a low voice while thinking.
When returning to the palace, Liu Chengyou suddenly asked Zhang Dejun: "Zhang Dejun, has Li Shaoyou given you any gifts?"
Hearing this question suddenly, Zhang Dejun couldn't help but trembled twice, lowered his eyebrows and cupped his hands and said: "I dare not deceive Your Majesty. I only received a little gift money from my adoptive father on his birthday. However, it is just a favor and there is no other intention!"
"Speaking of which, you have been with me for a long time!" Liu Chengyou nodded: "There has been no reward for a long time. I heard that your father still lives in an old house in Nancheng. In this way, I will give you a house to use. Serve your father!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhang Dejun was a little excited and bowed to the ground, his voice choked with sobs.
"Why are you crying?" Liu Chengyou looked down at him.
Zhang Dejun really squeezed out a lot of tears and said: "Serving Your Majesty, I have accumulated good fortune and virtue in my previous life, so I am so lucky. Your Majesty is so caring, I am so grateful that I can't express it in words!"
"Get up!" Liu Chengyou brushed his sleeves and walked forward first.
Afterwards, Zhang Dejun stood up, wiped a few tears, and quickly followed.
On Li Shaoyou's side, he walked out of the palace slowly, sweating coldly and feeling frightened. Judging from the situation he had just dealt with in front of the emperor, he felt more and more that his resignation was right. The emperor's cousin was becoming more and more difficult to serve. Yes, your heart is unpredictable. If it goes on for a long time, it may not end well.
Returning to his mansion, the night was getting late. Before he could take a rest, Li Shaoyou ordered to go down and gather all the concubines in his mansion together. There were more than thirty people in the crowd, who could be captured by him? Whatever you like, beauty, figure, talent, there is always something to be said for it.
Seeing these beauties, gorgeously dressed, wearing gold and silver, looking at him, their eyes were a little fiery. To be honest, the competitive pressure in the back house of the Duke's Mansion was greater than that in the Han Palace. Much more.
Staring at these beautiful concubines, Li Shaoyou sighed and said, "Those who have children should go back to their rooms first!"
After hearing this, nine people immediately withdrew. Li Shaoyou stood up, looked at the remaining twenty people, and picked four more women he usually liked.
His behavior was already very unusual, and many of the remaining women showed nervousness on their faces.
Finally, Li Shaoyou said: "Although I don't want to leave, let's get together and part ways. I am only one person, and after all, I am not able to take care of myself. If I keep you by my side, I will not be able to take care of you, and it will waste your golden years."
From now on, you are all free. Everyone, withdraw a hundred taels of silver from the accountant, go home, find a good man to marry, and live a good life from now on, and this relationship with me will not be in vain. From now on, If you encounter any difficulties, you can come to the government, and I will not hesitate to help you wherever I can!"
After Li Shaoyou said this, the twenty or so women present looked at each other in astonishment. Who would have thought that Li Shaoyou would have such thoughts.
Immediately, a concubine cried and cried: "Does Mr. Lang not want us?"
A cry seems to be contagious. Soon, half of the women have tears in their eyes. The look of crying is very pitiful. Of course, there are also people with happy faces, among high-ranking families, there are always people. A prison bird longing for freedom.
"I don't want you. It's just that our fate has been exhausted. Don't force it!" Li Shaoyou hardened his heart and waved his hand: "That's it!"
