The third candidate in the autumn examination of the fifth year of Qianyou's reign was Dong Chun, the number one scholar. He had good articles and good academic skills, but he was too enthusiastic about book business, so Liu Chengyou planned to let him go to Jixian Hall to compile history and textbooks with Su Yugui first.
Lu Duoxun, who was ranked second on the list, was intelligent, talented and knowledgeable, but he was too arrogant. He was assigned to the Zhaowen Library as the school scribe, and I don’t know how long he would have to be the library administrator...
The only one who can be used immediately is Zhao Yan, who may have been trained by his father Xuanweishang Zhao. He is very talented and mature. Although he is not old, he is low-key and humble, and has the ability to judge things. In terms of knowledge, , compared with those "celebrities", although he is not particularly outstanding, he is still a genius who can write at the age of twelve.
Now that Li Fang knew about Huazhou, Liu Chengyou thought of this person. Of course, Zhao Huo's statement was not unreasonable. It was just a choice of close ministers, and it also depended on his preference as an emperor.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Feng wants to see you!"
"Sit!" In the hall, looking at Feng Old Fox, who was holding a memorial in his hand and hunched over, thinking of his old age, Liu Chengyou ordered softly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Feng Dao said humbly.
The rule of the king and his ministers sitting down to discuss matters has been abolished by Liu Chengyou. From last year, all the ministers must stand to discuss matters in court meetings, court meetings and other occasions.
As for Feng Dao, even in this kind of private visit in the palace, he remained respectful and cautious.
"What's the matter? Please ask Feng Qing to come here in person!" Liu Chengyou looked at Feng Dao and asked.
Feng Dao is over seventy years old, with white hair and gray beard, stiff legs and a hunched back. He has a decaying temperament. The years have carved too many traces on his face.
Liu Chengyou suddenly realized that Feng Dao had aged a bit too fast in the past two years. After all, people like Hou Yi and Yao Yuanfu who grew stronger as they aged were only a minority.
Feng Dao's hand when he presented the memorial was trembling. Hearing the emperor's question, he chuckled and said, "I am in my twilight years and my time is running out. I want to see the face of the sky and listen to the sacred voice while I still have some energy." ..."
Feng Dao always spoke so pleasantly, but Liu Chengyou sighed: "I have relied on Mr. Feng to help manage Yin and Yang, and appease both the inside and outside since I was at Yuji. I have worked hard!"
Under the emperor's gentle attitude, Feng Dao's old face became even more relaxed, and he said: "It is my blessing and luck to be able to assist the wise emperor in governing the world and achieving great achievements. It is a pity that the old minister will not be able to see your majesty achieve great achievements in his lifetime. That’s the day!”
"Why did Mr. Feng speak so darkly today? He only said depressing words!" Liu Chengyou frowned and looked at Feng Dao.
Facing the emperor's questioning gaze, Feng Dao couldn't help but secretly sigh at the emperor's keen sense of smell. He raised his hands and said to Liu Chengyou: "To be honest with you, your majesty, today, in addition to reporting, I want to beg for bones. Please allow your majesty!"
With that said, Feng Dao took out another letter of speech from his sleeve and handed it to Zhang Dejun.
Liu Chengyou closed the memorial he was reading in his hand, said "Eh", and looked at Feng Dao attentively. The old man also faced the emperor calmly.
But seeing Feng Dao's body getting thinner and thinner, there were more age spots on his face, and there was only a little gray left in his beard that had not been swallowed up by the gray. Feeling in his heart, Liu Chengyou said quietly: "Do you want Mr. Feng to abandon me too?"
The emperor's tone seemed to be filled with reluctance, but Feng Dao did not dare to take it seriously. He was also self-aware. Although he served as an official in many dynasties, he was tired of being three princes. In the Qianyou Dynasty, he was even more valued by the Han Emperor and became the prime minister of the imperial court. It can be said to be the pinnacle of personal achievement. However, judging from Feng Dao's observation and understanding of the emperor, he is not the prime minister Liu Chengyou really values...
With a smile, Feng Dao replied: "Your Majesty, I am already over seventy years old and frail and sick. Since last winter, I have been feeling weak from time to time, my eyes are dazed, and I am unable to undertake important national tasks. Since the beginning of spring, my symptoms have worsened. !
Your Majesty does not think that the old minister is despicable. I feel sorry for him to use this disabled body, but he does not dare to arrogate to the position again, so as not to cause trouble. Now, under the rule of your Majesty, the great Han Dynasty is prosperous, and there are many good ministers in the court. It’s time to abdicate and give way to talents!
Furthermore, Your Majesty, you have previously requested that the old ministers in this dynasty be brought back to support you. Now that I have declined to such a state, I pray that Your Majesty will grant you grace!"
He looked at Feng Dao calmly, listening to his sincere confession, the corners of his mouth curled up, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this gentleman is really a smart man, he seemed to have noticed something early...
"If Mr. Feng goes to court, I will really feel reluctant to leave him!" Liu Chengyou said after thinking for a while.
After hearing these words, Feng Dao became obviously relaxed and even more calm, and responded: "Even though I am serving the people in the field, I pray and bless the great man and His Majesty at all times!"
After reading Feng Dao's resignation letter, he could see that it was written with great care, enough to be included in an article in Feng Dao's collection. At this point, Liu Chengyou stopped being pretentious and said directly: "Since Mr. Feng has made up his mind, , Even if I have the intention to steal love, I can’t force it to stay. I agree!”
After a pause, Liu Chengyou said: "If you become an official with your own duties and become a minister, your salary will be doubled!"
"Old minister, thank you for your grace!" Feng Dao's face was filled with emotion and he stood up and prostrated.
Looking at Feng Dao, Liu Chengyou thought for a while and asked: "Who can succeed Mr. Feng after he resigns?"
Faced with this question, Feng Dao obviously hesitated for a while, glanced at Liu Chengyou cautiously, and said as cautiously as ever: "This should be considered by Your Majesty. It belongs to the Holy Will and you should do your duty!"
Liu Chengyou smiled at this old cunning guy: "Feng Gong is highly respected and knows a lot about the ministers in the imperial court. I just want to hear your opinion so that I can weigh it!"
There was a bit of oppression in the emperor's eyes. Feng Dao hesitated for a while and finally said: "I think Wei Renpu, the Minister of War, can be the chief minister!"
"All matters in the Ministry of War are already complicated, and I fear there will be no spare capacity." Liu Chengyou said.
"Fan Zhi, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment!" Feng Dao added without thinking.
Feng Dao still did not change his caution and speculated on the emperor's intentions in selecting people. After all, everyone knew that Wei Renpu and Fan Zhi were the original "imperial party" and they also valued them very much.
"Fan Zhi... murmured something, as if he was thinking about it, and glanced at Feng Dao: "How about Li Tao?"
Feng Dao's expression remained unchanged and he responded: "Li Tao is a generous man who values the country and the country, and enforces the law impartially. However, his words and deeds may be frivolous, which makes him unworthy of his position as chief!"
Feng Dao was nit-picking, looking for something wrong with Li Tao, and seemed not to want Li Tao to rise to power.
Liu Chengyou looked at him, smiled, and said quietly: "On weekdays, Mr. Feng is the closest to Li Tao, but now he avoids him when he is a virtuous person. This shows that he upholds the public spirit!"
Hearing what the emperor said, Feng Dao felt his heart beating rapidly, and he could only laugh awkwardly and echo.
After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou put on a warm smile on his face and seemed quite relaxed. He asked Feng Dao: "What are Feng Qing's plans after taking office?"
"The old minister plans to return to his hometown to raise children, entertain his grandchildren, and at the same time gather his last energy to sort out the articles and poems he has written over the years..." Feng Dao said.
"Feng Gong wants to have all the rest of his life!" Liu Chengyou nodded: "I remember, Feng Gong is from Yingzhou, right?"
"Exactly!"
"Now Yingzhou is a border area. It is a place for troops. It is not a good place to live and recuperate, and it is not enough to live in peace! In this way, Feng Gong can go to Luoyang. The ministers in the court are distinguished and have built many other mansions. I will also give you a palace. !" Liu Chengyou said.
Feng Dao frowned and said respectfully: "Yes! Thank you, my dear!"
After Feng Dao retreated, Liu Chengyou showed an inexplicable smile. Feng Dao invited him today, but he remembered Zhao Ying's words. They were somewhat similar. Now Zhao Ying is very comfortable in Chenzhou.
"Pass on Li Chongju!"
Before long, Li Chongju came to pay homage. As the new military envoy, he had only been in office for a few months. The atmosphere had changed drastically and he had become much more low-key. In the eyes of outsiders, it seemed that after Wang Jingchong's incident, he became quiet and his arrogance disappeared. Of course, This was also the result of Li Chongju's strict restraint and rectification. He stopped showing his teeth and claws, but his sharp eyes remained, staring at the court and outside for the emperor.
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?" Li Chongju asked.
"Go check and see how Feng Dao is doing lately!" Liu Chengyou said.
Although he didn't understand what this meant, Li Chongju still had a numb face and responded concisely and forcefully: "Yes!"
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After leaving as ordered, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Dejun again: "How do you think Li Chongju, a military envoy, should do..."
"This is the person your Majesty has entrusted to you!"
In February of the sixth year of Emperor Qianyou of the Han Dynasty (953), the Han Emperor issued an edict, and Prime Minister Feng Dao was promoted to official position in his original position.
Afterwards, Li Tao, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and Tongping Zhangshi, was appointed as Zhongshu Zuocheng, occupying the first seat in the political affairs hall.
Since Feng Dao resigned, the Han Dynasty has opened a new chapter. All the old ministers have gone, and the new emperor has become more prosperous. Except for Li Tao, none of the prime ministers since the beginning of the country has been in office.
As for Li Tao, although he was promoted to the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan in the Han Dynasty and was considered a "veteran of the previous dynasty", he was only in his fifties and still young. He was doing errands on weekdays and was still in Liu Chengyou's favor.
