Chapter 72 Seeking fame without sacrificing ones life
By the time Liu Chengyou returned to Baima Ferry, most of the soldiers in the camp had already crossed the river, and only the five hundred sergeants who accompanied him were still stationed waiting for your return. In order to support the camp's crossing to the north, Li Fang mobilized thirty ships. transport.
Seeing the imperial chariot returning, Shi Shouxin and Li Fang came up to greet him: "See you, Your Majesty!"
"No courtesy!" After waving his hand, Liu Chengyou looked around and asked, "How is the situation across the river?"
"Your Majesty, the Longqi Army, war horses, flags, armor, grain and other heavy objects have all crossed the river." Shi Shouxin responded ably: "The empress, the concubine and the palace attendants, officials, and the generals have all crossed the river. The army is preparing to cross by boat!"
Looking at the situation around him, he could see that he was obviously waiting for him to return. Li Fang asked: "Your Majesty is returning from patrolling the embankment, would you like to rest for a while first?"
Looking at the sky, the rising sun spreads brilliance and shines on the river. It shines like a golden light, which is a bit wonderful and invigorating. It is actually still early, but when he sees the situation in front of the White Horse Crossing, Liu Chengyou directly waves his hand: "No need. Got it!"
This morning, just before dawn, Liu Chengyou took the princes to Liuhe Embankment. Now they are back at Sichu (9 o'clock). The princes who showed excessive energy on the embankment returned from falling asleep.
On the Baima Ferry, the martial law has not yet been relaxed. Soldiers and officers from surrounding states are standing guard, and all daily activities have stopped. Around the port, boats are cruising and waiting to dock, and merchants and people are gathering to wait for the ferry. It is very lively. Although there are some They were so noisy that they unconsciously looked here and there, but seeing the formation at the port, they all acted honestly and did not dare to take a step beyond the boundaries, waiting only for the officers and soldiers to relax the martial law.
"I see the people around me have been waiting for a long time!" Liu Chengyou smiled and told Shi Shouxin: "Stop disturbing the people and go directly to make arrangements!"
"yes!"
How could the emperor not disturb the people when he was on patrol? In this regard, Liu Chengyou did not show closeness to the people like a memorial, let alone blame the civil and military officials for this.
He personally hugged Liu Xi, who was sleeping soundly, and went directly to Concubine Gao. The lady with big breasts and fat butt greeted her warmly. Even during the inspection, Liu Chengyou took turns to come, trying his best to get even the rain and dew.
Facing a beautiful lady with a slender figure and a charming figure, the excitement hidden in his body in the early morning was suddenly aroused. If he hadn't been preparing to cross the river, Liu Chengyou would have been unable to resist the urge to do it.
"Go and find me the cargo!" Liu Chengyou ordered Zhang Dejun before boarding the ship.
"See Your Majesty!" Weiji, a middle-aged official with a thin body and a pale face, was ordered to come.
Looking at Hu Zai, Liu Chengyou directly ordered: "Bai Chongzan, the envoy of the Yicheng Army, will accompany you on the northern tour. Whoever takes over, please send a message to Tokyo and let the Privy Council appoint you as appropriate!"
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"yes!"
Hu Zai, courtesy name Zhongxi, was eager to learn since childhood, had outstanding literary skills, and was talented. He was the number one scholar in the imperial examination in the second year of Qianyou's reign, and was in the same subject as Wang Shu. However, he had never been reused. His literary talent was too strong, and in Liu Chengyou's eyes, he was Pedantic, the two of them have weak bodies and bones, and are worse than Zhao Huo.
Since entering the imperial court, he has been transferred to the Hanlin Academy, the Third Hall, and the Sixth Department. However, this person is particularly good at composing and praising monuments. Finally, last year, he came into Liu Chengyou's eyes again by writing Shinto inscriptions for Jing Fan and Zhe Cong Ruan. , was promoted to Hanlin bachelor's degree.
Over the years, as the country gradually stabilized and the literary culture recovered, Liu Chengyou's ideas gradually changed after he was firmly established. Although he was not arty, it was not a bad thing to have more talented people around him.
Therefore, during this patrol, Hu Zai was specially called by Liu Chengyou to accompany him and be responsible for some paperwork and making imperial edicts.
At this time, seeing his sick look, he couldn't help but frown and said, "You don't seem to be looking well! But I didn't consider your body. How can you bear the fatigue of this car and boat? If you can't bear it, you should go back to Tokyo." Go and recuperate!”
Hearing what the emperor said, Hu Zai shook his head repeatedly and replied very respectfully: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am in good health, but I have an old problem, so it will not be a problem!"
After looking at Hu Zai a few more times, I found that his expression was very serious, but his eyes showed calmness and determination, so he didn't say anything more.
After Liu Chengyou boarded the ship, Hu Zai turned around, his steps changed from light to heavy, and there was a strange rosiness on his face. Many people knew that Hu Zai was weak, but at this time, he was actually suffering from illness and was just He hid it.
As for the purpose, it is not complicated. Literary men seek fame, and the writing style of Hu Zhi is excellent. A piece of "Bixian Fu" was widely spread in Tokyo and was praised by people. If you have a healthy body, you may not be unable to become a famous person in the history books in the future. Everyone in the literary world.
However, he was not loved by God, and his illness lasted for many years, and could not be cured. As far as Hu Zai was concerned, although he got the top prize in the examination, these years were wasted, and now he finally entered the eyes of the emperor. He was specially named, served in front of the emperor, and followed him. Touring the north is a rare opportunity.
In this era, the protagonist and center is always the Emperor of Han Dynasty. If you want to leave your name in history, there is no better opportunity than working by Liu Chengyou's side, even if you don't have any great achievements, it is just a literary imperial edict.
In the past few days before setting off, the imperial edict was drafted and written according to Liu Chengyou's words, and it was polished and polished by the imperial edict.
Hu Zai has been ill for a long time. This time, if he returns to Tokyo to recuperate due to the emperor's grace, there is little hope of recovery, but he has to give up the opportunity completely.
Therefore, Hu Zai chose to support his sick body.
After retreating, he quickly wrote the document, submitted it for approval, and sent it to Tokyo. Then he quickly packed his bags with his servants and drove across the river.
It took more than half an hour before the remaining campers boarded the ship, lifted anchor and left the shore, slowly heading north, preparing to cross the open Yellow River.
After you left, the martial law on Baima Crossing was gradually relaxed. Boats docked, business travelers entered the port, and the sound of hustle and bustle once again filled the port. Baima Crossing also quickly returned to its former prosperity. At the same time, people were talking. The topic of "the emperor's tour" has been added. If the emperor's tour is not for indulgence, but to review state affairs and observe the people's sentiments, no matter how little money is spent, it will still boost people's morale.
Boarding the ship, leaving the shore, sailing, docking, and disembarking. After all this tossing, Liu Chengyou was exhausted by the time he reached the north shore. Fortunately, the government on the north shore was well prepared to receive the Longqi Army who crossed the river first. They were arranged in advance, and after an hour of adjustment, they set off again, heading northwest toward Damingfu. This was considered Liu Chengyou's traditional route to the north.
In fact, it would be easier and faster to go by boat from Tokyo. But there is no way. Firstly, Liu Chengyou doesn't like taking boats and thinks it is risky. Secondly, the inspection route is also planned. There are only some Baggage is transported by boat.
We went north along the canal, rested overnight in Neihuang, and set off the next day to Yuancheng, Damingfu.
"I wonder what your Majesty's orders are?" Wei Renpu was ordered to come and get on the carriage.
Looking at him, Liu Chengyou smiled and said: "I am familiar with Daming and its surroundings. We are approaching Yuancheng and don't want to stay here for a long time. I will rest for two days and then continue north. You and I will part ways here, and we will go to the prefectures and counties in the lower reaches of the river. , suffered from frequent floods in the past few years, but has been relatively peaceful in the past two years. Regarding the reconstruction and re-cultivation, the former sent Wang Min to inspect and found many problems. I would like to pay Wei Qing a hard visit and, as the prime minister, help me Go east and go to the lower reaches of the east to the prefectures and counties to see the current situation, inspect the embankments, demolish the places, and decide whether to punish Zang or not!"
In the past few years, floods occurred frequently in Han Dynasty, especially in Zhengzhou, Hua, and Bo, which affected the downstream counties and counties. The impact was very large, with millions of victims, and the court spent a lot of manpower to deal with it. As a result, a series of political and people's livelihood problems were caused. It has not yet been completely resolved.
Wei Renpu only understood the emperor's intention after a brief experience. Without any nonsense, he cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"
"Let's go! Maybe we'll have a different feeling when we come to Yuancheng again!" Liu Chengyou chuckled.
On the Yuancheng side, Guo Congyi, the deputy commander of the Guards Department, Dou Yi, the chief envoy of the West Road, and Li Huan, the Yin of the Daming Prefecture, led the Yuancheng generals, who had left the city to meet them at Beidao.
