When prime ministers drink together, they rarely have anything in common. Even if they share the same goals, they have to be scheming when getting along, otherwise everyone will find it boring.
It's like this for two people drinking together, and it's even more lively when three people get together. If it's seven prime ministers of equal status, it can only be said to be tragic.
After a while, Li Po felt a little regretful.
When these people talked together, they got along fine at first, but when it came to government affairs, they started fighting openly and secretly.
It is no joke that three provinces are fighting for power. These people rarely meet each other. Once they get together, they will discuss their superiority.
With the emperor watching, it is even more important to show your ability and not be underestimated.
If you hand me something to say, I will definitely catch it for you. If you can't tell Chou Yin, then I lose for a while, but if I block and kill, you can't stop me. Well, thank you for your concession. I'm sorry.
Thank you.
Even if you asked me if my parents were okay, I would also like to think about why you suddenly asked about my family. Is it because you have some ulterior motive or are you scolding me?
Li Po listened for a while and complained that when Emperor Wen entertained He Ruobi and other meritorious officials at a banquet, He Ruobi slapped the table and shouted at Emperor Wen. He must have been tricked by others, otherwise He Ruobi would not be stupid if he could reach the level of a general.
How could you be so perverse?
This is not just about eating and drinking, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not as lively as this.
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The conversation at this time was started by Wen Yanbo. He talked about how Luoyang had gone through several wars after Yang Guang rebuilt the eastern capital. Now Pei Ju and others are trying their best to restore the old view of Luoyang. He doesn't know when it will take Luoyang to regain its former glory.
Grand scene.
Everyone knows that this is to take the lead in the emperor's inspection tour to the east and discuss the matter at the banquet.
Everyone was very happy, and everyone talked about old things in Luoyang. They thought that the emperor had never been to Luoyang, so everyone should talk about it so that the emperor could get familiar with it.
Zhongshu Ling Xiao Yu, a big-mouthed person, suddenly said, "Shilang Du has been in Dongdu for many years. Why don't you tell us whether the peonies in Luoyang will be as prosperous as they were back then?"
This didn't sound right, and no one in the palace understood why Xiao Shiwen wanted to attack Du Chuke.
Although the three men from the Menxia Province were given a few extra glasses of wine before, and everyone was ridiculing them overtly and covertly, in fact, it was mainly because of their duties as Menxia Province, so naturally they had to embarrass themselves when they found the opportunity.
Du Chuke looked slightly embarrassed. This question made him feel embarrassed because everyone knew that he served Wang Shichong in Luoyang, the eastern capital. Later, he was framed by his uncle Du Yan and spent time in jail. These past events were really hard to look back on.
So this issue is naturally very unfriendly to him.
It's just that he himself doesn't quite understand why Xiao Shiwen suddenly mentioned this. Is he trying to embarrass him? No, there was no grievance in the past and no grievance in recent days...
He weighed it in his mind, and his smile was still gentle, "I haven't seen it for many years. Why don't Xiao Zhongshu go and see it with his own eyes? The peonies in Luoyang can bloom until the end of May, so I should be able to make it in time, right?"
His words were not soft, and Du Chuke was obviously a little annoyed by such an unprovoked attack.
Not far away, Changsun Shunde chuckled to himself. Xiao Shiwen was really narrow-minded. Was it because of Du Ruhui that he turned his anger on Du Chuke?
At that time, everyone belonged to the Qin King's party, but the people under the Qin King's account were not so harmonious. Du Ruhui, the sick man, made suggestions for the Qin King Li Shimin, and many of the Qin King's subordinates became victims.
Because of his temperament, Xiao Shiwen repeatedly charged into battle and suffered a lot. He once called Du Ruhui a sick man to his face, and he was obviously very dissatisfied with Du Ruhui who often used him as a gun.
In fact, the same was true for Changsun Shunde. He also disliked Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling and others. He felt that they had no official positions, so he clung to the throne of Qin to stir up trouble, but he played with these important officials in the court. In fact,
Annoying.
Advisors and their ilk are so sneaky that they are so unwelcome.
At this time, Xiao Shiwen smiled and raised his glass, "I'm afraid Mr. Du may have misunderstood. Although the peonies in Luoyang are in full bloom, they are no different from wild flowers and weeds if no one is watching.
When Du Shilang was in Luoyang, it was a very violent season there. Rebellious ministers and traitors were dancing in the palace, and bandits were roaming the city. Du Shilang must have had a deep understanding of this.
Nowadays, there are only a few people in Luoyang, thanks to those people. It is not easy to restore the old outlook...
The peony gardens in Luoyang City are in full bloom, but if no one is taking care of them, how can anyone have the leisure to watch the flowers?"
After saying that, he gave a long, pretentious sigh, showing concern for the country and the people.
Du Chuke's face suddenly turned red. What he was asked was not about the peonies at all. He only answered with two or three sentences. Regardless of his mind and vision, he was immediately compared to the ground.
If it were someone like He Ruobi, he would definitely start a fight. He shouted on the street, "How dare you bully me like this?" Then he rolled up his arms and sleeves and went up to have a fight with the person who was ridiculing him. Anyone who stopped him would do it.
Who do you want to cut?
It's just that Du Chuke is a scholar, and he has fallen behind verbally, but he will never think of making money back with fists and kicks...
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At this time, Feng Deyi looked at Changsun Shunde, who was watching the excitement and had no intention of helping Du Chuke, and sighed in his heart, this man really has nothing to say...
Despite his young age, Du Chuke was always fair in his work and was not a submissive person. He took Yu Wenshi's place and made Changsun Shunde lose face. He did not say anything about those people recommended by Changsun Shunde some time ago, but Du Chuke also clearly opposed them.
This made the eldest grandson Shunde even more resentful.
But now, when the emperor is sitting on his throne, watching his ministers drinking and talking, with all the prime ministers from the three provinces here, how can he ignore the dignity of his subordinates because of a small grudge?
Feng Deyi snorted secretly and said quietly: "Please be careful, Xiao Zhongshu. His Majesty is about to visit the Eastern Capital. Wouldn't it be a pity if he didn't go to see the peonies in Luoyang?"
When Xiao Yu saw this old fox opening his mouth, he stopped as soon as he was satisfied. Among the three provinces and six departments, only Wen Yanbo and Feng Deyi made him a little afraid. After several confrontations, he would always be caught in the middle by these two people, which was extremely uncomfortable.
He laughed, "Your Majesty is rich in the world, sees the prosperity of the world, and listens to honest advice. When you travel to the Eastern Capital, you will surely be accompanied by the sun and the moon, and be greeted by flowers.
I will go with you so that I can gain some blessings from Your Majesty."
Wen Yanbo couldn't bear the surprise and lowered his head, thinking to himself, Xiao Shiwen, Xiao Shiwen, so many people are looking at you, you are usually upright and upright, how can you have the nerve to say these flattering words?
Others were smiling, Xiao Shiwen was still very cute like this...
Li Po became upset when he heard their chattering, and he couldn't even eat in peace. This was the reason why he didn't want to entertain these people.
Just by looking at the way they talk to each other and hide their plans, you can still tell something.
These prime ministers have different temperaments and mixed backgrounds, which also determines that most of them do not have deep friendships. It is not that he, the emperor, did it deliberately. It is just that along the way, he was eclectic in employing people and had no sectarian views. In the end, they just
This has resulted in the current situation.
Unlike the previous Sui Dynasty or when Li Yuan was in power, there were so many people from Guanxi in the court. They knew each other well and were in close contact with each other, which made it very difficult to deal with.
Nowadays, generally speaking, this is a good thing. The disadvantage is that it may be that they are not very united. As time goes by, these people will chatter when nothing happens. If the grievances are deep, political disputes will easily arise.
Of course, what is a court without political strife called a court? There are so many agencies and offices in the court, and if everyone is harmonious, that would be called a ghost.
Therefore, this cannot be called a shortcoming, it is just a normal phenomenon in the court. As long as no one comes to challenge his patience and authority as the emperor, the political demands of his ministers or some private fights will be under his control.
Within the tolerance range.
"I am going to visit Luoyang, and now everyone in the government and the public knows about it. Is this something I want to go out for a walk, look at the flowers, and relax? Luoyang, the eastern capital, is the heart of the Central Plains.
During the war, we were besieged on all sides, but once the world is at peace, it will become a land of blessings. You and others are all talented people. Don't you need me to say these words?
Therefore, there will be no objections to my patrol this time, because everyone knows that I am not Yang Emperor, traveling around for my own selfish reasons.
If I wanted to go to Fengchan Taishan, I'm afraid you wouldn't talk like this, right?"
Wen Yanbo, who was at the head of the crowd, immediately stood up and bowed and said: "Your Majesty is the emperor, and the emperor also has desires. I never dare to be harsh, but the emperor must suppress his own desires and serve the world. Only in this way can he be called a sage."
This time, Your Majesty wants to patrol east to Luoyang. It is an official act, how can I dare to stand in the way? Before, everyone was just joking and talking, but I hope Your Majesty will not be blamed."
Xiao Yu and Du Chuke couldn't sit still anymore and stood up to apologize. They had made a mistake in front of the king. In fact, they were not afraid of anything. They were just afraid that the emperor was petty and recorded it in the small ledger for you.
Li Po had no intention of keeping accounts. Xiao Shiwen had quite a lot of accounts and had already made several entries...
He pressed his hands and asked them to sit down, "Luoyang is so dilapidated that it will be extremely difficult to recover. Please stop thinking about peonies and get down to business. Go back and think about it and give me some useful ideas."
Stronger than anything else.
Since Xiao Shiwen wants to accompany me to Luoyang for a visit, it is up to you to decide who will accompany him. Just like the last northern tour, everything should be kept simple.
It just so happens that the palace is going to be renovated this year, and I will bring my concubine with me. I will inform Pei Hongda from Luoyang and ask him to tidy up the palace in Luoyang. I don't want luxury, just make it more comfortable.
I have always heard people say that food must be eaten one bite at a time, and things must be done one by one, such as building palaces, imperial mausoleums, etc. I have no intention of completing things in one go, and I will continue to repair them over the course of several years.
It can take several years.
Although I am rich in the world, I am only one person. I have already enjoyed endless wealth and honor. How can I still compete for the benefits of the world and use it for myself?
I also hope that you and others can understand the principle that the people are the most important, the country is the second, and the king is the least..."