Chapter 375: From entrepreneurship to keeping a business
In terms of etiquette, Emperor Liu gave Li Yu, the lord of the subjugated country, surprising special attention. He held a separate banquet in the Long Live Hall, which was a treatment that only close ministers could enjoy. However, after satisfying a little curiosity in his heart, , Liu Chengyou is still the same Emperor Liu, the emperor of the dynasty.
As the enemy who destroyed his country's ancestral temple, Emperor Liu could not really have a heart-to-heart talk with Li Yu about poetry or something. If he didn't have the talent and learning, Li Yu probably wouldn't be in such a mood either.
Even though he originally wanted to talk to Li Yu about his mistakes after he came to power and discuss why he perished so quickly, he didn't say anything in the end. Emperor Liu lost the interest. The two just had a meal and Li Yu was let out of the palace. Now that I have left, I have come to Tokyo for the first time, and there are still many things that need to be settled.
However, from Liu Chengyou's point of view, Li Yu's desolation, melancholy and depression are already there. In fact, from the standpoint of an emperor and a monarch, Liu Chengyou would never look down upon Li Yu, and would even seriously despise his incompetence in governing the country.
Now, after the fall of the country and the fall of the Han Dynasty, if Li Yu can no longer write those masterpieces handed down from generation to generation, then he will no longer be worthy of Emperor Liu's mercy and sympathy. After correcting his mentality, he will treat Li Yu as a mortal.
Peng Guogong, this is the title given to Li Yu by Liu Chengyou. Compared with the blow to the dignity of the "disobedient prince", the treatment is much better. The salary he deserves is not a penny or a drop short of him. The mansion has been repaired long ago, and the people like Meng Chang Of course, there are certain restrictions on the privileges of being a companion. Of course, even if it is a privilege, how can you dare to use it?
Inevitable is the restriction of freedom, which will probably accompany him for his whole life. Liu Chengyou even thought, Meng Chang is a middle-aged literary man, and Li Yu is a young man, if these two people are neighbors, maybe they can complement each other?
With the issuance of Emperor Liu's order, Li Yu's surrender to the south of the Yangtze River has come to a basic conclusion. The emperor met with Li Yu, and the queen met with Diao. Li Yu's mother, Zhong, contracted an illness on the way north and was bedridden. Queen Mother Li They also gave orders, donated medicines to doctors, and showed care.
After a little combing, you will find that there were many wise women and mothers in Emperor Liu's era. Needless to say, the Empress Dowager of the Han Dynasty, Li Congyi's adoptive mother Wang, Meng Chang's mother Li, including Li Yu's mother Zhong, all have virtuous names. .
He was huddled on the royal couch, wrapped in brocade. Every winter, the severe cold always made Emperor Liu suffer. The charcoal has been removed, and the thing is not suitable for long-term use. The handkerchief is harmful to the body, and the doors are open. , to clear the stagnant air, the cold wind outside crept in crazily, launching an offensive against Emperor Liu.
Feeling his hands and feet gradually becoming numb, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh: "Why am I becoming more and more intolerant of the cold!"
"Officials, would you like to select two maids to come and warm yourself up?" Seeing that Emperor Liu was uncomfortable, the newly appointed chamberlain took off his clothes and suggested.
Emperor Liu naturally understood what he meant by warming up the body. It was not a matter of luck, but he was just using that soft and soft jade body to dispel the cold. It was an evil experience for a powerful man... Hearing this, Emperor Liu shook his head directly. He shook his head and said, "That's all!"
"If an official is like this, if his body is injured, it will not be a blessing to the country and the country!" Yan Tuo said.
Yantuo was fair and fair, about the same age as Emperor Liu, and was very caring. His eyes were full of worry and concern for Emperor Liu. The meaning revealed in his eyes almost made him wish he could bear it on Emperor Liu's behalf. Cold and cold.
"Go and prepare some hot water so I can soak my feet, and prepare some wine!" Emperor Liu glanced at him and ordered.
"yes!"
"Hey, four years ago, I was able to ride on horseback in the ice and snow, but now I can't bear even the severe cold..." He pinched his aching calf, frowned slightly, and said A deep sigh.
After reaching the age of thirty, Emperor Liu clearly felt that his body was beginning to decline. His mental state was still good, but his body was indeed not as good as before. Over the past fifteen years, he had worked hard, even though he had worked hard and neglected food and sleep. But I never really relaxed.
In recent years, Emperor Liu has consciously reduced his burden. However, the hard work in the early years was actually excessive. In addition, Liu Chengyou went on two winter expeditions and one winter tour to the north, which took a toll on Emperor Liu's body. Some damage.
Years of hard work are not without cost! In recent years, many virtuous ministers and brave generals have been exhausted and sick due to national affairs and military affairs, and the imperial court. Emperor Liu is not an exception, and it is not surprising.
Nowadays, the north and the south are getting closer to unification. It can be considered that he has achieved success and great achievements, but Emperor Liu still has a good idea. In fact, his career is only half accomplished. He can barely achieve peace in the world, but he is still far from ruling the world.
Of course, Liu Chengyou has now consciously protected his body. The most important thing is to minimize labor. However, this is destined to conflict with his character and his desire for power.
When Taoist Chen Tuan came to Beijing for the first time, he also gave Emperor Liu an article on how to maintain health, and of course asked Wang Pu to "translate" it for him. However, after so many years, the "Eighty-one Chapter" has long been unknown. He had forgotten it somewhere. The emperor cultivated the way of living in the world, which was to manage the country, cleanse the desires, and guide and restore the elixir. It was not suitable for him at all.
The cold started from his feet. After only soaking his feet in the basin for a quarter of an hour, Liu Chengyou already felt hot between his backs. He also had bad sweat on his forehead. The heat steamed up and his body felt a little more comfortable. He took the silk handkerchief. Wiping away the sweat, a somewhat relieved expression appeared on his red face.
After a long time, Yan Tuo took the initiative and said: "Guan's house, the water is already warm, let me add some hot water!"
Emperor Liu only responded softly and raised his feet, but his attention was focused on a memorial in his hand. Seeing this, Yantuo quickly ordered someone to bring hot water and held the ladle himself. He added to the footbath with a steady hand and careful movements, fearing that it would spill and burn the emperor.
What Liu Chengyou was holding in his hand was a request from the Ministry of War for rewards for the meritorious soldiers in Pingnan. It was also a thank you for the fact that it was winter, the activities of the officials and the people were relatively small, and the situation in the south was becoming more and more stable. Although the troops had not yet been ordered, this policy of rewarding meritorious service was Matters should also be put on the agenda and prepared in advance.
In this regard, Emperor Liu will not be stingy. Likewise, he also recognizes Murong Yanzhao's ability to do things. He only needs to nod and let them carry out the work. The merits of the soldiers at all levels and the civil and military needs to be judged and reviewed. Emperor Liu really What we are considering is to take advantage of the opportunity of Pingnan's unification to conduct an overall review of the Han Dynasty's heroes and noble system.
In the past ten years or so, many titles and lands have been granted to Emperor Liu from Emperor Liu. Among them, there are both military achievements and administrative services, and there are also many titles granted by bribery and appeasement to the feudal lords. Even in the later period, Liu Chengyou has consciously controlled the rewards and distribution of titles, but now, Liu Chengyou also feels that it is a bit excessive.
By the fifteenth year of Qianyou's reign, in the Han Dynasty, there were more than a hundred people with titles above duke and above. Most of them were granted by Liu Chengyou after Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne, and there were even more people below duke. This proliferation is not surprising. It’s valuable.
Of course, most of the titles awarded by Liu Chengyou were rewards for merit. But overall, the titles were too easy and too heavy, even though today's titles are empty titles compared to those in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
But even so, Emperor Liu still felt that there were too many problems with the title structure of the Han Dynasty and needed to be rectified. For example, many people's titles did not match their merits, and further clarification was needed as to who could be reduced to a hereditary rank.
There is also the most important issue, which is whether the land owned by the nobles should be paid taxes. This is a particularly sensitive issue, and even Emperor Liu did not dare to be careless.
I have considered a lot, but one thing I have made up my mind is to conduct an overall review of the noble lords of the Han Dynasty and re-determine titles and awards so that the title system can be truly consolidated and perfected.
It is conceivable that as long as Emperor Liu reveals this intention, a turmoil is inevitable. Some people will not be too nervous because they have solid achievements, while some people will be worried because they lack confidence...
And once vital interests are touched, I am afraid that no one can really calm down. And this may be the beginning of Emperor Liu's internal rectification of the Han Dynasty. The Qianyou Dynasty has achieved great achievements and results in the past fifteen years. But in the same way, old ills have been eradicated and troubled times will come to an end. However, in the process, new problems are also arising, and new social contradictions are gradually accumulating.
Starting a new era of governance and moving toward prosperity is the road Emperor Liu will take next. It is no easier than reunification, and may be more difficult. After all, there is a saying that keeping a business is more difficult than starting a business.