"Didn't we go out to the palace with the emperor's uncle and Rugong to talk about the friendship between the emperor and his ministers? What unpleasant thing happened to make you so angry?" In the Kunming Palace, facing Emperor Liu who came with a menacing momentum, the big talisman Slightly surprised, he asked gently.
Looking up at his queen, Liu Chengyou examined himself and asked, "Am I angry?"
"Yeah!" Da Fu said with certainty, "It's very obvious!"
Liu Chengyou touched his cheek and muttered: "It's not good to be angry!"
Seeing this, Dafu couldn't help but smile, and personally offered him a cup of hot tea and handed it to him: "Have a cup of tea, calm down, and then talk to me!"
There may be a lot of anger accumulated in his stomach, but after the empress calmed him down, Emperor Liu couldn't get angry again. Da Fu's face was graceful, and his eyes became more and more exuding wisdom as time passed. He took the After having a cup of tea, Niu took a sip, and then briefly explained the situation he encountered when leaving the palace.
"It's not a big deal. It was because of the emperor's uncle and your father-in-law gathering outside the palace. It was a happy time. However, in the market, I actually ran into a bunch of magicians who were pretending to be magic!" Emperor Liu said:
"Relying on some false tricks to fool the people and deceive people's hearts! And the people in Tokyo have many followers and believers. What's even more disgusting is that it is said that many officials in the court also treat their leader as a guest.
The common people are ignorant and do not know what is going on and are confused, so that’s it. Officials who are literate and even read poetry and books are like this. They usually come to me with Confucian classics and words of saints, but they never even try to persuade me. Don’t you understand the principles of using strange power to confuse gods, and respecting ghosts and gods and keeping them at a distance?”
After listening to Emperor Liu's narration, Dafu also came to his senses. With a warm smile that was enough to soothe people's hearts, he said: "You don't have to be too angry. In the world of Han Dynasty, there are hundreds of millions of people, and there have always been many fools and few wise people. , As for these charlatan sorcerers who are fooling the officials and the people, now that they have been discovered, it is enough for them to be investigated and dealt with. If you get angry and feel bad because of this, it is not worth it!"
"It's not that I can't look away!" After being comforted by Da Fu, Emperor Liu's anger was almost gone, and he sighed: "I just feel that now that the world is unified and the world is at peace, the country It has become strong and the country has prospered. It should have been clear and peaceful, and the government and people should be in harmony. However, all kinds of evil spirits have emerged. Under the feet of the emperor of Tokyo, the most virtuous area, actually allows such monsters and monsters to wander through the city..."
Listening to Emperor Liu's emotion, Dafu also realized something and said to him: "When the mountains and rivers were broken and the country was poor and the people were poor, you were still able to not be afraid of hardships, forge ahead with determination, and clarify the world. Now you have achieved great success and the world is peaceful. It’s just a little disharmonious, so what’s the point?”
"That's what I said, but I feel extremely unhappy in my heart!" Liu Chengyou said: "If I hadn't bumped into him this time, I wouldn't have known about it!"
When Liu Chengyou said this, Zhang Dejun, who had also followed to Kunming Palace, couldn't help but feel his heart tremble. Monitoring public opinion in Tokyo was now mainly the responsibility of the Imperial City Department. He had also heard about this matter, but he didn't know much about it. Just pay attention.
Fortunately, Emperor Liu seemed to have just said it casually and had no intention of targeting him. However, Zhang Dejun was determined to do something and make up for this mistake to restore the emperor's possibly compromised impression.
"This matter must not be left alone!" As he spoke, Emperor Liu's tone could not help but become stern, and he directly ordered Yan Tuo: "Send an order to Kaifeng Mansion to interrogate Zhang Long'er and his disciples!"
"Also, let the Ministry of Punishment and the Metropolitan Procuratorate also intervene in the investigation. I want to see how many people in the court are interacting with him!" Liu Chengyou said coldly, and then stared at Zhang Dejun: "Imperial City Division, you can see for yourself Let’s do it!”
"yes!"
The two eunuchs responded to the order at the same time, but Yantuo was calm and calm, while Zhang Dejun was anxious.
Looking at the two eunuchs who were retiring respectfully, Liu Chengyou suddenly asked the queen: "What do you think of these two people?"
Dafu thought for a while and said: "Zhang Dejun is smart and capable. He has been in front of your majesty for a long time and has been trained and promoted by you. He has shown his strengths. However, he is a bit deep-minded and easy to make friends with. This is not a good thing. Well, Yantuo is from Jin Dynasty. Yang is an old man, and he takes good care of the palace. Although he is domineering at times, his loyalty is commendable!"
"Alas..." Emperor Liu sighed again.
"In the past years, you rarely sighed, but today, since you arrived at Kunming Hall, you have already sighed twice." Seeing this, Da Fu sat down and gave Liu Chengyou orders, saying to him.
"Maybe it's because he's old!" Liu Chengyou said.
"The official is less than forty years old. When you are in the prime of life, don't feel sorry for yourself. This is not your past style!" Dafu looked at him.
"We already have grandchildren. Have the white hairs on our temples grown longer?" Pointing to the side of his head, Liu Chengyou said, "I have been thinking about the past twenty years recently, and I also feel that I am worthy of being an emperor." It’s not easy, it’s tiring!”
Upon seeing this, Da Fu immediately became serious and stared at Emperor Liu seriously, his expression gradually becoming serious.
Seeing her like this, Emperor Liu felt a little uncomfortable and asked: "What's wrong? So serious?"
Dafu said: "I'm worried."
"What are you worried about?" Liu Chengyou was even more curious.
"I told you not to be angry with me?" Dafu said.
“It’s okay to speak up!”
Only then did Dafu slowly speak: "I have heard many emotions from the officials, and I am worried that you are tired and are slacking off. Since ancient times, there have been many emperors with holy masters and wise kings. However, those who started well but did not end well always make people regretful. You have always been I admire Tang Taizong's way of governing the country, but don't you often lament that it cannot have a beginning and an end? His administration only lasted twenty-three years. Now, you have ruled the world for twenty years..."
"You don't need to say anything! I understand what you mean!" Emperor Liu suddenly stood up, lowered his head and wandered for a few steps in the palace, then looked up at the big talisman: "Are you afraid that I will imitate Li Longji?"
Hearing this, Da Fu also stood up, shook his head slightly, and said: "Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty only inherited the legacy of his ancestors, how can it be compared to your majesty's creation of the world and the creation of the universe."
To be honest, only the Queen's admonitions and warnings to him like this would prevent Emperor Liu from getting bored. Of course, although Da Fu often gave advice, he did not always give advice, but only when he felt that he should say something or remind him. Only then will he speak.
He was not angry, and could not be angry. Emperor Liu subconsciously wanted to sigh again, but he held it back and said smoothly: "Onlookers know better, but the authorities are confused. It seems that I did show some slackness without realizing it! Please remind me. Well done!"
Seeing this, Da Fu smiled tenderly and said softly: "However, you have rarely slacked off in governing the country for so many years. When you forgot to sleep and eat, and worked day and night, it was really admirable. It's time for you to go out and relax. !Balance between work and rest, that’s what you said yourself!”
"It just so happens that I'm on a patrol this time, to see what I've conquered, and also to relax a bit!" Liu Chengyou stretched out.
"Has the time for the patrol been set?" Da Fu asked proactively when he mentioned the patrol.
"Not yet!" He shook his head: "It has to be after spring plowing anyway!"
"These days, the sisters in the palace are all coming to me!" Dafu said.
"What's the problem?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"We all hope that I can accompany you on your tour!" Dafu said.
"I can't even sit still!" Liu Chengyou smiled slightly and said to Dafu: "In this way, you, the master of the middle palace, will decide who will accompany the concubines in the harem!"
Hearing this, Dafu Feng frowned slightly and said with a bitter smile: "You are throwing a difficult problem to me!"