Chapter 301 Martial Arts Envoy becomes more and more uneasy
"However, I finally have some clues and hope!" With a deep sigh, Emperor Liu cast his eyes on Li Chongju again. Although it was just a vague feeling, the haze on Emperor Liu's body seemed to have dissipated a lot, and his eyes became calmer.
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At this time, Li Chongju felt relieved that he had been relieved from the heavy pressure, but the fatigue in his expression was as solid as ice and difficult to melt away. His whole person also looked a bit older. It can be seen that in the past period of time, Li Chongju
I also endured a lot of pressure.
"I have been busy with this matter these days. You have worked hard. Please relax and take a rest. You are not young anymore. Take care of your health!" Emperor Liu seemed to have recovered as before and expressed concern to Li Chongju in a kind tone.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chongju responded respectfully without slackening his attitude: "If we don't recover the expeditionary force, I'm not sure about the safety of the two princes, so I don't dare to slack off!"
"Okay! Just do your best and go ahead and do the work!" Emperor Liu smiled softly.
"I resign!"
He resigned meticulously and left. Li Chongju did not dare to show negligence in his every move. Since the Northern Expedition, he and Wude Si Ke had been in trouble and were repeatedly dissatisfied by Emperor Liu. The attitude shown by Emperor Liu also frightened him.
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Who is Li Chongju? The military commander, the Duke of the Han Dynasty, the loyal minister of the imperial court, the first guard officer of Emperor Liu, and the Yuanchen of Qianyou who followed Emperor Liu all the way from Hedong. He has experienced the test of life and death, and has experienced ups and downs for more than 20 years.
Until now.
No one would believe it if I told you that, as the minister in charge of the Wude Department and Emperor Liu's confidant, Li Chongju's status in Emperor Liu's heart would actually be shaken. But it did happen, and Li Chongju had clearly felt it before.
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Most of the civil and military officials who were around Emperor Liu learned a word called prudence. Even those with flamboyant personalities also learned how to be cautious and how to be humble in front of Emperor Liu under the long rule of Emperor Liu. Of course, most of those who were arrogant and unruly
Suffering and learning a lesson, whether it was important ministers such as Yang Bin and Wang Zhang in the early years, or brave generals like Wang Yansheng, they all had a say. Even close associates such as Wang Zhu and Han Tong had similar experiences of being deposed.
Li Chongju was relatively low-key among the civil and military officials of Qianyou. His talent may not be noticeable, but he was loyal, diligent, devoted to his duties, and knew what prudence meant.
You must know that the former Wude Envoy Wang Jingchong died in prison and was appointed to take charge of the Wude Division. After learning the inside story of the Wude Division, he fearfully stated at that time that this organization was beyond the control of human ministers, so he was cautious and humble in his remarks.
After these twists and turns, Li Chongju began to feel uneasy. Firstly, it was due to his personality, and secondly, it was due to the nature of the Secret Service agency. Li Chongju had been in the position of the Secret Service for more than 18 years.
Nearly twenty years have been too long.
Even though Li Chongju has always been responsible and never exceeded his duty, his imprint on Wu Desi is extremely deep. As time goes by, his influence grows with the growth of Wu Desi, but the risks brought by this prominent authority are also constant.
Accumulation and precipitation.
There were three envoys before and after the Wude Division. The founder was Shou Guogong Li Shaoyou. He was Emperor Liu's eldest son and a relative of the emperor. He escaped early and needed the deterrence of the Wude Division. He was still an important minister of the imperial court with great fame. Qianyou
Twenty-four ministers.
The second Wang Jingchong carried out an almost barbaric expansion and expansion of the Wude Division, but unfortunately died at the hands of the jailer. Li Chongju, on the other hand, assumed a stable and developing role in the Wude Division. After eighteen years, his influence
Almost soaked in it.
However, in the imperial era, especially in the era of Emperor Liu with strong imperial power, Li Chongju's authority in Wudesi had an ultimate foundation, and that was Emperor Liu's trust.
In the past nearly twenty years, there has been no deterioration and almost no wavering. However, now it seems that the situation has begun to change.
As a jealous spy chief, one can imagine what his situation would be like when the emperor's suspicion increased. In addition, in addition to the Wude Department, there was also the Military Intelligence Department, as well as the frequently appearing formidable, secretly
In response to the competition from the Imperial City Division, this put tremendous pressure on Li Chongju.
Of course, it is fortunate that there is an Imperial City Secretary who is not afraid of criticism and shares a lot of hatred, otherwise the pressure on Wu Desi and Li Chongju would be even greater.
When leaving the palace, Li Chongju couldn't help but look back at where Emperor Liu was. Although the palaces and pavilions were not as majestic as those in the two capitals, the majesty that symbolized the imperial power was the same, which was heart-stopping and chilling.
"Alas..." With a heavy sigh, the worry lingering in Li Chongju's brows did not dissipate, but became even more depressed. Walking slowly inside the palace wall, his steps became heavier step by step. Walking in the cold wind, Li Chongju felt a little old.
His back became more and more desolate.
During these days, while he was busy with the exploration work of the expeditionary force, Li Chongju was also thinking about the source of Emperor Liu's dissatisfaction. He was not a very smart man, but after all, he had his own wisdom in dealing with people. After thinking and summarizing, he just
Realize that it may not be due to some slackness and omissions on the part of Wu Desi.
In a huge empire, with complex ministries and agencies, and thousands of bureaucrats and generals, which yamen, how many civil and military officials have made no mistakes at all?
In the final analysis, the Wude Division is a sensitive institution with a huge influence and a power as powerful as a castle in the sky. He has stayed in the Wude Envoy position for too long, and it has become numb for so long that Emperor Liu has become accustomed to it.
However, Emperor Liu seemed to be unaccustomed to it now, and began to look at him in a strange and unpredictable way, which seemed dangerous when it fell on Li Chongju.
"It's almost the year when I know my destiny. After finishing this last errand, maybe it's time to retire!" After stepping out of the palace, Li Chongju looked back again, looking at the Youzhou Palace under the dim winter light, silently muttering to himself.
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It has to be said that Emperor Liu's performance this year and the emotions he showed made Li Chongju scared and panicked. Uneasy, he began to seek self-protection and wanted to escape and be safe.
Of course, Li Chongju didn't dare to go overboard or have any wild and bold ideas. Even if he had the conditions, he wouldn't have the courage, and he wouldn't even dare to feel resentment.
Although he has been in charge of the Wude Division for nearly twenty years, does he really have complete control over the entire division? He himself has no confidence in this. How much reservation does Emperor Liu have in his trust? In this regard,
Li Chongju had never thought about it before, but now, he dare not think about it.
Speaking of which, Li Chongju is more suitable to be a pure minister, a bureaucrat, and a general. He can be diligent, conscientious, devoted to the king's affairs, and become a famous minister and general of his generation.
However, given the circumstances in life, Emperor Liu forced him to join Wudesi, where he became a hawk with mixed reputations and reputations, and was entangled in right and wrong. In the end, his safety was uncertain. However, the reason why Li Chongju was used back then was not because of his trust and trust in him.
Take it seriously, this is not something that can make Emperor Liu feel at ease just by changing someone else.
In fact, in Emperor Liu's case, he really didn't have much prejudice against Li Chongju, nor was he too angry. He still trusted Li Chongju. Perhaps in Emperor Liu's view, the anger he had had was just a matter of fact.
However, the emotions and opinions he expressed often meant changes in his mind, and sometimes, even he himself was not aware of them.
Li Chongju, who was cautious and sensitive, realized this and had the consciousness to escape from trouble. Even with Emperor Liu, it was not that serious.
Of course, Li Chongju's idea of retreating to protect himself ultimately still depends on Emperor Liu. In this matter, Li Chongju still does not have much say. All he can do is to complete the current errand, and then beg the emperor to be merciful and let him go.
He is free and relieves his anxiety.
As for other things, I really can't do too much, or I dare not do too much or say too much. Otherwise, it will really arouse Emperor Liu's suspicion, and self-protection will directly become suicide.
He, Li Chongju, was a guard of the emperor and had a close relationship with him. As for Zhang Yanwei, Duke of Dingguo, who committed suicide inexplicably, Li Chongju didn't think he was any better than Zhang Yanwei...