Chapter 1763 Resigning from office for the second time
"Go and handle this matter!" Emperor Liu looked at Wang Jien coldly and said in a calm voice: "Cut the grass and get rid of it by yourself!"
"Yes! I'll do it immediately, little one!" Wang Jien couldn't help but trembled and responded immediately.
"As for Xiao Taolin, I won't argue with him, but I can spare his life!" Emperor Liu turned to Xiao Siwen again, with a slight smile on his face: "At least, I have to give Xiao Qing some face!"
"Your Majesty has promoted you, but I dare not accept it!" After hearing this, Xiao Siwen felt a little embarrassed and responded a little awkwardly.
Among the people present, Xiao Siwen was probably the most embarrassed. The almost forgotten barrier seemed to be revealed again. The difference between Han and Yi could not be ignored. The boundaries always existed.
Xiao Siwen had an indescribable complex feeling in his heart. For a moment, he felt that he was the "Han version" of Han Derang. The mixed feelings made Xiao Siwen feel a little dazed for a moment.
"What is Xiao Qing thinking about? Why is he so absorbed in it?" Emperor Liu asked with slight curiosity after noticing Xiao Siwen's strange behavior.
"I was distracted for a moment. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Xiao Siwen's face was startled, but he quickly regained his serious expression.
"You are still too reserved!" Emperor Liu waved his hand.
Nowadays, Emperor Liu is no longer so clear about the psychology, emotions and even the loyalty, treachery, good and evil of these ministers, or in other words, he doesn't care about these all the time, and he just does everything as he pleases.
As for the idea of giving Xiao Siwen face, it was naturally a joke. After all, the new Khitan envoy was Xiao Pai'an. It would not be appropriate and inconvenient to negotiate if his father was killed before his arrival.
"You continue to keep an eye on the matter in Mobei!" Emperor Liu looked around and said: "Those Khitan nobles should keep in touch and provide more support. They are newly in power, and they want more than just the meager power!
If they can carve up the playgrounds, cattle, sheep, and tribesmen in the Mobei Grassland, I will support them!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" As soon as he said this, Liu Yang's eyes lit up and he immediately complimented.
"The prince stays, everyone else please leave!" Emperor Liu waved his hand and ordered.
"Your Majesty, please leave!"
Wang Jien and Xiao Siwen surrendered, but Li Chongju stayed and stood there respectfully. Upon seeing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help but ask: "Code, what else do you have to do?"
After hearing the question, Li Chongju took a step forward, bowed his body, and said in a slow tone in an old voice: "Your Majesty, I am old and frail. I have been feeling more and more exhausted recently, and my energy is hard to sustain. I am embarrassed to bear the heavy responsibility of Wu Desi."
, I sincerely ask Your Majesty to show mercy and allow me to retire."
Upon hearing his request, Emperor Liu frowned, a little unhappy, and said: "What's wrong with you? Is it so difficult to do errands for the imperial court? So many people are trying their best to ask for official promotions from the imperial court.
, you want to resign, but you are begging for favor, how is this?"
Sensing Emperor Liu's dissatisfaction, Li Chongju bent down even lower and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, I am already sixty and one this year, and it is really no better than before. To serve your Majesty, I dare to go through mountains of swords and seas of fire, for fear of being fainted and delayed.
It’s a serious matter, please ask Your Majesty to review it!”
In fact, Li Chongju wanted to remind Emperor Liu that when he was asked to return to power, he had promised that after reorganizing Wude Si in one or two years, he would release him to rest. However, Emperor Liu's attitude at this time
It seems that he did not dare to say anything anymore, but solemnly and respectfully expressed his intention to withdraw. As for whether Emperor Liu would agree to it or not, it was beyond his control. That was all he could do.
Emperor Liu thought for a moment, bent forward slightly, and stared at Li Chongju, as if he could see Li Chongju more clearly this way. After looking at Li Chongju for a while, he sighed and said: "You are indeed much older. What happened in the northwest?
Thank you for your hard work! It seems that you have decided to leave and are unwilling to accompany me any longer."
Li Chongju was shocked when he heard the words. He knelt down suddenly with a moved expression and an excited tone: "I really can't bear your Majesty's words! Old Minister"
Seeing Li Chongju's hurried explanation, Emperor Liu raised his hand and said: "That's all, go and go! I won't embarrass you. When I asked you to leave the mountain, I promised that I would be with you in your old age. Naturally, I will not break my promise! You
I have been a ruler and minister for decades, and I know how you are as a person, and I believe in you!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" I don't know whether he was excited or moved, but Li Chongju burst into tears and choked on his words.
Seeing his gesture, Emperor Liu smiled heartily: "What are you doing? You are already so old and you still weep like a woman! I agree with you to resign, but who can take over as the military envoy? You want to
Check it for me!"
Hearing this, Li Chongju quickly wiped his tears and responded solemnly: "Your Majesty, this matter should be left to the judgment of the Holy Spirit. I dare not say anything!"
Emperor Liu frowned slightly and said immediately: "I want to listen to your opinion now!"
Under Emperor Liu's somewhat oppressive gaze, Li Chongju's breathing stagnated, he hesitated for a moment, then buried his head and gritted his teeth and said: "I dare to mention someone, not only does your majesty dare to use it!"
"Is there anyone in this world that I dare not use?" Emperor Liu raised the corners of his mouth and said calmly.
"Wang Xuanzhen!"
After hearing his recommendation, there was no surprise on Emperor Liu's face. He just looked at Li Chongju with some curiosity and said to him: "Wang Xuan is really extraordinary to be recommended by you. Otherwise, with your cautiousness, even if you recommend someone
Even a mediocre person would not choose him!"
"Your Majesty, if Wang Xuanzhen is able to take charge of the Wude Department, he will be more than capable!" Li Chongju said.
"The selection of a military envoy is not just about ability!" Emperor Liu said calmly: "Isn't one Wang Yinwu enough to learn a lesson?"
Hearing Emperor Liu's response, Li Chongju's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. His regrets continued to grow, and he began to doubt whether it was right or wrong to recommend Wang Xuanzhen.
However, Emperor Liu's next words dispelled Li Chongju's uneasiness: "However, I still know Wang Xuanzhen somewhat. His ability, talent, and knowledge are all good. Although it is difficult to say that he is perfect in his northwest mission, he can still do it well."
He can do whatever he can. Compared to his uncle, this person is more knowledgeable and smarter! Just him!"
After saying this, Li Chongju breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Get up!" Seeing that he was still kneeling, Emperor Liu's tone became gentler: "My old legs are not suitable for kneeling for a long time. Now you are relieved. Go back and take care of yourself! However, if you have time, you should go to the palace more often.
Come chat with me and have a drink!"
"Yes! I retire, veteran!" Li Chongju stood up slowly and bowed again.
Looking at Li Chongju's slowly retreating figure, until he disappeared from sight, Emperor Liu still stared at the palace door and remained silent for a long time. For a long time, Emperor Liu sighed leisurely: "Now that Code is gone, I'm afraid he won't be willing to see me again.
Got it!"
Seeing Emperor Liu showing his low mood, Liu Yang couldn't help being surprised. Just as he was about to persuade him, Emperor Liu chuckled and said, "Look, some people are greedy for power and want to hold on to it forever; some people don't.
Abandoning my old shoes, I want to stay away from temples and avoid the world.
Some people want to sharpen their heads and want to get close to me, like flies meeting shit, and they can't go away; some people are afraid of me like snakes and scorpions, and regard me as a man-eating beast. They want to stay away, just to protect themselves, for fear of fear.
No one has a happy old age."
Emperor Liu's metaphor seemed a bit vulgar and very inappropriate in Liu Yang's opinion, but it also fully demonstrated Emperor Liu's mentality at this time. He was obviously not very happy about Li Chongju's resignation.
After thinking about it, Liu Yang still advised: "It can only be said that everyone has his own ambitions! However, I believe that Mr. Li's loyalty to his father is unquestionable. Even if he is old and frail, he can still succeed if he has his destiny.
Keep moving forward!"
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu glanced at Liu Yang and smiled slightly: "Li Shouze, I understand, but you don't have to speak for him like this! Remember, if something happens in the future, if he is still alive, no matter his age,
No matter how high you are, you can still rely on me! If I use him, he will feel uneasy. If it were you, the burden on his heart might be smaller."