Emperor Liu's performance in the Zichen Palace was like a magical mirror for his ministers to compare and examine. Everyone had different feelings and gained different things.
Worries may be common, but the severity and reaction are different. The same goes for Prince Liu Yang. After going to court, his mind was filled with Emperor Liu's words about Emperor Wu. Because the worries were related, he felt deeply.
Today's Emperor Liu does what he says, unlike in the past where he would pretend to be pretentious from time to time, and his words and deeds had to be guessed. However, it is precisely because he has "returned to his original nature" that people take him more seriously.
There is no need to guess and speculate, after all, it often reflects Emperor Liu’s true mentality and thoughts.
Compared with the one in Kaifeng, the Guangzheng Palace in Ziwei City is obviously more luxurious, with a larger layout and better facilities. Of course, it is more comfortable to work. In fact, in the minds of many central officials, it is best to be able to
It would be most comfortable to combine the facilities in Xijing with the environment in Tokyo, but unfortunately Emperor Liu would not allow it.
Liu Yang naturally had his own office space in Guangzheng Hall, a separate hall. After returning to Guangzheng Hall, Liu Yang devoted himself to handling all matters discussed in the palace. The arrangements arranged by Emperor Liu were naturally top priorities and could not be put aside later.
, such as preparations for the imperial examination.
This matter is not difficult to handle. After all, it has been established for so many years. Just follow the steps step by step. However, Zhang Quhua is a newly appointed minister and examiner. He has no experience. Many things need to be communicated and implemented. More, on the contrary,
It was Liu Yang who was giving the instructions.
In addition, time is also tight. It is already March, and Emperor Liu's Jiaqing Festival is also about to pass. The first Jiaqing Festival after returning to Luoyang requires a lot of preparations to grieve, and there is really not enough time left.
many.
At the same time, after the palace examination, the arrangements for these scholars must be prepared in advance to avoid being in a hurry. Now it is no different than before. The Han Dynasty has no shortage of officials. From the central government to the local government, there are thousands of positions.
, but over the past few decades, it has reached an overflowing state.
In addition, the number of people admitted to medicine, agriculture, and engineering this year is almost unprecedented. How to train them and use them is still in the exploratory stage and needs to be discussed. In contrast, there is no need to worry too much about the martial arts examination.
, you just need to do a good job of monitoring.
Regarding the matter of the Jinke Examination, Liu Yang, Lu Duan, Zhang Quhua and other ministers involved discussed it for nearly an hour. It was not until midnight that they even missed lunch before the discussion was finalized.
However, the busy work has played a role in relieving anxiety. After finishing lunch and taking a nap, Liu Yang was completely back to his usual state.
If you think about it carefully, Emperor Liu's intention of talking about Emperor Wu in the palace may be to warn the ministers and himself. This is a sign of calmness and wisdom. What's more, if Emperor Liu really thinks of himself, then how can he?
Is there any way to resist? Liu Yang has never thought about this, and he never dared to think about it.
If you think about it, it seems normal. As always, just be yourself. This is what Liu Yang is good at. There is really no need to scare yourself.
When Liu Yang suppressed his doubts and focused on the official documents that filled the case, Murong Defeng came to see him gracefully. Murong Defeng was promoted again, and was promoted to deputy privy envoy by decree.
He has experience in serving in Monan and Shanyang, so he is in charge of military and political affairs in the north. Thirty-seven-year-old Murong Defeng is gradually entering the peak of his life and has a smooth career.
There was nothing wrong with him. He was born in a famous family, had the prince's support, and was admired by Emperor Liu. Murong Yanzhao's comments in his early years all made Murong Defeng famous, and he was always the object of attention. In the court, if
In terms of reputation alone, Murong Deye, who inherited the Dukedom of Weiguo, is not as good as this younger brother.
"Rixin is here, sit down!" As usual, when he saw Murong Defeng, Liu Yang's attitude was extremely easy-going, as if he were an old friend.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Murong Defeng first submitted a memorial and reported: "This is the arrangement for the internal and external armies in Hexi, Yulin, Shanyang, Yanshan, and Liaodong provinces this year, and the Privy Council has already drawn up the plan for the training, garrison, and defense of the troops!
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The defense mobilization of the army inside and outside the Han Dynasty has long been a routine, but it is adjusted almost every year, and the time is also fixed at the beginning of the year. This is also a relatively important matter in the privy military affairs. After all, it involves the mobilization and adjustment of the army.
They were all sensitive, and often required Emperor Liu to personally review and approve them before they could be implemented. Military power was one of the few powers that Emperor Liu had never delegated.
"Has your Majesty read it?" Liu Yang was interested and asked as he took it.
Murong Defeng replied: "Your Majesty has already inspected it. Let His Highness also take a look and see if there are any problems."
It seems that even the emperor has no objections. What can he, the prince, see? If he sees any problems, doesn't it mean that there is something wrong with Emperor Liu's eyes? Although Emperor Liu's eyes do have some problems now and he cannot see clearly.
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However, Liu Yang still examined it carefully. What was involved was only the defense arrangements of the northern Daozhou, especially the border areas, which were matters within the scope of Murong Defeng's responsibilities. In fact, those in the Privy Council
Adjustment plans formulated by experts have been carefully demonstrated and carefully planned, and generally there will be no problems.
Liu Yang's purpose was not to find fault. After browsing it, he discovered that the biggest change in the plan this time compared with previous years was to reduce the garrison strength of the northern provinces. Hexi and Yulin were the ones to be reduced the most.
Severe, Liaodong, Yanshan North Road followed, only Shanyang, with slight adjustments.
"This year's adjustment seems a bit big!" After reading it, Liu Yang frowned slightly and said, "Is this what you made?"
Murong Defeng shook his head and said: "This was formulated by Privy Councilor Pan himself, and I only participated in assisting him. Privy Councilor Pan has been in the military for a long time, is familiar with military affairs, and has been patrolling in the north for many years. The plan he made is reasonable, and at least it is suitable for the time and the situation."
, enough to ensure peace on all frontiers, and further reduce the financial pressure on the imperial court to raise troops!"
"What are you talking about about Privy Pan? What do you think?" Liu Yang heard some hidden connotations in Murong Defeng's words.
After hearing the question, Murong Defeng thought about it for a moment, and then said: "Your Highness, in my opinion, the biggest problem with this plan is that it focuses on the outside but ignores the inside. Except for Mobei, the east and west sides have a lot of defense pressure.
, have all been transferred to the Second Governor's Office of Anxi and Anton! And the garrison strength of the important towns in Bianzhou on the inner line has been greatly weakened."
"Can't Privy Pan see the problem in this?" Liu Yang thought for a while and asked.
Murong Defeng shook his head and said: "How could Privy Pan not know that, with the two governor's offices of Anxi and Andong guarding the two wings of the Han Dynasty, we can be safe. In this case, it would be a waste to station heavy troops in the inner Daozhou."
Yes, appropriate reductions and adjustments are necessary, and I agree with that!
What I worry about is not the present, but the future, not outside, but within the Xiaoqiang.”
"You're so bold!" As soon as Murong Defeng finished speaking, Liu Yang shouted angrily and out of control, and even stood up.
Noticing Liu Yang's annoyed look, Murong Defeng remained calm and said: "Your Highness, my attitude has never changed, but I have to be on guard against others. In the past few years, the power of Anton and Anxi has been
It is getting stronger and stronger, but the control of the imperial court is constantly weakening. With Your Majesty here, nothing will happen, but it is inevitable for a day."