"The official family, King Yong, Duke Qi, the emperor's grandson and Zhiyuan Bo Guo Liangping and their entourage have arrived in the suburbs of Beijing!" Yan Tuo walked quickly into the Chui Gong Hall, with a smile on his face, and excitedly reported to the political affairs hall where he was reviewing Emperor Liu said.
As expected by Yantuo, Emperor Liu immediately put down the memorial. A slight wave of emotion appeared on his increasingly stiff old face, and he couldn't hide his smile. He said: "Finally we have arrived! Send the message and ask the prince to take all the officials out of the city and go there in person. Welcome King Yong and his entourage back to the palace!"
"Yes!" Yantuo responded.
Taking advantage of the opportunity that made Emperor Liu happy, Yan Tuo reported something again, and his tone seemed more cautious: "The official family, His Highness the Duke of Chu is also back."
Hearing this, the smile on Emperor Liu's face immediately disappeared without a trace, and his face turned faster than a dog's face. Emperor Liu said in an unkind tone: "Oh? Where is he?"
"His Royal Highness the Duke of Chu is waiting for the edict at the palace gate, waiting to meet the Holy Spirit!" Yan Tuo said.
"When did this kid behave like this? He returned to the palace to await the imperial edict. He must have a guilty conscience!" Emperor Liu retorted coldly, and then ordered: "Then let him wait, kneeling and waiting!"
"Yes!" Yantuo shrank his neck and responded.
The return of King Yong seemed to inject a little wave of joy into Xijing. The prince and hundreds of officials greeted him in front of the Dingding gate with great fanfare. Not many Han Dynasty were qualified to enjoy such treatment.
There were many onlookers, and a large number of people from Xijing came after hearing the news to express their welcome to King Yong and also take a look at the excitement. Liu Chengxun had always had a good reputation among officials and people, and he also had the experience of sitting in Xijing for a short time, so the people of Xijing were very interested in it. His impression has always been very good. Of course, being so positive and enthusiastic is more about his admiration and envy.
Liu Chengxun's return to Beijing was equally grand. Not to mention the large team of envoys sent to him by Emperor Liu at the beginning, hundreds of river boats were used to load just the things brought back from overseas. That is, Nowadays, water transportation in the Central Plains is developed, and various rivers have long been opened. Otherwise, it would take a lot of effort to transport so many things to Luoyang.
Under the personal greeting of Prince Liu Yang, the group of people smiled and went to the imperial city to meet Emperor Liu in a very harmonious manner. However, they subconsciously stopped in front of the palace gate.
On the banks of the Luoshui River, opposite Jin Bridge, at the foot of the Imperial City, in the winter sunshine, the figure kneeling alone with his head drooped is particularly conspicuous, Liu Shu, Duke of Chu. The movement caused by the large crowd is not small, Liu Shu's My heart was always uncertain, so I couldn't help but be curious. I turned around and took a look. When I saw Liu Chengxun and Liu Yang's uncle and nephew who were walking ahead, I suddenly felt a little more energetic.
"What's going on?" Liu Chengxun asked Liu Yang in a low voice while walking forward.
Liu Yang's peaceful face couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness as he explained: "Ninth brother made another mistake in Liaodong and was recalled by His Majesty to kneel down at the palace gate!"
Hearing this, there was not much surprise on Liu Chengxun's face, but he couldn't help but sigh: "This Xiaojiu, he is already a father, why don't he know the importance of it?"
"The Ninth Disciple's temperament has always been like this, which is really frustrating!" Liu Yang responded.
"Xiaojiu!"
"Ninth brother!"
"Uncle Nine!"
A group of people came forward and said hello. Liu Shu greeted him enthusiastically as if he had seen a savior. Looking at Liu Chengxun, Liu Yun and others, he said: "Uncle, you are finally back, but I miss you so much!
"
"Will you miss me?" Facing the smiling Liu Shu, Liu Chengxun said angrily: "Do you want me to intercede for you?"
"That's very good! I also ask my third uncle to save my nephew and intercede with Your Majesty on my behalf!" Liu Shu hit the snake with a stick and said hurriedly.
Seeing this, Liu Yun couldn't help but said curiously: "Ninth brother, what mistake did you make again to make dad unhappy?"
Although they are not from the same mother, the relationship between the two brothers Liu Yun and Liu Shu has always been good. Liu Shu has always felt that his fifth brother lives a carefree life, but more importantly, they are also so "out of tune".
", but Liu Yun could always make Emperor Liu happy and rarely get angry with him. This made Liu Shu puzzled and deeply envious.
Upon hearing the question, Liu Shu smiled. In front of so many people, no matter how thick-skinned he was, he felt a little embarrassed. He hesitated and said: "It's not a big deal. Fifth brother also knows that His Majesty is not satisfied with anything I do."
"Ninth brother!" After hearing his words, Liu Yang's expression suddenly changed and he scolded him sternly.
Liu Shu has always been a fool, and when his head gets hot, even the prince dares to choke. However, at this moment, he is very honest. He knows that he has made a mistake, and hurriedly urges: "Third uncle,
Fifth brother, you have been on the mission for more than two years, and His Majesty already misses you very much, so it is better to go to the palace to see you as soon as possible, so as not to keep him waiting for a long time!"
It was rare to hear such self-indulgent words from Liu Shu's mouth, but Liu Chengxun obviously did not accept this trick. He glared at him and said: "If you had been so aware, how could you make His Majesty angry!"
However, facing Liu Shu's hopeful look, Liu Chengxun still said: "I will speak for you, but I can't guarantee whether His Majesty will listen or whether it will be useful. Before that, just kneel here properly!"
"Yes!" Liu Shu nodded like a chicken pecking at rice. Even if it was as absurd as Liu Shu, and Emperor Liu ordered him to kneel, he did not dare to say anything. From the beginning to the end of the conversation, he did not move his knees.
Shaking his head, Liu Chengxun and his party bypassed Liu Shu and entered the palace. On the way, Liu Chengxun asked about the details and said, "What on earth did Liu Shu commit?"
Liu Yang also showed a slightly angry expression on his face, and sighed: "When my third uncle returns, he must have heard a lot about the imperial court's purge of officials along the way!"
When Liu Yang opened his mouth, Liu Chengxun made some guesses in his mind. He nodded without changing his expression and said, "I've heard that Liu Shu has done something scandalous. Although he is ridiculous, he never gets involved in political affairs.
It won’t involve the administration of officials!”
Liu Yang explained: "For the former, His Majesty sent the ninth brother to Liaodong to inspect the case, assist the envoy in investigating the case, and appease the local officials and people! However, less than two months after the ninth brother arrived in Liaodong, news came that he had grossly interfered with the purge operation.
, influencing the special envoy’s investigation.
This was contrary to His Majesty's original intention of sending him to Liaodong, which naturally aroused dissatisfaction. After sending people to investigate, it was discovered that the ninth brother not only interfered with the investigation, but even shielded some officials involved in the case in Liaodong.
Knowing such a result, His Majesty was understandably angry, so he hastily issued an order to let him return to the capital!"
After listening to Liu Yang's description, Liu Chengxun was obviously stunned for a moment, and then asked with some disbelief: "Liu Shu is so confused? Your Majesty entrusted you with a heavy responsibility, and he did this in return? If so, not to mention Your Majesty, it is
I also want to whip him a few times!"
Lao Jiu's brain circuit is always different from ordinary people.
"However, to be honest, His Majesty's appointment of Liu Shu to this post may have been controversial from the beginning. Is he the person to take on such a major task?" As he spoke, Liu Chengxun couldn't help but shake his head.
Hearing this, Liu Yang was silent for a moment and responded: "Ninth brother is usually a wanderer, but your majesty still has expectations for him after all, hoping that he can truly mature!"
What is obvious is that after such an incident, the faint hope Emperor Liu had for Liu Shu was probably completely dissipated.
"Anti-corruption and evil again." Liu Chengxun thought silently in his heart. Since returning to China, it seems that everyone and everything he meets is related to it.
What is the big man like today? Liu Chengxun couldn't help but have such questions in his heart.