It was so quiet in the palace that the atmosphere was almost so oppressive that people could not breathe. The tail end of Emperor Liu's question was still ringing around the beams, making people shudder. Especially Liu Yang and Zhao Pu, from the perspective of political wisdom, these two people
I can best understand what is contained in the old emperor's words.
This is probably the most heart-wrenching thing Emperor Liu has said to the prince in decades, and it is also the most serious question. It is deeper than any direct scolding. Faced with Emperor Liu and such a problem, Liu Yang could not help but
He buried his head deeply, not daring to give any answer. In this situation, no matter what he said, it might irritate the old emperor who was mixed with sadness and suspicion.
Faced with Liu Yang's silent reaction, even if Emperor Liu wanted to vent his anger on him, he was at a loss for words. Next to him, the one with his head lower than Liu Yang was Liu Wenji, who had nowhere to put his hands.
, trying hard to digest the impact of Liu Xu's passing.
Naturally, Liu Wenji was not familiar with Liu Xu. He had only met Liu Xu a few times since he was a child. It could be said that he hardly talked to each other. The relationship was so weak, but Liu Wenji had a very deep impression on Liu Xu.
This is all due to his smart mother, who has always instilled in him and analyzed important personnel situations inside and outside the court. In Xiao Chuo's eyes, in the clan, besides King Yong, he is the King of Qin. Such an important imperial uncle,
He died so suddenly. Liu Wenji still couldn't understand what kind of impact Liu Xu's early death would have on the Han royal family and the court, but his subconscious also told him that it was very serious.
Emperor Liu turned his head and glanced at Liu Wenji. His face was expressionless and there was no trace of kindness. He turned his eyes to the piece of puzzle that had just been put together. The delicate and neat pieces were just like his body and mind that had gone through the vicissitudes of life and were covered with cracks.
With a sudden movement, the board was violently overturned, and the smooth and delicate pictures were scattered on the floor. Everyone in the palace shivered in shock, and several palace officials even knelt down. They struggled to get up, and their movements seemed particularly clumsy.
Yan Tuo saw it and hurried forward to help him.
He stood up and stood still, his eyes were slightly blurred, he reached for his trembling hands and said indifferently: "I know! You go, your eldest brother's funeral affairs will be properly handled according to the imperial system!"
After saying that, with the support of Yan Tuo, he went to the dormitory in a daze, leaving Liu Yang and Zhao Pu behind. At this time, the back of Emperor Liu felt more lonely and sad the more he looked at it. Liu Xiao's death, even if
Feeling guilty, there is still Concubine Zhe Xian where he can go. However, looking at Liu Xu's death, no one can complain inside and outside the palace. Concubine Geng Chen can be buried in Kaifeng.
"Yes!" The two chamberlains raised the curtains, and Liu Yang just reacted and accepted the order.
"Dad." The atmosphere in the palace was still gloomy, and Liu Wenji called softly.
Looking at the well-behaved and suspicious-looking second son, Liu Yang raised his hand, patted his back, and sighed: "You go back to the East Palace first!"
"Yes! Resign!"
Coming and going together, Liu Yang and Zhao Pu went to Guangzheng Hall together. Zhao Pu was half a step behind as a courtesy, and neither of them spoke for a while. However, Zhao Pu's peripheral vision fell on Liu from time to time.
He looked at Yang and observed his expression.
At this moment, even a wily and calculating Zhao Pu couldn't help but wonder what the inner reflection of Prince Liu Yang was. The performance of Emperor Liu in the Chui Gong Palace just now made people feel uneasy. However, curiosity was nothing but curiosity, so he could only hide it in the dark.
In my heart, especially when I saw the prince's unfazed look.
In the past few years since he became prime minister again, in addition to fulfilling the tasks assigned by Emperor Liu to the letter and presiding over the overall reform, Zhao Pu also observed the changes in the Han Dynasty as an objective outsider.
Prince Liu Yang is obviously the focus of Zhao Pu's observation, and this observation can be said to be full of emotion. In his early years, Prince Liu Yang had many "human" weaknesses, including modesty and even pedantry, generosity and even cowardice, calmness and even slowness.
In short, I almost got the label of "mediocre" on my face.
Of course, as Liu Yang stayed in power for a long time, these "weaknesses" were constantly overcome. In fact, by the time Liu Yang was about thirty years old, no one inside or outside the court dared to point out Liu Yang's shortcomings that were "unlike a holy bow."
Let's talk about something.
Most people only respect the authority of a prince who has been cultivated for more than 20 years, but Zhao Pu has never underestimated the prince, and even praises his intelligence, even if the method of hiding his clumsiness is a bit clumsy, after all, his performance has some traces.
Now, when Liu Yang is over 40 years old, Zhao Pu looks again and finds that Liu Yang is no longer the prince he used to be. The so-called weaknesses and flaws in the past have disappeared in the prince. He is dignified, calm, calm and restrained, and his whole body is...
, almost no flaws can be seen.
After all, this is a prince who has been a prince for more than 30 years, and under the "powerful power" of Emperor Liu, even for this length of time, he is worthy of praise. Zhao Pu doesn't know how to evaluate such a change. Perhaps the prince is completely
It has evolved and transformed from the "slowness" of the past; perhaps it is because his wings are fuller and he has fewer worries; or perhaps because Emperor Liu is getting older and sicker, the threat he brings to people has become smaller.
But no matter what, Zhao Pu knew that the prince in front of him must not be despised and should be treated with care. Zhao Pu couldn't help but think that when Emperor Liu enfeoffed the country of Anton at the beginning of the year, the hearts of the entire court were set, and the princelings almost celebrated with their crown.
, I intuitively felt that the matter was settled, and the crown prince's position was stable. However, when the news of Liu Xu's passing came, this matter was completely settled. After all, from now on, Liu Yang is the legitimate, eldest, and virtuous man, and the king in the court.
There is a strong force outside the support, and no one can shake it.
Unless the old emperor wants to cause trouble, however, although Emperor Liu has been paranoid, stubborn and suspicious in recent years to the point of giving people a sense of drowsiness, he still remains sober in the overall situation.
Of course, for Zhao Pu, he will not have any worries about his future. His historical status has basically been determined, and the imperial court is ready to canonize the Kaibao heroes. No matter how he is ranked, he is the first in civil and military affairs.
And Zhao Pu also knew in his heart that his official career started and ended with Emperor Liu. By the time of Liu Yang, regardless of whether he was still alive or not, he would no longer have a place in the court at that time.
Today's prince does not need anyone to support him. He himself is a towering tree for others to cling to. As the saying goes, no desire leads to strength. Zhao Pu, who is seventy years old, sees many things clearly and thoroughly.
If it is for the sake of future generations, Zhao Pu has nothing to worry about. Whether he is the first or second term, he and Liu Yang get along well, and Liu Yang has always respected him. As long as he knows how to retreat bravely, within three generations,
There is no need to worry.
The snow was rustling on the ground, and the wind was blowing. As the two of them walked around, two rows of relatively obvious marks were left in the cold corridor. There was silence all the way, and neither of them spoke until they were reflected in the Guangzheng Hall.
After catching his eyes, Liu Yang finally stopped, and Zhao Pu also stopped.
"Mr. Zhao, for the funeral of King Qin, the obituary should be issued by the Zhengshi Hall and the mourning hall should be set up." After a moment of silence, Liu Yang told Zhao Pu.
Zhao Pu nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Yes!"
The gap has emerged since then. You must know that Liu Xiao's funeral only went to the Ministry of Rites, but when it came to Liu Xu, the Political Affairs Hall was the "organizer". This was the highest power center of the Han Dynasty, which showed that it took it seriously.
"In addition, I would like to send an order to Yin Jilun and tell him that the Tubo rebellion does not need to be rushed, let alone rash progress. If things don't work, the decision should be made after weighing the convenience. However, no matter what, the safety of King Jin must be guaranteed!"
Liu Yang looked solemn and said slowly: "Prince Jin, we can't go on business anymore."