Chapter 165 Summer Hunting, Auspiciousness and Tribute
In April of the second year of Emperor Qianyou's reign, Liu Chengyou returned from hunting in Zifengqiu. This was the first time Liu Chengyou led a group of people to hunt since he ascended the throne. The core purpose was to review the army and show his majesty. Long Jie, with two cavalry troops, Each sent an army to accompany the hunter, totaling more than 2,000 cavalry. The civil and military ministers from Feng Dao and more than 30 people from Guo Wei accompanied them. They stayed for one day and stayed overnight before returning.
The accompanying horse troops were all the elite of the Han Dynasty's forbidden army. In addition to participating in the hunt, they also conducted confrontation drills in horse warfare tactics. The emperor personally supervised the inspection. The entire hunting process was maintained in strict order, and officers at all levels followed the hunting rules. Receive achievements and be rewarded.
There was an episode where I encountered a deer in the wild forest, surrounded it and drove it away, and the soldiers shot at it, but they all missed. When the emperor arrived, he drew his bow and fired, and the arrow hit the target. The army cheered. No matter what the truth is, the version that spread is In this way, the publicity effect has been achieved, and no one will delve into the specifics of what is going on. Liu Chengyou himself, too, takes it as true.
In addition, there was the concubine who accompanied the chariot. She was dressed in military uniform and silver armor. She was galloping in all directions. She had a strong posture and was skilled in bow and horse. She was very famous. Only then did the world know that not only was the emperor "brave and strong", There are also women in the harem who do not want to show off their eyebrows to men.
"You must be tired from running back and forth. Let's go back to the palace and rest!" Liu Chengyou was still wearing armor when he returned from the North Palace Gate to the inner court. As he took a step, he folded the girl in half and ordered.
Zhe Xiaoniang is full of heroic appearance and her jade face is full of joy. A hunting trip has eliminated a lot of the depression that had accumulated in her heart since she entered the palace. In fact, such a rouge horse is restrained in the deep palace, killing her. Personality, but has the feeling of burning the harp and boiling the crane.
Liu Chengyou could also feel the slight melancholy behind Zhe Xiaoniang's forced smile, and ordered him to follow her just because he wanted her to release her emotions. However, it didn't stop there. A political marriage is a political marriage after all. If Zhe Xiaoniang If you don't try to get used to the life in the forbidden palace and enter the role of the emperor's woman, then the result will not be too wonderful, even though Liu Chengyou is very fond of this lady now.
Of course, in fact, as described in the "book", Zhe Xiaoniang did not suffer from the constraints of the palace and only pursued freedom and singing... On the contrary, although the time was short, Zhe Xiaoniang was already working hard to adapt.
Although Miss Zhe was still in high spirits, in good spirits, and still had a sense of unfinished business, she responded to Liu Chengyou's orders with good sense.
Liu Chengyou returned to the camp on a light horse and entered the palace on foot. Seeing him moving his legs, Zhang Dejun cleverly showed his hospitality: "For officials, it's better to take the imperial chariot!"
"We are tired from walking around, so prepare the chariot!" Liu Chengyou agreed directly.
When they heard that the emperor had returned from hunting, Empress Fu and Concubine Gao successively sent people to say hello. Liu Chengyou responded with gentle words, hoping to raise the child with peace of mind. Apparently, he had been doting on the virtuous concubine recently, and both concubines had their thoughts.
"Use the internal funds to select two pieces of fine Suzhou embroidery and reward them to the queen and the noble concubine!" Liu Chengyou ordered under the service of the chamberlain during the disarming and dressing room.
"yes!"
"Your Majesty, Mr. Su and Mr. Fan want to see you!" It was almost time for Liu Chengyou to return to the palace, and Shiren reported the news that Su Yugui and Fan Zhi wanted to see him.
Speaking of which, there are a total of seven Tongping Zhangshi in the court, Yang, Wang, Su, Feng, Li, Fan, and Zhao, who share the power of the prime minister. Yang Bin and Wang Zhang are the most important, except for Zhao Ying who basically fills the number. , Su Yugui, who is a bachelor of Jixian Palace and a judge of rites, is the most low-key these days.
As the founding father of the Republic of China and an old minister of Hedong, Su Yugui was obviously consciously lowering his sense of presence in the court. The root cause was, on the one hand, his own limited talent and virtue. With Liu Chengyou promoting old ministers vigorously, Su Yugui really had nothing to do in terms of academics and politics. prominent place;
On the other hand, and more importantly, he has the heart to protect himself. You must know that when he was in the imperial court, he and Su Fengji were collectively known as the "Two Sus". At that time, he was very powerful and used his power to commit crimes and seek personal gain. He was no less than Su Fengji. It's just that. Later, after eating and fattening up, he calmed down, and Su Fengji was in front of him to attract the firepower.
However, Su Fengji's fate still made Su Yugui wary.
How miserable!
After the ceremony, he was seated and served tea. Liu Chengyou asked directly: "What's the matter?"
Su Yugui's attitude was extremely submissive. He stood up with his waist very low and said with a cheerful smile: "Your Majesty, Yingzhou has reported that a pair of purple rabbits and white rabbits were found in the territory. They are specially presented to the court. This is auspicious and auspicious for the great man. I thought it was time to issue an edict of praise."
Su Yugui smiled, but when Liu Chengyou heard this, his expression did not show much joy. His brows furrowed slightly, he recalled, and asked: "Is the Yingzhou regiment training envoy Meng Xingchao?"
No look of expectation was found on Liu Chengyou's face. Su Yugui lowered his voice and said, "Exactly!"
Meng Xingchao, the training envoy of Yingzhou regiment, was appointed by Liu Zhiyuan in the early days of the Republic of China.
Liu Chengyou really didn't have much interest in auspicious omens. He just felt that such people were in charge of the military and political affairs of a state and could not fulfill their duties. They were plotting and opportunistic. However, it was rare to be able to take the initiative to contribute and flatter the emperor and the court. .
With a complicated emotion, Liu Chengyou asked Fan Zhi: "Fan Qing, what do you think about winning the prize?"
After becoming the Prime Minister, Fan Zhi became more and more calm, assisting Ming Jun, displaying his talents and learning, and then realizing his own ambitions. In short, Fan Xianggong has been very happy recently.
Seemingly understanding Liu Chengyou's mentality, Fan Zhi cupped his hands and said: "Since it is an auspicious omen given by God, the imperial court should express it to comfort the ministers and appease the public opinion!"
"Then let the central committee issue an edict to commend him!" Liu Chengyou ordered calmly.
Then he added in a very low voice: "Is there really a rabbit in the world that is purple?"
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Without lingering on this issue, he looked at Fan Zhi again: "What official duties does Fan Qing have?"
Fan Zhi's face was calm, much less flattering than Su Yugui's, and he said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Jingnan Jiedushi Gao Baorong has once again sent people north to Tokyo to pay tribute!"
With that said, Fan Zhi presented a gift list.
"Gao Baorong has only been in charge of his father for half a year. This is the second time he has paid tribute!" Liu Chengyou took the gift list and glanced at it a few times. Although he was not as heroic as Southern Tang Dynasty, his mood was obviously better.
"Exactly!" Fan Zhi replied.
Last winter, Nanping King Gao Congjie died of illness and was succeeded by his son Gao Baorong. At the beginning of his succession, he took the initiative to report to the court. In fact, from the middle of last year, Gao Congjie had taken the initiative to submit to the throne and paid tribute. It is a declaration of vassalage with the intention of repairing the broken relationship between the two parties. It is obviously paving the way for future generations.
As far as matters are concerned, although Gao Congjie is nicknamed "Gao Laizi", in terms of his own talents, he is already above average. It is not easy to deal with various countries based on the small land of Jingnan.
"Your Majesty, it is reported that Gao Baorong, the governor of Jingnan Province, is pedantic and weak, with insufficient talents and virtues. He is not capable of running a military or political affairs, but he does not have the style of his father. He served the Han Dynasty diligently and respectfully. I think he suffered from problems in the early days of the country. , the criminal is in our court. Your Majesty may return the favor to reassure him!" Fan Zhi suggested to Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou thought for a while, looked very relaxed, and asked: "Is the envoy still in the Concierge Courtyard?"
"yes!"
"Come down and treat me well. I will receive you in person tomorrow!"
"In addition, the imperial edict was drafted, and the Jingnan Jiedushi envoy Gao Congjiao inspected the school, Grand Master, and served in the middle!" Two false titles, as far as Liu Chengyou was concerned, did not cost money at all.
For the Han Dynasty, a cowardly leader of a separatist regime was certainly good news and made it easier for the court to operate.
The strategy is southward, and Liu Chengyou’s eyes are not just on the southeast corner!