The Daiguo Duke's Mansion is located in the southwest of the imperial city, adjacent to Xuanwu Tianjie. After he returned to Beijing from Ruan and served as the Privy Council, Liu Chengyou specially rewarded him and gave him this huge mansion as a reward for his service. The merits of pacifying the captives in the northwest. Even the plaque of the Duke's Mansion was inscribed by Liu Chengyou himself. After practicing calligraphy for so long, Liu Chengyou's calligraphy can barely be used.
Before sunset, a crisp sound of horse hooves broke the tranquility in front of the Duke of Dai's mansion. The servant led the horse and kicked it off. He threw down the whip from Ruan and went straight to the mansion. Unlike most court officials, even if After reaching his sixtieth year, and with his physical fitness gradually declining, Zhe Congruan still used to ride horses instead of riding in sedan chairs.
Following Zhe Congruan, there was also a middle-aged man, who was his son, the father of Xian Fei, and the head of the dynasty Zhe Deku. Compared with his father, Zhe Deku was much stronger and stronger. The beard should be thicker.
Entering the gate of the mansion, passing through the atrium, and going to the main hall, Zhe Deku sat down directly, picked up a cup of tea, only half of it was taken, and poured it into his mouth. He couldn't care less about the taste, as long as it was cool. It could be seen that there was no one among these generals. Too strict rules.
"The battle in front of the palace gate today is really big. The emperor is downgrading, and all the officials are greeting him..." Looking at his old father, Zhe Deku stood up again and helped him take off his outer clothes, with a tone of voice. A little sour.
"Why, are you envious?" Zhe Congruan asked.
Zhe Deku did not hide his thoughts and said: "When I came to Tokyo a few days ago, there was no such big movement!"
Although this son is almost 40 years old, he still couldn't help but scold him when he heard his words: "You idiot, do you still want to talk about it with Zhao, Shi, and Yao?"
Zhe Deku accepted it honestly and responded: "I don't dare!"
The servant brought the brewed herbal tea, and Zhe Deku personally served it to his old father. Zhe Congruan almost drank it in one gulp, glanced at him, and said, "Then you are quite self-aware! Compared to those three people, I We are all ashamed of ourselves! If we had not married the emperor, I am afraid that you and I, father and son, would still be in Fuzhou, and we might have ended up being manipulated by others!"
"Why do you think Guanzhong Sanjiedu received such courtesy from the emperor?" He glanced at Zhe Deku, and there was a rare shrewd look in Ruan Lao's eyes.
Zhe De was slightly stunned and replied: "Isn't it because of the great defeat of the Shu army?"
"Compared with the Battle of Jifengshan in the first year of Qianyou's reign, the situation in this battle of Donghe Village was not as critical as it was at that time, and the gains were also smaller than before. Even the coach at the time, Wang Jun, did not accept the gift of prisoners from the imperial palace... .." followed Ruan Youyou.
Just like what Ruan said, today's situation has already aroused the dissatisfaction of one person, and it has been clearly shown. Yes, it is Wang Jun, the commander of the Ma Bu Army of the Han Guards.
After the triumphant expedition to Huaihe, Wang Jun was already dissatisfied even though he was promoted and given a title. He often complained in the office and in the army, and took it out on others from time to time. When he presented the prisoners today, of course he also remembered how he had lost his balance in the past. , the look of resentment is almost written on his face.
Putting down the tea cup, Zhe followed Ruan and continued: "For the purpose of guarding Shu, the Guanzhong army gathered in Qilong is more than 30,000, and they are directly controlled by these three festivals. Only those who look forward to the horse head are more than half. Imperial Court Ceremony However, due to their merits, what is more important is the tens of thousands of troops gathered together!"
Hearing what his father said, Zhe Deke was thoughtful, his expression gradually became serious, and he said, "Is the emperor jealous of them?"
Zhe Congruan did not answer directly, but continued to ask: "Do you think they came to Beijing specifically to receive rewards?"
"Please give me some advice, father!" Zhe De said.
"It's not enough to be suspicious!" Zhe Congruan said with certainty: "Although I have been in charge of the Privy Council for only three months, I have been inspected by the commander on weekdays. After three seasons in Guanzhong, I will be relieved of power when I come to Beijing.
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"And all three of them came in response to orders, and they also knew it well!"
After his father’s explanation, Zhe Deke finally woke up from the joy of being “the head of the country”, “coming to court with honor”, and “being treated favorably by the emperor”. In the past few days after entering the city, Zhe Deke was actually a little distracted.
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Noticing the vigilant look on Zhe Deyi's expression, Zhe Congruan's face showed a hint of satisfaction, and continued to ask: "Have you ever thought about why the emperor called you back to Tokyo? Why did I write to you?
No delay!"
When he said this, Zhe Congruan still couldn't help but feel a little angry because of his delay in coming to Beijing.
Zhe Deqing flashed his eyes with some guilt, but after thinking about it seriously for a while, he said in a deep voice: "It should not just be for reporting on work!"
Although Liu Chengyou had met with him in the past few days, they basically talked about his relationship with his father-in-law and his duties of guarding the border. However, although Zhe De Ke was not a judge of intelligence, he had been mentioned in this way, so he naturally became aware of it.
Taking a deep breath, Zhe Congruan first sighed with emotion, and then said to Zhe Deyi in a solemn tone: "For three generations, the powerful people in the vassal town have been regarded by the central government as the source of trouble and must be eliminated. A promising king will be more powerful.
It's troublesome. Now that the emperor is the hero, his intention to cut down the vassal and take over the power is already obvious!
I am old and half of my body has fallen into the loess. From now on, the Zhe family will fall into your body. What I want to remind you is that although the Zhe family has been in the prefecture for twenty years, it can no longer be used as a private territory in the future.
Although the Zhe family has a daughter in the palace, it is not a guarantee for its safety and survival. King Liu Chong of Taiyuan is the emperor's direct uncle, and he is in charge of an important town in the east of the river. What will happen when the imperial court cuts down vassals? I, the Zhe family, need to be warned!"
"Yes!" Zhe Deyi looked solemn. Judging from his expression, he must have listened.
After looking at the sky, Zhe Congruan stood up and said, "Okay, let's pack up, change into court clothes, and enter the palace for the banquet!"
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At night, in the Long Live Hall of the Han Palace, Emperor Liu Chengyou personally hosted a banquet for the three Jiedu in Guanzhong. He also called all the military envoys who had come to Beijing one after another. Only the privy ministers and senior officials from the Ministry of War were accompanying him, and none of the other civil servants were present.
There were not many people, but the atmosphere was lively. There were many palace delicacies, fine wines, ritual music, songs and dances. However, the ministers attending the banquet, except Yang Ye, were mostly old and handsome generals.
Everyone has their own case. Yao Yuanfu's seat is relatively close to the front, and he is the oldest. But he also looks the most unrestrained. His loud voice is completely different from that of an old man in his 70s, holding a wine glass in his hand.
Changsheng said: "The wine and food in the palace are just different. Where can I enjoy such delicious food and such fine wines in the place where I am waiting?"
When saying this, Yao Yuanfu seemed to glance at Liu Chengyou deliberately, which also attracted the attention of most people.
Liu Chengyou didn't seem to take it seriously and said to him: "If Medicine Master likes it, then enjoy it to your heart's content. I will give you more food and wine later!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! But why don't Your Majesty reward me with the cooking experience in the kitchen? If so, I will be able to appreciate your Majesty's grace every time I have a meal from now on!" Yao Yuanfu hit the snake with a stick and took the initiative to ask for the reward. It seems a bit flamboyant.
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows and responded casually: "It's such a trivial matter!"
Yao Yuanfu looked very satisfied with the emperor's attitude and said, "Old minister, I will thank your majesty!"
As he spoke, he twisted his body and faced Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, it's very hot in the palace, and I can't bear the pain. Can you allow me to take off my outer robe?"
Yao Yuanfu seemed to be getting more and more rude and unruly. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou looked at him seriously, paused, raised his hand and said, "You can do anything!"
After receiving the permission, Yao Yuanfu took off his robe at the royal banquet and threw it beside the table.
Liu Chengyou didn't show any displeasure on his face. He glanced at the others and said magnanimously: "If you feel the heat is unbearable, you can also take off your robes. Today's banquet is just for pleasure, for the monarch and his ministers to enjoy themselves together. No need to Restricted!"
In fact, there were a lot of ice cubes placed at the foot of the pillars in the palace. Even if it was hot, it wouldn't be much hot. According to the emperor, no one acted like Yao Yuanfu.
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Yao Yuanfu also successfully attracted everyone's attention, with different expressions and different thoughts.
Liu Chengyou seemed more considerate and told Zhang Dejun: "Go, prepare more ice handkerchiefs and give them to the princes!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
No matter what, Yao Yuanfu's some unbridled and bold actions made the atmosphere in the palace go astray, or go in the direction it should be.
Then Liu Chengyou stood up, holding a full cup, and walked to Yao Yuanfu.