"...The emperor is difficult to deal with, he is very taciturn, he is tall, his face is purple, and his eyes are white. He first joined Emperor Mingzong of the Tang Dynasty and was listed under his command..."
In the yamen, the crisp and clear sound of reading came from Liu Xu's mouth. Liu Chengyou was sitting at the desk, listening to his recitation, and naturally flipping through the lessons of his sons in his hands, with a satisfied smile on his face.
What Liu Xu recited was the "Benji of the Great Ancestor" compiled by the late historian Jia Wei, the prime minister Xue Juzheng and other historians and scholars. It was a must-read for the princes, and it was also taught by Liu Chengyou under the instruction of Grand Tutor Zhang Zhao.
It wasn't until Liu Xu finished reciting one paragraph that he stopped. Liu Chengyou put down the book in his hand and looked at the four princes.
"How did you learn?" Liu Chengyou looked at the second, third, and fourth students and asked.
Liu Yang said: "Although he is not as proficient in reciting as his elder brother, he can already read through it!"
Liu Xu quickly responded: "You can only recite a small section of it!"
"That's not bad!" Liu Chengyou's eyes were full of kindness, and he educated the four children: "I don't require you to recite the whole article, but you need to read it thoroughly.
The historians have written very well, describing the experiences of your imperial ancestors! Let you read it so that you can better understand the difficulty of establishing the foundation of the imperial industry and remember the difficulty of establishing a country. It was your imperial ancestor who fought bloody battles with one sword and one sword. , worked hard for.
As princes, you have the blood of your father and ancestors in your body, you enjoy the respect of the royal family, and you also shoulder the responsibility of safeguarding the country and consolidating the country. "Benji" describes the urgent situation in the early days of the country, the hardship of the country, and the decline of the ancestral temple. , I hope you will never forget that the great Han Dynasty is hard-won.
As a father, I am already trying my best to clean up the world and build a foundation for future generations. But twenty or thirty years later, this country will depend on you brothers..."
No matter how much the children understood what Liu Chengyou said, judging from their serious expressions, it was obvious that they listened to it.
Liu Xu took the lead and said solemnly: "In the future, my son will definitely follow the example of the emperor and father to safeguard our country!"
"Go! I'll be here today. I'll give you a holiday. You can play whatever you want in the afternoon!" Liu Chengyou showed a fatherly expression.
"Thank you, daddy!" Liu Fang cheered for a while, took the lead in walking away with his calves.
Liu Xu was the most reserved. He bowed politely and left gently. However, his tense little face also relaxed obviously. As a student, when faced with a teacher checking his homework, no matter whether he is good or bad, he will always be nervous. , especially this time, the person who was inspecting was not the old scholar Zhang Zhao...
"The official family, King Yan and his party have already set off for the north and returned!" Zhang Dejun came to report.
"Did you give me my gift?" Liu Chengyou asked casually.
Zhang Dejun said: "The young one was handed over to King Yan personally!"
"How did they react and what did they say?" Liu Chengyou asked.
Zhang Dejun replied: "The King of Yan looked normal. He just bowed respectfully to the road to express his gratitude to the officials. But Zhao Siwan, on the other hand, felt relieved and seemed eager to return north!"
"The King of Yan is quite sensible, and he knows his duty as a minister, so he deserves to be entrusted. However, Zhao Siwan is secretly on guard and eager to escape, as if this place is a dragon's pond and a tiger's den!" Liu Chengyou said with a sneer.
"The officials are right! Zhao Siwan is a general of the Yan Army and holds military power. He has always been arrogant and harbors evil intentions. The officials may try to eliminate him to eliminate future troubles!" Zhang Dejun continued.
"Haha!" Liu Chengyou was happy and looked at Zhang Dejun with a smile: "Are you giving me some advice?"
Hearing this, Zhang Dejun's handsome face suddenly changed, and he hurriedly said: "I'm so talkative! Please forgive me!"
"Go and summon King Chenliu and the envoys of the five armies!" He withdrew his gaze, flicked his sleeves, and said: "In addition, notify Shi Shouxin again to prepare for departure. This northern tour will stay here for a long time, so it's time to Let’s go!”
"Yes!" Zhang Dejun tensed his body and asked, "May I ask the officials where they want to patrol next, so that I can teach General Shi how to prepare for the exploration and arrange the route!"
After thinking about it for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "Go west, first go to Baoding Army, and then go to Zhending Mansion!"
"yes!"
Zhang Dejun walked away quickly, while Liu Chengyou was still sitting at the desk, picked up the imperial pen, and wrote a square "Yan" character. After so many years of continuous practice, coupled with the guidance of calligraphy master Yang Ningshi, up to now, Liu Chengyou's calligraphy is finally eye-catching. Of course, it's just eye-catching, and it's not "art" at all.
In my mind, thoughts about Youzhou and the Yan army were constantly intertwined. In the past few days, in the heart-to-heart conversations with Zhao Kuangzan, in addition to contacting each other, talking about military affairs, and discussing Khitan issues, Zhao Kuangzan also took the initiative to mention the future. The issue of Youzhou's status was only somewhat deliberately avoided by Liu Chengyou.
However, according to Zhao Kuangzan's words, there was a vague intention of handing over power and returning power in order to seek peace, but Liu Chengyou felt it, and it was mostly a temptation. He had no intention of having an in-depth conversation with him, so Liu Chengyou tried his best to comfort and encourage him, telling him not to worry too much. Youzhou cannot do without King Yan, and he needs to do his best to guard against the Khitan, so that he can be the pillar of the Han Dynasty in peace and contentment. He also reiterated that you will not let me down, and I will not let you down, but this time, he did not mention anything else. "Yongzhen Youzhou will be hereditary and will not be replaced".
According to Zhao Kuangzan's performance, it can be observed that although this person is worried, he can still fight for it. Everyone has a desire for power, and it is understandable that it is difficult to give up. The key is that Zhao Kuangzan is knowledgeable and can be rational. Or, such people can still get along harmoniously and seek common ground while reserving differences in a short period of time.
In fact, Liu Chengyou may be wary of the Yan Army, but he is not suspicious. Fundamentally, the Yan Army controlled by the Zhao family and his son was supported by the Han court. Although it maintained a certain degree of independence, it was not controlled by the imperial court. The impact is far more profound than what appears on the surface.
When Zhao Yanshou was still alive, Liu Chengyou had many arrangements. In the following years, he did not interfere openly, but secretly penetrated and arranged. If there were changes in Youzhou, energy would burst out from within. and resistance were enough to make Zhao Kuangzan scruple.
Of course, Zhao Kuangzan also had a certain understanding of the court's arrangements and actions. If he did not know this, he, Zhao Kuangzan, would not be qualified to guard Youzhou and maintain the stability of the situation for so many years.
Liu Chengyou also thought about how he would react if Zhao Kuangzan asked for help at this time. Should he accept it as soon as possible, or should he worry about the influence of the Khitan and not make any changes? Of course, this is not a difficult choice. Given his habits, he would choose This is also the most beneficial result for the imperial court.
However, Zhao Kuangzan did not. Some things are easy to see through, but after seeing through them, it is difficult to make the right choice...
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Before he had finished, An Shenqi and five military envoys came in to pay homage and asked him to take a seat. Liu Chengyou did not say much and said directly: "You all meet me here and express your sincerity. It can be called a grand gathering, but there is no banquet in the world that cannot be broken up." , I have stayed here for more than eight days, and it is time to set off. You guys have been away from the pass for a long time, and it is inevitable that your military affairs have been delayed. Please pack up and return to your respective stations!"
"yes!"
"On the occasion of parting, I will not set up another banquet. I would like to say goodbye with a cup of light tea!" Liu Chengyou picked up the steaming teacup and said, "Please!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After drinking, Liu Chengyou said again: "Everyone returns to the army. I only have one word to tell you to train your troops and horses and sharpen your soldiers in preparation for the general trend! From now on, you should still exercise restraint and suppress your ambition to fight in order to stabilize the situation in northern Xinjiang. .When I come back, it will be the time for you all to use force!"
"I sincerely follow your Majesty's instructions!" An Shenqi took the lead and said with cupped hands.
"In addition, we must live in harmony with the three states of Youyan and maintain relations!" Liu Chengyou warned again, looking at Ma Quanyi: "Especially the Yongqing Army. I heard that in the past two years, there have been many conflicts between your army and the Yan soldiers. From now on, we should try our best to avoid fortification and stop building forts to the north!"
"Yes!" Ma Quanyi was a little helpless when he was named.
"I am going to visit the Baoding Army. General Dong, please go west with me!" Liu Chengyou looked at Dong Zunzui, the envoy of the Baoding Army.
"Yes!" Dong Zunji was not surprised but overjoyed, secretly thinking that he wanted Liu Chengyou to see the majestic appearance of his Baoding Army.