"That's it!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao and said gently: "Speaking of which, I haven't seen anyone from the Kong family since I succeeded to the throne. In this way, I would like to prepare a book and send it to Qufu. Kong Yi will come to Beijing immediately after the mourning period..."
"yes!"
Paying attention to Li Tao, Liu Chengyou leaned forward slightly and said with concern: "I heard that Li Qing has been working very hard as a director these days. Today, even before dawn, he went to the palace to sit in charge of government! It's too hard. Of course, state affairs Important, you still need to pay attention to your health!”
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!" Li Tao responded: "I have insufficient qualifications and shallow moral character. I have been entrusted with a heavy responsibility by Your Majesty and am in charge of the central government. I am walking on thin ice. I am afraid of neglecting political affairs and harming the country and the emperor. I can only spend more effort. There have been many troubles at home and abroad recently. I dare not delay!"
"Li Qing is so humble!" Liu Chengyou said with emotion at Li Tao's words.
"However, one thing is true. The country is indeed troubled! This just proves that the world is uneasy, and we still have many things that we have not done well. We are even disturbed by such secular affairs and cannot relax for a moment!" Liu Chengyou said.
Looking at Li Tao, pointing to the case, he said: "After being away from Beijing for several months, I have accumulated a mountain of memorials. Reading them one by one, I am exhausted and feel exhausted!"
"Your Majesty is diligent and hands-on, and has always been admired by his ministers!" Li Tao paid his respects.
"If I didn't have capable ministers and officials like Li Qing to help me relieve my worries, I wouldn't be able to sit on the dragon's bed and rule the world!" Liu Chengyou said.
"Your Majesty is ridiculous! I don't dare to accept it!"
Li Tao raised his eyes and looked at Liu Chengyou. A complex emotion flashed across his face. Li Tao bowed down and said, "I have been a political director recently, and my thoughts and concerns are often inappropriate. I am really scared. Please hold your Majesty accountable!"
Seeing his performance like this, Liu Chengyou was slightly surprised, and then smiled: "Why is Li Qing like this? That's serious! Human energy is always limited, and you are old and have heavy national affairs. It is inevitable that you will make some omissions. It’s understandable, don’t worry about it!”
Liu Chengyou's words seemed to be comforting, but to Li Tao's ears, they really didn't taste good. Noticing the gentle and easy-going expression on the emperor's face, a touch of bitterness lingered in his heart, and he couldn't get rid of it. He lowered his head and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty said this. , I am ashamed!”
After paying attention to the time, Liu Chengyou stood up, greeted Li Tao, and said, "It's time to eat. Li Qing has been sent back to the hall first. Come and eat with me!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Tao couldn't resist the warm welcome, so he followed.
"On this tour, I have tasted all the local delicacies and found that folk dishes have many characteristics and are no worse than those of the palace. Today, I specially ordered someone to cook some famous Tokyo dishes. You should share them with me... ..”
The weather was refreshing, and the afternoon autumn sun released a soft light, shining on Li Tao. Walking between the palace rooms, Li Tao's spirit was slightly in a trance, and in the trance, there was a deep sense of frustration.
The emperor's words and expressions still appeared in his mind, and his gentle voice still seemed to be lingering in his ears. The bitterness in his smile could not be concealed. The emperor's words were like a knife, cutting into his heart one by one. The hint, no, when This is a clear indication that he has put his heart and soul into it.
To be honest, Li Tao still couldn't understand why he aroused the emperor's suspicion. Compared with Yang Bin back then, he was much more humble and respectful. As for age, is 58 very old?
Perhaps it can only be explained by the unfathomable nature of the Sacred Heart...
From the transfer of brother Li Huan, to the Guanzhong incident, to the Jinghu case, and the Kong family incident just now, it was clearly a way to beat myself up...
"Ms. sir!" Li Tao walked to the staff department in Nanya, and was immediately greeted by a minister.
"Where is Minister Shen?" Li Tao asked.
"We are in the hall! I will go and report it immediately!"
"No need!" Li Tao waved his hand to stop the somewhat attentive Si Lang, and ordered, "I'll go by myself!"
"yes!"
Stepping into the official office of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, all the layout is so familiar. He has been in charge here for many years, and his imprint is imprinted on everything up and down, inside and out.
The moment he stepped into the hall, Li Tao finally realized something, and his old face showed a little surprise. Maybe the word "official administration" was the problem...
Thinking about how many people he has promoted over the years, and how many disciples and old officials he has made, it seems that it is countless. However, if he is said to have formed a clique for personal gain or harbored different ambitions, he is determined not to admit it.
"Why is your husband here?" After the public case, Shen Wenbing was handling official documents and drinking tea. He looked up and saw Li Tao and hurriedly greeted him: "Here, please serve tea quickly!"
"Please take a seat!" Shen Wenbing pointed to the main case and said humbly: "If your husband has any instructions, you can send someone to inform him or call your subordinates to come. Why do you have to obey his orders and come in person?"
Li Tao found his way to the guest table and sat down, with no trace of depression on his face. He pointed at the big case and said to Shen Wenbing: "Guohua, this case will officially belong to you from now on, and it deserves its name!"
"What does Mr. Xian mean by this?" Shen Wenbing was slightly stunned.
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Looking at Shen Wenbing, Li Tao said: "I am already old. I am no longer capable of handling internal and external affairs and cannot bear the burden. Not to mention managing the civil affairs. Just now, I have proposed to His Majesty that I should resign from the post of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
I also recommended you to take over the position, and your Majesty also agreed. Under the imperial edict, it will only take place in these two days!"
Shen Wenbing had a slow temperament. Hearing the news suddenly, he didn't react for a while. He was stunned for a while, and then he realized it later and said: "How can I be a low-ranking official and be able to be a high-ranking official?"
"Guohua, there is no need to be humble!" Seeing his reaction, Li Tao said calmly: "You are originally the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and you have been in charge of the civil affairs for some time. Your reputation has always been praised by others, so it is natural for you to take over!
"
After thinking about it for a while, Shen Wenbing just finished digesting the news. He noticed Li Tao's expression and felt even more suspicious and a little uneasy. His intuition was unusual.
Probably aware of Shen Wenbing's doubts, Li Tao said with a smile: "You don't have to worry about anything, just do your job well!"
As he spoke, Li Tao's expression became more serious, and he warned in a solemn tone: "The responsibility of the civil service department is the most complicated among all the ministries and departments, and it involves a lot of ups and downs. When Guohua is in charge of his affairs, he should uphold the public spirit and be prudent.
First!"
"Your Majesty, please remember your Master's teachings!"
After pondering for a while, Li Tao smiled again and said: "In my opinion, Guohua, in the court, your qualifications and ability are not inferior to those of Fan Wensu and others, but your temperament is too peaceful and you have not shown your talents. This time, Your Majesty will
With the appointment of heavenly officials, you can also look forward to worshiping the prime minister in the future!"
Hearing this, Shen Wenbing looked calm: "This official is self-aware and doesn't dare to hope!"
"You are just too generous and humble!"
When Li Tao left the official department, his expression was full of relief. When he returned to the political hall, he behaved as usual and sat on the board of directors, as if nothing had changed.
I didn't work overtime and drove back to the mansion in the evening.
"Father!" To his surprise, his son Li Chengxiu was already waiting in the house.
"Why did you come back home?" Li Tao looked at him.
Welcoming Li Tao into the hall, Li Chengxiu said with a bit of joy on his face, "My son has been transferred to the Ministry of Water Resources. My father is finally willing to let me be promoted?"
Listening to his words and observing his appearance, the fleeting surprise on Li Tao's face was not noticed by his son, who said calmly: "Do you think I arranged it for you?"
"Isn't it?" Li Chengxiu hesitated.
A look of contemplation flashed across the old man's face, and Li Tao waved his hand and warned: "The waterway project, boat and bridge, is a top priority for the country, and His Majesty has always attached great importance to it. If you can fulfill your duties, perform well!"
"Yes!" Li Chengxiu said with his hands raised, immersed in the joy of promotion, and did not notice anything strange about his father.
At night, after dinner, Li Tao went to his study and sat behind the desk for a long time. The candles flickered and shone on his face, making his expression more profound and calm.
After a long time, he sighed, spread out a blank memorial, poured water and ink himself, dipped his pen in, sketched some ideas, and wrote: Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Li Tao, Minister of Pingzhang under Zhongshu Men, Fu Qi, Your Majesty.
A mediocre man was expelled from the imperial court, favored by His Majesty, and has occupied a high position for ten years..."
This is a letter of resignation! After careful consideration, Li Tao finally decided to retreat to avoid disaster. The emperor's performance was short of directly telling him that it was time to retreat. If he didn't know what to do, it would be too disrespectful to the emperor. He Li Tao
, after all, it was not Yang Bin, nor did he have the courage or strength to confront the emperor head-on.
Li Tao's literary talent is good. He writes many articles and poems in his daily life. This time he expressed his feelings with emotion and expressed his heartfelt words. When he finished writing the last word, his eyes turned red.
"Alas..." The old minister's sigh was filled with sadness.