The friendly attitude of the Han Emperor made Li Hao feel at ease. A smile appeared on his face, he complimented him, took out an album from his arms, and presented it carefully.
Taking it from Sun Yanxi, Liu Chengyou did not open it, but asked curiously: "What is this?"
Li Hao had a humble smile on his lips and responded: "Your Majesty, I am in Sichuan and Sichuan. I have neither the virtue of promoting religion nor the merits of any size. However, I enjoy all the honors, wealth, clothing and food. I really feel ashamed. Now I have it. Return to the Central Plains, pay homage to the imperial court, and be willing to spend all your family property as a gift to honor your father..."
After listening to his explanation, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but show a playful smile, looked at the old man and said that he was smart, which he was indeed. Apart from the emperor, who else could really protect this big man's safety?
In Chengdu, after experiencing Qiu Ba's extortion, Li Hao's "awareness" was not low. Giving up his wealth to protect his family was the most correct choice. Moreover, with his family property, even if he gave up most of it, it would still be enough for his family to live in. Live a life full of bustling food in Tokyo.
I opened it and glanced at it, and I saw that it was really quite a lot. The strings of gold, silver, silk, and copper coins were enough to support an army of ten thousand for a year. Nowadays, the Han Dynasty consumes an annual salary, food, spring and winter to raise an army. Silk, cloth and festival gifts, together, each person needs about 25 strings per year.
Until the tenth year of Emperor Qianyou's reign, the annual fiscal revenue of the Han Dynasty did not exceed 15 million guan, but nearly 40% of the expenditure was on military pay, armaments, and military defense. It is wrong to say that the Han Dynasty today is a military regime. It's not an exaggeration.
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In the early days of the Republic of China, Liu Chengyou would probably have been overjoyed. He would never forget the financial constraints and hardships of that year. At the same time, he was also more convinced that the soldiers of Ping Shu had made a lot of money. Li Hao's family alone, As rich as he is, if he had been a few years earlier, he would never have been able to resist doing something to him.
Glancing at Li Hao who was slightly worried, Liu Chengyou gave him a reassuring response. He handed the album to Sun Yanxi and put it away. He chuckled and said, "It's rare that Li Qing has such intentions. It's hard to refuse such kindness, so I accept it with a smile!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Hao said in greeting. This gift was so good, but he accepted it, so he had to thank him profusely.
"You are all sages from Shu and have many talents. Since you are here, the court should make proper arrangements!" Looking at all the Shu ministers, Liu Chengyou looked more serious and said, "After you are settled in Tokyo, you can go to the Ministry of Personnel. After registering at the Yamen, I will order the officials to appoint the talented people here according to their talents shortly!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" At this time, all the Shu ministers thanked and praised him in unison.
"Who is this?" After a few drinks, Liu Chengyou suddenly pointed at someone and asked.
The reason for attracting Liu Chengyou's attention is very simple. Most of the young Shu ministers who paid homage were old and decrepit, but there happened to be a young and handsome man mixed in. Feeling the emperor's curious eyes, he immediately stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Huang Jucai, official. He came down to Shu and served as a member of the Hanlin Academy to await the imperial edict."
Li Hao took the initiative to explain to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, this Huang Langjun is the third son of Huang Quan, a master of calligraphy and painting. Although he is young, he is deeply inherited by his father. He served in the Chengdu court with him. He is very talented. He is especially good at flowers, bamboos, birds, mountains, rocks, forests and water. .Beside it is Uncle Huang Quan and Huang Yao!"
"Oh?" Liu Chengyou became more and more interested. He cast his eyes on the old man beside Huang Jucai's desk. He was thin and well-mannered. His attitude immediately became enthusiastic. He held a cup and said: "Huang Gong is a great contemporary man with superb painting skills and a well-known reputation throughout the country. I am here." Everyone in Tokyo has heard about it, and I’m so lucky to see it today.”
"Your Majesty, you are ridiculous!" Huang Quan stood up, bowed and said humbly: "I am just an old man. I have neither the ability to deal with the world nor the ability to govern a country. I can only play with pen and ink for entertainment. It is really difficult to be elegant. Tang!"
"Huang Gong is so humble!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand and said, "There is no need to belittle oneself, it is just the wonderful pen in the hands of the master that can record the grand scene of our great Han Dynasty and pass it on to the world!"
When the emperor said this, Huang Quan's face became energetic, he smiled and praised: "Your Majesty's mind is so broad that it can accommodate all rivers!"
Huang Quan was a famous painter of this era. He collected the best from various painters and created his own school, which can be called a great master. As for Liu Chengyou, it was only through the character report of Wu Desi that he learned about his influence among the scholars. The Han Dynasty court, There is a shortage of such people. The prosperity and prosperity of culture also require all schools and factions to work together.
After some consideration, Liu Chengyou said to Huang Quan: "The Palace of Culture still lacks a painting instructor. If Huang Gong doesn't give up, he can enter the palace and teach my princes how to paint!"
Hearing this, Huang Quan was a little flattered and hurriedly bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Huang Quan worked as a court painter in Sichuan and stayed in the palace all year round to serve Meng Chang. Although his painting skills were exquisite, his style was deeply influenced by the palace atmosphere, which was gorgeous, rich and elegant. When he arrived in Tokyo, he probably only had the magnificence of the Han Palace. It helps him integrate quickly.
Therefore, after listening to Liu Chengyou's personal arrangement, he had no intention of refusing at all, and was even a little happy. Of course, as long as he has the ability and experience to be a teacher for the princes of the Han Dynasty, no one will refuse, and maybe he will become a generation teacher. "Emperor's Master". For a surrendered minister like him, it is even more of an honor.
Liu Chengyou was obviously very satisfied with Huang Quan's attitude. He usually pretended to be a bit pretentious when dealing with others, but he didn't like others to be pretentious and reserved in front of him. He admired the frankness of Huang Quan and others.
Looking at the young Huang Jucai again, Liu Chengyou said: "Both generations of your father and son have studied painting, and their knowledge has been passed down in their families. They also served in the court together, which is also a good story. In Shu, I was a member of the Imperial Academy and was awaiting imperial edicts. When I came to Beijing, I also did the same. If you are given a position, you can enter the Hanlin Academy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Upon hearing this, Huang Jucai also thanked him respectfully.
Seeing that Huang and his son were granted the title, all the Shu ministers present showed their envy to a greater or lesser extent. Li Hao was the same. After all, he had donated so much property and he was still homeless, but Huang and his son were already They were arranged in the right places and all looked privileged, but it was the Emperor of Han who spoke in person, which made people envious and even jealous.
Liu Chengyou was in charge of the case, and he noticed the different expressions of the surrendered ministers, and found them interesting. The Huang family and his son were just role models he promoted, and they were used as examples to attract and appease scholars, so they always had to be treated with some special treatment.
As far as he is concerned, he actually doesn't have much interest in calligraphy and painting, and he is not an arty person. With Liu Chengyou's taste, if a masterpiece is placed in front of him, he can probably use "good-looking" and "masterpiece" to describe it. As for description, as for techniques, connotations, etc., he couldn't appreciate it at all.
As for Li Hao, Liu Chengyou was unhappy from the bottom of his heart. As the prime minister of Shu, Liu Chengyou knew all about him. As for the millions of properties he had amassed in Sichuan and Shu, it was difficult for Liu Chengyou to have a good impression of him. , he was not liquidated, he was able to enter Tokyo, he was able to spread his wealth due to his interest, and he was safe with him. Emperor Liu was already tolerant.
The banquet in the Long Live Hall lasted for only half an hour before it dispersed. Liu Chengyou, who was full of wine and food, strolled among the palace rooms, basking in the winter sun.
The weather was still cold, but the north wind was no longer so strong. Bathing in the winter sun was a rare enjoyment. However, this kind of leisurely enjoyment did not last long before I was interrupted by a message of death.
"In the official family, the Marquis of Guangyang suffered from an old illness and died of illness in his mansion!"
Zhao Hongyin, Marquis of Guangyang, was originally a senior general of the Forbidden Army of the Later Jin Dynasty. In the early Han Dynasty, he surrendered to Taizu and became a general. He participated in the suppression of bandits in the Central Plains, the suppression of rebellion in Yedu, the fight against Hou Shu, the crusade against Li Shouzhen, and the Huainan War. Although he was not the protagonist, he The credit accumulated over the years is not small.
The Guo family is a family of two princes, while the Zhao family is a family of two princes (Zhao Kuangyin was awarded the title of Jishan Hou for his military exploits). Of course, Han Emperor Liu Chengyou's vigorous promotion was indispensable.
Last year, due to the chaos in Guanzhong and Shu, he was ill and recuperated. He resigned from his job and returned to Beijing with Liu Chengyou to recuperate. He survived last winter, but died of illness at the end of this cold winter. Thinking about it, one cannot help but feel regretful.
Zhao Hongyin is an out-and-out veteran, resolute and good at fighting. Because he has an outstanding son, his reputation is not low, but his reputation is not low either in official history or in the Han army today.
At this time, when he suddenly heard the news of his death, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but feel a little sentimental in his heart, and said: "How could God be so unkind? He's going to kill one of my generals again!"
Thinking of Zhao Kuangyin who was still in Shu, perhaps he should show a hint of guilt. After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou raised his finger and said: "Remember, Guangyang Marquis Zhao Hongyin, a loyal, upright and resolute general, has unfortunately passed away. In mourning, he was granted the title of Duke of Guangyang, added as a minister, and given the posthumous title of Wu Yi. The funeral expenses of the Zhao family were all paid by the imperial court."
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After a pause, Liu Chengyou said again: "His son Zhao Kuangyi was given the title of Yunqi Wei and took up a position in the palace!"