In front of the hall, Liu Chengyou, a man with a golden sword, was sitting on a Taishi chair. He was wearing a tight military uniform that slightly highlighted his belly. He was holding a teacup in his hand and sipping lightly.
In the field, the four princes were practicing martial arts, waving wooden swords in their hands, fighting in pairs, you coming and going. Of course, the main purpose was to perform martial arts and show what they had learned, but it seemed that the fourth prince was the most calm. His movements are the most skillful and powerful. The youngest among them is Liu Yun, who is now almost ten years old.
Among the weapons racks stood an old man, but he was no longer Yao Yuanfu. The Duke of Fen died in the summer last year at the age of seventy-nine, and he was already very old. He was replaced by the veteran British Duke Guo Congyi. He was transferred from the Kadong capital to Tokyo to serve as a teacher for the princes. This was a very high honor.
Guo Congyi was a military commander who had a deep connection with Zhuang Zong and was also the founding father of the country. After the rise of the Han Dynasty, he had been a big boss in the army and a powerful force in the Forbidden Army.
In the early days of the Republic of China, he was the commander-in-chief of an army and also the leader of the Jiedu. For more than ten years, he guarded the four states, all at key points. Although except for the destruction of Du Chongwei, he was basically absent from the military wars of the Han Dynasty in recent years. , but his status has not diminished over the years.
In the many reorganizations of the Forbidden Army, he always had a place, even if many young people climbed on top of him. Moreover, he had been in Daming Mansion for many years, and most of the Forbidden Army were stationed under him. This shows that Liu Chengyou had great regard for him. Faithfulness.
Guo Congyi is also a wonderful man. In addition to his military ability, he is also much more elegant. He is a very interesting person and is by no means an ordinary martial artist. Therefore, during the teaching process, he was very popular with the prince, especially for He was admired for his versatility and the demeanor of Confucian generals. Yao Yuanfu was a good teacher, strict and upright. Most of the princes respected and feared him, but few had Guo Congyi's infectious ability.
The prince Liu Yang stood next to Liu Chengyou. After several years of being a prince, he had become more stable. At this time, he respectfully reported some government affairs to Liu Chengyou. As he grew older, coupled with the long period of observing Under the influence of government affairs, Liu Chengyou has tried to let him participate in the handling and decision-making of government affairs since this spring. He specially asked the Zhengshitang to assign some appropriate affairs to the East Palace for handling.
Although they are just trivial matters that have nothing to do with the overall situation, they are enough to serve as a test. According to observations, Liu Yang did a pretty good job. Of course, this was also because he was assisted by ministers of the East Palace like Li Fang.
"What's going on with the Sri Buddha Kingdom? Where is it?" Liu Chengyou suddenly asked Liu Yang.
After hearing the question, Liu Yang recalled a little and said: "It is reported that it is a country south of Annan. It has a large territory and controls the key points of various waterways in the South China Sea. Many of its merchants go to Lingnan to engage in the commodity trade. This time , this is the first time this country has sent envoys to Tokyo to pay tribute. This shows that the majesty of the Han Dynasty has spread."
Nodding, Liu Chengyou ordered: "When the envoy arrives in Tokyo, go and meet him and learn about the situation in Nanfan in recent years!"
"yes!"
"Dad!" At this time, the fifth son Liu Yun ran up, sweating profusely, and his uniform was a little dirty. He put the wooden sword in his hand, panting, and looked at Liu Chengyou with his smart eyes full of hope.
"What, are you tired?" Liu Chengyou smiled.
"Yeah!" Liu Yun nodded quickly.
This son was born to Concubine Zhe. He had "strange" behavior since he was a child. For example, he was forcibly weaned at the age of six. He was extremely lazy on weekdays. He never spoke or acted hard. Reading and practicing martial arts seemed like he was just coping with a task. Let's recite He never read more than one word in an article. According to the request, Zhang Zhao once lamented to Liu Chengyou that the fifth prince was smart. He didn't say the last half of the sentence, letting Liu Chengyou understand it for himself.
In comparison, the third prince Liu Xi is also famous for his laziness. However, Liu Chengyou is also well aware of the hard work behind Liu Xi. Liu Yun, on the other hand, gives people a sense of chicness. Engraved with a few words: I don’t want to work hard.
It can be said that compared with the fourth brother from the same mother, Liu Yun is at the other extreme. Liu Fang is heroic and rarely fails in his ambitions, but Liu Yun is a salty fish. Even if he is young, if you force him, he will easily make some ridiculous things. things come.
Looking at his son who was giving him a headache, and noticing his wandering eyes, Liu Chengyou knew that he was trying to be lazy again. Therefore, with a straight face, he said seriously: "How long has it been? Have you completed the task?"
Liu Yun hurriedly said: "I have practiced everything the master taught me!"
"Wu Lang is young and lacks strength. Let him rest for a while!" Liu Yang said from the side. Hearing this, Liu Yun quickly winked at the prince brother and cast a grateful look.
"Guo Qing, what do you think?" Liu Chengyou glared at Liu Yun and asked Guo Congyi, who was approaching with Liu Xu, Liu Xi and Liu Fang.
The older Guo Congyi gets, the more graceful he becomes. He has an enviable naturalness and calmness that no one else can imitate. After bowing to Liu Chengyou, Guo Congyi said: "Your Highnesses are all nobles, rich in gold and precious in body. Wushu is just for strengthening the body, not for killing. It can have a training effect, which is enough. Today is for Your Majesty to review the results. If Your Majesty feels it is not enough, you can practice again!"
After Guo Congyi finished speaking, Liu Fang also spoke and said: "If you want to test it, you still need to see the real results in battle. Such a drill is quite boring!"
"You're a kid with a bad mouth, you're talking too much!" Liu Chengyou scolded him immediately. Although he liked Liu Fang, he didn't like an arrogant character, so he would scold him even if he said something unintentionally.
Liu Fang, as for Liu Fang, didn't take it seriously, he just smiled. Looking at his sons, except for Liu Yun, they were all very tall. He waved his hand and ordered: "Freedom to move around, let's all disperse!"
The command from the king elicited a burst of cheers, and Liu Fang pulled Liu Yun and ran outside: "Let's go, I will take you to ride a horse!"
Liu Xi took his time and bowed to Liu Chengyou, sat aside, drank water and ate fruit slowly.
Looking at Guo Congyi, Liu Chengyou said: "Guo Qing, I asked you to train my sons, but I'm sorry to bother you!"
Guo Congyi stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This is my honor!"
"What's wrong with you?" Liu Chengyou asked, looking at Liu Xu who was waiting there politely.
Liu Xu cupped his hands and said: "In a few days, my cousin will get married, and I want to go to the house and have a banquet to congratulate you!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou was slightly surprised, but seeing this gentle and gentle eldest son, he almost said without thinking: "This is what it should be! I will ask someone to prepare a gift, and you will take it with you when the time comes!"
"Thanks daddy!"
The late Concubine Geng Chen had an older brother named Geng Chong'en. Because of his sister, he also got an official position, but he was much more low-key than other royal relatives. In the fifteenth year of Qianyou's reign, he was only a young eunuch. .
Even now, thinking about Concubine Geng Chen, Liu Chengyou will have some ripples in his heart, and he feels pity for Liu Xu.
However, suddenly, Liu Chengyou realized that his sons seemed to have really grown up. He looked at the eldest son, then at the prince, and his mood gradually became complicated.
When the children grow up, it is inevitable that problems will begin to arise. For the royal family, the most realistic thing is the reserve position and the struggle for power. In terms of Liu Chengyou's character, although he has established a prince, he never wants Liu Chengyou to Yang felt that his position was solid and unshakable, so he lost his vigilance and became a happy prince.
Therefore, the pressure that should be exerted will definitely be given. And the biggest pressure is no more than other princes. However, Liu Chengyou does not want the resulting infighting in the palace and the feud between brothers.
In the past, when the princes were still young, his mentality was not obvious. However, as the crown prince was established and the other princes gradually grew up, Liu Chengyou's inner conflicts began to deepen.
Of course, so far, it is far from that point, but Emperor Liu inevitably has this sense of worry.
For a powerful emperor, leisure is rare, and for Liu Chengyou, it is even more rare. After a few days of rare rest, the peace and leisure were broken. Some things he can delegate, but some Things were out of his control.
Sun Yanyun came in a hurry and said with a serious expression: "Reporting to the official family, there is news from the palace that a messenger is coming from Youzhou!"