As soon as he heard Liu Hong asked about Liu Jian, Lu Qiang's nerves suddenly became tense.
It sounds like an unintentional question, but according to Lu Qiang's understanding of this evil emperor, the emperor's question to the internal servant about the foreign ministers, on the one hand, represents his trust in the internal servant, and on the other hand, it also represents the emperor's trust in this internal servant.
The ministers were a little hesitant.
At this time, the words of advice given by the chamberlain in question were crucial to the foreign minister in question.
Perhaps just one word from the chamberlain can determine whether the foreign minister will go to heaven or to earth.
However, regarding this matter, Liu Jian had already warned Lu Qiang.
Lu Qiang had already prepared something in his mind. He had been preparing for this day for a long time. He even rehearsed it many times at home for today's scene.
After Liu Hong finished asking, he saw Lu Qiang looking thoughtful and thinking seriously for a long time.
Later, Lu Qiang saluted Liu Hong and said, "I think your Majesty's Yueqi captain is very smart."
"oh?
Liu Hong looked at Lu Qiang curiously.
On the day of the banquet, there were so many guests in the Liu Mansion that there was no room in the hall, so many tables and tables were placed in the courtyard to entertain everyone.
Yin Xiu no longer glared at Yuan Shu, but turned to look at Liu Jian with a smile.
After several rounds of banquets, the things everyone talked about changed from matters of public discussion in the court to matters in everyone's private life, including some recent interesting stories in Luoyang City.
As the host, Liu Jian also drank a lot, but fortunately he had a good drinker, so he was quite able to deal with the drunken men in the court.
The results of this analysis made Liu Hong deeply satisfied.
Liu Jian declined and said, "Hey, that's not good. Brother Yin sent someone to give me a gift before. How can I accept it again?"
"What a clever idea?"
"Haha, Aiqing is very good at talking. Go and arrange Aiqing's new gadgets to make me happy."
Liu Hong nodded and began to fall into deep thought.
With so many nobles attending the banquet, one can imagine the amount of wine consumed during the banquet. People in the Han Dynasty liked to drink heavily, even the ministers of the court were no exception.
Not to be outdone, Yin Xiu stared at Yuan Shu opposite him with an arrogant look.
"When your Majesty goes down, you will naturally know."
Fortunately, he had spent a lot of time with Jian Yong over the years and had rich experience in breaking up fights. Therefore, he managed to stop the two noble men before they got into trouble and prevented the situation from escalating further.
In addition, people including Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, Xu You and others were also invited to the mansion by Liu Jian.
This statement is extremely accurate. It neither overly calls Liu Jian loyal nor disloyal. It only analyzes Liu Jian from the perspective of Liu Jian's personal interests.
There were also some elders from the ancient literature. Although Liu Jian sincerely invited them, most of them kept their identities and did not show up. However, they still sent gifts and congratulatory letters, which was enough to give Liu Jian face.
Under normal circumstances, when Liu Hong asked this question, most of the eunuchs would answer whether Liu Jian was "loyal" or "disloyal". This is the real core of Liu Hong's question.
After saying that, he rummaged through his sleeve and found a piece of silk.
The next ones are Yuan Ji and other prominent people.
Nanyang County was named the Southern Capital and was also the hometown of the Guangwu Emperor. It was the economic capital of the Han Dynasty, with numerous prominent families and great momentum.
The Nanyang clan, which used to be the absolute main force in the court, has gradually been uprooted from military power in the court after several rounds of court purges. However, during the period of transformation into a prominent family in Confucianism, most of the Nanyang clans were not sure.
Good opportunity, especially after Zhu Mu's death, the scholars in Nanyang did not have a superior leader, and their reputation was not as good as that of Ying, Sichuan, and Runan.
Many people ran to the toilet to vomit, and some people who were in a daze were temporarily arranged by Liu's servants to rest in the backyard until they sobered up before returning to the table.
Among the guests and friends invited, Lu Zhi, as Liu Jian's teacher, was the eldest, not because of his official position, but because of the Han Dynasty's theory of loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness.
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will keep this in mind!"
And Yuan Shu is not a big-hearted person. He is always looking for opportunities to retaliate against someone like Yin Xiu who is a boaster and a sarcastic person.
Lu Qiang said seriously: "The old slave is just an internal official. Although he holds the position of permanent servant, he does not have much contact with the people in the court. According to the old slave, your Majesty uses this Liu Yueqi to show that your Majesty is
Those who trust him, and who can gain His Majesty's trust, can also establish themselves on Yuan Ji's side. Based on this alone, I think he is smarter than Yang Fangzheng, and much smarter."
Just like today:
Although Nanyang's Yin Xiu is knowledgeable, he is quite arrogant at the moment. He is domineering in his conversation. From time to time, he always criticizes Yuan Shu, and from time to time, he starts to ridicule some of Yuan Shu's ridiculous behaviors in daily life.
In the end, Yuan Shu was seen raising his head and taking a sip of wine, then he put down the wine baron heavily, panting like a bull and staring at Yin Xiu.
Of course, there were not only those who gave him gifts, but also some people who had nothing to do with Liu Jian, but Yuan Ji believed that Liu Jian should be friends with the other party, and Liu Jian also sent people to send famous assassins.
"What Deran said is very true. Today is the day when you are happy to move to a new home, so you should still talk about some happy things. Oh, by the way, I have a handwritten diagram here about strengthening your body and seeking immortality. Today
I would like to give it to Deran as a special gift to express my congratulations on moving to a new home."
Lu Qiang pondered for a moment and said to Liu Hong: "Your Majesty, according to the old slave's opinion, the reason why Liu Yueqi was valued by Yuan Ji was because your Majesty gave him the clan title. Liu Yueqi
The capital to be friends with the Yuan family was given by Your Majesty. Without Your Majesty, no matter how much he has done, he is just a boy from one county. If the old slave is Liu Yueqi, then he must understand in his heart
, you can’t put the cart before the horse, and you can’t be satisfied with your ambitions when you gain power.”
Indeed, for Liu Jian, this is the only thing that worries Liu Hong the most.
If everyone is no longer discussing the same topic, there is no need to sit at the table. Instead, people join the table in the name of toasting. People talk in pairs and in groups. The atmosphere in the place is quite relaxed.
On the way, Liu Hong told Lu Qiang another thing.
"When you have your spare time, you can visit the prince for me. You are right, the palace affairs have nothing to do with the prince."
At this time, Liu Jian, Yi Lang Yinxiu, and Changshui Captain Yuan Shu gathered together to talk.
However, Yilang Yinxiu was still willing to brag. He drank a few more horses' urine and chatted endlessly. After a while, Yuan Shu next to him also came over, which was even more inconvenient for Liu Jian.
No matter where you move, you can only listen to these two people bragging to themselves.
Liu Jian saw that the two were starting to quarrel and hurriedly tried to persuade them.
Like Yang Qiu, who offends anyone he encounters, for Liu Hong, it is indeed a sharp knife, but such a sharp knife is strong and easy to break, so it is not suitable for long-term use.
To be honest, Liu Jian didn't particularly want to talk to these two people, but by chance Yuan Ji just led him to Yin Xiu and introduced him. After talking for a while and drinking a glass of wine, Yuan Ji secretly
He went to another desk, leaving only Liu Jian by Yin Xiu's side.
Only an hour after the banquet started, people were already starting to get drunk.
In May, Liu Jian and his family were happy to move to a new residence. For this reason, he specially prepared a banquet and entertained many dignitaries and celebrities in Luoyang City according to the list of gifts given to him.
"It makes sense. Lu Qing's words have deeply clarified my doubts and made me clear my head. In this way, I and De Ran will have no worries."
But Lu Qiang opened his mouth and said Liu Jian was smart, which was a bit beyond Liu Hong's expectation.
Therefore, sometimes, there is always a bit of competition between the Nanyang Wang family and the Ru Ying Wang family.
"Don't worry, your majesty. I have made arrangements for this time in advance. In the harem, I have selected several skillful colored girls and taught them the method of 'loosening bones'. Your majesty can go to change clothes first. I invite your majesty."
Go to the sweat steamer first."
Yin Xiu replied in a very serious manner: "The gifts I gave you before were all common things. Today, I take this gift with me. It is of great significance. De Ran should not take it lightly."
At the critical moment, Liu Hong couldn't save him even if he wanted to.
Liu Jian really didn't understand. Since they were not from the same place and they didn't like each other, why did they have to sit next to a table? Can't one of them walk away to relax the atmosphere here a little?
As Lu Qiang said, from a single perspective, Liu Jian is indeed much smarter than Yang Qiu. At least he will not offend too many people, can establish a foothold in Luoyang, and will not be eliminated quickly.
After all, Lu Qiang had been a valet for so many years. Logically speaking, it was impossible for him not to have this kind of insight, so Liu Hong found his answer quite interesting.
"What, what?" When Liu Hong heard this new word that he had never heard before, he suddenly became interested: "Loose bones... sweating? What is it?"
Liu Hong nodded, then stood up and headed to the new "Pine Bone Garden" under the leadership of Lu Qiang.
He sighed secretly and turned to change the subject with Yin Xiu: "Brother Yin is well-informed, and Liu is deeply impressed. Let's not say anything unhappy. How about we talk about some anecdotes from the public?"
To Liu Hong, Liu Jian was more like a soft knife.
Among them, the Yin family emerged in Xinye, Nanyang. In the past, Emperor Guangwu often arranged marriages between the royal family and the families of heroes and generals, using marriage relationships to maintain political relations and consolidate the royal rule. Among them, the Yin family and the Deng family were quite influential in Nanyang.
It became famous, but unfortunately it gradually declined.
Liu Jian's original intention to break up the fight was very simple. He wanted to beat you two, so get out and fight. Don't fight in my new house. It's not a good idea to splatter blood on the walls of a newly painted house.
"Lu Qing, in fact, everyone in Luoyang City knows that Liu Deran is now Yuan Ji's friend. According to Lu Qing, if one day I and Yuan Ji fight, Liu Deran will stand on my side.
, or will you side with Yuan Ji?"
"Your Majesty is the Holy Lord, and Liu Yueqi is a capable minister. The world is so big, and loyal ministers like this will surely appear one after another in the future. Your Majesty will finally be able to show his ambition."
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Although Yuan Shu was disdainful, he still peeked over.
Liu Jian took the silk in his hand and lowered his head to look at it carefully.
But I saw four words written on it in Feibai script: Five Elements of Taiping.