Liu Chan's hand holding the bowl suddenly stopped: "I'll go and tell Prime Minister Zhao in person, don't worry." That's what he said, but in fact Liu Chan was also a little afraid of Zhao Ding. Liu Chan himself knows best about the court.
The handling of court affairs is definitely inferior to that of Zhao Ding. If Zhao Ding is offended, the affairs in the court will annoy Liu Chan to death.
Of course, none of this is the most important thing. The most important thing is Zhao Ding's loyalty. Zhao Ding is not an out-and-out traitor like Qin Hui, so it is impossible for Liu Chan to deal with Zhao Ding in the same way as Qin Hui. Once dealt with
If done improperly, it can easily cause turmoil across the country. After all, if you chill the heart of a loyal minister, how will you make those who want to be loyal ministers think of you in the future?
During the Han Dynasty, Huo Guang was loyal enough that he would not waver when the throne was placed in front of him. He was simply the most loyal minister among loyal ministers. However, his wife actually poisoned the queen to death, directly offending the emperor. Later, although the Tu Huo family
There is a certain truth in the whole family, but it has also chilled the hearts of many loyal ministers. Therefore, for loyal ministers, if they can be upright, they will be upright, and if they can avoid using small means, they will use small means. Liu Chan didn't understand these at first, but later he learned them under Zhuge Liang's teachings.
Gradually it became clear.
When Qin Hui heard this, he felt a lot more at ease because Liu Chan had a plan to deal with Zhao Ding. Liu Chan promised him the position of left prime minister, and he did not forget it. Qin Hui was eating while imagining the days when he would be the left prime minister. "Hey
"Why is this porridge a little cold? It can't be because Your Majesty has been waiting for me."
Liu Chan finally drank half of his porridge, looked at Qin Hui and said: "Prime Minister Qin, we still need to maintain contact with the Jin State. When appropriate, we can also reveal some information to the Jin State, or we can do things for the Jin State in exchange for their
Trust. But you need to let me know in advance, otherwise we will not be so harmonious between you and our monarch." A mission: Impossible plan had already been hatched in Liu Chan's mind before. He wanted to use Qin Hui as bait to destroy him in one fell swoop.
Fall into the Kingdom of Gold.
Qin Hui looked at Liu Chan's expression, thought about it carefully, and immediately understood what Liu Chan meant: "Your Majesty, do you want to take a long-term approach to catch big fish?"
It doesn't matter whether he is a bait or not, the key is that he cannot escape from his position as left prime minister. Ever since Qin Hui entered the court as the number one scholar, his lifelong dream has been to dominate the government and the public. His previous contact with the Kingdom of Jin was just for the better.
Serving Zhao Gou. Isn't it still the same now that he is in contact with Jin Guo? Qin Hui is very familiar with him. Jin Guo thought that he could control Qin Hui, but it was really a fool's dream.
"Hey, what are you talking about, Prime Minister Qin? If it succeeds, Qin Xiang will make a great contribution and leave his name in history."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qin Hui didn't care about leaving a name in Qingshi. He valued power more. This is why he had no objection to becoming a traitor. If being a traitor could dominate the government, Qin Hui would be happy with it.
After breakfast, Qin Hui excused himself and left. Liu Chan touched his stretched belly and burped: "I'm really full after eating. Let's go, take a walk, and eat."
Zhao Hao quickly wanted to help Liu Chan up, but Liu Chan pushed him away: "I'm not that delicate, so you don't need to help me. Let's go and see the noble concubine."
"Show off in Jingyang Palace." Zhao Hao shouted.
Jingyang Palace
Concubine Wu has had nothing to do recently, playing with the orchids that were sent as tribute from various places. Since the favored Ning Cai fell into the water, Jingyang Palace has returned to its previous appearance. In addition, Liu Chan has to come to Jingyang Palace every other day
Once, Concubine Wu's mood became very good, and naturally the maids below her were also doing well.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, your Majesty will be arriving at our palace in a while." A palace maid ran over and said happily.
Concubine Wu's hand in watering the water stopped slightly: "Why is Your Majesty here again? You can't leave me at all. Quickly, go clean up and prepare some drinks." Jingyang Palace suddenly became lively, and the maids were happy.
The floor was tidied non-stop. Although Concubine Wu expressed her distaste, she quickly returned to the palace to tidy up.
While taking a walk, Liu Chan looked at the scenery along the road and said in his heart that it was really good. Not to mention the combat effectiveness of the Song Dynasty, the garden design alone was much higher than that of his own Shu Kingdom.
However, when Liu Chan himself was in the Shu Kingdom, there were no ministers to mess with these things. When fighting a war, it would be better to be serious. Therefore, although Liu Chan's life in the Shu Kingdom was good, it was generally miserable. In the early stage,
With Zhuge Liang in charge, even though Zhuge Liang no longer existed in the later period, the national power of Shu did not support Liu Chan's fun at all.
Unexpectedly, this time he traveled to the Song Dynasty, which was about to collapse, but the Song Dynasty still didn't forget to have fun. Before he even opened his mouth, he found that things had already been built. This played into Liu Chan's plan. After all, life is about having fun.
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By the time Liu Chan arrived at Jingyang Palace, Concubine Wu and her maids had already met him at the door.
"I, my concubine, are joining Your Majesty."
"My beloved concubine, you don't need to be polite." Liu Chan helped Concubine Wu up, took her little hand and walked into the palace. He said to Concubine Wu affectionately: "I just discovered that not seeing my concubine for one day is like three autumns.
It makes me miss you so much.”
Concubine Wu blushed. How could Zhao Gou say such a thing in the past? Although he treated her well every day, he never said anything about her. Except for those couples who have been together since the founding of the country, only Liu Chan, who did not have the airs of an emperor, would
After saying this, Concubine Wu said shyly: "Your Majesty is joking."
"My beloved concubine has become more and more beautiful recently." Liu Chan ignored Concubine Wu's shyness, hugged his waist, and continued to joke.
Concubine Wu gently punched Liu Chan, but who would have thought that Liu Chan held Concubine Wu's hand and whispered a few words into her ear, and Concubine Wu's face suddenly turned as red as a ripe apple.
At this time, the palace maid brought the prepared wine, and the two stopped fighting. Concubine Wu took a few deep breaths and calmed down. Seeing that Liu Chan looked really happy, she asked carefully: "Your Majesty
, I heard that you deposed Xuer as a commoner and drove her out of Lin'an overnight. I don't know what Xuer did to make your majesty angry like this." As Zhao Xu's adoptive mother, Concubine Wu is not only the
Worrying about him is also worrying that I have offended Liu Chan's negative feelings.
Liu Chan smiled and explained: "Oh, he didn't do anything wrong, it's just that I don't like him now."
"But, your Majesty, didn't you treat him very well in the past? Besides, you often praised Xu'er for his filial piety. After all, he is also a prince. Even if your Majesty drives him out of Lin'an, you should not deprive him of his royal title."
Liu Chan could understand what Concubine Wu meant. After all, he had raised a son for so many years, so it was inevitable that he would have feelings for her. But the country needed stability, and it couldn't have this prince. It would be useless for anyone to plead for mercy.
"My dear concubine, what would Yuan'er think if his title of king was restored? There can only be one prince, and we can't let them fight against each other. And you also know Yu'er's character. He can't bear the responsibility of the country.
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"Then your Majesty shouldn't depose him as a commoner. How can he let Xu'er live like this? How about your Majesty appoint him a worthy official so that he can support himself." Concubine Wu said with a hint of tears. Although Zhao Xu behaved
He is bohemian, but he does his best to treat his elders and never dares to neglect. This is why he is very popular with elders.
"This..." Liu Chan was in a dilemma. The imperial concubine begged for mercy, and he couldn't ignore it. But if the previous imperial edict was changed, it would be a big deal. How would Zhao Yuan view this matter? Liu Chan should still treat it as Han
He looked at the prince with the concern of the Song Dynasty and never thought that the power of the prince in the Song Dynasty was actually not great at all.
Liu Chan looked calm and stopped his random thoughts: "My dear concubine, you are joking. How can the imperial edict be changed again and again? Then where is my majesty? What's more, as a prince, Xu'er actually
He doesn't want to make progress and spends all day wandering around brothels. Neither the courtiers nor the people like him. You must not do stupid things, otherwise I don't want to become estranged from you."
Concubine Wu wanted to say something more, but was stopped by Liu Chan's eyes: "I am also doing it for Xu'er's good. Now that the crown prince's position has been determined, the country can be safe. If Xu'er continues to stay in Kyoto or retains the title of prince, then
What will the courtiers think, what will the prince think? This country may be in turmoil because of this, I will never let this happen, so I will never change my imperial edict."
Concubine Wu knew that she could no longer persuade Liu Chan, so she could only think about herself: "Your Majesty is right, but Yuan'er's adoptive mother is Zhang Jieshu. Once Yuan'er succeeds to the throne in the future, will she be angry about it?"
My concubine."
Liu Chan said with a smile: "I think Zhao Yuan is more filial than Zhao Xu, so you don't have to worry. However, what you said is not unreasonable. Let's do this, you choose a maid from your palace, and I will send her to you."
Give it to Zhao Yuan and make him the crown prince."
Originally, Liu Chan had another candidate for the Crown Princess, but in order to stabilize Wu Guifei, Liu Chan had to appoint the Crown Princess in advance. Liu Chan thought to himself: Fortunately, Yuan'er does not have a real wife now, so this is not an insult to him.
As soon as he said this, the breathing of the palace maids standing next to him suddenly became heavier, and his expressions suddenly became a little excited. These palace ladies looked at each other, and they could see the hostility between them. There are so many palace ladies, but there is only one crown prince, so it is absolutely impossible.
Cheaper than others.
"Then I will thank Your Majesty on behalf of the palace maid."
"This morning is really annoying. Why do you have to get up so early? I'm a little sleepy. I'll rest here for a while." Liu Chan stretched out, lay on Concubine Wu's lap, and said with a smile.
Seeing this, Zhao Hao retreated familiarly. Two hours later, Liu Chan woke up from the bed, looked at Concubine Wu with a red face, and felt that the world was so beautiful.
Liu Chan walked outside the palace after the palace maid changed his clothes, looked at the sky, and shook his head. Time flies so fast.
"Your Majesty, it's already noon. Would you like to go to the Yangxin Hall for a meal?" Zhao Hao reminded from the side.
"At this time, Prime Minister Zhao should not have eaten yet. Go and invite Prime Minister Zhao over and tell him that I have important national affairs to discuss with him." Zhao Hao has followed Liu Chan for many days, how could he not know what Liu Chan wants to do. Zhao Hao complained in his heart
: "Don't you just want to go to the Northern Expedition? I've seen this and that. Why is your Majesty so different from the rumors? Who said that Your Majesty is afraid of the Kingdom of Jin like a tiger?"