"Lao Jiu, why don't you take a few more days of rest? Although state affairs are important, your health must not be taken lightly."
Emperor Xiao circled around Liu Ling, looked at Liu Ling carefully and said. Seeing that Liu Ling's body had basically recovered, he was sincerely happy. He reached out and patted Liu Ling's shoulder, and said with a smile:
"Yeah! Very good, still as strong as before!"
Liu Ling said: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My brother has basically recovered."
"Your Majesty, I met a scholar by chance on the street. This man was extremely down and out and had almost no money for food. But he still looked arrogant and graceful. I never thought that such a person would
He is a man full of economics and a great talent for saving the country and the world."
"Oh? There is such a person?"
Emperor Xiao said doubtfully.
Liu Ling handed the official book to Emperor Xiao with both hands and said: "This book is written by that scholar. There are many good words in the book, which will be of great benefit to the country and people!"
Emperor Xiao put the book aside and said, "I will take a closer look later. What do you think this person's name is?"
Liu Lingdao: "This man's name is Zhou Yangong, he is from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. He has been poor since he was a child and has been traveling abroad."
Emperor Xiao smiled and said: "Old Jiu, it seems that you admire this man very much. Is it possible that he really has some great talent? If he is really a capable minister in governing the world, I can give him a great future!"
"
Liu Ling said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
At that moment, Liu Ling explained in detail Zhou Yangong's views on national affairs and the current situation. Emperor Xiao listened and kept nodding. After Liu Ling told Zhou Yangong the method to solve the public opinion of the people,
Emperor Xiao was also impressed.
"Old Jiu, I want to thank you. You helped me find another talent!"
Emperor Xiao said excitedly: "Now that the country is in dire straits, it is exactly when this kind of talent is needed. Well, tomorrow morning you will bring Duke Yan of Zhou to the palace. I will test his knowledge in front of all the civil and military officials. If I
If he is satisfied, what's the harm in giving him a big official position? Haha!"
Liu Ling talked to Emperor Xiao for a while and then stood up to leave. After asking around, he found out that it was Prime Minister Lu Sen who was on duty at the Military Aircraft Department today, so Liu Ling walked directly towards the Military Aircraft Department. Although Liu Ling had not been there these days.
However, after the Military Aircraft Department was established, Emperor Xiao still appointed him as the Minister of Military Aircraft and the head of the five people in the Military Aircraft Department.
The five people in the Military Aircraft Department are Prince Zhong Liu Ling, Prime Minister Zuo Lu Sen, Zhongshu Ling Ouyang Renhe, General Zhu Guo Su Hubao, and University Scholar Su Xiu. These five people are now the leaders of the Northern Han Dynasty Bureau.
The mainstay.
A young eunuch led Liu Ling forward. Not far away, he saw a row of buildings that were not tall. This row of houses was not far from the Chengxian Hall. It turned out that officials from various states came into the palace to report their duties and wait.
It was a resting place summoned by the emperor. Later, it was slightly renovated and used as a duty room for the Military Aircraft Department. This is somewhat similar to the duty room for the Military Aircraft Department in the Forbidden City during the Qing Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, the Military Aircraft Department is in front of you. Mr. Lu is on duty today. You have a distinguished status and can go in directly. This slave can only lead you here."
The little eunuch bowed and said.
Liu Ling nodded and waved his hand to indicate that the little eunuch could leave. Liu Ling raised his eyes and saw that the duty room of this military aircraft department was very small. Anyone who came here for the first time would not have thought that it was so low and even a bit low.
The dilapidated house was actually the most important place in the Northern Han Dynasty after the Chengxian Hall. The Chengxian Hall was the daily living and office space of Emperor Xiao, and almost all the decrees came from the Chengxian Hall.
The low-rise houses in the Military Aircraft Department are undoubtedly only slightly lower in status than Chengxian Hall. The vermilion door is tightly closed, and the red paint on it has fallen off in several places, revealing the color of the wood. There are two doors at the door.
Standing on the side were four Ouchi guards wearing seventh-pin red military attache uniforms, brown leather boots, and bright yellow cloaks, standing there like nails. These four guards were handsome, tall and fit, with their hands on their waists.
There is an awe-inspiring aura on the scimitar.
Liu Ling naturally knew that the important place of military aircraft was not accessible to ordinary people. These four guards were four of thirty people carefully selected from nearly a thousand guards in the palace. They were all loyal to the emperor.
, and a master of superb martial arts. If anyone without a will dares to break into the military aircraft, these guards have the right to kill them on the spot.
These four guards knew Liu Ling. Because they were on duty, the four of them just bent down to salute Liu Ling and did not move from where they were standing. Liu Ling nodded with satisfaction, thinking that this way he could have the highest authority in the country.
The appearance of the mechanism.
Liu Ling nodded, opened the door and walked in.
Because the room is against the wall and is on the dark side, a light must be lit in the room even during the day, otherwise the room will be pitch dark and nothing can be seen. Even if there are no less than ten candles lit in the room, Liu Ling just entered the room.
My eyes were still very uncomfortable at that time.
It's sunny outside now, but it's like dusk in this room. Two clerks from the military aircraft department are busy filing things one by one, while the old prime minister Lu Sen is leaning on
On the chair, he was examining a memorial under the dim light. On the table in front of him, there was a thick stack of documents. Hearing the door knock, Lu Sen turned his head slightly and looked over.
The light outside was too strong, Liu Ling was standing at the door, and Lu Sen could only see a black figure. He rubbed his eyes vigorously, and then he saw clearly that Liu Ling was coming.
Lu Sen quickly stood up and saluted: "Old minister, I pay my respects to Prince Zhong."
Liu Ling walked a few steps and helped Lu Sen up, saying with emotion: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Lu."
Lu Sen's body was stooped, and it was obvious that he could not straighten his waist after sitting for a long time. After all, he was already in his sixties, and his body could not bear the hard work he did every day. It had only been a few days.
Unexpectedly, half of the hair on this old man's head was already white. His face was haggard, and the wrinkles on his forehead were deeper.
Liu Ling helped Lu Sen sit down and said: "The king of Japan has not been able to come these days, so I have to rely on Mr. Lu."
Lu Sen said: "I am ashamed. I am getting older and my body is not as good as before. Even if I want to contribute more to the country, I am unable to do it. Country, country, country is in front and family is behind. Lu can only sit here now."
I feel really guilty for sharing His Majesty's worries in this room."
Lu Sen pinched his waist twice and asked, "Does Prince Zhong have any orders?"
Liu Ling said: "I have something to ask the old prime minister for help. It's about asking the ministers to donate money."
Lu Sen sighed after hearing this.
Liu Ling saw that his expression was strange, so he asked, "Did something unexpected happen?"
Lu Sen banged the table and said angrily: "Those wolf-hearted guys, all of them openly claim to be with the country and share His Majesty's worries. When they go home, they even smash pots and sell iron but also donate food. But these people all say the same thing.
You are a hypocrite who makes a fool of yourself by donating three or five guan to each person. He also claims that he is an honest official and has already spent all his savings. Prince Zhong, why do you think such a scum can become an official in the court?
"
Liu Ling's face changed. Although he expected that these guys who fell with the wind would be so skillful, what he didn't expect was that they would be so blatant. These people took the country's salary, wore silks and satins, ate delicacies from the mountains and seas, and went in and out of cars.
There are countless horses and servants. Now they are asked to donate some money and food, and they all start to think they are honest.
Liu Ling breathed a sigh of relief and comforted Lu Sen: "Old Prime Minister, you don't have to be so angry. Let me leave this matter to you."
He said: "This is not why I came to you."
Liu Ling explained exactly how to appease the people's public opinion, and then said: "Those censors have nothing to do all day long, and they are all eloquent people. Could you please Mr. Lu to come up with a plan to bring those censors to justice?"
All the gentlemen were sent out to appease the people. These people had no other skills, but they were very good at speaking. They could call the living things dead, and the white things black. They were good at stirring up trouble and confusing right and wrong.
Unparalleled in the world.”
Lu Sen wondered: "The censors and the like are self-proclaimed noble people. It seems difficult to let them do this. If they unite to oppose, the chattering old ministers will never be able to resist it."
Liu Ling said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, I have just asked your Majesty. Liu Ling has full authority to decide this matter. The old prime minister only needs to hand over the official document to them. If they are unwilling to do it, you can just ask them to come to me directly.
By the way, I would like to tell them that I have prepared two gifts for them. One is a banner with the words "Minister of the Humerus" written by His Majesty himself, and an iron plate exonerating me from sin. With this plate, I can give direct advice to Your Majesty, even if
There is no penalty for disrespectful words.
Second, they are eighty elite soldiers carefully selected by me. The swords in each of their hands are sharp and can cut off the head with one knife. I have the right to kill first and then report. If you dig outside the city gate, you can bury a hundred soldiers.
This big pit of human beings is waiting for your visit at any time!"
Lu Sen was stunned for a moment. He felt that all the hairs on his body stood up. From Liu Ling's tone, he clearly felt a deep and cold murderous aura.
Liu Ling waved to the clerk to bring Lu Sen some tea, and then said: "In troubled times, heavy rules should be used. I remember telling the old prime minister before that I, the king, will take care of this evil man."
Lu Sen said: "But, Your Majesty, if you kill someone, I'm afraid the ministers will be disappointed."
Liu Ling laughed and said: "I just want to chill their hearts. If they don't let them know that I, the royal family with the surname Liu, can not only give them official titles, salaries and a bright future, but I can also send them to hell and never be reincarnated. Otherwise, these people
I never know what my identity is! I guess if there is a war, these people will run faster than rabbits. Today, I will let them know that since I have become the official of my big man, there is only one way to go.
.When the country prospers, the ministers will prosper; when the country dies, the ministers will be buried with them!"
He pointed to the outside and said: "Being loyal to the country like an old prime minister, I will always remember it in my heart. If he is a treacherous person who is half-heartedly thinking about rubbing the soles of his feet, why would it be a pity to kill a few of them?"
Liu Ling lowered his head and said in Lu Sen's ear: "Old Prime Minister, do you know that those self-righteous adults are actually just sheep. They have forgotten their identities after living a comfortable life.
And I, Liu Ling, am just a wolf! If a wolf that specializes in eating sheep is disobedient, I will tear apart their fame, wealth, wealth, and lives one by one!"
Hearing Liu Ling's cold words, Lu Sen shuddered violently. He seemed to have seen that the rows of executioners behind Liu Ling had raised their murderous butcher knives! (To be continued)
