Liu Xiu thought about it carefully, then slowly lowered his head and said, "Zitong, I think the prince should take Ziyan as his teacher."
Wu Han was not a rough man, let alone a simple warrior. If so, Liu Xiu would not have been able to let Wu Han become the Great Sima. Wu Han could be said to be wise and courageous, both civil and military.
He was proficient in military literature and tactics, and was also familiar with Confucianism. He also made considerable achievements in poetry, songs, and other aspects.
Of course, in terms of literary talent, talent and learning, Wu Han is indeed inferior to Fu Zhan, Song Hong, Deng Yu and other great masters, but Wu Han has the masculine spirit that Liu Xiu admires most.
He can lead the three armies, charge into battle, and capture cities and territories; he can also sit in charge of the three armies, strategize, and win a decisive victory thousands of miles away.
The prince is his heir, and he will inherit the throne of the Han Dynasty in the future. He must be talented and knowledgeable, know how to govern the country, and be proficient in military affairs. He must have the courage and ability to fight against local rebellions that may arise at any time.
Therefore, in Liu Xiu's mind, Wu Han was the best candidate for the Crown Prince and Tutor. As for Fu Zhan and Song Hong, they were the second choices.
Guo Shengtong was most concerned about Liu Qiang's safety. She said, "Your Majesty, I think Da Sikong is the most suitable candidate."
In her mind, Song Hong was better than Fu Zhan in terms of both ability and political integrity.
Song Hong's saying that "a wife of chaff will not go to court" has long been widely circulated among the people. The common people are well-known for Song Hong's virtues. It is also of great benefit for Liu Qiang to worship Song Hong as his teacher.
Liu Xiuxiao asked: "Zitong doesn't consider Ziyan?"
Guo Shengtong took Liu Xiu's hand and said: "Da Sima has to go out to fight from time to time. He doesn't have much time to stay in the capital, and the time to teach Qiang'er is even shorter. Moreover, it is difficult for Da Sima to divide so many resources.
So much energy!”
Liu Xiu nodded thoughtfully, this was a problem.
Guo Shengtong continued: "I am still worried that if Qiang'er becomes a disciple of Da Sima, he may often go out to fight with Da Sima in the future. I am really worried..."
Liu Xiu smiled and said: "If Qiang'er can really follow Ziyan and learn from Ziyan the skills of fighting on the battlefield, that will be Qiang'er's blessing!"
Guo Shengtong said with a gloomy face: "It's okay not to have such a blessing! Your Majesty, let Qiang'er become the disciple of Da Sikong. There is no one more suitable than Da Sikong!"
Seeing her insistence, Liu Xiu thought about it again and again, and finally nodded and said, "Just follow Zi Tong's opinion!"
Guo Shengtong was overjoyed when he heard this. He hugged Liu Xiu's arm and said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your support!"
Liu Xiu couldn't help laughing.
Liu Qiang is not only Guo Shengtong's child, but also Liu Xiu's child. He is also Liu Xiu's eldest son and the future successor of the Han Dynasty. Doesn't Liu Xiu want Liu Qiang to be well?
He really believed from the bottom of his heart that Wu Han was more suitable to be the Crown Prince and Tutor. Having a teacher like Wu Han would be of great benefit to Liu Qiang's growth.
But Guo Shengtong identified Song Hong.
Song Hong was not the most ideal candidate for the Crown Prince and Tutor in Liu Xiu's mind, but after thinking about it, Song Hong was indeed outstanding in terms of talents, conduct, and reputation. He was more than enough to serve as the Crown Prince and Tutor.
Liu Xiu was unwilling to have a dispute with Guo Shengtong on this matter, so he reluctantly agreed to her request.
Guo Shengtong was very happy and became much more excited.
Seeing that she was so happy, Liu Xiu was relieved. Song Hong would be Song Hong. If Qiang'er could study with Song Hong seriously, he would be good in the future. At least he could become a virtuous king, which would also be a blessing to the people of the world.
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The next day, just after arriving at Yinshi, that is, at three o'clock in the morning, Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong were sleeping soundly when there was a sudden knock on the door outside.
Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong woke up together. The latter frowned and looked out the window. It was pitch black and it was not yet dawn.
She asked in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty, what happened?"
Liu Xiu patted Guo Shengtong's shoulder and said, "Zitong, please continue to sleep. I'll go out and take a look."
As he spoke, he sat up from the bed, picked up a medium coat, put it on, and walked out of the inner room. When he reached the main hall outside, Liu Xiu said, "Come in!"
As the door opened, Zhang Kun hurried into the hall, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty!"
Liu Xiu looked at Zhang Kun and saw that he was anxious, so he asked, "What happened?"
"Your Majesty, there is an urgent military situation in Eight Hundred Miles!"
Liu Xiu was shocked and asked: "Where did the military information come back?"
"Daijun!"
"Where is the messenger now?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the captain who reported the message is waiting at the end gate."
"Take him to Zhongde Palace to meet me!"
Zhongde Hall is located in the very center of the palace, not far from Changqiu Palace.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Kun quickly agreed and quickly exited the hall. Liu Xiu frowned and turned back to the inner room. At this time, Guo Shengtong had already sat up from the bed. She looked at Liu Xiu with concern and asked: "Your Majesty, what's wrong?
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Liu Xiu smiled at Guo Shengtong and said, "Something has happened in Daijun. I will go and deal with it now."
As he spoke, he picked up the imperial robe and put it on quickly. Guo Shengtong got out of bed, helped Liu Xiu put it on, and asked in a low voice: "Did something big happen to Dai Jun?"
If nothing urgent had happened, it would not have been possible to disturb the emperor's rest at this time.
Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "I still don't know what the specific situation is." As he said that, he bent down and pecked Guo Shengtong's pink cheek, and said in a brisk tone: "Zitong, don't worry, I have everything under control."
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That being said, how could Guo Shengtong feel at ease? They were all dressed up, Liu Xiu picked up the Chixiao Sword, hung it on his waist, and then he said softly: "It's still early, Zi Tong can continue to sleep for a while!"
"Yeah!" Guo Shengtong nodded and looked at Liu Xiu eagerly.
Liu Xiu didn't stay any longer and walked out quickly.
As soon as he left, Chen Zhi walked in from the outside. Seeing that Guo Shengtong was only wearing small clothes, he hurriedly bowed down and asked in a low voice: "Queen, why did your majesty leave in such a hurry? Did something happen?"
Guo Shengtong casually picked up a piece of gauze from under the clothes hanger and put it on. She said with a solemn expression: "I heard from Zhang Kun that something happened to Daijun. Emergency military information was sent back to Eight Hundred Miles. I don't know what happened to Daijun."
What happened is really worrying.”
"Daijun?" It turned out to be a matter over there in Youzhou! Chen Zhisong said with a smile: "Queen, don't worry, Daijun is far away from Luoyang!"
"Tsk!" Guo Shengtong clicked his tongue dissatisfied. What do you call this? No matter how far Daijun is from Luoyang, it is still the territory of the Han Dynasty. If something happens, can it not make people worried? She said: "I want to take a bath."
Chen Zhi quickly agreed and called in a palace maid, asking her to arrange for someone to fill the bath with warm water.
Guo Shengtong lay down on his side on the bed, looked at Chen Zhi, and asked: "You didn't suffer any grievances during the day in Yeting Prison, right?"
Chen Zhi stepped forward, knelt down beside the bed, squeezed Guo Shengtong's calf, and said: "People in Yeting Prison dare to wrong others, but they dare not wrong slaves."
He was the official of Dachangqiu who assisted the queen in managing the harem, and was the immediate superior of Ye Ting Ling. He entered Ye Ting Prison, and even though he entered as a prisoner, he was treated like an uncle in Ye Ting Prison and was treated with respect.
Serve respectfully.
Guo Shengtong narrowed his eyes comfortably and said, "It's good that I didn't feel wronged! It's your own fault for what happened this time. You were so careless that you brought an assassin into the palace and almost hurt His Majesty."
When Chen Zhi heard this, he flattened his mouth, raised his hand to give himself a mouthful, and said angrily: "It's all your fault! I thought we were old acquaintances, so I took it lightly."
"Okay, you don't have to blame yourself too much. This matter has passed, and Your Majesty will no longer pursue it."
"Thank you to the Queen for being such a slave. She feels sorry for you and begged for your favor in front of Your Majesty." Chen Zhi said with red eyes.
"As long as you understand in your heart." Old God Guo Shengtong said on the ground. In fact, she did not plead for Chen Zhi at all. To be more precise, Liu Xiu had already agreed to let him go before she could plead for Chen Zhi.
She suddenly thought of something, sat up from the bed, and said with a smile: "I chose a prince and tutor for Qiang'er."
Chen Zhi was startled and asked hurriedly: "Who did the queen choose?"
"Da Sikong, Song Hong."
When Chen Zhi heard this, he couldn't help taking a breath and asked quickly: "Your Majesty agreed?"
Before Guo Shengtong could speak, the eldest maid walked in and whispered: "Queen, the water is ready."
"Yes!" Guo Shengtong responded and stood up. Chen Zhi hurriedly took the shoes and helped Guo Shengtong put them on. At the back of the main hall, there was a large bath, and a large green gauze curtain hung beside it.
Guo Shengtong walked into the green gauze tent, while Chen Zhi stayed outside. He looked at the maids around him, waved his hand outwards, and the maids all saluted before filing out of the hall.
After all the maids left, Chen Zhi bowed and asked: "Queen, will your Majesty agree to let Song Sikong be the crown prince and tutor?"
Guo Shengtong took off her gauze and then her small clothes, and walked naked into the pool. She soaked in the warm pool. She first sighed comfortably, and then said slowly: "Your Majesty originally wanted Da Sima to be the crown prince.
Taifu."
When Chen Zhi heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he almost clapped his hands in excitement. Great Sima is the Crown Prince and Tutor! There is no better candidate than this! However, Guo Shengtong's next words made his excitement fall to the bottom.
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"I didn't agree. I thought Song Sikong was the most suitable candidate, and His Majesty finally agreed."
Outside the green gauze tent, Chen Zhi's head buzzed and he almost fell to the ground. He grinned and said: "The queen...the queen is confused!"
"What?" Guo Shengtong, who was taking a bath comfortably, glared.
Chen Zhi gave himself a slap in the face and said hurriedly: "Queen, how can Song Sikong compare with Duke Wu?" Wu Han was your Majesty's favorite minister. In your Majesty's eyes, Wu Han was as important as Deng Yu.
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His Majesty proposed that Wu Han should be the crown prince's tutor. This was obviously to focus on training the prince, and his majesty had high hopes for the prince.
Guo Shengtong said quietly: "No one can surpass Da Sima's reputation and status, but Da Sima has to fight frequently, so how can he have time to teach Qiang'er? Furthermore, I'm worried that when Qiang'er gets older, Da Sima will teach him
I can't worry about going to the battlefield with Qiang'er."
Chen Zhi sighed secretly and said meaningfully: "Whether Duke Wu can take the prince to the battlefield depends on His Majesty's wishes. Even if he does take the prince to the battlefield, the prince will not make any mistakes."
That is Wu Ziyan of Wu Han. He will win every battle and conquer every attack. One man can defeat a country. He is the famous God of War of the Han Dynasty. If the prince follows Wu Han on an expedition, what danger can there be?
Chen Zhi continued: "To take a step back, even if the queen doesn't like Da Sima, even if she chooses General Jia Fu Jia, General Geng Yangeng, or even chooses Jin Wu Zhu Fu, she can't choose Song Sikong!"
Guo Shengtong looked puzzled, turned to look at the green gauze tent, and asked: "Why is this?" She thought Song Hong was good! He must be talented and knowledgeable, be virtuous, have a high official position, and be a dignified Sikong.
Ranked among the three nobles.
How do you say this?! Chen Zhi scratched his head anxiously and was silent for a long time before he said: "Da Sima, General Jia, General Geng, and Zhi Jinwu, they are all the founding heroes who followed Your Majesty to conquer the world. The country of this great Han Dynasty, but
They have a share. And what does Song Sikong have? Apart from the official position of a great Sikong, he has nothing else, has no relationship with His Majesty, and has no foundation in the court."
If the Han Dynasty is compared to a large group, then people like Wu Han, Jia Fu, Geng Yan, and Zhu Fu are all the veterans who founded the group with Liu Xiu, the chairman, and are original shareholders.
As for Song Hong, he is a senior executive hired by the group. To put it bluntly, he is just a senior wage earner. Compared with the elders, how can he be the same? No matter how high his position is, if people say they don't need you, they won't use you.
When the elders made mistakes, no matter how angry and angry Liu Xiu was, he had to take his feelings into consideration and would not be willing to punish severely. However, it was different for people like Song Hong. As long as he made a mistake and angered the emperor, he would be punished.
There is a possibility of being kicked out of the court and never being hired.
Chen Zhi clearly understood this, so he believed that even if he chose Jia Fu, Geng Yan, Gai Yan, Feng Yi, or even the lower level Zhu Fu, it would be far better than choosing Song Hong.
