Facing Liu Mastiff's gaze, the emperor quickly came to his senses. He looked around, but he was thinking about whether it was possible to reject this proposal, even if it would have a good effect on the local security association. He looked at it. Among the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, only Guo Jia and Xing Ziang did not speak. These two ministers supported the New Deal. It was normal for them to disagree with the prince who opposed the New Deal.
However, Liu Bei on the side nodded approvingly and started talking with the surrounding ministers with a smile. You must know that he is also a minister who supports the New Deal. The ministers of the DPRK and China are discussing how to implement this matter. The discussion was very intense, and the emperor's long silence made the ministers seem to realize something, and the temple fell silent for a moment.
Yuan Shao secretly thought that something was not right and looked at Situ Lu Zhi across from him. Lu Zhi was also a little worried. However, he was not worried about himself. He was just worried about whether this virtuous prince would be betrayed by the emperor because of the support of hundreds of officials. Unexpectedly, in this silence, the emperor suddenly laughed. He stood up from his seat, walked to the prince's side, and helped him up.
"I am very happy that the prince has such love for the people!"
"As expected of my prince!"
As the emperor spoke, all the officials were relieved. The emperor looked at them and said: "Everyone must work together to handle this matter! This is the first government proposal proposed by the prince, and it must be done well!!"
"Jinnuo!"
The officials continued to talk, but the emperor still smiled and looked at Liu Mastiff in front of him, without saying much.
At the last moment, the emperor calmed down. If he wanted to oppose this policy, he only needed to speak out himself, and the ministers would not dare to say anything more. However, this would hurt the hearts of the old soldiers, and they would also It broke the hearts of the Han army. After all, one day they would retire and return to their hometown. The emperor smiled. Regardless of whether he allowed it or opposed it, Liu Mastiff would not lose anything and could gain military morale.
Wonderful, wonderful!
After the court meeting was over, the emperor returned to the Hall of Houde and sat in front of the case, a little dazed. He closed his eyes and thought for a long time before giving the order to bring Zhang He, the general of the Han clan. Zhang He came very quickly. The emperor always looked for him. There was nothing good going on. After arriving, he paid homage to the emperor and stood behind him, lowering his head and saying nothing.
"Mr. Zhang... Who have the prince made friends with in the two universities in recent years?"
The emperor asked, Zhang He raised his head, looked at the emperor with some doubts, and said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a high prestige in the two universities. The students above and below are extremely impressed by him. However, I have never heard that the Crown Prince has anything to do with them. I have not made any contacts with you, and the only people your Highness has had contact with are Zhuge, Sima, and Yuan."
"Well... send more people to the Yuan Mansion. I want to know what the prince did, what he said, and what he wanted to do!"
"Here you go!"
Zhang He took the order.
After walking out of the palace, Zhang He sighed helplessly and stood at the gate of the palace. The yellow gates around him were all afraid of him and did not dare to approach, let alone the others. He hid his trembling hands in his sleeves and stood for a long time. Then he returned to his mansion. As soon as he returned to the mansion, he asked the accompanying embroidered messenger to guard the door and was not allowed to come in. He went to the study.
When he arrived at the door of the study, Zhang He opened the door and walked in. This was not his study, but the study of his eldest son, Zhang Xiong. Zhang He sat in the study and was frightened to Zhang Xiong who was studying. He saw that it was his father, Zhang Xiong. After getting up and paying homage to him, Zhang He waved his hand and asked him to sit in front of him.
Zhang Xiong sat in front of Zhang He with some doubts. He looked at Zhang He with some doubts. Zhang He looked at him and said: "I know that you are close to the prince... but you have to stay away from him in the future. You don't have to please and flatter. Anyone, my title will be yours sooner or later..."
Zhang Xiong was different from his father in that he was not tall and was good at writing. When he heard his father's words, his face turned red with anger. He stood up and said, "My father thinks that I am such a flattering person." What? I associate with the prince only because he is kind and he treats me with courtesy and respects me..."
"Bullshit! If you weren't my eldest son, how could he treat you like this?!"
"Yes! How did you know that His Highness never treats him differently based on his status? Even those disciples from poor families and relatives of eunuchs can be treated with courtesy and sincerity, just because I am my father's eldest son, just because I Father is directly referring to the messenger of embroidered clothes. No one has ever interacted with me, and no one has ever thought highly of me. Only His Highness regards me as a friend. Now, everyone in the Imperial Academy regards me as a friend!" Zhang Xiong said angrily.
"Just give your title to Erlang, I don't care about it!"
"You!!!" Zhang He raised his hand angrily, but it couldn't land on his face. He gasped, thought for a long time, and sighed: "Okay, I don't care who you date. , But, in the future, please don’t peek at my letter copywriting, otherwise, I will no longer be considerate of father and son..."
"Also, tell your highness that I am very grateful for his birthday gift, and I will not tell your majesty. However, if he has evil intentions, I will not let you down! Also, let him pay more attention to his surroundings... ." After Zhang He finished speaking, he angrily left the study, leaving Zhang Xiong alone, saying to himself angrily, "How can your highness be that kind of thief..."
The next day, in the Imperial College, Jijiu was giving a lecture. The prince sat in the middle of the crowd, listened to Jijiu's lecture attentively, and even took out his pen and ink to record it. Jijiu was very happy. After explaining the course, he also told The prince chatted for a long time before leaving. As soon as he left, a group of students gathered around Liu Mastiff and started chatting.
"Your Highness... I heard about what happened in the temple yesterday. No one has ever paid attention to these old soldiers. They are really lucky to meet such a benevolent and righteous prince like Your Highness. When my father comes back, I won't tell him. How happy I am..." A young student was telling the story. Liu Mastiff looked at him, smiled and said, "Zhongmou, when your father comes back, you must give me a recommendation. I have always been concerned about this matter. I’ll never forget it!”
"Hahaha, of course that's the case, and my eldest brother, my brother, is extremely brave..."
Liu Mastiff listened, nodded, and agreed.
"Zi Heng...where is your father? Still no letters?"
"Not yet."
A few people were chatting, Zhang Xiong came up, looked at Liu Mastiff, handed him a book, and said: "Your Highness, thank you for lending me this book to read. I read it overnight and felt a lot. , I couldn't help myself, and wrote some notes. I hope your highness will forgive me!" Liu Mastiff took the book and said with a smile: "Hey, if you can leave the calligraphy treasure, I should thank you, you don't have to be like this..."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
"By the way, I heard that the newly appointed General Zhijinwu Lu has entered the city. I wonder if you have seen him?" Liu Mastiff asked.
One person nodded and said, "I saw him. He came yesterday. He also called me to his mansion and gave me a letter. It was from my father..." This person was called Dian.
Man, his father is the captain Dian Wei who is currently stationed in Ningzhou. Liu Mastiff nodded and talked with Dian Man for a long time. After several hours, he returned to the mansion.
As soon as he returned to the mansion, he saw Zhuge Liang. He was sitting in the front yard, with Sima Yi beside him. Zhuge Liang frowned, as if he had something on his mind. Liu Mastiff smiled and went over, greeted the two of them, and sat down. Zhuge Liang looked at
Liu Mastiff in front of him looked at him for a long time and then asked: "Your Highness, has your Highness ever told the Emperor about the old soldier?"
"Ah? Of course I have been informed!" Liu Mastiff said with some surprise.
Zhuge Liang frowned and asked: "Your Highness, don't deceive me. I already know it. Your Highness did not tell the emperor, but?"
"Uncle! How could I deceive you? I really told my father!"
"Your Highness, if you regard me as someone close to you, tell me the truth... As long as Your Highness tells the truth, I will never have any other ideas. I only hope that Your Highness will tell you the truth!"
"Uncle, what have I done to make you distrust me so much..." Liu Mastiff stood up with tears in his eyes and said, "If uncle doesn't believe it, I will take him to Houde Hall!
"
Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Mastiff for a long time, shook his head and said, "It doesn't have to be like this, Your Highness, I believe it."
Sima Yi on the side lowered his head. Hearing Zhuge Liang's appearance, he shook his head and said, "Kong Ming, are you confused by the emperor's appearance in the temple? You don't understand that the emperor did it on purpose. Your Highness is benevolent and righteous.
Too many, the emperor may be a little... ahem, he did this on purpose, wanting to damage the prince's reputation..." Sima Yi said, Zhuge Liang nodded and accepted this reason.
Sima Yi raised his head and looked at Liu Mastiff, with a smile on his lips.
Liu Mastiff was naturally aware of it. He looked at Sima Yi and said angrily: "You don't want to speak like that. My father is my closest relative. There is no way he can be unfavorable to me!"
"Your Highness, please forgive me, I made a mistake..."
The three of them were chatting, but a few old soldiers came up and bowed to Liu Mastiff. Liu Mastiff was shocked and helped them up quickly. They were all a little excited and could only keep thanking him. Liu Mastiff comforted him for a moment, and then
They learned from their mouths that they had found jobs in Luoyang, and even their mother-in-law, Sima, bought them a house after hearing about them, arranged marriages for them, and helped them start a family.
Liu Mastiff couldn't help but praise: "My mistress is virtuous and she is a perfect match for my master!"
While the three were talking, Yuan Shang also came, and the four of them chatted together.
"Your Highness, Mr. Yuan is getting married. His Highness can no longer stay in Yuan Mansion. If the emperor agrees, he will build another courtyard..." Sima Yi said, Zhuge Liang and Liu Mastiff also nodded. Now, he really can't
He continues to live here, but if he rebuilds the mansion, I'm afraid the emperor will not allow it. In that case, he will have to stay in the East Palace, and it will be difficult to see these friends.
Liu Mastiff frowned, this was a bit difficult.
"Hey! What's the problem? Your Highness, just leave this matter to me!" Yuan Shang said, patting his chest.
"Oh? What's Xianfu's clever plan?"
"Wouldn't it be nice to buy the houses around my uncle, build a mansion, and then open up the courtyard wall between it and my uncle's mansion to call it the Yuan Mansion Villa?"
Yuan Shang said happily, but Zhuge Liang said with some embarrassment: "There are residential houses around here. People will sell their houses to you like this. We can't use our power to oppress others..."
Yuan Shang was stunned and said: "Wouldn't it be better if I gave you more money? I won't bully the people. If I give you more money, they will definitely allow it!"
"But, this money..."
"Money is indeed difficult, and I don't have much savings. Hey, I can only scrape together more than 200,000 yuan by rummaging through boxes and cabinets..." Yuan Shang said, and suddenly found that the atmosphere became somewhat silent. Liu Mastiff,
Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi looked at him quietly without saying a word, just staring like that, but they saw that Yuan Shang felt a little angry.
"What's wrong? Too little? If it's not enough, I have to sell my land. I still have..."
"Okay, no need to say more...enough...we are not building a palace..."