Many officials in the East Palace were sitting in the Houde Hall, and Liu Xi was sitting in the upper position. His attitude toward these confidants did not change because of his change in status. He was still very close to him, but the officials had become
They were a little more restrained. Out of awe of the Emperor, most of them did not dare to look directly at Liu Xi as usual, including Zhuge Liang. Of course, Zhuge Liang did this more to maintain the dignity of the Emperor.
Liu Xi looked at the people in front of him and said solemnly: "You are all my most valued confidants. In these few days, you will all take the position of Jiuqing and help me achieve an unprecedented great cause.
I heard that those who are wise will help me a lot. With the support of all the gentlemen, I will not worry about the failure of great things or the failure of achievements. You are the closest relatives to me. I have lost my parents. In Luoyang, all the gentlemen are my relatives.
I also hope that you all can treat me with kindness."
"We work together to create a great cause that will shock the past and the present!"
"Dare you disobey me!!" Everyone stood up and bowed to the emperor. Liu Xi smiled and asked them to sit down and said: "There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be like this."
"Your Majesty sent us here this time, but for the sake of Jiu Qing??" Sima Yi narrowed his eyes and asked in a low voice. Everyone also became serious. When Liu Xi heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said: "It's just a mere matter.
It is not worth mentioning that you are a mediocre person. Your responsibilities should be with the country. State affairs and civil affairs are important matters! I invite you to come here because of the big things in the future. I also invite you to govern the country.
Write down the principles and hand them over to Houde Hall three days later."
"With the absence of the sage, the virtuous people have passed away. In today's world, we need to think of ways to do this." Liu Xi stood up and said seriously: "In my world, no one can starve to death, no one can be without clothes in winter, and the national treasury must have enough food."
They are piled up into a mountain, and the enemies outside the fortress will have to retreat when they hear the sound of the Han's horse hoofbeats. The officials must be as clear as jade, and the responsibilities of the kings will be with them. Thank you for your help!!!"
Liu Xi bowed to everyone, but everyone dared not accept it and stood up to return the bow.
"Xianfu" Liu Xi suddenly looked at Yuan Shang. Yuan Shang was stunned, stood up hurriedly, and asked: "Your Majesty, is there anything I can do?" The emperor looked at him, thought for a moment, and then said: "
I have an important task to entrust to you, but I don’t know whether you can complete it??" Yuan Shang was a little excited, frowned, solemnly swore an oath, and said: "Your Majesty, I know that my talents are weak, and I am no better than the princes of the East Palace.
However, I also know the way to be a minister, and I dare to die for your majesty’s entrustment!!”
"Hahaha, good!" Liu Xi nodded and said, "Then Xianfu will come to Houde Hall again tomorrow morning, so that you can think of strategies for governing the country with peace of mind." After hearing the emperor's instructions, everyone just said goodbye and left.
, after everyone left, Liu Xi just shouted: "Qi Yue!!" Qi Yue was guarding outside the door. When he heard the emperor's call, he immediately walked into the hall, bowed to the emperor, and asked: "I don't know about the country."
What are your orders?"
"Prepare the car, I am going to go directly to the residence of Zhang Gong, the messenger of embroidery."
"Here you go!"
The emperor did not set out with great fanfare, but as soon as he left, Zhang He already learned the news that the emperor was coming towards him. Speaking of which, Zhang He was always very afraid at this time. Outsiders thought that Zhang He was the most powerful person.
The ministers who were trusted by the emperor controlled the huge embroidered messengers, but only Zhang He understood that he was just a sword in the emperor's hand.
And each time it was a sword used by the previous emperor, stained with a lot of dirty blood.
When Emperor Xiaokang passed away, he was extremely afraid, fearing that Emperor Xiaoxian would break the sword, or wash it clean, and turn it into his own sword. Fortunately, Emperor Xiaoxian did not dispose of him. During the period of Emperor Xiaoxian,
Zhang He has done much more than he did during the time of Emperor Xiaokang, but now, he has once again faced such a moment, Emperor Xiaoxian has also passed away, and Zhang He is still alive and well.
Why can't I leave with peace of mind? After sending away generations and controlling the terrifying embroidered messengers, I actually live in panic and fear all day long. At this age, Zhang He doesn't worry about himself.
Safety, as a veteran of the three dynasties, if he could be dealt with, who in the world would dare to serve the emperor? However, he was still worried, and naturally he was worried about his three sons.
He has three sons and two daughters. Zhang He also thought about forming a marriage alliance like Cao Cao and Liu Bei to protect the clan. However, although Zhang He was a veteran of three dynasties, his reputation was too bad. He had offended too many people in these years of serving the emperor.
It seems to be difficult for people to get married, and he is helpless about this. Even so, he still cannot ignore the huge power in his hands. The messengers of embroidered clothes are all over the world, from outside the Great Wall of Xizhou to the Japanese island of Ningzhou.
From the grasslands of Hezhou to the mountains and forests of Jiaozhou, the eyes and ears of the embroidered messengers are everywhere.
Nothing can avoid Zhang He, and Zhang He also holds many ministers' handles.
When he learned that the emperor was coming, Zhang He immediately rushed his servants to another courtyard, leaving only a few people behind. They put on simpler clothes and waited for the emperor's arrival. When Liu Xi arrived at his mansion, Zhang He did not go out to greet him.
, Liu Xi smiled, without any emotional changes. On the contrary, Han Hao and Shi Huan, who were following him, were a little angry. The emperor is coming, how dare you, a minister, not come out to greet him???
The servant immediately explained: "Your Majesty, my master has been seriously ill in recent days. He has been in mourning for Emperor Xiaoxian. He has been bedridden for three days and cannot come to greet His Highness. Please forgive me!!", after hearing the servant's words
After explaining, the emperor's face showed some worry, and he asked uneasily: "Is Mr. Zhang sick? How is his condition??" Seeing the emperor asking such questions, the slave immediately panicked and became a little worried.
Speechless.
When Liu Xi saw this, he didn't ask any questions. He walked into the mansion and asked his servants to take him to see Duke Zhang. Zhang He was lying on the bed. He looked extremely weak, but he was still extremely frightened in his heart. After the death of Emperor Xiaokang
After that, he never dared to see Emperor Xiaoxian. He wanted to keep a low profile and reduce the emperor's fear of him. Of course, he did it back then. If it weren't for the arrangements made by Emperor Xiaokang before his death, I'm afraid Xiaoxian would
The emperor would not think so highly of him.
This time, he was repeating his old tricks. However, he was well prepared. If the emperor wanted to blame him for not delaying to pay his respects, he would use his illness as an excuse. In short, when he could hide himself, he must hide it well.
His own, he was thinking about it when he saw the emperor hurriedly walked in. Liu Xi walked into the inner room and saw Zhang He lying on the hospital bed. Suddenly, Liu Xi burst into tears.
"Mr. Zhang!!! Mr. Zhang!!!" Liu Xi shouted and rushed to Zhang He's side.
Zhang He was startled, but he couldn't show any flaws. He frowned and reluctantly opened his eyes. He looked old. Liu Xi cried and said: "Mr. Zhang, I didn't know your condition, but I didn't know you earlier."
Don't blame Mr. Zhang for coming here to pay homage and greetings!" Seeing the emperor's true feelings and sadness, Zhang He felt a little guilty. He coughed and said: "The old minister is old, which makes your majesty worried, and he cannot go out to greet him.
, I hope your majesty will forgive me."
"No problem, no problem. Alas, I have really troubled Mr. Zhang in these years. It is really the fault of the Tian family to make Mr. Zhang look like this!!" Liu Xi said and hurriedly asked about his situation.
Zhang He answered slowly, and the two talked for a long time. Liu Xi just cried and said: "Seeing Mr. Zhang like this, it breaks my heart. Mr. Zhang, I will never embarrass you again. Since Mr. Zhang
You are already like this, so you can have a good rest and enjoy your old age. I will definitely reward you generously."
"Your Majesty, I just have a minor illness. It will be fine in a few days."
"Gong Zhang, please don't speak like that. Gong Zhang is a four-generation veteran. He has made countless contributions over the years. All the officials in the court have great respect for Gong Zhang. How dare I continue to trouble Gong Zhang? Gong Zhang is already like this."
"Liu Xi wiped his tears, and Zhang He's heart trembled. He was a little confused as to whether the emperor was telling the truth or speaking irony. These words always gave off a threatening flavor.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. The three sons of Mr. Zhang are very close to me. I still want to re-appoint them. Previously, Mr. Zhang held important positions. I was worried that re-appointing them would cause officials to misunderstand and frame them, so I didn't dare.
Appointment, now that Duke Zhang has returned to his residence to rest, I can also appoint the three sons of Duke Zhang, and the ministers in the court can say nothing more."
Zhang He's whole body trembled. He looked at the young emperor in front of him and his lips trembled. In the end, he could only close his eyes and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After saying this, the emperor did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he started chatting with Zhang He, chatting about the affairs of the court and the officials. Zhang He did not hide anything and said directly: "A few days ago, Mr. Xun once said
Come here and take some memorials from me." Zhang He said, Liu Xi nodded, Zhang He said again: "It turns out it was your Majesty's arrangement. I am still a little confused. Mr. Xun has been looking for me in the past few days.
Shangshu Ling, Situ, Sikong and other important ministers"
"I know that Mr. Zhang no longer has to think about these things. Just rest and recover. Mr. Zhang, you have been holding such an important position since my grandfather. In these years, you have also been lucky. I think there are no two
He has the talents of the Holy Lord, but he is also willing to learn from their beautiful conduct and morality." As Liu Xi spoke, something changed in his body. He took out a jade pendant from his arms and placed it beside Zhang He.
"If anyone dares to cause trouble for Mr. Zhang in the future, Mr. Zhang will directly send someone to the palace with this jade pendant to find me. I will definitely stand up for Mr. Zhang. I have seen all the achievements of Mr. Zhang over the years. No one can erase them.
I also admire Mr. Zhang for his great achievements. I will visit him often in the future. Mr. Zhang must take good care of himself. I still need Mr. Zhang to help me with suggestions. Don’t be in a hurry to enter the Hall of Loyalty and Martyrs."
"Can I also enter the Hall of Loyalty and Martyrs??" Zhang He asked with his eyes widened in surprise.
"no."
"Um?"
"Zhang Gong cannot rush in. Most of the important officials in the temple have not been able to enjoy the blessings. They have died in the road. They have served the country and the people all their lives, but they have not been able to live a good life. Zhang Gong has suffered a lot of grievances in these years, and he has also suffered a lot.
It's just that I'm tired, I just want Mr. Zhang to enjoy his old age, to see his juniors make great achievements, and to see how much better the world that he has worked for his whole life can become," Liu Xi said seriously.
Zhang He stared blankly at the emperor. Suddenly, he began to sob softly. The decades of fear, fear, and tension seemed to have all dissipated at this moment, when Liu Xi wiped away his tears.
, Zhang He raised his head and showed a gentle smile. There was no more gloominess or pretense of coolness before. At this moment, he completely turned into an amiable old man, with gentle eyes.
"Old minister, thank you Your Majesty!"
ps: I have been so busy during this period that I have started to lose my hair. I feel like I will be a bald wolf in the future. There have been few updates during this period, and there are a lot of readers. Therefore, I am dedicating a book, "I Really Don't Want to Be a System", or
I hope I can withstand this wave of poisonous milk. (I feel that the books Lao Lang sacrificed were either eunuchs or unfinished. Shouldn’t we find some colleagues with better grades than Lao Lang to sacrifice in the future??)