"The first of the nine tins is called chariots and horses, the second is called clothes, the third is musical instruments, the fourth is Zhuhu, the fifth is Nabi, the sixth is called hundreds of warriors, the seventh is axes and axes, the eighth is bows and arrows, and the ninth is called hoe."
——"Li·Hanwenjia"
Jiuxi is the highest courtesy given by the emperor to princes and distinguished ministers.
For example, in the past, when the prime minister raised troops to fight against the rebellion in Nanzhong, the emperor gave him a tiger and a sword and an axe, which meant "able to drive away evil" and "able to punish the guilty".
Now, the emperor intends to take advantage of this northern tour to bring the chariots and horses (golden chariots and large chariots, military chariots and rong chariots, and two black and white horses), clothes (Gun Mian's robes and red chariots), and Zhuhu (red lacquered gates) Give it to the Prime Minister.
The reason why the emperor had such thoughts is quite ridiculous.
In the past, Li Yan once persuaded the Prime Minister to add Jiuxi, but the Prime Minister sternly refuted it. But what no one expected was that the Emperor Liu Chan, who treated the Prime Minister as a father, actually said "If Wei Zhanrui is destroyed, the emperor returns to his former residence, and all "If the sons are promoted together, even if ten lives can be received, it will be worse than nine evils." This sentence has been engraved in my heart!
And I still think about it, and one day I can realize it.
Therefore, when the Northern Expedition was more than half completed, he thought of adding three more tins to the Prime Minister first, in order to show the Prime Minister's dedication and loyalty since the Northern Expedition; if he returned to the old capital in the future, he would give the remaining All the four tins were given.
"According to Zijin, now that I, a big man, have regained Longyou and Liangzhou, will adding three tins reflect my father's merits and fully express my wishes?"
Emperor Liu Chan, who expressed his thoughts, also asked a question.
Zheng Pu was speechless.
Regardless of whether this move can demonstrate the Prime Minister's merits and express the Emperor's wishes.
The former prime minister's refutation of Li Yan's words was out of anger. Li Yan, who was resentful of being entrusted by the late emperor, did not try his best to serve, but instead worked hard for utilitarianism!
Why did the emperor actually think that the prime minister would accept Jiuxi?
Could it be that the authorities are confused!
The emperor's temperament is kind-hearted. When he was young, the late emperor asked the prime minister to select books and teach them. Before he was weak, when the late emperor passed away, he entrusted him to the care of the prime minister. Now the prime minister has begun to enter his twilight years. It's normal, so the emperor has the heart to support you in return.
"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate."
When talking about such a matter, Zheng Pu looked solemn and answered according to the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers, "Your Majesty succeeded to the throne at a young age and inherited the legacy of the late emperor to serve as the prime minister for more than ten years. Now Pu dares to ask, does your majesty know what the prime minister wants?"
How can I not know what my father-in-law wants?
It is to repay the kindness of the late emperor and his ministers to know each other, to return the old capital to the old capital, and to revive the Han Dynasty!
Besides, what is the contradiction between what my father-in-law asked for and my desire to show my contribution and express my gratitude?
Zheng Pu's answer was not what the question was asked and was vaguely cross-examination, which made the emperor a little unhappy.
However, as he grew older, the emperor became somewhat unfazed by honor and disgrace. He did not immediately refute, but still said in a slow voice, "I know what my father-in-law wants. I don't know why you did this. ask?"
After saying that, maybe he felt that the atmosphere of the confrontation between the emperor and his ministers was a bit too serious, so he added quickly, "I have not yet made up my mind on this matter, and I have not informed others. Zi Jinquan should just have a casual chat here, there is no need. This is an offence, a direct remonstrance."
No conclusion yet?
That's good!
Zheng Pu, who breathed a sigh of relief, quickly handed over his hand and apologized, "I was just in a hurry, I hope Mr. Liu will not blame you."
Immediately, he pondered for a moment, then chuckled again and said, "Well, since Mr. Liu claimed to be here to chat, and he said it with certainty, he knew what the Prime Minister wanted. Why don't I and Mr. Liu discuss the Prime Minister's affairs together to learn from you? Is what he said true and true?"
"ha!"
Immediately, the emperor raised his hand and said, "I have been taught by my prime minister since I was a child, and Zijin actually tried to discuss it without thinking of his own abilities. What should I fear? Zijin will speak first!"
"promise."
Zheng Pu bowed his hands in salute and asked, "Dare you ask Mr. Liu, does the Prime Minister want power?"
He replied: "Why did Zijin say this? My father-in-law's previous decision to open a government office to manage affairs was the order of the late emperor. And now that he has promoted the government to the public, how can he claim to seek power?"
"Does the Prime Minister seek profit?"
The answer was: "Since my father-in-law followed the late emperor from Nanyang, he relied on his officials for food and clothing and did not care about his livelihood. He never had any intention of asking for land or housing. Now, the house and mulberry fields at home were all given by the late emperor or the palace! How can there be any talk of seeking profit? "
"Is the prime minister plotting against his descendants?"
He replied: "A few days ago, I discussed with everyone in the imperial court how to increase the number of households in the settlement of Prime Minister's father by 2,000 households. However, Prime Minister's father insisted on his words, and in the end, he only accepted 500 households. From this, it can be seen that Prime Minister has no plans to have descendants. The heart."
After answering this time, the emperor waved his hands somewhat faintly, "You and I both know that Xiangfu bathed in virtue and was a very human being. What he asked for was to return the old capital to repay the late emperor for his kindness. I know that Zijin asked about this. , I want to advise my own opinions! There is no need to be shy, just speak out."
"No! Mr. Liu, please forgive me."
Zheng Pu nodded and responded, "I secretly thought that it was a good intention for Liu Jun to give the Prime Minister nine tins. However, this is not an honor for the Prime Minister, but an annoyance to the Prime Minister!"
"Um?"
Hearing this, the emperor raised his eyebrows and made a nasal sound.
Zheng Pu, without waiting for the emperor to ask questions, directly explained the reason, "In the past, the prime minister opened the palace to manage affairs, integrated the palace and the palace into one, and was personally involved in all matters, no matter how big or small; now he promotes the government to the public and lives in a separate house in Hanzhong to rest. Please also invite Liu You are thinking on your own, and you are loyal to the Prime Minister. If your body is really unbearable and the burden is heavy, how can you not use the strength of your thighs and arms? And since Liu Jun knows that the Prime Minister does not seek fame and fortune, does not seek power, and does not plan for descendants, he must also know that the Prime Minister will definitely not do it. The difference between receiving and adding nine tins. In this way, if Liu Jun is strong, it will increase the troubles of the Prime Minister and make it difficult for him to rest peacefully! Furthermore..."
At this point, Zheng Pu suddenly stopped talking.
Because Liu Chan, the emperor at that time, was already looking sideways in the direction of Hanzhong County, full of memories.
He and the Prime Minister have not seen each other for a long time.
In his memory, the prime minister's physical condition was still as healthy as when he led his troops to Hanzhong to prepare for the Northern Expedition.
There was silence for quite a while.
The emperor came back to his senses and asked in a slightly lower voice, "Zijin, how is your father's physical condition now?"
"Go back to Mr. Liu, the Prime Minister is fine."
Zheng Pu's voice was also very low, "I came back to Chengdu and met with the Prime Minister when I passed through Hanzhong. Although the Prime Minister's beard and hair are all white and his body is thin, he is still in good spirits. Now that the Northern Expedition is going smoothly and he can enjoy the happiness of his family, the Prime Minister is no longer the same old man. I sigh with sorrow. However, the severe cold at the end of last winter made the Prime Minister's legs worse and worse. Even if the weather turns warm in spring, he still needs a stick to walk a hundred paces, and a horse to walk five hundred paces."
"well......."
Immediately, the emperor couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
After another period of silence, he put away his sad look and asked slowly, "Zijin continued, what else?"
"promise."
Zheng Pu cupped his hands and responded loudly, "Furthermore, Pu is so bold and bold that he dares to ask Liu Jun, who is the person who has added nine tins since the Han Dynasty?"
