"If it weren't for Han Du, the emperor would marry Ouyang Lun from Anqing, and I would not have the slightest objection. But since both of them are in love, why can't the emperor fulfill them? If the emperor is just because of his face, , I can’t let go of my figure, how about I let my concubine bear this bad reputation? I’ll let my concubine bear this bad reputation, that’s okay, right?”
Queen Ma said to Lao Zhu angrily.
Lao Zhu's eyes flashed, and he pretended to be nonchalant.
"When I do this, it naturally has deep meaning."
Queen Ma suddenly stood up, too lazy to listen to Lao Zhu's explanation. She gave him a roll of her eyes and said, "Then, Your Majesty, please stay here and take your time to understand me. I'd like to go and see Anqing, so I don't want anything to happen."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Lao Zhu waited until Queen Ma left before a smile appeared on his lips.
After a while, the old eunuch came in.
"What's the matter?" Lao Zhu asked calmly.
"Go back to the emperor and ask for an audience with Duke Xin."
Looking at the old eunuch leaning in front of him, when Lao Zhu heard the news, the smile on his face became even stronger. But soon, he regained his calm look and said casually: "Xuan."
As soon as Tang He came in, he bowed to Lao Zhu and said, "Old minister Tang He, I would like to pay my respects to the emperor. Long live the emperor."
Lao Zhu put down the memorials and Zhu batches in his hands, wiped his hands, and said: "They are all our brothers, dear brother, what are you doing? Get up quickly."
After saying that, he stood up and walked over to help Tang He up with his own hands.
Then he shouted outside and ordered: "Please come and give me a seat."
"Thank you, sir."
After Tang He sat down, he gasped and slowly said to Lao Zhu: "Your Majesty, our body is getting worse day by day. If you close your eyes one day, you may never be able to open them again. thing."
In terms of age, Tang He is not much older than Lao Zhu, but Tang He is much older than Lao Zhu.
Although Lao Zhu is over fifty and is busy with government affairs all day long, his body is much stronger than Tang He. He is not as old as Tang He at all, and he rarely even has gray hair on his head.
Lao Zhu is indeed the most workaholic emperor in history. Even his physical fitness is built according to the standards of a workaholic.
"What nonsense are you talking about? We brothers have been fighting for a lifetime, and it's time to enjoy ourselves. How can you say such depressing words? You have to live a good life for me, and we brothers will live a long life."
With a wave of his hand, Old Zhu was so angry.
After hearing the emperor's words, Tang He felt warm in his heart and his eyes couldn't help but become moist. He sighed and said: "I'll do my best, veteran, but if one day Lao Zhu can't accompany me to the top, don't blame me for the boss."
Lao Zhu smiled and dropped the topic. He smiled and asked, "Why is my dear brother free to enter the palace today?"
"Hey, sir, didn't I hear that the baby in Anqing is getting married, so I wanted to come to the palace to have a look." Tang He also smiled and chatted with Lao Zhu.
"Time flies so fast. I think when I first held An Qing in my arms, she was just a little bit taller at that time." Tang He gestured with his hands, showing a distance of less than two feet. "The pink carving and jade carving are so soft and soft. When I hold her in my arms, I am afraid of hurting her."
Tang He sighed and said with a smile: "Sir, you said that in the blink of an eye, she is about to get married? Really, time is not forgiving!"
Lao Zhu's eyes flashed, and he already understood the purpose of Tang He's visit. But since Tang He didn't point it out directly, he was happy to pretend to be confused.
Then he continued what Tang He said: "Women, when they grow up, they will always get married. As parents and elders, no matter how reluctant we are, we can't stop them. We can only hope that they can live a good life. , wouldn’t we as parents be satisfied?”
"What the emperor said is true, but the old minister made the emperor laugh." Tang He couldn't help but use his hand to wipe the corners of his eyes gently.
Immediately, he sighed and said: "I have watched Anqing grow up under my watch. I naturally hope that she can be safe and happy all her life. But after all, getting married is a lifelong event and cannot be ignored. I think that even if you are getting married, you should still marry someone. The one who knows the basics is the best.”
Lao Zhu laughed twice after hearing this. Deliberately pretending to just understand, Shi Shiran walked to the main seat and sat down. Facing Tang He, he said softly: "Brother Xian came to the palace today to intercede with Han Du, right?"
Tang He nodded and admitted frankly, "There is no sage than the emperor. This is why I came here."
Lao Zhu listened and remained silent without any expression.
When Tang He saw it, he had no choice but to say: "Actually, I have something unclear, and I want to ask my superiors for advice."
"Tell me about it." Lao Zhu said softly without comment.
Tang He's expression calmed down and he asked puzzledly: "Young brother Ouyang Lun has also heard about it before. To be honest, although he was a Jinshi, he was just good at talking. In terms of real talent and hard work, he can't even compete with Han Du. Not even a finger can compare to it. If such a person can settle down and live a peaceful life, that's all. If he has other thoughts in the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult to end well."
After hearing this, Lao Zhu was surprisingly not angry, but asked: "Why do you think so, brother Xian?"
"Without him, his talent is not worthy of his ambition. With his wisdom, he cannot protect the peace of the family." After Tang He finished speaking, he looked straight at the emperor.
Lao Zhu smiled after hearing this and continued to ask: "Does that wise brother think that Han Du is worthy?"
Tang He nodded solemnly, thought for a moment, and then said: "In the past few years, the veteran has been commanding the navy, and he has not dared to deceive the emperor. He has become more and more unable to do what he wants. This is not the humbleness of the veteran. If the emperor hadn't asked the veteran to Come on, I really want to get rid of this courage."
Lao Zhu shook his head and said: "It's not that we have to let you take the responsibility. We agreed at the beginning that when you find a suitable person to replace you, we will naturally let you rest. As of today, you have found a suitable person. Yet?"
Tang He laughed and nodded.
"You have really found the right person, who is it?" Lao Zhu glanced at Tang He strangely, and for some reason he suddenly had an idea in his mind.
"Handu!" Tang He looked at the emperor with a smile.
After hearing this, Lao Zhu felt that it was both reasonable and unexpected. Shaking his head, he chuckled and said: "Him? Brother Xian, are you kidding me? He is a scholar. He may not have even read two military books. How can he be in such a big position? Brother Xian, you want to talk about his political ability. Then I have to admit that he is a good soldier, and after several years of training, he is enough to become a famous minister. But to say that he can command the navy, my dear brother, you are also an old soldier, and you should know that marching and fighting are a matter of life and death. Child’s play.”
