Listening to the emperor's somewhat serious tone, Huang Qiong shook his head slightly. Maybe he is really old, and the old man does not behave like a king of a country today. On the contrary, he is very much like those old fathers who nag all day long for the future of their sons. Regardless of whether the old man is qualified as the king of a country or not, at least he is qualified as a father for now.
Thinking of this, Huang Qiong sighed slightly: "Father, I understand your painstaking efforts, but I am afraid that some of my brothers will not understand your painstaking efforts and will try their best to die. They insulted me a few times, and I You can pretend you didn't hear it, but in fact you won't care too much. Because only the weak will pay too much attention to how others think of themselves."
"A truly strong person will not be able to bear a few sarcastic words from others. What I am worried about is that these brothers are not thinking about this. If it is really just a few curses, then it doesn't matter. Father, you Don’t forget the King of Shu. What I’m most worried about is that some of the brothers will learn something, or do something even worse in order to compete for the throne.”
"Father, it's not that I'm suspicious, let alone making excuses for myself. It's that the King of Shu told me that some people may not be as simple as they seem on the surface. The King of Shu was called a virtuous man by the court. King, my reputation is not as good as that of almost all the other princes put together, but you have seen what he has done. I am worried, what if some brothers do the same thing in the future?"
Hearing the worry in Huang Qiong's tone, he also knew what his sons were like. If it was just greed for money or a trivial matter, the emperor was afraid of doing something unforgivable. At this time, he simply said: "What if they really don't know when enough is enough and do something that even God can't stand?" Just do whatever you want.
"As you said, how can one family cry when the whole world cries? This country was won by our ancestors through hundreds of battles, and it cannot be ruined because of future generations' rebellion. The prince of this dynasty is far away from the capital. In the early years of the founding of the country, when the law and discipline were strict, it was Be more honest. Nowadays, the world is experiencing peace, luxury is becoming more and more common, and laws and regulations are becoming more and more loose."
"I have always governed the world with benevolence, and now the rule of law in the whole court has gradually weakened. The prince is far away from the capital, and is misbehaving in the feudal town. However, because the officials are in the hands of the prince, they have a certain power to supervise the officials in the territory. , and did not dare to strictly control them. This made the prince of the feudal lord repeatedly violate the law without any taboo. It is precisely to avoid the appearance of the three kings of Jing, Duan and Shu among your brothers. "
"That's why I made up my mind to abolish the vassal king this time. All the princes will not be in the vassal state from now on. If the officials can't control it, then I will take charge of it myself. As for the future, since I have put these people in your care Under my nose. If you still can't control it, then it's your problem. After the New Year, there will be a decree, and you have to take charge of the palace affairs from now on. "
At this point, the emperor paused, then looked at Huang Qiong's face after hearing what he said, and continued: "After the New Year, I will find a place to settle the family members of King Jing and King Shu together. . You must be equally concerned about this matter in the future and take care of it. I know that among the princes, your knowledge is the best. Don't look at Prince Shen. Among the princes, his knowledge is indeed the best, but I know it. It is far inferior to what your family has passed down in terms of knowledge. Therefore, you should pay close attention to the studies of the several emperors and grandchildren."
"The more you read, the more you can understand the truth and distinguish the pure from the dirty. The more you read, the more you can understand the principles of life. However, you sent away most of King Jing's wives and concubines in Zhengzhou, but the wives and concubines of King Shu are still there. I definitely don’t want the second Lin Hanyan to appear again. There are some things that you have to take care of yourself. Even if it’s for yourself, you have to take care of yourself.”
The emperor mentioned this matter again. Even though his face had become extremely thick-skinned, Huang Qiong was still somewhat embarrassed. However, after a brief moment of blushing, Huang Qiong remembered that the emperor had actually left the entire family of the King of Shu under his control this time. Is it true that I, the emperor, am not worried that I will take out my anger on the King of Shu's family when he cannot find him?
These days, there is no such thing as a wife and children. Although killing the Nine Tribes is no longer very popular, implicating others is still very popular. If you can't catch the King of Shu, venting your anger on his family members is probably normal in the eyes of everyone. It's just that these twists and turns, could it be that I, the emperor, really didn't think of it?
No, my old man is very shrewd. He may be a little conservative, but he never does anything rash. Not to mention taking the initiative to put the handle of the knife in his own hand. Since the emperor knew clearly that Chen Yao's death was caused by the King of Shu. The relationship between myself and Chen Yao is irreplaceable by ordinary people, so why do I still do this?
Thinking of this, Huang Qiong's heart sank slightly, and then he understood that this was a new test that the emperor was giving himself. It not only tests your own capacity, but also tests your ability to deal with complex things. After understanding this, Huang Qiong could only smile bitterly. He knew that the old man's so-called political training for him had begun from this moment on.
Touching his nose and facing the emperor's gaze, Huang Qiong nodded slightly, indicating that he understood the emperor's thoughts. Huang Qiong nodded. Although the emperor didn't say much, there was a slight smile on his face: "I also know that this matter is difficult for you. But there are some things, even if you know it, you just do it for the world. My ministers and people see it, and you must do the same."
Having said this, the emperor turned around and looked at Wende Hall, which was already in front, and Princess Jincheng waiting outside Wende Hall. The emperor, who didn't know what he was thinking of, didn't say anything more, and just sighed slightly. The emperor was silent. He also saw the eldest sister who was really not friendly to him. Naturally, Huang Qiong would not ask for trouble.
After entering the Wende Hall, the emperor gave his two children seats and signaled Princess Jincheng to wait. Then he looked at Huang Qiong and said, "Tomorrow is the imperial meeting, and I have to meet with the envoys. The rest is easy to say, that is, the North The envoys from the Liao Kingdom who came to discuss mutual trade between the two countries gave me a bit of a headache. The envoys sent by the Liao Kingdom this time are the Emperor of the Northern Liao Dynasty and his younger brother, King Yelu Longqing of Liang."
"This person originally entered our country in early November. According to common sense, since he is responsible for state affairs, he should travel all the way to the capital as soon as possible after entering the country. As the emperor's younger brother, he is also a dignified person of the country. The prince is also considered a nobleman. In recent years, Northern Liao has been deeply Sinicized. It is rumored that the current Northern Liao emperor is very profound in Sinology and can compose poems at the age of ten. "
"As the brother-in-law of Emperor Liao, his knowledge should not be too bad. But what he did after he entered our court is far from his status. Since he entered the court, he has been living in a debauched life. As long as he passes through larger prefectures and counties, he never rests at the inn, but always stays in brothels and alleys. He often gets drunk and often stays in a certain place for a day or two because of his drunkenness."
"Even in Daming Mansion, I stayed for seven days. I actually walked on the road for two whole months. However, this person arrived in Beijing five days ago and only submitted his credentials to Honglu Temple, and then he lingered there every day. In Huajie and Liuxiang, the entire brothel is taken over at every turn. The Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple are not visible at all. The only ones who come forward to negotiate with the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple are their deputy envoys."
"The envoys sent by Bei Liao this time, it is clearly stated in the credentials that they are here for the purpose of mutual trade between the two countries. Since the founding of this dynasty, the two countries have always been in constant war, and there has always been little peace. This time, since Bei Liao If we want to open a mutual market, I also agree that we can negotiate. But according to common sense, this matter should be sent to a mature and prudent minister to preside over it."
"Even if the prince is sent to discuss matters in order to show his importance, he will definitely not send someone who behaves so absurdly. This is not like coming to discuss state affairs at all, but rather like coming to this dynasty to look for flowers and willows. What kind of king has there been in the past dynasties? , would do such a ridiculous thing as sending an envoy to an enemy country to behave in such a disgraceful way?"
"Besides, although the emperor of Northern Liao is currently on the throne, it is the Queen Mother Xiao who is in charge. Looking at the ability of this woman in her actions, the sophistication of her administration, her shrewdness, and her versatile skills, even I have no choice but to I admire you. As Queen Mother Xiao is a smart and capable person, she would never entrust such an important state matter to such a person, which is like child's play."
"As the saying goes, no one knows more about his son than his father. As a mother, how can the Empress Dowager Xiao really not know what her son is like? If she knew that this Liang Wang was like this, even if the discussion about Bei Liao this time was just for show. To confuse my court, Queen Mother Xiao will not send such a person."
"The most important thing is that there is Yelu Longqing. This dynasty has already reported it to the Northern Liao Dynasty. Although this person is young, he has always been known for his shrewdness and ability among the princes of the Northern Liao Dynasty, and his actions are by no means so absurd. But after this person entered our dynasty, he was very sensual and sensual, and the things he did were nothing like what he had done in detail. I still believe in the ability of Beizhen Fusi."
"Even if the message sent back is wrong, it won't be so wrong. I'm a little unclear now about Beiliao's true intention this time. Could it be that they sent a prince or the emperor's brother here just for food, drink and fun? Even if it is to To spy on the truth of my court, but how can anyone in this world go to a brothel to spy on the news?"
Bei Liao sent envoys to Beijing to discuss mutual trade between the two countries, and Huang Qiong knew something about it. But since he was locked up by the emperor after returning to Beijing, he is not very clear about the details. He just said: "Father, when did Bei Liao propose to send envoys to Beijing this time? And when did King Liang set out? Where did he pass along the way?"
Seeing that Huang Qiong did not answer the question, the emperor did not say anything. He directly picked up a few memorials from the imperial case and threw them to Huang Qiong. When Huang Qiong received the memorial from the emperor, he was equally unceremonious and opened it directly and started reading. Huang Qiong read these memorials very carefully. After closing the memorial, he thought for a long time before speaking: "He is not here to discuss mutual trade."
"My son, Guan Bei Liao, has proposed to send envoys to Beijing to discuss the mutual trade between the two countries since May this year. My father received the memorial and immediately approved it. Even if the efficiency is slow along the way, your reply will be at the latest. Between August and September, it can be passed back to Shangjing. The customs of the Northern Liao Dynasty are still known to the sons and ministers. Although Linhuang Mansion in Shangjing and Liaoyang Mansion in Tokyo were set up, the Liao Emperor may not be stationed in the two capitals."
"The emperors of the Northern Liao Dynasty, in order to maintain the tradition of their ancestors' nomadic tribes, did not forget that their ancestors started their lives by hunting and herding, and it was difficult to start a business, so they always had the Nabo system. The so-called Nabo system means that the nomadic people can use the Nabo system throughout the year according to the different seasons. Different lifestyles. In order to maintain this custom, the Emperor of the Northern Liao Dynasty specially established the four-season bowl."
"Depending on the season, the location of Nabo is also different. When doing Nabo, the Liao Emperor would bring his concubines, princes, and trusted ministers with him. August and September are only the seasons of late summer and early autumn in this dynasty. But in Northern Liao, it is already the season of autumn, and it is the season of autumn in Northern Liao."
