While Kunming was sleeping, he dismissed the waiters and took away the prince Yang, leaving only a dragon and two phoenixes. Liu Chengyou took off the jade curtain, took off his dragon robe, took off his boots, and lay quietly on the queen's phoenix couch. The two sisters performed their duties and served.
Her feet were resting on Xiao Fu's jade legs, and Concubine Hui was massaging the emperor with unfamiliar techniques; her head was resting on Da Fu's arms, the fragrance was elegant and pleasant, and when she raised her eyes, she could see the fullness of desire, but it was a pity that Liu Chengyou kept it closed Eye.
With a smile on Da Fu's lips, he put Liu Chengyou's head against his belly, feeling the gentle but hot breath, his jade cheeks couldn't help but turn red, and there was a shameful moistness in the place where he was aware of the taboo.
Twisting her hips a little, the queen suppressed Qinian. After all, her sister Hui Fei was still there. She stabilized her mind and carefully used her hands to peel the pear for Liu Chengyou. She asked curiously: "What's wrong with Erlang? No." Are you ready to march to the north? I heard in the palace just now that you ordered us to stop preparations for the journey and urgently summoned civil and military officials to discuss matters. What happened?"
Liu Chengyou still had his eyes closed. Da Fu's embrace seemed particularly comfortable. Although Xiao Fu's skills were unfamiliar, those small hands seemed to be able to scratch his heart.
When the Queen asked about it, Liu Chengyou responded casually: "There has indeed been an accident in the north. National policies and strategies have changed due to the situation. However, during the military discussion in the palace, the officials all held their own opinions and acted according to their own reasons. I didn't know who to listen to for a while. Got it!"
The doubts in the beautiful eyes were eliminated, and it seemed that Liu Chengyou could feel the annoyance in Liu Chengyou's heart, but a smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth, saying: "It seems that Erlang has encountered a problem, I have never seen you hesitate like this! "
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou suddenly opened his eyes, rubbed his head against the queen's breast, and heard a moan...
Shrinking back again, Liu Chengyou looked at the queen's jade face from a bottom-up angle and asked, "Is my emotion so obvious?"
Dafu said: "It's almost written on his face. If Erlang doesn't believe it, ask Ermei."
Liu Chengyou looked at Xiao Fu again, and Concubine Hui nodded: "Your Majesty is the master of decisiveness. This is the first time I have seen this behavior since I entered the palace."
"What kind of decisive leader will inevitably have moments of indecision!" Liu Chengyou laughed at himself, and then said in a complaining tone: "Those foreign ministers are too much. Even when there is no consensus, they can still be eloquent. Everyone follows their own principles, but it only makes the master angry and embarrassed."
Hearing what the emperor said, Queen Dafu couldn't help but be happy, and her chest trembled: "Erlang is putting the blame on others. I have heard that a wise ruler will take all the advice from others and choose the good ones. How to make a decision?" Your Majesty."
"You saw it!" Liu Chengyou said.
"I believe that with Erlang's wisdom, he will make the wisest decision!" Da Fu's tone was full of confidence in Liu Chengyou.
"Are you so confident in me?" Liu Chengyou asked.
The queen lowered her head and replied seriously: "Of course."
"When the interruptions continue, I will be disturbed, but there is not much time for me to hesitate!" Liu Chengyou got up from the couch, sat cross-legged, and murmured.
"Erlang, eat a pear!" Da Fu held a peeled pear gracefully between his two fingers and handed it to Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou took it, took a bite, and asked, "Is this a pear?"
"Yes!" Da Fu responded: "It is a crisp pear produced in Bagong Mountain in Shouzhou. It is said that it is quite famous in Huainan area. It is bought by the purchaser in the palace!"
"Bagong Mountain also produces crisp pears? I only know that its purple gold inkstone is very famous, and there is a unique piece in Chongzheng Hall!"
"Shouzhou, the hometown of culture, outstanding people, an important town in Huainan..." Liu Chengyou stared at the missing piece of crisp pear in his hand, and said meaningfully: "This Shouzhou pear really tastes good!"
Liu Chengyou also took a nap in Kunming Hall, and only left the hall in the evening. Because he did not spend much time, his steps were steady.
Without riding in the chariot sedan, Liu Chengyou suddenly said, "If Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin were in Tokyo, I would like to hear their opinions and how they would make a choice!"
Following closely, Zhang Dejun heard this and couldn't help but said: "Why don't the officials call them back to the capital?"
"How can this be done in time!" Liu Chengyou looked at Zhang Dejun: "Where has your usual agility gone? Can't you see that the military strategy is urgent?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Dejun said sarcastically: "You are so stupid, how can you know the general strategy of military affairs?"
Liu Chengyou didn't care about Zhang Dejun's caution. Only by being smarter could he live longer.
Liu Chengyou thought of Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin, but it was because they both had "imperial looks" that he only thought about them briefly. As he walked, he stopped and stood under the palace platform. Liu Chengyou suddenly thought that there was another person in Tokyo who had "imperial potential".
"Zhang Dejun!" Liu Chengyou called.
"Here! What are your orders from the officials?" Zhang Dejun was shocked by the emperor's sudden order and hurriedly listened.
"Call Zhang Yongde and go to the Duke of Xing's Mansion with me!" Liu Chengyou ordered.
"Your Majesty is going out of the palace? I'll give you the order now and get ready to ride!" After hearing the order, Zhang Dejun said immediately.
"If you want Luan Jia, call a team of guards and travel lightly!"
...
The middle gate of Duke Xing's mansion is a simple scene except for the large and majestic plaque.
In the evening, the servants in the mansion were busy preparing dinner. Although it was a high-ranking official's mansion, it was a little more humane.
In the back garden, Guo Wei, who is recuperating at home, is smiling and teasing his new son, who was born in the autumn of the third year of Qianyou's reign. He is already over one year old. In Guo Wei's arms, he is babbling. The son he received in his old age, Guo Wei is a natural. Extremely fond of it.
After seven or eight months of layoff, Guo Wei is in good mental condition and looks more hale and hearty. The gray on his temples has not increased much, and his body still looks strong. Without the severe trauma like in Yuan Yuan's history, he should be able to live for a few more years.
When he learned from the steward of the mansion that the emperor was coming, Guo Wei was very surprised. Doubts flashed through his old eyes. Guo Wei put away his fatherly face and handed his infant son to his wet nurse. He immediately went back to his room, changed his clothes and tidied up his appearance, and told his family to get ready to pick him up. But he was told that there was no need to make a big noise, the emperor came in a low profile and had already arrived at the palace.
In the main hall of the palace, Guo Wei and his family paid homage, and was lifted up by Liu Chengyou himself.
"Why bother your Majesty to come in person? I can't meet you in time, please forgive me!" Guo Wei complained in his mouth.
Liu Chengyou's attitude toward Guo Wei was particularly friendly at this time, and he chuckled: "My uninvited guest has shocked your house. Please don't blame me, Mr. Guo!"
"How dare I, veteran!" Guo Wei personally greeted Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, please take a seat!"
Without refusing, he sat down directly on the seat and his eyes fell on the young Guo Wei family. The two beautiful ladies with graceful appearance and dignified manners are his current wives and concubines, Mrs. Zhang and Ms. Dong.
Speaking of Guo Wei, the rest of his life can be described as "promotion, fortune, and death of his wife." First, the first wife, Mrs. Chai, died. After Mrs. Chai's death, her stepmother, Mrs. Yang, also died in Taiyuan a few years ago.
When the Han Dynasty entered the Central Plains, Guo Wei asked to marry Zhang and Dong. What's a bit interesting is that the four wives of Guo Wei, except for the original wife Chai, are all widows. It is not too much to praise "Guo Guo". The key point is that she has a very good vision. Yang, Zhang, and Dong are all beautiful and mature women, with good charm, good moral character, and good fortune...
Of course, Liu Chengyou did not pay attention to Guo Wei's wives and concubines in the Guo Mansion. Instead, he focused on Guo Wei's little son who was lying quietly in his wet nurse's arms.
Noticing Liu Chengyou's gaze, Guo Wei took the initiative to introduce him: "Naichen got a new son last year, temporarily named Brother Fu."
Except for Guo Rong, Guo Wei's other two sons have already married and established careers. One is a foreign minister in the Ministry of War, and the other is a magistrate in Caizhou. They are young and have a smooth career.
Liu Chengyou stood up, took off a piece of yellow-patterned jade pendant hanging from his waist, gently put it into the children's blessing clothes, and said with a smile: "Guo Qing, this is called having many children and many blessings. This jade pendant should be regarded as my late gift." , as this son is older, he may be able to enter the palace and study with the prince!"
Liu Chengyou said it casually, but Guo Wei took it seriously and thanked him: "On my behalf, I would like to thank your majesty for your kindness."
Waving his hand, Liu Chengyou touched his belly and said to Guo Wei with a smile: "While I was still outside the house, I saw smoke rising from the house. I came here on an empty stomach!"
Seeing the emperor's friendly attitude, Guo Wei was even more flattered and immediately said: "I will prepare a meal immediately and add some wine and food. Your Majesty, please don't dislike the humble food in my house!"
"Don't bother me. I haven't had barbecue for a long time. Let's set up a table in the courtyard, put some pork and mutton, and prepare spices. You and I, the king and my ministers, can drink and barbecue while chatting about the world. How about it?" Liu Chengyou looked very interested. appearance.
Seeing this, Guo Wei cupped his hands and said: "Since Your Majesty is so elegant, I will take care of you."
The weather in late autumn was already a bit cold, and with the strong wind, the fallen leaves rolled back and the lake rippled. Next to the quiet lake in the back garden of Guo Mansion, two grills were set up, and the wine and meat were ready. Guo Wei's wife Zhang was grilling the meat in person, while Zhang Dejun led people to check the meat. The emperor still needed to be careful when eating. some.
Under the crescent moon, in the garden, people were roasting on the fire, eating meat, drinking wine, and chatting, but it had a different feeling.
"Guo Qing has been recuperating in the mansion for nearly eight months. Now that he can drink so much, I think he is almost recovering from his illness!" Liu Chengyou suddenly expressed concern after having another drink with Guo Wei.
After hearing the question, Guo Wei paused with his cup to his lips and glanced at Liu Chengyou, only to see that he was staring attentively at the roast mutton Zhang had cut into the plate. After taking a sip of wine, Guo Wei thought for a while and responded: "Thank you for your concern, your majesty. My illness is an old one. I am injured secretly on the battlefield. I am afraid it will be difficult to recover."
"Then drink less of this wine!"
"I came from a battlefield background, so I always have this hobby, and my family often advises..."
"With Guo Qing's contribution and talent, it must be very difficult to be idle at home for so long." Liu Chengyou's tone was still so friendly.
Guo Wei had an open-minded look on his face: "I am at home, and without the hassle of military affairs, I can not only take care of my health, but also entertain my grandchildren and enjoy my family relationship. I feel quite relaxed!"
Liu Chengyou didn't really believe Guo Wei's words. He didn't find it interesting to chat like this. His eyes wandered for a moment and he suddenly looked directly at him: "I won't beat around the bush with Guo Qing. Since the founding of the country, Guo Qing has been adhering to the principle of In terms of military affairs, at the beginning of the year I divided the power of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War, does Guo Qing have no resentment at all in his heart?"
Liu Chengyou's eyes at this time were a little sharp, shining a little brightly in the firelight. Being stared at by him like this, the smile on Guo Wei's face slowly faded, his eyelids drooped, thinking about how to answer this question. If you directly say that there is no resentment, let alone Liu Chengyou, even he himself would not believe it, unless he is a saint...
With only a slight twist of his mind, Guo Wei showed his usual sincere smile: "The country has just been established, and the economic structure is not yet perfect. It is normal for various departments and offices to make some adjustments. Your Majesty is determined to act and to make reforms. , which is also understandable.”
Hearing his answer, Liu Chengyou couldn't help laughing a few times, took a sip of light wine, and said with restraint, "I am here to bring a good medicine to Guo Qing!"
