In the evening, Liu Chengyou ordered someone to prepare a small table of royal meals and entertain Li Shaoyou alone. Although the emperor often treated his ministers and generals with meals and banquets and showed kindness to them on weekdays, it was still relatively rare for them to entertain them individually. The number of people in the entire court who had enjoyed such treatment could not be counted on one hand.
"The Hedong group has done a good job. It has relieved me of my worries and relieved me of a major problem!" Liu Chengyou raised his glass and invited Li Shaoyou.
Holding the cup in both hands, he responded respectfully: "Finally, I have lived up to my mission. Before the Hedong matter is settled, I have trouble sleeping and eating. I am afraid that I will not think carefully, make mistakes, delay important events, and even cause chaos. Fortunately, His Majesty's majesty, Fan Xianggong , Zhao Yuhou and other loyal people who obey the imperial court to help me, I am just doing my best!"
Seeing Li Shaoyou's humble and low-key look, Liu Chengyou smiled discouragedly, looked at him, and said, "You don't have to be too humble. You were the one who took the lead in everything that happened in Hedong. You can't just replace anyone. They all have the ability to coordinate the overall situation and can do it." He who has my trust and entrusts him with great power!"
"Your Majesty's trust is great, but I am not very grateful. I can only tie a grass ring around my head and die in repayment!" Li Shaoyou handed over his hand again.
"Brother You, I noticed that you have become more and more reserved in front of me in the past two years. What makes you so frightened and cautious?" He picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth while saying, "You seem to be Are you deliberately alienating me, not daring to acknowledge your merits, not daring to receive rewards? Do you seem to be afraid of me?"
After listening to the emperor's words, Li Shaoyou hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is so powerful that the civil and military forces of the dynasty are full of people. Who would not be in awe of him? I consider myself to be close to your Majesty. I have a high rank and salary. I have been entrusted with great power and am in charge of the Military Virtue Department. I am already eye-catching." I dare not act arrogantly and attract criticism, so as not to cause trouble to His Majesty..."
"No, it's definitely more than that!" Liu Chengyou personally picked up the wine pot, filled the cup for Li Shaoyou, and said with a chuckle: "Brother You, I also thought about it and reflected on myself. Maybe it's because you are mean, unkind, and suspicious that you Have you become distracted by fear?"
Liu Chengyou said it easily, while Li Shaoyou felt palpitated and quickly shook his head: "Your Majesty's words are serious! How dare I?"
"Don't be too busy denying it!" Liu Chengyou picked up the cup, touched it gently, and sighed after finishing his drink: "The great Han Dynasty founded the country and established a business, and embraced the world. I'm afraid there are no relatives who don't want to share the country and the wealth. Right. But over the years, I have been too strict with the clan.
The uncles gradually released their power, and even ignored the Queen Mother's sadness and asked her uncle to go to Yuanzhou. The emperor's uncle Liu Xin has been guarding the mausoleum in Xuzhou for three years, and now it is Liu Chong's turn...
So, even if you have some doubts and fears, it’s understandable, and I won’t blame you! "
Hearing this, Li Shaoyou stood up and knelt down: "I know that your Majesty is a talented person and has a great strategy. He is devoted to the country, the country and the people. He has no thoughts about it. He is serving the public affairs. Every order and edict are based on the law. It is beyond reproach!
I only know how to be loyal to your majesty when he is running for his majesty. He only looks at your majesty's head. How can I have any other thoughts? "
"What are you doing?" Hearing Li Shaoyou's plea, he sighed and waved his hands: "That's it, get up! Drink!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Aren't you curious about what I plan to do with Liu Chong?" Liu Chengyou asked.
Li Shaoyou shook his head simply: "This is not something I can guess. Furthermore, I will naturally know what the result will be after His Majesty handles it..."
"I asked Feng Dao to go to the port to greet me. With your intelligence, couldn't you see that?" Liu Chengyou said with a smile.
He took a sip of wine and then said: "Back then, Liu Xin was in Xuzhou. His harsh administration harmed the people, he violated laws and regulations, and made people angry. Now, Liu Chong is in Hedong, disobeying the court and intending to rebel. Do you know which one I hate more? "
"I don't know!" Li Shaoyou lowered his head slightly.
"Of course it's Liu Chong! Liu Xin's evil is just a small corner of Xuzhou; Liu Chong's harm is throughout Hedong, and even affects the whole world!" Liu Chengyou said coldly: "The desire for power makes the heart blind, and the profit makes the mind blind! For such self-interest, He is a traitor who doesn't care about his clan, country, and people. I wish I could kill him. However, after thinking about it, I want to spare his life..."
"Consider the overall situation and do it as a last resort. If your Majesty can act without likes and dislikes, you are a saint!" Li Shaoyou said.
"Okay, you don't need to compliment me anymore!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Shaoyou: "Let's talk about business! What are your thoughts on the restructuring and rectification of Hedong and the appointment of general officials?"
Li Shaoyou was stunned for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this is something that Your Majesty and the Lord of the Court must consider. There are also Fan Xianggong and Zhao Du Yuhou in Hedong. How can I dare to say more?"
Liu Chengyou said: "Fan Zhi and Zhao Kuangyin are still sorting out military affairs in Hedong and suppressing the situation. When you return from Taiyuan, you should be more familiar with the situation there, and know more about the officials and generals..." 16k Chinese
After hearing this, Li Shaoyou thought for a while and replied: "Your Majesty, I will go back to the Yamen and make a detailed statement of the relevant Hedong officials and generals for your Majesty's review and reference."
Looking past him, Liu Chengyou said, "Yes! You don't want to say it, and I won't force it!"
"Tell me about it! How should I reward you for this great achievement? What do you want?" Liu Chengyou asked with a smile as his tone became more relaxed.
After hearing the question, Li Shaoyou also smiled and said: "I have a request, I hope your Majesty can agree!"
"Oh?" Liu Chengyou looked interested and asked, "What do you want?"
"I have brought back a daughter from Jinyang, and I hope your majesty can grant her a marriage!" Li Shaoyou replied.
Liu Chengyou was really surprised. He looked at him curiously, raised his finger and said, "That little widow?"
Hearing this, Li Shaoyou's pupils shrank slightly, with a humble smile on his face: "Exactly!"
"I'm curious. Didn't you have no intention of renewing your relationship? The dignified Duke of Shouyang wants to marry a widow as his wife. What kind of beauty is he?" Liu Chengyou asked.
Li Shaoyou smiled and said: "The wonderful fate is beyond words, I just feel that my temperament is compatible!"
"You've already spoken, why should I not respond?" Liu Chengyou's eyes flickered over Li Shaoyou playfully, and Liu Chengyou said, "Look back, I will let Hanlin prepare the edict!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Shaoyou stood up, bowed, and respectfully said, "There is one more thing, I hope your Majesty will agree to it."
"Say!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand with an attitude of not being allowed to wear anything.
"O minister, please resign from the post of Military Envoy!" With one sentence, Liu Chengyou's face changed and became serious, and the air gradually became quiet.
Staring closely at Li Shaoyou, his face remained as usual, calmly accepting the emperor's scrutiny. Sitting up straight, Liu Chengyou asked: "How old are you? Why do you want to resign? Is there something that I can't do well?"
Facing the emperor's gaze, Li Shaoyou said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. The Wude Division monitors internal and external affairs and investigates and corrects the world. It is a powerful weapon of the country and cannot be in the hands of one person for a long time!"
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou didn't respond for a moment. He looked at his cousin seriously, thinking seriously, and subconsciously tapped his fingers on the table. After a long time, he stood up and walked out: "Come with me for a walk!"
On an early summer night, the cool breeze blows on the face, which is very refreshing. It is already the fifteenth, the full moon is bright, and the bright light falls freely between the palace rooms, shining on Liu Chengyou and Li Shaoyou.
"Brother You, do you have almost ten children now?" Suddenly, Liu Chengyou asked.
Li Shaoyou chuckled: "Your Majesty, I now have eight sons and six daughters!"
"Better than me!" Liu Chengyou said with a smile on his lips.
"Your Majesty is diligent in state affairs, and there are few beauties in the palace. Now that the national treasury is getting full, you don't have to treat yourself as badly as you did before!" Li Shaoyou said to himself: "Your Majesty also knows that I am a fisherman and raises those beautiful girls. My beautiful concubine, I just keep having children like this..."
"The word sex has a knife on its head!" Liu Chengyou said quietly: "You should still exercise moderation!"
"I am addicted to this, and it is difficult to change easily..."
"It's not easy to raise such a big family!" Liu Chengyou suddenly stopped, looked at Li Shaoyou solemnly, and said with a promise: "Brother You, don't worry, I promise you a lifetime of wealth, nothing else, but as long as I'm here One day's glory and wealth will never be shorter than yours!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Li Shaoyou was stunned for a moment, and then showed a relieved smile.
