The car left the Imperial City and drove on the greatly widened road. At this time, in the south of the Imperial City, the former official offices, camps, warehouses, and mansions had begun to be demolished and were just waiting to be rebuilt according to the planning drawings.
Where the roads passed, especially the four main roads running across them, all official residences and private houses on both sides were demolished to make room for the construction of royal roads. As you pass by, you can feel some chaos, but every plant, tree, brick, and tile exudes an aura of prosperity.
Liu Chengxun's Prince Yong's Mansion, especially close to the imperial city, was also within the scope of demolition. For this reason, Liu Chengyou also let the couple live in the palace, but Liu Chengyou refused because it was inconsistent with etiquette.
While driving, Liu Chengxun leaned on the carriage, observing the city of Kaifeng under the spring night through the curtains. For a long time, he sighed: "Tokyo has changed a lot in the past two years!"
Princess Yong's concubine Qian couldn't help but come forward, nestled in his arms, held his cold hand, conveyed warmth, and asked considerately: "Sanlang, what's wrong with you? You've been worried since you left the palace? "
Listening to Qian's soft voice, he suddenly regained consciousness and noticed the concern on her beautiful face. Liu Chengxun smiled softly, took her into his arms and said, "Second brother asked us to have a baby quickly! We need to work hard. ..."
As soon as he said this, Qian's pretty face turned red and she smiled shyly, but there was also a look of expectation in her eyes. They have been married for almost three years and have nothing to do. Qian is also under a lot of pressure. Of course, Liu Chengxun loves her body and has been restrained.
Looking at Liu Chengxun's handsome face, he fell into meditation again, but Qian didn't ask any more questions. She knew that Liu Chengxun had something on his mind, but she had no intention of talking about it, and she had no intention of continuing to pry, so she just stayed with him.
The next morning, Liu Chengxun woke up early, practiced swordsmanship in the courtyard for a while as usual, broke out in a sweat, took a shower, and then finished breakfast with the princess.
Before long, Wang Taifu Li Song came to the door and was directly led into his study. After sitting down, Li Song immediately asked: "Why did the king summon me?"
Liu Chengxun sat behind the desk and remained silent for a long time. Looking at his expression, you could tell that things were not simple. Seeing this, Li Song couldn't help but become nervous.
After a long time, Liu Chengxun spoke: "Taifu has been my teacher for several years, and he can be said to be the person I trust the most!"
Hearing what he said, Li Song was even more surprised. After thinking about it, he guessed: "Did something happen at the palace banquet last night?"
Sighing, Liu Chengxun said: "It was a normal family banquet, and everyone had a good time. It's just that after the banquet, the emperor was drunk and said something to me, which made me feel uneasy. I still feel uneasy!"
Obviously, the problem lies in the emperor's words. Li Song asked: "I wonder what your majesty said to the king?"
A trace of hesitation flashed across his face, Liu Chengxun took a deep breath and said: "My second brother told me at that time, let me have a good experience. The princes under his knees are still young, and the country's foundation is not yet solid. If there is anything wrong with him, let me... ....”
Liu Chengxun didn't finish what he said later, but Li Song could also make a rough guess. The old face was not happy, but became more serious, and asked Liu Chengxun urgently: "How did the king respond?"
"What can I do? I am afraid to refuse! How could my second brother have such an idea if he is rich in age? Although the disciples are young, it is enough to protect them as they grow up. How dare I, the emperor's younger brother, have such delusions!" Liu Chengxun replied! .
Hearing this, Li Song breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty made the right response!"
After talking about it, Liu Chengxun directly asked Li Song for advice: "Last night, my second brother was drunk. I don't know if he was really drunk. Why do you have such thoughts? Master, do you think you are testing me?"
Li Song thought for a while and said to Liu Chengxun: "Perhaps your Majesty just loves his brother and cares about the country, so he is drunk and taking advantage of it; maybe your Majesty really means this. After all, you are young, and among the clan, only the king's blood is the closest to you. The age is also appropriate; perhaps it was His Majesty's temptation. As the king said, the Emperor was in his prime in the Spring and Autumn Period, but it has only been twenty-four years. He has always been in good health, and now the country is under rule and the world is gradually becoming unified. How could he have such an idea? ..."
Li Song's analysis was as good as unspoken, but it made Liu Chengxun even more worried. Seeing his doubtful face, Li Song hesitated for a moment and asked in a deep voice: "Does the king have any ambitions?"
Facing his gaze, Liu Chengxun shook his head firmly: "Absolutely not! I have already made it clear to my second brother that I only want to be a virtuous king and do what I can for the Han Dynasty and the people of the world. That is enough. Nothing else. Dare to hope!"
Subconsciously, Li Song breathed a sigh of relief, but he was a little worried. Liu Chengxun had inappropriate thoughts because of some of the emperor's "drunken words." The issue of succession to the throne has always been sensitive. With the wisdom of the emperor today, how could he be so rash.
After thinking for a moment, Li Song said again: "No matter what, your Majesty can treat it as a drunken joke, everything will remain as before, don't worry about it!"
Nodding, Liu Chengxun's brows relaxed slightly, but he said with a wry smile: "I have been afraid of this second brother since I was a child. After he succeeded to the throne, he would proclaim the Constitution and dominate the world. Although he was not as strict as before, he took good care of me. But in my heart, I am actually more afraid of him..."
Feeling Liu Chengxun's doubts and worries, Li Song solemnly said to him: "As a royal nobleman, King Yong of the Han Dynasty, His Majesty's only younger brother, with such honor, you should bear these doubts and burdens!"
"Don't think about other things for now, just stay calm and wait!"
"Thank you for your teaching, Master!"
Li Song looked at Liu Chengxun. He had watched him grow up. Even though he was only in his twenties, he had already become a talented person under his guidance. He has a gentle temperament, and his thoughts and concerns are not childish. There will be no problem at all in becoming a virtuous king praised by others in the future.
After calming down, Liu Chengxun talked to Li Song about some situations in the DPRK: "This time, the second brother called various places to conduct festivals and defenses in Beijing in the name of Jiaqing Festival. I think he was dismissed and took over power again! Uncle Li Hongwei and brother-in-law Song Yanwo will inevitably be transferred!"
Li Song nodded and said: "There are precedents to follow. This is foreseeable. Since the end of the Southern Expedition, His Majesty spent two years adjusting and restructuring the country's military and administration. The general trend is that no one can buck the trend. "
"If the power is released during the festival in Beijing, then within the territory of the Han Dynasty, except for a few places, there will no longer be a vassal town that combines military and political power!" Li Song said, with emotion on his face: "The disaster of vassal towns will lead to separatism. I experienced this problem in the Tang and Jin Dynasties, and suffered from it in both dynasties, and the dynasties also perished from it. All emperors, whether wise or foolish, had military policies to suppress and suppress them, but they failed to achieve their success and suffered from it instead.
Today, you are able to control the arrogant soldiers at home, pacify the vassal towns outside, and eliminate the source of national turmoil in the past. What a true hero! Now that the disaster of the vassal town has been resolved, the Han Dynasty can now concentrate its strength to flatten the other countries and unify the world! "
On weekdays, Liu Chengxun also liked to listen to Li Song talk about the chaos of previous generations and current affairs. At this time, after hearing what he said, I became interested and started chatting with him...
When he said goodbye and left, there was more deep thinking on Li Song's old face. Although he was trying to persuade Liu Chengxun to relax, he himself was worried and still thinking about the emperor's "jokes".
Today, the Han Dynasty is prosperous and prosperous, the imperial power is becoming more and more stable, the country is getting stronger and stronger, and a bright future can be expected. However, the future is never predictable.
Regardless of whether Liu Chengyou has that intention or not, judging from the current situation of the big man. If there is any accident and his sons are still young, then for the sake of the Liu family, the continuation of the Han Dynasty, and the stability of the country, rationally speaking, the only one who is most suitable to succeed Liu Chengyou's great cause is Liu Chengxun.
Li Song could think this through in his heart, but he didn't dare to tell Liu Chengxun everything. It is also for Liu Chengxun's consideration. The emperor's thoughts are unpredictable. The current situation can be considered this way, but what about the future? When the world is unified, the great cause is accomplished, the princes grow up, and the honor and favor you have today may become a life-threatening poison in the future, you must be careful...
