He is afraid of cold in winter and heat in summer. In the past two years, Emperor Liu has become more and more sensitive to cold and heat, and every hot summer and cold winter is a kind of torture for him. No, it was the midsummer solstice again. Emperor Liu almost fled the palace and went to Qionglin Garden to escape the summer heat. Although there was ice hidden in the palace, the ice cubes made him feel uncomfortable if he used them too much, which was not good for his health. .
To be honest, Qionglin Garden is not a good place to escape the summer heat, but the environment is beautiful and the Jinming Pool can also bring a certain cool feeling. Coupled with the palace attendants serving fans, it can also meet the needs of Emperor Liu.
If there is good at the top, it will be bad at the bottom. Similarly, if there is evil at the top, there will be no shortage of people at the bottom who will actively suggest solutions. Emperor Liu's habit of being afraid of cold and heat is no longer a secret.
Not long ago, Gao Xi, an admonishing official from the right, went to Emperor Liu and said that your Majesty has worked hard for the country and brought benefits to the people for more than ten years. Today, the country is unified, the empire is prosperous, and the people are healthy, but he suffers from the cold and heat all the time. As a minister, he couldn't bear the pain. Therefore, Gao Xi suggested that Emperor Liu summon the architectural elite and recruit skilled craftsmen to build a palace that would be warm in winter and cool in summer for use in winter and summer. This would get rid of the suffering of cold and heat, and would also allow His Majesty to better govern the world... ..
Regarding this memorial, Emperor Liu chuckled. It was really a "straightforward admonishment", considerate and thoughtful, and shared the worries of his father. Emperor Liu really felt that it was not easy for him as an emperor to resist so many temptations. Looking at the world, everything is at your fingertips. The entire empire can be freely roamed by him, and everyone in the world can serve him exclusively. From time to time, he will Someone jumps out, reminds yourself, tempts yourself...
Self-discipline is probably the most important quality of Emperor Liu. But Gao Xi's memorial reminded him of one person, Meng Chang, who was still alive in a golden cage in Tokyo.
At that time, Meng Chang was also afraid of heat and cold. Therefore, he spent a lot of money and built a crystal palace on the Maha Pond with utmost luxury for his and Mrs. Huarui's enjoyment.
As a result, the country perished, he surrendered, the Crystal Palace was plundered, all the rare decorations were dismantled and sent to Tokyo, and the famous Madam Hua Rui became Emperor Liu's bed toy...
I have to say that Gao Xi was unlucky. In the past, he also came to the emperor's training palace, built annexes, and expanded the imperial city. Although Liu Chengyou refused, he had no other expression.
However, this time, Emperor Liu was reminded of Meng Chang, the king of subjugation, and the consequences were somewhat serious. Because Liu Chengyou felt that this was a greedy person and was probably a traitor, he then ordered Zhang Dejun, the Imperial City Secretary, to investigate the admonishing doctor.
No matter how much effort Emperor Liu put into his administration, how strict he held his ministers to be, and how much he flaunted clean governance, the reality was that Han officials were afraid of investigation.
If you don't check, you'll be fine. If you check, something will definitely happen. What's more, it's under the emperor's personal care. Generally, in this kind of situation, nothing can be found. And Zhang Dejun is well versed in the truth, and there is no need for him to deliberately frame up accusations. Gao Xi's bottom is not clean to begin with, and the bribery behavior discovered can be traced back to the fifth year of Qianyou...
The witnesses and physical evidence were complete, the case was clear, and the punishment was quickly issued, including dismissal from office, ransacking of homes, and exile. This is already the result of Emperor Liu's mercy. At least, he didn't skin him and use it to light the sky lanterns.
Perhaps Gao Xi would never have thought until his death that he was just imitating others and writing a flattering memorial to the emperor, which would lead to such an unexpected disaster. The reason is quite surprising, but Emperor Liu thought of something bad.
However, if Gao Xi was upright, there was a high probability that he would not end up like this. Compared with other colleagues, I have to lament that he is unlucky.
Emperor Liu also had another emotion after passing this incident. Even though he has been restraining himself, restraining himself, and admonishing his subordinates with words and deeds, it seems that there are always people coming one after another to flatter him, please him, and charm him...
He is like a solid embankment, but there are always people like the tide, constantly trying to corrode him, break him down, and then rush to the free and vast world, and then bring disaster to the world.
Emperor Liu's delusion of being persecuted seemed to be getting more serious.
During the period when Emperor Liu was summering in Qionglin Garden, there was constant turmoil and turbulent public opinion within the Han Dynasty. The reason for this was the war in Hexi.
By late April, with the successive recovery of the two prefectures in Gansu, the war in Hexi had basically come to an end, and battle reports and other news from Hexi were gradually sent back to Tokyo.
According to the past situation, good news spread eastward, the officers and soldiers won a great victory, and Hexi was recovered. Such an achievement made the whole court happy and congratulated the emperor. It is time for the imperial court to deal with the aftermath of the Hexi prefectures newly incorporated into the imperial system and discuss the rewards for meritorious soldiers.
It was the same this time, except that in the process of implementing these matters, some strange noises suddenly emerged from the DPRK and China. Generally speaking, the recovery of Hexi this time took just over a month from the time the troops were sent to the time when all the cities were restored and the Uighurs surrendered, which was very fast.
However, many courtiers criticized it, and the key lies in the process of marching westward. For example, Chai Rong's army gathered troops and horses, but the people did not advance, wasting money and food, and delaying the farming season. Some people raised doubts. Since the Uighurs could be exterminated so quickly, what is the explanation for the previous behavior?
He still had a close relationship with local tyrants in Liugu and various Qiang chiefs, and he was suspected of buying people's hearts. There were many old friends in the army, but he kept his head straight, and all the generals bowed their heads and obeyed orders. He dispatched troops and generals, underestimated the enemy's rapid advance, and actually trapped the soldiers in danger, causing death and injury. heavy......
Many discussions on the above table have obviously changed their tone. They are less like praise and more like accountability, and they seem to be aimed at the British public Mr. Chai Rong. What is even more reprehensible is the killing of prisoners by Wang Yansheng and Guo Jin, which has been followed by the looting and killing in Jiedan City. Talking about these can allow a group of officials to stand on the commanding heights of morality and criticize the generals. Cruelty and great difficulty.
Under this kind of public opinion, the original happy event of opening up borders and expanding land has also cast a shadow. The merits of the westward advancing soldiers who experienced bloody battles have dimmed a lot under this criticism.
This kind of public opinion is abnormal, and some of the opinions are ridiculous, but it does happen in the courts of Tokyo. Objectively speaking, it is a bit unfair to the soldiers who fought bloody battles. Although Wei Renpu did not like massacres, especially killing prisoners, which was harmful to the peace of the world, he still showed the responsibility of the prime minister and served the generals. Justify and harmonize public opinion.
Privy Councilor Li Chuyun expressed his indignation and despised and condemned those officials who stood up and spoke without pain. However, Zhao Kuangyin, the Duke of Rong, who was a military general, did not express any opinions. He was just a spectator, watching the play silently at the VIP table.
Behind this public opinion, of course, there are people pushing it, and the person pushing it is still very high-status, Li Ye, uncle of the state and minister of the Ministry of punishment. Obviously, even though more than ten years have passed, Li Guoshu's trouble-making character has not changed, and his purpose is very simple, to establish his authority.
Speaking of Li Guojiu, he was a man with great ambitions and great achievements. However, even after more than ten years of local experience, considerable political achievements, and improved abilities, when he was transferred back to the central government to serve as a senior official by the emperor, There are still many people who look down upon him, thinking that he only has his current status because of his relationship with the Queen Mother.
Therefore, after returning to the court, Li Ye, who was high-spirited and planned to use his talents to assist the holy king and create great achievements again, clearly felt that others were looking down upon him.
This was an uncomfortable thing for the proud and arrogant Li Ye. He also did well in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice. However, if he wanted to use it, he had to have sufficient authority.
In the case of Hu Meng, the Minister of Household Affairs last year, he turned his hand into clouds and turned his hands into rain, knocking the high-ranking official out of the clouds and down to earth. This time, the Western Expedition made him discover a loophole that could be exploited, and he took advantage of it decisively.
Even Li Ye, the British Gongchai family, dared to target and do something. It is conceivable that no matter whether it succeeds or fails in the end, who dares to look down on Li Guojiu again?
Emperor Liu was well aware of some changes in the court. Compared with the Qianyou period, although the Kaibao Year had just begun, all aspects were much more complicated.
Many problems that did not exist during the Qianyou years will be exposed one by one as time goes by. Just like the people of the world, they need to adjust and adapt as the world shifts from division to unity. Emperor Liu's rule will also face new challenges as he transitions from Qianyou to Kaibao.
Now, there is a sign of party strife! This time, it was a conflict between the hero and his relatives. Seriously speaking, given the disconnected relationship between Chai and Guo, Chai Rong also belonged to his relatives.
