"His Majesty!"
"How is the Queen's condition?" In the Kunming Hall, Liu Chengyou grabbed the imperial doctor's wrist forcefully and asked fiercely.
Under the pain, the old doctor's face couldn't help but twitched and twisted, but he didn't dare to resist. He just replied nervously: "The saint is just overworked, physically and mentally exhausted, and has a small cold, so he is sick. He just needs to rest a lot." , take less hard work and take care of yourself, and you can recover!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou felt slightly relieved, let go of him, and asked in a confirming manner: "Is it nothing serious?"
"It's nothing serious!" After hesitating for a moment, the imperial doctor gritted his teeth and replied, although this answer was a bit risky.
"Stand back!" Liu Chengyou ordered, waving his hand.
"I excuse myself!" The imperial doctor bowed and left as if he had been granted amnesty. It was already winter, but there was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.
At this time, Emperor Liu was dressed simply, wearing only a white brocade robe, and his hair was not well taken care of. It was only tied up with a jade hairpin, looking casual. He came in a hurry after hearing that Dafu fell ill.
Of course, he also wears a cotton-padded jacket, which is not so fine and gorgeous, but has excellent thermal insulation effect. It has been more than ten years since the Ludosun mission brought back cotton farmers.
In the past ten years, cotton has also experienced great development in the empire. At the beginning, some experimental fields were opened in the Central Plains to cultivate cotton seeds. It took three years. After initial results were achieved, it began to be promoted to the private sector.
This kind of introduction and promotion led by the government, compared with the introduction of free exchanges among the people in the past, the effect is naturally different, and it can be described as explosive. By the fifth year of Kaibao, a large number of cotton fields had been opened in Gyeonggi, Henan, and Hebei regions.
Just like the promotion of Champa rice in the Jianghuai area, Emperor Liu made a special inspection during his previous tour, and the results were quite gratifying. Although it is not too stunning, it still meets psychological expectations.
Food, clothing, coldness and warmth are the basis of people's livelihood, and the issue of keeping out the cold in winter has always been a big problem. Despite the fact that the world is peaceful now, with reports from all over the country, it is peaceful, peaceful and prosperous, but Emperor Liu also knows in his heart that in places where he cannot see, in those remote areas, it is not uncommon for people to freeze to death and starve to death every year.
The introduction and development of cotton crops was a great weapon for Emperor Liu to help the hungry and cold people all over the world. Nowadays, cotton products have begun to spread, from the government, the army, to the people, and everyone who has used them says they are good.
Of course, as of now, the cotton industry in the empire is still in its infancy, and there is still great potential and room for development. Cotton seeds still need to be improved, planting technology needs to be improved, and the use of cotton products also needs to be greatly developed.
Take the quality of cotton cloth as an example. Compared with the cloth imported from the Western Regions to the empire in the past, the local products are indeed much worse. Moreover, because of its rarity, the price on the market is also very high. Various factors have led to the fact that there is still a long and long way to go before we can achieve the goal of letting everyone in the world have a cotton coat.
But no matter what, you can find the right direction and see hope. The Uyghur cotton farmers who were brought back by Lu Duoxun have now become the imperial cotton supervisors because of their merits in cultivation. They have received many rewards from the fields and villages, and they have worked hard to promote and develop the cotton industry in the empire. They can be said to have achieved great success.
During the war in the Western Regions, some people from the Western Regions who took refuge in China, and many who were good at cotton work, applied for government service and worked hard for the Han Dynasty's cotton work.
Not long ago, Emperor Liu issued a special edict. Those who made contributions to cotton cultivation and textiles among the officials and citizens would be heavily rewarded. He also informed the world that those who made great contributions would be rewarded with titles. Emperor Liu also put a lot of thought into mobilizing the enthusiasm of officials and people for cotton affairs.
After returning from the tour, in terms of state affairs, Emperor Liu's most important order to the prince and the political hall was to promote the planting of cotton and Champa rice.
Both cotton and rice, food and clothing, were Emperor Liu's key development goals. In the palace, the use of cotton products was also increasing. Emperor Liu took the lead in cultivating the habit of using cotton among the big men.
"The officials are here!" Da Fu was lying on the couch, looking unhappy and extremely weak. When he saw Liu Chengyou entering, he struggled to get up.
"You'd better lie down!" Liu Chengyou quickly stopped her, looked at her haggard face, and said with great distress: "The imperial doctor asked you to recuperate, so you can recuperate and recover peacefully, and don't worry about it anymore!"
"I've really worked hard on you during this period!" As he said that, Liu Chengyou held Dafu's hand and said, "You often advised me before, why don't you take care of your body?"
"You can't make another problem!"
Emperor Liu was not usually a talkative person, but at this moment, his words seemed nagging. When Da Fu heard this, his graceful jade face couldn't help but reveal a bit of ruddy color, and he responded in a low voice: "I know!"
Her obedient attitude also made it difficult for Emperor Liu to "blame" her anymore.
"It's my fault for worrying the officials!" Da Fu said.
Liu Chengyou made up the quilt for Da Fu and covered his body tightly. Liu Chengyou said: "You and I are one husband and wife, why do you need to say such things? During this period, the state affairs are left to Liu Yang and the other princes to take care of. I have plenty of time, so I can Take it out and spend more time with you!"
"I am physically inconvenient and can't serve you well. It's better to visit other palaces more often!" Da Fu said.
"I am now at a time when my heart is pure and my desires are low!" Liu Chengyou said.
"Liu Yang has done a good job during this period. I have read some of the memorials he approved. Although the major and trivial matters cannot be comprehensive, he is prudent and steady, and he has the image of a king. In the future, I will leave the country and the country in his hands. I can rest assured!" Emperor Liu muttered beside the couch.
Hearing this, Da Fu glanced at Emperor Liu unexpectedly and saw a serious look on his face. However, she is not an ordinary palace woman. She is very politically intelligent and her words are very conservative. She said: "Liu Yang is still young and has many shortcomings. Everything needs to be experienced and followed. As your father, you need more help from the civil and military forces of the DPRK to learn and grow, so don’t expect too much from him..."
"Since you are a prince, you have to shoulder a huge responsibility. How can you not think deeply about your expectations! If you are over eighteen, you are not too young. When I was this age, I had already led the army to attack and governed the country!" Liu Chengyou said .
Probably because he felt that his tone was a bit harsh, he paid attention to Da Fu's expression, and then said softly: "Don't worry, I have trained him for so many years, and one day he will become a talent. Now, won't he just behave Not bad!"
"Prince Fu is approaching his sixtieth birthday!" Emperor Liu changed the subject again.
"Remember, Lao Guan!" Dafu said in a grateful tone.
"At that time, I will also prepare a gift and go there in person!" Liu Chengyou said.
"Next year, I plan to take time to tour the south again, visit the two lakes, and maybe go to Lingnan. The south is hot and humid, and the environment is harsh. If you are not feeling well, and you are worried about the water and soil, and it is inconvenient to travel far, I will stay in Tokyo then. Well, I will preside over the harem and look after Liu Yang..." Liu Chengyou said.
Da Fu was a little surprised that Emperor Liu planned to go on patrol again. However, feeling that he was determined, he did not dissuade him too much. He just said: "It's good to go out and relax!"
This time, if the trip takes place, it may be just to relax. Emperor Liu has been in a bad mood since the death of the Queen Mother.
The couple chatted for a long time, and Emperor Liu stayed with Dafu and personally helped her take medicine until she was tired, then left and returned to the Long Live Hall.
It's another cold winter, and before I know it, the five years of Kaibao are coming to an end. In his early years, Emperor Liu often felt that time was fleeting, but now he felt that it passed too fast, day after day, year after year.
Five years after returning to Kaibao, there seemed to be two things, the half-way return from the tour, and the death of the Queen Mother. More, it is difficult to leave a deep memory in Emperor Liu's mind.
It has to be said that although he is not too old, Emperor Liu already feels like he is in his twilight years. The more experience he had, the more Emperor Liu realized that it is not easy to be a wise king and holy master. It is too difficult to maintain enthusiasm and concentrate for a long time without relaxing...
In the middle of October in winter, a happy event happened in the Han Palace in Kaifeng. The "pure-hearted" Emperor Liu gave birth to his fourteenth son, named Liu Xin, and his mother was his concubine Yelu Ling.
