Outside the bamboo hut, a horse galloped over. The crisp sound of horse hooves attracted the attention of the boys and girls studying. The neat reading sounds became uneven, and some even couldn't help but look around.
However, after Zhao Pu coughed slightly, they all became well-behaved. Outside the court, the visitor reined up his horse, jumped down lightly, led the horse inside, tied the horse's reins habitually and skillfully, straightened his clothes, and walked into the Bamboo Hall.
This is a young man with a handsome demeanor. He is Zhao Chengzong, the eldest son of Zhao Pu. Zhao Pu is also in his fifties and has two sons and two daughters. The eldest Zhao Chengzong is only eighteen years old now. This is also a common phenomenon. Most of the high-ranking officials and nobles who have come out of troubled times have children at a relatively late age.
Zhao Chengzong entered, stood still, and bowed: "Dad!"
"Yeah!" Zhao Pu was still very satisfied with his eldest son.
Next to him, his younger brother and younger sister have already started calling him eldest brother. Seeing this, Zhao Pu waved his hand and said: "That's it for today!"
Then a group of boys and girls seemed to be liberated, smiling like flowers. However, they all politely thanked each other.
The bamboo room became quiet. Zhao Chengzong took a sip of tea and then said to Zhao Pu who was already sitting at the desk: "The edict has been issued. Your Majesty will drive west to Luoyang on March 25th."
During this period, Zhao Pu lived in seclusion in a poor house, and his external contacts and information were obtained through his son. After hearing this, Zhao Pu began to think directly: "We will set off on the 25th. By the time we reach Luoyang, it will be early summer. If we take over the new capital of Luoyang, I am afraid that the southern tour will also be put on hold!"
As early as last year, Emperor Liu expressed his intention to make another southern tour to inspect the two lakes and Lingnan, but he was stopped by Prince Liu Yang and others. The reason is also very simple. He is concerned about Emperor Liu's health. After all, the environment in the south is relatively harsh. It is not the romantic land of Jiangnan. If someone is not acclimatized and infects the emperor's body, it will be a big deal. In addition, during a tour to the south of the Yangtze River last year, many of the people accompanying him got sick.
"Have you ever informed me who is accompanying the driver?" Zhao Pu thought for a while and asked.
Zhao Chengzong replied: "The harem, princes, and officials are all accompanying us. Only the prime ministers Wang Pu, Dou Yi, and some officials from various yamen are left in Tokyo."
"This means that most of the imperial court has moved to Luoyang!" Zhao Pu smiled slightly.
"Yes!" Zhao Chengzong said: "There was a lot of turmoil in the court because of the capital relocation. Now Luoyang is newly built and the palace is completed. Your Majesty has chosen this opportunity to bring the royal ministers and hundreds of officials to the west. This can be regarded as completing the de facto relocation of the capital. Xijing is also It’s worthy of the name!”
"It's rare for my son to have such knowledge!" After hearing what he said, Zhao Pu showed a satisfied look.
Zhao Chengzong expressed his humility: "Everyone in the government and the public who knows something about this matter knows it. This little knowledge is nothing!"
"Luoyang City should be very lively right now!" Zhao Pu said.
"In Luoyang City, Murong Fuyin is already preparing to welcome him! The government has ordered that the officials and the people work together to clean up the dirt, refresh the city, and send out all the officers to hunt down the rogues and clean up the public order..."
"Uncle Murong, he has always been like this and likes to do such things that disturb the people!" Zhao Pu shook his head and commented, but he was not too disdainful.
"There must be some important job changes in the court!" After thinking about it, Zhao Pu asked again, with a look of concern in his deep eyes.
Zhao Chengzong nodded and responded: "Xue Jigong was transferred to Sichuan and Shu and served as the envoy to Jiannan; Wuyang Marquis, Li Yejia, Tongping Zhangshi, the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, and the bachelor of Zhaowenguan, joined the political affairs hall to assist in the administration!"
Hearing this, Zhao Pu said leisurely: "Xue Juzheng was dismissed as prime minister back then, and it would only take a few years for the raw materials to be restored. I never thought that he would spend nearly ten years compiling history and books in Jixian Hall. It is reasonable to feel like he is out of town. "As for uncle Li Ye, it seems that Your Majesty still cares about the Queen Mother. In the Queen Mother's absence, he no longer suppresses Li's relatives!"
Hearing his father talk about such things, Zhao Chengzong also seemed very interested and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty has used you to patrol the southwest for many years. After the Lingzhou case, the court was discussing whether to make major adjustments to the officialdom in the southwest or to send someone to succeed him. Governor, it seems that now, except you, there is no one who can entrust His Majesty with this position."
"The post of governor is non-regular and is just a temporary assignment! After so many years of peace and security in southwest China, I, the governor, should have been dismissed long ago. The Lingzhou case..."
When the Lingzhou case was mentioned, Zhao Pu's face suddenly darkened. He regretted that he didn't know the person well, and also hated the Salt Supervisor for doing such stupid things.
Lingzhou is an important place for salt industry in the southwest. After the pacification of Shu, after subsequent rectification, the salt wells in the state can produce 800,000 kilograms of salt every year. How can such a land with a lot of wealth be dominated by the two of them?
The salt well was destroyed and people were killed and injured. If the truth was reported, even if one had to take responsibility, the result would be nothing more than dismissal and demotion. But the officials were so greedy that they deceived the court, which actually cost them their lives. Wasn't the result of the Hezhong case enough to be a wake-up call? Even the children of the An family were not merciful when handled by the court, and they were only from a humble family.
More importantly, those two people were recommended by Zhao Pu, who implicated himself and added difficulties to his return to the court. You know, in the past two years, because of Zhao Pu's outstanding political achievements in the southwest, Emperor Liu had already expressed his willingness to transfer him back to the court, and Zhao Pu was also looking forward to it. Moreover, if nothing unexpected happens, he will be able to pay homage to the prime minister when he returns to the court. Even if a certain transition is required, he will still be the chief official of a large department in the court.
However, because of the problems in Lingzhou, he had to avoid living in filial piety and wait hard. Although the imperial court officially did not intend to hold him accountable for the Lingzhou case, the result did affect his return to the court.
That is to say, it coincides with the death of my mother, which covers up some things, but there are indispensable voices of discussion, not to mention people who are gloating about the misfortune. Zhao Pu was in the southwest, governor of three provinces, and was repeatedly praised by Emperor Liu. In such a situation, how could he not be jealous of others? It's just that most people were not as "upright" as Zhao Ju and dared to confront Zhao Pu directly.
"Dad, I see His Majesty's western tour may be your chance to make a comeback!" As the eldest son, Zhao Chengzong certainly understood his father's interests and ideas.
In response to his son's explanation, Zhao Pu smiled and pretended to be free and easy: "I have been working hard and tired for as many years as I have been in the southwest. It is rare to have such leisure time, so I should cherish it. I owe a lot to your grandmother, Keeping one's filial piety here can be regarded as making up for one's mistakes..."
Zhao Pu obviously didn't mean what he said.
Zhao Chengzong sighed silently, pondered for a while, and then took the initiative to find a topic: "Dad, I have a question, please enlighten me!"
"Say!" Zhao Pu looked at him.
"As for the proposal to move the capital, although the dust has now been settled, which one of the two capitals, East and West, do you think is more suitable for the capital? At the beginning, Er Ye participated in the discussion with a group of fellow students, but it was difficult to convince the other party..." Zhao Cheng Zongdao.
Hearing this, Zhao Pu smiled slightly and gave a simple answer: "If Your Majesty wants to move, who can object? You can just argue about the pros and cons, it's just a pointless fight!"
As he said this, Zhao Pu's eyes revealed a hint of reminiscence: "Although I only served with His Majesty for a few short years, I still know a little bit about Your Majesty.
Today's emperor is an unparalleled hero, a descendant of Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han. Although His Majesty admired the rule of Zhenguan, he followed the example of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and opened up his opinions, followed his advice readily, and listened to the opinions of the masses whenever there was an issue.
However, His Majesty has always been a very thoughtful emperor, with a strong and determined will. His name was like that of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, but his temperament was actually similar to that of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. If the ministers' words are to their liking, they will be adopted; if they are not, they will be rejected.
A major event like moving the capital is brought up for discussion by the ministers. It is just a test of reaction. How to decide depends entirely on the Sacred Heart. Although Duke Yu was regarded as a teacher, his words had no effect on this matter.
The choice of the two capitals has mutual advantages and disadvantages. For the Han Dynasty, both are suitable and harmless to the country. Therefore, just like when I was in court, I didn’t need to waste any unnecessary words and could just bow my head and listen to the edict..."
Hearing what Zhao Pu said, Zhao Chengzong was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but muttered: "Isn't this just flattering?"
Hearing this, Zhao Pu immediately glared at him. Zhao Chengzong immediately stopped talking and said carefully: "My son made a mistake!"
"What I said to you must not be spread out, otherwise it will lead to disaster!" Zhao Pu said sternly. After all, this involves an issue that criticizes the emperor and is of a bad nature.
"I understand!" Zhao Chengzong was certainly not stupid.
