"Second brother, why are you so preoccupied?" When he came out of the royal tent, Liu Fang turned his head and looked at Liu Yang, who was bowing his head in thought.
Hearing the sound, Liu Yang raised his head, faced his fourth brother's surprised gaze, opened his mouth, and sighed: "It's just an occasional feeling!"
"When did you become sentimental? Is it because you can't bear to see the poverty of the people in Fengzhou, or is it because of Feng Guang, the governor?" Liu Fang said casually.
After hearing what he said, Liu Yang stopped, looked at Liu Fang, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Silang, do you think Feng Shijun is a good official?"
"Based on what I have seen and heard so far, if it is true, of course he is a good official!" Liu Fang nodded, and then said with a smile: "You are indeed still struggling with what dad said just now!"
Liu Yang sighed again, thought for a while, and said: "Dad taught me not to govern the country based on memorials, but to listen to a lot of things. Now, we have actually inspected and found that Feng Guang is an official and has a good reputation. He is such a good and honest minister." Officer, I still need to be suspicious and scrutinized, I..."
As he spoke, Liu Fang showed a tired look on his face, and his shoulders sank a little, as if he was under heavy pressure.
Liu Fang was really surprised by this. He couldn't empathize with him, but he pondered for a moment and said, "Just now you proposed to send an order to the whole country to praise Feng Guang, because you wanted to set him up as a model of honest officials in the Han Dynasty. I think, Dad I still agree with this proposal.
However, it is precisely because of this that it is necessary to be more cautious and appropriate. Although I don't think that Feng Guang, a small border governor, has the ability and courage to deceive the emperor, but if his reputation for political achievements is false and the imperial edict has been issued, the face of my father and the imperial court will be ruined.
And if Feng Guang is the same on the outside, why should he be afraid of these inspections? If he can stick to his style and be unswerving in his determination from now on, how can his father not promote him? "
Liu Fang's words also surprised Liu Yang. He couldn't help but look him up and down and said: "Silang, you are really impressive. You have such an opinion! Just focus on this opinion and don't be obsessed with it. In military affairs and in serving the people, you can also achieve great results!"
"This is not my ambition. I have suffered enough from the pain of writing books!" After hearing what he said, Liu Fang hurriedly waved his hands, as if he was trying to avoid it, and said: "Commanding troops to fight and galloping on the battlefield, this is what I have been doing since I was a child. ambition......"
Liu Yang reminded: "The world is already unified, can you still fight for the rest of your life?"
"Not to mention how long it will take to defeat and eliminate the Liao Kingdom. The territory of the Han Dynasty is so vast and various ethnic groups live together. How can everyone surrender wholeheartedly? There will definitely be those with deviant intentions and hidden intentions. From now on, I will eliminate these people. Stubborn enemies and traitors are here to protect our country, the Han Dynasty!" Liu Fang said seriously.
Seeing his serious expression, Liu Yang reached out and patted his shoulder, and said equally seriously: "I will definitely support you!"
Liu Fang chuckled: "I'll thank His Highness the Crown Prince first!"
Seeing this, Liu Yang also smiled.
The two brothers said goodbye and each paid his dues. Liu Fang still held his head high, while Liu Yang was immersed in his own emotions again. After all, Liu Fang could not understand his feelings.
Among all the brothers, he was the only one who had the most contact with Emperor Liu, and the one who knew Emperor Liu the most was Liu Yang. Because of his profound understanding, Liu Yang's awe for Emperor Liu also increased day by day.
Among them, what made him most anxious and even afraid was Emperor Liu's suspicious heart. Emperor Liu expressed his views on many things and people directly in front of him.
The evaluation of Feng Guang was just an introduction. In Liu Yang's view, Emperor Liu was so cautious about officials like Feng Guang. Of course, what Liu Fang just said makes sense, but with Emperor Liu's thoughts so serious, doesn't it make it even more terrifying?
It has always been difficult to be a prince, and it is equally difficult for the prince Liu Yang. It is even more difficult to be the prince of a hero like Emperor Liu. Liu Yang also studied history. Sometimes, he felt lucky. It was not his status as the eldest son or his title as prince, but the hard work that Emperor Liu poured into himself that moved him.
There are only a few people in the world who can get a glimpse of Emperor Liu's true face, including Liu Yang. Emperor Liu has always taught him by words and deeds, and has even revealed his heart many times, and the importance he attaches to him is beyond words. However, for Liu Yang, this emphasis sometimes seems too heavy...
Fengzhou is adjacent to the Yellow River. There is a ferry in the southeast of the city. It is also simple. Because Fengzhou has few people and fewer people coming in and out from the south and north, it seems a bit deserted.
After winter comes, the water is cold and the wind is cold, making it even more desolate and desolate. However, there were only a few small boats docked on the ferry, and what was sailing on the river was a raft, dangling in the fast river, looking so helpless.
Emperor Liu rode his horse and stood on the shore, looking calmly and observing the situation in the river. The raft, under the laborious control of the boatman, managed to reach the shore after many twists and turns, and then unloaded the things... This scene ended In Emperor Liu's eyes, he felt it was both hard work and dangerous.
After a long time, Emperor Liu asked Feng Guang, who was following him: "Haven't the people of Fengzhou tried to improve the situation when crossing the river was so troublesome and dangerous?"
"Return to Your Majesty!" Feng Guang said: "People on both sides of the river do not communicate frequently, and there are fewer travelers and merchants. The terrain is high and the river is fast, so it is impossible to build a bridge. In normal solar terms, these boats and rafts are enough. It is open to navigation. When the weather is warm, it has become a custom for people to carry skin bags and swim across the river. When the weather is cold, the river freezes, and you can walk directly on the ice..."
"The river is frozen, which means the climate is severely cold. This is not a good thing!" Emperor Liu sighed quietly.
Feng Guang said: "In the past few years since I took office, the ice has solidified by late November, and by December, I can already run horses and carriages. This is true every year!
In this northern part of the Great Wall, what the people fear most is the bone-breaking cold. People can endure hunger and cold, but livestock cannot. Many cattle, sheep, horses and camels freeze to death every year in the territory..."
"It is said that after you took office, Fengzhou has not had any deaths from cold or starvation for several consecutive years?" Emperor Liu asked.
"I am ordered to be a pastor, and as an official, I should do my best to protect the people under my rule!" Feng Guang said: "This is because Fengzhou has a small number of people, so it is easier to manage, and the army and the people can work together to tide over the difficulties."
"What do you think is needed for Fengzhou to continue to develop and develop for the better?" Emperor Liu looked at Feng Guang with a soft face and asked: "If you have any requests, just ask. If you can do it, the court will definitely satisfy you!"
In response to this, Feng Guang became more energetic, thought for a while, and said, "Your Majesty, what Fengzhou lacks most is population!"
In this regard, Emperor Liu couldn't help but have a headache. Now the official immigration policy of the imperial court has come to a standstill. After all, people cannot be forced to move out without reason. In addition, moving to a place like Fengzhou is tantamount to exile, and no one wants to come.
Feng Guang put forward the request to enrich the population, but it must be said that it was really difficult for Emperor Liu. However, if they are released, they must be fulfilled. After some consideration, Emperor Liu said: "Fengzhou is an important border defense town in northern Xinjiang and should be paid attention to. In this way, in the future, prisoners sentenced to exile by the imperial court will be exiled to Fengzhou first. Then from Dangxiang Among the people, move some tribesmen here, and we should make use of the large grassland south of Yinshan Mountain!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After hearing this, Feng Guang immediately thanked him.
"The imperial court can support and show kindness, but Fengzhou is far away after all. If the people want to have enough food and warmth, they have to rely on you yourself!" Emperor Liu said.
"I understand!"
"Everyone leaves behind a name. I hope that when you, Feng Guang, leave Fengzhou, you will leave behind a virtuous, kind and fragrant name!" Emperor Liu said with encouragement in his tone.
"Yes! I will live up to His Majesty's expectations!" Feng Guang said with a solemn expression and cupped his hands.
After watching him for a while, seeing that there was nothing strange on his face, the admiration in Emperor Liu's eyes became even stronger. Because his meaning was very obvious, Feng Guang still had to stay in Fengzhou and endure in this bitter cold place. As for how long, he was not sure. And Feng Guang's reaction was natural and calm...
"I heard that you also built a school, which has never been seen in the city. Where is it? Take me to see it!"
