In the evening, the autumn clouds spread, and the entire sky above the head was orange-red, extremely gorgeous. The already very exquisite Zhouya Back Garden was also shrouded in a layer of charming light.
"Official...Official..." The two palace ladies bowed and saluted, their voices trembling, and their delicate faces showed obvious surprise.
At this time, Emperor Liu looked a little embarrassed, drunk, flushed, with an obvious smell of alcohol, his hair was a little messy, and more importantly, the dragon robe was a little dirty.
His steps staggered and his figure was a little swaying. Yan Tuo followed closely beside him, reaching out to make a gesture of support. He really wanted to help Emperor Liu, but it was obvious that Emperor Liu was not willing. In desperation, he could only keep working hard. He followed his posture step by step, looking nervously at Emperor Liu to prevent him from falling again.
"Where is the Queen? What is she doing? I came to see her!" Although Emperor Liu looked drunk, his eyes were still very clear, and he smiled and said to the Queen's personal female officer who came out.
Facing the drunken Emperor Liu, the female official did not dare to be disrespectful and hurriedly said: "Go back to the official's house, your Majesty is in the room!"
When she heard the commotion outside, Queen Fu couldn't help but put down the pen she was writing on and walked out with the steps of a lady. Seeing Emperor Liu's embarrassed posture, Feng's eyebrows suddenly furrowed and she quickly stepped forward to support him. Facing Da Fu, Emperor Liu didn't refuse at all and snuggled up with her honestly.
Helping Emperor Liu sit on the chair, Da Fu looked him over, noticed the dirt on his robe, and asked in a solemn voice: "What's going on? Why are you in such a mess?"
Emperor Liu chuckled: "On the way here, I fell in the corridor!"
Upon hearing this, Dafu was slightly startled and asked with concern: "How did Yantuo and the others take care of them? Is it serious? Are there any injuries? Do you want to call the imperial doctor to take a look?"
"It's okay!" Emperor Liu bowed his hands and said, "It's just that I'm a little wandering when I walk! I'm not that fragile, so a small fall is nothing!"
"Return to the Emperor!" Da Fu breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at him angrily: "It's been a long time since I've seen you look so out of sorts! How much wine have you drunk?"
"Not much!" After being helped to the couch, Emperor Liu still spoke clearly, his tone full of emotion: "Dafu! I am both happy and touched today!"
"What's so special about those officers and soldiers that makes you so emotional?" Dafu also became interested and echoed him.
Emperor Liu said: "They are just ordinary low-level officers and soldiers, very ordinary, not much strange! However, they represent the thousands of soldiers who fight for the country. From them, I see the loyalty and bravery of the Han soldiers." , that kind of spirit of sacrificing one’s life is very touching!”
Dafu took a wet towel and wiped him personally, while Emperor Liu turned into a chatterbox and kept talking: "There is a young man who is not yet twenty years old and has already participated in the Northern Expedition. He has traveled far and made nothing." , encountered fierce battles, experienced countless dangers, and finally survived."
"It's not easy! Therefore, I am even more satisfied with Liu Fang and Liu Min. They have the courage to expedition to Mobei, and they can share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers, which is equally rare!
I am really pleased that Liu Fang has made great achievements after many years of training by me. However, I am pleasantly surprised that Liu Min, a young boy who is just starting out, can drive to the north of the Great Wall and gallop on the battlefield!
The good son you gave me is Liu Yang. He can inherit the throne and leave the country to him in the future. I can rest assured that after this Northern Expedition, his position as prince will be more stable, and you don’t have to worry anymore. .
Liu Min, at a young age, has a military prodigy and can serve as the pillar of the imperial court and the backbone of the royal family..."
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, a little surprise flashed across Da Fu's expression. He noticed Emperor Liu's eyes that seemed drunk but not drunk, and said angrily: "I see you are really drunk!"
Having said this, Da Fu couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth a little. Of course, with Da Fu's intelligence, he knew that Emperor Liu was once again reassuring himself. Obviously, Emperor Liu had seen through and understood some of the emotions he had shown intentionally or unintentionally in recent years.
"Now it's rewarded. Not only is Liu Min fine, but he has performed outstandingly. Yang Ye praised him for his perseverance and his great achievements!" Emperor Liu took the wet wipe, pressed it on his forehead, and kept talking.
Mentioning this, Da Fu showed a rare bright smile. The specific situation was reported to the Queen early. Dafu asked: "Since they have made achievements in Mobei and achieved results, when can they return to the army?"
In response, Emperor Liu paused for a moment, as if he didn't know how to respond. He pulled down the towel, covered his eyes, and said casually: "That depends on the two generals Yang Ye and Wang Yansheng. If the general is outside, I will not accept your orders." There is no way to send orders, but the most dangerous situation has been passed. With their battlefield experience and ability to adapt to changes, there will be no big problem..."
Emperor Liu's words were more general and his actions were more deliberate. Seeing this, Dafu sighed: "I hope so!"
But seeing Emperor Liu still pretending to be lying there, Dafu couldn't help but smile: "Okay, I won't interfere in this important military matter, and I won't make it difficult for you! Get up and drink some hangover soup!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu took off the towel covering his eyes, looked at the big talisman, sat up slowly, drank a few sips of the sobering soup handed to him by the queen, wiped his mouth, and said with a smile: "Actually, I'm not drunk!"
"What's the difference between being drunk and not drunk?" Dafu said leisurely.
After taking off his boots and sitting cross-legged on the couch, Emperor Liu untied his robe. His expression suddenly became very serious. He sat down with the big talisman and said: "Today's banquet really touched me deeply. I He was considered a horse-riding emperor, and he fought many battles in the north and south. He also took part in many military campaigns in person. He always boasted that he loved his soldiers as his own sons and treated his soldiers well.
However, after so many years, some illusions seem to have arisen. I think I understand the soldiers and can appreciate their hard work, but in fact, I just think so.
I have long been separated from the soldiers at the grassroots level. I am too high and far away from them. At the banquet just now, I just encouraged them a little and pretended to comfort them, which made them uncontrollable and excited, as if I was letting them die directly. They were all willing, generous and fearless...
Compared with their sincerity, do I seem a little hypocritical? "
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, there was a little strange look in Da Fu's eyes. How could he not understand Emperor Liu? With his character and face, how could he feel ashamed or ashamed? Perhaps in his heart, he felt happy because of the loyalty and awe of the officers and soldiers to him.
However, since he expressed his position in this way, Dafu still stroked his hair and said: "You are the emperor after all. The emperor is inherently superior. How can you be as close to the officers and soldiers as in the early years, sharing the same clothes and food, sharing joys and sorrows. However, The fact that you can reflect like this shows that you have soldiers in your heart, and you are worthy of the loyalty and reverence of soldiers to you..."
Emperor Liu lay down again, resting his right foot on his left foot. There was a kind of movement in his eyes, and he said: "Listening to the officers and soldiers describing their combat experiences on the battlefield, I can't help but feel excited. I wish I could stand side by side with them." Let’s fight together to conquer the Khitan! Dafu, I’m really sorry that I didn’t choose to conquer it myself this time..."
He originally planned to be a big listener, but when he heard this, Yurong changed his color slightly, and his tone immediately became serious, and he looked at Emperor Liu: "Could it be that you have spread the news about going to the front line again?"
Meeting her eyes, Emperor Liu smiled awkwardly, looked away, and said: "It's just a casual remark! How can you do whatever you want when you are on a personal expedition? Now, the Northern Expedition is entering a critical stage, and I am not needed on the front line. Trade If you go over hastily, you won't cause trouble for the generals. I still know this!"
"As long as you understand!" Dafu's expression did not change, and his tone was still serious.
Obviously, she was still worried that Emperor Liu would suddenly have an idea, just like when he suddenly switched to the west during his northern tour last year. Although Emperor Liu is now in his prime, his body and bones are not as good as before.
Looking at Emperor Liu, Da Fu seemed to be coaxing him again and said: "This time you visited Hebei in person on your northern tour and went to Yanshan. You are close to the army. The soldiers can feel your concern for them."
