Since Emperor Liu was drunk all night, the imperial camp stayed in Dezhou for one more day. Of course, it was not too delayed for the emperor's schedule. After all, the main reason for this patrol was the Northern Expedition, but Emperor Liu's thoughts were on the people's livelihood and sentiment in Hebei, and he was not looking for quick results.
In the past, Emperor Liu had never really paid attention to the living conditions of the people of the Han Dynasty in the wartime context when the war ahead was fiercely progressing.
Therefore, during this tour, every time I visited a state, I had to stay for a day or two and walk around the countryside in person, unlike in the past.
Jingzhou, Nanpi County, Dadian Township.
The autumn wind stirred up layers of wheat waves. On the dirt road beside the golden wheat fields, there were several light carriages parked, and hundreds of Kong Wu's fierce Ouchi guards, dressed in regular uniforms, were standing guard around them.
Among them, there was a new face, the young officer and soldier named Aries who was crying at the banquet. Emperor Liu took care of him. In one sentence, his fate was changed and he was kept by his side as a bodyguard.
Although he is only the lowest-level bodyguard, for a young man from Guanzhong who comes from the lowest level and can only rely on the battlefield to seek fame, fortune and a way out, it is the only opportunity in this life.
That's the Ouchi guard! He is still the bodyguard appointed by the emperor. It can be said that this Aries' future has suddenly become brighter, making the other four people unable to help but feel jealous. After all, the advantage of young people is still there.
On the edge of the field, Emperor Liu was dressed as an old farmer, with his sleeves rolled up high and a bamboo hat on his head. Although his outfit was down-to-earth, judging from the white arms exposed, it was obvious that he was not doing this. People who do things.
Aries De Xinghou was standing by, with a tall and straight body, a serious expression, and a pair of particularly sharp eyes. He was looking around, with his hand on the handle of the knife at his waist, as if he was ready to eliminate possible threats at any time.
Noticing his appearance, Emperor Liu couldn't help but chuckle and said: "Aries, relax, you are so nervous, it makes me feel uncomfortable!"
Hearing this, Aries showed a simple smile on his face, a little embarrassed: "Little Wuzhou, I startled the Holy Master, your majesty, please forgive me!"
"Haha!" Emperor Liu pointed at Aries, shook his head, and laughed: "Don't hold on, it's not like what you said. You should learn those rules, but be more natural and relax. You look like this. It’s like being on the march to fight..."
Aries responded: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, on the way back from Mobei, we were like this. Enemies may appear at any time, and we may face danger at any time, so we dare not make any negligence, otherwise we may lose our lives!"
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu nodded and suddenly asked: "Can you cut wheat?"
Aries was a little embarrassed and said: "Back to Your Majesty, I haven't been able to do farm work since I was a child, and I don't like to do it. I just help herd cattle and sheep on weekdays. However, cutting wheat doesn't look difficult."
"If you feel nervous, go to Tianli to help with the harvest and relax!" Emperor Liu handed a sickle to Aries and ordered.
"yes!"
Aries received the order and without any hesitation, he took off his knife, took off his robe, packed it up a little, took the sickle and went to the ground. His temperament seemed a bit reckless, but his movements were quick and efficient. As a result, another strong laborer was added to the autumn harvest farm work in Dadian Township.
"Your Majesty, you seem to be very optimistic about this boy?" Li Shaoyou, who was also dressed as an old farmer and accompanied Emperor Liu, heard the exchange just now and noticed Emperor Liu's expression and asked softly.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu looked indifferent and replied casually: "It's just that he has a good eye and is given an opportunity. Whether he can seize it and what achievements he can achieve in the future depends on himself!"
In response to Emperor Liu's dull reaction, Li Shaoyou nodded and said in admiration: "Your Majesty's words can rule the world, and this is just a kid. However, for me, it is a blessing that has been cultivated for several generations!"
"Brother You, these three or two sentences of yours are inseparable from compliments! You guys are so sweet and sweet when you talk, but your bones will become crispy after listening to it too much..." Wen Qi Saying this, Emperor Liu glanced at Li Shaoyou.
Emperor Liu obviously noticed that even if he was close to someone like Li Shaoyou, his awe towards him was becoming more and more severe. This was manifested in the fact that he flattered, flattered, and did not dare to offend.
Emperor Liu said this, but Li Shaoyou was calm, not surprised or surprised, and said with a smile: "I am just telling the truth!"
Emperor Liu smiled, pointed at the white sheep stuck in the wheat field, and said: "I don't like farming, I don't like working, I am a country wanderer, I have a strong spirit, I am bold and cautious, such a person is restless and not a mortal. If it’s not a disaster, it’s a capable minister. With a little training, maybe there will be one more capable person in the court in the future!”
"Your Majesty's wisdom in understanding people and his wisdom in employing people amaze me!" Duke Shou said again.
Among the acres, there was a harvest scene in full swing. In addition to the local farmers, there were also the princes and daughters of the Han Dynasty. Today, Emperor Liu was supposed to bring his accompanying sons and daughters out for some social practice.
The princes were fine, but even the princesses, whose delicate and white hands were not supposed to be plucking strings and playing Yushang, ended up being forced to do farm work, and Emperor Liu couldn't bear it. More importantly, Emperor Liu really didn't just pretend to arrange things in place for everyone and set tasks.
Although the local farmers were focused on their work, they couldn't help but be curious about these complaining nobles who were obviously going to the countryside to experience life.
"I still remember that more than 20 years ago, when I was still in Jinyang, the late emperor was sitting on the edge of the field. I, my eldest brother and the Hedong civil and military officials were digging in the fields..." Looking at the scene in the field, Especially the clumsy movements of his children, Emperor Liu's eyes revealed a hint of reminiscence: "Now, I am the one sitting on the edge of the field!"
The emperor began to reminisce about the past, and of course Li Shaoyou had to cooperate. Of course, he also experienced it personally, and sighed with emotion: "Unconsciously, so many years have passed! I still remember that it was the year when the army was raised in Hedong. On February 2nd, the spring rain started to fall, and the land was still very muddy. All the ministers and workers were complaining, but Your Majesty was the only one who was meticulous and worked hard. At that time, some people marveled at His Majesty's wonder..."
Emperor Liu was still nodding his head as he listened to Li Shaoyou's speech, but when he heard him speak to the end, he couldn't help but have a strange look on his face. The words "sighing on His Majesty's wonders" were once again Li Shaoyou's free expression.
Just like Emperor Liu's "Records" which is currently being compiled, the whitewashing of Emperor Liu in it is so obvious that Emperor Liu himself couldn't help but be surprised. Is that mythical figure really him? ? Have you ever had those strange experiences and said those philosophies?
"Brother You, I heard that your family has begun to believe in Buddhism?" Emperor Liu and Li Shaoyou continued to chat.
Li Shaoyou was shocked when he suddenly heard this. He carefully looked at Emperor Liu's expression, but couldn't see anything. I quickly thought in my mind, could it be that we need to tighten the suppression and control of Buddhism again?
While his mind was spinning, Li Shaoyou replied unintentionally: "Your Majesty, you know that I am a person who has no color, no pleasure, no wine, no joy. How can I believe in Buddha or Bodhisattva? It's just the women in the house who have some habits of worshiping Buddha. After I return, , I must be taught a lesson, I am a civil servant, I have nothing to feel guilty about, I don’t need to ask for this..."
"Don't be nervous!" After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu patted Li Shaoyou on the shoulder and chuckled: "People must have some faith. I have no prejudice against Buddhism. As long as I can uphold my duty and abide by the government's management, regulations.
However, it has been almost twenty years. I have not heard a report on the current situation of Buddhism and the effectiveness of government governance for a long time! Along the way, there seems to be no shortage of places where the incense is at its peak! "
"I was negligent!" Li Shaoyou said immediately: "I will conduct an inventory of the temples under the control of Hebei Province to prevent the old behavior from returning!"
Emperor Liu smiled and said nothing. He could only let Li Shaoyou guess, which made him very uncomfortable.
"Dad! I'm back!"
An excited call came from not far away. Looking back, it was the eldest princess Liu Jia, driving an unoccupied carriage, slowly coming. The horse was the royal horse that came with him, and Liu Jia was specially responsible for transporting the harvested wheat to be threshed.
"Dad, help me quickly, we need to send more!" Liu Jia stepped forward, reined in his horse, jumped down, and said to Emperor Liu.
"My eldest wife is not polite at all when she orders his father around!" Emperor Liu smiled at Li Shaoyou.
Li Shaoyou naturally laughed along with him, and at the same time secretly praised the eldest princess in his heart. She diverted Emperor Liu's attention and alleviated his embarrassment.
Soon, Emperor Liu also began to work, manual labor, moving wheat...
