"Now that you're here, please take a seat and come with me to observe the grace of my great athlete!" After talking about the matter, Emperor Liu's interest turned to the riding and shooting competition on the camp field. He stretched out his hand and said to brother Liu Chengyun.
Of course, Liu Chengyun also knew how to watch people's words, and immediately responded: "Your Majesty, sit down peacefully. I'll take my leave now!"
"Yes!" Emperor Liu responded lightly.
Empress Fu sat next to Emperor Liu, silently listening to the conversation between the three of them, the monarch and his ministers, without interrupting. However, she carefully observed Emperor Liu's expression, and there was a clear flash of deep thought in her eyes.
She is not a woman who does not understand politics. Regarding Emperor Liu's changes in the appointment of clan members, she can't help but ponder it, think about it, and gain something from it.
"What are you thinking about?" Emperor Liu asked, calling Dafu out of his thoughts.
Seeing Emperor Liu's gentle and smiling expression, Dafu also gave up trying to find out what was hidden under this face at this time, and responded with a smile: "Today, the conversation between you and Brother Xu Wang spread, and Brother Jun is a role model. , the descendants of the clan will be overjoyed and grateful for His Majesty’s grace!”
"After being suppressed for so many years, how can we not be happy once the ban is lifted!" Emperor Liu looked very calm, picked up a jade cup on the side table of the throne, and took a shallow sip.
As he said that, he turned his head and looked at Fu Hou and asked with a smile: "Da Fu, am I really too harsh on my clan relatives as rumored by the outside world?"
This is not easy to say. Ten years ago, there were indeed similar rumors, and they even caused some stir. Many people were talking about it privately, including the public. Of course, it's impossible to directly accuse the emperor of being harsh and ruthless, but that's what it means.
The source of these rumors obviously came from the clan members surnamed Liu who had failed under Emperor Liu's suppression. There is no doubt that they are talking about Liu Chong's family, and not all of Liu Chong's dead sons died normally...
Until later, no one dared to comment on this, including the Liu family. They did not dare to express their complaints at will. They were also afraid. After all, their arms could not twist their thighs. Thunder, rain and dew were all the kindness of the king, and they had to bear it.
Why Emperor Liu ordered the relaxation of restrictions on Liu Chengjun and other clans after moving west to Luoyang was because they learned well and the new generation of Liu family children gradually grew up. As for Emperor Liu, he didn't really want to keep them like pigs forever. His relatives, nobles, and bureaucrats were all cultivating and strengthening them, so there was no reason to suppress the Liu family forever.
After just pondering for a moment, Da Fu said calmly: "In the past, there were few talents in the clan, and even if the officials wanted to rely on them, they could not find anyone! Now, the children have gradually grown up, and have learned civil and military skills, not to mention talents. There are many people, but there are always some available people, and officials will promote them at the right time.
As for saying that officials are harsh, that is even more nonsense. It’s just that you have high demands. The court does not support mediocre people! Furthermore, over the years, your trust in brothers King Yong and King Xu has been known to both the government and the public, so how can you talk about treating them harshly? "
"Haha!" After hearing what Fu Hou said seriously, Emperor Liu couldn't help but smile and said to her: "Your words are comforting my heart!"
"However, I know in my heart that it is a bit harsh!" Emperor Liu smiled slightly and said: "Brother Yun has repeatedly requested in front of me over the years. It's not like I haven't thought about it before. Now, it has reached its peak. . You are right. In the past, there was a shortage of available people. If they were all untalented people, even if they were reluctantly appointed, it would be a mismatch of virtue and more harm. In that case, it is better not to use them.
What I said to Brother Yun just now was from the bottom of my heart. After all, this world belongs to my Liu family, and more Liu family members need to stand up. Whether it is governing politics, the army or the people, it will be beneficial to the consolidation of the country. ! "
Hearing his words, Empress Fu nodded slightly, but the thoughts in her mind couldn't help but move in one direction. Speaking of the growing clan, it was the largest group and the most trustworthy group of people. In addition to Emperor Liu's sons, they could also Anyone?
Is this Emperor Liu paving the way?
Not to mention anything else, the three brothers Liu Xu, Liu Xi, and Liu Fang, whether literary or military, have shown their talents, and their ability to do things has also been tested. In recent years, their influence within the imperial court has also increased. In the slow growth, Emperor Liu's careful cultivation has already reached the harvest season.
Even Liu Min, after the experience of the Mobei expedition, can still take on some tasks even though he is still young. In this case, if the princes are released, the mystery behind it is worthy of more consideration.
Da Fu has always been magnanimous and magnanimous, but it's not that she doesn't fight, it's just that she's big enough and only fights for the key points. For example, Liu Yang's position as prince is the bottom line. As long as Liu Yang's position is stable, everything else is not a big problem. At this point, there is actually no essential difference between Da Fu and Concubine Gao. It is just that she occupies a righteous position and does not need to perform excessively.
Liu Yang has been the crown prince for more than ten years, and his position is obviously stable and almost unshakable. From the East Palace to the court, from the ministers to the relatives, a princeling party has gradually formed and firmly supports him.
However, with the rise of the Liu Xu brothers in the court in recent years, Emperor Liu assigned them well, and they gradually assumed more and heavier responsibilities, and their own group gradually formed around them.
Although their influence is much weaker than the giant ship of the princelings, there is no doubt that if they continue to develop, they will inevitably have an impact on the status of Prince Liu Yang.
You must know that these princes, especially the older princes, have already established their own houses, families and businesses. After the Northern Expedition, they also held various responsibilities in the court.
Fuhou is thinking in the longer term. She is also worried about this trend and thinks about how to prevent and solve it. And if Emperor Liu now considers sending the prince somewhere else, then Empress Fu feels that she is supporting him with both hands.
As long as Liu Xu and his brothers are sent to other places to serve, no matter how capable they are or how great their achievements are, they will not be able to impact the prince. But this is not the case in Beijing. Being directly in the center, you have the opportunity to pose a threat to the crown prince's position from all aspects.
Nowadays, the Han Dynasty is prosperous, the political situation is stable, and the central authority is unprecedentedly powerful. The capital is the center of the world, and the core of power represents the great righteousness. If you occupy the great righteousness, you can control the general trend. Even though Liu Yang's position is already stable enough, Dafu also hopes to add some more protection.
Emperor Liu's specific considerations were difficult to fathom, even for Dafu. However, she also had some rare hope in her heart, hoping that the result would be as she expected.
As for before the result comes out, Da Fu will not speak rashly, let alone act recklessly. Even if she wants to push the prince to go out, she will pay attention to methods. In some things, only Emperor Liu can make the decision, and Emperor Liu will not accept it. No one can influence her, even if she is Da Fu or the Queen. Empress Fu knows this very well.
Almost in an instant, Da Fu thought of a lot. Suddenly, I heard Emperor Liu muttering again: "I don't know, under brother Jun's submissive appearance, how much resentment towards me does he have in his heart?"
When he heard this, even Dafu couldn't help but be surprised. In a blink of an eye, Emperor Liu squinted his eyes slightly and glanced at Liu Chengjun who had already taken a seat with Liu Chengyun. Knowing that he was beginning to be suspicious again, he responded: "How could it be, right now?" Brother Jun, thank you for your grace, maybe it’s too late!”
"There may be gratitude!" After hearing this, Emperor Liu showed a bright smile on his face: "But there may not be resentment! It has been almost nineteen years since the fifth year of Qianyou. Nineteen years! For such a long time, in such a situation, I don’t know how much dissatisfaction and anger have accumulated. If it were me, I would definitely be resentful!"
Hearing what he said, Da Fu couldn't help but show a reluctant smile and said in a comforting tone: "You may have encountered hardships in the past, but now you have begun to make compensation, and it is considered that all the hardships are over. You are the king, he is the minister, Brother Jun He is not an extreme person, I think he will still be grateful!"
"I hope so!" Emperor Liu's smile remained the same, but it just made people feel depressed. Even with the big talisman, there was an inexplicable feeling of discomfort in his heart.
Looking at the side of Emperor Liu's cheek, Dafu couldn't help but sigh silently in her heart. Emperor Liu's suspicion seemed to have penetrated deep into his bones as he grew older, which sometimes made her feel frightened.
Emperor Liu seemed to still be immersed in his own thoughts. Although there was no shortage of submissive people in this world, there was also no shortage of magnanimous and tolerant people, but after all, they were in the minority.
Emperor Liu didn't believe that some small favors could make all the grudges disappear. At least, Liu Chengjun would be grateful to him? Emperor Liu absolutely didn't believe it.
In fact, the reason why Emperor Liu was unwilling to pardon those sinners was because of these considerations. From his psychology, the hatred was difficult to resolve. It was not that he was not tolerant enough, but that he was afraid of causing trouble. This was the reason why he imprisoned the emperor's uncle Liu Xin until his death.
