The thick autumn mood dyes the forest and vegetation in the palace garden golden. Under the slightly dim autumn sun, the surrounding area is filled with brilliant colors. When you are there, you can't help but blend into this pleasing scenery. .
Riding on the rustling autumn wind, galloping on horseback, and shooting with bow, this was a rare entertainment enjoyment for Emperor Liu in this autumn. Of course, it was also because of the irreversible growth of fat and fat around his waist that he had to exercise more.
Even though Emperor Liu consciously wanted to avoid it on weekdays, his body's functions were constantly deteriorating after being pampered for a long time. In recent years, Emperor Liu had experienced this feeling of decay very deeply, feeling both helpless and depressed. .
No, after riding the horse in Xiyuan for less than half an hour, I felt out of breath and exhausted. In this regard, Emperor Liu never forced himself, nor did he force himself. He quickly chose to dismount and walk to relieve physical fatigue.
During horse racing and archery, the intense exercise and flowing sweat could still make Emperor Liu feel a bit of vitality, and he could even recall the high-spiritedness and high-spiritedness of his army.
However, the body gradually cooled down, and the feeling of being burdened and powerless suddenly came back. The most direct feedback from his body told him that it was really no better than before.
"I seem to be really old!" Looking at the wheat-yellow turf swaying in the autumn wind in front of him, Emperor Liu seemed to have infinite emotion in his voice: "Back then, I was able to march hundreds of miles with ease, but now I can't It’s not working anymore. If I bump a little bit, I’ll feel weak!”
"Why did your Majesty say this?" On one side, Yang Ye, who was accompanying him, suddenly made a surprised expression when he heard the words, and his surprised tone was full of compliments: "Your Majesty is in the prime of spring and Autumn, and the dragon is walking like a tiger, and he is galloping just now. It still retains its former glory, and I feel fascinated and intuitive that I can still follow His Majesty and fight for twenty years!"
"Haha!" Yang Ye's expression was upright, but Emperor Liu couldn't help but feel happy after hearing what he said. He pointed at him and said, "You Yang Chonggui! I don't know who you learned these flattering words from?"
The emperor's tone was pleasant, and Yang Ye couldn't help but relax, and said, "I just have something in my mind, and it's all based on my feelings!"
"You!" Emperor Liu's slightly raised corners of his mouth showed that he was in a good mood.
Yang Ye is not very good at flattery. Compared with those ministers who have poems and books in their bellies and fluent tongues, his words seem a bit pale and without nutrition. They are not even as good as the eunuch Yan Tuo who can scratch the itch of Emperor Liu's heart. .
Yang Ye has an upright temperament and is full of righteousness. When facing his colleagues and subordinates, he often has a heroic and majestic face. Only in front of Emperor Liu will he pick up the troubles that he is not good at and is not very willing to do. Happy behavior.
There is nothing that can be done about it. People always grow. In more than 20 years, Yang Ye has not only transformed into a meritorious and prestigious general, but also to Yang Ye's current status, he is not just a general. A military general and a political star.
People who play politics, even if they can stick to some of their own principles and bottom lines, will inevitably be affected by the environment and have to adapt and change. In front of Emperor Liu, it didn't seem that difficult for Yang Ye to restrain his sharp edges and show some cleverness and tact.
Of course, Yang Ye is also full of confidence in Emperor Liu, and does not think that Emperor Liu will have any negative impression of him because of these flattering words, or will indulge in them. This is just a habit developed over more than 20 years, and it is also a matter for the ministers. They showed a consensus when facing the emperor.
During Emperor Liu's imperial journey, too many outstanding talents and heroes of the times emerged, and there were also quite a few people whom Emperor Liu regarded as his confidants and whom he relied on as the Qiancheng.
But these people, as they become successful and famous, they either get sick or die, or retreat to the second line, or return to living and enjoying themselves. Of course, there are also some who are blamed and deposed.
Times are changing, things are ups and downs, and so are people's circumstances. However, among the trendsetters of the times, Yang Ye seems to be a special case. To this day, he is still the emperor's most trusted general, enjoying high titles, occupying important positions, and holding great power. , and even became a central figure in the military power of the Han Dynasty.
After returning to the capital, he was rewarded for his merits and his title remained unchanged. He was still a county prince, but his position was promoted to the pinnacle of Yang Ye's military and political career, and he was the commander of the army in front of him.
The passage of time did not seem to have any impact on Yang Ye. Emperor Liu's trust in him seemed to never deteriorate. It was like a jar of old wine that became more fragrant with age. He was always regarded as a stock and entrusted with important responsibilities.
Such honorable treatment brought Yang Ye supreme glory, but it also came with pressure. This pressure, since the emperor trusted something that was already very heavy, also came from all kinds of looks and comments from inside and outside.
Others have admiration and envy for Yang Ye, as well as jealousy and surprise. Many people are unable to figure out what is so special about Yang Ye.
In terms of talents, achievements, and character, he was not unique. If he was loyal and diligent, no one would feel that he was not loyal enough to the emperor or not responsible enough for the court.
At the end of the guess, one can only lament the fate of life. In the final analysis, the Sacred Heart is still unpredictable. The emperor's preferences and preferences can indeed determine the upper limit of a general and the rise and fall of a family. This is the era ruled by Emperor Liu The most real side.
Some situations do seem to be special. In the past, those generals who had made great achievements would, after returning to the court, enjoy generous rewards and treatment, but would be "cooled down" for a period of time, and then be appointed according to the situation.
Over the years, there have been several changes in the military system, along with the transfer of old heroes and senior generals, all of which reflect Emperor Liu's unspoken intentions.
No one is a fool, and it is difficult for a fool to become a high-ranking general of a powerful man. But the special thing about Yang Ye is that Emperor Liu never seemed to worry that he would become arrogant due to his favor. The term "high achievements shake the master" does not seem to appear on Yang Ye, even though his current power, prestige and status have already high enough.
Look at the generals in the past. As far away as Shi Hongzhao and Guo Wei, as well as the world-famous Duke Wei and Duke Ying, and more recently, Duke Rong and Duke An who completed the Kaibao Northern Expedition, these changes in positions are enough to prove something.
The Han army has a complete system and strict hierarchy. If we only talk about military positions, there is no doubt that the commander of the imperial army of the three yamen stands at the top of the pyramid. Among the three yamen, the status of the palace commander has gradually become higher than that of the other two. The first of the three yamen is truly the first of the three yamen.
This is also caused by many factors. There may not be a clear distinction between high and low in terms of authority. However, the Dianqian Division included the most important army when Emperor Liu started his career. The Longqi Army is still the most important army under the Dianqian Division. At the same time, The main areas responsible for garrisoning are also in the two capitals.
Unlike the Guards Department, which needs to take care of the perimeter of the capital's defense and undertake some border guarding and local guarding tasks, the Inspection Department is more busy. Over time, even within the army, they will subconsciously feel that the specifications of the Front Department are higher. High and above half level.
Emperor Liu's balancing method made it very smooth and flexible. In his eyes, the three yamen represented the three parts of the imperial army's military power, which checked and balanced each other, and it indeed played such a role.
However, the human heart is the most unpredictable. In different environments and atmospheres, even when faced with the same things, there will be gaps. The difference in status among the Imperial Guards gradually became apparent as time went by.
Of course, this does not mean that there is something wrong. Hierarchy and inferiority are also the internal reasons why the system structure can maintain stability. Emperor Liu did not resort to any unnecessary means, insisting that the imperial guards of the three yamen had equal status and equal treatment.
No matter what, after Yang Ye became the commander-in-chief, it can be said that he became the number one general of the Han Dynasty. Not just because of this position, when comparing the generals of the Han Dynasty, no one can compare with Yang Ye. Regardless of age, achievements, qualifications, and prestige, when combined, he is the number one.
However, Emperor Liu's trust was naturally not unreserved, and this was impossible. He would occasionally doubt himself, let alone others.
Sometimes, he can't help but have some suspicions. Li Chongju has made him deeply understand the complexity of the human heart.
In history, the legendary reputation of Yang Linggong is mixed with too many romantic colors, and also embodies people's emotions of admiration, sigh, pity, or anger. And Yang Ye has not reached the height of the Han dynasty. His status is different, the power he holds is different, and his fame and achievements are even different. Whether this will make a difference, Emperor Liu himself cannot grasp.
Of course, Emperor Liu didn't care that much. What he needs to grasp is always himself. Before he feels uneasy in his heart, everything is still beautiful and bright, at least on the surface. What people see may still be a relationship between monarch and minister. A fitting story.
Yang Ye is naturally not insensitive to politics. In the Han Dynasty, as a commander-in-chief, he cannot be a political idiot. Therefore, when serving Emperor Liu, he always maintained a low profile and modesty, and he still understood the principle of accompanying the emperor like a tiger. At this moment, accompanying the emperor, smiling and smiling, and blowing the autumn wind, it was like the spring breeze blowing on his face.
