Perhaps because of the beginning of spring, the Chui Gong Hall is no longer as airtight as it was in the harsh winter. Many heavy curtains and curtains have been removed inside and outside the hall. Just like Emperor Liu's mood, it seems as if some unspeakable barriers have been put down.
Of course, due to the threat of the cold spring, Emperor Liu still wore a thick coat honestly and armed himself well.
Emperor Liu was naturally happy when he learned that the prince and the King of Jin had returned to the capital. Although he did not order anyone to greet him with great fanfare, he specially arranged for Aries to take the prince back to the palace with his own ceremonial chariot.
When the Luan Jia belonging to Emperor Liu passed through Tianjie, the people of Xijing who were lucky enough to witness it subconsciously bowed to both sides and shouted long live, just thinking it was the Emperor's driving.
When the two entered the palace, they were directly led to the Chui Gong Hall to pay homage. They had not seen each other for two months. There seemed to be no unfamiliarity in the relationship between father, son, monarch and minister, and there was no stagnation in communication.
The prince Liu Yang became more and more calm, and the look in Emperor Liu's eyes became more and more satisfied.
"Although the Huazhou case is sensational, arousing righteous indignation, serious circumstances, and far-reaching harm, from my point of view, it is still an exception. This time I patrolled the east side of the river, passing through Wei, Chan, Pu, Bo and other river defense key points along the way. The land, careful inspection of its projects, are all guaranteed, and the imperial court's annual expenditure on river construction will finally be rewarded.
After the river battle last year, local governments also responded to the imperial court's call and carried out inspections and renovations on the embankments within the territory to eliminate hidden dangers. They were very diligent.
At the same time, we also inspected and comforted the situation of river construction along the river. Generally speaking, we have no worries about our livelihood. Most of the annual water conservancy funds from the Ministry of Industry and local governments are actually used!
Uncle Murong was in charge of the Ministry of Engineering, and he still made many achievements in river engineering and water conservancy matters. Although there were some oversights in the Huazhou case, he did not conceal his achievements..." Liu Yang said to Emperor Liu calmly Reporting on the harvest of the eastward tour, his words had the intention of interceding for Murong Yanchao.
Emperor Liu naturally heard it and waved his hand casually and said: "The emperor's uncle resigned after discussing with me. I thought of his old age and allowed him to be raised. It has nothing to do with the Huazhou case. The emperor is a big man and has worked hard for many years. , it’s not easy. It’s time to let go of the burden and enjoy your old age. The honorable achievements will be inherited by the brothers Chengde and Chengtai..."
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang's expression relaxed slightly. Although Murong Yanchao's reputation within the imperial court was not very good, Liu Yang himself still respected this uncle whose surname was the emperor.
"As for the river fortifications, I believe that the court still needs to pay attention to it in the future. Whether it is dredging silt, dredging rivers, planting trees to solidify the soil, digging ditches, and building reservoirs, they should continue to be carried out.
Although the water surge in the previous river surged suddenly and was overwhelming for a while, which caused its own harm, the important reason was still the slackness of the officials and the people after a long period of peace.
Over the past ten years, more than one million elm and poplar trees have been planted along both sides of the river. They have a very good effect in consolidating water and soil. We can continue to encourage and support them.
However, the imperial court's finances are still in difficulty, and the manpower of the people is exhausted and has not yet been fully recovered. We should act within our capabilities and do not have to act too hastily! "
"It seems that you have gained a lot from this tour!" Seeing Liu Yang talking calmly and eloquently, Emperor Liu praised him a little, and then said calmly: "I will go out more often in the future. From the beginning of his administration, he often went on tours, not for sightseeing, but because he did not want to be bound to the deep palaces and high halls.
Although the palace is majestic and magnificent, it is still too far away from the scenery of the country and the fireworks of the world. There are obstacles in it. If you have not heard or seen it, you will inevitably be unaware of it, and you will inevitably be blinded by others.
It is a taboo for a ruler to close his eyes and listen. I am getting older now, and my legs and feet are not as nimble as they used to be. There will be fewer and fewer opportunities to go on tour in the future.
The Han Dynasty is also too big, and its territory is so vast that I can’t survey it alone. You are the crown prince, and you should shoulder the heavy burdens on your shoulders. From now on, go out more often, set foot on the rivers and lakes for me, and open your eyes to see these magnificent mountains and rivers..."
Emperor Liu's words were so sincere that Liu Yang couldn't help but feel an indescribable enthusiasm and emotion in his heart. Next to him, Liu Xi also listened silently, his eyes inadvertently turning from Emperor Liu to Liu Yang, feeling in his heart Secretly sighing, the emperor's regard for the prince's second brother is now becoming more and more undisguised.
He didn't feel too much disappointed. Liu Xi's mentality was already good. He had been used to it since he was a child. He was open-minded. He still recognized Emperor Liu's words. After all, he was the prince and heir apparent, and his status had been determined early.
Liu Yang stood up and said with a solemn face: "Thank you for your trust, dad! However, dad is now in the prime of the Spring and Autumn Period, and the world is so big and the territory is so vast, there is a lot to do. My son is more willing to follow in his footsteps and obey his father. The teachings!”
"Haha!" Emperor Liu smiled. Although he knew that Liu Yang's words meant compliments, he still couldn't help feeling happy. He waved his hands and said: "We are monarchs and ministers, and more importantly, father and son. We don't have to be so restrained. In such a scene, There’s no need to talk about it all the time, I understand your loyalty and filial piety!”
Of course, even though Emperor Liu said this, Liu Yang still maintained his consistent style, neither taking it seriously nor daring to take it seriously. The more he understood Emperor Liu, the less he dared to go beyond anything.
Everyone in the outside world saw Emperor Liu's trust and respect for the prince. He was completely relieved and devoted himself to passing on the country and the country to Liu Yang.
However, as a prince, a prince with real power, and a prince as strong and heroic as Emperor Liu who started his career, he can still maintain this trust and harmonious relationship for more than ten years. How can he do this? Easy?
Liu Yang appreciated Emperor Liu's trust, and also respected his authority. He was always very measured in his conduct, words and deeds. These were the fundamental reasons why he had remained the crown prince for more than ten years.
"Before returning to Beijing, I received an official notification that at the end of the year, the imperial court intends to carry out further purges on the administration of officials. I thought this matter would be a major issue for the imperial court.
Nowadays, the Han Dynasty has strategically contracted, stopped fighting, repaired the government, and provided for the people. The country has also shifted from external expansion to internal security. Official governance is naturally the most important aspect of governing the country. It is not just about combating corruption, but also requires attention to the selection of talents and the education of officials’ moral character.
On this eastward tour, I inspected Lianghe prefectures and counties and observed the local officials. Although they were not corrupt, they showed signs of laziness and indolence in government affairs. This was an extremely bad phenomenon. The imperial government's policies on officialdom should also be followed up and adjusted. "
"In addition, regarding the civil servants in the world, the imperial court may come up with a complete set of management and selection methods. There is no shortage of capable officials among the civil servants, but most of them are limited by their positions, making promotion difficult. The scientific examination is certainly a rare path The way up, but ultimately difficult.
When I was in Yunzhou, I met an official who served as an official for fifteen years. He worked diligently to maintain law and order and arrest criminals, but he was still unable to break through the limitations of his official position. The son personally inspected and found out that he was indeed a capable official, so he was promoted.
However, I can promote this person, but it is difficult for me to promote tens of thousands of officials in dozens of provinces and thousands of states and counties in the world.
Therefore, Er believes that the imperial court should also show grace depending on the situation and use a selection and promotion path with officials all over the world, not only to select more capable officials for the imperial court, but also to appease those officials who have long adhered to their duties and are rarely promoted.
It should be noted that small officials are indeed an important helper in managing government affairs and managing the people..."
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"Gong Guogong (the then Chief Envoy of Henan Province Wu Xingde) once said that cotton cloth has become the most effective and durable thing to keep out the cold among the people. It has become more and more popular. However, due to the output, the price is still high for ordinary people. high.
The imperial court has promoted cotton cultivation and cotton production for nearly sixteen years, and all aspects have become increasingly mature. I believe that we can adjust the policy and continue to expand planting in suitable places in various states to increase the output of cotton cloth in order to solve the world problem. The common people suffer from the cold and the worry of covering their bodies..."
Liu Yang once again reported to Emperor Liu a summary of his eastern tour. Of course, this time he had more understanding and insights than in the past, and some of his suggestions were more in line with the current national conditions of the Han Dynasty.
Seeing his increasingly confident and calm son, Emperor Liu also showed a satisfied look. However, his reaction seemed to be relatively dull, not at all like the way he used to be so excited when talking about political affairs.
"Drink some tea!" Emperor Liu signaled.
When Liu Yangrun moistened his throat and was about to speak again, Emperor Liu stopped him, his attitude remained gentle, and said: "I have no objection to your ideas and suggestions, but whether it should be done, how to do it, and how to deal with it." Problems in the process of controlling and solving need to be carefully planned. For these things, just go to Zhao Pu and let him take care of it!"
Liu Yang was a little surprised. Not only was he surprised by Emperor Liu's attitude, but he also couldn't help but wonder, had Emperor Liu already trusted Zhao Pu to this extent?
However, he still responded respectfully. Probably noticing the fatigue on Emperor Liu's face, Liu Yang took the initiative to resign: "If dad is tired, I will leave first so as not to disturb my rest!"
"It doesn't matter!" Emperor Liu waved his hand and said, "It's you who need to rest. It's been a long journey and we've been tired of traveling and traveling. It's the holidays, so let's go back and recuperate for a while."
"Thank you for your concern, Dad! I'll take my leave now!"
"Go to Kunming Palace first to visit the Queen!" Emperor Liu said.
"Yes!" In fact, Emperor Liu didn't need to remind him about this.
