In February, everything in Xijing is already new. Although it is not yet full of flowers, there are still blooming mountain flowers and flying catkins. As the weather got warmer, Emperor Liu no longer confined himself to Ziwei City and began to go out for a walk again.
However, around Luoyang, the scenery of Mang Mountain has long been familiar to the heart. Although there are many scenic spots in the thousand-year-old ancient capital, Emperor Liu has no interest in admiring them. Touring the mountains and rivers is always boring for him. Last year, he went to Songshan Mountain. Apart from satisfying a little bit of bad taste, there is nothing novel at all.
If the journey is too far, the emperor's patrol will inevitably involve labor and force. Therefore, Emperor Liu only went in and out of the imperial city, wandering around Luoyang, watching secular fireworks, seeing the splendor of the capital, and listening to street talk.
However, after seeing more, I don't feel it is new anymore. He is the supreme emperor, and the prosperity of the world is, after all, just a kind of adjustment in the long and boring emperor's career. He looks down on the common people with a high attitude, Now it is difficult for him to feel much satisfaction.
Facts have proved that after handing over government affairs, Emperor Liu felt nothing but emptiness as time went by. At first, when I was busy with government affairs and was sleeping hard at night, I just felt exhausted and tired. However, when I really let go, I found that it was impossible to truly let go. How could Emperor Liu be a person who could truly let go of his authority.
At least recently, Emperor Liu likes to read in detail the memorials and secrets submitted by the Zhengshitang, various ministries, Wude, and Imperial City departments. He reads them over and over again, secretly understanding the situation inside and outside the court, and silently controlling the overall situation. develop.
And probably because they noticed these strange things about Emperor Liu, both the prince and Zhao Pu ran to Chui Gong Hall more frequently. Even if it was something that they could decide on their own within their authority, they would report it to Emperor Liu, just like Emperor Liu. It was said that he followed his majesty's suggestion, and Emperor Liu did show a certain degree of pleasure in this regard.
In early spring, Luoyang Xiyuan, although not lush and green, is densely covered with greenery, with insects, birds and animals moving around, and it is also full of vitality under the blowing of the spring breeze.
Emperor Liu came to Xiyuan again, but this time, it was not to hold a thoughtful open-air banquet, but to test the horse.
After the beginning of the new year, the Western Regions, Hexi, Shanyang, Liaodong and other places donated a number of horses to Emperor Liu one after another. There were more than fifty horses in total, all of which were extremely high-quality military horses, including several bloody horses. .
The sun was shining, the spring breeze was blowing, everything in Xiyuan was full of beauty and hope, and Emperor Liu was in a good mood. The high-pitched and powerful neighing sound filled the surroundings. The open green grassland was the best racecourse in Luoyang, and the sound of Xiong Jian's horse's hooves showed his vitality.
Emperor Liu is also a horse lover. Of course, unlike the generals who cherish good horses and regard war horses as comrades, Emperor Liu loves the main role of strong horses, just because they are the most powerful horses galloping on the battlefield and conquering the world. Ride.
It can be said that Emperor Liu only regarded Ma as a tool and had no more special feelings. Of course, it was precisely because of the relatively pure functional treatment that Emperor Liu was more attentive to Ma Zheng's affairs.
The people who accompanied Emperor Liu to try the horse were mainly Zhao Wang Liu Fang and Wei Wang Liu Min. Ever since the expedition to Mobei and the safe return to the court, Emperor Liu treated these two sons more and more differently. They were often rewarded and sometimes Summon companionship.
Among the undulating mountains and the wilderness alternated with forests and rivers, King Liu Min of Wei was dressed in a powerful military uniform, driving a pure white horse, galloping freely, either in and out of dense forests, crossing streams, or flying over hills. Its posture and heroic temperament have become an extremely beautiful scenery in Xiyuan.
Emperor Liu sat on the ground, tasting fruits and drinking wine for health. The air was filled with the fragrance of green vegetation, lazily enjoying the sunshine of spring, looking at ease and comfortable. Liu Fang also sat on the side, accompanying Emperor Liu, smiling and chatting away.
The twenty-two-year-old Liu Fang has become more mature, his face is more handsome and tough, and the stubble around his lips is similar to that of Emperor Liu more than ten years ago, only thicker, but with every move, he can faintly... See the shadow of Emperor Liu back then.
Emperor Liu's genes were relatively strong, at least some of his youthful appearance could be seen in the princes. Of course, the one who looks most like Emperor Liu is the King of Qin Liu Xu.
"Princess Zhao is about to give birth!" Emperor Liu asked Liu Fang as he invited him for a glass of wine.
Mentioning this, Liu Fang showed a rare smile and replied: "The imperial doctor has seen me several times. If everything goes well, the delivery will be in April!"
"Why, are you still a little embarrassed?" Emperor Liu smiled and said jokingly: "This is not the style of a great general of the Han Dynasty, and he is also a man who is going to be a father!"
Liu Fang showed a simple smile and said, "My son is also happy, but also a little nervous!"
"It's inevitable for you to be a father for the first time. It'll be fine if you experience it once!" Emperor Liu said with an attitude of someone who has come before, "It's been almost a year since I returned to Beijing. What are your thoughts next? You three royal brothers, Now they are all working for the imperial court!"
"My son, listen to father's arrangements!" Liu Fang said without hesitation at all.
"I'm not an unenlightened king. I don't want to hear your opinion. If I arrange a place you don't like, you will probably blame me!" Emperor Liu said cheerfully.
Hearing this, Liu Fang shook his head repeatedly and said with a solemn face: "My son, I will never do it. My father has an order to go to the volcano and swim in the sea, and he will do whatever he wants!"
Seeing his serious attitude, Emperor Liu also waved his hand and chuckled: "When did you become so serious and even rigid? You didn't learn this from your elder brother, did you? Tell me, you are always Those who have ideas and intentions!”
After being teased by Emperor Liu, Liu Fang also relaxed a little, thought seriously for a while, and then said: "I think about it again, I am not good at military affairs, and I can only contribute to the Han Dynasty and my father on this road. strength!"
"Do you still want to go out and lead troops?" Emperor Liu asked immediately.
"I have been away from the battlefield for a long time, and I do have some intentions!" Liu Fang nodded and said: "It's just that now that the Han and other barbarians have surrendered, there is nothing going on inside and outside, but the young man has a place to use his skills!"
"You are only half right. In the past year or so, the imperial court has never done anything less. As for the surrender of the barbarians, it was also based on the powerful force of the Han Dynasty. Military construction and even sending troops to fight require constant preparation!" Emperor Liu said.
"My son, I am always ready to obey my father's orders!" Liu Fang stood up and bowed his hands.
"Sit down! Sit down!" Emperor Liu waved to him and said gently: "Why do we need so many ministerial ties between father and son? However, although today's world has not yet reached the point where horses are released to Nanshan, it is not easy either. Let you, the Prince of Qin, go out and lead the troops. I am afraid that I will make your mother worry again. Your mother understands the righteousness and will support you as always, but she will inevitably be hurt!"
Hearing Emperor Liu's tender words, a touch of emotion appeared on Liu Fang's face. He thought for a moment and said, "I heard that my father intends to guard the border as a prince, and I am willing to guard the border and serve the country!"
Suddenly hearing Liu Fang's words, Emperor Liu's eyes flashed slightly, and he asked slightly curiously: "Who did you hear this news from?"
"I just heard some rumors accidentally!" Liu Fang paused, lowered his head slightly, and gave this answer.
Emperor Liu looked away from Liu Fang and did not delve into the matter, but said meaningfully: "I have this idea, but it is not mature yet.
Of the dozen or so of you brothers, few have grown up and even fewer can be put to great use. Guarding the border is not an easy job, nor can I just leave you on the border. I also need to think carefully. And the pain of guarding the border is not something that all princes who have grown up in the palace city and are used to seeing the prosperity of the capital can easily bear. "
Hearing this, Liu Fang hesitated and said solemnly again: "My son, please listen to your father's arrangements! It's enough to be able to relieve your father's worries and do your best for the country. Apart from that, I have nothing else to ask for!"
Hearing his almost reassuring tone, Emperor Liu's eyes returned to calmness and became a little strange. He sighed softly, turned sideways and patted Liu Fang on the shoulder: "I am very touched and pleased to have your attitude!"
Liu Fang was also moved by Emperor Liu's words. How could he not know and appreciate Emperor Liu's careful cultivation?
Emperor Liu thought about it again, and then said: "In this case, let's put aside the matter of leading the troops for the time being. Since you are good at military affairs, go to the Privy Council and become the Deputy Privy Envoy. You have served in the Ministry of War before, and you will continue to work in the Privy Council from now on." Use your military talents! Compared with leading troops in battle, this privy military administration may be more challenging!"
Liu Fang was a little surprised by this arrangement and said, "What about Privy Councilor Cao?"
Emperor Liu smiled calmly: "Did the official system of the Han Dynasty stipulate that there can only be one Deputy Privy Envoy?"
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