In the end, the appointment of Puzhou magistrate was successfully decided. With Zhao Pu'an's support, it obviously wouldn't be a big problem. That is Zhao Pu. The former mentioned it and the matter was settled the next day. Of course, there was also the pending appointment of Puzhou that needed to be settled.
Pan You got what he wanted, so he didn't worry so much. He happily took the official document and took Ma Dongchu, and went to Puzhou to take up his post. It obviously gives people a feeling of being freed from restraints. Of course, others may also be happy to see this.
The number of Zhongshu Sheren was rated at four. Once Pan You left, a position was immediately vacated. Zhao Pu lost a wing that could attract firepower, and at the same time, the overall appearance level of the imperial court could also improve a bit.
Before setting off, Emperor Liu still had a private interview with Pan You. Although there were many things about this person that Emperor Liu disliked, but excluding some prejudice factors, he found that Pan You was not as hateful as he looked.
Of course, Emperor Liu only gave some superficial instructions to express his expectations for Pan You and his care for the officials and people of Puzhou. Pan You looked grateful for the saint's grace and issued a military order on the spot, saying that if Puzhou could not be restored within three years, he would ask to abdicate in favor of a wise man and be imprisoned for questioning.
His words were intense and left no room for himself, which was in line with his character. His decisive expression even almost amused Emperor Liu.
What Pan You didn't know was that Zhao Pu had reported the appointment to Puzhou to Emperor Liu in advance, and only issued the order after receiving Emperor Liu's approval. Even though he only held the position of magistrate, Zhao Pu still thoughtfully asked Emperor Liu for instructions first.
Emperor Liu asked: If you can master the imperial edicts and orders, can Pan You be qualified for the civil affairs of a state? Obviously, Emperor Liu still had doubts about Pan You's actual ability to govern. After all, those who can talk loudly and discuss current affairs may not be very strong in the ability to actually handle government affairs.
Emperor Liu sometimes had trouble escaping the influence of inherent impressions. In his opinion, maybe Pan You was only suitable for casual conversation. However, Zhao Pu's face must be given, and Pan You's appointment in Puzhou can be truly unimpeded.
Emperor Liu's days in Kaifeng eventually turned into pampering. Of course, he does not confine himself within the palace walls of Tokyo. He likes to travel, travel around Tokyo, and see all the beauty. Although he uses the guise of "understanding the sentiments of the people", he does not hide the essence of travel.
The purpose of letting Zhao Pu accompany the driver to relax was not achieved. Along the way, in addition to accompanying the driver at all times, Zhao Pu was basically immersed in various affairs. When he arrived in Kaifeng, he spent most of his time in Guangzheng Hall.
Emperor Liu did not force anything, and Zhao Pu was willing to work hard. The emperor and his ministers each took care of their own affairs, but they complemented each other. It has to be said that having a prime minister like Zhao Pu help handle state affairs is very friendly to the emperor, at least he can get rid of the burden of those complicated and mundane affairs.
The former Emperor Liu was certainly a model of diligence, but after so many years, if he were to return to the same intensity of work as before, it would be difficult for him to persist even for half a month.
Zhao Pu could be regarded as sharing the unnecessary burdens and burdens for Emperor Liu, but he was willing to do so, which was the embodiment of his value as a prime minister.
There is no doubt about Zhao Pu's ability. No matter how trivial things are, it is difficult to upset him, no matter how heavy the responsibility is, it is difficult to overwhelm him, and no matter how difficult the problem is, he can always come up with a solution.
If you give him enough trust and stage, you can restore Emperor Liu's world and enjoy peace. Although there is some suspicion of flattery, according to Emperor Liu's personal opinion, among the previous prime ministers, Zhao Pu has to be the most suitable to him.
Of course, this does not mean that the other prime ministers are not as good as Zhao Pu. It is just that due to fate, the national situation and the situation of the country, including Emperor Liu, are changing. Although Zhao Pu is not a perfect person, he is in charge of politics, and Emperor Liu does not have to worry too much.
However, Mr. Zhao, who could not be troubled, would eventually encounter difficulties, and there were always some things that made him hesitate.
The large public case was piled with memorials and regulations, one of which showed obvious signs of being read, and was spread out quietly. Zhao Pu was leaning on the side of the case, slightly confused.
The memorial comes from Yanzhou and was submitted by Zhang Qixian of Yanzhou Prefecture. The content describes the local disaster relief situation in Yanzhou. Of course, if it were just a disaster, Zhao Pu would not show such contemplation.
In the past floods that swept across the Central Plains, Yanzhou, located in the hinterland of Henan, was naturally among the victims. However, compared to the riverside areas, the situation in Yanzhou is relatively better. The main thing suffered was rain damage, but the losses were also considerable. In the summer tax statistics that have ended, the output of Yanzhou's fields still dropped sharply.
Coupled with Zhang Qixian's effective response, so far, while the epidemic is still raging in Chanzhou and Damingfu, Yanzhou is in peace and has entered the track of recuperation and recovery.
What made Zhao Pu hesitate was those two words: Feng Chan.
The main purpose of sending Zhang Qixian to Yanzhou was to prepare for Emperor Liu's conferment ceremony. To this end, Zhao Pu also gave Zhang Qixian some face-to-face advice.
According to the original plan, Zhang Qixian had about a year to make preparations in Yanzhou. In the spring of the 11th year of Kaibao, the imperial commander could patrol eastward and head to Mount Tai.
After arriving in Yanzhou, Zhang Qixian also quickly started work, recruiting people to open mountain roads and build sacrificial altars. This matter of wasting people and damaging money will always take time. Zhang Qixian is not eager for quick success. Everything is carried out in an orderly manner according to the plan.
However, the plan could not keep up with the changes, and the sudden disaster almost brought Yanzhou's preparations for Fengchan to a complete standstill.
Even though he has a mission, in the past few months, Zhang Qixian's main energy has been spent on disaster relief and protecting people. Until now, the situation in the state has improved, and the delayed preparations for the Zen ceremony have been put on the agenda again.
Zhang Qixian's request for instructions came. Although the words in the memorial are somewhat vague, the meaning is clear, that is, whether to continue preparations.
The matter of Feng Chan was not announced to the world. All of this was prepared through Emperor Liu's ambiguous performance and through thoughtful ministers such as Zhao Pu.
If there are no accidents, we will wait for auspicious signs to appear in various places in the Han Dynasty. Officials and people at home and abroad will actively request orders. Emperor Liu, with the support of everyone, will issue an edict to enshrine Zen.
But something unexpected happened. In the face of a major disaster that occurred once in twenty years, it seemed a bit inappropriate for Emperor Liu to go to Mount Tai again to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, and to recount his merits with stones.
Zhang Qixian's memorial has two meanings. First, whether the plan to enshrine Zen is proceeding as scheduled; second, if it continues to progress, then he will ask for the support of the imperial court. Given the current situation in the state, the people, financial and material resources close to Yanzhou are far away. Insufficient.
It was precisely because Zhao Pu understood its meaning that he felt embarrassed. The stakes involved were worthy of more consideration. They realized that they were satisfied and started preparations. Now, after such setbacks, how to proceed next is also worthy of discussion.
Sometimes, good things can turn into bad things, and merit can turn into sins, especially when the emperor's reputation is at stake.
After careful consideration and putting away the memorial, Zhao Pu decided to have some more communication with Emperor Liu on this matter. For this kind of matter and this kind of situation, Emperor Liu must be asked to clarify his holy intention and stop being ambiguous.
And Zhao Pu only hoped that when this matter was mentioned, Emperor Liu would not pretend to ask about it, but express surprise when he knew it...
