"Your Highness, do you want to go back to the palace?" Ma Huaiyu said, pulling Liu Yang back from the lingering emotions.
Turning his head and looking at the tall and serious-looking Ma Huaiyu, Liu Yang suddenly felt uncomfortable and asked the two of them to sit down with him and drink a bottle of wine.
Looking at Ma Huaiyu, Liu Yang said: "Huaiyu, you are a hero and a hero, and you have become a Duke and a noble. You have been a bodyguard by my side for so many years. It is really wronging you!"
There was a hint of guilt in Liu Yang's words. Ma Huaiyu felt it, so his reaction was a little moved, and he replied: "Why did your highness say this? I am a young orphan. Fortunately, your majesty adopted me, so that I can be well and grow up smoothly."
For more than ten years, Your Majesty and Your Majesty have treated me like a son, and Your Highness has treated me like a younger brother. I have always been grateful and unable to repay you for such a generous treatment.
Why did my late father name me Huaiyu? Isn’t it because I hope that I can always remember the kindness your majesty has shown to me, father and son? It is already an honor for me to be able to serve as a guard in the middle and guard the left and right sides. I only regret that I am not enough. How can I talk about grievances?
Furthermore, after following His Highness for these years, I have always listened to the teachings and expanded my knowledge, and I feel that I have made great progress. This kind of opportunity is something that others can only envy, and I will only be grateful.
As for the title I hold, it is His Majesty’s grace and my father’s meritorious deeds, not the result of my hard work...”
Hearing Ma Huaiyu's heartfelt statement, before Liu Yang could react, Murong Defeng looked deeply affected and praised him: "Huaiyu is loyal, brave and upright, and his lofty sentiments are heartbreaking, Ma Ji When the Duke was still alive, he was probably like this!"
As he spoke, he joked in a joking tone: "What a pity. You are so ambitious, and you can't help but make people jealous. How many soldiers, who have been on the battlefield and worked hard all their lives, can hardly get a letter..."
This is half true and half false. You must know that Murong Defeng is quite famous in the court. He is a young talent, a confidant of the prince, and the emperor is also quite fond of him. Even when the Duke of Wei, Murong Yanzhao, was still alive, he once asserted that it was this second son who prospered the Murong family.
But one unchangeable reality is that it is his brother Murong Deye who has inherited most of Murong Yanzhao's political legacy and assets. Even though in the eyes of many people, Murong Defeng is indeed better than Murong Deye, the current Duke of Wei in the Han Dynasty is named Murong Deye.
Therefore, even for the many powerful children who are pursuing official careers, it is difficult to express their feelings with envy, jealousy and hatred when Ma Huai encounters such an opportunity.
And listen to what Ma Huaiyu said in front of the prince that the title was a gift from the emperor and the result of his father's fame, rather than his own hard work, and so on. If he didn't know Ma Huaiyu, Murong Defeng would have couldn't help but wonder if this kid was showing off. It was like a well-fed man doesn't know what a hungry man is hungry...
In contrast, Liu Yang's mood is not that complicated. Regarding this "younger brother" who has almost grown up with him, Liu Yang's relationship is really closer than that of brothers who have the same roots and species.
With a gentle smile on his face, Liu Yang reached out and patted Ma Huaiyu on the shoulder, saying: "If you meet Ma Huaiyu one day, he will become a great person!"
"However, if you stay by my side all the time, you lack experience after all!" Liu Yang cared like an elder brother and talked eloquently: "Now that your foundation has been polished and solid enough, you need to go out and apply what you have learned. You know, show it!"
Facing Liu Yang's sincere words, Ma Huaiyu only felt his heart warm up. Without thinking too much, he cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness cares about me, I am so grateful!"
"You! I'm afraid you've already thought about it!" Looking at Ma Huaiyu, Emperor Liu said in a relaxed tone.
Ma Huaiyu had a mellow smile on his face. If he raised his hand to scratch his head, he would look more innocent. He responded: "I know everything, sir..."
"Okay! You don't have to compliment me anymore!" He opened his mouth and could probably guess what he was going to say. He waved his hand and said, "You have to think about your whereabouts. Let's talk about it!"
Hearing this, Ma Huaiyu's expression became serious, he thought about it for a moment, raised his hands and said, "Your Highness, I hope to go to the Northeast!"
"Oh?" Liu Yang seemed a little surprised.
Ma Huaiyu said seriously: "My father died in Yuguan back then. He wished he could march eastward with his troops and capture Liaodong for the Han Dynasty. This is a lifelong regret.
Now that the imperial court has defeated Liaodong and conquered Haidong, it is difficult for the talents and virtues of my ministers to compare with those of my late father. I can only follow my father's will and make contributions in the Northeast in order to repay the kindness that your majesty and the imperial court have shown to my father and son! "
"Good!" Murong Defeng truly assumed the role of a follower. After Ma Huaiyu said this, he immediately raised his hands and praised, almost giving a thumbs up: "In this way, the two generations of father and son are dedicated to serving the Northeast. It will definitely become a good story in the future!"
Liu Yang also smiled and affirmed to Ma Huaiyu: "During the Northern Expedition, you also camped, so you will be more familiar with the local conditions. The Northeast is not a suitable place to go. However, when we were camping, you could follow me. Stopped at Liaoshen, now everything in the Northeast is happening outside Huanglong Mansion, you must be prepared for this, don't be careless!"
"Your Highness's teachings, I will take them to heart!" Ma Huaiyu stood up and bowed his hands as if to make a promise.
"Sit! Don't be so formal!" Upon seeing this, Liu Yang hurriedly waved to him.
After talking about Ma Huaiyu's arrangements, Liu Yang turned to Murong Defeng and said, "Rixin, what do you think?"
"Huh?" When he suddenly mentioned himself, Murong Defeng was a little shy, but he quickly reacted, hesitated, and said: "If Huaiyu goes to the northeast, and if I go again, I'm afraid that His Highness will..."
Liu Yang smiled casually and teased a little: "Why, are you still worried that there is a lack of available people around me?"
"Of course not!" Murong Defeng said immediately: "His Royal Highness is a dragon and a phoenix. He is supposed to control heroes. All the talented people in the world are at your disposal. How can you not miss a mere Murong Defeng?"
There will naturally be many people who can use it, but it is not easy to find those who can use it smoothly and can rely on it.
But since Liu Yang asked this question, he obviously made a decision in his heart, and said to Murong Defeng: "You have been serving in Beijing for many years. Although you have served as a military and political advisor by my side, you still lack experience in governing the people.
Even I am actually deficient in governing the people. Your Majesty often teaches me that I must be willing to bow my body and look down at the people's sentiments, but it is not easy to do so.
Every time I meet with local officials to report on their work, I always gain something. The reason is because they know the local situation better, and I can only understand and guess from the memorials. This kind of understanding is ultimately shallow and not deep enough.
If you continue to stay with me, if you want to take a step further, you will encounter resistance. It is better to leave your place and explore another world..."
"I understand!" Murong Defeng is naturally a smart man. After thinking for a moment, he understood the meaning of Liu Yang's training and promotion, and said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Highness!"
"Where do you want to go?" Liu Yang still asked Murong Defeng's suggestion very openly.
Compared to Ma Huaiyu, Murong Defeng may have a few more thoughts. After thinking for a while, he solemnly said: "I would like to go to Monan!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang frowned subconsciously, looked him over, and said, "You have to think about it carefully. When you go to Monan, you have to be prepared to suffer!"
If he dropped his book bag, Murong Defeng could say a lot of articles to express his ambition and perseverance, but he only replied three words seriously: "I understand!"
After looking at Murong Defeng, Liu Yang showed a little satisfaction in his eyes. After thinking for a while, he said: "The situation in Monan is based on the various tribes. You also know that I will arrange for you to be responsible for supervising the implementation of the royalization of the local tribes, and you should cooperate with the King of Jin and the local officials in the administration. In this matter, It is very important to the Han Dynasty, it is related to the peace of the frontier, so you should be cautious when doing it!"
"yes!"
"After you go, remember to write in!" Liu Yang sighed again.
"yes!"
"Same for you!" Liu Yang looked at Ma Huaiyu again.
Looking at the clean pots and cups in the pavilion, Liu Yang's tone became relaxed and he said: "The wine here has been exhausted, but there is still some in the palace. Come on, let's go back to the palace to drink. I have done it for you in advance." ....."
Murong Defeng and Ma Huaiyu, two die-hard princelings, one went to the Northeast and the other to Monan. Perhaps Liu Yang himself didn't know if he had other intentions.
Ma Huaiyu may not think too much, but Murong Defeng will definitely give full play to his subjective initiative.
