It's winter snow again, a thin layer covering Tokyo gently. Looking around, the streets and houses are covered in white, which is very beautiful, but the cold wind is still biting.
It was still early, the winter sun was still low, and the thick cold fog had not dissipated. In front of the Heyang Duke's Mansion, servants were already busy blowing out candles, changing lamps, and clearing away the snow.
The sound of "rustling" is particularly clear in this quiet winter day. The postures and expressions of the servants have a unique kind of tranquility and tranquility. People who live in the public house also deserve this leisure time, basically out of the small town. The suffering of running around for people’s livelihood.
Of course, the more important reason is that they were lucky to follow a generous master, Duke Li Chongju of Heyang, who was a kind man, not only externally, but also internally.
It is commendable that the Heyang Duke's Mansion did not sweep the snow in front of the house. After cleaning the house, several servants carried brooms to remove the snow marks, dead branches, fallen leaves, and dirty mud that were visible on the main street. , clean them together.
In fact, this kind of culture has been developed in the entire workshop, and it was brought out by Li Chongju. No matter what other people think in their hearts, they must keep up with their actions. This is an invitation to fame. In addition, there is also the lofty status of He Duke Yang has set an example, so he has to take action just to save face.
However, the flattery of many people was ultimately in vain. After the Wude Envoy resigned, Li Chongju settled down and took care of himself. He paid no attention to worldly affairs and focused his energy on worshiping Buddha and running his family. As for the voices and expressions of the outside world, he did not care at all. .
The large and gorgeous carriage drove slowly, with the clear sound of hoofbeats, and stopped in front of the Heyang Duke's Mansion, attracting everyone's attention. Of course, what is eye-catching, in addition to the special decoration of the six-horse canopy, are the tall and powerful guards and several conspicuously dressed chamberlains.
The knowledgeable people knelt down early, and soon people knelt down in front of the Heyang Duke's Mansion. Under Yantuo's service, Emperor Liu got out of the car and drove. The coldness of late winter suddenly hit him, making him shrink his neck. @精品\/书馆*First update~~
After tightening his brocade jacket, Emperor Liu didn't see those servants at all. This was his first visit to Li Chongju's mansion, so he couldn't help but take a second look at the concierge's appearance.
Like an evil guest, he broke into the mansion. As soon as he passed the threshold, the steward who was making arrangements in the courtyard hurried over. When he saw Emperor Liu, he hurriedly prostrated himself: "Kowtow to your majesty!"
"Who are you?" Emperor Liu looked down at the old steward calmly.
"Back to Your Majesty, little Li Chun, the first official in charge of the palace!"
"You seem to recognize me?" Emperor Liu was a little curious.
"Your Majesty, when the Duke accompanied your Majesty on the hunt, the young waiter was by his side, and I was lucky enough to see your Majesty's beauty from a distance!" Li Chun replied nervously.
Emperor Liu nodded, turned his attention away from the steward, and asked, "Where is Duke Heyang?"
"We are worshiping Buddha in the Buddhist hall. I have sent someone to notify His Majesty of your arrival!" Li Chun said.
Hearing this, Emperor Liu smiled: "He is really diligent. He started praying to gods and Buddhas very early in the morning!"
Li Chun didn't understand what Emperor Liu meant by this, so he could only respond cautiously: "Worship the Buddha in the morning and evening. This is a habit developed by the Duke over many years."
"I have heard that in recent years, Duke Heyang closed his door to thank guests and did not see any officials. Instead, he opened his door to monks and Buddhists. Even some swindlers and swindlers gave money and silk to each other. He really paid attention to it. Pay homage to the Buddha!" Emperor Liu joked in a relaxed tone.
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Li Chun smiled. He didn't know how to answer, and he didn't dare to speak casually again to avoid making mistakes.
Waving his hand for Li Chun to leave, Emperor Liu did not need him to lead the way. Emperor Liu began to wander around the palace on his own, looking left and right, looking very leisurely. Many times, the condition of the owner's family can be seen from every plant, tree, brick and tile in the house.
Of course, Emperor Liu did not have to wait too long. Heyang Duke Li Chongju came looking for him. The steps were a little hurried, and there was a little doubt and anxiety on the anxious face.
"Your Majesty is here, but I didn't come far enough to greet him, yet I still beg for forgiveness!" Li Chongju came closer, calmed down his breath, and bowed.
Emperor Liu was admiring the desolate winter scenery in the back garden of the Li Mansion. Hearing the sound, he turned around and looked at Li Chongju. With a warm look on his face, he stretched out his hand to help: "No courtesy!"
"I, as an uninvited guest, have disturbed your Buddha worship, so please forgive me!" Emperor Liu said with a smile.
Li Chongju heard about it. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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After saying this, a look of uneasiness flashed across the old face, and he cupped his hands and said, "I'll make His Majesty laugh!"
Li Chongju, who is already in his sixties, is obviously old, wrinkled and has lost a lot of weight. However, he seems to be in good spirits. First update@
Looking at Li Chongju's thin face, Emperor Liu sighed in his heart and said: "You have been worshiping Buddha behind closed doors for many years. I don't know the rules and what achievements have you made?"
Li Chongju knew that although the imperial court had banned Buddhism and Taoism for a long time, Emperor Liu was not interested in these things. Hearing his tone, he suddenly became more alert. After thinking about it for a while, he cupped his hands and said: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, I respect the Buddha." For many years, I have still been an ordinary person. Until now, I am just looking for one thing to do. In addition, I am looking for a grandson. I am nearly sixty years old. However, Quanzi has been married for many years and has nothing to do. It has become a problem. ah!"
Hearing what Li Chongju said, Emperor Liu couldn't help but nodded and said seriously: "It is indeed a problem to have a weak bloodline. People of our generation have worked hard to start a business, isn't it just for the sake of blessing our descendants!"
"Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty!"
"Jichang is a nice person. He is respectful, honest, and generous in his governance. He has done a good job in Qingzhou!" Emperor Liu said with a smile: "It seems that he has to be assigned more tasks. In addition to serving as an official and controlling the people, You have to let him work hard so that Code can give you a grandson as soon as possible!"
Li Chongju had only one son and one daughter. The younger daughter had already married. As for his only son Li Jichang, he had been working as an official outside the country in recent years. He was known as Qingzhou and was in charge of the political affairs of the state.
Li Chongju's first wife had already died of illness, and he had no intention of renewing the relationship. He didn't even have a concubine. In his later years, he was alone, and it was very sad to think about it.
Probably thinking of these, Emperor Liu couldn't help but feel emotional in his words: "This man is old and most afraid of being alone. I have my concubines and descendants to accompany me, so I feel lonely from time to time, let alone you! I have wronged you over the years!"
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Li Chongju couldn't help but be moved, but he still remained cautious in his heart. The emperor was not easy to serve and could not be easily swayed by feelings.
After chatting for a while, Li Chongju couldn't help but asked tentatively: "I don't know what your Majesty has to teach you today."
"What? I can't come and see you?" Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu suddenly changed his tone and glanced sideways at Li Chongju.
However, he soon calmed down his momentum, and there seemed to be infinite emotion on his face. He sighed softly: "I haven't slept well recently and have nothing to do. I thought of you and came here to see you! These years, you have been very good to me. If you don't come to the palace to see me, I can only come in person!"
"Your Majesty's words make me panic!" Facing Emperor Liu's indifferent words, Li Chongju couldn't help but said excitedly, with a little worry appearing on his old face.
Emperor Liu shook his head and said: "This year, both inside and outside the court, there has been a lot of turmoil. The world is not peaceful. There are constant turmoils. I can't help but feel nervous!"
"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself!" Li Chongju subconsciously comforted him.
"Although you are idle at home and not interested in world affairs, you should still have heard about the turmoil in the court!" Emperor Liu suddenly said.
As soon as these words came out, Li Chongju's heart suddenly tightened and he became more cautious. He whispered: "I wonder what your Majesty is referring to?"
"How about Wang Yinwu's sudden illness and death?" Emperor Liu asked immediately.
Hearing this, Li Chongju's expression changed completely. Compared with Emperor Liu's calmness, Li Chongju's thoughts were tangled up in his mind, and he respectfully said: "I have indeed heard that Wang Yinwu was also a talented man. It is a pity that he died young in his prime!"
Seeing Li Chongju's careful handling, Emperor Liu smiled and sneered: "I'll tell you directly! Wang Yinwu either died violently or was given death by me!"
Li Chongju's expression suddenly changed: "Is this so?"
In fact, Li Chongju couldn't detect the difference. However, when Emperor Liu made it clear to him, his worries deepened.
Li Chongju's reaction could not be hidden from Emperor Liu's eyes. He looked at him and said meaningfully: "Aren't you curious about why I wanted to kill Wang Yinwu?"
Li Chongju quickly shook his head: "I haven't been interested in world affairs for many years, and I'm really not interested!"
"But, I want you to know!" Emperor Liu ignored Li Chongju's somewhat horrified expression and said slowly: "Wang Yinwu has some abilities, but he has a strong aura of recklessness. He doesn't know awe or propriety. He colludes with foreign ministers and plots political disputes. He used public tools for personal gain, neglected his duties, and even deceived me repeatedly.
He and Lu Duoxun came out of Hexi together, and I also knew him in the past. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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They had a good personal relationship, but they didn't expect that the two people were secretly connected to each other to the point of being crazy, and they used Wu Desi as a tool to compile evidence and criticize the minister.
Looking at the government and the public, I’m afraid no one knows better than you what kind of organization the Wude Department is. I even dealt with Lu Duoxun. Do you think I can spare Wang Yinwu’s life? "
After Emperor Liu finished speaking, the atmosphere of the conversation completely changed. The air was almost solid and the surroundings were extremely quiet. A slight cold wind blew in his ears, and Li Chongju's heart felt a little cold to the core.
After being stunned for a while, Li Chongju responded nervously: "I am scared! Why did your Majesty report this to me?"
Emperor Liu reached out and patted Li Chongju on the shoulder, and his words became somewhat relaxed again, saying: "Wang Yinwu has gone, and the Wude Department always needs someone to take care of it. However, I have been thinking hard about who should be in charge, and there is really no suitable candidate. After thinking about it, Go, I thought of following you!"
Upon hearing this, Li Chongju immediately shook his head and refused, and even said excitedly: "Your Majesty, I am already very old and dying. How can I shoulder such a heavy responsibility again?"
Emperor Liu also shook his head and said with a smile: "I see that you are still in good health, and living alone in the mansion is too lonely. Instead of doing this, why not leave the mansion and do your best for the court and use your remaining energy to relieve your loneliness!"
"His Majesty!"
Emperor Liu directly interrupted Li Chongju and said more seriously: "Of course, more importantly, at the moment, only you, Li Shouze, are in charge of Wude Division, and I can trust you!"
"Your Majesty trusts me, and I am extremely grateful, but..."
"There is no but!" Emperor Liu turned his head and stared at Li Chongju: "I have also said frankly that the reason why I agreed to your resignation as Wu Deshi was that I was indeed dissatisfied with you! However, today, I have to say that the original decision may have been wrong. Got it!
In this big world, you, Li Chongju, are the only one. If only Wang Yinwu could be more modest, cautious, and responsible with you, why would this be the case?
I have been reflecting a lot recently. There are many talents in the imperial court, and there are even more people who can do things. However, the ones who can be loyal and considerate of themselves must be you old ministers!
The clothes are not as good as new, and the people are not as good as old! The older I get, the more lonely I become. You should stay with me when you leave the house! Wudesi has had many problems over the years, which have stuck in my throat and need to be sorted out from top to bottom. I promise you that when this is done, I will completely let you go back home and let you enjoy your old age... ..."
When Emperor Liu said this, even if Li Chongju had ten thousand objections in his heart, he could only bow his hands and say: "I obey!"
His expression was serious and his voice was trembling. Li Chongju also knew very well that if he refused again, he might not have anything to talk about in his old age.
"Hahaha...that's right!" Emperor Liu laughed heartily, but Li Chongju was nearby and couldn't laugh. .
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