"Go ahead, I'm sleepy and need to take a nap!" After talking too much, Emperor Liu was a little tired and had no interest in talking anymore. He waved his hand to Liu Yang and slowly returned to Chongzheng Hall.
Liu Yang was behind, bending down to salute respectfully, but when he raised his eyes, he looked at Emperor Liu's obviously stooped back, with a little doubt on his face. When Emperor Liu mentioned Anton just now, he was obviously hesitant to speak. What did he want to say? Liu Yang thought about it secretly, but no matter what it was, it was obviously related to Liu Xu.
While returning to the palace, Emperor Liu also looked melancholy, his brows knitted together, highlighting a tangle. He originally wanted to ask about making the Andong region independent, granting it to Liu Xu, and establishing the Andong Kingdom. This idea had been swirling in his mind for a long time, and he wanted to ask Liu Yang what he thought about it.
But when the words reached his throat, he held back because he himself had doubts about this matter. Although Anton is remote and bitterly cold, under the policy of developing the Northeast, as an important part of the entire Northeast border defense, it became independent and would inevitably form a separation from the imperial court.
Moreover, this also belongs to the continental plate. Emperor Liu's complex of unification is also deep. If it is just to facilitate the governance of Anton and save the burden on the court, he would start such a start. Emperor Liu himself is not sure of the stakes. .
Emperor Liu had always had the idea of enfeoffment, but he was also hesitant about cutting off these corners of the mainland. Today's Anton, under the delegation of power by Emperor Liu, Liu Xu has taken drastic measures and managed it well, and there are signs of a state within a state.
However, the imperial court's influence on the local area was still huge. Anton was limited by his inherent deficiencies, and his dependence on the imperial court was also huge. Coupled with the local rotation of garrison soldiers and generals, supplemented by Liaodong, the control power is still very strong.
Although this inevitably increased the burden on the court, a basic balance was achieved. Emperor Liu was also unsure whether to break this balance, what impact it would have, and what consequences it would have.
Of course, more importantly, Emperor Liu had to take into account Liu Yang's thoughts. On the one hand, he wanted to give Liu Xu a basic foundation, but on the other hand, he was worried that such a move would cause harm to the brothers and the relationship between the imperial court and Anton. Bringing further alienation.
Emperor Liu was naturally confident. As long as he wanted to do something, no one could stop him, even Liu Yang had to obey his orders. However, he was sure that there would be many ministers who were opposed, especially those supporters of the prince.
After all, to this day, the only threat to Liu Yang's position as crown prince is Liu Xu. Not only because of his status as the eldest son of the emperor and the King of Qin, but also because of the ability and responsibility he has shown in these years. He has stayed in Anton for ten years with the dignity of a prince, and has no regrets in all the hardships. There is no doubt that this has brought great success to Liu Xu. Came great prestige.
Throughout the annals of history, there are only a handful of people with such a distinguished status who can achieve this step, and there is even no one who can compare with them. Even Liu Yang had to admit Liu Xu's achievements to the Han Dynasty and the Northeast, let alone other ordinary people.
But the more this is the case, the more talents and abilities are displayed, the easier it is to attract people's fear. Liu Yang was kind-hearted and tolerant enough to tolerate him, but the prince's supporters couldn't help but share the Lord's worries and worries. Some people want to remind the prince through suggestions, while others use various means to restrict and suppress Anton from other aspects. These situations are inevitable.
Just like this, Liu Xu went to Anton to recruit refugees from the northwest. Even though he got Liu Yang's permission and arranged for people to be responsible, there were many constraints and delays in the specific implementation process.
Since ancient times, for those outstanding talents in the imperial family, it is inevitable that the label of "talents are difficult to control" is placed on their heads. Outstanding talents are sometimes a sin in themselves.
Liu Yang is famous for his generosity and generosity, both in the government and the public, but when it comes to fundamental conflicts of interest, there is no guarantee that his mentality will not change. Otherwise, when the Deng Wen Gu case occurred, after noticing the clues, I would not have been so inquisitive and wanted to investigate the hidden story behind it.
At the beginning, Emperor Liu sent Liu Xu to Anton, almost banishing him. However, under the simple conditions of Anton, he still accomplished a lot, which shows Liu Xu's extraordinary qualities.
From the time Liu Xu left Beijing, everything seemed to have been laid. Emperor Liu's attitude was once again clearly stated on the table. Anyone who threatened Liu Yang's position as crown prince would be dealt with first.
It stands to reason that when Liu Xu left Anton, the two older princes Liu Xi and Liu Fang were also released and took control of one side. The remaining princes posed almost no threat to Liu Yang. His status was stable, and the relationship between the brothers The possibility of direct conflict is greatly reduced, and the relationship can be maintained better.
However, things are never so absolute. At least, in these years, Liu Yang inevitably received some news. On Anton's side, Liu Xu's actions and measures to cultivate power were still within Liu Yang's acceptance range, and he could even laugh them off.
But some rumors couldn't calm him down. With such rumors, many people felt sorry for Liu Xu, especially those noble sons and private businessmen who went to Anton to seek gold.
They believe that the biggest flaw of His Highness the King of Qin is his birth. If he is also a legitimate son, if the old emperor made Concubine Geng Chen the queen in his early years, and if the emperor is succeeded by a virtuous person instead of a legitimate son, then the King of Qin will have a greater chance.
Although the facts are facts and there are not so many assumptions, it is difficult for outsiders to know how Liu Yang felt when he heard these rumors and what he thought in his heart.
At least, the mentality will not be so peaceful. Willfulness is always complicated. Using the throne to test human nature will make it difficult for anyone to be calm.
Liu Yang is not someone who is easily jealous, but when faced with such a voice, he can't help but feel doubtful. The emergence of such rumors in Tokyo means that it is abnormal. If there is no one behind it, it is obviously impossible to rely solely on the spontaneous feelings of the subjects.
For this reason, Liu Yang specially sent people to investigate, and the target was Anton. It is conceivable that such rumors can appear in Tokyo. Liu Yang will not be too optimistic about the public opinion of Anton, which King Qin has been running for a long time.
Similar to Liu Yang's entanglement, Liu Yang was obviously worried in his heart, but he didn't show it. Returning to the political hall, everything was as usual, handling practical matters as usual, discussing the matters assigned by Emperor Liu with Song Qi, Zhao Kuangyi and other ministers, and finding someone to arrange them one by one.
Until evening, after returning to the East Palace, Liu Yang specially ordered someone to invite his uncle Fu Zhaoyuan, who was the deputy commander of Gyeonggi Province at the time.
In the Hongde Hall, Fu Zhaoyuan came to see him and bowed: "I wonder what your Highness has to say to your ministers?"
Fu Zhaoyuan is Fu Yanqing's second son. Although he is older than Liu Yang in terms of seniority, he is actually of the same age. He has had many contacts since childhood and has deep relationships. After all, those relationships are very solid.
Looking at Fu Zhaoyuan, Liu Yang was not polite and said directly: "Your Majesty intends to call Fufeng County Gongma Huaiyu back to Tokyo. Anton needs someone to take over and take charge of the affairs of the rotating garrison. I am interested in you. I wonder if you would like to go there." Anton and his party.”
Fu Zhaoyuan was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, but he quickly came to his senses. He raised his eyes and looked at Liu Yang, and saw that his face was solemn, and his mind was also filled with thoughts.
Without much hesitation, he cupped his hands and said, "I am willing to go!"
(End of chapter)
