"Did you discuss these thoughts and opinions with your grandfather in Chui Gong Hall?" After Liu Wenhuan finished talking, Liu Yang asked with slight concern.
Looking at Liu Yang cautiously, Liu Wenhuan shook his head and said, "Never!"
"Why?"
Liu Wenhuan hesitated slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to tell the truth, bowing his head and saying: "The Western Expedition is not only a major event for Uncle Liu and the soldiers of Anxi to make great achievements, but also a great event supported by his grandfather. Although I have some opinions, I don't dare to speak out. Second-rate"
"Then why are you telling me?" Liu Yang said calmly.
Naturally, I have obtained some information. The prince has a conservative attitude and reservations about the use of troops in Anxi. However, he dare not say this directly, otherwise the flattery will appear too explicit.
After thinking for a while, Liu Wenhuan said: "My grandfather just briefly asked about my experiences during my journey to the west, and did not take the military and political examination in Anxi!"
Hearing this, Liu Yang was thoughtful and sighed: "How can I consult on military and national affairs when I'm still young..."
For some reason, hearing Liu Yang's emotion, Liu Wenhuan felt a strong sense of panic in his heart for no reason. Looking at Liu Yang, Liu Wenhuan bowed and said, "Dad, did you say something wrong?"
Facing Liu Wenhuan's nervous and concerned gaze, Liu Yang's serious face softened a little, and he said calmly: "No!"
After a pause, Liu Yang spoke to Liu Wenhuan again: "What you said is narrow, but also has merits. It is not without purpose, and it makes some sense!
Since the Western Expedition, the imperial court has indeed paid a heavy price, and the people in the northwest have indeed suffered. The officers, soldiers and people are exhausted. These are all facts.
However, we should not just look at the surface when looking at the problem. Didn't your grandfather know the burden that the Anxi expedition brought to the court? Don’t the princes of the imperial court know?
all know! But why do we still want to march westward? That's because your grandfather's ambitions were far beyond those of contemporary times. He wanted to break the limitations of China's rule over the northwest for thousands of years and to consolidate the northwest of the Han Dynasty forever!
Will a century-old plan be deterred by temporary difficulties? "
Having said this, it was obvious that Liu Wenhuan's expression became more solemn, and Liu Yang continued: "Your grandfather's considerations may not be able to convince everyone in the world, and there are not just one or two people in the imperial court who have dissent.
You are the grandson of the Tian family and the son of the crown prince. You can also disagree with such a policy, but if you can't even have a basic understanding of it."
Liu Yang couldn't help shaking his head when he said this, and Liu Wenhuan clearly felt his father's faint disappointment. A young man with a high spirit, especially a good face. Facing Liu Yang, Liu Wenhuan felt ashamed. He lowered his head and said with red face, "You are short-sighted and don't understand the foresight of your grandfather."
Seeing this, Liu Yang waved his hand, straightened his body, smiled at him and said: "Don't worry too much, I can see that you have gained a lot from this trip to the west.
At least when I was your age, I didn’t have the experience of traveling thousands of miles to see the infinite scenery of the Han Dynasty. Your grandfather is right, the prince cannot be kept in the palace for a long time, he needs to go out and see more."
Hearing what Liu Yang said, Liu Wenhuan felt better, his expression gradually returned to normal, and he cupped his hands and said, "I will keep my father's teachings in mind!"
"It's been a hard trip on this trip. It's time to take a rest and spend more time with your mother!" Liu Yang raised his hand and rubbed his temples, looking tired: "As for the arrangements after returning to the palace, by the way, you can do it yourself. Any ideas?"
Faced with this sudden turn of events, Liu Wenhuan was a little caught off guard, but after this trip, he had seen the vast world outside. If Liu Wenhuan was asked to return to Wenhua and Wuying Hall to practice, he would probably not have the patience anymore.
However, after thinking about it, Liu Wenhuan still said calmly: "After this incident, I feel that my knowledge is very insufficient. I still need to study hard and study civil and military skills to serve the imperial court!"
After hearing this, Liu Yang silently observed Liu Wenhuan for a while, as if he was wondering whether this statement was true or false. After thinking for a while, he slowly said: "I will give you three days to rest. After three days, you will report back to the military academy and make up for the delayed studies and training.
After graduation, I will send you an errand to continue your training during the actual assignment."
"Yes!" Liu Wenhuan responded calmly, feeling secretly surprised in his heart.
"Let's go! Dinner should be almost ready." After saying that, Liu Yang stood up and planned to go to the main hall.
Liu Wenhuan followed immediately, suddenly thought of something, leaned closer, and said hesitantly: "There is something else I want to report to dad!"
"Say it!" Liu Yang gestured with a wave of his hand.
"On my way back to Beijing, I met a young warrior in Hexi. At that time, I felt that he was quite extraordinary, knowledgeable, generous and generous, which was quite admirable, so I invited him to go with me.
This man's name is Kang Mingrui, and he is the grandson of Kang Ning, a wealthy businessman in Beijing. When he arrived in the pass, news came from the capital that the Kang family was plotting a rebellion."
Regarding the acquaintance between Liu Wenhuan and Kang Mingrui, Wu Desi had already informed Emperor Liu, and Liu Yang also learned about it from Zhao Defang and Murong Yongren.
However, the person was already under lock and key. After the news of Kang's "rebellion" spread, Liu Wenhuan personally ordered his arrest under the strong support of Zhao Defang and Murong Yongren. Now he is being imprisoned in Wude Prison, preparing to be executed together with a new batch of "rebels".
Liu Yang originally didn't intend to ask about this matter, he could simply expose it, but Liu Wenhuan took the initiative to mention it, so Liu Yang stopped, turned his head, and said seriously: "What, you want to intercede for Kang Mingrui? "
Facing the majestic look on Liu Yang's face, Liu Wenhuan was slightly frightened, and quickly gave up his original thoughts. He shook his head repeatedly and said: "Since he is rebellious, he has no mercy! I am just curious. This Kang family is a big man. A wealthy businessman, Kang Mingrui is also a sensible person, how could he rebel and cause chaos? I have heard that my father personally met Kang Ning back then and greatly praised him."
Liu Yang never expected that Liu Wenhuan would say such ignorant words, and almost flew into a rage. For the first time in his life, he scolded fiercely: "Shut up!
What do you mean by this? Are you blaming the court for wronging the Kang family, or are you trying to insinuate me? I think you are getting carried away! After escorting military supplies, he was awarded the title of first-class marquis. This title was too easy to come by, but it was also not difficult to throw it away. Maybe it was just because of a few foolish words! "
Liu Yang was obviously really angry. Liu Wenhuan had never seen his father having such an attack. He was so panicked that he knelt down and begged: "Please calm down, father! He is frivolous, ignorant and talking nonsense."
Looking at Liu Wenhuan, Liu Yang took a deep breath, exhaled it slowly, and said in a low voice: "Get up!"
After saying that, he walked slowly towards the main hall, his brows furrowed, his expression gloomy, and he sighed sadly in his heart: "Pull the seedlings to encourage them to grow."
Liu Yang originally planned to take Liu Wenhuan with him after he came back, to learn about politics and monitor affairs, and to train him carefully. But now he has changed his mind. It is not yet time, and he still needs more training and more inspections.
