The palace was so quiet that the atmosphere was almost so oppressive that people could not breathe. The tail end of Emperor Liu's question was still ringing around the beams, making people shudder. Especially Liu Yang and Zhao Pu, from the perspective of political wisdom, these two people are the most able to understand what the old emperor said.
This is probably the most heartbreaking thing Emperor Liu has said to the prince in decades, and it is also the most serious question. It is deeper than any direct scolding. Faced with such questions as Emperor Liu, Liu Yang did not dare to give any answer other than burying his head deeply. In such a situation, no matter what he said, it might irritate the old emperor who was mixed with sadness and suspicion. .....
Faced with Liu Yang's silent reaction, even if Emperor Liu wanted to vent his anger on him, he was a little speechless. Next to him, the one with his head lower than Liu Yang was Liu Wenji. His hands had nowhere to put his hands, and he was trying his best to digest the impact of Liu Xu's passing.
Naturally, Liu Wenji was not familiar with Liu Xu. He had only met him a few times since he was a child. It could be said that he hardly talked to each other. The relationship was so weak, but Liu Wenji had a very deep impression on Liu Xu.
This is all due to his smart mother, who has always instilled in him and analyzed important personnel situations inside and outside the court. In Xiao Chuo's eyes, in the clan, besides King Yong, he is the King of Qin. Such an important imperial uncle died so suddenly. Liu Wenji still couldn't understand what kind of impact Liu Xu's early death would have on the Han royal family and the court, but his subconscious also told him that it was very serious.
Emperor Liu turned his head and glanced at Liu Wenji. His face was expressionless, and there was no trace of kindness. He turned his eyes to the piece of puzzle that had just been put together. The delicate and neat pieces were just like his body and mind that had gone through the vicissitudes of life and were covered with cracks.
With a sudden movement, the board was violently overturned, and the smooth and delicate pictures were scattered on the floor. Everyone in the palace shivered in shock, and several palace officials even knelt down. He struggled to get up, his movements seemed particularly clumsy, Yan Tuo saw him and hurriedly stepped forward to support him.
He stood up and stood still, his eyes were slightly blurred, he reached for his trembling hands and said indifferently: "I know! You go, your eldest brother's funeral affairs will be properly handled according to the imperial system!"
After saying that, with the support of Yantuo, he walked to the sleeping hall in a daze, leaving Liu Yang and Zhao Pu behind. At this time, the back of Emperor Liu felt more and more lonely and sad the more he looked at it. For Liu Xiao's death, even if he felt guilty, he could still go to Concubine Zhe Xian. But for Liu Xu's death, looking at both inside and outside the palace, there was no one to complain to. Geng Chen The concubine can be buried over there in Kaifeng.
"Yes!" The two chamberlains raised the curtains, and Liu Yang just reacted and accepted the order.
"Dad." The atmosphere in the palace was still gloomy, and Liu Wenji called softly.
Looking at the well-behaved and suspicious second son, Liu Yang raised his hand, patted his back, and sighed: "Go back to the East Palace first!"
"Yes! Resign!"
Coming and going together, Liu Yang and Zhao Pu went to Guangzheng Hall together. Zhao Pu was half a step behind as a courtesy, and neither of them spoke for a while. However, Zhao Pu's peripheral vision fell on Liu Yang from time to time, observing his expression.
At this moment, even as wily as Zhao Pu, he couldn't help but wonder what the inner reflection of Prince Liu Yang was. Emperor Liu's performance in the Chui Gong Palace just now was really unsettling. However, curiosity is nothing but curiosity, so you can only hide it in your heart, especially when you see the prince's unfazed look.
In the past few years since he became prime minister again, in addition to fulfilling the tasks assigned by Emperor Liu to the letter and presiding over the overall reform, Zhao Pu also observed the changes in the Han Dynasty as an objective outsider.
Prince Liu Yang is obviously the focus of Zhao Pu's observation, and this observation can be said to be full of emotion. In his early years, the prince Liu Yang had many "human" weaknesses, including modesty and even pedantry, generosity and even cowardice, calmness and even slowness. In short, he almost got the label of "mediocre" on his face.
Of course, as Liu Yang stayed in power for a long time, these "weaknesses" were constantly overcome. In fact, by the time Liu Yang was about thirty years old, no one inside or outside the court dared to point out Liu Yang's shortcomings that were "unlike a holy bow." Let's talk about it.
Most people only respect the authority of a prince who has been cultivated for more than 20 years, but Zhao Pu has never underestimated the prince, and even praised his intelligence, even if the method of hiding his clumsiness is a bit clumsy, after all, his performance has some traces.
Now, when Liu Yang is over 40 years old, Zhao Pu looks at it again and finds that Liu Yang is no longer the prince he used to be. The so-called weaknesses and flaws in the past have disappeared without a trace on the prince. He is dignified, calm, calm and restrained. There are almost no flaws in his body.
After all, this is a prince who has been a prince for more than 30 years, and under the "power" of Emperor Liu, even if it is just for this length of time, he is worthy of praise. Zhao Pu didn't know how to evaluate such a change. Maybe it was because the prince had completely evolved and transformed from the "slowness" in the past; maybe it was because his wings were fuller and he had fewer worries; maybe it was because Emperor Liu was getting older and sicker, which brought people The deterrent becomes smaller...
But no matter what, Zhao Pu knew that the prince in front of him must not be despised and should be treated carefully. Zhao Pu couldn't help but think that at the beginning of the year when Emperor Liu enfeoffed the country of Anton, the people of the entire court were convinced. The princelings almost celebrated with their crowns, feeling that the matter was settled and the prince's position was stable. However, when the news of Liu Xu's passing came, the matter was finally settled. After all, from now on, Liu Yang is the legitimate, elder, and virtuous man, and there is a strong force to support him both inside and outside. Can be shaken.
Unless the old emperor wants to cause trouble, however, although Emperor Liu has been paranoid, stubborn and suspicious in recent years to the point of giving people a sense of drowsiness, he still remains sober in the overall situation.
Of course, for Zhao Pu, he will not have any worries about his future. His historical status has basically been determined, and the imperial court is ready to canonize the Kaibao heroes. No matter how he is ranked, he is the first in civil and military affairs.
And Zhao Pu also knew in his heart that his official career began and ended with Emperor Liu. By the time of Liu Yang, regardless of whether he was still alive or not, he would no longer have a place in the court at that time.
Today's prince does not need anyone to support him. He is a towering tree for others to cling to. As the saying goes, no desire leads to strength. Zhao Pu, who is seventy years old, sees many things clearly and thoroughly.
If it is for the sake of future generations, Zhao Pu has nothing to worry about. Whether he is the first or second term, he and Liu Yang get along well. Liu Yang has always respected him. As long as he knows how to retreat bravely, within three generations, No worries.
The snow was rustling on the ground and the wind was blowing. As the two of them walked around, two rows of relatively obvious marks were left in the cold corridor. There was a silence all the way, neither of them spoke, until Guangzheng Palace came into view, Liu Yang finally stopped, and Zhao Pu also stopped.
"Mr. Zhao, for the funeral of King Qin, the obituary should be issued by the Political Affairs Hall and the mourning hall should be set up..." After a moment of silence, Liu Yang gave instructions to Zhao Pu.
Zhao Pu nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Yes!"
The gap has emerged since then. You must know that Liu Xiao's funeral only went to the Ministry of Rites, but when it came to Liu Xu, the Political Affairs Hall was the "organizer". This was the highest power center of the Han Dynasty, which showed that it took it seriously.
"In addition, I would like to send an order to Yin Jilun and tell him that the Tubo rebellion does not need to be rushed, let alone rash progress. If things don't work, we should weigh the convenience and make a decision. However, no matter what, the safety of King Jin must be guaranteed!"
Liu Yang looked solemn and said slowly: "Prince Jin, we can't go on business anymore..."
