The Queen Mother did not answer why, but continued to ask: "Have you decided who will be in charge?"
The Han Emperor sighed and shook his head in disappointment, "I originally wanted to have high hopes for Xun Mou, the eldest son of Duke Wei, but I didn't expect that he would have a bad start. I originally wanted to appoint Marshal Zhou again, but in this way, wouldn't it be a defeat for myself? Face, and doesn’t it appear that there is no one available in my court?”
The Queen Mother also nodded and felt that it made sense. After all, the world belongs to her own family. "Why do you have to use these veterans? Doesn't your Majesty also have his own cronies?"
Emperor Han suddenly realized, yes! The new ones are all talents he has carefully cultivated, including Gao Yun, Liu Bozhao, and Wang Yan. They are all good candidates, but these people just lack Xun Mou's ingenuity in strategizing. If this great responsibility is given to them, I'm afraid it's not a good choice to take on the responsibility. On the contrary, An Shiqing, the governor of Lanzhou, is good. He is diligent, steady and mature. It's better to let him take over. But what do the Queen's words just say mean? Does she also have someone she likes? So he asked: "Queen Mother, do you have anyone you would like to recommend?"
"I don't dare recommend you, but I would like to introduce you to someone!"
"Oh?" Emperor Han was surprised and surprised, thinking that this was the person why his mother came to him early in the morning, "Who is he?"
The Queen Mother did not answer directly, but continued to tease the Han Emperor, "This person is from Shanzhou and knows Shanzhou well. If he can help us, we will surely be able to recapture Shanzhou soon!"
"Queen Mother, please don't whet your son's appetite. Just tell him who he is! If it's suitable, your son will definitely give him an official position."
"You also know him, his name is Lu Zuo!"
"Lu Zuo?" Emperor Han reacted, then suddenly remembered, "Are you talking about Lu Zuo, who failed the exam?"
The Queen Mother said sternly: "Exactly, the Ai family has met this man and knows that his talent and learning are indeed of great talent. It was really unfair for Your Majesty to remove him from the list at the beginning. Later, he was unjustly accused of King Wei's rebellion and was imprisoned. He almost lost half his life, and it’s our Liu family that feels sorry for him!”
When the Queen Mother said the last word, she shed a few tears unconsciously. Emperor Han didn't know whether the Queen Mother was because of Xu'er or because of Lu Zuo, but when he heard the Queen Mother said that she wanted to recommend Lu Zuo, Emperor Han couldn't help but murmur in his heart, At first, he removed Lu Zuo from the officialdom, but now he is using him again. It is inevitable that he will change the order overnight, so he said with some embarrassment: "This... I'm afraid it's against the rules!"
The Queen Mother sneered: "Is it against your rules? Or is it against the rules of all ministers? Or is it against the rules for such a person? Should he be buried in jealousy?"
"Why do you say this? I didn't mean it. It's just that you are not joking. I originally said that Lu Zuo was allowed to re-take the examination three years later. How can he go back on his words now? I'm afraid that all the ministers will object!" Emperor Han said with all his strength. explained.
"If you have real talent and hard work, if you stick to the old ways, wouldn't it be a waste of time for the country and talent? What's more, the imperial examination was just the King of Wei's mistake, and he should have been the number one scholar!"
"Can……"
The Queen Mother said impatiently: "Well, your Majesty doesn't have to worry about what the Ai family has said. He is now at the 'Xinghua Restaurant' on Xining Street. The Ai family has said so much. Since you are a As the king of the country, it is up to you to make the decision!" After saying this, the Queen Mother stood up and walked out of Qianren Palace with the support of two maids.
The Han Emperor was left speechless in the palace. He was confused for a moment. It seemed that Lu Zuo must have something extraordinary. Why not just meet him and test his ability first before deciding? So he frowned and shouted loudly: "Here comes someone! Send someone to the Xinghua Restaurant on Xining Street to tell Lu Zuo to come see me!"
In the prince's palace, Liu Yan was enjoying the cool under the shade of a tree and playing with the birds. When he heard from his subordinates that Lu Zuo was dead, although he didn't feel anything, he was in a good mood, so he whistled and played with the birds with a small branch. . The housekeeper came forward to report that Gao Han wanted to see him. Liu Yan laughed. Unexpectedly, Gao Han, who had not been seen for a long time, came to the door today, so he asked the housekeeper to bring him in.
Gao Han has not been having an easy time these days. After all, his younger brother Gao Yun has been promoted all the way and has now reached the rank of General Jinwu Guard. However, he is still just an inspector of the Ministry of Industry and has not been awarded an official position. After all, he has no guarantee.
Liu Yan saw Gao Yun nervously coming to greet him without looking at him. If it weren't for the fact that his younger brother Gao Yun served in the Jinwu Guard, he would never see him again. "Can you tell me what's going on?"
Gao Han straightened his voice and was embarrassed to say directly, "Your Highness, I'm here to pay you respects!"
Liu Xu smiled coldly, "What? Aren't you busy at the Ministry of Industry?"
Gao Jun became even more helpless after hearing this, "The Ministry of Works is extremely busy. All water conservancy, civil engineering, equipment and other manufacturing matters in the world are in charge of the Ministry of Works. I am just a small official, but I am so busy every day." Don’t be ridiculous. If it’s not the Emperor’s birthday, you can rest for three days. Otherwise, you’ll have to be busy during the New Year! Hey!”
"Master Gao, are you not satisfied?"
Gao Jun's expression changed and he hesitated: "I don't dare, I just think..."
"What do you think? Tell me! There are no outsiders here!"
"I feel uneasy that I can't be by your side all the time, Your Highness." Gao Yun smiled flatteringly, but he was beating a drum in his heart.
Liu Yan laughed loudly, "You are more knowledgeable than your brother. How is Gao Yun doing now?"
Gao Han suddenly had a second thought. If he really wanted to get promoted, it seemed that he had to take advantage of his younger brother's relationship. "My younger brother is very good. I heard that the emperor now trusts him very much and praises him greatly."
Liu Yan raised his head and glanced at Gao Han with interest, "Oh! That's great. Your two brothers are officials in the court and serve the Holy Emperor together. It's a good story!"
Gao Han knew that the prince had other intentions, so he smiled and said: "The prince is joking, won't my two brothers have to serve you, the prince?"
"You can't say that! Your Majesty is now in good health and has a long life!" Although Liu Yan said this, he couldn't help but smile from the corners of his eyes.
Gao Han also hurriedly apologized and smiled, leaning forward and saying: "That's right, but you are also the Crown Prince, aren't you? My two brothers are loyal to you, which means they are loyal to the Holy Majesty."
"Your mouth is quite sweet!"
Gao Han said sternly: "Your Highness, what are you talking about? I am speaking from the bottom of my heart. This is what I often say to my younger brother at home. If you don't believe me, just ask him."
Liu Yan smiled and waved his hand, "Okay, if you have anything to say, just tell me."
"This... I do have something to ask of you." Gao Han chuckled, "I have been serving as a school inspector for a long time, and now my brothers have reached the rank of General Jinwu Guard, but I am the elder brother. He is still a small school inspector."
