The Long Live Hall is very quiet, but the quiet is the "distinguished guests" here, the melodious sound of silk and bamboo, still lingering in the hall. In and out of the emperor's words, the meaning is already obvious, but compared with the previous wave of festivals, the political consciousness of this group of people is obviously not very high, and many people show their greed for power.

For example, Yang Chengxin, the envoy of the Bizhou Festival, got up, with a humble smile on his face, and said: "The minister was falsely ordered, and he was ashamed in his heart, but fortunately, Gaozu was lenient and accepted by the minister. He was also trusted by His Majesty, and moved to Anzhou and Pizhou, and in the year of his establishment, he was in charge of the government and the army. Consciously shallow and thin, although dedicated to hard work, under the rule of the army and the people but little good governance, every day to think about Your Majesty's kindness, willing to use this body, for Your Majesty, in order to repay the mighty monarch......"

This Yang Chengxin is a second-generation official, and his father was the envoy of the Later Jin Dynasty and the Lu Festival, and he also created the rebellion of the Jin Dynasty, which was pacified by Li Shouzhen. The Khitan destroyed the Jin, took it as the envoy of the Pinglu Festival, attacked his father's position, and after the establishment of the Han Dynasty, he surrendered to Cheng with interest. Liu Chengyou took the throne and moved his town twice, from Qingzhou to Anzhou, and then to Pizhou, but he was also obedient.

This time, to Liu Chengyou, he spoke beautifully and his attitude was also deferential, but in one sense, he also wanted to be loyal to the emperor and do things for the court. However, he is not bad, he is only in his thirties, and he is quite diligent in politics and has some ability.

The second one to speak out was Xue Qiong, the defense envoy of Bozhou, who used the strength of wine to show Liu Chengyou the merits of these years, and the merits of guarding Bozhou, and by the way, he also made friends with the past, so that Liu Chengyou recalled that when Jinyang raised troops and led the Longqi army to fight Luzhou, he also tried his best to provide Liu Chengyou with heavy grain and grass.

Others, basically, made similar speeches, wanting to influence Liu Chengyou, and their words were sincere, and those who were excited even shed tears. This scene made Liu Chengyou a little embarrassed.

Of course, it's not that people are uninteresting. For example, when the Shaanzhou Baoyi Army celebrated Liu Ci, he spoke out and said to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty, the early years of the minister were bumpy, floating between three generations, until the year of knowing the destiny of heaven, Meng Gaozu and His Majesty did not give up, and they were promoted to be generals, and they were tired to a high position in a town. Now, the minister is sixty and four, old and sick, if Your Majesty is gracious, please resign to Shaanzhou! ”

Liu Ci's heartfelt words were naturally recognized by Liu Chengyou, with a smile, he stepped forward, in order to show his closeness, he sat directly next to Liu Ci, touched a glass with him, and said softly: "Liu Qing is righteous, brave and benevolent, even in Tokyo, I have heard the military and civilians of Shaanzhou, and I miss Qing's kindness." I and the imperial court still need the assistance of an old minister like Qing. ”

Liu Chengyou's words were from the bottom of his heart, but Liu Ci didn't seem to take it seriously. The old man was particularly attentive, and still replied in a calm and calm tone: "Your Majesty, the minister has suffered a lot of physical losses, and he is embarrassed, and he really intends to return to him." ”

Hearing him say this, Liu Chengyou immediately said: "Later, I will let the imperial doctor show Qing!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" thanked him in his mouth, but Liu Ci shook his head, looking like a hero in the twilight, and sighed: "I have been in the army for nearly forty years, and I have a lot of dark diseases on my body, and I can't be saved by medicine!" ”

Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and immediately said: "It's good to rest, you can always recuperate!" ”

Liu Ci smiled at Liu Chengyou and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has a request, I hope it can be fulfilled?" ”

"Be blunt!" Liu Chengyou is very satisfied with Liu Ci's initiative and obedience, and he wants to make a request, as long as it is not excessive, there is naturally no reason not to allow it.

Liu Ci said: "During his tenure in Shaanzhou, the ministers successively recruited some staff, governed the government, and persuaded farmers to teach agriculture, all thanks to their assistance. The minister thought that they were all rare talents, and they had succumbed to Shaanzhou for many years, and they had selfish thoughts.

I want to recommend it to Your Majesty today, if you are lucky enough to enter the court and serve the country, you will not live up to your talents! ”

"Oh?" Liu Chengyou showed surprise on his face, and couldn't help but sigh: "I thought that the public wanted to be rich and honorable, but I never thought about it, but it was for the country, this high righteousness, I am ashamed, moved, and admired......"

"Old minister, don't dare to be!" Han Tianzi is like this, but Liu Ci is not big at all.

Bowing slightly, Liu Chengyou asked, "Who are you recommending?" ”

"Among the staff in Shaanzhou, Zhao Pu and Chu Zhaofu are the heroes!" Liu Ci said two names.

"Zhao Pu!" Liu Chengyou's eyes lit up slightly, his gaze wandered, and he said: "What Qing recommends, it must be a good talent, you can notify the two of you to come to Beijing, and the assessment will be commissioned!" ”

"Your Majesty, the two of them have come to Beijing with their ministers this time, and they are in Kaifeng." Liu Ci said calmly.

Liu Chengyou couldn't help but look at Liu Ci a few more times, this veteran, before coming to Beijing, obviously thought about it......

People give face like this, Liu Chengyou is a good reward, and he has an intimate conversation with him, which really attracts the attention of others. personally toasted Liu Ci with a glass of wine, Liu Chengyou got up, spoke aloud directly, and said the arrangements for Liu Ci after he left office.

Liu Ci bowed down to thank him when he was in the palace. The performance of the two monarchs and ministers made the minds of everyone present fluctuate a little, but no one is the same as Liu Ci, when the palace resigns, they must always consider it. And Liu Chengyou didn't say anything more about this matter, but re-agitated the atmosphere and made everyone happy.

Among the generals and ministers in the palace, only Hu Yanke of Hezhong Mansion and Li Hongwei of Pinglu Jiedu were the most calm. Hezhong is the earliest town in the Han Dynasty to implement the separation of military and government, Hu Yanke is in office, but also only in charge of the government, and with his knowledge, this time the emperor is still aimed at the collection of military, political and financial power as a hand of moderation, defense.

As for Li Hongwei, he is the uncle of the country, and he has a closer relationship, and he plans to listen to the hadith again after the family banquet. He did what the emperor's nephew said.

The generals of Hebei were also affected and gave birth to some abnormalities. Or Li Yun, directly said to Luo Yanpu: "What does the Son of Heaven mean? Is this to relieve us of military power? ”

Luo Yan's face was contemplative, and when it came to the future, he had to be cautious. He is also the old man of the emperor, when Liu Chengyou came out of Taihang, he rebelled against the Khitan and offered thousands of war horses. But after so many years, whether the Son of Heaven still remembers that friendship, he himself has not counted.

Luo Yanpu didn't speak, but Ma Quanyi seemed calm, and said in a deep voice towards Li Yun: "Hasn't General Li always been disgusted with the hard work of the border? If you were relieved of the military power and returned to Tokyo to enjoy happiness, wouldn't it be as you wished? Perhaps, Your Majesty can also give you a lord and reward you with a farmhouse, isn't it beautiful? ”

"Ma Quanyi, this can involve the honor and disgrace of my northern soldiers, and it is related to the safety of border defense!" Li Yun seemed to have woken up at this time, and said with a cold face: "I don't care about you, and you don't have to make an inch!" ”

Ma Quanyi glanced at Li Yun and didn't say anything more, but he felt a lot of contempt in his heart, and he felt that this person was too selfish.

He Fujin coughed twice and said: "We are all subordinates, and the soldiers and horses under our command are also the elite of the imperial court, not private property that relies on self-respect!" ”

These words were said directly to Li Yun, and his eyes were full of determination, so that he didn't dare to look at him directly.

"Your Majesty!" Seeing Liu Chengyou walking slowly, Luo Yanbi reacted the fastest and took the lead in getting up and bowing.

Ma Quanyi, He Fujin, and Li Yun followed one after another, and drank a cup with the generals, Liu Chengyou swept around several people, his eyes fell on Li Yun, and asked lightly: "What are the generals talking about, it looks quite enthusiastic, can you share it with me!" ”

"This ......" Facing Liu Chengyou's calm gaze, Li Yun suddenly found that when he faced the emperor directly, his unwillingness and resentment could not be born at all, or he did not dare to show it.

After a few sounds, he pointed to the wine and food on the dining table, showed an ugly smile, and responded: "The last general is waiting, the dishes in the palace are very delicious, I am waiting in the north, I can't eat this kind of food!" ”

didn't care whether Li Yun's words were true or not, Liu Chengyou continued his words: "Then eat more, it's hard to fight on the border for a long time." Over the years, the generals have worked tirelessly, not sheltered from the wind and rain, guarded the north for the country, in order to prepare for external troubles, so that the court can worry about the north, these credits, I can always remember in my heart! I want to thank you! ”

"Your Majesty, the last general is the general of the country, and it is his duty and mission to defend the border and protect the country and the people!" Luo Yanbi responded positively, and his consciousness was very high.

"The general can think this, I am very relieved!" Liu Chengyou nodded at Luo Yanpu.

His eyes were still the same, and he seemed to fall towards Li Yun, Liu Chengyou said quietly: "This is a celebration festival, and there are two main purposes for calling everyone to come to Beijing. One is that I haven't seen you for many years, and I miss you; These two are the northern border defense, and I want to learn something about the situation from you, the first-line generals.

As for the rest, don't speculate......"

Liu Chengyou's words fell, and Li Yun couldn't help but smile embarrassedly.