"This time I came to Beijing, the car and horses were tired, and I worked hard all the way!" Liu Chengyou's expression of words was gentle and concerned, looked at He Fujin, and said: "Especially He Qing, compared to the second year of Qianyou's northern tour, he has aged too much!" ”

At this time, He Fujin was old and weak, his complexion was a little uglier than Liu Ci's, and his ravine-ravine face was full of sickness and looked exhausted.

After listening to Liu Chengyou's words, Li Yun took the initiative to say: "Your Majesty, He Dushuai has been commanding the troops and fighting the border all these years, working hard and complaining. In the year of the sixtieth year, he guarded the peace of the north for the Han Dynasty, even if he was seriously ill, he did not slack off. Nowadays, I can't even ride a horse, and this kind of virtue is admirable......"

Li Yun's words were full of compliments and praise for He Fujin. But his intentions are almost obvious, and when he translates his words, it is very straightforward: He Fujin is old and sick, and he is no longer suitable to command Beiguan, acting border defense, please change people quickly!

Liu Chengyou understood it and glanced at Li Yun, but his attention was on He Fujin, and his words became more sincere: "The old general has worked so hard for the country!" But it was my negligence, if I had known that you were seriously ill, I should have let you recuperate in Ying, Mo to recuperate, and not suffer from running south! ”

"The ministers have been on the border for many years, and the military affairs on the border should also be reported to His Majesty!" He Fujin responded.

"Since I'm back, I'm going to stay in Tokyo for a few more days so I can recuperate, and I have a lot of things to ask!" Liu Chengyou's eyes almost overflowed with a smile.

In fact, He Fujin is seriously ill, and Liu Chengyou doesn't know?

"You too, they all say that Tokyo is prosperous, and you are working hard in the town, so take the opportunity to enjoy it to comfort the labor of the military!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Yun and the others again, with a caring look: "If you have any difficulties, requirements and discomforts in Beijing, you can speak out!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The royal banquet of the Long Live Palace dispersed quickly, and in less than half an hour before and after, Liu Chengyou left the palace. For the generals who entered Beijing with the banquet, the mood was different, except for those who were relieved, most of them were apprehensive, hesitant, and lucky, in short, there was no good banquet.

"Your Majesty!" Li Hongwei caught up with Liu Chengyou.

On the side of the Ciming Palace, there is also a family banquet. When he followed, he naturally went to the harem with him.

"Why does my uncle want to stop talking?" Noticing Li Hongwei's expression, Liu Chengyou asked.

As if waiting for Liu Chengyou to ask, Li Hongwei smiled at him and said directly: "Your Majesty, do you want me to resign from the post of military envoy of Pinglu?" ”

Liu Chengyou had already discovered that among the Queen Mother's younger brothers, only Li Hongwei was worthy of reuse. At this time, it is not unusual for him to ask this question directly, and he asks instead of answering: "What does my uncle think?" ”

"Listen to Your Majesty!" Li Hongwei replied simply, perhaps because he felt that this answer was too direct, and after a little consideration, he added: "The power of the feudal towns and towns to control the military and political affairs of a place is indeed too heavy, and it is contrary to the current major policies of the imperial court, which is not conducive to the stability of the country. Fang Zhen relieved the power and separated the military from the government is a policy that should obey the people and the country has long-term peace and stability, and no one should go against the trend.

Moreover, with the current situation of the Han Dynasty and the current authority of the imperial court, if anyone dares to disobey, he will not know the general situation and will bring about his own destruction! ”

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smile: "Uncle can have this insight, I am very relieved, I should be a general of the Great Han Pillar Kingdom!" ”

"The wine banquet of the Long Live Palace, it is estimated that there is no taste!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Hongwei and said, "When you go to Ciming Palace, our family will drink a few cups!" ”

"Yes! Your Majesty, please. Li Hongwei smiled and arched his hand.

It was late at night, in the Ciming Palace, the lights were bright, and it was also in a lively atmosphere. In the harem, in addition to the noble concubine mother and son who have just given birth, the other concubines, princes and princesses are all there.

Yongwang Liu Chengxun and Princess Yongning are one left and one right, chatting with the Queen Mother Li. Empress Fu pulled Princess Yong, as a sister-in-law, and said some private words with her. Fu Yanqing and Zhi Congruan, the two old princes, sat together and talked, the half-grown children were playing in the hall, and his uncles gathered around Li Ye, laughing and talking with him, quite happy, and burst into laughter from time to time......

As soon as Liu Chengyou arrived, the atmosphere was somewhat depressed, waved his hand, and instructed the people who stood up to greet him: "There is no need to salute, today's family banquet, everyone is rarely gathered together, and there is no need to be restrained!" ”

walked up to the Queen Mother Li, saluted, looked at the food table that had not moved the chopsticks, and said, "Didn't I say hello in advance, don't wait for me!" ”

Li glanced at Liu Chengyou with disgust, and responded: "This family banquet was originally for your birthday, but you didn't, how can you start the banquet?" ”

Seated, Liu Chengyou swept around, it can be said that the power of the royal family, after the development of the past few years, has obviously grown a lot. Especially those little princes, as well as King Yong, who has grown up, gives people a sense of peace of mind.

stretched out his hand to recruit Liu Fang, the fourth prince, and chased and played, he was the most lively and energetic. Pinching his face, Liu Chengyou asked, "Tell Daddy, are you hungry?" ”

"Hungry!" Liu Fang looked directly at Liu Chengyou and replied loudly.

"Let's go, then!"

It is both a family banquet and a state banquet, and it is impossible to make people relax and wanton. However, compared to the Long Live Palace, the atmosphere is always a little warmer.

Liu Chengyou, as the head of the family, expressed his feelings. Taking this opportunity, Murong Yanchao stepped forward, toasted Liu Chengyou with a glass of wine, and said, "Your Majesty, the family gathered tonight, but it's a pity that there are fewer people!" ”

Taking a sip, Liu Chengyou looked at Murong Yanchao, only to see his red face, and said, "Uncle Huang, what you say means something!" ”

Li Shi was listening, and pointed to Zongzheng Liu Chengyun, who was drinking alone, and said: "Your imperial uncle died, and your cousins are all in Luoyang. ”

Liu Chong's sons, now they are basically constrained in the Luoyang economy, a large family, rich and noble is not as good as before, not to mention pleasure, although Liu Chengyou gave a lot of land, except for Liu Chengjun, no one went to work.

That is, Liu Chengjun, as the elder brother, controls the sons so that they will not get into trouble. However, those who have served as officials in various places really can't bear the kind of life that is almost confined, and the contrast between the front and back is too great, so that there are many complaints. And between the government and the opposition, there are also rumors that the emperor treats the clan poorly.

At this time, listening to Li's words, Liu Chengyou responded perfunctorily: "Well, when will you go west and pass by Luoyang, you should see it!" ”

Seeing his reaction, Li sighed slightly. Murong Yanchao said again: "Your Majesty, Liu Xin's family has been guarding Ruiling for five years. After all, he's your uncle! ”

It can be seen that the relationship between Murong Yanchao and Liu Xin is really good. After so many years, I still think about interceding for Liu Xin. After a little consideration, Liu Chengyou just smiled: "Uncle Huang, come, I will also toast you ......"

Paying attention to the emperor's reaction, Murong Yanchao was inevitably disappointed, and it seemed that he still had no intention of pardoning Liu Xin.

The family banquet in Ciming Hall lasted much longer, and even if he drank lightly, Liu Chengyou would inevitably get drunk in the end. After the banquet, Liu Chengyou specially called Liu Chengxun, the king of Yong.

"Your Majesty, you've drunk too much, so let's go back to the palace early to rest!" Seeing that the emperor's figure was a little shaky, Liu Chengxun personally supported him and persuaded him.

Stretching out his hand to hug Liu Chengxun, Liu Chengyou looked drunk and confused, and chuckled: "I'm drunk, not drunk!" Anyway! ”

"It's just that in recent years, the political country has rarely rested, and I am tired, and I want to take this opportunity to be lazy and sleep well......" Liu Chengyou smiled on the corner of his mouth.

Hearing this, Liu Chengxun couldn't help sighing: "Second brother, it's not easy for you!" ”

"Since you returned to Beijing, I haven't been free, let's talk to you deeply!" With the strength of wine, Liu Chengyou thought of where and said: "You have performed well in Jingzhao for more than two years, adding glory and reputation to the royal family, I am very pleased!" ”

"It's still thanks to my brother, years of teaching!" Yoo Seung-hoon is very deferential.

"My body has also grown a lot, and I can rely on it!" Liu Chengyou's face was drunk, and the weight of the whole person was almost pressed on Liu Chengxun, and his mouth kept talking: "You are already twenty years old, you have no heirs, you still need to work hard!" You know, I'm not even eighteen, but I gave birth to Liu Xu......"

"Naturally, I can't compare to Your Majesty!"

walked a lot of roads, confided a lot of heartfelt words with Liu Chengxun, and only after the wine was gone, Liu Chengyou let him go. It's just that when he left, King Yong's expression was a little solemn.

"Official, do you want to drive the Yaohua Palace?" Zhang Dejun asked.

"No need!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand: "The concubine gave birth, and it is inconvenient for me to be drunk like this!" ”

"And where are you staying tonight?"

"Don't go anywhere, go back to the Chongzheng Palace!" Liu Chengyou said.