After a moment's pause, a figure appeared and walked out of the hall. It was an old man in a brocade robe, not young, stepping out of the threshold, his body straightened, his chaotic eyes returned to his clarity, he looked at the scenery outside the hall, breathed a heavy sigh of relief, and his body was obviously relaxed.

With a sweep of his eyes, he noticed Liu Chengyou, his eyes were in a trance, he nodded at him, and then hurried away.

"Who's that?" Liu Chengyou greeted an attendant in front of the palace.

"Back to His Royal Highness, it is Li Shouzhen, the envoy of the Tianping Army, who came to Tokyo to report on his work and worship, and he arrived yesterday."

It turned out to be him! Looking at the back of the steps down the stairs and fading away, Liu Chengyou thought a lot at once. This person has come to the Hajj in person, but what about Du Chongwei? Perhaps, it depends on how Liu Zhiyuan arranges it.

didn't let Liu Chengyou wait long, under Liu Zhiyuan's summons, he packed up his mood, meticulously sorted out the already neat robes, maintained a complex mentality that he couldn't grasp, and stepped into the palace gate.

The layout in the vertical arch hall is very simple, there are not too many bright decorations, empty, revealing a rigid taste, dark, and cold.

Inside, Liu Zhiyuan sat on the throne, holding this chapter in his hand, and the prime minister Yang Wei and the minister Su Fengji were both below, probably after meeting Li Shouzhen, he continued to deal with the government. There are also two ministers that Liu Chengyou doesn't know, judging by their uniforms, their grades are not low, and they should be the ministers of the Later Jin Dynasty retained by Liu Zhiyuan.

Liu Chengyou's steps were very light, but when he entered, he quickly attracted everyone's attention, and more or less, they all cast curious glances at him. Without squinting, he stepped in front of the palace, and Liu Chengyou bowed down: "Son, meet Your Majesty." ”

Looking down at the second son, Liu Zhiyuan's body paused for a moment, and then slowly put down the music in his hand, raised his hand to signal, and the deep voice echoed in the hall: "Flat." ”

"Hunan, that's it. Gamashi is widely regarded as the envoy of the Wu'an Army, the observation envoy of Hunan, the commander of all the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, and the king of Chu! Liu Zhiyuan looked at Yang Wei first and commanded.

"Yes!" Yang Wei immediately responded.

Not long ago, Ma Xifan, the "King of Hunan", died, leaving a legacy and was succeeded by his brother Ma Xiguang. When Liu Zhiyuan entered Bian, he was called a minister in order to maintain the stability of the Ma Chu regime. Liu Zhiyuan was naturally overjoyed, and he was relieved of Ma Xifan's extravagant fainting lord for three days.

In the establishment of the Later Han Dynasty and the secession regime in the south, Ma Chu was the first to express "submission". On the contrary, it was Gao Congzhi, the king of Nanping who had sent people to persuade him before, and saw that Liu Zhiyuan had really entered the Central Plains, and there was no movement. As for the Southern Tang Dynasty and Hou Shu, the Southern Tang Dynasty intended to be in Huaibei, but there was a thief but no thief guts, and Hou Shu had become a problem for the Later Han Dynasty.

"Stand down!" Liu Zhiyuan said again that he obviously wanted to talk to Liu Chengyou alone.

The ministers retreated in an orderly manner, and when they staggered by, Yang Wei's gaze stayed on Liu Chengyou's face for a moment. Liu Chengyou naturally noticed it and did not show his face.

"Sit." The hall was quieter, and seeing Liu Chengyou standing there respectfully, Liu Zhiyuan pointed to a chair under the throne.

"Yes."

sat down in a regular manner, and Yang Wei was sitting here, and he could still feel a burst of heat. Liu Zhiyuan continued to look at Liu Chengyou, but there was an obvious sense of judgment in his deep gaze.

didn't speak for a while, Liu Chengyou sat honestly, but this state of mind was unconscious, and he was much calmer. Liu Chengyou asked himself, there is nothing worth being empty.

Taking advantage of this free time, Liu Chengyou also cautiously observed Liu Zhiyuan. A very intuitive feeling, even more majestic, that kind of vague momentum, people dare not look sideways. But in the same way, Liu Zhiyuan is obviously much older, and a lot of furrows have been added to his pale and serious face, and his expression is full of exhaustion and old age. Compared with the high spirits when he first succeeded to the throne, Liu Zhiyuan obviously realized that it was not easy to be an emperor.

"It's a lot stronger, it's a lot more mature." To Liu Chengyou's surprise, Liu Zhiyuan actually showed a hint of calf licking.

"In the past few months, Erchen has really learned a lot and grown a lot." couldn't figure out Liu Zhiyuan's thoughts, Liu Chengyou followed his words conservatively.

"You went east to Hebei this time, but it was a big surprise to me and the imperial court, if it weren't for you, my entry into the Central Plains would not have been so smooth, and the country would not have been pacified so quickly. It can be said that half of this big Han country was fought down by you......" Liu Zhiyuan said with emotion, his attitude was still gentle.

However, when these words fell on Liu Chengyou's ears, he was stunned. No matter how high the credit is, this evaluation is a little high, a little heavy, so heavy that Liu Chengyou can't bear it.

"My father has an overreputation. If you didn't strategize, win thousands of miles, and forge ahead with all the civil and military forces, how could there be today's great man. You are the backbone of the big man, and the ...... of Destiny Zhong "didn't dare to pick up the stubble at all, so he opened his mouth to come, very modest, and licked."

"It's really growing." Liu Zhiyuan smiled: "This kind of flattery, even if you used to say it, it wouldn't be so smooth." ”

Liu Chengyou was a little puzzled, was this making fun of himself?

"In the previous discussion, Shi Hongzhao was the first, and you were the second, have you ever been dissatisfied?" Liu Zhiyuan's voice became more and more slow.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's heart tightened, and his brain turned sharply, guessing why Liu Zhiyuan said this. Blinking his eyes quickly, and revealing a little resentment in his tone as naturally as possible, Liu Chengyou replied, "Erchen doesn't dare." ”

"Just don't dare?" Liu Zhiyuan asked with a chuckle.

Liu Chengyou lowered his eyelids, as if he acquiesced.

Seeing this, Liu Zhiyuan nodded without a trace, as if Liu Chengyou reacted as he expected, and said with relief: "I need to be thoughtful, and I can't ignore the feelings of other soldiers. You have been wronged in this matter, and I know in my heart that I will make amends......"

"I don't dare to ask for extravagance, as long as I can share your worries, I will be satisfied." Liu Chengyou immediately expressed his position.

There was a little relief on his face, and then he gradually dispersed, and after a little muttering, Liu Zhiyuan said: "Zhao Yanshou's matter, I heard your brother's report. Although your consideration is based on the long-term, it is too reckless, and the slightest mistake will be a big defeat and loss. The Khitan dominated Lingbei for decades, integrated all ethnic groups, and was strong, and the battle of Luancheng was a battle, although it hurt its muscles and bones, but the foundation was still there. The situation in Youyan is complicated, and the Han soldiers have not set foot in its soil for ten years. Although he unexpectedly won Youzhou, it was a Khitan infighting, and Fang gave him a chance......"

Liu Zhiyuan began to preach, although Liu Chengyou had some rebuttals in his heart, but he was very clever not to speak, but his expression was calm, showing a respectful admonition.

"And Zhao Yanshou is this person, I knew this person more than ten years ago, although he is small and talented, but he is not credible, and he is too inconsiderate."

"What my father taught me was that my sons and ministers also felt frightened and uneasy afterwards." Liu Chengyou replied a little scared: "Fortunately, this whimsical has achieved the desired effect. ”

Glancing at Liu Chengyou, Liu Zhiyuan raised his eyebrows and heard the meaning of Liu Chengyou's words. couldn't help but look at him again, his expression was serious, and he pondered for a moment and asked: "You have become virtuous, over there in Youzhou, can Zhao Yanshou hold it?" ”

Obviously, Liu Zhiyuan still cares about Youyan's situation very much. If Yanyun is lost, it will be a disaster to the Central Plains, and it is precisely because he understands this truth that he will strongly oppose Shi Jingjiao's cutting of Yanyun in order to seek Khitan help.

"Erchen doesn't know?" Liu Chengyou's answer was very simple: "Everything, can only depend on the results of the attack and defense of the two sides, it is autumn now, as long as Yelu Ruan stabilizes the country, he will definitely lead troops south." The Khitan people will never give up Youyan! ”

After saying that, noticing Liu Zhiyuan's tightly knit brows, he could probably guess what he was worried about, Liu Chengyou continued: "Zhao Yanshou has Youzhou, according to the strong city to defend it, with the help of the Yan people, it is impossible for the Khitan people to retake Youzhou if they want to recapture Youzhou without paying the price." According to reports, the conflict between Hu and Han broke out in the land of Youyan, and a large number of Han people turned south and turned their hearts to the Yan army, which were Zhao Yanshou's confidence to fight against the Khitan. In Youzhou City, after the Yan soldiers entered the city, there was a purge and massacre against the Hu people, and the hatred was deep, and it was almost impossible for the Yan soldiers to surrender to the Khitans. As for Zhao Yanshou, even if this person repeats himself, even if he intends to take refuge in the Khitans, he must think carefully about whether there can be a good result......"

"And, regardless of the situation in Youzhou, how it will develop next, and what the outcome will be. One thing is certain, in the next few years, or even ten years, the northern border of Dahan will be safe! ”

Listening to Liu Chengyou's eloquent talk, Liu Zhiyuan nodded his head twice unconsciously, and then quickly reacted. Looking at the second son, he slowly came back to his senses, and what Liu Chengxun reported to him was obviously different from what Liu Chengyou said in person. Seeing his bearing and demeanor in this plain and indifferent way, it is inevitable that some complicated emotions will arise in his heart.

"Right now, relying on the big Han to block the Khitan is the best choice for Zhao Yanshou. And the imperial court should also give him and Youyan the army and people a certain amount of support, become their backing, and let them rest assured and bold to resist the Khitan ......"

"You have previously listed that this is the plan for splitting the territory and Zhao Yanshou?" Liu Zhiyuan stared at Liu Chengyou.

Nodding, Liu Chengyou slightly corrected Liu Zhiyuan's statement: "It's just a matter of temporarily depositing it with Zhao Yanshou's hand, if it can be kept, there will be a time to sacrifice the land and return to the stream in the future; If it can't be defended, then in the future, I will take it spontaneously! ”

Liu Chengyou's words are magnificent. Liu Zhiyuan was also slightly stunned, breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "It seems that the dignity of King Yan and Youzhou Jiedu really has to be allowed to extend life with Zhao." ”

Hearing Liu Zhiyuan say this, Liu Chengyou secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he should have been persuaded by him. He didn't ask for anything else, he just begged Liu Zhiyuan not to really listen to those "nonsense", which ruined his plan.

Maybe it was because he said that he was dry, Liu Zhiyuan ordered someone to serve tea, took two sips, and changed the topic and said: "Xingzhou's matter, you have done too much." ”

frowned, the teacup in his hand paused in the air, put it down, Liu Chengyou asked, "Xue Huairang you refer to?" ”

"Or else?" Liu Zhiyuan looked at his son, not sad or happy, but said flatly: "He is a party moderation, and if you say that you are exempt, you will be exempted." Chase out their people, raid their homes, relieve their military power, swallow their elite soldiers, who gives you the power! ”

Speaking of this, the cup in Liu Zhiyuan's hand was fixed on the table, making a crisp sound of "pop".

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and Liu Zhiyuan was almost asking Liu Chengyou: "Xue Huairang went to Tokyo, knelt in front of the palace gate to shout grievances, counted grievances, and made the whole city know." Recently, I have received more than one copy of the local festival to inquire about this matter. What do you think of these festivals? ”

"I've heard about it." Liu Chengyou was quite calm, his expression was as usual, and he said slowly: "I know that Xue Huairang is not convinced, in Xingzhou, leaving him a life, it is already an extrajudicial grace, but I didn't expect that he still has the courage and cheekiness to go to Tokyo to cry out for grievances, there are still such brazen people in the world?" As for those festivals, I did it for them! ”

Hearing this, Liu Zhiyuan immediately reprimanded angrily: "Rigid and self-righteous!" ”

Liu Chengyou's expression froze, this is the first time he has been scolded by Liu Zhiyuan so mercilessly, and it feels quite novel.

Seeing that Liu Chengyou's face was "ugly", Liu Zhiyuan put away his anger again, and said calmly: "I appointed Xue Huairang as the festival of the same state!" ”

At this moment, Liu Chengyou's face finally changed color, and he looked at Liu Zhiyuan with a little astonishment: "Do you know Xue Huairang's crime?" ”

"I know!" Liu Zhiyuan replied.

Liu Chengyou was silent.

Seeing that he lowered his head and didn't speak, Liu Zhiyuan was curious: "What, not convinced?" ”

Raising his eyes slightly, Liu Chengyou said autically: "The son is only obeying his father's orders, and you have made a decision and are convinced." ”

Liu Zhiyuan smiled freely, with a smile on his black face, but he looked a little silly. sighed, and said earnestly to Liu Chengyou: "Erlang, the sharpness is exposed, and the sharpness is too much, which is not necessarily a good thing!" The Han Dynasty is newly established, and it is still waiting to be revived, and it can't stand the toss. This country and society still need to be cleaned up slowly, and I can't be in a hurry. The stories of Liang, Tang, and Jin are right in front of you, how can you not learn from them? ”

Subconsciously raised his head, met with Liu Zhiyuan's gaze in the air, and quickly avoided it, Liu Chengyou seemed to have something to gain, and muttered: "Thank you for your teachings." ”

In his heart, he couldn't help but wonder, since Liu Zhiyuan saw things so clearly, why was the situation in Tokyo chaotic like that before?

"That's it!" Liu Zhiyuan lost his interest in talking, and waved his hand: "Go to the harem to see your mother." After months away, she missed it very much, and she has been looking forward to hearing that you have returned. ”

At the mention of the Li family, Liu Chengyou's expression softened, his body relaxed, got up, and responded respectfully: "Yes." ”

"Son's resignation!"

"That's right!" Liu Zhiyuan called Liu Chengyou.

"What else does my father command?"

Liu Zhiyuan seemed to ponder, but his words were smooth: "Since entering Tokyo, the Hedong soldiers and the Guishun Jin soldiers have merged, and they have increased several times, the orders are not uniform, and the commands are different. Shi Hongzhao and Guo Wei have been ordered to be responsible for rectifying the forbidden army and reorganizing the command of the barracks. ”

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's calm expression became a little numb, he couldn't answer for a while, his brain teaser was in a hurry, Liu Zhiyuan was not in a hurry, and seemed to be waiting for his reply. glanced up, caught a glimpse of Liu Zhiyuan's determined expression, he had already figured it out, his body slowly relaxed, and bowed deeply: "The training of the forbidden army is beneficial to the country, and the sons and daughters should fully cooperate and dare not have objections." ”

"Okay." Although he only informed Liu Chengyou, seeing his attitude, Liu Zhiyuan still expressed his satisfaction.

"I have prepared a mansion for you outside Miyagi, and it has been hard to fight for several months, so during this time, I will have a good rest in Tokyo for a while." Liu Zhiyuan said with a smile: "In addition, I have decided to make you the deputy envoy of the privy council, the order of the middle book, and the special advance." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

At this time, Liu Chengyou's heart did not fluctuate.