The Empress Dowager is close to her prime, and the reason why she holds on to her authority and refuses to let go is largely because the old lady is not worried about her grandson. Liu Che is too young, more than energetic, and not stable enough, and the empress dowager is worried that the emperor will be bewitched and mess up the Han world.

We cannot change the way of governing the country by 'ruling by doing nothing', which is the political bottom line of the Empress Dowager. As long as she doesn't touch this bottom line, the old lady can ignore other things.

The important officials of the emperor's department, Zhao Juan and Wang Zang, were both promoted, Zhao Juan served as the imperial historian, and Wang Zang made the Langzhong order. At the recommendation of the two of them, Liu Che was transferred to the county guard Li Guang to Beijing as the captain of the Weiyang guard, and Cheng Buzhi, the doctor of the Taizhong Dynasty, was transferred to serve as the captain of the Changle guard.

Cheng Buzhi is nicknamed "Undefeated General", and he is as famous as Li Guang. Changle Weiwei ranks 2,000 stones, commands the guards, guards the Changle Palace where the Queen Mother lives, and is called the Queen Mother's Sanqing together with Changle Taifu and Changle Shaofu.

Li Guang and Cheng Buzhi can be called a double in the military world, both of them are famous generals, and their styles are very different. Li Guang is good at cavalry and archery, has strong mobility, leads troops with kindness and righteousness, does not pay attention to discipline, and does not pay attention to rules and regulations when the garrison is camped; Cheng Buzhi is mostly infantry, with strict military discipline and very disciplined encampment. Different styles have different expressions. Most of the soldiers were happy to follow Li Guang; Li Guang fought either a big victory or a big defeat; Cheng Buzhi has never lost a battle, but he has never won a big battle.

Liu Che had no intention of starting a war with the Xiongnu, so he transferred Li and Cheng to guard the palace. At the moment, Liu Che's mind is mainly on internal affairs.

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Wei Juan's departure did not intimidate Zhao Juan and Wang Zang. On this day, the two tried their best to advocate the reform of Confucianism in front of Liu Che.

Liu Che was a little helpless, "The Empress Dowager respects Huang Lao's learning, and changing her course will only make the Empress Dowager angry." I can't ignore filial piety. ”

One sentence made Zhao Juan and Wang Zang speechless.

Out of the Xuanshu Palace, on the long Sima Road, the two talked while walking.

"Judging from the current situation, there is still great resistance to the implementation of Confucianism." Wang Zang put his hands behind his back and said quietly.

"Alas! Who's to say it isn't. Now that the restructuring is so difficult, the old man is unwilling to help. Zhao Wan frowned.

They once recommended their teacher Shen Peigong. Liu Che was full of hope and issued an edict to invite Shen Peigong to come to the capital. Shen Peigong is over 80 years old and has gray hair. No matter what Liu Che asked, Shen Peigong only replied with one sentence, to be precise, eleven words, "The rule is not too much, how can you do it!" ”

Liu Che lost his patience, so he sent the old man away and did not summon him again. Liu Che thought that the old man was old and confused. Zhao Juan and Wang Zang understood that the teacher was unwilling to get involved in the New Deal.

After a moment of silence, Wang Zang said slowly: "The old people in the court learn more from Huang Lao, and they are secretive about Confucianism, plus they have the support of the Empress Dowager, so let's take our time." ”

"The Empress Dowager has hindered the government for many years, and now the new system is difficult to implement, not because Your Majesty has been disturbed in everything, if you can bypass the Empress Dowager......" Zhao Xuan's tone was excited, and before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Wang Zang.

"Silence! You can't say this kind of thing here, you and I should be careful. ”

"I can't say that, I can't say that!" Zhao Juan was furious and said loudly: "Your Majesty has the final say, or the Empress Dowager has the final say!" ”

"Rest your anger! Calm your anger! Wang Zang's anxious hands swung straight and persuaded him earnestly: "There are many ears and eyes in the palace, and it is not a trivial matter that such a rude step reaches the ears of others." Huang Lao's learning is no longer applicable to this world, everyone knows, Your Majesty respects Confucianism and seeks talents, at this critical moment, you and I should be more cautious, so as not to worry Your Majesty! ”

"Tell me, then, what are we going to do?" Zhao Wan spread his hands and forcibly suppressed his anger and asked.

"In my opinion, let's put aside the reform first, and persuade Your Majesty to build the Ming Hall." Wang Zang twisted his beard with his hands and said in a deep voice: "The Mingtang is completed, why worry about the failure of the reform." ”

"That's what Brother Wang said!" Zhao Juan turned his anger into joy, and praised again and again: "This plan is very good! Replace the emptiness of the argument with the truth of the clear hall. ”

"Exactly!" Wang Zang said with a smile.

The two of them have decided to officially write to Liu Che and persuade them to repair the Ming Hall to meet the princes of the Quartet and hold a ceremony.

The Ming Hall was set up for the Duke of Zhou, symbolizing the education of the Son of Heaven. The Duke of Zhou assisted King Zhou Cheng, made ceremonies and music in the Ming Hall, and announced politics and religion.

Liu Che was so moved that he didn't wait to tell the Empress Dowager before agreeing. Putting down the knife and pen, Liu Che immediately set off for Changle Palace, to inform his grandmother before the news came out.