Chapter 314: Game of Thrones

In the main hall of Changle Palace, Liu Jin stepped into the palace door, and he found that there was no inner servant in the huge palace at the moment, so he walked inward and walked towards the position of Emperor Wu of Han's bed.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty leaned on the bed, and even Zhang Anshi and Huo Yan were not by his side, it seemed that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty really planned to say something inhumane to Liu Jin and his grandson alone.

"Grandson to grandfather!" Liu Jin stood outside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and bowed respectfully. He did not call himself a son-in-law, nor did he call Liu Che emperor, but in the manner of an ordinary family, he called his grandson and grandfather.

"Jin'er..... Help my grandfather up. The affectionate title of grandfather seemed to make Emperor Wu of Han quite happy, and he beckoned to Liu Jin with a rare smile on his face.

Liu Jin stepped forward to help Emperor Wu of Han get up and get out of bed. This once powerful lord is indeed old now, so old that he needs someone to support him every step he takes!

"My grandson is not filial, and I can't serve my grandfather, I don't know what my grandfather taught my grandson today?" Liu Jin still couldn't hold his breath and asked.

"I heard that the news of the war in the southwest has come? The Hexi Army also defeated the rest of the Iron Cavalry in Yangguan? Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty first asked two questions, and Liu Jin knew about the good news in the southwest just now, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also knew it here, indicating that although he retired to Changle Palace, Chang'an was still full of his ears and eyes.

"The Southwest Jie Grander also heard just now, but it is the Jie of Hexi, Chang'an has already spread in the past few days, and some people even say that the disciples of the Mo family can control the celestial phenomena and summon countless epidemics outside the sky to directly smash the rest of the ironclad cavalry people on their backs." Liu Jin didn't answer too formally, but said as if his grandson was chatting, which was mixed with rumors.

"Huh..... Manipulating the heavens? Does Jin'er think it's possible? Emperor Wu of Han smiled, neither denying nor affirming.

"My grandson thinks it's an exaggeration. If there is really such a miracle, I am afraid that the Dayuan Jun has already gone west to recover the lost territory in the Western Regions, and will not only defend and not attack like now. Liu Jin said what he thought in his heart, and he naturally didn't believe the rumors that the Mo family could manipulate the celestial phenomena.

"Well, then he's a man who understands. What do you see in this volume? Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was helped by Liu Jin and walked to a corner of the palace, where there was a long row of bookshelves, and the bookshelves were not the most popular paper books of the moment, but the old-fashioned bamboo scrolls that had been yellowed.

Liu Jin Wenyan picked up the scroll of the scroll in the finger of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, unfolded it, and saw that the bamboo slip at the front of the scroll had the words 'Virtuous and virtuous countermeasures' written on it. Liu Jin is not unfamiliar with these words, and even when he was very young, the Taifu had already taught him to learn the content in it, which was the famous article that Dong Zhongshu wrote to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty back then.

"This is the letter of Master Dong to His Majesty back then...... Liu Jin didn't know why his grandfather mentioned "Virtuous and Virtuous Countermeasures" at this time, and it was this countermeasure that allowed Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to determine the national policy of 'all those who are not in the science of the six arts and the sorcerers of Confucius, all of them are out of their way, and do not make them go together', which is the so-called 'depose a hundred schools of thought and respect Confucianism alone' in later generations.

"At the beginning of my succession, the first emperor and the empress dowager both pursued the way of Huang Lao. However, time has passed, and the world has been recuperating for a long time, it is the time when the Han Dynasty is determined to forge ahead, and the doctrines of the sons go their own way, and it is difficult to unify the opinions of the court, and there is even the existence of the Mo family that seriously threatens the imperial power, so my grandfather chose the opinion of Master Dong. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said slowly, and for the first time said the reason for choosing Dong Zhongshu's suggestion in front of people.

"Grandchild understood...... Only Confucianism and Taoism can rule for a long time, and it can make the world return to the heart and keep the Han Dynasty forever. Liu Jin said as if he had realized that the biggest advantage of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty respecting Confucianism was the ideological unity of the whole country, forming a theoretical basis for the supremacy of imperial power, and making Liu's country more stable. Liu Jin also knew this, as the future emperor, he would also choose to continue this path.

"You haven't understood yet...... Emperor Wu of Han took two steps forward and handed the "Shennong's Materia Medica" that was still in his hand to Liu Jin.

Liu Jin didn't know why, he was denied by his grandfather, Liu Jin was a little embarrassed, he put down the bamboo slip, and took the book suspiciously.

Liu Jin is no stranger to "Shennong's Materia Medica", and there is also a volume in his dormitory, in fact, not only Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Liu Jin, but almost all the nobles of the Han Dynasty have a volume.

"This is compiled by the Mutual Aid Medical Center, it is said that the name of Shennong's Materia Medica is still set by the general, I heard that because of the publication of this book, the world's doctors have gathered in Chang'an, these people have taken out the family's treasured ancient prescriptions, and soon they will compile a volume of commonly used medical prescriptions, such as the people today are praising the doctors. My grandson also thinks that this is a great thing for the benefit of the country and the people! Liu Jin said his thoughts, and now the doctor has abandoned the view of the portal, and after the "Shennong Materia Medica", he wants to compile a volume of commonly used medical prescriptions to popularize the world, and no one can really say anything bad about this matter.

"The doctor's move is really good, and no one can find a reason to hinder it. If it was all there was to it, but now that the Mo family has broken the ironclad cavalry in Yangguan, the Mo family has become famous all over the world. Tomorrow the armillary sphere will also come out, although I don't know its true intention, but it has made great achievements in astronomy, water conservancy, agriculture and mulberry, what do you think the general did these things for? Emperor Wu of Han still said calmly, with no joy or sadness on his face, as if he was just describing an ordinary thing.

"This ..... When the grandfather said this, it seemed that the general really had a plan, and the grandson was stupid and asked his grandfather to make it clear. Liu Jin bowed respectfully to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he knew that his grandfather had called him to come, maybe it was really as Princess Jiangdu said, the emperor really wanted to hand over the country to himself.

And this time is also the first heart-to-heart conversation between the grandfather and grandson, and it may also be the last and only time!

Emperor Wu of Han carefully looked at his eldest grandson for a moment, then sighed heavily, stretched out his arm and motioned for Liu Jin to help him. Liu Jin stepped forward to support Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and slowly walked back to the soft couch.

"The general wants to change the national policy...... He wants to re-establish the doctrine of the sons and shape the world of a hundred schools of thought....." As soon as he sat down, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said leisurely, but a simple sentence was a shock.

"Grandfather said that the contention of a hundred schools of thought is not conducive to the unification of the world, and the contention of a hundred schools of thought in the Eastern Weekend is a world of great disputes, and the general's move is not to make the world chaotic?" Liu Jin was shocked in his heart, but there were many places that he couldn't figure out.

"You underestimate this teacher of yours too much......." Emperor Wu of Han showed a smile on his face, and without waiting for Liu Jin to ask again, he continued: "At this time and that time, it is still the unification of the Han Dynasty, not the juxtaposition of the heroes of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Originally, I couldn't figure out the intention of Huo Guang's move, but this time the Mo family's organ broke the rest army, and I figured out something. ”

Liu Jin listened carefully to what Emperor Wu of Han said, he was afraid that he would miss a word.

"The Mo family has the advantages of the Mo family, such as this battle of Yangguan. Needless to say, the doctor is self-explanatory, and the value of Luo Hong's strength in several families is also immeasurable. These advantages are exactly what Confucianism does not have, Huo Guang's idea is very simple, he is to be eclectic and take the strengths of a hundred schools...... Maybe.... This is what he understands as the idea of unification, right? ”

If it is said that the world understands Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty best, it must be Huo Guang. And the one who also knows Huo Guang best is none other than Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Liu Che also dabbled in the doctrines of Zhuzi, and he had to admit that those non-Confucian doctrines also had their own uniqueness. Judging from Huo Guang's recent reactivation of the Zhuzi Doctrine in different fields, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has almost guessed Huo Guang's true intentions.

"But..... The doctrine of Zhuzi has been produced for hundreds of years, and it has always been in its own way, can it succeed if it wants to integrate the strengths of hundreds of schools? Liu Jin asked with some disbelief, in his opinion, it is difficult for these schools of thought with different ideas to be inclusive, let alone integrate these theories.

"What do you think of the situation of the big man now?" Emperor Wu of Han did not answer Liu Jin's question, but instead asked an unrelated question.

"Life hangs by a thread......" Liu Jin lowered his head and said four words with difficulty.

Liu Che nodded slightly, they all knew in their hearts that although there was a victory in Yangguan and the southwest was also like a bamboo, the Han was already at a disadvantage, coupled with the difficult livelihood of the people in the country and the withering population, it was not an exaggeration to describe it as hanging by a thread.

"In the Qingliang Hall that day, Huo Guang once said to me that now the Han is sick to the bone marrow, and it is incurable unless the bones are scraped and healed. I believe that he has this ability, and if he can assist you wholeheartedly, I believe that the great Han rivers and mountains under Jin'er's rule will be far better than me. "Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty mentioned some details of the Qingliang Hall for the first time, but he only said one sentence and didn't say much else.

"My grandson has something unclear in his heart, please teach me grandfather!" Liu Jin seemed to have an understanding, and then asked seriously.

"Or is it related to Huo Guang?" Emperor Wu of Han seemed to be able to read through his grandson's mind.

"Grandfather Mingjian." Liu Jin bowed his head slightly.

"Are you worried that Huo Guangquan will lean towards the government and the opposition, and he will not return to you in the future, right? You can rest assured that these grandfathers have already figured out how to deal with it. And this world is the world surnamed Liu after all. After the army of King Liang and Liu Kang pacified Weiyouqu, there were tens of thousands of elites left, who were relatives of the Liu clan and would maintain the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty. In addition, I will also leave Shangguan Ji in Chang'an to assist you, where even if Huo Guang's army is excluded, there are nearly 100,000 elites. Grandfather will remove all obstacles for you and put into your hands a perfect and mightiest empire. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty suddenly revealed that kind of domineering momentum again, and the original body of the wind and candle actually gave people a feeling of infinite majesty, as if the supreme emperor of the Han Empire had returned.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has been an emperor for decades, in order for his eldest grandson to be able to ascend the throne smoothly, and finally he was willing to execute his young son and the most beloved woman.

Liu Jin was slightly stunned, he had always thought that his grandfather was forced to compromise, but now it seems that there is something else hidden in it. However, when he thought of the Shangguan Ji mentioned by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Jin still asked uncertainly: "But from Anhou is the right hand of the general, this is known to the world." ”

"He used to be the Shangguan of the Men Lang...... You should know how your grandfather selected those teenagers when he formed the Period Gate Army! Emperor Wu of Han said slowly, his body leaned back slightly, and his body leaned on the cushion, as if he was also very tired after talking for a long time.

"This ...... Sun Er understood......." Liu Jin bowed down and said, if it weren't for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty himself, Liu Jin would probably never be able to believe that Shangguan Ji was still Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!

But since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said so, there should be no falsehood in this matter.

"Although I am old, I have never been confused..... Your uncles are all mediocre people, and you have Jiang Du to assist, so they don't have to worry. You are the grandson of the Han Dynasty, and the courtiers and princes will not have any dissenting intentions, and when you ascend the throne, I will make sure that your teacher will not pose any threat to you..... I'm tired.... Step aside! Emperor Wu of Han closed his eyes and seemed to speak to himself, his voice getting quieter and quieter, and finally he seemed to be about to fall asleep.

"My grandson is retiring...."Liu Jin was already in turmoil in his heart. Compared with the secrets he learned from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the most important thing for Liu Jin was to get the promise of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

As the future emperor of the Han Dynasty, Liu Jin is naturally also a decisive person, as Liu Xijun said, although Huo Guang is their teacher, he is different from each other after all. A qualified emperor, a great emperor, will not be swayed by personal emotions, they will only consider the entire country.

Huo Guang is still dealing with the recitals from all over the country in the General's Mansion, and now it is the third watch in the middle of the night, but he is still holding the lamp and lying on the desk.

"General, it's late at night, and Chief Manager Zhen ordered someone to bring your favorite alabaster." A clerk from the General's Mansion approached Huo Guang, carrying a delicate wooden box containing alabaster made by the most famous snack bar in Chang'an City. This kind of dim sum is not only liked by Huo Guang, but also by many Chang'an dignitaries, and even the concubines in the palace also have a lot of favorites.

"Let's put it down." Huo said without raising his head, still flipping through the music in his hand.

After the clerk left, Huo Guang looked through a few more pieces of music and made some annotations on them, and then opened the wooden box at random, took out an inconspicuous piece of alabaster from a few pieces of alabaster and held it in his hand.

Huo Guang didn't put this piece of alabaster in his mouth, but gently pulled it in half with both hands, and then a small roll of paper fell out of the alabaster.

The paper was not large, only two fingers wide, about three feet long, and hundreds of words were densely written on it in small characters.

Huo Guang read the content word by word through the light, and then put it on the candlestick and lit it without hesitation. The note kept burning in Huo Guang's hand, and finally turned into a little ash and fell.

"What a Game of Thrones...... It is worthy of being an emperor of the ages...... And the fine gentleman..... Your growth is truly an unexpected teacher! Huo Guang's lips moved slightly, and the voice only sounded on his lips, and even he couldn't really hear it.....