Yonghan five years, early March.

Liu Yu rushed to Luoyang City, and his former old subordinate Zhong Xuan personally welcomed him into the city.

Liu Yu looks older than a few years ago, his face is vicissitudes, and his eyes are tired.

In the carriage, Zhong Yu looked at Liu Yu and said with a smile: "When Liu Gong returns to Beijing this time, he doesn't have to go to Youzhou again." ”

Liu Yu didn't know if he was tired or because of what, he just nodded calmly and didn't speak.

Although the will was only to summon him to Beijing, he also knew in his heart that most of them were appointed for another purpose and would not return to Youzhou.

In the past few years in Youzhou, Liu Yu has done his best, not only to quell all kinds of rebellions within Youzhou, but more importantly, to deal with Wuhuan, Xianbei, Xiongnu, etc., to appease them, resist them, and ensure that foreign races do not cause chaos, which involves the energy of the imperial court.

The evaluation of Liu Yu by the government and the opposition is quite good, especially to appease Wuhuan and Xianbei, in recent years, although there have been occasional small wars, there is basically no need for the court to worry, and the territory and foreign countries of Youzhou tend to be peaceful.

Zhong Xuan had a very good relationship with Liu Yu, and he was not restrained, and said: "Liu Gong, when you enter the palace later, you must be cautious." ”

Liu Yu said: "What do you mean?" ”

Zhong Xuan hesitated and said, "Regarding Wuhuan, Xianbei, Xiongnu, etc., Duke Liu still wants to give His Majesty relief." Regarding the bandits in the territory and the next Youzhou pastor, Liu Gong also has to follow His Majesty. As for the issue of the 'New Deal', Liu Gong should also be cautious. ”

Liu Yu's eyes were tired, and he said thoughtfully: "It seems that the court situation is more complicated than I expected. ”

Zhong Xuan didn't hide anything in front of Liu Yu, nodded and said, "Your Majesty's temperament Liu Gong knows, now is not the time to conquer outside the Saiwai." The 'New Deal' is advancing slowly, and His Majesty has long been dissatisfied, and this change of appearance is the root cause. ”

Liu Yu understood and said, "What do you want me to say?" ”

Zhong Xuan listened to Liu Yu say 'you', his expression was serious and serious, and said: "Liu Gong, there is no 'Yingchuan Party' in the imperial court, we have not formed a party, and we also ask Liu Gong to learn from it." ”

Liu Yu stared at him for a while and said, "I hope what you said is true." ”

Zhong Xuan's face was as firm as iron, and he said: "The official sentence is true!" ”

"What do you want me to say?" Liu Yu did not dwell on the matter of the 'Yingchuan Party', and said again.

Looking at Liu Yu's expressionless face, Zhong Yu sighed lightly in his heart, and did not explain too much, and said: "Liu Gong, those alien races, for the time being, it is not enough to be troubled, and the threat of the Han family is not outside. The 'New Deal' of the imperial court is the key to the revival of the Han Dynasty, and His Majesty is now very dissatisfied with the slow progress of the 'New Deal' and has many suspicions about the courtiers. The lower officials asked Liu Gong to strengthen His Majesty's confidence, and the harmony between the monarch and the minister is the top priority! ”

Liu Yu thought for a long time, looked at Zhong Xuan, and said, "You say, Your Majesty is suspicious of you?" ”

Zhong Xuan didn't lie in front of Liu Yu, and said directly: "Yes." Your Majesty has been secretly investigating the 'New Deal' since last year, and there are people in our house to monitor our every move. ”

Liu Yu couldn't help frowning, and said to himself: "To this extent? ”

Zhong Xuan became more and more solemn, and said: "Liu Gong, I guess that after the change, His Majesty may have to go all out to promote the 'New Deal', which will inevitably cause many problems, and Liu Gong must be on the side to help, so as not to get out of control." ”

Liu Yu heard the taste a little, stared at Zhong Xuan, and said, "Is what Your Majesty is doing is too ridiculous, or are you plotting something, I am afraid that it will be revealed?" ”

Zhong Xuan's face was slightly gloomy, and he said: "Liu Gong, there is really no so-called 'Yingchuan Party'. The fundamental problem with the advancement of the 'New Deal' to the present is that the imperial court's control over the local government is too weak, it takes time to rectify it, and Your Majesty is too urgent, and I am worried that it will cause a local backlash, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion will occur again, and the consequences will be unimaginable. ”

Liu Yu couldn't see anything from Zhong Xuan's face, and moved his body tiredly, half-squinting his eyes, as if he wanted to rest.

Zhong Miao knew that Liu Yu was suspicious of him, but he still said: "Liu Gong, there are too many maladministrations in the imperial court, and it is difficult to return, and it takes time to adjust, and you can't rush for quick success, otherwise it will backfire, and the Han Dynasty will be in danger!" ”

Liu Yu didn't seem to hear it, and continued to sleep in the rickety carriage.

Zhong Miao sighed in his heart, and was just about to continue speaking, when the carriage suddenly stopped, and the coachman turned his head and said, "Master, master, the prime minister is here." ”

Liu Yu opened his eyes violently, then straightened his clothes, stood up and got out of the carriage.

Standing on the carriage, Liu Yu saw Yang Biao, who was more than twice as fat as a few years ago, with a big belly and a smile on his face.

He was alone, standing not far from the horse's head.

Liu Yu had a little thought in his heart, hurriedly got out of the carriage, raised his hand and said, "The lower official has seen the prime minister." ”

Yang Biao glanced at Zhong Xuan, who came out later, stretched out his hand, pulled Liu Yu over, and said in a low voice: "On the street, there is no need to be polite." Bo'an, the old man has something to say to you. ”

Bo'an, Liu Yu's words.

Liu Yu responded, and as Yang Biao walked to the teahouse not far away, Zhong Miao wanted to follow, but was stopped by a domestic servant.

Zhong Xuan's eyes flashed with worry, and he couldn't guess what Yang Biao wanted to say to Liu Yu.

And Yang Biao took Liu Yu into the teahouse, and after sitting opposite him, he couldn't wait to say: "Bo'an, what did Zhong Servant say to you?" ”

Liu Yu looked at Yang Biao and said, "Xiaguan is very curious about the court situation. ”

Yang Biao's fat face shook when he heard this, and said, "That's it, the old man won't ask." The old man has three things, and he also asks Bo'an to help. ”

Liu Yu and Yang Biao did not have a deep friendship, and Yang Biao was straight to the point of 'helping each other', which made him even more confused about the court situation.

"Prime Minister, please speak." Liu Yu's face did not change color.

"First things first,"

Yang Biao's fat face was majestic, his tone was sincere, and he said: "Please also ask Bo'an to treat his colleagues well after entering the court, and don't go to prison." ”

Liu Yu is unaware of this, he has no political enemies, and he will not be like those who fought in the past.

Yang Biao saw that Liu Yu was silent, and said, "The second thing, don't anger Your Majesty. The politics of the state depend on His Majesty, who is still young and sexually impulsive, and once provoked, no one knows what will happen. ”

Liu Yu was silent, just looking at Yang Biao. He is the one who watched Liu Wei succeed to the throne, and he also looked at how the eunuchs, He Jin and others didn't have them, the bloody cases and the heads that rolled down still make Liu Yu feel palpitations.

Yang Biao waited for a while, and then groaned again, with hesitation written on his face.

Liu Yu didn't speak, waiting quietly.

After a while, Yang Biao sighed lightly and said: "The third thing, after Bo'an enters the court, please don't bring up the old things again."

Liu Yu's expression moved slightly, and he realized the 'old things' in Yang Biao's words.

These 'old things' are not only many major events since Liu Wei succeeded to the throne, but also can be traced back to the eunuch party and the party struggle of relatives during the time of Emperor Ling.

Yang Biao looked at Liu Yu's expression, took a deep breath, raised his hand, and said, "Please also ask Bo'an to agree." ”

Liu Yu didn't react to Yang Biao's gift, and said flatly: "Prime Minister, the lower officials can't promise you anything." ”

Yang Biao was stunned, then sighed and said with a wry smile: "It's the old man who is embarrassed for Bo'an." ”

(End of chapter)