That year, he made countless enemies by being filial to the emperor. Many years after his death, when people talked about him, they still marveled at him. They said that this prince only came out once every thousand years. Unfortunately, he offended too many people, and his death was unclear.
"The late Emperor said that the powerful people are like maggots. Their appetites are like gluttons and they are never satisfied. They will continue to devour the flesh and blood of the Tang Dynasty. They will become fatter and fatter, and the Tang Dynasty will become weaker and weaker..."
Under the candlelight, Han Shitou's voice was soft but clear.
"That night, the late emperor said a lot. He said that more than 70% of the current officials are related to aristocratic families or powerful people. Once they join forces, they will slowly control the world like a spider web. Turn the world into a
Their food. If we don’t break the status quo of more officials going to the other side, even if we temporarily reverse the situation of the country, it won’t take long before we will still be on the same old path, the old path of destroying the country.”
"The late emperor said that the clan is not engaged in production, but relies on rewards and privileges to seize land and people. The key is that they collude with those powerful families. Once they join forces, the emperor will become a puppet."
In fact, during the middle and later stages of the pseudo-emperor, the clan and the aristocratic families were somewhat unclear. If the situation did not change drastically, it would not take long for the pseudo-emperor to be ousted.
That father with keen eyesight!
The emperor shook his head and thought of the fool who rushed towards the windmill alone in another world. "He thought of everything, but forgot that he alone could not reverse it all."
"The late emperor thought that he would have many helpers." Han Shitou's eyes were bleak.
"But in the end he found that he was standing alone on the opposite side of those people."
"My servant tried to persuade the late emperor to cheer up, but the late emperor waved his hand and said that God's will is so, what can I do? Go to Li Mi and remember, from now on, he is your master."
"So, what did Aye tell you back then?" The emperor had always been curious about the late emperor's arrangements.
"The late emperor said that the child will be called Yang Xuan, with the courtesy name Zitai. When you hear this name, find him and look at him. If he can stand out, protect him. If you are a stone, you can't be alone, but you can't be reconciled.
All these years of hard work have been in vain. Look at that child and tell him one day that his Aye is not a coward!"
The emperor took a deep breath and said, "Yes, even in the face of some of the most powerful forces in the world, he still walked to the end with his head held high. Aye is a man!"
"That night, the late emperor mobilized his troops to impeach Li Mi and his son. One of them was that Li Mi was a married woman, and he used despicable and shameless methods to make people submit."
"This will affect Li Mi, but it will not affect Li Yuan!" the emperor said.
"Yes, the late emperor used this as a stepping stone for his servants. Based on this, they gained Li Mi's trust." Han Shitou sighed.
"By the way... Shitou, I just want to ask." The emperor looked a little strange, "Why can the late emperor trust you so much?"
"This matter..." Han Shitou suddenly laughed, with a feeling of sunshine, which made people feel that this person should not be a chamberlain. He seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes became gentle, "This slave was born as a refugee, and later the whole family
Sold into slavery.”
The emperor was surprised.
"My mother-in-law went away early. She was too young and couldn't work. If she didn't work, she wouldn't be able to eat. She was stupid at that time. She heard that after being castrated, she could enter the palace and have no worries about food and drink. So, my slave
At once……"
A chill ran down the emperor's spine, and he felt incredible just thinking about it.
But then he was relieved.
"I know what it feels like to be hungry."
Back then, he went into the mountains to hunt when he was hungry and survived those five years.
"The whole family deserves to die!" Han Shitou's eyes became filled with murderous intent, and then he softened, "I was lucky enough to survive, but I was laughed at and said it didn't matter and I couldn't enter the palace. I was dumbfounded and angry."
It is not uncommon for a group of ignorant people to deceive an ignorant teenager. Such things are not uncommon in the countryside. It is like a child trampling an ant to death, thinking it does not matter.
"Later, when the master heard about this, he took the slave to his side."
Han Shitou's eyes suddenly became colder, "That man is dirty!"
The emperor shook his head slightly, not wanting to guess what this dirty thing was.
"The slave was beaten when he disobeyed. That day, the slave was traveling with him and was beaten by him on the way. A group of people happened to pass by with their colorful clothes and angry horses, and they immediately scolded the leader..."
Han Shitou looked at the emperor, "That year, your majesty saved Liang's life and was called into the palace. The servants saw him at the side and felt that your majesty was really heroic. That was the case with that man back then. The man scolded his master,
Then he asked the reason and said: The court strictly prohibits private breeding of eunuchs. This is a capital crime."
Raising eunuchs is the privilege of the royal family. But as a man, he hopes that the man who serves him will not have such desires. But people have desires, and you can't have your cake and eat it too.
For the sake of his woman, if he can castrate his servant so that he no longer has that function, then a man can rest assured.
But if this gap is allowed, those powerful and powerful people will breed eunuchs.
At that time, there were no longer slaves, but eunuchs everywhere in the Central Plains.
"The master was frightened. The man threatened that if the master dared to silence him, he would be punished with more crimes. The slave was confused and knelt down and howled. The man sighed and said, that's all. If you... go to the imperial city in three days.
Try your luck outside!"
Han Shitou smiled and said: "Three days later, I went outside the imperial city. Someone took me into the palace. After half a year, I saw that person again."
Han Shitou looked at the emperor, "That person was the late emperor, the then crown prince of the East Palace!"
"If it weren't for the late emperor, this slave would have died long ago. Moreover, the late emperor treated the people in the palace with kindness. Even though I was only cleaning the house in the East Palace, I felt that that period was the happiest time in my life."
Han Shitou's eyes were full of memories, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.
"The late emperor is really... an excellent person."
"But he... is too reckless."
The two of them were silent, both thinking about honoring the emperor.
That prince is really brave.
If there was strong support behind him, why would Datang be like this?
Han Shitou stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please take a rest! I will leave this servant."
"good!"
The emperor couldn't rest, so he sat down for a while when He Lianyan came.
"Why did you leave the palace?" the emperor asked.
"I have something to report to Your Majesty."
"Yan!" The emperor shook his head, "Don't be so respectful."
"Didn't Your Majesty say that there is another taste?" He Lianyan smiled charmingly, "By the way, I also redesigned the robes of Jin Yiwei, and they look very..."
The emperor coughed dryly and said, "Let's get down to business."
He Lianyan chuckled, covered her mouth and said: "After His Majesty left, the prince, Prime Minister Liu and others got along well. However, there were several instigations from the outside world. Some people praised the prince, saying that he was handsome and handled political affairs with dignity..."
"Praise and kill, by the way, it makes me fearful."
The emperor took a sip of tea and said disdainfully, "The next step is to suppress it!"
"Yes, some people say that the prince is mediocre and weak, and was suppressed by Liu Xiang and others. How will your majesty inherit the throne in a hundred years?"
He Lianyan looked at the emperor and said, "Xiang Liu was very angry about this and asked the prince and the queen to report it, asking for instructions to send out the royal guards to investigate the source of the rumor. The queen was noncommittal, but the prince suppressed the matter."
"What did Ah Liang say?"
the emperor asked.
"The prince said, act with a clear conscience, why should you care about rumors? If you have to deal with all rumors and investigate them, then I'm afraid you won't be able to do anything all year round."
The corners of the emperor's mouth raised slightly. "Did Liu Qing do this on purpose?"
"Yes, Mr. Liu acted deliberately to get the prince to express his position."
"An old fox, a little fox. Ah Liang did not disappoint me after all. By the way, how about the virtuous people around him?"
When talking about virtue, the emperor was obviously ridiculing.
"The prince was once accused of betraying his son Zhang Qiang, and Zhang Qiang immediately threatened to resign. The queen did not intervene, but the prince said it was okay."
The emperor smiled, "Naughty!"
These words are like seeing the reaction of a young tiger teasing its prey, very relaxed and comfortable.
"Yiniang sent someone to send a message to Prime Minister Liu... Then Zhang Qiang went to ask to see Prime Minister Liu, but Prime Minister Liu didn't see him."
Liu Qing is an old fox and should know how to deal with such things.
Yi Niang!
Before leaving, the emperor asked Yiniang to sit in the palace and observe all parties.
Now it seems that the results are remarkable.
"How about the north?" asked the emperor.
"The northern Xinjiang side is stable. There were three rebellions in the hometown of Northern Liao, and Zhen Siwen dealt with them decisively."
"Zhen Siwen is good."
He Lianyan glanced at the emperor and said, "The eldest princess's life has been uneventful."
"Her territory is barren, the population is not large, and the daily affairs are not as good as those of a state in the Tang Dynasty. There were some internal and external troubles, so I ordered Zhen Siwen to take action and exterminate the clan in one battle. Everyone around them knew that the mother and son could not be messed with, so naturally they had nothing to do.
.”
The emperor felt that such days were a bit difficult.
"What does she do on weekdays?"
He Lianyan had a strange look on his face, "It's like...every day after discussing things, I read books and teach my children."
As for the directors, there are old ministers from Bei Liao who are here, so this little thing is really not enough for them.
Then, it is to read books and teach children.
The only difference between her and her husband is that she has one less man.
The emperor shook his head, "That stubborn woman!"
Outside, Uda asked for instructions, "Your Majesty, do you want to take a bath?"
The emperor didn't want to take a bath today, but at this moment he said: "That's fine!"
Later, the hot water will be boiled.
"I'm going to take a bath!"
The emperor said seriously.
Although Helianyan is the commander of the Royal Guards, she is also the emperor's woman. Her coming out of the palace must be approved by the queen.
The queen asked her to come... just to help the emperor wash away the dust!
He Lianyan's face turned red, "Slave, serve Your Majesty."
The two entered the bathroom, and Qin Ze dispersed the people around them.
"The water is still warm."
"Um!"
"I'll have to change these clothes later."
"Your Majesty, haven't you washed yourself?"
"I originally wanted to wash it by hand, but after much thought, it would be better to have it washed by someone. Do you think so?"
