"Official!" After being announced, Concubine Gao ignored Yantuo who was saluting. She looked at Emperor Liu who was sitting on the kang in deep thought and called out softly.
"You're here. Sit down!" Looking up at the elderly concubine, Emperor Liu showed a gentle smile and reached out to pat the hot bed.
Concubine Gao was not restrained, she bowed gracefully, then leaned forward, her big buttocks naturally pressed against the edge of the kang, looked at Emperor Liu, and asked with concern: "How do you feel?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu said: "The imperial doctor has finished acupuncture and I feel much better. I can't help but sweat when I stay on this kang. I see, you can also set up some kangs in Luoyang Palace. Don't think it is vulgar. It’s good if it can keep you warm. The common people can use it, but I can’t use it?”
Seeing that Emperor Liu was in good spirits, Concubine Gao also looked relieved. She took out two cylindrical fur quilts from her arms and said, "These are the two leggings I sewed. Wear them when traveling." superior!"
Feeling the concubine's affection, Emperor Liu's eyes became softer. He picked it up and touched it. The texture was soft and obviously made of high-quality materials. I don't know what kind of rare beast had been stripped of its skin. In front of the concubine, Emperor Liu After putting it on, he stretched his legs and said to her: "Not bad, it fits just right and is comfortable!"
Seeing this, Concubine Gao was naturally very pleased. Although Emperor Liu behaved a little deliberately, the woman was satisfied after all. She reached into my body, and a pair of hands that were no longer crystal clear gently rubbed Emperor Liu's calves. Concubine Gao Question: "I just saw Imperial Physician Sun. He was trembling. What happened?"
Hearing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help but feel happy and replied: "It's not a big deal. The imperial doctor gives me acupuncture and medicine, but he is always restrained and cramped. He should be afraid that he is scaring himself. How can he make an accurate diagnosis and rejuvenate me with such timidity?" "
After hearing what Emperor Liu said, Concubine Gao said: "I think it's not that the imperial doctors are timid, but that the official family is too majestic and the ministers dare not be afraid or even dare to speak out!"
"Am I so terrible?" Emperor Liu seemed to have no self-consciousness, and said casually: "I have always opened up the way of speech and listened to what others have to say. How have I ever blocked the way of speech?"
After saying this, he reacted, his eyes narrowed slightly, staring at Concubine Gao's mature and charming face, and chuckled: "You seem to have something in your words! If you have something to say, just say it!"
"As expected, my little bit of knowledge can't be hidden from the eyes of the officials!" Concubine Gao also looked calm. She gave a small compliment and then said, "Before I came here, I met my uncle!"
"He asked you to give me advice!" Emperor Liu pointed out directly.
The imperial concubine was slightly surprised and asked, "Has the official already known about it?"
"How could I not know that he stayed in front of the court for so long?" Emperor Liu said, "I even know what he asked you to do!"
As he spoke, Emperor Liu couldn't help but sigh and said: "Uncle of mine! If you have something to say, why can't you tell me directly? I have to go through this roundabout way and ask you to open your mouth. If he speaks frankly, will I blame him? Even if he is As for the prime minister, sometimes he still lacks structure..."
"It is said that the power of God is unpredictable and the depth of the official family is unfathomable. Naturally, when ministers make suggestions and do things, they will inevitably hesitate and hold back their hands." The imperial concubine responded.
Emperor Liu: "This is the art of controlling ministers. As an emperor, how can you let your ministers see through everything? If the monarch's authority is not important, the imperial power will be wiped out sooner or later..."
Seeing Emperor Liu's serious look, Concubine Gao smiled and said: "What the officials said is reasonable, why bother arguing with a woman like me!"
Seeing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help but smile again and waved his hand: "I'm used to it!"
Looking at Emperor Liu, Concubine Gao said: "Since the officials know the intention of my uncle's visit, I don't need to say more!"
Emperor Liu shook his head: "Since you have become my uncle's messenger, you must bring these words to the place! What he said, you repeat it, and I have the right to listen!"
Seeing Emperor Liu's slightly playful expression, the imperial concubine did not hesitate and directly presented Li Ye's words of advice. After listening, Emperor Liu's reaction was relatively dull, and he just said leisurely: "These are still the same old words!"
After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu asked the concubine: "What do you think, do you think it's time to go on?"
"No matter where the official goes, I will accompany him!" Concubine Gao said.
Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu grinned and said, "You don't have to flatter me! Tell me your truest thoughts!"
After looking at Emperor Liu for a moment, the imperial concubine's beautiful face gradually turned serious. After a slight hesitation, she still said seriously: "The officials want me to tell the truth, so I will tell the truth. According to my opinion, I can't continue to leave, even if I don't
For the sake of everyone accompanying you, as the leader of a country, you must also think about your own body!
Although Hexi belongs to the territory, the officials want to personally patrol. Everyone admires this ambition. When you visit Guzang, the officials and the people can also feel your sincerity.
However, this place is remote after all, and its water, soil and climate are very different from those of the Central Plains. It is difficult for travelers to adapt to it in a short period of time. The numerous injuries and illnesses during the trip are proof of this.
This is true for all officers and soldiers, and not all of the accompanying prince's children, ministers, and palace attendants are in strong health, and many of them have fallen ill. It is not a good choice to go on a patrol at this time of year!"
"It's not like I didn't do winter patrols back then!" Emperor Liu said, and he remembered the military patrol in Hebei in the winter of the second year of Qianyou. Perhaps it was the experience of patrolling in the past that gave Emperor Liu an illusion.
Make him stubborn and unable to listen to advice.
Concubine Gao replied calmly: "That time, I didn't go so far, the journey was not as complicated and dangerous as this one, and the official's legs have not yet suffered from the wind paralysis..."
"How could I not know!" Emperor Liu was silent for a while, and finally murmured in a low voice. Although his expression was still stubborn, his attitude seemed to be more relaxed.
"I'll think about it again!" Emperor Liu said.
"Yes!" Concubine Gao responded and said no more.
Emperor Liu thought to himself for a moment, then suddenly raised his head and asked: "I'm afraid I'm still in camp, so I don't want to continue westward!"
"I don't know about this. The officials might as well ask. Aren't you always considerate of others?" Concubine Gao said. Although she said this, the meaning revealed from her face was almost the same.
"It's everyone's wish, why don't you say anything this time?" Emperor Liu felt a little embarrassed when he said this.
"Yantuo!"
"Here you are, little one!" Yantuo, who was standing nearby as a transparent person, responded immediately.
"It is said that Luo Yanxing is here to meet you!" Emperor Liu ordered.
After waiting for about half an hour, Luo Yanxuan hurriedly arrived to see him. Emperor Liu directly summoned him in front of the royal Kang. With a solemn look and a serious tone, he asked: "How are the soldiers and soldiers in the camp? Are there any casualties? Have the arrangements been made?"
Feeling the emperor's tone, Luo Yanxuan did not dare to neglect and responded seriously: "Back to Your Majesty, we have the Guzang government and the garrison. The soldiers in the camp have been fully accommodated, and all supplies have been dispatched. The soldiers who are suffering from frostbite have also been transported. They are all spread out and prepared with enough medicinal materials for treatment!"
"Didn't we replenish supplies before setting off from Lingzhou? Why was there still such great damage?" Emperor Liu stood up and stared at Luo Yanxuan.
Luo Yanxuan sighed and explained: "Your Majesty, many of the soldiers are still unaccustomed to the climate. In this cold winter, the wind is biting, and the supplies to keep out the cold are only a relief. In addition, after Zhongwei crossed the river, the sudden cold wave made the soldiers We were caught off guard, and half of all frostbite emergencies occurred that night..."
"After a period of rest, can we continue walking?" Emperor Liu looked at Luo Yanxuan.
There was no trace of emotion in Emperor Liu's eyes, and he looked very peaceful. However, in the face of this question, Luo Yanyi remained silent. For a long time, as if he had gone through a very difficult psychological decision, Luo Yanyi raised his hands and gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty With all due respect, I cannot continue. I am a warrior and don’t know much about it. However, no matter whether it was the Southern Expedition or the Northern Expedition, Feng’s entire army was dormant at this season, waiting for the weather to get warmer.
I am willing to follow His Majesty through fire and water. However, although this western tour is not a battle, the hardships of marching are no less than those of combat. Non-combat casualties are already so high, so please think twice!"
"Get up!" Seeing that Luo Yanxuan's words were serious, he was about to suffer. Emperor Liu sighed with a wry smile, and then said: "It seems that I am too conceited and take it for granted. I am stubborn and decisive and do not listen to the words of my subordinates. It is my fault that our soldiers suffered such unnecessary casualties!"
After hearing what Emperor Liu said, Luo Yanxuan immediately comforted him and said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to blame yourself. It's the ministers who didn't do a good job!"
This is what makes him different from most martial artists. Luo Yanxuan is very capable, has good eyesight, and can speak well, and he often does it just right.
"Let's make arrangements so that I can personally visit the soldiers in the camp!" Emperor Liu said solemnly.
"yes!"
In the afternoon of that day, Emperor Liu inspected the military camp and paid special attention to those soldiers who were injured and infected. Feeling that it was not easy for the soldiers, he announced in public that he would not leave...
After all, Emperor Liu was not a stubborn person. With the reality of the situation so clearly before his eyes, he also put away his increasingly stubborn temper.
At the same time, not only taking into account the climate, people's hearts, but also his legs, it really reminded him at all times not to be stubborn. Although Emperor Liu was becoming more and more concerned about his face, compared with the profound and timely painful reaction of his body, , it seems that it is not that difficult to eat up the big words...
Who among the emperors has not made any scandal? Moreover, who would dare to make fun of Emperor Liu with this kind of decision-making that complies with people's hearts?