Han Dao world

Chapter 724 The Master of the King

For a moment, Zhou Zhong really wanted to scold Yang Biao.

You know that the emperor intends to change Sikong to be a royal doctor, why didn't you remind me?

Although Sikong also has the duty of supervision, it is still much easier than that of the doctor Yushi who is in charge of supervision.

Monitoring is not only cumbersome, but annoying.Diligent in his duties, he was scolded as a cruel official.If you are not diligent in the ministry, it is difficult to do it for a long time, and you may be dismissed at any time.

In any case, there is a great possibility that a clean name will be destroyed.

"Do you regret it?" Yang Biao smiled sinisterly.

"No regrets." Zhou Zhong gritted his teeth.

"It's fine if you don't regret it." Yang Biao sighed. "I originally thought, if you really don't want to do it, why don't I become Sikong. Anyway, this captain is not long, so it's better to do something practical."

"You... really think so?" Zhou Zhong was dubious.

Yang Biao patted the wall of the car lightly. "Jiamou, haven't you seen it? The emperor wants to enforce the king's way more than we do. When there is a problem with the current system, he wants to..."

Yang Biao thought for a while, then turned to look at Zhou Zhong. "What is that sentence called, returning to the root and returning to life?"

Zhou Zhong was stunned.

He knew what "returning to the root and returning to life" meant, but he felt that it was really inappropriate to use it here.

"Is this what the emperor said?"

"Ah."

"Is he practicing Taoism?"

Zhou Zhong felt that he had grasped the essence and was shocked.

If the emperor intends to practice Taoism and return to Huang Lao, then the restoration of the royal doctor is only the beginning. In the future, the prime minister may be restored, the three princes will be in power, and the emperor will rule.

But... is this the result Confucianism hopes?
When Huang Lao was in power, there was nothing Confucianism.

For a while, Zhou Zhong didn't know whether to express his support or his opposition.

After thinking for a while, Zhou Zhong sighed faintly. "It's too late."

Yang Biao nodded, but stopped talking.

"What do you want to say, just say it." Zhou Zhong couldn't help kicking Yang Biao.

"I think what the Son of Heaven wants is not Huang Laodao, but the real kingly way." Yang Biao reached out and brushed the dust off his clothes. "The important affairs of the country are only sacrifices and soldiers. The emperor tightly grasps the military power, and this is the root cause."

Zhou Zhong frowned and remained silent.

If it is true as Yang Biao said, wouldn't the military power never come back?

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Judging from the dozens of contests between monarchs and ministers, military power and force are always the ultimate solution to the problem.If the emperor holds on to the military power, no matter how powerful the prime minister and the royal doctor are, the monarchy will firmly suppress the power of the ministers.

The emperor with the military power in his hand can turn his face at any time and take back the power of the prime minister, the royal doctor, and even his life.

During the time of Xiaowu, how many prime ministers and royal officials could die well?

Zhou Zhong thought for a while, then suddenly said: "Wen Xian, what do you think about the emperor's printing of the "Biography of the Eunuch"?"

"I agree." Yang Biao said without hesitation.

"The emperor wants to make the harem implement the Zhou system? One empress, three wives and nine concubines?"

"Almost." Yang Biao smiled slightly. "Last year, someone proposed counting people, but the emperor directly rejected it. Last year, the emperor only accepted Ma Guiren, and it was to appease the people of Liangzhou. Right now, only Lu Bu's daughter, Lu Xiaohuan, is basically determined to enter the palace. The emperor is not interested in anyone else. .”

Yang Biao suddenly said: "Among the maids serving food in the hall just now, there are two national colors, have you noticed?"

Zhou Zhong thought about it. "I didn't pay attention, I only saw one who seemed to be very beautiful."

"The two daughters of Liang Guoqiaorui wanted to be sent to the palace. They asked many people to intercede, but the emperor refused. In the end, the queen stepped forward and let them enter the Jiaofang Palace as maids."

Zhou Zhong thought of the reactions of Sun Ce and Zhou Yu at that time, and felt a little admiration.Young Mu Ai, faced with such a stunning beauty, the emperor can not be tempted, his heart is indeed persevering.

From this point of view, it is not groundless to control the scale of the harem and strive to keep eunuchs away.

Let’s talk about whether it can be realized in the end, at least the emperor has a heart.

The sound of the car rumbled, Zhou Zhong and Yang Biao wentssip without saying a word, left the city, and went to Taixue.

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In the Qingliang Hall, Liu Xie changed into his regular clothes and sat down with Han Sui again.

"Do you want to change the court clothes?" Liu Xie said, "I'm only wearing court clothes. If you want to save some time, I won't pay attention to you."

Han Sui quickly laughed and said, "Your Majesty is saving money, and I am deeply impressed. But I dare not be presumptuous because of the attention of the public. It is better to wear court clothes for peace of mind."

The emperor was wearing ordinary clothes to see him to show his closeness, of course he was happy.But let him take off the court clothes by himself, he absolutely dare not.

Holding a heavy army, you are most afraid of gossip and the suspicion of the monarch. Only by being cautious at all times can you last long.

This is the difference between him and other Xiliang people, and only Jia Xu can understand it.

"Haha." Liu Xie waved his hand. "Then you should be careful when you eat the skewers later, don't drip oil, it's not easy to wash."

"Wei." Han Sui agreed with a smile.

Being able to grill skewers with the emperor in the palace, it doesn't matter how much you eat, or even whether you eat or not, what matters is the emperor's exclusive favor for him.

After a few pleasantries, Liu Xie returned to the topic. "I can't send troops, are you a little disappointed?"

Han Sui wanted to be humble, but changed his mind when the words came to his lips.

"Your Majesty is wise, I am indeed a little disappointed. Tens of thousands of troops stationed in Luoyang spend countless money and food every day, but I can't do my best for the court. I feel ashamed."

Liu Xie nodded, brought up the teapot on the case, and wanted to add tea to Han Sui.Han Sui quickly picked up the teacup with both hands, and took it respectfully.

Liu Xie's hand was steady, the teapot remained motionless, and the tea water fell into the cup like a pillar without splashing a single drop.Han Sui saw it clearly and couldn't help admiring it secretly.

I heard from Ma Teng that even after returning to Chang'an, the emperor still practiced martial arts every day, which seems to be absolutely true.In contrast, Han Yin was already a little lazy, not to mention practicing martial arts every day, he wanted to be lazy even if he practiced once every ten days.

When you go back, you have to clean him up, let him see the good and think like him, and learn more from the emperor.

"What kind of army can be called the king's division?" Liu Xie put down the teapot and picked up the teacup.

Holding the teacup in both hands, Han Sui pondered for a moment. "Forbidden by the order, obey the king's order."

"Not enough." Liu Xie shook his head slowly. "This is only an elite teacher, not a king's teacher."

Han Sui looked at Liu Xie hesitantly.

"If the imperial court ordered you to behead all the people in the Kanto region, would you execute the edict?"

"This……"

"If you implement it, you will be an elite teacher, a tiger and wolf teacher, but not a king's teacher." Liu Xie said flatly: "The real king's teacher lies in protecting the environment and the people."

"Protect the environment and the people?" Han Sui was puzzled. "Then... people who oppose Du Tian, ​​are they considered people?"

"It's a disorderly people." Liu Xie said: "The imperial court's promotion of land saving is to allow more people to live and work in peace and contentment. They oppose land saving because they put their own interests above others. The general disarmed them, Let them go back to farming, that is Anmin."

Liu Xie paused, and then said: "The court's laws can only protect their legitimate rights and interests, not let them do whatever they want."

Han Sui breathed a sigh of relief and took a sip of tea.

The tea is very fragrant and somewhat sweet.

"Suppressing the rebellion is just a trivial matter, and tens of thousands of troops are not needed." Liu Xie said, "There is still a major issue related to the livelihood of millions of people, which requires the attention of the general."

Han Sui quickly put down his teacup. "I will obey His Majesty's edict, and I will go through fire and water, and I will not hesitate to do so."

"There is no need to go through fire for the time being, but it is possible to go to soup." Liu Xie tapped his finger on the case. "The autumn flood is coming, the general must be prepared to ensure that the river embankments in the territory will not be in danger of bursting."

Liu Xie paused, his expression solemn. "can you do it?"

(End of this chapter)