Chapter 25 Emperor Wu and the Emperor's Grandson
Han Ruzi could feel the eyes behind him, like invisible arms. He was hesitant to pull him back, but he didn't stop because of this. When he walked down the three steps, the eyes behind him softened Yes, this may just be his illusion, from here on, he is closer to the ministers.
He could see the refraction of the Empress Dowager's gaze from the minister's eyes: at first the ministers showed fear, which meant that the Empress Dowager was surprised and displeased with the Emperor, soon, the ministers became confused because the Empress Dowager did not stop the Emperor, and finally, They restored the humble state that courtiers should have, lowered their eyes, and looked at the emperor's toes, showing that the empress dowager acquiesced to the emperor's behavior.
Han Ruzi's heart was still beating wildly, but he didn't regret his decision, and continued to move forward, getting closer and closer to Han Ling, the son of King Qi.
"Your Majesty..." Prime Minister Yin Wuhai stood up slightly, trying to prevent the emperor from getting close to the dangerous person, but after glancing in the direction of the throne, he knelt down again.
The ministers knelt on the ground and slowly turned their directions, keeping facing the emperor at all times.
Among all the people, Shu Hanling was the most surprised. Seeing the emperor approaching, he couldn't say a word.
"I used to come here when I was young." Han Ruzi stopped and looked around, "I don't remember how old I was, I just remember that it was a summer afternoon, and it was here that I first met Emperor Wu. Outside It's very hot, but the hall is cool and dark. I'm standing here..."
Han Ruzi pointed to a pillar at the door, all eyes followed his fingers, even Han Ling was no exception.
"At that time, there was no one else in the palace, only Zhen and Emperor Wu, and Emperor Wu sat... there alone." Han Ruzi turned around and looked at the place where the queen mother was sitting. , King Donghai and others looked at him with surprised eyes.
"Emperor Wu didn't see me." A picture really appeared in Han Ruzi's mind, which was perfectly combined with the Hall of Qinzheng. If I dared to walk over, I peeked behind the pillar, and then I heard Emperor Wu speak, but he still didn’t see me, so that sentence was for himself, he said—”
Han Ruzi tried harder to think about it, and the words hovered in his mind, like catkins dancing in the wind, like feathers floating on the water, and finally, he caught it, "Emperor Wu said: 'I am a loner.'"
The Hall of Qinzheng was quiet, and suddenly someone sobbed, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.
The sobbing person is Jingyao, the chief inspector. He was originally standing on the second step in front of the throne, but now he turned around and knelt down towards the throne, not facing the queen mother sitting on it, but towards the throne itself, " This is indeed what Emperor Wu said, when Emperor Wu thought... that there was no one around, or when he was too absorbed in things, he would occasionally say this sentence, except for a few servants, absolutely no outsider has heard it!"
The ministers who were dubious at first almost believed it at this time, only Han Ling was still stubborn, "Hey, thanks to you can come up with this kind of trick: it happens that you are alone, and you are alone when you meet Emperor Wu, the only one who can testify is the name Eunuch."
Jing Yao's testimony was not what Han Ruzi expected. He was counting on another person. He reached out again and pointed at Prime Minister Yin Wuhai, "I remember him."
Yin Wuhai was startled, his mouth opened, his whole body trembled, he didn't know whether to admit it or not.
"It's not in the palace." Han Ruzi added, the picture in his mind became clearer and clearer, "I didn't dare to go in front of Emperor Wu, I retreated quietly, and met Prime Minister Yin at the door, I didn't know he was the prime minister at that time, I just remember bumping into his leg and seeing a big bird embroidered on his body. I was sitting on the ground and it was Prime Minister Yin who helped me up."
Everyone's eyes fell on the prime minister again.
Yin Wuhai was originally kneeling, but now he was sitting there, a man of several decades, and burst into tears, "It's me, it's really me, in June of the thirty-sixth year of Zhongmiao, Emperor Wu summoned all his children and grandchildren, Your Majesty was only four or five years old at the time, and for some reason, I was left alone in the Palace of Qinzheng. At that time, I was not the prime minister, but the right inspector..."
This time no one doubted it anymore, and Han Ruzi continued: "Later, Emperor Wu walked out of the Qinzheng Hall, laughed when he saw me, and said that I... said that I'm a 'ruzi can be taught', and that's how I got my nickname."
The story my mother told over and over also became clear at this time.
There was a lot of crying in the Palace of Qinzheng, and everyone thought of the resolute and fearless Emperor Wu. If he was still alive, a cough could make any princes and kings run non-stop to worship from thousands of miles away. His army was actually defeated by a mere king of Qi.
Han Ruzi looked at Han Ling and said, "I am the son of Emperor Huan and the grandson of Emperor Wu."
Han Ling's face turned blue and red, he hesitated to speak, then he knelt down, lowered his head, but refused to speak, let alone say "Your Majesty".
That's enough, Han Ruzi turned around and walked towards the throne, the ministers on both sides were still sobbing and crawled lower on the ground.
On the throne, the Empress Dowager moved a little to the side, and Han Ruzi sat beside her, his heart beat faster suddenly, his legs seemed to have collapsed, weak and weak.
"Well done." The queen mother whispered, and then said to the ministers: "I hope this is the only time, and the last time, someone questioned the identity of the emperor." After a pause, the queen mother added sternly : "Anyone who deceives demons with gossip will not be pardoned."
As a matter of fact, no one raised any doubts except Prince Qi and his son. The ministers were arguing with each other about how to fight against Qi soldiers, and whether Taifu Cui Hong should be responsible for the defeat. Only when the ministers are convinced can they be allowed to do their best.
The controversy in the Palace of Qinzheng became invisible. When the queen mother ordered the officials to stand up and speak, everyone pointed their fingers at King Qi. Han Ling, the son of King Qi who was still kneeling there, became the target of public criticism. Not only one person was holding a wat board to rush over After several slaps, the queen mother had to order him to be taken away.
Some people make suggestions, some recommend strong generals, and some are willing to be lobbyists for retreating... The ministers finally formed a force.
Han Ruzi's heart gradually calmed down, once again he felt that everything had nothing to do with him.
Not long after, Yang Feng pointed out that His Majesty seemed a little tired, and after getting the approval of the Empress Dowager, Yang Feng personally helped the emperor back to the Empress Dowager's Compassion Palace to rest.
"Your Majesty shouldn't do this." As soon as he entered the room and pushed back the other eunuchs and court ladies, Yang Feng sternly expressed his objection.
"What should I do?" Han Ruzi asked.
"It shouldn't attract the attention of the Queen Mother and the ministers, and it shouldn't be involved in the war between the court and King Qi. It's the best choice to stay out of it."
Han Ruzi refused to admit his mistake, "You said that because I am the emperor, someone would take the initiative to contact me. You are referring to those noble attendants, right?"
"Has someone contacted His Majesty already?"
"No, not a single one, and no one even hinted to me. So I thought, I have to do something to let everyone know that I am an emperor worth contacting. Just like Yang Gong, he also thinks that I still have some hope. That's why you're willing to help me."
Yang Feng was stunned, this was not the first time he was shocked by the emperor's precocious intelligence, but the emperor's growth rate still exceeded his expectations, and he had nothing to say for a while.
"Your Majesty... still took a little risk, and the Queen Mother will be more afraid of Your Majesty from now on." Yang Feng didn't want to encourage the emperor to take risks.
"There are pros and cons. Let's see what happens in the future. Maybe the benefits are greater."
Yang Feng sighed softly, "The things His Majesty said... are all true?"
"I have some vague memories." Han Ruzi didn't want to lie to Yang Feng, so he said sincerely: "To be honest, I don't remember Prime Minister Yin, but I just think he might help me smooth things over. Jing Yao's reaction is beyond my expectation." Anticipation—that sentence did imprint on my memory, but I don't remember who said it."
"What about 'children can be taught'?"
"My mother always told me this story, and I think it must be true."
Yang Feng sighed again, "Your Majesty, please rest here in peace, I'll ask someone to arrange a meal."
"I'm going to live here from now on?" Han Ruzi smelled the strong fragrance and didn't like it very much.
"Well, this is to protect His Majesty's safety."
Yang Feng turned to leave, but Han Ruzi still had something to ask, so he hurriedly said, "The master of Donghai King, Luo Huanzhang, taught me the way of benevolence and righteousness."
"Luo Huanzhang is a great Confucian scholar, Your Majesty should listen to his lectures more."
"But what he said was different from yours."
It is no longer possible to regard the emperor as a pure child, and in the imperial concubine's bedroom, they will not have too many opportunities to talk privately in the future, Yang Feng decided not to go around in circles: "From the perspective of benevolence and righteousness, scheming is just a temporary means From the point of view of power and strategy, benevolence and righteousness are nothing but a high-sounding banner; from my point of view, both are biased, and you can do whatever you want without any hindrance. No one else. What makes Taizu stronger than King Zhuang and King Chen is that he does not hold on to one end, and can swim between benevolence, righteousness and power."
Han Ruzi couldn't fully understand, "I don't quite understand... For example, how should I deal with those noble children?"
"Your Majesty only needs to remember one thing: Your Majesty can be selfish, but selfishness has a bottom line, that is, don't be so selfish that you think others are not selfish. If Your Majesty can spread what you want to the world, it will benefit you everywhere."
After Yang Feng left, Han Ruzi became even more confused, "How could I think others are not selfish?"
Slowly, he had a little understanding.
The door of the room opened quietly, and it was not the eunuch delivering meals, but Meng E, who came in. She was sent to protect the emperor, and she might have arrived early, and she just didn't enter the house.
"I can teach you inner strength right now." Meng E said.
Han Ruzi woke up at this moment. Meng E wanted to pass on his internal strength because she saw that he might become the real emperor. She was not a so-called loyal minister. She had selfishness, very selfishness, so she entered the palace Only when a female bodyguard offered to teach her internal strength would she take the initiative.
"I want to learn, but we have to gain mutual trust first." Han Ruzi wanted to find out what her selfishness was.
Meng E was a bit confused, she always thought that the emperor should beg her hard, "How can we trust each other?"
"Tell me first, what happened to the Queen Mother's hand injury?"
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