Chapter 366
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The day after the emperor returned to Beijing, Yang Feng made a request to resign in person.
When it was time for lunch, Han Ruzi ate in Lingyun Pavilion and gave Yang Feng the meal, but the two were not in the same room. Han Ruzi finished eating early and asked the eunuch to remove the food and walked to the window to look outside.
The noble servants have all arrived again, and the number is larger. Many of them have traveled with the emperor and participated in the battle of Jincheng. Many powerful children were killed and injured, and the survivors were rewarded. Compared with the money and land of ordinary soldiers, they have more money and land. When it comes to titles and official positions, in a few years, there will be a large number of generals among these people outside the window. As for the civil servants, they still have to compete with the literati who came from the scientific examination.
Cui Teng became the absolute core of everyone. He was just a sidekick by the emperor's side. Outside, he became the real Cui family. He sat on the only chair under the tree. Not at all ashamed.
A dozen people surrounded him, and more people could only look from afar with envy.
The King of the East Sea did not participate in this kind of thing, and he did not know where he was standing, and Han Ruzi could not see him.
A cough came from behind.
Han Ruzi turned around and said to Yang Feng who came in, "Is Yang Gong worried about retribution?"
To Yang Feng, he didn't want to beat around the bush. The emperor didn't care about the establishment of another prince, but Wang Meiren couldn't do it. She cared about it very much, and even harbored hatred. For her, it must be an extremely tormented period of time.
Yang Feng thought for a while, "This is just one reason."
"Any other reasons?"
"Why does Your Majesty see Yang Mou waiting for someone?"
"I regard Yang Gong as a teacher." Han Ruzi returned to the table and sat down. Yang Feng was one of the people he trusted most, but he was not a close person, so he still called himself "I".
"Yang is bold and regards His Majesty as a disciple, but I have nothing to teach His Majesty now."
Han Ruzi smiled slightly, "There is no end to learning. This is what I have learned most about this trip."
"Then His Majesty can already teach himself without Yang. I cherish the master-disciple relationship with His Majesty and don't want it to be destroyed."
"No one can destroy." Han Ruzi affirmed.
Yang Feng's expression was a little stern. It seemed that he still had to teach the emperor a lesson, "Is the matter of establishing the King of Linzi with the ministers in the court, can your majesty understand?"
"Of course, that is an inevitable means to make the Huns give up."
"Can anyone else understand?"
"Um?"
"Yang has the friendship of master and apprentice with His Majesty, but not with the rest of the world. In the eyes of others, Yang is just a powerful official, and when His Majesty was at its most dangerous, he hurriedly appointed another prince to prepare for the future. "
Han Ruzi knew very well that what Yang Feng really cared about was not "people of the world" or "other people", but only one Wang Meiren.
"My mother won't... I won't let her affect Duke Yang." Han Ruzi still hoped to keep Yang Feng by his side.
"I believe in His Majesty's ability, but I don't want His Majesty to do this."
"Why?" Han Ruzi still couldn't see through Yang Feng completely.
"Allow me to give a crude example."
After seeing the emperor nodding, Yang Feng continued: "I was walking on the street, just because I accidentally blocked someone's way, and the other party was about to hit him. At this time, another person came and made a righteous shot to help me. Am I right? Should I thank this latecomer?"
Yang Feng's question could never be taken lightly. Han Ruzi thought about it for a while, but could only come to a conclusion, "Should."
"I think the same way, not only should, but must. But I still have some differences in my heart, because I didn't do anything wrong, I was almost beaten for no reason, and I owed a favor, and in the end I got nothing. If If I had a choice, I'd rather not go that route, avoiding both the beater and the helper."
Han Ruzi wanted to say that Yang Feng could at least get to know a righteous person, which was also considered an income, and immediately swallowed the words, because he finally understood: Yang Feng used to be a literati, and later became a eunuch, and he knew the skills of emperors. He can do it with ease, but he is a Jianghu person in his bones.
Du Motian and Du Chuanyun's grandfather and grandson drifted away when Marquis Juan was about to become emperor. The Ugly King was willing to accept exile after his great deeds. Yang Feng was making the same choice. Owe yourself, not yourself owe others.
Yang Feng refuses to participate in the harem battle because he is the loser in favor of winning or losing.
Han Ruzi couldn't help but think that the real reason why Emperor Wu slaughtered heroes was probably not because these people were rebellious, but because they were unwilling to be used by the emperor.
"Is Yang Gong going to track down the Holy Soldier?"
"Well, no matter what, he must have an inextricable relationship with Chunyu Xiao. I got the news that after the defeat of the rebels, the Holy Army division first fled to the sea, and now it is likely to return to Yunmengze."
"In that case, I give you two tasks."
"Please decree your majesty."
"The Great Ancestor's sword is still out there. It may be in the hands of the Holy Army Master. You have to find it."
"Yes."
"The King of England is the youngest son of Emperor Wu. He was plundered by a traitor, and he is also living abroad. You have to find him and ensure his safety."
"Follow the decree." Yang Feng bowed deeply and added, "Thank you."
Although finding Baojian and the King of England are both very important, they are not a top priority. The emperor arranged these two tasks to give Yang Feng an open power - if you just find out the whereabouts of a legendary figure, it is really not worth the imperial court. It's a big fight, and it can't even be announced.
The imperial edict must be written to be effective, but Yang Feng is not in a hurry and is ready to retire.
There is one more thing Han Ruzi needs to ask, "About the palace... Can Duke Yang have any suggestions?"
"Consult Liu Jie and Jing Yao for internal affairs, and Zhao Ruosu for external affairs."
"Jing Yao..."
"He is still a servant in the palace, waiting for His Majesty to save him from fire and water. When it comes to the harem, he may be better than Liu Jie."
Han Ruzi nodded, "Yang recognized as Zhao Ruosu, a scholar of Zhongshu?"
"I don't know, but I heard that he worked for His Majesty in Jincheng. I guess this person is probably the so-called 'official head'."
"Officer head?" Han Ruzi heard this word for the first time.
"Officials have official heads, usually prime ministers. Officials have official heads, but they seldom show themselves. Zhongshu is a humble person and has a heavy position. Zhao Ruosu dares to stand up, and he must have someone to rely on. It may be the official head, or he may have a relationship with him. The official head is very familiar. He is willing to run for His Majesty, that is true allegiance, the usefulness of this person is immeasurable, and I hope His Majesty will cherish and reuse it.”
Han Ruzi also admired Zhao Ruosu, but not to the point that Yang Feng thought, he said in surprise, "You want to promote him to be a high official?"
"Will your majesty let someone like Du Chuanyun be a general?" Yang Feng unconsciously showed his habit of being a good teacher. Instead of answering directly, he asked the questioner with seemingly unrelated things, and asked the questioner to make inferences.
Han Ruzi smiled and immediately understood what Yang Feng meant. Once Zhao Ruosu became an official, he would lose the function of "official head", and he also knew that Yang Feng would not explain the meaning and function of "official head" to him in detail. It's up to him to discover a little bit.
"The rivers and lakes are sinister, Yang Gong take care." It was not that the two would never see each other again, Han Ruzi still said their separate words.
Yang Feng was not so emotional, and waved his hand lightly, "Yang is not what he used to be. Your Majesty might as well let 'Jianghu' take care of himself."
It was rare for Yang Feng to say such arrogant words, Han Ruzi laughed, and Yang Feng bowed and left.
Han Ruzi ordered the King of the East Sea to be called in.
The King of the East Sea came very fast, as if he had been waiting outside the pavilion for a long time.
"General Cui Hong is going to return to Beijing soon. He has done a great job in pacifying the chaos and blocking the Huns. I want to reward him again, but the general officer is the best, and the rank is a marquis, so there is no room for him to be sealed. If you can be kind to your descendants, you can make suggestions."
This kind of thing is indeed the strength of the King of the East Sea. After thinking for a while, he replied: "Since Cui Sheng died, Cui Teng is the son-in-law. Sooner or later, he will inherit the title of Cui Hong, and he does not need to be named a marquis."
"Didn't Cui Sheng have a son? Should he be the one to be named?"
The King of Donghai smiled and said: "The rules are the rules, but there is always room for negotiation: Cui Sheng's son is too young to support the Cui family, and Cui Teng is favored by His Majesty. Sooner or later, the Cui family will find a reason to ask Cui Er to be the Inheritance. If your Majesty wants everyone to be happy, it is better to tell the Queen what you said, and ask the Cui family to submit the memorial earlier. Your Majesty will let Cui Er take the title, and then make another grandson of Cui Hong as a marquis.
"Don't you think the Cui family...is too big?" Han Ruzi likes the queen and trusts Cui Teng, but Cui Hong values power too much, and Cui Teng has no real ability, which makes him feel embarrassed. He has already refused to give Cui Teng a seal once. Hou, this time is also reluctant.
"Rewards and punishments need to be clearly defined. The Cui family deserves this reward since they have done this meritorious service."
Han Ruzi was a little surprised that the King of the East Sea actually said good things to the Cui family, especially when Cui Teng was not present, "I will consider it, how about you? Have you thought about the reward?"
The King of the East Sea smiled and said: "Your Majesty allows me to bring my wife back to Beijing. It is already a great kindness. I don't want awards or official positions. If Your Majesty needs me to give some small suggestions occasionally, just keep me as a servant."
The King of the East Sea will only speak a few truths when he has the upper hand. Han Ruzi smiled and shook his head, saying, "Okay, you can stay for the time being and come as you go."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Han Ruzi didn't ask Cui Teng to come in, he read the memorial alone all afternoon, and finally found a problem: he couldn't summon Zhao Ruosu without showing any trace.
Zhao Ruosu is a member of the middle school and belongs to the foreign ministers. The emperor can act cheaply when he travels. After returning to the capital, everything has rules. Zhao Ruosu cannot enter the palace casually. After the emperor is in power, he can appear in the Qinzheng Hall, but it belongs to the palace. For the prime minister and others, it is very difficult for the emperor to bypass the ministers and have a private conversation with a clerk who delivered documents.
This matter can only be solved by oneself, and cannot help others. Han Ruzi is not in a hurry. At dusk, he will go to see the queen mother and mother first, and then go back to the bedroom to rest.
Hearing that the emperor was going to give the Cui family another marquis, the queen was not happy about it, but advised the emperor not to do so, "The Cui family is already too powerful and cannot be increased any more. If I say, I should ask my father to hand over military power and return The family enjoys the longevity."
The King of Donghai, who had a rift with the general, asked the Cui family for merits and rewards, but the general's daughter suggested to cut off his father's power. For meritorious service, he deserves a reward, which has nothing to do with his status as a foreign relative."
But Cui Xiaojun didn't think so. After thinking for a while, he said, "Let me write a letter to discuss it with my father. If he doesn't want to hand over the power to the official post, he will be rewarded with His Majesty." After she finished speaking, she smiled, "Your Majesty is Don't you think I don't appreciate it?"
Han Ruzi shook his head. He felt that the queen seemed to be on guard, so he had to plan ahead for the Cui family.
What makes him regret is that he and the queen may no longer be able to talk about everything.