Chapter 685 just because the emperor can't be defeated(1/2)
Zhao Shu had seen many cold-eyed people in the first half of his life, and also met people of all kinds, claiming that he had a good vision.
But his eyes made mistakes on Shen An repeatedly.
It broke the human leg and looked innocent. What does this mean?
Be fearless!
When Zhao Shu remembered that Zhao Xu had been with Chen An for several years, he felt a little heartbroken.
My son, you are probably being taken away!
He sighed and said, "Why do you want to do it?"
He was no longer angry because he thought that such a person was also good.
If Zhao Xu also learned this kind of character, he would at least not suffer any losses in the future.
Let’s take a look at the prime ministers in the court, Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang, Ouyang Xiu, Fu Bi, Bao Zheng... and Wen Yanbo and others in the wild, which one is a fuel-efficient lamp?
There are also subsequent Wang Anshi, Sima Guang and others...
Facing these important officials, if you follow the rules, you will probably be left with no residue left.
Forget it, it would be better to learn from Shen An.
Chen An said with a pure face: "Your Majesty, that king... I didn't know who he was at that time, but if someone jumped out like this, anyone would be shocked, right?"
Han Qi nodded, but said like a prank: "You will be scared, but you are scared, so you won't take action, right?"
Zhao Shu nodded, feeling that this was the point: "It's too unreasonable for a dignified official to beat his colleagues in the street!"
He said something harshly afterwards, "What credit? It's gone!"
Chen An, who was waiting for the punishment opinion, looked sad and angry: "Your Majesty..."
Zhao Shu sneered: "It's gone! Even if you cry, it's gone."
"minister……"
Chen An looked like a grievance in June snow, but the prime ministers beside him just sneered.
The king and his minister are working together to make a show, and they act very similarly, but who doesn’t know that this is fake!
Zhao Shu was at ease, and Chen An was at ease, and everyone was very happy. Moreover, Zhao Shu must have felt that Chen An was a good boy and would make up for him in the future.
Fake!
Han Qi coughed dryly and said, "Your Majesty, the king is not happy now, and his colleagues are not involved. I wonder if I should send it home to raise it? But..."
He looked at Chen An and said, "You broke Wang Bin's leg and you have to pay for the medicine."
"A small thing."
Chen An was very relaxed when talking about small things, as if he was saying a few cents.
Is it great to have money?
Han Qi felt sick and felt that the family property he was proud of had become a beggar in front of Shen An.
He was a maid and his family property was mostly accumulated by himself. After years of his career, especially in the position of prime minister, he had accumulated a lot of property.
Is this money enough for retirement?
But here in Shen'an is probably just a expense to have fun.
This person is so rich, and he is so rich that he is outrageous.
The more Zhao Shu looked at Chen An, the more he liked him. He felt that his son was really good to learn such a dark-hearted person.
"All the ministers are dispersed."
He returned to the harem and told Gao Taotao what he had just happened.
Gao Taotao said in surprise: "There are still people who think they have made great contributions?"
"He's too young."
Zhao Shu held the teacup and said leisurely: "It is not a blessing to suddenly be at a young age. There has been no such thing in all dynasties."
Gao Tao said unconvincedly: "Where is Huo Qubing?"
She regretted it just after she finished speaking.
There was a colder look in Zhao Shu's eyes and it immediately dissipated: "Huo Qubing died prematurely."
Gao Taotao said embarrassedly: "Yes, if you have great achievements but no rewards, the king and his ministers will be uneasy. Then Shen An is aware of the interests."
Zhao Shu said: "There are not much entertainment in the palace. If you think about anything, just let someone go out of the palace to buy it."
The couple had been outside the palace for many years, but when they mentioned this, Gao Taotao's eyes lit up.
"Go quickly and go quickly! Buy more Li's powder and Wang's blush..."
Gao Taotao was very happy. A female official saw that the emperor and the empress were in a good mood and said, "There are people outside that the king is not steady enough and he must study hard."
Gao Taotao's eyes were slightly cold, "You should drive out this person!"
Zhao Shu didn't say anything, just nodded slightly: "I'll go and have a look."
All the way to Qingning Palace, Zhao Shu abandoned the biography and brought two eunuchs in.
Qingning Palace, as Zhao Xu's residence, looks too big and a little empty.
"Send more people here later."
"yes."
Zhao Shu walked in and listened carefully when he arrived outside the study room.
"... King, Emperor Yang is so happy to be accustomed to merits and is cruel and unkind. Those who are the king should take it as a warning..."
"Sir, this is worth discussing."
"Please tell me, I will naturally resolve my doubts."
"Emperor Yang built the canal not for his own travel. This is a slander by the literati, no, it is a slander by the former Tang Dynasty."
"The king's words are biased. Emperor Yang does everything for the throne. Once he ascended the throne, he will... He won't be a big feast for Goguryeo three times?"
Zhao Shu was a little dissatisfied when he heard this, but he didn't go in.
"The canals connect north and south, and today they are also the lifeblood of the Song Dynasty. As for the three campaigns of Goguryeo, I thought I had to do it."
Zhao Xu's voice sounded very clear and confident: "Goguryeo was in the north at that time, which was mostly threatening to the former Sui Dynasty, just like the Western Xia today. Since Emperor Wen, the former Sui Dynasty began to conquer Goguryeo, but the terrain was not good and the water and land were not suitable, resulting in failure. By the time of Emperor Yang, the threat of Goguryeo still existed.
In order to stabilize the north of the former Sui Dynasty, Goguryeo had to be eliminated, which was correct. Moreover, at that time, there were many aristocratic families in the former Sui Dynasty, and the country was called emperors, but rather aristocratic families. In that case, conquering the imperial power by conquering Goguryeo became Emperor Yang's choice.
But those aristocratic families would watch Emperor Yang succeed in the conquest? Surely not! They had a great influence in the army, so the conquest of Goguryeo became a struggle between the monarch and the ministers, and Emperor Yang was eventually defeated."
Zhao Shu had a happier look in his eyes, and he waved his hand and drove away the eunuch behind him.
"The king has passed this."
The gentleman's voice sounded a little annoyed: "Why did Emperor Yang compete with the three commands?"
Zhao Shu also wanted to know what his son would answer, so he listened carefully.
After a sigh, Zhao Xu said, "It's just because the emperor cannot defeat..."
Zhao Shu was shocked, and only felt soreness in his eyes and pain in his heart.
Yes, the emperor cannot defeat!
The emperor lost his prestige and became a toy for his ministers. Therefore, after entering the palace, he was like walking on thin ice, fearing that he would make mistakes.
"So Emperor Yang conquered Goguryeo three times just to seek victory."
Zhao Xu's voice became more firm: "The Tang Dynasty came on stage and continued to conquer Goguryeo. It can be seen that the situation in the Central Plains at that time was severe, and Goguryeo had become a great disaster, and it was immortal... it cannot be done!"
"Brother, is Emperor Yang a good person?"
This is Zhao Hao's voice. This child is now studying here with Zhao Xu.
"No, this person enjoys it and is very proud of his face. He spends money on national strength for this. This is a sign of defeat."
Zhao Xu was very confident: "When Emperor Yang ascended the throne, the aristocratic families had huge power. If they were not suppressed, the emperor's authority would gradually be swallowed up. Opening the canal could also allow other places to develop, introduce new forces to confront the old families, and the emperor would check and balance in the middle."
"This is a good idea!"
"It's not good. Such a result will only increase the number of families and families, and in the end the entire country will not have enough food for them."
The gentleman smiled bitterly and said, "The king's words left me speechless. Forget it, I'm asking for a leave."
This is beyond words, Zhao Xu left shyly.
"Why should you do this sir?"
Zhao Xu insisted on Liu: "I'm just talking nonsense, don't care."
The gentleman just shook his head and retreated.
As soon as he came out, he saw Zhao Shu and was about to apologize. Zhao Shu shook his head and pointed outside, allowing him to go out by himself.
Zhao Hao inside asked, "Hey, those people say that Emperor Yang is a foolish monarch and a cruel monarch, but when my elder brother said it today, I feel that there is something wrong with it. But there was an imperial examination at that time, why is there not the grand occasion today?"
To be continued...