The happy life of a prodigal

This time, Yang Zheng, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, was not present, which shows the emperor Chu's attitude towards the movements of the Ministry of Qiyan.

Everyone present knew in their hearts that no one could stop Emperor Chu's pace this time.

The matter of the begging Yan department involves a lot, and according to common sense, it should be discussed with all civil and military officials in the court.

But the Emperor Chu only summoned a few elders and three ministers, besides that, there was Fang Xiu, the author of that policy theory.

Of course, these few are all pillars of the imperial court, and it can even be said that the few present here represent the entire imperial court.

Even so, it still shows the determination of Emperor Chu to worry about the grassland in the north!

Among the old men present, none of them were extremely shrewd. They could see the current situation more clearly than anyone else.

As far as Chu State is concerned, the current situation can be summed up in one sentence, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop, and it can also be combined with another sentence, sailing against the current, if you do not advance, you will retreat!

It's not that the Emperor of Chu wants to fight, nor are they these important court officials, but the Ministry of Qiyan wants to fight!

All the grassland tribes, no matter who is powerful, have a common goal, which is to invade the border of Great Chu, rush into the rich land here, rob food, rob cloth, rob tea horses, and rob everything that can be taken away.

All the emperors of the Chu Kingdom kept this point firmly in their hearts and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

However, except for the Taizu of Chu who once went north to step on the grassland, even the most powerful generation only made the grassland tribes dare not invade, and never completely solved this worry.

The tribes of the grassland are still eyeing the rich land of Chu State.

The people of Chu State, especially the people in the four northern states still live under the shadow of the tribes on the grassland.

Even if the imperial court set up five important towns in the four northern states, there is still no way to completely protect the safety of these people.

As long as there are people living outside the city, they may be harassed by those grassland robbers.

Only by pulling out the teeth of these prairie wolves and cutting off their sharp claws, and scaring these so-called natural warriors on the prairie, can it be possible to give the people in the four northern states a stable life.

The entire Chu State will be more prosperous and prosperous, and the country's prosperity and people's security can be truly realized!

This is the dream of the Emperor Chu, and also the dream of the emperors of all dynasties of Chu.

Today, the Qiyan Department is gradually growing, and its strength is expanding rapidly, almost dominating the grassland.

Anyone, as long as they are not too stupid, can see the wolfish ambition of the Qi Yan Department.

This time the Qiyan tribe went north to attack other tribes, which was Chu's best chance and also its last chance.

Not only to fight, but to win!

Emperor Chu stood up from the dragon chair, with sharp eyes, looking at everyone in the Nuan Pavilion.

It seems... to say something.

However, after a moment of silence, the people in the Snapper still did not wait for the impassioned and impassioned words they had imagined.

The Emperor of Chu just said in a deep tone as usual: "You are all pillars of the imperial court, and I trust you.

Today's matter will be discussed with the civil and military officials in the early morning tomorrow. After you return home, you should make early preparations.

It's all... go away. "

These words are not so impassioned, nor are they so contagious, they just said a few words plainly.

However, just a few plain words fell into the hearts of several veteran ministers, but they were so touching.

I trust you... these four words are enough to be worth everything.

Several old ministers bowed deeply, and said in a trembling voice: "The ministers must do their best and die."

What a touching scene, if it wasn't for Fang Xiu who was a little dazed beside him.

Several veteran officials left, and Fang Xiu wanted to follow suit.

It's a pity that before he could take a few steps out of the Nuan Pavilion, he was stopped by someone.

Looking back, it was the eunuch Liu Cheng.

"Xin Amber, please stay here, His Majesty wants to see you."

see me?

Fang Xiu was slightly taken aback, didn't he see it just now?

Of course, I only dare to think about these words in my heart. If Emperor Chu wants to see him, there is no possibility for him to shirk.

"Please trouble Eunuch Liu."

Fang Xiu looked at Liu Cheng and said.

Seeing this, Liu Cheng hurriedly said, "Don't bother, don't bother..."

It was as if he was facing two princes instead of a small earl like Fang Xiu.

Chapter 382 An De Guang Mansion Ten Thousand Rooms

Of course, this situation has happened more than once, and Fang Xiu is no stranger to it.

It's just that the great eunuch Liu Cheng is cautious and cautious, and he always looks like this when facing everyone.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, then walked back to the Nuan Pavilion.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Emperor Chu saw Fang Xiu, and before he could salute, he said, "As long as I and you are here, those red tapes will be removed. Sit down."

When Fang Xiu heard this, he was startled for a moment, then he saluted and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Then, he sat on the chair.

Seeing this scene, Emperor Chu smiled on his old face, looked at Fang Xiu who was sitting below, and said, "Aren't you suffering from brain disease?

How did you become so self-absorbed when you came in front of me? "

Hearing this, Fang Xiu stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is the real dragon descending from the sky. As soon as I saw Your Majesty, I felt that the Lingtai was clear and all my brain diseases were cured.

However, after leaving the Nuan Pavilion and not being able to see His Majesty, the minister suffered from brain disease again, and he would inevitably do many things that were not what the minister intended. "

Emperor Chu shook his head, got up from the dragon chair, took two steps forward, looked at Fang Xiu in front of him, and said, "I know you are despising yourself, I have never been what you imagined.

Your Fang family has been loyal and good for generations, and your father An Ping Bo also made great contributions to the court. I know what kind of person you are. "

When Fang Xiu heard this, his face showed a moved expression, but he was a little speechless in his heart.

What is the meaning of what the old emperor said to himself?

At this time, Emperor Chu reached out and patted his shoulder, and said: "You and your father, like your ancestors and ancestors, are loyal ministers and future pillars of the court."

I have to say that patting the shoulder is really the best way for the superior to win over people's hearts.

If others, especially those old ministers before, saw the emperor making such a close move towards him, they must have been moved and warmly filled their eyes.

However, Fang Xiu, who lives in the modern age, understands what it means that all men are created equal, but he doesn't have much feeling for his actions.

No matter what, whatever dynasty you are in, you have to do the affairs of the dynasty. Faced with such actions of Emperor Chu, Fang Xiu's eyes gradually became moist, as if tears were swirling around.

Then, bowed deeply, and shouted: "I will do my best and die!"

When Emperor Chu saw this scene, he shook his head and said, "Forget it, a person like you can't be left behind with any title or gold and silver treasure.

You don't care about these mundane things, I know that what you want is to play in the world and live a happy life for a lifetime.

However, you have to understand a truth, if there is no skin, how will the hair be attached?

A family, a country, and a world must have a country first, and then a family. Now my Great Chu is in troubled times. On the surface, the situation is calm, the country is prosperous and the people are safe. Even if the Central Plains is affected by disasters, it is much better than previous dynasties.

There is an undercurrent surging behind the scenes, not to mention the Tusi and the Duke of Qian in the southwest, gradually not because I am of the same mind, but the begging tribe on the grassland is a big disaster.

If you don't work hard to eliminate this scourge at this time, it will only become a more troublesome problem in the future.

There are also pirates in the southeast, who are also secretly gathering now, trying to plot evil.

These things have been pressing in my heart, and I have trouble sleeping and eating every day. "

The so-called monarch worries and ministers humiliate...

Fang Xiu still understood this truth.

So, upon hearing Emperor Chu's words, Fang Xiu bowed deeply again, wanting to say something.

However, before he could speak, he was stopped by Emperor Chu.

"I know what you want to say. I will tell you again. From now on, if there is no one else in front of me, these red tapes will be avoided."

Emperor Chu took a deep look at Fang Xiu, and continued: "I have told you so much, but I just want to tell you one thing, I trust you.

Whether you really suffer from brain disease, or to feel inferior, or to avoid guilt.

As long as you don't commit excessive crimes, I don't have to take it to heart, and I can even give you whatever you want.

I only have one request, that is, until my great Chu is truly stable, you can stay in the court and help me to support Da Chu! "

These words are sincere, without the slightest hypocrisy.

Even someone like Fang Xiu, who doesn't care about anything, feels... touching.

Now that the words have come to this point, Fang Xiu has nothing to say.

He took a step back, looked at Emperor Chu, cupped his hands and said, "I understand, I will definitely do my best."

Compared with the previous words, this sentence is much more sincere.

Although it was just a very plain sentence, it made Chu Huang's old face smile.

Emperor Chu looked at Fang Xiu, and said in a deep tone: "I know that you are a very smart and talented person.

There are only me and you here, I want to ask you a question, and you have to answer me truthfully...

My two children, King Ning and King Kang, in your opinion, who is more suitable to inherit my kingdom. "

When Fang Xiu heard this, he was slightly startled, although the expression on his face did not change, there was a storm in his heart.

There was hesitation on his face, and after a while, he finally cupped his hands and said: "The two princes are both dragons and phoenixes, and I really dare not make judgments."

Seeing this scene, Emperor Chu said, "I know what you are thinking, but I am just worried that I am testing you to see if you have rebellion.

Maybe you think that I sit high on the dragon chair and don't understand the affairs of the common people and what happened in the capital.

But I tell you, I know more than you imagine, and I understand you better than you imagine!

I know that even if I cede the throne to you, you won't bother to sit on it.

If I hadn't forced you to participate in the review and the imperial examination, I'm afraid you would still only want to be the young master of your Fang family, leading a group of maids, eating, drinking, having fun, and playing games for the rest of your life.

Am I right? "

When he said the last sentence, Emperor Chu showed a smile on his face, and looked at Fang Xiu teasingly.

When Fang Xiu heard this, he first showed embarrassment, and then said with a straight face: "Your Majesty's words are framing the minister, and there is only one Xiu'er who takes care of the minister's daily life, but there are no little maids.

The so-called eating, drinking, and having fun are only occasional, and the minister also has ambitions. Even if he is eating, drinking, and having fun, he only thinks about one problem..."

"what is the problem?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Chu showed a curious expression on his old face for the first time, looked at Fang Xiu, opened his mouth slowly, and asked a question.

At this time, Fang Xiu's eyes showed firmness, looked at Emperor Chu, and said righteously: "There are tens of thousands of mansions in Ande, and the people of the world are all happy!"

Chapter 383 King Kang's Birthday Banquet

When Emperor Chu heard this, a smile appeared on his old face, and he said, "You can always surprise me."

After a pause, he continued: "Okay, tell me, what do you think?"

Fang Xiu looked confused and asked, "What?"

Seeing this, Emperor Chu smiled and stretched out a hand, pointing at him: "You little cunning, since you don't want to say it, that's fine, I won't make things difficult for you.

I asked you to stay this time, apart from telling you this, there is one more thing about the punishment of heaven..."

Hearing the Emperor Chu mentioning Heaven's Punishment, Fang Xiu cheered up, cupped his hands and said, "Your servant must know everything without saying anything."

Emperor Chu nodded, and said, "Tell me, how much Heaven's Punishment can the Shenji Camp produce before the Southwest changes?"

Fang Xiu heard this, thought for a while, and replied: "At least one thousand!"

Emperor Chu frowned, looked at Fang Xiu, and asked, "Really?"

He once asked this question when he was in the Shenji Camp, and the answer he got was the same.

Although he was very relieved at the time, he actually didn't believe it.