The Child Emperor

Zhao Ruosu has changed from the Zhongshusheren to the small mansion of the Marquis Mansion. This is an extremely humble official position, especially in the Marquis Mansion, where there are special people in charge of large and small matters. Cheng is more useful, and of course has a higher status.

Zhao Ruosu had nothing to do, and sat alone in the hut every day, without being summoned by the emperor for several days.

The anger in Han Ruzi's heart had long since disappeared, and it was replaced by vigilance. He chose Zhao Ruosu because he hoped to get advice and better deal with the minister. Who knows, after a few words, Zhao Ruosu began to defend the minister, saying what the emperor said. Hold the court too tightly.

Han Ruzi was particularly disgusted with this kind of behavior in the name of elevating it, not only because he was the emperor, but also because of his unbearable puppet career.

Moreover, the performance of the ministers in the court did not allow the emperor to let go. Most of them were still in the period of Emperor Wu, and they were indeed loyal to the Great Chu. Unable to deal with the many crises of Da Chu.

Xiao Sheng, who committed suicide by throwing himself into the river in Jincheng, had touched Han Ruzi a lot, but this is not what he needs most now.

That afternoon, the emperor summoned the commander of Linzi, Lai Bingwen, in the back garden of the Marquis Mansion.

Although Lai Bingwen was a civil servant, his stature was extremely majestic. He was comparable to Fan Zangshan, but his footsteps were vain and he lacked the composure of a general.

The two monarchs and ministers drank tea in the pavilion. After tea, Han Ruzi said: The East China Sea Dockyard is building ships, and it is expected that there will be a great success in three years. During this period, pirates may attack by surprise. General Lai is guarding the dock, how many troops are needed? What are the countermeasures?

Lai Bingwen got up, knowing in his heart that he was no longer with the general, and respectfully replied: Five thousand is enough, if you can get assistance from the rear in time, three thousand is also acceptable. The key to defending the city lies not in the number of people, but in the equipment, if the equipment is sufficient. , if used properly, it will not be a problem to stick to it for several months.”

Han Ruzi was also trapped in the city. He was very interested in defending the city. He chatted with Lai Bingwen a lot. At the end of the summoning, he had already made a decision in his heart that this person could be the dock guard.

As Lai Bingwen, it was an honor to be summoned by the emperor alone, but he was not reconciled. When he was about to leave, he couldn't help but say: The last general lost his virtue in his early years, your Majesty must have heard of it.

Well. Han Ruzi really wanted to ask who Lai Bingwen seduced back then, but he was the emperor, and some curiosity could only be hidden in his heart and could not be shown.

Lai Bingwen seemed to be unhappy, but quickly calmed down, If you choose a general with virtue, there will be no generals available in the world.

Han Ruzi said, Do you think that because of your immorality in your early years, you cannot become a pirate general?

Lai Bingwen nodded. He had participated in several discussions in the House of Marquis, and he was not as awe-inspiring to the emperor as he was when he first met him, and he dared to express his true thoughts.

Let's not talk about the pirates, the Xiongnu is the real problem. I want to send a minister to the Xiongnu, and General Lai is willing to go.

Although Lai Bingwen didn't understand how the topic turned to the Xiongnu, he still bowed and replied, I would like to go there at the end.

This is not a few months, but three, five years, or even longer. I need one person to stay with Dadan and keep an eye on the changes there. Can you do it?

Lai Bingwen was stunned, and when he replied again, he seemed reluctant, As long as Your Majesty thinks it is necessary, the last general...

Such an answer was no different from refusal, and Han Ruzi laughed, General Lai is someone who loves his family, so it doesn't matter, but the pirates are not fighting for a while, and the pirates suddenly unite and disperse, and there is not even a big leader. In the plan, the ship can be built in three years, and the pirates will not be allowed to get close to the shore in five years. It will take ten years to make the pirates disappear. During this period, the navy needs to sail the sea all the year round. General Lai, please think carefully

Lai Bingwen blushed, knelt down and kowtowed, and left.

For another general, Di Kai, it was relatively simple. The emperor summoned him, gave him a few words of encouragement, and sent him out. , already very satisfied, no more requirements.

There is only one Master Yan Peng left, and Han Ruzi has not made a decision for a long time. He has sent a letter to Jing Yao of Donghai Kingdom, asking him to secretly investigate the truth of the military exploits. Before that, he still gave courtesy.

Cui Teng particularly admired the young general, saying good things about him whenever he had the chance, Han Ruzi often laughed and didn't answer.

That evening, Han Ruzi noticed something strange when he was eating. The table smelled of medicinal herbs, and many dishes were obviously mixed with medicinal herbs. He called the old eunuch He Yi, the head of the Hou residence, and asked, What is this?

Report to Your Majesty, this is a medicated meal specially prepared for Your Majesty. He Yi's life had been quite nourishing. Since the emperor's permanent residence in the mansion, he has not dared to touch alcohol for a long time, and his expression is a little dazed.

I'm not sick, why should I take medicine? Whose will?

He Yi was taken aback, Uh...it was in the palace...it was specially done by someone sent by the queen, I thought Your Majesty knew it long ago.

Speaking of the queen, Han Ruzi's expression softened a lot, but he still wondered, Call the chef, I want to ask clearly.

When the chef came, not one, but two, very frightened. As soon as he came in, he knelt on the ground and saw the clothes of one of them. Han Ruzi was stunned, Are you an imperial physician? I have neither disease nor summons. What are you going to do?

The imperial physician did not dare to raise his head, and said in a trembling voice: Yes, it was the queen who ordered Wei Chen to come here to supervise the production of medicated meals. Wei Chen did not know... Wei Chen did not know...

What kind of disease does the medicated diet treat? The weather turned cold recently, and Han Ruzi thought it was a medicated diet to prevent colds, but seeing that there were quite a few strange and unrecognizable things in the herbs in the dishes, he became more and more confused.

The imperial physician was also confused, because he thought that the emperor already knew about it, so he glanced up and lowered his head before he could see clearly.

Answer my question. Han Ruzi became stern. People like Zhao Ruosu and Lai Bingwen would be fine if they were presumptuous in front of the emperor. A small imperial physician was not qualified to remain silent.

The imperial doctor kowtowed and replied in a low voice, This medicine is specially designed to treat childlessness. Your Majesty, the Queen and all the concubines all take this medicine...

Han Ruzi was angry and funny, picked up an item on the plate with chopsticks, looked at it for a while, wanted to ask what it was, thought about it and then waved his hand: Go back.

This dinner, Han Ruzi ate very carefully, and only ate some dishes he knew.

It happened that Concubine Shu Deng Yun was the one who served the bed that night. Among the dozen or so concubines, she was the only one who dared to say anything in front of the emperor, The taste of medicinal food is really bad, I heard that there are differences between men and women, how does Your Majesty's medicinal food taste?

Equally bad, how could the queen suddenly come up with such an idea?

Your Majesty, don't wrong the Queen, in fact, this is my idea. For several months, none of the sisters are pregnant, so I suggested to the Queen Mother that you should ask the Queen Mother to see the doctor. The Queen Mother felt that there was no need to worry, so I suggested a few medicinal meals. Well, I heard a few recipes when I was in Jincheng, and they worked very well...

Is this your recipe?

Deng Yun smiled and said, Of course not. It was prescribed by the imperial doctor. The queen mother can't trust me.

So this is your suggestion, the queen mother's decision, but let the queen pass the decree?

This kind of thing can only be ordered by the queen.

The Empress Dowager Cining and the Empress both thought that the other party had notified the emperor, but the director He Yi did not ask in detail. As a result, there was a deviation.

The emperor has no heir, which has become a problem for many people, but Han Ruzi is not in a hurry, and he doesn't like the interference from the palace, so he doesn't stay overnight, put on his clothes again, and said to Concubine Shu: Since it is your idea, Tomorrow, you will tell the Empress Dowager and Empress that I do not like herbal meals, and from now on, without my will, I am not allowed to change meals at will.

But Your Majesty...

Han Ruzi turned around and went out of the house. The eunuch who was guarding outside was surprised and did not dare to ask any more questions. He immediately followed and sent the emperor to the study.

Those who do not understand the emperor are not only the ministers in the court, but also many people in the palace. They do not seem to understand that the disaster is imminent. If they fail to respond in time, the great Chu will die, and the court and the palace will bear the brunt.

It was a bit cold in the study, the eunuchs were busy fetching charcoal basins, Han Ruzi was sitting behind the desk and wanted to talk to Meng E, but Meng E was not there. There have been more rumors about assassins recently. She has to take turns with other guards. Unless necessary, you can't stay by the emperor's side at will.

Han Ruzi read the book for a while, and ordered the eunuch He Yi to be called.

He Yi was already lying down, and when he heard the summons, he got up immediately, put on a coat and came.

He Yi is already very old. Back then, he followed the emperor out of the palace, and he had the power to follow the dragon, but his requirements were never high. It was enough to eat, drink, wear and live. His only hobby was drinking. Do not drink more confused.

Han Ruzi hesitated for many days, but decided to clarify the matter. He really couldn't be too indulgent to the people around him, He Yi.

The old slave is here.

What benefit did Nan Zhijin give you?

He Yi was startled, thumped and knelt down, Your Majesty... Your Majesty...

I don't blame you, nor will I pursue Nan Zhijin, I just want to know the truth. Han Ruzi said flatly that Nan Zhijin had passed news to Zhongshu Province before, and it was obvious that he got help in the mansion, and the investigation turned out to be a mess. It's also simple. The guards are very conscientious and write down every person who has visited Nan Zhijin, and Cai Xinghai recorded every person entering and leaving the mansion. After comparing the two, they immediately found the old eunuch He Yi.

I... the old slave didn't have anything... just a drink. Nan Zhijin heard from somewhere that the old slave loves wine and claimed that a friend wanted to give him two jars of good wine that he had collected for many years. Lijing, he couldn't get it, so he begged me for help, and promised to give me a jar. He, he talked about the jar of wine so much, the old slave couldn't hold back, so he went to help him by the way... Passed it on A note...

Han Ruzi sighed lightly, Zhongshusheren really knew the emperor best, and even people around the emperor had to inquire clearly.

He Yi was confused, and it was useless to punish him. Han Ruzi said: He Yi, you are old, don't worry about other things, go to the back garden to look after the chickens and ducks. There is wine and meat every day to keep you happy.

He Yi kowtowed and was helped out of the study by two eunuchs.

Han Ruzi sat for a while, and then sent someone to pass on Zhao Ruosu.

Zhao Ruosu hadn't slept yet, but he came soon, and saluted respectfully, neither showing closeness nor panic.

Don't mention the people around me. Han Ruzi had to make a rule, Don't mention it for at least three years.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I ask you, what happened to the Wu family?

The emperor passed a decree to deprive the brothers of the Wu brothers. As a result, the government sent people to surround the Wu family, and they were not allowed to enter and leave at will. Han Ruzi had already asked the police to withdraw through Jin Chunzhong, but he did not understand how his imperial decree could become like this. .

The idea was originally proposed by Zhao Ruosu, and he was obliged to explain it.

Zhao Ruosu had already heard of this, and he stepped forward and said, Because there are two emperors in the court.

Once the identity of Zhongshusheren was thrown away, Zhao Ruosu became less and less able to speak.