Chapter 57: The Son of Heaven's Conspiracy
"I am Cai Yong, please see Your Majesty." Cai Yong walked in quickly and bowed to Liu Hong.
"Mr. Cai, how is the emperor's academic performance?" Liu Hong stretched out his hand to help him, signaling Cai Yong to avoid the favor. The previous worry on his face had gone away, and he asked with a smile.
"Prince Xie is talented and the people he meets must be of the best." When talking about these half of his disciples, Cai Yong's solemn expression became much gentler. If he included the registered disciples in his life, there were many disciples under his sect, but there were not many talented people. There were only two people who could be recognized by Cai Yong. One was Ye Zhao. Unfortunately, Ye Zhao lacked interest in Confucianism and could not inherit his legacy. The other belonged to Liu Xie. Unlike Ye Zhao, Liu Xie was quite interested in Confucianism. It's a pity that the identity of the prince could not follow him like Ye Zhao to give him careful guidance.
"It is also a blessing for the emperor to be praised by Mr. Cai. By the way, Mr. Cai is here, is there something wrong?" Liu Hong nodded with satisfaction.
"I heard that Your Majesty selected war-going people from the people?" Cai Yong looked up and looked at Liu Hongdao.
"Yes, Mr. Cai's news is also very well-informed." Liu Hong said with a smile.
Although Cai Yong has been pardoned, his official position has not been restored and he has not been in court. It has not been long before the court has been dispersed, and Cai Yong has already received news. Although he knows that this matter will sooner or later be known to Cai Yong, Liu Hong still couldn't help but quip it.
"My..." Cai Yong smiled bitterly: "Now that the Taiping Cult is in chaos, I am worried about the country, so I have been waiting outside the palace..."
"I don't blame you." Liu Hong sighed and said, "I heard that you advised the Wei family to hand over the betrothal gifts they sent to the national treasury?"
"I just did my best and dared not take credit for it." Cai Yong bowed.
Liu Hong shook his head and said quietly: "If all the officials and ministers of the court could be as loyal and righteous as Mr. Cai, perhaps, there would be no such peace affairs. From tomorrow on, Mr. Cai will also go to the court to discuss matters together."
Cai Yong shook his head and said, "I am a crime. How can I abolish etiquette? Especially in this national crisis, the court's etiquette and law must be more strict, and court officials must abide by it. Only in this way can we set an example for the people."
"You~" Liu Hong shook his head and said, "Tell me, I came here for your disciple."
"It's not to ask for an official." Cai Yong said suo: "If you don't have such virtues and ability in cultivation, I will never dare to abolish the public because of your own personal gain. However, I do have the ability. The so-called talented people do not avoid relatives. I believe that when the country uses people, the talent of cultivation of wisdom can be used. Your Majesty, when you enter the Youzhou official, you can defeat the Hu cavalry several times. Not only can you protect the territory of the Han Dynasty, but you can also promote your power outside the frontier, kill the Xianbei Shanyu, stir up the situation outside the frontier, and make the Hu people dare not go south. Although Xiuming's background is not high, my Han Dynasty is at the time of employment, and Your Majesty does not have to stick to the opinions of the door."
Zhang Rang did not speak up. Although he took Ye Zhao's money, he knew better about the emperor's personality. If he spoke at this time, not only would Cai Yong not appreciate it, but the emperor would also be suspicious.
"What Mr. Cai said is not without reason." Liu Hong looked at Zhang Rang in confusion and nodded, "I will naturally not forget this person, and not only that, the two Liang states in the past and later praised Ye Xiuming. Zhou Jing also wrote a letter to let Ye Zhao serve as the chief lieutenant of Liang State. Unfortunately, Zhou Jing actually abandoned the city and fled. It is really hateful. You, a disciple, did a good job. In times of crisis, you drove tens of thousands of Taiping scholars in Suiyang out of the city, so as to protect Suiyang and preserved most of the granary. I allow him to temporarily take over the position of Prime Minister of Liang State and also take over the commander."
"This... is the authority too heavy? Although Xiuming is talented, his virtue is not enough and he cannot be heavy." Cai Yong couldn't help but frown slightly when he heard this. Liang State is not Ma Cheng. Even if he is optimistic about Ye Zhao, his military and political power is concentrated in one place, and it is also a major city like Liang State. Cai Yong is not only worried about whether Ye Zhao can be competent, but also worried that Ye Zhao will have some ideas that he shouldn't have. After all, this power has a great ability to corrupt people's hearts. Even if Ye Zhao is talented, he does not practice enough. Cai Yong is afraid that he will have some other thoughts.
What's more, if such an important position is handed over to a young man who has just won the crown, Ye Zhao is also worried about whether Ye Zhao can bear it.
Cai Yong's words made Liu Hong feel a lot more comfortable, and he nodded and said, "Don't you know, Mr. Cai, don't worry, Ye Zhao is not a royal family, I can't let him stay in this position for a long time, but now..."
With a wry smile, Liu Hong looked at Cai Yong and said, "Although the army of Lu Zhi, Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song has been sent to suppress it, the thief is powerful and it is difficult to extinguish it for a while. Previously, the emperor's uncle Liu Yan submitted a statement, hoping to restart the state patriarchal system and select the Muslim who has both moral integrity and talent."
"This..." Cai Yong was stunned. The state governor system had been deposed for many years, and its disadvantages were self-evident. Cai Yong opened his mouth and wanted to persuade him, but was blocked by Liu Hong.
"I refuse." Liu Hong sat down in a pavilion, shook his head tiredly and said, "But at this time, the court really lacked control over the prefectures and counties. Since Ye Zhao had the ability, he would temporarily serve as the Prime Minister of Liang. After first quelling the rebellion of the Taiping Cult in Liang, I will transfer him to Huangfu Song to assist Huangfu Song in defeating the Taiping Cult in Yingchuan. If he has outstanding performance, I will recruit him to Luoyang as an official."
This Taiping Rebellion also made Liu Hong feel that there were insufficient talents in the court. All the officials and ministers of the court actually selected only three veterans to take action. Looking around, the younger generation of Luoyang, which should be full of talents, was no one available. Most of the old ministers were talkative people. They really did not have any one, and they only knew how to fight for power and profit all day long, which also made Liu Hong desperately hope to introduce fresh blood to Luoyang and sway the deadly silence of Luoyang City.
"Your Majesty is wise. This move is harmful to the country but not profitable, and it is not feasible." Cai Yong nodded and said.
Is it not feasible?
Liu Hong didn't say much, but just looked at Cai Yong and said, "I have made arrangements for Ye Zhao's affairs. Mr. Cai doesn't have to worry about it. I hope Mr. Cai will worry more. After the Taiping Church is over, I will announce the resumption of your official position. As for the matter between the daughter and the Wei family, I will personally marry him."
Chapter completed!