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A steaming hot pot, a plate of fresh mutton that was as thin as a cicada's wing, and a few side dishes. What could be more suitable than this in the harsh winter?
He picked up the sliced mutton and placed it in boiling water for a while. Then, he added the sauce that the imperial chef had carefully prepared. Instantly, the deliciousness of the mutton was raised to the extreme and spread in his mouth! At this moment, in the Jiaofang Palace, the Emperor was enjoying mutton hotpot with the Empress and Prince Liu Yu.
Although it was often said that one should not talk when eating, for a foodie empire that had a food culture of more than a thousand years, the word 'eat' had long seeped into the daily life of every federal citizen. What could be better than a meal to start a conversation?
"Yu 'er, what books have you been reading recently?”Tian Zi smiled and asked Liu Yu, who was eating until her face was red.
Hearing Tian Zi's words, Liu Yu raised her head and swallowed the food in her mouth.""Father, I have finished reading the Analects of Confucius, and now the Headmaster wants me to read the Spring and Autumn Ram!”
When the Empress heard this, she said proudly," Yu 'er is talented and intelligent. No matter what she reads, she can remember it. Teacher Wei has already praised Yu' er several times in front of BenGong."”
"Really? Mother, but the Headmaster is so fierce! My son was only distracted for a moment while reading, and the Headmaster hit my hand.”
Hearing Liu Yu's complaints, Tian Zi smiled and said,"My son, do you know that my father was taught by Teacher Wei? I didn't expect that after so many years, Teacher is still the same as before. Yu 'er must study hard and listen to the teacher. It will be good for you in the future.”
"Really? The Headmaster had also taught his father that his son would study hard and not make the Headmaster angry.”
When the Empress heard Liu Yu say this, she said gratefully,""Yes, Yu 'er is really sensible. Come and eat more mutton. That way, you'll grow faster.”
Another cup of warm wine entered his stomach. Tian Zi exhaled a breath of alcohol and immediately felt a little tipsy. Looking at his wife who was putting the hot mutton into Liu Yu's bowl, he couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.
He put down his wine glass and asked,"Oh right, Yu 'er." Is there anything you don't understand after reading?”
"Yes, Gongyang said,'Can the revenge of nine generations be avenged?'Confucius said,'The kingly way is restored to the ancients, and the king is respected. The revenge of ten lifetimes can still be avenged! Your son doesn't understand why Confucius, who advised people to be good and convinced people with virtue, would say this? I asked the Headmaster, but the Headmaster said that I would understand it when I truly understood the meaning of benevolence.”
Seeing the curiosity in Liu Yu's eyes, Tian Zi didn't answer directly but asked,"My son, let me ask you, what do you think of benevolence?”
"Oh, Imperial Father, your son has read the Analects of Confucius and understands that Confucius 'benevolence is nothing more than persuading people to speak kindly, do well, and be kind. That is to say, you must speak in a friendly manner, be sincere to others, and not have the heart to harm others! Is Imperial Father Yu 'er right?" Hearing this, Liu Yu lowered her head and pondered.
After hearing this, Tian Zi couldn't help but feel gratified. But what you said is only built in an environment where there are only good people. If there is a heinous person, do you want to treat him with benevolence?”
"Of course not. At this time, we have to let the police arrest them!”
"Haha, right! If you indulge a criminal who has committed a crime and harmed others in the future, then you are an accomplice. However, evil people should also be punished with justice. If they only vented their personal anger, what difference was there between them and villains? And this justice was also benevolence! This was true for individuals, but it was a different story for a country.”After saying that, Tian Zi picked up his wine cup and downed it in one gulp. He looked at Liu Yu, who seemed to have understood something, and said with a smile," My son, you have to think about this matter more tonight. The word 'benevolence' contains the thousand-year-old principle of the federation. You can't just look at it from one side!”
Liu Yu stood up and solemnly bowed to her father,""Thank you Imperial Father for clearing up this son's doubts. This son will not let Imperial Father down.”
"Alright, you two father and son, you've learned a lot from this meal. If you don't eat mutton, it won't be fresh.”The Empress urged with a smile.
In the afternoon, the emperor, who had just finished his lunch, was dealing with government affairs in the Qianqing Palace. At this moment, the man in black clothes and a wingless gauze hat walked into the palace. "Greetings, Your Majesty."”
"You're here. How did it go?”Tian Zi lowered his head and looked at the memorial.
This man who had entered and exited the Palace of Heavenly Purity several times was the commander of the Professional Division, Li Yi! As the leader of the Federation's 1,000-year-old professional domestic map surveying, beacon guard, and inspector of the construction of the city god's stronghold, he was also the head of the internal intelligence agency. He was one of the few who could be close to the heavens with the title of Zhonglang General.
Li Yi took out a yellow memorial and handed it to Emperor."Your Majesty, this general has carefully chosen this. Be it in family background, character, or aptitude, he is one in a million. Please take a look.”
Only then did Tian Zi raise his head to take the memorial and open it,""Eh, only two people?" Zhuge Huairen is actually from the Zhuge family of Nanyang. As expected of the family of Prime Minister Zhuge! There are heroes in every generation." Seeing one of them, Tian Zi smiled in satisfaction. When he looked at another name, he couldn't help but ask,"Li Xingke, I've never heard of the Li Clan.”
Hearing Son of Heaven's doubts, Li Yi explained,"Your Majesty, the Li family is just an ordinary military family in LY City. Compared to those prestigious families that had been passed down for thousands of years, Li Xingke, the son of the hidden family head, was indeed a genius. I've heard that his talent is not any weaker than the Zhuge family's!”
"Oh, if it's really as you say, then zhen can rest assured. Pass on my verbal order: summon the two of you to be the prince's study companions and accept the teachings of Elder Wei together in Dongming Hall.”Emperor closed the memorial and instructed Li Yi.
"Yes, I accept your orders."
After remembering Son of Heaven's words, Li Yi hesitated for a moment before saying again,"Your Majesty, there's something else that concerns today's morning court session.”
Looking up at Li Yi, Tian Zi said coldly,"Those people are making a move?"
At this moment, Li Yi could clearly feel the undisguised killing intent in His Majesty's tone, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. He could not help but lower his head and say,"Yes, after the court session ended this morning, I found out that the eunuchs had frequent contact with the aristocratic families.”
"Is it? Which families did they contact?”
As Li Yi reported the list to Liu Hong one by one, Tian Zi's expression became uglier and uglier. He took a light breath and forcefully suppressed the killing intent in his heart. He sneered and said,"Good, good. All of them. Commander Li, you must strictly monitor their every move.”
"Yes, Your Majesty, don't worry. The Office of Personnel and Administrative Personnel will record any actions of these people.”
"That's good. By the way, have you found out the whereabouts of that batch of gold?”Tian Zi remembered the gold that was brought back from the East Continent four years ago and asked.
Li Yi was also prepared and said,[It's all been investigated. Five days after the gold was sent to the national treasury, it was secretly transported out of Zhujin City.] The scouts reported that 300,000 out of the 800,000 catties of gold had gone into the eunuch's pocket. The remaining 500,000 had either fallen into the hands of the eunuchs 'henchmen or been sent to the residences of various aristocratic families. The Ministry of Civil Affairs had already recorded the names of all these people. As long as His Majesty gave the order, none of these people would be able to escape!”
The central air conditioner in the hall kept sending heat into the room, but Li Yi, who was in the middle of it, was still cold. After listening to his narration, Tian Zi fell silent. The oppressive atmosphere made Li Yi unable to breathe. After a long while, Liu Hong finally spoke,"He really took it thoroughly!" It seemed that they had almost emptied the national treasury. No wonder Jia Zhengdao, this old dog, had said such a ridiculous thing at the court meeting. Haha! Very good, we don't need to touch them for the time being. I still have a use for their lives. Alright, you can leave first!"
"Yes, I will take my leave."
As Li Yi left Clear Sky Temple, Liu Hong lowered his head and looked at the memorial on the table in deep thought. After a long time, he muttered,"Yu 'er, father will definitely' clean the dust and give you a beautiful river and mountain.”
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