The Child Emperor

When he returned to the palace, he was no longer anyone's puppet. Han Ruzi's greatest feeling was not the smugness of power, but the feeling of walking on thin ice in times of crisis.

He must establish security within ten steps as quickly as possible.

The soldiers of the troupe were transferred to the palace as guards, jointly managed by Cai Xinghai and Chao Hua, and the original guards all stayed on standby outside, under the command of Yang Feng, who was often served in the middle - some of the guards included Meng E's brother Meng Che, who disappeared and disappeared. Before they appeared, the guards could not gain the emperor's trust.

Part of the Northern Army and Southern Army were responsible for guarding the palace and the gates of the capital, while the Guard Army set up a camp in the west of the city, pardoned and summoned the scattered soldiers back to the camp. On the surface, this was a temporary arrangement. The army, in fact, has no arrangements.

All these things went very smoothly, the court and the public believed that the emperor had the right to do so, and all the ministries cooperated fully.

All the escaped palace servants came back. Because many internal officials died at the hands of the Su Weijun, Han Ruzi was able to successfully promote the people he trusted: the eunuch Liu Jie was released and continued to serve as the seal of the middle palm. Han Ruzi even wanted to make him the title The Central Division Supervisor, but felt that it was not appropriate to act too hastily, so the former officials were reinstated, and a large number of low-ranking "hard men" were reused to fill the vacancies of internal officials.

This arrangement did not encounter any resistance. The emperor entered the palace again, and it was common sense to appoint cronies. It can only be said that Liu Jie and those "miserable people" had a unique vision and chose the right master.

As for larger-scale adjustments, Han Ruzi was not in a hurry.

On the fifth day of his return to the palace, Han Ruzi received news of Prime Minister Yin Wuxian's death. For him, this was a good and a bad thing. The good thing was that he could choose a new prime minister immediately. The bad thing was that he didn't have a particularly suitable candidate. And this matter must be resolved as soon as possible. In the morning of the day after tomorrow, the Queen Mother and Baiguan will go to the Taimiao to pay their respects to the ancestors and officially welcome the emperor back. At that time, Baiguan needs a leader.

Before telling the ancestors, Tongxuan Hall and Qinzheng Hall were not suitable for political discussions. Han Ruzi did not want to discuss matters with the ministers for the time being. He chose Lingyun Pavilion, where he used to study when he was studying, and was there with Chai Yue, Fang Daye and others. Discussing the military situation, or summoning a supporter alone, don't need to say much, just praise a few words, the two sides are tacit: the emperor will reward loyal ministers, but the time has not yet come.

He didn't need to sit on the floor in the cabinet, there was a full set of tables and chairs, more like a study room.

This afternoon, there was only one person Han Ruzi wanted to see.

Yang Feng was also very busy. Before anyone arrived, Han Ruzi raised his eyes from the map and said to Zhang Youcai, who was standing at the door, "Do you really want to be an official?"

Zhang Youcai was imprisoned in the southern army camp, and Taifu Cui surrendered. He was immediately released and returned to the emperor, but he refused to serve as an internal official several times. At this time, he still shook his head, "I don't want to be an official, but I am very happy to be able to serve Your Majesty. ."

Han Ruzi smiled, Zhang Youcai was very loyal, but at a young age and without knowledge, it was indeed not suitable for him to be in charge of one party.

"Don't just serve, help me advise..."

Zhang Youcai hesitated, but Han Ruzi smiled and said, "Didn't you say 'Zhen'?"

Zhang Youcai nodded.

"Don't worry, I don't have the imperial decree without the seal? I am also the emperor without saying 'Zhen'." Han Ruzi has no intention of maintaining the majesty of the emperor at all times, he prefers to take it slowly, "The current director of the Central Division asks me for my guilt. , to be responsible for all the things that happen in the palace, I don't think it is his responsibility, but he is really not suitable to be in charge of the affairs of the palace, I want to change someone, you have been in the palace longer than me, but there are recommend?"

Recommending candidates to the emperor is a great power, but Zhang Youcai didn't notice it. The emperor asked him to think about it, so he thought about it for a while, "Yang Feng."

Han Ruzi shook his head, "Yang Feng is not an old man in the palace, nor is he interested in managing the palace."

"Well, that's right, Yang Feng can't even manage so many people in the Marquis Mansion... As for Liu Jie, he is an old man in the palace, and Zhong Zhangxi is only one level away from the Zhongsi Supervisor."

Han Ruzi shook his head with a smile. The people Zhang Youcai recommended were all the emperor's cronies. Obviously, what he cared about was not who could manage the palace well, but who was worthy of the emperor's trust. "Liu Jiezhong's seal is very good..."

The eunuch downstairs came up to report that Yang Feng had arrived, and the "consultation" between the master and the servant was over. Han Ruzi and Yang Feng discussed the business.

Zhang Youcai stepped back wisely.

Yang Feng came in and kowtowed. After getting permission, he sat on a chair diagonally opposite. The second student he assisted became the real emperor, but his face was neither happy nor flattering, still like a stern teacher. With a little scrutiny.

Yang Fengxian opened his mouth, he had many things to report to the emperor.

"Bao Xi is still in Meng E's hands. After leaving the city that night, she is likely to be hunted down. The news I got is that she went all the way east and disappeared near Hangu Pass."

"Why didn't she come to me?"

Yang Feng shook his head. It was he who entrusted Tong Qing'e to send the treasure seal out of the palace. He didn't expect an accident in the middle.

"Who is chasing Meng E? Her brother?"

"It seems like this. Meng Che took fourteen palace guards with him. They traveled the same route as Meng E, and they all disappeared at Hangu Pass."

Han Ruzi frowned slightly, "Who is Meng Che working for?"

"It's not clear, but it's definitely not the Queen Mother or Shangguan Sheng."

Han Ruzi became more and more puzzled, "Then it's useless for him to get the Baoxi."

Yang Feng couldn't explain it. He was silent for a moment. Seeing that the emperor didn't ask any more questions, he continued: "General Han Xing is fighting with Shangguan Sheng today, and news will be available at noon tomorrow at the latest."

"Yeah." Han Ruzi didn't pay much attention to this matter. Shangguan Sheng's command only had thousands of old guards, with no food, no targets, and no support. Han Xing guarded Hangu Pass with tens of thousands of soldiers, and there was no reason not to fight. win this battle.

"Most of the Jianghu people in the capital fled, and many local heroes also left Beijing in the name of visiting relatives and friends, which is no longer a threat."

"Not a threat? The Tan family can call them back at any time, Yun Mengze is still their old nest, and Hua Bin is still their leader."

"It's not the biggest threat at present." Yang Feng changed his statement, "These incidents have all shown that the Jianghu people are unbearable, let them disperse, and then be exterminated by local officials. As for Tan and Hua, they are not. It is worthy of His Majesty's own actions."

"You can't let them get away with it, can you?"

"Let it be handled by the Ministry of Justice and Jingzhao Yin's House."

"Those criminal officers and the Tan family..." Han Ruzi was about to say that they were "a raccoon dog", but suddenly realized, "All the criminal officers are in a panic, worried about my revenge, so I just asked them to investigate the Tan family and give them a shot The opportunity to show loyalty, if the incident is found, it can eliminate the troubles of the Tan and Hua families, and if it can’t be found, they can be wiped out in the future.”

"It can definitely be found out, the friendship between the rivers and lakes is not so strong." Yang Feng said flatly, not thinking about the ending.

After Han Ruzi was restored to the throne, his first order was to forgive everyone. Only Shangguan Sheng refused to surrender and was seeking his own death. As for the Tan family and Hua Bin, the previous things could be forgiven, but not in the future. The criminals who have made meritorious deeds stare at them every day, and sooner or later the two families will be arrested.

Talking about Jianghu people, Han Ruzi thought of several old acquaintances, "What about Du's grandson and grandson? I always wanted to call them into the palace, but I couldn't find anyone."

"They also left. Du Motian entrusted me to tell His Majesty that he and Du Chuanyun were not able to do anything in a critical moment. I'm sorry."

"But I don't care... they've done enough for me before."

Yang Feng smiled slightly, he could feel the eagerness of the "new" emperor, almost exactly the same as Si Di, who had just ascended the throne, "They are from Jianghu, let them stay in Jianghu."

"Don't die? Do you want to continue to be a cook?"

"Well, but not in the capital."

"I really don't understand. When I was powerless and powerless, they tried their best to protect me. Now that the big thing has been accomplished, they are far away from me. Is this the so-called rule of the rivers and lakes?"

"Wait a few more years, if they still refuse to come to see His Majesty, His Majesty will issue a decree to praise them, and the kindness will be cleared up."

"Fame again?"

"There are still people in the world who care about reputation. Your Majesty should be happy. Otherwise, there will be only profit-seeking people in the world."

After all, Jianghu is not a field that Han Ruzi cares about. He nodded, put the matter aside, and asked, "Where is the person who wants to breathe? Any news?"

In the battle for the throne, the Jianghu people did not create miracles, and the East Sea King who relied too much on them was defeated, and the power of the Qi-seekers was also much smaller. Except for Yang Feng, no one particularly cared about the group of Jianghu warlocks.

On the night of the rebellion in the capital, Yang Feng chose to help Han Ruzi regain the throne, which made him lose a chance to wipe out all the hopefuls.

"Lin Kunshan is in Shangguansheng's hands, and the others - will show up sooner or later."

No one can change what Yang Feng is looking for, so Han Ruzi let the flow take its course and began to discuss the most important things, "What should Yin Wuxian say about the candidate for prime minister?"

Yang Feng visited the seriously ill prime minister yesterday, and as usual, asked Yin Wuhao's opinion on his successor. Now that the prime minister is dead, this question has become urgent. "The prime minister Yin said at first that he believed in His Majesty's choice, but after I repeatedly asked, He recommended someone."

"Who?"

"Qu Zixi."

Han Ruzi was taken aback for a moment, "Qu Zixi is only a doctor of Guozijian, and he is in Kanto... What does Yin harmless mean?"

"Your Majesty is really optimistic about Qu Zixi, right?"

"Well, but I didn't think about making him prime minister now. I have to observe it slowly for a while and promote him step by step."

"I guess Yin Wuxian wants to remind His Majesty that it is not easy to choose a prime minister, and even the person His Majesty values ​​most cannot reach the sky in one step."

"So when he recommended Qu Zixi, he actually told me that I can't appoint this person? What an old fox." Han Ruzi thought for a while and asked, "Can I really appoint Qu Zixi as prime minister right away?"

"Yes, but that would be a big mistake."

"Can't a real emperor do that?"

"Especially not a real emperor." Yang Feng stood up, bowed his hands, and said, "There are roughly two times in a person's life. The first time they mature, they know what they can do. Mature knows what he can't do, what he wants is to lift weights lightly and be invisible. If your Majesty wants to be a real emperor, you must first figure out what you can't do."

Han Ruzi felt annoyed, but instead of attacking, he said, "Okay, let me see what I can't do."

(one more today)