Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 374
"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law! I heard that you won another battle!"

Seeing Shen Zhezi, the little emperor suddenly had a bright smile on his face, trotted over, circled around Shen Zhezi a few times, and then exhaled and said: "Fortunately, my brother-in-law is intact. I heard people say that the battle is about to end. Sister and the others are about to return to the capital. If my brother-in-law is injured in the battle again, my sister will see me when he returns to the capital, and she will come and blame me for not being considerate."

"How could it be? Qin Wangping's duty is boundless, and it is an honor to serve the country. The princess knows the general situation, so how can she be blamed for it?"

After taking off the armor, Shen Zhezi was also relaxed, and subconsciously raised his hand to pat the little emperor whose head was approaching his shoulder, but he withdrew his hand when he saw the palace servants.He didn't think of the little emperor as a person with too much political taste, but he didn't need to be too intimate in front of others.

After this period of recuperation, the thinness of the little emperor's body gradually disappeared, his cheeks became plump again, and there were still some milk stains on the skirt of his clothes.Shen Zhezi frowned when he saw this, and couldn't help but said: "Although maltose is sweet, it may not be beneficial. You should eat in moderation and avoid overeating. Your Majesty was a little fat earlier, and now is the time to grow your body." , pay more attention to food and beverage collocation.”

When the little emperor heard this, the smile on his face quickly disappeared.During this period of time, he was indeed a little carried away, so much so that it could be called the happiest period of his life.There is no constant threat and harassment from the rebels, no daily advice from the queen mother and uncle, and no courtiers chasing him every day to teach the scriptures. You can do what you like, and you can sleep until you wake up naturally, except occasionally Missing loved ones can be described as carefree.

After chatting with Shen Zhezi for a while, the little emperor couldn't help feeling like an adult: "Brother-in-law, why can't people live according to their own wishes? Why do they have to do so many troublesome things?"

Shen Zhezi was taken aback when he heard this, and after pondering for a moment, he said: "People are not alone in life, and they always have to be involved with others. Every word, deed, and action can arouse the emotions of others. Sorrow and joy, even misfortune, life and death. The higher the position, the more involved, especially His Majesty the emperor. Everyone in the universe is a subject, and honor and disgrace are determined by the emperor's heart. People's hearts are all high, but they can be appointed by talent and fame The obvious ones are few and far between.”

"Everyone seeks to make progress. Those who are meager and weak can't compete with others. They can only seek advancement and do what they like in order to invite the emperor to favor them. In this world, the world is dedicated to one person, and those who can be used by your majesty are only a small number. However, there are a large number of supporters. Whoever your majesty uses will stand out and surpass his peers. This person can blackmail the world under the will of the emperor, causing people's grievances to boil. When your majesty is in his position, he can't do what he wants, so people can't understand Your preferences should not be used by others to do bad things.”

"You Wei and I talked about prudence and independence, is that what my brother-in-law meant?"

Hearing Shen Zhezi's words, the little emperor also became serious, and asked suspiciously, but immediately frowned: "But brother-in-law, I am not a saint, and I don't want to be a saint. If I don't like it, how can I do it?" ?I like sweet food, I like to sleep soundly, I also like to play games, and I don’t like to harm others, and I don’t like to be tyrannical. If everyone respects the king, why is the world not in the way I like?"

Hearing the little emperor's question, Shen Zhezi really looked at him with admiration.At this age, he can ask logical questions, which shows that his brother-in-law is not just a naughty kid who only knows how to eat, drink, sleep and play.

After pondering for a while, Shen Zhezi said again: "There are no absolutes in everything, and you can change it a little bit. Your Majesty Youwei taught you to be cautious and independent, which is indeed a wise maxim. But this does not mean that your majesty should completely suppress likes and dislikes, just don't overdo it." Shown in front of people."

"Brother-in-law said this, meaning that I can do whatever I like, as long as it is not seen by others?"

The little emperor's eyes lit up after hearing the words, and he leaned in front of Shen Zhezi and said with a smile.

"Probably that's what it means. However, in general, any preferences should be in moderation. If you indulge too much, good things will turn bad. After all, His Majesty's position is where the glory shines, and he is under the spotlight of everyone. How can he live alone for a long time! "

Hearing this, the little emperor's expression darkened again. He rolled his eyes and waved his hand to push back the palace servants standing beside him: "You all step back, I want to have a few private words with my brother-in-law."

After all the palace people had retreated, the little emperor turned to a sad face again: "I really don't want to be a glorious day, and I don't want to be supported by the world. Brother-in-law, I really don't want to be an emperor anymore. There are great talents, can you help me?"

Hearing this, Shen Zhezi's face suddenly turned serious, and just about to speak out, he saw the little emperor begging, he closed his eyes and thought for a long time, and then slowly said: "Your Majesty, please don't say such things again. Although I am close to His Majesty, we belong to the monarch and his ministers after all, so I can't and dare not listen to such words!"

"But, brother-in-law, I, I really..."

"Your Majesty does not want to be supported by the world, but born in this family, this body has already been supported. Whether you want it or not, this is already a debt owed to the world, and you should pay it back. Don't think about it again. Don't say such things again!"

Shen Zhezi didn't know what amazing words the little emperor would say if he continued to sit down. After finishing speaking, Dang even stood up, ready to leave.

"Brother-in-law, I really, really want to..."

The little emperor looked at Shen Zhezi's back, his little face was full of loneliness.

After walking a few steps, Shen Zhezi turned around to look at the little emperor again, and sighed: "You are too young now, you can't do what you want, what long-cherished wish you have. Wait until you grow up to understand the truth." Heart, if you change your mind, looking back at today, it’s just a joke. But if you still insist on this thought, then tell me, I’ll help you.”

After leaving the front hall of Tai Chi, Shen Zhezi was in a somewhat chaotic mood.He didn't expect that his mood would be messed up by the little brother-in-law's few words.

Although in fact, none of these emperors in the Eastern Jin Dynasty was comfortable.But the so-called troubles, in the eyes of ordinary people, are just the troubles of happiness.After all, no matter how severely the imperial power is restrained, compared with those people who are suffering from wars and are precarious, being honored and raised in the deep palace without worrying about food and clothing is already the first-class happiness in the world!

People's hearts are the most difficult to guess, especially the heart of an emperor.It's not that every emperor is a scheming person, but that in that position, surrounded by the world's most intelligent people, every action and every thought will be interpreted infinitely, and naturally there will be Thousands of meanings.

Now this little emperor, although he occasionally thinks wildly, has almost no scheming, let alone any authority.But this does not mean that he is irrelevant in the current situation. On the contrary, his position is very firm. Once there is a wavering, the entire Jiangdong political situation will be in turmoil.

Although it is the so-called clan politics at present, there is one thing that cannot be ignored, that is, the clans in power, their power is not born by themselves, but comes from the center, and intercepts the imperial power!Once the imperial power is unstable, these clans are also in jeopardy!Is the Langya Wang clan strong?The brothers each occupy Fangzhen and control more than half of Jiangdong's army, but when his family collides with the imperial power, they still cannot avoid a big defeat!
The various families that exist in the court in the form of powerful clans mainly come from the sharing of imperial power.But when it turns around to devour the imperial power, most of its original power will disappear.For example, when Wang Shu was in Jingkou, the refugee commander who crossed the river without authorization would be killed without mercy, and no one dared to break the ban.And when Wang Dun rebelled, the refugee commander became his gravedigger instead!

The little emperor's occasional strange remarks made Shen Zhezi think a lot, and even began to examine the power that his family had obtained through the use of imperial power.Only by stripping away all these powers is the real power of his family.

To help the little emperor fulfill this long-cherished wish is tantamount to ending an old order that has been formed, is operating normally, and will continue for decades. It is not just as simple as usurping.Otherwise, it would just be a different person imprisoned in the deep palace, perhaps Shen Zhezi himself.

Shen Zhezi needs a group of people who have been promoted not following the old order, and needs to take over the future of these people from the old order into his own hands, and build a new promotion order from scratch.

After having this idea, he suddenly felt that Director Wang's invitation earlier might not be an opportunity.In Jiankang in the future, it is conceivable that for a long time, the biggest decision-maker in Taichung's political affairs should be Wang Dao.Because with Yu Liang's death, no one in the current situation is enough to compete with Director Wang in terms of fame and qualifications.

Wen Qiao was worse, and Lu Ye was even less likely. Tao Kan didn't think so at his age and background.Even if it is Yu Yi, it is a good result to be able to stabilize the political legacy left by Yu Liang with the help of the empress dowager and the Shen family.As for his father, Shen Chong, it is absolutely impossible to leave Dongyangzhou now, and he wants to imprint Dongyangzhou with a deeper imprint of the Shen family.

Shen Zhezi's original plan was to avoid the direct hand-to-hand combat of the central government, and to support a group of military upstarts who were close to him in Yuzhou as one of his future bases.But the little emperor's words gave Shen Zhezi a lot of inspiration. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for him to board Wang Dao's boat. If there are any problems or collisions, they need to be overcome from the outside.But now Director Wang made an opening for him, giving him a chance to get on the boat.

Shen Zhezi is also very clear that for a long time to come, he will not be able to directly go to the front line to take charge of the affairs. Even if he manages Yuzhou, he will have to leave the hands of Yu Yi, and he will stay in Taicheng to take care of him.Now that it has been determined to stay in Taicheng, why not move closer to a more central location?
Of course, there is a possibility that he will be suppressed, but even if he chooses another position, it is unavoidable. On the contrary, it is possible to gain insight into many internal operating laws of the other party when he boards Director Wang's ship.With his current accumulation, it is impossible for someone to kill him in Taichung again!
After having this intention, Shen Zhezi's thoughts became much more open. When he returned to the Governor's Mansion in Xuanyang Gate, he summoned Du He and other subordinates to inquire about the current situation in Yuzhou.He wants to take advantage of the fact that the relationship with Director Wang is still relatively harmonious, and there is almost no resistance in the capital, so he can build a framework foundation in Yuzhou as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)