Longevity: I am in the quiet garden, the sun and the moon

Hall of Supreme Harmony.

"Recently, my health has improved a lot, and my mood has also improved a lot. I specially asked the two of you to accompany me to have a meal."

During Liu Xian's dinner, he called the crown prince and Li Lizhi to have dinner together.

"Father, your complexion has improved a lot. I believe it will get better and better. Father will definitely live a long life."

Li Lizhi was the first to respond. As a warrior, she probably knew why Liu Xian was in such poor health.

Liu Xian laughed, "I am the most aware of my body, and I didn't expect to live a long life. I would be satisfied if I can live a few more years. I will teach the prince a few more years, and the court will be stable and peaceful...

If I can watch the two of you get married again, I will die in peace. "

"Father, you will live a long life!"

Liu Hui also said something sincerely.

"Hui'er, today I decreed to release your mother and concubine, are you happy?"

"My son is happy, and on behalf of my concubine, I would like to thank my father for your kindness!"

Liu Hui is naturally happy, but it's a pity that he didn't release it, otherwise he would wake up laughing from his dreams.

"Hui'er, there is actually one thing that my father has never told you. It happens that Li Zhi is here. My father asked you, how do you feel about how I dealt with your uncle's family? Do you have any resentment towards me?"

Li Lizhi's heart skipped a beat, she was a little confused why Liu Xian would suddenly ask this question?

Liu Hui also frowned slightly when she heard the words, and after thinking for a while, she said: "If you go back to the father, I don't have any resentment in my heart, and I know the father's good intentions for the son, but the son really doesn't understand. There are a lot of questions I can’t figure out.”

"Hui'er, I'm very happy that you can think of Father in such a way. I'm even more pleased to be able to think of this at such a young age. It can be seen that what the crown prince said is the truth!"

Liu Xian had a satisfied expression on his face, then turned his head to look at Li Lizhi, and continued: "Lizhi, not only do you not understand this issue, but you still have a lot of grudges against me on this matter, right? "

"Father, I..."

Liu Xian's words hit Li Lizhi's heart, and she was speechless for a while, not to mention sophistry was meaningless.

"Lizhi, don't be nervous. Since I mentioned this issue today, I just want to tell you and the prince about it!"

"Thank you, Father, for your understanding!"

Both Li Lizhi and Liu Hui concentrated their minds, quietly preparing to listen to this matter that they had always been puzzled about.

Liu Xian took a sip of wine, and then slowly said: "Prince, you must know that as an emperor, you must always put the country and the country as the most important thing. Of course, I hope that you will become a better emperor than me in the future." .

Now I can tell you two that I was exhausted physically and mentally a few days ago because of physical reasons, but I have never regretted dealing with the He family until now, because everything I have done is for the sake of the country and the future of the prince Can be safe, as for the notoriety behind, I don't care! "

"Prince, can you understand my painstaking efforts?"

Liu Hui's eyes were red, and he nodded heavily.

"Prince, I have told you a lot about the affairs of the court these days. I believe you should also have some insights. Tell me why I let people from the Xiao family take charge of the military department."

Liu Hui pondered. He had seen many memorials for the impeachment of Xiao Shizhong over the years, and they were all suppressed to nothing. Dayao's military expenditures have been considered peaceful in the past few years, but the military expenditures have been increasing year by year. Nearly two-thirds of Yao's finances.

"Father, the Xiao family and the He family have been fighting openly and secretly. You are trying to balance the court situation!"

Liu Hui was often taught the emperor's mind by Liu Xian when he raised his face. Such a simple truth has long been understood.

However, for Li Lizhi who was listening on the sidelines, I felt a little uneasy. Isn't this implying something to myself?

Since I choose to let myself be present, it will definitely not be that simple, there must be something closely related to myself.

Liu Xian nodded. He knew his son's intelligence best. Although he would often talk about party struggles in the court, he never asked Liu Hui directly.

"Father, Li Zhi has always had doubts in her heart..."

"Lizhi, you can ask any questions you have. Since I mentioned this question today, I have no intention of hiding it from you."

Liu Xian seemed to be able to think of what Li Lizhi wanted to ask, and Li Lizhi also felt that Liu Xian seemed to want to reveal the truth, so he wanted to ask himself a question that he had been questioning but never dared to say, otherwise, he would not have let her be present. .

"Father, Lizhi doesn't understand. The He family doesn't talk about loyalty. For the crown prince, at least they are much more reliable than the Xiao family."

Li Lizhi tactfully asked about her confusion. She still thinks that Liu Xian was seriously ill and confused.

Although military generals are more harmful than civil servants, the He family is Mrs. Fanghua's natal family after all, and the Xiao family is not as simple as it seems.

Liu Xian smiled slightly. In fact, his purpose today was to do these things.

"I know that many people don't understand my actions. I admit that I am a little cruel, but I didn't make the decision in a daze. But have you ever thought about it, if I suddenly disappeared under the current situation, the prince After ascending to the throne, Fanghuazhen will not talk about it, can the Xiao family still have a foothold in this court?"

Liu Xian's meaning is obvious, that is, after his death, Mrs. Fanghua will naturally be executed early, and the crown prince ascends the throne. The He family, which holds military power, will naturally not let the Xiao family go. Even if Liu Hui wants to save him, there is nothing he can do.

The prince is young, this is the last thing Liu Xian wants to see, so the best way is to wipe everything out.And when Li Lizhi became the princess, she was looking for a reliable escort for Liu Hui.

"Your Majesty, but the Xiao family..."

"Lizhi, no matter what I do, I never thought of hurting you. I only hope that you and the prince can enjoy peace for the rest of their lives. You are the person the prince can rely on and trust the most. Can you understand my painstaking efforts?"

Liu Xian naturally knew what Li Lizhi didn't say, which was what would happen if the Xiao family made trouble...

Liu Xian didn't explain this question thoroughly. In fact, after he used the Xiao family to get rid of the He family, he could create some illusions for the Xiao family, and after the He family was gone, he could better control the generals under him.Xiao Shizhong made the Ministry of War into a mess. Liu Xian didn't understand it, but let it go on purpose. At first, it was to check and balance the He family.

When the crown prince came to the throne, even if the Xiao family rebelled, not only was Li Lizhi escorting them, but also those old generals of the He family hated the Xiao family, so they could not be loyal to the crown prince, not to mention they still had backup...

As a member of the military, Li Lizhi probably understood Liu Xian's true intentions. The reason why he said this today was to prepare himself?

20 Zhennan Army...