Chapter 454

Xu Du, in the imperial city.

One year later, the emperor Liu Xie was one year older. Unfortunately, year by year rotation, he grew up year by year, is still a puppet without real power, still living a precarious life.

His life and death are still beyond his control.

This is the last thing Liu Xie likes.

Before that, Liu Xie had been reported by Dong Cheng and Fu Wan that Zhang Xiu was willing to join the court to report on her work, which made Liu Xie extremely happy. As long as Zhang Xiu is willing to enter the court to report his work, he will have a chance to ask Zhang Xiu for the manufacturing technology of papermaking.

There is still a chance.

Today's Liu Xie does not worry about food and clothing, and even has some money in the palace, but these money are pitiful. He can only meet the expenses of the palace, and can't have the rest. Liu Xie wanted to form an army and recruit soldiers. He had no extra money. Although Liu Xie doesn't need any money, he is almost out of money.

Zhang Xiu is a very important thing for Liu Xie.

In the palace, in the side hall.

Dong Cheng and Fu WAN are both here. They are discussing with Liu Xie how to receive Zhang Xiu and how to reward her. If we want Zhang Xiu to honestly hand over the manufacturing technology of rice paper, we must give enough benefits.

After discussing various matters, Dong Cheng said: "the current situation has been taken into consideration. But in fact, there's one thing that hasn't been dealt with properly. "

Liu Xie said, "what's the matter?"

Dong Cheng replied, "it's about Kong Rong."

Liu Xie asked, "Dong Qing, what's the matter with Kong Rong?"

Dong Cheng replied: "did your majesty forget that Kong Rong went to see Zhang Xiu at the order of your majesty, hoping that Zhang Xiu would give away the manufacturing technology of rice paper, but he was strict and self righteous."

"So I offended Zhang Xiu and came back in a mess."

"Although Zhang Xiu has come to report her work, once it comes to Xuan paper, she can't get past Kong Rong. So I'm afraid we have to deal with this. If we don't handle this matter well, I'm afraid Zhang Xiu will have a knot in her heart. "

Dong Cheng put forward the problem.

Liu Xie raised his eyebrows and said, "should we reprimand Kong Rong?"

"Not enough!"

Dong Cheng shook his head and said, "if it's just a reprimand, Zhang Xiu may think you're shielding Kong Rong. Further, it may lead Zhang Xiu to think that his majesty wants to take it by surprise. Now that his majesty is weak, we can only lower our posture and let Zhang Xiu sympathize with his Majesty's situation, and then offer the manufacturing technology of rice paper to support his majesty. "

Fu Wan praised: "general Dong has a point. If your majesty wants to get the manufacturing technology of rice paper, he must pay something."

Liu Xie said, "well, what should we do?"

Dong Cheng said: "when Zhang Xiu arrives, let Kong Rong go to apologize in person."

After hearing this, Liu Xie frowned slightly.

Although Liu Xie is young, he is not a fool, and he is also good at politics.

Liu Xie knows that Kong Rong is a well-known man, and what he cares about most is his reputation. If Kong Rong is ordered to apologize, it is tantamount to putting Kong Rong's arrogance into practice, and it is tantamount to insulting him again.

It's embarrassing.

Liu Xie said: "let Kong Rong apologize, I'm afraid it's equivalent to punching Kong Rong's face!"

Dong Cheng raised his head and said, "it's worth giving up Kong Rong's face for the sake of the rejuvenation of the Great Han Dynasty."

After hearing Dong Cheng's words, Liu Xie thought about it for a while, and finally made a decision. He said, "well, that's it. It's up to Dong Qing to tell us about this. "

"Here it is

Dong Cheng responded directly.

Liu Xie no longer said much. After all, there was nothing left. He waved his hand to let Fu Wan and Dong Cheng retire.

After Fu Wan and Dong Cheng stepped down, they walked out of the hall together. Fu Wan said, "general Dong, Kong Rong cares about face most. Do you think he will apologize to Zhang Xiu after receiving His Majesty's order? "

"It should be!"

Dong Cheng said: "after all, it's your Majesty's edict. Does Kong Rong dare to disobey it?"

Fu Wan said: "that's true!"

After a pause, Fu Wan said, "Your Majesty asked you to do this. When you see Kong Rong, you should be as gentle as possible. Don't irritate Kong Rong. After all, he is a famous man. It is useful for him to wave the flag and shout for his majesty. "

"I see!"

Dong Cheng nodded and turned to leave.

Out of the Imperial City, Dong Cheng boarded the carriage and went straight to Kong Rong's residence. Entering Kong Rong's house, Dong Cheng meets Kong Rong in the hall and tells about Zhang Xiu's coming to Xu du to report his work.

Kong Rong hated Zhang Xiu to the bone.

He was schemed by Zhang Xiu, lost his reputation, and was abandoned by the emperor. During this period, Kong Rong's life was quite difficult. This is not a financial problem. He has a salary every month and doesn't worry about food and clothing. However, everyone says that Kong Rong went to Guanzhong to meet Zhang Xiu and put on airs, which made Zhang Xiu angry.

In fact, Zhang Xiu was arrogant and didn't cooperate at all. However, under the influence of the public, Kong Rong could not explain.

This led to a sharp decline in Kong Rong's reputation.

Even this led to Kong Rong's anger.Now it's mentioned that Zhang Xiu has come to report his work. As soon as Kong Rong hears about it, he is not angry. He looked serious and said in a deep voice: "general Dong, you know I have a grudge against Zhang Xiu. If Zhang Xiu comes to report on her work, don't look for me. "

Dong Cheng said: "you are indispensable!"

Kong Rong said: "why?"

Dong Cheng replied: "the last time you asked Zhang Xiu to give away rice paper, it was you who caused the failure. Zhang Xiu must have complained to her majesty and you. To solve the problem, you need the person who tied the bell. When Zhang Xiu comes to report on her work, you must apologize to Zhang Xiu in person to resolve Zhang Xiu's inner pimples. This is your Majesty's order, not to discuss with you, but to carry it out. "

Brush!

Kong Rong's face changed greatly.

To make him apologize to Zhang Xiu is to step on his back and hit him in the face.

Kong Rong said, "general Dong, I will not apologize."

Dong Chengchen said: "Kong Rong, are you not loyal to your majesty? Since you are your Majesty's loyal minister, now your majesty is in trouble, you just apologize. What's the difficulty

Kong Rong's face twitched and his expression changed again and again.

Loyal minister!

Should loyal officials be humiliated?

Kong Rong's heart, incomparable suffering.

He took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and said, "go back and tell your majesty that I Kong Rong will apologize to Zhang Xiu."

"Good!"

With a smile on his face, Dong Cheng said, "that's right, brother Kong. After you apologized to Zhang Xiu, Zhang Xiu was very happy and would present the manufacturing technology of rice paper to the Lord. We have earned money and recruited soldiers. Your majesty has swept away the undeserving officials and revived the Han Dynasty. At that time, you will be the meritorious Minister of reviving the Han Dynasty. "

Kong Rong laughs.

I don't know how many roads to take to revive the Han Dynasty.

Kong Rong has no heart to talk with Dong Cheng. After two words, he waves his hand to send Dong Cheng away.

Looking at Dong Cheng's back, he murmured to himself, "if you look at him like a hand or a foot, then he looks at him like a heart; if you look at him like a dog or a horse, then he looks at him like a Chinese; if you look at him like grass or mustard, then he looks at him like a foe."

"Your Majesty, your majesty, you don't treat Kong Rong as a person and insult him wantonly. But I, Kong Rong, am still willing to be loyal to you. I will apologize to Zhang Xiu."

"After that, Kong Rong is no longer what he used to be."

"The son of heaven is not benevolent, loyal officials do not exist!"

In the words, there is endless sadness.

Kong Rong was born in Qingliu and was a famous scholar in the world. Although he is proud, he always claims to be loyal to the emperor. But here in the emperor, he did not get the slightest respect, on the contrary, he suffered countless harsh criticism, and even in order to please Zhang Xiu, the emperor wanted to humiliate him.

This kind of emperor let Kong Rong down.