Liu Xie was only a little over 7 years old at the time, but he was much better at etiquette than his brother who was 8 years older.
"Hehe, Xie'er has grown a bit taller again."
"Hmph, so you know you have other sons?"
Liu Hong didn't pay much attention to Empress Dowager Dong's sarcastic remarks.
"Xie'er, what have you been learning lately? Who is your teacher?"
"Father, my grandmother has found Master Cai Yong to teach me to study history and classics. Occasionally, I also go to Master Cai to learn the art of playing the zither, and I learn swordsmanship from Master Wang Yue with my elder brother."
Liu Hong gently stroked Liu Xie's forehead, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
When Liu Bian was Liu Xie's age, he was quite lazy.
In comparison, Liu Xie's youngest son... is more like Liu Hong!
"Xie'er, your father has a question for you. Don't be nervous, just answer whatever comes to mind."
"Father, please ask any questions you may have. Your son will answer to the best of his knowledge!"
"Very well... I wonder if Cai Bojie has ever taught you about the knowledge of governing the world and the state."
If so, it would be like two extremely powerful officials in the court having a conflict.
One was a high-ranking official in the capital; the other was a high-ranking official in a remote region.
If you were in that situation, how would you handle it?
Liu Xie was slightly taken aback. After thinking for a moment, he asked in return.
"Father, may I ask these two men, whose fault is greater, who has rendered meritorious service to the country, and who has violated the laws of the Han Dynasty?"
Liu Hong nodded in satisfaction and stroked his beard in response.
"Both of them had rendered meritorious service to the country, but the high-ranking officials in the capital relied on the support of aristocratic families, while the local officials relied on the local militia to forcefully repel the barbarians from all directions."
As for violating the law... neither of them had broken any laws before the conflict occurred. However, officials within the Kyoto high-ranking faction had committed numerous offenses that violated the law.
Liu Xie nodded, then secretly glanced at the dragon robe on Liu Hong's body, and said decisively.
"The emperor is supposed to balance the disputes in the court. However, matters concerning the law and the majesty of the imperial family cannot be disrespected! Such ministers in the capital will sooner or later become parasites on the country!"
Your Majesty, I believe we should protect this general who defends the country's borders, and severely punish the high-ranking official in the capital!
However... I am unaware of the details of the punishment and cannot provide a detailed answer. Please forgive me, Father Emperor!
Liu Hong laughed heartily, and for a moment, a long-lost resolute look appeared in his eyes!
"Xie'er is very good! However, she still needs to continue to improve!"
"Mother, I've troubled you to continue taking care of Xie'er lately. But those people under your command... it's time to rein them in!"
"Hehe, I am unwell, so I will not see Your Majesty off!"
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