In March of the seventh year of Kaibao, Liu Fang, Duke of Zhao State, got married. The bride was the young lady of the family of Zhao Kuangzan, King of Dongping. There was no doubt that this was an arranged marriage and a political marriage of a well-matched family. In this regard, Liu Fang also
You have to listen to the arrangements.
In fact, Emperor Liu was more concerned about Liu Fang's marriage. Many of the ministers and nobles in the court also took the initiative to recommend their daughters, but most of them were rejected.
Empress Fu was also interested in this. She originally wanted to choose a good match from the relatives of the Fu family. After Emperor Liu considered it, he originally agreed, but Liu Fang later volunteered that he was attracted to Dongping.
Zhao Yuan, the second daughter of the Wang family.
After Emperor Liu thought about it, he felt that it was appropriate, so he decisively summoned Zhao Kuangzan into the palace and settled the marriage. The reason why he chose Zhao Kuangzan was very simple. He no longer had any foundation in the Han army. The original Yan army,
It also took more than ten years and was completely digested.
Regarding Liu Fang, Emperor Liu actually didn't want him to get too involved with the military nobles. This was a kind of protection. He also had a similar idea when he wanted him to accept the daughter of the Fu family.
As the biological mother, Concubine Zhe Xian seemed to take this matter even more lightly. She only wanted a virtuous daughter-in-law and was unwilling to think too much about other political factors.
At the same time as Liu Fang's wedding, the fifth prince Liu Yun was finally able to leave the palace, open a palace, and be granted the title of Duke of Qi. It seems that this March belongs to Concubine Zhe Xian, and the most eye-catching thing in Xijing is her child.
Two sons.
Liu Yun is a smart kid. This can be seen from an early age. He is too out-of-touch, energetic and scattered, and has broad interests but no persistence. Although he is not as valued as his elder brothers, after he was released from the palace,
At the same time, Emperor Liu still put shackles on him. For example, he restricted the payment of salary, found a strict teacher to discipline him, and regularly checked his academic performance...
In comparison, it was the younger Wei King Liu Min who reassured Emperor Liu. Emperor Liu also discovered that this son was slow in speech but quick in action. Because he also liked martial arts and had already practiced it at a young age.
He had excellent riding and shooting skills, and Emperor Liu also asked him to join the army to hone his skills.
It seems that he is older than Liu Fang, but there is a huge gap between the two in terms of effort and emotion invested by Emperor Liu. For Liu Fang, Emperor Liu hopes that he can become a qualified commander-in-chief in the future.
Speaking of which, over the years, there has never been a commander in the Han clan who can independently command an army. This is what Emperor Liu felt regretful about, and it was also the reason why he had high expectations for Liu Fang.
"Your Highness!"
"What's the matter?" Liu Yang was writing something when he heard the voice and looked up at the general who was saluting.
"Yang Yanzhao, Li Jilong, and Guo Yi were ordered to return to the capital. Now they have arrived in Beijing and requested to see His Majesty!" Tongshi replied.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yang was very interested and immediately asked: "Where is the person?"
"Waiting for the imperial edict!"
"Send someone to take them to Chui Gong Hall, and I will go there now to personally introduce them to the Holy Spirit!" Liu Yang put down his pen and gave the order directly.
"yes!"
It is not difficult to guess the origins of these three people. They are the sons of Yang Ye, Li Chuyun, and Guo Wei, and they are all about twenty years old, young and outstanding men.
In recent years, in the military circles of the Han Dynasty, the generals of the Mesozoic generation have become the mainstay, and those who are late are often promoted. However, Emperor Liu is also training the next generation of generals. And the main personnel among them are naturally selected from among the nobles.
A good background also gave them a high starting point and a high success rate, which Emperor Liu also recognized.
Regardless of their literary and military skills, most of the noble disciples have experience in serving in the palace, such as Su Wei and the original Chongzheng Lang. In the several wars during the Kaibao period, many noble disciples also served in the army.
Those who followed Yang Ye to the north were actually Xiang Xun, Sun Li and other sons of veteran commanders, but in the end it was Yang, Li and Guo who performed best.
Yang Yanzhao has been with Yang Ye since he was a child, teaching him by words and deeds. At a young age, he has experienced wars, large and small battles, and various tactics, and has a deep understanding of them. He became famous very early. When he was about ten years old, he became famous because of Emperor Liu
He gained attention through praise, and when he matured, he proved through his outstanding performance that this was not a role that "hurts Zhongyong".
Yang Yanzhao was based in the border areas, while Li Jilong became famous in the capital. Among the noble descendants, Zhao Guangyi and Chai Zongyi were the most famous and famous in their early years. However, after they became officials one after another, a new group of people took over the banner.
Yes, it’s Li Jilong.
This son was smart, very clever, and also showed talent in martial arts. He first became famous in the second year of Kaibao, when Emperor Liu went hunting. Li Jilong, who was only fifteen years old at the time, outperformed everyone and gained the most.
Emperor Liu praised Li Chuyun on the spot and told Li Chuyun that you have a successor and the family business can be promoted.
In comparison, Guo Yi is not that famous, but his talents are quite good. After all, he is Guo Wei's favorite son. He has carefully cultivated literary and martial arts since he was a child. And when it comes to holy relatives, Guo Yi is far superior to others, even if
To this day, the jade pendant hanging on Guo Yi's waist was given to him by Emperor Liu when he was a baby.
When they arrived at the Chui Gong Hall under the guidance of the palace servants, Liu Yang arrived just in time, accompanied by a heroic young man carrying a sword. The young man was the son of Gong Ma Huaiyu of Fufeng County, the son of the late Gong Ma Quanyi of Ji State.
When Ma Quanyi died young, Emperor Liu was saddened and felt sorry for Ma Quanyi's loneliness, so he specially summoned him to Beijing and raised him in the palace.
It has been almost ten years now. The childish boy at the time has gradually grown up. He studied literature and martial arts with the princes. He is serious and low-key, and now works as a bodyguard beside the prince Liu Yang.
"See His Highness the Crown Prince!" Seeing the Crown Prince, the three young heroes saluted together.
Liu Yang also behaved modestly, with a smile on his face. He quickly stepped forward, helped the three of them up, and said: "Yuanxian, Tyranny, and Zimei, please forgive me!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Several of them were considered peers, and they had interacted with each other before. They couldn't be said to be too familiar with the prince, but Liu Yang's attitude was quite useful to the three young people.
Looking at the three of them, Liu Yang directly took Yang Yanzhao's hand and said cheerfully: "Your Majesty and I are very happy to learn that you have returned to the capital. Come on, let's go to the palace together to see you!"
"yes!"
In the Chui Gong Hall, Emperor Liu was discussing matters with Chai Zhao. There was no one but Ping Liao'er. Not long ago, Yunnan announced again that Wang Renfan had commanded the army and had captured the entire territory of Dali. Now, except for a small number of remnant troops,
Except for the bandits and remote tribes who still have not surrendered, the overall situation in Yunnan has been decided.
Next, all that needs to be done is to control and maintain public security, and gradually clear the territory while maintaining overall stability. These will be implemented by Wang Rensheng and Quan Shixiong.
It can be said that the affairs in the southwest have come to an end for the time being, so the imperial court can withdraw its attention and turn its attention to the north. As of now, among the four territories of the Han Dynasty, only the Liao Kingdom in the north deserves attention.
There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, and there is no room for two unified powers within the vast territory of China. No one wants peace, but the combined military and political system of Liao and Hu and Han was destined to be difficult for Emperor Liu to tolerate.
Even if it is not for his personal ambitions and ambitions, even if it saves some trouble for future generations, he will destroy the Liao. Even if he cannot destroy it, he will destroy it and analyze it. In short, he cannot let the northern Han Dynasty have a unified overlord for a long time.
When Liu Yang personally led Yang Yanzhao, Li Jilong, and Guo Yi inside to meet them, as expected, he showed a hearty smile, and it came from the bottom of his heart.
The three young men stood respectfully in the hall. Emperor Liu seemed to have seen something treasure, his beard trembled with laughter, patted Yang Yanzhao on the shoulder, beat Li Jilong on the chest, and touched Guo Yi's back...
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"Come, take a look at these three juniors!" Emperor Liu greeted Chai Zhao and said with a smile: "The future general of the Han Dynasty will be among these three sons!"
Emperor Liu made no secret of his high hopes for the three young men...