After inquiring about the political and public sentiments in Fengzhou, Emperor Liu set off again and returned to camp. During this period, the camp outside the city was almost set up.
Because the city walls were simple and crude, it was inconvenient to stay in the city. It was not that Emperor Liu could not bear the hardship, but that it was really inconvenient. Not to mention other things, there was no room for the concubines, princes, and palace officials who were accompanying him.
After leaving the city and returning to camp, Emperor Liu did not return to the imperial tent. Instead, he asked the ninth prince Liu Shu and learned that he was still recovering from his injuries in the tent. He was interested and went to check.
Liu Shu lived in a separate tent, which was airtight. He opened the tent and let the raging cold wind howl in. Liu Shu was lying on the couch with his upper body bare, letting his personal attendant
Give him medicine.
Feeling the chill, Liu Shu couldn't help but shiver. Without looking back, he shouted loudly: "Who is it! Are you going to freeze me to death? Hurry up and close the tent door!"
"Your Highness!" The chamberlain, who had an eye on all directions and an ear on all directions, noticed Emperor Liu stepping inside and reminded Liu Shu in a low voice.
Liu Shu was raised to be fair and fat, but the thin skin and tender flesh on his back were damaged by the whip marks. It was not considered ferocious, but it fully demonstrated the care of a loving father.
"Looking at how angry you are, your injuries are almost healed!" After glancing at him, Emperor Liu spoke.
Emperor Liu's deep voice sounded in the tent, startling Liu Shu. He turned his head to look at the majestic figure of the emperor with his hands in his sleeves. He stood up in a hurry, and his movements were too violent, which affected the injury on his back and grimaced in pain.
"I see you, Your Majesty!" Liu Shu slightly shrunk his neck and saluted softly.
Seeing his groaning look, Emperor Liu smiled a little and asked: "Why, you don't even call me daddy anymore?"
"Dad! Sit down!" Seeing Emperor Liu standing, Liu Shu quickly took a chair next to the couch and changed his words.
"You have grown so old, this is the first time you have brought me a chair!" Emperor Liu lifted the feet of his robe and sat down, and said to Liu Shu.
You didn't give me that chance, Liu Shu thought to himself, but still said submissively: "You are so ignorant!"
Seeing that he was still shirtless, Emperor Liu frowned slightly and immediately gave instructions: "Aren't you afraid of the cold? Put on your clothes quickly!"
"Yes!" The chamberlain next to him immediately put a thick fur robe on Liu Shu.
After seeing the comfortable expression on his face, Emperor Liu asked: "How is the recovery from the whip injury going?"
"The doctor Wang said, just continue to recuperate for a while and it will be fine!" Liu Shu replied.
"Does it hurt?"
"pain!"
"Just remember it if it hurts!" Emperor Liu said seriously.
"Yes!" Liu Shu was extremely obedient at this time.
"Do you realize your mistake?" Emperor Liu asked again.
"I know I was wrong!"
"What's wrong?"
In response to this question, Liu Shu was silent for a moment, glanced at Emperor Liu cautiously, and then said: "You should not make noises and complain in the camp anymore. It ruins the atmosphere."
"anything else?"
After thinking about it, Liu Shu said tentatively: "You shouldn't be afraid of hardship!"
"Um......"
Seeing that Emperor Liu's reaction was dull, Liu Shu added: "You shouldn't rely on favor to breed arrogance..."
"Do you miss your mother?" Emperor Liu suddenly asked.
Liu Shu was stunned for a moment, and then replied honestly: "I think so!"
"I see, it's your mother who dotes on you too much!" Emperor Liu stared at Liu Shu and lectured: "You just need training! On this northern tour, you have cars to ride on, horses to ride on, and people to serve you, and you still have to complain.
Tired! Your brothers can go on patrol with me at the age of six or seven. When have they ever complained?"
"No one likes hardship, and no one doesn't like comfort!" Emperor Liu said more and more seriously: "Is it easy for my father and grandfather to conquer the world? It also took a lot of hardships and suffering. Let me tell you, conquering this country
, although I owe it to you brothers, but as my son, I will never allow you to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your life and play with peace of mind.
As a prince, you must keep in mind your identity and your responsibilities. While enjoying this honor, you must also bear this responsibility. It is not easy to conquer the world, but it is even harder to defend the world. In the future, you will become talented, establish a career, guard the borders, govern the country, and the country.
It is up to you to maintain the country. If you are slack and greedy for comfort, you will destroy the imperial court and shake the foundation of the Han Dynasty.
You are fourteen years old now, not too young. In the early years, people in Li will have families! I hope you can keep in mind what I said..."
Emperor Liu's long-winded speech was actually a bit over the top and a bit serious. Liu Shu was obviously confused by what he said. He just nodded subconsciously, with a little bit of shame on his green face.
"I know I was wrong!" Finally, Liu Shu said again, this time his voice was louder and his tone was firmer.
"You must be lazy in practicing martial arts on weekdays!" Emperor Liu pointed at his chubby face.
Liu Shu smiled and couldn't help but scratch his head.
"You have to change your habit of being indolent and indolent!" Emperor Liu stood up and said seriously.
Without waiting for his answer, Emperor Liu directly arranged: "For the next inspection tour, you are only allowed to ride a horse. Practice your riding skills. When you are tired, dismount and walk. Also, all the palace attendants around you have also withdrawn.
Only two guards will be left, and the rest will be clothed and fed by themselves!"
After Emperor Liu's instructions, Liu Shu's expression suddenly turned bitter. Upon seeing this, he glared at him and asked with a sense of oppression: "Do you have any questions?"
"No!" Liu Shu didn't dare to say even half a word, so he immediately responded.
After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu then ordered Yantuo: "Pass on my oral instructions to all the princes who are traveling with me. Those who are over ten years old should take care of themselves!"
"yes!"
Looking at Liu Shu again, the young man immediately puffed up his chest and tightened his little face. Without saying another word, Emperor Liu drove back to his tent. After he left, Liu Shu and the chamberlain finally relaxed. Liu Shu
He almost collapsed.
"Your Highness, young one, this..." The chamberlain looked at Liu Shu at a loss.
Seeing this, Liu Shu spread his hands and said, "Didn't you hear the decree clearly? You can go, I don't need you to serve me here anymore!"
"I don't know if this kid Liu Shu can listen to what I said!" Emperor Liu seemed to have learned the lesson. He walked back to the tent and muttered: "This child still can't be pampered, especially his son.
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"I feel that the Ninth Prince is just a young man at heart, but he is still smart and respectful. The official's words are from the bottom of his heart and his teachings will be deeply appreciated and he will live up to the official's expectations!" After hearing what Emperor Liu said, Yantuo said something in time. , seemed to want to comfort Emperor Liu.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu just glanced at him sideways: "Why, you know your son better than I do?"
Noticing Emperor Liu's eyes that made people feel chilled from the bottom of his heart, Yantuo quickly lowered his head and said, "I'm so talkative!"
After returning to the imperial tent, I took off my outer robe and put on light winter clothes. I only had time to wash my face with hot water when Prince Liu Yang and Duke Zhao Liu Fang came to see me.
The two brothers were ordered to visit together. In the tent, looking at the two sons who were still cold and asking them to roast themselves by the stove, Emperor Liu asked: "You are back so soon?"
At this time, although the sky was dark, it was still early, only after noon. In front of Emperor Liu, Liu Fang was more relaxed and said: "Fengzhou City is too small and too simple. My second brother and I spent half an hour Just finished shopping..."
"How do you feel?" Emperor Liu looked at Liu Yang.
Liu Yang responded: "This place is too bitter and cold, and the people's livelihood is indeed poor. However, I have interviewed several households and there are few complaints. I have inquired about Feng Guang's official reputation, and it is very good. It can be said that he is praised by everyone."
After he took office, he acted fairly and without partiality, and did a lot of things that benefited the people. The few fiscal and tax resources in Fengzhou were mostly used to improve water conservancy, roads, and prepare for famines and disasters. The people of Fengzhou suffered a lot. Li, Chang said, was willing to share the joys and sorrows with the people of Fengzhou. The state government office was simple, and an official once suggested repairing it, but he sternly rejected it, and instead used that part of the money to build a school.
Feng Guang's salary was also used to help the poor and those in need, while he himself lived in poverty. It is said that under his official uniform, he was covered with old linen robes..."
As Liu Yang spoke, he couldn't help but express his admiration. Emperor Liu asked: "It seems that you admire this person very much!"
Liu Yang responded: "Such an honest official is a model official. He should be praised and notified to the whole country. Didn't you praise him earlier?"
Emperor Liu smiled and said quietly: "If these are all deliberate performances to gain fame and reputation, then this person is too scheming..."