"Mom...Xiao Xiang is doing so well? Why should we replace him with Cao Shen?"
"Mom, I heard that there are changes in the country of Yan. Do you think it would be better for Prime Minister Cao to go to the country of Yan?"
"Mom... Tang State is the closest to Yan State. If Prime Minister Cao can't go to Yan State, then let me go to Tang State, okay?"
Empress Lu was reading the book very seriously. Liu Chang rested on her leg, made a big sign, and complained endlessly.
"Mom? Are you listening?"
"Um."
"Then when should I go to Tang State?"
"Ten years later."
"Ten years later, Cao Shen will be buried!"
"I feel that you all don't respect me, the prince of the vassals. I, Liu Chang, am also the overlord of my country. In the whole north, who are my opponents, Zhao Yan and others? Are you treating me like this?"
"Um."
"It would be great if Prime Minister Xiao is still here. I don't know about the war, but in politics, Cao Shen is not worthy of carrying Prime Minister Xiao's shoes. Letting him be the prime minister is simply the most wrong thing that my father has done in his life!"
"Um."
Xiao Liu complained for a long time and became a little sleepy, so he lazily turned over in his mother's arms, grabbed his mother's hand and put it on his back, "I want to sleep!"
Empress Lu held the book in her right hand and continued reading, while her left hand gently stroked Liu Chang's back. Under her mother's touch, Liu Chang soon fell asleep.
After a long time, Queen Lu carefully put down the bamboo slips and looked at the palace maid not far away. The palace lady understood and walked to Queen Lu with her head lowered. Queen Lu asked in a low voice: "What is Xiao He doing recently?"
"The Prime Minister is staying at home, and I heard that he is writing the New Han Code."
"Um."
Queen Lu nodded.
.....
"Father Zhong!"
Liu Chang grinned and sat in front of Xiao He. After being relieved of the heavy responsibility of the prime minister, Xiao He's mental state improved and the gentle and kind smile on his face returned. At this moment, he was wearing casual clothes.
Even my posture is much straighter when I stand up.
"Your Majesty...I really don't have anything to teach you."
Xiao He shook his head gently. Just today, Liu Chang suddenly came to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Along with him came the palace attendant. The attendant brought Empress Lu's letter. Empress Lu first asked about the Prime Minister's residence.
Physical condition, and then vaguely suggested: I hope the Prime Minister can give some advice on this problem.
When Liu Chang learned about this, he was very happy. He learned the art of war from Han Xin and the governance of the country from Xiao He. I, Liu Chang, am so powerful. I only need to learn strategy from Zhang Liang.
However, Xiao He looked a little unhappy. He smiled bitterly and said: "Please go back, Your Majesty."
The smile on Liu Chang's face suddenly solidified.
He asked with some dissatisfaction: "Everyone in the world knows that the Prime Minister is good at domestic affairs. Why don't you teach me? Do you look down on me?"
Xiao He laughed and said, "Your Majesty is the king of the Tang Dynasty. As a monarch, you don't need to know the strategies of running the country. As long as you can appoint ministers who know how to run the country, that's it. Your Majesty is not as good as Han Xin in military affairs and not as good as Zhang Liang in strategy, but he can achieve great things and govern
This is the principle of a good world."
"If you want to be able to know people, you must first make friends and meet all kinds of people. Prince Tang has already done this very well, so naturally there is no need to learn from me."
Liu Chang was immediately overjoyed and said, "I do have the ability to recognize people!"
Later, he came to his senses and said hurriedly: "That's not right. If it is true as Father Zhong said, why should I learn from Gai Gong? My father is not as good at fighting as the master, but he also knows how to fight, and his strategy is not as good as that of Liu Hou.
But he still has some strategies... I can’t be ignorant!"
"Don't you know how to govern your country?"
Xiao He asked in surprise, which was like pinching Liu Chang's veins. Liu Chang didn't know how to answer for a while.
"Your Majesty, please go back. You are now studying with Duke Gai and have a rough idea. This is enough. If you know too much and have too many ideas, you will make mistakes."
"oh."
Liu Chang stood up with some disappointment and walked back a few steps. Suddenly he thought of something and stopped, looking at Xiao He pitifully.
"Is there anything else, Your Majesty?"
Liu Chang wiped his tears and said, "Xiao Xiang doesn't know something. The people of Tang State are suffering. When I see your luxurious mansion and the dozens of horses in the stables in the backyard, I can't help but think of the people of Tang State..."
Xiao He laughed and said, "It's not a bad thing if the king has such thoughts..."
He thought for a moment and said to his servant: "Ask Zhao Ping to come see me."
Soon, Xiao He's retainer Zhao Ping came to Xiao He. Xiao He looked at him and said seriously to Liu Chang: "This is my retainer. When I did things before, I would call him to discuss. He is quite a good person."
I have a plan, now I am no longer on the board of directors, I want to recommend this person to the king and let him serve as the king's successor."
Liu Chang's eyes lit up. He was someone who could help Xiao He make suggestions. He hurriedly looked at Zhao Ping.
Zhao Ping's appearance is not amazing, and he is not as tall as Luan Bu. He looks very ordinary.
Zhao Ping was a little hesitant at this moment and looked at Xiao He with embarrassment.
At this moment, Liu Chang was stunned, and something in his blood awakened again.
Liu Chang suddenly leaned over and bowed, "I am young and the Tang State is weak. Whenever I think of the people of the Tang State, I feel restless! I hope that you, sir, can help me achieve great things. I am willing to rule the Tang Dynasty with you!"
After saying these words, even Xiao He was stunned.
Zhao Ping did not dare to accept the gift and hurriedly helped Liu Chang up, "How dare you accept such a great gift from the king..."
Liu Chang held Zhao Ping's hand with tears in his eyes. If he hadn't been so small, this scene would have been very touching...
Liu Chang looked at Xiao He again and said with emotion: "Although we have wise men, there are really too few people in the Tang Dynasty. There is only one wise man, and I am afraid it will be very tiring. If there are a few more... Zhao Gong will be very tired."
It won’t be too tiring.”
Xiao He stroked his beard, "What's the problem with a small number of people? As long as the king sends someone to tell Zhang Cang to exempt him from taxes for a few years, encourage the people who cultivate the land, and reward them with titles, everyone in the world will rush into the Tang Dynasty!"
As soon as Xiao He finished speaking, Liu Chang rushed forward. Liu Chang was seen holding Xiao He's hand tightly and staring at him motionless.
"Father Zhong, compared with you, my state minister is simply unworthy. Why don't you accompany me to the Tang Dynasty to be the state minister?"
Xiao He was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said: "I am already old, and I am afraid that I will not be able to reach the Tang Dynasty alive. I understand the king's wishes."
"No, Father Zhong, I will use four carriages to build a RV for you, so that you can travel to Tang Dynasty easily as if you are at home..."
However, no matter how Liu Chang requested, Xiao He would always smile and shake his head.
Seeing Xiao He's resolute attitude, Liu Chang had no choice but to leave. However, he also made up his mind to come here and ask questions when he had nothing to do. Maybe he could get some advice on how to govern the country!
However, Xiao He stayed with Zhao Ping again, saying that he had something to give him.
Liu Chang waited outside the mansion. Xiao He looked at Zhao Ping and said seriously: "Although the King of Tang is stubborn, he values friendship and can accomplish great things. I can rest assured that you will follow him."
Xiao He suddenly raised his head and sighed: "In less than ten years, there will be great chaos in the Han Dynasty. I originally wanted you to go to Qi State to assist the King of Qi... But now it seems that the only one who can calm the world is the King of Tang.
, you must assist him well, but if the world changes in the future, you must not persuade him to overstep his bounds!"
"only!"
When Zhao Ping came out, Liu Chang was very happy. There was another Sheren beside him. Moreover, this Sheren was given by Xiao He, so it was so honorable.
"Master Zhao, I want the Prime Minister to assist me, what should I do?"
Zhao Ping pondered for a moment, "I can report to the Queen and send him to the Tang Kingdom in the name of recuperating his body. However, the Prime Minister is old and has been ill recently. If he goes to another place rashly, I'm afraid..."
Liu Chang turned around with some regret and glanced at the prime minister's office, "That's fine, it's a pity... A foolish king like my father has people like Xiao He to help him, but I..." He glanced at Zhao Ping
, and said: "Although there are wise men like you and Luan Bu, I am so talented as the prime minister that I love him very much!"
Zhaoping knew the Tang king quite well. He had gone out to fish for Xiao Yan a lot in the past, so he was not surprised by his words.
However, the King of Tang got rid of the trouble of not being able to conquer Xiao He and chatted with Zhao Ping enthusiastically. Zhao Ping was different from Luan Bu. No matter what Liu Chang said, he would not be angry. No matter what Liu Chang asked, he would not be angry.
They would all answer truthfully and never say too much. After just chatting for a moment, Liu Chang had already fallen in love with this person.
"Hahaha, it doesn't matter if Mr. Xiao can't look after me!"
"I can call Liu Hou to be the Prime Minister of our country!"
"Zhao Gong, I want to summon Liu Hou, what's your plan?"
Zhao Ping was stunned for a moment. He thought that since he had been following Xiao He all year round and making suggestions, there was no problem in the world that could trouble him. Unexpectedly, he was still short-sighted!
"Your Majesty, you can write a letter to invite the marquis to come."
Zhao Ping would never have thought that such a perfunctory strategy would almost bring down Zhang Liang, who was far away in the Qing Dynasty.