Zhou Shengzhi, who was holding the lamb, looked at the mansion in front of him and couldn't help but tremble.
Cao Shen was different from Xiao He. When he was governing, he also habitually used the same tactics he used to govern the army. After he came to Chang'an, he didn't just deal with Liu Chang. He comprehensively strengthened all areas controlled by the court.
Public security, within one month of taking office, provided a lot of talents for the mines in Shangjun.
He is merciless, even if he is at the level of Liu Chang, he will arrest him whenever he wants, and he dares to take action. It is useless for anyone to plead for mercy. He also requires officials from all over the country according to very strict standards, and has eliminated a large number of people who do not do practical things.
The officials were re-appointed and dismissed, and several ministers in the court were also dismissed. The intensity was so great that even Liu Bang was shocked.
Liu Chang said disdainfully: "If you don't dare to go in, just wait here and I will go in alone!"
After thinking for a long time, everyone decided to grit their teeth and follow Liu Chang in.
Liu Chang took the lead and knocked on the door. Soon, a servant came out. After Liu Chang explained his purpose, the man went in to report. Not long after, the man came out again and led Liu Chang and others into the courtyard.
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Zhou Shengzhi and others were trembling with fear, but Liu Chang was not afraid at all. He stretched out his head and looked around, not knowing what he was looking at.
They were taken to the inner room, where Cao Shen sat on his knees and looked at them coldly, looking very scary.
"Meet Prime Minister Cao!"
Liu Chang hurriedly bowed to see him, and everyone bowed. Seeing this posture, Cao Shen narrowed his eyes, but did not reply.
"Prime Minister Cao's hard work has made great contributions! Since arriving in Chang'an, all industries in Chang'an have prospered and the people live and work in peace and contentment. Prime Minister Cao has contributed a lot!" Liu Chang said with a smile, and hurriedly asked Zhou Sheng to step forward and said: "We bought this lamb.
, specially dedicated to the Prime Minister to express his gratitude for his kindness!"
"Tell me, what are you doing to come to me?"
Cao Shen asked calmly.
Liu Chang suddenly decided to change his strategy. He hurriedly said: "That's it, Prime Minister, you are determined to govern Chang'an, but you are not familiar with Chang'an. You don't know that in the south of the city, dozens of people gathered to play games and gain knowledge."
huge...."
Cao Shen was stunned and asked: "Is there still such a thing?"
"Yes, yes, you all know that, right?"
Liu Chang looked at the brothers behind him. They nodded immediately and chirped: "Yes, there are four mansions in the south of the city. There are no people during the day, but at night the princes' disciples gather to play!"
"What's more, in the northern suburbs of Chang'an, there are still people riding cars for gambling, and the leader is Lihou Lutai!"
"besides...."
Everyone talked about the many criminal problems in Chang'an City. Cao Shen was stunned for a while. He asked again: "Is what the young master said true?"
"Of course it's true. We used to talk to them every day... well... we tried to persuade them every day, but they didn't listen!"
Liu Chang said seriously: "We all strongly agree with the Prime Minister's governance of Chang'an. If the Prime Minister does not give up, we are willing to fully help!"
Cao Shen took out the bamboo slips and pen from the side, "Here, write down what you just said!"
"okay!"
Several people chattered and wrote down most of what they knew. The bamboo slips were almost not enough. After writing, Liu Chang personally handed the bamboo slips to Cao Shen. Cao Shen looked down and became furious. He cursed angrily:
"Even Chang'an is like this, so what about the situation in other places?!"
Liu Chang said cautiously: "Prime Minister, we were ignorant before, but now we are prodigal sons. From now on, we are willing to help the Prime Minister. We have a large number of people, and no one doubts us. We will help you find out all kinds of information.
If anything happens, we will definitely inform you in time!”
"Well...it's a good thing that you can change your past."
Cao Shen was finally willing to pay attention to them. He said seriously: "In the future, you must abide by the Han laws and cannot act recklessly based on your status. Of course, if you encounter such a thing, you can report it to me at any time!"
"Okay! I am willing to serve the Prime Minister!"
Liu Chang took the lead in saluting, and everyone else also saluted.
Liu Chang touched his belly and said to everyone with a smile: "The Prime Minister once invited me to dinner... You don't know, but the food was extremely delicious. I still miss it... It's a pity that you don't have that blessing...
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Cao Shen stroked his beard and said, "Then let's all stay and eat."
Zhou Shengzhi and others never thought that one day they would have dinner at Cao Shen's house. Cao Shen's wife was very happy to see so many babies, even though it was a pain for their only son.
"Your Majesty... isn't it a bit unkind for us to do this?"
Zhou Yafu asked hesitantly.
Liu Changzheng said solemnly: "We are doing this for the people of Chang'an. What is unkind about this? As the sons of princes, we should abide by the law!"
In this way, the sages of Chang'an could once again take to the streets openly, and the soldiers did not chase them around like before. In exchange, of course, they continued to reveal some information to the prime minister.
They often went to Cao Shen's mansion, and they gradually discovered that Cao Shen was actually a very good person, not as cruel and cruel as he appeared. He allowed these little brats to play in his mansion and gave them snacks.
, and even made several wooden horses for them himself, and the children were no longer afraid of him. Liu Chang also took advantage of the situation and kicked his nose in the face, and called Father Zhong directly.
........
"What's this?"
Liu Ying looked at the clothes in her hand blankly, at a loss.
"My sister-in-law asked me to give this to you..."
"sister in law??"
Liu Ying thought for a moment, then woke up. His face turned red quickly, and he hurriedly put away his clothes. His whole body became hesitant and speechless.
"My sister-in-law said she would let you wear it and see if it doesn't fit, she can change it..."
"No...it doesn't...fit, it fits..."
"You're not even wearing any!"
Liu Ying took out a jade pendant and handed it to Liu Chang, "Take this..."
"Giving it to my sister-in-law, right?"
"right."
"What's in it for me?"
Liu Chang soon became the messenger for Liu Ying and the eldest daughter of the Cao family, escorting them gifts and making a lot of money out of it. However, their parents had already confirmed their marriage, and I was afraid that Liu Chang wouldn't be able to make any money either.
It had been too long, and Liu Bang was a little eager to do things these days.
He first quickly arranged Liu Ying's marriage, and then ignored the dissuasion of the great Confucian uncle Sun Tong and directly arranged the marriage three months later.
At the same time, Liu Bang officially canonized Liu Heng as King of Han, Liu Hui as King of Liang, and Liu You as King of Wu.
Of course, it was just to be crowned a king. They were still young and could not go directly to the fiefdom.
Fortunately, Liu Heng was calm from beginning to end. Even after being crowned king, he was still calm and could not see any excitement. But Liu Hui was very happy, his fat face was full of smiles, and there was no trace of excitement at all.
Can't live.
"Congratulations to Fourth Brother! Fifth Brother! Sixth Brother!"
Liu Chang saluted seriously.
"I am very happy that my brothers have been crowned kings. I want to hold a banquet to entertain my brothers tonight. What do you think?"
Liu Hui was about to agree, but Liu Heng said calmly: "Eldest brother... We just have the title of king, but we have no power... Even if you entertain us, we have nothing to give to the Tang Dynasty.
"
Liu Chang was immediately furious, "Am I inviting my brother to the banquet just to ask for something? My brother really underestimates me. If he despises me so much, then he won't invite you!"
"Okay, don't be angry. How can we let my eldest brother entertain us... I'll treat my eldest brother to meat tonight."
Liu Hui comforted him. He looked at Liu Heng and said, "Brother, please come too."
Liu Heng frowned, looked in the direction of Xuanshi Palace, and shook his head, "You should go and eat. I have something else to do...don't be too arrogant."
"only."
At night, Liu Chang strode out of Jiaofang Palace and was about to go find Liu Hui for dinner. When he went out, he saw a very young attendant waiting in front of the door.
"Who are you?"
Liu Chang looked at the valet in front of him with some surprise. There were all the valets in the palace that Liu Chang didn't recognize. He had never seen this one before.
This valet has a slender figure, a delicate face, and is very good-looking.
"But Prince Tang?"
"Exactly!"
"I pay my respects to the King of Tang. This is a letter from my father, specially sent to the King of Tang."
Liu Chang took the letter and asked with some confusion: "Who is your father?"
"Liuhou."
"Ah?? Liuhou's reply!!"
Liu Chang was overjoyed and hurriedly opened the letter, "I am not talented, but I am so loved by the King of Tang... However, I am old and mediocre, and I am recuperating in my old age. I am unworthy of the King of Tang's love... Many thanks to the King of Tang, and I also hope that the King of Tang will love me so much..."
Put your studies first and there is no need to reply."
Liu Chang read it once and said with a smile: "It seems that I have impressed Liu Hou with my sincerity!"
"I need to write more letters!"
Zhang Pijiang was stunned and said bitterly: "Prince Tang, my father is old and sick. I hope Prince Tang can let him go..."