Chapter 111 The Tang Country Who Is Lack of Everything
"I didn't even know that Liuhou's heirs were in this palace!"
Liu Chang held Zhang Piqiang's hand and kept smiling.
"What kind of job do you have now?"
"With His Majesty's favor, I am appointed as a servant."
"Hmph, how come you, the son of a dignified Liuhou, were given such an official position? In the future, you will come with me to the Tang Dynasty, and I will make you prime minister!"
Zhang Piqiang's hand was held tightly by Liu Chang and he could not pull it out several times. Zhang Piqiang is very young. He is only fifteen years old this year, but he is already serving as a servant. This is not only because he has a good father, but also because He was also a talented person and was deeply loved by Liu Bang. Liu Bang once said to Liu Ying: In a few years, he can be your successor!
Obviously, this piece of fat is now being targeted by the King of Tang.
"Sir, I just came to deliver a message..."
"Hey, I fell in love with you at first sight. Let's go, I want to give you a banquet!"
"Your Majesty, there are still things to explain..."
"No problem! You can tell me tomorrow that King Tang will keep you! I have a reputation as a virtuous man. Even my father must respect me!"
In this way, Liu Chang dragged Zhang Piqiang to Liu Hui. Liu Hui saw another person and heard that he was the son of Liu Hou. He also hurriedly paid his respects. Liu Chang pulled Zhang Piqiang and sat down, for fear that he would run away.
"Is Liuhou, the old man, in good health?"
"I have been in Chang'an for two years. I learned from the letter that my father is Shang'an..."
"Hey, look at these brothers of the widow..."
Liu Chang said helplessly: "The fourth brother is in Han, the fifth brother is in Liang, and the sixth brother is in Wu. These are all good places... There are no foreign enemies and no internal troubles, so talented people in the world are willing to go to these feudal countries. , but the only thing they don’t want to do is come to the Tang Dynasty. They all say that the Tang Dynasty is sinister and they are afraid of it... They think so, but they dare not say it clearly. They make all kinds of excuses, saying that they want to take care of their families. What's old and young? In fact, it's just fear..."
"Have you ever been willing to go there?"
Liu Chang asked suddenly.
Zhang Piqiang said seriously: "The Tang State is so dangerous that I am afraid and dare not go there."
Liu Chang was stunned and speechless, but Liu Hui on the opposite side laughed loudly, "Eldest brother, you underestimate the son of Liu Hou! You can use your rhetoric to coax him. How can your friends coax Zhang Shizhong?"
Liu Chang smiled awkwardly, and then said: "Oh, it's just because there is no one available in the Tang Dynasty, so I came up with this trick... The people of the Tang Kingdom are really suffering..."
Seeing that Liu Chang was about to play the "Tang people card" again, Zhang Piqiang said again: "With the king's benevolence and the talent of Prime Minister Zhang, as long as the king goes to the feudal country, all the scholars in the world will follow. By then, the king will not have to worry. No one is available."
For the first time, Liu Chang suffered a loss in words, which made him indignant. He raised his head, put on the ancestral dustpan, and said loudly: "Let me tell you straight! You have to go to the Tang Dynasty." Go, even if you don’t want to go, you have to go!”
"If I don't want to go, what will your Majesty do?"
"I will ask Luan Bu to tie you up, and you will be taken to the Tang Dynasty!"
"Eldest brother!!"
Liu Hui interrupted Liu Chang and looked at Zhang Piqiang helplessly, "You are a bad brother, I hope you will forgive me..."
"Eldest brother, why don't you quickly apologize to the servant?"
"Ah, Zhang Shizhong, I just made a joke...don't take it to heart."
Liu Chang laughed again, and his smile was full of sunshine. For some reason, Zhang Piqiang felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. He had stayed in Chang'an for several years, so he naturally knew the bad reputation of the Tang Dynasty. When this guy went to seal the country Could it be that they really tied me up?
Zhang Piqiang suddenly felt that Chang'an had become dangerous. It seemed that he had to find a place to practice Taoism as soon as possible...
After finishing the meal, Liu Chang reluctantly bid farewell to Zhang Piqiang.
Back at Jiaofang Hall, Empress Lu was preparing winter clothes for Liu Chang.
"Mom!!"
Liu Chang rushed over and wanted to kiss him, but Empress Lu stretched out her hand and grabbed his forehead to prevent him from getting close. She looked at his face with disgust and said, "Wash your face first! Don't do it after eating." Zha, why, do you want everyone to know that you have eaten meat?"
Liu Chang wiped his face haphazardly and then approached again. Empress Lu reluctantly took out the silk towel and wiped away the oil stains on Liu Chang's face.
"Mom, Liuhou wrote me a reply and said he was very grateful for my love!"
"I also met his son, who is only fifteen years old and is already serving as a chamberlain!"
"Mom, I want his son to be my savior... okay?"
Liu Chang looked at Empress Lu eagerly, and Empress Lu glanced at him and said: "Zhang Piqiang is deeply loved by your father. Your father left it to your eldest brother... How can I follow you to the Tang Dynasty, let alone Gai? Didn’t you recommend many disciples to the Tang Kingdom?"
"Oh, I left it to my eldest brother..."
Liu Chang was a little disappointed, "Okay, then I won't tie him up... Brother is really lucky, he is married and has talents..."
"Mom... Since you can't give me Zhang Pijiang, why don't you give me a wife? I think Prime Minister Cao's second daughter is very good... Oh, by the way, Guan A has a sister who is also very good. Good-looking, very gentle...and Lu Tazhi's..."
As soon as Liu Chang said a few words, he felt a murderous aura. He suddenly raised his head and saw that Empress Lu had taken a wooden stick at some point and was clapping her hands gently.
"Mom, I'm going to study."
"Joking words!! Joking words!!!"
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"Fifth brother, you said my mother is so unfair. My second brother wants to start a family, and she is so happy. But when I said I wanted to start a family, she actually beat me!"
"Eldest brother, my mother also said that as a king, you should put national affairs first... You are still young and cannot get into such bad habits..."
Liu Hui shook his head and comforted: "Different ages have different things to do. When you get old, your mother will naturally arrange a marriage for you..."
"Alas~~"
Liu Chang lay on the bed and suddenly sighed.
"What's wrong?"
"I miss Ruyi a little bit... Do you think he can adapt to the soil and water of Zhao country? Has he eaten now?"
"this...."
Liu Hui rubbed Liu Chang's head, "Don't worry, the second brother will get married, and the third brother will definitely come back. When the time comes, you can ask him in person."
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At this moment, Liu Bang was sitting on the bed, looking at Liu Heng kneeling in front of him, looking a little surprised.
"No king thinks his territory is too big. They all hope to get more land. Why would you want to reduce your fiefdom?"
"Father, I know my talents. I don't have the talents of my eldest and third brothers, and I don't have talented people like Cao Shen and Zhang Cang around me to assist me. I'm afraid that I won't be able to manage several counties in South Korea well, and I will live up to my father's high hopes. ...Therefore, I ask my father to reduce my fiefdom..."
Liu Bang stroked his beard and glanced at Liu Heng, "So you are here to ask for someone from me!"
Liu Heng hurriedly bowed again, "I don't dare, I am sincere..."
"Okay, what are you thinking, can you still hide it from me?"
Liu Bang interrupted him unhappily and said, "Go back. If you want someone, just say it. Don't talk nonsense!"
Liu Heng lowered his head and did not dare to speak anymore.
Liu Bang pondered for a moment and said: "Let Fu Kuan be your prime minister...Tomorrow, you will go to see him. Remember, you must listen to his words carefully. When you go to the fiefdom in the future, you must make him your master."
...Listen more and ask more..."
"My dear father, thank you!"
Liu Heng bowed again, but Liu Bang waved his hand and asked him to leave impatiently.
After Liu Heng left, Liu Bang looked at Lu Wan who was sitting next to him, "This guy is far less magnanimous than his elder brother. Even the Prime Minister would not dare to say it out loud!"
Lu Wan shook her head, "Your Majesty, you are not as doting on him as you are on the elder brother. Naturally, he would not dare to say it openly... Among all the princes, your son is the most calm and mature one."
, I think, I will definitely become a wise king in the future."
"You see, everyone looks like a wise king... Wan... I'm afraid I won't be able to survive this cold winter."
Liu Bang suddenly sighed.
"Your Majesty, please don't talk nonsense... We agreed at the beginning that we would die on the same day, same year, same month, and the same day. Your Majesty can't leave early. I haven't lived enough yet..."
"Hahaha, you old man! Nai Weng will take you away even if he dies!"
Liu Bang laughed and cursed, not afraid at all, and not taboo about mentioning the word death. Liu Bang was one of the few emperors in history who was not afraid of death. He never pursued immortality, and even refused to let doctors treat him when he was seriously ill. He lived a free and open life.
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"A few days ago, Cao Shen captured Lu Chan... The queen sent people to plead for mercy several times, but he ignored her... Cao Shen was too tough, I'm afraid it's not a good thing."
Liu Bang muttered, and suddenly asked: "Wan... I want to restore the system of left and right prime ministers, and make you the left prime minister. What do you think?"
Lu Wan's eyes widened, "I am the scapegoat, why should I take on such an important responsibility!"