At the celebration banquet, the generals finally cheered up.
Xia Houying no longer kept a straight face, and happily told the story of his battle. Xia Houying drove a chariot, harvested wildly, and even personally killed an armored Huns general. He learned from the prisoners that this
This general is also a relative of Maodun and a noble of the Luotang family.
Although Xia Houying's beheadings and captures were not as good as Zhou Bo's, his capture of this head was enough to compete with Zhou Bo's.
As for Guan Ying, he drank wine without saying a word.
Just when the generals were celebrating happily, Zhao Yao, the imperial censor, suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
Liu Ying was stunned and looked at Zhao Yao, "Why do you love me?"
"I want to impeach Yingyin Marquis Guan Ying for falsely reporting his military exploits and deceiving his subordinates!"
Liu Ying was stunned and didn't answer, but Guan Ying couldn't help it anymore. He jumped up suddenly, stared at Zhao Yao, and asked angrily, "Dog thief? What did you say?!"
"Haha, you know what I'm talking about?! The captain beheaded 6,000 people and captured more than 2,000 war horses...You reported the beheading of 5,000 people...and captured 30 war horses?? Why, you killed 5,000 horses.
The Huns who fought on foot? You are clearly falsely reporting your military exploits!"
"Your Majesty, the generals did this deliberately for the sake of military glory. The other generals protected them because they also need to fight to gain military glory. Please be aware that once the war starts, the development of the Han Dynasty in the past few years will be destroyed in one day! The warriors ignore it.
For our country and our country, being warlike is not to repay the emperor, but just for our own title!"
This was already a very serious accusation against Zhao Yao. False reporting of military exploits was a serious crime punishable by beheading.
Guan Ying's face turned red with anger and he was almost speechless, but before he could pay attention, the generals came out one after another and yelled at Zhao Yao, "We fought on the battlefield and came back victorious, but we still have to suffer from a villain like you."
Insult?! Your Majesty, please kill him!"
Zhao Yao was not alone. There were many ministers who supported him, such as Liu Jing, Shusun Tong and others. Among them, Liu Jing was the most angry and cursed at everyone. Of course, he soon became the new focus of fire.
, the generals lashed out at him.
Fan Kuai scolded directly: "When we were fighting against the Xiongnu, Your Excellency had repeatedly suggested that the late emperor marry the princess to Moton in order to flatter the captive master. You must be very angry if you are unable to do so this time!"
This Liu Jing, whose original name was Lou Jing, was given the surname Liu by Liu Bang. He was the one who almost sent Princess Lu Yuan to the Huns.
Liu Jing sneered and said: "Of course General Fan is brave. In the First World War, many counties in Dai County were reduced to ruins, and all the savings of Yan, Tang, Chu and Zhao and other countries were wiped out for many years. The Huns were not able to destroy the counties in Dai County, but you are
We did it, what a credit!”
"Liu Jing! You villain, you were the one who deceived the late emperor. First, you proposed a marriage, and then you proposed moving people from all over the country to the pass, causing the people outside the pass to wither!"
"Why, the people I moved are all powerful and wealthy families, and among them are your relatives? It was because you couldn't defeat the Xiongnu that I just proposed a marriage. If you generals are really brave, do you still need me to think of such a strategy?!"
The two sides were scolding each other, and no one was convinced by the other.
Liu Ying looked at this scene and felt confused. He couldn't understand why when his father was still here, all the ministers were harmonious and united. But now, they can't stand each other and started to quarrel and fight...
"Okay! Stop arguing!"
Liu Ying said loudly: "Marquis Guan did not falsely report his military exploits. It was my order to leave a group of captured war horses in the pasture of Shangjun in the Tang Dynasty, and prepare to train a large number of war horses here. I am afraid that the news will be leaked and make the Xiongnu wary.
That’s why I hid it!”
The ministers were still arguing. Chen Ping stood up slowly and said coldly: "If you have any questions, you can ask me first."
In an instant, the Xuanshi Palace fell silent, it was so quiet that no one spoke anymore.
After the celebration banquet, Liu Ying hurried to Jiaofang Hall.
"Shuzi! Shuzi, get out of here!!"
When Liu Ying angrily rushed into Jiaofang Hall with a wooden stick, Liu Chang howled and hurriedly hid behind Queen Lu.
"How can you be so greedy! You kept more than 2,000 war horses for yourself and gave Guan Ying 30 old horses? Come here!!"
Liu Chang hid beside Empress Lu and shouted: "What an injustice! What does this have to do with me? I have been in Chang'an for a long time, and I am not in charge of the Tang Dynasty's affairs! This must have been done by Zhang Xiang! It has nothing to do with me.
!”
Queen Lu glanced at Liu Ying calmly, "They are just war horses. Next, Tang will definitely have to fight... Put down the stick!"
Liu Ying hurriedly put down the stick and sat helplessly in front of Empress Lu. Looking at Liu Chang who was standing in front of Empress Lu with his teeth bared and making faces at her, she said angrily: "My mother doesn't know something, because this bastard is going to court."
The ministers quarreled..."
He told Empress Lu truthfully what happened to the ministers.
"They are not quarreling over the horses... No one cares how many horses Guan Ying captured."
"They are arguing because of you... If you are strong enough, how dare they argue in front of you?"
"You're right! It's you who should be beaten! Mom, beat him!"
Liu Chang shouted, and Queen Lu glared at him fiercely, then looked at Liu Ying, "This is your opportunity...it depends on how you deal with it."
Liu Ying sighed helplessly.
"In the past, I always couldn't understand my father's methods...I thought he was too tough and ruthless...even Mr. Xiao would not let him go...I felt that I would be able to do better than my father.
Well...but when my father was still here, I never worried about anything. No matter how big something happened, I would never worry...but now...sigh...I'm very worried."
"You are not bad. Your father has his own methods, so you should also have your own."
After Empress Lu comforted her for a few words, Liu Ying cheered up, saluted Empress Lu, glared at Liu Chang, and cursed: "You are such a bastard, if you dare to cause trouble again, I will throw you into Tingwei's prison!"
Do you understand?!"
"oh..."
The tense situation in the temple did not last long because Liu Ying welcomed her first child.
When the wrinkled little guy was lying in Liu Ying's arms, Liu Ying giggled and was too excited to speak. He just smiled. He had already thought of a name for the child and named it Xiang. The whole palace was immersed in it.
In a kind of joy, even the atmosphere in the temple became much better.
Empress Lu held her grandson in her arms all day long and was extremely happy. Liu Chang stood aside anxiously, "Give me a hug! Give me a hug!"
"no."
Empress Lu refused to let Liu Chang come to hold her. Seeing Liu Chang's anxious look, Liu Ying couldn't help but laugh. Liu Chang threatened: "If I have a child in the future, I won't let you hold her either!"
"Your child must be an ugly child. I won't hold it even if you let me hold it."
"Mom, it's okay, just give him a hug!"
Liu Ying spoke, and Empress Lu carefully handed the child to Liu Chang and told him: "Be careful..."
"I know!" Liu Chang took the child from Empress Lu's arms. The little boy was wrinkled, his mouth opened and closed, and his brows were furrowed. He hugged him carefully. Liu Chang liked him very much, and he also grinned stupidly, "Brother,
Why don't you give him to me as a child, and I will return it to you when I have children in the future, okay?"
"Hahaha, okay, just treat it as your own child!"
Liu Chang couldn't wait to let this little guy grow up as soon as possible. When he grows up, he can take him to play.
It's not just Liu Ying's family who is happy, Cao Xiang and the others are also very happy. Their child finally got married this year, but they haven't had a grandson yet. Seeing this grandson now, even Cao Shen has become much kinder and kinder.
Holding his grandson in his arms, the iron-blooded general suddenly turned into a kind old man. The couple couldn't let go of the child at this moment, and it was not Liu Chang's turn to hold him.
However, Liu Chang was also very happy because Cao Shu also came with his family.
She came to visit her sister and children.
Liu Chang directly entangled her side, and the child was also left behind.
"Sister, look how cute Xiang is... If we have children, they will also be very cute, right?"
"I have already thought about the name of my child. I plan to name my son Ruyi. My eldest brother's child is Xiangrui, and my child is Ruyi... Isn't it a perfect match?"
Cao Shu shook her head and laughed, and Liu Chang's eldest sister-in-law chuckled and said, "I wonder why the elder always runs to my parents' house. It turns out that he still has such thoughts."
"Sister-in-law, you have to help me... I am sincere! Also, you can't tell my brother!"
"It doesn't matter what I said, you have to find my father!"
Liu Chang turned around and took a look at Cao Shen.
"Ahem, let's wait until I'm a few years older..."
He is still strong, but changes as he gets older.
.......
"Don't follow me!"
"go back!"
Liu Chang pointed at the little guy behind him and cursed sternly.
Liu Jian looked at his brother eagerly. When Liu Chang turned around, he followed him with a silly smile, "Brother~~~"
Liu Chang was helpless, turned around, picked him up, and walked to Tianlu Pavilion.
Gai Gong looked at the child in his arms in surprise.
"Master, this guy seems to be eager to learn and is like me! He followed me to death and refused to leave, so I brought him here!"
"Oh, it would be a big problem if I were to follow you."
Liu Chang smiled and sat down with the little one in his arms. Liu Jian was also obedient, hanging on Liu Chang's neck and sticking to his body without saying a word.
"Master, why haven't I seen you these past few days? I can't even find you when I come to Tianlu Pavilion."
Gai Gong frowned and said seriously: "On the order of the Queen Mother, I will give lectures to the scholars."
"Ah? Lecture? What are you talking about?"
"Great unity."
"Haven't the Han Dynasty been unified long ago?"
Gai Gong shook his head and did not answer.
"Master, don't just give lectures in Chang'an, why don't you go to Tang to give lectures when you have time?"
"Oh, going to the Tang Kingdom? Three of the four people in Shangshan went to your Tang Kingdom, and there was no trace of them... Who dares to go to your Tang Kingdom? Your place is simply a bandit's den! You can only get in and out!"
"Hehehehe, what did the master say? They are now giving lectures and imparting knowledge in the Taiyuan Academy of our Tang Dynasty. They are living a happy life. How wonderful. How can you say that the Tang Dynasty is a bandit den? If the master has intention,
You can also go together!”
Gai Gong pondered for a moment and said: "Perhaps, the Queen Mother will let me go... Recently, the Queen Mother has sent many people to give lectures in various countries... but she did not go to the Tang Dynasty."
"Why don't you go to the Tang Kingdom? My mother is really a bully. Our Tang Kingdom is so poor and the people are struggling to make a living, yet she actually left our Tang Kingdom behind!" Liu Chang was about to get up, but Gai Gong glared at him, "What do you know?! This
It’s because the Queen Mother trusts you!”
Liu Chang pondered for a moment and asked: "Do you want to change the situation where each country only knows its king?"
"Yes, not long ago, Chen Ping submitted a memorial... requiring all countries to ask the temple for their opinions before appointing officials, and only after obtaining approval can they appoint or remove officials."
Liu Chang didn't think there was anything wrong with this. He nodded, "When I went to find Xiahou Zao a few days ago, General Xiahou was really angry and told me a lot. My brothers were fine.
After all, we have only been in the country for a short time, but the generals of Zhao, Chu, Yan, Qi and other countries are a little confused about the situation..."
"They are all appointed directly by the princes and kings, not by the temple. Therefore... they are quite disrespectful to General Xiahou."
"That's the problem. Now the Queen Mother wants to take back the power to appoint officials in the vassal states. In fact, this is also a good thing."
"You don't look anxious at all?"
Liu Chang was stunned, "Your Majesty wants to take back the appointment power of other vassal states. What does that have to do with me? Why am I anxious?"
"The Tang State is also a vassal state, so how come it has nothing to do with you?"
Liu Chang raised his head proudly, "The Tang State is different, I am your Majesty's wing! If the Tang State is strong, your Majesty will be strong, and if your Majesty is strong, the Tang State will benefit!"
Gai Gong nodded, "If you think so, it's best... Chang, from now on, don't get too close to the ministers. The situation today is different from the past..."
When Liu Chang finished the course with Gai Gong and sent Liu Jian back, preparing to go out to play with the sages, a servant suddenly stopped him.
"King!"
"how?"
Liu Chang turned his head and stared at the attendant. The attendant did not dare to get too close. He said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please be prepared..."
"What are you preparing for?"
"The King of Qi has come to the capital to meet... Your Majesty will go together to greet you."
"Ah? Big brother is coming?!"
Liu Chang was overjoyed and stopped going out. He hurriedly returned to the Jiaofang Hall, put on formal royal robes, and hurriedly prepared to greet his brother. When Liu Chang followed the large group of people to the outside of the city, Zhao
Yao was trying hard to persuade the emperor.
"Your Majesty, how can there be any reason for the emperor to go out of the city to greet the princes??"
"Your Majesty, please go back. It will be enough for Prince Tang to greet you on your behalf!"
Liu Ying was very displeased, "The King of Qi is my elder brother, so why shouldn't I come to greet him?"
Several ministers could not persuade him. Zhao Yao's eyes were full of worry and he sighed helplessly. Liu Chang hated waiting for others. After waiting for a long time, his eldest brother's bicycle frame had not appeared yet. Liu Chang lowered his head.
Holding Liu Jian in his arms, he was dozing off.
"Get up, don't be rude to your brother!"
Liu Ying reminded her seriously, and Liu Chang opened his eyes. Then he lowered his head and pinched Liu Jian's face, "Get up! Don't be rude to your brother!"
Liu Jian was about to fall asleep, but when Liu Chang pinched him like this, he immediately started crying. Liu Chang had no choice but to tease him again, making faces to make him laugh.
Liu Ying looked at the two of them with a smile and said, "When you and Jian were as old as each other, Ruyi always held you like this."
Liu Chang was stunned and retorted: "How could Ruyi hug me! Ruyi has always bullied me!"
"Don't you always bully Jian?"
"I really like him!"
"He does too."
“This is different!!”
Liu Ying chuckled, "When Jian grows up, you will be able to experience the feeling of wishful thinking."
Liu Chang was stunned. He lowered his head, looked at the silly Liu Jian in his arms, and scolded loudly: "Listen to me, Zhuzi. If you dare to raise a dog named Chang when you grow up, I will interrupt you."
Legs! Do you understand?!"
At this moment, King Qi's frame finally appeared.
Liu Fei was sitting lazily in the car, watching the situation around him. When his entourage came and told him that His Majesty was waiting at the front, Liu Fei was startled. He hurriedly got out of the car and led everyone,
He respectfully went to see the emperor.
Liu Ying laughed and stretched out her hands to hug her brother.
Liu Fei's first reaction was to bow to Liu Ying. Liu Ying was stunned and helped him up, "Brother, why are you doing this?"
"Your Majesty, I dare not overstep my bounds!"
Liu Ying looked at the ministers around her, and then whispered: "Let's talk in detail when we enter the palace!"
"Brother!!!"
Liu Chang obviously didn't have any worries. He laughed, hugged Liu Jian and rushed to Liu Fei's side. Liu Fei was no longer restrained towards him, rubbed his head, took Liu Jian's hand, and fiercely
After a few kisses, everyone laughed when they saw Liu Jian wiping the saliva on his face in disgust.
Liu Ying received her brother warmly and took King Qi all the way to the palace.
Walking on the road, King Qi felt very guilty and said: "After Prime Minister Cao left, I didn't know the person, and the general he appointed actually disobeyed General Xiahou's order, so he was executed by General Xiahou. I came here this time, firstly, to see your majesty.
, the second is to apologize to Your Majesty...please forgive me for my sins!"
"Indeed, since General Xiahou is a general, you should obey his orders and make your own decisions. You should be killed! If it were me, I would just drag him out and cook him!" Liu Chang shouted at the side, Liu Fei lowered his head, but did not dare
answer.
After entering the palace, Liu Ying stopped pretending. He smiled and said, "Brother, are everyone in the family okay?"
"Your Majesty, everything is fine."
"There are no outsiders here, why should eldest brother be so restrained?"
Liu Ying pulled Liu Fei and walked into the Jiaofang Hall. When Empress Lu saw Liu Fei being held by Liu Ying's hand and walking side by side into the Jiaofang Hall, the smile on her face disappeared immediately.
.
"Mother! Brother is back!"
Liu Ying said with a smile. Liu Fei was frightened and hurriedly visited Empress Lu.
Empress Lu nodded in return, and Liu Ying was very happy, "My eldest brother and I haven't seen each other for more than a year... That's great. Today, I'm going to get very drunk with my brother!"
"Brother, please take a seat!"
Liu Ying smiled politely, but Liu Fei hurriedly declined, "Your Majesty, how dare I sit in the upper position?! Your Majesty, please sit down!"
"Hey, we are kings and ministers outside, but here, we are brothers. You are my brother, how can I sit on top of you? Brother, please sit down."
Liu Fei refused several times, but Liu Ying refused and asked him to sit in the upper position. She sat next to him, held his hand, and greeted him cordially.
Liu Fei was still a little restless at first, but after Liu Ying talked with him, he sat down in the upper position with peace of mind, chatting and laughing with his two brothers about the affairs of Qi State.
At this moment, Queen Lu's eyes became extremely cold, and her whole body was exuding a chill.
She stood up slowly and said coldly to the attendant: "Come here, prepare some wine for King Qi."
ps: Planting vegetables in the front yard and raising chickens in the backyard makes me feel like I am living the life of the ancient hermit Gao Xian.