Chapter 187 Your Majesty is handsome, and the one who catches the sword is a real hero!
When Empress Lu saw Liu Chang being carried into the Jiao Fang Hall by his attendants, her eyes instantly turned cold.
But when she saw Lu Yu who was following Liu Chang, her expression quickly calmed down.
"What trouble did this guy get into again?"
"Cuddling with you in your room..."
"impossible."
Empress Lu interrupted Lu Yu directly. She held the bamboo slip in her hand and said calmly: "This Shuzi is different from his father. He is just showing off to others by messing around outside the wine shop. He has no other intention. If
If a woman approaches, he will be the first to run..."
Lu Yu glanced at the attendant and said, "Take him into the inner room."
Liu Chang groaned and was carried into the inner room by the attendants, and Lu Yu sat in front of Empress Lu.
"Sister, you and your elders grew up together... I think they are both close to each other. What's more, if you can marry me... you can..."
"That's it?"
Empress Lu raised her head, with a look that even frightened her younger sister Lu Yu. She understood that she had said the wrong thing and said hesitantly: "That way I can take better care of you."
But both of them understood that Lu Yu didn't think so at all.
After all, Liu Chang is not Empress Lu's biological child. If his wife is also a member of the Lu family, he can be further tied to the Lu family's chariot. But this cannot be said to Empress Lu. After all, the issue of Liu Chang's biological mother lies with Lu.
Finally, this is something that... cannot be discussed... Anyone who dares to speak out about this issue will mostly end up badly.
"What do you want?"
"Why don't we let the two of us get married?"
"You are still young, and it is not time to start a family."
"Thirteen years older...Sister, in our hometown, children of this age are already preparing for marriage..."
"You are still young when you are old."
"It's okay to make an appointment then..."
"Let's talk about it another day."
Lu Yu was very puzzled. This matter was obviously beneficial to both parties, and the elder sister also loved Qing very much. Why did the elder sister look so reluctant? Seeing Lu Yu's expression, Empress Lu slowly asked: "You
The family members seem to be one or two years older than me?"
"Is such that."
"Then it's time to start a family, how about I choose a wife for him?"
Lu Wei's expression changed drastically and she hurriedly said: "He is still young..." In an instant, Lu Wei understood. She stood up and said, "Then we can talk about it another day."
If the father is reluctant to marry a daughter, then most mothers are reluctant to let their son start a family. Contrary to the father, in the eyes of the mother, the son is a cabbage, and the daughter-in-law is a pig. What? My son is like a human being
He wants to get along with her and still want to marry her? This is definitely because he was seduced by that woman!
After sending Lu Yu away, Empress Lu continued to read the memorial with her head down.
After a long time, Liu Changfang crawled out of the inner room and crawled to Empress Lu like a bug, "Mom! Fan Kuai actually hit me!"
"Oh... why didn't you fight back this time?"
"I can't fight... Ahem, he is my elder, how can I be rude to him? If it weren't for the fact that he is my uncle, I would have made him inherit the Marquis of Wuyang with just one punch!"
Empress Lu sneered and ignored the comment.
Liu Chang's eyes widened, "Mom! I'm your son! I'm a majestic prince of the Han Dynasty! I was beaten today! Shouldn't you show some expression?"
Empress Lu nodded, indicating that she should express something. She then looked at the attendant beside her and said, "Give Marquis Wuyang his robes!"
Liu Chang was stunned for a while.
"Mom!!!"
.......
The King of Nanyue once again sent an envoy. It must be said that Han Xin's intimidation strategy still worked.
When the south continued to mobilize and made a gesture of attacking South Vietnam at all times, Zhao Tuo was not afraid. He prepared his troops and waited for the Han army to come. However, the Han army continued to look like it was about to fight for two years, but did not fight.
After making an appearance of attacking, the King of Nanyue was just about to relax when he heard that the Han army had entered the country. He was about to fight, but he also said that the Han army was retreating.
After several years of doing this, Zhao Tuo couldn't bear it anymore.
The territory of South Vietnam is not small, but its strength is far less than that of the Han Dynasty, and may not be as good as that of the Tang Dynasty. It relies on the geographical dangers. The Han Dynasty would pose an attack from time to time, and Zhao Tuo had to recruit soldiers from time to time to prevent them from actually attacking.
Come here, what's more, the Han Dynasty has indeed recruited a lot of soldiers in the south in these years. Facing these people, it is a bit unreliable for South Vietnam to rely on the geographical dangers and climate to deal with the enemy.
Zhao Tuo thought over and over again and decided that now was not the time to break up with the Han Dynasty, so he sent envoys to pay tribute again.
When the envoy entered the Xuanshi Hall, the emperor was sitting on top, the queen mother was sitting on the left, and the important ministers were sitting below them.
The envoy bowed to see him, and then began to talk about the grievances Zhao Tuo had suffered, such as how the tribute envoy was robbed by bandits, how he was criticized by others, and so on. By the way, he expressed his loyalty and said that he had been the most powerful man in his life.
Loyal princes and kings.
The emperor was overjoyed and asked him to stand up, gave him a seat, and asked about the situation in South Vietnam.
While the messenger was answering, he was looking at the surrounding situation.
The emperor is thin, his eyes are swollen, and he looks like he has indulged too much. The queen mother is stern and silent, and all the ministers under her command are old and gray, and they no longer have the original might. At this moment, the big man is changing his blood.
In this era, the fierce warriors who followed the Emperor Gao to fight were getting old one by one, giving people the impression of being sluggish.
It's obviously a brand new empire, but it still gives people this feeling.
The envoy also calmed down and no longer had the original uneasiness, and answered the emperor's questions with a smile.
"South Vietnam is poor, but they are united and loyal to the emperor... There are few people in South Vietnam, but they are many brave..."
What the envoy said made people feel very uncomfortable, and it was vaguely meant to demonstrate. Shusun Tong, who was sitting among the important ministers, looked increasingly unkind. When the emperor hosted a banquet to entertain the envoy, Shusun Tong found an opportunity.
, called an official and gave a few instructions in a low voice.
Previously, because the King of Nanyue no longer sent envoys, the Han Dynasty withdrew the seal and ribbon title from the King of Nanyue and no longer recognized the existence of such a vassal king.
Now that the King of South Vietnam has sent rare treasures and expressed his eternal loyalty, Liu Ying is naturally willing to recognize Zhao Tuo again, even though the Han Dynasty cannot manage South Vietnam at all.
...
At this moment, the king of Tang Dynasty was having dinner with the wise men.
Looking at Fan and his wife eating meat in front of him, Liu Chang frowned and asked, "Fan! Did you eat meat before me just now?"
"ah?"
"I haven't eaten yet, why do you want to eat first?!"
"The king asked me to eat it..."
"You still dare to talk back, right? Have you finished eating? Come and practice with me!"
Fan and his wife were stunned for a moment, "Your Majesty... I know that my father beat you, so the king wants revenge... But my father is disrespectful to the king, what does that have to do with me? I beat his son because of his father.
, How can there be such a truth in the world? The king is a wise king, and he should not do such a thing!"
"At the beginning, Qi Xi, the official of the Jin Dynasty, recommended his enemy to his lord, and Emperor Gao was the first to make his enemy Yong Chi a marquis."
"How could your Majesty do this?"
Liu Chang was a little surprised. He looked at Fan and his wife, "You actually know about Qi Xi??"
Mr. Fan said seriously: "I want to say that my father dislikes me the most on weekdays. It's useless for the king to beat me. Why don't the king beat the market people? He is the most loved by my father on weekdays."
The Fanshi man who was engrossed in eating meat raised his head blankly and looked at his brother, "Brother, I have never wanted to compete for the title, why are you trying to kill me?"
"City citizen! This is an opportunity to fulfill your filial piety and honor! You were beaten for your father and brother. Isn't this an opportunity to become famous all over the world?"
"I am willing to give this opportunity to my brother."
Jia Yi looked at this scene, covered his heart, and looked up at the sky like Luan Bu.
At this time, someone suddenly reported that it was a Confucian scholar who wanted to see me.
Liu Chang was stunned and asked with a smile: "Is there any Confucian scholar who dares to take the initiative to come here?"
Zhou Shengzhi smiled and shouted: "This must be because he heard of your great king's reputation and came here to serve!"
"Let him in!!"
When the Confucian scholar walked into Prince Tang's Mansion, a dozen evil young men stared at him, all with weapons around them. They all had evil expressions and fierce looks on their faces. Prince Tang, who was sitting in the upper position, looked up at him proudly.
It was extremely arrogant, and it felt like entering a bandit's den. Behind the bandit leader stood a young dog-headed military advisor.
"Who are you?!"
Liu Chang's classic opening remarks did not frighten the Confucian scholar. He hurriedly said: "He is the doctor of the imperial censor."
"You are not a wolf, there is no good thing at all... What are you doing here??"
The Confucian scholar looked around and whispered: "Feng Yushi..."
"Speak louder! Shusuntong is starving you?!"
"According to the order of the Censor!! Please invite the King of Tang to go to the palace!! The envoy from South Vietnam is here!! It is disrespectful!!"
"How courageous a dog is! Zhao Tuo is like a dog, I know there is no good person in Zhao country!"
Liu Chang cursed, stood up suddenly, and said: "Jia Yi, go bring me the armor! Zhou Shengzhi, go get the horse!"
Jia Yi laboriously brought out the armor collected by Liu Chang, and Liu Chang got ready.
At this moment, the question and answer session was over, and Liu Ying began to re-canonize the King of Nanyue for the second time.
According to etiquette, Zhao Tuo should come in person to accept the canonization. However, Zhao Tuo would definitely not dare to come, and canonizing princes is not a trivial matter. The envoys must be properly arranged here. Such matters must of course be made by
Shu Suntong did it.
When the envoy followed the emperor to the Changxin Palace, he was very happy. This time, he simply completed Zhao Tuo's instructions perfectly. Zhao Tuo sent him here for two purposes. The first purpose
It was the return of the Han Dynasty. The second purpose was to understand what was going on in the temple and see if the Han Dynasty was really capable of launching a southern expedition.
Along the way, the envoy observed the situation of the Han in detail.
This is the second time the envoy comes. Compared with the first time he came, the Han Dynasty has indeed become richer. South Vietnam cannot match it at all. Chang'an is even more prosperous. The envoy cannot believe that this is Chang'an. Although
The Han's national power seems to have improved on a large scale, but this emperor... doesn't seem to be very powerful. Every time he gives an order, he has to ask his mother first, which is not worth mentioning.
As for the ministers that Zhao Tuo was afraid of, they were old and twilight, and not many of them were strong.
Just as the envoy was thinking about these things, he suddenly saw a person striding towards here.
The man must not be very old, because he has no beard on his face. However, this man is extremely tall, wearing armor and carrying a sword at his waist. This is a royal palace. Even the founding generals did not dare to wear such clothes, but he dared to do so.
, the armor was also very gorgeous, and wearing heavy armor, he walked quickly and approached quickly.
When he got close, the envoy looked at him again. This man had a resolute expression, but his behavior was very arrogant. He moved forward in a swagger, not paying attention to anyone at all. Those eyes were really fierce and intimidating, and
The strange thing is that, for some reason, this man looks somewhat similar to his master??
Liu Chang saw the guy looking at him timidly at a glance. He widened his eyes and stared at him.
Under Liu Chang's eyes, the envoy did not dare to look at him at all and hurriedly turned his head away. Liu Chang's eyes had a sense of oppression, as if he was about to kill someone next moment.
Liu Chang said nothing, but forced the envoy to retreat with his eyes.
Seeing him coming, the ministers around the emperor sighed helplessly, why is this little bastard here? It is rare for South Vietnam to return home. At this time, what if he causes any trouble again?
ah?
Facing the wind, Liu Chang stood proudly beside Liu Ying, his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Liu Ying glanced at her brother with some curiosity, and looked at his armor with envy. It was not that Liu Ying didn't have armor, but he couldn't wear it... After seeing her brother's majestic armor, Liu Ying also asked Shang Fang to give it to her.
He made a set for himself, but after putting it on and walking for a while, Liu Ying was out of breath. The next day, he had backache and backache, which made him afraid to try again.
The Queen Mother did not follow. Xia Houying slowly walked to Chen Ping's side, "Shall I go to the King's side?"
"No need."
Chen Ping answered simply.
Seeing what Chen Ping said, Xia Houying stopped talking. Shusun Tong gently stroked his beard, Nanyi, let's see if you still dare to be rude.
However, the envoy lowered his head at this moment and no longer had the original smile. He was thinking about who the person beside the emperor was. Nanyue had not interacted with the Han Dynasty for a long time and did not know much about the internal situation of the Han Dynasty. How could he stand in front of His Majesty?
Who can afford to wear such armor? Could it be the prince? No, the emperor is not very young, could he be a relative? It doesn’t seem like it, the relative dares to be so arrogant?
Could it be the princes and kings? No, didn't it mean that the emperor's younger brothers have already been crowned kings? How could there be a vassal king of such an age in Chang'an?
The most surprising thing is... why does he look so much like the king?? He looks more like the king than the prince Zhao Shi. What is the situation? Did the king have any romantic affairs in the past?
Liu Ying also stood upright in the wind, and Liu Chang beside him always gave him great courage.
Shusun Tong began to preside over the canonization, and the soldiers of the Southern Army stood majestically in front of everyone.
Just when the canonization ceremony was halfway through, the wind suddenly became stronger.
"Click~~"
With a sound, the cork holding the Emperor's Yamen Flag suddenly broke, and the Yamen Flag collapsed.
The ministers were shocked, Liu Ying's eyes widened, and she was at a loss.
The same was true for the soldiers, staring at the fallen Yamen flag and speechless. In this era, when the Yamen flag fell, it was really the most unlucky thing. Its meaning included defeat... and victory.
Collapse. After all, this Yamen flag is only used as a guard of honor when the emperor travels. It can only be used when the army goes out for battle or during major ceremonies.
Shusun Tong looked at the fallen Yamen flag, his whole body felt cold for a moment, and he was muttering speechless.
The South Vietnamese envoy was staring closely at the Yamen flag at this moment, his expression half surprised and half ecstatic.
At this moment, he saw a man swaggering up to Yamen Qi. The man who passed by was the young man who was standing next to the emperor just now. The envoy lowered his head and laughed in his heart. Liu Chang lowered his head and watched as he fell.
He reached out his hand and hugged Xia Houying. Xia Houying was stunned and hurriedly stepped forward to help, but Liu Chang knocked him away with his body.
"Ah~~~~~~"
Following Liu Chang's roar, the Yamen flag, which normally required the combined efforts of three or four people, was slowly lifted up by him.
All the officials looked at Liu Chang, dumbfounded.
Liu Ying, the ministers, soldiers, and the envoy were all looking at Liu Chang motionless at this moment, with their mouths wide open.
Liu Chang gritted his teeth and exerted all his strength. As he roared, Yamen Qi was suddenly picked up by him. Liu Chang carried Yamen Qi in his arms and kicked over the wooden frame in front of him.
Yamenqi stood in front of him, hugged him tightly, and shouted loudly: "I'll caress him!!!"
"continue!!!"
Shusun Tong shivered and prepared to continue reading the edict.
"Oh~~~"
However, the soldiers of the Southern Army couldn't help it anymore and shouted loudly. The weapons in their hands kept hitting the ground and making violent noises, which even overshadowed the strong wind. Their morale soared. The envoys turned pale and took a few steps back.
, almost falling to the ground.
Liu Ying was really speechless. He looked at Liu Chang, who was carrying the Yamen flag proudly in the wind, with dull eyes.
Shusun Tong finally finished reading the edict. Although no one listened to what he said, everyone's eyes were on Liu Chang. The strong wind was blowing, but the Yamen flag was in Liu Chang's hand.
Even Chen Ping looked at this scene blankly and kept muttering: "The one who can calm the world...the one who can calm the world..."
The ceremony finally ended. Four soldiers stepped forward and took the Yamen flag from Liu Chang's hand. Liu Chang disdainfully kicked the leader on the butt, "How long has it been since you repaired this wooden frame!! It's really hurting me!"
Standing here for so long!!”
After being kicked, the soldier was not angry, but kept apologizing and confessing.
Liu Chang swaggered back to Liu Ying's side.
"You...the bravery of the overlord...the bravery of the overlord..."
Liu Ying was obviously frightened by Liu Chang, but Liu Chang burst out laughing. He looked at the envoy suddenly and said, "I heard that the King of South Vietnam is good at martial arts. If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely go to South Vietnam, drink with him, and compete with him again.
"
The envoy turned pale and laughed awkwardly.
When Liu Chang was about to leave the palace, no minister he met dared to be rude to him. Even the ministers who usually spoke harshly to him were respectful and kept saluting at this moment. Liu Chang laughed so hard
I couldn't close my mouth, "You don't have to be polite! You don't have to be polite!"
After saying this, he slowed down his pace so that he could meet the ministers by chance.
Shusun Tong stopped Liu Chang at this time.
"King!!"
As Shusun Tong spoke, he was about to salute Liu Chang. Liu Chang hurriedly helped him up and said, "Hey, why are you so polite? If this happens again, come to me at any time!"
"Your Majesty, if it weren't for you this time... I'm afraid something big would have happened."
"However, there is one more thing I want to report to the king."
"Tell me! What's the matter!"
"Your Majesty is indulging in wine and sex today. I have tried to persuade you but I have not listened. These days, I am even more unwilling to see you. Your Majesty is not as strong as the king. If things go on for a long time, I am afraid something big will happen. Your Majesty is the most important."
I love you, your majesty, and I ask you to dissuade your majesty... We can't go on like this... Today's defeat of the Yamen... is a sign of it!"
Shusuntong's eyes turned red, and it could be seen that he was indeed worried about Liu Ying's health.
"Well, okay, I'll dissuade you."
ps: Don’t ask me why the title always uses an allusion to the late Han Dynasty... It’s definitely not because I was playful when I was studying. The only history books I have read in full are the late Han Dynasty. It’s just because I like the late Han Dynasty... ahem.