Chapter 254 The fear of being dominated by Emperor Gao
"Your Majesty, what is happening now is that Your Majesty is seriously ill and cannot move. Only Your Majesty can take charge of state affairs, carry out the virtues of Zhou Gong, and spread morality to the world. You can respect Your Majesty as the Supreme Emperor, and Your Majesty can ascend the throne as the Emperor!"
"The world has been admiring the rule of the Holy Emperor for a long time. Everyone knows the name of the king's virtues! When the late emperor was still alive, he left a legacy. The person who will stabilize the world in the future is my King Tang!"
"Now His Majesty is seriously ill, and the King is personally serving him. However, the affairs of the country cannot be managed without someone. I sincerely ask the King to ascend the throne and become the emperor! Save the people of the world!"
When Shusun Tong paid homage to Liu Chang, Liu Chang looked at the Xuanshi Palace, thinking that his brother was "terribly ill" and "died soon" and needed two or three concubines to serve his brother, and his face suddenly turned darker.
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Since Liu Chang's rebellion, Shusun Tong was the first minister to come to see him, and also the first minister to ask him to ascend the throne as emperor.
Shusun Tong had a smile on his face. The minister in charge of etiquette was looking for various excuses for Liu Chang to ascend the throne. When he told this matter, he unknowingly thought that Liu Chang was not a good person.
Where is the foolish king!
Shusuntong didn't care who the emperor was, he only cared whether the emperor would need his own school of thought.
Although Liu Ying would not despise Confucianism, he was more inclined to Huang Lao. Not only Liu Ying, but also the other princes, under the influence of his teacher, also became loyal disciples of Huang Lao's school. If there was an exception, then only the King of Chu
and the king of Tang.
The King of Chu's teacher was a Confucian, so he valued Confucianism very much. He even sent his son to Chang'an to study with Fuqiu Bo.
As for the King of Tang, I can't say which school of thought he belongs to. His school of thought will be different under different circumstances.
However, compared to Liu Ying, Liu Chang did not have a fixed position. Shusun Tong believed that as long as he could show the role of Confucianism, the new emperor would definitely reuse the ideas of the Confucian school!
The fact was just as Shusun Tong thought. After hearing Shusun Tong's words, Liu Chang was not angry and just stroked his chin.
"Uncle Sun Gong... When my father appointed my eldest father as the Supreme Emperor, it was out of filial piety. I didn't want to see him salute me. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for me to respect my elder brother as the Supreme Emperor."
"Your majesty, this is also because of your filial piety! Your Majesty is unable to govern the country due to illness! Your majesty would rather bear a bad reputation than assist your majesty in governing the country. Isn't such an act considered filial piety..." Shusun Tong said
, was moved to tears, and he said excitedly: "With such a wise king as your majesty, why worry about the big man not being able to cure him?!"
"How presumptuous! I am just a vassal king! How can I be called your majesty?!"
"Your Majesty! This is what I say from the bottom of my heart!"
"Okay, get up!"
Liu Chang waved his hand, and Shusun Tong stood up, thanked His Majesty, and then sat next to Liu Chang. Liu Chang said: "Today, I am here to govern the government. I am afraid that many people in the world will be frightened. I know that Shusun
I have many disciples under my command, and I have performed rituals. If it can appease the hearts of the world a little, I will definitely be happy!"
"Your Majesty, don't worry! I will do it now!"
Shusun Tong saluted Liu Chang repeatedly and then left cautiously.
Liu Chang couldn't help but laugh. No wonder his father liked Shusun Tong so much. He was indeed a good person.
At this moment, a close servant came in and reminded: "Your Majesty...do you want to go to the banquet?"
"go."
This banquet was held by Liu Ying, probably to celebrate Liu Chang's rebellion. When Liu Chang arrived, everyone was almost there. When Liu Ying saw him arriving, she hurriedly stood up, waved her hand, and asked him to sit down.
In the upper position, Liu Chang waved his hand and sat directly next to Queen Lu.
Liu Ying's face was glowing red, she had been quite moist these past few days.
However, with Empress Lu here, he did not dare to say anything.
After Liu Chang arrived, Empress Lu hurriedly asked: "How are you handling the memorials these days? Is there any big event?"
"It's nothing serious...Zhou Bo went to fight the Hu people...It is said that he killed the opponent's generals in the first battle and scared the Hu people's troops to flee..."
"Zhou Bo is really powerful this time. He can fight in any battle... It is such a waste to let Ruyi be the Prime Minister!"
Empress Lu still wanted to ask, but Liu Chang said: "Mom, leave these matters to me, you don't have to worry! I can even manage the Tang Dynasty, but why can't I manage this big man?"
Empress Lu glanced at him and asked, "When will Zhang Cang arrive in Chang'an?"
"Um...how does grandma know?"
"Haha, you can sit in Xuanshi Hall for three days, which is beyond my expectation."
"It is enough for Wang Ling to handle the affairs of the Tang State... Anyway, there are many ministers who can be the Prime Minister... I have to get Prime Minister Zhang... There is a shortage of him here, forget it.
Forget it, let’s not talk about any of this anymore, this is a family dinner, we’ll talk about other things later!”
Empress Lu didn't say anything more, and everyone ate the meat together. Liu Chang devoured it and even grabbed the meat in front of An, which made An burst into tears. But the man laughed and said that he wanted to give the meat to his father.
It was something like filial piety, and Queen Lu was so angry that she almost took action.
Everyone was very happy, probably because they noticed that they were here, and everyone except Liu Chang was a little restrained. Empress Lu had already prepared to take An back to Changle Palace. Before leaving, she specifically told Liu Chang: "Chang, sir,
I heard that you favored Shusun Tong and rewarded him with a title. As a master, you cannot reward and punish ministers based on your own likes and dislikes."
"You must be fair. Those who have merit must be rewarded, and those who have sinned cannot be forgiven. You cannot decide such a major event just because of your own likes and dislikes!"
"Shusun Tong always has other motives for praising you. You can't reward him arbitrarily... Even if you are your enemy, you can't get angry. Learn more about your father's seal of Yongchi!"
"Don't worry, Mom! I'm definitely not the kind of person who seeks revenge!"
Liu Changxin said firmly.
After Empress Lu left, the atmosphere of the banquet was obviously much more relaxed. Empress Cao sat next to Liu Ying, her face a little lonely, and she didn't know what she was thinking. Liu Chang said with a smile: "Sister, brother, you have to take good care of me.
, now that he is no longer busy with state affairs, I'm afraid he doesn't know how to restrain himself, so you have to watch him!"
Empress Cao then smiled and said, "My lord... please rest assured."
"What are you talking about, king? My eldest brother still listens to me!"
"good."
"Come! Xiang! Come here!"
Liu Chang hugged Liu Xiang in his arms and rubbed his head. The changes in the past few days frightened the half-grown boy. The little guy who was originally very noisy suddenly became a little silent and did not dare to speak.
, Liu Chang was very good at dealing with children. After arguing with him for a while, Liu Xiang dared to speak. He said in a low voice: "Father Zhong, there are soldiers coming to attack me..."
"Huh?? Who dares to harm my Yuko?!"
"Tomorrow, I will take you around the palace. If you point out who it is, I will smash his head!"
Perhaps the tall father Zhong could indeed give him a great sense of security, so Xiang nodded heavily.
"Xiang, you don't have to be afraid. Father Zhong is here and no one can bully you!"
"If someone bullies you, come and tell Father Zhong. Did you see Father Zhong's arm? He punched him and no one can stop him until now!"
Liu Chang showed off his thick arms, let Liu Xiang hang on his arm, and lifted him directly. Liu Xiang shouted happily.
Only then did Queen Cao's face show a smile.
Apart from anything else, Liu Chang dotes on Youzi very much, and often complains that his father, An, is not like his father and not as similar to himself as Xiang. Every time he goes out, he will never forget to buy something for Xiang.
I particularly like this father-in-law. Strictly speaking, the little guys from the princes and kings all over the world like this father-in-law very much, because this father-in-law is very funny, can tell stories, and is willing to listen to them and help them.
Including the fourth brother's youngest son, he always writes to Liu Chang. Liu Chang sent him some hunting dogs before, and the little guy was very happy.
Then, the children of each brother began to write frantically to Father Zhong, all wanting gifts.
Obviously Liu Fei is the eldest, but those Youzi collectively call Liu Chang Dazhong's father, probably because in their eyes, Liu Chang is tall and strong, and is the biggest Zhongfu in a sense.
But Liu Ying's other sons are not very close to Liu Chang, mainly because their biological mother always deliberately flatters her and uses her children to contact Liu Chang, hoping to use Liu Chang's power to climb up, and Liu Chang
I am very disgusted with this kind of behavior, so I don't get close to him.
Liu Chang and Liu Ying were very drunk, supported each other, sang songs, and staggered away, saying they wanted to visit the park for fun.
Cao Shu sat next to Queen Cao, "Sister."
Empress Cao didn't look at her sister's face, and her reaction was a little cold.
"Sister, why do you do this to me?"
"What did I do wrong?"
"You did nothing wrong..."
Queen Cao said calmly.
Cao Shu didn't understand. She lowered her head and said seriously: "When I was very young, you took me to play... Whatever I wanted, you would find a way to get it for me... My father was away.
, Grandma is busy with things at home, you cook for me, wash clothes for me... you never let me suffer at all."
"My father and mother are gone...my brother is sent to serve as an official, and here, I am only a blood relative like you."
"Why are you doing this to me?"
"Because I am the queen...but the wife of your most powerful prince."
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"Father Zhong, starting from today, you no longer have to serve as Prime Minister."
Liu Chang looked seriously at Chen Ping sitting in front of him and said decisively.
Chen Ping's eyes widened and he looked confused. Why is it that the first thing the new king does after taking office is to remove me? How many times have I shouldered the blame for you in these years?!
The King of Tang, who was always fair and never let his personal likes and dislikes influence his judgment, made the biggest decision after taking power, deposing Chen Ping from his position.
Chen Ping took a deep breath and said, "Wei."
"Father Zhong, don't be angry. This is not because of personal affairs. Prime Minister Zhang is coming, and I have to make room for him, so I can only remove you!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. If you say that, I won't be too angry."
"In this case, I will retire and return to my hometown... I hope your Majesty will take care of you..."
Chen Ping stood up slowly and was about to say goodbye, but Liu Chang hurriedly stopped him and said, "No, Father Zhong, the world still needs you, you can't leave!"
"Then what exactly does the king want me to do??"
Chen Ping was also angry at the moment. Over the years, although he didn't say it explicitly, he still helped Liu Chang a lot. As a result, this guy had great power, and the first thing he did was to remove him. What does it mean to be a dog to death?
Apparently this is it.
Liu Chang pulled him with a smile and said seriously: "Father Zhong, I dismissed three of the former Jiuqing. Among them, I really can't find anyone to fill the position of young master, so I can only let you
Coming."
The so-called Shaofu can be understood as the emperor's steward, who manages the royal family's private property and daily affairs. This position cannot be said to be unimportant, but compared with the phase, it is still not enough. The power of the prime minister at this moment is not the kind of later generations.
To put it in the most basic terms, after the emperor reviews the memorial, the prime minister has to see if it can be done. If he thinks it can't be done, he can refute it and return it directly to the emperor.
In name, when ministers encounter problems or implement policies, they have to go through the Prime Minister.
Among the three ministers and nine ministers, the nine ministers are like subordinate officials of the prime minister. The prime minister is responsible for everything and has great power. Like Cao Shen, Cao Shen dared to beat the angel and reprimand Liu Ying. This is not unreasonable. After all, Xiao He
He dared to do this, he dared to openly contradict Liu Bang, and Liu Bang could only endure it. If he couldn't bear it anymore, let him try the three-day tour of Tingwei. However, this is because Liu Bang has such prestige. If you replace Liu Ying, then
It's a big deal.
From the Prime Minister to the Shaofu, Chen Ping's face suddenly turned ugly.
Liu Chang smiled and pushed Chen Ping down, asked him to sit down, and then whispered: "I have found an official for you!"
"Zhang Buyi's younger brother is in the land, Chao Cuo is in the Tang Dynasty...your son Chen Mai..."
Liu Chang named a long list of people, and then said: "There are many young talents. There was a young man in the Tang Dynasty. His father was a bandit, so he was sent to the Tang Dynasty. However, he worked hard and became rich at a young age.
Serving as a subordinate officer in the Tang Dynasty's imperial court... I have given orders to recommend these young talents from all over the country and let them all serve as your subordinate officials!"
Chen Ping squinted his eyes, "Your Majesty, you want to change your position as Young Master?"
"That's right... From now on, the young master will have the ability to assist the emperor in handling the memorials... I will entrust all major events in the world to you, and all will be decided by you. Even the Prime Minister cannot interfere!"
"The Young Mansion is doing business in the palace. It just so happens that from now on, the world's memorials will be sent to the Young Mansion, and the Young Mansion will organize and make decisions. You can inform me!"
Chen Ping glanced at Liu Chang and said, "Your Majesty, you are racking your brains not to deal with government affairs."
"Ahem, it's not that I'm afraid of doing things. It's just that most of today's ministers are old. If we don't train successors quickly, I'm afraid there will be no one available in the future. I also want to quickly train a group of capable people.
Young people who do big things are used as backup!"
Chen Ping was stunned. If Liu Chang said so, then the position of the young master is really very important. It must even be held by the emperor's most trusted confidant. Chen Ping looked at Liu Chang with some suspicion.
"The king trusts me so much? Shouldn't such a position be left to Prime Minister Zhang or Luan Bu?"
"No, it's you, Father Zhong!"
"In the entire temple, the person I trust the most is you, Father Zhong."
"Oh? Why is this?"
"Because Father Zhong is the smartest person I know."
"Only stupid people would think about how to deceive me and benefit themselves...Zhongfu would not do that. Zhongfu has far-sightedness and understands things. Moreover, I believe that state affairs should be left to Zhongfu.
Boss, all the traitors and evil officials in the world cannot hide from you, nor can they escape your methods. No one can deceive you..."
"Father Zhong, I am willing to entrust the state affairs to you. Can you help me?"
Liu Chang looked at Chen Ping seriously.
Chen Ping narrowed his eyes, "Your Majesty, you really think highly of me... I don't have such talent at all."
Liu Chang was very anxious and was about to speak when Chen Ping said proudly: "Since the king is begging like this, how can he not help?"
"Hahaha! Okay, Father Zhong! That's great! Don't worry, when you die, I will definitely choose the best posthumous title for you!"
Chen Ping's face darkened, "Now I won't bother you, Your Majesty. I will go to the Young Mansion to take over."
Liu Chang is not like Liu Ying who procrastinates in doing things. He does whatever comes to his mind without hesitation at all. The matter of the Shaofu was something he only recently thought of. He really couldn't stand this memorial, so he wanted to
Select a group of confidants, the younger the better, and let them help you review the memorials. Their status is not high, but they have great power. They only take orders from you. When necessary, they can be appointed as officials. At other times,
How great would it be to come and help you handle state affairs?
Firstly, it will save oneself from suffering, and secondly, it can prevent the decision-making power of state affairs from falling back into the hands of ministers.
At the court meeting held the next day, Liu Ying simply did not come. Only Liu Chang was present, and Liu Chang did not hesitate and sat directly in Liu Ying's seat.
The ministers lowered their heads and did not dare to speak.
"I am planning to abolish the law that requires a passport to be shown at the entrance and exit. From now on, people in the world can freely travel to and from all places. What do the ministers think?"
"King!"
Liu Jing stood up in a hurry and said seriously: "If this is the case, thieves will not be prevented everywhere, and household registration will be chaotic..."
"fart!"
"It takes half an hour to get in and out of the city. Our Tang Kingdom has been abolished long ago, and I haven't seen any chaos!"
"You often talk about resting with the people. Do you know what resting with the people means? It does not mean not to launch corvee work and let the people stay at home and do nothing. It means to make the people feel relaxed and comfortable. Qin's law is strict and everything must be controlled.
This has overwhelmed the people. Now what if the people are allowed to travel freely to and from various places without showing their inheritance? Thieves? What does the chief of my pavilion do for a living?"
Liu Chang waved his hand and said: "This matter has been decided!"
"Also, I have decided to lower taxes and eliminate tax calculations! In addition to half of the land tax!"
"Your Majesty!!! The treasury doesn't have much food to begin with! How can we reduce it further?!"
"What's wrong?! Now that the Huns are newly defeated, they won't be able to threaten the Han Dynasty in a short period of time. Why are they afraid of lowering taxes? Will they starve you? Have you been to any place?! You old dog!"
"Besides the Tang State, how many people are hungry? Let the people go hungry, and your treasury will be filled with mountains of grain. What's the use? Are you waiting for Chen Sheng and Wu Guang to come and snatch your grain?
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"You bunch of stupid old men!"
"Do you know how Kuai Che died?!"
Liu Chang roared loudly.
At this moment, the ministers once again thought of the fear of being dominated by Emperor Gao. They had been with Liu Ying for a long time, and they had all forgotten that the emperor who had done something in the temple. Compared with Liu Bang,
Liu Chang was already very restrained. At least, he didn't take action. He just cursed and shouted insults.
The historian's hands were trembling, and he didn't know how to record it at all.
At the same time, the King of Tang rebelled...Oh, the story of King Tang supporting his brother also spread to all parts of the world.