Previously, Liu Chang did have the idea of making Zhang Liang the prime minister, but after Chen Ping took the initiative to recommend Zhang Liang, Liu Chang gave up this plan.
Because he felt that Chen Ping wanted to increase the strength of Lao Chen. Although Chen Ping seemed to be closest to Liu Chang, in fact, he was also a member of Lao Chen. However, his teammates had now left the temple, and the remaining ministers were facing
Liu Chang does not pose much of a threat, and he does not even regard Chen Ping as one of his own.
He took Zhao Ping as his prime minister to avoid the appearance of two think tanks in the court who he could not deal with.
But now that Liu An said this, Liu Chang began to hesitate again.
Could it be that Chen Ping recommended Zhang Liang on purpose? Although Zhang Liang is also an experienced minister, he has a very good relationship with the Queen Mother, unlike other ministers. Moreover, he has always shown that he has no pursuits and can retire in peace.
But thinking about it, Liu Chang couldn't help but wonder, did Zhang Liang deliberately let An Lai tell him this and let him think this way?
After layer upon layer of rings, Liu Chang only felt a headache.
"You can just study with him with peace of mind and don't worry about these things!"
Liu An was about to take a rest when Liu Chang pulled him over and said, "Go out for a walk with me!"
Liu An followed Liu Chang with a cute expression. Liu Chang was big and fast, so Liu An had to trot quickly to keep up with his father.
Liu Chang stopped at a pavilion and looked at the rockery in the distance. Liu An was panting and wiping sweat.
"An... you are still young... some things are not as simple as you see."
"Huh? What do you mean, father?"
Liu Chang picked him up and held An with his right hand, "An, do you know why I am here?"
"My father wants to govern the big man!"
"Actually, I just want to protect my family..."
"As for governing the Han Dynasty, that is only my current responsibility, not my original wish."
"No matter what Liu Hou teaches you...you must remember that a real man must protect his own home first and foremost, and his family..."
An was very smart and knew what Liu Chang meant almost as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Father, I won't follow Master or the others and become bad."
"Hahaha, Liuhou is not bad in the first place, so naturally he will not teach you bad things..."
The father and son were blowing the wind quietly. Liu An wanted to speak several times, but did not speak.
"You have to study hard... When I go out to fight in the future, you will be able to rule this country."
"Um!"
"Are you hungry?"
When the two of them returned to the palace, Cao Shu saw two shiny faces under the candlelight.
"Did you sneak out to eat?"
"No."
They both answered in unison, shaking their heads.
Fan Qing came forward and smelled it, "You just ate it secretly!"
Then he turned to look at Cao Shu, "Sister! They went out to eat without me!"
Cao Shu looked at her three children and felt really helpless.
...
"Good boy."
Queen Lu smiled and looked at the two little guys who came to pay her respects, and she was in a very good mood.
Lu Lu and Fan Kang were also very well-behaved at the moment, and they did not show their usual irritability at all.
"aunt!"
"This time I went on an expedition and killed more than thirty thieves without embarrassing my father!"
Fan Kang said proudly.
Empress Lu chuckled lightly, "Okay, you have the style of Wuyang Marquis!"
Lu Lu was a little anxious and said quickly: "Aunt! I killed a Huns Guduhou!"
"Well, not bad, not bad."
Fan Kang continued: "I even captured a Xiongnu king alive!" After saying that, he looked at Lu Lu proudly.
"I...killed a Guduhou."
"I led my men to capture 700 horses!"
"I...Guduhou..."
"I also captured Dagu's banner!"
"...."
Seeing the two of them competing, Empress Lu shook her head helplessly. Empress Lu was very gentle to the children of the family except Liu Ying. She wanted several titles for Liu Le's children, and several of the Lu family's children. The same is true for all the children. They were pampered in every possible way, but only Liu Ying and his children... were not very liked by Empress Lu.
Of course, Empress Lu still loved a legitimate grandson like Ru Xiang, although it was not as good as An, who raised her personally. As for the other children, Empress Lu basically treated them as strangers, without any warmth, just like she treated Liu Fei. Liu Ruyi and the others are almost the same.
"Kang...although you are brave, your father is not only famous for his bravery."
"Your father is a famous general with both wisdom and courage. You should always study and imitate your father."
Fan Kang stood up immediately and answered Wei.
Empress Lu looked at Lu again. Lu was indeed not suitable for the military. However, this time he had military merit and could be promoted. "Lu, you will serve in the court in the future, and you need to study more... You can't delay the country." It’s a big deal, do you understand?”
"only!"
Empress Lu then sent the two boys away. She looked at the attendant beside her and said, "Where's An? Why didn't you come today?"
"Young Master An and Young Master Xiang, Young Master Qi left the palace."
"Oh, these guys..."
Empress Lu shook her head and said indifferently: "I have always thought that King Wu was the smartest among the princes. I never thought that he would resort to such small means just because he rashly went to war with South Vietnam for fear of being jealous of the temple and sending him to prison. His son came to Chang'an to imitate the king of Chu, but the king of Chu could send the prince to study in Chang'an... When the king of Wu sent his son, he also sent a fifth son who was not valued."
"His methods are inferior to even the King of Chu."
The attendant did not dare to answer, but lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty is brave, and King Wu should be afraid."
"It's not the elder he's afraid of, it's me he's afraid of."
"However, I personally selected his wives and concubines for him, and his biological mother is also very close to me..."
The Queen Mother still didn't have much fear of King Wu. This time he secretly went to war with South Vietnam without informing the temple, which did make the Queen Mother a little unhappy. However, after seeing a letter sent by King Wu to apologize to Liu Chang, he sent his son After coming to Chang'an, Empress Lu was no longer so angry.
Maybe it's because of his attitude, or maybe because he looks down on his methods.
........
Surrounded by soldiers, the King of Nanyue stood up and stared at the enemy in the distance.
Zhao Tuo never thought that after planning for so long, his own son would ruin it all.
As early as when Liu Chang entered Chang'an, he realized that he needed to change his attitude towards the big man. In the past, South Vietnam was respectful but not approachable to the big man. He showed respect but was not close and did not allow the big man to fully extend his hand. Among South Vietnam, they only surrendered on the surface and cooperated in business to avoid being controlled by the Han Dynasty.
But Liu Chang was different.
Zhao Tuo was very aware of this guy's bad character. He was very fond of achievements and was aggressive in military affairs. Once he took charge of power, he would definitely launch a war and declare war on enemies on all sides. If South Vietnam continued to maintain its original attitude, that guy would definitely kill himself. South Vietnam was destroyed.
What's more, the Han Dynasty is developing faster and faster, and the gap with the South Vietnam Kingdom is gradually widening. The best way Zhao Tuo can think of is to send an envoy to beat the leader and then surrender. In this way, he may become The only man with a different surname in the Han Dynasty was Wang.
As for the White Horse Alliance of Emperor Gao, it restricted the kings of the Central Plains. It had no requirements for the countries outside the Great Wall such as Fujian, Yue, and South Vietnam. After all, the Yuezhi King also belonged to a king with a different surname. At the time of the White Horse Alliance, the Changsha King Even right there.
However, Zhao Tuo really did not expect that as soon as he sent his grandson away, his son almost sent him away.
Zhao Tuo couldn't help but look at Zhao Shi, who was being escorted by soldiers. Zhao Shi had disheveled hair, his shirt had been taken off, and there were whip marks all over his body. As the prince of Zhao Tuo, Zhao Shi had always regarded South Vietnam as He was very dissatisfied with his father's always compromising attitude. He thought that he was protected by nature and that the big man was nothing.
His idea was naturally recognized by many generals in South Vietnam. Just because Zhao Tuo was so prestigious, even Zhao Shi, as the prince, did not dare to go against his father. Later, he had sons Zhao Quan and Zhao Tuo He liked his grandson very much and thought he had abilities that surpassed his father's, so he trained him as his successor.
Zhao Shi was not dissatisfied with his father's actions. He also liked his smart son very much and doted on him.
However, when he knew that his father was going to send Zhao Mei to Chang'an, he could no longer bear it.
Firstly, it was because he doted on his son, and secondly, he was unwilling to let South Vietnam completely surrender to the Han Dynasty.
Therefore, he planned to rob and kill the King of Wu, so that there was no possibility of peace between South Vietnam and the Han Dynasty, so that my father would never be able to join the Han Dynasty.
However, he overestimated himself and underestimated his opponent.
King Wu was worrying about how to open their border, when he saw this fool leading his army and charging over stupidly.
King Wu could have caught him on the spot, but he did not do so. He deliberately let this fool go, chased his army, ambushed the reinforcements, drove away the defeated soldiers, and helped them break through the barriers all the way until they were broken one after another. After three passes, Zhao Tuo finally arrived and caught Zhao Shi on the spot who was about to lead Wu State all the way to the capital.
Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo felt heartbroken.
As the prince of South Vietnam, Zhao Shi wanted to enter the pass, and the soldiers guarding the pass did not dare not to open the door, nor did they dare not to rescue him. Such a rescue gave Wu an opportunity to take advantage of, and he lost three passes in a row. !
Zhao Tuo felt his scalp numb, but fortunately he didn't pass his seat to this guy.
If this guy becomes the king of South Vietnam, how many days can the South Vietnam country last, or will it fall the next day?
The four passes in South Vietnam, Hengpu Pass, Yupu Pass, Yangshan Pass, and Huangxi Pass, are known as the Tianguan Pass. They only need to be guarded by more than a thousand soldiers, and no one can easily break through. These four passes cut off four roads to South Vietnam. South Vietnam has three lines of defense, all centered on these four levels.
But now, of these three lines of defense, only the last one is left, which is in danger.
If Zhao Tuo hadn't reacted quickly, the Han general Zhao Shi would have really destroyed the South Vietnam Kingdom.
Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo couldn't help but cursed: "Look at the good things you have done! Sooner or later, Wu's army will behead both of us!"
Zhao Shi looked unconvinced, "Father! I am willing to lead the army. I was attacked by the Wu people before. If we fight head-on, I may not be able to weaken him!"
"Hehehe..."
Zhao Tuo laughed and looked at Zhao Shi with something wrong.
"Do you think you can beat Fu Kuan and Guan Ying?"
"What are they planning to do? I can capture even Prince Tang alive!"
"good!"
"Well said!"
Zhao Tuo clapped his hands and immediately said to his left and right: "Take this peerless general and go out with me!"
Liu Heng, who was observing the enemy's movements at the foot of the mountain, soon noticed a chariot slowly driving in his direction. Liu Heng stopped the crossbowmen under his command and also rode in the direction of the chariot.
Go.
Zhao Tuo slowly got out of the car with the support of the soldiers.
He stepped forward tremblingly, coughed violently, and bowed to Liu Heng, "Your Majesty! I am guilty!"
He was very familiar with King Wu's character and deliberately used his appearance to pay his respects.
However, Liu Heng did not dismount or let him get up at this moment, but said coldly: "Old man, do you want to ask for mercy now? It's too late! Just go back and wait for death!!"
Zhao Tuo was stunned. Isn't the King of Wu famous for his benevolence, justice and generosity?
He hurriedly said: "My lack of discipline caused that evil son to make a big mistake. I am willing to join him and do not want to go to war with the big man. This is all my son's fault. I brought him here and wanted to hand him over."
Give it to you, let you handle it!"
Zhao Shi was shocked and shouted loudly: "Father! How can this be done? How can this be done?"
Zhao Tuo just shook his head, with faint traces of tears on his face, vividly portraying the image of an aggrieved old man.
But Liu Heng still had a sullen face, and his whole body was trembling, as if he had endless anger.
"I came to greet you with good intentions... Your son actually dared to attack me... My favorite son Qi was injured by an arrow in the battle. His life and death are unknown now... He is being treated by the imperial physician of Chang'an...
.You still have the face to ask me for forgiveness?! I must destroy your South Vietnam country to avenge my son!"
Liu Heng's whole body was trembling, and he vividly played the image of a father avenging his son.
Zhao Tuo was stunned. He looked at Liu Heng blankly. Is there such a thing?
He saw the raging anger in Liu Heng's eyes. It didn't look like he was pretending... Could it be that his son really hurt his son?
Zhao Tuo understood immediately. No wonder the temple sent people to persuade him to make peace, but this guy didn't listen and insisted on continuing to fight against him. That's it.
But Zhao Shi shouted: "You are such a slanderer! I didn't even rush to attack you, but you ambushed me! Where did you hurt your son!"
"Shut up!!!"
Zhao Tuo scolded him angrily, and Zhao Shi lowered his head and remained silent.
Zhao Tuo slowly drew out his sword, walked to Zhao Shi's side, and looked at Liu Heng in front of him, "My son hurt your son...I will use this son to pay for my life..."
He suddenly raised his sword to strike, but Liu Heng yelled: "Wait a minute!!"
Zhao Tuo's sword stopped on Zhao Shi's forehead, and Zhao Shi collapsed on the ground in fear, unable to speak.
"Forcing a father to kill his son is unkind... I never do anything unkind..."
Liu Heng frowned, "Since you want to change your mind, you have captured the domestic attackers and sent them to Chang'an to punish them... In addition, you must sincerely surrender, otherwise... I will not spare you!"
Zhao Tuo dropped the sword in his hand, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Liu Heng snorted coldly, turned around and left.
Zhao Tuo watched him leave helplessly. If the Four Passes were still there, even if he surrendered to the Han Dynasty, he would still be able to retain his power. But now...the defense line is completely destroyed...thousands of people can come and destroy him by boat.
South Vietnam... has no way to teach its children, no way to teach them.
When he asked people to help Zhao Shi up, Zhao Shi was still muttering: "Father, kill me, father, kill me..."
Seeing that this guy was so frightened, Zhao Tuo waved his hand and ordered him to be taken away.
When Zhao Tuo returned, Zhao Mei immediately came forward and paid homage to his eldest father.
Zhao Tuo was more pleased with this grandson.
"Alas... I am ignorant, the situation is over..."
"Now, I can only hope that Zhuzi can forgive South Vietnam out of love..."
When Liu Heng returned to the camp, Liu You and the generals were waiting for him.
"Fourth brother!"
Liu You stood up immediately and asked, "Did Zhao Tuo surrender?"
Liu Heng shook his head and looked at the two prime ministers in front of him, "Prime Minister Fu, Prime Minister Guan."
"This time, thanks to King Hong Fu, I was fortunate enough to defeat the South Vietnamese army... I will definitely ask for credit for you!"
Guan Ying laughed, "King Wu doesn't have to be like this...The King of Nanyue is a hero, but his advisers, generals, princes and others are just like rats!"
"The most difficult person to deal with in the entire South Vietnam Kingdom is Zhao Tuo."
Fu Kuan also agreed with Guan Ying's statement.
Liu Heng then said: "The King of South Vietnam has promised to surrender and is willing to hand over all the generals involved in this matter... In this way, his prestige in South Vietnam will be completely lost... and the generals in the army will definitely do the same.
Centrifugal...The next step is how to completely control South Vietnam."
"Prime Minister Fu, I want to move the people of Nanyue to the land of Minyue and Wu. I want to move the people of Minyue and Wu's criminals to the land of South Vietnam... What do you think?"
"Okay! However, you still have to ask the King of Tang first... I had no choice but to inform you about this battle... From now on, you still have to ask the King of Tang for everything..."
"You're right."
...
In the Xuanshi Hall, the lights were brightly lit at this moment, and the officials gathered.
Liu Chang sat on the upper seat casually and said with a smile: "This is a private banquet, you don't have to be restrained!"
Although a certain king said so, the officials did not believe it.
Liu Chang said with a smile: "I have taken Hexi and have discussed with Prime Minister Zhou to establish Wuwei County, Jincheng County, Zhangye County, Jiuquan County, and Dunhuang County in Hexi..."
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"The king has opened up new territories and expanded his territory. His merits are great!"
Many ministers began to enter flattery mode.
Liu Chang grinned and said with a silly smile, "I am very happy about this, and I think you are also very happy."
"It's just that setting up so many counties requires officials... Where can the Han Dynasty find so many officials now?"
After hearing these words, the ministers immediately became quiet. Looking at the strange smile of the king, they felt that something was wrong.
"Therefore, I am planning to set up an imperial examination specifically for the five counties of Hexi... and summon the talents from all over the world to take the examination. Those who pass can go to Hexi to serve as officials! Of course, the courtiers have made great contributions, and I will never dare to forget you.
..Therefore, I am going to give this gift to you... All the children in your clan can participate in this assessment! I have ordered that they must become officials!"
The officials were immediately confused. Are you going to be an official in Hexi? Are you in charge of sheep?
Zhou Chang stood up immediately and retorted: "Your Majesty! There is no reason in the world to force people to become officials. If you don't sincerely serve as an official, how can you benefit a party? Your Majesty's move is to deliberately force talented people to go to the place. I am sure that these people have no intention.
Governing the local area, you may even do evil in the local area... Please take back your order!"
"Oh, I made a mistake!"
"I have ordered them to go to Hexi to serve as officials willingly!"
"Your Majesty! Don't do this!"
Zhao Ping also jumped out, "What your Majesty is doing is a harsh rule! If implemented in this way, it will definitely be counterproductive!"
"Then tell me what to do!"
Liu Chang said displeasedly.
Zhao Ping sighed and looked at the ministers around him, "Since there are not enough officials... we can only come forward and invite a group of secluded talents, and then select a group of young talents from the Imperial College...
.Let them support each other, so that Hexi can be governed well."
"Then it's up to you to take care of it!"
The ministers were helpless. Chen Ping stroked his beard and closed his eyes again.
ps: I originally wanted to take a rest...but I couldn't sit still, I'm so used to typing.
I originally wanted to save it for tomorrow, but I accidentally finished it... It's outrageous, children can really change a man. I'm obviously not that diligent, but when I think of children, I feel full of motivation.