Liu Chang smiled and stretched out his hand, gently touching Liu Bo's face.
The little guy was lying quietly, not crying or fussing, his little mouth was opening and closing, and he was sleeping soundly.
Liu Chang wanted to extend his hand again, but Liu Ying stopped him.
"Don't wake him up, let him sleep peacefully."
Liu Chang grinned and said, "My son looks like the fifth brother. Look at his face. He is as round as the fifth brother. When he grows up, I will take him hunting to prevent him from growing up like the fifth brother."
...Fifth brother has to kill three or four horses when he goes out..."
Among the brothers, the fifth brother Liu Hui is a heavyweight player. He is not as tall as Liu Chang, but his belly is bigger than Liu Chang... Liu Chang is also very heavy, but unlike the fifth brother, Liu Chang's
The flesh is all over the body, and he is worthy of being a little giant, and his face looks relatively normal, while Fifth Brother's flesh is basically in his belly, and his face is fat and a little deformed, but his smile is very kind and lovable.
The two brothers accurately explained the difference between strong and fat.
When Liu Hui came to Chang'an earlier, children like Xiang pestered him and pinched him. An even asked him if he could sleep on his big belly.
Liu Hui also liked these little guys very much, and even played with them. His chubby body was panting heavily after running a few steps, and he couldn't catch up with these little guys.
Hearing Liu Chang's teasing, Liu Ying glared at him and said, "Your fifth brother is rich and noble, so you are not allowed to tease him like this!"
Since experiencing the death of her eldest brother, Liu Ying has been decadent for a long time and is not even close to women.
Liu Ying once lamented to her left and right: I thought I was strong, but now that my eldest brother has passed away, when will it be my turn again?
When the doctors around him heard about it, they immediately hugged each other and howled loudly. These doctors wore hats decorated with beautiful feathers, had jade belts around their waists, and their faces were covered with makeup. They cried so loudly that even the powder on their faces was wiped off.
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With the company of these doctors, Liu Ying survived the most difficult period. During this period, he did not approach women.
Looking at the newly born little guy in front of her, Liu Ying may have pinned her longing for her eldest brother on this little guy. She liked it very much and even gave the newborn a mansion.
"Eldest brother passed away at 4:00 pm on the 14th... This little guy was also born at 4:00 pm on the 14th... This is because eldest brother couldn't bear to leave us."
Liu Ying said with a smile, he looked at this Youzi quietly.
Liu Chang just complained: "I want a daughter..."
"I have fourteen sons... and only one daughter... My eldest brother has thirteen sons, but not a single daughter... You'd better give birth slowly."
Liu Chang said angrily: "What's the truth? Look at other families, they all pass down poems and books. Xuanyi left a book of Wei Guo Li Xiang for his children, and Zhang Xiang left a book of Shen Baohuo to his two sons.
, and Taigong's Art of War... As for our father, what kind of things have he left for us?"
"Have a son, play the role of a doctor, and leave nothing serious behind!"
Liu Ying ignored his complaints and instead asked: "Shen Buhai's book? Is there a book by Shen Buhai there?"
Liu Ying is also a good reader. Liu Chang nodded, "Yes, there is one in Liuhou. A few days ago, An asked me something about Shen Buhao..."
Liu Ying suddenly became a little excited. He rubbed his hands and said, "Can you lend it to me?"
"Why do you, a respectful old man like me, read Shen Buhai's book?"
"I never found it in Tianlu Pavilion..."
"Okay, I'll lend it to you another day."
"Thank you, eldest brother, you are indeed my family's nubile tiger!"
"It would be a shame if I couldn't borrow it, right?"
"That's right!"
"I realize that you can't even hide it now..."
Liu Chang glanced at him and said: "But you can't read too much of this book... I heard from Duke Zhao that if you read too much of Shen Buhai's books, you will become a person like Zhang Buyi.
...I'm afraid you may rebel after reading too much."
Liu Ying laughed, shook his head and said: "Shen Buhu served as prime minister in South Korea for fifteen years, which made South Korea strong in governance and military, and no one invaded South Korea. You should also read more." Then, he quickly
He reacted, "No wonder Liuhou has his book...Liuhou has been the Prime Minister of the Three Dynasties...It's no wonder Zhang Buyi is like this...Then Shen Buhe is talking about monarchs and ministers...No wonder
, no wonder.”
"So, this Shen Buhe is an expert in rebellion?"
"No...he is an expert in loyalty to the Lord."
"oh..."
While the two were chatting, a few little guys rushed into the hall with a smile. Seeing Liu Ying here, they immediately didn't dare to make trouble and hurriedly paid their respects. Liu Ying nodded, and An Xiangqi and the others went to see her.
That young brother.
"Father, when can he learn from me?"
"Two or three years!"
Liu Chang said impatiently, then looked at Liu Ying and said: "I thought you could go to the eldest sister's house for me..."
"Father Zhong! Father Zhong!"
"Can we take him to play?"
"no!"
"Second brother, after you meet your sister-in-law..."
"Father Zhong! Can I hug him?!"
Liu Chang took a deep breath, then looked at these three annoying little guys, and suddenly laughed, "By the way, second brother, these three little guys stole meat from Wuyanghou's family before, and Wuyanghou reported it to me.
He's here, why don't you take him to Xuanshi Hall and explain the truth to them..."
Hearing this sentence, Liu Ying suddenly became serious.
"Is there such a thing? How do I usually teach you? How dare you do this?! Humph, eldest brother, don't worry, I will educate them well. I will go to eldest sister's place later!"
But the three little guys' faces were full of despair at this moment.
Xiang held Liu Chang's hand tightly, "Father Zhong! Beat us! Beat us! Please!"
Liu Ying gave the order, and several soldiers pulled the little guys towards Xuanshi Hall.
Liu Xiang howled miserably: "Father Zhong! I am your biological son! Don't you love me anymore?!"
Liu Chang watched them being dragged away with a smile. The second brother can probably talk for three hours if he talks like this, so you can interrupt again!
Liu Chang bent down, kissed Liu Bo on the face, and then left the hall with a smile.
When Liu Chang walked out of the palace, Luan Bu and Zhang Buyi were waiting for him.
Both of them looked quite happy.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Liu Chang was naturally happy as well. He put his arms around his wife, "You don't doubt it? Why is there no news after you got married?"
"For the sake of the king, don't go home."
"This can't be done... And you, Bu, it's unreasonable for you not to have a family."
Luan Bu shook his head and said, "He was harmed by the virtuous people."
Liu Chang was about to say something when he suddenly realized what he was doing and glared at Zhang Buyi, "What are you doing here? You, a dignified censor, still have time to run around with me?"
"I originally went into the palace to find Marquis Chen... His Majesty hugged me and walked out without saying a word..."
"Oh...I'm used to it, go ahead and get down to business first."
"Your Majesty's business is the most important business in the world!"
Liu Chang pulled his lower skirt and was about to kick him, but Zhang Buyu smiled and dodged, "Your Majesty, I'll come find you after I finish my work."
"Oh, by the way, bring Shen Buhai's book to me when you come!"
Luan Bu watched Zhang Buyu leave helplessly, and then asked: "Your Majesty, where are we going?"
"Zhou Mansion!"
In the Zhou Mansion, Zhou Bo knelt down and sat on the throne with a serious expression. His three sons sat in front of him and did not dare to speak.
Zhou Bo was a very serious man, and he ran the army with strict discipline. He brought this style of running the army to his family. He was very strict with his three children and was unsmiling. Even the youngest son Jian never heard what his father said.
To put it mildly, Zhou Bo has very high demands on them and often forces them to improve by hitting them.
Zhou Shengzhi, the eldest among the children, became wanton and reckless in such an environment and became a well-known dandy in Chang'an. Before he met Liu Chang, he was the leader of Chang'an's naughty children. He was lawless and in history.
Above, this guy also wiped out the country because of killing people and lost Zhou Bo's title.
In contrast to his elder brother's rebellion, Yafu chose to accept it. In the process of running the army, he even gradually became like his father, the same silence, the same toughness, and the same seriousness of speech.
As for Jian, he is quite well-behaved, obedient, and good at studying.
"Tiaohou?"
Zhou Bo looked at Zhou Yafu in front of him, "It's not that he is useless."
"It's just that you were granted the title of Marquis at such a young age... I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing. Be careful with your words and actions, and don't get carried away."
"only."
"Jian...you can study with peace of mind. We have two generals in our family, which is enough."
"Any more, and it's not a good thing."
Zhou Bo said seriously.
Zhou Jian hurriedly agreed.
Zhou Shengzhi waited for a moment, thinking about what his father would order him to do.
Zhou Bo looked at them and was silent for a moment, "Okay, let's all go back."
Zhou Shengzhi looked stunned and was about to speak when Zhou Bo motioned for them to leave.
"Father Zhong!"
Only a loud shout was heard. When Zhou Bo raised his head, Liu Chang had already broken into the inner room. The soldiers followed him with helpless expressions on their faces. As the prince with the most food in the Han Dynasty, Zhou Bo was full of
There are more than two hundred soldiers, which were given to him by Emperor Gao and His Majesty. However, obviously these two hundred soldiers were given to him for free when he met the King of Tang, and they could not stop him at all.
Liu Chang came uninvited and was completely rude here. He sat casually next to Zhou Bo and shouted to the soldier outside the door: "What are you still doing? Go and kill some chickens and bring them to entertain Father Zhong."
ah!"
The soldier was stunned, glanced at Zhou Bo, and hurried out.
"These soldiers have no eyesight at all..."
Liu Chang complained a few words, then looked at the three good brothers in front of him with a smile.
"Why, Father Zhong is lecturing them? Don't bother me, Father Zhong just carry on!"
"What orders does the king have?"
Zhou Bo asked very directly.
Zhou Bo, who was serious and old-fashioned, disliked Liu Chang very much. He agreed to Liu Chang this time because Han Xin spoke up.
As for why the powerful Chehou respected Han Xin so much... For example, when Han Xin failed in his rebellion and was imprisoned in Chang'an, when he went to Fan Hui's house, Fan Hui knelt down and worshiped him, calling himself "King", and finally said respectfully.
Han Xin was sent away, but Han Xin was deeply ashamed and felt that it was an insult to himself to actually mix with Fan Hui and his gang to the same level.
Zhou Bo, the Chehou, was naturally in the category that Han Xin was deeply ashamed of.
These generals who fought with Han Xin were all similar to Fan Hui and respected him highly.
Liu Chang grinned and said, "Father Zhong, I have made a decision."
"I am going to make Xiang the King of Hexi and you as the Prime Minister, and temporarily replace him to govern Hexi."
Zhou Bo frowned. Han Xin felt that it was embarrassing for him to mix with Fan Hui and the others, and Zhou Bo also felt that it was embarrassing for him to mix with the local ministers. Although those who served as prime ministers in the local areas were basically Hou, after all, there are high and low levels of Hou.
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"Father Zhong... The land west of Hexi can be a great place... You can go to the Western Regions and attack the Xiongnu. Don't look at the sparsely populated Hexi now, even worse than the Zhao Kingdom. But once wise people start to govern, this place will definitely become the most popular place among the Han Dynasty.
An important treasure!”
"You are the only one among the big men who can take on such an important task."
Liu Chang's few words of flattery made Zhou Bo's face look much better.
"When Father Zhong goes to Hexi, you can govern Hexi according to your own ideas, and I will never interfere too much... This is where the real man comes in!"
"Your Majesty... I am alone and difficult to govern. If your Majesty insists on sending me to Hexi, then you must give me a helper."
"Oh? Helper? OK, tell me! Who do you want?"
"Luan Bu."
"Um??"
Liu Chang was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "I am currently using this person, how about you change him?"
"What about Chen Ping?"
"Well...you want Luan Bu, right...I won't hide it from you, I originally wanted to use him to replace Prime Minister Zhou..."
Liu Chang hesitated, "Forget it, Hexi is a big land, so let Luan Bu accompany you temporarily. You can be the Prime Minister, and he can be the Grand Lieutenant."
"No, Your Majesty, he will be the Prime Minister of the country, and I can serve as the Commander-in-Chief."
"good!"
Liu Chang was never a shy person. He waved his hand and called Luan Bu in. When Luan Bu heard that he was going to Hexi to become the Prime Minister, he was not surprised at all and just nodded.
"Okay, I'll get ready."
"No rush! Come, sit down and eat together!"
"If you keep urging the soldier, why isn't the chicken ready yet?!"
Soon, Liu Chang was eating delicious chicken in the house, and he kept adding meat to Zhou Bo, "Eat more, don't be polite to me..."
Seeing Liu Chang's attitude of being a guest, those who didn't know better thought this was Liu Chang's residence.
Liu Chang ate the meat and pointed at the three guys in front of him and said: "Father Zhong has these three sons. They will definitely be the pillars of the future!"
This time, Zhou Bo didn't say anything to hit his son, he just nodded, "I hope so."
After walking out of Zhou Bo's house, Liu Chang's face didn't look good.
"This guy has so much on his mind... He still insists on taking you there!"
Liu Chang got into the car, his face full of displeasure.
Luan Bu laughed, "Your Majesty, Hexi is an important place. It's not a bad thing if I go to Hexi."
"This guy is difficult to get along with. I'm afraid you will be wronged in Hexi."
"Your Majesty, you are too worried. I am your Majesty's minister... Who dares to let me suffer injustice except Your Majesty?"
Luan Bu drove the car and drove towards the palace with Liu Chang.
But Liu Chang had a sad face and complained: "Ji Bu has gone to Qi State, you are also going to Hexi, Jia Yi is going to Zhao State... Zhao Ping, Zhang Buyi, Chao Cuo are busy day and night, and there is no one left by my side.
People followed.”
"Jia Yi is going to Zhao State??"
Luan Bu asked in surprise.
"Don't you know? I took Zhou Bo away, so naturally I have to leave a wise prime minister for Ruyi. I have already ordered Jia Yi to go to Zhao State as the prime minister... Now, he has probably met Ruyi. Ruyi
This guy has no ability. If he doesn’t have a wise man to help him, he will bring Zhao to ruin sooner or later."
"But at that age... can Jia Yi really be the prime minister?"
"Although Jia Yi is talented, he lacks experience. Being the Prime Minister of a country... that is not easy."
"Why, do you doubt my vision? My father is Emperor Gao!"
"Emperor Gao will not use Zhang Buyi as the third Duke..."
"Do you know how Kuai Che died?!"
"I think he was cooked to death this time because he questioned the king's employment, right?"
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Zhao Guo, Handan.
When Jia Yi came to Handan, he was not warmly welcomed by King Zhao.
Entered the palace and met with King Zhao.
King Zhao didn't look very happy either. He looked at the young Jia Yi in front of him in despair, his eyes full of sadness. After knowing that Liu Chang had withdrawn from Zhou Bo's position, Liu Ruyi was furious. How could Zhao Guo be lacking?
Where is the Prime Minister? How can we govern from now on?
However, thinking that the Han Dynasty could conquer so many generals who were good at fighting, he chose to be patient. It was not until he heard that the young Confucian scholar Jia Yi was arranged to be the Prime Minister of Zhao that Ruyi completely despaired.
He looked Jia Yi up and down, and then asked: "Jia Sheng, do you know the art of war?"
Although King Zhao was not enthusiastic, Jia Yi was very calm. Faced with King Zhao's inquiry, he just shook his head.
Liu Ruyi looked even more disappointed.
"Jia Sheng, I am related to you... However, in the face of major events, personal relationships cannot be discussed. Although I am your uncle... but if you fail to govern Zhao State well, I will still write a letter to impeach you.
Do you understand?"
"Your Majesty, I understand."
"Well...you have also seen the situation of Zhao State.. We are not better than Tang, Qi, Chu and other countries, but we are better than Yan State...Although there is a lot of arable land, there are not many young people...Government by a few people
The State of Zhao has existed for a long time. Although the State of Tang has helped a lot, the State of Zhao still has not developed much... In the past, it could only rely on selling... and helping neighboring countries in exchange for some supplies..."
Jia Yi shook his head at this moment.
"Your Majesty... Zhao State has a lot of supplies, why do we need to exchange them with neighboring countries?"
"As I walked along the way, I saw merchants from all over the Zhao Kingdom. They were richer than the merchants in Chang'an. They used people as animals and had countless slaves. The king exempted taxes from taxes in the Zhao Kingdom and governed the place. It was these merchants who benefited the most!
For the sake of wealth, he privately mines copper ores and mints coins..."
Jia Yi's eyes became a little fierce.
"Your Majesty can implement a system in the Kingdom of Zhao to prohibit the extravagance of merchants, strictly investigate those who are rich and unkind, and force them to release their subordinates..."
King Zhao looked at Jia Yi in surprise and stood up quickly, "Jia Jun, please sit down and speak slowly..."
"The king practices benevolent government and rests with the people. This cannot be said to be wrong. However, the situation of the Zhao country is different from other countries. If you want to govern the Zhao country well, you must follow the rules! The king must set an example and make officials everywhere take action.
Imitate the Qin State and conduct inspections every year to compare the amount of cultivated land, grain production, and household registration. County and county, county and county, township and township, and li and li. Those with excellent political performance will be rewarded, and those with poor performance will be punished!"
"Xiang Jia! Just do as you say!"
Liu Ruyi was overjoyed and held Jia Yi's hand firmly, "Please tell me in detail, I will listen to you!"
"However, you are a Confucian scholar, why do you think of using Chongdian?"
"Your Majesty...my master is also a great Confucian. How could he ever use Confucianism to govern the Tang Dynasty?"
"Hahaha, you really are a famous teacher and disciple!!"
"Here comes someone!! Let's have a banquet!!!"
ps: My hands hurt so much. Brothers, just write one chapter today. I can’t finish the second chapter. I’ll take a half-day break and continue writing tomorrow.