"Xu Jun, you stay here with the king, I will personally take people to deal with the rest of the Huns!"
Lu Jia gave an order and turned around to leave.
King Loulan's eyes widened, and he was at a loss when faced with everything in front of him. He didn't know what to do at all. The Huns died in front of him. Just now, he said that the envoys of the Han Dynasty were well-educated and sensible, but the next moment
The envoy from the Han Dynasty showed him what true knowledge and ethics meant.
When the Huns died, King Loulan knew in his heart that he could no longer choose neutrality.
In history, the Loulan Kingdom was conquered by the Xiongnu and surrendered to the Xiongnu. It was not until the arrival of Fu Jiezi that the Loulan Kingdom returned to the Han Dynasty. But this time, before Fu Jiezi could wait, the Loulan Kingdom fell into the arms of the Han Dynasty.
Xu Sheng was comforting King Loulan.
"You don't have to worry, you are still the King of Loulan. The Han Dynasty will provide you with food, soldiers and horses, help you fight against the Huns, and of course, can also teach you farming techniques and give you iron tools..."
The war between Han and Huns was both a disaster and an opportunity for these small countries. Whether it was the Han Dynasty or the Huns, they did not just kill their younger brothers. Sometimes they would also give some assistance to appease their hearts and enhance their national strength.
, it’s just that disasters are often greater than opportunities.
King Loulan remained silent.
Xu Sheng added: "Please rest assured, these Huns are no match for us at all... They have been defeated by us many times, and our king has long been prepared to completely eliminate them!"
While he was comforting King Loulan, Lu Jia led his people, led by the captives, to the residence of the Huns.
When Lu Jia rushed into the small courtyard, he saw a man hanging on the wall, ready to climb over the wall and escape.
Lu Jia suddenly threw the long sword in his hand and hit him on the buttocks. The Huns screamed and fell down. He couldn't help crying out in pain. Lu Jia stepped forward again. An envoy was about to strike, but Lu Jia stopped.
He quickly stopped him.
He looked at the Huns in front of him in surprise.
"Ge? Is that you?"
The great witch raised his head and saw Lu Jia in front of him. At that moment, his expression was quite wonderful.
"Is it you??"
"Why are you here?"
"Why do you think I'm here?! You didn't take me with you when you escaped. Today, when we met, you gave me a sword without saying a word! I'm so innocent..." Tears filled his eyes.
, with a face full of sadness and anger.
Seeing the Huns in front of them speaking fluent Tang dialect, several envoys around him were stunned for a moment, "Mr. Lu, who is this person?"
Lu Jia helped him up and shook his head helplessly, "Are you okay?"
"Is everything okay? Let me prick it to see if it's okay!"
Lu Jia then called an envoy to bandage his wounds, and said to the people around him: "This man once surrendered to the Han Dynasty, and later went as an envoy to the Huns."
"But why are you here?"
"It's a long story..."
Ge slowly began to speak. When Jizou pacified the surrounding tribes, he did not adopt the Maodun method, but found another way. He summoned the great witches in the country to build momentum for himself, and asked them to worship him as a god...claiming that he was
He had a destiny, and the gods asked him to be the ruler of the world. He made reforms to the Xiongnu's original simple sacrificial habits, and asked these great witches to follow the envoys to various places to promote this idea of destiny.
"Is he trying to integrate the tribes from all over the world through gods?"
Lu Jia frowned, feeling a little more afraid of Jizhu.
"I knew I shouldn't have come. I did some calculations and knew that this trip was a serious disaster. I told Jizhu, but he still didn't believe it..."
Ge cursed.
Lu Jia smiled and asked, "Why don't you do some divination for my trip this time?"
Ge shook his head, "I don't dare to count."
"Why?"
"I'm afraid that after the calculation is done, I will be very evil."
Lu Jia was smiling when Ge suddenly grabbed his hand and said, "Take me back to the Tang Kingdom! No, take me back to the Tang Kingdom! I want to go back now!"
"I still have a lot of things to do here, and I can't leave yet... If you can help me, let alone return to the Tang Kingdom, or even make you a Chehou in the Tang Kingdom's territory, there will be no problem.
How's it going? Do you want to help me?"
........
According to Liu Chang's instructions, Shang Fang's people built a huge and luxurious carriage for Liu Chang. This was even more luxurious than the standing carriages and anchor carriages used by the first emperor when he traveled, because it was a large carriage with four wheels. Shang Fang
A four-wheeled carriage was made in the previous year. The Emperor's carriage was no match for this carriage. The Emperor's carriage could be used as a small mobile dormitory, and this carriage could be used as a mobile house.
use.
Six horses were not enough to pull such a huge carriage. The carriage was made outside the city and was too large to drive on the bustling streets of Chang'an.
When Liu Changlai looked at the carriage, his face was full of joy. He looked up and down at the luxurious carriage in front of him, nodding from time to time.
The three little guys were jumping around the carriage and were very excited.
Liu Chang was delighted and hugged Chen Tao aside, "Chen Hou did a good job."
"How dare you not pay attention to what your Majesty ordered."
Chen Tao had long been granted the title of Marquis based on his own merits, and was regarded as the highest-ranking minister in the Mo family. At this moment, Chen Tao could no longer see the slightest trace of Chu Mo. His striving for perfection and meticulous attitude made him more and more loyal.
He looks more and more like Qin Mo, and Mohists from all over the world also admire him and treat him as the leader of the Mohist family.
With the help of Liu Chang, Chen Tao collected a large number of Mohist documents, intending to revive the Mohist school.
However, Confucians, Huang Lao, and Legalists don't care much about these people. After all, the Mohists, who have lost their political opinions and only have technology, pose no threat to them at all. The Confucians of Shusun Tong's group, on the contrary, take the initiative to fight with them.
Being close to the Mohists and advocating heavy weapons has become a new heresy of Confucianism and has suffered a lot of criticism. How dare you get close to the mortal enemy the Mohists??
Shusun Tong's reputation was not good, so he naturally ignored these criticisms and just continued his own ideas with peace of mind, improving Confucianism and making the king accept Confucianism.
Facing this new era, many schools of thought are actually pursuing change. However, except for Confucianism and Legalism, the innovation speed of several other schools of thought is much slower, especially Huang Lao, who is still obsessed with Confucianism and Legalism.
Although the country is fighting, its own ideas have not made much progress.
Liu Chang liked to watch them quarreling. Liu Chang occasionally went to Taixue, took off his shoes, sat in the shadow, and stretched out his legs to let them enjoy the warmth of the sun. He looked at what was in front of him.
Liu Changyi could basically watch the old man fighting for a whole day without feeling bored, he watched it with relish.
This is also a kind of enjoyment.
This group of people, with chariots in front and behind clearing the way, knights wandering around, and soldiers guarding them, including some servants and doctors, numbered nearly a thousand people.
Liu Chang frowned and looked at the ministers waiting for Wang Ling in the distance.
"Prime Minister Zhou, why is this different from what I want?"
"Your Majesty...this is enough. When Emperor Gao went out, he was in this formation..."
Zhou Chang was helpless. Your Majesty is going to take hundreds of officials and thousands of soldiers to the south. Can the treasury with such a scale be able to bear it? What kind of foolish king would use such a scale to patrol the world?
That's not patrolling the world, that's setting fire to the treasury, walking a mile and burning thousands of stones of food.
Liu Chang was in a good mood, so he didn't care.
The ministers are all waiting for the king to leave, and they are extremely anxious. Why don't you leave yet?
Only Chen Ping and Han Xin stood outside the ministers, talking about something unknown.
Liu Chang walked forward with a smile, "Chen Hou has been talking to my master recently. I wonder what they are talking about? Could it be that they are talking about Yun Mengze?"
Chen Ping and Han Xin's faces suddenly turned dark.
"What should we do about the war in Hexi?"
Han Xin suddenly asked.
"Master, it's your decision... Domestic matters should be handled by my mother... Don't worry!"
Liu Chang is full of confidence.
Han Xin then nodded and said, "I'm going to get more food this time. Some of it is not enough."
"I am going to inspect the world, not to rob. Where can I get food?"
Chen Ping glanced at Liu Chang and said, "Besides robbery, doesn't your Majesty have something better than robbery?"
"How dare you Chen Ping! You dare to say that I am begging!"
"The king himself said this, and I have never mentioned it."
After all preparations were made, Liu Chang finally left.
He said goodbye to his ministers, who had tears in their eyes.
They wiped away their tears, and their look of reluctance was very touching.
Even Liu Chang was a little touched, "I didn't expect that you would be so reluctant to leave me... Oh, don't worry, I will definitely come back soon!"
Zhou Chang shook his head resolutely, "Although I am reluctant to leave the king, I still hope that the king can take state affairs as the priority and don't have to come back in a hurry!"
"Duke Zhou is truly a wise minister."
Liu Chang held Zhou Chang's hand and said seriously: "Please rest assured."
Liu Chang got in the car, and the ministers bowed to him again and again. Zhou Chang felt that his whole body felt much more relaxed. He had not drank alcohol for many years, so he planned to have a big drink when he got back.
During this rare break, the ministers also sighed, extremely happy.
Sitting in the car, Liu Chang looked at the three little guys in front of him.
Liu Xiang and Liu Qi were very excited and kept exploring inside the carriage. It was the first time for them to see such a closed carriage, and they were both curious.
"Father Zhong, is it inconvenient for us to sit in the car together?"
"What are you afraid of? Just sit down when I tell you to. You are still young, who dares to say anything? Just sit here!"
"No, I mean, Father Zhong is very strong. Wouldn't it be nice if he could give us the carriage and ride the horse himself?"
Liu Xiang said seriously.
Liu Chang slowly took off his shoes, and Liu Xiang immediately shouted: "Father Zhong! You are joking! You are joking!"
Liu Qi was also very happy and just asked in a low voice: "Father Zhong, can I hit those servants outside?"
"You bastard...I won't beat you half to death today..."
Liu Chang finally couldn't help it anymore. Just when he was about to take action, he saw Liu An's expression was unusually quiet. He was pouting, and his face was no longer as excited as before.
"What are you thinking about, you idiot?"
"Father...we are all gone, what will eldest mother do alone?"
"And your mother, you have a penis with you..."
"My mother and the others were busy, and my husband was young... When I left, my eldest mother was very sad..."
Liu An was talking when he saw his father in front of him suddenly fell silent.
The ministers at the city gate were all a little excited at this moment. They finally left. The king finally left. They wanted to celebrate with their hats and hug each other. However, the King of Chengyang in the distance was still there, so they did not dare to go too far.
I am afraid that if I shout here today, I will shout it in Xiuyi tomorrow.
Zhang Bujie looked a little sad. The king did not take him with him when he went out this time.
The king is surrounded by a group of sycophants and has no loyal ministers to follow him. How can this be good?
At this time, they saw a war horse from a distance, galloping towards the city.
The ministers were stunned for a moment and took a closer look. Isn’t this the king?
Damn it, why did he come back?
Liu Chang smiled and flew his horse past them without stopping. The officials were frightened and Zhang Buyi hurriedly chased after them.
Liu Chang rushed all the way into the city and flew towards the palace.
In Changle Palace, Empress Lu was sitting alone in front of the eucalyptus.
She also didn't have the energy to raise a second grandson. Many times, she would rather sit here and do nothing. The sunlight came in through the window, leaving a few spots of light in front of Empress Lu.
Looking at the spots, I don’t know what I am thinking... It has been many years since Liu Bang passed away. As time goes by, the many dissatisfaction and disgust towards Liu Bang in Empress Lu’s heart seem to be gradually disappearing. Sometimes, she
He even began to recall Emperor Gao.
She became a little nostalgic. When Liu An was around her, she would talk about many things and people from the past.
Including her most admired brother. Seeing how little Liu An was listening attentively, Empress Lu couldn't help but say more. When she raised Liu Chang, she was already close to her forties... Just as Empress Lu was recalling the past as usual.
While there, a shout came from outside the door.
"Mom!!!"
Queen Lu raised her head in surprise and saw Liu Chang hurriedly walking into the palace.
"Mom, hurry up, get up, someone is coming, prepare some clothes!"
Liu Chang helped Empress Lu get up and started to give orders loudly. The attendants were stunned. What happened? The Huns are coming?
"Chang! What are you doing?"
"Mom, I want to take you with me!"
Queen Lu was silent for a moment, "I am old..."
"Hey, I'm here, what are you worried about?!"
Liu Chang knelt down and sat in front of Queen Lu with his back turned, "Come on, come up, I will carry you there, they are still waiting!"
"Shuzi! I'm not so old that I can't walk yet!"
"Hey, I know, I know, come up quickly. You are on crutches. When can you get outside the city? These other carriages are not like my own, they are very swaying. I will carry you there, I am strong!
"
When Empress Lu was about to retort, Liu Chang put his hands together behind his back, circled Empress Lu's legs, and stood up gently. Empress Lu couldn't help but grabbed his shoulders, and he was immediately carried on her back. Liu Chang was very stable.
, without swaying at all, Queen Lu reacted and shouted: "How dignified are you! Put me down!"
"Hahaha, when I was young, my grandma carried me around like this. Today, I carry my grandma on her back!"
"Let's go!"
Liu Chang carried Empress Lu on his back and walked out of the hall. His steps were steady, neither fast nor slow, but very steady. As he walked, he shouted: "Let Xia Wuqi and ten imperial doctors follow me!"
When Liu Chang walked out of the palace, the soldiers had already caught up with him. Liu Chang asked someone to lead the horse. Surrounded by everyone, he carried his mother on his back and walked out of the city. He talked as he walked.
He said, "Mom, I'm ready. My carriage is a four-wheeled vehicle and won't rock easily. There are imperial doctors following along the way, and I'll take care of it personally. Mom hasn't left Chang'an for more than ten years, right?"
, I will take you out to see it this time!"
When the officials saw this scene, they were naturally stunned.
A minister poked Shusun Tong aside, "Is this really okay?"
Shusun Tong was furious, "You have no mother? Where is King Chengyang?!"
Liu Chang seemed to be walking slowly, but he was tall and quickly walked to the carriage. With the help of several attendants, he let Empress Lu get into his carriage. Empress Lu was still a little confused at this moment, "What if I
Now that I'm gone, what should I do with the domestic affairs?"
"No problem, Prime Minister Zhou!!!"
"Your Majesty."
Zhou Chang trotted up to Liu Chang's side and said, "During this period, you will make your own decisions about the temple. If you encounter major issues, you can discuss them with my brother."
"only!"
Liu Chang looked at the knights in front again and shouted: "Tell all the counties and countries ahead! The road must be smooth when I go there. If there is a place where my car is bumpy, I will kill all the officials there! One
Don’t stay!”
"No!"
Queen Lu said angrily: "How can you let the officials focus on flattering you?!"
"Hahaha, I am a weak man and cannot listen to your advice!"
Liu Chang ignored it, got into the car, and asked people to continue driving.
Sure enough, the carriage was very smooth, but Queen Lu's face still didn't look good, "It's really not appropriate to waste local financial resources on such a thing."
"I have made so many contributions in conquering the Xiongnu and governing the Han Dynasty, but so what if I have consumed some financial resources? After the road is built, I am not the only one who can use it!"
Empress Lu was immediately speechless.
"You're such a bastard..."
Liu Chang grinned and giggled, "Mom, I heard that Shan's father has delicious food. This time, mom will take us around."
Liu An was so happy when he saw Empress Lu getting on the car, Nuwai was in Empress Lu's arms. When he heard the delicious food, his eyes lit up, "Da mother? Is it true?"
Empress Lu looked at An helplessly. An was influenced by his father. At a young age, he was already a famous gourmet in the palace. What he loved most in his life was studying food and innovating food. Of course, the father and son were different. Liu Chang
Liu An is good at cooking.
"It's true...I'll take you to eat when the time comes."
"Very good!"
After Liu An said a few words, he changed the subject, and Empress Lu stopped scolding Liu Chang. As for the other two princes, they were sitting aside very obediently at the moment, and never asked Liu Chang to go down or to go out.