"I heard that King Yan has a violent personality and often beats his ministers. He has the same style as your Majesty. If we offend him, I'm afraid..."
Dong Zhongshu frowned, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.
As he followed Liu Ci for a long time, Dong Zhongshu lost his original vigor and began to become cautious.
The main thing is that I was beaten too much.
I followed Liu Ci and got nine meals in three days.
At the beginning, Liu Ci's parents were a little polite to him, a polite little boy, and Liu Ci was mostly beaten. But after they got to know each other, they became less and less polite, and the three ladies beat him.
Even if he didn't care about it, sometimes even the prince and the acting king would come and beat him. In fact, they were all fine, mainly His Majesty. His Majesty's beating made Dong Zhongshu unable to get out of bed for four or five days. This was too cruel.
Not the master of Ming Dynasty!!
But Dong Zhongshu has no choice. He has been deeply bound to Liu Ci. When people in the court see him, they will think of Liu Ci. Moreover, if he is really asked to leave Liu Ci, he will be a little reluctant to leave. The two have been together for a long time.
, each regarded the other as a close friend. Now Dong Zhongshu has even become Liu Ci's dog-headed military advisor, helping him plan how to govern the Xia Kingdom. Now Liu Ci is so arrogant that he built a Xia Palace outside the palace.
The Xia Palace was indeed a bit shabby, but it was actually a place used by the patrolling soldiers to take shelter from the rain.
Liu Ci occupied this place and named it Xia Palace.
At this moment, Liu Ci was sitting in the upper position, and on his left and right were the civil and military ministers of Great Xia.
When Xia Wuji came to the Yushi Mansion, the atmosphere here was very scary.
Liu Ci muttered and hurriedly asked the advisers on the side for advice.
Liu Ci looked at his subordinate Wen Wu and said seriously: "My uncle couldn't get anything good out of him, so he promised to give me three thousand savages and said he would send them to the Xia Kingdom. There was nothing else, but King Yan
It’s different. The Yan Kingdom is so huge. Moreover, I heard that this man is open-minded and generous, and is highly respected by everyone. If I please him, wouldn’t I be able to get a lot of rewards? Our Xia Kingdom has nothing, and
We are still very close to the Kingdom of Yan. If we can make an alliance with the King of Yan and become a kingdom of brothers, wouldn’t I, Liu Ci, be able to command the princes and become their leader?"
Liu Bi sent Liu Ci away, and his face suddenly became ugly. Chao Cuo
When Liu Ci and others walked out, they happened to pass by Chao Cuo. Chao Cuo didn't even look at them and went straight into the inner room.
"Get out!!"
"I am just an ordinary vassal king. My name is Liu Ci, and I am the king of Daxia."
"What about Gongsun Hong?"
Xia Wuji shook his head in despair. It seemed that tomorrow's court meeting was the day of my death, so I had to make a will in advance.
Chao Cuo's sudden busyness caused the entire temple to fall into speculation. That day, after Chao Cuo left Liu An's mansion, Liu An made a decision that day. He decided to join forces with Chao Cuo to restrict the princes from various places.
The king imposed restrictions on military power, financial power, political power, etc. Even the medical officer had to leave a hole, just to make the princes and kings unhappy. Chao Cuo was the promoter on the surface, and Liu An was the promoter.
After the two men joined forces as the secret promoter, Chao Cuo no longer had any worries and directly chose to take action.
General Xiahou said hurriedly: "But we don't have a treasure bow."
Xia Houci couldn't help it anymore, "Your Majesty, didn't you agree that I will be the Prime Minister on the left and Dong Zhongshu will be the Prime Minister on the right? Why is there another Prime Minister?"
Liu Ci was shocked and sent him directly to the city??
This was more generous than any other Father Zhong. Liu Ci hurriedly bowed his head and saluted, "Thank you so much, Father Zhong! Thank you so much, Father Zhong!"
As Liu Bi spoke, he suddenly looked at Liu Ci and ordered: "Ci, take your friends and wait in the courtyard for a while. I'll deal with this evil thief first."
The disciple was stunned. His teacher had nothing to do with the imperial censor, right?
Zhang Tang said, but he was thinking in his heart, who the hell is this???
However, Xia Houci reminded him: "He is not the king of Xia, but the king of Daxia. He needs to add a big character."
But people were so enthusiastic that Zhang Tang couldn't help but keep a cold face, "May I ask who you are?"
Xia Wuji left here in despair. Just as he was about to go out, he saw the carriages of several important ministers parked here.
Liu Ci had a smile all over his face, and then he whispered: "It's just that I don't even have a capital now, and the people in the country are less than 30,000. I haven't been loved by my father since I was a child, and this is the case even in the feudal country."
In the house, Xia Wuji was reciting respectfully and silently. He did not expect that His Majesty would come back from the south, making it impossible for him to escape in time, and the medical office established by Liu An was indispensable for him. Since His Majesty came back, Xia Wuji
I have been hiding in the mansion for a long time, never going out, keeping a low profile and trying not to be seen by His Majesty!
It would be best if His Majesty doesn't remember me and forgets that slap, so that I can continue to be the imperial doctor in Chang'an with peace of mind.
At present, it seems that after His Majesty returned to Chang'an, he was really entangled in the affairs of the prince and the foreign king, and even forgot that he was still in Chang'an.
He suddenly grabbed Zhang Tang's hand. Zhang Tang was stunned, Mr. Zhang???
When King Yan heard what he said, he was very happy and shouted: "Okay! My Han clan should have such courage. In the future, we will go on an expedition together to see who dares to provoke us!"
Dong Zhongshu thought for a moment, and then expressed his opinion, "King Yan seems to have had a quarrel with Duke Chao."
Chao Cuo nodded with satisfaction, "We learned something about the situation. Local medical officers secretly sold precious medicinal materials, colluded with local officials, and even became some people's imperial doctors. Instead of relieving the people, they followed those people all day long.
The dignitaries. It’s really abominable. We have spent so much money from the temple and achieved nothing. Tomorrow at the court meeting, I will submit a report and request the medical office to rectify the medical officers in various places as soon as possible so that they can completely obey the temple and no longer collude with the local government.
You want to express your approval, do you understand?!"
Liu Ci was overjoyed and said, "You are worthy of being General Xiahou. You coincide with others. General Xiahou, I will now make you an invincible lord and give you an additional 20,000 food fiefs!"
"I am your father!"
"It turns out to be King Xia, whose name I have heard for a long time."
The official was a little impatient, "How do I know? It's probably because of the medical officer. Aren't you the person in charge of the newly built medical office? Just follow me!"
"Chao Cuo??"
"Bang~~~"
Just as they were discussing, a roar suddenly came from the inner room, and then there was the sound of something hitting the ground. Liu Ci and others were startled and turned around hurriedly to look over.
Xia Wuji was stunned, what kind of problem is this?
The door of the inner room was kicked open violently. Chao Cuo walked out with an angry face and quickly walked towards the courtyard gate. When he reached the courtyard gate, he suddenly stopped and shouted in the direction of the inner room: "This is
I have already reported the matter to the temple, and the ministers have begun to discuss it. It is not your turn to object yet! If you have any objections, feel free to go to your Majesty to impeach me. If you don’t dare, then give me orders!!!”
What happened??
He hurriedly looked at the dog-headed military advisor at the side, "Zhongshu, what do you think this is?"
"Sir, why don't you follow me to the Xia Kingdom? I am willing to welcome you as the prime minister. Isn't it a good thing to assist me in governing the Xia Kingdom?"
Dong Zhongshu was originally unwilling to play such a boring game with Liu Ci, but after playing it a few times, he stopped saying anything. What man (child) could withstand the appeal of being the prime minister deciding state affairs?
If you study hard on your own, don’t you also want to be a state minister?
Xia Houci clapped his hands and shouted, "The Prime Minister is wise!"
Liu Ci then asked: "I think you are a wise man, how could you follow Chao Cuo?"
There was roaring again in the house, and the two people argued loudly again.
He carefully answered: "In the past, medical clinics were under the jurisdiction of the local area. It was after His Highness established the medical office that he proposed that they all obey the temple medical office. After the medical office was officially established, the local medical officers would not
No longer obey the orders of local officials, whether it is a county or a vassal state, it is the same."
"Are you Chao Cuo's son?"
"It turns out to be the King of Daxia."
"Your Majesty, there is no way you can ennoble me."
Dong Zhongshu began to think deeply again. As Liu Ci's number one and only adviser, he was not completely fooling around. Sometimes he could really make good suggestions. He said: "Since the king wants to meet with King Yan,
, then you have to think of an excuse. You can't ask for things directly, otherwise you won't get much. You have to make him happy first. King Yan likes hunting, drinking, and eating meat. The king can give him a treasure bow.
He said that he admires his character very much and hopes that he can follow him to guard the north in the future. He will definitely be very happy. When the time comes, he will properly speak out about the poverty of Xia Kingdom."
Looking at the pitiful Liu Ci in front of him, Liu Bi understood very well in his heart. He just smiled and rubbed Liu Ci's head, "You are here to ask me for help, right? Okay, because of your courage, I also helped.
, when you return to Yan State, I will send people to help you build a city, at least build a city for you that can reach Yan State! I will leave other materials for you in the city!"
"I don't care about this. I have to go see King Yan! Otherwise, if he leaves, I won't be able to see him even if I want to!"
"Zhang Tang."
"I knew I couldn't avoid this guy. Hey, let him come in, and then send someone smart to take a note and write down what he said."
"It has not been formally established yet. I am only responsible for selecting medical officers."
Chao Cuo waved his hand and didn't take him seriously at all.
"Previous appearance."
Liu Ci suddenly understood. He looked at Zhang Tang again. At this moment, something seemed to be burning inside him.
It doesn't matter if you cut the vassal state, but don't let me speak in the court meeting!!
There is a tiger in front and a wolf behind.
Today, he went to Liu Bi to explain his policies to Liu Bi and asked him to take the lead in implementing them.
"What about your teacher? And where is that senior brother? And where is Fu Xiang? And"
"Bless Taiyi! Bless Taiyi!"
Liu Ci and others looked at each other for a few times, then walked up and surrounded the child like bullies.
Dong Zhongshu smiled and said, "General Xiahou is overly praised."
Liu Ci waved his hand, "I still have bows and arrows, so don't worry!!"
Xia Wuji heard their conversation at this moment, and hurriedly walked out, met with the officials, and asked cautiously: "Why does the censor want to see me?"
A few of them were standing outside the house, but they happened to see a little baby standing here. The guy's face was serious, just like Chao Cuo.
"You are in charge of the medical office, right?"
The atmosphere suddenly became solemn.
Dong Zhongshu's eyes lit up and he hurriedly pulled Liu Ci over, "Your Majesty, didn't my nephew say that before? He is the child of his colleague, the one who is proficient in law, and he begged to come to your majesty."
"Ahem, if it doesn't matter, I'll make you Prime Minister."
Liu Ci was immediately unhappy, "Treacherous minister! What a treacherous minister! I will deprive you of your title!"
Xia Houci clapped his hands and shouted, "Your Majesty is wise!!"
Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Xia Wuqi's expression changed drastically and he hurriedly hid in the house. His disciple stepped forward and opened the door.
"Hahaha, you need to practice riding and shooting more and hone your martial arts skills, do you understand?"
This is easier to handle.
"Father Zhong!!!"
“It turns out to be Mr. Zhang!! I’ve heard about his name for a long time! Finally we meet today!!”
Looking at the little one kneeling in front of him, Liu Bi's eyes were full of smiles.
"Chao Cuo's disciple? Never heard that Chao Cuo had a disciple? You don't look like that either."
"No! It's you! You must come tomorrow, otherwise it will ruin my life, and I will never forgive you!"
"roll!!!"
"Exactly. I wonder what your orders are?"
Xia Wuji felt a chill in his heart and hurriedly asked: "Chao Gong, I am very old and frail. Can I change someone? I really can't go to the court to invite you."
Liu Ci looked at this scene and was stunned.
"You're such an idiot. You're not a big man, but you're quite courageous."
King Yan responded to him with the most direct and simple words.
As for Xia Houci, he was wearing a wooden sword, with his chest raised and his head raised, looking like a general.
"However, since you gave me a gift, I can't refuse it. Come and sit next to me!"
"Let me ask you, are you Chao Cuo's son?"
Liu Ci hurriedly stood up and sat aside with a smile. He hurriedly said: "I have admired Father Zhong for many years. When I learned that you came to Chang'an, I have always wanted to visit you. Today I finally have the opportunity. I, Xia Guo
It is very close to the Yan Kingdom. If I go to the Xia Kingdom in the future, I am willing to guard the north with you. If I encounter any enemies that I cannot defeat, I will definitely come to you!"
Zhang Tang looked at the faces of the three typical bullies in front of him, snorted coldly, and looked at the leader, "Who are you?"
But this time, Chao Cuo was full of confidence. With the help of the prince, he was no longer alone. The prince could secretly help him unite with the ministers of the court. When the ministers of the court and the rulers worked together, the princes and kings
It's unbearable.
Chao Cuo left angrily, and Zhang Tang followed him.
While Liu Bi was explaining, suddenly a soldier came in and said angrily: "Your Majesty, Chao Cuo is outside the door, he is rude and insists on seeing you."
"Thank you. If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known they were quarreling. I would have thought they were getting married!"
What is Chao Cuo planning to do after meeting so many people???
Is it really necessary to cut down the vassalage?
Xia Wuji walked out of the inner room and looked at the sun in the sky. Normally, if the weather was such good, he would always go out for a walk, but now, he didn't want to go out at all.
I would rather die in this mansion than go out.
"Father Zhong, do you need help? If you think Chao Cuo is in trouble, just tell me and I will open his chest."
Dong Zhongshu hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, he is your father-in-law and cannot talk about the country of brothers. Moreover, if you want to order the princes, it is not possible."
"The upper phase. The lower phase is the southern phase. The lower phase is the southern phase. The eastern phase is something like that."
The officials all had cold faces, as if they were about to rush out and kill people at the next moment. Chao Cuo also had a bad look on his face, he looked very angry, and his attitude towards Xia Wuji was also quite bad.
"Hahaha, that's not necessary, just go and play!"
Liu Ci was quite satisfied. On his left was Dong Zhongshu, his number one adviser with unparalleled wisdom. On his right was Xia Houci, his number one fierce general with unparalleled martial arts.
Dong Zhongshu asked curiously: "What is your name?"
"I'm going to court???"
As for His Majesty, judging from his attitude last time, he will not interfere in this matter and remains neutral.
He also held a decent court meeting. Although there were only three people including the king in this court meeting, they decided many policies of Great Xia in the future.
With the help of these two people, why worry about not accomplishing anything?
Outside the door was a serious official, asking, "Is this Xia Wuji's home?"
"Dong dong dong~~"
Chao Cuo couldn't help but smile.
Liu Bi was naturally unwilling to bow to Chao Cuo, and the two had a big quarrel.
This situation is best for you, and I hope it will always be like this.
He picked up the bow offered by the other party, looked at it carefully for a long time, and then laughed even harder.
The soldiers in the courtyard were the first to react. The soldiers brought by Chao Cuo confronted the soldiers of King Yan and almost drew their swords.
Zhang Tang was furious and was about to speak when the other two bullies resisted him. Zhang Tang's expression changed and he still chose to be cowardly, "I'm not, I'm just his disciple."
"Ask him to follow me to the Censor's Mansion. The Censor is looking for him."
These words obviously made King Yan happier than the bow and arrow.
Xia Wuji was a little helpless, why did Chao Cuo come to find him? He had no grievances against him.
He did not dare to object. It was not a good idea to provoke Chao Cuo's mad dog, but he was afraid of being noticed by His Majesty if he went there. He sighed, it seemed that he still couldn't escape.
"I ask you, why do the medical officers of the vassal states obey the orders of the vassal kings?! Shouldn't they obey the orders of the medical government?!"
"Oh, I can't help myself."
At this moment, Liu Chang was riding a horse and looking at the scenery in the distance with a smile. Liu Bi was right next to him, his face full of grievances.
After Chao Cuo came to see him, Liu Bi immediately found Liu Chang and poured out his bitterness.
In fact, I am asking His Majesty for help, hoping that the Emperor can take action to suppress Chao Cuo again.
"Brother, of course I have great trust in you. Even these ministers always want to deal with you, not with brother. Nowadays, there are more and more vassal states in the Han Dynasty, including Nanyue Kingdom and Dian Kingdom.
The foreign king has always made the ministers uneasy. They probably think that you are my closest relative, so they ask you to obey first. If even you obey, the other princes will naturally have no choice but to follow."