Chao Cuo knelt down and sat down, his forehead covered with sweat.
His back was almost soaked with sweat, he was sweating profusely, his legs were trembling, he lowered his head deeply and did not dare to move.
A harmless old man sat on top and smiled foolishly, while the little girl hung on his neck.
Chao Cuo, who was notorious among the Han Dynasty and was famous for his iron-headedness, was sitting under them at this moment without saying a word.
There was no way, the old man was Han Xin, the imperial commander and imperial master of the dynasty, and the little girl was Liu Yao, the princess of the Han Dynasty.
No one in Chang'an dared to provoke these two people.
After Han Xin came back, the first person to visit him was of course the little princess. The princess missed him very much. Fortunately, Han Xin brought her a lot of gifts, including two full carts of all kinds of weird and fun things.
It was a gift for the little princess. Liu Yao quickly forgave her goat father and got tired of being by his side again. Han Xin was smiling, but there was no trace of the anger he had when he entered the city.
The displeasure of Chang and Zhang Buyi dissipated.
Liu Yao complained to him about the situation in the palace, telling him how her brother bullied her and how her mother punished her. She spoke eloquently and vividly, but Han Xin listened seriously. He even gave her advice and taught her how to behave.
How to fight back against your brother.
Liu Yao was chatting happily and looked down at Chao Cuo again.
"Why are you still here?"
"Upset about this?!"
"Haha, I'm just saying something. You can go back. I'll send someone to pick you up when I'm done."
When everyone in the medical family heard these words, they had different expressions. Some felt that the opportunity had arrived, while others felt that a disaster was imminent. Xia Wuqi belonged to the latter. Although he was eager for fame, he was not at all happy at the moment. The reward was not enough.
How high and how severe the punishment must be. Can you cure the Marquis of Ten Thousand Households? Can't you cure him? Isn't it necessary to kill the clan?
Chao Cuo's embarrassment was seen by many people.
Of course Liu Chang would not listen to these words. He just looked at the many doctors in front of him and said, "Find a way!"
When Zhao Yu came to the prince's residence, the prince was not here. The retainers who stayed behind told him that the prince had gone to the palace and never came back. Zhao Yu had no choice but to ask them to send someone to inform him, and he was waiting here.
Chao Cuo was stunned for a moment, then secretly looked at the Taiwei.
There were many people around Queen Lu. Ti Ying, Zhang Yan, and several other women were all surrounding her, trying their best to amuse the old woman. Queen Lu no longer cared so much about things in the temple, and now
She also lived a life full of children and grandchildren. Every day she was either walking in Changle Palace or chatting with everyone. Liu Chang suddenly arrived. Everyone got up in a hurry and did not dare to stay any longer. They said goodbye and left. Empress Lu's expression
Still as calm as ever.
The Queen Mother had not had a good conversation with Liu Ying for an unknown period of time. After Liu Chang took over the affairs, the relationship between mother and son had eased, because Queen Lu no longer had any expectations for Liu Ying. However, Liu Ying's many behaviors made the Queen Mother more and more worried.
She was so angry that in the end, she no longer even met her son, did not allow him to visit, and did not ask about his affairs. Even during the family dinner, she did not pay much attention to her son, as if he did not exist.
The Supreme Emperor's health has always been poor, and he is considered the weakest in the clan. As he gets older, his illnesses become more frequent and his condition gets worse.
He was not qualified to go to the palace to meet the prince.
Chao Cuo was frightened and lowered his head again. This time, even his voice trembled.
The more Chao Cuo talked, the more excited he became.
Queen Lu just looked at the son in front of her calmly. She probably couldn't explain how complicated her mood was at this moment. This was her first son. When he was born, Queen Lu didn't know how happy she was. She promised
However, the older Liu Ying grew up, the worse the relationship between the two became. This child was neither like Liu Bang nor like herself. His extremely weak character made Lu
I was extremely shameless, disappointed and desperate.
No need for Liu Chang to explain, she also understood in her heart that Liu Ying's indulgent behavior was more to vent her inner sorrow and anger.
Zhao Yu was deeply convinced, and he added: "But this time I still used a dangerous trick to involve the Taiwei. I am afraid that the Taiwei will be accused in the future. This matter must be done by you."
Chao Cuo took out the letter from his sleeve and handed it to Han Xin.
Han Xin immediately became furious. As a person who loves soft things but not hard ones, he immediately called for people to arrest this guy, but Liu Yao beside him was a little scared and took a few steps back. Han Xin immediately suppressed his anger.
Chao Cuo, on the other hand, walked out of Taiwei's Mansion in embarrassment, stood directly on the car, and asked the groom to leave quickly. He even spared the way and returned to Yushi's Mansion.
Liu Yao heard this but did not drive him away, "What important thing do you have?"
"only!!"
Liu Ying's problem is very simple. Years of indulgence and excessive drinking have caused serious problems in his internal organs and chaos in the five elements.
"You step on me to establish your authority and treat me like a chicken?"
Han Xin threw the book aside, hitting Chao Cuo in the face. Chao Cuo panicked and confessed, and then left tremblingly.
Han Xin lowered his head and looked at the letter in his hand, "You are right, and it is true, but that's not what I'm asking. I'm asking you, why are you stepping on me to establish your authority?"
"Mom, let's go see big brother!"
"If this is a virtuous person, I will find a reason to raid their homes one day, and then use part of the money to help the head of Guizhou. Then I, Chao Cuo, will be a great philanthropist!"
Queen Lu was silent for a long time, and finally picked up the cane.
"Go and sue His Majesty the Crown Prince now, and say that you can do your best!"
"Including restraining you in this palace? Have you never been dissatisfied?"
"I am responsible for guarding the tomb, and there are many opponents in the world."
"The Lieutenant is too prejudiced against me. I would never dare to do this. Lieutenant, I will go back and release him immediately."
"They all think that I am killing people for the sake of fame, and only divide them by land. I don't distinguish between right and wrong, and I don't understand good and evil. However, where did good people come from so much farmland? They didn't cultivate it, they didn't make merit, and they didn't inherit it. It's ordinary.
The people regard land as their life. If they are asked to sell their land, they may not be able to do it in times of natural disasters, let alone in times of peace. Are all the farmers in my country rich enough to sell their cultivated land at will? I am taking care of it.
Before this incident, I wrote to Liu Gong of Hexi Kingdom."
Han Xin didn't look angry. He stretched out his hand towards Chao Cuo and said, "Come on, come closer."
"Get out!!"
"He feels aggrieved?"
Zhao Yu was still a little worried, "Even so, you still have to be careful. There are too many people in the world who want to get rid of you."
Liu Chang gave the order, and the doctors left in a hurry.
Han Xin didn't believe what he said at all, "You knew they were related to me first, and then you openly went to arrest them, right?"
"Liu Gong is old and plans to resign and return to his hometown this year. But when he learned about this, he excitedly expressed that he would come to Chang'an to discuss with me. This is his reply. Please take a look at it, Taiwei."
"Whether you read ancient books or search for foreign countries, whoever can cure my brother will be made a marquis and lead thousands of households!!"
But these people did not dare to laugh. They all had solemn and sad expressions. Obviously, they all knew where Chao Cuo came back from.
Han Xin thought for a long time and recalled many things. He put away the letter and picked up the book on the ground.
"Mom?"
"If he has half your talent, why would he do this?!"
Chao Cuo successfully brought the topic to the issue of protecting the mausoleum, but it was obviously not that easy to fool the Taiwei in this way.
After returning to the Censor's Mansion, Chao Cuo put away his panic, dusted himself off, and straightened his clothes. Zhao Yu stood aside respectfully. He admired the great things that the Censor had done.
Looking at the scars on Chao Cuo's face, he couldn't help but said: "It's really hard on you."
Liu Yao couldn't help laughing, "My eldest father is not like a chicken, my eldest father is like a goat!"
Liu Yao asked angrily.
At this moment, Liu An was standing outside Quanning Hall, frowning and lowering his head.
"Mom!"
"You should die after me."
"Taiwei!! I am definitely not threatening. Is there anyone in the world who dares to threaten Taiwei? I really did it unintentionally, please forgive me!!"
"Ah, you go back to the palace first, and I will take care of the things here first."
Han Xin then looked at Chao Cuo, "In-laws?"
But this was what made Queen Lu angry. How could a man do such a weak act?
Do you have to torment yourself like this just for this little thing?
Is this still my son?!
However, when she saw her dying son in front of her, she couldn't help but reach out her hand and gently stroke his hair.
Not far away, Xia Wuqie stood in front of Liu Chang anxiously, reporting the situation inside.
Chao Cuo, who has always been tough, also hurriedly said: "Your Highness, I am here to see the Taiwei. I have something very important to apologize to the Taiwei."
"Mom, what should I say if I see my father? What should I do?"
"Mom! If you and my father had paid more attention to him, maybe this wouldn't be the case! When my father kicked him off the carriage, you scolded him whenever they met and never said a kind word to him.
My father always scolds him for not being like his father, and you always say that he is incompetent! You hold him to your own standards all day long, isn’t his character created by you?! Besides, even though my brother has no talent for governing the country,
, to us, he is the most loving brother. He never fails us! We also never think that he is mediocre!"
"good!"
Liu An lowered his head helplessly and did not explain.
Liu Chang's eyes were extremely angry. He stared at Liu An, wanting to curse something. He looked at the doctors around him, but did not speak. He snorted coldly, turned around and left.
The princess left with a smile, and Han Xin's face suddenly became gloomy.
Chao Cuo apologized again.
"Go away!! If you let me see you again, I will behead you!!"
"If someone like you knows that these people are related to me, would you be so scared? Are you and people like Bu Su the ones who are afraid of death?"
"What's the point? Can the Taiwei still kill me? This time even the Taiwei's in-laws have been dealt with. I don't think these people in the court dare to say anything. Their family slaves are spreading everywhere and killing
How dare one person say that he is a kind house after he has given a few favors with stolen money? How can there be such a thing in the world? Whoever uses stolen money to help others is considered a virtuous person?"
"They are just rotten rats, why should we be afraid of them?"
"Am I going to die?"
Liu Ying seemed a little frightened, and her whole body was shaking. Empress Lu held his hand and said softly: "When you get better this time, you will stop drinking and sex, and don't torture yourself anymore."
Chao Cuo's expression changed greatly, and he hurriedly bowed again, "I didn't mean to show my authority, it happened by chance. I didn't know that these people were related to the Taiwei."
Liu Chang interrupted her.
"However, later I also figured out that I was born in an emperor's family, and since I was a child, I had good clothes and good food. Since I have enjoyed it, I naturally have to bear responsibilities. Among all the disciples, I am the best, so naturally I have to bear it! So I
No more complaints!"
Rather than Chao Cuo's embarrassing escape, they actually wanted to see him executed by the captain.
"Liu Gong is the one who cares about the affairs of the people the most. There are clear standards for the people I ordered to relocate. Only if the cultivated land exceeds 1,000 acres will they be relocated!! Tell me, what kind of good people can pass the right way?
, bought a thousand acres of land from the people? Today's Han Dynasty, twenty acres of land can barely make a living for the people, how about a thousand acres? Now that your majesty is promoting business, in order not to attack the business, I did not
According to the standard of family property, making a profit in business is barely considered legitimate, but if you have money and plunder the land, you should die. Doesn't the Taiwei think this is the case?"
After Liu Chang sat down, Lu Fangfang asked: "Is your brother about to die?"
Liu Chang pays his respects.
"Why, you started to threaten after you established your authority? If I kill you, I will bear the bad reputation of protecting my relatives, right? I care about this?!"
Looking at Chao Cuo leaving, the anger on Han Xin's face immediately disappeared and became very calm. He picked up the letter Liu Jing wrote to Chao Cuo, read it for a moment, and then sneered. Han Xin, who was not of high origin,
He knew the local situation better than the second-generation generals. He clearly remembered how the wealthy families tried every means to seize his family's farmland after his father's death. The orphans and widowers could not keep his father's land.
The family property he left behind, his grandmother also died of grief and anger, and in the end he didn't even have the money to bury her.
"Hahaha, the Taiwei knows very well. He is different from the people in the temple. The Taiwei has been poor since he was a child. He has been humiliated and humiliated many times by powerful men. He knows that I deliberately use him to establish authority, but he only cares about His Majesty's face.
For the sake of dealing with powerful people, I will not make things difficult for him. Maybe he is still applauding me in his heart. No, he must be applauding me. Otherwise, why would he cooperate with me like this? When he was so embarrassed, everyone
I know that the title of Taiwei has not made me change my mind, nor can I protect my own family."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to obey my orders."
The Queen Mother was a strong person, and she looked down upon those who indulged in lust and weak behavior.
Under Han Xin's indifferent gaze, Chao Cuo stopped arguing, lowered his head, and said helplessly: "I didn't mean it. If the captain wants to punish me for this, I have no complaints!"
"Back then, Marquis Pingyang was also seriously ill, and the doctor who poisoned him revived him. Now that our world is so vast, can't we find a way to cure my brother? Come and find it for me!"
When Liu Ying opened her eyes in a daze, she saw a familiar face.
Liu Chang sat on his knees and looked at them, feeling a little depressed.
Empress Lu sneered, "So what if he can heal? When he gets better, he has to drink and have fun all day long. How many times has this happened? This is the fifth time he has been seriously ill! The first four times
Will those who have never corrected themselves change this time?"
"My brother is just using this to vent his grief and anger. I know him very well. He always feels extremely guilty. He feels that as the eldest son, he failed to perform his duties, which made my mother suffer and made me suffer.
Feeling guilty and feeling uneasy, I drank for pleasure all day long."
Liu An then stepped forward, holding the potion in his hand, "Father, you can go in with the potion and serve the Emperor."
"Why do you need to lie? I reprimanded him at the beginning not to indulge in sexual desires, and the doctor also tried to persuade him several times. Even if he listened once, there would be no such consequences!"
Han Xin took a deep breath and said, "I hate others looking down on me the most. Especially people like you. If you were not still working for the emperor, I would chop off your head right now, not because you arrested my in-laws, but just
Because of your disrespect. You first used me to establish your power, then threatened and threatened me, and now you are trying to deceive me by being submissive. Do you really think that no one in the world dares to kill you?"
Liu Chang left here and went directly to Changle Palace and Longevity Hall.
"At first, my ambition was not in Chang'an."
Liu Da was shocked, "How could my mother say that? My brother is fine, it's just a minor illness."
Liu Ying said softly, but tears couldn't help but fall.
Seeing that Han Xin was in good mood, Chao Cuo gritted his teeth and said: "In the near future, I will be responsible for summoning wise people from all over the world to go to the local to guard the tomb. One of the family members spoke arrogantly and actually entangled their servants to confront the soldiers.
.They were captured by my men and convicted. Later I learned that they were the Taiwei's relatives."
Chao Cuo's eyes were very fierce, "These kind of people control public opinion and say that I am cruel and cruel and oppress the people. If my family has a thousand acres of cultivated land, how can I still be called a common person? I don't even have that much."
Chao Cuo hurriedly approached Han Xin again. Han Xin stared at him and asked expressionlessly: "Do you think I look like a chicken?"
"My brother's illness, in my opinion, is mostly a heart illness caused by his debt to us."
"The Taiwei Zi's wife and family lived in the Tang Dynasty. They thought they had the Taiwei's protection, so they openly rebelled against the soldiers."
What's more, such a person is actually her biological son.
"Lieutenant, that's not the case. How could I dare to deceive you? Even if I want to establish my authority, how can I provoke you among the princes in the court?"
"Father, do you want to punish this man?"
But Lu Lu hurriedly walked in and said something in Liu Chang's ear.
Liu Chang was stunned, leaving the mother and son alone, and walked out of the hall. Shen Tujia was standing outside the door. When he saw Liu Chang coming out, he couldn't wait to come forward to pay his respects.
"Your Majesty!! Someone reported on Chao Cuo!!"
"Chao Cuo told his left and right officials that if the Emperor dies, several princes will come to the temple to worship, which will be beneficial to reducing the vassal status! His words are suspected of cursing the Emperor!!!"
At that moment, Shen Tujia felt the shocking murderous intent erupting on the face of the emperor in front of him.