Cao Shu waved the wooden stick in her hand, and Liu Ci was beaten until he howled.
"You're the one I'm beating!!"
"It's Liu Liang who is making fun of the King of Chu, why do you want to beat me?!"
"Liu Liang is such a good child, but you have brought him to ruin. If not you, who can I beat?"
"The conscience of heaven and earth! I really didn't teach him!!"
Liu Ci raised his head and cried out sadly.
Cao Shu obviously ignored this. When Liu Ci lay weakly on the bed, Liu Liang carefully applied the medicine for him. Liu Ci was very indignant, but Liu Liang looked guilty, "
I'm really not sarcastic, I just envy the Prince Chu for his ability. It's just that there was some ambiguity and my mother misunderstood my brother. Are you okay?"
"Are you okay? Give me a good beating to see if you're okay?"
Liu Liang felt even more guilty, "Brother Ci, it's all my fault. I will never talk nonsense again."
Liu Ci grinned in pain, but he was not as angry as before, "But what you said this time is indeed good. I haven't seen that you have such a talent. Then King Chu's face has become even uglier than Xuan Moru!"
"
"Xuan Moru?"
"Oh, that's your father Xuan Zhong, don't remember? The one who used to drink with my father a lot, the one with the round face and thick eyebrows."
Liu Liang reacted, "Since he is Father Zhong, how can he call him by his first name? Besides, Father Xuan Zhong is not ugly either."
"You don't know, this guy looks honest and amiable in the Hall of Houde, smiling, but as soon as he comes out of this door, he turns his face and refuses to recognize anyone, you know? That big slap is just a slap in the face, come on
After being arrested for the first time, Xia Houci was stunned by him. He even beat me a few times. This old man, that is, I am still young now. When I get a few years older, you will see if I can beat him!"
Liu Liang was shocked. He recalled that Xuan Zhong's father always touched his head kindly and gave him gifts. He didn't look like a violent person.
"Why would he beat you and Xiahou Ci? Then Xiahouci's father is a captain, and you are a vassal king. Aren't you afraid of your father's questioning?"
"My father is a man who forgets his son when he meets his friends."
Liu Ci muttered, then struggled to get up, "No, I still have to go find Liu Wu. Although this guy is terrible, he can build cities. Our Xia Kingdom needs talents like him!"
"But will he help you?"
"As long as I argue hard and persuade with good words, he will definitely agree!"
In the Hall of Houde, Liu Chang was dressed as a scholar and wearing a crown of advancement. He was sitting at the top in a humble and courteous manner. There was tea on the table. The tea utensils were all carefully crafted and each one could be considered a fine work of art.
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Liu An was also dressed in the same way, sitting next to him, with tea in front of him.
Liu Chang took a sip of tea with great grace.
"Pfft~~"
He immediately spit out the tea.
"What the hell is this? Why should such a big Dian Kingdom pay tribute like this? Dian Kingdom is raising taxes!"
"The Taiwei has convinced them, and now they stay in the Yushi Mansion and watch Chao Cuo handle this matter. Chao Cuo handles the matter and the Taiwei supervises it. The county guards also trust the Taiwei very much and respond to Chao Cuo's many suggestions.
I don’t dare to object anymore. If anyone dares to object, the lieutenant will reprimand him for treason.”
Liu An explained.
Liu Chang nodded and said nonchalantly: "My master is an old rebel. He has been sick for a long time. He can tell who wants to rebel at a glance. This is not surprising, but it is Chao Cuo. Didn't he say before that he would start from above?
Change it to the next level? Why are you starting to run separate counties again?"
"Maybe he wanted to take advantage of the help of the Taiwei to make changes to the county guards and adjust his own ideas. After all, there are not many opportunities to get the support of the Taiwei, and the Taiwei is willing to help him reorganize the place, but
He may not be willing to help him renovate the temple. If he wants to renovate the temple,
Hall, one of the ministers who need to be restricted may be the Taiwei, who is in charge of the world's military. This power is still a bit too great. Chao Cuo told me more than once that Taiwei should be appointed temporarily, rather than ad hoc in case of war.
, set up a Taiwei to take charge of the overall situation, and it will be empty on weekdays."
"If he goes from top to bottom as planned, he will have to attack his own allies first."
Liu Chang obviously knew this. He asked just to see what the prince thought, which was a bit of a test.
"You are quite wily and resourceful. I heard that county guards from all over the country are full of praise for you. They all say that they have received your great kindness and they are very grateful to you."
Liu An scratched his head, "After all, I'm not like my father. I don't have my father's prestige, so I can only calm down first. Now that I have the support of the county governor, many of my ideas can be implemented easily. But don't worry, father, I won't
You will delay important things just to keep your mind at ease."
"I know, just go ahead and do it. It doesn't matter if you make a mistake. Do it with confidence and boldness. During these days, I have to accompany you, my father-in-law and brothers. I will leave all the important things in the temple to you.
I'm here to take care of things. I'll always ask Luan Bu about court affairs, and I'll always ask Yafu about foreign affairs."
"only!"
Liu Chang waved his hand, Liu An saluted and left. Just as he walked to the door, he suddenly heard Liu Chang roar again: "Come back! I'll reward you with this broken tea!"
"."
"Thank you very much, Father."
Liu An knew that this tea was actually quite good, but his father had not had any wine for a while. He always felt angry when he drank anything, but quitting drinking was a good thing. His second uncle's reason was because of excessive drinking and indulgence.
My father died young in middle age, so I can't follow the same path.
After walking out of the palace, Liu An got on the carriage, but he did not go to Luan Bu or Zhou Yafu. Instead, he went to another family who was in a very miserable situation.
As soon as I got off the car, I could hear a roar coming from the house.
"Marquis Lu Wu of Zhou is wise and powerful! How could he have a son like you?!"
"Marquis Wu of Anguo is so virtuous and respected! How could I have a daughter like you?!"
"Can't you think before you do something? Just do whatever others ask you to do? Will you die if they ask you to die?!"
"A woman! What do you know?!"
Listening to the quarrel coming from inside, Liu An subconsciously took a few steps back. After hesitating for a moment, he still asked someone to knock on the door, while he waited respectfully outside the door.
The servant quickly opened the door of the mansion. The man's face also looked a little embarrassed. Standing here, he could still hear the roaring in the backyard. Liu An followed the servant directly to the backyard. When he walked to the backyard,
But when he saw that the two people were about to make a move, he had no choice but to stand up in a hurry and stand between them.
"Uncle! Auntie! Why is this necessary?"
Lu Chan was stunned, and when he saw Liu An, his face turned a little dark. No matter how clever he was, he knew that Liu An's previous plan was not to lure out the people behind the scenes. Liu An was famous in the local area and became the favorite of the county guards.
Protector, he became Chao Cuo's accomplice and gained a bad reputation. Although he himself has a bad reputation, why is he like this? Everyone bullies honest people, right?
Mrs. Wang also frowned and just scolded Lu Chan: "There are distinguished guests coming today, and I won't argue with you!"
Lu Chan was furious, "That's unreasonable! I have to let you go today."
"What are you talking about in front of this junior?! Sit down and receive the guests!!"
Mrs. Wang scolded loudly, and Liu An couldn't help but said: "No need."
"The same to you!!"
Mrs. Wang suddenly looked at Liu An, who was so frightened that he trembled. Mrs. Wang quickly put away her anger and said, "Ahem, your Highness, please don't blame me. It's not evil, Your Highness. Please sit down, Your Highness, I will prepare some for you."
Food.”
Lu Chan and Liu An sat facing each other, and Lu Chan looked unhappy.
"Uncle, I'm here to apologize to you."
"In order to make things happen, I brought a bad name to my uncle. I feel really uneasy. I came here specifically to apologize and to get your forgiveness."
Lu Chan was silent for a long time, and then said: "Actually, I don't care about this reputation. My reputation is not good to begin with. Do you know why I'm angry? Why don't you just tell me the truth? Don't you think I don't?
Are you willing to bear the bad name for you?"
"If I tell the truth, will I back down?"
"Why don't you just tell me that I pretend to be Chao Cuo's order? Why are you lying to me?"
Hearing Lu Chan's words, Liu An couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
"Hey uncle, there are so many people with mixed eyes. I am also afraid that if the matter is leaked, it will cause bigger problems, so I dare not tell the truth. This is all my fault, and I will never do this again."
Lu Chan was silent, but Mrs. Wang came in with some appetizing fruits and muttered to Lu Chan: "Why should you be so stern in front of juniors? Isn't it great to be able to do something for the world?"
She looked at Liu An again and said with a smile: "Your Highness, don't blame me. My beloved, I'm not blaming you, but me. I just had an argument with him and he was in a bad mood. As for what happened before, then
This is what he should do, His Highness does not need to come to plead guilty."
Liu An stood up hurriedly, "I don't dare."
Lu Chan's face became even more ugly.
Mrs. Wang placed the fruits in front of Liu An, and then said again: "It's just that my beloved is a pure and kind man, and I don't understand any conspiracy. If Your Highness wants to order him to do something, just say it. Don't ask for it."
It’s just a villain’s business. I’m a straight person and can’t speak. If there is any offense,
, you want Haihan, I am not worth mentioning, but my beloved, after all, is named Lu, and is your elder. Although the Queen Mother does not like my stupid beloved, after all, she is one of her own family members, and her family is sincere.
Cooperation is what is necessary and what the Queen Mother is happy to see, but it must be sincere."
"Your Highness is a scholar. I heard that he has read many books. When I was young, I learned from my father and could only recognize a few words. I don't have your knowledge. However, I heard that Emperor Gao governed the world and treated others with sincerity.
Therefore, whenever he entrusts some fatal missions to ministers, these ministers will not refuse.
Go all out, life or death. Nowadays, His Majesty conquers the people with virtue, interacts with the ministers with a pure heart, and does not treat them as outsiders, so he has the support of the whole world. Even the barbarians are favored by His Majesty's open-mindedness.
I’m impressed. If Your Highness can’t even be sincere to your own relatives, I think you won’t be able to imitate your father and ancestors.”
Lu Chan frowned hurriedly and reprimanded sternly: "We are here to talk, you just serve well, why bother talking? Why don't you back down?"
Mrs. Wang said no more, turned and left here.
Liu An looked at Lu Chan in front of him, he was clearly smiling.
What Mrs. Wang just said was actually very serious, almost pointing at Liu An's nose and scolding her, but Liu An couldn't do anything about it. This person is Wang Ling's daughter. Wang Ling also has a bad temper, but what can I say, he has too many connections? Guang, the Empress Dowager liked him very much, and his father also admired him very much. He was a big shot who once pressured Chen Ping to serve as right minister. Of course, he is no longer here. Although his heirs are no longer as powerful as they used to be, as long as Without treason and murder, no one would dare to attack them easily.
"Uncle, I know I made a mistake and I shouldn't have concealed it. This time, I actually did it for better promotion."
Liu An immediately did not hide anything and told the matter in detail. Although Lu Chan already knew these things, he still listened very seriously. When Liu An finished speaking, Lu Chan couldn't help but said: "It is indeed wonderful. One round, The county guard was stunned by you, and I even suspected that you were the one who spread the rumor just to get rid of them."
"No matter how capable I am, I wouldn't dare to use my eldest mother to set up a trap."
Liu An shook his head gently, and his expression became very solemn again.
"Uncle, I have no selfish motives for doing this, just to better govern the world. If uncle is blamed for this, I will not defend myself. But, uncle, today's world is what our fathers and ancestors created. Since we are enjoying the glory and wealth after the victory, we must make a difference. Only in this way, a hundred years later, can we face our fathers and ancestors with peace of mind and live up to their expectations. I know that my uncle has always wanted to make a difference. , reputation in the world, this is not important. Just say my father, there are many people who support him, but there are also many people who hate him, but why has my father ever cared about this? "
"If you have a clear conscience, how can a real man do nothing?"
Liu An let out a long sigh, "I have only recently understood this truth. If you care too much about other people's opinions and are restrained, you will not be able to accomplish great things."
Lu Chan seemed to be thinking about something, "Why are you telling me this?"
"What new ideas do you have?"
"Not yet. But if there is, I will come to you."
"Actually, if my uncle wants to do something, it's not that difficult. He is the direct eldest son of the Lu family. What my eldest mother is most worried about now is the future of the Lu family. As long as my uncle can do something, my eldest mother will be very happy. "
Liu An grinned, "I know, my uncle must still think that I have other agendas. However, what I said today is sincere. Although I don't care about reputation, I need to get the support of different forces and pull a group of people to fight. Patch, I hope that if I encounter something in the future, I can still get your help."
"Oh, you all see me as honest and want me to take the blame!"
Lu Chan muttered.
Liu An shook his head, "No matter what you think, what you just said is the truth. Well, uncle, I have other things to take care of and can't stay long. This is the good tea that my father gave you. It is Dian tribute to the country”
Lu Chan looked at the gift in surprise, "Why did your Majesty reward me?"
"Because you finally did something for the world this time."
Liu An stood up, said goodbye with a smile and left.
Lu Chan sat quietly in his seat. When the servant brought the tea, he began to taste it carefully. The taste of the tea was really good.
While Lu Chan was eating tea, someone suddenly knocked on the door again.
A county guard who had just arrived in Chang'an came to the backyard angrily, "Your Majesty! I have heard about the incident in Chang'an. Why are you doing this? Why do you want to kill us? We have always been close."
In these days, many people came to Lu Chan to ask questions, because they did not dare to offend Han Xin or Chao Cuo.
Lu Chan raised his head suddenly, but his eyes became a little different.
"I conspired with Mr. Chao to find traitors like you!"
"Here comes someone! This person is dissatisfied with the reform. He must have malicious intentions and wants to rebel! Arrest him and send him to the Yushi Mansion!!"
"Gong Lu!! Gong Lu!! Don't do this!! You are joking!!!"
The county guard was frightened and hurriedly begged for mercy, but the servants of the Lu family didn't care. They tied him up on the spot and dragged him away. Lu Chan stood up and looked at the county guard who was dragged away excitedly.
I couldn't help but laugh.
"During mourning, you can't laugh!"
Mrs. Wang, who came out at some point, glanced at him and reminded him in a low voice.
Lu Chan grabbed her hand and said, "Your husband is going to do great things! Why do I care about his bad reputation?!"
"Okay, okay, you who are doing big things, drink up the tea first. It's unlucky to drink half of it."
“It’s really hateful!!”
Marquis Li Deng Qi, the governor of Jiyin County, was sitting in his mansion, surrounded by many dignitaries.
Deng Qi gritted his teeth and said, his whole body trembling with anger.
"I didn't expect that instead of preventing this matter, it actually gave the prince such a good reputation. He arranged it, he arranged it, and he still has the nerve to plead for the county governor?!"
After Deng Qi became the governor of Jiyin County, he vigorously supported those close to him in the local area, embezzled property, and made a fortune. He also conducted "courtesy exchanges" with many dignitaries in the temple, maintained friendly relations, and even won the favor of a capable minister.
Reputation, looking like a dog on the outside,
In fact, his father, who was quite unsatisfactory to him, was Deng Ruo, the Marquis of Li, who was also a founding hero. When it came to him, this lineage had completely fallen. It was just that this man was very good at acting, and never personally came forward to do things, and would hit himself from time to time.
The power of the actor was performed quite well.
This time, through his connections, he learned in advance that the Yushi Mansion was going to deal with the county governor, and his current wealth and power came from his status as a county governor. In order not to lose all this, he hurriedly colluded with some people in Chang'an, Ether
On the pretext that Wei and Chao Cuo cooperated to rectify the temple, he sent someone to hint to Lu Chan that he just wanted to break the alliance between the two. Even if he couldn't stop it, he could still delay it for a few years. But he never expected that the prince would directly counterattack.
, and became a great philanthropist.
And that Lu Chan, I don’t know why he went crazy, he started to take the initiative to gain notoriety, pretending to be the person behind the scenes, bah, you deserve it??
Whenever he thinks of this incident, he, the man behind the scenes, is so angry that he almost breaks his teeth.
"Now that we have reached this point, there is only one last option left. Kill Chao Cuo!!!"