Empress Lu specially found a famous doctor to treat Liu Bang. Of course, the famous doctor also told her various taboos, such as no drinking, no sexual contact with women, no this, no that. When Liu Bang heard this, he was furious and gave the famous doctor a drink directly. After paying some money, let him go.
According to Liu Bang's own words: If this doesn't work, and that doesn't work, then why am I still alive?
According to the words of the historian: Emperor Gaozu asked the doctor, and the doctor said: The disease can be cured. So Emperor Gaozu scolded him and said: I use a commoner to carry a three-foot sword to conquer the world. Isn't this destiny? The destiny is in heaven, so what's the use of being a flat magpie? ! Then he refused to cure the disease and gave him fifty catties of gold.
However, Liu Bang's condition is not too serious, he is just a bit old. Seeing that he is still active and playing games with the two ladies, it can be seen that there is no big problem with him.
Liu Chang was very depressed. I was doing important things in Shangjun. I came back in a hurry and saw such a shocking scene. If I had known this, why would I have come back?
However, this time Liu Chang had accumulated a lot of bragging rights, which he could share with everyone. Thinking of this, he was not so angry. Anyway, iron smelting can be done anywhere. With Liu Bang's order, Liu Chang is If he wants an iron mine, Shang Fang has to move it for him!
But at this moment, something big happened in the DPRK.
Zhao Yao, the imperial censor, suddenly reported that the servants of Lu Shizhi, the impeachment lord of Jiancheng, had seized the people's land and exchanged bad land for the people's good land.
Liu Bang was furious and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
The atmosphere in the palace suddenly became a little different.
My father stayed in the Xuanshi Palace all day and did not go out. It was very difficult for the Prime Minister to see him.
Xiao He felt very strange, why is Your Majesty avoiding me?
Xiao He had many things in his hands that required Liu Bang to make the final decision. Without Liu Bang seeing him, he would have no way to complete these things.
Just as Xiao He was sighing in the mansion, a guest came forward, knelt down in front of him and asked to say goodbye.
Xiao He was shocked and asked hurriedly: "I heard about your virtuous reputation and recruited you under the curtain. Whenever I do something, I will consult with you and benefit a lot. Why do you abandon me today?"
This retainer is called Zhao Ping. He is the retainer who once praised Xiao Yan. He was once the Marquis of Dongling in the Qin Dynasty. After the fall of Qin Dynasty, he lived in seclusion in Guowai's home and grew melons. The taste was extremely sweet, so he was nicknamed by people at that time. Aventurine Gua, after Xiao He learned of his reputation, he invited him as a guest and asked him to make suggestions for him.
After pacifying the Zhao Dynasty, Liu Bang happily told everyone that the success of this war was due to Xiao He's contribution! He gave him a title and sent a captain to lead 500 soldiers as the bodyguard of the prime minister. , Xiao He's status is unmatched, and he can be regarded as the most favored minister.
When Xiao He happily held a banquet, Zhao Ping, dressed in plain clothes and white shoes, came in to pay his respects.
When Xiao He asked about the reason, Zhao Ping explained: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, went on an expedition to the South and North, and risked his own life. However, Gong'an lives in the capital, and instead of participating in the battle, he has to be granted a seat. I guess what your Majesty means, and I'm afraid I'm suspicious of you." "
Xiao He was shocked, and then he realized what he was doing. He hurriedly went to the court to face the emperor, refused to be granted the title, and took out a lot of family wealth, transferred it to the national treasury, and transferred it to military supplies. Liu Bang laughed and did not force him to accept the reward.
After this incident, Xiao He respected him even more.
Zhao Ping said helplessly: "I enjoy the official salary, and I should share my worries with you, but now you sigh alone and refuse to ask me for advice. What dignity do I have to continue to stay here?"
Xiao He quickly apologized, asked him to sit down again, and told him that he had not been able to see Liu Bang several times.
Zhao Ping thought for a moment, "I heard that when His Majesty was in battle, every time you sent people to deliver food and grass, he would ask what you were doing... This was to guard against you. Your reputation is too high.
The people support you, and even now, you are still trying your best to do things for the people in order to appease the people..."
"Why is Your Majesty willing to meet you? Your Majesty is so concerned about your movements because he is afraid that you will lead the people to rebel!"
Hearing these words, Xiao He broke into a cold sweat.
Zhao Ping added: "There is only one solution now. You can forcefully buy private land and houses at a low price, and deliberately let the people scold you, resent you, and create a bad reputation. This way, Your Majesty will see that you are also unpopular with the people."
Don’t worry about you.”
Xiao He was stunned for a long time and murmured: "How can I bully the people..."
"Hey, you see others so clearly, why can't you see yourself clearly?"
"It's not that you can't see clearly..."
Xiao He shook his head but said no more.
.........
The chilling atmosphere in the entire palace did not affect Liu Chang at all.
Liu Chang led the crowd and sat in Xiahou's mansion. "This time, our business has been a great success. From the father to the prime minister, everyone admires us! We are astonished!"
"Hahaha, I have made a great killing weapon! In the future, with this sharp weapon, I can take you to seize the title of several Marquises of Guan Nei and come back!"
"Young Master is so ambitious!"
At this moment, someone suddenly spoke, interrupting Liu Chang's bragging.
Liu Chang turned around and saw Xia Houying standing not far away, looking at him with a smile.
Liu Chang stood up in a hurry, walked up to him with a smile, and bowed to him.
"I didn't know Father Zhong was at home... Please forgive me for being rude... Zao, there are adults at home... and the widow... I'd better come visit next time..."
Xia Houying suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed Liu Chang's arm, "Don't leave in a hurry, I still have something I want to show you."
Xia Houying took Liu Chang to the backyard, where a chariot with cracked wheels was parked. "This chariot is my first chariot. Although it is very simple, it has accompanied me in battles for many years..."
However, when I came back this time, I found that the chariot was already like this... Young Master, what do you think is the reason for this?"
"I think...this is mainly because you didn't teach Xiahou Zao how to drive, so it became like this..."
"You've done a lot of good things with the stove... I've deployed a total of three chariots, and you didn't even leave one for me!"
"This matter is all down to me and has nothing to do with Zao. If General Xiahou gets angry and beats me up, I will never fight back or file a complaint! If you feel sorry for your money, I will compensate you ten cars!"
Liu Chang raised his head and said proudly.
Seeing him like this, Xia Houying couldn't help but shout: "What a boy! Just what you said, I don't want you to compensate!"
Liu Chang asked hurriedly: "Seriously?"
"Of course! But, the chariot I promised you is gone, I have to keep it for myself!"
"good!"
After the conversation started, Xia Houying took Liu Chang's hand and said seriously: "I don't object to you playing together, but you are still young, so don't do dangerous things..." General Xia Houying explained a lot of things
, Liu Chang listened respectfully and followed the advice smoothly.
Xia Houying then let him go and let him continue playing with the children.
Xiahou Zao looked at him with some emotion, "Your Majesty..."
"Okay, okay, you don't have to say anything more, just drive more carefully in the future!"
Liu Chang spoke domineeringly, and Zhou Shengzhi said with a smile: "Your Majesty is really easy to follow advice. The wise kings of ancient times are nothing more than that!"
Liu Chang shook his head, "I don't always follow my advice, so I'll score."
"What's the situation?"
"It depends on whether he can beat me..."
...
At this time, Zhao Yao scored twice and played again. But this time, the target of his impeachment was Xiao He, the prime minister of the Han Dynasty.
Zhao Yao impeached Xiao He, saying that he forcibly purchased private land and houses at low prices, worth tens of millions, and had a despicable influence, so he should be severely punished.
Suddenly, everyone in Chang'an was shocked. No one believed what Zhao Yao said. Don't they still know who the prime minister is? He treats the people like a son, how could he do something to persecute the people?
When Liu Bang heard this, he did not send any soldiers to arrest Xiao He. He only sent a close servant to ask Xiao He to come to the palace as soon as possible.
Zhao Ping was overjoyed and said to Xiao He: "Prime Minister, I can finally save my life this time!"
Xiao He's face was a little melancholy. The person who used to always smile could not smile anymore this time. He looked at Zhao Ping deeply and said, "If I fail to come back, please help me take care of my health."
Younger son."
Zhao Ping was shocked. He seemed to realize something. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he could only sigh, "Wei."
Xiao He leaned down, kissed Xiao Yan on the forehead with a smile, raised his head, and walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion proudly.
Xiao Yan touched his forehead and stared blankly at his father's tall and straight back as he walked away.