Section 10 The Question of King Qi (Happy Qixi Festival)
Liu De remembered that in his previous life, he had never heard that Qi King Liu Jianglu had written questions on behalf of the emperor to test the prince.
In his previous life, in his memory, Liu Jianglu was just a name who committed suicide to apologize after the Wu-Chu Rebellion was settled. After that, he was submerged in the long river of history, and no one mentioned him again.
Liu De understood that history had taken a turn that he didn't know about.
With this in mind, Liu De followed his three brothers and bowed their heads in the direction of General Qi Wang Liu's house: "Uncle, please come up with a question!"
Liu Jianglu felt as if he was being put on a fire rack.
Since Emperor Gao, almost all those in the clan who can replace the emperor in a certain period are the emperor's confidants and close brothers.
Just like King You of Zhao was to Xiaohui, King Li of Huainan was to the late emperor.
Therefore, almost immediately, Liu Jianglu wanted to politely refuse the emperor's 'good intention'.
Are you kidding...
If this matter spreads out, what will the two kings of Wu and Chu think? What will other princes think?
I am afraid that people who are a little more sensitive will regard him as a prince who is pro-Chang'an. Even if they do not view him in this way, they will not regard him as one of their own.
However, before Liu Jianglu finished speaking, the four princes saluted him and asked him to give the question.
"That's it, that's it..." Liu Jianglu sighed in his heart. He knew that this was Chang'an, and if things got to this point, if he continued to push back, he would probably have to be persuaded by the emperor's "kindness" to stay in Chang'an.
"Since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!" Liu Jianglu was worried. He saluted the emperor Liu Qi, then saluted the surrounding princes, and said, "Then I am bold!"
The emperor said calmly: "King Qi does whatever you want, don't be polite!"
Liu Jianglu walked to the palace and looked at the four brothers Liu Rong, Liu De, Liu Yan and Liu Yu. Then he said: "Your Highnesses, I have the courage to ask a question!"
After walking for two steps, he asked abruptly: "I have lived in the land of Qilu for a long time, and I am dull and insensitive. It is only because of the legacy of Emperor Gao and the mercy of the late emperor that I inherited the title of King of Qi. I have been fighting for ten years, fearing that I will not be harmed."
Min, it hurts the virtue of the emperor!"
When Liu Jianglu said this, Emperor Liu Qi's face became a little stiff. Liu Qi could already predict what Liu Jianglu would ask next.
"How brave!" The emperor groaned in his heart, but he couldn't get angry. He could only hope that his four sons would understand and adapt to the situation.
Liu Qi sat on the dragon throne and closed his eyes, feeling somewhat regretful in his heart.
But I heard Liu Jianglu continue: "I try to read "Poems" and "Books", and every time I read "Xiaoya", I often touch my palms and sigh. "How can I be a stranger, my brothers are robbing him"" How can I be a stranger, my brothers are all together?
Come on, that's a sincere statement! Ever since Emperor Gao of our Han Dynasty descended, the emperors of all dynasties have ennobled brothers and uncles as princes and served as the wings of the Han Dynasty! However, I heard that the imperial court intends to reduce the vassal, and the country's big affairs, I am stupid and don't understand.
Therefore, I would like to ask your four highnesses for advice. Is the reduction of vassals a good thing or a bad thing? I hope you can give me some advice!"
As soon as Liu Jianglu asked this question, the originally quiet hall suddenly became noisy, with countless people whispering to each other.
The emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, clenched his palms so tightly that his fingers were almost pinched into his flesh.
"How brave! How brave!" The emperor was naturally furious, but he couldn't get angry yet, and he couldn't even blame Liu General.
The Han Dynasty emphasized governance by doing nothing. As long as the law did not expressly prohibit it, people could discuss it at will.
What's more, as the emperor and the co-lord of the princes who control the world, Liu Qi also needs to be shameless.
At least in front of the princes and clans, no matter how furious he is, he must act like a magnanimous emperor and a benevolent monarch.
I just said in my heart: "After I defeat Wu Chu, I will come back to settle today's debt with you!"
At the same time, Liu Qi was also worried about the four sons in the palace.
It is true that Liu Jianglu’s question was too tricky.
Based on the Book of Songs, we ask whether it was right or wrong for the imperial court to cut down the feudal vassals.
If you agree to cut down the vassal vassal, then where will the father-kindness and son-filial piety that the court has been promoting for decades, and the respect of brothers, friends and brothers be put aside? How can this great Han Dynasty be maintained?
If you oppose the reduction of vassals, it will be a blatant insult to the imperial court.
When the order to reduce the vassal status is given, there is no guarantee that the princes in the east will make a fuss about it.
When Liu Qi asked himself what position he was in, it was difficult for him to give a satisfactory answer.
Thinking of this, Liu Qi regretted his impulsiveness even more.
Liu Jianglu was quite proud.
The emperor wanted to force him to express his position, so he turned around and sent an army to force the emperor to express his position.
If you want to cut down the vassalage, I don't object, but at least you have to explain why you want to cut down the vassalage of these brothers.
As for the emperor being angry and detaining him in Chang'an?
If he was really worried before asking this question, he would no longer be worried as soon as the question was asked.
In full view of the public, if the emperor detains him for other reasons, then the princes will be aggrieved for him, and it is uncertain. This detention now will achieve his future fame and fame, and even help him win the big position!
Back then, wasn't King Wen of Zhou also detained in Chaoge by the Shang Dynasty?
It's just that... with the current emperor's character, he cannot do such stupid things.
The princes present were naturally looking at the four princes in the palace with eager eyes.
Although most of the princes who were able to come to Chang'an for funerals had their hearts set on Chang'an, if they could prevent the issuance of the vassal reduction policy, then they would be happy to see it happen. After all, not everyone can tolerate the impact of their own authority and feudal interests.
damage.
After hearing Liu Jianglu's question, Liu Rong's eyebrows furrowed. He opened his mouth, but swallowed the words as soon as they reached his lips.
Faced with Liu Jianglu's question, Liu Rong felt that he didn't know how to answer it.
This really made him come out and express his stance.
Liu Rong originally wanted to stand up and loudly agree with the reduction of vassalage, but when the words came to his lips, he lost his courage.
"This is a place where dozens of princes are paying attention. If my words are spoken and spread throughout the world in the future, I will definitely offend countless princes and give me a reputation of being mean and unkind..." Thinking of this, Liu De lost all his strength.
, he knew that if he was abandoned by the princes of the world, then he would never be able to sit on the throne of the prince, and his father would not be able to risk the world and choose him as the crown prince.
But if he doesn't say anything, how will others see him and how will he build a reputation?
While worrying about gains and losses, Liu Rong heard a voice: "Uncle, Liu De thinks that there is no good or bad in cutting down the feudal vassals. It only depends on whether it will benefit the country, the country, and the Han family!"
Liu Rong turned around and saw Liu De's unwavering face.
"How dare he...how dare he...how dare he speak before me!" Liu Rong immediately jumped like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and his face turned white like winter frost.
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Today is Chinese Valentine's Day. I wish everyone a happy holiday.
Well, I also have a happy holiday.
PS: The collection has been growing very slowly today. It is only 113 now, and it has increased by 13 today. Please give me some comfort.
PS2: Replying to a question from a friend in the book review section: In fact, no matter who you are, no matter what your experience, if you were to travel back in time to the early Han Dynasty, a modern person would definitely not be able to stand the food of that time.
What's more, our great empire is known as the great foodie empire...
PS3: There will be no second update today because I have to spend time with my wife. Well, let’s make up for today’s missed updates with three updates tomorrow.
