Although the four kings were sitting in the post house as steady as a mountain, their men did not stop for a moment, bringing a large number of gifts and visiting door to door. Almost all the dignitaries in Chang'an received gifts from the four people. How many
Small, some big and some small. It was not based on official position, but based on distance from the emperor, so the Su Ren family also got a share.
The acting king Liu Deng gave fifty taels of gold, the Changsha king Liu sent a bolt of silk, the Zhongshan king Liu Sheng gave an ancient book, and the Jichuan king Liu Ming was the most sincere and gave a sword. This was the first time that someone gave Su Ren
Giving gifts, and being a prince, made many people envious of him, both in terms of face and dignity.
Gold is a good thing, but it's just too little. Su Ren doesn't like the silk at all. It can't be eaten or used, so it's really not of much use. Ancient books? I don't understand. Only the sword can still enter Su Ren's Dharma Eyes, although it's not
What a magical weapon, but an iron sword, much stronger than an ordinary bronze sword.
With a long sword hanging on his waist, I walked around the house and asked everyone how they were. Knowing that it was a gift from King Jichuan, I praised him a little. Those who didn't know directly scoffed, just like Hawking.
When Su Ren walked past Hawking with his sword hanging, Hawking immediately exclaimed: "Brother, where did you get this rag? It's not as good as what we got back in Yelang Kingdom!"
"Go, go, go, what do you know?"
"It's really not that good? Look at this steel mouth, it's like hair. Let alone killing people, it's pretty good if it can cut people in half."
Su Ren rolled his eyes: "Do you know about swords? If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense!"
"How about we compete? I'll take my sword!"
"Let's compete. I'm afraid you won't succeed. How can we compete?"
Hawking drew out his bronze sword and clenched it with both hands: "Slash each other, whoever loses will lose, don't feel bad?"
"Boom!" There was a crisp sound. A gap was cut on Hawking's bronze sword, which was a finger deep. The sword was considered useless and had to be remade at least. But Su Ren's sword was broken into two sections, and it failed.
It was so clear just now.
"Hahaha..." Hawking laughed: "What do you think of what I said? You lose!"
Looking at the half-broken sword in his hand, Su Ren threw it to the ground angrily: "Grandma, another one is here to fool me. The emperor has fooled me for a long time. Everyone wants to fool me!"
The state banquet had been prepared, and Chef Su was called into the palace early in the morning. It was the first time for Su Ren to come to the imperial dining room. There were quite a few cooks there, and the chamberlain specially introduced Su Ren. The little Yilang was very dignified here.
Lifting the head of the cook who was kneeling at his feet, Su Ren nodded and asked everyone to continue working as if inspecting. For today's state banquet, several chefs were specially arranged to help Su Ren. After the chamberlain introduced them, they withdrew.
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Except for the day lily, all the other ingredients had been prepared. As soon as he was told, Su Ren rolled up his sleeves and started to do it himself. After finishing a few specialty dishes, the cooks left the rest to themselves.
Pointing to the golden and cool day lily, Su Ren said: "No one should touch this thing. When you finish it, all go out and I will make it myself!"
The day lilies are very fresh. They were just brought from Cui Chengru's greenhouse. They are not wilted, or maybe it's because they were brought with the flower pots. For these day lilies, the greenhouse Cui Chengru spent a lot of money to build was almost demolished.
Cui Chengru was still smiling and didn't care at all.
Also golden is the Chengde Hall of Weiyang Palace. In order to welcome the four kings to the capital, Chengde Hall went through a special renovation. The house was almost painted with gold powder. You can still smell the smell left by the painters when you stay inside. Liu Che also today
Wearing a golden robe, for a big man who valued ocher, wearing such clothes was very embarrassing.
Picking up the wine glass, Liu Che said with a smile on his face: "Brothers, I haven't been this happy for a long time. I am happy from the bottom of my heart that you can come. It is not easy to come. I will stay in Chang'an for a while, and we brothers can catch up on old times.
Love, since my brother and I became emperor, everyone around me has been very respectful to me. In fact, I also know that what they respect is the dragon chair under their buttocks. Several brothers are here this time, and we brothers will have a good time."
Jichuan King Liu Ming laughed loudly, raised his neck and drank a large glass of wine: "Old Shi, what you said is still reasonable, we are brothers, not outsiders!"
"Yes, yes, brother is right, come on, come on, raise your glass to win!"
The acting king Liu Deng stroked his beard, nodded and smiled, with a knowing attitude. Changsha Wang Liufa frowned, lowered his head in thought, not knowing what he was thinking. Zhongshan Wang Liu Sheng stood up slowly and gave Liu Che a deep bow.
: "Your Majesty's words warm my heart. In this case, I will speak from my heart."
Liu Che quickly stood up and helped Liu Sheng up: "Brother Ninth, please tell me. If I can do it, I will handle it properly."
"Your Majesty also knows that we are so frightened waiting for this great king!" As he said this, Liu Sheng actually wiped away tears: "I and others are all your Majesty's brothers. They were princes in Chang'an, but when they arrived in the fiefdom, they were not like that at all. Although
Although you are a great king, you cannot dictate the affairs of the fiefdom. I know this truth, but the prime minister and others have repeatedly bullied me, leaving me waiting for this great king like a ray of light on my back."
"Your Majesty, I voluntarily give up the title of king and just want to return to Chang'an. Even if I become a good family son, it doesn't matter. Although the clothes and food are good, the food is uncomfortable, but it is not as good as simple food!"
Liu Sheng began to choke: "Take me, the Prime Minister of Zhongshan State, for example. I make my own decisions in everything. I manage the army on horseback and the people on horseback. Our Zhongshan State has become a mess, and the censors sent by the imperial court are always disturbed by others.
Bribery, all wrongdoings will be placed on my head. I know that your majesty trusts me and others. However, villains have repeatedly slandered me. Although your majesty is wise, you are still a human being and cannot overlook the world. In order not to embarrass your majesty, I beg you again.
Your Majesty agrees to resign from the title of King."
Liu Ming slapped the table with his palm, drank sips of wine with a red face, and breathed out from his nostrils in spurts.
Liu Che turned to look at the other two people. Liu Deng was still stroking his beard. Liu Fa was still bowing his head in deep thought without saying a word. Liu Che pulled Liu Sheng up: "Brother Wang is an honest man. I grew up with him back then."
Dad, when my father made Brother Jiu the King of Zhongshan, I cried. Today Brother Jiu also cried. I feel heartbroken. Brother Jiu, don’t worry. I will issue an edict to severely reprimand Brother Jiu and give Brother Jiu justice.
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Turning around, he bowed to the other kings: "I am here to apologize to the brothers. I have just ascended the throne, and I am not as old as many of them. I have not done many things well, but I will work hard, and the brothers can do it."
Look at me, if I don’t do well, I hope some of my brothers will correct me!”
Liu Ming drank another drink: "Old Shi, why are we brothers talking about these things? You are the emperor, and we are the ministers. I dare not say anything to correct you. I will help you protect our Liu family's country. There is no problem!"
"Thank you, Brother Wang, I am grateful!"
Liu Fa let out a long breath, stood up and returned the salute to Liu Che: "Your Majesty, I also have something to say."
"Brother Wang, please speak!"
"What King Zhongshan said just now is not only in Zhongshan Kingdom, but also in many princes and kings. Your Majesty said this today, and I feel happy. Your Majesty has just ascended the throne and needs time. I and others will not cause trouble to Your Majesty. I believe
Your Majesty can solve the affairs of us big men, no matter how much grievances you suffer, it will be nothing."
Liu Che nodded: "Thank you, Brother Wang. I don't know what to say. You are all my good brothers and I will never forget you!"
After saying that, Liu Che turned back and glanced at Liu Deng again. Liu Deng was still sitting in his seat, stroking his beard. Liu Che smiled and said: "Brothers, please take a seat. In order to welcome you to Beijing, I specially invite you
I have a chef. Although his food is not as delicious as the chefs in the palace, it is unique. I have tasted it several times and it was very good. I invite some of the royal brothers to try it today."
The chamberlain shouted quickly, and groups of palaces and maids came in one after another. Steaming meals were brought out one after another and placed in front of Liu Che and several kings. Cold bean sprouts, braised tofu, braised pork, vegetables and meat combinations
It's very special. You can't tell what these dishes are. They look strange and have a fragrant aroma. Then a large pot is carried in by several people. The hot soup is steaming on the charcoal stove. There are plates of meat and plates of meat.
The dishes were laid out in a big way.
"Let's sit forward. This is a new invention. It only tastes good if we eat it together!" Liu Che skillfully picked up a piece of mutton with chopsticks and rinsed it in the hot water. The thin slice of meat immediately changed color and became more delicious.
When he got up, he put it in his mouth and chewed it: "This thing is hot and hot. It is best to eat in winter. Several Wang brothers should try it."
He picked up another pair of bean sprouts with chopsticks and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, you must have noticed. This thing is made of beans. It is crispy and delicious. It also supplements some protein. It is very beneficial to eat more."
Several people watched Liu Che taste and explain one plate after another. Sometimes they would pick up a pair of chopsticks and imitate Liu Che's way of eating. Only Liu Deng sat quietly, looking at this and that, holding a cup in his hand.
Chopsticks, but nothing to eat.
Hot pot and strong liquor are a perfect match for men. While eating and drinking, they started to talk more. When they were drunk, they naturally liked to talk about some interesting stories from the past. Liu Ming hugged Liu Che's shoulders and said, "Old Shi, do you still remember that we stole together?"
The late emperor's wine? You all ran away, and I took it all by myself. Not only did the late emperor not scold me, but he also said that I was loyal. However, after I returned home, I was severely beaten by my father. I still remember this incident.
, butt still hurts."
Liu Che laughed loudly: "Remember, there are Ninth Brother and Sixth Brother, they drank the most. Father didn't scold you, but he gave the three of us a good beating. The wrists used to copy the Tao Te Ching were almost broken.
Well, Sixth Brother is better, he has written a lot for me, Ninth Brother is the worst, he doesn’t write it himself and even steals it from me.”
Liu Sheng also laughed: "Hahaha... You are smart. You copied both sides and memorized it. You also asked a few literate palace servants to help. I copied word by word and I couldn't finish it in three days. Sixth Brother
The most sincere person, after helping you, he also helped me, and he worked all night long!"
Liu Ming glanced at Liu Fa: "Brother Six, you are a good person!"
The three brothers became louder and louder, and soon the Chengde Hall was bustling with excitement. Liu Fa smiled knowingly and did not interrupt. Liu Deng was the only one, watching with cold eyes, stroking his beard and expressionless. (To be continued.)