Su Ren was drinking tea. The tea in Cuixianglou was all sent from Shuzhong. Lao Jia knew that Su Ren was good at tea, so he specially took out the tea from the bottom of the box and sent people to nearby Huoshan to get spring water, specially for Su Ren.
It can be used for making tea. After wasting so much effort, the taste in your mouth is different from ordinary ones.
After taking a sip, Su Ren closed his eyes and felt the taste of the tea on different parts of his tongue. He had never drunk such good tea in his previous life. Of course, it was not that he had no time and energy, but mainly because he had no money to make such good tea.
After coming to Han Dynasty, the more he drank tea, the more subtle it became. This was also the only way for him to connect with future generations.
After feeling it, he drank all the tea in the teacup in one gulp, smashing it with his mouth and saying, "Good tea. Different water makes different teas. Only the water of Huoshan in Hengshan country can make such good tea."
Liu Shuang followed Su Ren's lead and tasted it for a long time, but didn't feel it was any good or bad. He put down the teacup angrily and said, "Why can't I taste it any different from what I usually drink?"
Wei Qing said: "What the prince said is true, and I haven't tasted it. Perhaps only Su Zhonglang knows the taste."
Su Ren laughed loudly: "Hey, it's such a waste for you two to drink such good tea."
"Hahaha!" Liu Shuang smiled: "We are all common people. We don't have Brother Su's feelings and taste. We usually drink from cows. If we use such a small cup to drink tea, I am afraid that the only Cuixiang Tower in the entire Hengshan Kingdom is
This kind of vessel can be found."
"You are right. My Cuixiang Building is not just a place for eating and drinking. In my imagination, Cuixiang Building should be built into a comprehensive place for eating, wearing, playing, using, and entertainment. Walk into
In my Cuixiang Building, you can do whatever you want, as long as you have money! Of course, prostitution and gambling are not allowed, and the place must be kept clean."
"Su Zhonglang is really a real person!" Wei Qing stood up and paid homage to him.
Su Ren waved his hand: "Don't flatter me, let's talk. The prince and Mr. Wei came together today. There must be something big. In my impression, Mr. Wei has never been here. It is said that Mr. Wei has always been cautious and rarely leaves the house. Today
Is this an exception?"
Liu Shuang smiled and said: "Brother Su has a keen eye. I am here today to thank Brother Su. It is said that my father left Brother Su yesterday to inquire about the audience. Brother Su gave me frank advice. I am very grateful!"
Su Ren looked at Liu Shuang: "Just for this?"
Liu Shuang smiled again, turned to look at Wei Qing, and then said, "Brother Su, do you know what happened after you left?"
Su Ren shook his head. Liu Shuang said: "My father was furious and scolded Xi Ci severely. However, I don't know what Xi Ci said to his father. My father seemed not to be angry all of a sudden. I'm very surprised that Brother Su treated Xi Ci severely."
What did your father say?"
Su Ren smiled: "It seems that Xi Ci understands what I said, let's see if the king can understand it? To be honest, if the king doesn't come to see him, it will not do him any good. If he can come to see him calmly and receive unexpected surprises, Hengshan Country is a good place.
, is located south of the Huaihe River and north of the river. The land is fertile and the terrain is gentle. It is a rare land of plenty. Who wouldn’t salivate after seeing such a good place? The imperial court is probably no exception."
"Brother Su, are you saying that the imperial court has long had the intention to reduce the vassal status?"
Wei Qing said: "Since the late emperor Chao Cuo proposed the idea of reducing the vassal state, the imperial court has never given up on this idea. It is not surprising! If we talk about it, Gaozu's annihilation of kings with different surnames can also be regarded as a precursor to the reduction of the vassal state."
"Can't the court allow us?"
"Your Majesty, you are so inferior when you ask me this! I would like to send you a message: The whole world is not the land of the king, and the shores of the land are not the king's ministers. The vassal states are obedient to the emperor and are not controlled by the imperial court. Secretly, they are accumulating strength and wishing to have someone.
If the prince becomes the emperor, can he be willing to tolerate it?" Su Ren looked at Liu Shuang: "The reduction of vassals is the general trend. To put it bluntly, if the prince succeeds to the throne in the future, we must carefully consider the future of Hengshan Kingdom."
Liu Shuang took a deep breath, with a look of decline on his face. Su Ren smiled: "However, Prince, don't be too upset. Although the reduction of vassals is the general trend, when to do it, what kind of opportunity is suitable, where to start, who knows these questions
I don’t know, to put it bluntly, maybe the reduction of the vassal clan will not be completed until the day when the big man is replaced by someone else.”
Liu Shuang nodded: "Then what should we do based on what Brother Su sees?"
Su Ren refilled Liu Shuang's teacup, poured himself a cup, picked it up, put it under his nose and sniffed: "Show goodwill to the court!"
Wei Qing understood immediately: "I understand what Su Zhonglang meant, which is to make His Majesty or the court feel that the Hengshan Kingdom is loyal to it and will never betray it, thus delaying the reduction of the vassal. Even if it is the result of being reduced in the end, it will be
Should be the last one."
"Mr. Wei is a smart man!" Su Ren smiled at Wei Qing: "There is another advantage of doing this. Even if they are cut off in the end, the descendants of Hengshan Kingdom will be rich and prosperous for their whole lives. As long as they don't rebel, the Han Dynasty will survive for one day.
Everyone can live a safe life. If someone tries to use a mantis as a chariot, you two should know what will happen. From the king with a different surname to the later Seven Kings Rebellion, no one will end well for anyone who wants the throne."
Liu Shuang didn't speak. Su Ren took a sip of tea and continued: "I know what the prince is thinking. Everyone in the world is planning for their children and grandchildren, but how many children and grandchildren can remember the kindness of their ancestors? The Qin Dynasty lasted for dozens of generations.
To unify the six countries, those ancestors probably did not expect to die in the second generation. No matter how well the prince has prepared for the rainy day, God knows how he will be ruined if he has unworthy descendants. Live well in the present, and you will be the biggest winner in life."
Su Ren glanced at Wei Qing: "Mr. Wei should know best, otherwise he wouldn't have left his hometown and come to this remote Hengshan country. If it weren't for the king of Hengshan who took him in, he would have wandered even further, right?"
Liu Shuang was stunned and turned to look at Wei Qing. Wei Qing smiled: "Su Zhonglang is really a thoughtful person."
"Hahaha, I have to make some preparations when I come alone. Since I have determined that Mr. Wei has no ill intentions, I will naturally treat him with courtesy. Today, these words are for the prince and Mr. Wei. One of the two has experienced ups and downs, and the other is going through it.
Only by letting go of everything in your heart can you be freed from the ups and downs. Life can only last a hundred years at most. When we turn into loess, who will remember you and me? As long as we leave a name in history, it is already good."
After saying these words, Su Ren poured the tea in his hand, stood up and walked out. The fire in the clay stove for boiling water was blazing, and the water was boiling and steaming. Liu Shuang and Wei Qingjing
Sitting there quietly, no one said a word, only the sound of boiling water was left.
After a long time, Liu Shuang came back to his senses: "Sir, what did Su Ren mean by what he just said?"
Wei Qing smiled: "Everything is fleeting. Only by letting go of everything can we be freed. Naturally, this includes the worthless throne."
"What? Su Ren asked us to give up?"
Wei Qing shook his head: "No, he doesn't mean to give up. To be precise, he means to devote himself to it."
"Dedicated to?"
"Dedicated to! Hengshan is also under the jurisdiction of the Han Dynasty. It is only a matter of time to cut off the vassal vassal. Since we can't hide sooner or later, why not not hide? Wouldn't it be good to present Hengshan to His Majesty and seek eternal wealth for the prince and his descendants?
"
Liu Shuang's whole body seemed to have been drained of energy, and he almost collapsed on the chair. He looked at Wei Qing and said, "Then what's the point of me seizing this throne?"
Wei Qing shook his head, stood up and bowed deeply to Liu Shuang: "It seems that the prince still can't let go."
Liu Shuang was the last one to walk out of Cuixiang Tower and returned home in a daze. Sitting on the carriage, his mind was filled with the words of Su Ren and Wei Qing. The two helpers he relied on in Hengshan Kingdom were Wei Qing and Wei Qing.
It's Su Ren. What I just meant is that these two people will not help him, so what else does Liu Shuang have to pursue? With his current strength, even though he is the prince, he cannot compare with Liu Xiao's status in Liu Ci's heart.
Maybe he would be told that he was deposed as soon as he stepped into the Prince's Mansion.
After being helped off the carriage by his servants, Liu Shuang felt dizzy. As soon as he stood still, his disciple stepped forward and saluted: "Your Majesty, you are back. The Prime Minister has been waiting for you in the mansion for two hours."
"Got it!" Liu Shuang was still immersed in the blows he received from Su Ren and Wei Qing, and did not pay attention to Xi Ci's sudden visit.
Xi Ci rubbed her hands back and forth in the lobby of the Crown Prince's Mansion and looked anxiously at the door. She finally saw Liu Shuang come in, but found that Liu Shuang was in a daze as if he was drunk, so he frowned: "This, Crown Prince, this is
Where did you go?"
The servant supporting the prince did not dare to hide: "The prince went to Cuixiang Tower."
Liu Shuang chuckled and said: "It turns out you are the Prime Minister! You have never come to my place. What happened today? You actually condescended to come to my house. Did your father ask you to come and declare that I will depose my heir apparent?"
position?"
Xi Ci's expression was full of hatred, and she took Liu Shuang's hand: "You are the crown prince, and you drink like this. If the king knows, do you know the consequences?"
Liu Shuang smiled and said: "I didn't drink a sip of wine today, I just drank two cups of tea. If you don't believe me, can you smell the smell of alcohol on me?"
Xi Ci really put his nose up and sniffed, with a strange expression on his face: "This? Then why does the prince act like he's drinking?"
Liu Shuang sighed: "It's okay not to say anything. I'll bother the Prime Minister to go back and tell my second brother that my heir apparent is troubled. If he wants it, he can take it at any time. If it can wait, I will go to my father tomorrow to ask him to abolish it."
I, the Prime Minister, what do you think?"
Xi Ci was shocked: "Where did you start talking about this? Why would the prince do this to him?"
Liu Shuang looked at Xi Ci and waved his hand: "Forget it, let's not say it. You won't believe it even if I tell you. What's the matter with the sudden visit of the Prime Minister? While I am still the heir apparent, I will do my best to help if I can."
Xi Ci calmed down and looked around Liu Shuang. Liu Shuang suddenly stood up straight, motioned for everyone to step back, and made a gesture of invitation: "Please, Prime Minister, let's talk inside."
Entering the lobby, there were no servants or servants. The two of them knelt down and sat down. Xi Ci swallowed, knelt down in front of Liu Shuang with a bang, and even cried: "Your Majesty, I am confused!"
Liu Shuang was startled and quickly stood up and pulled Xi Ci up: "Prime Minister, what's wrong with you?"
Xi Ci wiped his tears: "The old minister was stupid and helped the second young master fight with the prince, which brought the Hengshan Kingdom into this situation. The old minister is guilty and begs the prince to punish him!" As he spoke, he knelt down on the ground again, holding Liu Shuang's hands.
Leg: "I feel ashamed of the king, my ancestors, and all the people of Hengshan Kingdom. Today I swear to the Heavenly Alliance to assist the Crown Prince in inheriting the throne, revitalizing Hengshan Kingdom, and creating an immortal and prosperous age in Hengshan Kingdom! Please give me a chance, Crown Prince!"
Liu Shuang was a little confused and didn't react for a long time. He stared at the gray hair on the back of Xi Ci's head, his mind running rapidly. (To be continued)
