Su Ren took his family to visit Chang'an all day long, without saying a word about going to see the emperor. Seeing that it was getting dark, Su Ren took his family back to his home in Chang'an. After settling in, he went out.
Jianzhang Palace.
When Su Ren came, Liu Jiqing stood at the entrance of the palace with a bad expression: "General Su is so arrogant. I have been waiting here for a whole day. How can General Su enjoy his trip to Chang'an?"
"It's okay!" He threw the paper bag in his hand into Liu Jiqing's arms: "I passed by a braised meat shop and thought it was good, so I bought some, had them cut and sent to the announcement room. I want to have a drink with His Majesty!"
Liu Jiqing gave a wry smile, handed the paper bag to the chamberlain behind him, and stepped out of the way: "Please, General Su, your Majesty has been waiting for you all day!"
It was Su Ren's first time to see the palace at night. The most appropriate description is eerie. The long corridor is only five feet wide, with walls several feet high on both sides. It's a bit depressing to walk in during the day, let alone at night.
A chamberlain holding a lantern walking on both sides made it even more eerie. Because it was night, the palace doors on both sides of the corridor had long been closed, and there was no sound at all. A wild cat meowed, making Su Ren's skin crawl all over.
There was only a faint light coming from the announcement room, and the Yu Linjun stood outside the door in high spirits. Liu Jiqing glanced at Su Ren, and Su Ren stopped and watched Liu Jiqing go in to report.
"Tell him to come in. He actually made me wait for a whole day!" A roar came from the announcement room, and Su Ren could see the sympathetic looks of the imperial guards towards him.
When Su Ren was about to go in, he happened to meet the waiter who came over with a tray. Su Ren took a look and saw that it was the sauced meat he had brought, so he reached out and took it. The waiter was startled and knelt on the ground looking at Liu Jiqing.
Liu Jiqing said nothing, and the chamberlain hurriedly retreated. Liu Che was the only one in the announcement room, and there were several thick stacks of memorials on the table. Liu Che was lying on the table, his figure obscured by the memorials.
Liu Jiqing did not follow him. He stood at the door and signaled the young chamberlain inside to go out, and then gently pushed out and closed the door. He knew very well that the emperor was definitely not angry with Su Ren. He had been by the emperor's side for so many years, from the late emperor to the current emperor.
, Liu Jiqing has such confidence.
Su Ren placed the tray on the small table in the shop, picked up a piece with his hands and stuffed it into his mouth. He strolled over and stretched his neck to read Liu Che's memorial: "Flood in Jingzhou? So many people died. That prefect should be killed!"
Liu Che rolled his eyes, finished writing the memorial in a few seconds, and closed it heavily: "The floods in Jingzhou are all caused by too many rivers. There is nothing that can be done about it. It will be even worse when you go to the Jiangling area. I am surprised. Logically speaking, you
The city of Jiangsu was built on a swamp, so why haven’t we heard of flooding?”
Su Ren laughed: "The base of Jiangsu City was built with stone, which is ten feet higher than the surrounding areas. Not to mention, I also dredged the river and renovated Poyang Lake. The foundation cost of building Jiangsu City was more expensive than the city.
Double, that’s why there are no floods.”
"Do you want me to order the cities of Xiangyang and Nanyang to be rebuilt?"
Su Ren quickly shook his head: "I definitely don't have that intention, not to mention that your Majesty's current thoughts are also in the north, and he will not spend the money from the treasury here. Besides, renovating Jingzhou City is not a trivial matter. One hundred thousand people need to be resettled.
The whole court is busy enough, so instead of stumbling His Majesty with these things, it would be more cost-effective to dredge the river."
Liu Che slowly stood up, walked around the tables and walked to the small table where Su Ren had set up a table for eating. He reached out and grabbed a piece of braised pork and stuffed it into his mouth. He smashed it twice and said, "Yes, it should be from Old Man Niu's house in Willow Lane."
, it would be nice to have another bottle of wine at this time.”
Su Ren consciously sat down opposite Liu Che and took out a pot of wine like a magic trick. Liu Che reached out to grab it, took a deep sip at the spout, and let out a long breath: "It feels good! It's been a long time since I drank like this. What a pity."
Just a pot, how can I stop being bothered by so many things? I think back then..."
"Stop!" Before Liu Che could finish his words, Su Ren reached out to stop him: "Stop complaining. The emperor must have the consciousness of the emperor. Since he enjoys the right of accidental injury, he must pay corresponding responsibilities. Mencius has a saying that fish and fish are the same.
The bear's paw cannot be seen, that's the truth."
Liu Che chuckled twice and put down the flask: "The fish is what I want, and the bear's paw is what I want. You can't have both. If you give up the fish and take the bear's paw, Mencius taught people to be kind.
Everyone understands it like this, it seems that what your father-in-law said is not necessary, you just have no knowledge and only half-understanding."
Su Rendao: "Knowledge depends on one's own understanding. I understand a sentence to mean this, and why is it strange that others understand it to mean that? If everyone in the world understands it the same way, wouldn't it mean nothing at all, let alone
progress."
"Is this your original intention in founding Louguan Academy?"
Su Ren shook his head: "Louguan Academy is His Majesty's academy. I am just a janitor and moneymaker. I have been gone for a year and the academy is still running normally. I believe that even if I die, the academy will still be safe!"
Get up and look at the academy. Have you been there in the past year or so?"
Liu Che nodded: "I've been there a few times. I planned to listen to what the teachers you brought over taught me, but your father-in-law kicked him out. For your sake, I endured it. If it had been him at the time,
I would never have the courage."
"Hahaha..." Su Ren smiled wildly: "I didn't expect, I really didn't expect that my father-in-law would dare to attack His Majesty. It seems that he doesn't have any pressure to teach me a lesson."
Liu Che also smiled: "However, I still know that although the academy cannot teach erudite scholars, it can be the leader in a certain field. Take Han Anguo as an example. In this battle of Mayi, there are many people under his command.
They were all his students in the academy. From the supply of ordnance to the formulation of battle plans, Han Anguo saved a lot of trouble, which ensured the victory of the Battle of Mayi."
"Isn't it my fault that deserves the most credit?"
Liu Che curled his lips and said, "Don't put your own face on it. I know everything. I planned to go to Yu Dan to lobby, but I was arrested by Yi Zhixie. If Yu Dan hadn't approached the military officials, you would have died of old age."
Yinshan, I still agree with you for gathering the Taihang bandits for your own use, but can the remnants of Wumuya rest assured?"
Su Ren shook his head: "That guy is a war madman. In his eyes, there is only war, so I asked him to go all the way to the west. I hope that he and the Huns can fight to the death. Unfortunately, he still made a miscalculation. I don't know what happened to him.
Get a guy named Zhao Xin, that guy has some brains." Seeing Liu Che just burying his head in eating meat, Su Ren understood instantly: "Did you arrange it?"
Liu Che chewed the meat and said with a smile: "There is something wrong with you. You don't trust anyone. What does it mean to be harmful to others and to be on guard against others? I am here to help you. Zhao Xin is here.
Even if those Taixing thieves don't want to go west, they can't help it."
Su Ren took the jug from Liu Che's hand and poured the last bit of wine into his stomach: "Tell me, are there any of your people around me?"
Liu Che chuckled, and Su Ren dropped the wine bottle and leaned against the pillar behind him. Liu Che ate all the braised pork in front of him and kicked Su Ren: "I can tell you the truth, there are all the officials in the world.
I have no one around you, do you know why? It’s not because I trust you, but because the guys around you are too loyal to you. They are so loyal that I am a little jealous. Even Su Kai said there is nothing they can do.
.”
"With Su Kai, the great spy chief, living next to me, who else will your Majesty arrange for?" Su Ren sat up straight: "But having said that, it would be good if you put someone next to me. I want someone with strong martial arts skills.
At least I can defeat the two old guys who attacked me on the Yellow River. I have to be useful at critical times. My family doesn't have idle people."
"Hahaha..." Liu Che laughed, imitating Su Ren's example and leaning against the pillar. Liu Che ate almost all the meat on the plate, and his stomach was a little bloated: "There are such people, but I'm afraid you won't dare to use them."
"If there's anything you don't dare to use, as long as it can save your life, it's not like you can take her home as your wife."
Liu Che laughed twice, waved his hand, and a figure stood beside Liu Che. He was not tall, and judging from his clothes, he must be a chamberlain. He had no beard under his chin, and put his hands on his chest, like chicken feet with bones covered with skin.
Although people are showing up, their heads are still hiding in the shadows.
"Salute to your new master!"
The man knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Su Ren. He still lowered his head and couldn't see clearly. Su Ren curiously leaned out to look at the man. He was as motionless as a wooden sculpture.
Liu Chedao: "Don't ask where he comes from or who he is to others. From today on, he will be called Wuming. He will be responsible for your safety. Of course he has to live in your home. He will pay attention to every move you make, even if you
and your two wives..."
"It doesn't matter? It's not like you. I'm doing things in bed and he's counting under the bed, right? Then who is still in the mood?"
Liu Che smiled and said: "Slowly you will get used to it. In fact, they are all eunuchs. It is useless to listen to them. I will never let harm happen in your home."
"Even a eunuch feels awkward, can I give it to a beautiful woman?"
Liu Che shook his head: "I don't have any beauties with strong martial arts skills here. Even if I did, it wouldn't be your turn! I'm going to make you the crown prince in a few days. What do you think?"
"Establishing a crown prince? Why are you so anxious?"
"Ever since Ju'er was born, courtiers have been complaining, and I have taken the trouble to hold him off. Now Ju'er is three years old, and delaying it any longer is not an option, so..."
"Then let's do it. Your Majesty still has plenty of time anyway, so you can slowly examine the prince. If Liu Zhi doesn't work, just change him."
"What you said is so easy. How can it be so easy to depose and establish a prince?"
"Oh..." Su Ren said with a disgusting look on his clothes: "I understand. Last year, the Chen family died in Changmen Palace, and the harem has been without an owner. This time, Wei Qing has made the greatest contribution to the Xiongnu. In terms of generals, Wei Qing has made the greatest contribution, and it is already confirmed.
As Princess Pingyang’s husband, it’s time for Mrs. Wei to get married too, isn’t it true that the mother is more valuable than the son?”
Liu Che did not refute: "Wei Qing has the demeanor of a general. I like him very much and want to reuse him, but there must be a condition. This time the Xiongnu Shanyu has lost all its main force, and I want to continue sending troops. What do you think?"
The smile disappeared from Su Ren's face. It is true that the Han Dynasty was the most prosperous dynasty in Chinese history. The great talent of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made the Han people angry. However, it was precisely because of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty that the Han people were weakened later.
, only then will the situation of Wu Huan chaos appear. Now that Liu Che is still preparing to fight, Su Ren has to think carefully. (To be continued)
