Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 113 Join if you can't beat it
"Your Majesty. Why don't you go back."

Zhou Shengzhi, who was holding the lamb, looked at the mansion in front of him and couldn't help shivering.

Cao Can is different from Xiao He. When he is governing politics, he is also habitually using his own way of governing the army. After he came to Chang'an, he did not only deal with Liu Chang, but he comprehensively strengthened all the areas controlled by the imperial court. Security, just within a month after taking office, has provided a lot of talents for the mines in Shangjun.

He is not sympathetic, even at the level of Chang Liu, if he wants to arrest him, he dares to get started. It is useless for anyone to ask for mercy. He also demands officials from all over the country according to very strict standards, and eliminates a large number of people who do not do practical things. The officials were re-appointed and dismissed, and the ministers in the DPRK also dismissed a few, with such a force that even Liu Bang was shocked.

Liu Chang said disdainfully, "If you don't dare to go in, just wait here, and I'll go in alone!"

After thinking about it for a long time, everyone decided to grit their teeth and go in with Liu Chang.

Liu Chang took the lead in knocking on the door, and soon, someone came out. After Liu Chang explained his intention, the man went in to report. After a while, the man came out again and took Liu Chang and the others into the courtyard. .

Zhou Shengzhi and the others were shivering with fear, but Liu Chang was not afraid at all. He stuck out his head and looked around, not knowing what he was looking at.

They were taken to the inner room, and Cao Can sat on his knees and looked at them coldly, looking very scary.

"Meet Prime Minister Cao!"

Liu Chang hurriedly bowed to see him, and everyone bowed in succession. Seeing this posture, Cao Can squinted his eyes, but did not reply.

"Prime Minister Cao has worked hard and made great achievements! Since he arrived in Chang'an, everything in Chang'an has prospered, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. The Prime Minister's contribution is indispensable!" , specially dedicated to the Prime Minister, to express the kindness of the Prime Minister!"

"Tell me, what are you doing here with me?"

Cao Can asked very plainly.

Liu Chang suddenly decided to change his strategy, he hurriedly said: "It's like this, Prime Minister, you have the intention to govern Chang'an, but you are not familiar with Chang'an, you don't know, in the south of the city, there are dozens of people who gather to play operas, rich money huge"

Cao Can was stunned for a moment and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Yes, yes, you all know that, right?"

Liu Chang looked at the brothers behind him, they nodded immediately and said chatteringly: "Yes, there are four mansions in the south of the city, no one is there during the day, and the children of the princes gather to play at night!"

"Also, in the northern suburbs of Chang'an, there are people who drive cars and think that they are playing, and the leader is Lihou Lutai!"

"and also."

Everyone talked about the many crimes in Chang'an City. Cao Can was stunned when he heard it, and he asked again: "Is what the son said true?"

"Of course it's true. We used to talk to them every day. We persuaded them every day, but they didn't listen!"

Liu Chang said seriously: "We all agree with the Prime Minister's governance of Chang'an. If the Prime Minister does not give up, we are willing to do our best to help!"

Cao Can took out the bamboo slip and pen from the side, "Come on, write down what you just said!"

"okay!"

Several people chatted and wrote down most of what they knew, and the bamboo slips were almost running out. After writing, Liu Chang personally handed the bamboo slips to Cao Can. Cao Can glanced down and was furious. He cursed angrily: "Even Chang'an is like this, so what about the situation in various places?!"

Liu Chang said cautiously: "Prime Minister, some of us were ignorant before, but now the prodigal son is back, we are willing to help the Prime Minister in the future, our number is very large, and no one doubts us, we will help you find out all kinds of information, If anything happens, we will inform you in time!"

"Well, it's a good thing that you can change your past."

Cao Can was finally willing to take care of them, and he said seriously: "In the future, you must abide by the laws of the Han Dynasty, and you can't rely on your own identity to act recklessly. Of course, if you encounter such a thing, you can come and sue me at any time!"

"Okay! I am willing to serve the Prime Minister!"

Liu Chang took the lead in salute, and the rest of the people also salute.

Liu Chang touched his stomach, smiled and said to the crowd, "You didn't know that the Prime Minister had left me to eat before. That meal was extraordinarily delicious, and I still miss it to this day. It's a pity that you don't have that blessing."

Cao Can stroked his beard, "Then let's all stay and eat."

Zhou Shengzhi and the others never thought that one day they would have dinner at Cao Can's house, and Cao Can's wife was very happy to see so many dolls, but the only son in their family suffered.

"Your Majesty, isn't it a bit unkind for us to do this?"

Zhou Yafu asked hesitantly.

Liu Changzheng said solemnly: "We are doing this for the sake of the people of Chang'an. What's wrong with this? As the sons of princes, we should abide by the law!"

In this way, Chang'an Qunxian can once again take to the streets in an open and honest way, and the soldiers did not chase them around like before. In exchange, of course, they kept revealing some news to the Prime Minister.

They often went to Cao Can's mansion, and they gradually discovered that Cao Can was actually a good person, not as cruel and cruel as he showed. He allowed these little cubs to play in his mansion and gave them snacks. , and even made a few wooden horses for them in person, and the children were no longer afraid of him. Liu Chang also took advantage of the situation to push his nose and face, and called Father Zhong directly.

"what is this?"

Liu Ying stared blankly at the clothes in her hand, at a loss.

"This is what my sister-in-law asked me to give to you"

"sister in law??"

Liu Ying pondered for a moment, then woke up, his face quickly flushed, he hurriedly put away his clothes, and the whole person became hesitant and speechless.

"Sister-in-law told you to wear it, if it doesn't fit, she can change it."

“No no.. it fits, it fits well”

"You're not even wearing it!"

Liu Ying took out a jade pendant and handed it to Liu Chang, "Take this"

"Give it to my sister-in-law, right?"

"Correct."

"What's in it for me?"

Liu Chang soon became a messenger for Liu Ying and the eldest daughter of the Cao family, escorting the two of them with gifts and making a lot of money from them.However, their parents have already confirmed their marriage. I'm afraid Liu Chang won't be able to get it for too long. Liu Bang is a little eager to do things these days.

He first arranged Liu Ying's marriage quickly, and then directly arranged the marriage three months later, despite the dissuasion of the great Confucian uncle Sun Tong.

At the same time, Liu Bang officially named Liu Heng the King of Han, Liu Hui the King of Liang, and Liu You the King of Wu.

Of course, it's just the king, they are still young and can't go directly to the fief.

Liu Heng was okay, he was calm from beginning to end, even after he was crowned king, he was calm and didn't see the slightest excitement, but Liu Hui was very happy. not live.

"Congratulations to the fourth brother! The fifth brother! The sixth brother!"

Liu Chang saluted seriously.

"I am very happy that several brothers are crowned kings. I want to hold a banquet tonight to entertain a few brothers. I don't know what my brother thinks?"

Liu Hui was about to agree, but Liu Heng said calmly, "eldest brother, we only have the title of king, but we have no right to entertain us, and we have nothing to give to Tang."

Liu Chang was immediately furious, "Am I inviting my elder brother to ask for something? My elder brother really underestimates me. Since he despises me so much, then I won't invite him!"

"Okay, don't be angry, how can you let the eldest brother entertain us. I will invite the eldest brother to eat meat at night."

Liu Hui comforted, he looked at Liu Heng who was beside him, and said, "Brother, come with me too."

Liu Heng frowned, looked in the direction of Xuan Shi Hall, and shook his head, "It's better for you to eat, I still have something to do. Don't be too public."

"only."

In the evening, Liu Chang stepped out of the Jiaofang Hall and was about to go to Liu Hui for dinner. When he went out, he saw a very young valet waiting in front of the door.

"Who are you?"

Liu Chang looked at the valet in front of him with some surprise. The valet in the palace, Liu Chang didn't know anyone, this one, he had never seen before.

This valet is slender, with a handsome face, and is very good-looking.

"But King Tang?"

"Exactly!"

"My minister pays respects to King Tang. This is a letter from my grandfather, specially sent to King Tang."

Liu Chang took the letter and asked in confusion, "Who is your father?"

"Liuhou."

"Ah?? Liuhou's reply!!"

Liu Changda was overjoyed, and hurriedly opened the letter, "The minister is not talented, yet he is so loved by the king of Tang. However, the minister is old and mediocre, and in his old age, I am ashamed of the king of Tang's love, thank the king of Tang, and I hope that the king of Tang will focus on his studies. No need to reply."

Liu Chang read it again and said with a smile: "It seems that the sincerity of the widow still moved Liuhou!"

"Widows need to write more letters!"

Zhang Bijiang was stunned for a moment, and said bitterly: "King Tang, my father is old and sick, and I hope King Tang can let him go."

(End of this chapter)