Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 125 I am old, but my son is young!
Liu Chang lay on the bed again and again, and Liu Hui smeared medicine on the side again and again.

"Eldest brother, I think, instead of tying Liuhou to Tang, it would be more appropriate to tie up a few imperial physician orders."

"What am I doing with the imperial doctor's order? No one in the Tang country dares to beat me!"

"That's true"

Liu Hui shook his head and said, "But I can't say it well. My mother is so busy that she can spare time to beat you. Maybe she can go to Tang Country to beat you in the future."

"Tang country is my territory! Even my grandmother is here. Eh. Of course, she can still beat her, but at least she needs to beat the ministers lightly, isn't it?"

"Eldest brother, now Huainan is divided into two, Tang is the largest vassal state, with more than a million people, and eight or nine counties, can draw 20 soldiers at any time, Shangdang, Taiyuan, Daiwo thousands of miles away, There are countless armaments piled up in Jiuyuan in the cloud of Yanmen, there are countless cattle and sheep in Shangjun, and there are many horse farms, you don’t need to worry about it.”

"I heard that after Duke Zhang took office, he exempted Tang from paying taxes for three years, appointed competent officials, cultivated land, smelted iron, and expelled the looting army of the Xiongnu three times in Yanmen. It is better than Tang State, even the richest State of Qi, will be surpassed by Tang State in a few years. Why do you do this?"

"It's all rumors!"

"My master sent me a letter a few days ago. In the letter, he said that Tang Guo is so poor that he can't even build a palace. The house he lives in is made of thatch, and it will leak when it rains. This is already the best house in Tang country. Now, as for the people of Tang, they can live well.”

Liu Hui didn't believe this at all. When his father was pacifying the world, most of the people of Zhao and Qin fled to Taiyuan and other places. Later, in order to defend against the Xiongnu, my father continued to reinforce the city defenses of Yanmen and Yunzhong, hoarding supplies, and migrated the surrounding people several times to go here to develop the Tang land. How can you say such an exaggeration?
Seeing that Liu Hui didn't believe it, Liu Chang was very angry, and took out Zhang Cang's letter and handed it to Liu Hui to read.

Liu Hui hurriedly read it, stunned, Chang really didn't lie!
Could it be that the rumors about the Tang Kingdom are all false?Is Tang Guo really so poor? ?
"You know now, my brother is going to Liang country, how good it is, the people are rich and rich, but my Tang country is so miserable. If Tang country is like Liang country, I won't be kidnapping Liu Hou. Such a thing!"

Hearing Liu Chang's complaint, Liu Hui said helplessly: "Oh, eldest brother, don't worry, I heard that there is still a lot of grain in the treasury of Liang Guo, I will write to the Minister of Liang Guo Guo to see if I can take some out and send it to the country. Tang Kingdom"

"Brother! My Tang people will never forget your great kindness!"

"No need to say thank you. Just, why do people say that Tang is rich?"

"Hmph, it's just that some villains watch Tang Guo suffer, but don't want to give generously, so they spread rumors because they don't want to help my Tang people!"

In the evening, Lu Zai returned to Jiaofang Palace again. At this moment, she had completely come out of the state when Liu Bang left, probably because she beat Liu Chang so hard, she looked in good spirits and returned to the past. looks like.She had a straight face, and Liu Chang was lying on the side and bowing his head to cook.

"Bold. How dare you attack Liuhou?"

"No. Mom, you've already beaten you. What are you saying about these old things?"

"You know, if you really do this, how much impact will it have? How will you recruit talents to serve you in the future when you treat people with meritorious deeds like this?"

"It's all tied up. Uh, what my mother said was right, I was wrong."

"Fortunately, there is Marquis Wuyang, and I didn't let you, Shuzi, make a bigger mistake."

"What, that Marquis Wuyang was deliberately left behind by Marquis Liu. He has already seen my thoughts. A talent like this. Oh, my father has it, why don't I have it!"

Seeing Liu Chang's grinning face, Empress Lu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Tomorrow, bring a gift to visit Liuhou."

"Don't be rude to Liuhou, or I'll bury you next to your grandfather!! Do you hear me?!"

"Oh"

The next day, Liu Chang dragged his sick body with a cart full of gifts and went to see Zhang Liang.

Zhang Liang didn't mean to blame at all, and went out to greet him with a smile.

Liu Chang saluted earnestly, "Before making a fool of yourself, I hope Liu Hou will forgive you!"

"How can this minister blame Tang Wang so highly? Please come in."

Zhang Liang did not despise Liu Chang like others, but treated him like a prince. This made Liu Chang very happy. At the same time, the idea of ​​getting Liu Hou became stronger and stronger. He begged: "Marquis Liu, come and help me. I will listen to all your strategies. The Huns are powerful, please help me."

Zhang Liang stroked his beard, "I'm old and frail, I really can't go to Tang with the king."

Liu Chang's face was melancholy, and Zhang Liang said again: "However, if something happens to the king, you can write to me for help. If I can help, I will never refuse."

"real??"

Liu Chang's eyes lit up, a long-distance advisor, this is not bad!

"Then can you teach me a strategy?"

"Everything can be learned, only strategy can't be taught, it all depends on the individual"

"However, Your Majesty doesn't need me to teach you. I see Your Majesty's plans, and they are very careful. If there is no Marquis of Wuyang, I'm afraid that I'm already on the road at the moment, and the Queen will definitely cover it up for you, saying it's a sect. I went to Tang country to cultivate with Zhang Cang's character, and I will not let me go. The king's plan seems reckless, but it is very thoughtful."

"Hahaha, that's not it! The few people are considered to have no plans, both civil and military! Even Guan Zhong Leyi can't compare!"

Liu Chang suddenly grinned.

Zhang Liang didn't refute, just looked at Liu Chang quietly.

Only then did Liu Chang notice the young man standing behind Zhang Liang. The young man's face was very similar to Zhang Liang's. Liu Chang asked, "Is this the eldest son of Liu Houzhi?"

Zhang Liang scolded: "Have you not met the king yet?"

Zhang Budo then hurriedly saluted, "Buxuan pays respects to the king!"

"This name is good, no doubt, no doubt. No doubt, have you ever read?"

Liu Chang took the posture of an elder and asked carelessly.

Zhang Budo trembled in his heart and replied, "I never read too many books."

"Okay, it's useless to read too much. It's enough to know about it. That's how widows are!"

Zhang Budo was even more frightened and did not dare to answer, for fear that the next person to be tied up would be himself.

Zhang Liang stroked his beard and said, "Although I am old, this son is strong. If the king does not abandon him, he can be sent to Tang and give him a humble official position."

"Ah? Good! Good! The son of Liuhou, how can he hold a humble official position, I should think that I will give up!"

Liu grew up happy.

Zhang Budo widened his eyes and looked at his grandfather beside him. If you don't want to go, you can't just sell me? ?Pit! !
Zhang Liang said disdainfully, "Is this son worthy of being a sacrificer? If you can feed a horse for the king, that's about it."

Zhang Budo was about to cry, his face full of grievances.

Liu Chang suddenly felt bad in his heart, and asked suspiciously, "Why does Liuhou despise this son so much?"

"Your Majesty doesn't know, when this son was born, the world was undecided, and I didn't teach him personally. He has also read a lot of books, and he is not stupid, but he has a turbulent personality and is very motivated, and he can't be a counselor. If you want to use him, don't follow his plans."

When Liu Chang heard the words about the talent of the prefect, he waved his hand and said, "The son of Marquis Liu must be extraordinary. I will invite my elder brother today and ask him to serve as my lover!"

Zhang Liang didn't say more, and invited Liu Chang to have a meal before sending him away.

After Chang Liu left, Zhang Budo asked aggrievedly, "Father only loves Biqiang, why do you hate me?"

"It's just that you have a rash and reckless character, far less calm than your brother. Before, I didn't let you hold an official position because of your character. I'm very worried about whether you will make big mistakes because of impulsiveness in the future. Wang is the most good at using people, and if you follow him, I can rest assured, you don't have to worry about the land reservation, you can follow Tang Wang with peace of mind."

"Your personality, discomfort and the Central Plains, may be able to make a lot of difference in the frontier."

Zhang Budo was very dissatisfied, but in the face of the powerful father, he couldn't resist, he just said seriously: "In the future, I will definitely ask my father face to face to see who is the greater for the merits of me and Pi Qiang! "

Zhang Liang stroked his beard without answering.

(End of this chapter)