Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 217 The Honest Tang King

Many tents were swallowed up by flames, and the knights kept running back and forth, shouting loudly.

Fences torn down everywhere, cattle and sheep being driven away.

Mao Dun stood on a high ground, looking down at the knights galloping back and forth in the distance.

This was the former tent of King Yuezhi, and now, it has also fallen into the hands of Mao Dun.

He proudly looked into the distance, glanced at the generals beside him, and asked, "Ding Ling, Yuezhi has been wiped out. Is there anyone in the desert who dares to oppose me?"

"The great ploughing plough Gutu! From the far end of the sea to the snowy sky, no tribe dares to resist you, all the kings are bent at your feet, afraid to raise their heads to meet you, Nothing can stop your knight anymore!"

"All the lands and the people of the lands shall be surrendered to you."

The general saluted Mo Dun.

Mo Dun raised his head and laughed, "When I was young, my father wanted to kill me, I went to Yuezhi alone as a proton, and there was no entourage by my side. At that time, the people of Yuezhi humiliated me a lot, so I made an oath at that time, We must destroy the Yuezhi and kill the Yuezhi King!"

"I endured humiliation in the Yuezhi, but my father suddenly led troops to attack and kill the Yuezhi. The Yuezhi people wanted to kill me. I killed their men and robbed the horse. When I returned to the Xiongnu, those who were willing to follow me Less than 1 people."

"Touman wants my younger brother to be Shan Yu. I shot Touman. When he became Shan Yu, there were less than 4 knights willing to follow me!"

"When I defeated Donghu and shot King Donghu, I had [-] followers. They were willing to fight with me. Wherever my arrows shot, they would charge!"

"I conquered the kings of Loufan in the south, occupied the pastures of China, went to the east to expedition Fuyu, Yilou, conquered Dingling, Jikun in the north, and conquered Yuezhi and Wusun in the west! Let them pay tribute to me year after year!! "

"Up to now, no one dares to show their teeth and claws at me again!"

Mo Dun looked very proud, but the expressions of the surrounding generals were even more respectful. Just when Mo Dun was complacent and was about to lead the crowd to drink, a messenger hurriedly rushed in front of him. , The envoy looked very frightened, and he shouted: "Zhangli Gutu!! The Tang people have sent troops!!"

Mo Dun was not surprised, but asked calmly, "Qilian Mountain?"

"No!! They set off from the State of Yan and joined forces with the remaining members of the East Hu in Xianbei Mountains to attack the Zuo! King Zuo Xian resisted with all his strength, but was destroyed by the Tang army! The looted people have a lot of supplies!!"

Mo Dun was startled, but quickly calmed down, he said loudly, "Tang people dare not go out of Tang country, so they chose to send troops from Yan country!"

"Now that the grasslands have been settled, it's time to teach Ruzi a lesson!"

"it is good!!!"

Everyone shouted, Mo Dun's eyes were full of ferocity, he could be said to hate Liu Chang to the core, Mo Dun lived such a big life, and he has never been scolded like this before, even the Yuezhi people didn't scold him like that at the beginning. , Be sure to cut off that Shuzi's head! ! !

And this Shuzi looked at Cao Shu embarrassedly at the moment, grinning slyly.

"I think Qing likes the king very much. Why doesn't the king marry her?"

"Ah? That's all from childhood, so it shouldn't be true."

"Your Majesty. Do you like her?"

"What, is Ann hungry?"

"Your Majesty, I'm asking you!"

Liu Chang pondered for a moment, and said, "It's not really a love. How should I put it? I played with her since I was a child. I always regarded her as my friend, hahaha, but I haven't seen her for more than a year. She looks a lot better."

"Then why don't you marry the king?"

"Why are you in a hurry than me?"

"There are many people around the king to take care of, this is what I want to see."

"No hurry, let's do our marriage first."

Liu Chang said, hugged Liu An, and said with a smile: "Wait a little longer, and I will take you back to Tang country. It's very uncomfortable here. I worry about everything all day, and wait until I return to Tang country. , Hahaha, I can no longer trouble me, and I can do what I want to do with peace of mind!"

"What does the king want to do?"

"Fighting, eating meat, drinking, entering... um, no more."

Cao Shu glanced at him, "Your Majesty, you can't say anything you shouldn't say in front of An. Children will learn."

"So what if you have learned, my son, Liu Chang, should be like me, like a man, dare to speak and do, and not be bullied!!"

Cao Shu looked at Liu An helplessly, and said in a low voice, "Don't study. Be a good child and study hard."

"Hahaha, why, do you still want him to be a doctor of classics? Sitting at home all day studying, reading books? This is my seed, how is it possible?!"

Liu Chang raised his head and laughed loudly, but Liu An just looked at Cao Shu, grinned, and smiled so beautifully that Cao Shu couldn't help kissing him a few times.

"Look at how well An Duo is, and he will be very good in the future!"

"Isn't that going astray? How can my seed be well-behaved?!"

At this time, Empress Lu appeared in Han Xin's mansion.

Han Xin was very respectful to Empress Lv, bowed his head, and paid homage to the courtier.

Empress Lv was still very satisfied with his attitude. Empress Lv asked softly, "Today, Wang Lizhuang of Tang is about to leave Dahan and go to Tang country. You are his teacher. I want you to accompany him to Tang country. What do you think?"

Han Xin shook his head, "This minister is old, I'm afraid that I can't go to the Tang Kingdom. If I can spend my old age in Chang'an, I'm satisfied."

"What are you talking about, Zhang Cang is so old, he can still be prime minister in Tang country, you are less than half a hundred years old, why is this so?"

"This minister fought many battles in his early years and suffered from various illnesses, so he is not as tough as Zhang Xiang."

Empress Lu let out a long sigh and said helplessly: "The only one who can visit you now is King Tang. If King Tang leaves, wouldn't you be even more lonely here? Why don't you just listen to me and go to Tang country? Bar."

"I am very comfortable here, I enjoy reading books, and I really don't want to go to Tang country."

After hearing Han Xin's answer, Empress Lu nodded and asked again, "How about sending you back to Huaiyin and reuniting you with your family?"

Han Xin was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile: "My family and I haven't seen each other for a long time. If the Queen Mother can bring her family to Chang'an and gather with me, then I will definitely thank the Queen Mother for her great kindness!"

Empress Lu chuckled, "Okay, since that's the case, then I will order to bring your family to Chang'an to live with you."

Han Xin hurriedly thanked him.

Empress Lv pondered for a moment, and said, "Your son, it seems that he is also in the year of establishing the crown. I heard that he was the son of Marquis Huaiyin in Tang State. How can he be an officer? Come to Taixue. I will be entrusted with important tasks in the future, what do you think?"

"Many thanks to the queen mother, it's just that the minister committed a serious crime. The queen mother can forgive the death penalty of the minister. The minister is already very grateful. How can I let my son take the important role?"

"Who doesn't make mistakes? If the Marquis of Huaiyin can correct it, that's enough."

"Marquis of Huaiyin, there is still a lack of a sage who can teach the art of war in this Taixue. The King of Tang recommended you to me, what do you think?"

"I'm not good at teaching."

"No problem, you can take up this position first. From tomorrow, I will let all the soldiers who protect you go back. You can come and go freely, and you can also hold a banquet to invite everyone. Remove you from the title of Marquis of Huaiyin, and bestow on you Zao, there will be officials who will bring you to familiarize yourself with Taixue, so please be prepared.”

Han Xin bowed, and Empress Lu walked out of his mansion.

After walking out the door, Empress Lu said to the left and right: "Let the soldiers leave. Find some embroidered clothes from other places and move them nearby."

"only!"

Han Xin was sitting in the mansion, but his face did not show the slightest joy of regaining his freedom. After passing through the dragon field, Han Xin grew up a lot. He knew in his heart that this was the second stage of the queen mother's trial of himself. At this stage, he was ordinary Do something that shouldn't be done, and the queen mother will definitely execute herself.

He really didn't expect that Liu Chang's Shuzi actually persuaded the queen mother that he was already ready to die, but now it seems that Liu Chang has arranged for him, and he can live for a while. Han Xin is not in a hurry, he is still strong, and the Queen Mother is getting older, as long as she can survive the Queen Mother, no one can stop him from going to Tang, and no one can stop Liu Chang from sitting in that position.

Han Xin stroked his Chu Guan gently and cursed softly:
"Short."

After Liu Chang came back like this, Empress Lu became busy.

The matter of Liu Heng, the matter of Zhao Tuo, the matter of Han Xin, the matter of Taixue, the matter of the so-called imperial examinations, a series of things made the Queen Mother basically unable to get up, and she couldn't even make time for meals. The difference is probably in the aspect of employing people.

Liu Bang hated doing things the most. He would throw everything to Xiao He, Wang Ling, and Chen Ping. He was too lazy to think about it, too lazy to do it.Empress Lu, on the other hand, does everything by herself, she will listen to the thoughts of the ministers, but she will not let them be responsible for these matters, probably because she can't trust them.

When the soldiers brought Zhao Tuo to Jiaofang Palace, Empress Lu slowly raised her head and looked at Zhao Tuo.

It is clear that Empress Lv is much younger than Zhao Tuo, but they both look the same old age.

Zhao Tuo was trembling with a cane, looking at Empress Lu in front of him, neither saluting nor speaking.

The armored soldier on the side asked angrily: "Why don't you worship when you see the queen mother?!"

Zhao Tuo seemed to have just woken up, and was about to salute in a hurry, but Empress Lu said softly, "No need, sit down."

With the support of Jiashi, Zhao Tuo sat in front of Empress Lv with difficulty and said, "I also ask the Empress Dowager to forgive me. I am old. It's too far away to see anyone." As for acting skills, Zhao Tuo still needs to be seen. , In this regard, ten Han Xin are probably not Zhao Tuo's opponents.

"How has the King of Nanyue been resting these days?"

"Very good. Why don't you see King Tang?"

Zhao Tuo asked suddenly.

Empress Lv immediately became murderous, "If the King of Nanyue loves King Tang, he might as well move to Tang and settle down."

"I heard that Tang country is a place for old age, and there are many talented people who are retired in Tang country."

Empress Lu sneered, "The King of Nanyue is tired of traveling, let's go back and rest for a few days."

"Queen Mother, I came to see the Son of Heaven. I just came to Chang'an for a few days, and I never saw the Son of Heaven. Why is this?"

"The Son of Heaven is busy with various things. When he has free time, you will be able to see him."

"Oh, that's fine. Queen Mother, I have to thank you. You brought up my grandson yourself. I can't repay such kindness."

Empress Lu's hands trembled, and the look in Zhao Tuo's eyes became colder.

But Zhao Tuo was still smiling, without the slightest fear on his face.

"Isn't the King of Nanyue afraid of not being able to go back?"

"After I left Nanyue, I didn't worry about it. The old man is old. Even if the queen mother asks me to return now, I don't know if I can go back to Nanyue."

"Ah."

"What's more, I have a relationship with the Queen Mother, not a grudge, so why can't I go back? Although Chang doesn't love me, he is still my heir... If there is dissatisfaction between mother and son because of me, then Neither is right."

Empress Lu took a deep breath and suppressed her anger.

"Is the King of Nanyue here just to meet the emperor?"

"Not at all."

"I've been away from home for too long, and I want to go back and have a look."

Zhao Tuo said suddenly, Empress Lu stared at his face, for some reason, she thought it was the truth, maybe it was because she hadn't been able to go home for a long time.

"Okay, the King of Nanyue is sincerely here to meet the emperor, then I will naturally take you to see the emperor."

Empress Lu got up, and Zhao Tuo also got up with the support of the soldiers. The two walked towards Xuanshi Hall together. Empress Lu did not speak, her eyes were full of indifference, but Zhao Tuo kept talking about the past. Zhao Tuo had already expected it. , Empress Lu will not kill herself. Killing herself has no advantages, but endless disadvantages. The empress dowager is a wise person and will never affect her decision because of other things.

However, when Zhao Tuo walked into the Xuanshi Hall, the smile on his face gradually began to solidify.

Because he met someone.

When they entered the Xuanshi Hall, there was already a minister in the hall. This person was sitting on his knees, and the emperor was chatting with him kindly. When he saw Zhao Tuo coming in, Liu Ying got up with a smile, and the etiquette was very thoughtful. Let the attendant help Zhao Tuo to sit down, his attitude is very gentle.

Zhao Tuo nodded towards the minister across from him, but the man was stern and ignored him at all.

Liu Ying asked with a smile: "I am really pleased that the King of Nanyue has come. When Emperor Gao was still there, he often talked about the King of Nanyue to me, and his words were full of praise. I have always admired the King of Nanyue and wanted to Meeting the King of Nanyue, I finally have such an opportunity today!"

Zhao Tuo replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, this minister has also wanted to visit the king several times. However, the minister is old and the road is far away. Today, I can do as I wish to visit the emperor. I hope your majesty will forgive me for my crimes."

Liu Ying laughed, "In the past, it was just a little misunderstanding. The King of Nanyue came in person, and I will host a banquet!"

The two chatted very speculatively, but Empress Lu, who was sitting beside the emperor, said nothing.

Zhao Tuo laughed and talked about the situation in Nanyue. His words were full of humility, and he did not dare to overstep. After chatting for a long time, Zhao Tuo suddenly asked, "Who is this great sage?"

Liu Ying pointed at the minister beside him and said with a smile, "I forgot to introduce you, this is the Marquis of Huaiyin."

At that moment, the smile on Zhao Tuo's face suddenly solidified.

"Marquis of Huaiyin Yin? Could it be that the former King of Chu, Marquis of Huaiyin?"

Han Xin looked at Zhao Tuo in front of him coldly, "When I was in Chu State, you sent people to bring me gifts many times. Why don't you know each other today?"

"I don't know the Marquis of Huaiyin face to face! Death penalty! Death penalty!"

Zhao Tuo suddenly lost his calmness, and looked a little uneasy. He hurriedly said, "Marquis Huaiyin's reformation is truly worthy of admiration!"

Han Xin sneered and said, "Your Majesty is merciful, pardoning my death penalty, and entrusting me with a heavy responsibility. How many soldiers and horses do you have in South Vietnam?"

Zhao Tuo only felt cold all over his body and stiff hands and feet.

Those who have not experienced that era will not know how terrifying Han Xin is. Zhao Tuo has experienced it. When Xiang Yu defeated Qin State generals one after another, Zhao Tuo was extremely frightened, and when Han Xin defeated Xiang Yu greatly. At that time, Zhao Tuo was even more afraid that this was a nightmare of a nightmare. All those who had experienced that era, even Cao Can and Zhou Bo, did not dare to be disrespectful.

At this moment, I suddenly heard a voice from outside the door.

"Big Brother!!!"

Liu Chang then walked into the Xuanshi Hall. Seeing the people in the room, Liu Chang was taken aback for a moment, and then he sat beside Han Xin with a smile, "Master? You are here, are you going to attack Nanyue?"

Zhao Tuo's face was stiff, but Liu Ying hurriedly reprimanded, "Long, don't talk nonsense!"

Liu Ying looked at Zhao Tuo and said with a smile: "My young brother is stubborn and ignorant, don't worry about it, the Marquis of Huaiyin came to Taixue to teach the scholars, not to attack Nanyue. I have absolutely no intention of attacking Nanyue." , Liu Ying, an honest person, began to explain it seriously. It's okay not to explain. When Liu Ying explained this, Zhao Tuo felt even more uneasy.

He is not afraid of the big man coming to attack him, because he does not believe that there is a commander who can destroy his army in South Vietnam. Except for Han Xin.

He thought that Han Xin was dead, but at this moment, when he saw Han Xin appearing alive in front of him, Zhao Tuo's original plan was instantly shattered.

"Why don't you come to see me?"

Zhao Tuo asked.

Liu Chang said carelessly: "The widow is the worthy leader of the princes, you should be the one to visit the widow!"

"Long, don't be rude!"

Liu Ying said again.

Empress Lv's frown finally stretched, and she asked, "The King of Nanyue came to meet the emperor, should the Cangwu County and Guilin County of Changsha be returned?"

Zhao Tuo hurriedly replied: "I heard that Changsha Kingdom is eliminated, isn't that the case?"

Empress Lu nodded, "That's right."

"but."

"Your Majesty has decided to make King Wu and Liu You the king of Changsha. The two counties in Changsha should be returned to the big man."

Liu Chang sat on the side obediently, watching Empress Lv speak, with an honest and naive look.

It was the first time that he really felt the powerful means of his mother. Really, Chang Liu himself never thought that the matter of changing the king, the matter of Han Xin, and the matter of Zhao Tuo could still be connected like this. Use Han Xin to intimidate Zhao Tuo and allow the fourth brother to go to Wu State, but also use the sixth brother to go to Changsha, recover the lost land, allow Zhao Tuo to meet, but ask the lion to open his mouth and let him spit out the land of two counties.

Tsk, with such a method, it is no wonder that Chen Ping is so afraid of his mother.

It seems that there is still a lot to learn.

But Zhao Tuo was hesitant at the moment, sweating profusely, speechless.

Liu Chang looked at Liu Ying, who was bewildered, and shook his head helplessly, brother, are you biological? ?

It must have come from somewhere, right? ?

(End of this chapter)