Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 222 This is Ruyi's doing!

Madam Wang was stunned at the moment.

She didn't know the close relative in front of her at all, she just looked at him suspiciously, frowned and pondered, does she really have a close relative named Wang Cuo?

Seeing that Mrs. Wang did not reply, Wang Cuo said in a heartbroken manner: "Eldest sister, why don't you know me anymore, my grandfather used to take me to your house, and you even picked mulberries for me. My grandfather left later. Hometown. My grandfather is the elder sister's father! Do you really not remember me?!"

Liu Chang sat proudly in the upper seat and ignored them.

Mrs. Wang looked at the young man in front of her. Although she still didn't remember it, seeing how detailed he was, she hurriedly said, "I remember, I wonder if Father Zhong is okay?"

"Father, he is very good. He often recalls his hometown. It's just that he is not feeling well, otherwise he will definitely go back."

The two chatted immediately, and the chat became more and more intimate.

Wang Cuo is a very smart person. Under his guidance, Mrs. Wang kept recalling the past, and Wang Cuo cooperated according to what she said. In the end, Mrs. Wang even really recalled how she seemed to be at the beginning. There really is such a young brother, I think of myself and him going up a tree to fish for fish, I think of my own father Zhong, who often comes to the house to drink with my father.
Mrs. Wang's eyes were flushed, and she almost burst into tears when she looked at her young brother who had been separated for a long time.

Liu Hui was also a little surprised. He looked at Wang Cuo and asked, "When did you have such a lover?"

"Brother, I don't know. In the past few years, I have gathered talented young people from all over the world to serve as my benefactors. I am ready to bring them back to Tang Guowei to take important tasks. Like this Wang Cuo, he is one of the best. He is my Tang country. Future Prime Minister!"

Liu Chang said with a smile, Wang Cuo hurriedly thanked him and dared not even say it, and Mrs. Wang was also happy for this young brother whom he had not seen for many years.

The only person who couldn't be happy at the banquet was Mrs. Lu.

Mrs. Lu's face was stern, and her face became more and more tangled.

If it was just a favored concubine, Madam Lu would not take it seriously. After all, behind her, there is still Empress Lu, but if it is related to King Tang, even if it is only a close relative of his lover, then you must think more about it. , Tang Wang is an extremely protective person, if he offends him, he will definitely not end well.

Just when she was thinking about these things, Cao Shu came.

"When the king saw King Liang, even his concubines forgot."

"It's not forgetting, it's just seeing that you are tired on the road, so let you rest first."

Liu Chang got up, and everyone got up one after another. Mrs. Lu smiled, pulled Cao Shu and asked her to sit beside her, and began to chat in a low voice.Cao Shu came from a prominent background, and with this relationship with King Tang, she seemed to be the object that Madam Lu also needed to please.

At this moment, Liu Chang talked with Liu Huipan. The two talked about many anecdotes in the past, and they talked about state affairs.

"Brother, you have a problem with the governance of the Liang Kingdom. Local officials often bully the people, and so are the so-called good family members. During the busy farming season, the officials keep the oxen and deliberately do not distribute them to the people, extorting them. Along the way, I saw too many problems, how did you manage the Liang Kingdom? How did you manage it like this?"

Liu Hui's face turned red when he was told, and he was speechless.

"Originally, our brothers just met, so we shouldn't have said this. However, if these problems drag on for a day, I don't know how many people will suffer!"

"As a prince of the Han Dynasty, my brother does not govern the country harshly, and spends all day accompanying his wife and children in the palace, why not be a thorough lord?"

Liu Hui was reprimanded by Liu Chang, and he was not displeased at all. He just said: "The widow will be strictly governed in the future."

"As a prince, you don't necessarily need to do everything yourself. Who is the current prime minister of Liang?"

"Marquis of Ningling, Lu Chen."

"Lu Chen, I know him. When he served in the Northern Army, the Son of Heaven gave me five hundred personal soldiers, and he led me to the Southern Army camp."

As Liu Chang spoke, he looked at Madam Lu, Cao Shu and the others, and said, "We still have state affairs to discuss, you can go to the other hall to talk."

Naturally, they didn't dare to disturb them. Everyone, including Wang Sheren, left, leaving only the two brothers in the hall.

Liu Chang said: "You can make this person come out to meet."

Only then did Liu Hui send someone to invite the Prime Minister over.

Although Lu Chen was also surnamed Lu, he had nothing to do with the Empress Dowager's clan. He was a taciturn general.He met the two great kings, and then sat down on his knees, but Liu Chang frowned and asked unhappily, "Have you thought of a burial place for yourself?"

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, he clearly remembered that the last time he met the king, the king still called his father Zhong with a smile.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Lu Chen hurriedly pleaded guilty.

Liu Chang squinted his eyes and asked, "Do you know how Kuai Che died?"

"I heard that he was killed by the king. I don't know why he was executed."

"This person deliberately covers up his disciples, even if they commit murder, they are not strictly governed, and they cannot complete their mission, so they are cooked and killed by the widow!"

"I came to Liang Guo and found that Liang Guo up and down did not obey the laws of the Han Dynasty, the officials were treacherous, and no one could rule them. What are you doing, Prime Minister of the country?!"

Lu Chen said with a stern face, "This is all the fault of the minister."

Liu Hui was a little unbearable at the moment, he said helplessly: "eldest brother. The prime minister came to persuade several times, it's because I didn't listen to him. It's not his fault, it's mine." Liu Chang couldn't help shaking his head.

In fact, Liu Hui's character is very similar to Liu Ying's. They are very kind and generous. Of course, there are differences. Liu Ying has great ambitions. Liu Hui, on the other hand, has no ambitions, and only wants to accompany his wife and children. Therefore, in state affairs, he can not do anything if he can, and he can do less and do more.

This kind of thinking is also in line with some aspects of governance by inaction, but too loose means have led to many unlawful traitors in the country. The reason why Lu Chen, the prime minister of the state, was sent to the place is because he is a supporter of the royal mausoleum , The Queen Mother didn't like him and didn't give him wine, but it was because this person was not good at words, didn't have too many ideas, was straight, but not rigid.

If such a state minister is in the hands of Liu Chang or Liu Heng, they can play a role comparable to the declaration of justice.

But if it is in the hands of Liu Hui and Liu Ying, then it will really become an idle person.

Liu Chang suddenly frowned and said loudly, "You can't let the king listen to his advice! This is the fault of the prime minister, how can you blame the king?!"

"Luan Bu!"

"Your Majesty!"

Liu Chang stretched out a finger, pointed at Lu Chen, and shouted: "Drag this guy down, get [-]!!"

Liu Hui was shocked, and hurriedly grabbed Liu Chang's hand and said: "Eldest brother, no, Lu Xiang is not too young, how can he bear it! The widow must correct it, eldest brother!!"

Luan Bu ignored this, and dragged Lu Chen out. Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, as if he had remembered something, and suddenly shouted, "Your Majesty, spare your life! Your Majesty, spare your life!!!"

Lu Chen was dragged down just like that, and soon, Lu Chen's wailing could be heard from outside.

Every time Lu Chen howled, Liu Hui's heart seemed to tremble. He begged bitterly, but Liu Chang was unmoved. Seeing Liu Hui, he was about to cry, so Liu Chang gave the order, and ten times was enough. No need to fight anymore.

When Lu Chen was thrown in front of them, Lu Chen looked miserable, lying on the ground, unable to get up.

Liu Hui looked at him with heartache, but Lu Chen said firmly: "Your Majesty, as the prime minister of the state, you cannot let you identify treacherous officials and make the wicked run rampant in the country. This is my fault, and I am willing to be punished!"

Liu Hui raised his head, "Why is this?"

Liu Chang said disdainfully: "I just beat him a few times, and after a while, if Liang Guo is still like this and is found out by the temple, then it is not just a matter of beatings, Lu Chen and other ministers will be executed. And if so, then the elder brother is the culprit!"

Liu Hui woke up suddenly, and he hurriedly said: "The widow knows, the widow will govern the country of Liang well, and this will never happen again!"

To be honest, Liu Hui actually managed quite well. Although there were some problems in the administration of officials, the people of Liang State could at least have enough to eat. In such a relaxed social atmosphere, the people lost a lot of shackles, and the national strength developed rapidly. He also loves the King of Liang very much. The main problem is the administration of officials.

After Liu Chang was full, he took Cao Shu to the other hall to rest.

Shiren immediately appeared in front of Liu Chang.

Liu Chang smiled and looked at Chao Cuo in front of him, "That's right, you're amazing, a few words will make Madam Wang have a younger brother!"

Chao Cuo lowered his head and smiled.

"You really know the widow too well, and the widow is worried that Zhang Budo will screw it up, but I didn't expect that, the widow didn't say much, you already figured it out, Chao Cuo, Chao Cuo, you are a genius! "

Hearing this compliment, Chao Cuo's face became very wrong. He said with a straight face, "Your Majesty. Actually, this is what Jia Yi said."

"Um???"

Liu Chang looked at Jia Yi in surprise, but Jia Yi was smug and grinning at the moment.

"Said that this is what Duke Zhao thought, and the widow can understand it, but Jia Yi? You are not deep in the world, how could you think of it?"

Jia Yi bowed to Liu Chang, and immediately said, "The king sent Zhang Wudo to come, saying that he was summoning Wang Shiren, and that he was a close relative of Mrs. Wang, Zhang Budo didn't know why, I know that King Liang married without notice. , I also know that the Queen Mother has sent a principal for King Liang. Therefore, I think that there is a problem with these two people. The king wants to protect the wife of Wang, and King Liang is in Chang'an. He knows the wife of the king. Only Chao Cuo, he didn't know each other, so he dispatched Chao Cuo."

Liu Chang couldn't help laughing, and he praised: "Jia Sheng has great talent, if he is trained, he may be the next Xiao Xiang!"

Jia Yi hurriedly thanked him, and then looked at Chao Cuo proudly.

Currently, the two are tied one-to-one.

Liu Chang shook his head and said, "My brother, ah, it's really worrying."

Ji Bu said at this moment: "The king's Wang Sheren can only keep Mrs. Wang alone, but can't cure the root cause. When there are too many conflicts accumulated, sooner or later, they will break out. At that time, Wang Sheren may not work anymore, and I Seeing that King Liang is very affectionate, if Madam Lu murders Madam Wang, I am afraid that King Liang will rebel."

Liu Chang shook his head, "The fifth brother won't rebel, he doesn't have that kind of courage."

What they didn't know was that Liu Hui, who was in history, committed suicide after his first wife was poisoned by Madam Lu.

"What do you think Ji Sheren should do to fix the root cause?"

"Your Majesty should persuade King Liang, let King Liang take the initiative to get close to Madam Lu, and don't embarrass her. In my opinion, Madam Wang is not a tyrannical person. If King Liang can treat one another equally and not favor one over another, with Madam Lu's strength, With Madam Wang's weakness, there is probably no contradiction."

"And King Liang is weak by nature. In the harem, a strong person like Mrs. Lu is needed to sit in office. Otherwise, the king will see what Liang Guohui is like."

Zhang Budo looked at Ji Bu and asked, "You are used to serving the Lu family, and you want to help when you see someone named Lu?"

Ji Bu ignored this guy, just looked at Liu Chang seriously, and said: "The key to the matter is King Liang. The queen mother sent such a queen to come, not necessarily to contain King Liang, but probably also to find Someone to help him, help him."

Liu Chang was thoughtful, then nodded.

"it is good!"

Liu Chang then brought Lu Lu over.

"Lu, you are going to see Mrs. Lu in the past few days, tell her."

Liu Chang explained a lot, and Lu Lu nodded. Among the Lu family's children, Lu Lu's status is very high. He is the direct son of Duke Jiancheng and the nephew of Empress Lu. Compared with Mrs. Lu's distant branch, his status I don't know where to go.And the queen mother also thinks a lot. Among the current princes and kings, the three kings of Liang, Wu, and Changsha all have their concubines surnamed Lu. Only the king of Qi, the king of Tang, and the king of Zhao are not like this. There is also a king of Jiaodong. It is too young.

Liu Chang rested for a night, and the next day, under the leadership of Liu Hui, he visited Liang Guo's situation.

The fifth brother is obviously not as good as the fourth brother. No, the two can't be compared at all. When Liu Heng took Liu Chang to visit South Korea, he was right and right, but Liu Hui, hesitant, couldn't say anything. , Liu Chang shook his head, and took the initiative to talk about the situation in the palace.

"Brother, I see that you are very close to Madam Wang, but you are far away from Madam Lu. Doing so will cause chaos in the palace sooner or later. Since you have already married, don't treat her like this again. Although she is from the Lu family, she can If the elder brother treats you with sincerity, it may not necessarily be against you."

Liu Hui pondered for a moment, but did not reply.

"Fifth brother, you are not a commoner, you are a prince of the Han Dynasty, and the son of Emperor Gao, you should take care of the overall situation."

Liu Hui suddenly smiled bitterly, "If possible, the widow would really like to be born in a family of Qianshou"

"Heh, the Qianshou family can't raise a big belly like Fifth Brother."

Liu Chang patted his abdomen.

Liu Chang didn't stay in Liang State for too long. He was anxious to return to China. After staying here for four or five days, he was ready to leave.Liu Chang didn't know in his heart what the situation of Liang Guo would be in the end. He could only hope that Lu Chen, the minister of state, could play a little role.

Liu Hui was very reluctant to give up, and wanted to keep Liu Chang for a while, and Mrs. Lu was also very respectful, pulling Cao Shu and laughing and chatting.

Liu Hui said: "Lu Su has come to the palace to plead guilty to me. The eldest brother is generous, and I will discipline these people well."

"Who is Lu Su?"

Liu Hui said with a smile, "The one who was almost sent to sleep for you!"

Liu Chang laughed loudly.

Liu Hui then said: "Eldest brother, this Lu Su doesn't look very handsome. If you want, there are a few valet here, all of them are great beauties, you can give them to you and let them serve you. "

"Um???"

I thought it was a love affair, but you also played this set, right? ?

Liu Chang finally discovered the common characteristics of their old Liu family, as if he was an alternative? ?

After leaving Liang State, he headed north to Zhao State.

He was timid about his hometown, but Liu Chang was nothing, but Zhao Tuo, who was restless all day, talking about his situation in Zhao Kingdom.It has been many years since he left his hometown, but he still remembers every grass and tree in his hometown very clearly, and can even describe it in detail for Liu Chang.

When they entered Zhao State, the surrounding situation was different.

Zhao State has not yet been able to come out of the war. When Chen Xi ordered the army to loot the Zhao Dynasty, the impact was still very huge. Zhao State is still licking the wounds, a large number of people were killed, and the rest fled to various places. Residential villages were burned, Chen Xi destroyed almost everything in order to block Emperor Gao's army, and Zhao State was the vassal state that really stood on the ruins.

But after all, Zhao State has many plains and a large area of ​​arable land. Everywhere you pass, you can see Zhao people who work hard, and you can even see officials leading the people to cultivate the fields in person. Just this, Zhao State is more than Liang Guo is much better.

Among the kings, Ruyi's ability should be second only to Liu Fei, Liu Heng, and Liu Chang. He did a good job in Zhao State. If it wasn't for the poor fundamentals, perhaps Zhao State would have begun to rise again.Ruyi has big ambitions, and at the same time has the means, can listen to the suggestions of others, and can strengthen the management of officials. All kinds are relatively good, and there are no obvious shortcomings.

If you insist on saying that the short board is short, he has no son.

Before he came to Handan, Liu Chang's mouth could not close with a smile.

"Hahaha, it's a pity, it's really a pity, if you bring Ann, I will definitely hold Ann high and meet Ruyi."

Liu Chang grinned slyly.

The surrounding Shiren just shook their heads, since they left Chang'an, they had never seen the king look so happy.

"It's a pity, Ruyi didn't bring it either, otherwise I'd have to let Ruyi meet Ruyi!"

Liu Chang was talking about his brother along the way. When he saw the ruins of the village along the road, he shook his head, "This must have been wishful thinking! How brutal!"

No matter what he saw, he would forcibly associate it with Ruyi.

"Have you seen that barren arable land? This must be what you want!"

"See that lame mule? That must have been done by Ruyi!"

Zhang Budo chuckled lightly. Coincidentally, a village woman with a big belly passed by. He smiled and asked, "Maybe this is also what King Zhao did?"

"No, no, Ruyi has no such ability."

"Hahaha~~~"

Chao Cuo asked Luan Bu suspiciously, "Your Majesty hates King Zhao so much? Why is this?"

Luan Bu shook his head, "Among the brothers, the king actually loves King Zhao the most."

"Your Majesty just spoke, and I never heard a word of love."

Luan Bu laughed, and he suddenly shouted towards Liu Changda who was at the forefront: "Your Majesty!! Chao Cuo said that King Zhao is a traitor, and having no children is retribution!"

"Let him close his beak and dismount and walk!!!"

Chao Cuo looked at Luan Bu dumbfounded.

Luan Bu shrugged, "See? I didn't lie to you, did I?"

"What are you still doing, get off your horse."

ps: I wish myself a happy birthday, ah, on my birthday, I was still coding and updating, and I didn’t even have time to have a barbecue. It’s open all year round. This is the current situation of online authors.

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