Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 274: My King Barbarians

"Forgive your life! Forgive your life, Your Majesty!!"

Ge knelt in front of Hu Tu, just begging for mercy.

His initial progress was very smooth, everything was going according to Chen Ping's plan, Hutu and Tang Wang wrote to and fro, and the relationship became more and more cordial. The messenger from Chang'an came several times to represent the Han court. There were a lot of gifts, and even King Tang said that he would prepare a generous gift for Hu Tu in his personal name. At that time, Hu Tu was so looking forward to it. What exactly is the generous gift?

Soon, Tang Wang let Hu Tu know what a generous gift is.

Under the circumstance that Hutu was completely unprepared, the Tang people attacked violently, and the Hutu army rushed around with their heads and mice running. Hutu didn't even react, and almost became a ghost of the Tang people, countless cattle and sheep, herdsmen, and weapons. , including the original gifts from the Han court, all of them were snatched away by the Tang people.

Hu Tu is really confused, why is this?

Obviously we had such a good chat, why did you suddenly send troops to attack me?Don't you mean to unite?It is said that King Tang is cruel, is he really so cruel that even his allies have to be killed?

In that kind of confusion, Hu Tu first sent someone to question King Tang, and at the same time took down all the many Chinese envoys including Ge.

He felt that he was being fooled, that it was false that Tang Wang wanted to unite, and that it was true that he would destroy himself while he was unprepared!

When Ge was brought to Hu Tu by Wu Hua, he cried out and begged for mercy in a hurry.

"Your Majesty, I really came to befriend your Majesty! Your Majesty also said that he wanted to see you."

"I see... King Tang wants to see my head, right? Did he ask you to take my head off and let him see it?!"

Ge wanted to cry without tears, and he didn't know how to explain it. This time, the king's actions were really unkind, and it was already negotiated that the two sides would join forces. What does the sudden attack mean?This is not as good as killing himself when he captured him. He is still talking about alliances here, and he has already used his troops. This is a lot of trouble to take his own life.

"Your Majesty, I'm telling the truth. Besides, when you asked me to count a gift earlier, I figured out that this generous gift is not good for you. I'm right!"

Hu Tu's face darkened, and he immediately ordered, "Someone, drag this guy down and behead him!"

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! I'm also injured. Look, if I were to respond internally, would those Tang people shoot me together? This proves my innocence!"

Greg hurriedly showed his wounds.

The advisor beside Hu Tu frowned, pulled Hu Tu's sleeve, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, there is no reason to kill a witch."

Hu Tu gritted his teeth and stared angrily at Ge in front of him, Ge hurriedly shouted: "Your Majesty, this must be a private decision of the Tang people, my family Tang Wang is in Chang'an, and there are many rebels in Tang, this must be their own decision. Ah, if King Tang comes to attack, you should contact us and let us prepare for internal response, and we will not be killed together."

Seeing that Hu Tu was a little moved, Ge shouted again: "Your Majesty, I know you are a wise king, you keep your promise, this is what my Tang king did wrong, he is not kind, he is really rude, The ministers under his command are also barbarians who don’t know etiquette, please don’t care about them! Give me your life!”

"Because of some misunderstandings, you are going to kill me, so what's the difference between you and Tang Wang? Your Majesty has also read books, so be calm, Your Majesty!"

Hu Tu frowned, but he knew that King Tang was not a man of etiquette. At the beginning, my father wrote him a letter, explaining the truth and being kind, but the man replied, saying that he was going to join my father. While he was contemplating, the counselor ordered Ge to be taken out.

"Your Majesty, let's wait a little longer. This attack doesn't make sense at all. Besides, after this attack, if there is no help from others, we will no longer be able to fight with Ji Conge and the others."

"Do you still think they have a heart for unity? That King Tang is extremely savage! He can't communicate, he's crazy, just like my younger brother! Maybe he will attack again tomorrow!"

The counselor shook his head, "Your Majesty, don't worry, it's better to wait a few days to see what Tang Guo really means."

After persuading him for a long time, Hu Tu reluctantly accepted, sitting on Hu's bed, rubbing his forehead, this ally is too unreliable.

The advisor walked out of the big tent, raised his head, narrowed his eyes, and left quickly.

But at the moment, the few Chinese envoys who were locked in the sheepfold sighed helplessly and started chatting in a low voice.

"Witch... how did they decide to execute us?"

"I haven't said it yet. Shall I figure it out?"

"No, you don't count me, I know the result. Have you ever calculated a good fortune once in your life?"

"Of course it did"

"We thought you were just a murderer!"

Ge raised his head and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "In today's world, people are fighting, you kill me, I will kill you, the Huns are suffering from the cold wind on the grassland, raising dozens of sheep, and they can't even starve to death. If you eat a bite, you will be treated like an animal. The Han people are so busy working in the fields that they are exhausted, and they don’t know if the grain they grow will be enough for the family to eat. This is the world, how do you want me to figure out good luck?”

"Hehe, Father Zhong, this is all Wang Ling's own opinion, and it really has nothing to do with the widow."

"The widow will write a letter to reprimand Wang Xiang. Let's get in touch with Hu Tu, ignore the previous suspicion, and join hands again. Do you think it's alright?"

Chen Ping glanced at Liu Chang who was smirking, and then said, "If they come to attack the king, is the king willing to disregard the past?"

"Of course the widow is willing! The widow is a tolerant and generous king!"

"In front of the world's righteousness, widows never care about personal grievances!"

What Liu Chang said was an oath, but Chen Ping was very clear in his heart. If this happened to Liu Chang, Liu Chang would have to take someone to pull out the skin, but Chen Ping didn't seem to be too worried. , he stroked his beard and said solemnly: "Your Majesty wants to control Tang's army, and can no longer affect the overall situation, because some small interests ruin the overall situation, this is a very stupid behavior!"

"Father Zhong is right! Speaking of this, the widow gets very angry!"

"That Zhou Bo, in order to behead a few more people, he even destroyed the Hu tribes who were close to our Tang country! The Zhao country is all about reducing profits and forgetting the overall situation, a short-sighted villain, a king like Ruyi, Zhou Bo like this You must be severely punished!”

Chen Ping suddenly no longer had the idea of ​​talking to Liu Chang, and began to close his eyes and rest in peace.

Accompanied by the other ministers, Chang Liu walked towards the city, and soon came to the palace, saying goodbye to the ministers who came to greet him, and Chang Liu walked into the palace alone.

Liu Chang walked quickly towards the Changle Palace, and just halfway there, he saw Liu Ying who was angrily walking back.

"Brother!!"

Liu Chang shouted, Liu Ying suddenly raised his head and looked at Liu Chang angrily.

"Straight!"

Liu Ying looked quite angry, but seeing Liu Ying's appearance, the surrounding attendants hurriedly lowered their heads and hurriedly left here, leaving the brothers alone.Liu Ying walked up to Liu Chang and said sadly, "Why do you treat the big brother like this? Do you know his physical condition? He's so sick!"

"Why have you become as ruthless as your mother?!"

"How does eldest brother treat you on weekdays? Don't you know?"

"You punish the wicked, why should you punish the big brother as well?"

When Liu Ying spoke like this, she couldn't stop immediately. After hearing Liu Chang's order to abolish the King of Qi in Qi, Liu Ying couldn't sit still. The abolition of the King is a very serious punishment, not to mention the King of Qi. Seriously ill at the moment.Liu Ying couldn't understand why Liu Chang did this, why he was so ruthless.

In the face of Liu Ying's questioning, Liu Chang didn't say anything, just frowned.

"You have executed so many people from the state of Qi, and you have not spared the elder brother and the prime minister. Cao Xiang is a loyal and loyal person, but you let him put him in a prison cart and take him back to Chang'an, and you also put him in Tingwei, you Do you know how many times the queen and Cao Shu cried because of this? Do you know how many times I cried because of my eldest brother?!"

"Big brother loves you so much. How can you do this?!"

"How can this be so!"

"Second brother."

Liu Chang looked into Liu Ying's eyes, "When I deal with the whole country of Qi, only dozens of people cry, and a hundred people cry. If I don't deal with it, there will be 10 people crying, and millions of people crying. Now, the affairs of the temple are in my hands. I am here, and I will not let such traitors run rampant in this place again."

Liu Ying took a deep look at Liu Chang and turned to leave.

Liu Chang didn't open his mouth to explain, and walked straight to Changle Palace.

For some reason, when Liu Chang walked to Changle Palace, his mood suddenly calmed down. There was no anger or grievance. He walked quickly into the palace and saw his mother at a glance, who was helping An cut the meat. , cut the meat into pieces, and put two bowls on the side, one of which is salt water, the other is the meat, Empress Lu soaked the meat in the bowl with salt water, Liu An opened his mouth and waited. Then, Empress Lu put the meat in his mouth, and he began to chew.

It's delicious and delicious, and you don't have to do it yourself to eat meat.

Liu Chang didn't speak, but Empress Lu intuitively turned around and saw Liu Chang.

"Your grandfather is back."

Liu An, who was enjoying the good meat, heard this sentence and jumped up suddenly. Liu Chang opened his arms and lowered his body, ready to meet him. As a result, Liu An got up and just picked up the meat in front of him and ducked vigilantly. Behind Empress Lu, he shoved a lot of meat into his mouth like a squirrel, staring at Liu Chang.

Liu Chang was suddenly furious, "You bastard! Will the widow still rob you of meat to eat?"

"Mom, look at him!!"

Liu Chang immediately complained.

"If you don't grab his meat on weekdays, will he do this?"

Empress Lu was obviously not fair, and immediately helped her grandson. Liu Chang was helpless, muttering something, and then sat beside Empress Lu, "Sit away! Block the light!"

"Oh"

Liu Chang supported the ground and moved his butt a few times.

"Is this all ok? Did you go to see Tang's ministers? How are they?"

"all good."

Seeing that Liu Chang in front of him was a little low, Empress Lu asked, "Did you meet him when you came?"

"No."

"Heh, if you say it, you should be like a dog barking. You don't know how to govern the country, and you don't allow others to rule. What kind of king is this! Stupid, he has come to persuade me several times, asking me to restore my identity as king of Qi, and let me dismiss your thoughts"

Empress Lu's eyes became more and more terrifying, "Not like a father, nor like a mother."

Empress Lv's disappointment and dissatisfaction with Liu Ying had reached a peak. In history, in the face of the death of the only biological son, "the empress dowager cried, she couldn't stop crying", she just cried a few times, but she didn't care for him at all. Weeping, it was not until Chen Ping requested that Lu Lu Lu be the general to take control of the northern and southern armies, and then there was "the queen mother's joy, her crying is sorrow".

Liu Chang scratched his head and said, "Big brother is just soft-hearted. No matter what happens to one of us, he will be like this."

"You only need to be a lot of traitors in the DPRK, and they are all watching the affairs of your palace. Just leave it to me."

"Mum, it's okay for you to accompany An, and leave the rest to me."

For some reason, Liu Chang suddenly had a little more understanding of his mother. At first, he didn't understand why his mother wanted to kill people at every turn, completely disregarding her personal interests, but when he started to govern the government, he found that some Things cannot but be done.

The matter of the state of Qi has only just emerged. At this time, we can only strike with all our strength to let everyone understand that no matter what kind of aristocratic family, no matter how cordial the princes and state ministers are with the Tang Dynasty, they can't violate such a red line, that kind of thing There will be a lot less, at least, it will not be carried out on the bright side like Qi Guo.

At first, Liu Chang just wanted to kill Si Jun and these people, until he found out that Si Jun's confidence actually came from being with the King of Qi, and he believed that he was close to the King of Qi and would not be ruthless. With the confidence in Si Jun's heart, he told them solemnly: Widows are killed without mercy.

"Long. You have done a good job. You can get close to them, but you must not condone them."

"Ah."

After chatting with his mother for a while, Liu Chang stopped thinking about those things.

"Ann, come here!"

"Have you read books these days?"

"Read!"

"What have you read?"

Liu An recalled seriously, just as he was about to speak, Liu Chang quickly shot, grabbed the bowl of meat in his hand, and poured it into his mouth as if he had drank it. After a few mouthfuls, he ate it cleanly. Liu An was stunned. Looking at him, he looked down at the bowl in his hand, and suddenly he burst into tears.

Liu Chang laughed, "Hahaha, let you avoid me!"

Empress Lu was furious and was about to grab a stick, but Liu Chang immediately fled.

When Liu Chang swayed back to the Hall of Houde, Cao Shu and Fan Qing were waiting for him. Fan Qing seemed to have walked out of the shadow of her father's death, and hurriedly took Liu Chang's hand and began to ask him about anecdotes on the way. , and Cao Shu looked a little serious, hesitating to say anything.

Liu Chang didn't brag about his experience in Qi, but talked about Tang, "Going to so many places, Tang is the best, and what about Tang's barbarous state and Qi's prosperous literary style, it's just that fart!"

Liu Chang sat down and chatted with the two.

Cao Shu didn't talk about her brother, just Liu An.

While the three were chatting, a valet came to report that it was Zhou Chang, the prime minister of the state, who came to see him.

Liu Chang was stunned for a moment, so he asked the two of them to go to Changle Palace to accompany their mother, and let Zhou Chang come in.

Zhou Chang sternly greeted Liu Chang with a serious face. Among the court officials, Zhou Chang was probably the most straightforward and the one who disliked Liu Chang the most. He continued to stay in the position of Prime Minister because of Worried about Liu Chang's fooling around, "Why did the Prime Minister come here?"

"It's for the Qi country."

"The prime minister came a step late. My brother has already told me about this, so there is no need to mention it again."

"Your Majesty has found the king?"

"Yes, I looked for it and reprimanded me, but I didn't promise him, and I won't promise you. It's useless to say anything about this!"

Liu Chang used the ancestral way of sitting, with a rogue-like look on his face, which Zhou Chang is most familiar with, and he also knows the meaning of this expression: I won't listen to anything I say, and I won't change it.

Zhou Chang bowed again and walked out of the Hall of Houde. Liu Chang stretched his waist and was ready to rest.

But Zhou Chang did not leave the palace, he came to Xuan Shi Hall.

"His Majesty!!!"

Seeing Zhou Chang's arrival, Liu Ying hurriedly got up and helped him sit down with a look of frustration.

"Why are you here? Did you come to persuade the chief?"

"Well, he's not listening to anything."

Zhou Chang looked at him seriously and shook his head, "This minister is here to persuade His Majesty!"

"Ok?"

"Your Majesty has always cherished the heart of love for the people. Dare to ask Your Majesty, who is more important than His Majesty's brother?!"

"Why did you say that this week?"

"King Qi protects his favored ministers, seizes the good fields of the common people, forces them to be tenants of his own family, colludes with officials, and robs merchants, the crime is unforgivable!!"

"I originally came to persuade the king to expel the state of Qi! I never thought that His Majesty wanted to protect the king of Qi, and wanted to dissuade the king!"

"Abolishing the public for personal reasons, is this what the wise man did?"

"Tang Wang's chaos, the minister has always been against it, but His Majesty's actions today have made the minister face the Tang king again!"

"Your Majesty ignores the common people in the country and the foundation left by Emperor Gao. Now it seems that it is a good thing for King Tang to rule!"

In the face of Zhou Chang's anger, Liu Ying was a little stunned. If it was someone else who came to reprimand him, a mother who doted on his eldest brother, or Chen Ping who favored his eldest brother, he would not be so surprised, but the one in front of him is a lot more The person who insulted his eldest brother, often came to see him, and persuaded him to be in power.

Zhou Chang pointed at Liu Ying and cursed, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty loves to read, but in the end, the truth in the book is not as good as that of King Tang. What are you reading this book for?!"

Liu Ying lowered her head, "King Qi is seriously ill. I couldn't think about it for a while."

"King Qi is seriously ill, Your Majesty grieves. Wouldn't it be the case for King Tang? King Tang loves his elder brother and can even rebel against King Qi, but under state affairs, he can only reluctantly punish him. At this time, His Majesty does not offer condolences. , in order to fulfill the responsibility of the elder brother, but it is difficult to ask what is the truth?! Which book did Your Majesty learn such a truth from?!"

Liu Ying stood up immediately and looked at Zhou Chang ashamed.

"I'm going to the Hall of Honor now."

Liu Chang was fast asleep, turned over, and was caught under him.

Looking forward in a daze, I vaguely saw two figures kneeling in front of them.

"Shu Qing... come over and let the widow have a taste."

"Elder brother!!!"

Hearing the rude male voice, Liu Chang abruptly stood up and opened his eyes in fright.

It was Liu Ying and Zhou Chang who were kneeling in front of him.

(End of this chapter)