Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 281
The idiom Qiqi Ai Ai, Ai Ai comes from Deng Ai, and Qi Qi comes from Zhou Chang.

Zhou Chang had severe stuttering when he was young, and gradually recovered, but once he became emotional, he would stutter again.

And Zhang Budo faced Zhou Chang's crutches, but this time he quickly avoided it. After all, he was so much younger than Zhou Chang, but he didn't dare to fight back.Not because Zhang Liang was here, but because Zhou Chang was too old.In the early Han Dynasty, there was a very strong custom of respecting the elderly, and the emperor set an example and promoted filial piety.

Even when the emperor encounters an old man on crutches, he has to be polite and cannot accept the other party's visit. This is especially true for scholar groups. No matter what school they belong to, they will not disrespect the old man. Of course, someone is not willing to With the exception of King Li, who disclosed his name, that servant is a man who specializes in beating the old and the weak, and has no morals at all.

Zhang Budoubt is a bad guy, but he still hasn't stepped out of the realm of human beings, so facing Zhou Chang's attack, he has no idea of ​​fighting back.

Zhang Cang hurriedly stopped Zhou Chang, and Zhou Chang angrily asked Zhang Liang, "Why do you keep cruel officials?"

Zhang Liang didn't answer, just looked at Zhang Budo in front of him calmly.

Under the look in Zhang Liang's eyes, Zhang Budo felt uncomfortable all over, with thorns on his back, so he didn't dare to look at him.

Zhang Cang said with a smile: "I didn't know Liu Hou came, but it's really rude to fail to meet him."

"I'll go to visit Duke Zhang after I finish the housework."

Zhang Liang chatted with Zhang Cang a few words, and then Zhang Cang took Zhou Chang out of the Censor House.

Zhang Liang walked to the upper position in a few steps, and looked at Zhang Budo again, "Maybe I'm sitting here?"

"Ah, why is this father doing this? Father, sit down."

"I'm afraid the censor will blame."

Zhang Budo blushed suddenly and lowered his head, "Father, don't do this."

Only then did Zhang Liang sit down and look around, "Yushi Zhang is really amazing, he has already achieved the third position. I don't know when he will be the prime minister of the country, which can be regarded as revitalizing the family." Zhang Liang His grandfather and eldest father are both prime ministers of South Korea, so it is said that the family is revived.

Zhang Budo just lowered his head, from his father's words, he could only hear a strong sarcasm.

"Why is Dad here?"

"Oh, I'm here to mourn for you."

"Father!"

It was Zhang Biqiang who spoke this time. He interrupted Zhang Liang, and then looked at his elder brother. He frowned and said earnestly, "I asked my father to come here. My elder brother has become more and more reckless since he served as the third master. Offending the ministers, being arrogant and domineering, if this goes on, it will cause disaster sooner or later, I want my father to dissuade you."

"really?"

Zhang Budo stared at his brother's eyes and asked seriously.

Zhang Biqiang said calmly: "That's right, I know that my brother doesn't listen to me, so I specially invited my father to come."

Zhang Budo suddenly laughed, he straightened his body in an instant, without the restraint of facing his father just now, he raised his chest and looked at Zhang Biqiang with a completely different expression than before, he shook his head and said with emotion: "Biqiang, I have been serving as the third prince when I was [-] years old. How can I not be reckless? How can I not be domineering?"

Zhang Biqiang was taken aback for a moment, and he couldn't help frowning.

Zhang Budo looked at the two people in front of him proudly, "I am the third prince at this age, and most of the ministers in the court hate me, and some want to curry favor with me. Therefore, when I first entered the city, I found an excuse to put the city The commander of the gate gave them a scolding. Let them know that I am not someone who can be drawn or approached. As for offending the ministers, Pi Qiang, do you know why Modun lost to Han Xin so easily?"

Zhang Biqiang did not answer.

Zhang Budo smiled and said, "It's because Mo Dun always felt that the person who was fighting against him was Zhou Bo."

"You stay in the house all day to study, but I travel around and study with people like Zhang Gong and Gai Gong. Why do you think your talent surpasses mine?"

"The old ministers in the court seem to respect His Majesty, but in fact they have their own thoughts. If they can't kill these scoundrels for His Majesty, why are they human ministers?!!"

A trace of surprise flashed in Zhang Biqiang's eyes, and he looked at his brother in astonishment.

Looking at his surprised younger brother, Zhang Budo felt so happy. He looked at Zhang Liang and asked, "Father, what do you think?"

Unfortunately, Zhang Budo didn't see a trace of surprise on Zhang Liang's face.

"Thinking well, doing badly."

"Oh?"

"Do you think that you secretly colluded with Zhang Xiang. After a few plays, you can deal with these old officials in the court? I'm on the reserve, and I can see through your thoughts only with letters. Could it be that they can't do it? It's just that I'm just playing with you asshole."

Zhang Budo clenched his fists and defended unconvincingly, "Father can see through it because he is familiar with me!"

"Next, you're going to arrest the minister's subordinates, disciples, and family disciples arbitrarily, and constantly force them to take action against you. After they take action against you, you will join forces with Zhang Cang to write to the Queen Mother and borrow the Queen Mother's hand. When you came to kill them, you chose the king to go out to fight, and when the queen mother was in power, she deliberately acted like this because you know that the king is reluctant to take action on those old ministers, right?"

"There has never been such a thing."

Zhang Budo shook his head.

"You despise these people too much. I can guarantee that you will be killed before you play to the queen mother."

"I know."

Zhang Budo said seriously: "If they kill me, then it would be better. The queen mother and the king have reasons to clear them, and the king will never let go."

"madness."

"If people want to kill you, they won't leave the reason to kill you, it's just in vain."

Without waiting for Zhang Wuzhu to say anything, Zhang Liang picked up the tea on the side, took a sip, and complained, "Why is this imperial censor's tea becoming more and more unpalatable."

"Father, what should I do?"

"Change to a better tea."

"I"

Zhang Budo hesitated a few times, but failed to say "I beg Father to teach me", Zhang Liang slowly got up, "If you want to do something, go to see Chen Hou more in the future and ask him about his Ideas, learn more from him. He is a model of human officials."

"He also has bad intentions towards my majesty. If he is unfaithful, what if he is talented?"

"How do you know he's unfaithful?"

"I suspect that the king was poisoned before, and the person behind the scenes was Chen Ping."

"Doubt? Do you have any evidence? I often wonder if I gave you the wrong medicine when you were young. Be your censor, if you want to deal with the ministers, and wait until you become the prime minister!"

Zhang Liang left here with his second son without waiting for Zhang Budo to answer.

Zhang Budo watched them leave, and sat in the upper seat indignantly, his brows furrowed.

"Father. I am far inferior to my brother."

Zhang Biqiang supported Zhang Liang and couldn't help but sigh.

"When it comes to protecting yourself, he is far inferior to you, and when it comes to being a king, you are far inferior to him. This Shuzi. In order to achieve great things, he completely disregarded his own safety, acted recklessly, despised life and death, and despised the world. It is arrogance and arrogance." , Zhang Liang was about to curse when he suddenly remembered something and closed his mouth again, a smile appeared on his face.

Seeing the smile that suddenly appeared on his father's face, Zhang Biqiang asked with some doubts, "Father? What's wrong?"

"No problem. I just remembered a young man who looked like him."

"Father thought of himself, in order to repay the King of Han, to assassinate the King of Qin, disregarding his safety, taking his life and death, and despising the enemy."

Zhang Liang glanced at Zhang Biqiang, "Biqiang, sometimes, it's not a good thing to show off your sharp edge and show off yourself. Learn from your brother, hide your clumsiness, don't despise others, and let others despise you understand?"

"only."

Zhang Liang's two sons have completely different personalities. Zhang Buyi is as irritable as fire, and Zhang Biqiang is as calm as water. One is like Zhang Liang before the age of 30, and the other is like Zhang Liang after the age of 30.

Zhang Liang did not go to the palace to meet the emperor and the queen mother, but instead came to the familiar Chen residence to find his old friend Chen Ping.

Chen Ping was not surprised when he saw Zhang Liang coming. The two sat facing each other, chatting about everyday things, and having tea.

"The tea you have here is better. The tea in the Censor's Mansion tastes like chewing mud."

"Then eat more."

"I'm here to make amends for the unsuspecting thing."

"Oh, did that stupid son of yours finally give up the idea of ​​killing me?"

Zhang Liang chuckled lightly, "After all, he is young, so he can't be leak-proof."

"Only people like Zhou Chang will be deceived by him. Your son is very promising. At this age, you dare to kill thieves for the king. You are more promising than you."

Listening to Chen Ping's sarcasm, Zhang Liang laughed again, "Your son is not bad, you can help you to inquire about the news about you and the Nei Dynasty, and agreed to work with him, you have big ambitions, there are Such a son, you should have no regrets.

Chen Ping's face darkened, "What?!"

Zhang Liang's eyes widened in surprise, "So you don't know!"

"Oops, sloppy, slur, this tea is sweet and intoxicating. You don't need to care if you say some nonsense."

Looking at Chen Ping's livid face, and then at his grandfather's smiling face, Zhang Biqiang shook his head, and grandfather was quite bad sometimes.

Zhang Liang left quickly.

However, when Chen Mai walked into the mansion holding the bamboo slip, he saw Chen Ping's cold eyes.

"Father!"

Chen Mai obediently met Chen Ping.

"Buy it. In the past few days, I suddenly felt that there were thieves around me, colluding with outsiders, and trying to kill me."

The smile on Chen Mai's face suddenly solidified.

"Father, I'm not trying to kill you... I want to get rid of thieves for the king"

"oh, I see."

Looking at Chen Ping's livid face, Chen Mai forced a smile.

The next day, Chen Mai stopped going to the palace. According to what Chen Ping said, he was seriously ill and was recovering in the palace.

As for Zhang Budo, he also stopped persecuting the ministers and began to stay busy in the mansion. When the ministers learned that Liuhou had come, they only thought that Liuhou had educated this unworthy son, and didn't think much about it.After seeing a few old friends, Zhang Liang came to Changle Palace to meet the Queen Mother.

The Empress Dowager was very happy for the sudden arrival of the distinguished guest.

The Empress Dowager admired Zhang Liang very much, not only because Zhang Liang had the highest appearance among the ministers, but also because of his personality, which made him get along well with the Empress Dowager.

Zhang Liang used to be a handsome guy, but he is still a handsome old man now. A king who doesn't want to reveal his name often asks others, who is more beautiful than a widow and Liuhou?Of course, no one dares to say that Liuhou is beautiful, even if it is Zhang Budo, then he has to say that the king is very beautiful, how can Liuhou be comparable?
His two sons are also very good-looking, Zhang Budo has a more resolute face, and is deeply loved by Liu Chang and regarded as a confidant. Zhang Biqiang is slightly feminine and deeply loved by Liu Ying. He once wanted him to come as a valet. Cough, love, obviously, the purpose of Liu Chang's use of Zhang Budo is different from that of Liu Ying's use of Zhang Biqiang.

Liu Chang deeply hated Liu Ying's behavior, but he couldn't do anything. Not only Liu Ying, but also the most reliable fourth brother, there was a beautiful man to accompany him, and the fourth brother was very fond of him.Among the princes and princes in the world, there are only those who do not have such behavior, probably only the king of Tang and the king of Yan.

Even the King of Changsha got along very well with the adopted son of King Jing. They ate together, lived together, etc., and they had to take them with them when they changed their fiefs. Such a vibe.

"The sudden arrival of Marquis Liu. It's really gratifying."

The Empress Dowager asked Liu An to come, pointed to Liuhou and said, "This is the most trusted hero of your eldest father. You should treat him with the attitude of treating your elders!"

Liu An obediently bowed to Zhang Liang, "I have heard about Liu Hou's name for a long time, and I am fortunate to meet you today. It is a great honor. Please stay in Chang'an for more time. I have a lot of things I want to ask you."

Zhang Liang was a little surprised. He looked at the child's face that looked exactly like Liu Chang, and listened to his words that didn't look like Liu Chang, "Is this the son of King Tang?"

"Yeah. It's Prince An of the Tang Dynasty."

Empress Lu smiled, not like an empress dowager, but like an old man showing off his well-behaved grandson to others.

"Come!"

Zhang Liang asked An to come to him and took his hand, "What books have you read?"

In the face of Zhang Liang's question, Liu An responded fluently, neither humble nor arrogant, and answered appropriately, saying that Zhang Liang was happier the more he listened, "This son has great talent!"

"Yeah. Unlike his father, he will only call Father Zhong!"

Hearing that her grandson was praised by Liuhou, Empress Lv was very happy, and immediately complained about a certain king.

Liu Hou laughed, but Liu An hurriedly blocked his ears.

"Why are you doing this?"

"As a son, how can I hear others insulting my grandfather? I can't be rude to my elders, so I can only block my ears."

Liuhou gave him a deep look, but still smiled and praised: "Good boy."

Empress Lu exchanged a few words with Liuhou, and then asked his intention.

"The queen mother is not because of my incompetent son. Since he became the third prince, this servant has been arrogant and has repeatedly insulted the old officials in the court, so I can't rest in peace."

Zhang Liang sighed, complained about his son, and said that it was not easy for him, Empress Lu hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, at this age, I have to worry about them, alas, I'm just disobedient. , act recklessly."

The two old men criticized their son, but Empress Lv said, "However, your son Zhang Budo is a true loyal minister. Although he is a bit reckless, you have taught him the most important thing, unlike my son. I can't find a single advantage in my whole body, except for the name, there is no advantage."

"Empress dowager, ah Your Majesty, have you been in a hurry recently? My Shuzi can be the third prince."

"Oh?"

"I'm afraid he can't do well"

"How come? I think he is a good candidate."

The two chatted for a long time, and then Zhang Liang left with a smile. After he left, the smile on Empress Lv's face disappeared immediately. She asked her valet to take Liu An to find Cao Shu, and asked Liu Zhangqian to go to the front. Come.

Although the Queen Mother didn't like King Qi, she was good to Liu Zhang, and Queen Lu was more tolerant to talented people.

"Queen Mother!"

Empress Lu glanced at Liu Zhang, and Liu Zhang immediately changed his words, "Mother!"

"After Liuhou came to Chang'an, who did he meet?"

"First I went to the Censor House, and then I met Chen Ping, Zhang Cang, Zhou Chang, and Liu Jing."

"No wonder"

Empress Lu sneered and said: "They can't sit still anymore, it seems that the appointment of Zhang Budo has still scared them. You send someone to keep watching Liuhou, and then send someone to tell Zhang Budo, and let him have a period of time. Don't meet Liuhou."

"only!!"

But at this moment, Liu Chang returned to Han Xin's side dejectedly.

"Master."

Han Xin looked at the people who had been escorted back, and the few Hun knights who were tied up. These days, Liu Chang escorted the prisoners here one after another, sending more than 1 people in a row.These people had no time to retreat, could not contact their own army, and because of Liu Chang's vicious reputation, they all chose to surrender.

But what happened to those knights?

Liu Chang said helplessly: "These people are all sent by Ji Conge, Ji Cong said that he wants to surrender."

"surrender?"

Han Xin stroked his beard and ordered the envoy to be brought to him.

"Jizhu wants to surrender, why don't you come by yourself?"

"Just because I was afraid of King Tang's prestige, I didn't dare to come in person. If King Tang could allow us to submit, my king would definitely come in person!"

Han Xin nodded, "It's a good thing that you can surrender."

"Master!"

"To shut up!"

Han Xin glared at Liu Chang, who immediately lowered his head and muttered something.

Han Xin laughed and untied the ropes on the envoy's body and said, "If Ji Porridge can surrender, it will be a blessing for both of us. Come and join me at the banquet!" Han Xin took his Hand, kindly asked him to sit down, then ordered the slaughter of the livestock, and entertained the envoy, Han Xin's attitude made this man extraordinarily happy.

The two talked a lot, and then Han Xin said: "We are willing to accept Ji Conge's submission, please go back and tell him, let him come with a map, we are willing to let him be the king of the Huns and continue to command our own tribe!"

Han Xin ordered several times, and arranged for a lot of people to follow the envoy as his own messenger, and sent them away very kindly.

"Master!"

Liu Chang said seriously: "This guy will definitely not come, and the map will not be presented. This is their strategy to drag our troops, consume our food and grass, and strive for the opportunity to withdraw our troops. This man is very cunning!"

Han Xin glanced at him, "Is that so?"

"Of course, if he comes to submit in person, the widow will give him a banquet, and then personally dance the sword and stab him to death!"

"Why don't you just invite Mrs. Fan to eat raw meat?"

"Wouldn't that be the Hongmen Banquet?"

Han Xin looked at the sky, calmly, as if he was waiting for something.

Liu Chang was still talking nonstop.

Han Xin looked at the sky again, and then said calmly: "Since you know that the submission is fake, why don't you bring cavalry and follow the trail they left behind?"

(End of this chapter)