Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 298 The Seven Brothers of the Old Liu Family
Before Qin was unified, there were four idols in the world.

Among these four people, one of Wei's idols is the most popular.

Everyone except his brother liked him.

This is Lord Xinling of Wei State, who once asked Liu Bang to run away from home to follow.

It is a pity that when Liu Bang arrived, Lord Xinling had already passed away. He could only change to a big brother. That person was Zhang Er, a disciple of Lord Xinling. Liu Bang could not be a disciple of Lord Xinling. Is Lingjun's doorman a doorman?
After the fall of Wei, Zhang Er was wanted by the First Emperor because of his ambition to restore the country.

He absconded with his best brother, Chen Yu, and later took refuge with a certain "Gou Fugui". The two of them supported Zhao Xie as the king of Zhao together. Later, when the Qin State attacked, Zhang Er and Chen Yu asked for help, but Chen Yu refused to save them. There was a conflict between the brothers. Later, Chen Yu repelled Zhang Er, took control of Zhao State by himself, and established himself as the deputy king. Zhang Er went to vote for his former younger brother Liu Bang.

Liu Bang was very happy and respected the big brother. Immediately, he sent someone to destroy Zhao and avenge the big brother.

At that time, someone brought Chen Yu two news, one good news and one bad news.

The good news is that there are very few people from the Han army. There are only more than 1 recruits who have just been recruited.

As for the bad news, the one leading the troops is called Han Xin.

Chen Yu didn't believe in evil, the vigor and vitality when he repelled Zhang Er, and the realm of all things competing for development is still in front of him. Based on the spirit of 20 to [-] weak, and the advantage is mine, he decided to take the initiative to fight and try with Han Xin.

Soon, Chen Yu was beheaded, Zhao Wangxie was captured alive, and the entire army of 20 was wiped out. However, it cannot be said that this man did not make any contribution. He contributed an idiom for later generations, fighting with his back. In the idiom, he is the one who was put to the last stand, but the protagonist is the opposite Han Xin.

After accomplishing great things, Liu Bang did not treat the eldest brother badly and named him King of Zhao.

Zhang Ao was Zhang Er's son. After Zhang Er died, he inherited the position of King Zhao. Liu Bang also married his daughter to him.

With the contacts left by his father, Zhang Ao can't be said to be unacquainted in the world, and he can be regarded as a winning friend.

When he came to take charge of this matter, people from all over the world came to hear the news, and even the temple officials couldn't sit still and came to visit Zhang Ao one after another, just wanting to buy a few books from him. Ao has been very proud these days. Since he was defeated and captured, his house has never been so lively.

Like Zhang Er, Zhang Ao has always liked to receive customers and make friends.

Now, seeing that the threshold of his home is about to be trampled, Zhang Ao couldn't hide the smile on his face.

"How about this dress? Is it decent?"

Zhang Ao even turned around in front of Liu Le and showed her his clothes.

Liu Le shook his head and said, "In the past few days, I have been given official positions and food for me. I always feel that something is wrong. You have to be careful. This kid doesn't know what bad water he is holding back!"

"A virtuous king like Your Majesty! How could there be bad water? I helped him, that's just his thanks!"

"That's what I said, but this kid hides when he sees me these days. It's always right to be careful. Besides, you are so connected with people from all over the world and have close contacts. Don't forget, you made mistakes."

"You women, what do you know?"

Zhang Ao said, and then went out, Liu Le stopped talking immediately, okay, my wife, you can continue to dance!
Zhang Ao walked out of the inner room and greeted everyone with a smile. Everyone praised him. Zhang Ao sat in the upper seat and watched everyone.

"Today, the great king Xianming feels that there are very few books in the world, so I want the book of the Heavenly Luge!"

"Your Majesty Xianming!"

Everyone also touted it.

Zhang Ao said, "I'm good friends with you all. When I learn that there is such a good thing, I will contact you first, and I want you to come and enjoy this good thing first!"

"Hahaha, thank you Zhang Gong!"

"Zhang Gong is worthy of being the son of King Zhao, with the style of Lord Xinling!"

Everyone praised one after another, and their faces were full of joy.

Zhang Ao was also praised a little by them. Everyone ate meat and drank wine together. Zhang Ao made people go to see the collection of books. When everyone saw the books that were piled up like a mountain and occupied four rooms, I couldn't hold back my excitement any longer, "Mr. Zhang! Please tell me, how much gift does the king need? You can do as much as you want!"

"These books are all treasures. There is no second place in the world. Besides, there is only one such time, the king is going to launch an army against Nanyue, and there is no food in the national treasury. Therefore, if you miss it, you will have no chance in the future. already."

"Okay, since everyone is here, let's make a bid, and the highest bidder wins!"

Zhang Ao started to sell confidently.

In the following days, his place has almost become the most lively place in Chang'an. There are so many people, no white people coming and going. Although there is a shabby house, it is because of the book. Zhang Ao realized the feeling of his grandfather, every day. He was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth with laughter.

Liu Chang was also quite concerned about this matter, and kept sending people to inquire about the situation.

After learning that those people were almost starting to bid for a book, and the bids were getting higher and higher, Liu Chang, like Zhang Ao, was also laughing from ear to ear.

At the same time, the ministers in the DPRK were also discussing the matter.

During the court session, some ministers mentioned this matter.

The person who brought this up was Lieutenant Zhou Gu. Probably because he didn't grab the books, he felt grief and anger, so he shouted during the court meeting, "How can you sell the books of sages?"

Liu Chang's eyes lit up, and he said hesitantly, "You have some truth in what you said."

"However, this is what Zhang Gong is doing. He is the elder of the widow, and the widow doesn't have much to say."

Zhou Chang was not very happy, he said to Zhou Gu: "The book of the sages cannot be given away for nothing. In exchange for food, it is used to rule the people. When the sages know it, they will only praise, not blame, what nonsense are you talking about here? Woolen cloth?"

Hearing Zhou Chang say this, Zhou Gu didn't dare to say anything more.

These days, Zhou Chang is very happy.

Before the court meeting, he was always cheerful. When the ministers asked him, he said that the minister accepted his advice and said that the king has improved, and sooner or later he will become a wise king!
It can be seen that Zhou Chang's requirements for Liu Chang are very low. As long as he can listen to some advice, he will be very happy and satisfied.

Because he was in a good mood, after discovering that the king was not just hopeless, Zhou Chang also spoke for Liu Chang in the court, restraining the ministers.

Liu Chang was very moved, and he was indeed a virtuous prime minister of the widow.

Zhaoping suddenly got up and said seriously: "As for the matter of Hexi, I have already made arrangements for the appointment of officials, and I am also going to do it myself. When the time comes, please go and check it out."

Zhou Chang was taken aback for a moment and said, "Why don't you discuss with the ministers on such a big event? Appointing or removing officials is not a trivial matter."

"Zhou Xiang, we have already agreed that this matter in Hexi will be managed by me. You are in charge of domestic affairs, have you forgotten?"

Zhao Ping asked rhetorically, neither humble nor arrogant.

At that moment, Zhou Chang's complexion changed greatly, and he suddenly woke up.

He pointed at the superior Liu Chang again.

"Dizzy... dizzy lord!!"

Zhou Chang finally found out that he had been tricked, but it was too late, Zhaoping had already made all the arrangements, the rest of the ministers could no longer intervene in the matter of Hexi, and the ministers believed that Zhaoping was a man and would not go there. Intervention, only Zhou Chang, knew the situation, this Zhaoping was basically the tongue of the Tang king, and now he can only pray to the king not to mess around.

In the following days, Zhang Ao continued to sell books, and food flowed into the treasury.

After Dahan's tax reduction, these people actually benefited the same, even more than ordinary people. After all, their foundation was incomparable to ordinary people.

When these people got wider, they imitated Liu Chang everywhere. Liu Chang liked fancy clothes, and they wore them. Liu Chang liked to eat meat, and they also ate. Liu Chang liked hunting dogs, and they also kept dogs. Liu Chang liked white horses, and they also To raise white horses and to compare everywhere, Zhou Chang told Liu Chang more than once about this.

Only then did Liu Chang's idea of ​​selling books be identified, and it became wider, right?Let you go to compare!
He also deliberately instructed Zhang Ao to let those people snatch the books and arouse their comparison, the more expensive the better!

"Hahaha, Your Majesty, these days, the carriages that transport food are constantly coming and going!"

Zhang Ao's face was full of smiles, and he looked very proud.

Liu Chang glanced at him, and then said with a smile: "It's still my sister-in-law's reliable work, she's really a great talent!"

"Hey, you're welcome!"

Zhang Ao was obviously a little off, and he just waved casually at Liu Changdu.

Luan Bu's complexion changed greatly, he drew his sword suddenly, and yelled loudly: "Marquis Xuanping! Want to die?!"

Zhang Ao was startled, reacted quickly, and said respectfully, "I dare not take credit."

Liu Chang glanced at Luan Bu, the widow didn't even stretch out a finger, what sword are you drawing?
Luan Bu usually looks calm, but when he gets angry, he is much more murderous than Zhang Budo. Zhang Ao can clearly see the strong killing intent in Luan Bu's eyes.Liu Chang smiled and said, "Luan Bu, don't be rude to my sister-in-law!"

Only then did Luan Bu put away his sword and looked at Zhang Ao a little bit badly.

Zhang Ao hurriedly said a few words to Liu Chang, and left here very uncomfortable.

Liu Chang sighed helplessly, "Luan Bu, why are you so angry?"

"The monarch humiliates the minister, who is he, dare to treat the king like this?!"

"Oh, to Zhang Ao, you remembered the death of a monarch and a minister? When my grandmother beat me up, why didn't you want to draw a sword?"

"Mother trains her son, it is only right and proper."

"What about when my teacher chased me?"

"The teacher trains the child, it is only right and proper."

Liu Chang thought for a moment and asked, "Zhou Chang and I have nothing to do with each other. Why didn't you come when he scolded me for being a fool?"

"He's right."

"Fart! You bully and fear of hardship!"

Liu Chang pulled Luan Bu and sat down, "You have to keep your temper, let me tell you, this sister-in-law is not easy to provoke, don't look at my mother's indifference to the eldest sister, if she is crying and goes to Changle Palace to tell her We're both going to be beaten. You know what?"

Luan Bu was still a little angry, he said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Gong is not a bad person by nature, but it is difficult to achieve great things. He is in the local area, gathering disciples, and some people who have made big mistakes come to defect to him, just praise him a few times. Just say a few words to Lord Xinling, and he will take that person and protect them from their crimes, leaving the local officials helpless.”

"In the beginning, Lord Xinling, he also sheltered those sinners who wanted revenge for their relatives, or who were deceived by others, but had no choice but to fight back. Why did he shelter these people who hurt the world?"

"He is not Lord Xinling at all, probably Lord Mengchang!"

"Those who hurt the world and cause harm to the world can be exempted from punishment if they become his disciples. How unfair this is!"

Liu Chang was stunned for a moment, and asked suspiciously, "You usually praise Jun Xinling, Jun Pingyuan, and Jun Shen so much, why don't you only like Jun Mengchang?"

"Your Majesty, Lord Mengchang protects the criminals. He once went to Zhao State to visit Lord Pingyuan. The people of Zhao looked at him, and then someone mocked him and said: I thought Tian Wen was a burly man, but now I see him, he is actually a thin man."

"What would happen if the king encountered such a thing?"

"Eh, if others say that the widow is thin, the widow will probably ask Xia Wuqi to treat his eyes."

"What about other humiliations?"

"Beat him!"

"Oh, Lord Mengchang, he was very annoyed. The people accompanying him jumped out of the car with him, slashed hundreds of people nearby, and destroyed a county before leaving."

Liu Chang was stunned, "Is there anything else?"

"That's really a villain. However, that Mr. Pingyuan is not a good thing. He was so slaughtered by others that he still made friends!"

Liu Chang waved his hand and said, "You don't have to care about my sister-in-law, his disciples won't be able to follow him for long."

At some point, a light rain fell on the horizon.

Liu Changji sat under the eaves and looked at the light rain with a smile.

It's finally raining in Chang'an. It's a good sign. I just don't know if it's raining in Hengshan and Dai. If there are gods, it would be great. Wherever there is drought, it will rain wherever, and the people will not suffer.

He took a sip of his wine, looked at the rain curtain in front of him, and then stretched out his hand to poke the rain curtain. Seeing that the rain was pierced by himself, he couldn't help grinning.

In the distance, I saw a few little guys running wildly.

It's An, Xiang, and Qi that Shuzi, who are currently bringing Liu Ying's large group of sons, playing in the rain, chasing each other, and having a lot of fun. I want them to go back, but I can't catch up with them.

Liu Chang couldn't help but laugh.

"These dicks"

At this moment, a figure ran from the rain, lowered his head, rushed through the curtain of the rain, and came to Liu Chang's side.

Liu Chang was stunned and raised his head to see that it was Liu Zhang who came.

Liu Zhang was soaked all over and stared blankly at Liu Chang.

"What happened?"

"Father Zhong."

Liu Zhang suddenly knelt down in front of Liu Chang and burst into tears.

At that moment, the smile on Liu Chang's face suddenly solidified.

In the 15th year of Emperor Han, King Qi died.

Liu Ying covered her face, but lowered her head and cried in pain.

His hair was a little messy, and he couldn't even sit still.

He leaned on Liu Chang's body and cried.

Liu Chang stretched out his hand and gently comforted his second brother.

However, at this moment, Liu Chang's face was pale and lost, as if something had been pulled out of his body, and his shoulders, which were always high, also drooped down.The eldest brother still failed to survive the spring of this year and passed away.

The elder brother's face kept reappearing in Liu Chang's mind. According to the system, when princes and kings died, they would be buried in the fief. That is to say, the elder elder brother had already been buried at the moment, and Liu Chang and the others could no longer see the elder elder brother for the last time. .

Liu Zhang knelt beside him, his eyes were extremely sad, which made people feel distressed.

"Don't cry. Big brother. I went to find my father."

Liu Chang's voice was also a little hoarse.

"Second brother. Your health is already bad. Don't cry anymore. I can't."

Liu Chang pursed his lips and looked at Liu Zhang, "Let's go back to Qi State. Prepare yourself..."

"Your Majesty."

Zhou Chang walked in at an unknown time and shouted at Liu Chang.

Liu Chang hesitated a little, but stood up anyway, let Liu Zhang look at Liu Ying, and followed Zhou Chang out of the inner room.

"what's up?"

"The matter of King Qi... King Qi is gone... It should have been the eldest son Xiang who was named king, but the king was in Qi before."

Liu Chang's eyes were blank, and he just nodded, "This matter has to be handled."

"Yeah. Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is waiting for you in the Jiaofang Palace."

When Liu Chang walked into the Jiaofang Palace, all the ministers had already arrived, and the queen mother was sitting in the upper seat. She glanced at Liu Chang, and then said coldly: "Zhou Xiang, what are you looking for him for?!"

Zhou Chang was stunned for a moment, and then said: "How can the country's major events not pass through?"

"It's okay, mom"

Liu Chang sat down, "What do the ministers have in mind?"

Empress Lu hesitated for a moment, then said, "The king of Qi has great merits and Sheji, and he is going to ennoble his sons as kings so that they can have their own fiefs."

Liu Chang understood that this was what Zhang Xiang and Xiao Xiang negotiated at the beginning, and they were supposed to deal with Tang, but he did not expect that Qi was the first to appreciate this trick.

"Okay, let's do that."

The ministers were about to express their thoughts, when Liu Chang decided to make a decision.

The ministers did not dare to compete with the king at this time, and did not say anything more.

"What should Liu Zhang do when he is by your side now?"

"Feng Wang, stay in Chang'an and continue to work."

"it is good."

Empress Lu didn't say anything else, so Liu Chang left first.

But after Liu Chang left, he ran into Zhang Ao again. Zhang Ao's books were almost sold out, so he came to ask if there were any other books.

When Liu Chang finished his work, it was already night.

Liu Chang walked into the hall in despair, and Cao Shu hurried forward, a little worried.

Fan Qing wiped away her tears and said nothing.

"It's fine for me. I wanted to go to Qi, but there are still some things in the country."

Liu Chang sat down, and Cao Shu brought the food.

Liu Chang lowered his head and ate in big mouthfuls.

Cao Shu sat on the side and was about to speak.

However, he saw that two tears appeared on Liu Chang's face at an unknown time.

Tears kept falling.

Those tears either fell into the meal, and were eaten by Liu Chang.

ps: Probably because I just experienced a life and death, this chapter is inexplicably uncomfortable. Fortunately, in this life, Liu Fei no longer died because of fear.

(End of this chapter)