Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 469 My eldest brother is not easy!

Riding a horse, Liu Chang bent his bow and shot an arrow. The strong bow made a groaning sound under the huge arm strength. As the arrow collapsed, the rabbit was almost directly stuck on the ground, and the strong force made it disappear. However, Liu Chang did not stop and continued to run.

The soldiers picked up the half-drawn rabbit from the ground and followed His Majesty. Liu Chang's shooting speed became faster and faster. This is the No. 80 seven rabbits that Liu Chang killed today.

After learning that the hares were infested and began to harm the farmland, Liu Chang was furious. What a big event the farmer's experimental field was, how could he allow those rabbits to harm the farmland?
So, Chang Liu came here to hunt in person.

"Yes, I am enlightened, and I know the reason for doing things for Your Majesty."

Standing on the side of the road waiting for the return of the emperor, Zhang Budo said approvingly towards Shen Tujia.

"What do you want to do to take so much trouble?"

Facing the question of the left minister of the temple, Shentujia was not rude. Shentujia didn't like the current Sangong very much, but he never disobeyed their orders. It's because he's very disciplined himself.

"The ministers in the DPRK are extravagant and wasteful. From the temple to the local area, the feast is prevalent. When the ministers in the DPRK go to the local area, the local government will definitely use the money from the temple to receive the reception, which is a waste of national strength. It is really hateful. Happening."

Shentujia is a very upright person, but he doesn't know much about learning, and his political skills are not very strong. It is still a bit reluctant to be the prime minister, but he is still competent enough to be a censor or something.

"So you invite your majesty to hunt first, to make your majesty happy, and then write a letter to persuade?"

Zhang Budo smiled, Shen Tujia's operation, how should I put it, is really a bit too crude and low-level, and almost engraved his own thoughts on his face.

However, this was already a great improvement for Shen Tujia, at least he knew how to make the emperor accept his advice.

According to Zhang Budo's understanding of His Majesty, Shen Tujia's operation is very feasible.

As long as your Majesty is in a good mood, the minister's advice can still be listened to.

"Are you going to rob Jibu?"

Shen Tujia said solemnly: "Yushi Ji is an upright person. He has vigorously rectified the administration of officials recently, set an example, and dismissed many officials. However, Yushi Ji is not enough to deter ministers. After all, the method is too gentle."

Ever since there was a problem with officials in Chuankongsi County, Ji Bu began to rectify this problem with all his strength. He first wrote letters to the censors who were assigned to various places, prohibiting them from living in his mansion, and asking them to go to the palace every month. You must stay in the local county government for 20 days.

And they changed their annual report into a two-month report. Jibu also issued the "Dahan Official Order", in which the requirements and various standards for local officials were put forward, and the proportion of each part of the performance evaluation was changed. , and expressed that it would be included in the performance appraisal of the folk style.

Ji Bu was also working hard, but in Shen Tujia's view, his actions were probably a little too gentle, or even a little ignorant.

In the face of ministers who failed to complete the goals of the temple on time, Ji Bu only criticized them verbally, while for some who completed their goals ahead of time or lied about their results, Ji Bu gave them dismissal or even execution.

Shen Tujia felt that his approach was not very fair, and the punishment was light and heavy.

Zhang Budo glanced at him, "It's rare that Your Majesty has never been so happy. Today is a great achievement. I kindly remind you that when you see Your Majesty, it can be said that Ji Bu's supervision is not effective, and it must not be said that the current government is broken."

Shen Tujia did not speak.

Soon, Liu Chang came out on a horse, followed by a large group of knights, and there were indeed a lot of prey, all kinds, Shen Tujia was a little confused, Liu Chang got off the horse with a smile, and he was in a very good mood. good.

"Your Majesty, didn't you mean rabbit hunting?"

"It's rabbit hunting, look, this is a rabbit that has eaten fat, this is a rabbit with pointed ears, this is a rabbit with patterns, and this, look, a rabbit with big horns"

Liu Chang solemnly introduced these new breeds of rabbits.

Shen Tujia pursed his lips, pointed to the man lying in the car in the distance, and asked, "Is this also a rabbit?"

"Of course, it's a talking rabbit!"

"Hey, Rabbit, are you okay? Are you okay?"

Lu Lu, who was sitting on the carriage, looked at the emperor with sadness and indignation. He would never go hunting again. He said he wanted to hunt rabbits, but he had to hunt tigers. He didn't come back to his senses, but in the face of Liu Chang's question, he could only answer: "No problem!!"

Shen Tujia took a deep breath and didn't care about the breeds of these rabbits.

"Your Majesty, the minister has played!"

Liu Chang was in a good mood at the moment, just as Zhang Budo had thought, he was willing to listen to the advice. With a wave of his hand, he let Shen Tujia speak with peace of mind, and Shen Tujia immediately talked about the local officials who came with public funds. Regarding the issue of entertaining officials such as the censor, I thought that they should be compensated.

"Compensation? When they are executed!"

"Your Majesty, there are many officials who have behaved like this. If they are punished with severe punishment, I am afraid that there will be no officials in the local area. They can make compensation and do not commit the crime again in the future."

"Okay, okay, just do as you say!"

Liu Changzheng was about to leave, but Shentujia said, "Your Majesty, the censor, Jibu, is not strict in rectification. Since His Majesty's accession to the throne, there have been many local officials who are evil, greedy, traitors, thieves, and stupid. Congruent.”

Zhang Budo secretly said that it was not good.

Sure enough, Liu Chang's face suddenly became ugly.

"You mean, the officials I govern are all thieves?? Far less than when Emperor Gao??"

"Your Majesty, in the time of Emperor Gao, in the temples, on the ground, there were all battle-hardened generals, the local county governors had marquis, and the villages were all soldiers of the past. These people obeyed Emperor Gao's orders and did not Afraid of hard work, courageous, aware of the dangers of the world, and never harmed the people."

"And today's officials, there are those who inherit the title of their fathers, and those who are not involved in farming and mulching. These people have little ability, but only hold official positions because of their father's reasons. Slutty, fishy people."

Liu Chang's face became darker and darker.

Zhang Budo exclaimed: "Bold! You are clearly insinuating Your Majesty! If you want to ruin His Majesty's reputation, you must be the most remnant of Wu! Come on!!"

Liu Chang stopped Zhang Budo and then stared at Shen Tujia.

"I'll give you six months to go and help Jibu and rectify the administration. If you don't get it right, I'll throw you into Shanglin Garden and treat you like a rabbit. Do you understand?"

"only!!"

Liu Chang returned to the palace, and Zhang Budo was still constantly comforting him, "Your Majesty, please listen to Shentujia's nonsense, the problem of local officials has existed since Emperor Gao's time, but at that time the people were poor and officials wanted to do evil. can't do evil"

"No, he's right. When I was young, when I went to various places, the lowest county guard was Guannei Hou. Now, the county guards in the world can't make up five Hours, right?"

"Not to mention in the countryside."

Liu Chang frowned and pondered for a moment, "Actually, it's a bit embarrassing for Ji Bu, the situation today is different from the past. I'm afraid it's only slightly better than him."

When Liu Chang just came to Chang'an City Gate, he saw someone arguing here.

There are four or five people arguing with the soldiers at the gate of the city, and there are many people around to watch the fun.

But in the face of this scene, Liu Chang did not panic at all, "Forget it, no doubt, let's hear what accent those people have."

Soon, Zhang Budo returned.

"It's a Qi accent."

"Oh, my brother has already passed through Qi, it's not bad."

Liu Chang led the crowd back from his exclusive city gate, and here, Lu Chan's blue veins burst out, pointing to the few people in front of him and shouting, "I am Lu Chan, I am on duty here, how could I run to Qi State? Hook up your daughter and impregnate her?! You think I dare not arrest people, right?!"

"This is the certificate you left behind! Don't deny it!"

Lu Chan took the voucher and saw some familiar fonts on it. The swear words poured into his mouth several times, but he swallowed them again.

Jiaodong country.

Jiaodong King Liu Jian held his second brother's hand coquettishly and did not let go. As the younger brother among the brothers, Liu Jian is also in his 20s. He just got married and has no heirs yet. For some reason, this guy's face looks more and more like Big Brother Liu is getting fat.

Looking at his face, Liu Ying had mixed feelings in her heart.

He had already worshipped his eldest brother in Qi State. His eldest brother had passed away for many years. Liu Ying also missed his eldest brother very much.

He stayed in front of Liu Fei's tomb for a long time before returning to the capital.

Qi Wang Liu Xiang was very afraid of Liu Chang, but he was very close to Liu Ying. He dared to joke in front of Liu Ying and treated him as a real elder.Although Liu Chang is also very kind to these sons, it is because of his character that these sons fear him more than love.

Liu Ying is different. He really treats these sons as his own sons. After Liu Fei's death, Liu Fei's children also regarded the eldest second child Liu Ying as their own. Dear Father.

Liu Ying received very good hospitality in Qi. From Liu Fei's son to his grandsons, everyone liked Liu Ying very much, and Liu Ying also prepared gifts for each of them.

Immediately, Liu Ying came to Jiaodong and met Liu Jian.

Liu Jian had a pretty good life these days, and the three princes that Liu Chang arranged for him were all top-notch, all the famous founding generals who survived today. Three Dukes, these three are ministers who followed Emperor Gao to conquer the world.

There are not many founding ministers alive today, and Liu Jian's configuration shows that Liu Chang still prefers this younger brother.

"Brother, my Jiaodong country is well governed, right? The world's most powerful country, apart from Tang Liangqi, is my Jiaodong. I, a county in Jiaodong, can produce food that ranks fourth among all countries in the world, and the people are extraordinarily wealthy. Even the people of Tang and Liang countries are not as rich as my Jiaodong country!!"

Liu Jian's eyes were full of pride.

In fact, Liu Jian’s ability to govern the country is not too strong. The main reason is that Jiaodong country has great geographical advantages, many ports, and the support of temples is also strong. Several brothers around are willing to help him, becoming the center of water transportation, making Jiaodong country’s Business is developing rapidly, and in terms of business alone, no vassal state can compare to him.

Liu Ying didn't say anything, just nodded.

"Good, very good."

"I have been to so many places, and you are the most prosperous. The prosperity of this market is comparable to that of Chang'an."

Liu Jian was even more proud.

In fact, the brothers of this generation, with the exception of Liu Ruyi, have all lived well, and the fiefs are not too bad. Of course, Zhao State is also a very good place, but the war is too damaged, and the development of decades is only in the Restoring the national strength will not be able to catch up with the rest of the vassal states.

"Jian, you have done a very good job, but you can't be complacent. The Wu Kingdom has developed rapidly in recent years, the Yan Kingdom has expanded its territory, and its strength has skyrocketed. If you are proud and complacent and don't want to make progress, then this fourth position, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep it."

Liu Jian was stunned, and hurriedly said: "Second brother, don't worry, I have set up a special shipbuilding workshop, and I have also begun to manufacture large ships. Tang, Zhao, Yan, and even Namahan, Wu, Chu, and even Changsha, Nanyue, want to For trade, you can't avoid me Jiaodong!"

"The stronger they are, the richer I will be. Second brother, don't think that my grain production is not as good as Liang Liang. In terms of business tax income, they are not worthy of my shoes!"

"Your fifth brother convened the peasant family to compete with the temple peasant family. You set up a shipyard and competed with the temple boat builders, you people."

In front of the younger brother, Liu Ying is not too fun. In these days, he just wandered around and looked at the scenery here. Speaking of which, Jiaodong is actually not much different from Qi. After all, it was a part of Qi. There is not much difference in terms of language and customs.

But Liu Ying stayed with the younger brother for a long time.

When Emperor Gao died, Liu Jian was too young. He didn't know the concept of "father" since he was a child. However, Liu Ying and Empress Da Cao had raised him for a long time and cared for him more than the rest of the brothers. , In fact, Liu Ying is still more fond of Liu Jian, after all, he is the younger brother who was brought up by himself.

After staying in Jiaodong for a while, Liu Ying was ready to go south to Chu, Wu, Nanyue, and Changsha.

Saying goodbye to her younger brother and sitting on the bow, Liu Ying looked at the constant flow of ships in the distance and couldn't help sighing.

"I have traveled around in the past, although not many, but I also know the situation in the place. In this short period of time, the changes in the place are so huge that it is no exaggeration to turn the world upside down. Dare to imagine."

In this regard, Empress Da Cao also nodded involuntarily.

They have traveled almost all over the North, and the changes can not be described as huge. From the county to the vassal state, the development situation is a thousand miles away. At least in the eyes of the Queen of Da Cao, this is an unprecedented prosperity.

Liu Ying frowned, "Everyone just thinks the eldest brother Shengming, but they don't know how much he paid for this prosperous world. Alas, now you and I are still playing here, but he can only be locked in the deep palace, being The state affairs are so overwhelmed that I can’t lift my head up, and when I forcibly ceded to him and the world, it was only unfair to him.”

Empress Da Cao didn't think so.

"How can it be said that it is unfair to follow the throne of the emperor?"

"My little brother is playful, and the emperor's position in the deep lock palace is the greatest torture for him."

"With so many memorials, I don't know if he is still healthy."

Liu Ying raised her head, thinking of her brother.

"It really hurts him"

"Jie Jie Jie~~~"

In the Hall of Houde, Liu Changzheng was covering his face and chasing around the hall. Fan Qing and Yong'e were hiding from Liu Chang, giving out bursts of crisp laughter. Liu Chang rushed up several times, but failed to catch them both. The two hid quickly, and Liu Chang jumped forward suddenly, just hugging one person.

"Hahaha, have you caught it?!"

Liu Changda smiled and took down the cloth, but saw mother Shu with a serious face.

The smile on Liu Chang's face suddenly solidified.

"Cough, queen, look, this is a cloth sent by Bashu. It is said to be made from the latest spinning wheel. I just want to try the quality of this thing. Not to mention, it's pretty good with my eyes closed, basically. Can't see anything"

Cao Shu looked at Fan Qing and Yong E who were standing behind him.

Both of them hurriedly lowered their heads, looked left and right, and pretended that nothing had happened.

"Your Majesty, I don't stop you from playing, it's just that in this palace, it's not just us, your daughter-in-law is there, you're not afraid of being heard by her? How rude is this? !"

Cao Shu said seriously.

After Chunyuyi left, Chunyu Tiying was taken into the palace by the queen mother, and she dared not let her stay outside, saying that she was afraid that she would be unsafe by herself, but in fact it was to prevent thieves. Today's thieves are very powerful. He climbed over the wall at every turn, and the thief was young, and the queen mother didn't want the thief to break his body at such a young age.

What's more, Ti Ying is not too old. At this age, if something happens to the thief, it is really easy to have a big accident. Therefore, for the sake of safety, Ti Ying moved in directly to accompany the Queen Mother.

Facts have proved that the queen mother is really thoughtful. Like Liu An, there is some objection. Liu An thinks that the law and order in Chang'an is very good now. In fact, there is no need for her to live in the palace, not to mention that the two have not officially married, so let her move in directly. It's a little too out of character.

He even went to Shen Tujia to tell him that it was not etiquette, and hoped that Shen Tujia could help him persuade the queen mother. Fortunately, although Shen Tujia was sincere, he was not stupid and did not jump into the hole dug by Liu An.

In the end, Liu An had no choice but to grieve again his own friend Mao Chang. The wound on Mao Chang's buttocks was just right, so he bit his head to persuade the queen mother, and then he was beaten again.

At this level of misery, Lu Chan felt sorry for him when he saw it.

Liu Chang smiled and pulled Cao Shu down and sat down, "Didn't the queen go out to run errands? Why did you come back so quickly? How many days?"

Cao Shu rolled his eyes, "I'm going out to celebrate the birthday of Duke Luan's old mother. Can this birthday last for several days?"

"Oh, yes, yes, is that all right? Is the old man all right?"

"The old man is not bad. It was Duke Luan's son, who was driving a car outside and was caught by Tingwei. Duke Luan kept his face straight all day and never said a word. Fortunately, Xuan Moru brought his son out in time."

"Hahaha, it's okay, it's okay, it's time for the sages to repay Luan Bu!"

(End of this chapter)