Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 488 The Marquis of Huaiyin Will Be Very Happy
Looking at Anling is just an excuse for Liu Chang to deal with the Queen Mother.

And his real purpose is to prepare for the future personal conquest, explore the road, check the situation of the city and the road, and see if the northwest of the Han Dynasty has the ability to mobilize on a large scale. Of course, it is also to inspect these princes and kings and their Ministers, let's see if these people are worthy of use.

And the result of Liu Chang's investigation of Hexi Kingdom is... no, these people are of no use!
After Zhou Bo escorted the prisoners, he caught up with Liu Chang. After the last lesson, he finally put away his murderous intentions. After the first battle, there were still prisoners of war. This made Liu Chang very pleased and wished to kiss him. It's not easy for him to take a few bites. My family's Taiwei Zhou is finally not obsessed with beheading people.

It was a good idea for Liu Xiang to ask Zhou Bo to assist Liu Jing in farming. Zhou Bo was famous, or notorious. When he came to inspect the plowing land, the prisoners of war who had broken their legs wanted to get up and hoe the ground. I was afraid that Master Zhou felt that he had no If you use it, you will behead your head for military merit. After all, Master Zhou has done a lot of things like this.

Zhou Bo followed Liu Chang with a very respectful attitude, not daring to be arrogant.

"Hexi can gather [-] knights, and the food and grass can be self-sufficient, but we still have enough crossbow armor and horses."

"If the grain is transported to Longxi, it can be stored in Anling. There are many soldiers in Anling, so there is no need to worry about problems. Besides, Anling is very close to Beiting."

Zhou Bo analyzed seriously.

Liu Chang squinted his eyes and nodded slightly, "Drawing six thousand knights won't have too much impact on Hexi, right?"

"If it's less than a year, it won't have much impact. If the war lasts more than a year, I'm afraid it will be very difficult in terms of food and grass."

"Don't worry about food and grass!"

Liu Chang waved his hand and rode his steed. The two of them came to the border of Beiting all the way, and then stopped. Liu Chang turned around, looked at Zhou Bo, and said: "You go back, the domestic affairs First, listen to Liu Jing more, and some of Liu Jing's policies may be opposed by ministers, do you know what to do?"

A cold light flashed in Zhou Bo's eyes, "I understand."

"And Xiang's Zhuzi, this Zhuzi, don't always follow him, he is still young, you can't let him do whatever he wants, you and Liu Jing are his elders, discipline them when it's time to discipline them, don't worry about being rude, I am here to support you!"

Probably because Liu Xiang wrote a letter to rescue Zhou Bo, but now Zhou Bo and Liu Xiang have a very close relationship. In the temple, Zhou Bo protects Liu Xiang everywhere, which makes Liu Xiang truly powerful. Hearing Liu Chang's words, Zhou Bo said seriously: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry. In fact, Your Majesty is not bad at heart. He is somewhat chivalrous and knows how to use people well. He often uses his private property to help the people. Even if he occasionally messes around with the people, he will not do bad things."

Hearing Zhou Bo's words, Liu Chang suddenly narrowed his eyes.

"Then do you know that when he was messing around among the people, he always called himself Zhou Jian. Everyone in Hexi said that the son of Marquis Jiang was evil."

At that moment, Zhou Bo was finally stunned.

Sure enough, he didn't know.

"You don't dare to discipline Liu Xiang, don't you dare to discipline Zhou Jian??"

Zhou Bo suddenly realized, "I understand!"

Farewell to Zhou Bo, Liu Chang sighed, and said to Lu Lu beside him: "You said that the second brother is such a kind person, why did he raise such a naughty son? He went out during Nongsang, went out hunting all day, and bullied the market. , the car in the city."

Lu Lu was silent for a moment before he asked: "Your Majesty, could it be because he is the closest to you at home?"

"Impossible! I am not as stupid as him!"

The reason why most of the second generation of the clan are like Liu Chang is actually very simple. It is not because a husky led the whole wolf pack, but mainly because Liu Chang was born very late. Doted on, and Liu Chang is the only spoiled child among the brothers. These second-generation princes and kings are all doted on, and their personalities are extremely stubborn. Also like his own son.

Beiting Kingdom is dominated by wilderness, and its area is not small. Although it is not as large as Hexi Kingdom, there is less cultivated land here, and there are not many cities. Most of the places are still grazing. The pavilion length here is longer than that of Hexi Kingdom. It also looks like a gangster, and is more casually dressed, with barbarians mixed in.

Hexi Kingdom was the land from Gansu to Xinjiang later, and its government was in Guzang (now Wuwei City), while Beiting Kingdom was in the northeast of Xinjiang and western Inner Mongolia, and its government was in Yiwu (now Hami City). As for Xiting Kingdom, that It is the rest of Xinjiang, where the government is located in Liuquan (now Yuli County), with a huge sphere of influence, but few cities and population.

In Beiting country, because the countries here were the supporters of the Huns, all the countries here have become county towns, and the county magistrates are sent by Beiting to govern. There are no foreign kings in the territory, and even Hexi, Northland and other regions are bordered, so both the internal environment and external transportation are more convenient, and the number of people is also large. Because of the Han-Hungarian War, the supporters of the Huns were either killed or migrated with the Huns, so it was governed It's not that difficult.

People don't care much about who their ruler is, as long as they can feed themselves and not suffer.

Liu Chang has been riding horses all the way, this place is simply a paradise for car and horse riding, as far as the eye can see, there are endless grasslands, and he can ride as far as he wants, all the way to Yiwu County, the government place, This county is a newly built city, which was refurbished on the basis of the original city. It is similar to Guzang County. There is nothing worthy of praise. Unfortunately, Beiting Kingdom does not have a big city like Anling. Probably not as good as Anling.

Liu Chang looked at the city, "Perhaps, we can let An build his own mausoleum in Beiting Kingdom."

"If Ann has a son, let him build a mausoleum in Xiting Kingdom"

Liu Chang said seriously, but Lu Lu smiled wryly, "Is your majesty planning to repair the mausoleum all the way to the body (near India)? Wouldn't that hurt future generations? Why bother for two or three years?"

"How else can they show their filial piety?"

"I am a big man who governs the country with filial piety!"

There are no interesting places in Yiwu County. There are still restaurants in Guzang County, but there are no restaurants here. After a quick turn around, Liu Chang walked directly to the palace. There are many restaurants in front of the palace. The young soldier was chatting, when he saw someone coming, he hurriedly stopped him.

"Who dares to break into the palace?!"

"Xia Houzao, Taiwei of the Xiting Kingdom, has something important to come to King Beiting, report it quickly!"

Those few people were taken aback for a moment, obviously they all had heard of Xia Houzao's reputation, they hurriedly paid obeisance to see each other, and then went in to report.

After a while, a soldier came out and led them into the palace. The palace was also very simple. When they approached the main hall, Liu Chang heard the woman's laughter from a long distance away. Liu Chang's complexion suddenly became unsightly. When he walked into the main hall, he saw Liu Ang in disheveled clothes, exposing his tendons, and three beauties sitting beside him, with drinks in front of him. There are weapon racks on the wall, and there are all kinds of weapons, too many.

The beauty took off a Pu Tao and put it in Liu Ang's mouth. Liu Ang was very satisfied, just bit the Pu Tao in his mouth, looked at the door, and saw Zhong's father who was holding back his anger.

The two looked at each other for a long time.

"Father Zhong. Misunderstanding."

The princes and kings of the old Liu family were good at the beginning. Although there would be a few scum occasionally, they all had the characteristics of a foolish monarch more or less. Only the burial objects of the princes and kings of the old Liu family were the richest. The spirit of pleasure of these people probably came from Liu Bang, and even in the Eastern Han Dynasty, which was not like the Han Dynasty, this spirit of pleasure continued. The princes and kings of the Han Dynasty can be compared to later The princes and kings of the dynasty will know how to play more.

The king's screams were soon heard in the palace.

"I thought the rumors about you were malicious slander, but I didn't expect them to be true!"

"Are you setting up wine ponds and meat forests here, are you planning to imitate King Zhou?!"

Liu Ang sat on the side with a bruised nose and a swollen face, "Father Zhong, I am wronged, these three are my wives and concubines, even if I want wine pools and meat forests, I have to have that capital, my Beiting country is not as poor as a county in the Central Plains, If you want to drink, you have to go to Hexi Country to buy it. How can you have the right to set up a wine pool and meat forest? What a big wish!"

While Liu Chang was teaching Youzi, another distinguished guest also entered Yiwu County.

Xia Houzao walked swaggeringly in Yiwu County on a tall horse, accompanied by two knights. He said disdainfully to the knights on the left and right: "Why does their county look so small? It's not as good as our Xiting. Such a good resource but not knowing how to use it is a waste!"

The West Court and the North Court are next to each other, and they are somewhat uncomfortable with each other.

The only object that Beiting can despise is Xiting, and the king of Xiting is more powerful, so the ministers and officials of Xiting are more fierce. Sometimes when the two sides cooperate, there will inevitably be some small conflicts, especially the Taiwei of Xiting After beating the son of Beiting Guo Taiwei, of course, this kind of hostility is only maintained at the upper level, and there is still no such situation at the bottom. Beiting people like to go to Xiting to do business, because there is nothing in Xiting
Xia Houzao came to Beiting Kingdom this time because of a business trip. There are not many people available in Xiting Kingdom, and this Sangong personally takes care of everything big and small. After all, he is the only one who has the most free time and has nothing to do.

He dismounted and was led by others, while he walked slowly to the gate of the palace.

"Who broke into the palace?!"

Xia Houzao said frantically, "Xiahouzao, the Taiwei of the Xiting Kingdom, has something important to see the King of Beiting, report it quickly!"

The soldiers froze for a moment, looked at each other, and then looked suspiciously at Xiahouzao in front of them, "Are you Xiahouzao, the Taiwei of Xiting Kingdom?"

"Nonsense! Hurry up and report!!"

The soldier narrowed his eyes, and whispered a few words.

Soon, the gate of the palace opened wide, and a large group of soldiers rushed out, facing the soldier and cursed: "Take down this traitor who pretends to be a Taiwei!!!"

Xia Houzao looked blankly at the soldiers rushing towards him, and shouted angrily.

Liu Chang was teaching Liu Ang a lesson, when he vaguely heard roars and snarls, Liu Chang was still very vigilant in this respect, he stood up abruptly, drew out the saber from his waist, at that moment, he was bowing his head Liu Ang, who was being scolded, was so frightened that he almost cried.

"Father Zhong! If you want to scold, you can scold and beat if you want, but don't kill me! I'm your dear son!!"

"It's all villains bewitching!! Father Zhong!"

"To shut up!!"

Liu Chang reprimanded, then jumped out of the palace and ran towards the palace gate. Sure enough, he met the armored soldier who came here, and the armored soldier shouted: "There are traitors attacking the palace!!"

Liu Chang's eyes were even a little excited, he hasn't fought for a long time!
But who dares to attack the palace?Is it for yourself or for Liu Ang?
Liu Ang probably also reacted, holding a long sword, and followed behind Liu Chang. When the two of them led the soldiers to the door in a hurry, the fighting sound became more and more clear, "Open the door!!!"

Liu Chang scolded, and rushed out in the first place.

Outside the palace, there were soldiers lying on the ground in pain, groaning, there were 30 to [-] people, and many soldiers were surrounding one person and besieging them together. With the scabbard, the soldiers around him retreated steadily and fell one after another. It was like a tiger rushing into the flock, killing all directions, and no one could stop him. He kept roaring, that is, these soldiers were enough Be brave, otherwise you would have been frightened and started to flee.

Liu Chang was stunned for a moment.

Because the stupid big man who fought was none other than Xia Houzao.

"stop!!!"

Liu Chang's roar was still useful, and the soldiers backed away slowly. Seeing this situation, Liu Ang also understood. It was such a coincidence that two people came to him at the same time? ?When Xia Houzao saw Liu Chang, his eyes widened, and he rubbed his eyes in disbelief, confirming again and again.

"This guy pretends to be you, and even says he is Xiahouzao!"

The soldier reported.

Xia Houzao was furious, "Naigong is."

Liu Chang cleared his throat, "He's my twin brother, and he's not just pretending to be, please ask the imperial doctor to treat him."

Liu Ang shouted: "Hurry up!!"

Only then did the soldiers get busy. Xia Houzao walked to Liu Chang's side with a full face of grievance. At this moment, his whole body was in great pain. Although he knocked down many people, he was facing elite soldiers. He also suffered a lot. He rubbed his chin and complained: "There are so many sages, why do you keep staring at me? If my reputation is ruined, it is all due to you!"

"Heh, it's not my fault, you've been corrupted a long time ago, come on, come in with me!"

Liu Chang dragged Xiahou Zao and returned to the inner hall again.

Sitting in the hall with four people, Xia Houzao still couldn't believe it, "Your Majesty, aren't you in Chang'an? Why did you appear here? This is too scary. What are you doing? Private visit in micro-service?"

"I came to talk to the teacher about something, but you, what are you doing in Beiting?"

"I'm here to urge the food. The Marquis of Huaiyin is urging it so hard, but the side here is desperate to send it over."

When Liu Ang heard these words, he became anxious immediately, and quickly said, "What can we do? The food from Hexi Kingdom has not been delivered, so what should I use to transport it to you? We don't have any food!"

Liu Chang shook his head helplessly. At this moment, the Prime Minister and Taiwei of Beiting Kingdom hurried into the hall.

These two are both Liu Chang's acquaintances, Taiwei Chai Wu naturally needless to say, Guo Xiang Liu She, that is also Liu Chang's old acquaintances, when Liu Chang was visiting Chu State, he knew this man Young man, now he has grown up, and has inherited his father's title, becoming the Marquis Tao of the Han Dynasty. This is the Marquis Tao Liu She, a member of Xiang Yu's clan.

When the two of them saw Liu Chang, they were naturally taken aback, and hurriedly bowed to meet him.

Liu Chang sat on the upper seat and looked at the people below.

"I am very disappointed when I come to Beiting Kingdom this time. Liu Ang is a worthless man, addicted to wine and sex, and the officials did not try their best."

Liu Chang said seriously, and everyone under his command lowered their heads involuntarily. Xia Houzao lowered his head, and suddenly realized that labor and capital are not from Beiting Kingdom, so he hurriedly raised his head high again.

"It seems that Beiting still needs a capable person to do things. You haven't even repaired the roads. If there is a war outside the Western Regions, you don't know how much it will cost you to transport food and grass on the road."

Tao Hou Liu She was still young after all, and when he heard Liu Chang's words, his face blushed and he was speechless.

Liu Ang looked at his ministers, and couldn't help but said: "Father Zhong, I am incompetent, but the ministers are not like this. Since Liu Gong became the prime minister, he has checked the domestic household registration, measured the land, made plans for naturalization, turned Hu into Han, opened Cultivate land, build official schools, recruit sages from all over the world, Taiwei Chai Gong, pacified the thieves in the country, and strengthened the governance of various places, so that Beiting country does not close its doors at night, and does not pick up lost things on the road. Beiting is poor. It’s not easy at this point!”

"If Father Zhong wants to blame, then blame me, please forgive the ministers, this is not their fault!"

Liu Ang said seriously.

At that moment, a faint smile appeared on Liu Chang's face.

Liu She hurriedly said, "It's the minister's dereliction of duty."

"Okay, I didn't come here to see the feelings of your monarchs and ministers. I only care about the situation in Beiting, and I don't care so much about the rest. For the sake of my elder brother, I will forgive you once, but, If this place is still so disappointing next time, I will dismiss all of you! Beiting will expel the country!"

Chai Wu took Liu Chang to explore the local terrain. Liu Chang continued to draw on the map. Of course Chai Wu could understand it. This was to mark the places suitable for building post stations, transfer stations, and temporary granaries. If there is a war, this is the route for transporting grain and grass. Looking at His Majesty's drawing, His Majesty seems to be considering four routes. Could it be that he is going to send troops to kill himself? ?
"Your Majesty is going to use troops?"

Faced with Chai Wu's inquiry, Liu Chang just said helplessly: "Government schools need food, medical clinics need food, and Shang Fang also needs food. If you can't conjure food out of thin air, you can only get it from outside."

Soon, Liu Chang left here and went to Xiting Kingdom. His purpose was to see the teacher, so he couldn't stay too long and waste too much time. Otherwise, when he returned to Chang'an, he might have to leave the university. It's messed up.

The horse galloped towards the Xiting Kingdom, and Xia Houzao followed him, chattering about the feats of the Xiting Kingdom.

"It's really time for your Majesty to come down. The Marquis of Huaiyin often said how much he misses you. He often told me that it would be great if you were here. His Majesty is now here to pay homage to Marquis Huaiyin. Marquis Huaiyin must be extremely happy and excited."

Xia Houzao said, but an inexplicable smile appeared on his face.

(End of this chapter)