Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 528 From the Tenderness of the Great Han Emperor

At this moment, Agni Midoro stood blankly outside Chang'an. He seemed to have witnessed the holy land where the gods lived, and his eyes were full of confusion. At this moment, the prince of the Peacock Kingdom seemed to see it again. The prosperous Fahrenheit City at the beginning.

Shendu people have always referred to Huashi City as the holy city. This city, which symbolizes the Maurya Dynasty, is about 15 kilometers long and 2.8 kilometers wide. There are wide moats around the city, and the city wall has 570 towers and 64 gates. In the most prosperous period, there were 17 people in the city.

But it was all a long time ago. Today's Huashi City is no longer the glory of the past. The part outside the city thought it was a threat from the Huns and Daxia people, so it shrunk a lot, and the city was even more depressed. In an empire that has just been born, the royal city looks lifeless.

Chang'an is different, especially after Liu Chang's expansion, this city has become the largest city in the Han Dynasty, almost expanding to the Weishui Wharf, connecting several surrounding counties Looking up, it is simply a giant, with three cities inside and outside, which is not comparable to Fahrenheit City.

Aqi did not come alone, he also brought many scholars, these scholars were all wearing robes, bare feet, disheveled hair, paint on their foreheads, holding wooden sticks, looking like they were scholars. , In fact, they are all Brahman monks.

The familiar caste system is the core of this religion. They are pure blood theorists, oppose intermarriage, maintain their own authority, and pursue the principle of omnipotent sacrifice. Their sacrificial ceremonies are many and complicated. In front of them, those who can The alchemists who exorcise ghosts are considered frugal. They agree with hereditary occupations and oppose any class breakthroughs. It is impossible to achieve class breakthroughs through wars like Qin did.

In the Ashoka era, they suffered a huge blow. The Mauryan Dynasty advocated Buddhism. Unlike Brahmanism, which had many gods, Buddhism at that time had no gods. They were even atheists. They opposed the caste system and believed that everyone was equal. Everything is the opposite of Brahmanism, a bit of Mohist opposition to Confucianism, but Buddhist monks also began to corrupt at the end of the Mauryan Dynasty.

Building temples, occupying land, meddling in temple affairs, suppressing generals, and then the Kingslayer appeared, and Brahmanism was once again pushed up and became the master.

But now, those who followed Aqi were Brahman and Buddhist monks.

When the Kingslayer first came to power, he indiscriminately killed monks and expelled them in all aspects. In his later years, probably because Brahmanism became more and more powerful, he invited Buddhist monks so that the two sides could reach a relatively balanced level. Buddhism is naturally happy to use it to implicate people. Although the kingslayer has done a lot of evil, he has put down his butcher knife now!

When the prince was preparing to come to Chang'an, these monks were also actively seeking a place to come with the prince.

On the one hand, they want to offer suggestions for the prince's teaching, just like Huang Lao and the Confucianists robbed Liu An, they also want to gain the prince's trust, so as to determine their future status, and they want to see the big man here, is there any The possibility of spreading the teachings, or whether there are similarities, can be used as your own help.

At this moment, those people of Brahmanism have already started to bow to the holy city.

Ah Qi actually annoys these people, because these people worship everything, but they call everything a miracle, even if they encounter a particularly big tree, they will come to worship. Advocating animism, as for the Buddhist monks, they are much calmer, just looking around curiously, and do not speak easily.

The behavior of these monks naturally aroused the onlookers along the road. People in Chang'an have seen many foreigners over the years, but they have rarely seen such appearances. Seeing soldiers around them, their behavior is so strange, Chang'an eats melons The crowd immediately surrounded them, not afraid of those soldiers.

"Is this a prisoner? Poisoned?"

"It's not a prisoner. If it's a prisoner, it should be tied up and come to pay tribute, right?"

"These people are quite polite. It's the first time I've seen foreigners worship Chang'an City. They really respect the big man!"

A few people were chatting, and Aji shouted with a dark face, "Get up and go, along the way, people are watching everywhere, and wherever you go, don't you feel ashamed at all?!"

"Prince, this is a miracle! It is a miracle! Manpower cannot build such a city!"

"You people, I have heard that the emperor of the big man doesn't like people like you. If you do the same in front of him, I will kill you if you don't need him to do it!"

Aqi said angrily, and walked into the city surrounded by soldiers.

This bustling city had a great impact on him. When Fahrenheit City was at its most prosperous, it probably couldn't compare to this place. It is indeed the rumored empire.When they first arrived here, they still couldn’t see the emperor. The ministers who came to hand over were officials of Dianke. Although Dianke had been sent to Shendu, his subordinates were still there. Just come and meet him in person.

This Biehuo Lingcheng is also an old acquaintance, Fu Qing, the son of Yangling Jinghou Fu Kuan.

This guy used to get into fights with Liu Chang when he was young, and he was often beaten. Lu Tazhi's first target was him.

When he was young, he was mischievous and did many wrong things, but after he grew up and became a father, his character was already different from the past. He became just like his father, calm and generous, and Even if I meet those sages who bullied him back then, I can still greet him with a smile.

Previously, Zhou Chang recommended him three times, but Liu Chang refused three times.

The reasons given are all that Shuzi is not enough to take on the big responsibility.

Until Zhou Chang couldn't bear it anymore, he waved his crutches to talk to Liu Chang, asking him how could he ignore talents because of his personal feelings?
It was only then that Liu Chang reluctantly agreed to Zhou Chang. At first, he was an official in the Prime Minister's Mansion, but later he was promoted step by step, and now he is the second in command of Dianke. Among his peers, this position is considered very high. There are still no sages in the temple who can achieve this position, but there are local officials who can achieve Sangong, but courtiers cannot be compared with local ministers.

This guy even has a military body protector. He participated in the battle of Ping Peninsula in Yan State, the battle of Chenla in South Vietnam, and the battle against Qiang in Hexi State. During these years, Liu Chang suppressed him in various ways. Every time he was promoted to the court, he was immediately exiled by Liu Chang to become an official in the most dangerous place. After more than ten years of continuous suppression, he completely forced out his potential. He learned how to deal with government affairs and how to fight wars , how to kill, how to treat people
The rest of the sages were raised by Liu Chang, but this one was forced out by Liu Chang.

If he hadn't met Zhou Chang, I'm afraid he would have to go to Xiting Kingdom to eat soil now.

A Qi looked at the minister in front of him, and hurriedly bowed to see him, Fu Qing returned the salute, then took his hand, and said gently: "The prince has come from a long way, let's rest for a few days, and then pay his respects to His Majesty."

Shocked, Aqi asked, "Why do you also speak Peacock?"

"Hahaha, as a minister of Dianke, if I don't even know the language, how can I do things?"

A Qi shook his head, it's fine that Feng Jing can speak, how can this one speak?But in the entire Peacock Kingdom, there is no one who can proficient in Chinese. The gap between the countries is so huge, and he immediately said in unfamiliar Chinese: "I have learned the elegant language."

Fu Qing listened carefully to his elegant words, and praised him for his good words from time to time.

Before coming here, the prince thought about all kinds of troubles he might encounter, but he did not expect that the minister who came was so friendly, and was taken to a rather luxurious mansion, where the prince rested. , Fu Qing has thought it through and made arrangements.

In the next few days, Fu Qing kept running around with the prince, chatting with him constantly, and became good friends with him.

In the hall of Houde, Fu Qing maintained the posture of paying respects, and seriously described the situation of the prince.

"He is ambitious. Although he didn't show it, when I deliberately used Daxia's language to mention several territories that used to be the Peacock Kingdom, he was very angry, although he calmed down soon. In the end, he, like his father, wants to achieve the territory of the Maurya Dynasty."

"However, he is not very good at strategy, but good at details. He is very friendly to people on the left and right. He is very accomplished in literature and poetry, but lacks a long-term vision. For example, when facing several countries in the south, he unexpectedly expressed I hope that the big man can establish diplomatic relations with them, let them stop attacking, and give him a stable rear, so that he can compete with Great Xia."

"He didn't expect that if we had something to do with the poison in the south, his rear would be pacified, but in the long run, he would lose the possibility of recovering his territory forever, and he would attack Great Xia at all costs, and the surrounding With so many enemies, if you fight to the death, even if you win, you won't be able to gain any benefits."

In the past few days, Fu Qing has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the prince.

The encroachment strategy drawn up by Han Xin is a long-term strategy, but the kingslayer is very old now, and his son will naturally become the target of the big man in the future. In order to better determine the future strategy, Liu Changfang Instruct Dianke to conduct a comprehensive understanding and analysis of this person to see if he can be used by a big man.

"Your Majesty, this person is usable, first put him in Taixue, let him be educated, and promise him as the daughter of the clan"

The great Han adopted the same strategy for the princes and kings with foreign surnames everywhere. Marrying a clan daughter is somewhat similar to marriage marriage in history, but the meaning is completely different. Marriage marriage is the result of a compromise, but marrying a clan daughter is a A result of strengthened control. At the beginning, there were more than forty kings in the Western Regions. After the big man continued to marry them with his own women, many successors of the Western Region kings are no different from the Central Plains people. There are a few others who have already inherited the throne.

The connection between the Han Temple and the frontier areas has been greatly deepened, and the cultural cohesion has taken shape.

Liu Chang gently stroked his beard and looked at Fu Qing in front of him.

Speaking of it, he still hates this guy very much. Although he is relatively generous and doesn't hold grudges, this guy is his rival when he was young!He even led others to beat him. How could such a great enmity be easily forgotten?

"After so many days, you figured this out?"

"Not only that, Your Majesty, please see, this is the letter I prepared, which includes all the information about Prince Peacock!"

Fu Qing seemed to be prepared for a long time, and handed the letter to Liu Chang full of confidence. He wrote a lot, and Liu Chang was a little dizzy when he read it. Did you just investigate one prince? Could it be that the people who came with him can not be investigated?! What are the identities and purposes of those people, if you don’t find out, how can you let them stay with the crown prince with peace of mind? "

"Your Majesty, the minister is also ready, please take a look!"

"This letter is about the ministers who came with him."

"Oh you."

"This is what officials from all over the country have reported, including their actions and words."

"This is their current arrangement"

"This is something His Majesty should pay attention to when meeting them."

"This is their appeal these days."

"This is what the ministers have in mind when the crown prince comes here."

While Lu Lu was stunned, Fu Qing took out one letter after another. In a short while, these letters were piled up with the case, and he couldn't put it down. Putting it down, she wanted to say something, but Fu Qing looked at him directly, as if asking, what else is there for His Majesty? ?
Although Fu Qing's eyes are very gentle, in Liu Chang's eyes, he is grinning grinningly at the moment, with a smug look on his face, and he is asking himself loudly, stupid king, take the trick?What can I do? !

Liu Chang was suddenly furious. After thinking for a long time, he suddenly asked: "Since you know them so well?! Why don't you make a strategic summary of poisoning your body? The Marquis of Huaiyin's strategy is currently used. As a The prime minister of Dianke must come up with a plan for Dianke to poison his body!"

Fu Qing was taken aback, "Your Majesty, this does not seem to be a minister's job."

"Wrong is wrong! Why talk back to me?!"

Fu Qing bowed, "It's my mistake, I will write it when I get back, and I won't forget it in the future!"

"Lu Lu! Send him out!!"

With a wave of Liu Chang's hand, Lu Lu took Fu Qing out of the Hall of Houde, and out of the Hall of Houde, Lu Lu looked at Fu Qing with some doubts, and asked, "How did you prepare so many things? "

Fu Qing smiled lightly, "Your Majesty loves me very much and hopes that I can become a talent soon. He has a lot of demands on me. I have summed it up after being reprimanded, so there is no need for Your Majesty to speak again, and I can prepare well." !"

Lu Lu pursed his lips, and said with a wry smile: "You are a great talent, when you were young, you had some misunderstandings."

"Hahaha~~~"

Fu Qing laughed, he raised his head, looked at the sky, and said bitterly: "Yes, those years were really beautiful, we were all young, we played around wantonly, no matter what we did, Father was there for us We support you. You miss it too? My father passed away many years ago, and now I am a father. My son is also very naughty and often messes with him. I am very strict with him."

"Remember?"

Lu Lu was taken aback for a moment, and then nodded, "I really miss it. Sometimes, I really want to see my parents again, even if it means hitting me again."

Fu Qing noticed Lu Lu's sadness, and smiled and comforted him: "Death is like life, there is no disease or suffering, we can always see our parents, you don't have to be sad, then I will go to work, goodbye!"

Fu Qing saluted very politely, then turned and left.

Lu Lu just looked at his back and returned to the Hall of Houde, but Liu Chang was a little annoyed, "How did this guy prepare so well?!"

"At first I could find a reason to scold him and throw him somewhere, but now I can't throw him away!!"

"Hateful!!"

"Your Majesty, I think, in fact, he is quite a good person now."

"I know, so let him be such a big official, why, this is not enough? Let him be the Sangong tomorrow?"

Lu Lu looked at the densely packed memorial in front of Liu Chang, and said dully: "I think if you continue to target him like this, sooner or later you will target him as a Sangong."

"Aiming at Cheng Sangong?"

"He didn't have much talent at first, but he was sent by His Majesty to the most difficult places to toss back and forth. Where the things were most difficult to handle, he was allowed to handle them. He was so harsh on him and kept finding fault. No wonder he was so popular in the court. He is praised so highly by everyone.”

Liu Chang's face turned dark immediately, he looked at Lu Lu, and asked quietly: "Then do you want to become a talent?"

According to Fu Qing's arrangement, Prince Aqi's first meeting was quite smooth. In order to avoid the moth, none of the monks could enter the first meeting. Only the prince came to visit the emperor alone, and he was not arranged in the court meeting , but met privately in Houde Hall.

When Aqi saw the emperor for the first time, the shock in his heart was unparalleled.

He had never seen such a tall person in his life, just sitting there, he had a vicious aura, incomparably mighty, and made people frightened. Aqi stood aside cautiously, obeying his orders respectfully.

"You are very happy to come to me, and your father should also come to see me!"

"Father is old, and there are strong enemies around. When the strong enemies are calmed down, Father will definitely come to see His Majesty in person!"

"Well, you can stay in Taixue for the time being. Study the elegant words well, and in the future, you will need to work harder on the matter of the big man and the body poison."

After confirming all the things, A Qi politely exited, and Fu Qing took him away.

This time, a lot of things have been negotiated, quite successful, thanks to Fu Qing's original letters, with these materials, and talking with the other party, he can hit the nail on the head everywhere, catch the other party, and make him agree to many things. Require.

Lu Lu sighed again in a low voice: "It's a pity that a capable person is born."

Fu Qing returned home with a smile, visited his virtuous wife, and hurried into the inner room to visit his mother.

This is not his biological mother, but Fu Kuan's concubine. Now that she is very old, she can't see her eyes anymore. However, Fu Qing still takes care of him as her biological mother. The relationship between mother and child is very good, old lady Excitedly touching his son's face.

"I haven't been able to take care of my mother in time these few days."

"Don't say that, you are working for His Majesty! This is all as it should be. Your Majesty treats us Duo Ende. When your father died of illness, you were young and ignorant, abandoned yourself, gambled with others, owed countless debts, and the whole family was almost reduced to nothing. When your family was ruined and you sold your house and land. It was His Majesty who sent someone to pay off all the money for you, sent the imperial concubine to heal your mother's illness, married your younger sister to his confidant Yuan An, and married you Today's virtuous wife."

"He even personally wrote letters to everyone everywhere, asking them to accept you as a disciple and let them teach you various skills. In the world, I have never seen such a benevolent king. You must remember, and you must never forget His great kindness."

"Mother, don't worry, I will never tarnish my father's reputation again. Your Majesty's kindness, I can die!"

(End of this chapter)