Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 536 The Waterway
At night, lights are lit everywhere.

The whole mansion was brightly lit by the lights. The sages sat in the mansion, and there were all kinds of delicacies and precious drinks in front of them. This is Lu Lu's mansion. To welcome Lu Tazhi this time, he It can be regarded as spending a lot of money, special products from all over the country, and fine wines that have been treasured for a long time. He took out all at once. The whole mansion was filled with delicacies from mountains and seas. He also specially brought in a large group of musicians, dancers, and even storytellers. .

Zhou Jian and the people from Fanshi happily sat around Lu Lu with smiles all over their faces.

"Lu, I have been riding in that carriage for six or seven years. It is embarrassing for you to come to your mansion in such a carriage. You don't want to see my shameful face. You give me a carriage." Car, I heard that you have a car here, which is made of rare wood from South Vietnam and has gold decorations."

The people of Fan City said with a smile.

Lu Lu kept a straight face, "No money, no car."

"It's rare for brothers to get together, how can you ask for it?"

Zhou Jian said something to the people of Fan City, and then said: "I'm going to start a family, and I won't ask you for it. You have many mansions under your name. How about lending me one to live in for decades?"

"No money, no house, no borrowing."

You say who is the strongest among the virtuous people nowadays, and there may still be disputes among the people, but if you ask who is the richest, there is no objection. Lu Lu's banquet has already proved the problem. After getting their heads together, all the sages wanted to suck Master Lu's blood, but Master Lu was not very willing.

Lu Tazhi shook his head and said with emotion: "When I was in the Western Regions, I could hear Lu Lufu's reputation as a marquis. He opened four large factories in Xiting Kingdom and employed more than 6000 people to weave cloth for him. , papermaking, the merchants here still need to go to the Western Regions to do business, our rich Jiahou simply opened the factory to the Western Regions, and there is no need to send merchants to travel.”

"I also heard that the posthouses and restaurants along the road in Xiting Kingdom are all run by Lu. Is this true?"

"Of course it's true. This guy is in Xiting Kingdom, and there are at least 60 post houses here."

The sages shook their heads, cursing this stingy big dog, and even Zhou Yafu gave him a surprised look.

"Hey, what do you know? Forget about my various taxes. Anyway, my life is not easy, and I don't have any food at home."

"That's right, your family keeps gold, what do you do with food!"

"What kind of general do you think we are? If we had known, we would have given ourselves a knife and served as servants in the palace!"

Lu Lu was furious, "Naigong is a servant!! Not an eunuch!!!"

Liu Chang looked at the crowd teasing Lu Lu and shook his head, "Okay, Lu Lu is really not easy. He worries all day long. He can't spend so much money. He worries about how to spend it every day. .”

The atmosphere is very good, except for Lu Lu, everyone is very happy.

I don’t know since when, Lu Lu has become the only object of fun in the banquet. You say that the sages have a bad relationship with him, that’s not right, their relationship is still very deep, but, every time there is a banquet, the sages They always take Lu Lu first, because they don't have beards, are wealthy, betray men, and so on. Anyway, everyone surrounds Lu Lu to hurt Lu Lu, and Lu Lu is always yelled by them angrily.

"Lu, you have so much property, don't the officials in the temple have any objections?"

Zhou Yafu asked curiously.

Lu Lu said disdainfully: "Yes, why not, scolding me all day long, since Emperor Gao founded the country, the Han Dynasty as a whole has been unpretentious, these ministers have long wanted to enjoy it, but there is no such opportunity, now I Those luxurious places under his name have long been occupied by these ministers, who spend all day playing there, scolding me when they come out, I have discovered that the conduct of these people is not as good as a prostitute!"

"I also blocked so many people's money, they wish I didn't die!"

"You don't do business, and you don't know. Originally, many industries of this big man were monopolized by the clans of these people! But now, I have changed this situation!"

"Yes, now you have the monopoly!"

"Fart, do you know how many people I have supported? I also helped to stabilize market prices and balance the prices of raw materials. Have you all heard of my newly established bank? Small merchants borrow money from me to start their own businesses. I am different from them in restaurants and shops.”

Liu Chang nodded, "That's the truth. He also helped me a lot. The posthouses in Xiting Kingdom are actually losing money. In the past, there were not many people there at all. I let Lu Lu work there. It was built there to welcome the merchants in the past, as well as the bank, which is currently in a state of deficit.”

Lu Lu shook his head, "It's okay, this time the merchants are doing business, my post house has started to make money. As for the bank, it is still a trial, and there may be changes in the future. The more developed the business, the better the bank will be." Make money, sooner or later there will be such a day."

Lu Tazhi understood, "No wonder His Majesty does not object to your business, so you are His Majesty's royal merchant!"

"I earn money by decree, please be more polite to me in the future, your salaries are guaranteed to be earned by me!"

"Then you can earn more!"

The group of sages smiled, and the atmosphere was very good. Lu Tazhi asked, "Your Majesty, how did the merchants return this time?"

"Of course the result is very good. They brought back a large amount of supplies, all of which can be used by the big man. Now they have begun to sell in various places. The price of food has begun to decrease, and the supply of food in various places is increasing. There is a lot of food in the warehouse, the best is cotton, this year's cold winter, the people in the north finally don't have to suffer, and there are a lot of spices, these things are also precious."

"It's a pity, it's the Pingyang Hou who insisted on being brave, but now he's trapped in poison. I don't know how to tell the queen until now."

"Your Majesty, he is poisoned, can he return by water?"

"What kind of waterway? You're overthinking it. Even if you can get there by waterway, he can't take a car, can he still take a boat?"

"It's a pity that Xiahou Zao is not here, otherwise, he would definitely be able to give a very good idea!"

"Hahaha, how dare you slander our Captain Xiahou like this, I must write to him!"

Qunxian quickly got drunk, each laughed and ate meat, Liu Chang sang a song again, the song was really ugly, none of the notes were in the key he should be in, and those around him sang a song. The faces of the musicians have changed, but they still bite the bullet and try their best to make their instruments keep up with the rhythm of the emperor. Generally speaking, the singers look for the rhythm of the playing, but this time, the offensive and defensive momentum is also different. .

It is not easy to find the tune that the elder master sings, that is to say, these musicians are all invited by Lu Lu with a lot of money, and they can barely keep up, so that Liu Chang can sing decently. I won't sing any big wind songs.

Because he thinks this song is not good, what is Andrew's warrior, it should be like a warrior!That stick is also worthy of a warrior?
In order to show his extraordinary literary talent, the Elder Master slightly changed Dafengge, and every time he sang, his lyrics were always different, and he would go to the style of other countries from time to time. The next moment may be Tang Feng, and the next sentence will be Qi Feng.
The most painful ones are those dancers. They usually dance according to the rhythm, music, and singing, but in the face of such a situation, they are all in a hurry and out of order.

Before Liu Chang sang, the musicians always thought that Jian Jianhou gave him so much money to play, and he earned it. But at this moment, they realized that they were losing money, and they should add more money.

Liu Chang staggered out of Lu Lu's mansion, and several sages had already fallen down.

Lu Lu couldn't even stand up anymore. Fortunately, Li Guang was guarding the door. When he saw Liu Chang coming out, he hurried forward and supported him. Liu Chang turned his head and looked at Li Guang who was supporting him, and asked with a smile : "Ann? When did you come?"

Li Guang's face darkened, "Your Majesty, this minister is Li Guang, the doctor."

"An, quickly take Nai Gong back to the palace!"

Li Guang was driving the car, always suspecting that His Majesty was playing tricks on him on purpose, but he had no proof.

Liu Chang returned to the palace, but instead of going to Houde Hall, he went to Jiaofang Hall.

Liu Chang went to Jiaofangdian very frequently, because his favorite daughter was here, and Liu Xie was just a baby, sleeping and crying all day long, and Liu Chang didn't know how to take care of children, so he always Cao Shu personally raised him. Every time he came, Liu Zhen was basically asleep. Liu Chang staggered into the hall. Cao Shu hadn't rested yet and was waiting for him to come.

Liu Chang looked around, "Where's you?"

"I've been asleep for a long time. In the inner room, why did you drink so much? Forget it, go see her tomorrow!"

Liu Chang looked at the bed, and saw the little Liu Ci lying on the bed pitifully, with tears in his eyes. Seeing Liu Chang coming, he couldn't help shouting: "Father!!"

Liu Chang walked to his side, sat down, looked at his red buttocks, and shook his head, "Why do you always beat him? The child is still young, what problem can spanking solve?"

"This Zhuzi asked his mother for a walking stick today, and said he wanted to beat you!"

"what?!"

Liu Chang immediately stretched out his hand and patted Liu Ci's butt, and Liu Ci cried out in pain again.

"Hahaha, this Zhuzi, the prince came to me today and said that there is no way to teach this Zhuzi anymore. I think that this Zhuzi is not suitable for studying. It is better to go to the corvee."

Cao Shu had a stern face, gave him a blank look, and didn't reply. Liu Chang remembered something, and slowly sat in front of Cao Shu. He licked his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then raised his head, "There is something , I have to tell you."

"what's up?"

"Something happened to the Marquis of Pingyang, don't worry, I originally ordered him to trade with those poisonous people in the Western Regions, but he insisted on going to the poisonous people, he got sick, and he is currently recovering from the poisoning and can't take a car. I will take good care of him, but I don't know how long he will be sick, and his health is not very good, I heard."

Cao Shu's expression was very calm, without any surprise.

"I know."

"Huh? Who told you?"

"Both the northern army and the caravan came back, but my brother didn't come back, and he didn't go into mourning. I just thought he was in the Western Regions or he was recuperating from poison, so he couldn't return."

"So it's really recuperating in the Peacock Kingdom."

Liu Chang was silent for a moment, but Cao Shu comforted him: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the Peacock Kingdom will definitely not dare to neglect my brother. In addition, the road has been opened up this time, and merchants will be more active in the future. This road will also be built. Get up, wait until the right season, and send someone to welcome him back, you don't have to worry."

While Liu Chang was still thinking about how to comfort Cao Shu, Cao Shu had already stroked Liu Chang's hand and instead came to comfort him.

"Your Majesty has a lot of things to deal with, and it's not easy. If you can't solve them now, let's talk about them later. Don't delay the state affairs."

A warm current surged in Liu Chang's heart. This warm current germinated from the bottom of his heart, and then flowed to his whole body, dispelling the alcohol, the fatigue, and the restlessness. Liu Chang felt a little warm, and he couldn't help it. Sitting sideways, she kissed Cao Shu lightly on the forehead, and Cao Shu hurriedly said, "The child is still there, what are you doing!"

Liu Ci buried his head in his arms and said in a muffled voice, "I'm not here!!"

Liu Dachang laughed, and he looked at Cao Shu resolutely, "Don't worry, I will take him over. I used to despise him, thinking that he didn't have the blood of Pingyanghou, but I just learned today that your Cao family Liu Qi sent someone to send a letter, he said, Pingyang Hou knew very well that he might not be able to return after this trip, but he went anyway, although he was afraid, he never looked back.”

"The one who is fearless is a warrior, but the one who is afraid but advances resolutely is the most powerful warrior!"

"I hope our children can be like their uncle and be a real warrior."

Cao Shu laughed and nodded.

Liu Chang said again: "Your family has a minister named Wei. Liu Qi also wrote a letter to tell me about this man. He is a good man. I ordered him to be given a title and set free."

Because Liu Chang was drunk, he didn't stay here for too long. After he left, Cao Shu still didn't rest. She just looked blankly at the candle beside her. Two lines of tears fell down, and Liu Ci jumped up. Getting up, he quickly ran to Cao Shu's side and threw himself into his arms. He looked at the weeping mother in panic, and hurriedly wiped away her tears.

"Mum, don't cry, if you miss your uncle, I'll bring him back tomorrow!"

"I know that father Zhong who is in charge of raising horses, that father Zhong with a big nose, I will borrow a horse from him tomorrow, and bring my uncle back to you!"

Cao Shu looked at the little one in her arms, rubbed his head, and said nothing.

In Pingyanghou's mansion, Cao Qi was full of sorrow, looking at the many retainers in front of him, he couldn't make up his mind for a while.

"I'll go to my aunt and ask my aunt to help."

"The queen is afraid that there is no way she can save the Patriarch."

Wei Ying said helplessly, but the retainers at the side were furious, "We are discussing, how can you have the part to speak? You left the patriarch behind, but you brought the merchants back to win favor and get the title. You are a villain who sells you for glory!!"

Wei Ying didn't explain to himself, but just looked at Cao Qi, and said seriously: "Patriarch, what is important now is the condition of the Patriarch, please recruit famous doctors now, spend a lot of money to recruit them, and appoint some more people, so that I will take them with me to the Patriarch of Shendu, there is only one imperial doctor of the Xiting Kingdom by his side, so we must send more people."

"No, we should still report to the queen and ask her to help"

Everyone started to discuss, Cao Qi was even more undecided, waved his hand, and let everyone leave.

Although Wei Ying is a servant, he is deeply favored by Cao Yu, and his status in the Marquis of Pingyang is not low, but now that Cao Yu is not around, those who have followed Cao Qi for a long time are targeting him in everything. They all hope that they can get closer to the Patriarch. In their eyes, Cao Yu is dead long ago, and now they just need to assist Cao Qi well. After all, their object of allegiance is Cao Qi.

Wei Ying's home is in the Marquis of Pingyang, which is much better than ordinary people. Wei Ying's food, clothing, housing and transportation are basically borne by the Marquis of Pingyang, and his life is better than many people's.

Wei Ying's wife was also very excited when she saw her lover come back. After Wei Ying came back, she didn't see her family members, but went to see the Patriarch. The two met and embraced excitedly. Wei Ying soon hugged him His son is still very young, but he has already learned to call his father. Wei Ying hugged his son with a smile, kissed him constantly, and even shed tears with excitement. He thought he would never see him again. son.

"Wen, come on, call me Father again, can I hear you?"

"Father!"

"Hahaha~~"

Wei Ying was very happy, and kissed the child again, looking at his wife beside him, "This Shuzi is still very smart!"

"Yeah, I'm not as weak as you were when you left. I've heard that if the name you choose is too expensive, the child will be weak and sick. Back then, the head of the family chose a text. I was wondering if it was because the name was too expensive, my child. So sick, do you want to change your name?"

"This name is already very good. Think about it. When the child was first born, I wanted to name him the eldest son of Wei. But the head of the family said that he should be taboo and couldn't take that word, so he changed it to a literal word."

The two chatted for a long time, and when the child fell asleep, Wei Ying took his wife to rest.

"Sir, do you want to go out?"

"Oh, I have to go, the owner of the house is in the Peacock Kingdom, how can I stay here?"

Both were silent.

After a long time, Wei Ying finally said, "If I don't come back, you can remarry. Don't let your children suffer. Find a good family."

Vaguely, Wei Ying heard that soft sobbing.

Cao Qi finally made a decision. On the one hand, he asked Wei Ying to leave Chang'an with someone to go to the Peacock Kingdom to serve his father. On the other hand, he went to the palace to ask his aunt to help him. , but my aunt didn't give him a promise, she just said that she would find a way.

But at this moment, Liu Chang was writing vigorously in Houde Hall.

His letter was written to Zhou Shengzhi, General Louchuan.

ps: In the past few months, my weight has dropped dramatically, from 186 catties at the peak to the current 148 catties. Good guy, I can’t believe it. If this continues, I will become a bone what.
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