Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 557 Useless Things
"well said!"

Liu Chang clapped his hands and shouted: "Come on, send it to Ting Wei!!"

Ning Cheng was not afraid, nor did he resist. He just saluted Liu Chang again, and let the soldier lead him out. Liu Chang just stared at his back with a somewhat unpredictable expression. Stepping forward, he said with some concern: "Your Majesty, this person is simply an unscrupulous lunatic. If such a person continues to stay, the harm will be too great. It is better to execute him directly, so as to avoid any disaster in the future."

"This guy is like a wolf. Letting him rule the people is like letting the wolf rule the sheep. Sooner or later he will eat them all."

"I can use a person like Zhidu, but I can't use a vicious person like him. But, there is no need to rush to death, this guy is still useful."

"Your Majesty wants to use him??"

"Hahaha, why do I need such a person? Do you know what kind of king he is suitable to be appointed by? People like him should be used when there are many contradictions under the rule, there is no communication between the top and bottom, it is difficult to govern, and the government orders cannot be issued. People, however, even if they are used, they have to find a way to restrain him and not let him mess around. Do you know, how can a big man be like this?"

Lu Lu replied without thinking: "Zhao Guo!"

Liu Chang was taken aback, and looked at Lu Lu in surprise, "Zhao State is located in the hinterland. Although it suffered from wars, it has been governed for so many years. The people are rich and the national power has recovered well. Why do you think it is Zhao State?"

Lu Lu was even more surprised, "But every time your Majesty talks about poor local government affairs, don't you always talk about the State of Zhao? Isn't it the State of Zhao? What kind of place is that?"

Liu Chang shook his head, "You have too much prejudice against King Zhao. This is not good. King Zhao still has some abilities. For example, he has a good appetite. He can even bend down and touch his toes. However, I What I want to talk about is Xiting Kingdom."

"Xiting Kingdom??"

Lu Lu was even more puzzled.

"However, Xiting Kingdom is now abundant in resources, and poisonous resources are continuously being sent in. It is a great opportunity for development. You always praise Xiting King for his good governance, and say that he knows how to employ people. The domestic governance is very good."

"Yes, that's why Ning Cheng can be used in Xiting Kingdom. First of all, Qi can control Ning Cheng. If you let Ruyi manage Ning Cheng, I'm afraid that Ruyi will be accused of treason by Ning Cheng the next day. He had his head chopped off and came to Chang'an to claim credit, and now in this world, the only ones who can subdue a cruel official like Ning Cheng are my fourth brother and Qi Zi."

"In addition, it is true that Xiting Kingdom is now abundant in resources, and it is a good time for development. However, you have overlooked one point, that is, the composition of Xiting Kingdom. How many Han people are there in Xiting Kingdom? How many officials are there? In order to increase national power, Qi kept migrating the surrounding barbarians, and now Shendu has sent a large number of manpower. Of the tens of 10 people in Xiting Kingdom, there are less than [-] people in the Central Plains, and the rest are barbarians. Entering Xiting Kingdom, you want to rely on people like Luan Bu to govern them?"

"Let me tell you this, governing the Xiting Kingdom is the most difficult thing for a big man. The contradictions here have been revealed now, and it will become more and more serious in the future. Dozens of different races, dozens of kinds Different languages, customs, and even different beliefs, the entry of poisonous people will completely intensify the contradictions. This is a good opportunity for development, but it will also be a difficult start. You say, if there is someone like Ning Cheng With people around, Qi starts to do things, doesn't it go much smoother?"

Lu Lu hesitated for a moment, but still shook his head, "This guy is too ruthless, I'm afraid he will stir up a civil uprising."

"It all depends on how Qi uses him. I still trust Qi, a scorpion. What's more, Qi, a scorpion, is more ruthless than Ning Cheng. Don't worry, if Ning Cheng does something, he can do it as quickly as possible." The speed makes Ning Cheng disappear, and Ning Cheng will not know how he died."

"However, he bullied my son, and I can't bypass him. How about this, isn't Xiahouzao idle? Just find a place where Xiahouzao can stay with him for a few nights, and you can tell Xiahouzao that the bully My son, let Xia Houzao figure it out for himself!"

Lu Lu laughed, "I see, but if Your Majesty wants to send Ning Cheng to Xiting Kingdom, aren't the two colleagues? Zao is a simple person, and I'm afraid that Ning Cheng will harm him in the future."

"You don't have to worry about that. There are so many ruthless people in Xiting Kingdom. Just Zhidu can crush Ning Cheng to death. Ning Cheng has a bit of talent, but it's not enough to compare with Zhidu. Those who People are protecting Xiahou Zao, and ten Ningcheng cannot deal with him."

Lu Lu nodded, and immediately went out to make arrangements.

Liu Chang sat alone in the upper position and began to meditate. Probably because of Huang Lao's depression, all factions began to rise at this moment. Apart from Confucianism, which rose the most, the power of Legalism was also gradually expanding. In fact, it is very wrong to classify all such ruthless officials as Legalists. Only truly talented people like Zhang Buyi and Chao Cuo are called Legalists. Ning Cheng is just a cruel official.

However, many of their actions were influenced by the Legalists. During the Qin Dynasty, the Legalists were famous for their extremely cruel criminal laws and vigorous methods. After the fall of the Qin Kingdom, they became a despised existence. The influence is no longer so great. People who have experienced the Qin State are trying it out. Legalist ideas are emerging again. Many officials admire this Legalist style. They say it is the Legalist style, but in fact it should be the Qin State style. .

No, it is not right to say that it is the style of the Qin State. It should be said that it is the style of the second generation. After all, the atmosphere of the Qin State during the first emperor was not all cruel suppression. Officials still had to act according to the law. Officials everywhere are becoming more and more cruel. Anyway, they are facing the "captives" of the six countries. They are all "losers" and "outsiders".

In the era of Hu Hai, this kind of oppression became very common. Officials from all over the country were like wolves, successfully driving up waves of rebellions. The law was further aggravated. The criminal law requiring exile has become beheading, and the criminal law requiring beard shaving has become beheading. During the reign of Emperor Shihuang, he was punished with a fine and beating. During Hu Hai, all beheaded people were beheaded. It seems that the more beheaded The higher the political performance.

There is no need to say more about what happened later.

At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, there was a relaxed atmosphere for a long time. Until the period of Xiaozhu, a large number of cruel officials emerged again from all over the country. Xiaozhu also liked to use these people very much. Then the laws of the Han Dynasty began to become harsh. Later generations always associated Qin Huang Han Wu , It’s not unreasonable, the same great talent and strategy, but the same tyranny, followed by domestic turmoil, and public grievances began to boil. If it weren’t for a good heir, he might have to go the way of Hu Hai again.

This trend of thought still needs to be suppressed.

Liu Chang narrowed his eyes, and seemed to have his own thoughts on these matters.

"His Majesty!"

"The Queen Mother welcomes you!"

When a servant reported, Liu Chang smiled wryly, what should come will always come.

With the old lady's defensive character, it is impossible for her not to pay attention to her grandson who suffered such grievances, so that Ning Cheng is a gambler, and he is really not afraid of death. If something happens to Liu Bo, everyone in the county government will There has to be a change, and the whole clan has to ascend together. This doesn't need Liu Chang to do it, the Lu family can easily handle it, and Lu Lu can do it without even alarming the Queen Mother.

The old lady has had a pretty good life in the past few days. There are people coming and going around her, and the old lady likes to have more people around her. Now, besides those scumbags who always come to annoy her, there are also people around her. For example, Tiying, Zhang Yan, Liu Le, and Jia Pan of the younger generation also came to visit her from time to time. Needless to say, those of the Lu family, with so many descendants accompanying her, it is not enough to say that the house is full of children and grandchildren. Pass.

Empress Lu liked to be quiet when she was young, but now that she is older, she likes to be lively.

Of course, everyone will be rewarded by the old lady if they go, but Liu Chang will be scolded if he goes.

Liu Chang didn't understand why.

"Mother!!!"

Liu Chang yelled, and crashed into the hall of longevity. The old lady had no adults around at the moment, only Liu Ci and Liu Liang were sitting beside her obediently. The two twins looked exactly the same, but the difference in style was so great. Huge, Liu Liang's whole body is attached to the eldest mother's body, and he is unwilling to lift his head. He is so pitiful, how cute he looks. As for the other thing, he is now happily telling the eldest mother that his brother was carried in today, and his body is covered in bruises. Holding my hand to let me inherit the title of acting king
Liu Chang frowned when he saw this thing.

After seeing his father coming in, the reactions of the two boys were also different. Liu Liang's eyes were full of surprises. He hurriedly got up and ran towards Liu Chang. As for Liu Ci, his eyes were full of Terrified, he hurriedly took a few steps back, hid behind Empress Lu, and said in a low voice: "Auntie, my father usually doesn't allow us to tell you about the outside world. If he wants to beat me later, you have to help me!" what"

Empress Lu laughed lightly. Everyone in the palace had a headache because of Liu Ci, but Empress Lu liked him very much.

Looking at him, Empress Lu can always think of Liu Chang when he was young. His expression, language, and movements can't be said to be exactly the same, but can only be said to be a perfect replica.

Even this annoying temperament is exactly the same.

Liu Chang's sages all liked him very much, especially Xia Houzao, who even gave him a chariot. The child was so happy that he held Xiahouzao's hand and patted his chest to express, your future Give me your posthumous title with confidence, and I will definitely give you a text!
Xia Houzao was very pleased, and then beat him up.

Except for the group of sages, even Liu Chang's family members also like Liu Ci very much. Although Liu Ci is stubborn, he is very close to them and has no life at all. He always wants to get something good from them. Even Zhang Buyi would not let him go. Every time he saw Zhang Buyi in the palace, he would pester Zhang Buyi, hoping that Zhang Buyi could have another daughter for him. His teeth were itchy, and he drove him away cursing, but compared to other young masters, Zhang Buyi was still willing to talk to him.

"You are talking nonsense here again! Your second brother was not injured at all! Besides, my son, if he doesn't go to prison, how decent is he?!"

"That's what you said, Father!"

Liu Ci's eyes lit up, and he said hastily.

"Except for you!"

Liu Chang hugged Liang, and sat in front of Empress Lu, "Mum, don't always listen to this Zhuzi fanning the flames, Bo is fine, he is still in Taixue, I have already disposed of that person, I don't know where to give this Zhuzi Where did I learn it, just like a woman, inquiring about things all day long, talking nonsense."

Empress Lu took a deep look at Liu Chang, "I heard that there was a man named Zhao Yu who was ruthless, and his reputation has spread to me. Now there is another man named Ning Cheng."

"You always appoint such people as officials, and there will be more and more such people. You can't have such people, but too many are not a good thing."

"Mother, I know this, don't worry, I will solve it."

The decoration of the Shou Palace is not luxurious, but it is quite thoughtful. There are many plants in the house, all of which are rare and exotic herbs from all over the world. They always exude a faint fragrance. Liu Chang has been busy these days, It has been a long time since I came here, and every time I come back here, Liu Chang always feels very relaxed, and for some reason, he always feels inexplicably sleepy. He sits comfortably in front of his mother, talking with Empress Lu about the future. things.

"First of all, I want to implement the assessment system. Chao Cuo is already doing it. The original selection method will be completely changed. The new system will be more convenient. The big man will not have to worry about the shortage of officials in the future."

"Then there is Taixue. I want to continue to expand the field of Taixue and turn Taixue into a real talent base. In order to govern the country, talents should be the most important thing."

"To Shangfang, I have already sent a lot of design drawings. They are researching and developing day and night, and there will be results soon. That Chen Tao is really disappointing me. It has been more than a month, and he hasn't even made a steam engine. come out."

"My teacher and Chen Hou are busy with poisoning. The small countries over there want to pay tribute. Their tribute is real tribute. They are too rich. Just relying on their tribute, a big man can live Good days for a long time”

Empress Lu suddenly asked, "I heard that Prime Minister Zhang is making a calendar? Do you care about this matter?"

"Yes, he's working on calendars and rhythms, but what's the big deal? It should be done in a few days. It's useless to the country, like a decoration on clothes!"

Seeing her son's casual attitude, Empress Lu said with some displeasure, "How can you be so contemptuous of the calendar?"

"Isn't it just to stipulate when to eat and when to defecate? What's worth paying attention to?"

"Straight!!"

Empress Lu slammed her crutches on the ground. Liu Chang was frightened, and hurriedly sat upright, and said seriously, "Of course this must be taken seriously. It is also very important to eat and defecate. People have to eat and defecate." .”

"put"

Empress Lu almost swears, but stops it in time.

I don't know why, people like Han Xin and Empress Lu, who are usually very serious, can always be broken by this scorpion, and they are so angry that when Liu Chang is good, people want to kiss him a few times, but this scorpion committed When he was muddled, he was always so angry that he wanted to strangle him to death.

Empress Lu has almost cycled between kissing him and strangling him all her life.

Empress Lu said very seriously with a straight face: "The big man is based on agriculture. You keep saying that you want to promote agriculture, but you refuse to pay attention to the calendar. This is wrong. The key to the calendar lies in agriculture. This is the power of the emperor. It is also the foundation of agriculture and mulberry in the world. By watching astronomy at night, talented people can learn about the evolution of climate and the laws of the calendar, so as to set the right time for sowing and harvesting, so as to protect and develop agriculture and mulberry.”

"Astronomy. Climate."

Liu Chang listened thoughtfully to Empress Lu's words, "No wonder Lu Jia said that he can't do it himself, and he has to let Master do it. Is it because he wants to calculate the sunshine time, four seasons, day and night from the celestial bodies?"

"If only I could have a telescope. An astronomical telescope."

Liu Chang muttered, and Empress Lu asked suspiciously, "What did you say?"

"Mother!! I seem to have a way to help Zhang Xiang!"

"Long. This matter can't be messed up at will. This matter has a lot to do with it."

Liu Chang frowned, obviously still thinking about it, Empress Lu regretted it a bit, she should have said so much if she had known earlier, if this scorpion made trouble for Zhang Cang in the past, what would be good, looking at Father's pensive expression Liu Ci didn't know when he came up, getting closer, getting closer, Liu Zhang helplessly looked at Liu Ci who was about to slap his face, "What do you want to do, you idiot?!"

"Father, if you really can't set the time for eating and defecation, you can come to me, I will set it up, I can show them a demonstration, let them take me as the standard"

"I'll beat you to death, you ignorant bastard!"

Liu Chang made a gesture to hit him, but that Zhuzi ran back to Empress Lu's side very fast, standing behind the big mother, he secretly stuck out his head, "Father, I'm kind enough to help, I pee It's so far away, I won't lie to you last time I stood on the roof and urinated directly at the door of Houde Hall!"

Liu Chang stood up, he couldn't stay here any longer, if he stayed any longer he would be pissed to death by this stick.

There is a mother protecting him here, so it's not easy to do anything, you bastard, we'll talk about it when you go home at night.

"Mum, I'm going to help Prime Minister Zhang formulate the calendar. You don't have to worry about this matter. I am familiar with astronomy and geography. I can be called the emperor with the most knowledge throughout the ages. With my help, this matter will definitely go smoothly. Yes Ah, mother, the potted flowers that you asked Cao Shu to take care of a few days ago have been destroyed by this tree!"

Liu Chang left, and Empress Lu slowly looked at Liu Ci.

Liu Ci just showed a harmless smile.

"Mother, in fact, it was all done by Liu Liang!"

ps: There will be a free book reading event on December 12st. You can read new chapters for free. I will see you there then. By the way, we are about to unblock here, and I will move to the mainland as soon as possible.

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