Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 743

Xiting Kingdom, outside the royal city.

I saw that both sides of the road had been blocked by soldiers, and the common people could only stand fifty steps away from the road, stand on tiptoe, and look into the distance.

In the middle of the road, there is a five-horse cart parked.

Xiting King Liu Qi, together with his civil and military ministers, stood here anxiously, waiting for the triumphant army.

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom, Ji Tong, and Yu Shi, Cheng Zhidu, stood on his left and right sides.

After the local restructuring, the national censors ceased to exist. They became censors, no longer subordinate to the king, but subordinate to the imperial censors in the court, and became the inspectors stationed in the kingdom. They are no longer responsible to the king, but only to the censors of the court. Instead of the temple to monitor the officials, it seems that the status has been weakened, but the power has actually been strengthened. Originally, they replaced the king to monitor the country, but now On behalf of the emperor to monitor the whole country, the kings are under their supervision.

They are the same organization as the local governor, and they are also responsible to the imperial historian.

After staying in Xiting Kingdom for many years, Ji Tong is no longer young. Liu Chang wanted to transfer him back to the temple several times, but Ji Tong declined all of them. He wrote a letter to Liu Chang very sincerely, telling the emperor that Xi Ting Tingguo's current development plans are all drawn up by himself, and now many plans are only half completed. If he leaves like this, his successor may not be as familiar with the next development plan as he is, and he will not arrive at that time The expected results have been achieved, I hope His Majesty can understand more, and I will definitely manage the Xiting Kingdom for His Majesty.

Many people in the court were very dissatisfied with his behavior, and Zhang Buji believed that he should be arrested and executed for refusing the emperor's edict.

But Liu Chang didn't think so, and he didn't think that Ji Tong stayed in Xiting Kingdom to help Liu Qi plot a rebellion, he really wanted to make a big business here, he was very useful.

And Ji Tong did not disappoint Liu Chang's trust, and he did a very good job in Xiting Kingdom. Since then, Xiting Kingdom has three or four cities, [-] to [-] people, the total number of livestock in the country is less than [-], and the per capita arable land is less than [-]. The ten mu of poor countryside has become the present-day behemoth that dominates the Western Regions, with a population of nearly one million, more than sixty cities, and countless cultivated land and livestock.Many people said that Xi Tingguo had gotten lucky.

His position is too critical, the door for the big man to be poisonous.

The trade between the two places is basically completed here, the trade routes are extremely developed, and the temples have also spent a lot of money to develop the local area. Even Jian Jianhou has invested the most here, not to mention the annual tribute paid by the poisonous people. There are nearly 20 slaves sent to help Xiting Kingdom build city roads alone.

Standing on the cusp, even Xiting Kingdom can take off.

But those who are interested know very well that Xiting Kingdom's current scale of development has nothing to do with their king and ministers like Ji Tong.

Liu Qi is a very qualified king. Among all the descendants of the clan, his virtuous name is second only to Liu An. His ability to govern the country is extraordinary. He has high demands on himself. He can directly clean up the unstable factors. Known as the Little Worthy King of the Western Regions, he did not start to enjoy life like other brothers, building luxurious palaces for himself, or recruiting beauties to serve him everywhere. He put all his thoughts and energy on Govern the country.

And the ministers under his command, under his leadership, also exploded with amazing talents, and this is how the current great country of the Western Court that overwhelms the Western Regions has come into being.

Beiting Kingdom, which was established at the same time, is not even half the size of Xiting Kingdom.

This is the gap.

Liu Qi smiled and looked into the distance, with a smile he couldn't hide, "General Xiahou has made a great contribution this time!!"

"Once the Kangju people are eliminated, there will be no enemies around Xiting Kingdom. We can help the poisonous people to guard against the Anxi people with peace of mind."

Zhidu squinted his eyes, "Not long ago, General Allie wrote a letter, saying that several provinces in the north sent people to the west in private. After being discovered, they said they wanted to investigate the situation there. They need us. To help, it is best to let General Xiahou take the poison and turn around, they will feel much more at ease after thinking about it."

The smile on Liu Qi's face disappeared immediately.

"These people are really forgetful. Father Zhong taught them a serious lesson not long ago, and now they are ready to move again?? Are you so confident?"

"The main reason is that the temple's policy is not good for them. The current situation is becoming more and more chaotic. After a large number of people at the bottom have come into contact with the Han culture, they are not willing to accept their teachings and start a large number of people. Fleeing towards Xiting Kingdom and the south, there were even many acts of killing their original masters, which made the nobles in the north very afraid. After the complete relaxation of the south, the local nobles were probably also very disturbed. General Ale's life is not good It's great."

Zhi all explained.

Ji Tong said seriously: "Shendu can't be chaotic. Many policies in the temple now rely on the tribute of Shendu. People who are poisoned can be hostile to each other, but they can't really mess up. I think that what Jun Zhi said earlier It is still necessary to garrison troops, and we should station some troops in various places in the north to deter them a little, otherwise we will fight sooner or later."

Liu Qi nodded, "If I know about it, let's deal with Kang Juren first."

"Why hasn't General Xiahou come back? Could it be that he can't even find his way home?"

A few people were chatting, when they saw smoke billowing in the distance, the sound of horseshoes was very loud, and a mighty army appeared on the road.

Xia Houzao rode proudly on a tall horse, walking at the front of the team.

This time, Xia Houzao took the initiative to attack, completely defeated Kangju Kingdom, captured King Kangju alive, and completely destroyed Kangju. The demise of Kangju also represented the complete disappearance of small forces around Xiting Kingdom. From now on, the entire Western Region , it is up to the Xiting Kingdom to have the final say. The Xiting Kingdom only needs to deal with the threat of self-poison with peace of mind. Several important mountain passes around the Western Regions are now under their control, and there is no threat at all from the rear.

And the one who did all of this was Xia Houzao, the Great Han God.

Xia Houzao, as the number one general of the Xiting Kingdom, has been honed gradually in these years of battles. As long as he is paired with a good lieutenant general, his record will become very good. In general, those two generals There are not many people in the generation who can compare with him. He has conquered the country six times. Although they are all small countries, they are not worth mentioning, but these are all real military achievements.

He was already brave, he took the lead in battle, and he was pretty good to the soldiers, and he knew how to be sympathetic to the soldiers, but his brain was not very bright, and he couldn't fight alone, but with a good lieutenant general, he could find his way.

Liu Qi originally transferred Li Guang to serve as Xia Houzao's lieutenant, but who knew that this guy was more lost than Xiahouzao, and when they fought, the two of them went to the top at the same time, directly chasing and killing each other. In the end, no one could find the other. They only met when they were triumphant, that is to say, the enemy was too weak, so they were killed by these two idiots.

Liu Qi felt that these two reckless men couldn't be put together, so he set up an extra lieutenant general to watch over these two reckless men.

With the cooperation of the three of them, just now they had the appearance of a big Han army, and they finally stopped rampaging like a headless chicken.

Xiahouzao's fighting style is different from anyone in the court, even Xiahouying. His art of war is all about speed, and he probably also believes in "the only thing in martial arts in the world that can't be broken by speed". Marching at full speed, when the enemy didn't react at all, he was beaten and wiped out. Therefore, everyone in Xiting Kingdom called him General Shenxing. Xia Houzao has won many games in a row without losing. He is known as the ever-victorious general.

Including this attack on Kangju, Xia Houzao rushed at full speed for three days and three nights, and then directly launched an attack on the fourth day. The people of Kangju didn't know where these enemies came from.

It is said that he even wrote a book on the art of war and taught it to the officers at the bottom.

And his military art is very simple, the main core is only one point: be quick! ! !

He often practiced the speed of the soldiers in the camp, including their marching speed, eating speed, and rectifying speed. He seemed to know the most suitable style of play for him.

Liu Chang liked his style of play very much, and even praised General Shenxing in front of the officials, which was regarded as his recognition of his name.

But Han Xin was very disdainful, according to Han Xin, this style of play can only bully the weak, if you encounter the same enemy, such a rapid march, that is to die.

But Han Xin didn't intend to make Xia Houzao change. After all, there were no equal enemies around Xiting Kingdom. To fight these people, you just need to have hands.

Li Guang followed Xiahouzao enthusiastically, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, we have captured the enemy's king alive this time. Is this the greatest contribution we have made so far?"

"Don't be complacent just because of this little military achievement, we are going to be King of Rest in the future!"

Xia Houzao reprimanded Li Guang severely.

Li Guang straightened his face in a hurry, feeling a little ashamed in his heart, he is worthy of being a general, his vision is far-sighted, and his ambition is so big, how can he be complacent because of such a small contribution?

Xia Houzao saw the teams that came to greet him in the distance at a glance. He proudly stretched out his hand and waved it around. When he saw the king's carriage, he didn't even get off his horse. He waited until Liu Qi and the others came forward with a smile, and then he jumped off the horse slowly, "My lord!! Then what kind of King Kangju, I caught you here!! They finally didn't run away this time, The entire army was wiped out! None of them escaped!!"

"Hahaha, I have made an incomparable achievement this time!!"

Xia Houzao laughed wildly, but Li Guang stopped talking.

At such a time, Liu Qi was very magnanimous.

All the civil and military ministers under Liu Qi's command were obedient, and of course this hero was included, and even this hero was the best coaxer. , this time you made a great contribution again, destroying the Kangju people completely! Such a great contribution, I don’t know how to reward you. Now, your reputation will spread all over the world, and your father will probably be ashamed of himself !!"

Hearing Liu Qi's words, Xia Houzao's mouth was almost crooked, and his eyes were even more narrowed, unable to open them.

"Hahaha, my father has always looked down on me. He has never had the merit of destroying a country, but I have. When I go back this time, I will teach him how to fight! Let's see if he dares not be convinced?"

Xia Houzao said, and couldn't wait to hold Liu Qi's hand, "Let's go! I'll take you to see that King Kangju!!"

Liu Qi smiled and nodded.

Among his ministers, Liu Qi really likes this Xia Houzao. Although he has a bastard personality and is not respectful enough to himself, he is the best one. Da, there are some things that you can't do yourself, but this general can do it boldly. Who doesn't like to have such a subordinate?Under Xia Houzao's leadership, Liu Qi also met the tied King Kang Ju.

King Kang Ju looked terrified, wounded all over his body, and dying.

Liu Qi looked at this old opponent who had escaped from him many times with a smile.

"Send him to Chang'an and dedicate it to His Majesty."

Liu Qi gave this victorious army great favor, held a large banquet, and rewarded the army, while he himself took Xia Houzao's hand, took the same car with him, and returned to the palace.

Sitting at the banquet, Liu Qidu held Xia Houzao's hand tightly, and the two ate together.

"General Xiahou is a blessed general of the widow. His Majesty must reward you for such a great achievement this time."

"What good things does your Majesty have? In fact, the king might as well offer the prisoner to Lu Lu. There are many good things in his place, and his rewards are even greater!"

"General Xiahou, let's not mention this reward. I heard that the Anxi people have changed. His Majesty has sent an order to let us be more careful."

Xia Houzao was furious, "What? I said at the time that since the army was poisoned, it should not retreat, and should go to destroy the Anxi Kingdom, but no one listened to me, but listened to the Taiwei and chose to retreat? How is it now? The Han Taiwei is old and faint, how does he know the principles of using troops? If he had listened to me and fought directly with Anxi and killed the king of Anxi, wouldn’t the situation be the same soon? I will write a letter to go Ask Han Xin."

"General! General!"

Liu Qi hastily pulled Xia Houzao tightly, "Don't do this, this has nothing to do with the Taiwei, it was His Majesty who ordered the retreat back then, you can write to question His Majesty!"

Xia Houzao was not happy.

"If I question His Majesty, won't His Majesty come and beat me? I can't beat him. If I have to question him, then I will write to him when he is sick."

"Hey, General Xiahou, I actually want to ask you, would you like to go to the poison?"

"Ah? Get rid of body poison?"

Xia Houzao suddenly realized, "I understand, the poisoning is for Anxi's affairs, right?"

Liu Qi was a little surprised, why did he understand it as soon as he heard it, this doesn't look like your style? ?

"You're right. It's because of the Anxi Kingdom. The Anxi Kingdom is too far away."

"You don't need to say too much, I understand that the Anxi Kingdom is disrespectful to the big men, and they are too far away for us to fight, so we are going to poison the body, beat the poisoned people severely, and then force them to admit that they are It's an Anxi man!!"

Liu Qi's face darkened, "Actually, it's because some nobles in the northern part of the country wanted to contact the Anxi people. It's not the torture you said."

"The temple is going to let Shen Tujia go there, but currently there are too few Han troops in Shendu, and most of them are stationed in the south. One or two."

After Liu Qi's explanation, Xia Houzao finally understood, "No problem, I'll take a three-day rest and then I can go!"

"No. Wait until Shentu Jia comes here, you go with him."

"Oh? Your Majesty thinks that without Shen Tujia, I can't complete my mission?"

"That's not the case. It's just that the people in the court don't know your prestige. If you go on the road together, you will have the opportunity to tell the ministers about your achievements. Isn't it wonderful?"

"good!!!"

After Liu Qi finished Xiahou Zao, it was already late, and he dragged his exhausted body back to the harem.

"Father!!"

"Father!!"

A doll held by a woman screamed loudly, and a smile slowly appeared on Liu Qi's face. This doll was his eldest son, Liu Rong.

But when his eyes gradually shifted from the doll to the woman holding him, the smile on Liu Qi's face suddenly froze.

Li Ji.

This woman is the woman arranged by his mother for him. He is his second woman. Unlike his regular wife who has not given birth for a long time, this woman gave birth to Liu Rong quickly after marrying him, making Liu Qi successful. Father.

The child is very cute and looks very much like his grandmother.

He yelled all day, Liu Qi liked him very much.

But, there is a problem. After giving birth to the child, this woman changed immediately. She forbade her son to call the queen his mother, and even took the initiative to find fault many times, wanting to challenge the position of the main wife, and Liu Qi's main wife is a gentle personality. Yes, she didn't want to argue with her, which made her worse. Now, she even dared to contradict Liu Qi, and violated Liu Qi's orders many times. For example, today, Liu Qi was going to find his wife. But standing here with the child in his arms, blocking Liu Qi's path.

Liu Qi's complexion was a little ugly.

After pondering for a moment, seeing the face of the child, he still endured it.

"It's not your servant today, why are you here?"

"The child was crying and clamoring to see his father, so I brought him here. What, the king doesn't want to see him anymore?"

"Of course not."

"The child is getting older. I heard that the child will be given a title when he grows up. Shouldn't the position of the prince be determined?"

Liu Qi's face changed drastically, "Nonsense!!!"

His roar instantly frightened the little Liu Rong who was in his arms to tears. Liu Qi snorted coldly and walked directly past them.

Li Ji gritted her teeth, snorted coldly, and left here with the child in her arms.

ps: This is Li Ji, the number one genius doctor of the Han Dynasty. The historical Emperor Jing Liu Qi was seriously ill and was about to die, so he called her to give instructions for the funeral, and then this woman said, old dog!You are finally going to die!Emperor Jing's illness will be healed immediately
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