My father is Emperor Wu of Han, how can I be different from him?

Chapter 143 You can't play tricks on the prince

When it comes to practical stuff, Liu Ju is very excited.

Liu Ju learned from Dongfang Shuo that several weak schools had a strong desire to join the Prince's Palace, and for a moment he could not think of any use for other schools.

But that strategist is very promising.

The fundamental reason for the gradual decline of the Zongheng faction was that the world was unified and they no longer had a big stage to do things.

however.

Isn't the Han Dynasty expanding outward now? There are so many Xiongnu tribes, and there are thirty-six countries in the Western Regions, as many as thirty-six countries!

This scene is much more chaotic than the struggle for supremacy among the seven kingdoms in Central Plains.

The big stage outside the Great Wall, why don’t you come and dominate the world?

Liu Ju felt really sorry for the diplomats, so he decided to give them a hand, either keeping them for his own use in the future or recommending them to Zhang Qian, which would be very appropriate.

In addition to Confucianism, Mohism and the School of Diplomacy can all be used to their advantage. What about other schools of thought?
If you can form your own school, there will always be something shining.

We can't just do nothing because of the pressure from Confucianism and the emperor. People are very enthusiastic about joining us, but Liu Ju turns them away?

That's not appropriate.

We have to meet each other anyway.

Well, as the saying goes: "Don't let the water be too clear to have any fish, don't kill with one stick and let the bad atmosphere of society blow in!"

"I can choose not to accept them, but they can't not come!"

Zhuang Qingzhai was a good and considerate teacher. After listening to the prince's serious nonsense, he was stunned for a while, and then he agreed with it.

Makes sense.

Zhuang Qingzhai made an in-depth analysis of the prince's words and suddenly felt that his student's response strategy was brilliant, really brilliant!
This way.

Not only did he use the fact that various families came to surrender to him to tarnish his reputation a little, so that the reputation of the Prince's Palace would not be too perfect, but he could also take the opportunity to recruit some useful talents.

Wonderful.

After Zhuang Qingzhai understood the profound meaning, he turned around and implemented it.

It is a good thing that various families come to the Prince's Palace to surrender, but if the name is too loud, the good thing may turn into a bad thing.

There cannot be a hundred schools of thought contending with each other. The Crown Prince's Palace has never been aware of this matter and will not get involved. If you want to debate it, go somewhere else. The Crown Prince's Palace will not receive you.

but.

The Taoist leader, former tutor of the crown prince, current guest of the crown prince, Wuqiang Hou Zhuang Qing Zhai, Duke Zhuang also said, "The crown prince is kind and generous, and he welcomes all the families to come and surrender."

In a word:

A hundred schools of thought contend, turned into a recruitment conference!
Whether you look closely at the names or ponder the content, the styles of these two things are worlds apart.

Compared with the former, the latter is simply vulgar and unbearable.

however.

It is precisely this vulgarity and unreliability that has made it possible for hundreds of schools of thought to gather together today. When they get together, they can never produce any serious literature.

Otherwise, His Majesty the Emperor must also be serious...

After Zhuang Qingzhai's response was released, Chang'an City became more and more lively. Although the debate could no longer be carried out, the signal that the prince was willing to accept all parties was also clear.

The small families wanted to take advantage of this favorable situation to get into the Prince's Palace, while the big and powerful sects wanted to take the opportunity to expand their presence, so they connected with each other.

The man has feelings and the woman has intentions.

The private hookup happened quickly.

When some are happy, some are sad. When other schools of thought are excited, the Confucian school, which only respects Confucianism, is almost furious. It is like a hornet's nest with a hole in it!
Weiyang Palace, Qingliang Hall.

Corresponding to the Greenhouse Palace which is used to keep out the cold in winter, the Qingliang Palace is a palace in the imperial palace specially used for summer escape. Inside, there is a jade bed, jade crystal plates, and ice on the plates.

The hall is extremely cool.

The eunuch stood outside the purple colored glass tent and bowed to report: "The Confucian scholars in the Imperial College are very excited. The Minister of Rites has already brought people to appease them."

"Ah."

The emperor, who was lying on the couch behind the glass curtain, responded softly, his eyes still fixed on the memorial in his hand, "Are there any officials in the capital causing unrest?"

"Nothing."

The incident was a big deal, and there was no need for spies to go out. The eunuchs ordered that everything be investigated clearly. "Officials with Confucian backgrounds can still restrain themselves. The only one who went to the Imperial College was the Minister of Rites."

"Dong Zhongshu, who is currently unemployed, is also at the Imperial College."

"Then don't worry about them." Liu Che said calmly without any hesitation, "Let them make trouble on their own."

"Yes."

No matter how famous Dong Zhongshu was, without an official position, he was always a little short of the mark. The emperor didn't care too much about him. As for the Minister of Rites going to the Imperial College...

Taixue was an institution under the Taichang Temple, one of the Nine Ministers, so it was natural for the Minister of Taichang to go and mediate.

After the eunuch ordered him to leave.

Beside the bed, the beautiful lady who was fanning the emperor with a round fan asked in a naive manner, "Your Majesty, isn't Confucianism the only school of thought that is respected now? Are there still hundreds of schools of thought that need to rise?"

"Humph."

The emperor still stared at the memorial and said indifferently: "I promote the doctrine of Confucianism. Without my order, how can they flourish?"

"That……"

Madam Li stared with watery eyes and said softly, "I just heard from the eunuch's order that the voices of the hundred families are very high."

Hearing this, the emperor sat up and wrote a comment on the memorial with a pen, while replying: "It's just a temporary commotion. Wait until the prince finishes his selection."

"It's time to disperse."

Madam Li was even more confused when she heard this, "Crown Prince? Is the Crown Prince involved in this matter?"

At this time.

The emperor had just finished writing his comments. After closing the memorial, he pulled the beauty beside him into his arms. Before she could even say anything coquettish, the emperor had already lifted her chin.

Looking at each other's seductive eyes, their noses intertwined. At this moment, the emperor said, "If you want to win favor, you can't rely on these little tricks."

"Besides, you're too young!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Li's eyes were filled with astonishment at first, then horror, and her originally rosy face turned pale.

"Your Majesty, I am my concubine..."

"Silence."

The emperor's eyes were calm, but his tone was unquestionable. He hugged her and said words that didn't seem to be love words, but they sounded like love words.

"Not to mention that you have just entered the palace and your methods are clumsy, even if you and your brothers have practiced for a few years, you are still no match for the prince."

"Do you think the prince is still standing because of his uncle and cousin?" "Remember..."

The emperor stroked Madam Li's smooth chin and said quietly, "You can't play tricks on the prince, and you can't play tricks on me even more!"

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty."

Madam Li, who was curled up in the other's arms, had misty eyes and a pounding heart. She said in a trembling voice, "I know I was wrong. There will definitely not be a next time!"

The emperor stared at her for a long time. Only when he was sure that she remembered his words did the almost indifferent expression on his face change.

There was a smile on his face.

There were also movements in the hands.

The emperor picked him up and held him across his body. He scratched his nose with his right hand and said with a low laugh, "I'll teach you a lesson."

"If you want to win my favor in the harem, you must first give me a son!"

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty!"

Sensing the change in the other party's attitude and the evil intentions, Madam Li burst into laughter and twisted her body, which made the emperor even more interested.

Just now.

Just as the emperor was about to start the great project of having a baby and engaging in some activities not suitable for children, a voice suddenly rang out from outside the palace: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince requests an audience..."

Soon.

Inside the Qingliang Palace, the emperor was on one side of the glazed tent and the prince was on the other side, staring at each other.

"that……"

Feeling the murderous intent in the emperor's eyes, Liu Ju looked at him, then looked at the back of Madam Li who had just left, scratched his head, and asked tentatively:

"How about I come over later?"

"If you fart, let it go!"

The emperor said angrily: "I am not the one who is dissolute and has ruined the country..."

Halfway through his explanation, he hadn't even finished saying the word "tyrant" at the end. He suddenly stopped talking, then picked up a memorial on the imperial desk and threw it at him.

"Where did you learn such dirty ideas? How dare you slander your father and the emperor?" The emperor said firmly, "I was just reviewing memorials and handling state affairs!"

"Yes, yes, father, you have worked hard."

Anyway, the objects that were thrown at him were blocked by the curtains, and Liu Ju didn't move at all, and just responded casually.

The emperor was so angry at his attitude that he said coldly:

"Tell me something!"

"Your Majesty, I want to hold a recruitment meeting in Bowang Garden. Most of the participants will be from various families. I have come here to inform you!" Liu Ju said without hesitation.

After saying this, he spread his hands and said, "Father, I have finished talking."

After hearing this, the first thought that came to the emperor's mind was:
Ah, this is it?

Then the second thought came to me - I regret it, I should really let him come back later!
Just thinking about it doesn't mean the emperor will really do it.

Liu Che was never a king who would neglect things because of beauty. Although beauties were nice, he loved his country more.

The reason why he felt a little regretful was that what the prince reported was unimportant. Whether he came or not, the matter was under the control of the emperor.

but.

"I'm very pleased that you can take the initiative to explain it to me!"

The emperor walked out of the curtain, casually wearing a single piece of clothing, "Confucianism helps to coordinate national strength and cannot be shaken."

"Yes."

Liu Ju continued, "My son's plan this time is similar to the original plan to support Qin Mo's lineage. We try our best to select practical people who are useful to the country."

"It will not shake the supremacy of Confucianism."

He said so and did so. When Zhuang Qingzhai spread the news, the emperor immediately understood the prince's intention.

In this regard.

The emperor probably did not agree before, but with the example of Qin Mo's lineage, his thoughts now are very similar to Liu Ju's.

"I have respected Confucianism for more than ten years, and other schools of thought have been suppressed by Confucianism for more than ten years. After so many years of trials and tribulations, I believe that there will be some real gold left among the various schools of thought."

“You can pick and choose now.”

The emperor nodded at the prince, then put his hands behind his back and said, "You handled this matter prudently and with discretion."

"Anything that is useful to the country can be used, regardless of one's status!"

"But you need to be careful about how you use it."

Liu Ju understood what his father the emperor meant. The Qin Mo lineage was useful in refining and forging equipment, but the rest were not.

The essence of the various schools of thought can be used, but the dregs cannot be used.

"My son understands!"

"Ah."

The emperor's face was full of satisfaction, and he wanted to pat the prince on the shoulder, but when he raised his hand, he suddenly realized that the other person was not short anymore.

As the crown prince, his dietary nutrition must be adequate. Liu Ju has also insisted on practicing martial arts in recent years. At first glance, the emperor felt that my son is tall and strong.

Saw this scene.

The emperor paused for a moment and patted Liu Ju's shoulder. However, his previous serious look turned into peeking and suspicion at this moment.

"Tell the truth, did you touch the maid of the Crown Prince's Palace?"

Liu Ju was stunned when he heard this, "How did this come about?"

"Humph!"

The emperor smiled wryly and said, "You are so young, if you don't know anything, where did you get such dirty thoughts when you entered the palace just now?"

Oops.

When Liu Ju heard this, he immediately leaned back.

The emperor seemed to see through him and warned: "It's okay to touch each other from time to time, but don't cross the line. As for the concubines, I will look for them for you..."

Halfway through the conversation, the emperor suddenly noticed that the prince's eyes lit up. They lit up only when he heard the second half of the sentence. Old Liu immediately frowned and said, "I told you not to cross the line!"

"Yes, I know about the concubine's matter."

"……roll!"

(End of this chapter)