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

Chapter 181: Watching you build a tall building and entertain guests

Ever since they demonstrated their prowess in iron smelting, Mohist disciples have received more and more attention, and the Temple Institute of Technology seems to have become a research and development institute of the Han Dynasty, with support becoming stronger and stronger.

If the imperial court takes action, it will definitely not tinker with printing, plowing, etc. These are private tasks entrusted by the prince. The imperial court...

In other words, the emperor authorized it!

The Temple Works Institute now specializes in military weapons, including sturdier armor, sharper spears, faster and more powerful bows and crossbows, etc.

The emperor even released the fine horses he brought from the Western Regions into the Shanglin Garden, and the temple's engineering department was responsible for breeding the fine breeds.

After gathering outstanding craftsmen, horse breeders and even professional veterinarians, the Temple Institute has become a scientific research gathering place in Han Dynasty.

So when Liu Ju went to ask his father, the emperor, to allow this agency with complex functions to try to control the flood again, the emperor did not hesitate for long and waved his hand in agreement.

Under the eaves.

The prince's figure left the hall and gradually moved away. Then, around the corner, an official with a mustache and five seals hanging from his waist appeared.

If you walk on the road at night too much, it is really easy to encounter ghosts.

When Luan Da noticed the prince's figure, he stopped immediately and waited for the prince to leave. Then he slowly walked to the palace gate and asked a eunuch beside him:

"Is your majesty meeting with other people right now?"

"No, General."

The young eunuch recognized the recently popular 'Fifth General', so he bent over and said with a flattering smile: "Your Majesty has ordered that the general should go in directly after he arrives."

Luan Da did not move, and asked casually in the direction where the prince left: "I saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince just came out, is there something important?"

"Oh, Your Highness is here to ask for permission to control the flood..." Halfway through his words, the young eunuch suddenly realized that something was wrong, raised his head to look at Luan Da, and smiled apologetically.

"General, please do as you please. Don't keep His Majesty waiting."

Say it.

The young eunuch lowered his head and walked away quickly. Luan Da glanced at him, then turned his gaze to the left, stopped and looked into the distance, muttering to himself:

"Water control? The prince also wants to control water?"

As he read on, Luan Da frowned unconsciously, thinking to himself, 'Is this a prejudice against me, deliberately trying to trip me up?'

After staring gloomily for a while, Luan Da pulled the corner of his mouth, raised his head, and strode into the palace.

To win the emperor's trust, he can do more than just control water...

That night.

Inside the Luan Mansion, there were flickering flames, curling smoke, and the sounds of incantations, bells, and chants alternating continuously, sometimes majestic, sometimes grand, sometimes eerie, and sometimes spooky!
It is said that General Wu Li wanted to invite gods to perform sacrifices on behalf of Your Majesty at home.

This went on for several nights in a row, all night long.

Until the ninth day.

In the middle of the night, when the moon was dark and the wind was strong, suddenly, a loud shout was heard, and then the whole Wuli General's Mansion was filled with yin energy and was completely shrouded in black fog.

During this time, high-pitched and piercing whistles came one after another, and ghostly shadows were wandering around, which was really horrifying!

At this moment, a loud roar was heard in the night: "How dare you! How dare you, ghosts, escape from the underworld and offend the messenger of God!"

"retreat!"

Instantly, the shrieking sound suddenly rose in pitch, but within a few breaths, it completely disappeared without a trace. After another moment, the yin energy dissipated, and there was no more abnormality...

All of the above statements come from the streets and alleys of Chang'an.

After General Wu Li's "driving away hundreds of ghosts at night" incident, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys of Chang'an City and in front of and behind everyone in less than a day.

Can spread so fast.

Firstly, the noise at General Wuli's mansion that night was really loud. It was quiet in the middle of the night, but suddenly there was a big noise, which could be heard from two streets away. Secondly, it was a matter of gods and ghosts, and the people were both awed and curious. It became a topic of conversation after dinner, and it was spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred. It was hard not to be angry.

Some people who lived next to General Wuli's mansion even stood up and swore, "I saw it with my own eyes that night, ghosts weeping and gods wailing!"

"really?"

"Oh, how can I lie to you? Hundreds of ghosts are running around in the mansion, and the wailing sounds are more eerie than a mass grave!"

"Hiss, what do those evil ghosts look like?"

"That's... hard to say. I only stole a glimpse of him. He was several feet tall, his arms were thicker than millstones, and his eyes were as big as a child's when he stared!"

The more she described, the louder the screams became. The people who were listening were obviously scared to death. The woman even covered her baby's ears and asked carefully:
"Can a ghost with that appearance be driven away by others?"

The atmosphere was so heated that even if the speaker felt nervous inside, he couldn't look nervous. He took a sip of tea, wiped his mouth, and put his foot on the stool.

Hey!
It blows all day long!
In short, the news that General Wu Li could control ghosts spread like wildfire, and as time went on, it became more and more rumored and had details to back it up.

It would have been fine if it was just a rumor among the people, but no one expected that not long after the rumor came out, the emperor issued an edict -

Luan Da was granted the title of Marquis of Le Tong, with a fief of two thousand households!

Reward him with a mansion and a thousand servants!

As soon as the imperial edict was issued, Chang'an was shocked, the whole country was in an uproar, high-ranking officials and nobles went to congratulate, and local scholars heard the news and rushed to the capital.

This summer in Chang'an is undoubtedly very lively. The weather is hot and people's hearts are also warm.

There were visitors to the Le Tong Marquis's mansion every day, some in fine clothes and some alchemists. At one point, the visiting carriages were crowded and blocked.

It stretches for several blocks and there is no end in sight!

A playboy saw this and exclaimed in amazement: "Look at his pomp and circumstance, he can even catch up with the Marquis of Wu'an back then!"

"style!"

The playboy had just finished boasting to his companions and had not yet swaggered out to join in the fun when his elder brother, who was a general in the imperial court, grabbed him and dragged him back home...

When Luan Da was just starting to gain power, General Li Guangli would have gone to watch the sacrificial ceremony out of fear for ghosts and gods.

But today.

He just wanted to stay away from Luan Da. It had nothing to do with the prince's advice and everything to do with the weird atmosphere!
At this moment, in Chang'an City, those who truly held high positions or had access to the core of power were all silently watching the excitement of the newly promoted Le Tong Hou.

No one spoke.

Watching him build a tall building, watching him entertain guests...

Liu Ju was also the one who watched coldly. When he had nothing to do, he would stay in the Prince's Palace, hugging his beautiful wife, waiting for his father the Emperor to show his moves.

however.

Things don't always go as planned. He wanted to just stand by and watch, but... it's not that his strength doesn't allow it, it's that my mother doesn't allow it!
Weiyang Palace, Jiaofang Palace.

Empress Wei Zifu hugged Princess Wei Chang, who was crying like a tearful person, and consoled her while feeling grief-stricken. "Your father is so hard-hearted, yet he wants to make my son suffer?"

"Why is it so insignificant!?"

"Wuwuwu~" Upon hearing the sound, Princess Wei Chang's red and swollen eyes burst into tears again, her voice choked with sobs, and she sobbed uncontrollably.

"Ugh."

Liu Ju, who was standing aside, didn't know how to persuade her or hand her a handkerchief. He sighed and said, "Sister, don't cry. I'll go to see my father."

"See if there is any room for turning back."

The prince who wanted to watch from the sidelines, didn't wait for the show of operations, but instead waited for a show of operations. The emperor wanted to marry Princess Wei Chang to Luan Da!

(End of this chapter)