Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 289 You must follow the Qin emperor in everything
"In the seventh month of that year, Cang was guilty, and the Son of Heaven also shunned him, cut down on food, and made Cang the prime minister of Liang Wang."

After the promotion, Sima Xi recorded this moment.

He frowned, the hand holding the pen trembled for a long time, and the official on the side couldn't help but ask, "Do you want to record what happened to you?"

Sima Xi's face became darker and darker, and since he became a historian, he began to lose his hair.Whenever Tang Wang did something ridiculous, the most difficult thing was Sima Xi. He didn't know whether he should record it, or how he should record it. Can the history he recorded really be used for posterity?

Sima Xi is not afraid of the king's blaming, but it's a shame to write this thing out!

He could only record it through devious tactics, just like Zhang Cang, he pondered for a long time, and then wrote: "Cang has hundreds of wives and concubines, and those who try to conceive will not be lucky!"

After writing this paragraph, Sima Xi nodded with satisfaction, this is probably all right?

Two major events have happened recently in the temple. The first event was that Gongsun Chen and other alchemists were suddenly summoned by the king. All the ministers thought that this was the king's preparation to ask the immortals to concoct alchemy. After being dismissed, the reason for being dismissed was still a matter of personal life, and he was immediately thrown into Liang State.

Sima Xi's thoughts on this person are also very complicated. This person's ability is really good, and he can be called a generation of virtuous people, but his work is really outrageous. In the case of the eight concubines of the lord, he actually took hundreds of them. Wife and concubine, and often like to play some abnormal games, their reputation is ruined, and Xunzi's face is completely disgraced.

If it wasn't for his talent and achievements, or because of his teacher, Sima Xi really wanted to scold him in the record.

Recently, Sima Xi has been quite busy with work, because many policies have been implemented in the country, and the king of Tang fought another battle. After this battle, he needs to record several more people. However, this battle situation, he recorded Not seriously, the king said that he killed 10,000+ Huns, which is obviously unbelievable. Even Luan Bu said that the king killed thousands of people, but Sima Xi still didn't believe it.

Among Liu Chang's friends, the only one Sima Xi trusted was Ji Bu. Ji Bu was the most honest person and would not lie. As for the others, he was similar to Tang Wang.

Just when Sima Xi was busy, a valet came and invited him to the Hall of Houde.

Liu Chang is complaining to Liu Ying at the moment.

"There is no one under the command of the widow who is reliable. If the widow is not punished for this matter, they will not be able to convince the public!"

Liu Ying also shook her head and said with emotion, "Zhang Xiang was mistaken by women!"

"Don't say that again, my father is not as exaggerated as you are, and the Weiyang Palace is almost not enough. Look at yourself, you are tired and out of breath when you beat a child, you are afraid that you can't even beat Zhou Xiang. !"

"Xian Chen Zhou Xiang also did what I beat him for."

Liu Ying quickly changed the subject and asked, "Who are you going to replace Zhang Xiang next?"

"I have two candidates here. Brother, please give me a reference. The first one is Zhang Budo."

"The second one! The second one!"

Liu Ying hurriedly called out.

"I'm not finished yet!"

Liu Ying shook her head, "Zhang Budo became a censor doctor, which made the temple uneasy. If he was a state prime minister, would it be a good thing? If he is the state prime minister, let's hone it for ten years first."

"The second person to choose is Zhao Ping, Zhao Gong."

Liu Ying was taken aback, "Why not Luan Bu?"

Liu Chang's former family members are now playing an important role in various places. Zhang Budo is the censor, Zhaoping is the internal history of Su in Tang, Ji Bu is the minister of Qi, Chao Cuo is a key official in the Shaofu, Jia Yi As the county magistrates, all of them were in important positions, but Luan Bu was the only one who lost his post in the original Tang state.

Liu Changchang waved his hand, "I use Luan Bu for another purpose."

The two were chatting when Sima Xi walked in and met them.

When Liu Chang saw him, he immediately became very enthusiastic, took his hand, let him sit aside, and said with a smile: "Sima Gong is a great talent, the courtiers praise you so much, Tang is currently lacking a prime minister. , I think you are quite suitable."

Liu Chang's sudden enthusiasm did not cause Sima Xi to be grateful, but rather vigilant.

"Your Majesty, I won't show it to you unless Your Majesty kills me first."

Liu Chang was displeased, "Why did the widow ever say that he was going to see it?"

"I just hope that you can record it truthfully. Luan Bu will tell you the truth when you go out to fight this time, right?"

"I told the minister that it was recorded according to Luan Jun's words."

"that's great!"

Liu Chang was overjoyed, and whispered to Sima Xi, "There is one more thing about Zhang Xiang."

"Please don't worry, Your Majesty, I know how to record it."

"That's good."

"The widow didn't intend to protect it, but ah. After all, this is a history book for future generations, so be cautious."

So you still know this?

When it comes to torturing historians, Liu Chang is definitely a good hand, and he is no less than Emperor Gao.

"Your Majesty. One more thing."

"what's up?"

"The so-called alchemists are just liars, please don't be fooled by them"

Liu Chang was angry and immediately changed his face, and said angrily: "The widow wants to let them go to Shangfang, not to practice the elixir, but for other purposes! You can't memorize it! You, let you be with Kuai Che!"

Sima Xi was also used to Liu Chang's intimidation. Of all the officials, he was probably the most intimidated by Liu Chang.

He just repeatedly persuaded Liu Chang not to be deceived by the alchemist, and then resigned.

Liu Chang explained many times, but the ministers didn't quite believe him, they all thought that he was asking for immortals to concoct alchemy.

After sending off the second brother, Liu Chang called Zhou Chang and Chen Ping to the Hall of Houde.

There were a lot of things to do before the war, and even more things to do after the war. This time, when the Hexi land was taken back, it was natural to set up a county. Hexi was even bigger than Henan land. , and Hexi, now it seems that at least four counties can be established. These four counties all have to arrange officials and relocate people, which is very troublesome.

In addition to Hexi, Liu Chang also planned to build several more cities outside Yanmen in Jiuyuan to extend the defense line.

"Zhou Xiang, Hexi is a treasure land. This place must be managed well. It must not be deserted."

Zhou Chang frowned, "Your Majesty, I know that Hexi is a treasure land, but the situation is different now."

"There are many Hu people there, and the language and customs are different from those in the Central Plains. This is different from the Shuofang Jiuyuan. The Shuofang Jiuyuan and other places were once the land of the Qin State, and Qin migrated people here. Before Qin, the Zhao State also wanted to operate. With their foundation, the great Han was able to quickly build the city of the past and send officials to govern it."

"But Hexi is different. The land of Hexi is the former Qin state, and it has never been governed. If the Han wants to accept it as a county, he must build a large-scale city and relocate the people, but where can the Han afford it now? Besides, there are not many officials in the Han Dynasty, the king. The ministers who followed Emperor Gao at the time were not many."

Zhou Chang's words were mixed with a hint of emotion.

When Liu Chang first became the king of Tang, there was no shortage of officials in the Han Dynasty, and in any county, the officials from top to bottom were almost all marquis. There are Chehous in Shiyi, and officials are quite rich in resources. All of them are ruthless men who have fought in wars and have skills.

If you think about the prime ministers of the vassal states at that time, you will know how serious the introspection was. Zhou Chang, Cao Can, Zhang Cang, Fu Kuan and other ruthless people have all gone to be local prime ministers, and they are still at their peak. Time, how introverted it is.

But it is different now. With the gradual death of the old ministers, many positions have become vacant.

People like Chen Ping, Guan Ying, Zhou Bo, and Zhou Chang are still busy with state affairs. They are not young anymore, but no one can take over the heavy responsibility in their hands.

Seeing Zhou Chang's somewhat lonely expression, Liu Chang asked with a smile: "What Zhou Xiang means is that the land that King Qin never won was taken by widows?"

Zhou Chang's emotions were interrupted by Liu Chang. I said so much, what's the point? ?I said that it is not easy to govern, so you heard that Qin State did not take Hexi, right? ?
"Your Majesty, King Qin is cruel and tyrannical, why should you compare with him?"

"He has won the most land. If you don't compare with him, who can you compare with? With Yao and Shun? Isn't that bullying Yao and Shun? Their land may not be as big as Tang Guoda!"

Zhou Chang was furious, and immediately began to preach, talking about some incomprehensible words that the virtuous king was not because of his territory but because of his character. better than you.

Liu Chang just laughed.

"Why is Zhou Xiang so angry?"

"My minister is going to retire and return home!"

"You're leaving? What about Hexi? Let Zhang Budo be in charge?"

Zhou Chang resisted his anger and took a deep breath, "This minister will do it."

Liu Chang still likes this stubborn old man. The old man's head is less iron than Wang Ling. After all, Wang Ling would not say that he would resign when he met Liu Chang. He was so angry that he wanted to get started. Think about it. He was a ruthless man who even the queen mother dared to scold him. Zhou Chang was softer than him, but he was considered an upright minister.

Liu Chang pulled the stubborn old man, "Father Zhong, I will find a way to solve these matters. You don't have to worry, the problems of officials will soon stop bothering us!"

"Your Majesty, is he planning to sell his title after he has sold his title?"

"How do you know?"

Seeing that Zhou Chang was about to scold again, Liu Chang smiled and held him again, "Ji Yan Er, you are so old, why are you so impatient? The widow is preparing to educate the world, you know the widow asked Duke Fuqiu earlier. Looking for books for the widow?"

"Your Majesty, it's just some books, it won't change too many problems."

"No, you don't understand, my confidant minister Chen Tao, under the widow's awakening, made something that can print books. Now they are printing all kinds of books. The widow has decided to set up bookstores all over the world, open to the public. This kind of technology allows everyone in the world to copy books, so that the books can be distributed all over the Han Dynasty, the widow must take out all the books in the Tianlu Pavilion and distribute them to the world."

Zhou Chang was shocked, "Your Majesty. It's not right to do this, if it's someone with ulterior motives."

"Zhou Xiang, people who want to do evil, even if they don't study, they can do evil. You can't stop tens of thousands of good people just because you are afraid of one or two evil people? How about hiding it? The more people who study in the world, the more talented the big man will be. Doesn’t Confucius always say that there is no distinction between teaching and learning?”

Hearing Liu Chang's words, Zhou Chang was a little moved, looked at Liu Chang seriously, and scanned him up and down.

This look made Liu Changdu feel a little uncomfortable.

"What is Zhou Xiang doing?"

"I didn't expect that the king would be able to say such a thing, and think of doing such a thing. I thought that the king would take the book from everyone and sell it to them at a high price."

Liu Chang was taken aback for a moment, and slapped his thigh suddenly, "Yes! I can sell it!"

Hearing this sentence, Zhou Chang suddenly raised his head again, "Didn't the king just say that he wants everyone in the world to read books?!"

"This is not a conflict, widows have their own ideas!"

"Your Majesty!! You can't ruin the country's affairs with money!"

"Don't worry, I know."

Liu Chang asked again: "Zhou Prime Minister, do you have a few more policies, this time the food has been exhausted."

Zhou Chang had a dark face and said nothing.

"However, these talents can't be cultivated in a short time. The main thing is to let them study more, and establish more Chinese studies in various places. I think, not only Chinese studies, but if county schools and township schools can be established to enlighten young children, then It's even better. It's just that there aren't that many readers who can use it now. Still have to wait."

"This education is really a major event in the country. Now it is still managed by the Minister of State and Feng Chang. Some inappropriate people plan to set up a special department to be responsible for this matter. What does Zhou Xiang think?"

"can."

Liu Chang scratched his head and said helplessly: "Now that Zhang Xiang is not here, I still have to trouble you with domestic affairs. I have already ordered, and someone will come to help soon."

"only!"

When Zhou Chang left, he could only say that he had mixed feelings. The policy that the king said today is really good, but the king is really unreliable. No matter how good the policy is, it can become tyranny in his hands.

After he left, Chen Ping said, "Your Majesty shouldn't have demoted Zhang Xiang."

"Many state affairs cannot be separated from him."

"Then Gongsun Chen is not a kind person. If he was a kind person, he would not summon Zhang Xiang, let alone let his wife come to serve the wine. I think he did it on purpose to force Zhang Xiang away."

Liu Chang shook his head, "In any case, this matter can't be forgiven lightly. Even if he is a widow, sooner or later he will kill himself because of this kind of thing."

Seeing what Liu Chang said, Chen Ping stopped persuading him, "If that's the case, then the king should arrange the candidates for the country's prime minister earlier, otherwise, the matter of rewarding meritorious soldiers will be delayed."

Liu Chang looked at him, "Father Zhong, why are you so concerned about the Prime Minister's affairs today?"

"Could it be that Father Zhong intends to be the prime minister of the country?"

Chen Ping narrowed his eyes, "I don't think so, but I can recommend someone for the king. This person is the most suitable person to be the prime minister."

"Who?"

"Liuhou."

Liu Chang suddenly laughed. Chen Ping was too careful. He couldn't bear to see Liu Hou living a free time and wanted to push him out.

Liu Chang asked curiously, "Can Liuhou be good at strategy, can he also be the prime minister?"

"In the beginning, Marquis Wuyang could be the prime minister of the country, why can't he?"

"That's true"

"However, Liuhou may not be happy."

"As a minister of the great king, how can there be no reason to be unwilling?"

When Liu Chang got rid of these trivial matters and came to Shang Fang Mansion, Shang Fang ordered Chen Tao to be busy. This Chu Mo, who was once tied up by Liu Chang, has now become an important official of the Han Dynasty and the highest nobleman in the Mo family. One, there is even a vague tendency to become the new giant of the Mo family.Seeing Chang Liu coming, he went to meet him with a smile, showing great respect.

"Tao. How's the printing thing going?"

"The printing has already started, but the number of people is still not enough. A large number of people are being recruited."

"Well, yes, when you are printing, select a few famous books and print them on the best paper to make a clear gap with other books, don't print too many"

"Is Your Majesty going to keep reading?"

"No, the widow is going to take it out and sell it!"

"Um???"

"King Qin collects books from all over the world. Many of the books in Tianlu Pavilion can't be found outside. Those people outside don't know how much they want these books, so they make two editions, and put one edition in the bookstore, so that Ordinary people look at it, the first edition is better, and then it will be sold to noble families everywhere!"

Chen Tao didn't care about this kind of behavior, he simply agreed.

"Also. In a few days, the widow will be arrested. Please invite a few alchemists to come over. Didn't you say you wanted to increase the power of gunpowder or something? Let those alchemists do it for you!"

"But what use can the alchemist do?"

"They are alchemists on weekdays, and they still have some skills to remember in this regard, but they can't let them run away. Do you know what to do?"

Liu Chang asked in a low voice, Chen Tao grinned and patted his chest, "Don't worry, Your Majesty! As long as Your Majesty sends them over, I will never let them run away! Let them serve your Majesty obediently!"

The monarch and the minister suddenly laughed. Chen Tao, a former victim, has now finally become Liu Chang's accomplice.

"Okay, print it as soon as possible, and when the time comes to educate the world, your credit will be enough to make you a marquis! Tang Guoshang still lacks a prime minister, you can do it well, and I will worship you as prime minister in the future!"

"Thank you king!"

When Liu Chang returned contentedly, he found that an uninvited guest came to the door and was waiting for him.

The uninvited guest who came to the door was the minister Liu Jing didn't like much, Liu Jing.

Liu Chang raised his head, sat in his seat, and looked at Liu Jing.

"Liu Hou suddenly came, what's the matter?"

"I heard that the king wants to set up a county in Hexi?"

"Yes. The widow is planning to set up four counties in Hexi. What, do you want to ask for a county governor?"

Liu Jing shook his head and said, "Your Majesty. Governing Hexi is not easy. The first thing to do is not to arrange officials, but to enrich the household registration."

"Oh?"

Liu Chang looked at him in surprise and asked, "Does Duke Liu have any ideas?"

"Your Majesty, why don't you build the imperial mausoleum in Hexi?"

"The gift of the world's wealthy family and their children went to Hexi to build the imperial mausoleum for the king. Your Majesty is benevolent and unwilling to listen to the policy of the ministers. But the king Shengming... must understand the reason."

"Father Zhong said it well!"

Liu Changchang was overjoyed, got up in a hurry, supported Liu Jing and sat beside him, holding his hand, "The widow wanted to build an imperial mausoleum in Qilian Mountain, but the ministers objected, saying that the widow was a tyrant, now it seems that the widow is a tyrant. "Among the ministers, you are the only one who truly understands the widow! Father Zhong is really the widow's confidant!"

Liu Jing was stunned for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Your Majesty. Why don't you leave this matter to the minister?"

"it is good!"

"Repair! Overhaul! Build an imperial mausoleum that is even more luxurious than Qin Huang's mausoleum!"

(End of this chapter)