Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 296
Previously, Chang Liu did have the idea of ​​making Zhang Liang the prime minister, but after Chen Ping took the initiative to recommend Zhang Liang, Chang Liu gave up this plan.

Because he feels that Chen Ping is trying to increase the strength of the old minister. Although Chen Ping seems to be the closest to Liu Chang, in fact, he is also a member of the old minister, but his teammates have now left the temple, and the remaining ministers are right Liu Chang didn't pose much of a threat, and he didn't even consider Chen Ping his own.

He took Zhaoping as his sign to avoid the emergence of two think tanks in the court, and he could not deal with it himself.

But now that Liu An said this, Liu Chang began to hesitate again.

Could it be that Chen Ping recommended Zhang Liang on purpose?Although Zhang Liang is also an old minister, he has a very good relationship with the Queen Mother, unlike the other ministers. Besides, he has always shown little pursuit before, so he can rest in peace.

But thinking about it like this, Liu Chang couldn't help but think, did Zhang Liang deliberately ask An Lai to tell him this way, to make himself think this way?

Layer upon layer of rings, Liu Chang only felt a headache.

"You can learn from him with peace of mind, and don't worry about these things!"

Liu An was about to rest, but Liu Chang pulled him, "Go out with the widow for a walk!"

Liu An followed behind Liu Chang, with a well-behaved look. Liu Chang was big and fast. Liu An had to trot quickly in order to keep up with his father.

Liu Chang stopped at a pavilion and looked at the rockery in the distance. Liu An was panting and wiping away sweat.

"An you are still young and some things are not as simple as you see."

"Huh? What does Father mean?"

Liu Chang picked him up and held An with his right hand, "An, do you know why I am here?"

"Father wants to rule the big man well!"

"Actually, I just want to protect my family."

"As for governing the big man, that's just my duty now, not my original wish."

"No matter what Liuhou has taught you, you have to remember, man, first and foremost, you have to protect your own family, and you have to protect your own family."

An is very smart, and he already knew what Liu Chang meant when he spoke.

"Father, I won't follow Master and they learn badly."

"Hahaha, Liuhou is not bad at all, and naturally he will not teach you bad."

The father and son were blowing the wind quietly. Liu An tried to speak several times, but he did not speak.

"You have to study hard. When the few people go out to fight in the future, you will rule this country."

"Ok!"

"Are you hungry?"

When the two of them returned to the hall, under the candlelight, Cao Shu saw two shiny faces.

"Did you sneak out to eat?"

"No."

The two answered in unison, shaking their heads.

Fan Qing leaned forward and smelled it, "You guys just ate it!"

Immediately, he turned to look at Cao Shu, "Eldest sister! The two of them go out to eat without me!"

Cao Shu looked at the three children of her family and felt helpless.

"Good boy."

Empress Lu smiled and looked at the two little guys who came to see her in front of her, in a very good mood.

Lu Lu and Fan Fan were also very well-behaved at the moment, and they couldn't see their usual irritability at all.

"aunt!"

"This time I went on an expedition, I killed more than thirty thieves, and I didn't embarrass my father!"

Fan Yan said proudly.

Empress Lu chuckled, "Okay, with the style of Marquis Wuyang!"

Lu Lu was a little anxious, and said quickly: "Aunt! I beheaded a Huns bone duke!"

"Well, good, good."

Fan Yan went on to say, "I even captured a king of the Xiongnu alive!" After speaking, he gave Lu Lu a proud look.

"I cut a bone capital."

"I led people to capture seven hundred warhorses!"

"I am the capital of bones."

"I also grabbed the banner of Dagu!"

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Seeing that the two were getting on each other, Empress Lu shook her head helplessly. Empress Lu was very gentle to the children of the family except Liu Ying. She wanted to be named nobility for several of Liu Le's children. The same is true of a child, who is spoiled in every possible way, only Liu Ying and his children are not very fond of Empress Lu.

Of course, Empress Lv still loves a grandson like Ruxiang, although it is not as good as raising An, who raised him personally, as for the other children, Empress Lv basically treats them as strangers without any warmth, just like treating Liu Fei. Liu Ruyi and the others are almost the same.

"Although you are brave, your grandfather is not only famous for his bravery."

"Your grandfather is a famous general with both wisdom and bravery. You must study often and imitate your grandfather."

Fan Yan immediately got up and answered Wei.

Empress Lu looked at Lu again. Lu is really not suitable for the military, but this time he has military merit and can be promoted, "Lu, you will serve in the court in the future, and you need to study. You can't delay national affairs, Understand?"

"only!"

Only then did Empress Lu send the two boys away. She looked at the attendant beside her, "Where's Ann? Why didn't you come today?"

"Young Master An and Young Master Xiang, Young Master Qi left the palace."

"Heh, these dicks"

Empress Lu shook her head and said indifferently, "I always thought that King Wu was the wisest among the princes and kings, but I never imagined that he would use such a small trick, just because he rashly fought with Nanyue, for fear of the temple's jealousy, and sent him away. When his son came to Chang'an, this is to imitate the king of Chu, but the king of Chu can send the prince to Chang'an to study, and the king of Wu also sent a fifth son who is not valued."

"His methods are not as good as even the King of Chu."

The valet did not dare to answer, but lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty is brave, and King Wu is afraid, so it should be."

"He's not afraid of Chang, he's afraid of me."

"However, his wives and concubines were chosen by me personally, and his biological mother was very close to me."

The Queen Mother still didn't have much fear of King Wu. This time, he went to war with Nanyue without telling the temple, which really made the Queen Mother a little unhappy. However, after seeing the letter sent by King Wu to apologize to Chang Liu, he sent his own son. After coming to Chang'an, Empress Lu was not so angry.

It may be because of his attitude, or because he looks down on his methods.

Surrounded by all the soldiers, the King of Nanyue stood up and stared at the enemy in the distance.

Zhao Tuo never thought that after planning for so long, it was his own son who ended up ruining it all.

As early as when Liu Chang entered Chang'an, he realized that he had to change his attitude towards the big man. In the past, Nanyue was respectful but not close to the big man, showing respect, but not close enough to let the big man put his hand in completely. Among the South Vietnamese, they only surrendered on the surface, and only cooperated in business, so as not to be controlled by the big Han.

But Liu Chang, it is not the same.

Zhao Tuo is too aware of this guy's bad character. This fellow is very happy, and he is a martial artist. Once he takes power, he will definitely start a war and declare war on the enemies on the four sides. If Nanyue continues to maintain the original attitude, then Shuzi will definitely kill himself. South Vietnam was wiped out.

What's more, the development of Dahan is getting faster and faster, and the gap with the Nanyue Kingdom is gradually increasing. The best way Zhao Tuo can think of is to send messengers to blow Chang Meng, and then surrender. In this way, he may be able to become. The only surname Wang of the Han Dynasty.

As for Emperor Gao's White Horse Alliance, it restricted the kings of the Central Plains. There was no requirement for Fujian, Yue, and Nanyue countries outside the Great Wall. After all, the Yuezhi King was also a king with a different surname, and when the White Horse Alliance was first, the Changsha King Even right there.

However, Zhao Tuo really did not expect that just after he sent his grandson away on the front foot, his son almost sent him away on the back foot.

Zhao Tuo couldn't help but look to the side, Zhao Shi, who was being held by the soldiers, had his hair disheveled, his shirt was also taken off, and his body was covered with whip marks.Zhao Shi, as Zhao Tuo's prince, always regarded South Vietnam as his own. He was very dissatisfied with his father's consistent compromise attitude.

His idea was naturally recognized by many generals in South Vietnam.Just because of Zhao Tuo's great prestige, even Zhao Shi, the prince, would not dare to oppose his father.Later, he had a son, Zhao Xuan, and Zhao Tuo liked this grandson very much, believing that he was more capable than his grandfather, and cultivated him as his successor.

Zhao Shi was not dissatisfied with his father's actions. He also liked his smart son very much, and he was even more doted on him.

However, when he knew that his father was going to send Zhao Mei to Chang'an, he couldn't bear it any longer.

First, it is because he loves his son, and secondly, he is unwilling to let Nanyue completely surrender to Dahan.

Therefore, he planned to rob and kill King Wu, so that Nanyue and Dahan would have no possibility of negotiating peace at all, and his father would never be able to join Dahan.

It's just that he overestimated himself and underestimated his opponent too.

Wu Wangzheng was worried about how to open their border, when he saw this fool leading the army and rushing over stupidly.

King Wu could have caught him on the spot, but he didn't. He deliberately let the big fool go, chased and killed his army, ambushed the reinforcements, drove the defeated soldiers away, and broke the barrier for them all the way until they were broken. At the third pass, Zhao Tuo finally came and captured Zhao Shi, who was about to lead Wu Guo all the way to the capital.

Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo felt heartache.

As the prince of Nanyue, Zhao Shi wanted to enter the pass, but the guards did not dare not to open the door, nor did they dare not go to the rescue. Such a rescue gave Wu Guo a chance to lose three passes. !

Zhao Tuo only felt that his scalp was numb, but fortunately he didn't pass his seat to this guy.

If this fellow becomes the king of Nanyue, the Nanyue Kingdom can last for a few days, but will it not die the next day?

The four passes in Nanyue, Hengpu Pass, Yupu Pass, Yangshan Pass, and Huangxi Pass, are known as the Tianguan Pass. Only a thousand soldiers are required to guard them, and no one can easily break through them. These four passes cut off four roads to Nanyue. South Vietnam has three lines of defense, all centered on these four levels.

Now, only the last of these three lines of defense is left, which is in jeopardy.

If Zhao Tuo hadn't reacted quickly, the Han general Zhao Shi would have really destroyed the Nanyue Kingdom.

Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo couldn't help but scolded: "Look at what you have done! Sooner or later, Wu's army will behead both of us!"

Zhao Shi was unconvinced, "Father! I am willing to lead the army to the expedition. I was attacked by the Wu people before. If I fight head-on, I may not weaken him!"

"Hehehe"

Zhao Tuo laughed, and the look in Zhao Shi's eyes became a little wrong.

"Do you think you can beat Fu Kuan and Guan Ying?"

"What do they count? Even the Tang King, I can capture him alive!"

"it is good!"

"well said!"

Zhao Tuo clapped his hands and said to the left and right, "Take this peerless general and go out with me!"

Liu Heng, who was observing the enemy's movements at the foot of the mountain, soon noticed that a chariot was moving slowly in his direction. Liu Heng stopped the bowmen under his command and also rode his horse in the direction of the chariot. rush.

With the support of the soldiers, Zhao Tuo slowly got out of the car.

He stepped forward tremblingly, coughed violently, and bowed towards Liu Heng, "Your Majesty!! This minister is guilty!"

He was very familiar with King Wu's character and deliberately used his appearance to meet him.

However, Liu Heng did not dismount or let him get up at the moment, but said coldly: "Old man, do you want to ask for mercy now? It's too late! You go back and wait to die!!"

Zhao Tuo was stunned. Isn't this King Wu known for his benevolence, righteousness and generosity?

He hurriedly said: "The poor discipline of the minister caused the wicked son to make a big mistake. I am willing to surrender, and I don't want to go to war with the big man. This is all my son's fault. I brought him here and want to hand him over. Here it is, let you handle it!"

Zhao Shi was startled and shouted loudly, "Father! How can this be so? How can it be so?"

Zhao Tuo just shook his head, with faint tears on his face, vividly portraying the image of an aggrieved old man.

Liu Heng still had a sullen face, his whole body was shaking, as if there was endless anger.

"I kindly came to greet you, your son, but dared to attack me. My favorite son, Qi, was wounded by an arrow in the battle. Now his life and death are unknown. He is being treated by the imperial physician of Chang'an. Do you still have the face to ask me for forgiveness? I have to destroy your Nanyue Kingdom to avenge my son!"

Liu Heng was trembling all over, and vividly played the image of a father who avenged his son.

Zhao Tuo was stunned, he looked at Liu Heng blankly, what else? ?

He saw the raging anger in Liu Heng's eyes, it didn't seem like he was pretending. Could it be that his son really hurt his son? ?
Zhao Tuo immediately understood, no wonder the temple sent people to persuade him to make peace, but this fellow refused to listen and insisted on continuing to fight against him.

Zhao Shi shouted: "You bastard! I was ambushed by you before I rushed over! Where did you hurt your son!"

"shut up!!!"

Zhao Tuo reprimanded angrily, Zhao Shi lowered his head and said nothing.

Zhao Tuo slowly drew out his sword, walked to Zhao Shi's side, and looked at Liu Heng in front of him, "If my son hurts your son, I will use this son to lose my life."

He suddenly raised his sword and was about to cut, but Liu Heng shouted, "Hold on!!"

Zhao Tuo's sword rested on Zhao Shi's forehead, and Zhao Shi was so frightened that he sat on the ground, unable to speak.

"Forcing the father to kill the son is for the unkind and the few never do unkind things."

Liu Heng frowned, "Since you have the intention to make a change, you have arrested the domestic attackers and sent them to Chang'an to punish the crime. Also, you must surrender sincerely, otherwise I will not spare you!"

Zhao Tuo dropped the sword in his hand, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Heng snorted coldly, turned and left here.

Zhao Tuo watched him leave helplessly. If the four barriers were still there, even if he was a big man, he would still be able to retain Yu Wei, but now, if the defense line is destroyed, thousands of people can come and destroy the Nanyue Kingdom by boat. Fang, there is no way to teach children.

When he asked to help Zhao Shi up, Zhao Shi was still muttering: "Father kills me, Father kills me."

Seeing that this fellow was so frightened, Zhao Tuo waved his hand and ordered him to be taken away.

When Zhao Tuo returned, Zhao Mei immediately stepped forward and met his eldest father.

For this grandson, Zhao Tuo was more pleasing to the eye.

"Alas, the tide has gone."

"Now, I can only hope that Shuzi will forgive Nanyue for his love."

When Liu Heng returned to the camp, Liu You and the generals were waiting for him.

"Fourth Brother!"

Liu You immediately stood up, "Has Zhao Tuo surrendered?"

Liu Heng shook his head and looked at the two state ministers in front of him, "Fu Xiang, Guan Xiang."

"This time, thanks to the great king Hongfu, I was fortunate enough to defeat the army of South Vietnam. The widowers will definitely ask for the credit for you!"

Guan Ying laughed, "King Wu doesn't have to be like this. The King of Nanyue is a hero, and his advisors, generals, and princes are all rats!"

"In the entire Nanyue Kingdom, Zhao Tuo is the only one who is the most difficult to deal with."

Fu Kuan also agreed with Guan Ying's statement.

Liu Heng said: "The King of Nanyue has already promised to surrender, and he is willing to hand over all the generals involved in this matter. As a result, his prestige in Nanyue will be completely lost... and the generals in the army will also be separated. The next step is how to completely control Nanyue Kingdom."

"Mr. Fu, what do you think of the few people who want to move the people of Nanyue and the land of Minyue and Wu, the people of Fujian and Yue, and the criminals of Wu to the land of Nanyue?"

"Okay! However, I still have to ask King Tang about this battle first. I have no choice but to ask King Tang about everything."

"You're right."

In the Xuan chamber hall, the lights are bright at this moment, and the ministers are gathered.

Liu Chang sat in the upper seat casually, and said with a smile: "This time it is a private banquet, and the princes don't have to be restrained!"

Although a certain king said so, the ministers did not believe it.

Liu Chang said with a smile: "The widow has taken Hexi and has already discussed with Zhou Xiang, and plans to set up Wuwei County, Jincheng County, Zhangye County, Jiuquan County, and Dunhuang County in Hexi."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"The great king opens up the territory and expands the land, the merit is very great!"

Many ministers began to go into flattery mode.

Liu Chang grinned slyly, "The widow is very happy about this, and you must be happy too."

"It's just that the establishment of so many counties and counties requires officials. How can Dahan find so many officials now?"

Hearing this sentence, the ministers became quiet immediately, seeing the strange smile of the king, he always felt that something was wrong.

"Therefore, widowers, we are going to set up an imperial examination for the five counties in Hexi. We will gather all the talents from all over the world to test, and those who pass can go to Hexi to become an official! Of course, the courtiers have made great contributions, and widowers have never dared to forget you. Therefore, widowers I am ready to give this gift to your children, all of you can come to participate in this assessment! The order of the widow, they must become officials!"

The ministers were suddenly stunned, went to Hexi to be an official?Did you manage the sheep in the past? ?

Zhou Chang stood up immediately and retorted: "Your Majesty! There is no reason to force people to become officials in the world. If they are not sincere officials, how can they benefit one party? The king's action is to deliberately force the sages to go to places. Governing the locality, you may even do evil in the locality and ask the king to take it back!"

"Oh, the widow made a mistake!"

"The widow's order, they must willingly go to Hexi to be an official!"

"Your Majesty! Don't do this!"

Zhaoping also jumped out, "Your Majesty's move is a real tyranny! Implementing it like this will definitely backfire!"

"Then what do you say!"

Liu Chang said displeasedly.

Zhaoping sighed and looked at the ministers around him, "Since there are not enough officials, we can only come forward and invite a group of reclusive talents, and then select a group of young talents from the Taixue to help each other. Only then can we manage Hexi well.”

"Then let's do it!"

The ministers were full of helplessness, Chen Ping stroked his beard and closed his eyes again.

ps: I originally wanted to rest, but I couldn't sit still, so I was so used to coding.

I originally wanted to save it for tomorrow, but I accidentally finished writing it. Children can really change a man. I am obviously not that diligent, but when I think of children, I am full of motivation. paid too much.

(End of this chapter)