Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 300 The Zhou Xiang of Zhao State Who Can't Get Up

Inside the Pepper Room.

Both the big and small Lu and Empress stared at Liu Chang.

This made Liu Chang very uncomfortable. The eldest sister's appearance was very similar to that of his grandmother. The feeling of being stared at by the two grandmothers was simply Liu Chang's nightmare. Besides, both of them were holding wooden sticks in their hands.

"Straight!!"

Liu Le took the lead in starting the battle, and she reprimanded loudly: "Is that how you treat your sister-in-law? Until now, there are people outside our mansion, yelling at your sister-in-law! If I hadn't stopped, my sister-in-law would have been You even have the heart to kill yourself! You deceive people too much!"

"You bastard, you don't even take me seriously, do you? You've bullied me!"

Compared with Liu Le's anger, Empress Lu was calmer.

She just looked at Liu Chang coldly, "Tell me."

Liu Chang was not afraid of the elder sister's questioning, but when he heard his mother's questioning, he began to tremble.

"Mom, I'm all here for my sister-in-law!"

"I'm doing it for his own good, it's saving his life."

"Fuck! Are you saving his life or killing him?"

Liu Le interrupted him and scolded: "This matter, you must solve it yourself!"

Empress Lu glanced at her, "Let him finish."

Liu Le didn't dare to say anything, but just stared at Liu Chang fiercely.

Liu Chang immediately said, "My sister-in-law has always admired Lord Xinling. What will happen to Lord Xinling? He has been under suspicion all his life."

"Are you saying that your sister-in-law has aroused your suspicion?? You don't even suspect Huaiyin Hou. You are suspicious of your sister-in-law under a group of rebels?"

"Yeah, he made friends all over the place, there are countless customers, and the widow is restless and can't eat well."

Liu Le looked at Empress Lu, "Mum, don't ask, let's beat him up."

Liu Chang hurriedly said: "Actually, it's because my elder sister-in-law is covering up criminals. Not to mention the rest, just this matter, he did something wrong, those rangers made mistakes and came to defect to him, he accepted, those who were murdered What should I do? He even dares to protect the people I want to deal with, and for his own good reputation, he really doesn't care about anything. Big sister, think about it for yourself, will this bring you a big disaster?"

"My second brother has a good heart. Even if my sister-in-law shelters criminals and accepts many clients, he will not be angry. But if he encounters Xuanyi and Zhang Budo one day, will he still have a way to survive? Even the widow can't protect him!"

Liu Chang is more confident the more he talks, and in the end, he even believes that this is the case.

He said confidently: "He was the one who made mistakes in the past. I don't know how many people in the world are staring at him. He still does this. Isn't this making trouble for himself? This time, his reputation is ruined, I'm afraid there is no such thing. You have to accept those disciples with face, don't you forget, what did his original client do again, can he bear it again?"

"The reason why I asked my elder sister-in-law to take charge of this matter is definitely not because he has the most friends, but because I am worried that he will go astray, so I do it with good intentions!"

Liu Le was silent for a while.

She frowned, thinking about Zhang Ao's complacent appearance these days, and thinking of the group of vicious disciples in the house in the past, she was also a little shaken.

"Is what you said true?"

"Why don't you believe me! I swear to God in the name of the third brother!"

Seeing Liu Chang's sworn expression, Liu Le just sighed and looked at the Queen Mother, "Mum, this Shuzi is right. I persuaded him many times on weekdays."

The empress dowager narrowed her eyes and said softly, "This Shuzi is very quick-witted."

"Go back and dismiss his disciples."

"If someone comes to scold, send someone to tell Tingwei directly."

"What if Tingwei came to scold?"

The queen mother glared at Liu Le, and Liu Le hurriedly got up and left.

After sending Liu Le away, Empress Lu looked at Liu Chang in front of him, "You did a pretty good job of this. It's really impressive."

Suddenly hearing Empress Lu's praise, Liu Chang's eyes widened, his face full of joy, "Hahaha, that's natural!"

"But... I missed a step."

"Huh?? What's missing?"

"I heard that the ministers in the court praised you for giving books. Since they praised so much, why don't you reward them? Why don't you reward them with a few books? Such as Zhou Chang, Zhou Gu, Zhang Ao, you All should be rewarded."

"Understood for me!"

"Hahaha, divide them further and let them eat dogs, right? A mother is a widowed mother, why didn't I think of it at the time."

Liu Chang grinned.

Empress Lu squinted her eyes again, "Zhang Ao is most famous for his reputation. If you treat him like this, he may feel resentment in his heart. You can let Zhang Wuzhuo deal with his disciples. As for him, you have to think about him. The solution. If it can't be appeased, then."

Liu Chang clearly saw a trace of killing intent in Empress Lu's eyes.

Liu Chang's eyes widened, "Mother, you are not the eldest sister the most."

"Long ah.. At any time, put national affairs first, and do everything thoroughly. If you don't do it thoroughly, you will fail."

"I can't do it."

"If you can't do it, you have to do it."

"Then if I make a mistake, will my mother also do something to me?"

"meeting."

"I do not believe!"

"If you don't believe me, you can try it."

"I don't try!"

Empress Lu shook her head, "You have everything for Ming Jun, but you have the same heart as your big brother. You are too soft to deal with people close to you. If you are unprepared, you will eventually go wrong."

"The state of Qi could have been eliminated."

"If you are a wise lord, you have to kill your relatives and love your loved ones, then I would rather be a foolish monarch for a lifetime."

What Liu Chang said was very firm. Empress Lu did not persuade him any more, but just took the book from the side and threw it to Liu Chang.

"Take it and see more."

"Han Zi's book? I read it a long time ago."

"Looking at that time is different from looking at it now. You can take it out and look at it again in the future."

"I read Han Zi ten times, and I have ten different perceptions."

"Oh."

Holding Han Feizi's book, Liu Chang returned to the Hall of Houde. Liu An's eyes lit up, and he hurried to Liu Chang's side, "Father? What kind of book is this?"

"The Killing Book."

Liu Chang replied, sat down, and sighed, but Liu An stuck his head out curiously, wanting to read the magical book, Fan Qing walked in, Liu Chang hurriedly got up, and helped her sit with a smile After coming down, he stretched out his hand and touched Fan Qing's belly. Fan Qing's belly was already bulging high, and the day of giving birth was not far away. Liu Chang didn't dare to let her move any more, and he was also polite to her. As for Fan Qing, of course, in the spirit of pushing his nose on his face, he called Liu Chang a slap in the face.

It seems that he wants to repay all the hatred he bullied by Chang Liu when he was young.

As a result, in the Hall of Houde, you can often see a strong bear-like man who is obedient to a woman, and is reprimanded by others, but he just grins stupidly, and he does not dare to contradict the Tang King at all. the kind of brutality.

Just when Fan Qing ordered Liu Chang to squeeze his shoulders, Cao Shu couldn't help shaking his head.

She looked at Fan Qing's belly worriedly, "Your belly is really too big."

"Could it be twins?"

"what?"

Fan Qing looked at her stomach, "Is this normal?"

"Didn't you see it when I was pregnant with Liu An? How could it be so big?"

Seeing Cao Shu's worried appearance, Liu Chang didn't know what to do, but just scratched his head.

"Your Majesty, Queen, don't worry."

Zhang Qing, who has always done things in a low-key manner, said with a smile at this moment.

Zhang Qing was a valet given to Liu Chang by Empress Lu. He was very capable on weekdays. He first followed Liu Chang to Tang State, and then followed Fan Qing back to Chang'an. On weekdays, he just did things in the palace and didn't speak much.

When everyone looked at him, Zhang Qing said, "Your Majesty is already tall. Madam Fan is the daughter of Marquis Wuyang, and she is tall like her father. It is normal for the son to be tall."

Fan Qing frowned immediately, "Long! It's better to have a son!"

"Ah? Why?"

"If a daughter is as tall as you, with a body like a tower, and a voice like thunder, how scary would it be?"

Liu Chang laughed, "Nonsense, how can there be such a woman in the world?"

Zhang Qing took a deep look at Liu Chang, and then closed his eyes.

Liu Chang had high hopes for this child, "This must be a little girl... petite and cute."

His eyes twinkled, and his face was full of smiles.

The temple officials went out again, and Liu Chang led the ministers to greet the hero.

The hero they welcomed was Zhou Bo, the Prime Minister of Zhao State.

Because of Zhou Bo's achievements in the State of Yan, Liu Chang decided to give him food and reward them. Zhou Bo personally came to Chang'an to receive the reward.

Of course, it was not only Zhou Bo who was rewarded, but also some generals of the Yan state. These people were to be named marquis. Zhou Bo took thousands of people out to fight a battle, and when he came back, dozens of marquis were added. After all, Zhou Bo had beaten a lot of enemies this time, and Zhou Bo was a well-known military maniac.

When other generals went out to fight, they all had few beheadings and many prisoners. Zhou Bo went out to fight, but rarely saw any prisoners.

When Zhou Bo led the meritorious soldiers of the state of Yan outside Chang'an, he saw the king who was waiting for him from afar.

He hurriedly turned over and dismounted, with a solemn expression on his face.

"Your Majesty!"

"Father Zhong!!"

Liu Chang smiled and took Zhou Bo's hand diligently.

Zhou Bo was unmoved, the three brothers of the Zhou family standing beside Chang Liu also saluted Zhou Bo together, "Father!"

Zhou Bo nodded and ignored them.

Liu Chang took Zhou Bo's hand and walked towards the city.

The meritorious soldiers followed behind them and were greeted by the courtiers. Soon, the group appeared in the Xuanshi Hall. Liu Chang solemnly recounted the achievements of Zhou Bo and others, and asked the ministers to congratulate them together.And today's ministers, after being persecuted by the king several times, have already prepared their psychological defenses.

To tell the truth, Zhou Bo's military exploits were not small, but it did not reach the point where Liu Chang deliberately ordered a recall, and the banquet was so big.

The king must have a plan!
Thinking of this, the ministers became more vigilant and said nothing.

Especially the former victim Zhou Gu, who bowed his head deeply at this moment. Earlier, he said something cheap and said that the book of sages should not be bought, and then he carried a cauldron on his back, even Chen Hou teased him, saying that he had never I've seen such an initiative to take the blame.

The worst is Zhang Ao.

When Liu Chang began to let Shusun Tong set up bookstores in various places and allowed people from all over the world to watch the copying, the people who had bought the book and were proud of it immediately boiled over. We spent such money to buy it. Will our money give away books for free?And give it to those mud legs for nothing?Killing hearts!

They were so angry that they naturally found Zhang Ao. Zhang Ao was scolded and dared not go out. He raised his head and sighed all day.

After all, with Princess Lu Yuan around, they didn't dare to make a big fuss.

Then came Zhou Chang and Zhou Gu. Zhou Chang's reputation was too great, and they didn't dare to provoke them. In the end, Zhou Gu, the soft persimmon, endured everything.Who made him not have Zhang Ao's background and Zhou Xiang's strength?
Therefore, in the face of the king's somewhat unusual behavior, all the ministers were very careful, for fear that if they said something wrong, they would become the next Zhou Gu.

Even Zhou Bo, who had just returned from Zhao State, seemed to know what was going on here. He had always sat in his seat calmly, with a straight face, without saying a word.

The king specially blessed his three children to enter the palace together, and at this moment he was kneeling behind Zhou Bo.

These three people are also serious at the moment, the "Sima face" in the same line, can't help but lament the power of genes.

After Liu Chang held this grand banquet, he let the ministers leave, leaving only Zhou Bo, Liu Ze, and San Gong.

Zhou Bo glanced at Liu Ze.

Liu Ze, Marquis of Yingling, is the distant cousin of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty. He is young and has a lot of military skills. When Emperor Gao was still there, he liked him very much. This man is different from other clans named Liu. He is always trying to find a way. He has a close relationship with Empress Lu, and the relationship with the Lu family is very good. At the same time, he is also very prestigious among the people. Just like Zhang Ao, he likes to make friends.

Liu Ze noticed that Zhou Bo was looking at him, and nodded with a chuckle.

Zhou Bo just looked at Liu Chang, "What is the reason for the great king's painstaking efforts to summon his ministers?"

Liu Chang was stunned for a long time. No minister has been so indifferent to him for a long time.

"Naturally, to reward you for your military exploits!"

"If it's a reward, an edict is enough. Why did you call me here?"

Liu Chang smiled and said, "Isn't this to reward you in person?"

Zhou Bo didn't believe this statement at all, he just kept his face straight.

"Cough, gentlemen and widowers think so, it's really not easy to manage this Hexi land, such as the land of Dunhuang, which is too far away. The widowers want to choose a capable person from the clan and go to Hexi for king."

"But now the son of the clan, most of them are young, have no military skills, and do not understand the art of war... It is difficult to undertake such an important task."

"I want to make the Marquis of Yingling the King of Hexi and the Marquis of Zhou as the prime minister."

Liu Ze obviously knew about this for a long time. He hurriedly lowered his head and made a respectful look.

Hexi is remote and dangerous, and needs a capable person to sit in. Liu Chang thinks about it, and it seems that Liu Ze can be used in the clan. The rest of the people are either young or incompetent, and they can't sit in Hexi at all.

San Gong was a little hesitant at the moment, Zhou Chang and Zhaoping frowned, but Han Xin and Zhang Budo didn't care at all.

Zhou Bo frowned and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you choose a young and strong man from His Majesty's heirs to be the King of Hexi?"

"It's not that I don't like Marquis Yingling, it's just that Marquis Yingling is not too young, and I heard that Hexi is desolate."

"No, there are no young and strong people"

"The minister thought that Young Master Xiang could imitate the story of the State of Zhao for the King of Hexi, and dispatch a minister to take charge of the affairs of Hexi for the time being until the Young Master becomes an adult."

Liu Ze was not angry when he heard it, but said with a smile, "Zhou Xiang is right."

Liu Chang was a little hesitant. He touched his chin, "If Xiang is the king of Hexi, I'm afraid you won't be able to use your skills."

Zhou Bo stood up, and said: "I am afraid that the country will choose someone else when I am old."

Liu Chang glanced at him, then looked at Han Xin, "Master, do you think Zhou Xiang is suitable for this Hexi country?"

Han Xin nodded and said nonchalantly, "Well."

Only then did Liu Chang look at Zhou Bo with a smile, "What do you think now?"

Zhou Bo's mouth trembled and he was speechless.

"Very good, since you don't object, that's the decision, and you are the Prime Minister of Hexi!"

"However, if the king of Zhao State has been left behind, if the minister has left.. What about the State of Zhao?"

Liu Chang grinned, "I already had a choice!"

"I've sharpened a piece of precious jade for a long time, and now, it's time to try it out."

Zhou Bo glanced at Zhou Chang, Zhou Chang sighed, and said, "Your Majesty, you still have to be cautious about this matter. Zhao State is a big country, and the establishment of a country in Hexi is no trivial matter!"

"However, if the king wants to go west, Hexi has to establish a country."

Zhao Ping was on Liu Chang's side.

The two prime ministers debated.

Zhang Budo couldn't stand it any longer, so he stopped the two of them, "Don't argue with each other. Both of you have their own opinions, and each of them expresses their own opinions. Then, let me speak justice."

"This matter. You still have to listen to Your Majesty!!!"

Zhou Chang immediately scolded, "This old man is still expecting you to speak human words!"

Liu Changji confirmed the establishment of the Hexi Province, but he was still hesitating, should he let Liu Ze go or Liu Xiang?

Liu Ze's advantage is that he has fought wars and is able to convince the public. As for Liu Xiang, his advantage is naturally closer proximity.

Every time Liu Chang encountered these problems, he would think twice, think hard, think clearly, think about it, sit and think, and then come to Changle Palace.

"Mother!!!"

"Who should I let go?"

Liu Chang sat in front of Empress Lu and looked straight at her.

"Let Xiang be the king of Hexi. Hexi is a treasure, and it is very important. Except for Liu Xiang, no one else can do it. He is still young, so he can temporarily stay in the palace and let Zhou Bo govern Hexi temporarily as the country's prime minister."

"What about Liu Ze? The widow has promised him. Sigh."

"It's not bad that Liu Ze can make him the king of Fujian and Yue."

"The King of Minyue??"

"Wu State is also the land of Fujian and Yue, and now it has seized the land of Nanyue... The Wu State is getting bigger and bigger. This is not a blessing for the temple."

Just when the two were discussing important matters, a valet suddenly came, "The Queen Mother! Your Majesty! Madam Fan is going to give birth!!"

"what?!"

Liu Chang suddenly jumped out.

"Ugh"

Liu Chang held the fat boy in his arms and looked a little lost.

Still a son, not a twin, just a big fat son.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on your son!"

"Your Majesty, how do you name the son?!"

Zhang Qing was quite happy, with a smile on his face.

Liu Chang thought for a moment.

"Bo."

"Just call him Bo."

"Bo, come, call me father!"

ps: I don't know why, anyway, the starting point is that our Zhou Xiang is not allowed to get up.

(End of this chapter)