Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 305 The widow once wrote "On Gui Su", Wen Cheng shocked the world

Liu Chang sat obediently, raised his head from time to time, glanced at the queen mother, and then lowered his head again.

Zhou Chang stood proudly beside Empress Lv with a smug expression on his face.

Empress Lu quietly flipped through the memorial table in front of Liu Chang, without saying a word. She looked at it for a long time before she asked, "Chang? How did the ministers in this world offend you?"

"Ah? Never offended you."

"Then why do you want to kill them?"

Liu Chang said aggrievedly: "How can it be a tired killing? Widows are diligent in governing politics"

"Long ah... Back then, King Qin wanted to build a prosperous world, so he exhausted the people... Now, what you want to do is no less than that of King Qin. You have to eat rice one bite at a time, devour it, and you are not afraid of being choked to death? "

"Mom, I don't dare to say anything else, just eat here. The widow is an expert, and I have never choked."

"To shut up!"

Liu Chang lowered his head again.

Empress Lu gave him a cold look, "Don't pretend to be confused, you don't have that skill, the ministers are old, they can't bear your torment, and the people of the world also need to rest, and they can't stand your chaos. Within three years, no new policies are allowed!"

"Three years???"

Liu Da was shocked, and he hurriedly said: "Mom, the widows have to finish everything as soon as possible while the ministers at home are still there. They are all old, and in three years, who knows how many of them are still alive? Yes, when the time comes, there will be no one available, so what should we do?”

Liu Chang said, and looked at Zhou Chang again, "Zhou Xiang, what do you think?"

For a while, Zhou Chang couldn't figure out whether he should thank the king for his attention, or whether he should raise his crutches and hit him on the head.

In the end, he could only blow his beard and say angrily: "If the king can make less trouble, maybe the old minister can live a few more years!"

"Shuzi! An dare to curse the minister like this?!"

Empress Lu yelled and cursed, and Chang Liu bowed his head again in grievance.

Empress Lu was most worried about the two issues, one was Liu Chang's love, and the other was Liu Chang's quick success.

She shook her head, looked at Zhou Chang helplessly, and said gently: "Please don't blame Zhou Chang for anything in the future, you can come to me."

"only!"

Zhou Chang received the support of the Queen Mother, and at that moment, he felt full of energy.

Liu Chang was helpless, he hurriedly found a few articles from the case and handed them over to the Queen Mother and Zhou Chang, he said solemnly: "Mother, the widow is not a disorderly government, you can see, this is the widow's next preparation. The policy implemented, this is "On Guisu", the widow has traveled to the place many times, felt the difficulty of the place, and suffered from the shortage of food in the national treasury, so they made this argument!"

"Within three years, if there is no other way, how can this be done? If nothing else is implemented, this theoretical policy must be implemented!"

Empress Lu did not rush to refute, but instead seriously looked at this argument.

Zhou Chang also frowned and looked up.

"The sage king is above, and the people are not cold and hungry, they must be able to plow and eat, weave and clothe them, and this is the way to open their wealth. Therefore, Yao and Yu had nine years of water, and Tang had seven years of drought. , and those who donate to barren in the fall of the country are also prepared with the accumulation of animals.”

Empress Lu read it, and frowned quickly, "You wrote this??"

"Of course it was written by a widow! If you don't believe me, look at the handwriting!"

This handwriting is indeed Liu Chang's. In the entire temple, except for Liu Chang and Liu Bo, no one can write such ugly characters. It's a pity that this article is actually written with this character.

The more Zhou Chang and the Queen Mother looked, the more surprised they became. This theory was really well written. It presented the facts, was reasonable, carried on from the beginning to the end, went deep step by step, made it clear and sincere, and was determined to accomplish tasks. Among them, the policies included emphasising agriculture, suppressing business, and entering millet. Yu Guan, Bai Jue's exoneration of crimes, etc., are written in great detail and have evidence to follow.

The empress dowager and Zhou Chang couldn't believe that this was something Liu Chang could write.

"Today's five-member farmer's family has no less than two people in the service, who can farm only a hundred mu, and the harvest from a hundred mu is no more than a hundred stones. corvée."

The article expresses deep concern about the current situation of Dahan Nongsang. Is this really something that Shuzi can write?

Looking at the doubts in their eyes, Liu Chang said loudly: "The wise king of the widow, how could Xunzi not have such feelings?"

The two were silent for a moment, but Empress Lu didn't speak, but Zhou Chang couldn't help but praised: "This great man is the first to start the country!"

"Your Majesty is a great talent. Although you are too hasty, your Majesty has the talent of a worthy king!"

Zhou Chang is more satisfied with this article.

"This policy can be implemented!"

Hearing Zhou Chang's praise, Liu Chang couldn't help laughing, "Father Zhong said it well! What does Grandma think?"

Empress Lu narrowed her eyes, "This argument is not bad, it can be implemented."

Liu Chang said proudly: "People in the world often despise widows, thinking widowers are ignorant and incompetent."

Just as Liu Chang was bragging, a few young subordinate officials had completed the readings and sent them here. Chao Cuo followed them in, put down the readings, and greeted a few people present. Immediately, Chao said. He raised his head by mistake and asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, have you ever read my article "On Guisu Shu"?"

The scene suddenly became quiet.

Even a cheeky person like Liu Chang felt a little embarrassed at the moment.

Zhou Chang's eyes widened, looking at Liu Chang who was still chatting just now, his eyes were full of disbelief, can someone really be so shameless? ?

Liu Chang cleared his throat, "Didn't you finish writing it? The widow will help you complete it!"

"Mother is watching!"

Chao Cuo was stunned for a moment, then woke up and said hurriedly, "Thank you, Your Majesty! If it wasn't for Your Majesty, I wouldn't be able to complete it!"

Empress Lu put down the text and looked at Chao Cuo beside him.

"Not bad."

Empress Lu looked at Zhou Chang, "This son can be reused."

After she finished speaking, she left the Hall of Wickedness. Zhou Chang looked at Chao Cuo approvingly, and then looked at the faint-hearted monarch, and sighed, "It's a pity that he's a capable minister."

"No, what are you trying to say?!"

Liu Chang was angry and was about to come forward to reason, but Zhou Chang ignored him and turned away.

"Your Majesty, forget it, Your Majesty, don't bother with him!"

Chao Cuo pulled Liu Chang, and Liu Chang said angrily, "When he finishes this matter, the widow will cook him sooner or later!"

Chao Cuo comforted Liu Chang a few more words, and Liu Chang sat down again.

"Chao Cuo, you came at such a wrong time."

"However, letting you do things with Chen Ping is indeed a bit inferior, but at your age."

Liu Chang frowned and thought seriously.

Chao Cuo waited nervously. In these days, he has been following Chen Ping's side, helping him to check the playing sheet. His ability is constantly increasing, and even Chen Ping recognizes him very much.Liu Chang pondered for a moment, and finally made a decision, "Well, you go to the censor's mansion and act as a censor to enforce the law."

Chao Cuo was overjoyed and immediately bowed again, "Thank you, Your Majesty!!"

This law enforcement officer in the censor, also known as the censor, is the number one official under the censor doctor's command, Rank Qianshi!

Chao Cuo jumped up and became Qian Shi's high-ranking official. Naturally, he was extremely excited and almost laughed out loud.

Liu Chang asked him to sit down and said earnestly: "Our current censor has some abilities, and all aspects of evaluation and promotion are ok. That's who he is. This makes the censor's house close to all the palaces in the DPRK and China. After you go to the censor's mansion, you must actively improve the relationship with other ministers, he is the spear, you are the shield, and cooperate with each other. The censor's mansion has a heavy responsibility, but you can't act rashly, do you understand?"

"I understand!"

Liu Chang then explained a few more words, Chao Cuo was very smart and instantly understood what the king was thinking.

"Your Majesty, I understand!"

Liu Chang was deeply relieved to see that Chao Cuo was completely transparent.

Zhang Budoubt is too rigid, quick-witted, but has no long-term vision. Chao Cuo just complements him, and the two of them cooperate, so the Censor should not have to worry for the time being.

Chao Cuo soon appeared in the censor's mansion and met Zhang Budo.

Zhang Budo looked at the familiar helper, "I'm doing a good job here, what did the king send you to do?"

"Your Majesty said, use you as your spear and me as your shield."

"Huh? What does that mean?"

"Your Majesty thinks that you are not sharp enough and wants me to be a shield to protect you!"

"Oh? I'm not sharp enough?"

"The public is too soft-hearted in doing things, which gives the enemy an opportunity to take advantage!"

Zhang Budo sighed, "It's true, I am a benevolent person, and I have a lot of forgiveness for others, but these people always come to deceive me!"

"Don't worry, Eunuch Zhang, in the future, they will never have this chance again."

"Your Majesty! The ministers have checked the shochu paid by the princes of the Han Dynasty. Among them, there are [-] princes whose shochu is not of sufficient quality. They deliberately despise the prince, despise the society, and disrespect God!"

When Chen Ping impeached the shochu handed over by the sixteen Chehou Marquis during the court meeting, the courtier's face changed.

Several people's faces turned pale in an instant, and their eyes were full of horror.

Because they are also Hou, they are also very clear about the fineness of the shochu that they have paid.

But they never thought that this would become a handle, and it was still such a big crime, disrespect to the emperor, disrespect to the previous emperor, disrespect to the society, disrespect to the gods, these four crimes are enough to suppress any minister. , even if Xiao Xiang was resurrected, he couldn't bear such a crime.

Liu Chang looked at these people calmly, and when he saw the fear in their eyes, he immediately understood that these people did this on purpose.

But he didn't say much, these were not his goals.

Chen Ping looked at the crowd and said coldly, "These people should be severely punished! Never forgive them!"

"Chen Hou didn't have detailed standards before, and the situation is different everywhere."

"Yeah, I'm thinking about the first offense"

Immediately, the minister began to intercede.

Chen Ping said with a sneer: "It's not just these people who are not good enough, I have forgiven some people whose sins are not so big, these people are already unforgivable, King Renyi, many of them have not been held accountable, you still think Do you want to persuade?"

"These people are so wicked!"

"Severe punishment!"

The tone of the ministers immediately changed, and no one dared to intercede again, and they all accused these people of being disrespectful.

"Severe penalties must be imposed to warn latecomers!"

Chen Ping listened to these words, and then looked at Zhang Budo, "This matter should still be the responsibility of the censor."

Zhang Budo nodded, stepped forward, and said angrily, "Remove his title! Relegated to a commoner!"

The ministers were stunned for a moment, do you want to dismiss the seventeen princes? ?Is this too much?
At this moment, Censor Zhongcheng came out, "No."

Liu Chang chuckled lightly. Chao Cuo and Zhang Budo cooperated quite well. They were in conflict with each other. The widow was worthy of being a virtuous king. With this arrangement alone, who could say half of it was wrong?Liu Chang proudly picked up the tea aside and took a sip.

Zhang Budo looked at him suspiciously, but Chao Cuo said solemnly, "Be the Zhu clan!"

Liu Chang almost spit out the tea in his mouth.

He looked at Chao Cuo in disbelief, and Zhang Budo was also frightened. After a long silence, he asked, "Zhu Clan?"

Chao Cuo said angrily, "How can you forgive these people who are disrespectful to the king? How can you be excommunicated? Be a clan slaughter!!"

Zhang Budo looked at Liu Chang blankly.

The ministers were also frightened by this guy and fell silent.

For a while, the temple was silent.

Eerie silence.

Chen Ping took a deep look at Chao Cuo, and then said, "It's too much to kill the clan, it's enough to get rid of the nobles."

Chao Cuo still wanted to say something, Zhang Budo motioned him to go back, and Chao Cuo reluctantly returned to his position.

After Chao Cuo's intimidation, almost none of the ministers objected, and they immediately agreed to the decision.
After the ministers left, their eyes were always on the new censor Zhongcheng.

"Pity."

Chen Ping said softly, turned and left the temple.

Hearing Chen Ping's words, Zhou Chang was stunned for a moment, then walked to Chao Cuo's side seriously, motioning him to follow him.

"You're very talented."

"It's just that you are wrong. Sooner or later, you will get into big trouble."

"Don't despise these ministers. If they want to get rid of you, you can't bear it."

Zhou Chang really liked this talented young man, and made an exception and said something to him that he shouldn't have said.

Chao Cuo was not convinced. He said earnestly, "If it's for the king, it will bring disaster, and there is also the king. What should I worry about?"

"Oh, you can't think that way, Chen Hou values ​​you very much, so I specifically asked me to persuade you."

"You have great potential in the future, don't be so reckless and tough, it will kill your life."

Zhou Chang said a few words and left here.

Chao Cuo originally wanted to leave, but was summoned by Lu Lu to the Hall of Honor.

As soon as Chao Cuo entered the hall, Liu Chang jumped up and shouted, "Come, come, come here!"

Without giving Chao Cuo a chance to react, Liu Chang wrapped his arms around his neck and brought him to his side, "The widow let the censor have one spear and one shield. Clan Punishment? Do you still want to live?!"

"Your Majesty. I."

"Forget it, I thought you would grow up by Chen Ping's side, but you have such a temper. Well, since you think you are so powerful, then don't be in the censor, so let's go to Wu State to serve as censor, and so on. When did you subdue the ministers of Wu State, you will go back to the temple!"

Chao Cuo lowered his head, but Liu Chang sighed: "In this respect, you are still inferior to Jia Yi."

Hearing Jia Yi's name, Chao Cuo was agitated, and immediately raised his head, "Your Majesty! I will never let down your high hopes again!"

"Look at Jia Yi, he used to be so arrogant, but now he is prime minister in Zhao State and has made great achievements. What about you, you still have such a stinky temper. After two days as a censor, you want to execute the seventeen Hou clan. It made Zhang Budo feel unconfident."

"Your Majesty, I will do it well this time."

Chao Cuo reassured and left.

Liu Chang just watched his back gradually disappear and shook his head.

The people under his command are not reliable, each has its own shortcomings, especially this Chao Cuo, the shortcomings are too fatal, the level of stupefaction is higher than that of Zhang Budo, so I have to beat and beat him again, send him to Wu State, the fourth brother will You can help yourself train him well. Liu Chang thought.

If this temper can be changed, this fellow is also the talent of the third public, which is a pity.

Not long after Chao Cuo left Chang'an, a distinguished guest from Nanyue also came to Chang'an.

The person who came was Zhao Mei, the eldest grandson of Zhao Tuo.

When he arrived in Chang'an in a hurry, Liu Chang did not come out to meet him in person.

It was Zhou Chang who brought his ministers to greet him as a courtesy to the princes and princes, which was more polite.

"Your Majesty is inspecting the place, so I can't come to greet you"

Zhou Chang said seriously.

"Don't bother the king."

Zhao Mei looked very honest. He lowered his head and respected Zhou Chang, which made Zhou Chang very satisfied.

Behind Zhao Mei, there were several ministers of Nanyue in different costumes, and behind them was the prison cart. The prison cart was full of people, their hair was loose and they were in a state of embarrassment. Zhou Chang looked at those people curiously and noticed that one of them was with The king looked similar and couldn't help but ask, "Who is that tall man?"

"It's my grandfather."

"Um???"

Zhao State Handan.

In the middle of the night, a soldier found Jia Yi and said that the king was looking for him because of an urgent matter.

When Jia Yi got up suspiciously and followed these soldiers to the palace, he saw King Zhao's uneasy face.

Seeing Jia Yi, King Zhao seemed to have found the backbone, and hurriedly stretched out his hand and held his hand tightly.

"Jia Xiang. You are finally here."

Jia Yi comforted him, "Uncle, what happened? Why did you call me late at night?"

"I heard the order from the temple just now. Seventeen marquis lost their shochu due to their lack of shochu, saying that their shochu was not of sufficient quality and quantity. They also said that they almost executed their entire clan."

Seeing Liu Ruyi so terrified, Jia Yi asked, "Are you among them?"

"No. But I paid for it."

Hesitantly, he dare not speak.

"Ugh"

Jia Yi understood, he shook his head, "Your Majesty's shochu, the quality is also insufficient?"

"Zhao country is poor, how can I dedicate any gold to the scorpion that grows up? I know that scorpion doesn't carry heavy sacrifices, so"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, there are degrees of lack of quality. Do you know what level you are?"

Ruyi almost burst into tears, "Now Zhao State is going to be destroyed."

"Your Majesty, don't worry. You are Your Majesty's elder brother. Your Majesty will not take action against you. If you are short of weight, you can make up for it in private. It is a confession of guilt."

"Never short of a portion"

"That is?"

"I got a piece of brass."

Jia Yi took a deep breath.

"What do you think the widow should do now?"

"Your Majesty should eat more of your favorite food now."

ps: Gegewu, come out and figure out what will happen to Qun Xian if you don't vote.

(End of this chapter)