Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 325 How dare they? ?
Even in the cold winter, Chang'an cannot be silenced.

Today's Chang'an is no longer the dead city it used to be. In recent years, the scale of Chang'an has become larger and larger. On the part of Chang'an that has not yet built the city wall, the buildings stretched out their hands and swelled rapidly. This new city has become the most prosperous city in the world.

People from all over the world come here with different purposes. There are more than [-] soldiers in charge of the investigation, and they have to be rotated, otherwise they will not be able to do the investigation work at all. From the barbarians who speak the Wu language to the Hu people who speak the Yuezhi language, Chang'an can't produce any snow now. People come and go, and they don't give snow any chance.

However, in the eyes of some people, the buildings that protrude out from the city seem to have lost their beauty, as if a few sarcomas have grown in Chang'an City, and the sarcomas are still growing. The increase in the number of people coming and going has put enormous pressure on the city.

During the Qin Dynasty, no city had ever reached the scale of Chang'an, mainly because the Qin state did not allow people to run around, farm with peace of mind, and prepare for war. It was not a serious crime to leave the place of their household registration because of war or legitimate reasons.

Jiashi wore thick winter clothes, exhaled thick fog, and his face was red from the cold. At this time, most of the people who had to enter and leave the city were merchants. When Liu Bang came to power, he inherited the system of Qin State and gave all he could to the merchants. Suppressed, made many restrictions, and subsidized the development of agriculture with expensive business taxes.In the period of Empress Lu, Empress Lu began to relax restrictions on merchants and began to develop the Han economy.

The main reason is that the famine in Empress Lu's time was no longer as severe as it was in Emperor Gao's time. After the people had enough to eat, they naturally needed other commodities.

Many people criticized the serious problem of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce during the Qin and Han Dynasties, believing that this system was not good for the future of Huaxia, etc. This was because they never went hungry and could eat every meal.

Soldier Jia checked these past merchants as always, when suddenly, there was a commotion in the distance.

Several soldiers frowned and scolded: "Don't make noise!!"

Seeing that the merchants in the distance were avoiding one after another, a group of knights rushed towards here quickly, without any intention of reducing the speed, the armored soldier was furious, and immediately picked up his weapon, he was about to stop it, and he just took a step. , the team on the side grabbed him and hid it behind him, and then ordered the city gate to be opened, and led the crowd to salute. The group of knights rushed over, but stopped when they passed by them.

It was an extremely mysterious white horse, tall and strong, and on the horse's back was a tough-looking, tall and somewhat scary young man. This young man was wearing the most gorgeous clothes, and he was dressed in many clothes, jade belts, embroidery bags, saber , gold and silver threads are used on the clothes, two tigers are woven, and even the shoes under his feet are embroidered with jade.

At this moment, the young man was staring straight at the young soldier behind the team leader, and asked angrily, "Why are you not polite?"

The soldier was taken aback, and hurriedly saluted.

The team led embarrassedly and said: "Your Majesty, this person came from the south, and I don't know how to behave, and now it's even colder. Their southerners are so cold that their legs and feet are frozen, and it is the first time they see the majesty of the king, and they can't move for a while. , please forgive me!"

Liu Chang nodded, and rushed into the city on a horse. Behind him, there were several embroidered clothes. At this moment, they all bowed their heads, not as high as usual.

After seeing them go in, the armored soldier turned pale with fright, "This is the king?? Did I make a big mistake?"

The team rate looked very calm, "It's okay, don't be afraid, the king often goes out, and I also know him. The king is still very good at talking, but it's just a good show. If you meet him next time, you can say something nice. Can."

The talkative king broke into the city and ran on horseback, but no one dared to stop him or chase him.

They rushed all the way to the palace, and Liu Chang jumped off the horse. The soldiers in front of the palace were all taken aback. They didn't expect that the king came so quickly. Liu Chang hurried into the palace, all the way. , Seeing that his attendants were extremely frightened, they hurried to pay their respects, and Liu Chang walked straight to the Xuanshi Hall.

When he walked quickly into the Xuanshi Hall, he happened to hear Liu Ying's roar.

Liu Ying, who has always been good-natured, is furious at the moment, and he can be heard shouting from far away.

"I'm going out! Whose orders are you following?!"

"How dare you do this? How dare you do this!!"

"I am a big man!"

Liu Ying jumped upright, and around him, there were more than ten soldiers. These people surrounded Liu Ying, not leaving an inch. Liang, shouted: "Eldest brother save me!!"

The power of this sound was obviously higher than that of the previous one. When the soldiers who were still surrounding him heard this, they hurriedly stepped back and stood on both sides, daring not to approach Liu Ying.

Liu Chang looked at these soldiers coldly, while Liu Ying quickly rushed to his side, holding his hand tightly, her eyes full of grief and anger.

"Eldest brother! They actually said that I rebelled!!!"

"I am imprisoned here, and I am not allowed to take a step!!"

Liu Ying seemed to have found the backbone, and complained aggrievedly about her experience during this period of time. Liu Chang had a serious face and listened to his brother's narration seriously. His face became more and more bad. Chang slowly rolled up his sleeves and was about to step forward, but Liu Ying hurriedly stopped him, "These soldiers are just doing what they are ordered to do, don't beat them!"

"Whose order?"

"Your Majesty, this is the order of General Lang Zhongling Chai."

"Get out! Let Zhou Chang, Zhang Budo, Zhao Ping, Chen Ping, Chai Wu, Liu Zhang come quickly!"

The soldiers fled here immediately. Liu Ying had a lot to talk to Liu Chang. He didn't know what happened, but when he woke up, he was brought here by the soldiers and imprisoned. Liu Ying proposed to see the minister several times, but was stopped, saying that there were traitors in the city, Liu Ying was anxious and worried. Later, Chai Wu came once and told him that the matter in the city was over, but for safety For this reason, Your Majesty should not go out.

Listening to the second brother's complaint, Liu Chang also frowned.

Soon, the ministers appeared in the Xuanshi Hall. They all looked serious, as did Zhang Budo. Even after seeing Liu Chang, he didn't rush to flatter him.

"Chai Wu, who gave you the courage to imprison my brother?"

Liu Chang's tone was very unkind, but Chai Wu remained calm, "Your Majesty, it's not a prison sentence, it's just an order to protect Your Majesty. There are traitors in the city who want to murder Your Majesty."

Zhou Chang couldn't wait to say: "Your Majesty, you can't blame General Chai for this, it's my order."

"The traitor is not only in Chang'an City, but in this palace, there is also the traitor's inner responder!"

Zhou Chang said angrily, Liu Chang was stunned, and suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

As for Liu Ying, she looked at Zhou Chang blankly, "How can there be an internal response in the palace?"

Zhou Chang's face was stern, and he didn't even look at Liu Ying, obviously dissatisfied with him.

Liu Chang rubbed his forehead, "Speak slowly and in detail."

Zhou Chang looked at Zhaoping, Zhaoping understood, and then said: "Your Majesty, this is the case."

"Renhou Zhangyue hid ten iron merchants who killed officials, and was reported by his slaves, but he found it in time, and no evidence was found for Xiuyi. I wish that Hou Gaocheng committed arrogance and was punished by the court sergeant. He was arrested, and he wanted to get rid of the country, and Dingtong, the Marquis of Xuanqu, murdered after drinking, and he was also accused of being the Marquis of Shenyang, saying that he would be removed from the title because he did not pay the shochu on time."

"These four people colluded together, and gathered together the meritorious clan who had been expelled from the country, relocated, and seized of salt and iron over the years, intending to rebel. Luan said that he had met with His Majesty's valet Hong Ru in private, bewitched him, and talked to him. It was agreed to open the palace, hold your majesty hostage, and carry out a rebellion."

"There were six men in the palace who were bought by Hong Ru and decided to help him. Zhang Yue was serving in the Southern Army, so he secretly used His Majesty's edict to confuse the Southern Army to rebel and storm the palace. Ding Tong was leading a hundred retainers and guests. Wearing armor and holding a crossbow, he wants to approach ministers and others in the name of asking for a crime, but if he wants to do something wrong, he asks Gao Xun, who is the captain of the city gate, to approach Gao Xun, trying to control the entire Chang'an City."

The more Liu Chang listened, the worse his expression became.

How dare they? ?Seriously, are Chen Ping, Han Xin, Chai Wu, and Zhou Chang vegetarians? ?

What happened next is very clear. Zhang Yue led the Southern Army to revolt, but was instantly defeated by Chai Wu and captured alive. Gao Xun arrested Xiangong, and Luan said that he was killed by Zhang Budo. After Hongru made an agreement with those men, they waited left and right, but not Zhang Yue, but Chai Wu.

Liu Chang's decrees, although not tossing the people, are constantly tossing the great ancestors of meritorious deeds, and they are also very strict to these nobles. In their opinion, we followed Emperor Gao to conquer the world and killed a few people. What happened?What happened to sheltering a few criminals?What's wrong with selling some salt and iron?Why should we withdraw our title?

They can easily get a lot of armor and crossbows, and even transport things to Chang'an easily. They can also deploy them. They can contact the officials up and down. It can be seen that it is not only them, but there are too many in this big man. People want to go back to Liu Ying's era.

How good was that era, the nobles could do whatever they wanted, even if they were caught by Cao Can, the emperor could take the initiative to intercede for them.

They don't want to hurt Liu Ying, nor do they want to be kings, they really just want to support Liu Ying and Qing Jun's side!Execute the traitor Liu Chang.

As for this conspiracy plan, as an old rebel, Liu Chang expressed his contempt.

His basic game is not in Chang'an at all, so what's the use of taking Chang'an down?Tang's army set out in the morning and arrived in the evening. Besides, the vassals in this world, King Yan, were loyal, Jibu was in Qi, Jia Yi was in Zhao, Luanbu was in Hexi, Zhang Cang was in Liang, that is, in the south, Chu, Wu , Changsha, South Vietnam, will these countries help Chang'an or Liu Chang? ?
Besides, this Chang'an is not easy to handle. A group of old monsters in the city, even if they are not mentioned, are in the palace, is Liu Ying willing to help these people to deal with her younger brother?With his character, if he was kidnapped, he would kill himself immediately to protect his younger brother, which is a fart!
There are many loopholes, and there is no reliable place.

Liu Chang felt ashamed.

However, he felt very angry.

Liu Chang hates others to deceive himself the most, and hates betrayal very much, and the behavior of these betrayers completely angered Liu Chang.

"Is it the widow who treats them badly? These traitors actually want to oppose the widow?"

"Do they know what the widow is going to do?"

"Zhang Budo! Cook and kill all these traitors! Cook and kill!!"

Hearing Liu Chang's roar, Zhou Chang hurriedly stood up and said seriously, "Your Majesty, no!"

"Huh? Do you still want to favor the thief?"

Zhou Chang hurriedly said: "In the beginning, Emperor Gao and Xiang Ji were fighting for the world. Although Xiang Ji was brave, he was not benevolent. Anyone who offended someone would definitely be killed, and there were so many people who were killed that the world was terrified, but Emperor Gao used benevolence to eliminate many Corporal torture, no matter how big a crime, has never killed anyone. Please, Your Majesty, follow the style of Emperor Gao and execute them immediately, not to kill them."

Zhang Budo sneered and asked, "Your Majesty, do you know why some people always say the law is cruel?"

"why?"

"Because these people are afraid that this law will fall on their own heads!"

"Zhang Doubt!!"

Zhao Ping immediately cursed, "You cruel official, how dare you instigate the king to practice cruel tricks?"

Immediately, several people quarreled over the disposal issue. Chen Ping was silent, and Liu Ying also felt that this was a bit too cruel.

"Your Majesty."

It was Liu Zhang, who was embroidering clothes, and the several ministers stopped arguing.

Liu Zhang said seriously: "What we should talk about now is not how to deal with them, but how to prevent this kind of situation from happening again. This turmoil has destroyed many houses, and more than [-] innocent people have been injured or killed. There have also been casualties in the army, and two generals were shot and killed by crossbows, we should not rush to kill them, we must investigate carefully to see where their crossbow armor came from."

"How are they deployed everywhere and where do their patrons come from."

"How many people were involved in this rebellion."

"How to put an end to it in the future, how to limit it."

Liu Chang nodded, "It's up to you and Zhang Budo to do this."

"only!"

Liu Chang was not in a good mood at the moment, so he ordered the ministers to leave. When Zhou Chang left, he suddenly remembered something and shouted: "By the way, the soldiers outside the city are wearing a little less clothes, so I will make them again. Clothes, they have to stand outside all day long, it’s better to build a few houses for them so that they can have a place to warm up!”

"only!"

After the ministers left, Liu Ying lowered her head, feeling a little guilty.

"Eldest brother, I saw the wrong person, I don't know why he rebelled."

"If the second brother has power, he can also have power. If the second brother has no power, no one will pay attention to him. That's why he rebels."

"Elder brother, me."

"Okay, no need to say more, brother, let's go back to rest, I'll talk about it tomorrow!"

Liu Chang comforted his second brother and hurriedly returned to the Hall of Houde.

Different from the tense atmosphere inside and outside the palace, the hall of Houde was unusually calm. Cao Shu was chatting with Fan Qing and coaxing Liu Bo in his arms.

Seeing Liu Chang suddenly appear, they were all a little surprised. Fan Qing jumped up excitedly, and the child was almost thrown out. Cao Shu hurriedly took the child, but Fan Qing threw himself into Liu Chang's arms, "You I'm back? Why didn't you send someone to tell me? I haven't dressed up yet!"

Cao Shu helplessly looked at Liu Bo in his arms. Liu Bo was also frightened. He widened his eyes and looked at Cao Shu, with big eyes facing small eyes.

"Oh, Bo. Look at your grandmother, she doesn't want you when she sees her sweetheart!"

Only then did Fan Qing let go of Liu Chang, lowered his head, and smirked.

Liu Chang walked to Cao Shu's side and took over the child. This little brat has gained a lot of weight again, as if there is a tendency to develop in the direction of the fifth brother, Liu Chang couldn't help shaking his head, "This is not good, how old is he? Ah, I don't think my mother can hold it!"

"Where's Grandma? Where's Ann?"

Fan Qing seemed to think of them just now, and hurriedly asked, Liu Changbai gave her a look, "It's all in the Liang country, it's icy and snowy, they can't let them set off in the wind and snow, right?"

The family sat down, Cao Shu smiled and looked at Liu Chang who was coaxing the child.

"This Shuzi's body is very father-like, that's what he looks like, a bit like Wuyang Marquis."

"Wuyang Marquis is the number one warrior of my big Han. It's not bad to be like him!"

This Wu was Fan Kuai's posthumous title, and it was a good match.

Several people talked about An again, and Liu Chang naturally arranged Liu An in the spirit of adding fuel and jealousy. When Cao Shu heard it, anger appeared in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth. Only then did Liu Chang light it with satisfaction. Head, if you instigated my grandmother to beat me, then I can also instigate your grandmother to beat you, and this is what I want!

"Your Majesty, has your Majesty rebelled?"

Fan Qing asked timidly.

"Fart, can there be a rebel emperor in this world?"

"Be careful when speaking in front of children! Children will learn!"

Cao Shu reprimanded in displeasure, Liu Chang pouted, unable to deny, this Shuzi looks stupid, can he still learn from me?

Fan Qing asked again curiously, "Then who is the rebel?"

"Why are you asking so much? Can't you gain some experience?"

"I'm curious, you don't know, even Zhang Yan was injured. Princess Lu Yuan wanted to visit, but she couldn't enter the palace, and she had a big quarrel with Chai Wu."

Liu Chang was very confused, "Where did you know this news?"

"I heard it all while chatting with His Majesty's concubines."

"Okay, okay, take Bo back to rest! I have something to say to your big sister!"

Fan Qing got up obediently, took the child, and was about to go out. She suddenly remembered something, got close to Cao Shu, and said a few words in a low voice, Cao Shu's face suddenly flushed, and she cursed: "What nonsense! Go out quickly. !"

Fan Qing smiled and left.

Liu Chang sat beside Cao Shu, hesitated for a moment, and asked in a low voice, "Did she participate?"

Cao Shu's face suddenly became solemn, and she shook her head.

"I do not know."

"You just tell the widow whether she participates or not."

"When there was a rebellion outside the palace, she was quarreling with me, and when she heard the news, she was also taken aback. She probably didn't participate."

"That's good!"

"Your Majesty, she is my sister, don't you suspect that I am partial to her?"

"I believe you!"

"By the way, what did Fan Qing say just now?"

"It's just some obscenity nonsense in the daytime."

"Hahaha, what does she think of a widow? A widow is not a tyrant."

Liu Chang took off his clothes while scolding Fan Qing.

(End of this chapter)