Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 373 Zhang Budo

The sky was bright, and Zhang Budo opened his eyes.

He quickly changed his clothes, washed his face, and went to the outhouse to wait for his wife to bring the food. Zhang Budo woke up very early every day, almost at the same point. He was never lazy, never got up late, quite a lot. Self-discipline, and every morning, Zhang Budo would only eat a regular bowl of houto. Therefore, their servants always get up early and prepare meals for Zhang Budo before he gets up.

Zhang Budo ate slowly, and then said to his wife, "Get my Mianfu ready."

"Is the good man going to worship?"

"No, there are important things to do."

"Okay, I'll go get ready."

Zhang Budo didn't get married soon, so he was earlier than Luan Bu. According to his original thoughts, he was not willing to let such trivial matters as a family delay him from doing big things. However, Liuhou was not used to him. Leng is to choose a virtuous wife for him to help him support the family affairs.

Zhang Budo's wife is Liu Yan. From her surname, it can be seen that she is not simple. Her eldest mother is Mrs. Dahan Xuan, the elder sister of Emperor Gao. Although this lineage is married, she still belongs to With the surname Liu, just like Empress Lu's sister's son Lu Ping, their lovers are considered to be in the royal family.

Married the granddaughter of Emperor Gao's elder sister, Zhang Budo is probably half a relative. In terms of seniority, Liu Chang is also the father of Liu Yan and Zhang Wuduan's cousin. Liu Chang is very young, but his seniority is very high. , Thanks to Emperor Gao's hard work for many years, he has Liu Chang and Liu Jian at the age of sixty.

This embarrassed Liu Fei, who was almost at the age of confusion at the time. His eldest grandson, Liu Xiang's son, Liu Ze, was one year older than Liu Chang. Liu Chang was okay, but Liu Jian was really outrageous. , When Liu Jian went to Qi State, not to mention the sons, there were a lot of sons and grandsons. He was called the father all day long, and he was afraid that his face would be a crooked smile.

After Zhang Budo finished eating, his wife prepared clothes for him. Liu Yan was dignified and beautiful, knowledgeable and virtuous, but Zhang Budo was not very close to her, and he always looked serious in daily life. The retainers prepared for him. After the carriage and horse, Zhang Budo left the house.

Following the armoured soldiers, the carriage moved slowly towards the direction of the temple.

Along the way, pedestrians avoided one after another, and the scholars who were traveling on the study saw the scale and immediately visited San Gong.

Zhang Budo sat proudly in the car without squinting.

"stop."

Zhang Wuxuan opened his mouth and said, the carriage stopped immediately, Zhang Wuxuan's sharp eyes looked at a figure on the side of the road, pointed at him, and said, "Catch this person!", the surrounding soldiers immediately stepped forward , held the middle-aged man in the official uniform to the left and right, and sent it directly to Zhang Budo.

The man's eyes were full of fear, and he hurriedly greeted Zhang Budo.

Zhang Budo looked at him seriously, "What official position are you?"

"Reporting to Duke Zhang, I am Zhang Zhong, the commander of the field of grain management."

"I ask you, why are you drunk?"

Zhang Budo frowned, even from a long distance, he could smell the strong smell of wine coming from the official's body, his face flushed red, and even the wine was awakened by Zhang Budo, trembling. He explained: "I visited the chief official yesterday with my colleagues, and when I came back, I drank more, and I never had a hangover."

"How many people did you go with?!"

"Four people."

"When did you go?"

"I went to You Shi."

"When did it come out?"

"Yes Yes."

"Say it!!"

"Xu Shi.."

"When do you drink?"

"Yin Shi... No, it's ugly time. Yes."

Zhang Budo sneered, "Drinking all night long? Now everything is complicated, Your Excellency is Jiuqingcheng, and there is such a leisurely person, put him in prison, arrest the officials who have a banquet with him, and ask them separately. , find out the reason for being drunk!"

"Zhang Gong! I just ate more wine~~ Please forgive me!!"

"The law of the Great Han stipulates that officials are not allowed to drink together, and they are not allowed to get drunk. What's more, you are not as simple as being drunk. As an official of Qianshi, you don't ride a car, but you are wandering around here, and you can't tell the origin, it must be There is a problem! Let’s ask it clearly and then talk about it!”

The soldier dragged the official away from here, Zhang Budo gave the order again, the carriage continued to move forward, Zhang Budo's face was very calm, and the surrounding soldiers were the same, even if Zhang Budo had just ordered the arrest of one. No one is surprised by the officials of Qianshi. After all, this is the third prince, the third prince who can wear a mian robe, and the third prince who can call himself a minister in front of them.

The three males at the moment are not the consumables of the future.

Starting from a certain little pig, Sangong has become a one-time consumable, ready to take the blame for natural and man-made disasters at any time. Earthquake, dismiss Sangong!Flood disaster, dismiss San Gong!The drought is over, dismiss San Gong!The empress had a difficult childbirth, and dismissed the third prince!The general lost the battle, and dismissed San Gong!The emperor did not eat well, so he dismissed the three princes!Some people's cows gave birth to three-legged monsters, and dismissed San Gong!
The three princes did not go to dig Dong Zhongshu's grave, which was already quite restrained.

But even though it was in the era of disposable consumables, the big Han Sangong was still in the same position, and he had great power.

Especially as a censor, the censor in the early Han Dynasty not only monitored hundreds of officials, but also participated in the decision-making of the country, as well as the specific implementation.

This position is more personable. For example, when Zhou Chang served as the censor doctor, he dared to contradict the emperor and overwhelm the officials, but when Zhao Yao served as the censor doctor, he only dared to do something in his own right. .

Zhang Budo's carriage came to the gate of the palace, and a soldier immediately opened the door for him.

The car of the third prince can be driven into the palace. Among the hundred officials, only the third prince has such an honor. When he got out of the car, Zhang Budo swaggered into the Xuanshi Hall. His Majesty was not there, and the emperor did not preside over the court proceedings. , or it could be the three masters presided over, and Chang Liu ordered Zhang Budo to be in charge of everything. This court meeting was ordered by Zhang Budo.

Zhang Budo was the last to come, and when he walked in, all the ministers stood up to pay their respects.

Except for Zhou Chang and Zhao Ping, everyone else had to meet him, but Han Xin simply didn't come.

Zhang Budo sat in the upper seat and looked at the ministers.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is wise!!!"

"Your Majesty learned that slavery was prevalent among the people, and that the servants were tortured so much that they couldn't bear it, so he wanted to let them out of their misery and set up a membership for them, so that they would not be beaten and killed. How could such a wise and benevolent king ever have It? It is our blessing to serve such a majesty!"

"Therefore, please do this with your heart. If anyone dares to ruin His Majesty's plan, don't blame me for being ruthless and punish him!!"

Zhang Budo's voice suddenly rose, and the ministers hurriedly bowed and said yes.

"Okay, the first thing to do is to set up a nationality. Mr. Zhang, you have done things properly and are good at counting. This matter will be handed over to you. However, this matter will be done quickly, within three months. It must be done, and if it cannot be done, I will cut off your head and hang it on the city wall.”

Zhang Budo said to Zhang Cang seriously.

Zhang Cang's eyes jumped, and he got up and accepted the order.

"The matter of His Majesty's pardoning of officials and officials will be handed over to Feng Jun. I hope Feng Jun can take care of Zhou Dao and arrange their future life, food, and livelihood. The most important thing is to let them know how merciful His Majesty is. How to care for them, let them know that it is His Majesty's kindness that allows them to get the body of common people!"

"only!"

"The matter of private servants will be handed over to Duke Liu. Duke Liu can leave Chang'an to do this right away. I allow you to go anywhere. If you don't cooperate with His Majesty's government, it is a treason. You can kill them first. !"

"only!"

"There is also the matter of the people here. The young mansion immediately ordered the counties and counties to read out His Majesty's benevolent government, and tell the world what His Majesty really wants to do. Don't let the people of the world be instigated and fooled again. Don't be like those who are too learned. Like a thief!"

Zhang Budo quickly ordered and handed over many complicated matters to many ministers.

The ministers talked about their own thoughts again, and they discussed it for more than two hours. Finally, some things were initially negotiated. Zhang Budo got up and left, and the ministers paid their respects.

After Zhang Budo left the palace, he did not return to his home, but dined in a restaurant instead.

The shopkeeper took him upstairs, and at the familiar old location, Zhang Budo enjoyed his lunch.

After eating, Zhang Budo took the people to Tingwei.

Wang Tianqi came to meet him in person and met with the three princes.

Zhang Budo went straight to the prison and demanded to see the few imperial students who had assassinated Liu Jing.

Immediately, the seven Tai students who were not injured were sent to Zhang Buyi. Looking at these people, Zhang Buyi was a little surprised, "Didn't you say there were 15 people? Why are there only seven?"

Wang Tianqi hurriedly explained: "Among the remaining eight people, three are injured and are being treated, and five others. They also suffered minor injuries and were sent to their respective residences to recuperate. We will be summoned when progress is made."

Wang Tian opened his mouth and silently said two words, "The last name is Lu."

Zhang Budo sneered, "Is the position of the prince's court captain appointed by the Queen Mother or by His Majesty?!"

"This minister."

"When today's child is surnamed Liu or Lu?!"

"Mr. Zhang keep your voice down."

"Come here! Wang Tianqi is not good at doing things, let the prisoner privately, and send him in for a few days to calm down." Zhang Budo said, looked aside again, and looked at Zhang Shizhi, "You come to replace Wang Tianqi and continue to handle this. thing!"

"only!"

Zhang Shishang took a step forward and quickly ordered, "Come here! Capture all the prisoners! Those who dare to protect them will be killed!"

Wang Tianqi was a little helpless, surrounded by several soldiers and forced to leave here.

Zhang Budo looked at Wang Tianqi, who was leaving, and said disdainfully, "This old dog is really afraid of things as he gets older! He sees that this matter is not easy to handle, and may implicate Your Majesty, Liu Jing, or Chen Ping. , I did this on purpose, just to want me to dismiss him. Since that is the case, I will let him do as he wishes. Let it go. This time, you can do it well. If you do it well, you will handle the Tingwei. You are so timid. How can you be worthy of being a court captain?"

Zhang Budo immediately had the students come forward.

These people looked very sad and angry, and their eyes were full of dissatisfaction. Zhang Budo looked at them for a moment, and asked coldly: "Your Majesty is the first emperor of the ages, the sage emperor, how dare you rebel?"

"We never rebelled! Your Majesty is wise, it was that villain Liu Jing who bewitched His Majesty and wanted to bring chaos to the world. We are trying to get rid of thieves for the emperor!"

The young men shouted.

Zhang Budo's eyes flickered, and he said with emotion, "A true righteous person!"

"How can I be bullied, but I ended up like this."

Zhang Buzhu shook his head and said even more angrily: "Why don't you think about how a wise man like the Son of Heaven could be deceived by villains? The Son of Heaven's policy is deliberately distorted by traitors. The Son of Heaven cherished the people of the world, and felt that those servants were killed for no reason, and he couldn't bear it, so he wanted to set up a special membership for them and forgive them. How can you be deceived??"

"This is what those little people did just now to make His Majesty hate Taixue!"

"The Son of Heaven founded Taixue to select talents for the country. Those traitors have long hated Taixue, for fear that you will snatch the position of their children. Look, you are the only ones who have been locked up this time, those surnamed Lu. Where is it?!"

Hearing this sentence, the eyes of these young imperial students suddenly burst into flames, and they asked angrily: "What Zhang Gong said is true?!!"

"Heh, see for yourself, who led you here, and who is at home now?"

"Although I have no talent, I am willing to deal with these scum for the Son of Heaven!"

"You have all been deceived, and Your Majesty will definitely have a grudge against Taixue because of this matter. I want to let you go back. I can't watch Taixue's great cause and ruin it once you go back. Tell your classmates about it, let them know the painstaking efforts of the Son of Heaven, and lead them to win the forgiveness of the Son of Heaven again!"

A few young people were obviously bewildered, and they asked hesitantly, "But we have done something wrong, how can we ask the Son of Heaven to forgive us?"

"It's very simple. As long as you support the edict of the Holy Son of Heaven and go to the palace to ask the Holy Son of Heaven for forgiveness, I think, the Holy Son of Heaven will definitely not embarrass you. He is the one who loves you the most. He will follow me every time he eats. I asked about your situation, and sometimes even wanted me to take the food to Taixue so you could have a taste."

Zhang Budo wiped away his tears, recalling the words of the Son of Heaven, with tears of gratitude.

The students were even more exaggerated, and a few had already knelt down in the direction of the palace.

When Zhang Budo sent them off, Zhang Shizhi was still a little stunned, "How can this Duke Zhang and the others assassinate Jiuqing?"

"Heh, the mastermind of the assassination of Duke Zhang has already been injured by him. These people don't know about it. Besides, do you think that Liu Jing is innocent? I think, it's very likely that he is responsible for these things!"

"what??"

Zhang Shizhi stared blankly, "But why does Duke Liu want?"

"Hehe, forcing Your Majesty to dare to do something bad to His Majesty, he will kill him sooner or later!"

Zhang Buzhu said, and then ordered: "There is no need to interrogate the mastermind, but for the time being, don't let those Lu family contact outsiders. These people can be of great use. Whoever does not cooperate with the new policy will be the murderer who assassinated Liu Jing, understand. Yet?"

Zhang Shizhi nodded, but looked a little unhappy.

Zhang Budo reassured: "I know that you are serious about your work, and you are unwilling to do these things, but these things must be done by someone. Your Majesty will not do such a thing. There were people who suspected that the assassination was arranged by His Majesty. , This is just not understanding Your Majesty. What His Majesty wants to do, he will do it directly. His Majesty never uses such tricks, but we have to do it. Tingwei, act according to the law!"

After leaving Tingwei, Zhang Budo's next stop was his censor's desk.

Returning to the censor's desk, in the face of everyone's greetings, Zhang Budo returned to his study and began to deal with the government affairs accumulated today, including the results of the supervision of some officials, the impeachment of various places, and the recent activities of Baiguan. The situation and so on, the censor has to manage a lot of things, and it is very complicated. From the local to the temple, the official management situation almost has to go through the censor's hands.

After being busy here until the evening, Zhang Budo stretched his body.

Just feeling sore all over, he picked up the pen, took out a pile of thick paper, and started writing.

"The emperor is merciful in his governance, and there are rebels, forgive their actions and forgive their sins, and do not punish them. Confucius respects benevolence and obeys him. However, the thieves are rampant, and the courtiers are hurt. Sins are unforgivable, Han Zi understands the law, sees and obeys."

After writing a paragraph, Zhang Budo paused before picking up the pen again.

"Emperor is merciful, respects hurting people, and forgives."

That's right, Zhang Budo usually started writing about the saint at this time. The saint was different from what the historians recorded. The historian recorded what happened in which year, while the saint only revolved around the emperor and told the emperor. The words, deeds and behaviors on weekdays are just like the Analects of Confucius. There is no accurate time and person. The main thing is to record the words and deeds of the emperor.

After writing for a long time, Zhang Budo walked out of the inner room, and the officials of the Censor's Desk were waiting for him.

Zhang Budo gave them a cold look, and then said, "You must be diligent."

"only!!!"

All the ministers pay homage, this person standing in front of them, the youngest big Han Sangong, the absolute confidant of His Majesty, can’t be counted as covering the sky with one hand. Holding the power to supervise and dispose of officials, basically belongs to the kind that can behead whoever wants to beheaded, from local to temple, no one is disrespectful, no one is afraid, officials see him, double Trembling, it is not easy to say anything, even if the princes and kings saw him, they did not dare to be rude.

Now the biggest family of the big man, not the clan, is the Lu family, but when the Lu family sees this, they have to go around and don't dare to see him.

Zhang Budo sat in the carriage and swayed away from the censor's desk.

All the way to the palace, the sky gradually turned dark, and he walked into the Hall of Houde.

The moment he walked into the Hall of Houde, he bent down, his stern face suddenly stretched, showing a flattering smile, full of smiles, and bowed towards Liu Chang Possession.

"His Majesty!!!"

ps: This chapter is also a new attempt. It takes the people around Liu Chang as the protagonists and describes their day. I don’t know what everyone thinks. Today, because I went to a meeting, the update is a bit late, and the second update. It will probably be very late. , alas, if I can't finish writing it overnight, I'll post it tomorrow morning.

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