Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 612

"come in."

Zhao Ping pushed open the door of the shabby room, followed closely by Zhang Buyi, and walked in together. The mansion looks a bit shabby from the outside, but from the inside, the decoration is still very good.

Immediately, two dogs, one big and one small, came out and surrounded Zhaoping excitedly. Hearing the movement, an old woman walked out of the inner room. Seeing Zhaoping who came back suddenly, the more surprised she was, " How did you come back?"

Immediately, he saw the guests following Zhao Ping, and greeted him with a smile.

Zhang Buyi returned the gift, but Zhao Ping said: "Suddenly met an old friend on the road, so I came back, borrowed some meat from the neighbors, and entertained the guests today!"

The old woman got busy immediately, Zhao Ping asked Zhang Buyi to sit down in the mansion.

"It's rare. I didn't expect you to be the first to visit me after the old man left the temple."

"Haha, I haven't seen you for many years, you still look like this now, no one dares to hit you anymore, right?"

Zhang Buyi said proudly: "Now that I am a Sangong, no one dares to be rude to me."

"Didn't Duke Zhou often beat you up when you were the imperial censor?"

Zhang Buyi wasn't angry when Zhao Ping found out. He just shook his head and said, "Nowadays, there are no ministers like Duke Zhou, but there are lunatics like Chao Cuo."

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time. Although they had many conflicts when they were ministers of the same court and quarreled five times in three days, they were still on good terms at the moment.

Zhaoping talked about his life today.

"Both the eldest son and the second son went to Jinyang's Chinese school, and the youngest child went to the county school. It is not easy for the three of them to study"

Zhao Ping has already lived the life of ordinary people. Since he was dismissed from office and returned home, he has never contacted the temple. Even if he encountered some difficulties, he never asked these former friends for help to support himself. Life is not very good. But there is no charm, Zhang Buyi listened to him talk about the daily life, which Zhang Buyi was not very good at, but he still talked about the situation in his own family.

"My daughter has grown up too, but she hasn't read yet. She doesn't like to read. She has a very naughty personality and always makes her mother angry. When she cries, her crying can cover the entire mansion."

Zhao Ping nodded, "I remember your daughter has a marriage contract with Dai Wang?"

"Yes. Dai Wang is not very old, and my daughter is also very young, not yet married."

The two exchanged pleasantries, until the food was brought to court, and then Zhao Ping asked Zhang Buyi the purpose of coming here.

"I'm here to investigate the situation in the frontier fortress. After the defeat of the Huns, their original territory was annexed by their former vassals. His Majesty was furious. He wanted to recover all the power of the Huns in the past, but it was not easy. To develop outside the fortress It is very difficult, and requires the full cooperation of multiple princes, and to order the princes and kings, it is natural to send a person from three kilometers away, Chao Cuo really wanted to come, and His Majesty did not let him come."

"It's right not to let him come. He came to inspect the vassal states, and he will definitely bring a few heads of the vassal kings with him when he returns."

Zhao Ping said: "I can hear about Chao Cuo all the time in such a remote place. The local officials are terrified. They used to go to various houses to eat and drink from time to time, but now they just throw meat into their mansions. , they won't take it"

"This is the wisdom of the Holy Son of Heaven! People like Chao Cuo can play a role under His Majesty's command!"

Zhang Buyi said adoringly.

But Zhao Ping shook his head, seeing him for so many years, why did Zhang Buyi's condition worsen?
"Long time no see, you haven't changed at all."

"Back then I was young and unknown, so I didn't get much love. People in the world only knew my younger brother and didn't know me. At that time, Your Majesty treated me as a soldier of the country. For me, I reprimanded my father for treating me like a brother, and I will treat you like my heart!"

Zhang Buyi changed the topic again, "I passed by your county this time, and I'm here to visit you. You have lived here for a long time and know the situation here quite well. I also want to hear about your situation. idea."

"I don't have any other ideas. There are precedents for this matter. After Qin defeated the Hu people, they sent a large number of people to build cities in the wilderness of the Hu people, and turned the land that was not suitable for farming into their own. Territory. This is the safest way, but the disadvantages are also obvious, and the cost is huge. Not only will a large number of people need to be relocated, but they will also be provided with tools. Unbelievable."

"The Tang State is currently adopting this method. They use prisoners of war to build cities. The annual investment is huge, but so far, only four cities have been built."

Zhang Buyi pondered for a long time, then shook his head, "Impossible. Your Majesty loves the people. It is impossible to relocate hundreds of thousands of people to the outside of the Great Wall, let alone launch such a large-scale corvee to build a city."

"Then we can only adopt the second method."

"You said."

"There are a few Huns living in isolation. The street opposite is full of Yuezhi people, and the street is full of Yuezhi people."

Zhang Buyi was taken aback, "What do you mean?"

"Just like treating those small countries in the Western Regions, recovering these tribes. The population of these tribes is very small, basically not reaching the size of the Huns. The blow of the Tang State made them very painful. They migrated around and avoided the army of the Tang State. If they want to inherit For the territory of the Huns, it is best to learn from the way the Huns governed the tribes, let them submit to the Han, divide them into different settlements, let them build cities, and let them become the outer kings of the Han. Then intermarry to win over their nobles , to send officials to interfere and control their actions. By doing so, you won’t see much effect in the short term, but it won’t cost much. Of course, there will also be a risk of breeding tigers, but this is something you have to consider things."

Zhang Buyi frowned and said nothing.

Seeing that he was silent, Zhao Ping said, "Actually, there is no need for your Majesty to be so anxious. If he is worried that the enemies in the field will become popular, it will take at least a hundred years. With the current development of the big man, no one will be robbed after a hundred years. It’s easy to say. Besides, there are so many places where temples need money, so it’s really not worthwhile to spend energy on barren land.”

"No! Since His Majesty said that he wants to govern the wilderness, he must have his reasons! Anyone who thinks he is wrong is a traitor!!"

Zhang Buyi said firmly.

Zhao Ping muttered in a low voice: "You have transformed from a big traitor to the number one loyal minister, but this real loyal minister has become a traitor. How decent is that?"

"I've made up my mind! I'm going to become the Xiongnu Chanyu outside the Great Wall!"

"Pfft~~~"

When Hu Wusheng heard about his junior brother's great ambition, he immediately sprayed out the tea in his mouth, and then began to cough violently.

Liu Ci hurried forward and patted his back lightly.

"Brother! Although my ambition is great, don't be afraid!"

Hu Wusheng's eyes widened, and he looked at Liu Ci who was beside him in surprise, "Ci, the Huns are the sworn enemy of my great man. His Majesty led the army to fight against the Huns himself, and he defeated them only after paying a huge price. , drove them to a remote place, so that they could not harm the big man. You can't say this in front of outsiders."

Liu Ci said proudly, "You don't know yet!"

"This is my father's idea. I was in the temple, and I heard my father tell others that it will cost a lot to develop the grassland, and he also said that he will rebuild the glory of the Huns!"

Looking at Hu Wusheng's suspicious eyes, Liu Ci became anxious.

"What I'm saying is true!"

"I saw my father writing a letter in my mother's bedroom. It was all about the Huns, and it was written by a minister to my father. Yes."

Liu Ci recalled it for a moment, and then confidently shouted: "It was Guaguashui Junhou who said it!"

Dong Zhongshu couldn't stand it any longer, "Hunhou Hou"

"Besides, His Majesty is not trying to rebuild the Xiongnu. His Majesty wants to accept the territory of the Huns at their peak. He wants to set up a few counties there. His Majesty sent Sangong to inspect there, following the example of the original Qin State."

With Dong Zhongshu's explanation, Hu Wusheng immediately understood.

He gave Liu Ci a blank look, and reprimanded: "You must speak clearly, and you must not speak so frighteningly, you know?"

"Why is it scary? I've already thought about it. I'm going to build a country here, and imitate the original Modu! Unify the tribes, and then take them south."

"Ok??"

"Go north!"

"The Huns were able to fight against the big man back then, so how big would their territory be? If they could become the king here, how powerful and powerful they are! They are comparable to the big man!!"

The more Liu Ci said, the more excited he became.

Dong Zhongshu reminded in a low voice: "Modun is a patricide beast, you must stop saying that you should imitate Maodun, otherwise not only will you not be able to become a king, but you may not even be able to be a marquis."

Hu Wusheng was a little worried. If His Majesty wanted to follow Qin's example of opening up land, wouldn't he launch large-scale corvee for development?If that's the case, the people of the world will suffer.

After making a fuss for a long time, Liu Ci went to sleep in the back room.

Dong Zhongshu continued to learn from Hu Wusheng and asked the truth.

Hu Wusheng looked at the younger brother in front of him, and couldn't help but said: "I agree with the fact that governing the ram is to serve the king, but as a minister, one must be able to stop the wrong words and deeds of the king. Go stop it, agree with his wrong behavior in order to get a reward, this is the most disloyal behavior! I know you are very talented, but there is no need to imitate the current Sangong. Zhang Zuoxiang can become Sangong not entirely because he flatters the king , or because he can handle things."

Dong Zhongshu was stunned for a moment, then said solemnly: "Brother, I understand what you mean, but those who want to persuade the king must first make the king listen to him."

"If you don't have any status, the king will cover his nose and avoid you when he sees you, so what's the point of admonishing the king?"

"If one's own words are not taken seriously by the king, then what's the use of more persuasion? It's just useless work like an old woman who complains at home when her lover leaves."

"Therefore, if you want to persuade the king and stop the wrong words and deeds of the king, you must first let the king listen to your own words, and let your voice be heard."

Hu Wusheng shook his head again, "I'm afraid that your words will only be heard when you flatter, but will be ignored when you advise."

Dong Zhongshu just looked at him without speaking.

Hu Wusheng picked up the book again and began to interpret Gongyang Chunqiu for him seriously.

When Liu Ci woke up, Dong Zhongshu had almost finished his studies. The two said goodbye to Hu Wusheng, and then walked towards the palace under the guard of soldiers.

"Zhong Shu, do you think I will be happy if I petition to go to the outside of the Great Wall to become the father of the king?"

"Probably not. The territory outside the Great Wall is very large, but it is not suitable for farming. Life there is very difficult. You are the son of His Majesty, and you will not be sent to such a difficult place."

"If I insist on going, will you be my prime minister?"

Dong Zhongshu didn't understand. He looked at Liu Ci, "Why are you so obsessed, son? You are His Majesty's own son. In the future, you will definitely be entrusted to Huainan. The people in Nanyang and other treasured lands are rich, and they are the first-class powerful countries. Why go to that barren country?" where?"

Liu Ci raised his chest and raised his head, "Governing the country is not what I'm good at. I don't want to be like those fathers who stay in that place all day, doing nothing, just knowing to intrigue with their own officials. I want to go big enough Lead my cavalry, conquer everywhere, defeat my enemies, expand the territory, and die on horseback! That's what a man should do!!"

When the two returned to the palace, it was still daylight.

They passed by outside Houde Hall, and just approached, they heard a roar coming from inside.

Liu Ci shrank his neck in fright.

"Why is father angry again?"

"Who is this person who is not afraid of death to provoke Father?"

Dong Zhongshu looked in the direction of Houde Hall and shook his head.

In Houde Hall, Lu Jia sat helplessly in front of Liu Chang, who roared angrily and walked back and forth in front of him.

Lu Jia brought bad news. King Baicheng was attacked after he left the Han Dynasty and entered Shendu territory. King Baicheng was seriously injured and returned to his country under the desperate protection of soldiers. King Baicheng thought it was a What the Peacock Kingdom did, but the Peacock King thought that it was the Baicheng King himself who pretended to frame the widow!For a time, the two affiliated countries of the Han Dynasty were at war with each other, and soldiers from all over the country were on the border, and even the merchants who had traded with the Han Dynasty dared not go out. Both countries were asking the Han Dynasty for help.

This caused a lot of trouble to Liu Chang. Liu Chang didn't want to make a choice between the two countries. He wanted both countries, and he didn't want to see the two countries go to war. This would seriously affect the It has only been two years since Dahan and their business have been in business. If the road is closed again, the blow will be very huge, including the rising Xiting Kingdom, which will be affected by it.
Liu Chang was so angry that he said, "Which dog is the one who ruined my big business?!"

"If you let me know!! I will definitely destroy his country!!"

Looking at the furious emperor, Lu Jia said helplessly: "Your Majesty, we still have to find a solution. If these two countries go to war, it will not be in the interests of the big man."

Liu Chang became even more anxious, and he couldn't help shouting: "It's all the fault of Qu Ni Wenwenhou!"

"If it wasn't for him, why would I let King Baicheng come to Chang'an to pay a visit?"

"That's great. The attacker who encountered the attacker on the way must have let him go on purpose, just to provoke a confrontation between the two countries!"

Lu Jia didn't speak. He didn't expect that Qu Nihou's absence could be blamed on him.

"Didn't Feng Jing say anything? What does he eat?"

"It has never been estimated that he is also investigating the truth."

"He was, after all, an outsider there."

Liu Chang sat down again, looking a little unhappy, "Lu! Go and call Taiwei, Yafu, and them over!"

Lu Jia's face changed drastically, "Your Majesty! The poison is so far away that we can't go on an expedition."

Lu Jia was completely terrified. Baicheng was basically in the south of Shendu. The two countries went to war, and the big man wanted to intervene. The soldiers of the northern army had to walk non-stop for three years to get to the battlefield. The consumption can drain the national treasury in an instant. Not only is it drained, but it can completely break the current balance of payments.Why didn't Liu Chang take action against the poisoned countries?Isn't it because the road is too far away that the big man has no way to attack them?Even if troops are sent from Xiting Kingdom, they can only send cavalry to clear the way. The cost of cavalry is also quite high.

Liu Chang glanced at him, "You don't have to worry so much. If I want to attack Shendu, do I still need to call them? I am enough alone. My fighting ability has long surpassed my teacher. I am alone. If you lead an army, you will be able to take down all the body poison!"

Lu Jia nodded hurriedly, "That's natural, that's natural."

Today's body poison is not easy to fight, and it has not become fragmented. There are still big countries with millions of people everywhere. When the Huns go there, they will be deadlocked. If the big man wants to send an army there, they will take them all. That's almost impossible.

"Even if you can't beat the body poison, you can't let the body poisoner be so bold. This time it must be the old peacock king who sent someone."

"The Baicheng King is not the opponent of the Peacock Kingdom at all. He has always been afraid that the big man will abandon him. He will not take such a risk. How dare other countries provoke the big man? He knows that if the Baicheng King dies in his territory, the big man will be angered. Therefore, he only sent people to attack, and did not directly kill him. This was forcing me to choose between the two countries. He seemed to believe that the big man would choose him. This guy is worthy of being a regicide. Soul is pretty good."

Soon, the Taiwei walked in with two small followers.

Zhou Yafu and Lu Tazhi didn't even dare to sit down. After the Taiwei sat down, they stood on both sides with their heads bowed in respect.

"Master Baicheng King was attacked when he was going back."

"I was injured and fled back to my own country. He said it was the work of the Peacock Kingdom. The two countries are about to go to war, and merchants are afraid to come and go."

"I can probably guess that this is what the Peacock King did."

"But it is impossible for me to send large-scale troops without pampering them. If I back down once, they will become even more unscrupulous, Master, you have to help me find a way!"

Lu Jia glanced at His Majesty again. You looked confident just now. According to your confidence, you are the Marquis of Huaiyin? ?

(End of this chapter)