Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 693 The People Behind the Scenes
"Ow~~~~"

"I am Liu Ci!! I am Liu Ci!!"

Cao Shu swung the wooden stick in her hand, and Liu Ci was beaten so loudly.

"It was you who hit!!"

"It was Liu Liang who satirized King Chu, why did you beat me up?!"

"Liu Liangduo is a good child, but he was brought up by you, if he doesn't hit you, who will he hit?!"

"Heaven and earth conscience! I really didn't teach him!!"

Liu Ci raised his head and cried out in grief.

Cao Shu obviously didn't pay attention to this. When Liu Ci lay weakly on the bed, Liu Liang carefully wiped the medicine for him. Liu Ci was very angry, but Liu Liang had a face full of guilt, " I'm really not mocking, I'm just envious of that Prince Chu's ability. It's just that there is some ambiguity, and I was misunderstood by my mother, give me a brother, you are safe?"

"All right? You give me a meal to see if I'm all right?"

Liu Liang felt even more guilty, "Brother Ci, it's all my fault, I won't talk nonsense anymore."

Liu Ci grinned in pain, but he was not as angry as before, "But what you said this time is really good, I haven't seen that you have this talent yet, the face of King Chu has become uglier than Xuan Moru's! "

"Xuan Moru?"

"Oh, it's your father Xuan Zhong, don't you remember? The one who used to drink with my father, the one with a round face and thick eyebrows."

Liu Liang came to his senses, "Since he is Father Zhong, how can he call him by his first name? Besides, Father Xuan Zhong is not ugly."

"You don't know, this guy has a simple, honest and amiable appearance in the Hall of Houde, he is smiling, and once he goes out of this door, he will turn his face and deny anyone, you know? The first time I was arrested, Xia Houci was beaten by him. Even I was beaten a few times. This old man, that is, I am still young. When I am a few years older, you can see if I can beat him!"

Liu Liang was stunned. He recalled that Xuan Zhong's father always touched his head kindly and gave him gifts. He didn't look like a tyrannical person?
"Why would he beat you and Xiahouci? Then Xiahouci's father is a lieutenant, and you are a prince, so you are not afraid of your father's questioning?"

"Father, let's not mention it when I see friends and forget my son."

Liu Ci muttered, and then struggled to get up, "No, I still have to go to Liu Wu. Although this guy is unbearable, he can build a city. Our country of Xia needs a talent like him!"

"But will he help you?"

"As long as I fight hard with reason and persuade him with good words, he will definitely agree!"

Inside the Hall of Houde, Liu Chang was dressed as a scribe, wearing a sage crown, sitting on the upper seat in a humble and polite manner, with tea placed on the table, and the tea utensils were exquisitely crafted, each of which could be regarded as a fine work of art .

Liu An was also dressed in the same way, sitting beside him with tea in front of him.

Liu Chang took a sip of tea lightly, his movements were extremely graceful.

"Pfft~~"

He immediately spit out the tea.

"What kind of shit, such a big Dian Kingdom pays tribute to this? The Dian Kingdom increases taxes!"

"The Taiwei has persuaded them, and now they are staying in the Yushi Mansion, watching Chao Cuo come to handle this matter. Chao Cuo handles things, the Taiwei supervises, and the county guards also trust the Taiwei. For Chao Cuo's many proposals, I don’t dare to object anymore, if anyone dares to object, the Taiwei will reprimand the other party for treason.”

Liu An explained.

Liu Chang nodded, and said indifferently: "My master is an old rebel. He has become a doctor after a long illness. It's not surprising that he can tell who wants to rebel at a glance. It's Chao Cuo. Didn't he say that he wants to go from above?" Changed to the next? Why did you start working on counties alone again?"

"Probably because he wanted to take advantage of the Taiwei's help to reform the county guards and adjust his thinking. After all, there are not many opportunities to get the Taiwei's support, and the Taiwei is willing to help him rectify the place, but He may not be willing to help him rectify the temple. If he wants to rectify the temple, one of the ministers to be restricted may be the Taiwei, who is in charge of the world's military. This power is still too great. Chao Cuo told me more than once that he should Temporarily set up a Taiwei, but in the event of a war, a Taiwei is set up to be in charge of the overall situation, and it is empty on weekdays."

"If he wants to go from top to bottom as originally planned, he will have to hit his own allies first."

Liu Chang obviously knew about this, and he asked just to see what the prince thought, as if he was going to test the school.

"You are very scheming. I heard that the county guards from all over the country are full of praise for you, and they all say that they have received your great kindness. They are very grateful to you."

Liu An scratched his head, "After all, I am not like my father. I don't have the prestige of my father. I can only calm down first. Now that I have the support of the county guard, many of my ideas can be implemented. But don't worry, father. It will delay important matters in order to calm down."

"I know, just do it, it doesn't matter if you make a mistake, do it with confidence and boldness. During these days, I have to accompany you, Zhongfu and brothers. I will leave all the important things in the temple to you It's time to make arrangements, ask Luan Bu about unresolved domestic affairs, and ask Yafu about foreign affairs."

"only!"

Liu Chang waved his hand, and Liu An saluted and left. Just as he walked to the door, he heard Liu Chang yell again, "Come back! I'll reward you with this broken tea!"

"."

"Thank you, Father."

Liu An knew that the tea was actually pretty good, but my father hadn't drank alcohol for a while, and he felt wrong when he drank anything, and he always lost his temper. If the middle-aged dies prematurely, my father can't follow his back path.

After leaving the palace, Liu An got into the carriage, but instead of looking for Luan Bu or Zhou Yafu, he went to another family in a very miserable situation.

As soon as I got off the car, I could hear roars coming from the mansion.

"Marquis Lv Wu of Zhou is wise and mighty! How could he have a son like you?!"

"Anguo Wuhou is highly respected! How can there be a daughter like you?!"

"Can't you think about it before you do something? Do what others tell you to do? Will you die if you die?!"

"Women! What do you know?!"

Hearing the quarrel coming from inside, Liu An subconsciously took a few steps back, hesitated for a moment, and asked someone to knock on the door, while he waited respectfully outside the door.

The servant quickly opened the door of the mansion. The man's face was a little embarrassed. Standing here, he could still hear the roar in the backyard. Liu An followed the servant directly to the backyard. When he reached the backyard, But seeing that the two were about to attack, he had no choice but to stand up hastily and stand between them.

"Uncle! Aunt! Why is this necessary?"

Lu Chan was taken aback for a moment, and when he saw Liu An, his face turned dark. No matter how unintelligent he was, he also knew that Liu An's strategy was not to lure someone behind the scenes at all. The protector, but he became Chao Cuo's accomplice, and his reputation was notorious. Although his own reputation is not good, why should he do this? ?Everyone bullies honest people, right? ?

Mrs. Wang also frowned, and just cursed at Lu Chan: "I have a distinguished guest here today, I won't argue with you!"

Lu Chan was furious, "Unreasonable! I must let you today."

"What are you talking about in front of this junior?! Sit down and receive guests!!"

Mrs. Wang reprimanded her loudly, but Liu An couldn't help but said, "No need."

"The same to you!!"

Mrs. Wang looked at Liu An suddenly, Liu An was so frightened that she trembled, Mrs. Wang hurriedly suppressed her anger, "Ahem, don't blame your highness, it's not your highness, sit down, your highness, I'll prepare something for you food."

Lu Chan and Liu An sat facing each other, Lu Chan looked unhappy.

"Uncle, I have come to plead guilty to you."

"In order to make things happen, I let my uncle bear a bad name. I feel really uneasy. I came here this time to plead guilty and hope to get your forgiveness."

Lu Chan was silent for a long time, and then said: "Actually, I don't care about this notoriety. My reputation is not good. Do you know why I am angry? Why don't you just tell me the truth? Don't you think I don't know?" Are you willing to bear a bad name for you?"

"If I tell the truth, will I retreat?"

"You simply tell me that if I pretend to be what Chao Cuo ordered, wouldn't that be fine? Why did you lie to me?"

Hearing Lu Chan's words, Liu An couldn't help feeling a little guilty.

"Uncle, there are so many people with miscellaneous eyes. I was also afraid that things would leak and cause bigger problems, so I dare not tell the truth. This is all my fault, and I will never do this again."

Lu Chan was silent, but Mrs. Wang came in with some appetizing fruits, and muttered to Lu Chan: "What a shame to show up in front of the younger generation, isn't it great to be able to do something for the world?"

She looked at Liu An again, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, don't blame me, my beloved, I'm not blaming you, but me. I quarreled with him just now, and he was in a bad mood. As for the previous matter, then It's what he should do, His Highness doesn't need to ask for any crime."

Liu An hurriedly stood up, "Don't dare."

Lu Chan's face became even uglier.

Mrs. Wang arranged the fruits in front of Liu An, and then said again: "It's just that I am a pure and kind man, and I don't understand any plots and tricks. If your highness wants to tell him to do something, just say it directly. I'm a straight person, I can't speak, if there is any offence, you want Haihan, I'm not worth mentioning, but my beloved, at least with the surname Lu, is your elder, although the Queen Mother I don’t like my stupid beloved, but I’m still my family, and my family cooperates sincerely, that’s what it should be, and what the Queen Mother would like to see, but it must be sincere.”

"Your Highness is a scholar. I heard that I have read a lot of books. When I was young, I was enlightened by my father, and I only knew a few words. I don't have your knowledge. But I heard that Emperor Gao governed the world and treated people with sincerity. Therefore, whenever he entrusts some missions that are bound to die to the ministers, these ministers will not refuse, and will go all out, whether there is death or life. Today, His Majesty is even more convincing the public with virtue, and interacting with the ministers with a pure heart. They are not regarded as outsiders, so they are supported by the whole world. Even the barbarians are impressed by His Majesty's open-mindedness. If Your Highness can't even be sincere to his own relatives, I don't think he can emulate his father and grandfather."

Lu Chan frowned hastily, and reprimanded severely: "We are talking here, you just serve well, why talk too much? Why don't you back down?"

Mrs. Wang didn't speak any more, turned around and left here.

Liu An looked at Lu Chan in front of him, he was clearly smiling.

What Mrs. Wang said just now was actually very serious. She almost pointed at Liu An's nose and scolded, but Liu An couldn't help it. This person is Wang Ling's daughter. Wang Ling also has a bad temper, but how should I put it? Guang, the queen mother likes him very much, and my father also respects him very much. He is a big man who once pressured Chen Ping to be the right minister. Of course, he is no longer here. If they don't rebel and kill people, no one will dare to engage them easily.

"Uncle. I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have concealed it. This time, I actually did it for better implementation."

Liu An didn't hide anything immediately, and told the matter in detail. Although Lu Chan already knew these things, he still listened carefully. When Liu An finished speaking, Lu Chan couldn't help but said: "It's really exciting. One round, The sheriff was stunned by you, and I even suspected that you were the one who released the rumor... just to get rid of them."

"No matter how capable I am, I don't dare to use the big mother to set up a situation."

Liu An shook his head lightly, his face became very solemn again.

"Uncle. I didn't have any selfish intentions in doing this. I just wanted to better govern the world. If my uncle blamed me for this, I wouldn't defend myself. But, uncle, the world today is what our fathers and grandparents created. Those of us who have been beaten enjoy the glory and wealth, so we must make a difference. Only in this way, after a hundred years, can we face our fathers and grandparents with peace of mind and live up to their expectations. I know that my uncle has always wanted to make a difference. , The reputation in the world is not important. Just say my father, there are many people who support him, but there are also many people who hate him, but why did father care about these things?"

"If you have a clear conscience, how can a real man do nothing?"

Liu Anchang sighed, "I only realized this truth recently. If you care too much about other people's opinions, you will not be able to accomplish great things if your hands are tied."

Lu Chan seemed to be thinking about something, "Why are you telling me this?"

"What new ideas do you have?"

"Not yet. But yes, I will come to you."

"Actually, if uncle wants to do something, it's not that difficult. Uncle is the eldest son of the Lu family. What my mother is most worried about now is the future of the Lu family. As long as my uncle can do something, my mother will be very happy. "

Liu An grinned, "I know, my uncle must still think that I have other schemes. However, what I said today is sincere. Although I don't care about reputation, I need the support of different forces. Grant, I hope that if something happens in the future, I can still get your help."

"Heh, you all look at me honestly, and you all want me to take the blame!"

Lu Chan muttered.

Liu An shook his head, "No matter what you think, what you just said is the truth. Well, uncle, I have other things to attend to and I can't stay long. Tribute to the country"

Lu Chan looked at the gift in surprise, "Why did Your Majesty reward me?"

"Because you have finally done something for the world this time."

Liu An got up, smiled and bid farewell to leave.

Lu Chan sat quietly in his seat, and when the servant brought the tea, he began to sip it carefully. The taste of the tea was really good.

While Lu Chan was having tea, someone suddenly knocked on the door again.

A sheriff who just arrived in Chang'an came to the backyard angrily, "Your Majesty!! I have heard about Chang'an, why are you doing this? Why are you murdering us? We have always been close"

During these days, many people came to Lu Chan to question him, because they did not dare to offend Han Xin, nor did they dare to offend Chao Cuo.
Lu Chan suddenly raised his head, but his eyes became a little different.

"I conspired with Mr. Chao just to catch a traitor like you!"

"Come here! This person is dissatisfied with the innovation, he must have malicious intentions and wants to rebel!! Arrest him and send him to Yushifu!!"

"Lu Gong!! Lu Gong!! Don't want to be like this!! Joking!!!"

The sheriff was terrified and hurriedly begged for mercy, but the servants of the Lu family didn't care about it, so they were tied up on the spot and dragged away. Lu Chan stood up and looked at the sheriff who was dragged away excitedly, holding back I couldn't help laughing.

"During the mourning period, don't laugh!"

Mrs. Wang, who came out at some time, glanced at him and reminded him in a low voice.

Lu Chan grabbed her hand, "Your husband is going to do great things! I don't care what his reputation is?!"

"Okay, okay, those who do big things, you should finish that tea first, it's unlucky to drink half of it"

"It's really disgusting!!"

Lihou Dengqi, the governor of Jiyin County, was sitting in the mansion, surrounded by many dignitaries.

Deng Qi gritted his teeth and said, trembling with anger.

"I didn't expect that, instead of being able to stop this matter, it actually gave the crown prince such a reputation. He arranged it, he arranged it, and he still has the face to say he is pleading for the sheriff?!"

After Deng Qi served as the governor of Jiyin County, he vigorously supported those close to him in the local area, embezzled property, made a fortune, and conducted "reciprocity" with many dignitaries in the temple, maintained a friendly relationship, and even got the favor of a capable minister. Fame, he looks like a dog on the surface, but in fact it is quite unbearable. His father is Li Hou Deng Ruo, who was also a hero who founded the country. When it comes to him, this line has completely fallen, but this person is quite good at acting and doing things. He never showed up in person, and from time to time he would attack his own influence, and he acted quite well.

This time, through his contacts, he learned in advance that Yushifu was going to deal with the sheriff, and his current wealth and power came from his status as a sheriff. Wei and Chao Cuo co-operated to rectify the temple, and sent someone to hint to Lu Chan that they wanted to break the alliance between the two. Even if they couldn't stop it, they could delay it for a few years, but he never thought that the prince would directly counter it with one move. , and became a great benevolent person.

And that Lu Chan, who went crazy for some reason, began to take the initiative to take over the notoriety, pretending to be someone behind the scenes, bah, you deserve it too? ?
Whenever he thought of this incident, he, the person behind the scenes, almost gritted his teeth angrily.

"Now that we have reached this point, there is only one last solution left. Kill Chao Cuo!!!"

(End of this chapter)