Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 759
Inside Hongwu Hall, the scene was very lively.

More than [-] strong men are fighting in the arena.

I saw that most of them were topless, standing in two factions, struggling to compete for Cuju. They were all tall, burly and powerful, with various scars all over their bodies. The generals were invited by the emperor to hold a banquet in the palace. Seeing so many warriors coming, Liu Chang was overjoyed, so he led them to start a Cuju game. At this moment, Liu Chang is holding the ball, even if Even standing among these fierce generals, he still looks very conspicuous.

His body was still taller than everyone present, and his exaggerated muscle latitude made the surrounding fierce generals look a little dainty and dainty.

He protected the ball and ran towards the opponent's goal. Lu Tazhi suddenly appeared in front of him and stretched out his foot to snatch it. He rolled out and rolled several times before sitting on the ground, his eyes were full of confusion, who am I? ?
The "referee" who was watching them play in the distance raised his sign and shouted loudly: "General Lu blocked the foul!!"

Lu Tazhi raised his head and looked at the referee in disbelief.

Of course, the game goes on.

The warriors sitting in the rear saw Lu Tazhi's treatment and decided to change their strategy. They charged towards Liu Chang side by side. At the same time, he ran into Liu Chang, Liu Chang didn't dodge, the four of them collided together, and saw that the three flew out directly, fell to the ground, and Liu Chang rushed directly to the empty door, kicked up with all his strength. It is sufficient, but the angle is not right, it flies directly into the sky, and it is not next to the goal anyway.

Many warriors of the southern army sat on the ground weakly, panting.

This kind of sports is really intense. The competition between Liu Chang and them doesn't care about skills at all. Everyone just collides, just like fighting. When Zhou Yafu was still in Chang'an in the past, he could defeat Liu Chang through his command, but Now that Zhou Yafu is away, no one can make reasonable decisions, and they can no longer defeat Liu Chang.

Liu Chang was sweating profusely and had a great time playing.

The southern army has carried out many rotations. He is definitely not playing for fun. The main reason is to get along with the generals of the southern army. After playing with him a few times, they have become harmonious and have a deeper understanding of each other. Yes, Liu Chang did this entirely for the sake of state affairs.

Whenever he thinks of these things, Liu Chang can't wait to reward himself.

Although the ball was missed, the team led by Liu Chang won in the end.

The main reason is that the three veteran generals who hit Liu Chang just now were punished by the referee.

Lu Tazhi was supported by Liu Chang to stand up, then looked at the referee beside Liu Chang, and said seriously: "Your Majesty, I think that Zhang Zuoxiang is the prime minister of the country after all, and he is involved in many things. It is really overkill for him to supervise the game." , let’s change someone next time.”

After the game, Zhang Buyi brought water and cloth to Liu Chang's side, and hurriedly wiped his sweat.

Liu Chang smiled, and patted Zhang Busu on the shoulder, "Today, Prime Minister Zuo is on vacation, and he is fine. Isn't he doing well? It's very fair!"

"Justice? Your Majesty just made me feel a little dizzy now. I can't remember whether it's fair or not."

Zhang Buyi smiled and said: "Your Majesty's divine power is omnipotent."

Liu Chang sat in the stands with many generals of the Southern Army, changing clothes and shoes. Liu Chang looked at the people on the left and right, and said, "Do you know how to promote this kind of movement in the barracks? Today I will call you I came here to sharpen you and make you understand each other better. Nowadays, many sports have been extended to the whole country, and the army cannot ignore them, especially the southern army. You are the most important when you are stationed in the palace. Zhou Yafu often said Your southern army's combat effectiveness is low. You are my own soldiers!"

"Because you don't have to go out like the Northern Army, so you can relax your vigilance and stop practicing?"

"Look at your bodies, how long have you been running, and you have no strength, even you are like this, what about the soldiers under your command?!"

"Starting today, give me a hard drill for the Southern Army. If you want meat, armor, and crossbows, I can give them to you. After one month, I will go to inspect the Southern Army. If anyone fails to do well, I will regard him as a Let’s kick Cuju!!!”

Liu Chang's voice became more and more serious, these panting generals didn't even dare to pant loudly, and hurriedly saluted him, "Wei!!"

The Southern Army is different from the Northern Army. Most of the generals in the Southern Army are descendants of rich families, either with the surname Liu or Lu. The Southern Army is considered the best channel for promotion, because the guarding of the palace is usually given to the Southern Army. Army, this is a good opportunity to get in touch with the emperor, and many doctors are from the Southern Army.At the same time, the risk is very low. The northern army needs to go out to fight frequently, while the southern army only needs to guard the palace and does not need to go out to fight frequently. Therefore, there are many children from rich families, who are simply gold-plated or something.

Nevertheless, the southern army is still extremely important. In a sense, the southern army can be regarded as the emperor's pro-army, and its loyalty is higher than that of the northern army.

These generals were afraid of Liu Chang and didn't dare to say anything more, but Lu Tazhi was not afraid. He rubbed his sore arm, and then complained: "Your Majesty's words are good, but the southern army has no chance to make contributions. No matter how well we drilled, the Northern Army will go out in the end. We will stay in Chang'an. If His Majesty is willing to give us a chance to make meritorious service, I will rectify the Southern Army tomorrow. It will definitely surpass his northern army yellow head and the like."

Lu Tazhi was somewhat dissatisfied with being assigned to the Southern Army. He was more eager to go to the battlefield and make contributions, rather than staying by the emperor's side.

When Liu Chang heard this, he immediately laughed.

"It's easy to handle. You drill the army first. If the southern army is drilled by you, I will give you a chance to make contributions. Next time, I will not let the northern army go out alone. I will let you go too. If you can prove that you are better than the northern army Even better, then I will let the Northern Army guard the house! Go fight!"

Lu Ta's eyes lit up, "Your Majesty's words are serious?"

"Really! Guard the palace, any of the northern and southern armies can defend it!"

Several generals of the southern army were overjoyed immediately, and some worried eyes flashed in some people's eyes. Liu Chang saw all these clearly.

Liu Chang took them to eat something, and was about to take them to another car race, but a minister came to interrupt him.

Liu Chang had no choice but to let these people go back to rest, leaving only Zhang Buyi.

After they left, Zhang Buyi said: "Your Majesty, not everyone in the Southern Army is willing to make contributions. In order to control the Southern Army, the Queen Mother arranged a large number of clans and surnames to join the Southern Army. The jurisdiction over the Southern Army has been strengthened, but the combat effectiveness of the Southern Army is getting worse and worse. On today's Cuju field, I saw those nobles, not to mention scars all over their bodies. They didn't even have any flesh. Dare to approach His Majesty, but hide far away."

"I know, you don't have to worry, the situation will improve a lot after the first batch of students of military science come out."

"Besides, my fourth brother wants to implement the system of decreasing titles. We still need these children from rich families to actively join the army."

Liu Chang and Zhang Buyi were talking, when the minister looking for Liu Chang walked into the hall.

The person who walked in was Luan Bu.

Luan Bu's face looked very bad, full of gloom, he hurried into the hall, and bowed slightly to Liu Chang.

Liu Chang hadn't seen him like this for a long time. In the past, he had this expression when he was trying to get people out of prison.

He asked: "Luan Bu, what happened? Who has entered the court?"

"Your Majesty, I'm here for Dong Anguo's affairs."

Luan Bu said angrily: "Dong Anguo resigned from my minister today and asked to go to Xia Kingdom. After asking, I learned that Dong Anguo was the one who was sent by the crown prince. He is a capable official under my command. Most of the farm affairs depend on him. , he is going to be transferred to Xia Guo, so what should I do?!"

Before Liu Chang had anything to say, Zhang Buyi said with a smile: "Luan Bu, you have so many capable officials under your command, and you don't lack Dong Anguo, why are you so stingy? Could it be that without him Dong Anguo, Are you unable to do things? If that’s the case, why does His Majesty want you to manage the Ministry of Agriculture, why don’t you just let Dong Anguo take charge of it?”

Luan Bu snorted coldly, "It doesn't matter if you go to other places. You just go to Xia Guo. Xia Guo doesn't even have anyone who knows how to farm. Why let him go to Xia? If you have to transfer, why not send him to the south?" ?”

Liu Chang laughed, "Okay, I know about this matter."

"Dong Anguo was never coerced, but went there voluntarily. Luan Bu, don't say anything more. As for how to manage Nongsang, you don't have to manage Nongsang in the future."

Luan Bu was taken aback, and asked suspiciously: "Your Majesty is also going to send me to Xia Guo?"

"Of course not, I'm going to give you a good job and let you lead the left."

Zhang Buyi said with a smile: "Did you hear that, His Majesty still loves you, let you lead the left?"

Just halfway through, Zhang Buyi reacted abruptly, and looked at Liu Chang with aggrieved eyes, "Your Majesty, let him lead the prime minister?? What about me? What should I do?"

"I haven't finished yet, let him lead the minister as the left minister, and you will continue to lead your servant as the right minister"

Zhang Buyi came to his senses. In this way, the replaced Zhang Xiang was not himself, but Zhang Cang?

Luan Bu frowned, not at all happy that he was going to be promoted to Prime Minister.

"Your Majesty, Zhang Xiang is a world-renowned virtuous prime minister. Why do you want to dismiss him? I have little talent and little knowledge, and think that I have no talent to succeed Zhang Xiang. Your Majesty, please take it back!"

Liu Chang raised his head and let out a long sigh.

"How can I not know how capable the teacher is. It's just that I can't let him continue to be the Prime Minister of the country."

"He is over 90 years old. Even a foolish king like my father has never let someone of his age continue to do things for him. If I continue to let him do things, wouldn't I become a tyrant? This year's New Year, he I fell ill once, and the whole person became even thinner. Although the imperial doctor said that he was fine, he just caught the cold and was still strong, but I really don’t have the face to keep him in the center and let him go home and rest. You will take over. his position."

Luan Bu also fell silent, he still looked a little uneasy.

Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, this is the position that everyone in the world dreams of.

He didn't expect that it would fall on him like this. Although this is a good thing, it also represents great pressure, especially the leader of the minister. Under the minister's stage are the original Jiuqing and other ministries. The most important of all, is he really qualified for such a position?

Looking at Luan Bu, who was obviously feeling the pressure, Liu Chang said softly: "Over the years, the ministers have praised you and recognized you. You can see that you have been the prime minister for so many years without a doubt. What else do you have?" So scared?"

Luan Bu shook his head lightly, "I'm afraid that it will delay His Majesty's important event and disappoint your high expectations."

If others talk about him, Zhang Buji definitely can't bear it, but Liu Chang did not complain, but said: "You don't have to worry, Your Majesty doesn't have high hopes for you, and you won't let it down. If you delay If it’s done, it’s easier to handle, why worry about dismissing it? If you have the time, you might as well go to Zhang Xiang and ask him more about the principles of doing things.”

The relationship between the three of them is very close, both of them have been friends of Liu Chang for many years, and there is nothing that cannot be said between the three of them.

Luan Bu nodded as well. He didn't expect that he would be sent to the position of Prime Minister of the country when he asked such a question.

He also joked, "I knew Dong Anguo would be the prime minister as soon as he left. I should have tied him up and sent him there."

"Hahaha~~~"

The joke made by this gentleman made Liu Chang laugh out loud.

"However, this matter should not be rumored for the time being. I have to go to the teacher and talk to him about this matter. However, he should be very happy. After so many years, I finally have the opportunity to take a good rest and be his teacher. What you like to do."

Letting Luan Bu replace Zhang Cang was not Liu Chang's impromptu intention, but a premeditated plan. In Liu Chang's place, there are actually many candidates, but after much deliberation, Luan Bu is the most suitable one. Compared with other As far as people are concerned, he is his own family member, who is closer to himself. Compared with Bijibu, he is younger, stronger, and not afraid of being busy with things. An official, he has achieved quite a lot in the temple, his own knowledge is not bad, and he has no problem serving as the prime minister.

Liu Chang explained some things to Luan Bu, and then led Lu Lu to Zhang Cang's mansion.

Zhang Cang's mansion is still the same as it used to be, with a cloud of beauties and countless concubines, which seriously violates the law of concubines for big men, but no one dares to take care of him.

When Liu Chang walked into the study, Zhang Cang was lowering his head, disposing of a mountain of melodies in front of him.

He looked bent and trembling, as if he was about to collapse on the desk in the next moment.

Seeing this, Liu Chang couldn't help curling his lips.

"Teacher, don't pretend, you can smell alcohol when you walk in. How long have these things been piled up? Just wait for me to show me when I come, right?"

Zhang Cang raised his head slowly, his eyes full of confusion.

"What did you say??"

Seeing the appearance of Guoxiang, Lu Lu felt a little bitter in his heart, and tugged at Liu Chang's sleeve.

Liu Chang pushed Lu Lu away, sat in front of Zhang Cang, and said in the lowest voice on purpose: "I want Luan Bu to take over from you and let you retire at home."

Zhang Cang's eyes lit up, "Your Majesty's words are serious?!"

A kind of vitality erupted from his whole body, completely opposite to his appearance just now, his eyes were bright, how could he look like a stooped old man?

Lu Lu was dumbfounded, you're pretending too well, right?Did you learn from the king of Nanyue? ?

Liu Chang had expected it a long time ago, but he just hummed, "Master can hear it very clearly now."

"Hahaha, it's mainly because I'm getting older. Sometimes I can hear clearly, but sometimes I can hear very vaguely. What did you just say? Luan Bu will replace me?"

"Yes, I am going to dismiss you. No, I want you to retire and return to your hometown, and let Luan Bu replace you. From now on, you will have no official position, and you don't have to do anything anymore."

Zhang Cang only felt that his whole body was so relaxed and comfortable.

The whole person seemed to be 20 years younger. He pushed down the paperwork in front of him and said with a big smile, "Okay! I finally got rid of these!"

Liu Chang didn't care about his behavior, so he couldn't help laughing, "Don't push it down, you have to send it to Luan Bu, by the way, one thing, if Luan Bu doesn't understand something, he will come to ask the teacher, teacher You can’t pretend to be sick anymore.”

"Don't worry about that. You let Luan Bu come anyway. In fact, things are not as complicated as in the past. He is completely competent."

Zhang Cang clapped his hands, and someone came in immediately, Zhang Cang said: "Get some wine! I want to have a drink with Your Majesty!!"

The two masters and apprentices just sat in the study room, surrounded by messy documents and holding wine cups, Zhang Cang felt a little emotional, "I've been thinking about this day, I didn't want to come out at the beginning When I became an official, my father insisted on forcing me to go out, but I was almost killed later. I finally hid at home and met your father again. He insisted on forcing me to become an official, or he would kill me, you Father is gone, I thought I could always hide at home, but I ran into you again"

"When I first started, I didn't want to study with the teacher. Under the teacher's command, I was not the youngest, but I was the latest to start. I was not very interested in those knowledge, and I wanted to escape several times, but what happened? , my family members just don’t want it. Only my teacher knows my true ambition.”

"They all said that I was lucky. They said that I followed Xunzi and assisted several generations of kings. This is not what I hoped for."

Liu Chang was silent for a long time, drinking wine and listening to the teacher's complaints.

After the meal, Liu Chang stood up, and Zhang Cang quickly handed over his official seal to Liu Chang, "I won't do any ceremony, you know, I hate these things the most. The ceremony is over. From today onwards, I will not go to Houde Hall, so you can handle your own affairs with peace of mind. Don't worry about me."

Liu Chang put these away very solemnly.

He took a few steps back, then suddenly knelt down in front of the teacher and bowed down.

"The disciple thanks the teacher."

(End of this chapter)