Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 791

Chen Tao wiped the sweat from his forehead, and secretly glanced at the Confucian scholar behind him.

When the Mohists entered Taixue, Fu Qiubo helped a lot.

When Zhao Wan came to find Chen Tao with Fu Qiubo's letter, Chen Tao couldn't refuse. For Fu Qiubo's sake, he left the Confucian scholar.He knew this person, he was the one who opposed Shang Fang the most, and he didn't know why Fu Qiubo asked him to help Shang Fang.

Chen Tao was a very easy-going person, and he didn't have any bad temper, so he took the initiative to say: "Go and rest first, you can see a doctor first."

He pointed to his face.

Zhao Wan's condition is not very good at the moment, there are many burn marks on his face, as a good family with a good family background, Zhao Wan has never endured hardship, and it hasn't been long since he came to Shangfang. His body was covered in bruises. It wasn't because Chen Tao deliberately tormented him, but because of Shangfang's many high-risk operations. In Shangfang, even if you don't do anything, even if you stand in front of those fires, you will be roasted like this, and your face will turn blue and red. , the white and tender skin turned into a horrible appearance.

Most of Shangfang's technologies require stoves, such as the new materials and alloys they are developing recently.

Under the guidance of Liu Chang, they are constantly developing alloys and want to create better materials for invention.

As an apprentice and helper, Zhao Wan suffered a lot these days. Not only did she have burn marks on her face, but her hands were also burst with blood blisters.

But Zhao Wan shook her head firmly, "You haven't rested yet, and neither can I."

Chen Tao laughed, this guy is quite tenacious, apart from anything else, he has never experienced any hardships, and he can still bear it until now.

Chen Tao simply sat aside, regardless of the dirtiness of the ground, Zhao Wan also sat down beside him.

Zhao Wan was silent for a long time before she said: "I never thought that the job here would be so difficult, no wonder few people are willing to work in Shangfang. If I can’t hold it, I can’t figure it out.”

He stretched out his scarred hands, looked at them a few times, and then asked again: "How did you endure it?"

Chen Tao replied honestly, "Wear gloves."

Zhao Wan was taken aback, "What?"

Chen Tao took out a pair of gloves from the package on his body and showed them to Zhao Wan, "You see, this is what His Majesty asked us to do, and there are other different ones, some can avoid burns, and some can avoid being burned." Cuts are still useful, we all use this stuff, so we can bear it"

Zhao Wan fell silent, her heart was extremely complicated.

Chen Tao couldn't help laughing, and threw the glove to him, "I'm giving this glove to you. Don't blame me. This is your master's order. I want you to suffer a little bit."

Zhao Wan looked at the glove in her hand and shook her head, "How dare you blame me. This thing looks simple, but it can save people from suffering a lot. This is the meaning of Shang Fang. The master is a sage."

Chen Tao couldn't help asking: "I don't understand. We have been doing things here honestly all these years. Even if we have not met His Majesty's expectations, we have accomplished a lot. Why do people always have trouble with us? We also Have you never done anything to harm others? Even I can always feel the inexplicable hostility from others. Huang Lao, Confucianism, and farmers are all like this, and so are you. What did we do to sorry you? Woolen cloth?"

Zhao Wan suddenly fell silent, he raised his head and looked into the distance.

This mansion is the most mysterious mansion of the Han Dynasty. No one knows what the Shangfang people are researching and how far they have achieved. Many things must be kept secret, so the craftsmen who participated in these things may not be able to do it all their lives. Leaving this huge mansion, I can't tell anyone about my research results, and the errands here are so tiring. This is not a hands-on job, but a brain job. Zhao Wan feels that she is not stupid, but Most of the time, he couldn't see what these people were trying to do.

Looking around, there are some closed small inner courtyards in the distance. There are various noises in the courtyards. On the road, you can see a few craftsmen with their heads down, thinking hard, as if they couldn't get the answer they wanted. Between is full of melancholy that cannot go away.

Zhao Wan answered, "It's because of jealousy."

"what???"

"Shangfang has received too many rewards, and everyone is enshrined as a marquis. This is the treatment that hundreds of families cannot get. However, many concepts of the Mohist School are sorted out by His Majesty himself, and they all echo His Majesty's ideas of governing the country, such as festival burial, honoring Xian, Jianai, Feigong, etc. have all been endowed with brand-new meanings by His Majesty. The Mohist school was originally a school that was about to decline, but now it has a strong presence on top of many schools. In terms of title, which school can compare Mohism? All schools are ups and downs, but Mohism is doomed to last forever because of Shang Fang. Who doesn’t hate it?”

"After studying hard for decades, I found out that a craftsman who can't write a big character has become a marquis because of a thing assembled from wood, and I will feel jealous in my heart."

"Probably so am I."

Zhao Wan said seriously.

Chen Tao fell silent, "Actually, it's not easy. Just because of the research and development of gunpowder, we sacrificed a lot of everyone. We deserve it."

Zhao Wan suddenly said, "Yes, all benevolent."

"A small device from here can help tens of thousands of people. This is benevolence."

Suddenly there was a commotion in the distance, and I saw a group of officials walking towards here surrounded by soldiers. Chen Tao got up hurriedly, but the officials didn't dare to look around, and walked directly in front of Chen Tao, paying homage to see you After leaving Chen Tao, he immediately said, "Mr. Chen. Is there any progress on the new colored glaze? Mr. Jia ordered that you should open source for the national treasury. Your Shangfang Mansion is the most critical of them. For items such as colored glaze, you must speed up its research and development. Ministers are of great use!"

Chen Tao hurriedly said: "I will definitely complete it with all my strength, but I really dare not give an exact date for this research and development. I hope you will inform Mr. Jia when you go back."

"Mr. Chen, it's not that I'm in trouble with you. It's that the government of the temple really needs money. You still spend the most on weekdays. If you can't do something."

The official was talking, but Zhao Wan at the side suddenly said, "This gentleman, what kind of title is it?"

The official paused, and looked at the young man with displeasure, "Who are you?"

Zhao Wan said very calmly: "I don't think you are a marquis. A big man has his own manners. Please lower your head and talk to the big man Chehou. Call him a prince and take three steps back. Don't use that tone, Mr. Jia." Could it be that you were sent here to question Mr. Chen?!"

The official wanted to say something, but slowly lowered his head towards Chen Tao, "Please don't blame the rudeness."

Chen Tao said politely: "No, it doesn't have to be like this."

But Zhao Wan said again: "In addition, the money given to Shangfang by this temple is for Shangfang to use for the king's affairs, not for rewarding Chen Gong for fun. Is this caused by Shangfang because of the lack of money in the treasury?! Chen Gong came to think of a way? What research and development do you know? Chen Gong and others are busy here all day, do you still need someone like you to urge?!"

"Mr. Jia is the Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, and Mr. Chen is under the Ministry of Industry. He is not inferior to Mr. Jia in terms of title. Even if Mr. Jia came here in person, he would have to ask in a low voice. How dare you ask questions like you?!"

The official's forehead was full of sweat, "You are right, I am rude."

"We have been doing our best and have never neglected. When it is done, we will naturally inform the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Industry will hand it over to the Ministry of Commerce. You can go back!!"

Zhao Wan said loudly, and the official saluted Chen Tao again, and left here as if fleeing.

Chen Tao stared at this scene dumbfounded, then looked at Zhao Wan, "Why is that so?"

"Mr. Chen, even these petty officials dare to be so rude to Shang Fang because Shang Fang is usually too polite and honest. People like me dare to write insults because you don't dare to retaliate. Be strong, you have no fault in the first place, and you still have the identity of Chehou, why should you be afraid? Only when you become strong, no one will dare to trouble you!"

"The same goes for those schools. The next time a school comes to insult you, you can directly write a letter to let them see what will happen if they publicly slander a temple. With the strength of the Mohist family, even if they meet princes and kings, they don't have to be afraid. More than 20 Hous jointly signed a letter to see who can bear it!"

Chen Tao wiped off his sweat again, "Isn't this inappropriate?"

"It's okay, just do your own thing, and leave it to me to handle it!!"

Zhao Wan said stiffly: "Just wait, Mr. Jia will come to visit you in person later."

"Father! Father! Don't do it! Don't do it!"

At this moment, in Houde Hall, Liu An stood in front of Liu Chang. Liu Chang stared angrily at Cao Qi who was not far away.

Cao Qi, son of Pingyang Marquis, was standing pitifully in front of Liu Chang, not daring to speak.

"You son of a bitch! Just come back after the corvée is over, do you want to blame me?!"

Cao Qi didn't dare to say anything. At the beginning, he was sentenced to two years of corvee by Liu Chang. During these two years, he lived a miserable life. He missed Chang'an every day. Finally, one day, Cao Qi couldn't help but give the empress I wrote a letter, expressing that my father couldn't hold on any longer. I have been here for almost three years, and I really want to go back and have a look. When Liu Chang saw the letter, he was a little suspicious. Didn't this guy have been sentenced to two years in prison?Hurriedly send someone to bring this guy back.

Cao Qi, who knew the truth, wanted to cry but had no tears. Why didn't anyone tell me it was two years?
Liu Chang snorted coldly, pushed away Liu An in front of him, and sat on the upper seat again.

"Stay for a while longer, this is also a temper for you! Watching it makes you upset! Ann, take this guy out!"

Cao Qi said his goodbyes, and Liu An hurriedly pulled him away from Houde Hall.

Cao Qi said helplessly to Liu An: "Well, when I left, my uncle never told me the time in person. I remember that the officials who escorted me clearly stated that it was four years when I handed over. The corvee service is fine. After serving for a year, my life is miserable!! I must find the official back then!"

Liu An narrowed his eyes, and then comforted him: "This time because of the corruption case, many officials in charge of the escort were exiled. I don't know how many officials were implicated. It is not easy for you to find the escort at that time. However, I can help you find it."

Cao Qi was quite touched and took his hand, "Then I would like to thank His Royal Highness, I still have to rely on my brother. I heard that during these days when I was away, the crown prince often visited my father and sent gifts to accompany me instead. I cannot repay him, the prince's kindness."

Liu An shook his head, "We're all brothers, why are we so divided? Your father is also my real uncle, and this is what I should do."

The two walked out of the palace all the way, and Liu An ordered again: "During these days, you have to be more careful, the meritorious soldiers of the Anxi War are all heading towards Chang'an, and officials from all over the country are preparing for this matter. Chang'an is also preparing for the reception, and the governance is very strict, so nothing can happen again."

Cao Qi hurriedly said: "Please rest assured, when I return to Chang'an this time, I will stay in the mansion and not go anywhere. In the past few years, I have suffered all kinds of crimes, and the officials there are very strict with me. It's too deceiving, I don't think about anything else, just stay at home, it's best to be at home."

Liu An smiled and nodded, ready to send Cao Qi to the car.

Cao Qi looked at the boy next to Liu An's car, and felt familiar, and couldn't help asking: "Is that child the son of Wei Ying from my family? Is his mother okay?"

"Fortunately, not long ago, someone came to propose marriage and wanted to take her as a concubine. I didn't think that person was kind, so I refused."

Cao Qi's eyes lit up, "I see."

Cao Qi left here by car, Liu An stood where he was, watching him leave, Wei Wenjun asked, "Your Highness, do you want to go back?"

"I still have something to discuss with Father."

Liu An said, then looked at Wei Wenjun who was beside him, and said with a smile: "There are quite a few people who want to be your father."

Wei Wenjun kept a straight face and did not speak.

The royal family in the Western Han Dynasty was relatively down-to-earth, and there were no many rules later. Wei Wenjun’s mother served the princess in the prince’s mansion, but she can also start a family. This does not affect it. Work is work, and family is family. After all She is not a maid in the harem, but a maid, the two are still different.And Wei Wei attracted a lot of attention because of her job in the prince's mansion, including the man named Zheng Ji, who came to her many times, wanting to marry her, and later sent a matchmaker to match the prince. Wire.

Liu An did not object to his maidservant getting married, but after investigation, Liu An found that Zheng Ji's wife was very fierce and jealous, and decided that this person was not a good match, so he rejected the marriage.

"I dare not speak about this adult matter."

Looking at the serious-looking little guy in front of him, Liu An stretched out his hand, rubbed his head, turned around and walked into the palace again.

When Liu An returned to Houde Hall again, Liu Chang just sneered.

"This idiot, he can't find the right owner if he wants to seek justice, and he is being played around."

The corner of Liu An's mouth twitched, and he said hastily: "It's actually a good thing. If it's too short, there won't be any change. If it's longer, it can improve his memory. I don't think he has a long memory now. If it's another year, maybe it's almost the same." .”

Liu Chang glanced at him, "Tell your mother about this, I'm not Chen Ping!"

Liu An laughed, "Father, it's still a matter of rewarding meritorious soldiers. The list of marquises has been determined, but there is one person who is not easy to reward."

"Oh? Who is it?"

"Li Guang. This person's merits have originally reached the point where he can be named a Marquis, but because of his brother Li Cai's corruption, all the officials think that he should be banned from rewarding him."

Liu Chang said in displeasure: "Hasn't Li Cai already been punished? He hasn't reached the level of being sentenced to death, and he still has to implicate his brother?"

"Since you have military exploits, you don't have to be stingy, just seal it if you want!"

"only!!"

"Then what about General Xiahou? He was supposed to inherit his father's title and now he has made such a contribution."

"Everyone counts, just like Zhou Yafu."

"But General Xiahou is the eldest son, and he will inherit the title in the future."

"Don't worry about it, seal it first, and talk about it later!"

"only"

"then this"

Liu An was about to ask, but Liu Chang stood up directly, motioned Liu An to follow him, and then walked out of Houde Hall.

The father and son walked towards the Changle Palace all the way. Liu An didn't know what father was going to take him to find his mother, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions. He just followed behind his father, and the two walked into the hall of longevity. At that time, Empress Lu was playing with little Liu Ye. When Liu Ye saw her father and elder brother, she rushed forward with a smile. Liu Chang held her hand and sat in front of Empress Lu.

Liu An was a little displeased, "You? You didn't go to study?"

"Closed today! The teacher said it himself!"

Liu Jing was very unconvinced.

"You said you had a rest yesterday"

"I was playing truant yesterday! Today is a real rest!"

Liu An was speechless for a moment.

Liu Chang cleared his throat, and said to Liu An: "Zizi! Just now you insisted on dragging me here, saying that you wanted to hear your aunt make up your mind for you, why didn't you speak up when you got here?!"

Liu An was dumbfounded, but he quickly realized that he hurriedly took out the list of rewards and handed it to the Queen Mother carefully.

"Auntie, this is the list of rewards for the soldiers I drew up. Because there are too many soldiers who have made meritorious service, and it involves multiple kingdoms, it is a bit difficult for me to arrange it. I don't know if there is anything wrong with it."

Empress Lu picked up the list and read it carefully.

But Liu Chang scolded: "Look at you, how old are you, and you still come to trouble your aunt, I can help you do it myself, if you insist on letting me bring you to your aunt, when will you be able to do it?" How about accomplishing one thing by yourself? It’s just rewarding dozens of lords with food, what’s so difficult about it? You can’t even do this!”

Liu An lowered his head, not daring to refute anything.

Empress Lu sneered, and looked straight at Liu Chang. Liu Chang was a little hairy from being stared at, and didn't say anything more.

"Why didn't you say it? How well you said it just now"

"Last night, I dreamed that I was fighting with Zhou, but today I suddenly feel a little inconvenient to speak."

Empress Lu ignored him, but read the list of rewards in her hand in detail, then shook her head disdainfully, "I don't even know what kind of reward this is for the distribution of military merits? Even your father knows that the rewards are guarded in the rear first, and the food and grass are coordinated You two fools want to reward Xia Houzao, the pioneer first??"

"Get the pen!!"

(End of this chapter)