Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 495

Chapter 495

Inside Zhang's mansion, Zhang Buyi frowned, flipping through the memorial in front of him.

Soon, an official walked into the study, bowed to Zhang Buyi, knelt down in front of him, and waited for his order.

The division of power between left and right ministers is not very clear. It mainly depends on who is more capable. When Chen Ping was the left minister, the left minister was so powerful that he overwhelmed the right minister. Of course, the left minister may not be able to suppress it now. It's right, Zhang Cang is in charge of domestic power and power, Zhang Cang has the final say, but Zhang Buyi is not bad, when Zhang Cang is out on errands, or busy with agriculture and mulberry, he has to take care of major issues.

"Master Zhang! Zhang Shizhi has checked out the results of the civil petitions this year, and found three unjust cases, and the rest are normal."

The official whispered.

The dudes in Chang’an were able to beat people on the street because Zhang Shizhi didn’t control them, and Zhang Shizhi didn’t control them because someone ordered Zhang Shizhi to strictly investigate the results of letters submitted by people from all over the past year to see if there were any. There was no situation where the wealthy family wronged officials in the name of the common people. Zhang Shizhi was busy with this matter, so naturally he had no way to govern the evil young people in Chang'an.

Zhang Buyi nodded, as if he was very satisfied with Zhang Shizhi's work ability.

"Yes, Not Bad."

"Also, this young man is not bad, let him go to Tongguan to be in charge of the canal."

Zhang Buyi threw the paper in his hand to the official in front of him. The official picked it up hastily, nodded his head, stood up cautiously, lowered his head, and walked away from here.

After the officials left, Liu Yan walked into the house with her petite daughter in her arms.

A smile finally appeared on Zhang Buyi's face. He took his daughter from his wife's hand and coaxed her gently. Liu Yan asked suspiciously: "Since your majesty is back, why doesn't your beloved go to the palace?" Are you working here?"

On weekdays, Zhang Buxu spent more time in the palace than in the mansion.

Zhang Buyi replied indifferently: "Your Majesty will come back this time to inquire about the big and small matters of this year's farming and mulberry. These things are all in charge of the right minister, so I don't need to handle them. This year, Shang Fang has brought out a few new farm tools , I have to find a way to complete the promotion quickly, and if I have some achievements, I can go to meet the Holy Son of Heaven!"

At this time, the official who walked out wiped the sweat from his forehead. This Zhang Zuoxiang was really difficult to get along with. He stepped into the carriage, then picked up the order, looked at it for a while, and then turned cold. , proudly said to the driver: "Send someone to send the order to Tongguan!"

The decree is just a young man's name and a normal promotion order that conforms to the rules.

Yong Ye.

"Hahaha, brother-in-law! Long time no see!"

Liu Chang smiled and walked into the Pingyang Hou Mansion.

Cao Ku was a little surprised. On weekdays, the Elder was not so close to him, because Cao Gu had a big problem in governing Qi. Until now, he has no errands, so he can enjoy it at home with peace of mind. On weekdays, he just sees him. The queen mother, see the queen, see Youzi, but don't have much contact with Liu Chang.

In terms of the power of relatives, Empress Cao's relatives are not too powerful.

After Cao Shen's death, his son failed to replace him. Most of the family members were in the Tang Dynasty and had no contact with the main family in Chang'an. However, as the mother of the prince and the nominal power in the harem, Empress Cao also He doesn't need his relatives to support him. Although Cao Ku doesn't have much ability, he is honest and doesn't cause trouble. That's enough.

The sudden arrival of Liu Chang made Cao Ku a little bit at a loss, he greeted him respectfully, and asked him to sit on the top seat, while he himself sat on the side.

Liu Chang showed great enthusiasm.

"Brother, look, this is all good wine that I specially brought from the Western Regions! It may be a long time since I've left to drink with you this time, so just take this opportunity to have a good drink!"

Cao Ku was taken aback, you never drank with me when you didn't leave.

Cao Ku ordered people to prepare meat to entertain the emperor. Liu Chang warmly took his hand and told about the affairs of the Western Regions. But the more enthusiastic Liu Chang was, the more uneasy Cao Ku felt. He still remembered when he was young, Father He once told himself: Liu Chang is a scumbag, if you ask for something, you will be Zhong's father, and if you have nothing to do, you will be an old dog!

"Your Majesty is here, what orders do you have?"

Cao Ku asked straightforwardly.

Liu Chang smiled, and then said with emotion: "I went to Xiting country this time, and I really couldn't bear it. I thought Tang country was the poorest, but after I went to Xiting country, I realized that it was Xiting who was really poor. My country, I have no food to eat, no clothes to cover my body, I am very sad."

"I understand. I don't know how much grain you want me to offer?"

Cao Ku felt relieved at the moment. It turned out that he was just looking for him to get food. If so, it would be easy to handle.

"food?"

Liu Chang said with a straight face, "How can I force ministers to offer food?"

"No, no, the minister is voluntary, voluntary."

"Then how much can you give?"

"I wonder if 20 stones are allowed?"

Liu Chang looked at Cao Ku in surprise and nodded, "Of course it's possible."

"However, I didn't come here this time for this matter. I heard that it is better to go fishing by yourself than stand by the river! Now how much food I give to Xiting, I just let them stand by the river. I can't even go into the water to go fishing in person. This is impossible. I have to find a way to let them go into the water to fish in person. Therefore, I decided that the temple will organize a caravan and go to Xiting Kingdom to fight with the poisonous people there. Trade, on the one hand, revitalizes the West Court, and on the other hand, it can also allow the big man to get enough food."

"Poisonous people?? But I heard that the road was blocked by the Huns."

"While we were talking here, Zhou Yafu and Lu Tazhi led the cavalry to attack the central area of ​​the Xiongnu, and the Taiwei led the army to attack the northern part of the Huns, drawing in the main force of the enemy. When the caravan arrived in Xiting Kingdom , Xiting Kingdom is already on the border with Shendu."

Liu Chang said very calmly.

Cao Ku was dumbfounded, "Is there a war with Shendu? Why is there no news?"

"It's the same to tell the ministers after you win it. I'm not in a hurry."

"Then what does His Majesty want?"

"Let you take charge of this caravan and go to Xiting Kingdom."

Cao Ku fell silent immediately, he wasn't afraid of suffering, he asked helplessly: "Why did Your Majesty let me take charge of this matter? I don't have any talent, I'm just afraid."

"Hey, don't say that. How can you be afraid of trouble? Besides, it's just taking some people to Xiting Kingdom, and then bringing them back. How difficult can it be? You don't have to worry! Don't worry! make arrangements for!"

Although this guy himself has no ability, but he has high prestige, high status, and extensive contacts. For an idler like him, Liu Chang really can't find a second one. Now there are many sages in the big man, but idlers Too few, this kind of thing, it is not worth asking the ministers of the court to put down the things in their hands to handle them. If they are not high enough, the "interrogation" along the road will be enough for the caravan. Liu Chang has personally visited many places. He is quite clear about his true appearance.

When Cao Ku comes to lead the team, basically he will not encounter any difficulties, and he can also convince the crowd. With the guards of soldiers, it is not difficult to reach Xiting Kingdom all the way. After arriving in Xiting Kingdom, the specific things can let Qi This stick will handle it.

After hearing what Liu Chang said, Cao Ku finally agreed.

It turned out to be for this matter.

Cao Ku asked again: "Then 20 stone grains?"

"Isn't that what you donated voluntarily? I said I don't want food, but you said you would give it."

Liu Chang blinked innocently.

Cao Ku was silent for a moment, then asked again: "How many people did His Majesty organize to follow me to the West Court?"

"You are in charge of this matter, why do you still ask me?"

Cao Ku suddenly sensed something was wrong, "Your Majesty wants me to gather the merchants in person and take them to Xiting Kingdom?"

"Yes."

"Then what if they don't want to go?"

"You have to solve it."

"Anyway, this matter is entrusted to you. You have to handle it well and try to bring more merchants. I don't ask too much. Why can't it be less than 1 people?"

"Your Majesty, where can I find it?"

Without waiting for Cao Ku to ask, Liu Chang left proudly. Cao Ku stood at the door and saw off the emperor, but his eyes were very confused. What should I do?

After returning to Chang'an, Liu Chang met with many ministers and veterans one after another.

Chen Ping also visited several times, Chen Hou was still the same as before, and there was no trace of serious illness. Liu Chang still felt that he was lying to himself, and the serious illness was just a lie he made up to retire early.

Of course, Liu Chang also bragged about the grand strategy of poisoning to the people he visited, including Chen Ping.

Only Chen Ping's reaction was the calmest. Under his gaze, Liu Chang couldn't tell. He always felt that this guy had seen through something.

After meeting with many ministers and learning about the grain production situation from Zhang Cang, Liu Chang stayed in the palace, preparing to rest for a while, and was not busy for the time being.

Of course, he also wrote a letter to Liu An who was far away in the Tang country, asking him when he planned to come back.

Liu Chang thought that Li Zi would be able to come back before he returned, but he didn't expect that he would delay for so long.

During the family banquet, he also showed strong dissatisfaction with this scorpion.

"The dignified prince of a country has been away for so long, but he just doesn't want to come back. Those who don't know think he is planning to rebel!"

Liu Chang said loudly.

Liu Ying also just persuaded: "He probably hasn't finished his affairs in the Tang Dynasty. It is the first time for him to handle such a matter by himself. It must not be easy. Don't rush it."

After the two brothers had a drink, Liu Chang complained, "The domestic affairs have not changed at all."

"I thought that when I came back this time, the grain production capacity would be 8000 million shi. Who knows, there are only more than [-] million shi, which is still less than [-] million shi. The roads have not been repaired, and the canals have not been opened. Sure enough , if I am not in the palace, these ministers will not be active in handling things, and they will all become lazy."

"This is already a lot. The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty are all thin and haggard. Even Zhang Xiang has lost a lot of weight. How can it be said that he is lazy? Besides, things like running roads and canals cannot be done in a short period of time. Well, when I went to various countries this time, I feel that the changes have been huge, and the same is true for Chang'an."

Liu Ying said again, my elder brother is good at everything, but he loves to toss all the officials too much. What kind of torment are all the officials? He works day and night and hardly has any free time. Eye sockets are swollen and weak, Liu Chang doesn't need to be beaten, and he will probably fall down after blowing one breath. These people have too many things to do, and they can't do things well for Liu Chang. All the officials miss those things when the Supreme Emperor reigned years.

"Boss, you can't just toss all the officials blindly, you must treat these meritorious people well."

"It's fair how much you do and how much meat you eat!"

"Staying in a warm mansion, eating meat and doing things under the service of my concubine, is it better than digging canals with a hoe in the wild in the cold winter?"

Liu Chang said, lowered his head, and suddenly shouted:

"Where's my meat?!"

Liu Chang turned his head to look, and saw a little boy sitting in Empress Lu's arms, gnawing meat with a smile.

"Liu Ci!!!"

Empress Lu glanced at him suddenly, Liu Chang gritted his teeth, could only hold back his anger, sat down again, took a piece of meat from Liu Ying, and ate it angrily, it was the first time someone dared to eat it when he was so big. If he wants to eat his own meat, this guy must be sealed off. When he grows up a bit, he will either be sealed to Wa Island, or he will be sealed to poison. Anyway, he can't stay with him. Sooner or later, this guy will start tormenting himself!

Dare to grab my father's meat to eat, this is no longer an ordinary son, he must strike hard.

Cao Shu sat beside Liu Chang, "Auntie has been talking about Ann these days, talking about him all day long, let's find a way to get him back, how long has he been gone?"

"Well, I know, Ann is better than giving this scorpion!"

"Don't worry, I have already issued an order, he will be back this year, and he has been honed in the Tang Kingdom for a while, so he must be able to take on some big things."

Liu Chang's eyes were full of joy, and he finally hoped that his son would grow up. When he came back, he could arrange some temple affairs for him, and let him gradually undertake them. Go to be a general, go to expand the territory!

"Pfft~~~"

Liu An drew his sword from the enemy's chest and kicked him over.

This is the wilderness outside the Great Wall, and there are still traces of war around. The ferocious soldiers of the Tang Dynasty are searching for trophies, and Liu An's trophies, that is, the leader of the thieves, have just been killed by him. Liu An put away the long sword Get up and have the enemy's leader's head cut off as his own military exploit.

"Hahaha, vulnerable, simply vulnerable!"

Liu An laughed.

Gao Gaowei stood beside the prince and couldn't help but said: "Congratulations, Your Highness, another one is broken!"

"Don't talk nonsense, hurry up and clean up the battlefield, and send people to chase after the tribe they escaped just now. I have to chase back people, cattle and sheep!!"

"only!!"

Lieutenant Gao Gao hastily arranged for people to pursue them. Liu An has been fighting outside the Tang State fortress these days. The Tang State has mobilized more and more troops, and the attack area is also getting wider and wider. Gekun, Xinli and other prairie tribes all became the targets of the Tang State's crusade, and they were chased all the way by the Tang State, making huge gains.

Liu An had his hands on his hips, he didn't have the gentle appearance of Chang An back then, his face was even more ferocious, exactly like Liu Chang.

"This is a very suitable place to build a city. The climate here is really good. I will definitely build a palace here in the future, and bring the army here to rest and have fun on weekdays!"

Lieutenant Gao Gao nodded and said in agreement: "His Royal Highness, Prime Minister Zhang is building roads and cities, and here is also very fast. Since the expedition, we have captured more than [-] prisoners. The road construction is also very fast. Four of them have also been built, and the prosperity of the Tang Kingdom is just around the corner!"

"Hahaha, that's natural, my Tang Kingdom is invincible, who can stop it?"

Facts have proved that not only Tang people will become Liu Chang, but people who come to Tang are also likely to be infected. Liu An is a good example. After being in contact with these Tang people for so long, his accent , habits, and even style of work, have all appeared seriously Tang Guohua.

Liu An never thought that it would be such a fun thing to expand the territory, and the great sense of accomplishment it brings is much greater than reading and writing.

Seeing that one place after another fell into his hands, the road continued to extend to the distance, and there were city post stations along the road, dividing the whole outside the Great Wall, Liu An was very excited. Swallowing up all the grasslands beyond the Great Wall, and being able to border Hexi, Beiting, and Yan Kingdom, even Yan Kingdom can't match the territory.

No wonder Father likes to fight, it turns out that's what he likes.

"What about the rest of the army?"

"Li Taiwei is still sitting in the back of the town, and he is well dispatched. General Zhang is the most ferocious. He wears armor and holds a sharp edge. He takes the lead and has broken through more than [-] troops in a row. I heard that they have reached the northernmost point and are almost going to the Western Regions. General Feng and the others Still chasing the enemy, I heard that they are chasing in the direction of Yan State, and Taiwei Dai Guo also sent troops to help intercept them."

"Hahaha, my Sheren is quite capable of fighting."

While Liu An was chatting with the captain, a knight rushed over, and after showing his proof, he quickly came to the prince's side.

"Your Highness, Prime Minister Zhang invites you to return to Jinyang. He said that His Majesty returned from the Western Regions and may summon you."

"What? Let me go back? But if I go back, how will the next battle continue?"

"Li Taiwei will take full responsibility."

Liu An was silent for a moment, thinking of Chang'an City, and looked at the surrounding fields.

"Go back and tell Xiang Zhang."

"The king is outside, and the order is not acceptable!"

"I won't go back if I don't settle beyond the Great Wall!"

The knight was stunned, he looked at the prince in front of him, and said hastily: "But if His Majesty summons, you."

"No problem, just go back and tell Prime Minister Zhang!"

Liu An waved his hand and let the knight leave, but Gao Gaowei was a little hesitant, "Your Highness, it may take a long time to calm the outside of the Great Wall. If His Majesty summons you, what should you do?"

"What are you afraid of? Can he still fly over the Great Wall and catch me?"

"I have made so many achievements, which is enough for my father to forgive me. What is there to do in Chang'an? The whole day of intrigue, how can it compare to expanding the territory here?!"

"This"

For a while, the high school lieutenant didn't know how to answer.

Liu An murmured: "I suddenly feel that it is more comfortable to be the king of Tang than to be the prince."

ps: Things have not been handled well, but I have to write, everything needs money and I hope everything will be fine.

(End of this chapter)