Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 837 Sure enough, it's not bad! !
"Why can't we stay a few more days?"

Liu Hui held Liu Chang's hand tightly, but Liu Chang couldn't break free.

Liu Hui was really reluctant to leave Liu Chang. It was rare for his younger brother to come here once. How could he leave so quickly?I haven't taken my younger brother to Dongyuan for a hunting trip.
Liu Chang was also full of helplessness.

"Fifth brother, if An is not in the temple, I can only go back and watch. There are many traitors in Chang'an. I am really worried. If Liu An's son can stay in Chang'an with peace of mind, I will stay with you for a month. I still want to go to Handan to punch Ruyi, but it's too late!"

Liu Hui let out a long sigh, of course he also knew that his younger brother was not easy.

It seems that he is careless and doesn't care about anything. In fact, he is the one who worries the most in this world. His big ideals and ambitions are far inferior to my father's, and Liu Hui doesn't know how to realize them.

He just held his younger brother's hand worriedly, and said sincerely, "My elder brother, I don't have much ability as an elder brother, so I can't help you do more."

"I try not to cause you any trouble. I know your ambitions."

"I also know the troubles in your heart, and how tired you are. But I believe in you. When the second brother was alive, he always told me that there is nothing the eldest brother can't do. I also think so, you know it from birth , nothing can be difficult for you, everything will have a solution, and the prosperous age you are looking forward to will definitely appear."

"Come on, take the meat and eat it on the road. Don't rush on the road, rest more. Don't always think about fighting with wild animals, don't hurt yourself"

"If there is anything I can do, just give me an order, and I will do my best. If you are done with work, remember to come and see me"

Liu Hui said seriously.

For some reason, Liu Chang became silent, unable to say anything.

"I'm talking to you, understand?"

Only then did Liu Chang nod his head, "Brother, I understand."

Chao Cuo was standing beside Liu Hui, listening to the two brothers express their hearts, and looked at Liu Chang quietly.

Liu Chang didn't take the car this time, he got on the horse directly, bid farewell to his brother solemnly, then turned around abruptly, the horse neighed, and galloped away into the distance.

Liu Hui looked at his younger brother who came and went in a hurry, sighed, and said bitterly: "I miss the days of Tianlu Pavilion so much, but we brothers, it is impossible to get together again. .Among the current brothers, I am the most sick and I don’t know when I will go with the eldest brother and the second brother.”

If it was normal, Chao Cuo would definitely not be able to say anything good, but at this moment, Chao Cuo also remembered the past.

Thinking back to the scene when those servants surrounded Tang Wang and arrested him everywhere, and he was in charge of guarding the scene, Chao Cuo's face was also full of nostalgia.

"The world is like this, the king need not be sad."

These words were either addressed to Liu Hui or to himself.

At this moment, Liu Hui and Chao Cuo were stunned when they saw the steed in the distance go and return, and the white steed galloped forward. Did they forget something?

I saw Liu Chang leading the knights galloping in front of them. Liu Chang raised the whip in his hand and pointed it at Chao Cuo.

"Almost forgot, you didn't answer yesterday!"

"Are you or not!!"

Chao Cuo widened his eyes, looked at the tall figure on the white horse, saluted abruptly, and replied loudly:
"The minister is!!!"

Liu Chang raised his head and laughed loudly, turned around and flew away again.

Liu Hui was stunned, looking at his younger brother who left again, and then at Chao Cuo who was still saluting.

"What happened to him?? What are you??"

"The minister is Chao Cuo!"

"I"

Liu Hui shook his head, and said to the waiter beside him, "Go back and ask for a better doctor's order."

Liu Chang rode fast, driving in the endless wilderness, and the knights followed behind him. Along the way, there are people who are farming, and the fertile land is full of fruits. Looking at the smiles on the faces of the people, Liu Chang was happier than spending a day with Zhang Busu, and even went to the people's homes to eat and drink in a grand manner.

The people of this era are extremely hospitable, and from the perspective of future generations, they may even be a little paranoid about being hospitable.

When encountering distinguished guests, it is not unusual to slaughter the most precious livestock in the family to greet them. There are even people slaughtered to greet them because there is no food. It can be said that the hospitality is so horrible.

Of course, in today's prosperous age, it is not necessary to slaughter someone for a treat.

Liu Chang was very anxious when he went to Liang State, and he was on a rampage all the way, but for some reason, when he was walking back, he was in a very good mood.

It took a long time to walk all the way before Liu Changfang came to Hongnong.

Liu Chang stopped again in front of a residential house and knocked on the door.

An old man opened the door suspiciously, and was extremely happy when he learned that a nobleman had come to ask for something to drink. He hurriedly opened the door, and walked into the house holding Liu Chang's hand.

Lu Lu and Dou Guangguo looked at each other, then smiled wryly.

"Old man, how have you harvested in these years?"

"Okay, okay, thanks to the kindness of the Holy Son of Heaven, we were exempted from the agricultural tax a few days ago. Hahaha, we have food reserves at home."

The joy on the old man's face could not be hidden.

"I have lived for more than 70 years, and I have never seen people who have food in their homes."

"But I heard that since last year, agricultural taxes have been levied in various places. Has it had a big impact?"

The old man shook his head, "You don't know, this new tax is different from the past, and it has standards. For us poor families, the food production and income can't meet the tax standards, so we still don't have to pay. I heard that there is no money in the national treasury, and the Holy Son of Heaven is helpless. Those who have more food and money will pay more taxes, and those who have less food and money will not have to pay. This is the mercy of the Holy Son of Heaven to us."

"But I heard that the elders from all over the place say that this system murders the people, and they want to rise up against the emperor!"

"They fart!"

"The three elders here have never been like this. He is a moral person and has preached to us the temple's policies many times. He said that these taxes are set up for us. Have you seen the road outside? This is The temple was built for us recently, if there is no tax, how can we build it? Only those rich and noble families have so much money, but they are so greedy that they are not willing to give up a little bit."

As the old man spoke, he suddenly realized that the person in front of him was also a wealthy man, so he stopped talking.

But Liu Chang laughed and said: "You don't have to be afraid, I am definitely not that greedy villain, the more you work, the more you get, the more you pay, I also know this truth!"

But the old man was unwilling to continue this topic.

Liu Chang didn't force him, and then asked about other situations.

"It's really a prosperous age that I can't even imagine. The old man still clearly remembers that when the old man was young, there was no food at home, and six brothers died in a row. He had no clothes to wear, so he wove clothes out of grass and trees, and secretly went to the mountains to dig Wild vegetables can't disturb the officials. They can't eat food every day. They can only be servants."

Especially these elderly people know how hard-won these days are.

Therefore, these people also admire Liu Chang the most.

"It's different now. I have four sons and two daughters, all of whom are alive, and my grandchildren are still reading. Hahaha, this old man has been a slave for generations. I didn't expect to have a sage who can read at home. Several grandchildren of my family can write their own names. The eldest son is busy in the farmland, the second son went to Nanyang to do business, the third son became a pavilion soldier, and the youngest son became a carpenter and opened a shop in the city. Haha Haha, if you need any wooden utensils, you can find him, his craftsmanship is very good."

"I live at home and my children don't let me do anything, just help to see a few grandchildren. There are mulberries in the yard and a spinning wheel in the house. If there is nothing to do, I will weave cloth with my wife and sell it."

Listening to the old man's words, Liu Chang was very happy, stroking his beard lightly, his expression was full of complacency.

"This day will definitely get better and better!"

After leaving here, Liu Chang continued to set off, but entered Hongnong City.

Hongnong County has developed well in these years. With the advantage of its distance from Chang'an, it has developed rapidly and there are many people coming and going.

Liu Chang bought some food from a vendor along the street, and was about to leave here when he saw a long queue of carriages in the distance, blocking the entire road.

Liu Chang was taken aback for a moment, and couldn't help asking the vendor, "Is there anything delicious over there?"

"My nobleman, that's where the county government is located."

"Ah? Where is the county government office? Then why is it blocked like this?"

The merchant laughed, "The new county magistrate is a strange person. I heard that he only works once every seven days, and closes the door for the rest of the time and sleeps in the mansion. Therefore, every seven days, officials from inside and outside the county will block him." On the road, everyone came to meet the county magistrate."

At this moment, Liu Chang's face suddenly turned dark.

Naigong always takes three days off every seven days, so what the hell do you do once every seven days? ? ?

Seeing that Liu Chang was about to have an attack, Lu Lu hurriedly pulled him back, persuading him, "Ahem, please don't be impatient, after all it's just a rumor."

The merchant was a little unhappy, "Can I lie to you? This is something that the whole county knows. This county magistrate is very young, but he is very arrogant. He stays in the mansion all day. Since he came After that, I never saw him go out."

Lu Lu's face darkened, and he secretly thought it was bad.

Sure enough, Liu Chang had strode away from here.

"Leave a way, let a way!!"

As Liu Chang said, he rudely pushed away the officials in front of him. These officials were not of high rank, some were from the county, and some were from the village. They wanted to explode, but when they saw this person's height, they couldn't help being afraid, and hurriedly lowered their heads, not daring to say more.

Lu Lu and Dou Guangguo hurriedly followed behind Liu Chang. Seeing their emperor's rude behavior, they just lowered their heads, hoping that no one would see their faces.

When Liu Chang came all the way to the front, one person stood in front of him.

This man was dressed in a strong outfit, and he looked like a local military officer.

"Who are you? What do you want to do?!"

"Naigong is the capital!! Quickly get out of the way!!"

Liu Chang yelled loudly, the county lieutenant turned pale in shock, looked Liu Chang up and down, but didn't know whether it was true or not, and was about to ask again but was pushed away by Liu Chang, and the two guards at the door, at this moment He also hurried in, and was about to go in to report, but was grabbed by Liu Chang, "No need to report! I will go in and have a look!"

Liu Chang slammed into it, but Lu Lu stayed behind to deal with the aftermath. He produced a testimonial to prove their identity as an angel, so the officials dared not be angry and rushed to pay homage.

When Liu Chang walked into the inner room angrily, it was exactly as the vendor said.

A person was lying leisurely on the bed with a lazy face, while an official knelt in front of him, and was reporting recent events.

Seeing someone barging in, that person didn't panic, but asked curiously, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Liu Chang sized up the person in front of him.

This man was not very old, but his face was pale, he had a short beard, his speech was arrogant, and he did not seem to be kind.

Liu Chang sneered, and said: "I am the post sent by the county. I heard that the county magistrate here is neglecting government affairs, so I came to investigate."

The young county magistrate got up slowly, but still sat on the bed, pointed to the side, and said: "Please sit down too, and I will talk to you when I finish my work."

Liu Chang was taken aback for a moment, but suppressed the anger in his heart, sat aside and listened carefully.

After the young man sat upright, he immediately talked about his thoughts.

"You can't be so vigilant against all the three elders in the county just because the three elders once opposed His Majesty. If they haven't committed any serious crimes, you can send someone to supervise them and even find out their crimes. Isn't that right? Are you forcing them to rebel against His Majesty? What you have to do now is to visit the elders of the county and township, seriously ask them what they think, persuade them with kind words, appease them, and at the same time entertain a few of them so that they cannot conspire."

When this person talked about the order, Liu Chang's anger dissipated a little.

This person doesn't look like an incompetent official, his actions are also a combination of righteousness and strangeness, yin and yang are both strong and soft, and he told the county magistrate what to do in a few words
Then why does he neglect government affairs so much?
Liu Changzheng was suspicious, and the man asked the county magistrate to leave.

After the magistrate left, the young man looked at Liu Chang calmly and said, "Did the magistrate send you here?"

"Yes."

"Oh, I should have come here earlier. I don't need to waste my time here. Now you can see that I neglect government affairs and am not worthy of being a county magistrate. I will write my resignation later."

As the young man spoke, he took out a pen and ink from the side.

At this moment, Liu Chang couldn't bear it anymore, he stepped forward suddenly, grabbed the man's neck, and lifted him up directly.

The young man was much lighter than expected. Liu Chang only used a little force, and he was lifted directly by Liu Chang. Liu Chang stared at his eyes and asked, "Your Majesty gave you the position of county magistrate, you Is this how you want to repay His Majesty's kindness? Neglecting government affairs, and resigning after being discovered? Aren't you afraid that the emperor will punish your three clans?!!"

Hearing this violent voice, the young man looked at the person in front of him and suddenly came to his senses.

"The minister is guilty, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Liu Chang was taken aback, but Dou Guangguo in the distance hurried forward, pulled Liu Chang, and said, "Your Majesty, don't get angry, let him go first, let's talk slowly."

Dressed roughly, Liu Chang slowly put down the young man in front of him.

"What's your name?"

"Chen Jian, greeting Your Majesty!"

"Ji'an? What the hell name?"

Liu Chang muttered, and Dou Guangguo on the side hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, this man comes from a prominent background, is a nobleman of the Wei land, and has been loyal for generations. He was also the number one in the Imperial Academy last year, and his knowledge is extremely outstanding. , surpassing the students of Confucianism and Legalism, the best in the assessment, and deeply loved by the prince."

Liu Chang looked at the young man in front of him again, "The number one student in the Imperial Academy? Just like you??"

Ji An's face darkened, and he didn't answer.

Dou Guangguo approached Liu Chang, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I don't know that this person has been weak and sick since he was a child, and he can't work outside for a long time. He is very talented. His Highness attaches great importance to him and thinks he is his future Prime Minister. Then lead him to the Marquis of Beiping, and the Marquis of Beiping said."

"Ah? There is still something about my teacher here? What did my teacher say?"

"The Marquis of Beiping said that this man is strong and arrogant, short-sighted, capable of governing the country, but not capable of governing the country. He can be a village official."

Dou Guangguo said in a low voice, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

In fact, literati are still very concerned about the affairs of Taixue. As a place where talents from all over the world gather, Taixue has attracted a lot of attention. Officials have been watching Taixue for a long time to see who they are. Those who can make friends can be regarded as allies.And this Ji An, who studied hard in Taixue back then, was different from other students, he didn't like to be famous, he just lay on the bed all day long, didn't make friends with others, studied hard, and he was extremely upright, whether it was He can speak frankly to anyone, even if the prince comes in person, he can directly advise the prince's shortcomings, and he does not flatter the prince at all.

The deeper the prince's friendship with him, the more straightforward his advice will be.

At that time, he had a great reputation in Chang'an. Liu An always took him by his side, respected him very much, and was even a little jealous. He didn't dare to do anything rude in front of him. Almost everyone I feel that this is the future reserve of the Han Dynasty.

It's a pity that when the crown prince took the reserve minister of the country and went to meet the Marquis of Beiping confidently, the Marquis of Beiping didn't think highly of him.

The talent of the country's prime minister was directly labeled as the talent of the village officials.

Everyone doesn't know why the always kind Hou Beiping targeted a young man like this. Anyway, since then, there have been fewer people around Ji An. It became a joke in school, and later, when he came out of Taixue, he was not kept in the temple, but was directly thrown to the local area and became the county magistrate.

For this lonely young man, the title of a county magistrate may be a humiliation to him.

At this moment, Liu Chang sneered.

"Looking at your words and deeds today, what the teacher said is really good!!!"

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(End of this chapter)