Han Shizu

Chapter 1467 Emperor Liu: The prince owes discipline

The open-air royal banquet had just officially started here, accompanied by Emperor Liu's reprimand to the two princes Liu Yun and Liu Shu, but everyone knew that the scolding was not just the two princes.

The speaker had a heart, and so did the listener, and the atmosphere of the banquet eased up a little, and then quickly slipped into seriousness and depression.

Emperor Liu didn't stop talking, staring at Liu Shu and continued to reprimand: "I heard that you are very picky on weekdays. You are picky about what you eat, drink, wear, rides, horses and clothes. Special features, otherwise it will be difficult to arouse your interest. The cost of the family is huge, thousands of guan every month, I am very curious, the salary and rice given to you by the imperial court can support such a luxury? Hmm? Can you explain it to me? Confused?"

"Chen, Chen..." Hearing this question, Liu Shu's face turned a little pale, and he hung his head, hesitantly not knowing what to say.Already at the age when his voice changed, his voice became even more sluggish.

For so many years, Liu Shu has not been taught by Emperor Liu once or twice, but he is not an idiot, so he can naturally feel the difference this time, and he is also nervous for the first time, compared to when Emperor Liu ordered him to slap him.

Among the princes, Liu Shu was the one who was most greedy for enjoyment. He grew up in a honey pot. Even though the prince's education in the palace was very strict, he couldn't bear to have a doting mother.

After opening the mansion, freed from the shackles of the palace walls, it is more like a wild horse running happily and freely in the world outside the palace.

In terms of money, Liu Shu really didn't lack. In addition to the annual salary and the manor and land rewarded by Emperor Liu, Concubine Fu Hui in the palace also gave a lot of personal money, and behind it was the supply of the Fu family.For the wishes of the children of the Fu family, he also accepted all the wishes, never refused, and only regarded it as a favor between relatives.

"I also heard that the chamber pot you use is made of gold and inlaid with pearls and jade!" Emperor Liu looked at Liu Shu coldly, but his tone was very relaxed, which easily made people afraid: "This is also an anecdote. It's just that, when I heard it, it sounded very familiar!"

"I'm getting older, and my memory is fading! Zhuqing, is there anyone who can explain my confusion?" After speaking, Emperor Liu looked around again and asked.

For this question, no one dared to speak out, the air was quiet for a while, only the north wind was still whimpering, the sound of the wind was low and depressing, and it seemed that it was restrained, not daring to be too presumptuous.

"Why, there are so many people here, but no one can explain this doubt?" Emperor Liu smiled.

It is impossible to know all of them, at least people like Liu Xu, Wei Renpu and others are absolutely aware of it, but they dare not say it.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, the Seventh Prince, Duke Wu and Liu Hui hesitated for a while, stood up and said, "Maybe I can try to say something."

"Oh?" Emperor Liu looked at the serious Liu Hui and waved his hands: "Speak!"

"I have heard that Meng Chang, a descendant of Later Shu, once had a 'Seven Treasures Drowning Vessel', which was also decorated with rare pearls and jade. After the establishment of Shu, the generals used this plaything as a gift!" Liu Hui squinted at the somewhat distraught Liu Hui Shu, answered in a deep voice.

"There are so many ministers and veterans, are they not as knowledgeable as a yellow-mouthed child?" Emperor Liu smiled lightly, and continued: "Liu Hui, it seems that your knowledge has indeed increased over the years!"

"Your Majesty taught me well!" Liu Hui breathed a sigh of relief, and replied respectfully.

"Then you should also know how I disposed of the Qibao drowning vessel back then, and tell the princes!" Emperor Liu said.

Liu Hui: "Your Majesty, because of Meng Chang's arrogance, extravagance, lust, and love of enjoyment, led to the destruction of the country, and ordered the palace servants to hold his 'Seven Treasures Drowning Vessel' and smash it on the gate of the palace as a warning, so as to serve as a policeman!"

"Well said!" Emperor Liu nodded, his eyes still wandering around the banquet: "But you missed one point, and this is a warning to myself. Take this as a lesson, and don't make the same mistakes!"

"It's just that after many years, looking back, I realize that I didn't do it!" Emperor Liu's voice turned cold, his tone became severe, and he stared at Liu Shu again: "Tell me, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty has done it, please punish me!" Liu Shu couldn't hold back anymore, and asked for punishment in a hurry.

"Why, I ask you to punish me. The mistakes I made will be forgiven, and everything will be exposed. After a few years of silence, I will revert to my old ways?" Emperor Liu said coldly, "Kneel down!"

With a plop, Liu Shu's legs softened, he knelt down, kowtowed and explained: "I never meant that, I really know I'm wrong!"

Seeing Liu Shu, who had always been at odds with him, being reprimanded by Emperor Liu in such a large crowd, Liu Hui felt inexplicably happy in his heart. If it wasn't for the wrong atmosphere, he might be able to laugh out loud.

However, that schadenfreude was quickly dispelled. Emperor Liu turned his head and asked Liu Hui, "I also heard that your Duke Wu's mansion has been extremely lively in the past period of time! There are so many guests and constant feasts. Talking and laughing with Confucianism, there are no white people in communication, singing the wind and playing with the moon, it is very carefree!"

Liu Hui's handsome face was filled with a burst of astonishment, under the gaze of Emperor Liu, his hands had nowhere to rest, and he didn't need to speak anymore, he knelt down on the ground consciously: "Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Kneeling is kneeling, but his heart is inevitably wronged. He has already learned a lesson because of this matter before, and he has restrained himself a lot recently. He often goes to the palace to pay his respects and take care of the sick concubine Zhou Shu. Again, in front of so many people.

The colder the atmosphere at the banquet, the more charcoal fire and hot wine can relieve it. Although Emperor Liu has been reprimanding several princes, these big Han princes are also lingering in their hearts, and it is hard to let go.

"You brothers are still young, so it is inevitable that you will be willful and reckless. Since you know your mistakes, you can just give more advice and advice. I beg your Majesty to be merciful, calm down and take care of your body!" He continued to sit, and got up to comfort him.

Looking at his eldest son, Emperor Liu's expression softened. So far, if he hadn't been picky, Liu Xu would not have found any problems in self-cultivation and housekeeping.

"I tell you, being young is not an excuse to make mistakes, nor is it a reason to be lenient!" Emperor Liu pointed out solemnly: "At this age, you brothers are already able to share the worries for me and the court, and make contributions within your ability! Liu Min is only twenty-eight years old, and he is already able to go into battle, risk his life, and fight for the country! They, too, are not aware of their duties as sons and ministers, so they should be taught a lesson!"

"What Your Majesty said is true!" Emperor Liu said so, and Liu Xu could only echo him.

"Hehe." After pondering for a while, Emperor Liu suddenly laughed softly again, but the laughter gave people a sense of bleakness, and looked at the ministers: "I have fifteen sons under my knees. In the past, there were often people in my ear." While complimenting them, saying that they are all dragons and phoenixes, heroes in the world, and I am also a father, so I am happy to hear these compliments.

But I don't know in my heart that there are many heroes in this world, how can they all come from the heavenly family.Inside and outside the imperial court, I legislate and customize, and the same is true for the education of the prince's children, and I often feel proud of myself because of the achievements of the masters. Now it seems that I am just deceiving myself and others! "

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, all the princes present lowered their heads subconsciously. It seemed that Liu Yun, Liu Hui, and Liu Shu who had been pointed out all looked ashamed.

Of course, I couldn’t help being dissatisfied, after all, I was a nobleman, and my past growth experience was also accompanied by glory and compliments. Most of them were somewhat self-centered, and Emperor Liu could not repent in a few words.

"Your Majesty is disappointed!"

After waving his hand, Emperor Liu let out a sigh of relief, and finally stopped reprimanding the princes, turned his head and said to Xu Wang Liu Chengyun, "Brother Yun!"

"The minister is here! Your Majesty, please order!" Liu Chengyun heard the sound, as if being stabbed by a needle, he quickly got up and bowed his waist to respond.

"I mean, the princes of the newly opened mansion need to be educated strictly. You are Zongzheng and the uncle of the emperor, so you should pay more attention! From now on, all the princes' salary will be halved every year, and Zongzheng will choose another upright official. Enter each mansion, let me continue to discipline them, especially, let me take care of their money bags!" Emperor Liu said lightly.

"Yes!"

After giving the order, Emperor Liu looked at the other princes again. At this time, everyone was sitting there quietly like a wooden statue, unwilling to move, but dared to move.

Obviously, it was impossible for Emperor Liu to call so many people and watch him teach the prince a lesson in the cold wind.The prince's training is over, so whose turn is it next?

"Why are you all in a daze?" Emperor Liu returned to his smiling face and looked at everyone in surprise: "The wine is getting cold! Come on, drink, eat meat, and move!"

While speaking, Emperor Liu toasted and stood up, took a few steps on the cold grass, and said to the two brothers Liu Hui and Liu Shu who were still kneeling: "What are you still kneeling for? Do you think the ground is not cold enough? Get up. , go back to your seat!"

"Yes!" The two brothers hurriedly thanked each other.

Facts have proved that Emperor Liu loves his sons after all.

(End of this chapter)