Han Shizu

The willows along the street have just sprouted and have not yet formed shade. They still look a bit bleak.Yijia crossed the long street and stopped slowly in front of the Duke of Chu's mansion. Liu Xi got off the car, looked up at the high plaque, and then went straight up the steps.

The guards bowed their heads and saluted, and the gate officer stepped forward to greet him with flattering smiles on his face: "Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"Is Duke Chu in the house?" Liu Xi asked lightly.

"Yes! My little one will immediately arrange for someone to report!" The door official replied, and then graciously led Liu Xi in.

The Duke of Chu's mansion is naturally a high-walled compound with a deep courtyard and many buildings. If there is no one to guide the way, Liu Xi, who doesn't come often, will definitely get lost.After passing through many courtyards to the atrium, Liu Shu, who received the news, was already waiting in front of the hall.

There was still a little anger on Liu Shu's face, but when he saw Liu Xi, he still managed to squeeze out a smile, cupped his hands and said, "Third Brother is here, but I haven't come to meet you in time, so please forgive me!"

"No need!" Liu Xi raised his hand, observed the situation before leaving the hall, and said, "I came to visit suddenly, so I didn't bother you!"

"How come? My mansion, the third brother can come whenever he wants, and is waiting for you anytime!" Liu Shu laughed.

In front of the hall, there is a child kneeling, about seven or eight years old, who is Liu Shu's son, Liu Wenyan.Liu Shu is already 30 years old, and this Liu Wenyan is his only son, and he has always cherished it. Such a situation of being punished to kneel is still very rare.

Looking at Liu Wenyan who secretly looked back at him, Liu Xi's serious expression softened, and he asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"This evil animal is too stubborn. I asked him to study hard, but he sneaked into the garden to dig earthworms." At the mention of this, Liu Shu became angry, pointing at Liu Wenyan and said, "This son is too much to be blamed." Discipline, you need to be disciplined!"

"What are you doing while kneeling? How can you be rude when you see Sanbo?"

Hearing this, Liu Wenyan was secretly delighted, as if seeing a savior, he turned around and bowed respectfully to Liu Xi.Seeing this, Liu Xi asked, "Wen Yan, why are you digging for earthworms?"

Hearing the question, Liu Wenyan raised his head and replied: "The master taught a story about lying on the ice and begging for a carp the day before yesterday. I can't be like Wang Xiang, so I plan to dig some earthworms as bait and catch some fish to make soup for my parents." drink."

Listening to his explanation, Liu Xi smiled, while Liu Shu blew his beard and stared: "How dare you argue! I don't know you yet, I'm just playing around!"

"Hey!" Liu Xi stretched out his hand to stop Liu Shu, and said, "Even if there is childish playfulness, this filial piety should be affirmed!"

Hearing what Liu Xi said, Liu Shu still had a smile that he couldn't hide, but he pretended to be stern and said to Liu Wenyan: "Your third uncle has spoken, for his sake, this punishment Write it down first, if there is a next time, clean it up together! Go, I have business to discuss with your third uncle!"

Liu Wenyan was overjoyed immediately, he smiled, saluted the two of them again, and went away alive and well.Liu Xi was by the side, watching Liu Shu switch back and forth between a loving father and a strict father, he couldn't help feeling a little bit in his heart, Liu Shu, who is thirty years old, is still a little mature.

"I remember that when I was in the Wenhua Palace, the ninth brother seemed to hate reading the most. Now, I put my mind on Wenyan!" The two brothers entered the hall, and Liu Xi showed memories.

Liu Shuwen smiled and said lightly: "Third brother is exposing my shortcomings! However, you are wrong about one thing. I am not tired of studying, but I just can't learn. I am such a son now, so naturally I have to pay for it." Otherwise, if there is another Liu Shu in the future, wouldn't it be a joke?"

Hearing the self-deprecating meaning in Liu Shu's words, Liu Xi looked at this brother in surprise, saw his calm face, thought for a while, and said: "Ninth brother, you have always been smart, and you can understand many things. Why don't you discipline yourself? If you don't lead by example, how can you educate your children?"

"Third brother's words are a bit harsh!" Liu Shu raised his eyebrows when he heard this.

Picking up the tea served by the maid, he took a sip, Liu Shu looked at Liu Xi, and said, "I can't compare with the third brother. Among the brothers in Beijing, apart from the second brother, only the third brother is the most trusted by my father." .

The third brother is currently attending the political affairs hall. He is busy with official duties and rarely has time to spare. What is the purpose of visiting the door this time? Let's just say it! "

"Does the ninth brother not know?" Liu Xi asked back.

Liu Shu was silent for a while, and asked, "What about Yang Zhai?"

"What do you think?" Liu Xi continued to ask.

Liu Shu was no longer as indifferent as before, and sarcastically said: "That Pan Chou'er, who has such great authority and power, doesn't pay attention to us princes at all. He didn't even say hello, and just dealt with the matter directly. , the third brother is asking me what I think now? I want to take people to Yingchang to blow up the Gyeonggi-do government office, how about it?"

"Ninth brother, don't do nonsense!" Hearing that Liu Shu's mouth was a bastard, Liu Xi immediately put on a straight face and said sternly.

Regarding this brother's temperament, Liu Xi was really not sure. Although he wouldn't be so foolish as that, maybe he really dared to do it, and he had to strangle his thoughts in advance.

Seeing this, Liu Shu spread his hands and said, "Since it is not allowed, what's the point of the third brother coming to ask me what I think?"

For Liu Shu's uncooperative attitude, Liu Xi was also a little annoyed for a while, but still patiently said solemnly: "Ninth brother, this matter is extraordinary, don't take it lightly!"

"Of course it's unusual! There are already people who are blatantly bullying the prince and treating the majesty of the Tian family as nothing. What a bad behavior!" Liu Shu and Liu Xi looked at each other and said coldly.

Hearing this, Liu Xi also frowned, highlighting the word entangled.Seeing this, Liu Shu smiled slightly: "Third brother, just tell me, what do you want me to do?"

After hearing the question, Liu Xi didn't go around in circles anymore, and after pondering for a while, he said: "Regarding this matter, the Political Affairs Hall discussed it!"

"What result!" Liu Shu asked indifferently, he didn't seem to care much, but the erratic eyes still betrayed his inner concern.

Liu Xi said in a deep voice: "There is no conclusion, everything is up to Dad's decision!"

Liu Shu did have a shrewd side, felt something unusual from Liu Xi's words, looked straight at him, and said, "How dad decides is one thing, but you central ministers always discuss something. Bar!"

Facing Liu Shu's gaze, Liu Xi paused for a moment, and then slowly said: "I wrote a memorial to my father alone, the content is that it is suggested that the land of the royal family's descendants should be brought under the taxation system of the imperial court like the people of the world, and according to the regulations Tax!"

After saying this, Liu Shu finally couldn't sit still, stood up directly, and said angrily: "Third Brother, what you did is going too far! You want to kill yourself and all the brothers and sisters, and you want to stand by Pan Chou'er and wait." On the side of the foreign ministers, deal with your own blood relatives?"

Seeing Liu Shuyan go online and increase the attack range, Liu Xi couldn't hold back anymore, and his voice was raised a few levels, and he said in a solemn voice: "I stand for righteousness and justice, and I am for the country's great plan!"

"Hehe!" Liu Shu immediately sneered, and said contemptuously, "It's the justice of the bullshit, it's up to you, third brother? A bastard like me, Liu Shu, when will it affect the country's plans?"

"Although this matter is small, it has a far-reaching impact. Everyone is watching it! Those whose interests have been hurt during the tax reform process are all watching this matter. If it is not handled properly, it will inevitably cause an uproar and cause internal and external dissatisfaction!" Liu Xiyu analyzed it for Liu Shu earnestly.

However, if he could listen to these things, he wouldn't be Liu Shu.Seeing Liu Xi's serious face, he directly turned back: "I will not interfere with the affairs of the court. I originally closed the door and lived my own life. These troubles were brought up on my own initiative. Since I think it has a great impact , why did you let that Pan You go, to get to the bottom of it, it's because you employed people improperly.

Now that the problem has arisen, you want me to take the initiative to give in and take advantage of the interests of the entire royal family, how unreasonable it is!I don't know what father's attitude is, but I absolutely disagree with my third brother's proposal! "

Liu Shu said so, and Liu Xi was also angry. He stood up and waved his hands, and said loudly: "Where did the honor and honor you enjoy come from? It was given by His Majesty and supported by the court! Father has said more than once that we enjoy heaven and earth. The glory of the family must also bear the corresponding responsibility. You are the prince, and you should set an example to win the hearts of the people!"

"Father also said that this country is my Liu family's foundation. According to your plan, will the world still be my Liu family's world?" Liu Shu did not give in, and said aggressively: "You want to knock us down from the mundane world , like those Qianshou, you are digging the roots of my Liu family's foundation!"

"Liu's foundation is for our descendants to protect, not for you to take whatever you want!" Liu Xi said angrily: "The laws of the country are more important than mountains, and no one can exceed the laws, and the prince is no exception!"

The two brothers argued in court, and their words became more and more fierce, but Liu Shu never let go, and Liu Xi finally left in frustration.Immediately afterwards, Liu Shu ordered the officials in charge of Duke Chu's property to check the land as they please, but they will never pay the tax. At the same time, he contacted other brothers and sisters to fight against Liu Xi, the "traitor of the Liu family". .

Of course, no matter what kind of debate follows, in the end, it all depends on Emperor Liu's attitude. One word from him is worth tens of thousands of generous statements.