Han Shizu

Before she knew it, Liu Xin was brought in by Liu Ye, but she quickly came to her senses and said in a deep voice: "It's still not right!"

"What's wrong?" Liu Ye asked smoothly.

Liu Xin: "Gyeonggi is not Anxi! What happened just now is really not worth mentioning. Brother Thirteen, you can easily solve it without even revealing your identity!"
However, you chose the most brutal and violent method to kill people in the street, at the feet of the emperor, in the most virtuous area. Such an approach will definitely bring trouble. I don’t believe that Thirteenth Brother is not clear in his heart!

But if you still do it, there must be a reason and a purpose."

Facing Liu Xin's inquiring gaze, Liu Ye couldn't help but smile: "Fourteenth brother, you should go to Dali Temple to be an official. What purpose can I have? I'm just angry for the moment! As for the trouble, I really want to see it. experience!"

"Aren't you afraid of offending the emperor?" Liu Xin asked.

Liu Ye said calmly: "King Xu has a high reputation and status in the clan, but he is not famous and frightening, let alone the son of a mere Kaifeng governor!"

A trace of disdain flashed across the corner of his mouth: "I don't think Liu Jichang is just a mediocre person if he allows his slaves to be so domineering!
Furthermore, King Xu is not easy to mess with, so am I, Liu Ye, easy to bully?If King Xu is facing him, he can just raise his hands in salute. Even Liu Jichang, because of his authority as the governor of Kaifeng, can just give him a thin meal. As for their descendants, are they worthy of me raising my hands?

To put it bluntly, King Xu, the elder of the clan, was highly virtuous and respected, but what contribution did he make to the country?Can people be convinced by the status brought by status and qualifications alone?"

Liu Ye's current state, sharp and sharp is probably the most suitable adjective. Every word and every action is as if a swordsman is meeting on the battlefield, full of attack power.

Seeing his gushing appearance, Liu Xin couldn't help but sigh: "What you said is so disrespectful to the emperor. If dad hears it, he will be scolded!"

Liu Ye was silent for a moment after hearing this, his always sharp eyes revealed a hint of sadness, and he said slowly: "Unfortunately, dad is no longer here!"

The atmosphere had become depressing at this point, but Liu Ye quickly pulled him back from his low mood and said, "Okay, let's not mention these trivial matters!"

Waving his hand, Liu Ye changed the subject and chuckled: "Fourteenth Brother, what are the intentions of Liu Wenyuan in inviting us to the meeting?"

Mentioning this, Liu Xin's expression became serious for the first time, even a little gloomy.After thinking for a moment, he answered exactly what was asked: "Brother Thirteen, maybe in your opinion, my Rao Le Country should be a safe and peaceful paradise?"

After hearing what he said, Liu Ye immediately said: "Isn't it right? Except for the remote location and cold climate, the conditions in all aspects should be quite good. Such vast and lush pastures and land, going back a hundred years, do you have to use your life to snatch or protect it? , it’s all your territory now.

With the imperial court at your back and few external threats, can't you still be a worry-free king? "

Liu Xin shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "I, King Raole, only have two or three cities and a population of no more than one hundred thousand. Although the area is not small, it is only at the level of a central state in the Han Dynasty! If I only use this, I can't claim to be alone. If you are ignorant, you will only make the magnanimous people laugh!"

"How ridiculous! You, the king, were granted the title by Emperor Shizu, one of the first three feudal states of the Han Dynasty!" Liu Ye said solemnly.

Liu Xin turned to look at Liu Ye and said leisurely: "It should be like this, but it's not like that!"

"Isn't it just that the population is smaller? Isn't it just what a king should do to make peace with people who come from far away?" Liu Ye said easily.

"How can I attract people from Rao Leguo, who has neither wealth nor power?" Liu Xin said condescendingly.

Seeing this, Liu Ye still looked calm and bold, waving his hands and saying: "Internally, we ask for people from the imperial court, and find ways from Yanbei, Shanyang, and Liaodong. Externally, Khitan, Shiwei, and many miscellaneous people in Mobei are all here." Absorbable and taming.

Why did Dad want to enfeoff the country in remote areas? If it was just to rule those Han people who were close to the imperial court, there would be no need to enfeoff the country and just set up one or two Jizhou.

It is precisely for you to be in the position where the imperial court is in danger and beyond the reach of the whip, to guard the border and calm the people for the imperial court, and to eliminate evil dangers in the bud. As long as the people in your territory, no matter what their origins, they are your subjects! "

After listening to Liu Ye's remarks, Liu Xin just frowned slightly. Looking at his expression, it didn't look like he suddenly realized it, but he seemed to have some understanding of it.

"Why did dad seal you in Raole back then, and why did he seal you and not others?" Liu Ye asked again.

Liu Xin answered now with a very serious tone: "Is it because of my mother's background?"

"Concubine Yelu is the cause, and you are the result!" Liu Ye looked forward again, but there was obvious confusion in his eyes. For the first time, he expressed his opinions in such a serious tone:

"In the imperial court, you are just an unknown and unpopular junior prince with Khitan blood, but in Saibei, having the blood of two clans is your greatest advantage.

As the king of the Liu clan, those Saibei Hu people may be in awe, but as a half-Khitan remnant, their attitude may be convinced.

It's not because the Khitans are still so powerful and influential today, but because it's easier for you to gain their recognition and regard you as one of their own.

Looking at the entire royal family, only you have this kind of advantage. If you can make good use of it and follow the trend, your Raole Kingdom will have a new look.

I can't guarantee that other tribes are miscellaneous. At least the Khitans are susceptible to your influence. If you can attract the Mobei Khitan tribe to your rule, the court will support it. After all, it will weaken the Mobei royal court.

Speaking of which, from the perspective of the Khitan royal family, you and the current Khitan King Yelu Longxu happen to belong to two different branches. The decades-long struggle for royal power in the Khitan may fall on you two again after it has subsided for 20 years."

Listening to Liu Ye's words becoming more and more irrelevant, Liu Xin said dissatisfiedly: "Brother Thirteen, your joke is too good!"

"I'm not joking!" Liu Ye curled his lips, looked at Liu Xin, and said with a smile: "I have a deep understanding of this!
I am no better than Sixth Brother. I have no foundation before Anxi. How can I gain a firm foothold?I rely not only on the love and care of the late emperor and the support of the court, but more importantly, there are tens of thousands of Yao people and thousands of Yao soldiers in Anxi, and now in my country of Kangju. They are my most solid support and my confidence. Pledge to follow and be loyal to the end!

Fourteenth Brother, you should be the most sympathetic to this point."

Liu Xin's heart was filled with ups and downs at his words. Although he tried his best to restrain himself, his fluctuating eyes had already betrayed some of his inner feelings.

Seeing this, Liu Ye couldn't help but laugh out loud. The fourteenth was always gentle and quiet, and Liu Ye was obviously a little proud of being able to stir up his emotions.

However, after a brief thought, his face suddenly stiffened, and he smiled and cursed at Liu Xin: "Unconsciously, you took me off topic. You haven't even mentioned the purpose of Liu Wenyuan's treat!"

"Brother Thirteen is very knowledgeable. You don't even know it, so how can I know it?" Liu Xin gradually regained her composure and said naturally, spreading her hands. "Your Rao Leguo and Anton are close neighbors! They should have contact with each other on weekdays!" Liu Ye said.

Hearing this, Liu Xin was silent for a moment, looked deeply, and said slowly: "It's hard to say whether this close neighbor will be a good neighbor or a bad neighbor in the future!"

Liu Ye frowned suddenly: "In the Northeast, Anton is certainly powerful, but Liu Wenyuan still dares to despise you, the emperor's uncle?"

Hearing what Liu Ye said, Liu Xin was speechless and complained silently in her heart. Liu Ye was the least qualified to say this. Just now, he had made a mockery of King Xu.
"That's not the case!" Liu Xin shook her head, her expression became more serious, and her tone was a bit cautious: "Based on my observations in the past few years, Liu Wenyuan is a peaceful person, and he is not willing to suffer losses! And in these years, An The biggest loss Dong suffered was precisely the fact that a large piece of flesh was cut off by the late emperor and given to my Raole Kingdom!"

Hearing what he said, Liu Ye understood and immediately thought of the current situation in Anxi.Now that the family has just been divided, although he can only obey the emperor Shizu's distribution method, he may not be convinced. Some conflicts are unavoidable. Liu Ye knows this in his heart, and the same is probably true for Liu Min.

After thinking for a while, Liu Ye showed his relaxed posture again and said with a smile: "It sounds like the Northeast region is indeed not as peaceful as it appears on the surface!"

"Okay, no more guessing. I want to see what this guy Liu Wenyuan is up to!" Liu Ye lightly kicked the horse's belly and sped away.

"Taihe Tower!" On the crowded street, Liu Ye stood on his horse and looked up at the luxurious restaurant on the street. He couldn't help but joked: "Who is this? Are you going to compete with the Taihe Tower of the Zhao family (Lu Guogong's Mansion)? ?”

"Although there is only one word difference between the two, they are very different!" Liu Xin obviously knew the origin of this building and chuckled: "Compared to the Taihe Building that was driven to the north and south by the Zhao family, the Taihe Building in front of us is much more special. , this is the only one in the whole country!"

"Oh?" Liu Ye also became interested and couldn't help but ask: "Who is behind it?"

"Seventh brother!" Liu Xin didn't show off and answered directly.

Liu Ye was obviously stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "If this is the restaurant opened by Brother Seven, it must be of extraordinary style. Today's trip is indeed worthwhile!"

After the "overthrow of the king" incident that year, the seventh prince Wu Guogong Liu Hui became completely depressed. Not only was he kicked out of the political hall, he was also half-confined in the palace. Liuguang Garden, which was once full of guests, quickly became deserted. Yu Liuhui went to sit for a while, play the piano and have a drink from time to time.

It was in this desolate atmosphere that Liu Hui wrote many good words. From some of his recent works, we can clearly see the change in style, which is more impetuous and gaudy than the original. The accumulation of years has made it more profound and more emotional.

Of course, in addition to his works, there are also rumors leaking out from the Duke of Wu's palace, saying that Liu Hui had mental problems and was furious and uncontrollable from time to time. He frequently beat and scolded his concubines and servants.However, after the death of Emperor Shizu, he seemed to have gradually become more normal, and he began to go out for activities, regaining his sense of presence.

The threshold for hospitality in Taihe Building has always been very high. This time, Prince Anton Liu Wenyuan was the host, so he naturally reserved the venue and refused other guests. Therefore, the huge Taihe Building felt a bit out of place and deserted on the busy Yankang Street.

The market outside the building is still crowded with people, but hidden among the crowd and the buildings on both sides, there are an indescribable number of spies and spies, paying close attention to the situation inside the Taihe Building.But no matter how concerned he was, he could only watch from a distance. The warriors guarding the building were really not easy to deal with.

The two brothers Liu Ye and Liu Xin dismounted and were greeted by King Anton, who was waiting in person. He saluted with a smile and said, "I have met the two imperial uncles!"

In terms of age alone, the three uncles and nephews are considered to be of the same age. Liu Xin is even one year younger than Liu Wenyuan. In addition, they have rarely interacted with each other in the past. It is unrealistic to say how much Liu Wenyuan respects the second emperor's uncle.

Liu Ye still had the same heroic demeanor, and smiled at Liu Wenyuan: "I am so proud that I bother King Andong to greet him personally!"

Liu Wenyuan showed a rare humility. He held up his hands and said with a smile: "Uncle Thirteen, you are joking. The emperor's uncles are invited to attend the meeting to give face to my nephew. As a junior, Wenyuan should not only bow to greet him, but also kneel to greet him!" "

"You must keep your word!" Liu Ye said immediately, with a smile on his face, even a bit mean, and pointed to the floor tiles under his feet.

Liu Wenyuan's face froze immediately. He raised his eyes and stared at Liu Ye carefully. His eyes were undisguisedly sharp, but who was Liu Ye? He was so calm and gentle. Seeing that Liu Wenyuan could no longer hold his nerve, he just laughed loudly. He smiled and said to Liu Xin beside him: "Look at his expression, it's funny! Don't take your jokes seriously!"

Seeing this, Liu Wenyuan lost his embarrassment and said, "Uncle Thirteen is still so funny!"

Obviously, Liu Wenyuan's smiling face made Liu Ye even more interesting.After looking at each other, Liu Xin said calmly: "Excuse me for waiting. You are hosting this banquet today and only invited your thirteenth, fourteenth and second uncles!"

"Uncles, you are already waiting in the building!" Liu Wenyuan took a deep look at Liu Ye, maintained a humble attitude, and led the two of them inside: "Uncles, please!"

After entering Taihe Building, I realized that the scene inside was very lively. There were banquet tables around the grand and gorgeous main stage, and a circle of the Liu family's clan kings were sitting there.

At first glance, it looks like a "round table meeting" of the Liu family. There is already some wine and meat on the dining table. For example, King Liu Shu of Linyi, unlike those brothers who are reserved and careful about their demeanor, has already started to eat by himself, and is eating. The mouth must be full of oil.

"Thirteenth brother, why are you here dressed like this?" Liu Shu looked at Liu Ye, picked up a handkerchief and wiped his hands, asking with interest.

Liu Ye raised his head and smiled at Liu Shu: "I ran into a little trouble on the road and lost my robe!"

"Oh?" Liu Shu became more enthusiastic: "Who has provoked my thirteenth brother? That is really a big trouble!"

"Brother Ninth is joking! Everyone in the entire capital doesn't know that the Ninth Prince is the biggest trouble!" Liu Ye snapped back.

Liu Shu didn't take it seriously, but said cheerfully: "You and I, brothers, are two troublesome people. When we meet together, it's time for us to come to our senses!"

"When the younger brother goes upstairs, have a drink with Brother Ninth!"

"Since we are here, please take your seats!" Wei King Liu Min, who had been silent until now, spoke.

Hearing the sound, Liu Ye glanced at Liu Min, who had discovered it a long time ago, and cynically cupped his hands: "Sixth Brother has an order, and you should obey it!"

It has to be said that among the Liu royal family present, Wei King Liu Min is actually the most senior.In addition to the brothers Liu Min, Liu Shu, Liu Hui, Liu Han, Liu Ye, and Liu Xin, there were also King Yong Liu Chun and King Jin Liu Wenhai.

These people, except Liu Hui, Duke of Wu, have one thing in common. They are all the current princes and kings of the Han Dynasty.Perhaps there are two missing, Liu Wenhuan, who succeeded King Liu Xiao of Liang, but that child is only 11 years old and is qualified but not able to participate in such a gathering.

As for the other one, it is naturally Zhao Wang Liu Fang...