My father is Emperor Wu of Han, how can I be different from him?

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When leaving the Huo Mansion, he made an appointment with Huo Qubing to come back another day.

Then he returned to the palace.

On the way back to the palace, Liu Ju noticed that Su Wu, who was guarding beside him, was obviously not in a good mood and seemed a little depressed.

Liu Ju could probably guess the other party's mood. As the saying goes, comparing goods will lead to throwing them away, and comparing people will lead to death.

Su Wu and Huo Qubing were the same age, both nineteen. But look at them, they were appointed generals and granted titles of nobility at such a young age. Then look at yourself?
Even though he guessed it, Liu Ju did not say anything to comfort her.

After all, there are so many people who feel inferior in front of Huo Qubing. If we really have to comfort them one by one, how can we comfort them all?

Compared with the most powerful man, it's just uncomfortable!
Su Wu should leave this little sorrow to himself and regard it as a kind of boredom in his youth.

Return to Weiyang Palace.

Liu Ju went straight to the Pepper Room.

As expected, Queen Wei Zifu was waiting early again and ordered the palace servants to prepare toiletries.

"Come on, look at these beads of sweat, Qubing is really good, practicing archery and horse riding, but he doesn't even know how to go easy on his brother."

The only person in the world who could complain about Huo Qubing in such a tone was probably the graceful and elegant Empress Wei.

Wei Zifu soaked a square towel in warm water, and just like countless mothers treat their sons, she held Liu Ju with one hand and rubbed his face with the other hand.

at this time.

There is nothing noble or not, only simplicity.

Chang'an was hot and humid in the summer, and Liu Ju couldn't help sweating as he ran all the way into the Pepper Room. As for the stains from practicing archery, they had already been washed at Huo Qubing's house.

However, he did not point it out.

It is simply uncomfortable to present facts and reason with a woman who is overflowing with maternal love.

Liu Ju let her busy herself with the handkerchief on her face, and said with a smile: "Sweating is nothing, mother didn't see it... Wow, today I shot every arrow without missing a target!"

"well!"

Wei Zifu's eyes curved, and she smiled and said, "My son is the most heroic!"

One dares to boast, the other dares to respond. This may be the most tolerant embodiment of maternal love in the world.

After cleaning, Wei Zifu stopped smiling and said seriously, "Your father has summoned ministers to the Cang Pond and has specifically told you to go there when you return to the palace."

"Ok?"

Liu Ju was a little confused, "Let me go?"

When the emperor summoned ministers, it was just to discuss state affairs, so why did he summon me?

however.

This time, Liu Ju was wrong. If he wanted to ask about government affairs, he would do so in the Front Hall or Xuanshi Hall, but not by the Cangchi Lake.

The Weiyang Palace covers a vast area and has a lake inside named Cangchi.

There is a rockery in the lake and a pavilion on the mountain.

There are curtains covering the pavilion and ice mirrors placed beside it. The gentle summer breeze causes ripples on the surface of Cangse Lake.

At this moment, there were several tables in the pavilion, and several people were drinking from their cups, chatting and laughing.

This was the scene Liu Ju saw when he arrived.

"See Your Highness."

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."

When the scholars kneeling on both sides saw the prince arrive, they hurriedly bowed and saluted.

"No need to be so polite, please take a seat."

The emperor, who was in the main seat, expressed his opinion on behalf of the prince.

Liu Che flicked his sleeves, waited for the prince to sit down, and then said: "It is a good thing to have a martial spirit, I support it! But while learning martial arts, you must also learn civil affairs. Only by combining civil and military skills can you become a talent."

These words were obviously directed at Liu.

He immediately bowed, "Yes, I will remember your teachings."

Several ministers who were watching this scene inadvertently exchanged implicit glances with each other, all of them seeming to be thinking about something.

Your Majesty, are you going to start training the Crown Prince to be a good ruler?

Also, bringing the prince to meet the ministers is not just a simple signal...

The emperor ignored what they were thinking and pointed at the people around him, and continued: "Those present today are all masters of poetry and prose, and are knowledgeable. In the future, you should get closer to them and ask for their advice."

If the previous sentence was undoubtedly addressed to the prince, then the current sentence still seems to be addressed to the prince... but in fact, it is not!

The people present were all shrewd people, and they understood the meaning in an instant, and waved their hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you are too kind."

"It is an honor for me to teach the prince with my little writing skills."

Very good, the subordinates are very positive.

The emperor was very satisfied.

But among the positive statements, there was one that sounded strange. He said, "I am well-informed and well-read. I will definitely be able to cultivate a refined and elegant temperament in the prince!"

ho.

This is quite a big tone.

Liu Ju looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the man who spoke had two wisps of beard on his lips and a round face, and he looked happy.

Being sized up by the prince, he showed no fear at all. He bowed and said with a smile, "Haha, I am Dongfang Shuo, nice to meet you, Your Highness."

Dongfang Shuo, Dongfang Manqian!
The moment Liu Ju heard this name, he was stunned for a moment, and then the first reaction that popped into his mind was:
"Ah~"

"The founder of crosstalk is you, kid?" Before he could digest this person's name, an old man with gray hair and a gentle temperament on the left side of the pavilion spoke.

"Haha, I am Sima Xiangru, your Highness."

Hey!

Sima Xiangru, who is revered as the Saint of Fu and the Master of Ci in the field of poetry and is regarded as a role model for our generation in the world of gigolos?

Liu Ju stared at him.

Tsk, this appearance, even though he is old, he is still so elegant and handsome. The old guy is still as handsome as before!

Sima Xiangru had no idea how the prince was describing him at this moment. He even stroked his beard proudly, and was very pleased with the prince's surprised expression.

You have no joke.

The emperor said that he was a master of poetry and prose, so he must be a master.

Although Liu Ju was joking in his heart, he had to admit that both Dongfang Shuo and Sima Xiangru were famous scholars!

It is hard to say who will be honored to receive his teaching.

Liu Ju respectfully bowed to the two men as a disciple, "I am a dull boy, I hope you two teachers will forgive me in the future."

He said formally.

Dongfang Shuo and Sima Xiangru saw this and immediately stopped being casual and returned the greeting solemnly: "Your Highness is modest!"

As they saluted each other, the emperor just watched quietly.

The greeting that the prince gave when he took his seat was just a formality. The emperor could express his opinion on behalf of the prince, but at this time, he would not interrupt.

This end.

Of the three ministers present, two had given their names, and they were very famous.

Liu Ju naturally turned his gaze to the last person, a middle-aged man with an indifferent attitude and taciturnity.

Being able to be ranked alongside Dongfang and Sima, he must be another big shot, and he seems to be a bit pretentious.

Liu Ju was looking forward to it.

However, facing the hopeful eyes of the prince, the middle-aged man gave his name: "I am the Zhongsan Doctor, Zhuang Zhu, and I am honored to meet His Highness."

"Oh~"

Liu Ju opened his mouth slightly, and then he suddenly realized and said, "Doctor Zhuang, I have heard of your great name for a long time!"

He has been looking forward to it for a long time.

Who?
Who is Zhuangzhu?

Although he had a million questions in his heart, Liu Ju showed none of them on his face and remained calm as ever.

The echo of his father the Emperor's "not showing his emotions on his face" was still there. If he lost his composure at this moment, he would definitely lose a lot of points!
But then again, Liu Ju had never heard of this person named Zhuang Zhu.

It does look familiar.

In fact, he was not only familiar with Zhuang Zhu, but also Sima Xiangru and Dongfang Shuo.

They were all close ministers to the emperor and often went in and out of the palace.

Liu Ju had lived in the deep palace for a long time and had no contact with officials. Although he could not call out their names and official titles, he still had a vague impression of them.

After thinking about it, I found that I really couldn't remember what was special about Dr. Zhuang.

Oh, whatever.

To use a popular saying in later generations, it means: I already have Dongfang and Sima, so what else do I need a bicycle?
In the following time.

There was laughter in the pavilion, especially Dongfang Shuo who was the best at livening up the atmosphere, telling stories, singing and joking... er, no, it was funny actions and humorous words that came out of his mouth.

Not to mention Liu Ju, even the emperor was amused by him and became unrestrained.

I kept laughing and scolding this bastard...

Since he was named the crown prince and began to come into contact with foreign officials, Liu Ju suddenly felt that the heroes in today's wave are truly emerging in endlessly.

Well-known ones include Sima Qian, Dong Zhongshu, Zhang Qian and others.

The people we see now include Su Wu, Dongfang Shuo, Sima Xiangru and others.

future.

How many characters who only exist in the pages of ancient books can now stand vividly before Liu Ju's eyes?

There are too many celebrities, and he is confused for a moment. He can't tell whether it is the times that create heroes, or heroes that create the times. Maybe they complement each other.

of course.

Liu Ju also had not forgotten Zhuang Zhu, a "pending" celebrity who was introduced by his father the emperor himself, along with the "Sage of Fu" and "The Master of Ci".

I'll have to ask around afterwards, maybe I'm just ignorant.

……

At dusk, the banquet ended.

The three of them left the palace together and parted ways outside the palace. Dongfang Shuo had a cheerful personality and many friends, and he also had to attend another banquet.

Sima Xiangru and his wife have a love that is stronger than gold, and he wants to go back home to find Zhuo Wenjun to express his love for her.

Zhuang Zhu also wants to go back home.

Coincidentally, there was also a woman waiting for him.

"Yo!"

In the backyard of the Zhuang Mansion, Lady Liu Ling glanced at Zhuang Zhu with a smile, her eyes teasing, and greeted him cordially, "Master Zhuang, are you back?"

(End of this chapter)