The portable magic tower of the Three Kingdoms

On the day of the Lantern Festival, Liu Tao accompanied his wife, concubine and children to enjoy the lanterns in the palace. Perhaps he knew in advance that His Majesty the Great Han had arranged the lanterns, and the folks also spontaneously organized the lanterns.

Lantern lanterns themselves have existed since ancient times, but after the introduction of Buddhism, they began to have some religious significance.Liu Tao didn't care about these, he sent someone to make lanterns, just because his parents took him to see lanterns when he was a child, for him, this was one of the memories of the Lantern Festival.

It's a pity that the fireworks show is gone, but this thing itself is a custom that gradually formed during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and it is not forced.If one day in the future, fireworks are really made, it is estimated that environmental protection issues will also be taken into consideration, and it will be fine to just set up fireworks at one or two places every year.Anyway, the fireworks were lifted into the sky, and they could be seen faintly from more than ten miles away.

It is also possible to increase the consumption tax on fireworks and use them to invest in environmental protection, which is better than directly banning them.Moreover, fixed-point sales of fireworks can also prevent some people from buying low-quality fireworks, and it is not good if there is an accident...

In the end, it is the Lantern Festival. The era of sesame has already existed, but it is a pity that peanuts have not yet.Rumor has it that it came from the Western Regions, and some say it came from the Americas, but it hasn't happened yet.

Sesame stuffed glutinous rice balls, red bean stuffed glutinous rice balls, served with ginger syrup, quite a childhood taste.The glutinous rice balls must be big, and they must be the size of a table tennis ball to be called glutinous rice balls. Those small glutinous rice balls have no soul.

"Are you going to go out?" After the Lantern Festival, Liu Tao began to prepare to go south, and Cai Yan stepped forward to ask with a big belly.

Yes, she was pregnant again, Liu Tao didn't avoid anything at all, and the woman didn't mind having more babies.Even from the perspective of a concubine in the harem, being able to conceive is a manifestation of His Majesty's favor for herself.It is also problematic to be able to conceive with someone who is not favored.

On Liu Tao's side, naturally he doesn't mind creating a nation, anyway, as long as he follows the concept of the frontier county's kingship.

Either he is crowned king, or he has no status at all. He can't blame his father for being ruthless, and he doesn't restrict civil and military occupations.No matter how bad it is to take the imperial examination in the army, if you give some money to buy some land, it's okay to live a small life as a landlord.

"As the emperor, that's all...it's nothing, I'll be back in a few days." Liu Tao smiled and started to go out.

Chapter 622

When they arrived at Wancheng, Liu Biao had arrived a day earlier, and the two met very smoothly.

"According to seniority, should I call you clan brother?" Liu Tao didn't know how to start, so he simply asked about the seniority of both parties.

"In terms of seniority, it's true." Liu Biao was slightly relieved when he heard the words, and nodded his head.It's good to admit that they are relatives, at least the next negotiation should not be too difficult for myself.

"Knowing that the clan brother can't help himself, a lot of scholars below want to be able to easily rise to the position without taking the exam. Many things are not so much ordered by the clan brother, as it is that the people below force the clan brother to do it." Liu Tao said with emotion.

"Your Majesty can understand, and I can also breathe a sigh of relief." Liu Biao responded quickly.

"However, in the eyes of outsiders, you are the one who claimed the title of emperor, and you are the one who has fought with me until now. Since you have taken the blame for this, you should let it go casually, it is impossible!" Liu Tao reminded.

"What kind of price should I pay?" Liu Biao directly got to the point.

"Except for Liu Pan, you and your children were demoted to common people and exiled to Baiyun City at the same time. Don't worry, the land will be given to you as it should be. You can't be an official for three generations, and all your family property will be confiscated except for necessary expenses. How about it? " Liu Tao asked.

"As long as I'm old, I can go anywhere. It's just that Qi'er's health has been bad. If I go to a place like Baiyun, I'm afraid I won't be able to last for a few years..." Liu Biao pleaded.In fact, being able to reach this point is not bad, he is even ready to sacrifice himself to keep Liu Qi, Liu Cong and Liu Xiu.

As for the other daughter, she has been promised to Wang Jie's son to be raised by him.

In this era, attitudes towards children are different, so it is understandable for Liu Biao to do that.Just like Cai Yong, the second daughter was sent to Yangqin as a continuation. If Yangqin's wife hadn't died early, she would have become a concubine.

When he escaped from Wu County, he was also taken care of by the Taishan Yang family.If it was Yangqin who lost his wife first, the two parties would have a marriage contract, and it would be fine for the Yang clan to protect Cai Yong in the end; on the other hand, if Cai Yong betrothed his second daughter to Yangqin in exchange for the protection of the Taishan Yang clan, and Yangqin's wife at that time It's not dead yet...then the nature has completely changed.

For Liu Biao, the most important thing is of course these three sons.

"There are medical craftsmen in Baiyun. I value that place very much, so I opened a state-run medical clinic there. Besides, if you are weak, you should exercise well. Exercise and eat properly, and your body will gradually improve. Sun Jian's four My son, the eldest son of my general Huang Zhong, is also in poor health, and after years of training, his health has gradually improved." Liu Tao did not agree to his request.

Today, Liu Qi is in poor health and stays. Will Liu Cong and Liu Xiu also stay in poor health tomorrow?

Since you want to rebel, you have to bear the consequences in this regard. Instead of trying to find a way elsewhere to take good care of Liu Qi's body, what's the point of trying to do this kind of scheming instead?

Could it be that in Luoyang, Liu Qi's health will suddenly improve?After that, there is no need for a doctor. Anyone who is sick can come to Luoyang, and after a period of life, he will be cured without medicine.

"Okay..." Liu Biao finally backed down.Liu Pan is in the army, as long as he is still there, even if all three of them die outside the Great Wall, his lineage can at least continue.

The biggest helplessness is that the three generations cannot take the imperial examination, so they can only marry wives and have children as soon as possible.

Maybe after more than ten years, I still have the opportunity to see the birth of my great-grandson.With a great-grandson, the family also has hope.

There is nothing left to talk about, basically it is the placement of civil and military officials from the three counties in Jingbei.Liu Tao said that according to the theory of surrender, that is to say, they will be assessed, those who pass the test will stay, and those who fail will go home.

The army's large-scale abolishment must at least be carefully selected. Compared with soldiers, he needs population more.In the conception of a great empire, population is an important basis for supporting his expansion.

Agricultural products, taxes, craftsmen and soldiers, how can we fight without these?How to expand the territory without fighting? !

However, for the sailors, it is more generous. After all, at this stage, he does not have enough qualified sailors.But compared to the navy, the craftsmen of the ship are actually invaluable treasures.

After all, ships these days are still a little behind. It's a pity that Liu Tao is not very familiar with navigation, and he is not very familiar with many crafts.But give an idea, and then let the craftsmen explore it by themselves. As long as the money and materials are sufficient, they can always be researched. .

At the beginning of February, Xiahouyuan's department entered Jiangling, and Yuban's department entered Jiangxia. Cai Mao and Zhang Yun passed the assessment and stayed in the navy to serve.Other civil and military officials were assessed and then transferred to other places one after another. New officials came to take over Jingbei, and the Southern Han Dynasty perished.

"Only Jiangnan and Yizhou are left..." At this time, Liu Tao had already returned to Luoyang, and officials from various ministries would follow up on the follow-up matters, so there was no need for him to take action himself.

Liu Biao is also kind. He has kept his taxes well for the past few years. At the same time, he resisted passively before and did not waste too much food and grass. Therefore, the officials at the Ministry of Households have been smiling a lot these days. few.

"Your Majesty, Jiangnan can rest assured for the time being." Jian Yong brought a memorial, not a letter of credence, but a memorial from Sun Ce.

He only proclaimed himself king, but not emperor, so what he sent was a memorial, apparently as a courtier.

"Oh, look what he said!" Liu Tao was very curious about this. Sun Ce is so knowledgeable about current affairs?

I took the memorial, opened it, and looked at it. It turned out that Sun Ce sent people to hand over the taxes that should be handed over to several counties in the south of the Yangtze River. Of course, it was based on the lowest standard over the years, but this is an attitude after all.

In addition, some special products from the south of the Yangtze River were sent to express congratulations to Your Majesty for conquering the Southern Han Dynasty.The last is the main topic, that is, I hope to surrender to the big man.It's not the kind of direct subordination, but the kind like the Xiongnu, which is subordinate in name but actually semi-independent, similar to the relationship between Yuan Shu and Sun Ce in history.

"This is great, we can concentrate on attacking Yizhou..." Liu Tao complained, "I wanted to say that Jiangnan should be brought down first."

After all, if the road problem is not resolved, it will not be easy for Yizhou to fight.Conversely, as long as the access to Sichuan is closed and the connection between Bashu and other places is completely closed, they will be self-sufficient and free, anyway, Liu Tao will not be short of tea.

I just don't know whether Bashu, which has a growing proportion of tea fields, is willing to accept such a result.

According to Liu Tao, it doesn't matter if you don't fight, just concentrate on dealing with Jiangnan, and then manage slowly.No one from Bashu is allowed to go north, and naturally no one is allowed to go south. After five or ten years, it is estimated that it will be self-defeating.

"Your Majesty, accepting the title of vassal does not conflict with going south to attack." Guo Jia reminded.

"Either you don't accept it, how can you accept it and beat others?" Liu Tao retorted, "Tell Sun Ce that the big man only accepts surrender, not surrender. The only way to surrender is to surrender completely!"

After a pause, he continued: "Sun Jian is almost free enough, right? If he is free enough, he will be assigned to Huang Zhong's command next year!"

Chapter 623 Yuntai Railway opens to traffic

When Sun Jian was captured, Liu Tao didn't make things difficult for him, and even had a drink with him.Later, he said that he would serve in the army. The latter said that he was not careful at his age and planned to take care of himself.

Taking care of his wool, he will only be forty years old this year. If he wants to take care of his life, won't Huang Zhong be buried?You know, Huang Zhong has already started to run six!

Xiao Huangxu is also almost five years old and has already learned to speak. His older brothers and sisters help to take care of him.

According to Huang Zhong's conditions, it would not be a big problem to serve for another ten years. After retiring at the age of 70, Huang Xu should be trained well. In about ten years, Huang Xu should be able to grow into a good general.

Speaking of which, Huang Xu and Lu Lingqi also got married some time ago.Years ago, Lu Bu and Huang Zhong also came back for a day or two to preside over their marriage.

And it is said that Huang Wudie, who came to the wedding banquet, fell in love with Guan Ping, who came here on behalf of Guan Yu.Huang Wudie is three years older than Guan Ping, and has a personality like a neighbor's big sister. She is very fascinated by this kid who lacks fatherly love since childhood.

Speaking of which, Guan Pingxu is already seventeen years old this year, and if he changes to an ordinary family, it is almost time for wives and concubines to form a group.