[Comprehensive] Empress Variations

In addition to the generals who fled with him, the news of Liu Bang's defeat was also heard by the prime minister Xiao He who stayed behind in the pass.He recruited almost all the adult men in Guanzhong to come to aid Liu Bang.Han Xin, who served as the general, gathered up the fleeing soldiers, and the two joined forces in Xingyang.The Han army, which was somewhat passive because of the defeat, also began to regroup at this time.

Chu and Han confronted each other with Xingyang as the boundary. Although the Han army was often at a disadvantage, they were always able to save the day.On the contrary, the Chu army lost the general Yingbo under Liu Bang's divorce scheme.

Although Xiang Yu had to deal with the rebel army led by Yingbo while dealing with Liu Bang's army.However, only judging from the battlefield of the Han army, the situation Liu Bang is facing at this time is not optimistic.

Xiang Yu directly sent soldiers to surround Xingyang, and Liu Bang seemed to have no way out.

"My subordinates think that we can temporarily make peace with Xiang Yu, with Xingyang as the boundary and Han as the west." Xiao He suggested.

Everyone present here knows that this peace is only temporary.Just like when Liu Bang entered Guanzhong with a gesture of weakness.After they cultivate their morality and cultivate their character, after they have put in a fight.They will naturally come back again and compete with Xiang Yu for this country.

Several people looked at each other and nodded from time to time.Those who can discuss here are all people who Liu Bang trusts very much, and they are also some talented people.They are not a group of sour Confucians who hold their own identities and think that they should not bow their heads. 'A man can bend and stretch' is what they think is the right way to be a human being.

After they exchanged their opinions, they looked up at Liu Bang who was sitting at the highest place.Liu Bang's sitting posture was much more relaxed than other soldiers, and he seemed less solemn. He seemed to pay little attention to the scene in front of him.However, those who have been able to follow Liu Bang for these years naturally know that he has listened to everything.The state at this time is just thinking.

They didn't open their mouths to urge, waiting for Liu Bang to make a decision.However, they didn't have much anxiety in their hearts.Liu Bang has always attached great importance to the opinions of his courtiers, and sometimes he will let his courtiers do it directly.This is the main reason why they follow him.

In the past few years, Liu Bang has done a lot of things to show the enemy his weakness. It stands to reason that he is actually very decisive at this time.However, thinking that Lu Zhi was resting in the room at this time, he felt that the decision to show weakness was a bit difficult.Although it was just a message, it seemed to tell the world that he was not as good as Xiang Yu.

Liu Bang's hesitation made Xiao He, Zhang Liang and others realize that something was wrong.They were about to speak again, but someone spoke before them.

These ministers are not inferior to Liu Fei in strategy, and even slightly higher than Liu Fei.However, compared to their understanding of Liu Bang's thoughts at this time, they together cannot compare with Liu Fei. "Father and queen mother also said that when necessary, 'showing the enemy's weakness' is not an admission of defeat, but a strategy."

Liu Fei privately called Liu Bang and Lu Zhi still father and mother, but in front of the ministers, his address needed to be changed.It's not that intimate, but it looks solemn.

"In that case, let's make peace with Xiang Yu." Liu Bang slightly curled his lips, and he saw a vaguely smug look on Liu Fei's face, and a trace of helplessness appeared in his eyes.What Liu Fei is proud of is not how smart he is, but that he understands Lu Zhi better than Liu Bang, a father.

Liu Bang didn't think so.Although Liu Fei did spend more time with Lu Zhi than he did.However, there are many things that Lu Zhi would not show in front of a child like Liu Fei.Liu Bang felt that he himself knew Lu Zhi better.

He knew that Lu Zhi cared more about the final result than the process.Therefore, Lu Zhi would not interfere when he showed weakness to Duo Yu in that article, and even felt that his decision was in line with the current situation.The reason why Liu Bang thought too much was just because he cared too much.He cared too much about his image in Lu Zhi's eyes.

Although, in Lu Zhi's eyes, he probably has no image at all.Lu Zhi can be said to be the person who knows him best.Knowing that when he was the most absurd, even his changes were all due to Lu Zhi.

Xiao He, Zhang Liang, Fan Kui and others looked at each other, and they all saw the solemnity in each other's eyes.Those of them who followed Liu Bang earlier had heard of Lu Fei's influence on Liu Fei, and they already valued it in their hearts.Now they found that they seemed to pay more attention to Lu's pheasant.

This woman can produce an image of Liu Bang's decision-making.This made them vigilant in addition to their initial emphasis.

"The subordinates will make arrangements." Xiao He responded respectfully.Then he added, "You can take it easy these few days."

Liu Bang nodded, he naturally knew to relax.The two sides seek peace, and if he wants a truce, he will be more sincere. "You can let the dancer perform some singing and dancing. Everyone is tired these days, let's relax together."

The ministers looked at each other with relaxed smiles on their lips.It was impossible to tell that they were still discussing an issue related to the general situation of the country just now.

Liu Bang said that he wanted to watch the singing and dancing, and soon someone arranged for the dancers and sent them into the room.The figures of these dancers are graceful, just walking into the room, they seem to be stepping on dance steps.

After entering the room, these dancers began to dance to the music played.Xiao He just glanced at it, then turned his head and went out to arrange business.This scene of singing and dancing is indeed very relaxing, which can quite prove their 'sincerity'.

As soon as Qi Ji entered the room, she couldn't help but put her gaze on the person sitting at the highest place.At this time, he looked much more tired than the last time I saw him.Thinking about it, the defeat at the hands of Xiang Yu added a lot of pressure to him.

Qi Ji had met Liu Bang before, and she was originally from Dingtao. When she met Liu Bang, Liu Bang had just been crowned King of Han, and she should be in high spirits.Qi Ji was originally a gift from Dingtao local officials to Liu Bang. She was very dissatisfied with being given to a man who could be her father, but after seeing King Han, her dissatisfaction disappeared.

This King of Han was not as old as she had imagined, but he looked heroic without losing his literary grace.Compared with men of the same age, he is a bit more mature.

Just one side, she felt that the King of Han was the most suitable man for her.It's just that King Han didn't touch her that night.On the contrary, I talked with her a lot about the local customs, even including poetry and songs.After only an hour, she was taken out. ,

The king of Han didn't touch her, and besides feeling sorry, she was even more obsessed with his demeanor.So, she appeared here.There have been many difficulties along the way.But seeing him now, she felt that it was all worth it.

She even felt that it was a good time for her to come. Hanwang was frustrated at this time and needed a caring person to comfort him.Qi Ji obviously felt that she was the one who cared about herself.As for the king of Han already had a wife, she had heard of it.It's just that the main wife married the king of Han more than ten years ago, and now she is probably old and fading.

Qi Ji's appearance is the most outstanding among these dancers, and her dance steps are also the most outstanding.At this time, she showed her charm with all her strength, and even the famous ministers and generals around her looked straight at her for a moment.

Qi Ji once had a relationship with Liu Bang, and he was not moved by her at that time.This time, Qi Ji naturally tried her best to arrange this beautiful reunion.She has always felt that the most beautiful thing about her is not her appearance, but her dancing skills, and it is even more vivid at this time.

When this dance music came down, the surroundings were full of appreciative voices.Liu Bang also applauded very face-saving.He has always been a person who is good at discovering beauty, so naturally he is not stingy with praise.Of course, he already has the most beautiful one in his mind at this time, and other people, no matter how beautiful they are, can only be praised.

Qi Ji didn't hide her friendship at all at this time, she looked at Liu Bang with naked emotion.This made Liu Fei, who was sitting next to Liu Bang, frowned slightly.

Liu Fei knew Liu Bang's feelings for Lu Zhi, and in his heart, he regarded Liu Bang as Lu Zhi's private property.At this time, Liu Bang was stared at so nakedly by this woman, which made him feel that his mother had been violated.In Liu Fei's mind, Lu's pheasant was the most important thing. Naturally, he was very upset when he violated Lu's pheasant.

"My lord, I see that this woman is beautiful, and I like you. It's a good thing." Han Xin followed Liu Bang after being recommended by Xiao He, and he didn't follow him for a long time.In his eyes, those who can be liked by beauties are naturally heroes.He followed Liu Bang, and Liu Bang was liked by this woman, which also proved that he had a good vision.Naturally, he said something.

Hearing Han Xin's words, Qi Ji couldn't help but cast a grateful look at Han Xin.With just one glance, she fixed her gaze firmly on Liu Bang again.

"It's really beautiful." Liu Bang also praised Qi Ji. He used to like beauties very much, but now he doesn't want to let other women get close, but his aesthetic vision will not degenerate because of this. "Beauty is beauty, but it is not to my liking."

"Wang..." Qi Ji bit her lips involuntarily. His words made all her joy disappear.A woman like her, I don't know how many people want to get it.Why is the King of Han unmoved.

"Let's play another song." Liu Bang leaned back in his chair, and he looked at the guard guarding the door. "Go and invite the queen here, and let her come and appreciate it."

Qi Ji raised her head and glanced at Liu Bang, her heart was full of unwillingness.But she still followed what Liu Bang said, and danced to the music again.

Before Xun Ying was brought in, she heard what had just happened in this room from the guard who sent him the message.

In the eyes of this personal guard, what Liu Bang did can undoubtedly increase the relationship between the two of them.Even if he doesn't speak today, word will spread in a few days.When he said it at this time, it was obvious that he would leave a good impression on the queen.

When Xun Ying entered the room, she took a few more glances at the dancer. The dancer looked really beautiful, and her dancing skills seemed to be better than the other dancers.This reminded Xun Ying of a woman in history, Mrs. Qi.But thinking about it, this is not Dingtao, and she felt that she was thinking too much.

After Lu Zhi stepped into the room, Liu Bang stood up.He took two steps forward, took Lu Zhi's hand, and they walked to the high platform to sit down together.Even in front of all the courtiers, he poured a glass of water for Lu Zhi.

Liu Fei on the side was not to be outdone, he stretched out his hand and pulled Lu Zhi's sleeve to attract her attention.Then he added some embellishments in her ears about the dancing girl.His dissatisfaction with the dancer could be seen in his words, and there was no trace of his usual dignity in front of his courtiers.

Qi Ji finished another dance, and she couldn't help but look up at Lu Zhi on the stage, the rumored queen of the King of Han.When she saw the king of Han stand up to greet Lu Zhi, she almost took the wrong step.That jealousy quickly spread to her whole body.

She saw Lu Zhi's face clearly, and was stunned for a moment.She didn't expect that the woman who had been able to make Hanwang so many years without giving anyone a title except her would actually look so ordinary.That's right, it's normal!Lu Zhi's appearance may be acceptable in front of other people, but in front of a beauty like Mrs. Qi, this appearance is not worth mentioning.

Compared with Mrs. Qi's enchanting and raucous temperament, her demeanor seems to be old-fashioned.That grace and elegance really looked like a standard lady, a standard wife.However, isn't such a woman not very attractive to men?

Many men have such a wife in their homes, but they are just placed as a facade.The one they love the most is definitely not their wife.It seems that Han Wang is not the same.

Qi Ji noticed that since Lu Zhi stepped into the room, Liu Bang never looked at anyone else.With the three people on the stage, the harmonious atmosphere seemed to be impossible for anyone to enter.Even though Madam Qi was unwilling, she had to admit that she didn't seem to have much chance.

This is the first time she has seen a woman whose husband can take the initiative to take care of her.However, looking at the soldiers around, it seems that most of them are used to it.

Xun Ying also met Qi Ji's gaze, and she asked with a smile. "Is your surname Qi?"

"Yes." Qi Ji quickly responded, obviously a little confused in her heart.She could not remember ever knowing the Queen.

"But from Dingtao?" Xun Ying took a serious look at Qi Ji.

"Yes." Qi Ji has already begun to recall when she met the queen.

"The pheasant has seen her?" Liu Bang was somewhat dissatisfied that the dancer had attracted Lu's pheasant's attention.Usually, as long as he and Liu Fei are around, Lu Zhi seldom looks at other people.Looking at such a lowly dancer now, it naturally made him dissatisfied.

The beauty that he praised at first seemed to be a crime in his eyes now.If it weren't for this attractive face, maybe Lu Zhi wouldn't have noticed her?Even if you have seen her, you will forget it when you turn around?Rather than being able to let Lu Zhi remember it like it is now.

"I heard a few words from people." Xun Ying had read a few words from history books, and she had indeed heard a few words. "Her dancing is really good, you can enjoy it, what does your husband think?"

"...It's just good." Liu Bang replied after being silent for a while.If he hadn't praised "beauty" before, he wouldn't even give it a good one.

Xun Ying smiled slightly, and she looked at Qi Ji in the audience. "Let's play another song."

Qi Ji has already danced two pieces just now. Although she took a short break in the middle, she is still a little tired.However, seeing Lu Zhi's smile, she subconsciously felt that she couldn't refuse.Especially when she saw Liu Bang's obviously threatening gaze, it was even more impossible for her to refuse.

Qi Ji really regrets a little now, regretting that she appeared here because of a man.After all the self-satisfaction disappeared, all she had left was regret.

Liu Bang made peace with Xiang Yu for several days, enjoying singing and dancing with Lu Zhi and his courtiers.With a posture of indulging in pleasure, Liu Bang's image in front of outsiders is indeed somewhat addicted to pleasure.In this state, not many people doubt it.

Xiang Yu wanted to agree to Liu Bang's peace, but Fan Zeng suggested that he take this opportunity to destroy the Han.Although on the surface he appeared to be indulging in pleasure, in fact Liu Bang and his ministers never relaxed their vigilance.After Liu Bang heard Fan Zeng's proposal, he then used a divorce plan to divorce the relationship between Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu.Fan Zeng left with a bit of resentment, and before returning to Pengcheng, he was so angry and sad that he got sores and died of poison.

Xiang Yu's cruelty and tyranny had already made him lose the hearts of the people, and coupled with his self-willedness, there were fewer and fewer fierce advisers under his command.Although he seems to have the upper hand on the surface, it is not long-term.

On the contrary, Liu Bang's friendly performance abroad made him very popular.He himself is very obedient to the opinions of his ministers.There are even quite a few people who have traveled thousands of miles to offer advice.Although Liu Bang is at a disadvantage at this time, he has the intention of advancing, attacking, retreating and defending.

Both sides come and go, there are winners and losers.The two parties even agreed to divide the world halfway, but Liu Bang chose to pursue Xiang Yu.In 202 BC, Xiang Yu was forced to commit suicide by the Wu River.The struggle between Chu and Han finally ended with Liu Bang's victory.

In February 202 BC, Liu Bang fulfilled his previous promise to his courtiers.Han Xin was named King of Chu, and Peng Yue was named King of Yue.The two who were granted the title joined the seven princes and kings including King Zhao and King Yan before writing a letter, respecting Liu Bang as emperor.After some refusals, Liu Bang followed the popular will and ascended to the throne of God.

Liu Bang was wearing the imperial robe that had just been sent up. After the enthronement ceremony, he was the undisputed emperor, the lord of the country.The turmoil in his heart is not more due to the fact that he has obtained this country, but because he can finally have a husband and wife with Lu Zhi in an open and aboveboard manner.

Liu Bang looked at Lu Zhi who was sitting on the side, she always had such an indifferent attitude.It seems that whether it is the thatched cottage or the magnificent palace, there is no difference in front of her.The two have been together for nearly 20 years, and she has never changed in any way.His mood didn't seem to change at all.As long as Lu Zhi sat there, even if he didn't do anything, it was enough to attract his full attention.

"Pheaser, after tomorrow, I will be the most powerful person in the world." Liu Bang stood in front of Lu Zhi wearing an imperial robe.

Xun Ying raised her head and glanced at him, the smile on her face was the same as hers. "Well. You did not disappoint me."

Liu Bang was even more excited when he was recognized by Lu Zhi.Lu Zhi said that if he has achieved a career that satisfies her, he will be able to sleep in her bed!Now, she is satisfied.After all, she had already said it, and he did not disappoint her.

He always believed that without Lu Zhi, he would not have everything he has now.Everything he has now was given by Lu Zhi.There may be his contribution here, but the person who contributed the most is Lu Zhi.

Xun Ying stood up and stretched out her hand to straighten Liu Bang's imperial robe, just like when the two were just married, she acted very seriously.

Liu Bang is actually used to this kind of action.But at this time, Lu Zhi made it, but it made him feel as if he had experienced the joy of a newlywed again.Strictly speaking, the ceremony of proclaiming himself emperor and establishing a queen is his real wedding.

"My life is yours, so naturally I can't let you down." If it weren't for the extraordinary physique and martial arts bestowed on him by Lu Zhi during these years of fighting, he might have died on the battlefield long ago. superior.

"Your life is mine?" Xun Ying asked, still smiling.

"Naturally." Liu Bang nodded.He didn't think there was anything wrong with entrusting his life to Lu Zhi's hands. When he fell in love with Lu Zhi, this life no longer belonged to him.

"In this case, without my permission, you can't have any accidents." Xun Ying said suddenly, although there was a smile on her lips, her eyes were somewhat obscure.

"That's natural." Liu Bang felt even sweeter when he heard Lu Zhi say this.He was much older than Lu Zhi, and Lu Zhi said that without her permission, he was not allowed to have any accidents.Do you want him to spend more time with her?This is also his wish!I hope I can have more time to enjoy the hard-won real married life of the two.

"With my mother and I here, it is impossible for my father to have any accidents. In this world, how can anyone make any accidents to my father?!" Liu Fei walked in wearing a prince's costume.

"Indeed." Liu Bang also nodded, and looked up at Liu Fei.Although he was still dissatisfied with Liu Fei for disturbing him and Lu Zhi's solitude, but at this special time, he tolerated it.

Liu Fei walked up to Lu Zhi and raised his head slightly. "Mother, how do you look at my outfit?"

Xun Ying sighed in admiration.Liu Fei's clothes must have been taken care of well, there is not a single wrinkle on the skirt. "Of course this noble prince's costume is excellent. However, it's a bit out of order for you to wear it today."

Now that the emperor Liu Bang has not ascended the throne, Liu Fei came over wearing the clothes of the prince. If someone who is interested knows, he will indeed say a few more words.Although it is not painful for them.

"Mother, I understand. However, recently, no one has dared to say that I am not right with my father. In the future, the child will definitely act with caution." Liu Fei responded.

Xun Ying shook her head slightly, and her gaze was obviously full of connivance.

Liu Bang stretched out his hand to grab Lu Zhi's palm, and only opened his mouth when Lu Zhi's eyes returned to him. "Pheeter, now that I am the lord of the world, Liu Ji's name is a little inappropriate. What do you think I should be named after?"

This Liu Ji is actually not a name at all, and it is a bit far-fetched to say it is a name.He had thought about changing his name a long time ago.And in his opinion, this name must also be given by Lu Zhi.

Xun Ying met Liu Bang's gaze and saw that his gaze was firm.Only then did he speak, "How about the word 'bang'?"

"Dingguo Anbang is naturally the best!" Liu Bang nodded, and his name after becoming an emperor was 'Liu Bang'!

"Mother, why don't you change the baby's name? Even if it's a small character!" Liu Fei also blinked, looking at Lu Zhi expectantly.

"Then the word 'Ying'." Xun Ying blinked slightly, one or two.In the end, she returned the names of the two emperors to their original names.

"In the future, my son will be named 'Liu Ying'. Pheasant Er is probably the only empress in the annals of history named after two emperors!" Liu Bang was very satisfied.In fact, no matter what Lu Zhi gave him, he would be very satisfied.Because she is Lu Zhi.

Xun Ying glanced at the overlapping palms of the two, and her smile became more ethereal.

Anything... Will you be satisfied? !