Chapter 54: King Zhao Liu Ruyi
"Father, you didn't tell me I could leave?!"
Bah, do you think I want to stay here?
Liu Chang thought to himself, his eyes full of disdain.
Liu Bang cleared his throat, let go of Madam Qi, and said seriously: "Don't tell others what I asked you... Don't make trouble anymore, study hard..."
It was the same old sermon again. Liu Chang was tired of listening to it and just hummed weakly a few times.
"I'm telling you, if you weren't so young, the crime you committed would have been enough to get you and your entire family exterminated... Ahem, you could even be executed!"
"Killing people, breaking into the palace, and robbing the imperial BMW..."
As Liu Bang was speaking, Madam Qi suddenly thought of something. She interrupted Liu Bang and said, "Your Majesty, Ruyi did not intentionally show off the BMW given by Your Majesty. It was Liu Chang who stole it!"
Liu Bang smiled and said, "It's okay, I won't blame Ruyi..."
"A few days ago... he also instigated Ruyi to get into a fight... The Queen doesn't even know about this. If she knew, she would definitely blame Ruyi. Please, Your Majesty, protect her..."
"Hmm? Out for a fight?"
Liu Bang looked at Liu Chang, who said angrily, "It was Fan Kuai's sons who sent people to deal with me, so I called Ruyi to beat them up..."
When Liu Bang heard this, he burst into laughter.
"Well done...well done...that's what a real man should do!"
Liu Chang looked at Madam Qi angrily and said, "Mother didn't want to blame Ruyi, she just wanted to teach him a lesson. It was this woman who rushed into the back hall and humiliated mother! Father can send this woman back to her hometown, so that she won't anger me one day and I will cook her!"
Liu Bang frowned, but Concubine Qi started to cry, "Your Majesty! I am in the harem, and even a little boy dares to humiliate me like this!"
Liu Bang frowned and said nothing more.
Liu Chang glared at Concubine Qi with a haughty look on her face. Seeing that Liu Bang did not speak up for her, Concubine Qi cursed, "She is not your biological mother. You are not a son if you protect the enemy who murdered your own mother!"
Liu Bang was stunned when he heard this. He was stunned for a moment, then stood up suddenly and yelled, "Shut up! What nonsense are you talking about?!"
Liu Chang was stunned. Madam Qi's words took him a long time to react.
"I... am not my biological child?"
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In the Pepper Room, Empress Lu was listening to the palace maids talking about what happened in the palace while she was away.
When she heard that Ruyi and other princes were fighting for Liu Chang, she was not angry at all.
"This Ruyi is not as lowly as his biological mother... How can he be called a brother if he cannot help in times of crisis?"
Empress Lü looked at the palace maid beside her and said, "Prepare a new set of clothes and give it to Ruyi."
As he was speaking, suddenly, a small figure appeared not far away.
Empress Lu narrowed her eyes. Even from such a distance, she could still recognize this bastard.
Liu Chang walked very slowly. When he came in front of Empress Lu, Empress Lu could see his face clearly. His face was full of tear marks. He wiped his tears from time to time and stood in front of her pitifully.
"Got beaten again?"
Empress Lu was not surprised and just sneered and asked.
"Mother..."
Liu Chang wiped his tears, "She...she said I was not her biological child...she also said you were my enemy..."
"Am I really...really not my biological child?"
The smile on Empress Lu's face suddenly froze.
At that moment, Empress Lü trembled all over, with a frosty face. She asked word by word, "Who said that?"
"Madam Qi said that... Father said she was talking nonsense..."
Looking at the little guy sobbing in front of her, Empress Lu pulled him over and held him in her arms.
"She is lying to you... She is just like that, she never tells the truth... Don't believe her."
“Wow~~~~”
Liu Chang started crying.
Empress Lu held him in her arms, full of murderous intent, her face ferocious, and burning with anger.
Seeing this scene, the palace maid couldn't help but feel scared and trembled all over, "Empress... Empress... that dress..."
"No need to give it to me... Since I've grown up, I should give me a more valuable gift."
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"Zhao and Dai and other places have experienced wars, and this is exactly the time when the princes are needed to take charge, govern the places, and deal with post-war affairs."
"Prince Ruyi has been named King of Zhao. He is intelligent, brave and courageous. He should go to his fiefdom, govern the place and make decisions for the people of Zhao..."
In the court meeting, Liu Bang looked at Zhao Yao in surprise. Just today, all the ministers seemed to have spoken with one voice. Led by Zhao Yao, everyone submitted a memorial together, hoping that Liu Ruyi could go to his own fiefdom and serve as King of Zhao.
They praised Ruyi highly, as if as long as Ruyi could go to Zhao State, he would be able to govern Zhao State in an orderly manner and make it prosperous.
Liu Ying, who was listening, was stunned. He could not help but stand up and said, "Excuse me for being rude, but Ruyi is still young. How can he go to his fiefdom now?"
"Your Highness is wrong! Although the King of Zhao is young, he has been crowned king after all. Moreover, he is very intelligent and has studied under people like Gai Gong over the years. How can you look down on him like this? I heard that as an elder brother, you should give your younger brother the opportunity to display his talents and not look down on him or have other intentions."
Zhao Yao's words left Liu Ying speechless.
He was so anxious that he turned around and explained: "I didn't look down on him. I just cared about him. He was so young, and Zhao had just experienced war. Bandits were everywhere, and farmland and houses were destroyed... He..."
"It is precisely because Zhao is in such a situation that it needs a prince to take charge."
"If the King of Zhao is unwilling to go, then the Crown Prince can choose another prince to go."
"this……"
How could Liu Ying win the debate against these old ministers? They were rendered speechless after just a few words.
Liu Bang turned around and looked at Xiao He, hoping that Xiao He could say something. Liu Bang and Liu Ying had the same idea, and both felt that Liu Ruyi should not be sent to Zhao State right now. Although Zhou Chang was assisting him, Liu Bang knew how difficult it was to govern a place. As a minister, Zhou Chang had to discuss everything with the king. He could make decisions, but he could not make decisions on his own. The king had to personally check the situation in all places.
Even Liu Fei, the eldest son, worked hard day and night under the assistance of Cao Shen, and was so thin that he was almost unrecognizable, let alone Liu Ruyi. Moreover, he had a strong character. If he went to the local area, he would definitely not leave all the important matters to the ministers like Liu Fei did. He might even participate in it himself... Zhao State had just experienced a rebellion. If it could not be cured...
Facing Liu Bang's gaze, Xiao He slowly stood up, pondered for a moment, and then said: "I think what the censor said makes sense."
Liu Bang was stunned at first, and then furious, but he did not show his anger in the end.
He looked at Chen Ping again.
Chen Ping stood up and said, "I think that the problem of Zhao is not something that a prince can solve. We should let Zhou Chang take charge of the matter temporarily and let him handle it."
Liu Bang's anger subsided a little. He nodded and said, "My dear minister, what you said makes sense."
"No! Zhou Chang is just a prime minister. If we hand over all matters to him, how can this be tolerated? Wouldn't prime ministers from all over the country follow his example? This is a recipe for chaos! It's okay for Zhou Chang to handle the major affairs of the State of Zhao, but the King of Zhao must be in charge!!"
The ministers immediately started arguing and split into two factions with clear positions.
Liu Bang watched their quarrel in silence. Until the end of the meeting, no one had a clear idea.
After the court meeting ended, Xiao He was about to return home, but Chen Ping quickly caught up with him.
"Prime Minister, there is something I must tell you, but please forgive my crime first."
"Please go ahead."
"Your whole family will be executed soon."
"you!!"
Xiao He's eyes widened and he said, "How can you curse me like that?"
Chen Ping shook his head and said, "You are really clear about others, but confused about yourself!"
After saying this, Chen Ping no longer paid any attention to the prime minister and turned away.
Xiao He stood there in a daze, watching Chen Ping go away. After a long time, he sighed, shook his head, and turned back to his house.
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"Hahaha! I'm going to Zhao State! I'm going to my fiefdom!!"
Liu Ruyi shouted loudly in Tianlu Pavilion, his face full of joy. He clenched his fists and said excitedly: "This is a chance for a man to display his talents! Zhao has changed and everything needs to be rebuilt. This is my chance. I will definitely govern Zhao well! Within ten years, Zhao will become the richest vassal state!"
"The people live and work in peace and contentment! All industries are thriving!"
"At that time, I will personally lead the warriors ! I will make sure that the Xiongnu will not dare to invade for fifty years!"
Liu Ruyi spoke loudly about her vision for the future.
The younger brothers around him looked at him enviously.
