Han Shizu

Chapter 1190 There is a comfortable atmosphere in the garden

The difference between Xijing and Tokyo is reflected in all aspects, and the palace garden is one of the more prominent aspects.When he was in Kaifeng in the past, Emperor Liu wanted to go out for an outing, but he could hardly find any good places. If he went hunting, he would have to travel hundreds of miles.As for the place where he could really relax, after much deliberation, there was only Qionglin Garden that satisfied him.

Luoyang is different. Xiyuan, a royal garden, is very large. Since Wang Yan’s time, it has been consciously protected and restored, and farming and grazing are prohibited. After more than ten years, the vegetation is lush and the animal activities are becoming more and more frequent.

That is to say, Emperor Liu didn't like to build the Li Palace, otherwise Luoyang Xiyuan would be more decent.Of course, although there are fewer buildings, relatively speaking, the primitive atmosphere of the wild is stronger, and it is more comfortable to swim among them.

In addition to Xiyuan, the large area of ​​land as far north as Mangshan is also the place where Emperor Liu galloped. Since moving to Luoyang in the west, Emperor Liu went out to ride horses, play, and hunt at least twice a month.

This time out of the palace, Emperor Liu seemed to be purely for hunting, because there was no time for the concubines from the harem to accompany them.Of course, there will be no shortage of attendants by Emperor Liu's side.

This time, Emperor Liu was accompanied by two sons and two daughters, the fifth son Liu Yun, the sixth son Liu Min, and the eldest and second daughters Liu Jia and Liu Jian.Among the four accompanying children, the youngest is the sixth son Liu Min, who is almost 15 years old.

As time went by, the other children of Emperor Liu also grew up one after another.The one who loves the most belongs to the eldest daughter Liu Jia, and the one who always has a trace of guilt and affection is Liu Min.

After all, he was adopted by his deceased elder brother. Although these years, Liu Min was often brought into the palace to pay homage to Emperor Liu and Empress Fu, but due to the restrictions of his growth environment, the relationship between the flesh and blood tended to be estranged.

Dafu's side is alright, as for Emperor Liu, he had too many things to worry about in the past, and he rarely had the time to take care of his own son, let alone Liu Min who was adopted.

Therefore, until now, when seeing Liu Min, the sense of alienation is particularly obvious, and it is difficult for Liu Min to get close to his biological father.In the early years, Emperor Liu thought about taking Liu Min back and finding a son of the clan for his elder brother to inherit the incense, but now, this idea has faded away.

In the beginning, in order to show his feelings for his eldest brother Liu Chengxun, Emperor Liu generously adopted his son-in-law, and he was destined to regret it.In the early years, he also did a lot of similar things that caused guilt in order to establish a character.

Due to these factors, Emperor Liu loved Liu Min very much, and compared with other princes, he was also very strict.It once caused Da Fu's dissatisfaction. Regarding her own son, Empress Fu loved her equally, but she didn't like Emperor Liu's doting. That is, her sister-in-law Wei Wang Taifei was wise and she controlled Liu Min fairly strictly. Pride, arrogance.

It has to be said that even if Emperor Liu is as wise and strict as Emperor Liu, many things are not done properly.And there is one thing to say, among the princes, Liu Min can be regarded as the most eye-catching, not only the emperor's son who is well known in the court and the public, but also inherited Liu Chengxun's title and property.

You must know that besides the prince Liu Yang, among the four older princes, the other three were also dukes of the country.As for property, Liu Chengxun didn't leave much behind, but he couldn't stand up to the various rewards given by Emperor Liu for 20 consecutive years. Little things add up, and now they are still a huge asset.
Walking at the place, the surrounding area is simply surrounded by spears and yellow silk to form a camp, and Ouchi guards are closely guarding the surrounding area.The accompanying maids stood aside cautiously and nervously, ready to listen to orders at any time.

Meanwhile, Emperor Liu, his eldest daughter and second daughter, were busy moving firewood, setting up a grill, and preparing various seasonings.The autumn wind was rustling, the grass was blowing, and the father and daughter were very busy.

Liu Jia was particularly active and didn't care about getting dirty. He accompanied Emperor Liu to do "rough work" with dead leaves hanging in his hair and plaster on his face, without any notice.Emperor Liu was also disrespectful, so he deliberately made her face more ugly, which made the eldest daughter coquettish.

Compared with the lively eldest daughter, Liu Jian, the second daughter, is much quieter. Although she hasn't fully grown up yet, she is dignified and elegant, and her every move is the performance of a noble lady.Compared to the turmoil between Emperor Liu and Liu Jian, she just laid out the seats slowly and laid out the cups, plates and chopsticks.
It has to be said that Concubine Gao gave birth to a son and a daughter, but none of the brothers and sisters resembled her in character.And Liu Po ​​is not as dazzling as her sister, but she never cares.

The two daughters are about the same age, and they are almost sixteen years old. If they are among the people, they can marry.At present, Emperor Liu has abolished the compulsory policy on the marriage age of men and women at the beginning of the country, and listened to the people's voluntary.

However, among the people, especially in rural areas, it is still normal for women to marry at the age of sixteen or seventeen.Similarly, some people choose to procrastinate. After all, a 16-year-old woman is considered half of the labor force.

Regarding his own daughter, Emperor Liu is of course very lenient, as long as it can be delayed, but he is really upset in his heart. He always feels that those heroes and nobles are probably already thinking about his daughter, and they seem to care more about them age
Although Emperor Liu did not object to the marriage, otherwise he would not have expressed this intention to Chai Rong at the beginning.Zhao Kuangyin's son is also under consideration.

After finishing their work, Yantuo brought someone to fetch hot water for Emperor Liu and his daughter to wash.There was a sound of rumbling horseshoes outside the camp. It didn't sound like there were many people and horses, but they were full of momentum. They kept getting close to Juma before stopping.

Hearing this movement, Liu Jian regained his energy, took his sister by the hand, and excitedly greeted her.

There were thirty or forty knights who came back, and the leaders were two teenagers, the Fifth Prince Liu Yun and Wei Wang Liu Min. Both of them were fully armed and looked very capable. Liu Min even had his bow on his back.

"Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother, Dad and I have prepared the grill, seasonings, and seats, and we are waiting for your prey. Let me see what you have gained?" Liu Po ​​smiled, his face full of excitement. youthful smile.

Liu Yun's temper was jumpy, and he immediately smiled. Seeing his sister, he couldn't help reaching out to scratch her hair, but Liu Jian quickly avoided it.Liu Yun was not annoyed, he patted his chest and replied: "Don't worry, I won't return empty-handed, Liu Lang and I will return with a full reward!"

Then, together with Liu Min, he untied the hanging prey from the horse.Liu Yun hunted a chicken, and Liu Min had two rabbits, three chickens, and a sika deer carried by guards behind him.

The contrast of harvest was particularly sharp, which attracted the attention of the two sisters.Facing Liu Jian's talking eyes, Liu Yun was a little embarrassed, and said, "I saw that Liu Lang hunted too much, so I stopped, and I can't eat too much!"

After sizing up the two brothers, Liu Jian blinked and said, "Fifth Brother, the pheasant in your hand must have been shot by Sixth Brother too!"

"How come, brother, although I am not good at martial arts, hunting a chicken is still easy!" Liu Yun jumped a little, and immediately denied it, but deliberately winked at Liu Min as a signal.

Liu Min stood there like a flagpole, full of arrogance, and it seemed that strangers were written on his forehead.But seeing the jokes between the brothers and sisters, he also smiled reservedly, and said to Liu Po: "Sister, that pheasant was indeed hunted by Fifth Brother."

The four brothers and sisters entered the camp together. When they saw Emperor Liu, the atmosphere did not change much. When they left the palace this time, the relationship between father and child was more than that between monarch and minister.

Liu Min was still the same, when facing Emperor Liu, he behaved well and sternly.Looking at this somewhat aloof son, Emperor Liu was in a trance for a moment. In his long memory, there was a scene of this son twisting and saying that he wanted to pee when he was a child. Now, he is almost as tall as himself.

"The result came out? How was the punishment?" In the camp, a bonfire was already lit, and a large piece of processed venison was placed on the grill. Emperor Liu took vegetable oil and seasonings, smeared it on it, and asked casually in his mouth .

Although it is not cooked yet, the smell has already begun to waft. Emperor Liu learned a lot of things in the army, such as skinning and removing bones, and campfire barbecue. Although the technique is very unfamiliar, he can still do it reluctantly.

Zhang Dejun bowed his back and was helping him. Hearing Emperor Liu's question, he replied respectfully: "Although the lawyer hired by the Han family tried hard to argue, the fact of the murder is difficult to change. Sentenced to death!"

"Oh!" Emperor Liu's reaction was very flat, and he said, "It's normal to be sentenced to death if you kill someone! How do you react?"

"The Han family refused to accept, but the Chang family applauded excitedly. The two sides argued in front of the yamen, which almost led to a fight, but was stopped by the yamen. Those who watched the trial often felt that the punishment was slightly excessive," Zhang Dejun replied.

"Oh?" Emperor Liu asked, "Why?"

Zhang Dejun said: "Chang Kan is a talkative man who doesn't know how to restrain himself, and has a bad reputation. In addition, the late Han Wu Ninghou has only one son left. He is directly sentenced to death, and the incense is cut off, which arouses sympathy."

Emperor Liu smiled, and said lightly, "If you end up in prison based on your personal feelings and impressions, how can you be fair?"

"Zhao Kuangyin and Guo Guozhang, is there any movement?" Emperor Liu asked again.

"Duke Rong Guo visited the gate of Duke Xing's mansion today, presumably because of this case!" Zhang Dejun replied.

This obviously aroused Emperor Liu's interest: "What did you say?"

"It is said that I hope that the head of the country can come forward and talk about the Han and Chang families, so as not to cause more disputes!"

"What's the king's reaction?"

"The head of the country replied that he would try!"

Emperor Liu smiled again, pointed to the grill, and suddenly said, "Turn it over!"

Zhang Dejun didn't dare to neglect, and turned the barbecue noodles 180 degrees, while Emperor Liu continued his great barbecue business.After a while, the guard reported that Zhao Kuangyin asked to see him.

Regarding this, Emperor Liu was only slightly emotional, and finally came.However, when meeting Zhao Kuangyin, the smile on Emperor Liu's face was like a warm spring breeze, inviting him to eat meat.

The ingredients hunted by the prince, the meat roasted by the emperor himself, just ask you if you want to eat it?Something to do, eat and drink enough to talk.
(End of this chapter)