Han Shizu

Chapter 604 Meng Chang: Qibao Drowning Vessel, Easy to Use
It was September, and in the city of Chengdu, the hibiscus planted everywhere was in full bloom in the wind, and they bloomed in a variety of ways. Looking from a distance, the flowers were clustered together, like a beautiful, prosperous scene, dreamy and intoxicating.On the edge of the city wall, there are pavilions and pavilions everywhere, and tourists are like clouds, crowded with people, looking at the prosperous scene.

The two Sichuans have been at peace for more than 20 years without war, and the people of Shu, especially those on the Chengdu Plain, have enjoyed more than [-] years of peace.Under the governance of Meng Chang, the lord of Shu, the economy developed and the culture flourished.

However, it is the bureaucrats, landlords, and wealthy businessmen of the Shu Kingdom who can enjoy and even squander this prosperity most wantonly. This is their paradise.The ruler of Shu ruled the country leniently and simply, and he was always lenient and even conniving towards his officials.

In the city of Chengdu, there are countless dignitaries, nobles, and wealthy families.In May of this year, the descendant of Shu Prime Minister Wu Zhao, donated millions of private funds to run a school to develop education and culture.

However, under the prestige, no one seems to care about it. He can spend millions of dollars easily and spend huge sums of money. The wealth of his family is especially evident.As for the honor of the prime minister, only his salary, excluding daily expenses, is given to him for 20 years, how much can he accumulate?

Of course, for more than 20 years, the ordinary people in Shu Kingdom are still happy and at ease.At least they are much luckier than the people of the Central Plains who are struggling in wars and disasters.Being able to enjoy the light and thin labor of the Shu Lord, the hardship is still bitter, at least the food and clothing can be satisfied.

However, when there are no worries about foreign aggression, the dignitaries of the Shu Kingdom can close their doors and stay in Chengdu to enjoy themselves, drinking and meat.Once the national calamity comes, the end is near.

In fact, many people of insight have already seen the crisis hidden under the blooming flowers.The dynasty of the Central Plains is becoming stronger and stronger, its soldiers are getting sharper, it will flatten the kingdoms, and the pace of unifying the world is approaching.

However, for more bureaucrats and aristocrats in the Shu Kingdom, enjoying the moment and numbness and decay is the status quo.The country suffered huge losses due to the two Northern Expeditions, but with the background of the Shu Kingdom, it was enough to bear it. More importantly, the impact on the bureaucrats and nobles in the middle of Shu was not that great. After all, it was only the country that lost.

The Northern Han Dynasty raised troops in the southwest with great fanfare, intending to attack Shu, which caused a shock at first. After all, this was the counterattack of the Central Plains court.At that time, there was a lot of discussion in Chengdu, and the tension was true, but it was more like a kind of talk about eating melons.

Until now, the Han army has continued to move on the border between the two countries for more than a year, and has yet to send troops to attack.Obviously, that was the Northern Han Dynasty's exhaustion plan, just for intimidation.

In the city of Chengdu, there were no voices talking about the Northern Han's conquest of Shu.Those who should enjoy, continue to enjoy, and those who should make a living, continue to make a living, just like more than 20 is coming, as we are used to.

As far as the Shu Kingdom is concerned, what is even more worrying is that the emperor Meng Chang has gradually begun to relax.

In the Shu Palace, in the Peony Garden, good news lingers around the beams. Meng Chang, the lord of Shu, is cuddling and flirting with his concubine Xu, talking and laughing endlessly.Sitting in front of the canvas, Meng Chang picked up the brush and dipped it in colored ink to paint peonies.
The beautiful woman beside her has a graceful figure, a handsome appearance, a charming temperament, and a delicate dimple like a flower, which can be called a beauty.Her eyes were full of tenderness, and she looked at Meng Chang with love.

Not to mention Meng Chang's identity, he is handsome and versatile, making him a good match.The beauty's admiring gaze seems to have given Meng Chang great motivation to write with spirit.

"This "Peony Picture", accompanied by a lady, has been painted for half a month, and it is finally finished!" Putting down the brush, Meng Chang smiled a little as he looked at the "Peony Picture" that had already become a scene on the clean white canvas.

"This picture is so lifelike, it's vivid on the paper, and it's more aura than the peonies in the garden. Your Majesty's painting skills have already entered the hall!" Concubine Xu Hui smiled softly beside her.

Meng Chang frowned slightly when he heard this, and shook his head slightly: "Young lady, don't flatter me. My painting skills are hard to be called superb. Compared with everyone in the world, they are still far behind. Although I have the shape, I don't have the charm!"

Seeing this, Concubine Xu Hui's jade face once again showed an intoxicating smile, and said gently: "Your Majesty is good at diction, if you are not satisfied with this picture, why not write an inscription on it. If you have His Majesty's poems, it will be eye-catching!"

Hearing his suggestion, Meng Chang's eyes lit up, he nodded and said: "The lady's words are very reasonable! Return the pen!"

In terms of inscriptions and poems, Meng Chang is indeed talented and confident. He writes like a dragon, chant while writing, and writes down a flirtatious poem in his boudoir immediately.In the meantime, the bright and explicit words made Concubine Xu Hui's face flushed, her eyes glaring, she was extremely shy.

"Bring my jade badge!" He ordered again.

Soon, it was dipped in red mud and printed with a private seal. Meng Chang read it again, and the content was enriched a lot. He nodded and was finally satisfied.Looking at Concubine Xu Hui, Meng Chang said, "This painting is for you!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Concubine Xu Hui saluted.

Today's Concubine Xu Hui is an alluring beauty, she is still young, delicate and attractive like a newly bloomed stamen.Looking at the beautiful and beautiful face, Meng Chang couldn't help feeling hot, and he put his hands around the slender waist and embraced her in his arms.

The towering breasts almost covered his face, and he sniffed fiercely. Meng Chang raised his head, looking fascinated, and asked curiously: "What kind of spices were used instead? It smells so good and is so pleasant to the heart!"

Concubine Xu Hui replied: "It is newly prepared by my concubine, called 'Liuyunxiang'!"

Meng Chang nodded, sniffed the beauty again, then couldn't help but embraced her, went to the jade couch, and rolled between the brocade quilts.
After having a good time, Meng Chang returned to his palace, where he governed.Even three years ago, Meng Chang's court was plain and simple, with no splendid things, and even less golden and jade ornaments.Now, a lot of magnificence has been added. Of course, as a palace, the place where the emperor lives, it is not extravagant.

During the 15 years after he succeeded to the throne, Meng Chang was diligent and thrifty, loved the people like a son, lenient punishment and simplified administration, and looked like a wise king.After cutting off all the old ministers and generals who hindered him, he entered a new stage. The government did not change, but in private life, he had begun to indulge.

You can still be called a Mingjun, but after spending more time in the harem, your food and clothing have gradually become more refined, and your desire for pleasure has begun to grow and spread.After all, after being a wise monarch for so many years, governing Shu is now at its peak, enjoying it, it seems that there is nothing to blame.

Furthermore, for so many years, his officials lived a life of extravagance and enjoyed a lot of enjoyment, so there is no reason for him, the emperor, to suffer alone.Meng Chang chose to make up for the frugality and simplicity of nearly 20 years.

"Your Majesty, this is a new drowning vessel made by the inner eunuch!" Fang returned to the palace, and the eunuch, with a smile on his face, presented a chamber pot to Meng Chang with a smile on his face.

This is a very exquisite urinal, with extremely gorgeous decoration, and rare and precious objects such as agate, emerald, and luminous pearls are inlaid on it.
After only one glance, Meng Chang said angrily, "It's just ridiculous to spend so much money on making such a vessel! Do you want to destroy my simplicity and frugality?"

The servant was taken aback, and immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty, forgive me! It was the little one who made his own claim, so I took it back and ordered the craftsman to tear it down."

"That's all!" Meng Chang's anger subsided a little, as if he had thought about it for a while, and sighed: "Having used up such a rare thing to make it, then destroying it and passing it on, wouldn't it be even more extravagant and wasteful! Once it's made, bring it here Use it!"

"Yes! Your Majesty is wise!"

After waving his hand, Meng Chang withdrew his eyes from the drowning vessel, showing no regrets.Sitting on the imperial case, he began to read the memorials presented below. After reading a few of them, he felt a little dazed.

For Meng Chang today, the throne is stable, the power is in his hands, the treasury is full, and the people are stable. Apart from the threat of the Northern Han Dynasty, there seems to be nothing worthy of his nervousness.
At night, when he got up from Concubine Xu Hui's incense couch, he ordered someone to take the "Seven Treasures Drowning Vessel", only then did he realize that in the darkness, there were colorful lights shining like a dream, and he couldn't bear to pee on it. The liquid is dirty.

However, after the release, an indescribable sense of satisfaction gradually filled my heart. This chamber pot is really easy to use.
(End of this chapter)