Dahan first prince

Chapter 222 The solitary royal father, Shengming is far better than Yao and Shun!

The words were extremely humble, and the words were spoken with the utmost care, Liu Jiao even disregarded his status as an elder, and bowed heavily to Liu Ying.

On the opposite side of Liu Jiao, Liu Ying got up quickly and helped Liu Jiao who was about to kowtow, and then sat back in her seat with a feeling on her face.

——How could Liu Ying fail to hear the deep meaning implied in Liu Jiao's words?

Although Liu Jiao didn't dare to say it clearly, Liu Ying knew in her heart: what Liu Jiao really wanted to say was, "Kandong people, aren't they Han people?" '.

If we put aside the superiority and inferiority, Liu Jiao would probably want to say something to the emperor Liu Bang: Why does the emperor treat the people of Guanzhong only favorably, and treat the people of Guandong as nothing?
Could it be the Kanto, not the Han soil?
The courtiers, etc., are they not relatives of the Han clan and princes?Is the land under the jurisdiction of the ministers and brothers not the land of the Han princes?
But in the end, this series of severe questions, all under the order of the monarch and his ministers, became the sentence in Liu Jiaokou's mouth, "I read it for the sake of the people in Kanto claiming to be Han people, please give me a little favor from your highness"...

"Uncle Wang, you are serious."

Said the words with a slightly serious expression, and Liu Ying's brows also involuntarily brought a touch of solemnity.

"The "Poetry" says: Under the whole world, is there any king's land; on the shore of the land, is there any king's minister."

"Also, "Shangshu Hong Fan" said: The Son of Heaven is the parent of the people, and he thinks he is the king of the world!"

"The Qin Dynasty was violent in the evening, and the second generation was cruel, and the father, the emperor, was a teacher of benevolence and righteousness, and obeyed the order of the heavens to defeat the violent Qin."

"When Han Zuo was established, the father and the emperor first gave the people the title of Tianjue to establish the foundation of the people; later, the taxes were lightened, so that the people could cultivate themselves to survive."

Speaking in a serious tone, Liu Ying couldn't help raising the corners of her eyebrows, as if she had something to say: "In the past, my father often used the words of Confucius, the ancestor of Confucianism, to warn the orphans: the king is a boat; Water is also; water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it.”

"I also got a fragment of the "Shangshu" by myself. It was Yao Zen who was located in Shun.

"Shun respectfully replied, "Give me the boy's shoes, dare to use Xuan Mu, and dare to tell the emperor and the empress: if you are guilty, you will not be pardoned; the emperor and his ministers will not conceal it, and it is in the heart of the emperor. I am guilty, and there is nothing to do; Fang is guilty, and I am guilty..."

Recited this record in "Shangshu·Da Yumo" with a strong face, Liu Ying did not forget to wave her hand in the direction of Chang'an with a respectful face.

"Father and emperor established Han Zuo to bring the world into one; and all the people in the world live and work in peace and contentment, and no longer suffer from the disaster of war on weekends."

"In terms of merit and virtue, my father and emperor are still more than Yao and Shun."

"What Yao and Shun could do, my father, the emperor, knew nothing about it, and there was no reason not to do it."

Hearing Liu Ying's slightly exaggerated words, Rao felt a little awkward in his heart, so Liu Jiao could only nod his head in agreement.

How does Liu Bang compare to Yao and Shun today?
This question, but every individual, I'm afraid I know it well.

——It’s so far away~
Not to mention Yao and Shun, the ancient sage kings who have long been myths, and the three emperors and five emperors who have been extolled by the world, but today Liu Bang, alone, has made great achievements in founding the country, establishing the Han, and pacifying the world;
Even putting aside the actual achievements, literary and martial arts are not mentioned;
Even if Liu Bang today is really a sage king comparable to Yao and Shun, just because of the necessity of "respecting the ancestors", people in later generations, including Liu Bang himself, will have to say: the ancient sage kings like Yao and Shun are No matter what, the king of future generations can't compare~
But if the phrase "Liu Bang is more wise than Yao and Shun" came from Liu Ying, Liu Bang's only son-in-law, the prince of the current dynasty, then there would be no problem at all.

Because from a moral point of view, Liu Ying, as a son, naturally has the obligation to praise and affirm his father Liu Bang, and according to human nature, in the impression of his son, his father should be the only great hero in ancient and modern times.

From a practical point of view, or from a political point of view, as the future heir of the Han Dynasty, Liu Ying must also try his best to put money on the face of his father Liu Bang.

The reason is also very simple: the greater and more sacred Liu Bang is, the more he can prove the justice of the Han Dynasty and the authenticity of the Han Dynasty's destiny.

The Han Dynasty won the country with righteousness and established the country according to the mandate of heaven, which would naturally add a more solid legal basis for Liu Ying, who would inherit the throne in the future.

Hearing the crown prince of the current dynasty say, "My father and emperor have made outstanding achievements, far surpassing Yao and Shun", Liu Jiao and Liu Fei, who are younger brothers and sons, naturally have no reason to deny it.

——Not only can't deny it, but even try to show the view of "really so" to prove my loyalty!
As for Liu Ying's previous statement that the emperor Liu Bang once used "water can carry a boat, it can also capsize a boat" to admonish himself, but Liu Jiao ignored it intentionally or unintentionally.

It's not that this sentence is wrong, or that Liu Bang will not agree with this sentence.

But the source of this sentence.

As a disciple of Xunzi's direct disciple Fu Qiubo, Liu Jiaoduo, king of Chu, is very familiar with this sentence and its source.

——Water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it. It is from the chapter "Xunzi Ai Gong"!

——At this time, in the Palace of the King of Chu, only Liu Jiao can freely enter and leave the library, and there is a hand-copied volume of "Xunzi Ai Gong" lying there!

The crux of the problem lies in: According to the record in "Xunzi Ai Gong", the phrase "water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it" was issued by Lu Ai Gong, "a widow is born in a deep palace, and Zhang Yu is in the middle of a woman." Hand; I have never known sorrow, I have never known sorrow, I have never known labor, I have never known fear, I have never known danger, Kong Zhongni's answer to "I have never known danger"!
——Concerning Lu Aigong's doubts that "I have never felt danger", Kong Zhongni replied: I heard that the monarch is like a boat; the people are like water, water can carry a boat, and it can capsize; think about these , how can you not feel the danger?

Liu Jiao was absolutely certain in his heart: Liu Bang today would never admonish the crown prince Liu Ying by threatening the king with the words 'If you don't treat the people well, you will be in danger'!
In particular, such a sentence comes from the mouth of the ancestor of Confucianism, Kong Qiu and Kong Zhongni!

On the contrary, it is Liu Ying's previous sentence, "Under the world, is it the land of the king; on the shore of the land, is it the subject of the king", and "The son of heaven is the parent of the people, and he thinks the king of the world." ", more like what Liu Bang can say today.

Thinking of this, Liu Jiao even felt a little bit. In comparison, Liu Ying's last sentence, "My father is far superior to Yao and Shun", does not sound so awkward...
After secretly slandering for a moment, Liu Jiao quickly adjusted, thinking that Liu Ying was using the cover of "my father said it" so as to say these slightly sensitive words.

"What Your Highness said is very true..."

"Your Majesty is wise and mighty, and he has benefited the people and the people. Looking at the three emperors and five emperors in ancient times, they are also slightly inferior to your Majesty..."

Resisting the twitching of the corners of his eyes, Liu Jiao put on a look of anticipation and waited for Liu Ying's next words when he said this ignorant but very necessary point of view.

——Your father has already competed with Yao and Shun, as a son, you must learn something, right?
——Since you want to learn, the people of my family are hungry, and you, as the prince of the supervisory country, have no reason to ignore it, right?
Seeing Liu Jiao's gradually smiling face, and Liu Fei's quietly expecting expression, Liu Ying also understood: Liu Jiao, this is waiting for her final answer.

After taking another sip of the tea soup in the bowl, Liu Ying put down the tea bowl and smiled slightly at Liu Jiao and Liu Fei.

"Since the spring of this year, I got the letter from Brother Qi asking for help, and I have been worrying about it day and night, lest the people in Guandong suffer from hunger and cold because of no food to eat."

"Fortunately, the government of the Shaofu government ran grains and rice, so that the price of grains in Guanzhong eased; and at the beginning of the year and early winter, the Zhengguo Canal was built according to the order of the father, and the weather in Guanzhong was even more favorable, and the big harvest was just around the corner."

"When I was about to leave Chang'an, Gu Geng Du called the Shaofu to order: quickly prepare grain and rice, and distribute the Ao warehouse in Xingyang to relieve the shortage of food in the Guandong countries!"

Speaking of this, Liu Ying also cheered up a little bit. Under the gazes of Liu Jiao and Liu Fei who opened their eyes wide at the same time, Liu Ying finally let out a light sigh with a relaxed face.

"When Gu arrived in Hangu, the Shaofu came to report: 500 million shi of grain and rice had been prepared, and the delivery to Ao Cang was imminent."

"As of the day before yesterday, the Shaofu came to report again: the 500 million shi of grain and rice distributed have all entered the Ao warehouse..."

Listening to Liu Ying's easy words, Liu Jiao and Liu Fei only showed a smile of relief.

"Old minister..."

"Old minister, on behalf of the people of Chu, there are more than 21 people, thank you His Highness for your kindness~"

Seeing that Liu Jiao was full of tears and said his thanks in trembling voice, Liu Ying only smiled lightly and stepped forward to help Liu Jiao who kowtowed again.

"Uncle Wang, don't do that."

"This is the benevolence of the father and the emperor and the world, so I can only do what I do."

"If Uncle Wang wants to thank you, you should also thank Father Huang."

"Besides, the emperor's uncle is a relative of the Han clan, and Yu Gu has relatives of his uncle and nephew; my uncle's thanks, my nephew would not dare to accept..."

Hearing Liu Ying uttered these words, Liu Jiao was taken aback for a moment, then nodded as if suddenly enlightened, immediately stood up, and solemnly came to the center of the hall.

After tidying up his clothes meticulously and making sure there was nothing wrong, Liu Jian knelt down facing the door of the palace, and immediately kowtowed without hesitation.

"Minister, on behalf of the people of Chu, more than 21 mouths, thank you for your kindness!!!"

The old and sincere singing, along with a burst of sobbing intonations, finally made Liu Fei recover from his joy.

Thinking back on Liu Jiaocai's words, Liu Fei suddenly became a little confused.

——Uncle Chu Wang, why do you keep mentioning 'more than one million, 21 mouths'?
Almost as soon as this question appeared in his mind, Liu Fei stood up in a hurry, came to Liu Jiao's side a little behind, imitated Liu Jiao's appearance, and threw himself on the ground towards the gate of the palace.

"My son is fat, on behalf of more than 14 people in Qi, thank you father and emperor for your kindness!!!!!!"

With a louder voice than Liu Jiao, he uttered this thank you, Liu Fei looked at Liu Jiao again, and imitated his forehead and pressed it to the ground.

And at the side of the two, looking at her uncle and elder brother, who exaggeratedly thanked her father Liu Bangxing who was thousands of miles away, Liu Ying also laughed sadly.

——Where is this thank you?

Here, it is clearly Liu Jiao and Liu Fei, the two clan princes, reminding Liu Ying politely: Your Highness, there are so many people in our country, waiting to eat food!

Realizing this, Liu Ying shook her head and smiled again, watching Liu Jiao and Liu Fei quietly express their admiration for the emperor Liu Bang, and then "reluctantly" got up from the floor and returned to the seat in front of her. superior.

After sitting down again, Liu Jiao only wiped his tears with emotion on his face, as if he still hadn't adjusted from his previous emotions.

On the other hand, Liu Fei looked at Liu Ying with a hint of urgency again.

Seeing this, Liu Ying just smiled again, and didn't make any more detours.

"Guyi, the grain of Ao Cang, Brother Qi and Uncle King Chu can each send soldiers to fetch it and return."

After speaking softly, Liu Ying looked at Liu Fei first: "Qi is a country with many hills, narrow land and few fields, and a population of over one million; it is still a month and a half away from the autumn harvest."

"The soldiers sent by Brother Qi can take 250 million shi of rice grain from Ao Cang as food for the people."

After saying that, Liu Ying turned to look at Liu Jiao: "Although the land of Chu is slightly larger than that of Qi, and there are more than one million people, there are not many people who are short of land and mu. It was last year that Chen Xi sent troops against Dai, Zhao, and Uncle Wang. To help, the rations are not enough."

"If you get a million stones of grain, you will be able to feed the people of Chu and wait for the autumn harvest."

Softly speaking of the food distribution plan, Liu Ying raised herself a little, and there was only a subtle determination in her brows.

"Jing State has slightly more land than Chu, but there are many swamps and few acres of arable land. Although its population is less than a million, its food shortage may be even greater than that of Qi and Chu."

"The remaining 50 million stones should be given to the King of Jing to relieve the food shortage of the people of Jing."

After saying that, Liu Ying raised her head thoughtfully, and looked at Liu Fei and Liu Jiao respectively.

"In this way, is it possible to solve the food shortage of the three kingdoms of Qi, Chu, and Jing?"

Hearing Liu Ying's words, Liu Jiao and Liu Fei turned around from their thoughts at the same time, and put on the same look of faint doubt.

"There are more than a million people, and it will take a month and a half to harvest..."

"When I came here, Xiangguo seemed to have said: One mouthful of people, two stones of rice for the month..."

"Half a month, it is three stones; more than one million mouths, more than three million stones are enough..."

The thoughts in Liu Jiao's heart were similar to those of Liu Fei.

——Compared to the landless Qi State, Chu State is one of the few vassal states in the Kanto that can barely support more than [-]% of its own food.

But even so, due to last year's war and the impact of poor harvests, the current state of Chu is already in severe food shortage.

Before, Liu Jiao had made careful calculations: Today, in the territory of Chu, there is only about 100 million shi of grain left at most, which is tightly held by businessmen, and sold in limited quantities + at a higher price (like some shameless people in later generations) car companies).

And now there is still one and a half months before the autumn harvest, and the people of Chu State have a population of more than 100 million.

This means that Chu's grain reserves need to reach at least 300 million shi in order to barely maintain grain prices at a relatively normal level.

In other words, if Liu Jiao wants to stabilize the grain price in Chu, he needs to get at least 200 million shimi grain from Liu Ying.

"This······"

With a hesitant murmur, Liu Jiao slowly turned his head, just in time to meet Liu Fei's also hesitant face.

They looked at each other and let out a wry smile, and the uncle and nephew looked away helplessly, shaking their heads and sighing to themselves.

"Ugh······"

"That's all..."

"I have to allocate a million stones of this rice grain, and the prince may have already tried his best..."

Thinking so, Liu Jiao straightened up first, and bowed to Liu Ying slightly.

Without waiting for Liu Jiao to express his gratitude, he heard a loud and clear call sign from the gate of the palace.

"Your Highness!"

"Jing country has changed!!!"

Hearing this sudden shout, Liu Ying's expression suddenly tightened.

After a while, Liu Ying finally straightened up with a calm expression, and looked out of the palace gate with a serious expression.

"Enter the detailed report!"

After ordering the sergeant to enter, Liu Ying turned sideways involuntarily, casting her eyes on the bewildered faces of Liu Jiao and Liu Fei.

"Now, I'm afraid that the food allocated to the country of Jing can only be given to Uncle Wang and Brother Wang..."

"Qi and Chu, a total of 500 million shi, is it enough?"

With a slander inwardly, Liu Ying turned around and walked towards the head seat with a slight sneer in her eyes.

——As expected by Liu Ying, the Huainan Wang Yingbu Rebellion has officially kicked off...

　The writing of this chapter is a bit slow, so I will publish this chapter first, and start the next chapter, and I will go to sleep for a while to adjust my work and rest.

　　This is the first update today, and there are two more updates before 12 o'clock in the evening.

　　Eh?
　　In this way, it is the third watch...

　　I'm finally getting started! ! !

　　color! ! ! ! ! !

　　
　
(End of this chapter)