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Chapter 272: The Great Wind Sings [End of Volume, please vote for me]

The next day.

The rising sun jumped out of the mountains early, casting its warm rays, filling the winter air with a warm and peaceful scent, like a big quilt that had been left out in the sun all day.

In Peixian County, which is shrouded in such a harmonious atmosphere, there are almost no people on the streets.

It's not because it's too cold outside. Everyone is huddled under the covers with their partners and don't want to go out.

On the contrary, when the sky was still dark, the people of Pei County went out in the dark and rushed to Pei Palace in the west of the city.

They wanted to get there early and occupy a good position. Maybe if there was smoke coming out of the ancestral tomb, they could exchange a few words with the current emperor. If they were appreciated by then, wouldn't they be able to replicate Wu Fu's bad luck and get ten thousand yuan? A reward of two golds.

Even if there are not ten taels, the copper coins are still worth it.

What's more, the wine shipped to Peixian County in recent days is measured by the car, and the wine tank on it is half a person high. In addition, more than a hundred hogs, nearly a thousand pheasants, and even ten were slaughtered outside the city. Old scalper.

No one knew that all these were prepared for this banquet. Liu Bang said that he had carefully considered the matter and that there would be enough food and wine during the banquet.

If today's opportunity is missed, it will be difficult for ordinary people to drink wine and eat meat with open stomachs. People from Linxian County heard the news and hurried to Peixian County with three or four days of dry food.

It is even said that many people choose not to eat for a day or two before so that they can eat as much as they want at the banquet.

At this time, the outside of Pei Palace was crowded.

Even Liu Bang, who was closing his eyes and concentrating, could still feel the excitement outside the house, just like the bustling market again after noon, with hundreds of vendors bargaining with buyers.

"Your Majesty, there seem to be too many people coming today, and even the open space in front of the palace cannot accommodate them. Should we drive away some of them?" A eunuch came over and asked in a low voice.

In his opinion, it is too crowded outside now, and the noise of those people who have never seen the world is simply overwhelming.

Upon hearing this suggestion, Liu Bang instantly opened his eyes, full of anger, and immediately shouted sharply.

"They are the fathers and sons I invited here! If you dare to drive away one of them, you can also get out."

What he wanted was excitement, but the eunuch found an excuse that was too lively and wanted to drive people away.

How could Liu Bang endure it?
He didn't get up and kick him over because he was in a good mood now.

"Then..." The eunuch frowned, wondering, "Your Majesty, there are too many people outside. The chef has prepared enough ingredients, but there is not enough space for them to sit down and eat."

After thinking about it, Liu Bang snorted and said: "What's the difficulty? It's still early. You can find craftsmen and quickly tear down the outer wall in front of the palace. By the way, remember to arrange for soldiers to guard the intersection. When you arrive, At some point, Marquis Che arrived in a carriage and asked them to enter through the north gate."

A group of skilled craftsmen were hired to dismantle the outer walls, which could be completed in about half an hour. However, it would take at least half a month to build the outer walls again.

If so many people still gather here next time, I'm afraid they will still have no choice but to tear down the wall.

Therefore, the method proposed by Liu Bang treats the symptoms rather than the root cause.

Of course, such a grand gathering would be rare to see in Peixian County for the next hundred years, so "treating the symptoms" once was enough.

Before the eunuch left, Liu Bang stopped him again.

"Have Jiang Ning and Ayou arrived now?"

The eunuch thought about it for a while, nodded and replied: "Your Majesty, King Jing and Marquis Yangxia are already waiting outside the palace."

Gently rubbing his chin, Liu Bang ordered softly: "Well, in that case, then you can call the two of them for me when you go out. By the way, call Jiang Ning over first, and then call Ayou, just to say that I have something to ask. ask them."

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"Let's talk about the Jingchu land where Gushou was granted the title. There are only a lot of crucian carp, mandarin fish, perch, and silver carp in the river. If you cast a net in the middle of the river, you can catch thousands of kilograms. Their meat is even more tender, like …”

Liu Jiao, who was surrounded by several Chehous, was introducing the specialties of Jingdi nonstop and communicating with them.

Those Chehous were also happy to communicate with such a powerful prince and king. They listened with great interest and nodded and praised him from time to time.

However, a eunuch approached respectfully, saluted and interrupted: "His Royal Highness King Jing, Your Majesty sent me over to summon you to come and ask you something."

"I know, I will go with you now." After Liu finished his answer, he cupped his hands and said, "Brother invited me to go, but I'm sorry that I can't accompany you for the time being."

The Chehous around him returned the favor one after another.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. When you come back, we can talk together."

"Let's go, King Jing. You and His Majesty are really close brothers. I came here especially to see you before the banquet."

"Your relationship with His Majesty is really enviable to us."

After answering a few selective sentences, Liu Jiao followed the eunuch, doubts arising in his heart.

He would not be confused by the flattering words of others.

After all, ever since he left Chang'an and came to Guojing, he had actually only communicated with his brother at the official level, and had never even exchanged letters in private.

Are you calling me over now because you want to reminisce about the past?

This possibility is really low.

Following the eunuch into the main hall, he saluted Liu Bang with doubts and said: "Come on, pay homage to your majesty."

"Ah Jiao, I am very disappointed in you." Liu Bang, who was in the top position, said calmly.

Just a few words made Liu Jiao tremble all over, and only one thought came to his mind.

What did I do?
After he became an adult, even though Liu Bang was his elder brother, he usually called himself "Ayou" instead of "Ajiao".

The following sentence, "I am very disappointed in you," sounds even more terrifying.

Liu Bang didn't explain much, he just stared at him quietly, which made Liu Jiao's scalp numb.

"Your Majesty, please tell me clearly what I did wrong. I will correct it in the future."

At this time, Liu Bang, who had been silent for a long time, slowly spoke: "Does what happened in March this year have anything to do with you?"

Suddenly, Liu Jiao's breath was stagnant. Hadn't all the core evidence been destroyed? How come he was suddenly mentioned again just when he thought everything was calm.

He quickly shook his head in denial and said, "Your Majesty, I never left Xiling, the capital, in March. How could I have anything to do with the affairs of Marquis Yangxia?"

"I haven't mentioned Yang Xiahou's name just now, have I?" Liu Bang squinted his eyes and sighed softly. If all the evidence before could only make him have great doubts, then those doubts have come true now.

My younger brother.

Han Chehouli, if you offend Lao Xiao or Han Xin, I can help you put it right. I don't know what you are thinking, but you want to offend someone who can't afford to offend to death.

First stunned, Liu Jiao instantly realized the loopholes in his words.

He hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, because the only major event in March was the assassination of Marquis Yang Xia, so you asked me this, and I blurted out this answer."

"Oh? That's right." Liu Bang nodded, "It's just that I remember that the traitor Ji Yu rebelled, probably around that time. Besides, Yang Xiahou is fine, it's hard for you to remember his assassination for so long. "

Liu Jiao was speechless after hearing two consecutive rhetorical questions.

"Honestly, I remember that Yang Xiahou and you have never had any grudges, but you sent people to assassinate you. It is reasonable and reasonable, and the responsibility lies with you." Liu Bang looked serious, "Did you come up with this plan yourself, or did you Someone instigated you? If you confess to me now, you can be lenient."

These words instantly broke Liu Jiao's psychological defense.

There was an omission in what he said just now, and he didn't know how much Liu Bang knew about the situation. In addition, Liu Bang finally told him to "confess and be lenient."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, no, Brother Ji... it was my staff who instigated it. You know that I have no grudges or conflicts of interest with the Marquis of Yangxia." Liu Jiao knelt on the ground and explained in a panic.

Liu Bang raised his head and said with a somewhat hollow look in his eyes: "Well, I didn't expect that it was you who did it. It was really you who did it. I'm so disappointed.

Since you said it was your staff who instigated it, what reason did he use to get you to agree to send two hundred dead men and sneak hundreds of miles to ambush Yangxiahou?

When we were marching and fighting, I didn't even know you had such good skills. "

After asking this question, he found that Liu Jiao, who was kneeling on the ground, was shaking more violently.

Liu Bang realized that he had asked the key.

So he took a deep breath and chose to continue to pursue and fight, "Ambushing Marquis Yang Xia, even if it is instigated by his staff, but you choose to agree, then he will definitely tell you the benefits he can get from it, which will make you excited.

So, what did your staff say. "

"Brother Ji, don't ask, don't ask..." Liu Jiao's voice was weak, and he fell to the ground softly, as if his bones had been taken away.

"Now that things have happened, are you sure you want to continue to hide it?" Liu Bang said in a calm and coaxing tone, "Ayou, tell me everything so that I can consider it at my own discretion. Is that the truth? Think about it carefully."

After thinking for a while, Liu Jiao confessed with a trembling voice: "Brother is right. In October last year, a traitor sneaked into my guests. His name was Kuai Che. His extremely ambitious suggestions made me a little moved. .

If the plot to kill Marquis Yangxia succeeds this time, according to Kuai Che, it will arouse the King of Chu's rebellion.

When Xiang Yu rebels and you put him down, the Chu land will definitely be divided up, and the neighboring Jing country will become the biggest winner. ""absurd!absurd!absurd! "Liu Bang never thought about this possibility. Before, he was thinking about some occasional quarrel between him and Chen Luo, and he wanted to kill someone passionately.

When the truth came out of Liu Jiao's mouth, he couldn't bear it.

This is harming the country of the Han Dynasty!

If Xiang Yu chooses to rebel, the world will be in chaos, and it is unknown whether he can secure his position in Chang'an.

Fortunately, Jiang Ning is fine.

Thinking of this, Liu Bang felt a thin stream of cold sweat break out on his forehead.

Inadvertently, the Han Dynasty was almost in danger of overturning. I was afraid that I would wander around in front of the gate of hell and then suddenly withdraw.

After taking several deep breaths, he was able to suppress the anger in his chest.

"When the banquet is over, you will stay in Pei County for two months. When I return to Chang'an, I will find a reason to remove you from the country. From now on, you can peacefully be a prince and stop being a monster. ”

Liu Jiao raised his head, tears streaming down his cheeks, and said sadly: "Brother Ji, I'm guilty..."

"If I had known this, why did I do it in the first place." Liu Bang interrupted, turning his head, "You can go out."

"Your Majesty." Liu Jiao was still trying to save him, playing emotional cards.

Liu Bang waved his hand and ordered the attendant behind him: "Please invite the Marquis of Xiling out."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am your biological brother, and you are depriving me of my title just because I am an outsider..." Liu Jiao said in an angry tone.

Liu Bang closed his eyes slightly, "You can say these things in the palace. If you talk nonsense outside this door, your original stable life will be gone."

Liu Jiao, who was crying, stopped suddenly. Countless words were held in his throat, and he only said in a low voice: "I understand."

It wasn't until he left the palace for a long time that Liu Bang seemed to recover.

He turned back leisurely and said to a screen behind him: "Jiang Ning, are you satisfied with what I just handled?

Now I order Liu Jiao to stay in Peixian.

Before officially expelling him from the country, I will send people to Xiling to arrest and interrogate all the retainers and staff in his house who participated in the plot to assassinate you. "

Such a punishment can be considered severe and will implicate hundreds or even thousands of people.

"Your Majesty clearly understands everything. How dare I have any objections." On the surface, Liu Bang was very considerate to himself and dealt with him in the highest manner. It was impossible for Chen Luo to raise objections and demand more stringent measures.

Of course, some things cannot be kept in plain sight.

Kuai Che was very clever. If Liu Jiao did not return to Jing State and the people sent by Liu Bang to arrest him did not arrive on time, and he could see something was wrong and escape early, it would be difficult to catch him.

In addition to Kuai Che, there were also a group of followers who helped in that operation, and he did not intend to let these accomplices go.

Chen Luo narrowed his eyes.

This kind of thing is most suitable for Chu Mo disciples to take action.

Tomorrow I will send someone to deliver a letter to Yangxia to cut off the retreat of those thieves.

"That's good." Seeing that Chen Luo had no complaints, Liu Bang breathed a sigh of relief, "The banquet is about to begin. We haven't had a drink together for a long time. Jiang Ning, please sit in the hall and have a drink with me."

Nearly five hours later.

The drunken Liu Bang directly drank a large glass of wine. Looking at the old acquaintances of Chehou in the palace, he muttered: "It's really good wine. There are so many familiar people in front of me."

He felt that the suffocating breath he had been holding back in the morning was finally completely washed away by the wine that entered his throat, and he felt relieved. In turn, thousands of emotions wanted to burst out of his chest.

"Is there any building? I want to sing loudly!" The wine glass in Liu Bang's hand was thrown on the document, and he asked loudly to the attendant beside him.

After hearing this, the attendant reacted for two seconds, and then said: "Your Majesty, we will go find him right now."

"Go quickly, go quickly." Liu Bang banged his hands on the table rhythmically, humming in a low voice.

Wait until the attendant carefully moved the five-stringed structure, and then handed him the bamboo ruler.

Seeing that the preparations were complete, Liu Bang first tapped the bamboo string lightly with a bamboo ruler, and his expression gradually became solemn.

The experiences of most of his life flashed before his eyes.

In the first 40 years ago, I was living in this small Xiaopei County. I was a lackey in cockfighting every day. I was an ordinary petty official. Even when I went to Xianyang to see the Emperor's chariot, I just sighed with envy, "A real man should be like this." "Yeah, even if I'm drinking and bragging with my friends, I just want to become a county governor in the future, which would be extremely majestic.

Until the troubled times arise, sending yourself to the clouds step by step.

In troubled times, while others were thinking about how to survive, he was actually like a fish in water. It didn't take long to form a team in Pei County, and the team was getting bigger and bigger, with more and more people around him.

In the end, he actually became the emperor of the world.

It's like a dream.

If he were 30 years old, if he heard someone predicting his fate like this, he would probably regard the other person as a madman.

However, after ascending to the high position of emperor, the world that needs to be governed by himself has not yet calmed down.

The Huns in the north were just driven away. They were still like hungry wolves, and they might pounce at any time and bite off a piece of fat from the big man.

The South Vietnamese in the south have chosen to surrender for the time being, but no one can tell how sincere they are. If the Han Dynasty weakens now, I am afraid that what happened half a year ago will happen again.

It's just that if I, Liu Bang, were not in this world, I might return to the troubled times of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. I don't know how many people would be kings and how many would be emperors!
"Dang-dang-dong."

Liu Bang struck the five-stringed instrument and sang loudly.

"The wind is blowing and the clouds are flying!"

This line is about riding the wind and flying into the blue clouds in the past.

Even though there were all kinds of hardships behind him, he still stood at the highest position, letting everyone focus on him.

"Vega is back home!"

This sentence sings about today's scene and the scene at this time.

Reaching the highest position is only the first step. He has secured that position, which further proves that he did not rely on luck in the first place.

"Andre warrior guards all directions!"

This line is about worrying about the future. The originally rising pitch now slowly drops down here.

Is the world stable?
If it was really peaceful, why would there be any need for warriors to guard the four directions?

Liu Bang hoped that he could see the day when there were no warriors but the people could still live and work in peace and contentment.

But he didn't want to be affected by this faint sadness. After singing this Chu song that he had arranged, he immediately put down the music ruler and picked up the wine glass.

He stood up and said: "I am very happy today because you are all here, drinking, drinking. If anyone doesn't come home drunk today, then he will not give me face."

Mixed in among the people who got up, Chen Luoyi raised the wine glass in his hand high.

As for the system prompts ringing in his ears, he responded and glanced hurriedly.

【Ding!

It is detected that the player is currently in a historical scene: the banquet of Peigong, the wind and the song are rising.

...]

Before reading the specific rewards, Chen Luo closed the panel first.

The content in the cup today is extremely sweet, and Liu Bang is singing and drinking. The trivial matters will be dealt with tomorrow, and I will drink to my heart's content first.

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Emperor Gaozu returned, but he stayed after too much time.He set up the Jiupei Palace and summoned old friends, fathers and children to indulge in drinking.

While drunk, Emperor Gaozu built the building and wrote a poem to himself: "The strong wind is blowing, the clouds are flying, the sea is full of waves, I am returning to my hometown, and the warriors are here to guard the four directions!"

After more than ten days, Gaozu wanted to leave, but Pei's father and brother insisted on staying with Gaozu.

Emperor Gaozu said: "We have many people, and my father and brother cannot give us anything."

Go.The capital of Peizhongkong County is located in the west.Emperor Gaozu stayed again and drank for three days.

Emperor Gaozu returned to Chang'an and said: "I dare not forget my father's heart in boxing. He is guilty of indulgence and is not as good as others." So he newly worshiped Liu Bi as King Jing. ——"Historical Records·The Chronicles of Emperor Gaozu"

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