I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 288 The Last Entrustment
"Prime Minister, come closer first."

These words came out of Liu Bang's mouth, causing everyone in the dormitory to look at Chen Luo.

All kinds of looks were cast, some were thinking, some were guessing.

If Liu Bang wants to settle the funeral arrangements, then no one in the palace has a higher priority than him at the moment.

In terms of status, Chen Luo is the current prime minister. He is below one person in the court and above ten thousand people.

In terms of status, Chen Luo is the brother-in-law of Prince Liu Ying, so there is nothing wrong with saying that he is a relative of the emperor.

In terms of ability, Chen Luo is capable of both literary and martial arts, and he even looks very handsome.

Even his age is very suitable. He is still in his forties and can serve as prime minister for another twenty years, assisting the next emperor in laying the foundation for a prosperous age.

Thinking like this, everyone's expressions showed a hint of envy.

What an honor it is to be a minister of Tuogu.

And accepting Tuogu means more than just having glory.

Prince Liu Ying has little contact with the outside world, and ordinary courtiers may not know it, but these old people in Peixian County know his character very well.

Liu Ying was not an independent person. After becoming the emperor, he could not say that he would fully adopt the suggestions of his ministers. At least he would "follow his advice" selectively.

As the prime minister and Tuogu's ministers, the probability of their suggestions being approved will be much higher than that of other ordinary ministers.

So this means that the future distribution of power in the court will be centered on Chen Luo.

They seem to have seen what kind of pattern will be formed in the Han Dynasty Hall in the future.

Walking to the bed, Chen Luo saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, I'm here."

Smiling, Liu Bang said with some emotion: "I still remember that the day I first met Jiang Ning, we used gourds to hold wine. We drank three gourds in total, right?"

"Your Majesty has a good memory." Chen Luo was stunned for a moment, then recalled for a moment and then said.

Liu Bang sighed lightly and said, "It's a pity. I'm afraid I won't have the chance to drink with you Jiang Ning again in the future."

Chen Luo wanted to open his mouth and say, "There will be more in the future."

But seeing Liu Bang's open-minded expression, he realized that what he said was too pale, so he pursed his lips and said, "Your Majesty, of the three gourds of good wine that day, you drank half a gourd more than I did."

Liu Bang grinned and said, "I didn't prepare any wine on the way, and no one knew how elite the Qin army was at that time. I was really unsure.

If I don't secretly drink a few more sips, I'm afraid that if I die in the next war, I won't be able to drink anymore, which would be a huge loss.

I didn’t expect that I would be able to drink for so many more years, it’s not a loss. "

He smacked his lips, as if savoring the sweet taste of the wine.

Liu Bang went on to say: "I remember Jiang Ningqian said that my achievements in this life would not be accomplished by ordinary people in ten lives."

"That's right." Chen Luo thought for a while, and realized that this should be what he said to Liu Bang in Changsha.

"Yeah..." As if he was going to use this sentence as an introduction, Liu Bang put away the laxity at the beginning of the chat, and his expression became the same as when he went to court, "If I want to keep the achievements I have made in this life, I have to It’s all up to my useless children.”

After that, he pointed at the prince and the remaining princes who were standing not far from the end of the bed.

"You all come here."

Although Liu Bang's voice was weak, in the ears of his children, it was still majestic, like thunder.

"Father, wuwuwu." Liu Ying, who was walking in front and the tallest, cried the hardest. She squatted in front of the bed, not daring to look at Liu Bang.

"You, you, you will be the emperor of this big man from now on, crying and crying, what do you look like?" Liu Bang wanted to scold, but seeing Liu Ying's appearance, his tone couldn't help but soften.

If I were still the little Sishui pavilion chief in Peixian County, Liu Ying, an obedient child, I would probably like him very much.

You have such a weak temperament, but you have to be the emperor of the world, shoulder the expectations of all people, and fight with the most cunning people in the court. It is really embarrassing for you.

Then let being a father clear the final obstacle for you.

"Stop crying. My father is a little confused by crying. He will forget to explain some things." After Liu Bang finished speaking softly, Liu Ying covered her mouth obediently and forcibly stopped crying.

Seeing this, Liu Bang turned his head sideways and lowered his voice and said: "Jiang Ning, my children, Liu Fei is assisted by Cao Shen in Qi, and they manage Qi in an orderly manner.

Liu Ying is the prince and will be in charge of the world after he succeeds to the throne, so his younger brothers can share some local affairs for him and reduce his pressure.

Then my remaining children, Ruyi, will be entrusted to Zhao Di, A Heng will be entrusted to Yan Di, and A Chang will be entrusted to Jiujiang.

But several of them are underage and need help from the Prime Minister.

Ah Heng was in the land of Yan, and there were many wars with the Xiongnu. I decided to make Xia Houying his minister.

A Chang lives in Jiujiang and has an impatient temper. I think Wang Ling is suitable to serve as his prime minister.

Ruyi is a bit special. He needs a serious and awe-inspiring Prime Minister. So after much thought, I have decided that the most suitable candidate is you, Jiang Ning. "

Everyone knows what is special about Liu Ruyi.

In the harem, Mrs. Qi would often challenge Lu Pheasant's authority and make some "transcending" remarks.

Liu Bang was still here, and he often "turned a blind eye" to her actions and chose to cover them up. But after his death, how could Lu Zhi tolerate Mrs. Qi wandering around in front of his eyes again?

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.

It seems that Liu Bang hopes that his wife, Mrs. Qi, who has been with him for more than ten years, and his favorite children, Liu Ruyi and Liu Ru, will still have a good ending after his death.

This is what ordinary people think.

At this moment, Liu Bang looked at Chen Luo sincerely, as if everything was unspoken.

Jiang Ning, I think you are the only one who can save Mrs. Qi, Liu Ruyi and Liu Ru. Do you want to refuse?

He had done so much emotional preparation before, just to make Chen Luo embarrassed.

After thinking about it, Chen Luo said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I can serve as the Prime Minister of His Highness Ruyi, but if he is granted the title of Zhao Kingdom, the territory is too large and the ministers' abilities are limited, and I am afraid that I will not be able to manage it properly."

Liu Ruyi's identity is too sensitive.

Even if Liu Ying is in this world, the status of the prince is as stable as Mount Tai. There are faint rumors in Chang'an City that Liu Bang wants to replace Liu Ruyi as the prince.

In addition to Liu Ruyi's mother, Mrs. Qi's appearance and brain were so different that she had a lot of hatred from Lu Pheasant.

Under such circumstances, if Liu Ruyi is granted the title of Zhao Kingdom, who can ensure that he is not the "Uncle Duan"?
Zhao's war potential is no worse than Guanzhong.

Therefore, faced with such a request, Chen Luo felt that even if he agreed, if Liu Ruyi was the King of Zhao, then he might not be able to live up to Liu Bang's expectations. "In this case, let's make Liu Ruyi the acting king instead." Liu Bang retreated in order to advance and gave Chen Luo no more chance to say anything.

The voices of the two people talking just now were not loud, and the only one who could hear them was Liu Ying who was nearest.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Bang took a deep breath and said in a voice that everyone in the palace could hear clearly: "I grant Liu Ruyi the title of Dai, and Chen Luo as his prime minister; I grant Liu Heng the title of Yan, and Xia Houying as his prime minister; I grant Liu the title of Changyu. In Jiujiang, Wang Ling was appointed as his prime minister.

When the prince succeeds to the throne, you will set off immediately, leaving Chang'an and going to the fiefdom to join the country. "

After hearing these words, the courtiers standing a little further away suddenly looked confused.

The first oral message was completely different from their imagination.

According to their original idea, Chen Luo would be the one who took care of the orphan, and they formed a team around Chen Luo to control the key positions in the court.

Now Chen Luo has become the person who has been entrusted with an orphan, but the person being entrusted is not Liu Ying, but Liu Ruyi.

Liu Bang looked at the astonishment on other people's faces and half-squinted his eyes to prevent the smile in his eyes from being too obvious.

How can you guess my thoughts?
He coughed and then ordered: "Chen Ping, Zhou Bo, you two come to me."

After the words fell, Chen Ping and Zhou Bo quickly approached in small steps, while Chen Luo moved to the side to give up enough space.

Looking at the two of them, Liu Bang said solemnly: "Chen Ping often has unique insights in handling affairs and is very intelligent. Zhou Bo, on the other hand, is steady, kind and knowledgeable about military affairs.

When you work together, you can assume important positions.

Then after Jiang Ning goes to Zhao Di to serve as the Prime Minister, you two will jointly assume the position of Prime Minister.

As for the position of Lieutenant Zhou Bo, leave it to Fan Kuai, but he seems to be in poor health. Of course, if there is a war, the general is still there, so there is no need to worry. "

Liu Bang's further explanation changed the two most important positions among the three princes.

Subsequently, the interests of all parties will undergo a series of changes, and the impact will never be small.

After saying this, Liu Bang turned to look at Lu Pheasant, who was standing at the end of the bed and had been silent.

He was silent for a moment and then said: "Ying'er, if you don't understand anything, you can ask your mother. You can listen to her advice."

"I understand, kid." Liu Ying sniffed and almost cried again.

He was different from Liu Le. When he had memories, Liu Bang had already become the King of Han, and not long after, he became the emperor of the world.

Therefore, in Liu Ying's eyes, her father's back was always majestic and tall, standing calmly in front of everyone, singing and drinking at banquets, showing his heroism.

Although he was not as close to his father as his younger brother Ruyi, he was full of respect for Liu Bang in his heart.

Now that the majestic figure in front of her was about to fall, and half of the sky was about to collapse, how could Liu Ying not panic.

"What a sentimental child, not like me." Liu Bang tilted his head, stretched out his hand, and wanted to touch Liu Ying's head, just like holding him when he was a child. He just thought about it, retracted it, and said lightly , "You will become the emperor of the Han Dynasty in the future. My father hopes that you can take up your responsibilities and not cry when you encounter difficulties."

I have cleared away all the obstacles that may arise in front of you.

Jiang Ning was arranged to serve as your brother's state minister, not to take care of your brother, but to consider you.

Letting him stay in Chang'an is a double-edged sword.

Liu Bang knew that he could appoint Chen Luo smoothly because he was the founding king. Most of the important officials in the court followed him from Pei County, and almost all of them were his confidants.

But can Liu Ying convince the veterans in the court like herself?

I'm afraid not.

If Liu Ying did not have the ability to control the ministers in a short period of time, there would be no vacuum in the power circle. The ministers would form a force with another core and compete for the right to speak in the court.

If Chen Luo stays in Chang'an, then he will definitely become the core of the court.

Liu Bang was not worried that Chen Luo would take the initiative to seek power and usurp the throne. He was worried that Chen Luo would be forced to do those things after being put in that position.

Therefore, it is very necessary to temporarily transfer him out of Chang'an.

After his son has accumulated the authority of the emperor over time, it will be easy to recall Chen Luo to Chang'an. This will make Chen Luo feel grateful for the opportunity to return to the center of power.

After all, everyone knows Chen Luo's ability. It is no shame to have the talent of a prime minister.

As for the arrangement between Wang Ling and Xia Houying, he wanted to slightly weaken the Heroic Faction. After all, Chen Luo did not completely belong to the Heroic Faction. Without him in the court, the remaining Heroic Faction would form a force, which would be equally troublesome for Liu Ying. .

However, the Heroes Sect has a large number of people, so it is not possible to use it. We can only use such small means to send the two more important people, who are not the most outstanding in ability, to the local areas and let Liu Ying's other two younger brothers serve as state ministers.

Moreover, he divided the prime minister's authority into two and let Chen Ping and Zhou Bo share it for this reason.

Their interests cannot be exactly the same, so as long as there is a conflict of interest, they will not be completely aligned. Liu Ying can balance them in the middle and strengthen her authority by the way.

However, Liu Bang has not yet ignored the existence of Lu Pheasant and Lu Shi.

It's just that in these years, Lu Pheasant has not shown any special performance. Lu Ze, the core figure of the Lu family, has passed away. In Liu Bang's eyes, they pose no threat to Liu Ying.

In addition, she transferred Chen Luo out of Chang'an, which actually had a certain influence on Lu Pheasant. After all, this son-in-law was the most important person she could influence in the court.

But Lu Pheasant is Liu Ying's mother after all. Overall, she must be doing it for her son's good, otherwise she wouldn't have cared so much about Liu Ying's position as prince.

And Liu Bang knew that she was capable. If Liu Ying was unclear or did not understand, he could ask Lu Pheasant to get it solved.

Therefore, Liu Bang felt that it was not appropriate to weaken Lu Fei's power too much. In addition, Liu Ying could use the power of his mother and the Lu family to check and balance the heroes in the court.

Although Lu Ze, the most important core figure of the Lu family, has passed away, the juniors of the Lu family are more than enough to serve as pawns.

However, Liu Bang knew that the senior officials of the Hero Faction were definitely not capable of being dealt with by the juniors from the Lu family.

So he deliberately raised Fan Kuai, who had been ill for a long time, to the position of Taiwei, which slightly strengthened Lu Pheasant's influence.

In this way, the situation in the court seemed to be balanced.

Deducing the situation in the court after his death in his mind, Liu Bang felt that it was relatively stable, at least there would be no trouble in a short time.

As long as Liu Ying served as emperor for three to five years and sat in that position all the time, how could he have no authority?

Liu Bang slowly exhaled a breath.

The love of the parents is far-reaching.

Ying'er, my father has paved the road for you. Although my father cannot see how far you will go, my father hopes that you can continue to walk steadily and go further than your father.

(End of this chapter)