I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 300 The haggard Liu Ying

Liu Ying went on a hunting tour and arrived at Dai Kingdom.

In the pre-Qin Dynasty and even the Han Dynasty, the scope of activities of a king was not limited to the capital. As long as it did not delay political affairs, he would not be discouraged by his ministers as he did in later generations.

There is a record in Liezi that "King Mu of Zhou went on a hunting tour to the west and crossed Kunlun. He did not reach Mount Yan, but returned instead."

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were countless monarchs who were assassinated while hunting. If they stayed in the palace all day long, they would obviously not encounter such disasters.

After the First Emperor unified the world, he worshiped famous mountains and rivers, and enshrined Zen in Mount Tai, traveling as far as Xiaoxiang in the south and the Great Wall in the north, making a total of six tours.

As for Liu Ying's father, Emperor Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, also changed his route and stayed in Peidi for nearly a month after conquering the South Vietnam Kingdom.

Whether it is recorded in historical records or among the people, it is not unusual for a monarch to travel.

August comes to an end.

The Emperor of Han is about to arrive in Dai City.

The officials stood in designated areas outside the city gate and lined the streets to welcome him. However, the group of people who went out early got a good seat in the front row and had a chance to see the Holy Face.

Although their direct superior is acting king Liu Ruyi, it does not mean that Liu Ying cannot promote them.

What if my extraordinary temperament stands out from the crowd and His Majesty notices it at a glance?
When the Tianzi frame officially appeared in public view, they were surprised.

This is too crude.

There are no carvings or decorations on the tall carriage. Apart from the enlargement of the overall frame, it looks ordinary and is no different from the carriages you usually see.

The only thing that showed the emperor's majesty was the six pure white horses pulling the cart.

When behavior and identity do not match, "identity" is often the key.

If a beggar puts on airs, chews slowly when eating, and asks for a goose-down quilt when sleeping, he will be ridiculed mercilessly.

But Liu Ying came in a slightly crude carriage, and no one laughed at her.

They stood by the roadside and complimented each other.

Some people say that this is because the emperor cares about the people and is not willing to waste people and money.

Some people say that the emperor does not need to be noble in external things, he himself is the supreme king in the world.

Some said that the emperor acted simply and his subordinates should follow suit, so they went home and threw away all the decorative treasures.

These words attracted the attention of many people nearby, and they all looked sideways.

We are all colleagues, and we all know where your mansion is.

I'm going to pick up trash at the back door of your house tonight... and treasures!

However, Liu Ying, who was driving the car, half-squinted her eyes, feeling the sway of the carriage and the breeze entering her clothes.

As the emperor of the Han Dynasty, he had heard enough flattery in Chang'an, Peixian, and the Central Plains.

Even the looks in the eyes of those people when they were flattering were almost the same. Liu Ying felt that she could even predict their next actions.

If he said that he came to Dai City on foot today, those people on the side of the road would also be able to find an angle to praise him.

Although the concept of low-carbon environmental protection did not exist in the Han Dynasty, they could say that Liu Ying carried the world's destiny and measured the land of the Han Dynasty with her footsteps.

But when she saw Chen Luo and Liu Ruyi at the gate of the city, the corners of Liu Ying's slightly downward mouth finally turned upward, and her eyes that had been listless just now were fully opened, full of expectations.

After saluting as usual, Chen Luo asked: "Your Majesty has been tired of traveling all the way from Chang'an. I don't know whether to go to the palace for a banquet or to rest first."

Chen Luo had walked this road from Chang'an to Daicheng four years ago. He knew the hardships and difficulties on the road. Even if he persisted, he would feel quite tired mentally and physically.

"Brother-in-law, I just want to have a good rest. There are so many people at the banquet and I'm so tired." Liu Ying lowered her eyes, her tone full of fatigue.

Chen Luo was stunned when he heard that Liu Ying did not call herself "I" and called him brother-in-law. Then he realized that the other party's visit this time would most likely have nothing to do with official matters.

Once you know the general requirements, you can make arrangements for the next step.

Chen Luo lowered his voice and asked: "Then your Majesty will move to the palace first, and the large welcoming banquet will not be held. You can also have a farewell banquet when you come to leave.

However, the acting king may invite you privately. Will your majesty agree? "

Glancing at Liu Ruyi who was not far away, Liu Ying nodded slightly and said, "If Ruyi invites you, I will still go."

Among these brothers, Liu Ruyi had a better relationship with him. When the other brother caused trouble, he would come forward to intercede with his father.

"Okay, then I will send your Majesty to the palace first." Chen Luo saw that Liu Ying seemed to be out of interest in this lively environment and did not want to talk.

If it were Liu Bang here, he would have to do two sentences of high and low.

After sending Liu Ying to the palace to settle down, Chen Luo had no time to rest.

Even if Liu Ying is really here to hunt, she needs to consider all aspects when traveling.

In later generations, there was black humor about employees diving to hang fish on the leader's hook, but in this era, it was a real thing to drive the prey under the arrows of the hunting monarch.

After all, there are very few masters like Xiang Yu who can capture countless prey in one hunt by themselves.

More often than not, without "special help", the monarch can easily return empty-handed.

If he returns empty-handed, how can the monarch be in a good mood? It will not be those under his command who will suffer.

Compared with being scolded afterward, the importance of preparing in advance is instantly apparent.

But Chen Luo felt that if he drove the rabbit under the arrow, wouldn't he be treating him as a fool?

Even if Liu Ying gained a lot, her mood would probably not be much better.

Therefore, he arranged for his men to sweep around several suitable hunting areas and drive all the nearby beasts to flatter areas.

There is a big difference between reducing the difficulty of hunting and directly cheating.

After he finished his work, an invitation was sent from the palace, inviting him to attend the banquet.

This small banquet was specially arranged by Liu Ruyi. The main members were actually only five or six people. It was equivalent to a family banquet, with no outsiders participating.

After Chen Luo took a bath, he hurried to Daiwang Palace, but unexpectedly he ran into Liu Ying at the palace gate.

The two briefly saluted and said hello.

After a short rest, Liu Ying's energy and energy improved a lot, but the fatigue on her face was caused by long-term stress and did not relieve much.

They walked into the palace gate under the guidance of the attendants, and then Chen Liuying broke the silence first: "The palace of this generation is well built. It gives me a feeling of Pei Palace, but it seems more ingenious." It has to be said that he did this Very sharp eyesight.

After the former King Liu Xi came to Dai Kingdom, he did not put much thought into building the palace.

First of all, the national strength of the country at that time could not support large-scale construction projects, and refugees were running around in various places. The day before yesterday, you said you wanted to recruit civilian laborers, and you might not know that the county town would say so the next day.

Secondly, Liu Xi does not have high requirements for the living environment. After all, in his opinion, there is no difference between the bedroom in Daiguo and the bedroom in Peixian County. It is just a place to sleep. He spends more time in the fields outside the city than in the palace. Stayed much longer.

Later, when a county was established in the dynasty, the outer walls of the original palace were demolished, and residential buildings were even built in the open space inside.

When Liu Ruyi returns to the country, it will be more economical to start a new one than to repair the original palace.

So Chen Luo asked the Mo family craftsmen for the drawings, and in the past few years, he slowly built the Dai Wang Palace into its current appearance. The reason why Liu Ying felt familiar and had a sense of déjà vu with Pei Palace was completely normal. After all, the two They come from the same source.

Chen Luo replied: "Pei Palace is the emperor's palace. We can learn nine points of similarity in appearance here, but not one point in spirit."

If you only have the identity of Liu Ying's brother-in-law, you can discuss the "similarities and differences in the structure of Peigong and Daiwang Palace" and express your own opinions.

But he is still acting as the Prime Minister of the country.

The emperor's mention of Daiwang Palace made him feel inexplicably familiar. If he admitted it directly and said that it was a refined version, it would be like burying Liu Ruyi directly in a pit.

After receiving such a standardized answer, Liu Ying did not continue to struggle.

He looked around, sighed slightly, and said without knowing why, "It's pretty good here."

The palace city in Chang'an was far larger than the Daiwang Palace, but it made him feel extremely depressed.

There is no bustle here, but my inner peace is more than ten times better than before.

"Brother-in-law." Halfway through the journey, Liu Ying turned around and asked Chen Luo hesitantly, "Am I too incompetent compared to my father?"

If other people heard this question, ten out of ten would choose to disagree, for example, "The late emperor founded the Han Dynasty and was extremely wise, but your majesty was also extraordinary and governed the world in an orderly manner."

There is no loophole in this answer, but it cannot comfort Liu Ying in front of her.

Chen Luo did not answer immediately.

If Liu Ying had stood from the emperor's point of view and said what he meant by what he just said, he would have chosen to be perfunctory, but the fact that he called her brother-in-law meant that he was asking questions sincerely and felt confused.

This kind of pressure from his father's generation is very real, especially when Liu Ying is in his twenties, he wants to work hard and struggle, but he finds that no matter what he does, others think he is inferior to his father, and even he feels the same way.

After thinking for a while, Chen Luo slowed down his speech and said softly: "It only took six years for the late emperor to go from being a commoner to ruling the world. When he was in power, he rejected the Huns from the north and conquered Vietnam from the south, so that no foreigners dared to look down on the Han.

As the successor, it is inevitable for Your Majesty to bear the pressure brought by the late Emperor's dazzling light. "

"I also understand these principles." Liu Ying smiled bitterly after listening to the guidance, "But what's the use of knowing it? I often think that I could just be as powerful as my father."

When grandma was dealing with political affairs in the palace, she allowed herself to watch from the sidelines. If she couldn't answer the questions raised based on the documents, she would be scolded.

Every time this happened, Liu Ying even became afraid of handling political affairs, so she simply left the entire responsibility to her mother, who would do better than herself anyway.

The ministers in the court, in my eyes, were all amiable uncles and uncles, but in the morning court, they seemed to be completely different people, noisy with each other, almost not fighting directly.

As for those people who put forward several different opinions on the same thing, it made Liu Ying even more confused.

Everyone hopes that he will become the next Liu Bang and lead the big man to new glory.

But he knows he can't.

Seeing the confusion in Liu Ying's eyes, Chen Luo answered: "Your Majesty, even though you are not as good as the late emperor, how many people can compare with his achievements and prestige from ancient times to the present?
Even Qi Huan and Jin Wen were not as good as him.

I am afraid that only the soups of Yao, Shun and Yu can be compared.

What's more, you have done well enough over the years. The crops in the fields are thriving, and the people who were once displaced by the war live and work in peace and contentment.

What you have done is the merit of King Zhou Cheng. "

When it comes to comforting others, I have a very useful set of special words.

First, through comparison, Liu Ying was placed on the same line as Qi Huangong, Jin Wengong and other big figures.

You see, they are not as good as Liu Bang, so why do you feel inferior because you are not as good as your father?

Next, he praised Liu Ying's advantages.

Chen Luo didn't brag. In the past few years, the big man has recovered better and better and maintained a stable situation. It is indeed a fact.

Then this has a further effect.

Finally, he returned to the familiar "quoting from classics" link.

I compare Liu Ying to King Cheng of Zhou, which is both a comfort and an inspiration.

Liu Ying turned sideways, saluted solemnly and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law, for your comfort."

After hearing these words, he suddenly felt a lot more relaxed, and felt that the burdens that had weighed on him before were no longer so heavy.

As they talked along the way, they unknowingly approached the palace where the banquet was held.

The attendant respectfully pushed the door open and the two of them walked into the hall.

Although Liu Ying is a guest, because of his special status, there is no requirement that "the guest does as the host does", and the banquet will not officially begin until he arrives.

As usual, Liu Ying sat in the top position, Liu Ruyi sat on his left, Chen Luo sat opposite Liu Ruyi, and Liu Ruyi followed Liu Ru.

In addition, there are two or three relatives of the Liu family nearby to keep company, but if we talk about business, these people will definitely not be able to get in the middle of the conversation.

While waiting for the food to be served, Liu Ruyi glanced at Liu Ying from time to time, her eyes full of curiosity.

His expression and movements were not concealed, not to mention attracting Liu Ying's attention.

Turning to look at her younger brother, Liu Ying asked with a smile: "What's the matter with Ruyi? Do you want me to help you answer your questions?"

They were now at a family banquet, and there were not so many rigid and strict rules. Even if there were rules, they were no bigger than Liu Ying, who was sitting at the top.

In addition, Liu Ruyi is only thirteen or fourteen years old now, and he still looks like an ignorant young man.

So as an elder brother, Liu Ying felt that her brother needed help, how could she turn a blind eye?

Suddenly, Liu Ruyi's eyes lit up.

He pursed his lips and then asked: "I dare to ask, brother, what was it like when you and King Xiang were fighting in the midst of thousands of troops?"

(End of this chapter)