I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 306
on behalf of the land.

It was freezing cold.

Even in the south, the weather has not yet warmed up at this time of year, and spring is far away here.

The cold wind that had just shaken the dead branches bent the white grass again. Then they raised their heads slightly and rushed towards the two people not far away.

Liu Ruyi retracted her hands into her sleeves, pursed her lips and said, "Prime Minister, my brother has actually passed away."

In his mind, Liu Ying did not carry the majesty of an emperor, and more often behaved like an ordinary brother.

She protected herself when her father scolded her, and they played chess and drank together in their free time, always with a kind smile on their faces.

If my father is compared to a majestic mountain, which makes people look up and awe, then Liu Ying is more like a towering tree, on which I can rely and rest peacefully under his shade.

Landslides are shocking, but falling trees can bring endless sadness.

"Brother, you are really too tired to sit in that position." Chen Luo sighed, his tone slightly regretful.

If you want to withstand the pressure brought by the throne, there are only two options.

Countless wise emperors in history relied on extraordinary internal drive to push themselves. The pressure of the throne was motivation for them.

"Kings of Records" like the First Emperor and Ming Taizu dealt with memorials by box every day, and their working hours lasted five or six hours.

They enjoy such pressure very much, fighting against their ministers, fighting against foreign enemies, and fighting against themselves.

And if you choose to show off, it is also a way to resist the pressure of the throne.

The Empress of the Southern Tang Dynasty, Empress Chen of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and Huizong of the Song Dynasty are typical representatives of the bad guys.

The reason why there is endless pressure when sitting on the throne is to deal with state affairs, quell the losses caused by natural disasters, and consider fighting against foreign enemies to prevent the country from falling.

But as long as they "turn a blind eye" to these problems and focus on having fun and enjoying themselves, how can they still be stressed.

Although the people under their rule were miserable, they themselves lived quite comfortably.

But Liu Ying's character is no different from ordinary people. He is neither a hero with unlimited ambitions, nor can he lie down and die without caring about the lives of the people.

A very typical example is Chongzhen in the late Ming Dynasty.

But compared to Chongzhen, Liu Ying was much luckier.

He doesn't have to worry about the war-torn world all day long. The foreign enemy the Huns have just been beaten violently, and his ministers are very reliable and don't talk big words.

Liu Ruyi was puzzled and asked: "Don't you think that brother is trying to solve his own problem?"

After thinking about it, Chen Luo Youyou took out a breath and replied: "If your brother had not been hit so intensively, if your brother had some friends around him, if he didn't have so many government affairs to deal with... Oh, what a pity. No if."

Can Liu Ying's ending be avoided?
Theoretically yes.

Without the death of relatives one after another, Liu Ying's mentality would not be completely crushed.

It was even said that even if Liu Bang, Lu Pheasant, Liu Fei and their children passed away one after another, if nothing happened to Queen Cao, then Liu Ying would at least have someone to talk to to relieve the depression in her heart.

It's just that things in the world are unpredictable, and the blows of fate will not show mercy just because of your noble status.

Another reason for Liu Ying's unbalanced mentality is that the burden he needs to carry is too heavy.

His identity is not an emperor, but a farmer, a merchant, or a small local official. When faced with the death of a loved one, he can relax for a period of time at each period to adjust his mood.

But before Liu Ying's mentality completely collapsed, she was like a clockwork machine, working non-stop. Facing the blow of her relatives passing away one after another, instead of being able to breathe a sigh of relief, she had to carry the pressure and continue to move forward... …

In the end, the tightened spring broke with a "click", which became an inevitable outcome.

Liu Ruyi stood in the wind, looking thoughtful.

When Liu Bang died, he was still young and did not understand the separation of life and death. The death of his mother and relative Ji in these years made him understand for the first time what "death" is.

Liu Ying's death this time obviously left him with a deeper feeling.

The two continued to talk. After a few words of emotion, Liu Ruyi turned her head and said, "Prime Minister, after my brother passes away, who do you think should inherit the throne?"

When he said this, his eyes were full of expectation.

At the age of seventeen or eighteen, at a time of high spirits, who dares to say that he does not have illusions about the future at this time?
Rubbing his chin, Chen Luo asked aloud: "Ruyi, do you know that during Qin Shihuang's eastward tour, a young man said to the crowd, 'He can take his place'. He was about the same age as you at the time, do you know who he was? "

"My father?" After Liu Ruyi blurted out, she realized that she was being stupid. Her father's age was not much different from that of Ying Zheng. How could these words be said by her father.

He pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said sincerely: "If you don't know what you want, please tell me."

In Liu Ruyi's eyes, Chen Luo's identity is diverse.

When dealing with political affairs, he is the Prime Minister, the most reliable official in the entire country.

While having fun in private, he became a friend. In addition to singing, he was proficient in chess, archery, and jade.

When it comes to giving guidance on life and the future, Chen Luo is the best teacher, able to make the principles simple and give the right choices.

"This is what Brother Yu said back then." Chen Luo raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a smile in his eyes.

"Huh? Yu...ah, it's actually what King Chu said." Liu Ruyi screamed instantly, obviously very excited.

Xiang Yu was his idol since he was nine years old, and it was still the same almost ten years ago.

This statement was made by Chen Luo, which obviously shocked him quite a bit.

In Liu Ruyi's eyes, even if Xiang Yu's words were not a creed, they were not far off.

Liu Ruyi leaned forward slightly and immediately answered: "I understand. The Prime Minister wants to tell me that in life, one must set high aspirations and then try his best to realize them, right?"

"No." Chen Luo's denial made Liu Ruyi a little shocked. He quickly asked, "Brother Yu said to the First Emperor that he could replace him, but is he the emperor now?"

"No...it's not." Liu Ruyi responded, suddenly remembering that the world's current surname is Liu instead of Xiang.

Chen Luoyouran said: "Therefore, everyone's vision when they were young may not necessarily match their future life. Even if they achieve their dreams, they may not feel satisfied and happy, but feel that they are nothing more than that.

If Brother Yu really chooses to become the emperor, will it be better for the people of the world, and will he live a happier life? "

To this question, I can give a definite answer.

As a prince, Xiang Yu didn't need to deal with many political affairs on weekdays. He had his own country to share his worries, and he hunted and had banquets every day, living a very comfortable life.And if he really becomes the emperor, he will have to be entangled in countless trivial matters and be trapped in a palace with no view of the sky. Such torture is comparable to torture for an overlord.

Liu Ruyi was a little silent and confused.

Unexpectedly, Chen Luo did not choose to support himself, but instead used such words to "attack".

But five days later, another piece of news came from Chang'an, which solved his doubts.

"Your Highness is here?" Chen Luo asked, holding a cup of tea, looking at Liu Ruyi who came to visit his mansion in person.

Liu Ruyi looked a little complicated and asked in a low voice: "Did the Prime Minister know that something like this would happen a long time ago, and they chose to let the fourth brother come to Beijing to inherit the throne."

You must know that he was full of confidence before because he felt that he had the greatest advantage compared to other heirs.

Liu Ying's children are all concubines and too young. If a powerful minister wants to dominate the court, he will choose one of them. But now the meritorious faction is the most powerful in the court, but they are not led by one person. .

Among Liu Bang's sons, there was no other legitimate son. After the death of the concubine's eldest son Liu Fei, he was the oldest, and he had made great achievements in the past few years. Those courtiers should choose him.

Seeing Liu Ruyi's disappointed look, Chen Luo said lightly: "I didn't know about this matter in advance, it was just a guess."

This is true.

He learned the news of Liu Ying's death through the Mo family's channels one day earlier than the official messenger, and the news that the courtiers had chosen the successor to the throne was only delivered to him two days after he said those words to Liu Ruyi .

Therefore, when I comforted Liu Ruyi, I actually didn't know that Liu Heng would be the successor to the throne.

Of course, Chen Luo more or less guessed this situation.

There are not many people in Chang'an who want to go back.

On the surface, they respect and rely on themselves, but if they really want to get close to themselves, there are 1 people who are unwilling to do so.

The high-ranking officials in the court were afraid that they would take away their power, while the middle- and lower-ranking officials were afraid because they remembered how strict they were when they were imperial censors.

Unless Liu Ruyi went to Chang'an without him as the Prime Minister, how could those old foxes in Chang'an City believe it.

Through comparison, the seemingly docile King Yan gained the support and support of the Chang'an courtiers.

But only Chen Luo knows that Liu Heng is not as simple as he seems on the surface. In terms of playing tricks, I am afraid that Chen Ping is the only opponent in Chang'an City now.

Chen Luo took a deep breath, comforted Liu Ruyi in front of him and said: "I used Brother Yu as an example to persuade you a few days ago, just because I hope you understand a truth.

The scenery and pomp you are pursuing now are actually not as easy as it seems on the surface.

When you sit in that position, there is no chance to get down. You have to live among countless lies every day. You have to learn how to spot those lies, understand why those people lie, and how to face the truth after exposing the lies.

Is this the life you want to live? "

He stared at the young man in front of him seriously, waiting for an answer.

Liu Bang said "Ruyi is like me", which is not unreasonable, but Liu Ruyi resembles the Liu Bang who once went to Wei alone and wanted to become a guest of Xinling, rather than the Liu Bang who has been polished by the world and become extremely smooth.

If Liu Ruyi is like Liu Bang later, then Chen Luo may not support his choice and will send him back to Chang'an even if he needs to use his accumulated contacts.

But Liu Ruyi, who now worships Xiang Yu and is full of emotions, has no ability to deal with those old foxes. Letting him go to Chang'an is a complete trap for him.

Pursing her lips, Liu Ruyi said calmly: "Prime Minister, you can definitely assist me. Besides, in a year or two, I should be able to adapt to it."

"You cannot rely on others. If a leader only wants to rely on others when facing difficulties, then he cannot afford the title of 'leader'." Chen Luo gave a new reminder to the young man in front of him.

He could indeed help Liu Ruyi handle many things, but that would cause him to attract countless hatreds.

After all, as an "old guy", he had left Chang'an at the right time and left a good impression on most people, but if he went back again, it would be equivalent to losing all his previous good impressions.

You must know that no matter what period of time, "airborne" is always unpleasant.

What's more, Chen Luozhen will return to Chang'an with Liu Ruyi and will occupy the position of prime minister. If he wants to employ people, he will definitely recruit his former cronies and block many of the original ascending channels.

There is no telling who is right or wrong in this matter.

If he really returns to Chang'an to deal with affairs, appointing a group of officials he is familiar with can greatly improve the efficiency of work. It cannot be said to be a wrong choice.

But are those people who have resentment in their hearts wrong?

They worked conscientiously in office, but because of the sudden appearance of a prime minister who left Chang'an ten years ago, the position they were expected to be promoted to became someone else.

Even if some people can tolerate it, not everyone can.

Therefore, Chen Luo did not want to risk his life by going to Chang'an again.

Liu Ruyi nodded, but was still a little angry. She lowered her head and muttered: "I have listened to the instructions of the Prime Minister. Is it possible that my fourth brother will do better than me?"

Unexpectedly, when he looked up, what he saw was Chen Luo's serious expression.

"Don't underestimate your brother, he will surprise those who underestimate him."

Now that he has just entered Chang'an, the fledgling Liu Heng can still bully him, but in two or three years, even the heroes who are deeply entrenched in the court will not be his opponent.

I warned Liu Ruyi in advance to keep him safe.

Even if it takes another ten years, Liu Ruyi will not be able to reach Liu Heng's current rank.

"Is the fourth brother so powerful?" Liu Ruyi was doubtful.

My own memory of Liu Heng is a bit vague. He was taciturn when he was a child. When he grew up, he only met him two or three times when he returned to Chang'an during the Chinese New Year. Each time he only said a few dull hellos and didn't have much communication. .

However, he always believed in the judgment of the Prime Minister.

After drinking all the tea in the cup, Chen Luo said leisurely: "Ruyi, your fourth brother is now the emperor, so you can rest assured that you will be the king.

Other places in Dai are not as good as the Central Plains, but over the years, I have developed Dai City and it has become a stopover for caravans before leaving the customs. It is not inferior to the big cities in other counties. "

Seeing this, Liu Ruyi agreed after thinking carefully.

If the fourth brother really did well in Chang'an, he should really stay here honestly and not act like a monster.

Otherwise, with Dai Di's small number of troops, even Zhao Di would not be able to pass, let alone enter Guanzhong.

(End of this chapter)