The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 261 Confessing the King

Yan Zhongyuan went to Tianlu Pavilion of Weiyang Palace.

Originally, Dade was responsible for teaching Liu Huan knowledge, but he rebelled. Instead of being a good tutor, he wanted to go out to work as a teacher.

After Dade left, Yan Zhongyuan volunteered to be Liu Huan's teacher.

If the Confucians wanted to gain a higher status in the court, they could not rely on Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty favored Weining, and Weining had a feud with the Confucians.

So they chose Liu Huan.

When Liu Huan heard that Weining was making salt outside to benefit the people, he became more and more anxious.

The more Weining does, the fewer opportunities he has, but he does not have enough ability to do something that benefits the people.

Liu Huan sighed to Yan Zhongyuan: "Master Yan, I am not as good as Zhenbei Hou."

Yan Zhongyuan said calmly: "Why does the eldest prince have to belittle himself so much? After all, he is just a prince, can he still be the emperor?"

"Sooner or later, this future will belong to you, the eldest prince."

Liu Huan thought that this may not be the case, you just don’t know that he is also the blood of his father.

"Master Yan, how can I do something for the people of the world and make my father look at me with admiration?"

Yan Zhongyuan nodded lightly and said with relief: "The eldest prince has such an enterprising spirit, so there is no need to worry about the world not being prosperous in the future."

"As a teacher, you only need to show your kindness to the people of the world, and it will be enough to impress His Majesty."

Liu Huan hurriedly said: "Sir, please tell me how to show my kindness?"

Yan Zhongyuan said lightly: "Now that the southern border has been decided, the tribes in South Vietnam are our great Han people. You can suggest to your majesty that the taxes of the tribes in South Vietnam be reduced for one year."

Half of the taxes collected by the various tribes in South Vietnam were handed over to the Han Dynasty, and the other half was collected by the Western Imperial Court to provide for various political affairs in South Vietnam.

Yan Zhongyuan continued: "After you write this suggestion, I can build momentum for you and publicize your great kindness and great virtue."

"In this way, the people of the world will know the eldest prince's benevolent heart, and the people of all countries will understand the eldest prince's heart for the country and his goodwill towards the people."

Liu Huan nodded frequently and said in admiration: "Teacher, these words are very kind."

The tribes in South Vietnam are just poor tribes, and it doesn't cost much to forgive them one year's taxes. But if this reputation is made known to the world, the people of the world will know how kind and righteous this prince is. When he has a good reputation among the people, This is definitely a good thing for my future.

Liu Huan said excitedly: "Listening to the teacher's words is like reading a book of thousands of volumes."

"Students thank the teacher."

Yan Zhongyuan supported Liu Huan in vain and was very satisfied with this student. No matter whether he was a Confucian or not, when Kong Anguo was aggressively challenged by Wei Ning, no one was willing to come forward.

Only the eldest prince stood up.

Although the eldest prince is a soft-spoken man, his courage to stand up and speak out is enough to make the Confucian people grateful.

Yan Zhongyuan and other Confucianists wanted to elect Liu Huan to the throne at all costs.

Only when he ascends the throne will Confucianism have the opportunity to move to the next level.

Liu Huan couldn't help but sigh again and said to Yan Zhongyuan: "Teacher, after my mother was deposed, do you think I still have a chance?"

Yan Zhongyuan smiled and said: "Why does your mother's matter involve you? There have always been many emperors in the world. Does it mean that the emperors of the previous dynasty cannot do it, and the emperors of the later dynasties must be flogged?"

"Don't worry, no one will dare to make an issue of your mother."

Liu Huan was relieved now. He was most afraid that Chen Ajiao's incident would affect his future.

With Yan Zhongyuan as his right-hand man, Liu Huan felt relieved.

After Yan Zhongyuan left, Liu Huan smiled slightly.

Everything is going in the direction he expected. As long as Wei Ning dies at the border next spring, he will be able to securely sit on the throne and no one will be able to compete with him in the future.

Although he acted benevolent and kind in front of Yan Zhongyuan, Yan Zhongyuan was just a pawn of his. Act like a pig and eat the tiger when it comes to big things, and act like a lion and fight against the rabbit when it comes to small things. Only in this way can you be unfavorable!

After Yan Zhongyuan left, Liu Huan walked towards the Qilin Hall of Weiyang Palace with his hands behind his back.

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty saw Liu Huan arriving, he said expressionlessly: "Do you have anything to do with me?"

Liu Huan hurriedly clasped his fists to say hello and said: "Nothing, I just haven't seen my father for a long time, so I came to say hello to my father."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said, "Please be well and go back."

Liu Huan's face twitched calmly, but he still managed to gather his energy and said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Father, I have a small suggestion."

"Please allow me, Father."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Liu Huan suspiciously and said, "What's your suggestion?"

Liu Huan sighed: "My mother talks about you day and night. I would like to ask my father to go to Changmen Palace to see her."

"I know that my father hates my mother. I don't expect my father to be able to talk to my mother. I just hope that my father can let my mother meet."

"As a son... I can't bear to see my parents like this. I know that my mother has done wrong things, and the child has always disappointed the father, but please grant the child this little wish."

After Liu Huan finished speaking, he knelt down.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty hesitated for a moment, stared at Liu Huan for a long time, and then said seriously: "Get up."

"I know what you are thinking, I have time to go over."

After all, he was still his son, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had very complicated feelings for Liu Huan.

Before, he felt that Liu Huan was not like him and that this boy was too cowardly. But when he designed Wei Ning to kill Kong Anguo, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty changed his attitude towards him.

He has been working hard to make himself what I like...

"Thank you, Father."

Liu Huan stood up, seemed to remember something, and said: "Father, I have read some books recently, and also learned about my Han Dynasty's national policy towards southern Xinjiang from the teacher."

"My child would like to ask my father to exempt me from taxes in southern Xinjiang for one year."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty frowned at him and asked, "Why?"

Liu Huandao: "I will win some public opinion for my father. Southern Xinjiang is weak and there is not much taxation, but I can let the people see my father's kindness and gain popularity at the minimum cost. I think it is worth it."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was silent for a while. Originally, he had no intention of intervening in the affairs of Southern Xinjiang. He told Weining that all matters in Southern Xinjiang would be handled by Weining.

But what Liu Huan said makes sense.

It's just a year's tax, not much. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "Go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to issue an imperial edict."

Liu Huan was stunned for a moment, extremely excited, and said hurriedly: "Here!"

Father actually asked me to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to issue an imperial edict?

Isn't this just telling the Prime Minister's Office that this suggestion was made by me?

How could this not make Liu Huan excited?

As soon as he turned around, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's next words made his heart drop to the bottom.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said to Liu Huan: "In the spring of next year, I will make you a king. You are so kind and righteous. I hope you can share some of the pressure for me when you get there."

"You have learned so many skills, and you will be a blessing to the people of the princely states in the future."

Hearing this, Liu Huan's body suddenly froze.

But he still forced a smile and said, "Thank you so much, Father!"

(End of this chapter)