The great man will live forever

Chapter 233 Copycat version of Hongmen Banquet
"Drink, drink, do it, do it."

"Full up, full up!"

"Hahaha, drink, drink, drink."

In the palace of the Lord of Wancheng City, Liu Xuan was entertaining the generals. The party was very lively and the anger was extremely strong.

Wang Kuang and the others looked at each other, nodded secretly, and clenched the swords in their hands. Liu Xiu obviously felt that something was wrong with his anger. He even noticed a figure shaking outside the door.

"Come, come, dear friends, I'll give you a toast."

Liu Xuan held the wine glass high, and everyone else stood up to drink. After drinking, Liu Xuan came to Liu Yan with the wine glass.

"Brother Bosheng, come on, come on, your hard work has paid off, I'll give you a toast."

Liu Yan was already a little drunk at this time. He almost fell down when he stood up, and said drunkenly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what are you talking about? You and I are both descendants of the Han Dynasty. We must expel the thieves and restore the Han Dynasty." , that is my duty, Liu Boxheng."

"Hahaha!"

Liu Xuan also laughed loudly, "What you are saying is that we can work together as one clan to defeat the reckless thieves, and it will be just around the corner."

"We are of the same clan, well said, let's drink again!" The two drank several times in a row. After drinking, Liu Yan sat on the ground and murmured to himself: "Drink too much, drink too much, look at everyone. Ghosting.”

At this time, Liu Xuan looked at the sword beside him and said, "Brother Bosheng, this accessory of yours is very unique. Can you let me have a look?"

At this moment, Liu Yan was completely awake. People around him looked at each other, and the atmosphere seemed extremely tense for a moment.

In this kind of meeting, bringing a sword in without Liu Xuan's permission is, strictly speaking, suspected of treason.

After Liu Yan hesitated slightly, he took the sword and handed it to Liu Xuan, "Your Majesty wants to see it, so go ahead and take it."

"Chong!"

Liu Xuan pulled out his sword and looked at it carefully. At this moment, Liu Xiu almost stood up. He was very nervous. Liu Yan and Liu Xuan looked at each other, their expressions unexpectedly serious.

"Haha."

Liu Xuan suddenly laughed, "This is a good sword, a good sword." He said and returned to his seat to look at Wang Kuang. He had never made up his mind to kill Liu Yan at this time, and held the jade pendant tightly several times. , did not fall after all.

Liu Xiu probably saw something was wrong, and quickly walked up to Liu Yan and said, "Brother, you drank too much."

"I didn't drink too much, I still want to drink."

"Brother, you drank too much. Go and complain to His Majesty. Let's go back." Liu Xiu held his hand tightly.

At this time, Liu Ji suddenly shouted, "It sounds nice, but it's all bullshit." He went crazy with alcohol.

Liu Xiu quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, forgive me. He just made a mistake while drunk."

"I didn't make a drunken mistake. Who led us to defeat the million-strong Xinmang army? It was you, Liu Xiu, who could secure Nanyang..." Deng Chen, who was next to him, quickly covered his mouth.

Liu Xiu kowtowed in fear and said: "Liu Ji is disrespectful and has offended Your Majesty. Please deal with it."

Liu Yan, who was pretending to be drunk, saw that something was wrong and quickly stood up, "Your Majesty, Liu Ji offended Your Majesty by making rude remarks. There is something hidden in this. In the battle of Kunyang, everyone in our Liu family received a reward, but Where are the heroes who came to join us?

No one received a reward. My brother-in-law did not do it for himself. He just wanted to tell His Majesty that they had made great contributions together with the Han army and deserved to receive a reward. "

"Humph!"

Liu Xuan snorted coldly, "Rewards are also given in order. Brother Bosheng, don't worry, as long as you have merit, I will not forget it. As for Uncle Wen and others, I will specially celebrate their achievements later."

Liu Xiu quickly borrowed the donkey from Poxia and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"

……

Afterwards, Liu Xiu took Liu Yan and Liu Ji back, but Liu Ji was probably drunk and started to complain along the way, "Usually we are left to die in the front during wars, but when it comes time to reward us, we are ignored." ”

Liu Xiu said angrily, "Have you said enough? He is the king and we are the ministers. Even if he wants to kill you, you have to lead him."

Liu Ji roared angrily, "Why?" Liu Xiu grabbed his collar and pushed him against the pillar next to him, "What did you mean by saying this at the banquet just now? Did you want to kill my eldest brother?"

Liu Ji was wronged, "Am I not grieving for you, Third Brother?"

Liu Yan roared angrily, "That's enough. Stop arguing. Third brother, let's forget what happened today."

Liu Xiu was very angry and let Liu Ji go, and then walked angrily into the room. Liu Yan quickly chased after him, saying while chasing, "Third brother, third brother, don't be angry. Liu Ji is a straight-tempered man. You It’s not like you don’t know?”

Liu Xiu turned around and said, "Brother, didn't you see it? They were obviously going to take action just now. Once Liu Xuan makes any move, you and I may die without a burial place."

"Brother knows very well that this is simply a despicable Hongmen Banquet planned by Wang Kuang and others, but what can they do to me?"

Liu Xiu did not agree with what Liu Yan said, "Brother, after all, he is the emperor and the king, and we are ministers. How can we fight? Just because of our righteousness is not enough."

Liu Yan said nonchalantly: "So what? Third brother, have you ever thought about it? Even if we treat him respectfully now, he may not let us go in the future. Third brother, actually the eldest brother knows better, don't worry Bar."

Liu Xiu wanted to persuade him again, "Brother!" Before he could say anything, Liu Yan stopped him and said, "Okay, third brother, don't worry. As long as the eldest brother doesn't make any mistakes and doesn't let them get anything, they won't be able to do anything." You have no reason and no ability to do anything to me?
But you, taking advantage of your great victory and becoming famous, seize the time to go to Yin's house, meet Yin Lihua, whom you long for, and then get married. "

On the other side, after the banquet was over, Zhu Tuna quickly asked, "Your Majesty, why don't you take action today? The timing is very good. It was because of this that Xiang Yu missed the opportunity."

Liu Xuan looked at him coldly, "Are you questioning me?"

"I dare not."

"Killing Liu Yan for no reason will inevitably cause instability in the situation. Now is not the time to do it. We need to find a legitimate opportunity to kill Liu Yan."

Regarding this, Zhu Tuna had no good solution for a while, so he gave up for the time being.

On the second day, Liu Xiu decided to go to see Yin Lihua. For his long-cherished wish, "to be an official is to be Jinwu, and to marry is to be Yin Lihua."

He has never forgotten this oath. He has been working hard for this step. In the battle of Kunyang, he became famous all over the world. Now he is no longer the poor boy of the clan who wants to farm. He is a member of the Han army. The general was qualified to stand opposite her and said that he liked her and wanted to marry her.

Full of anticipation and nervousness, he arranged his clothes to make sure he looked decent, and then embarked on the journey to the Yin family.

In the autumn morning, the sun shines softly on the earth.Liu Xiu walked through the alley and came to the door of Yin's house.He knocked on the door slowly, feeling slightly nervous.The door opened after a moment, and a servant appeared at the door. Seeing that it was Liu Xiu, he immediately welcomed him in.

Liu Xiu was taken to the living room of the Yin family. The interior of the living room was simple and elegant, and the refreshing fragrance of tea filled the air.

After a while, Yin Lihua appeared in his sight. This year, Liu Xiu was 29 years old and Yin Lihua was 18 years old.

18-year-old Yin Lihua has a slim figure and graceful figure, giving people a fresh and refined feeling.Tall and well-proportioned, she wore subtle jewelry that made her look even more dazzling.

Her hair is spread over her shoulders, and her curly hair flutters lightly in the breeze, looking lively and natural. Her facial features are exquisite and beautiful, her skin is fair and delicate, her slender butterfly eyes look bright and serene, her facial contours are soft and graceful, and her smile is gentle, giving people an approachable look. feel.

Her nose bridge is straight and her slightly upturned pout makes her look playful and cute.She also has a bit of youthfulness and childishness, which makes her appearance even more full of vitality and vitality.The beauty has clear pearls and silver rings in her ears, and her dark green eyebrows are intoxicating to the world.Her jade eyes were filled with tears, and her red lips were enchanting.

Yin Lihua smiled with her eyebrows relaxed, her eyes were full of waves, her cherry lips were curved, she was as pretty as a peach in three springs, and as pure as a chrysanthemum in nine autumns.

At this moment, Liu Xiu felt like she had fallen. She just stood there, as if she had won the world.

"There are beautiful women in the north, peerless and independent.

Regardless of the city, consider the country.

Wouldn’t you rather know a beautiful city or a beautiful country? A beautiful woman is hard to come by. "

He began to chant unconsciously.

"Where is that?" Yin Lihua looked at him, a little shy, with a slightly red face. After a moment, she regained her composure, kissed her lips and said, "Brother Uncle Wen, what are you doing here? I heard that you were so wise and powerful in the Kunyang War that you destroyed Wang Mangbai. Wan Dajun is a first-class hero in the world."

Liu Xiu looked at Yin Lihua and felt endless warmth and happiness.He smiled and walked towards Yin Lihua, and couldn't help but gently hold her delicate hand. Yin Lihua wanted to break away, but Liu Xiu held her tightly.

"Brother Uncle Wen, how could you do this?"

"Oh, I took the liberty."

Liu Xiu quickly let go of her hand, looking at a loss, like a child who made a mistake and was caught by the teacher.

In fact, it is not too serious. In the Western Han Dynasty, there were not so many strict guards, nor were there three obediences and four virtues. They were not poisoned. The status of women was actually quite high. Otherwise, how could Empress Lu be in power?

Women in the Western Han Dynasty, no matter what their status was, whether they were daughters, wives, mothers, grandmothers, etc., they not only had the right to property inheritance - they could inherit the family wealth and become the head of the household, but they also had the right to status inheritance - they could inherit their husbands, sons, etc. who sacrificed their lives for the country. The title of grandson.

Even in the Western Han Dynasty, women could also be granted the title of marquis. In the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, Liu Bang issued an edict saying: "The princes all ordered themselves to serve as officials, and they were given gifts; women and princesses who were the ones who lived in the towns of the princes wore the seal and were given a large house."

During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the "Order for Women's Recruitment" was promulgated, allowing women to participate in the imperial examination. Although it was ultimately unsuccessful, this policy showed the court's support for the improvement of women's status at that time.

And besides Empress Lu, many women came to power in the Western Han Dynasty, such as Empress Dowager Bo, Wang Zhengjun...

"Pfft."

Yin Lihua smiled. Her smile was like the peonies blooming all over the mountain or the rainbow in the sky. It was so beautiful that Liu Xiu was stunned.

"Okay, I didn't mean to blame you wrongly."

Liu Xiu also felt something. Since ancient times, beauties have loved heroes, and Yin Lihua probably liked him. He said softly: "Lihua, I came to see you because I have an important matter to discuss with you." His eyes were full of joy. With deep love.

Yin Lihua was stunned for a moment, but then she smiled and responded softly: "General Liu, can you tell me something?" Her voice was full of tenderness and expectation.

Liu Xiu paused and took a deep breath.He led Yin Lihua to a seat aside. After sitting down, he looked into her eyes seriously and said, "Lihua, I love you deeply. I have fallen in love with you from the first moment I saw you. I swear that I will stay with you forever." If I don’t marry you, I’m willing to sacrifice everything for you. I want to marry you and spend the rest of my life with you, will you marry me?”

When Yin Lihua heard these words, her heart pounded and she was filled with happiness and emotion.She lowered her head shyly, and then replied softly: "Brother Uncle Wen, when you come back from the war, go and propose marriage."

When Liu Xiu heard Yin Lihua's answer, her joy was beyond words.He stretched out his hands and gently held Yin Lihua's hands, his eyes full of endearment and gentleness.The two of them are close to each other, looking at each other, and their hearts are full of beautiful longings and hopes...

That night, Liu Xiu took his eldest brother Liu Yan to drink, and he seemed extremely happy.

"Hey, third brother, you have been cheerful since you came back from the Yin family. This is not like your usual self."

The eldest brother Liu Yan had already seen what he was thinking and continued to joke, "We will go on an expedition in a few days. You still ask me to come drink at this time. It is completely different from your style. What's going on?"

Liu Xiu got a little carried away. While drinking, he said, "What do you think I should be like?"

"Third brother, you were very honest when you were young. After your father passed away, you became quieter and quieter. You never played or made trouble. You stayed with me all day long, like a little carrot head."

Liu Xiu continued to drink and asked doubtfully, "Really? Am I so quiet and stupid?"

I have to say that he is very happy today. His long-cherished wish is about to come true. He fell in love with Yin Lihua from the first moment he saw her and has never forgotten her in all these years.

Liu Yan said helplessly, "You are not only stupid, you are simply stupid. I thought you were like your second brother, who only knew how to farm and eat, but I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, you would grow up and become very wealthy." You're on your way. You fought very well and beautifully in this Kunyang battle. Big brother, I can't do it either.

Brother sincerely thinks that you will be able to achieve a great career in the future, no less than me. I used to say that you are like the Marquis of Heyang back then and have no future. Brother, I was wrong. I want to apologize to you. "

"Brother, you are flattering me. What are you talking about? We are brothers, connected by flesh and blood. This battle in Kunyang was thanks to the concerted efforts of the soldiers, but the second brother, third sister, father, and mother could not see this day. Otherwise, he would be so happy to see what we two brothers have accomplished now."

Liu Xiu said with emotion.

"Oh, that's right. Let's not talk about this anymore. You are the commander, and you should be the first in history. Third brother, the eldest brother was quite worried at first. I was worried that you were timid and indecisive. I didn't expect that the eldest brother was always wrong. , you are not only brave and resourceful, but also a talented person with great knowledge and knowledge. You are the pride of our Liu family. Come and have a glass of wine. Big brother respects you."

"Okay, let's do it!" The two of them started drinking heavily while holding wine, and chatted about some childhood things. The sad atmosphere was gone and they looked very happy.

"Third brother, if you don't have your elder brother by your side in the future, you can still be on your own."

"Brother, don't worry. Third brother should work hard. But brother, I don't have many generals around me. Why don't you put Liu Ji next to me?"

Liu Yan refused directly, "That's not possible. Don't forget that he is not your general. If you want to take him with you, then if Wang Kuang and the others find out, they will use him to make trouble. I know you are worried that he will matter.

Don't worry, my eldest brother will go on an expedition in a while. He will take good care of him and take him with him. He is actually good at everything, but he is a bit straight-talking. Look at you, you are still like this. No wonder Bo Ji I talk about you being long-winded all day long. "

"Okay, as long as the eldest brother knows it well, I want to ask you to do a favor. After I come back from this expedition, I want to ask the eldest brother to go to the Yin family to propose marriage for me. The elder brother is like the father. Our father left early, and the eldest brother is with me. He is like a father in his heart.”

"Haha."

Liu Yan looked excited and laughed happily and said, "Okay, you got what you wanted. This matter will be taken care of by me. Don't worry, I will definitely make your wedding a lively one." of."

Liu Yan patted his chest and promised.

Liu Xiu smiled and said: "Brother, there is no need to be too grand."

"How can that be done? Third brother, you have been keeping your integrity for almost 30 years. Don't worry. As for your marriage, I will definitely help you make it a success. I want everyone in the world to know that I am Liu Boxheng's third brother. The great hero of the Kunyang War, Yin Lihua should get her wish by marrying her."

Liu Xiu could only say helplessly: "Then I will listen to my elder brother."

Liu Yan shouted, "Third brother, a man should start a family and build a career. When we brothers break into Chang'an and conquer the world, you can choose the crown and title."

"Brother, to tell you the truth, Uncle Wen doesn't seek any fame. I just want to be able to follow my brother in this life. We will live and die together and never leave him."

He looked extremely solemn as he held the wine glass. He only had one eldest brother. The two of them had the same father and mother. They grew up together, so of course they had a deep relationship.

Liu Yan also stood up, holding a wine glass and said loudly, "We brothers will live and die together, never give up, build a great cause together, and honor our ancestors. Only in this way can we be worthy of our deceased relatives and parents. They are watching in the sky and will definitely take their place." We are happy.”

On this day, both of them were drunk and very happy, but they didn't know that this was the last time they drank together, and they would never see each other again.

(End of this chapter)