My life is like walking on thin ice

Chapter 58 I have eggs!

Even without the foresight of the time traveler, Liu Rong could have predicted the incident in Chang'an of the Qi Dynasty just with the political sense developed in this life.

——Nowadays, the Han family, Yan, Dai, Zhao, Qi, Wu, Chu, Liang, Huainan, Changsha and other vassal states all have their own labels.

The Three Border Guard Kings: Yan, Dai, and Zhao. The State of Yan is located in the northeastern corner of the Han Dynasty. The climate is so bad that even the Huns who invaded southward are reluctant to go in the direction of the State of Yan. It is an absolutely bitter cold place.

The country of Dai is even more miserable - its territory is not as big as that of Yan, and its population is not as large as that of Yan. The climate is better than that of Yan, so the Huns prefer to invade Han from Daibei, especially in the "bitter cold" Basically, there is an additional label of 'Han-Hungarian Frontline'.

Only the State of Zhao, because it did not directly border the grasslands and had a relatively good strategic situation, was able to retain its long-standing reputation as being rich in singing and dancing concubines since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Compared with the three kings guarding the border in the north, the life of the southern vassal kings was much more relaxed and comfortable.

——Liang Guo is located at the gateway of Guanzhongzhong, located on the world's main transportation route. It has a vast territory, a suitable climate, and the unlimited pampering of the emperor and the queen mother. The entire young government is transporting supplies behind the scenes. It can be said that it is the most powerful vassal in the Han Dynasty today!

Wu and Chu are two neighboring countries in the north and south. The former has accumulated tens of thousands of dollars through the profit of coining money, while the latter has been strong since ancient times and has the glory of Feng and Peilong. It is also a powerful country.

Huainan has a vast territory, rich water resources, and extremely developed agriculture. Although it cannot be called a 'granary', it can export a certain amount of food to the surrounding areas while being self-sufficient, thereby alleviating the food shortage problem prevalent in Kanto.

Changsha is located in a damp and miasmatic land in the south, with an extremely hot and humid climate and rainforests all over the territory. It is another kind of "bitter cold" place that is at the opposite extreme to Yan and Dai.

As for the Qi State, as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it had always been known to the princes for its profits in industry, commerce, fishing and salt. Although its army and horses were weak, it was extremely wealthy.

To put it bluntly: no matter whether the King of Qi is Jiang with the surname of Zhou Dynasty, Tian with the surname of Tian after Tian replaced Qi, or Liu with the current surname of Qi, as long as he is the King of Qi, he will inevitably be tainted with the spirit of merchants and philistines.

For the status of 'King Qi', everything can be regarded as business.

Just like the famous saying of later generations: As long as the profit is big enough, a businessman can even sell the rope to hang himself. The court sharpened the knife to the vassal king. Qi King Liu Jianglu was not thinking about how to protect himself, but in this subtle situation. Entering the DPRK at the time point, I want to hear the 'quote' of today's emperor Qi.

This courage made Liu Rong sigh with emotion: If the price was right, even the head on his neck would not be considered 'not for sale' by King Qi...

"The King of Qi will most likely return to Chang'an in despair."

"——Father may be willing to compromise and try his best to stabilize the system, but he will never cut off his flesh to pray for this."

"To the sky, that is to say: If the Qi clan does not collude with Liu Bi, the court will never forget the loyalty of the Qi clan to the ancestral temple and the country - such empty words."

"Nothing more than that."

After thinking for a long time, Liu Rong finally came to a conclusion about King Qi's entry into the court: He came to extort money, but it was basically impossible to do it.

The reason is simple: King Qi thought this was business, but Emperor Qi didn't think so.

To be precise, in the whole world, except for Qi King Liu Jianglu, I am afraid that no one dares to regard the Emperor Qi's "Cutting the Vassal Policy" and the upcoming rebellion of Wu and Chu as a profitable project. Business.

As for King Liu Wu of Chu, the situation is even more clear.

"Since the 'private correspondence' between Chu King Liu Wu and Wu King Liu Bi has reached the level of rumors, then Chu King's rebellion is basically certain."

"Under such circumstances, Liu Wu actually dared to invite Chang'an..."

"——Well, there is a high probability that I am still a little hesitant and undecided, so I want to take this opportunity to enter Chang'an to explore the inner workings of the court."

"If the court shows signs of decadence, Liu Wu will be bold enough to completely join Liu Bi's camp."

"It should also be intended to confuse the court and make the court mistakenly think that 'Chu will not rebel', but with this little thought, my father will never be fooled."

There was another period of deep thought, and he also came to a conclusion for Chu King Liu Wu to enter the court. Liu Rong thought about it again and again, and finally nodded solemnly.

"In the past few days, my father may have summoned me over the matter of porcelain, but in fact he has asked me to come forward to deal with the King of Qi and the King of Chu."

"After the fourth child returns, he tells the brothers: Before King Qi and King Chu leave the capital, they should stay in their respective palaces and don't make any trouble."

"——Especially over at Qilan Hall, I want you to go there in person." "You must not ruin my father's important event at this stall."

Arrangements were made in an orderly manner, and when the second brother Liu De and the fourth brother Liu Yu took orders one after another, Liu Rongcai nodded again.

After a moment of silence, he followed the topic and asked, "There hasn't been any commotion in Qilan Palace in recent days?"

Hearing this, Liu Yu, the fourth child, immediately picked up his pen and wrote another line on the bamboo slips.

——The beauty of Xiao Wang gave birth, and the emperor’s eleventh son was born. His father gave him the name: Yue.

——Mrs. Wang immediately ordered: Qilan Palace will be closed to thank guests, so that Beauty Xiao Wang can rest in peace and cultivate herself.

"Just right."

"Qilan Palace's 'closed door to thank guests' will save me the headache of Mrs. Wang."

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"No, the second brother still has to go and bring the words."

"That Mrs. Wang has never been a peaceful person."

"Don't build plank roads in the open and visit the old warehouse in secret - open the door behind closed doors to thank guests, but secretly keep the people busy..."

After much thought, he decided to send his second brother Liu De to the Qilan Palace. After thinking carefully for a long time and making sure that he had not missed anything, Liu Rong straightened his upper body slightly and then slowly lay back on the rocking chair again.

After the serious talk was over, the brothers returned to the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere before and began to chat.

——I heard that the porcelain made by my eldest brother made my father full of praise and opened the eyes of all the officials in the court?

Taking the brief letter from Liu Yu, Liu Rong just smiled: "What my father praises is not porcelain, but money."

"I have reported the price of the porcelain to the young master: every inch of porcelain is worth every inch."

"A porcelain jar the size of a human head costs more than a hundred gold, and a kiln can produce dozens of them. Of course my father is smiling from ear to ear..."

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"After I finish this work, I have to go to the Young Mansion again."

"Let's see if we can get some medical alcohol. When the war starts, we can disinfect the wounds with alcohol, and we can save many wounded soldiers..."

Within a few words, Liu Rong fell into talking to himself again, as if he was chatting with himself in a strange state.

The brothers were not surprised. They lowered their heads and thought about their own things.

——What Liu Yu wants to do is to explain these words to his brothers as plainly and understandably as possible after returning home.

What Liu De was thinking about when he went to Qilan Palace was how he would use his posture and wording to warn Mrs. Wang, "Don't make trouble."

As for the third child Liu Yu...

"Isn't it just that I am taller and stronger..."

"—I have eggs!"

"A eunuch, how can you compare yourself to me?!"

Kui Wu knew nothing about Liu Yi's psychological activities.

At this moment, Kuiwu just wanted to ask Liu Rong: Third Young Master doesn't usually eat people, right?
Even if you eat it, do you think you will find the eunuch's meat too coquettish?
　Oh my god~ One minute to two o'clock...

　　Sleep and sleep, replenish energy and collect taxes, wake up at midnight!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)