I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 132 I will ensure that you will accomplish a great deed!
I have to say that the emperor's travels are really time-consuming.

The distance from Chang'an to Gaoshi City was only half the distance that Liu Ju took to Dongjun to control the flood, but it took Emperor Liu Che a full month to arrive.

It’s all because the emperor’s procession and guards were too lavish.

Moreover, they stopped and walked along the way. No matter where they went, local officials would organize local wealthy people to line the streets to welcome them. It would take most of the time to go on like this.

Liu Che was very interested in this kind of thing, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he never got tired of it.

However, for Liu Ju, it was a torture more painful than torture.

Since he was kicked off the carriage by Emperor Liu Che that day, he could only sit in the back of the carriage and think about his past alone. In addition, he did not bring his concubine with him this time, and there was no one to chat with and kill time along the way. He felt like every day was a year.

Fortunately, we finally arrived at the destination.

The officials and prominent families of Gaoshi City followed the same routine and sent people to welcome the emperor more than ten miles away.

When the emperor arrived at the city, there was another welcoming ceremony with gongs and drums.

Then he leisurely welcomed the imperial chariot into the city, and accommodated Liu Che and his accompanying officials, ceremonial guards, and guards in a large mansion that had been vacated in advance.

That’s not all, there will be a lively welcoming banquet in the evening.

As the prince of the Han Dynasty.

Liu Ju should always walk in front of the accompanying officials, and follow behind Liu Che to serve as a very important background board.

However, like in recent times, although Liu Che did not completely ignore him, he never gave him the slightest bit of good face, and never said a word to him.

Even if he was chatting and laughing with the local officials just a second ago, his face would immediately darken when he turned around and saw him.

Having such a father, Liu Ju was really completely confused.

He now doesn't know whether he should continue to be a rebellious son who speaks his mind, or be a rebellious son who lies down and lets things slide, so that he can live his life safely under Liu Che's control.

At the same time, he also increasingly understood the feelings of the officials of Liu Che's dynasty.

When faced with an emperor like Liu Che, who is a riddle-maker and a bit mentally ill, no matter whether it is the prime ministers, the cruel officials, or the nine ministers, they would have to use up all their brainpower just to stay alive, right?

However, when he arrived at Gaoshi City, Liu Che suddenly stopped procrastinating.

As soon as he was settled in the city, he immediately turned around and said to the local officials accompanying him:
"Gongsun Qing, where is the location of the footprints of the gods you mentioned in your memorial?"

After saying this, Liu Che did not forget to glare at Liu Ju out of the corner of his eye, as if he was asking Liu Ju this question deliberately out of anger.

"Replying to your Majesty."

A middle-aged man who was not wearing court clothes but a long yellow robe stepped forward with a smile and saluted.

"The footprints of the divine man are two miles northeast of the north gate of Gaoshi City. Although it rained a few days ago and the rain eroded the footprints a little, I led people to check it yesterday and it is still clearly discernible now."

"And where is the divine bird that flies across the sky?"

Liu Che looked up at the clear blue sky again. There were not a single cloud in the sky, but he did not see a single flying bird, let alone the pheasant-like bird mentioned in the memorial.

"The divine bird only circled over the city for two days, and then disappeared. Perhaps it flew away."

Gongsun Qing bowed slightly again and said,
"However, this strange sight was not only witnessed by me, but also by many officials and common people in the city. They can all confirm that what I said is true."

At this point, the local officials and prominent families beside him all nodded in agreement:
"Your Majesty, that is exactly the case. I can confirm it."

"I was on a business trip outside during those two days. Although I did not see it with my own eyes, many people in the city did see it."

"The divine bird looks like a rooster, but has three long feathers like a rainbow on its tail. When its wings are spread out, they are probably three meters long. It has a pair of sharp claws like an eagle's claws, and its whole body is colorful, which is very spectacular."

"I saw it with my own eyes. The divine bird must be an auspicious sign that appeared together with the divine man. It indicates that our Han Dynasty will have good weather and good harvests in the coming years..."

"..."

After hearing what these people said, Liu Ju couldn't help but laugh.

This dialogue is briefly summarized, and similar prototypes can even be found in later online jokes:

"Where are the footprints?"

"The rain washed it away."

"Where's the divine bird?"

"flew away."

"Where's the mouse?"

"The cat ate it."

"Where's the cat?"

"I ate and ran away."

These people did not fabricate that a devastating war between gods had taken place here. They can only blame the fact that there were no online novels and superhero movies in this era, which limited their imagination.

We really want to compete in imagination.

Liu Ju was not bragging. Just based on the many fantasy novels he had read in later life, he could regard all the people present as pleasures.

He could even provide Liu Che with a whole set of reasonable upgrade plans, starting either from "Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow" or from "Refining Qi and Gathering Qi". In short, each level was different and had surprises. If one was not careful, one could transform one's fighting spirit into a horse, and then follow the Confucian and Taoist teachings to ensure that Liu Che could experience the instant joy of upgrading in the process of seeking immortals and asking ghosts...

After this whole set of operations, Liu Che was sure to be unable to stop. He sat up in shock from his dying illness and did another 648!

Anyway, they didn't have anything serious to show for it. But Liu Ju knew some tricks and magic tricks that only appeared in later generations. Those tricks were much more advanced than the tricks these people played. For example, the magnet that Luan Da played before was simply child's play.

He was not afraid of the tricks played by those alchemists at all, but he was afraid that those alchemists would believe in his evil and become his followers!
While Liu Ju was trying to hold back his laughter, he was thinking about all this.

Liu Che nodded without comment:

"Then lead the way. I want to go and see the footprints of the gods now!"

"promise."

Gongsun Qing and a group of local officials and prominent families naturally did not dare to say anything more, and quickly agreed to go out and prepare.

Huo Guang and others also hurried out to change the horses for Liu Che's carriage with six golden roots, and organized the ceremonial guards and escorts. In an instant, everyone became busy again.

This lasted less than an hour.

Liu Che's carriage had already arrived at the place Gongsun Qing had mentioned earlier.

Liu Ju followed Liu Che and finally saw the footprints of the god-man these people talked about:
There were three footprints, each about ten feet long. Although there were signs of rain erosion on them, they still retained the appearance of footprints, and even the five toes were clearly visible.

If there is any difference between these footprints and normal people's footprints, it is that there is no arch.

Does the divine man have flat feet?

However, this cannot be used as strong evidence to expose Gongsun Qing and these local officials.

Liu Ju knew clearly that for a fan like Liu Che who was obsessed with seeking immortals and asking ghosts, this detail had basically taken him to the level of "I only believe what I am willing to believe", and this level of doubt was not enough to shake him.

Therefore, Liu Ju still didn't say much.

After Liu Che saw the three footprints, he glanced at Liu Ju coldly, then called Gongsun Qing to his side without making any comment, stared into his eyes and asked in a deep voice:
"Gongsun Qing, you are not imitating Li Shaoweng and Luan Da and deceiving me, are you?"

Gongsun Qing's pupils trembled slightly when he heard this, but he said very calmly:
"Your Majesty is wise, how dare I?"

"It's just that the gods don't ask for anything from your majesty, it's your majesty who asks for something from the gods. If your majesty is not sincere enough, the gods will definitely not come. So your majesty has to be at ease. When these miracles and auspicious signs accumulate to a certain level, the gods will take the initiative to show up to see your majesty."

After hearing this.

Liu Ju finally found a logical loophole in his words, and immediately stepped forward and asked with a smile:
"Master Gongsun, could you please be a little more creative? I'm afraid you don't know that Luan Da also used this kind of words to deceive my father before, right?"

"Moreover, according to your statement, you and the officials and people in Gaoshi City who saw the divine bird are more sincere than my father, and they are more qualified to see the divine man?"

"So what you mean is that my father has spent half his life shepherding the people on behalf of God, always holding to the middle way and adhering to the great principles."

"You and the officials and people of Gaoshi City are not as well received by the gods as you?"

"?!"

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Qing's body stiffened immediately and he looked at Liu Ju in surprise.

A number of local officials and prominent families also felt nervous, their hearts in their throats.

Is this what Xing said?

What does it mean that "my father is not as favored by the gods as you and the officials and people of Gaoshi City"? Isn't it a way to kill them by saying such outrageous words? !
"?!"

Huo Guang and a group of accompanying officials also stood there in a daze, their knees even became weak out of habit, and they couldn't help but want to kneel down and bury their heads in the ground like ostriches.

"???"

Liu Che also glared at Liu Ju. He now regretted bringing Liu Ju on this eastern tour!
Or maybe as early as when they just left Chang'an City, when he heard the rebellious words of this rebellious son in the car, he should have ordered people to throw him back to Bowang Garden as soon as he kicked him off the car, but he actually brought him all the way here!

How much I can't get over it and how much I like to be hard on myself.

Only then would I try to influence this rebellious son and give him a chance to ascend to heaven and reunite with me in my beautiful palace in the future!

"Su Wen, Liu Ju might be drunk, send him back to rest first!"

However, under such circumstances, Liu Che did not lose his temper. He just glared at Liu Ju again to signal him to shut up, and then shouted at Su Wen behind him.

"promise."

Su Wen responded quickly and ran forward to "respectfully invite" Liu Ju.

"Everyone, I was drunk and behaved inappropriately. Father, I will take my leave now."

Liu Ju only regarded the previous words as an introduction to plant seeds in Liu Che's heart. At this moment, he did not explain that he did not drink at all. He just bowed and apologized to everyone before leaving honestly with Su Wen.

So the two of them came to a place with few people.

He suddenly whispered in Su Wen's ear:

"Minister Su, since my father has come here, I believe he will climb Mount Taishi soon."

"You will be in charge of defense matters by then, right?"

"Don't say I didn't warn you. You'd better order people to go into the mountains and set up secret surveillance ahead of time. But remember not to make a sound or act rashly. Just wait quietly and listen to the sound to determine the location. I guarantee you will accomplish a great deed."

"This……"

Su Wen was stunned for a moment, then hesitated and said,
"I wonder what your Highness means by this?"

Liu Ju smiled mysteriously:
"Capturing a group of treacherous people who wanted to deceive the emperor, don't you think it's a great achievement?"

(End of this chapter)