I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 148 I actually fell in love with Li Guangli?

"Okay, I'll trouble Governor Zhang to invite this person over when the time comes."

After hearing this, Liu Ju became more certain that this Immortal Xu was just a liar, but he said,
"There is another matter that needs to be done by Governor Zhang."

"This time I came here to wait for the gods under the order of the emperor, but I still have no clues."

"I have heard that there are many Taoist priests in Qi, and the Taoist priests in Donglai are particularly proficient in the way of the gods. Therefore, I need to ask Governor Zhang to issue an order to announce my arrival and the purpose of this trip, and to summon those capable Taoist priests to actively come to assist. I will reward anyone who helps me handsomely."

"As for the date, let's set it ten days later."

"It's a good opportunity for Governor Zhang to help me build a high platform in the millet field as soon as possible, and invite the alchemists from Qi and Donglai to gather here to participate in the grand event."

Zhang Tao heard this without any doubt, and immediately stood up and bowed, saying:

"Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will fulfill my mission!"

"Then it'll be hard work."

Liu Ju nodded slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up to reveal a row of white teeth in a smile.

……

The next few days.

Liu Ju naturally would not be idle.

On the one hand, he ordered his men to disguise themselves and go to Huangxian to test the depth of this immortal Xu, and on the other hand, he selected a "host" from among the accompanying Qimen warriors and Jianzhang cavalry.

There is no other reason.

It was all because of the dozens of followers he brought out from the Prince's Mansion this time and the Prince Zhongdun's failure to live up to expectations.

After calling these people over one by one to try, it was found that either they could not speak fluently, or their appearance was not up to standard, or their movements were stiff and lacked temperament, or their ability to respond on the spot was extremely poor.

Liu Ju picked and chose among them, but couldn't find a treasure boy who passed the audition.

In his "deification" plan, the role of this host is also very important.

You must be able to mobilize the atmosphere on the scene, and flexibly deal with unexpected situations that may occur on the scene. At the same time, it is best to be a little inflammatory when speaking, so as to ensure the effectiveness of the "deification" plan.

As the protagonist of the "God-making" plan, he will have to personally take charge of many things, so it is naturally impossible for him to control the situation himself.

Therefore, it is impossible to replace the role of the host, and a reliable person must be found to do it.

"This……"

When Huo Guang heard that Liu Ju was going to select the host among the Qimen warriors and Jianzhang cavalry, he was stunned at first, and after pondering for a long time, he hesitated and said,
"Your Highness, do you think I am qualified for this position?"

"Although I have never done anything like this, I often accompany Your Majesty on tours and sacrifices. I know some of the rules of the ceremony and have seen some scenes of presiding over the ceremony."

Liu Ju naturally had no objection to this.

He certainly trusted Huo Guang's abilities. After all, in history, he was a powerful minister who had assisted four emperors. He also presided over important meetings such as the "Salt and Iron Debate", and always kept the court situation firmly under his control.

For someone who is so meticulous and can even control the court, hosting such a small "show" is no problem at all.

The only problem is that Huo Guang is too serious and solemn, which can also be said to be too much of an idol burden for an artist.

I wonder if he can let go of his burdens and make this "show" entertaining for the people, so that it will be more likely to be talked about by those alchemists and the people with little culture.

Besides.

Liu Ju felt that he should say some ugly things upfront. Last time, he was the one who caused Huo Guang to be demoted to Jinma Gate, and he still felt somewhat guilty about it.

If he were allowed to get involved this time, Liu Ju really couldn't guarantee whether Huo Guang would be directly expelled from the palace by Liu Che.

After all, Huo Guang was different from those Qimen warriors and Jianzhang cavalry. He was a close minister of Liu Che and a commander of the Fengchariot. It was not easy to be the leader's driver.

When something goes wrong.

Those Qimen warriors and Jianzhang cavalry could be understood as being forced by Liu Ju, and even Liu Ju could protect them, so there would not be much impact.

Once Huo Guang lost Liu Che's trust, he might never be used again.

And given Liu Che's character, if Liu Ju pleaded for him, it would only put him in a more dangerous situation.

So Liu Ju's words immediately shut down Huo Guang's brain:

"Cousin, are you sure?"

"Then let me make it clear that if anything goes wrong, my father will blame you, and no one will be able to protect you."

"?!"

Huo Guang instantly sensed danger and took several steps back:
"Your Highness, it's as if I hadn't said anything just now. I have no idea what Your Highness is going to do, and I will report the relevant matters to Your Majesty truthfully. No matter what Your Highness is going to do next, please think twice and don't make a mistake!"

After the incident of pacifying the Kingdom of Nanyue, he is now afraid of ropes for ten years after being bitten by a snake once.

Just hearing Liu Ju's words was enough to make him alert. He didn't dare to think about what Liu Ju was going to do next.

"Don't worry, cousin. I know what I'm doing and I won't hurt you."

Liu Ju smiled and said,

"In that case, please pass on the order, cousin. If there are any warriors of Qimen or Jianzhang who think they meet my requirements, they can come to me and recommend themselves. If they are selected by me, they will be rewarded handsomely."

"promise……"

Although Huo Guang agreed, he added with some concern,
"Your Highness, I still want to give you a piece of advice. Since you know that what you are about to do may be blamed by His Majesty, why not just not do it? Why do you have to put yourself in danger?"

"Cousin, you won't understand."

Liu Ju said with a smile,
"Some people, from the moment they appear, may have shouldered a mission that ordinary people cannot understand. Otherwise, their appearance would lose its meaning..."

……

So two hours later.

Liu Ju has interviewed more than a dozen Qimen warriors and Jianzhang cavalry who volunteered. As for the result...

It is still a bit unsatisfactory after all. Although Liu Ju has never been a director, he believes in his own feelings.

Isn't it true that some directors in later generations, when being interviewed and discussing the issue of auditions, always say that when they see a certain artist, they decide that this person must play a certain role in the play?

This is the feeling Liu Ju is looking for now, and it can be said that he has fulfilled his desire to be a director.

of course.

He also knew that some things could not be forced. If he really couldn't find someone he liked, he could only pick out someone with strong abilities in all aspects from among these people.

"Pass it on to the next one."

After taking a sip of tea, Liu Ju glanced at the names recorded on the bamboo slips. While weighing the pros and cons of these people in his mind, he finally ordered someone to call out their numbers.

After a while.

A young man with a square face walked in from outside and bowed:

"Greetings, Your Highness. I am Li Guangli."

"I was born into a family of prostitutes. I was previously blessed by Your Majesty and am currently serving in the Jianzhang Cavalry Battalion. I am willing to serve Your Majesty!"

"?"

Hearing the name, Liu Ju's ears moved slightly, and he immediately looked up at the young man who had just walked in.

Fruit ice!

This is exactly the kind of host Liu Ju wants!
The body should be well-proportioned but not too tall and mighty, the face should be square but not too righteous, the temperament should be elegant but not too down-to-earth, the expression should be serious but the corners of the mouth should still be full of spring, the voice should be loud but not too noisy...

In short, everything about this person has to be just right!

It’s just this person’s name and background…Li Guangli?

"What is your relationship with Li Yannian?"

Liu Ju calmed himself down and asked tentatively.

Li Guangli was slightly startled, thinking that the prince recognized his younger brother, and immediately answered truthfully:
"In reply to your Highness, Li Yannian is my younger brother. My younger sister Li Qing'er has now been granted the royal grace and entered the palace, and has been named the Seventh Son."

"Seventh Son" was considered a middle-ranking concubine in the harem.

However, during Emperor Liu Che's reign, the number of concubines in the harem had reached nearly three thousand.

There were no more than a hundred concubines above this level, so Li Qing'er was able to get this title not long after entering the palace, which shows that Liu Che cared about her very much.

After all, she is also the "Mrs. Li" who is recorded in history.

During Emperor Liu Che's reign, there were only a handful of concubines who were able to receive this honor.

After hearing Li Guangli's words, Liu Ju no longer had to doubt.

The person in front of him was none other than the future General Li Guangli!
Liu Ju never expected that, while he was still thinking about how to guard against the Li family who would eventually become his political enemy, Li Guangli had quietly come to his side without him knowing when, and was now his bodyguard...

In addition, look at Li Guangli from the perspective of hindsight.

Liu Ju also thought that it would be better for Li Guangli not to become General Ershi in the future. After all, even if he had some talent as a general, he was mediocre. Not only did he lose more battles than he won, but even if he won, it was usually a miserable victory with heavy losses.

He even commanded the last wave of the Han-Xiongnu war.

He even surrendered to the Huns at the cost of sacrificing 70,000 elite Han men, but only gained wealth and prosperity in the Huns for a short year.

After this battle, the Han Dynasty immediately fell into a precarious situation.

Even Emperor Wu of Han felt the turmoil in the court and had to reject Sang Hongyang's plan to establish military farms in Luntai. He issued the Luntai Edict, which seemed like a confession of guilt, to reassure his subjects.

Otherwise, this wave might just send the big man away...

Besides, their Li family did not have a good ending. Basically, all three clans were wiped out and it was just a flash in the pan.

So, as a person, the power you can enjoy is only as great as your ability. If you try to force it when you don't have the ability, you are courting your own destruction.

then.

"I'll choose you. You are the only one who can host this event!"

Liu Ju made the decision immediately.

If it were someone else, he might have to consider how to help him get rid of the crime afterwards, at least leaving some leeway.

But if it were Li Guangli, he would not need to consider this issue at all. He could just rush forward. In the end, he might kill two birds with one stone.

Besides, Li Guangli came from a family of entertainers after all.

Although Liu Ju had never seen Li Guangli demonstrate his skills as a singer.

But look at Li Yannian, who was good at singing, and then look at Lady Li, who danced her way into Emperor Liu Che's heart. Li Guangli came from such a family of entertainers. Even if he was not very good, he often followed his brothers and sisters to perform in private, so he must have been infected with some artistic bacteria and knew how to improve the performance effect!

"Is this settled?"

Li Guangli was also a little surprised when he heard this.

Just now when he was outside, he heard that Liu Ju's requirements for selecting hosts were quite strict, and almost every aspect had to be carefully examined.

Why is it that when it comes to me, after just asking about my identity and background, I am immediately told that “you are the one”?

Even deep down, he didn't have much hope for this host.

After all, as an abandoned son of a prostitute family, he has some self-awareness.

The main reason for recommending himself this time was to take the opportunity to get close to Liu Ju and see if there was a chance to ask Liu Ju to take a look at him, to help him clear up the confusion in his heart and point him a clear path in life.

(End of this chapter)