I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 220 Why did Your Majesty rebel?

"Far ahead?"

Liu Che concentrated on thinking about the meaning of these four words and unconsciously put down the bamboo slips in his hand.

Liu Ju saw that these words had successfully diverted Liu Che's attention, and hurriedly said:
"Now the Han Dynasty is far ahead in iron smelting technology, agricultural level, strong crossbow technology, weaving level, ceramic technology... In short, it is precisely because of these many leading advantages that the Han Dynasty is far ahead of the barbarians."

"Under the leadership of the Emperor, the Han Dynasty will continue to uphold the spirit of innovation and constantly pursue excellence. From now on, no matter which family or faction they come from, as long as the innovation is beneficial to the country and the people, as long as they are talented in innovation, they will receive strong support from the Emperor, allowing the Han Dynasty to continue to be far ahead, and always be far ahead!"

"Father, do you think this is a good story?"

"..."

Listening to Liu Ju's words, even Liu Che felt a little hot in his chest. He looked at Liu Ju's slightly childish face with an extremely ugly smile in surprise.

This is indeed a rare good story!
If this story can be told well, the situation in which Confucianism is the only dominant school that has already taken shape may be broken, and the person telling the story will no longer be Confucianism, but himself.

Confucianism, like all other schools of thought, will become a character in his story rather than the narrator of the story!
But it may not be easy to implement this.

Although he was the Son of Heaven, his edicts reached the entire country and no one dared to disobey, but he knew in his heart that after years of development, Confucianism had already possessed a very broad popular base and had grown into a mouthpiece that was more influential than his edicts.

Just like the previous state-run salt and iron enterprises.

Although the state-run salt and iron industry was implemented under his strong promotion, he was still unable to stop the public from speaking out. Even though few people dared to object to him in person, his reputation of "competing with the people for profits" grew day by day.

Confucianism has certainly played an "indispensable role" in creating this situation...

"Although you said it lightly, have you ever thought about how to tell this story to the subjects of the Han Dynasty?"

Liu Che's brows were twisted into knots again, but this time it was not because of anger, but because of thinking.

This was his biggest headache.

Before this, he wanted to use Confucianism to fool and weaken the people, so as to further consolidate his position and maintain the stability of the Han Dynasty.

At the same time, Confucianism was quietly eroding his imperial power. He was not unaware of this situation, otherwise he would not have always excluded Confucianism from the court, and sometimes he had to take action to intimidate them.

before today.

Liu Che always believed that the advantages of this situation outweighed the disadvantages, everything was within an acceptable range and was always under his control.

Until I heard Liu Chuan say, "Those who can tell stories rule the world."

He finally realized what a terrible cage he had built with his own hands. Not only did he lock up all the people in the world, but he also unknowingly locked himself and the Liu family of the Han Dynasty in it.

But now.

Confucian scholars have spread all over the world, penetrating into every county, every township, every pavilion... Every one of his edicts will be interpreted by Confucian scholars and explained to the people of the world.

Now he wants to tell the story himself, but he is using the mouthpiece of Confucianism. Can he tell it clearly, understandably and without ambiguity?

What's more.

In the story told by Confucianism, his imperial power was granted by heaven, but now he has decided to tell his own story... which always has a bit of a sense of rebellion against himself.

Many people may wonder, "Why did Your Majesty rebel?"
"Of course, we use the method that the people like the most."

Liu Ju actually didn't understand the deeper meaning of Liu Ju's question, but he suddenly had an idea and said,
"As the saying goes, what is said is not as good as what is sung."

"Father, do you still remember the 'rural tour' that I used in Donglai before?"

"Most of the Han people today are illiterate. They can't even understand my father's edict when it's posted. They still need to find someone to relay and interpret it. Many people don't even have the interest to understand it."

"But the 'rural tour' is different. Even illiterate Han people can understand the performance. I remember when I promoted the 'rural tour' in Donglai, the scene was very popular. People from all over the country would come to watch with their families."

"Your Majesty, you can also compile the story you want to tell into a play that is easy to understand, lively and interesting, and then recruit a team of actors to rehearse and then tour the counties. This will enrich the lives of the Han people during their spare time, and they will unknowingly listen to the story you want to tell."

"What do you think of this method, Father?"

"!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Che's body shook again.

Why didn't I think of such a good idea?!

Before this, Confucianism and Confucian scholars all over the world had become his mouthpieces. Many things needed to be spread and promoted with the cooperation of Confucian scholars, which was also one of his dilemmas.

If he adopted Liu Ju's proposal, he could skip Confucianism.

Tell the story you want to tell directly to the subjects of the Han Dynasty, regardless of their class or culture. There is no need to worry about using the mouthpiece of Confucianism to tell it clearly, understandably, and without ambiguity!
This rebellious son’s new brain is so useful!

Just do it!

And do it as soon as possible!

It started from the capital and the three auxiliary regions, and then was rapidly implemented.

Within half a year, I want each county and prefecture to set up a government-run advocacy team!

From now on, all of my important edicts and the stories I want to tell can be compiled into easy-to-understand scripts and sent to various counties. These performing arts teams will then go to the nearby countryside to perform, without the need for anyone to act as their agent!

At this point, I have grown a new mouthpiece.

I am the storyteller and the one who rules the world!

Confucianism...is nothing!
Think about this.

Liu Che had become excited unconsciously, his whole body was full of energy, and for a moment he even forgot about teaching Liu Ju a lesson. He stood up and paced back and forth, still considering the details of carrying out this matter in his mind.

"hiss……"

Seeing this, Liu Ju took the opportunity to stand up, but immediately took a breath.

Damn, this cheap father was really cruel. When I moved my legs a little, my butt was affected, and I felt a sharp pain immediately. Fortunately, it was just a superficial injury, and it should be fine after two days of recuperation. Anyway, I finally escaped this disaster, and I have to give myself a thumbs up for my wit.

But it's still not a good place to stay for long...

Liu Ju stood up with difficulty, glanced at Liu Che who was still thinking intently, and quietly moved his feet towards the gate of Xuanshi Hall, covering his buttocks.

After finally moving to the door, in front of me was the high threshold of the Xuanshi Hall.

"Father, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave..."

As he spoke, Liu Ju was already prepared to turn around and run.

"Wait a minute!"

Liu Che suddenly came to his senses when he heard this. Seeing that Liu Ju had sneaked to the door without him knowing when, his expression immediately tensed up and he shouted loudly and chased after him.

Wait a minute!

How could Liu Ju dare to give Liu Che another chance? Seeing Liu Che chasing him again, he could no longer care about so many things. He hurriedly raised his foot and was about to step over the threshold and escape from the hall.

No matter what, even if he couldn't run far, there were still Langguan and Qimen warriors outside.

After all, Liu Che is not Wei Zifu. He can't just ignore his status and teach himself a lesson in front of those palace guards and warriors, right?
As a result, the leg was just lifted like this.

"Ohohoho!"

I don’t know if it was because the threshold was too high, or because Liu Che hit him too hard, or because the action was too big.

Liu Ju only felt a tendon in his hip twitching, followed by a pain in his right ribs, and his body involuntarily stiffened there.

at the same time.

Liu Che had already flown closer, his shadow completely covering Liu Ju.

"It's over, it's over. You can't play like this. Liu Che, you have no martial ethics. Can you take a break before fighting again?"

Liu Ju looked ashen, and his hands and feet were cold. It seemed that he would have to eat the full Seven Wolves meal today.

But this time Liu Che did not kick him like he did before.

Instead, he held his shoulders, stretched out a leg, and gently tripped him to the ground.

Then he carried him sideways over the threshold, placed him on the ground and pushed him forward, letting him roll away.

"Eh?"

Liu Ju looked confused and said he had no idea what Liu Che was doing.

"Rebellious son, I will let you remember the remaining fatherly love for now. We have a long way to go."

However, Liu Che showed a smug smile as if he had won a victory, waved to him, and turned back to the Xuanshi Hall.

……

When he saw Liu Ju again, Su Wen almost popped his eyes out.

"Your Highness, what are you..."

After being dismissed by Emperor Wu of Han, he waited at the white marble steps outside the Xuanshi Hall, a place where he could not hear any movement inside the Hall.

Then not long after, he saw Liu Ju holding his butt and limping down from the top.

Liu Ju now...

The collar of his court gown had been torn, and there was dust all over the front and back. His hair was disheveled and his face was covered in dirt. He did not look like someone who had just come out of the court, but rather someone who had just returned from scavenging somewhere. He bared his teeth and grinned with every step he took.

This...what on earth happened in Xuanshi Hall just now? !

"Minister Su, there is no need to make a fuss. He is just receiving the baptism of fatherly love."

Liu Ju grinned bitterly.

Su Wen didn't dare to respond to this, so he could only step forward and support Liu Ju silently:
"Your Highness, would you like me to find a few people to escort you out of the palace?"

"No, let everyone see how my father treats his own son, and let my mother see what good example she has set."

Liu Ju shook his head and said angrily.

While speaking.

"Minister Su, His Majesty has summoned you."

Suddenly, a warrior from Qimen came to deliver a message from the top of the stairs.

"You guys, escort His Highness out of the palace for me!"

Su Wen immediately shouted at several of his subordinates behind him, and then bowed to Liu Ju to apologize.

"Your Highness, His Majesty has summoned me, so I will go first."

So Su Wen entered the Xuanshi Hall with a heart full of doubts.

However, Liu Che, who was sitting on the dragon couch, had messy hair and his dragon robe was also stained with a lot of dust, but he was not as disheveled as Liu Ju.

Su Wen's heart skipped a beat again.

What's going on? Why is it so intense? What on earth did Liu Ju do?!

(End of this chapter)