I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 361 Father, have you ever seen the shooting of the halberd at the gate?

"Rebel..."

Hearing this familiar name, Liu Ju knew that his plan had been largely accomplished.

Although this is not a complimenting title, it can intuitively reflect the distance between Liu Che and him in his heart at the moment. It is just like two brothers who are not close enough will definitely not call each other "adoptive father".

And judging from Liu Che's performance at this moment.

He was obviously unaware that his so-called "the benevolent is invincible" was something Liu Ju had guided him to do but deliberately left unsaid, leaving it for him to say out loud.

Liu Ju not only did so, but also put on an appearance of being willing to learn, bowed and said:

"Father, your words have inspired me, and I will learn from your teachings."

"It is very rare for you to have such understanding."

Liu Che finally couldn't hold it back and smiled in front of Liu Ju.

Refreshing!

It’s so refreshing!

For several years, I have been suffering from the bullying of this rebellious son, and Su Wen and those close servants have also been often terrified.

This is all the fault of Wei Zifu and Wei Qing. What have they done to my good son?
Wei Zifu!
Wei Qing!

Look carefully, you all, I only gave him a little education, and I got such a filial, well-behaved, and sweet-talking son. When it comes to educating sons, my methods are more sophisticated!

Liu Che now wanted to call Wei Qing and Wei Zifu to Qingliang Palace to let them feel the results of his education.

However, this would be a bit childish, and Liu Ju's changes are like pregnancy, which they will notice over time, so there is really no need to rush.

I thought so in my heart.

Liu Che suppressed his complacency and returned to the main topic of why he summoned Liu Ju this time:
"I want to know now, my grandson, why did you name yourself 'Fuling'? Is there any special meaning?"

"In fact, there is no special meaning. It's just that since I can remember, these two words have left a deep impression on me."

Liu Ju looked at his nose with his eyes and looked at his heart with his nose, and said calmly,
"This time, I am happy to have a son. I thought that since these two words have accompanied me throughout my life, they probably have an unusual meaning. Therefore, I named him with these two words. If your Majesty doesn't like it, I beg you to give me a name."

This rebellious son really has the same thoughts as me!

Yes, yes!

In the third year after this rebellious son was born, Zhang Qian returned from his first mission to the Western Regions. It was then that I learned that "Fuling" means city in the Western Regions' foreign language.

Looking back, that was probably when this rebellious son was just beginning to remember things.

The two words that I remembered in my heart actually left an impression in his heart as well... What else could this be if not telepathy?
"Since these two words have such a connection with you, and I am not a dictatorial person, how could I interfere without reason?"

Liu Che thought he already had the answer, so he stopped asking other questions, ignored Liu Ju's previous request, and waved his hand.

"Alright, today I have seen your repentance. Although I have deposed you as the Crown Prince, you don't have to worry too much. If you can turn over a new leaf and continue to work hard to excel among my sons, I will see it and wait for the right time to reinstate you."

"Go back first. I am a little tired. I will call you to lecture me someday."

Now he just wanted to summon Li Guangli immediately, tell him the core idea of ​​"the benevolent are invincible", and ask him to compile the script as soon as possible, convey it to the acting teams established in various counties, and take it to the countryside for tour.

I have been wronged for long enough, and I must quickly make those foolish mortals understand what kind of benevolent monarch I am!
These words were also meant to reassure Liu Ju.

However, Liu Che always grasped the balance. Otherwise, if Liu Ju became complacent and had just started to change, wouldn't this effective education be abandoned halfway?
This method cannot be used frequently. If used too often, it will become a trick of playing tricks on the princes.

It was also a major event that caused him to lose his prestige as an emperor and shook the country's destiny.

However, this was far from Liu Ju's goal. How could he leave just like that? So he immediately said:
"Father, I beg you again to allow me to guard the country's borders. Give me a chance to see what you see and understand what you think."

"No, guarding the country's borders is no joke."

Liu Che immediately frowned and refused.

What a joke! He just wanted to educate Liu Ju, not to kill him. How could he bear to send his precious son to that kind of place? If something went wrong, where could he find another precious son like him?

"Of course it's not a joke. How dare I treat the safety of the country as a joke? Since I have asked for the order, I have made some preparations." Liu Ju said again.

"What have you prepared? Guarding the country's borders requires not only brains and strategies, but also sufficient military force. Are you proficient in riding a horse? Are you proficient in archery?"

Liu Che scolded him fiercely,
"It is important for people to know themselves. Even when I was young, I often won first prize in hunting at Shanglin Garden, but I would not dare to claim to be proficient. You have never won first prize even once in the past years. How dare you ask for orders to guard the national gate?"

Liu Che thought that this would make Liu Ju retreat, but Liu Ju nodded solemnly and said two words briefly:
"proficient."

"What are you good at?"

Liu Che almost laughed out of anger.

"I am proficient in horse riding and archery. If we just want to defend the city, it should be enough."

Liu Ju still answered seriously.

"How to prove it?"

Liu Che naturally didn't believe it. How could he not know what level of ability his son was?

Moreover, he had gone out with the army twice before, and there had been no news about Liu Ju's extraordinary riding and archery skills. Moreover, when he was assassinated in Hejian State before, he could only resist passively. If it were not for the full rescue of the people accompanying him, how could he have been safe and sound?

"If I can prove it, will your Majesty grant my request?"

Liu Ju immediately climbed up the pole.

Liu Che said ambiguously:

"Prove it to me first."

"Please agree first, Father. I need this opportunity. I am doing this firstly to see what you see and understand what you think. Secondly, it is also to make it more legitimate when you are reinstated by me one day!"

Liu Ju said in an increasingly firm tone,

"Father, you don't think that my son's dethronement this time will have no impact on my son's future, do you? Or did you just say that, and never thought of reinstating me?"

General!

In order to achieve his own goals, he is going to start moral blackmail.

All the previous signs and the brief exchange just now had allowed Liu Ju to completely understand Liu Che's thoughts. Liu Che did not really want to depose him, nor did he have the intention to put him to death.

This is precisely Liu Che's current weakness, a factor that can be exploited.

Liu Ju was thinking very clearly at this moment.

He did not need Liu Che's promise. The only thing that does not change about people is that they are always changing. Especially when there are still more than 20 years in the future, even the firmest promise is subject to change. Besides, Liu Che in his later years was not worthy of trust.

What he wants is a future that is truly in his own hands!
He could retreat and occupy the Western Regions to protect himself, and Liu Che could not do anything to him.

Jin could return to Chang'an in triumph to succeed to the throne. A decree could not determine his future, and no one could influence his fate.

He has never thought of splitting the Han Dynasty, nor would he establish a country at will. No matter how powerful he becomes in the future, wherever he sets foot will only be the territory of the Han Dynasty, and this will never change.

But at the same time he must be strong to control his own destiny.

Because with his status, if he cannot succeed to the throne in the future, neither the current Liu Che nor the future emperor will tolerate him. Then he must use his strength to force them to tolerate him!
"You traitor!"

Hearing Liu Ju's slightly blaming words, Liu Che felt angry first.

But perhaps because of the thorough preparation just now, he inexplicably felt a little guilty towards this son who was so in tune with him. For the first time in his life, he held back his anger and just glared and shouted:

"What if I agree to your request? I want to see how well you master riding and archery!"

Liu Ju grinned and said:

"Father, have you ever seen a halberd being shot at the gate?"

(End of this chapter)