I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 396: My painstaking efforts, please bear with me

"Snapped!"

The pungent stench made Liu Che subconsciously drop the bamboo tube and free his hands to cover his mouth and nose.

The bamboo tube fell to the ground and two things fell out of it. One was a roll of bamboo slips, and the other was a folded silk cloth that still had blood stains on it. However, because it had been there for some time, the blood stains had turned black.

"His Majesty!"

Su Wen was surprised when he saw this and hurried forward to support him.

The usher hurriedly bent down to help Liu Che pick up the bamboo slips and silk. Only then did he know why Liu Che had lost the feathered letter.

It really smells terrible. The pungent fishy smell comes from the roll of silk. Not to mention holding it in your hands, it's nauseating even from a distance.

What on earth is this thing? Who would put something like this in a victory message?
In other words, people in that era had little knowledge of viruses and bacteria, otherwise Liu Che might have thought that Liu Ju had sent a poisoned letter with the intention of assassinating him as the emperor.

……

After a while.

"This rebellious son! Ignorant! Stupid! Does he have any common sense?"

"Even if you want to send the blood letter back, you should dry it before putting it into the bamboo tube. Now even the memorial is stained with fishy odor. How can I read it? I don't know what to do!"

Liu Che cursed Liu Ju in a muffled voice for being ignorant and stupid, but there was no sign of anger on his face.

The muffled sound and muffled breath were because two small pieces of silk were stuffed in his nostrils, and six jars of incense were placed around him to isolate and cover up the stench emanating from the memorials and blood-written letters.

"..."

Su Wen remained silent, but engraved this scene firmly in his heart.

He had been by Liu Che's side for many years, and had never seen Liu Che's funny look, clearly disgusted by the stench but insisting on checking it personally.

This made him admire Liu Ju. If there was anyone in the world who could make the emperor so uncomfortable, it would probably only be Prince Liu Ju.

Su Wen even suspected that Liu Ju might have done it on purpose.

This prince was not a good person either. Most of the time he would take revenge on the spot. If such a person had a grudge, he would definitely look for an opportunity to retaliate, but he could not be so obvious to his father, the Emperor Liu Che.

So he resorted to this desperate measure, at least to disgust Liu Che even if he didn't bite anyone?
It really seems like something Liu Ju would be able to do...

However, even Su Wen had to admit that Liu Ju really hit Liu Che's G-spot this time.

Although Liu Che did not show it in front of him, it was obvious through his subtle expression that became more and more wonderful and relieved.

really.

"Su Wen, take this victory report away!"

After Liu Che read the victory report from beginning to end, he took more than ten steps back until he came to the door of the greenhouse hall and took out the silk from his nostrils. He took a few breaths and said,

"Later, I will draft an imperial edict based on this victory report, announce this to the world, and celebrate with all the people."

"Also, draft an imperial edict to be sent to Loulan, telling Zhao Po Nu and the others that I will remember their merits and reward them generously after we defeat Gu Shi!"

"And Han Zeng and Han Ling, since you have already gone, you should have a status. Otherwise, how can you get involved in military and political affairs?"

"Just appoint Han Zeng as a fake Sima, and send the seal and ribbon along with the imperial edict."

"Han Ling is a rare chaste woman. Since I was the one who proposed this marriage, it's time for a result. I will grant the marriage to the two of them in the imperial edict. I will hold the wedding ceremony for them after we return to Chang'an." "Yes..."

Su Wen bowed and agreed. He also knew that Liu Ju had made a lot of contributions in this battle. At least he had been recognized by Emperor Liu Che. It was just that perhaps because of Liu Ju's status as a prince, Emperor Liu Che did not take the initiative to offer praise and rewards. So he thought about it and decisively took on the responsibility of stepping up. He deliberately said,

"Your Majesty, all the generals who conquered Loulan this time have been praised, but the eldest prince is the only one missing. I wonder if Your Majesty has other arrangements, and do you need me to draft them in the edict?"

"My son is just doing his duty to work for me, and I have to praise him?"

Liu Che glanced sideways.

"I am too talkative, so I will slap you in the face."

Su Wen quickly raised his hand and pretended to slap himself on the face twice, admitting his mistake in fear and trepidation.

"What a pretense! Go ahead, and summon Wei Qing and Sang Hongyang to discuss the matter of setting up farmland and stationing troops."

Liu Che didn't care about it. He just scolded him and waved his hand to order him to leave.

"promise."

Su Wen responded with a smile, and took out a relatively sealed wooden box, put the victory report and the blood letter that still emitted a foul smell into it, and tidied up the table before quickly leaving the hall to do his business.

After he leaves.

Liu Che's stern face immediately couldn't hold back, and he took out the wooden box that Su Wencai had placed in the corner of the greenhouse. Although he still didn't open it out of disdain, his gently stroking hands and the relief on his face were beyond words.

"This rebellious son really did not disappoint me!"

"Kill the surrendered? Good job!"

"This Qi Buchu allowed his soldiers to rob and kill the Han envoys, which brought shame to the Han Dynasty and made the Western Regions view the Han Dynasty as weak. Although it is a bad reputation, it is also a prestigious reputation. It also taught the Western Regions that the Han Dynasty is not easy to mess with."

"He threatened to massacre the city but didn't, and instead made up a story out of nothing. He also followed Emperor Gaozu's three-point agreement and showed kindness to Loulan. This is a measure of propriety."

"This rebellious son has indeed grown up. He has learned how to keep his distance and how to win people's hearts."

"The blood letter written by thousands of Loulan people requesting the Han Dynasty to establish a military base in the area of ​​land is enough to prove that this move has achieved miraculous results. It is very much to my heart and very much in line with my wishes!"

"Even if I were to lead the army in person, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to do better than him."

"As expected of my son, you are able to control your tyranny and the way of the king with ease. If you can keep up this attitude, you will surely be able to protect the Han Dynasty for a long time."

"This also proves that my previous thoughts were completely correct. Although this rebellious son is very intelligent and quick to learn, if I hadn't abolished him and given him frustration education, how could he have undergone such a transformation?"

"Grow up as soon as possible, you rebellious son!"

"I ordered Su Wen to recruit generals and announce the victory to the world, but I did not reward you. This is to make people feel that I have treated you unfairly and that the Han Dynasty owes you."

"When you defeat my master, there will be people like Su Wen who will plead for you."

"Then I will take advantage of the situation and re-enthrone you as the Crown Prince. This will be the popular choice and the legitimate reason. At that time, all the wrongdoings you have done and the bad reputation you have left behind will be wiped out, and nothing can shake your position as the Crown Prince... Isn't this exactly what you want?"

"Come to think of it, Liu Hong has been dancing quite well recently."

"If I didn't know that he and you have a deep brotherly relationship and that he was fighting for the position of Crown Prince most likely to protect you, I would have cleared the obstacles for you this time. Why would I just confine you?"

"I'm sorry for all the hard work I've put in. Please bear with me..."

(End of this chapter)