In the autumn and July of the 24th year of Jian'an, Liu Bei built an altar in Mianyang, with a radius of nine miles and distributed in five directions, with flags and honor guards on each side.
All ministers are arranged in order.
Kong Ming and Fazheng invited Xuande to ascend the altar, put in the crown, seal and ribbon, sit facing south, and receive congratulations from civil and military officials as the King of Hanzhong.
Liu Chan is the crown prince of Hanzhong!
After ascending to the throne as King of Hanzhong, Liu Bei, the King of Hanzhong, began to grant various titles to people.
Xu Jing is the Taifu, with a false reputation as the number one, and a mascot. Lai Gong was Taichang, with a high position and considerable power. He was responsible for sacrifices, culture and education.
Guan Yu is a former general who is in charge of Jingzhou. Ma Chao is the general on the left, and Zhang Fei is the general on the right, and Huang Zhong is the rear general.
There is no doubt that Guan Yu is the number one general. Although Ma Chao is higher than Zhang Fei, his real power is not as good as him. Huang Zhong is more of a huge reward for him in the Battle of Hanzhong.
Fa Zheng was promoted to the rank of Shangshu Ling, a general protecting the army. Due to his meritorious service in the Battle of Hanzhong, he was promoted to a more significant general protecting the army. In addition, Liu Bei was the number one figure in the camp, and Shangshu Ling was the real power, assisting in handling the affairs of the Hanzhong palace, and was powerful. Temporarily surpassing Zhuge Liang.
However, Liu Bei and Fazheng were not as capable as Zhuge Liang in managing politics, and they still relied on Zhuge Liang for political affairs.
Zhuge Liang's position has not changed, he still oversees the overall situation and performs the duties of prime minister.
As for the rest of the Shu Han regime, their positions have also changed somewhat.
now.
On the outskirts of Chengdu, a high platform to worship the sky has been erected.
Although Liu Bei was proclaimed the King of Hanzhong in Mianyang, Hanzhong County, there was still a ceremony to offer sacrifices to heaven in Chengdu to comfort God.
All the officials who stayed in Chengdu were involved.
Liu Chan was wearing a dark and black crown suit. The top was painted with five patterns of dragon, mountain, Chinese insect, fire and Zongyi, and the lower garment was painted with four patterns of algae, pink rice, 黼 and 黻, for a total of nine chapters.
The heaven and earth are worshiped in the bright hall, and all the ministers wear elegant crowns and colorful clothes. The three princes and princes use nine chapters of mountain dragons, and the nine ministers and below use seven chapters of Chinese insects. They all prepare five kinds of ornaments, large robes, red jackets and shoes to carry the great sacrifice. All the officials and deacons wear long crowns, but they all wear uniforms.
Wearing this heavy crown robe makes walking difficult.
At this moment, Dong He was holding "The King of Hanzhong Encourages to Enter the Table" in his hand, singing like a song:
"One hundred and twenty-one people including Pingxi General Dutinghou Chen Ma Chao, Zuo General Commander Shi Zhenjun General Xu Jing, Camp Commander Ma Chen Pang Xi... reported:
In the past, Yao of Tang Dynasty was the most sage and four evil men were in his dynasty. Zhou Dynasty became benevolent and virtuous, but the four countries were in trouble...
The ministers and others still maintained their honours, granted the title of King of Hanzhong, paid homage to the Grand Sima, and organized the six armies of Dong and Qi to form an alliance and wipe out the evil rebellion. Hanzhong, Ba, Shu, Guanghan, and Qianwei were the countries, and the arrangements were based on the classics of the princes and kings in the early Han Dynasty. It is advisable to make an expedient system to benefit the country and the country. Then the success is achieved, and the ministers retreat and correct their sins. Even if they die, they will have no regrets. "
After reciting the words of encouragement, all the officials under the altar bowed three times in the direction of Hanzhong and shouted: "Congratulations to the king!"
Next, there are sacrifices to heaven and earth, and to the clan...
After a series of events, the whole day basically passed.
When Liu Chan returned to the Young Master's Mansion...oh no, it should be called the Prince's Palace now, the sky was completely dark.
"Your Highness."
Zhang Peilan was holding a lantern with Zhang written on it and was waiting outside the door of the house.
The dim light of the lantern reflects the color of the beauty, making it even more interesting for people to explore.
"Lanniang..."
The beautiful lady stood beside her, and Liu Chan quickly stepped forward.
"Why don't you go in and wait for me? Are you just standing here for nothing?"
Zhang Peilan's long hair is tied into an exquisite bun, with a strand of hair on her forehead. She has exquisite makeup and her eyebrows are slightly raised, as if she is smiling. Her skin is fair and delicate, with clear contours, regular and beautiful facial features, rosy lips, and bright and piercing eyes.
"If the husband doesn't look for Lan Niang, Lan Niang will have no choice but to come to the husband."
Liu Chan could certainly hear the beauty complaining.
Can't really blame him.
Since he returned to Chengdu, this matter has not stopped. Every day is a high-intensity work. He has no intention of thinking about the long-lasting love of a woman here.
"I've been busy lately, but... Lan Niang, you came just in time."
Liu Chan naturally took Madam Zhang's little hand and pulled her into the crown prince's womb.
Madam Zhang's wife was a little shy, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised. She held the lantern and followed Liu Chan into the prince's womb.
Walking all the way into the inner palace, Liu Chan took out an emerald green bracelet from his inner bedroom.
He took Mrs. Zhang's little hand and put the bracelet on with his own hands.
"How do you like it?"
Zhang Peilan looked at the bracelet on her hand and suddenly felt familiar.
"Do I own this bracelet alone, or do all the sisters have it?"
Forehead...
Liu Chan looked at the Zhang family's wife, wondering what she was thinking.
"This is a piece of fine material found in the Nanzhong mine. I only made three pairs of bracelets."
In fact, there are thirty or forty pairs...
Zhang Peilan carefully fiddled with the green bracelet on her hand, and finally a smile appeared on her face.
"Lanniang likes your husband's gift very much."
As she spoke, she seemed moved and hugged Liu Chan's arms. The gentle and jade-like beauty rushed into Liu Chan's arms with a fragrant breeze, like a hurt and aggrieved kitten, and she kept moving towards Liu Chan's arms like a coquettish girl. Arch away.
"Your Highness, Lan Niang misses you."
Liu Chan hugged Zhang Peilan tightly, patted the beauty's back gently, and said with a smile: "Chan is in Nanzhong. When I look at the moon, I often miss Lan Niang and wish I could meet you by the moon."
"real?"
The Zhang family's wife emerged from Liu Chan's arms, looking at Liu Chan affectionately with eyes filled with awe.
"of course it's true!"
Liu Chan said decisively.
"Ahem."
Liu Chan is a rare gentleman.
"Lanniang, I'd better take you to the study to study."
Madam Zhang is in a hurry!
Although in the pre-Qin period, Confucianism emphasized that women should abide by the "three obediences and four virtues" (women's morality, women's speech, women's appearance, and women's merit), and the concept of male superiority and female inferiority was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
During the reign of Emperor Wu, there were the Three Cardinal Guidelines and the Five Constant Rules proposed by Dong Zhongshu, that is, the king is the guideline for the ministers, the father is the guideline for the son, and the husband is the guideline for the wife.
However, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, Taoist thought gradually emerged and advocated "governing by doing nothing", which changed the family structure and improved the status of women.
In addition, many female politicians and generals emerged during this period. For example, Emperor Guangwu's empress Guanglie (Yin Lihua), and many empresses and empress dowagers of the Eastern Han Dynasty became important players on the political stage, such as Empress Wei, Empress Dengmeng, etc.
During this period, the status of women was not low.
If your status is not low, you will naturally have fewer constraints. When pursuing your true love, you don’t have to worry about gossip, but you can have a vigorous fight!
She had a relationship with Liu Chan before they got married, so what?
Zhang Peilan's eyes were slightly disappointed, but a smile still appeared on her face.
"Then this time, Your Highness wants to tell me the story of "Dream of Red Mansions"!"
"Can!"
When I was reading books with Mrs. Zhang, I often told her stories when I was tired of reading. Later, I just started telling stories.
This Dream of Red Mansions was naturally told by previous storytellers.
Seeing Liu Chan leaving the room, Zhang Peilan looked around the inner room and thought to herself: "I will definitely move in in the future!"
She encouraged herself secretly, I am my childhood sweetheart, and I will not lose!
...
In the next few days, Liu Chan ran between the Tai Palace and the Prefectural Mufu.
He just looked at the general list before. After being absent from this position in Chengdu for more than three months, he naturally wanted to pick up the government affairs.
This is not only for him to understand the situation in Yizhou, but also to develop his ability to govern the country during this period.
certainly...
Another thing is to establish good relations with the officials of the Prefecture Mufu and Zuo General's Mansion.
When Liu Chan was in the Prefectural Mufu, although the subordinate officials were also flattering, they did not go so far as to want to be familiar with him.
Getting acquainted with these middle-level officials, building good relationships, and gaining their loyalty are equally important to Liu Chan.
This is Liu Chan's opportunity to get to know them, and it's also an opportunity for them to get to know him, the crown prince of Hanzhong!
In the womb.
Liu Chan was sitting in front of the restaurant, enjoying today's lunch.
The Battle of Hanzhong was won, the army gradually retreated, and Chengdu's logistical pressure was no longer so great.
In addition, Nanzhong has continuously sent grain, grass and mineral deposits, and grain prices in Chengdu have also dropped to the average level. There is no need for government control and hoarding is strictly prohibited.
"Yeah~"
Before writing the paperwork, Liu Chan finished reviewing the government affairs documents sent from the Prefectural Mufu's Office today, and finally relaxed and stretched.
Diligence and diligence...
It’s a simple two words, but when it comes to doing it, it’s not that simple.
No wonder those emperors didn't want to go to court early or deal with government affairs.
There are three thousand beauties in the harem. Wouldn't it be more relaxing and enjoyable to play with little goldfish than to deal with boring government affairs?
"Your Highness~"
The lady of the Zhang family, dressed in plain clothes, held a red plate with exquisite pastries and white fungus soup on it.
"After handling official business for such a long time, I think your highness is tired, right?"
She placed the cakes on the desk, picked up the tremella soup bowl with her sleeves, gently scooped up a tablespoon of tremella soup, put it to her mouth and blew twice before sending it to Liu Chan's mouth.
"how is the taste?"
Looking at Zhang Peilan's expectant eyes, Liu Chan nodded slightly.
“Not salty, not bland, delicious!”
"If you like it, then drink more."
Zhang Peilan's eyes were crescent-shaped, and she was serving Liu Chan happily.
The beauty is fragrant, and the smell of virginity is very charming, of course...
If you don't consider the jar of vinegar not far away.
It was obviously me first...
Guan Yinping sat on her knees, with her arms folded across her chest, her head tilted to one side, and the corners of her mouth slightly bent, obviously in a bad mood.
She woke up very early today and rushed to the palace in excitement. She didn't expect that although Madam Zhang was a step behind her, she was well prepared!
Summer clothes, cotton shoes, sachets and bedding, and now she went to the kitchen to cook such a delicious meal for her good husband.
Look at the shining luster of the white fungus soup...
Guan Yinping wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth with some disappointment.
Guan Yinping said she also wanted to drink.
Otherwise... establish a good relationship with the Zhang family's wife and ask her to give him a portion?
Anyway, when she was in Nanzhong, she also shared the handsome husband with Princess Zhu Rong. Now in Chengdu, it doesn't hurt to have another wife from the Zhang family.
only...
Girl Peilan is a popular girl, good at cooking, pretty, and thoughtful...
She could still massage Liu Chan's back before, but now that she has a girl from the Zhang family, this job no longer belongs to her!
no!
Guan Yinping was depressed, but her eyes soon shone with a cunning look.
Since you can't compete head-on, let's use some extra tricks!
Tonight, I want to sleep with you!
Hee hee hee~
At least on this point, I can beat you: Zhang family girl!
Liu Chan looked at Guan Yinping's silly smile and couldn't help but sigh.
Could it be that this girl was so stimulated by Lan Niang that she had a mental problem?
To care for the mentally retarded screen, Liu Gongsi expressed his unshirkable responsibility!
Tonight, all I have to do is comfort her.
I haven't tried the clouds and rain for many days in a row, and I can't help but feel a little impatient.
Just when Liu Chan was thinking about what kind of posture he would arrange tonight, the steward came to report in a hurry outside the door.
"Your Highness, Li Ming, a merchant outside the palace, is here to pay his respects!"
"oh?"
When he heard that Li Ming was coming, Liu Chan's eyes immediately brightened up.
Li Ming traveled to Shang Nanzhong, and after Fei Guan became the governor of Jiangzhou, Liu Chan recommended Li Ming to Fei Guan and asked him to take charge of business and travel matters.
Although he has no official position, he has a lot of power, and there is plenty of oil and water in it.
Selling well salt, Shu brocade and other specialties from Shu, and transporting ironware, grain and other war necessities, if the trade route to Cao Wei and Sun Wu could be opened, then the income from this would be huge.
"Let him in quickly!"
Li Ming's son has already entered the martial arts hall, and even because Li Ming gave all the credit to his son, he has now been honored and is a guest of the crown prince in the crown prince's womb.
The prince's guests are responsible for praising the prime minister's etiquette, that is, admonishing the prince for his mistakes.
He often accompanies Liu Chan. Although this position does not have an official position, it is a minister of the latent residence. When Liu Chan ascends the throne and becomes emperor, Li Ming's son, who is the guest of the crown prince, will naturally be reused.
"Merchant Li Ming, pay my respects to His Highness, Your Highness for a thousand years!"
Li Ming was dressed simply, but very decently. With a flattering smile on his face, he paid homage to Liu Chan with his butt raised very high.
"No need to be polite!"
Liu Chan chuckled and stretched out his hand to support him.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
It's not surprising that there are so many people, Li Ming still knows this.
"You are asked to go to Jiangzhou to take charge of trade routes. How can you come to Chengdu free?"
"The person His Highness ordered me to find has been found."
When he returned to Chengdu this time, he first learned that Liu Chan had become the crown prince of Hanzhong, and that his son was able to become the crown prince's guest because of his protection.
When you enter the prince's residence, you must be decent in your words and deeds, and you must be eye-catching.
As a father, he must teach him personally.
This is related to the future of his Li family!
Then when he was in Nanzhong, Liu Chan asked him to find a great talent named Deng Ai, but he found him.
He would not miss any opportunity to take credit and enhance his relationship with the young master Liu Chan.
"found it?"
Liu Chan couldn't hide the joy on his face.
"Deng Ai?"
Liu Chan looked at Li Ming with a stern look.
"It's this person!"
Liu Chan's reaction was beyond Li Ming's expectations, and he was secretly happy.
Fortunately, he had already developed a good relationship with Deng Ai on the road. He received a lot of gifts of money, silk and treasures, and even betrothed his daughter to him.
Now it seems that with how much the young master values him, his Li family seems to be underdeveloped!
"Come in quickly!"
"promise!"
The palace steward hurriedly walked out of the palace and shouted to the outside of the palace: "Your Highness summons Deng Ai to enter the palace!"
Not long after, a young man in brocade robe slowly walked into the hall.
The young Deng Ai was tall and strong, with a delicate and handsome face. His eyes are deep and lively, and he looks very charming. His forehead was broad and his facial features were clear and distinct. He lowered his head at the moment. He only looked at Liu Chan when he entered the palace, and then he did not dare to look again, appearing a little reserved.
"Deng Ai, bye...bye...bye...your highness!"
He already had a stutter, but now that he was nervous, the shortcomings of his stutter were even more magnified.
Liu Chan stood up from his seat and stepped forward to help Deng Ai up.
"Shizai, get up quickly!"
Deng Ai stutters?
It’s just a small problem! Liu Chan didn't care at all!
Regarding Deng Ai, he originally said it casually to Li Ming.
After all, he only knew that Deng Ai was in Yingchuan, Runan, and he only knew that Deng Ai was named Shi Zai.
Looking for someone was like looking for a needle in a haystack, and he had no hope at all.
did not expect...
I actually found it for this Li Ming!
We, Shu Han, have another humeral genius!
"Thank you...your highness."
Liu Chan knew his name and was very enthusiastic about him. Deng Ai was a little cautious for a while, and he was as confused as a monk Zhang Er.
When did my name, Deng Ai, reach Chengdu?
Although he, Deng Ai, came from the Deng family in Xinye, Nanyang and was considered a wealthy family in the area, he lost his father when he was young and had a very difficult life when he was young.
In the 13th year of Jian'an, after Cao Cao captured Jingzhou, he forcibly moved the local people north. At this time, he, his mother, and his tribe were forcibly moved to Runan to work as farmers.
There were very few talented people among the people in the field. Deng Ai was recommended as a bachelor of the Diannong Commandery because of his talent and learning, so that he could serve as the assistant, cadre and other lower-level officials of the Diannong Commandery.
If you have achievements in the future, you may be promoted gradually. For people with humble backgrounds, this can be regarded as a way to change their careers.
However, because of his stutter, Captain Diannong thought that he was not suitable for important positions, so he assigned him to be a small official guarding the straw.
He was originally depressed, but one day, he heard that some traveling merchants were looking for a great talent named Deng Ai Shizai. He approached Li Ming with the attitude of giving it a try.
After several conversations, Li Ming had already decided that he was the person Liu Chan was looking for.
For a while...
Caibo, Meiji, Guanfu...
Whatever Li Ming had, he brought it to him, and the two slept together for ten days. In the end, he even betrothed his own daughters to him.
In normal conversation, he always speaks with great talent.
The feeling of being needed and recognized by others is so good!
Especially when he heard that the young master Liu Chan was looking for him, memories of his childhood in Xinye came to his mind.
Uncle Liu Huang...
At that time, he was praised by his clan members, and many clan uncles admired his moral aspirations.
When he reached the age of understanding, he was frustrated with Cao Wei, and he yearned even more for Liu Bei's ambition to help the Han Dynasty.
I am a good man, and I will help him from the beginning!
Cao Cao?
Holding the emperor hostage to order the princes, you are a traitor in troubled times!
When he learned that the young master Liu Chan was eager for talents from him, Deng Ai decided to take a quick trip!
After a long journey, we arrived at the present palace.
The original General Zuo became the King of Hanzhong, and the original Young Master Liu Chan also became the Prince Liu Chan.
The only thing that remains unchanged is that as businessman Li Ming said, the young master...oh no, the prince is thirsty for talents from him.
But Deng Ai was still confused as to why he was favored by Prince Liu Chan.
If he really had the ability to manifest, why couldn't Captain Diannong see it?
But if his ability has not been revealed, then why can His Highness know that he, Deng Ai, is there even though he is thousands of miles away?
On the boat trip from Runan to Chengdu, after talking with the people and businessmen of Yizhou, and now that he, Deng Ai, had met Liu Chan.
He's enlightened!
Deng Ai has completely realized it!
The young master has the energy of a dragon!
It must be that the young master has the ability to predict the future, so he knows that I have talent!
When he thought of this, he who originally had doubts about Liu Chan's deeds when he heard about it along the way is now Liu Chan's die-hard supporter and a complete fan!
It must be what he thought!
Your Highness is responsible for the revival of the Han Dynasty and can observe the luck of the nine states. He, Deng Ai, has the luck of being a good minister, so he is favored by His Highness across thousands of mountains and rivers.
good!
It must be so!
"Your Majesty... Your Highness has a great faith... and Deng Ai has nothing... to repay. He should... dedicate himself to... serve His Highness... and die!"
A scholar dies for a confidant.
The same is true for Deng Ai!
Deng Ai looked excited and bowed to Liu Chan.
"Why is this necessary?"
The way Deng Ai stutters is not interesting.
"Since you are serving me, there is no need to be nervous. Do you still stutter when talking to acquaintances?"
Deng Ai nodded and shook his head.
"No...no...not that serious."
"Then you treat me as your beloved relative and friend. Since you are facing your beloved relative and friend, why should you be nervous?"
Liu Chan took Deng Ai's hand and pulled him onto the deerskin cushion.
"sit."
After he sat down, Liu Chan asked again: "Are you still nervous now?"
"There's still... a few more, but it's much better."
Liu Chan was relieved that Deng Ai's stuttering problem was indeed not that serious.
"That's right, treat the Crown Prince's Palace as your home."
Liu Chan returned to his seat. He looked at Deng Ai with a smile and said, "Shi Zai is a man of great talent. I know that you know a lot about military matters, and you are also familiar with farming matters. Soon we will pacify Nanzhong, and the land there will be distributed. There are a lot of fields that need people to farm and produce, and I think you are a suitable candidate. I can appoint you as the captain of Diannong, responsible for the farming of Nanzhong. Do you have the courage?"
Diannong Duwei is an official position established by the Wei State. The person in charge of production, civil affairs and land rent in Tuntian District is the chief executive of the district.
If Wei Guo could do it, Liu Chan could do it too.
"Your Highness has placed such great trust on you, and Ai Zi will serve you. However, I have no experience in governing a farmland. I heard that the situation in the Nanzhong area is complicated. I'm afraid..."
When Deng Ai heard that he could be the captain of Diannong, his stuttering improved, but he was still a little unconfident.
"That's okay."
Liu Chan had a smile on his face and said: "Tomorrow the martial arts hall will recruit fourth-term students! At that time, great Confucian officials will come to teach. You will be able to teach them through their words and deeds. You will definitely be able to take this position!"
The value of students born in the fourth period is probably greater than that in the first three periods.
Liu Bei returned with his army, and the teachers who came to teach were all-stars!
The authors include Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Pang Tong, Dong He, Liu Ba, Xu Jing, Jian Yong, Mi Zhu, etc.
Wu included Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun and others.
Under the guidance of these civil servants and military generals, as long as you are willing to learn, you will definitely succeed!
Liu Chan is very optimistic about the fourth-generation students, and even more optimistic about Deng Ai.
Feeling Liu Chan's expectant gaze, Deng Ai clenched his fists and said loudly: "Ai will break into the martial arts hall tomorrow, receive lessons from a wise man, learn skills, and serve His Highness!"
Relying on connections to enter the martial arts hall?
No!
He, Deng Ai, must rely on his own ability to break in!
He wanted Liu Chan to see Deng Ai's talents and abilities!
He stared at Liu Chan with sincere eyes, as if to say: Your Highness, just watch me, Deng Ai, perform tomorrow!
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