In Changshe County, the Jiedu government office is extremely gorgeous in decoration. Even though the people are poor, nobles like Liu Xin, who is from a high family, never reduce their luxury. To say that when he followed Liu Zhiyuan to conquer the world, Liu Xin could endure hardships, but since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the speed of his decline is really alarming.
In early spring, the weather is getting warmer, the breeze is gentle, and the warm spring scenery can easily bring people a good mood. At this moment, Liu Xin was in a particularly good mood.
Above the green hall, between the curtains, Liu Xinzheng gathered his staff and held a banquet, singing and dancing, drinking and drinking, looking like an extravagant person. The staff below are all willing to welcome him and flatter him. Liu Xin has become accustomed to Liu Xin's behavior. If he doesn't agree with him at all, he will be beaten and punished. The bones of a tough-minded person have been broken...
After this period of time, the soldiers who were sent back came back one after another, and they gained a lot of money and silk worth tens of millions. The private treasury became richer, and Liu Xin was very proud.
"Judge Wu, are you ready with the gifts I asked you to prepare?" Liu Xin asked a middle-aged official while taking advantage of the break from dancing.
"Uncle Emperor, everything has been prepared. We are just waiting for the emperor to pass by!" Judge Wu replied, looking very respectful.
"Okay!" Liu Xin chuckled: "Come on, have a drink!"
After the banquet, Liu Xin was drunk and helped back to the inner house by his trusted old servant.
"Uncle Emperor... I have something to say, but I don't know whether to say it or not!"
"Speak directly if you have something to say!" Seeing him hesitating, Liu Xin glared and said impatiently.
"Is it inappropriate for the late Emperor Zigong to have such a big banquet in Xuzhou?" The old servant has obviously been following Liu Xin for many years. Ordinary people would not dare to give any advice on Liu Xin's actions.
Even so, Liu Xin couldn't help but curse: "When people die, they still eat funeral banquets and drink funeral wine. It's been a year since the late emperor passed away, so it doesn't matter if I drink some wine."
After hearing the rebuke, the old servant's face became even more worried, and he said: "During this period, you have sent troops to search and loot, and you have sent troops from all walks of life to disturb the people too much. Now, the people of all counties are resentful..."
"Old Yangtou, why are you talking so much today?" Liu Xin was dissatisfied, and the smell of alcohol sprayed directly on the old servant's face: "A little public grievance is nothing, do you still dare to rebel?"
"Uncle Emperor, this old servant is afraid that this matter will reach the ears of the Emperor." The old servant expressed his concern.
Hearing this, Liu Xin finally sobered up from his drunkenness, frowned, and seemed to be afraid. But soon, the worry faded away, and he smiled casually: "I am here to show my loyalty and filial piety to the late emperor. What can he say? Besides, I am his uncle after all, and he has already demoted me out of Tokyo. What else does he want?"
"Okay, you old man, don't nag in my ears. Go and pick some rare things from the library and present them to my nephew. That's it..." Liu Xin waved his hand and gave an order, He returned to the inner court to communicate with Duke Zhou.
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Liu Chengyou has not yet heard details about the turmoil in Xuzhou. He, together with the Queen Mother and hundreds of officials, escorted the Zi Palace of the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan on the official road from Kaifeng south to Xuzhou. There are many white flags, mourning and music are blaring, and the cars are like running water, making a great noise.
The cavalry army leads the way, and the Longqi Army Palace protects the rear. The people protecting the mausoleum this time are all the forbidden troops of the army in front of the palace. Guarding the middle section is the Fengchen Army, the only army independent of the front and guard divisions.
This was adapted from the original palace guard crane army. When it was in Jinyang, it was still an elite division selected and built by Liu Chengyou himself. In the previous reorganization, it was expanded and its military strength grew to more than 7,000 soldiers. They specialized in palace guards and were the true royal guards.
This time, half of the imperial court went south. Of course, Xuzhou is in Kinki, so the risk is not great. Even so, Liu Chengyou made appropriate arrangements in Tokyo. With ministers such as Wang Zhang, Feng Dao, and Wang Jun controlling the imperial court, and generals such as Li Hongxin, Bai Wenke, and Han Tong in charge of the army, checks and balances were always maintained.
In the solemn atmosphere, the team did not move very fast, only traveling at a speed of more than forty miles a day. It took four days to slowly reach Xuzhou.
Although he was on the way, Liu Chengyou's journey was not much different from when he was in Tokyo. He met with civil and military officials and handled state affairs without any slack. Studying and practicing martial arts as usual, and if he is willing, he can even summon the accompanying queen and concubine to sleep with him...
I took a nap in the afternoon. When I woke up, I felt that the sky was getting dark, so I called out: "Zhang Dejun."
The servant was obviously waiting all the time. As soon as he finished speaking, he answered: "What are the orders from the official?"
"Pass on Xiang Xun!"
"yes!"
Xiang Xun was the commander of the Fengchen Army. This time he accompanied the army south and was appointed by Liu Chengyou to conduct camp deployment.
Feeling bored in the car, Liu Chengyou leaned out and sat on the shaft wood. Sitting next to him like this, the emperor clearly noticed that the officer driving the carriage became tense and looked particularly cautious.
Soon, Xiang Xun drove his horse to the front of the imperial court. He wanted to dismount and follow him on foot, but Liu Chengyou waved his hand to stop him.
"Are we almost arriving in Changge County?" Liu Chengyou asked.
"Your Majesty, after crossing the River, we are already in Changge County. Five miles to the west is the county seat!" Xiang Xun replied smoothly: "Your Majesty, the sky is getting dark. Do you want to stay at Changge County?"
Liu Chengyou looked at the dim sunset and ordered: "Go ahead and make arrangements. We will camp in Changge City tonight, then head west again tomorrow, and arrive at Ruiling the day after!"
"Yes!" Xiang Xun rode away.
Liu Zhiyuan's Ruiling Mausoleum was built in Yangzhai County, Xuzhou.
In good spirits, Liu Chengyou got out of the car and went to greet the Empress Dowager Li. He was in the palace, but he was so exhausted from the carriage that he was really afraid that Li's body wouldn't be able to bear it.
Facts have proved that Liu Chengyou's concerns were unnecessary. Mrs. Li was in good spirits, and her two daughters-in-law were diligently accompanying her, chatting with her and relieving the lack of travel.
His eyes wandered around Da Fu and Gao. Liu Chengyou pretended not to know about the increasingly antagonistic competition between the two and joined in the chat calmly.
As far as Changge County, the camp has been set up. It is not because Xiang Xun is efficient, but because Liu Xin sent troops to recruit more than 2,000 men and specially arranged them. Moreover, he led Xuzhou's subordinates and generals to greet him in person.
Although I was very dissatisfied with Liu Chengyou from the bottom of my heart, I still did a good job on the surface and was full of sincerity. Probably because he felt that everything was done "properly" and Liu Chengyou had nothing to say.
However, Liu Chengyou didn't say much as he looked at the enslaved people. He only arranged for the palace, ministers and guards to move in.
In the imperial camp, Liu Chengyou and the Li family met with Liu Xin. They were both imperial uncles and direct relatives of the royal family. It can be felt that the disharmonious relationship between the uncle and nephew has been somewhat eased by Li.
However, in the tent, when Liu Xin smiled and presented a box of jewelry and treasures to the Queen Mother, he sang a hymn and revealed how much effort he had put into collecting these tributes...
Even Li's expression looked a little embarrassed!
