On the second day of February in the fourth year of Qianyou, the day when the dragon raised its head, as before, the emperor Liu Chengyou personally went to the outskirts of Tokyo and carried out the symbolic first hoeing of the new year. The concubines, concubines, and civil and military ministers of the fifth or higher rank in the capital all accompanied him.
Although it was just a formality, Liu Chengyou also required that the formality be fulfilled. Every minister had to pick up a hoe and turn over the soil. The first queen, the second concubine and the accompanying attendants, although they did not use their delicate hands to dance with hoes, they also planted a seedling seriously.
Nowadays, unlike in Jinyang, state affairs have become increasingly complex and cannot be separated from the management of various department heads.
After the spring plowing began, the number of Imperial Guards stationed in Tokyo decreased, and many of the Imperial Guards officers and soldiers from the two government offices were released back home to take advantage of the farming season to help their families. Among these forbidden troops, there are mainly three groups. One is the former Hedong Army who followed the Liu family and his son to enter the Central Plains; the other is those who were later rewarded for their merits and were given land between Beijing and Luo; the third is those who surrendered and accepted rebels, and were based in the capital. and those around it.
With the current national strength of the Han Dynasty, supporting hundreds of thousands of professional soldiers was a huge financial burden. In the early days of the country, there were enemies on all sides, and it was necessary to maintain a state of war preparedness at all times. In the past two years, the national situation has gradually stabilized and the surrounding areas have become stable. Therefore, in the Han Dynasty, which has the theme of "developing production", when not at war, the army should also work in agriculture.
Of course, this part of the Forbidden Forces are all those with weaker combat capabilities. By the time they returned to court, most of the day had passed.
In the Yaohua Hall of Imperial Concubine Gao, Liu Chengyou washed himself up, dressed in single clothes, and sat cross-legged on the couch. He looked down at the circle of fat around his waist, with an unsightly expression: "This fat mass is very tiring. !”
You know, even if Liu Chengyou didn't have eight-pack abs a few years ago, he still had four-pack abs. Now, it is no longer in shape...
The noble concubine Gao also changed into clean clothes, took a light step, twisted her plump body, leaned against Liu Chengyou, put her hand on Liu Chengyou's belly, gently squeezed the squeezed out soft flesh, and said with a sweet smile: " These are all proof that officials are diligent in their duties..."
On his stomach, Liu Chengyou was quite sensitive. She made him feel itchy and felt a little uncomfortable. His face even felt a little hot.
In terms of appearance and temperament, the first concubine and the second concubine each had their own merits, but in terms of figure, the noble concubine Gao was the most outstanding. She also maintained a long-term habit of practicing martial arts, plus she was remarried and had rich experience, so she had always been favored by Liu Chengyou.
Calming his mind, Liu Chengyou resisted the temptation of the young woman next to him, moved his shoulders a few times, and laughed at himself: "After all, I am not a farmer. Although the hoe is not heavy, if you swing it hundreds of times, it will be more tiring than practicing martial arts! "
"Guan Jia, let me help you Rourou!" Gao's eyes were as charming as silk, and his breath was as blue as a orchid, almost biting Liu Chengyou's ear.
There are still two months left before summer, but at this time, the fire in Liu Chengyou's heart is gradually aroused by his noble concubine, and his mouth is a little dry.
"Yeah." Liu Chengyou responded softly, turned around and stretched out his arms to lie on the couch, looking like he was being eaten by a mermaid.
Close your eyes and enjoy the massage service provided by the imperial concubine herself, which is indeed beneficial to relieving physical fatigue.
Liu Chengyou's contented expression showed, but the imperial concubine did not intend to let him go. While stroking him, she asked as if unintentionally: "Why did the official come directly to my Yaohua Palace when he returned to the palace? I’m not afraid of the Queen…”
Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou opened his eyes, took a deep breath, closed them again, and said calmly: "I haven't had you massage me for a long time. Come here and enjoy it."
Liu Chengyou's tone made the heat in the couch cool down. Of course Gao felt it and realized that he had said something wrong. The smile on her jade face bloomed even more beautifully. She leaned down and touched Liu Chengyou's neck with her red lips, "Official, I made a mistake. Please punish me..."
"You women..." Question 7
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When Liu Chengyou came out from the Yaohua Hall, his legs were still a little weak. He stood in the corridor and looked at the blue sky. It was mid-afternoon, the sun was setting in the west, and a few clouds were floating in the sky, which had been dyed yellow.
At this time, Liu Chengyou felt that he had reached the state of leisurely watching the clouds roll and relax in the sky. His state of mind was so vast that he seemed to be able to accommodate all things...
"Officials, are you going back to Chongzheng Hall?" Although it was difficult to understand Liu Chengyou's state at this time, Zhang Dejun couldn't help but feel his fatigue.
"Go to Xuanwumen and have a look!" Liu Chengyou nodded first, then changed his mind.
Zhang Dejun quickly ordered people to bring up the chariot sedan and take the lead in clearing the way.
Xuanwumen is the last palace gate in the northern palace city of Han Dynasty. The city gate is thick and more than four feet high. It is also very tightly guarded. There is a battalion of Ouchi guards on duty all year round. The commander of the garrison was named Li Jian, an old general from Hedong. He had been serving as the capital of Xuanwumen since he entered Tokyo.
In the past few years, he has never been transferred to another position, but his rank has been promoted twice, and now he is still the governor of Leizhou.
This person is not very old, but he is very patient, can endure loneliness, and has a good nature. He is stationed in the palace all year round, and he is meticulous in his work and never complains.
When Liu Chengyou arrived, Li Jian was on duty, inspecting his post.
"Yuan Hui!" Liu Chengyou looked Li Jian up and down and asked, "Since the twelfth year of Tianfu's reign, you have been stationed here and are still a marquis. If you were an ordinary general, , I have already been filled with resentment, why are you so calm and contented?"
Facing Liu Chengyou's curious gaze, Li Jian saluted with a very standard posture and said, neither humble nor arrogant: "Your Majesty, the general is from a humble background. He knows that his abilities are limited and his knowledge is shallow. Being a civil servant is already very uneasy. Don’t dare to neglect, don’t do what he wants!”
"Furthermore, I have always been a low-ranking general with no ambitions and no desire to make progress. Fortunately, I was trusted by Emperor Gaozu and Your Majesty to be entrusted with the post of city guard. I am extremely grateful. I can only fulfill my duty and guard Xuanwu Gate for Your Majesty to repay the favor. Well! If that’s the case, how can there be any complaints!”
"I'm not wrong about you!" After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou said: "With these words, how many generals and colonels among the 100,000 Forbidden Army can say that? I see that you, Li Yuanhui, although you are not famous outside, but inside Show off the talent among them!"
Hearing this, Li Jian immediately bowed his hands and said, "Your Majesty is so complimentary that I would not dare to take it seriously!"
"I say you deserve it, so you deserve it! Remember, being too humble is just pride..." Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows and said forcefully.
Seeing this, Li Jian's expression remained calm and he just bowed.
Liu Chengyou was even more satisfied with his performance. The young generals in the army were not as calm and measured as Li Jian. Even Zhao Kuangyin had his angry eyes. Liu Chengyou has been observing him for several years, and his nature is like this. Of course, if he was good at disguise, he would be convinced, but it was basically impossible. Just a city gatekeeper pretending to be a hammer...
The most obvious shortcoming is probably that she is lustful! But for Liu Chengyou, it's not a big problem.
