In March of the seventh year of Kaibao's reign, Liu Fang, Duke of Zhao, got married to the daughter of Zhao Kuangzan, King of Dongping. There is no doubt that this is a well-matched arranged marriage and a political marriage. In this regard, Liu Fang had to obey the arrangement.
In fact, Emperor Liu paid more attention to Liu Fang's marriage. Many of the ministers and nobles in the court took the initiative to recommend their daughters, but most of them were rejected.
Queen Fu was also somewhat interested in this. She originally intended to choose a good match with good looks from the relatives of the Fu family. After Emperor Liu thought about it, he originally agreed, but Liu Fang later took the initiative to say that he was attracted to Zhao Yuan, the second daughter of the Dongping Wang family.
After Emperor Liu thought about it, he felt it was appropriate, so he decisively summoned Zhao Kuangzan into the palace and made the marriage arrangement. The reason why he prefers Zhao Kuangzan is also very simple. He no longer has any foundation in the Han army. The original Yan army was also digested in more than ten years.
Regarding Liu Fang, Emperor Liu actually did not want him to be too involved with the military nobles. This was not a form of protection. He also had a similar idea when it came to marrying the daughter of the Fu family.
As the biological mother, Concubine Zhe Xian seemed to take this more lightly. She only wanted a virtuous wife and was unwilling to think too much about other political factors.
At the same time as Liu Fang's wedding, the fifth prince Liu Yun was finally able to leave the palace and open a palace, and was granted the title of Duke of Qi. It seems that this March belongs to Concubine Zhe Xian. The two sons she gave birth to are the most eye-catching in Xijing.
Liu Yun is a smart kid, and this can be seen from an early age. He has a temperament that is too out-of-the-box, energetic but scattered, and has broad interests but no persistence. Although he was not as valued as his elder brothers, Emperor Liu still put shackles on him while letting him out of the palace. For example, they restricted the payment of salary, hired a strict teacher to supervise them, and checked their homework regularly...
In comparison, it was the younger Wei King Liu Min who reassured Emperor Liu even more. Emperor Liu also discovered that this son was slow in speech but quick in action. Because he also liked martial arts and had already developed excellent riding and shooting skills at a young age, Emperor Liu also asked him to join the army for training.
It seems to be earlier than Liu Fang, but there is a huge gap between the two in terms of effort and emotion invested by Emperor Liu. For Liu Fang, Emperor Liu hopes that he can become a qualified commander-in-chief in the future.
Speaking of which, for so many years, there has never been a commander in the Han clan who can lead an army independently. This is what Emperor Liu regrets, and it is also the reason why he has expectations for Liu Fang.
"Your Highness!"
"What's the matter?" Liu Yang was writing something when he heard the sound and looked up at the general who was saluting.
"Yang Yanzhao, Li Jilong and Guo Yi were ordered to return to the capital. Now they have arrived in Beijing and request to see His Majesty!" Tongshi replied.
After hearing this, Liu Yang was very interested and immediately asked: "Where is the person?"
"Waiting for the imperial edict!"
"Send someone to take them to the Chui Gong Hall. I will go there now and personally bring them to the meeting!" Liu Yang put down his pen and ordered directly.
"yes!"
It is not difficult to guess the origins of these three people. They are the sons of Yang Ye, Li Chuyun, and Guo Wei, and they are all about 20 years old, young and outstanding men.
In recent years, in the military circles of the Han Dynasty, the generals of the Mesozoic generation have become the mainstay, and those who are late are often promoted, but Emperor Liu is also training the next generation of generals. The main personnel among them were naturally selected from the noble children. Their good background also gave them a high starting point and a high success rate, which Emperor Liu also recognized.
Regardless of their literary and military skills, most of the noble disciples have experience in serving in the palace, such as Su Wei and the original Chongzheng Lang. In the several wars during the Kaibao period, many noble disciples also trained with the army.
Those who followed Yang Ye northward were actually the sons of veterans such as Xiang Xun and Sun Li, but in the end it was Yang, Li, and Guo who performed best.
Yang Yanzhao has been with Yang Ye since he was a child, teaching him by words and deeds. At a young age, he has experienced wars, large and small battles, and various tactics, and has an in-depth understanding of them. He became famous very early. When he was about ten years old, he gained attention because of Emperor Liu's praise. When he grew up, he also proved through his outstanding performance that this was not a role that "hurt Zhongyong".
Yang Yanzhao was based in the border area, while Li Jilong became famous in the capital. Among the noble descendants, Zhao Guangyi and Chai Zongyi were the most prosperous and famous in their early years. However, after they became officials one after another, among the new group of people, it was Li Jilong who took over the banner.
This boy is smart, has a lot of brains, and also shows talent in martial arts. The earliest time he became famous was in the second year of Kaibao. Emperor Liu went hunting. Li Jilong, who was only fifteen years old at the time, outperformed everyone and gained the most. Emperor Liu praised him on the spot and said to Li Chuyun that he has a successor and the family business can be promoted.
In comparison, Guo Yi is not that famous, but his talents are quite good. After all, he is Guo Wei's favorite son, and he has carefully cultivated literary and martial arts since he was a child. And when it comes to holy relatives, Guo Yi is far ahead of others. Even now, the jade pendant hanging on Guo Yi's waist was given to him by Emperor Liu when he was a baby.
When they arrived at Chui Gong Hall under the guidance of the palace guards, Liu Yang arrived just in time, accompanied by a heroic young man carrying a sword. The young man is the son of the late Gong Ma Huaiyu of Fufeng County and the late Gong Ma Quanyi of Ji State. When Ma Quanyi died young, Emperor Liu was sad and pitied Ma Huaiyu for his loneliness, so he specially called him to the capital and raised him in the palace.
It has been almost ten years now. The childish boy at that time has gradually grown up. He studied literature and martial arts with the princes. He is serious and low-key, and now works as a guard beside the prince Liu Yang.
"See His Highness the Crown Prince!" Upon seeing the Crown Prince, the three young men saluted together.
Liu Yang also acted modestly, with a smile on his face. He quickly stepped forward, helped the three of them up, and said: "Yuanxian, Tyranny, and Zimei, please forgive me!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Several of them were considered peers and had known each other before. They couldn't be said to be too familiar with the prince, but Liu Yang's attitude was quite useful to the three young people.
Looking at the three of them, Liu Yang directly took Yang Yanzhao's hand and said cheerfully: "Your Majesty and I are very happy to learn that you have returned to the capital. Come on, let's go to the palace together to see you!"
"yes!"
In the Chui Gong Hall, Emperor Liu was discussing matters with Chai Zhao. There was no one else but Ping Liao'er. Not long ago, Yunnan once again announced that Wang Rengan's army had captured the entire territory of Dali. Now, except for a small number of remnants, bandits and remote tribes who have not yet surrendered, the overall situation in Yunnan has been decided.
Next, all that needs to be done is to control and maintain public security, and gradually clear the territory while maintaining overall stability. It is up to Wang Renfan and Quan Shixiong to implement these.
It can be said that the matter in the southwest has come to an end for the time being, so the court can withdraw its attention and turn its attention to the north. With the current situation, within the four borders of the Han Dynasty, only the Liao Kingdom in the north deserves attention.
There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, and there is no room for two unified powers within the vast territory of China. No one wants peace, but the combined military and political system of Hu and Han in the Liao Kingdom was destined to be difficult for Emperor Liu to tolerate.
Even if it is not for his personal ambitions and ambitions, even if it saves some trouble for future generations, he will destroy the Liao. Even if he cannot destroy it, he will destroy it and analyze it. In short, he will not allow a unified overlord to exist in the north of the Han Dynasty for a long time.
When Liu Yang personally led Yang Yanzhao, Li Jilong, and Guo Yi in for an audience, as expected, he showed a hearty smile, and it came from the bottom of his heart.
The three young men stood respectfully in the hall, while Emperor Liu seemed to have seen something treasure, his beard trembling with laughter, patting Yang Yanzhao on the shoulder, beating Li Jilong's chest, and touching Guo Yi's back... .
"Come, look at these three juniors!" Emperor Liu greeted Chai Zhao and said with a smile: "The future general of the Han Dynasty is among these three sons!"
Emperor Liu made no secret of his high hopes for the three young men...
