In the palace, King Liu Min of Wei stood there blankly, a little at a loss. This feeling of embarrassment came from his father, the emperor, because Emperor Liu circled around him several times, and his observation eyes were somewhat inquisitive.
"Dad..." Liu Min couldn't help but speak.
At this time, Emperor Liu just looked relieved and said with emotion: "Liu Lang, you have made a lot of progress! You are already able to talk about military and political affairs before you are even ten years old. It seems that experience is useful, young people , you have to work harder, and then you can become a talented person!"
Facing Emperor Liu's praise again, even with Liu Min's shyness, he couldn't help but feel happy in his heart, but he still maintained a humble attitude on his face.
"But!" Emperor Liu made a turn and said in an instructive tone: "It's not enough to just say it with words. No matter how talkative it is, it's just talk on paper. The situation in Liaodong is not just based on you. My father and son can make it clear by talking here."
"Dad taught me a lesson, and I understand!" Liu Min looked solemn and bowed solemnly: "I am indeed more willing to do practical things than talk nonsense!"
When he said this, Liu Min's energetic brows showed a look of eagerness to try. Seeing this, Emperor Liu couldn't help but smile: "Why, you are still thinking about it, and you have come out to do something for the court?"
Hearing this, Liu Min immediately asked for orders: "Father, the Han Dynasty is now at peace in the world, and all the barbarians have surrendered. The only one who has trouble is the northeast corner. Taking advantage of this dispute between Wei and Jurchen, I want to go to Liaodong and learn about some local conditions nearby. I hope I can completely defeat the Northeast for the imperial court!"
"Haha! You kid, you have such a loud tone!" Emperor Liu scolded with a smile: "There are more than 50,000 soldiers in Liaodong, and Ma Renyu is a capable general who is accustomed to fighting. He doesn't dare to promise me anything about completely pacifying the Northeast. How can you?" You are so confident that you dare to make such wild remarks!"
Liu Min smiled coquettishly: "There should be a goal, to share the worries of father and the court!"
Looking at his performance, Emperor Liu knew that this sixth son might have his own thoughts. After thinking for a while, he shook his head and said: "However, even if I agree, the queen and sister-in-law may not allow it. If you are allowed to lead the troops in battle and be personally involved in danger, you must not make them sick from worry!"
Since he participated in the Northern Expedition last time and was trapped in Mobei, only to return safely after narrowly escaping death, the Queen and Princess Wei should keep an eye on Liu Min. Especially the Princess of Wei, who almost fell ill at first. When there was no news from Liu Minyao, she shed tears every day.
Hearing Emperor Liu mention this, Liu Min couldn't help but show a bitter look. He was still a filial child, especially when facing Princess Wei, who had put all her efforts into him. Most of the time, he did not dare or was unwilling to disobey. .
However, Liu Min has the appearance of an eagle. He should flutter his wings and show his power between heaven and earth. He is trapped in the capital, unknown and living in chaos. This is not what he wants.
After thinking about it, he placed his hope on Emperor Liu and said, "As long as you agree, father, I will go and tell my mother!"
"You are trying to use me as a shield!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu hurriedly waved his hand and refused: "I won't do this! I might as well tell you directly that although I, the emperor, keep my word, there are some things that I can't do. You have to give way to the queen, Princess Wei is the elder sister-in-law, and she must be treated with some respect, so I have no say in this matter!"
Emperor Liu's words were obviously an excuse to refuse. If he really decided to let Liu Min go to the Northeast to lead troops, no one could stop him. The key is whether he had this idea, and even if he did, how determined he was. Judging from his current attitude, it is obvious that he has no plans for this matter.
"Okay, let's not mention this for now!" Emperor Liu took the initiative to discuss the topic and invited Liu Min to sit down at the tea table next to him. He said, "Come with me to have some tea and chat. This is a tribute from Fujian." Only a small amount of tea is produced every year, and most of it is sent to the palace as tribute.
Although your father and I can't tell what's so good about it, others say it's good and precious, so that's it. However, the taste is just like that, you can’t taste it to any other level, but give it a try! "
Listening to Emperor Liu chattering there, facing Yan Tuo pouring some steaming tea, Liu Min whispered: "Dad, I'm not good at tea either. Do you have wine?"
"Alcohol? The palace has enough control!" Hearing this, Emperor Liu raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "But at such a young age, when did you become addicted to alcohol? No! If I don't drink, you are not allowed to drink either! I don’t know that you are not allowed to drink in the palace, and you are not allowed to drink at ordinary times after returning home! I know that you have seen a lot in the army, but you have also learned some bad habits, and you have to change them!"
Faced with Emperor Liu's lesson, Liu Min could only accept it, and then said with a wry smile: "In the palace, my mother is in charge and she is not allowed to drink."
"Look, my sister-in-law understands justice well and disciplines her well!" Emperor Liu immediately praised.
Liu Min could only laugh along. Looking at the young face opposite him, Emperor Liu said in a teasing tone: "You have reached the age of double ten. Your royal brothers are all married and have given me many grandchildren. How about you? , I have also considered this matter. Do you have someone you like? Do you have a girl from a certain family that you like? If you have any questions, just tell me, and dad will definitely marry you back!"
"This...no!" After a brief moment of surprise, Liu Min returned decisively.
"Why, are you still shy?" Emperor Liu said with a playful smile.
Liu Min shook his head: "Really not!"
"Since there is no such thing, then I will let the queen and sister-in-law make arrangements for you!" Emperor Liu waved his hand and settled the matter in a paternalistic manner.
"Yes!" Liu Min responded simply.
Liu Min was not a young child. He had already experienced that feeling. After returning, he also accumulated some experience in the Palace of Wei Prince, so he seemed calm and didn't particularly care.
Of course, there is no need to really find someone you like. There is no such condition and no need. On the contrary, if the Queen and Princess Wei help him choose it, it will definitely not be vulgar.
Emperor Liu was obviously very satisfied with Liu Min's attitude.
"By the way, I heard that you spent a day at your fifth brother's house two days ago. How was it? How did you feel? It was fun and interesting there. What new tricks did he do?" Emperor Liu said in a kind of way Communicate with Liu Min through casual conversation.
In recent times, in addition to intervening in government affairs and handling specific affairs, the biggest change that Emperor Liu has made is that he has become more concerned about the princes, including those young princes who were not the focus of attention in the past. Summoning Liu Min into the palace to talk was just one of the specific manifestations.
Among the princes, by far, the most dashing one is the fifth prince, Duke of Qi Liu Yun, and he is the only one whose personality and performance have remained consistent from childhood to adulthood.
Liu Yun's reputation in the capital, especially among the upper echelons of the Han Dynasty, is not small, not because of his talent, but because of his character. Liu Yun has a wide range of hobbies, and he is also smart enough. He studies literature and martial arts and never stops. He obviously has enough talent, but he does not seek to improve.
On the contrary, he puts more energy on other things, and he can always come up with some tricks. In terms of taste, Liu Yun is much richer than his emperor. Among the royal family, there are also many princes and princesses who like to visit the Duke of Qi's mansion, because there are always surprises and novelties waiting for them.
When Emperor Liu asked about it, Liu Min also showed a smile: "Fifth Brother's house is indeed interesting!"
"Oh?" Emperor Liu asked, "What's so interesting about it?"
"I don't know where the fifth brother found two mastiff dogs. They were fighting for a pot of raw meat, and they were fighting to the death..." Liu Min said.
"Why, you two brothers are just playing with these lackeys and fighting cocks?" Emperor Liu raised his eyebrows slightly and asked.
"That's not the case. I competed with the fifth brother in martial arts, archery, and talked about the art of war. Unfortunately, the fifth brother was not interested in this!" Liu Min said.
"Demon Town Museum"
Emperor Liu also laughed: "How can he be uninterested? You are not being kind to compete with him. Isn't this bullying your fifth brother?"
Liu Min chuckled.
"What has Liu Yun been busy with recently? He's not doing all these frivolous things, right?" Emperor Liu's smile faded, and Emperor Liu's tone became a little stern.
Liu Min hesitated for a moment and said: "Fifth brother hired a pottery master from Jiangnan and was learning to make a teapot. I also played with the mud. Fifth brother said that Concubine Xian's birthday was coming soon and he planned to make a teapot with his own hands. As a birthday gift!"
After hearing what he said, Emperor Liu's expression softened slightly, the corners of his mouth curled up, and then he said: "There is still a bit of filial piety!"
After a pause, Emperor Liu looked very interested again: "You all say that Liu Yun is interesting and that it is fun in Qi Gong's house. I am even curious. It seems that if I take some time, I have to come and have a look and experience. Ichiban..."
Hearing this, Liu Min could only smile, and thought to himself: Fifth brother, I didn't say anything bad about you, just wish yourself well.
Obviously, in Liu Min's view, Emperor Liu most likely wanted to teach the unmotivated fifth brother a lesson...
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