"I have reminded you more than once in the past!" Facing these sons who were obediently listening to the class like students, Emperor Liu calmed down his emotions for a while and said: "What is a prince? The blood of the imperial family, the heaven and the stomach, the court The pillars of the country, the cornerstone of the country, the mainstay of the country!
I gave you blood and honor, but at the same time, I also gave you responsibilities and obligations! I have taught you literature and martial arts since you were young, and cultivated your talents, knowledge and knowledge. What do you mean? I hope that when you grow up, you can use what you have learned to shoulder your responsibilities to the country and the country!
What is the purpose of asking you to read history and learn about the present? We are not asking you to learn lessons from the past, use stories and examples as examples, and avoid making the same mistakes again!
I also know that it is not easy to be a good prince, but this is a test that you must endure, and you must be aware of it. This is the price that must be paid to enjoy the glory of the heavenly family.
Since ancient times, princes, princes, and grandsons have indulged in pleasure and feasting, often at the end of a dynasty. How long has it been since the founding of the Han Dynasty? I'm not dead yet, what are you doing? "
As Emperor Liu said these words, all the princes' expressions changed drastically. Emperor Liu had even said the words "I'm not dead yet", how dare he not panic.
No one dared to sit anymore. They stood up in unison, ignoring the grass clippings on their robes, and fell to their knees, pressing their foreheads firmly to the ground.
Seeing this formation, even Liu Xin, who was huddled in Emperor Liu's arms, couldn't help but panic. Although he didn't know where the panic came from, and his little face was tight, he couldn't help but want to get out of his loving father's arms and give it to him. He knelt down, but was held down by Emperor Liu.
"It's my sons who are unfilial and have disappointed me. Please calm down and take care of yourself!" After being reprimanded, Liu Yang finally spoke, with a look of shame on his face and almost crying.
With the prince taking the lead, other princes and princes also reacted and quickly agreed. No matter what they thought or felt in their hearts, their attitudes must be corrected.
Seeing the princes lying on the ground and listening to their pleas, Emperor Liu stretched out his hand and gently stroked the thin back of the fourteenth son to comfort him. Emperor Liu's expression remained unchanged, but his tone still softened, and he continued: "You guys should ask yourselves. , how much of the past teachings do you still remember, and how much do you keep in mind, can you feel no regrets?"
"You know this, please punish me!" This time it was Liu Xu who took the initiative.
Emperor Liu did not answer, and his stern eyes passed over them one by one. It took a long time before he regained his composure. He waved his hands and said: "Everyone, get up! I don't need you to kneel down in front of me to apologize. I just hope that you can listen to what I say, that's enough!"
"My father taught me so earnestly, how dare I forget it!" Liu Yang expressed his stance.
"What are you still doing while kneeling!" Seeing that they were still kneeling motionless, Emperor Liu's tone suddenly turned cold again. Today's Emperor Liu is so strict that even asking people to stand up is extremely stressful.
Remaining nervous, the princes stood up hesitantly, waiting for Emperor Liu to continue his lecture. At this time, they did not dare to sit down. Under the scorching sun, despite the lake breeze and the shadow of umbrellas, everyone was sweating profusely on their foreheads.
Of course, Emperor Liu's purpose of gathering these princes together to lecture them was obviously not just to reprimand them. Seeing them with their heads hanging down, their bodies trembling, and trembling like quails, Emperor Liu felt no trace of pride or satisfaction in his heart.
After pondering for a while, he said: "There has been a saying since ancient times, live in sorrow and die in happiness! In the final analysis, it still makes your life too comfortable!"
"Please teach me, father, and I will definitely correct myself!" Liu Yang said.
Emperor Liu held Liu Xin in one hand, picked up a stack of memorials from the stone table in the pavilion, raised them, and said, "These are the memorials I have received from various sources in the past few months!
Needless to mention the Northeast, I think you have heard about the conflict between Shiwei and the Jurchens. It is also the most unstable place around.
In Shanyang and Monan, due to the imperial court's naturalization policy, the tribes in Saibei also had a lot of resentment and frequent resistance! As for Longxi, it has never been truly stable for more than ten years. Thieves breed, horse bandits are rampant, party items and Tubo!
As for southern Sichuan, Yunnan, central Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, Annan and other places, barbarians are densely populated. In which year did I not receive reports of repeated unrest from the barbarians!
These are the He Qing Hai Yan and the peaceful and prosperous times spoken by many courtiers! "
"Liu Shu, tell me, what did you gain from these reports?" Emperor Liu asked Liu Shu directly.
Being among the princes and being trained together, Liu Shu was actually not as nervous as he showed. Anyway, no matter how Emperor Liu trains him, he just needs to listen honestly and he won't lose a piece of flesh.
However, when faced with Emperor Liu's targeted roll call, Liu Shu's heart suddenly pounded and he was stunned for a moment, but he did not dare not to speak. After hesitating for a moment, he arched his hands and said cautiously: "The barbarians are repeatedly rebelling and surrendering, and the Han Dynasty is not stable on all sides and needs to be rectified!"
"Ha! If you can express this opinion, it seems that you are not completely out of fun!"
There was a smile on Emperor Liu's lips, but Liu Shu never thought it was a compliment to him, so he just showed a smile that was no better than crying: "My little knowledge makes dad laugh!"
"Why are you laughing but not laughing? Tell me how to deal with this kind of situation and situation?" Emperor Liu asked again.
In this regard, Liu Shu was a little depressed. What was he asking himself about such a military policy involving border tranquility? Of course, this kind of Digu didn't dare to say it.
After thinking for a while, he gave a suggestion that was almost nonsense: "I think the court should rectify the situation and punish those barbarians who disobey the king and destroy the peace of the world!"
"After all these years, the imperial court has never stopped rectifying things!" Emperor Liu said calmly: "But how has it ever gotten a moment of peace?"
"I'm sorry for my stupidity, but please give me some advice!" This kind of conversation made Liu Shu panicked and his face turned red. He just pretended to let you lecture him.
Seeing this, Emperor Liu finally let him go and said leisurely: "In order to consolidate the borders, from south to north, from west to east, the imperial court has arranged more than 200,000 border troops to guard the border.
However, the construction of the royal road has never been completely realized. From what I think, the reason for the unrest on all sides lies in the fact that the imperial court was majestic and virtuous and failed to spread the rule.
I have heard a lot about the suffering of the garrison soldiers. Every time I think about it, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians are guarding the border to consolidate the country, but you princes are enjoying comfort in the capital. Is this appropriate? "
When Emperor Liu said these words, even Liu Shu realized the meaning behind them. He hesitated for a moment and said with a grimace: "Could it be that dad wants your son to go to the defense and level the border?"
Glancing at him, Emperor Liu asked, "I ask you to go to Jingbian to pacify the people and convert the barbarians. Do you have the ability?"
Even with Liu Shu's thick skin, he couldn't help but blush and hesitate. He wanted to refute, but in the end he didn't dare to say it.
Looking at the princes, Emperor Liu said calmly: "However, if I want to polish you, there seems to be no other better way than guarding the border and letting you suffer the humiliation of the border!"
After a pause, Emperor Liu's eyes fell on Liu Xu, Liu Xi, and Liu Fang, and he said forcefully: "You three are all brothers and have experienced a lot of training. You should set an example for all brothers and fulfill your responsibilities.
Let you take the lead in guarding the border! The edict will be issued shortly. Liu Xu will go to the Northeast, Liu Xi will go to Monan, and Liu Fang will go to Hexi! You go back and make preparations, set off in autumn, and go to your duties! "
"As for the others, every one of them should be trained in the army by me!" Emperor Liu said.
"Do you have any objections?" Emperor Liu asked again calmly.
Who dares to object to this? However, everyone had different expressions on Emperor Liu's decision, which was accompanied by various thoughts and considerations.
"Dad, if you want to guard the border, my son is willing to go!" Someone who was more proactive was Wei Wang Liu Min.
Looking at him, Emperor Liu responded: "You? Marry a wife and have children first..."
