Wei Wang Liu Min only has this mansion left in Luoyang. Over the years, not only has he not purchased any new properties, he has also disposed of some of his earlier lands, manors, houses and properties.
The Palace of Prince Wei has always been deserted. Even when the master returned, it was only a little lively because apart from Liu Min and a few servants, there were only three hundred guards staying in the palace.
Although due to the restrictions of the rules, all the guards had removed their armor and crossbows, the palace was still made like a military camp, with orders and prohibitions, and the military's majesty was strict. To others, the Palace of Wei was really a dragon's pond and a tiger's den.
However, for the dignified King Zhao, it was not enough. Those extremely fierce warriors almost subconsciously lowered their heads to show respect when they saw Liu Fang.
Without waiting for the notification, Liu Fang directly followed the palace steward to find Liu Min. Although it was already late, Wei Wang Liu Min had not gone to bed yet. Not only did he not sleep, he was also enjoying wine and food in a leisurely manner. However, there was also a picture hanging near the dining table. The territory of the Three Kingdoms of Anxi and Map of surrounding power distribution. When Liu Fang arrived in the hall, the first thing he saw was the same picture. He stopped and stared at it for a while before turning his eyes to Liu Min.
"Fourth brother is here?" Liu Min's face was slightly red after he didn't know how much wine he had eaten, but when he saw Liu Fang, he was obviously much more awake. He stood up in a hurry, saluted Liu Fang, pointed at the food table and said, "We are not here yet." I welcome you personally, and I hope you will forgive me!"
"Fourth brother, sit down quickly!" He personally guided Liu Fang to his seat, and Liu Min ordered the waiter on the side: "Add soft seats! And add a pair of cups and plates!"
Although Liu Min's attitude was attentive, he always gave people a sense of reserve. Regarding this, Liu Fang didn't say much. He lifted up the feet of his robe and knelt down on the mat, showing seriousness in every move he made.
Liu Min waited for the servants to place the tableware, and then sat down with him. Looking at Liu Fang with a solemn face, he chuckled and said, "Fourth brother is a rare visitor! But if you have anything to do, why bother coming? I just need to send someone to inform you." , my little brother will come to your door and be ready for your orders!"
Hearing what Liu Min said, Liu Fang raised his eyes and looked at him straightly. The fake smile on Liu Min's lips froze and he said: "Sixth brother, there must be these hypocritical polite words between you and me. ?"
Liu Fang's eyes at this time contained too many things. Liu Min felt this and couldn't help but look away. He took a gentle breath and responded seriously: "Let's get straight to the point. Fourth brother is here to visit at night. What's the matter? ?”
Upon hearing the question, Liu Fang didn't even blink, still staring at him, and said calmly: "You haven't eaten all the wine in Taihe Building, and you still have the time to have a drink here? I just came out of the palace, and with your You know, don’t you know why I’m here?”
Liu Min's hand while pouring the wine paused for a moment, then continued his movements, and replied calmly: "The late emperor had two dogs before he came, and now it seems that they were tamed by his second brother. It's not a big deal, it wasn't a secret meeting, what he said There is nothing that cannot be discussed with others."
Seeing Liu Min's unconcerned look, Liu Fang frowned, but remained silent for a while, and then said in a stern tone: "Liu Wenyuan is young and energetic, and he doesn't know what's right. You don't know what's important. You want to make trouble with them." ?”
Faced with Liu Fang's question, Liu Min gave a surprised look and said, "Does Fourth Brother not care about your Beiting Kingdom at all?"
Without waiting, Liu Fang responded, and Liu Min said to himself: "That's right, how can a remote place like Beiting deserve to be taken care of by my fourth brother! Such an arrangement by the late emperor is really hard to understand, and even I can't help but do it. It’s unfair, how can the mere Beiting Kingdom be worthy of Fourth Brother’s illustrious achievements against the Han Dynasty?”
After hearing what he said, Liu Fang looked at Liu Min carefully and said with some sadness: "When did your knowledge become so narrow-minded? Am I a person who is greedy for profit and fame again?"
Facing Liu Fang's gaze, Liu Min felt a little guilty and did not dare to look at him. He remained silent for a while, and with a slight rudeness, he took a sip of wine and said, "Fourth brother is upright and magnanimous. Of course I am ashamed of myself." Not as good as that!
I know very well that in Anxi, my fourth brother has always been humble to me, and I am always grateful in my heart. only."
At this point, Liu Min looked a little depressed. Upon seeing this, Liu Fang relaxed his brows slightly and waved his hands: "There is no need to mention the past! I am the son of the late emperor and the prince of the Han Dynasty. No matter what happens, I only follow the imperial edict." As ordered, no matter whether it is the former emperor or the present emperor!"
Liu Fang's expression was solemn, and his tone was even more decisive. After hearing this, Liu Min was obviously stunned for a moment, and then he smiled bitterly and said: "In the minds of all the brothers, perhaps the fourth brother is the one who has the hardest time letting go!"
"That means you have misjudged me, Liu Fang!" Liu Fang said lightly.
Looking up at Liu Fang, facing this fourth brother at this moment, Liu Min couldn't help but feel ashamed of himself as he had never felt before. After pondering for a while, Liu Min said in a low voice: "Not long after my father died, some people jumped out anxiously to change the late emperor's policies and suppress the princes of all countries! As the son of the late emperor, how can I just sit back and ignore it and let others manipulate me?"
"So you are planning to collude to cause trouble?" Liu Fang said sternly: "Are you targeting Lu Duan? Or is it the new emperor of the new dynasty? Don't you have any idea of the seriousness of the problem?"
To be honest, although Liu Fang's accusations were not pleasant to hear, they were still spoken from the bottom of his heart. If it weren't for the friendship between brothers and the friendship of many years of comrades' death, he would never have spoken like this.
Of course, Liu Min was not an ignorant person. He felt something in his heart and sighed: "Fourth brother spoke from the bottom of his heart, so I will speak frankly. This turmoil is not caused by the kings, but someone came to bully me." Come on, you are so aggressive, why don't you let me wait for a counterattack?
Although the suggestions of Lu Duan and others were very restrained, talking about slight adjustments and short-term reductions, there were always two kinds of things like this. Once this was opened, the court would have endless reasons and means to use it. Come out, the feudal system and pioneering style that the late emperor worked so hard to build will be destroyed or even abolished.
It doesn't matter if I support the feudal state for a short time and lose some profits, but I can never sit back and watch the late emperor's ambition be desecrated. Lu Duan, the hero of the founding of the treasure, was so favored and favored by the late emperor. He never thought that it was this kind of veteran minister who was the first to jump out to oppose the late emperor. It is really ironic. No matter whether he is a minister or a son, he must fight back! "
What Liu Min said was righteous, but it seemed a little difficult to make people believe that he was completely sincere. However, part of the content still touched Liu Fang.
After a flash of memory flashed through his quiet eyes, Liu Fang came back to his senses, looked at Liu Min, and said in a serious tone: "So you choose to engage in confrontation, criticize Lu Duan, criticize the first prime minister of the new dynasty, fight against the imperial court, and fight against His Majesty? "
"Do you think you can defeat His Majesty?"
Faced with this direct inquiry, Liu Min was speechless for a moment, and his excited face gradually became solemn, and he said in dissatisfaction: "Do you choose to endure it silently and let others manipulate you?"
"How can he, Lu Duan, win over you kings? How dare you despise the son of Emperor Shizu? Which of you kings is easy to deal with?" Liu Fang said with some annoyance: "You are so aggrieved. Who are you pretending to show?"
After asking three times in a row, Liu Min was embarrassed, his face changed a little, and he said in a rough voice: "Who is standing behind Lu Duan?"
"Since you know it well, why are you pretending to be stupid? Do you think the second brother will compromise with you?" Liu Fang replied.
Liu Min buried his head and seemed to be completely autistic. After a while, he raised his head and looked directly at Liu Fang for the first time. He said: "Fourth brother, tell me directly. What is the purpose of second brother sending you here?" ?Shock? Threat? Bribery? Or something else?"
Liu Min simply said, and Liu Fang stopped being verbose and said straightforwardly: "Your Majesty's intention is very simple. He still needs to carefully consider the matter of sealing the country, but your conspiracy to attack Lu Duan is not allowed to happen!"
After a slight pause, Liu Fang tried to make his tone as relaxed as possible, and said calmly: "To be fair, your Majesty's attitude is frank enough. The court needs stability. At this juncture, whoever comes forward will be attacked!"
Hearing this, Liu Min's lips curved into a smile, and he said, "What about Lu Duan?"
Liu Fang immediately asked, "Do you want His Majesty to explain it to you personally?"
"Don't dare!" The two brothers looked at each other for a while, but Liu Min was the first to look away, but said in a mocking tone: "Fourth brother, even when you serve dad, you are not so humble and cautious, are you superficial? !”
Hearing this, Liu Fang's face twitched a few times, and he stared at Liu Min with sharp eyes: "What do you want to say?"
"It's just a casual conversation!" Liu Min raised his hand and said leisurely: "Since Your Majesty is so candid and has asked Fourth Brother to come forward, I have no right to answer. If the matter can end here, I can also stop. . However, what the other kings think has nothing to do with me.
It may be enough for others to suppress them, but from the Nanyang countries, Fifth Brother, Liu Chun, Wen Hai, Wen Huan, etc., the court should give an explanation! No matter what happens, dad is watching from all over the world."
Liu Fang was somewhat touched by this. He took a deep breath and said with a hint of regret: "I obey the orders and act. As for the rest, I can't control too much. People's hearts are unpredictable. Even brothers of flesh and blood, how much can we control?" ?”
"Fourth brother, whether you scold him, blame him, or sigh with emotion tonight, this sentence is the most truthful!" Sensing the suppressed emotions in Liu Fang's words, Liu Min chuckled.
With that said, Liu Min poured another glass of wine, held it in both hands, and solemnly said to Liu Fang: "Fourth brother, we haven't sat down to talk and drink for a while. How about we get drunk tonight?"
Liu Fang lowered his head and looked at the wine glass in front of him. The light yellow wine was glowing under the light. He then looked up at Liu Min who was looking forward to it. He picked up the glass and drank it decisively.
Seeing Liu Fang giving face like this, Liu Min smiled, but immediately after, Liu Fang stood up quickly and walked straight out, saying: "I still have errands to do!"
Under Liu Min's gaze, Liu Fang stopped in front of the hall, turned around and said: "Listen to my advice, don't bother, go back to Anxi as soon as possible, the capital and the imperial court should not The place where you are tossing!"
(End of chapter)
