Mrs. Wang was stunned at this moment.

She didn't recognize the close relative in front of her at all, she just looked at him suspiciously, frowned and pondered, did she really have a close relative named Wang Cuo?

Seeing that Mrs. Wang didn't reply, Wang Cuo said sadly: "Sister, why don't you recognize me? My father used to take me to your house, and you picked mulberries for me... My father left later.

Hometown...my father is my eldest sister’s father-in-law! Do you really not remember me?!"

Liu Chang sat in the upper position proudly and ignored them.

Mrs. Wang looked at the young man in front of her. Although she still didn't remember it, seeing that he spoke in such detail, she hurriedly said: "I remembered it. I wonder if Father Zhong is okay?"

"My father is very good... He often recalls his hometown... It's just that he is not feeling well, otherwise he would definitely have to go back..."

The two immediately started chatting, and their chat became more and more intimate.

Wang Cuo is a very smart person. Under his guidance, Mrs. Wang kept recalling the past, and Wang Cuo cooperated according to what she said. In the end, Mrs. Wang even really recalled that she seemed to be

There really was such a young brother. I remembered that I went up trees and fished with him, and that I had a father-in-law who often came to the house to drink with his father...

Mrs. Wang's eyes were red, and she almost burst into tears looking at her little brother who had been separated for a long time.

Liu Hui was also a little surprised. He looked at Wang Cuo and asked, "When did you get such a generous person?"

"Brother, you don't know. In the past few years, I have called talented young people from various places to serve as my servants...I have prepared to bring them back to the Tang Dynasty to entrust them with important tasks. Wang Cuo is one of the best. He is

I am the future Prime Minister of the Tang Kingdom!"

Liu Chang said with a smile, Wang Cuo hurriedly thanked him without even saying thank you, and Mrs. Wang was also happy for this young brother whom she had not seen for many years.

The only person at the banquet who was not happy was Mrs. Lu.

Mrs. Lu had a straight face, and her face became more and more tangled.

If she was just a concubine, Mrs. Lu would not take it seriously at all. After all, there was Empress Lu standing behind her. But if she was related to the King of Tang, even if she was just a close relative of his deceased wife, she would have to think more about it.

, the King of Tang is a very protective person, if you offend him, there will definitely be no good end.

Just when she was thinking about these things, Cao Shu arrived.

"When the king saw the king of Liang, he even forgot about his concubines."

"It's not that I forgot, I just saw that you were tired from the journey, so I asked you to rest first..."

Liu Chang stood up, and everyone also stood up. Mrs. Lu was smiling all over her face. She pulled Cao Shu and asked her to sit next to her. They started talking in a low voice. Cao Shu had a prominent family background, and with the relationship with the King of Tang, she

, seems to have become the person that Mrs. Lu also needs to please.

Liu Chang started chatting with Liu Hui at this moment. The two chatted about many interesting stories from the past and talked about state affairs.

"Brother, the governance of Liang State is very problematic...Local officials often bully the people, and so-called good families do the same. During the busy farming season, the officials take the cattle and deliberately do not give them to the people for extortion.

I have seen too many problems along the way. How did you manage the Liang Kingdom? How did it end up like this?"

Liu Hui's face turned red when he was told that, and he was speechless.

"Originally, we brothers just met, so we shouldn't have said this... But if these problems are left out for a day, we don't know how many people will suffer!"

"As a prince of the Han Dynasty, my brother does not govern the country strictly and spends all day in the palace with his wife and children. Why not become a Chehou?"

Liu Hui was reprimanded by Liu Chang, but he was not unhappy at all. He just said: "I will be severely punished in the future..."

"As a vassal king, you may not need to do everything yourself. Who is the current Prime Minister of the Liang Kingdom?"

"Ningling Marquis Lu Chen."

"Lu Chen, I know him. When he served in the Northern Army, the Emperor gave me five hundred soldiers, and it was he who led me to the Southern Army camp."

As Liu Chang spoke, he looked at Madam Lu, Cao Shu and the others, and said, "We still have state affairs to discuss. You can go to the other hall to talk."

Naturally, they did not dare to disturb him. Everyone, including Wang Sheren, left, leaving only the two brothers in the palace.

Liu Chang said: "You can ask this person to come out and see you."

Liu Hui then sent someone to invite the Prime Minister over.

Although Lu Chen was also surnamed Lu, he had nothing to do with the Queen Mother's clan. He was a taciturn general. He paid homage to the two kings and then knelt down and sat aside. Liu Chang frowned.

He asked happily: "Has Mr. Lu thought of a burial place for himself?"

Lu Chen was stunned. He clearly remembered that the last time he met the king, the king called him "Father Zhong" with a smile.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Lu Chen quickly confessed.

Liu Chang squinted his eyes and asked, "Do you know how Kuai Che died?"

"I heard that he was killed by the king. I don't know what crime he was punished for."

"This person deliberately protected his disciples. Even if they committed crimes, he did not strictly control them and could not complete their mission, so they were cooked and killed by the few!"

"I came to the Liang Kingdom and found that the entire Liang Kingdom did not abide by Han laws, the officials were ruthless, and no one could control it. What do you, the Prime Minister, do for a living?!"

Lu Chen said with a straight face, "This is all my fault."

Liu Hui couldn't bear it at this moment. He said helplessly: "Eldest brother... The Prime Minister came to persuade me several times, but I didn't listen to him... This is not his fault, this is mine..."

, Lu Chen still had a straight face, but Liu Chang couldn't help but shake his head.

In fact, Liu Hui's character is very similar to Liu Ying's. They are both kind and generous. Of course, there are differences. Liu Ying has great ambitions. Although she is not capable enough, she is trying to do well and trying to grow herself.

However, Liu Hui had no ambitions and only wanted to accompany his wife and children. Therefore, in state affairs, he did not do anything if he could, and he did not do as much as he could.

This idea is consistent with some aspects of governance by doing nothing, but too loose methods have led to many illegal traitors in the country to do evil. The reason why the Prime Minister Lu Chen was sent to the local area is because he is a supporter of Wang Ling.

The Queen Mother did not like him and did not give him wine because he was not good at words and did not have many ideas. He was straightforward but not rigid.

A state minister like this, in the hands of Liu Chang or Liu Heng, could play a role comparable to that of Xuanyi.

But if it were in the hands of Liu Hui and Liu Ying, it would really become an idle minister.

Liu Chang suddenly frowned and said loudly: "You can't let the king listen to your advice! This is the fault of the prime minister, how can you blame the king?!"

"Luan Bu!"

"King!"

Liu Chang stretched out a finger, pointed at Lu Chen, and shouted: "Drag this guy down and whip him twenty times!!"

Liu Hui was shocked and hurriedly grabbed Liu Chang's hand and said: "Eldest brother, no, Prime Minister Lu is not young anymore, how can he bear it! I must correct myself, eldest brother!!"

Luan Bu ignored this and pulled Lu Chen out and walked out. Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, seemed to have remembered something, and shouted loudly, "Your Majesty, please spare your life! Your Majesty, please spare your life!!!"

Lu Chen was dragged down like this, and soon, Lu Chen's wailing could be heard outside.

Every time Lu Chen wailed, Liu Hui's heart seemed to tremble. He begged hard, but Liu Chang was unmoved. When he saw Liu Hui, he almost burst into tears. Only then did Liu Chang give the order. Ten blows would be enough. No need to fight again.

When Lu Chen was thrown in front of them, Lu Chen looked very miserable, lying on the ground and unable to get up.

Liu Hui looked at him heartbroken, but Lu Chen said firmly: "Your Majesty, as the Prime Minister, I cannot allow you to identify treacherous ministers and allow evil people to run rampant in the country. This is my fault, and I am willing to be punished!"

Liu Hui raised his head, "Why is this so?"

Liu Chang said disdainfully: "I just beat him a few times. After a while, if Liang Guo is still like this and the temple knows about it, it will not just be a matter of being beaten. Lu Chen and other ministers will be executed." ...And if this is the case, then my brother is the culprit!"

Liu Hui suddenly woke up, and he hurriedly said: "I know, I will govern the Liang Kingdom well, and this situation will never happen again!"

To be honest, Liu Hui's governance was actually quite good. Although there were some problems with the administration, the people of Liang State could at least have enough to eat. In such a relaxed social atmosphere, the people lost many shackles. The national power developed rapidly, and the people of Liang State He also loved the King of Liang very much. The main problem was the administration of officials.

After Liu Chang had eaten his fill, he took Cao Shu to the other hall to rest.

The people immediately appeared in front of Liu Chang.

Liu Chang looked at Chao Cuo in front of him with a smile, "Not bad... You are so awesome. With just a few words, Mrs. Wang got a younger brother!"

Chao Cuo lowered his head and smiled.

"You really understand me so well. I was worried that Zhang Buyi would mess up. I didn't expect that you already figured it out without me saying anything. Chao Cuo, Chao Cuo, you are a genius! "

After hearing this compliment, Chao Cuo's expression became very strange. He said with a straight face: "Your Majesty...Actually, this is what Jia Yi said."

"Um???"

Liu Chang looked at Jia Yi in surprise, but Jia Yi was full of pride at the moment, grinning.

"Everyone can understand that this is what Duke Zhao thought, but Jia Yi? You are not deeply involved in the world, how could you think of it?"

Jia Yi bowed to Liu Chang and then said: "The king sent Zhang Buyi to summon the king's family, saying that he was a close relative of Mrs. Wang. Zhang Buyi didn't know why. I know that the king of Liang once married someone without telling him. , I also know that the Queen Mother has sent a royal wife to the King of Liang. Therefore, I guess there is a problem between these two people. The King wants to save Mrs. Wang... and the King of Liang is in Chang'an. The King's deceased person, he They all know each other, but he does not know Chao Cuo, so he sends Chao Cuo there."

Liu Chang couldn't help laughing, and he praised: "Jia Sheng has a great talent. If it is tempered, he may be the next Xiao Xiang!"

Jia Yi thanked him hurriedly, and then looked at Chao Cuo proudly.

Currently, the two are tied one to one.

Liu Chang shook his head and said: "My brother, well, it's really worrying..."

Ji Bu said at this moment: "The king's Wangsheren can only save Mrs. Wang, but cannot cure the root cause. When the conflicts accumulate, they will break out sooner or later. By then, Wangsheren may not be useful anymore, and I

Seeing that King Liang is very affectionate, if Mrs. Lu murders Mrs. Wang, I'm afraid that King Liang will rebel."

Liu Chang shook his head, "Fifth brother will not rebel... He doesn't have that kind of courage."

What they don't know is that Liu Hui in history was so distraught that he committed suicide in love after his first wife was poisoned by Madam Lu. It's rare that one of Liu Bang's heirs can actually have a love saint.
To be continued...