"King!!"

When Liu Heng bowed to Zhao Tuo and greeted him respectfully, Zhao Tuo only felt the corners of his eyes jump. It was not just the corners of his eyes that jumped. He himself jumped up immediately, hurriedly got out of the way, and made a bigger move.

He received the gift and said: "I dare not accept such a great gift from the king!"

"Without the help of Your Majesty, I would have been unable to handle the affairs of South Vietnam... In these years, thanks to Your Majesty's help, without Your Majesty, our envoys would not have been able to enter South Vietnam... let alone do other things...

.I heard that you were in Chang'an, so I came here to see you and thank you for your help during these days."

Liu Heng looked at Zhao Tuo sincerely, his eyes full of gratitude.

However, Zhao Tuo just felt horrified and hurriedly replied: "I am old and have long ignored the affairs of the state. All matters are left to the Prime Minister and others. I have only heard about you sending people to South Vietnam. Before I went to Chang'an, I also

I wrote to you specifically to inform you, didn’t you see my letter?”

"Ah? You sent a messenger to deliver a message? I really didn't see it... You sent someone to send a gift before, warning me to govern the country well, and telling me not to live up to His Majesty's high expectations... Since then, I have

I have never seen your messenger again."

"No, no, I just admire the king's conduct. The king has managed the Southern Kingdom very effectively. I am very grateful, so I sent someone to give gifts..."

"This is the king's respect for me and his recognition of my abilities. I am specially rewarded. I deserve it..."

Zhao Tuo and Liu Heng looked at each other affectionately and complimented each other in a happy manner. However, Liu Chang could not help but frown.

"King of Nanyue... I have managed the Han people well. When will you reward me?"

"I...I don't dare!!"

Liu Heng hurriedly stood in front of Zhao Tuo, "Your Majesty, the King of South Vietnam has worked hard and made great achievements. I am wrong. If Your Majesty wants to govern the Southern Kingdom, it must be the King of South Vietnam..."

Liu Chang had a dark face and sat in the upper position without saying a word.

Zhao Tuo and Liu Heng sat on either side of him.

The atmosphere here was terrifyingly silent. Even the attendants who came to serve them felt the chilling atmosphere. They did not dare to speak and trembled. Zhao Tuo took a deep breath and looked at Liu Heng, "I have always been here.

I respect the King of Wu and do not dare to disobey the King of Wu's orders... I will fully assist him in governing the Southern Kingdom. Many people in the country say: You love the King of Wu... Today the King of Wu is so polite to me, but he is a little distant.

, I don’t know why?”

Liu Heng said with a smile: "It's not that we are alienated, we just want to govern the Southern Kingdom. How can we not be polite to you? Those meritorious men who followed you to create the foundation of South Vietnam only obey your orders. Without your orders, I would not be able to do anything."

The policy cannot be carried out, and we will need your help in the future."

"well...."

Zhao Tuo shook his head and sighed and said: "You don't know something...Those people were very brave soldiers at the beginning, but after they achieved success, they became unruly and arrogant and disobeyed discipline, which angered the Prime Minister. Shen Tu

The Prime Minister arrested nearly half of them, and the rest resigned and left. I don’t know much about the officials today. They all only obey the orders of the Prime Minister. If you have anything to do in the future, you can write to the Prime Minister.

.”

Liu Heng asked in surprise: "Is there such a thing?"

Zhao Tuo smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty is joking? How could the Prime Minister of Shentu have the courage to arrest so many people without your Majesty's order? He even used soldiers from Changsha Kingdom. Doesn't Your Majesty know these things?"

"I really don't know. When you said it today, I just found out that it was Shen Tujia and Chao Cuo who arrested people randomly, even your old subordinates! This is not okay!"

Liu Heng looked at Liu Chang seriously and said: "Your Majesty! Please execute Shen Tujia and Chao Cuo!"

"ah??"

Liu Chang was about to ask, but Zhao Tuo stood up again and said sadly and angrily: "What crime did they commit? Those people all made mistakes and should be caught and killed. The Prime Minister just carried out his mission. King Wu

You want to kill them because they are doing their job? What is the logic of this?"

"So, Your Majesty also thinks those people deserve their punishment?"

Liu Heng nodded, waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty has given me gifts many times. I can't ignore our friendship and treat your old subordinates. You can't bear to do it. I can also forgive you. Let's let His Majesty give the order."

, let your majesty execute them, so that you will not be in trouble, and you will be able to continue to maintain your prestige in the country..."

"you!!!"

Even Zhao Tuo couldn't help it anymore. He suddenly took a step forward, and his whole mental state suddenly changed. He was full of murderous intent, with round eyes and great pressure, as if he was going to kill Liu with one blow.

Heng was killed. Under his gaze, Liu Heng remained motionless, just smiling calmly and tilting his head, as if he was still waiting for Zhao Tuo's answer.

At some point, Liu Chang stood beside Zhao Tuo. Liu Chang lowered his head and asked kindly, "What do you want to do?"

Zhao Tuo's face suddenly became hesitant, and he gritted his teeth, feeling particularly troubled.

"Your Majesty, what are you doing? Why, can't your Majesty still order the execution of your ministers? Or are you unwilling to do so?"

Liu Heng asked curiously again.

Zhao Tuo took a deep breath and looked at Liu Chang pleadingly.

"Your Majesty... I am not shielding them, nor am I unable to execute them myself... However, they followed the others to conquer the north and south. They are already very old. In view of their meritorious service, please forgive me.

This time, let them... just imprison them and keep their lives."

Liu Chang narrowed his eyes and looked at Liu Heng.

Liu Heng sneered, "The King of South Vietnam is very affectionate and can protect his subordinates even if they make mistakes. No wonder so many people are willing to follow you."

Zhao Tuo's eyes turned red, "Okay, okay, okay... I will order the execution right now..."

"alright."

Liu Chang calmly interrupted Zhao Tuo, "Although these people have committed crimes, they are not worthy of death. Send them to Chu, Wu, Huainan and other places..."

Zhao Tuo breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Heng said again: "These people are pitiful, lonely, and have no companions. Why not arrange for their close friends to accompany them to leave... It would also be better to have someone to take care of them. After all, they are old and cannot be too busy."

If you don't work hard, let other people take care of the domestic affairs, which can be regarded as a gift to them."

Zhao Tuo didn't react at all this time, he just nodded, "Okay."

When Zhao Tuo was supported by his entourage and left, Liu Heng looked at Liu Chang helplessly.

"Sir...if Zhao Tuo were allowed to order the execution of those people himself, Zhao Tuo would have no real power in the South Vietnam Kingdom. His former subordinates would not dare to get close to him, and his prestige among the South Vietnamese people would be greatly reduced.

This is something that is beneficial to the big man, why should you stop it?"

Liu Chang shook his head, "Brother, if you have never fought, you won't understand... It would be too cruel to kill an old subordinate who fights with you with your own hands."

"I hope these people won't cause any harm..."

"Oh, if a few old men in their sixties can endanger my country, then this country should be destroyed."

Liu Chang looked disdainful, "Nowadays, the people are rich and the country is powerful. Even if Xiang Ji comes back to life, there will be no trouble... A county lieutenant with a few soldiers and a strong crossbow can kill him."

Caught..."

Faced with such a confident younger brother, Liu Heng did not say much, "The South Vietnam country is difficult to govern. The main problem is the deep-rooted old South Vietnam tribe. These people occupy important positions and have military power. Under the protection of Zhao Tuo, there is no way for them to govern at all."

Instead of treating the officials sent by the Han as officials, I ordered Shen Tujia to secretly arrest and kill several of the ones who made the most noise. It would be good to uproot them now... It's Zhao Tuo, what are your plans?"

"Fourth brother wants me to kill him??"

"That's not...this old man is cunning. Even the anger, entanglement, and plea just now were all disguised by him. He knows that you are a passionate person. After I forced him to act, he knew

These subordinates are

He couldn't keep it, so he deliberately took advantage of your affection and deliberately pretended to be reluctant to kill his subordinates... This guy can't be released to South Vietnam. Shen Tujia and Chao Cuo were having a fierce quarrel, and Zhao Tuo was among them.

What a credit..."

Liu Chang's eyes widened, and then he said angrily: "This old man..."

Seeing Liu Chang rolling up his sleeves and about to go out, Liu Heng stopped him.

"Okay, there's no need to look for him anymore..."

"I don't understand why he would do this?"

"Power."

"He doesn't want to be a vassal king in name only."

Seeing that Liu Chang was still a little angry, Liu Heng said: "Don't think too much about this. Shen Tujia and Chao Cuo, you have to transfer one of them. These two people cannot govern South Vietnam well. Let Shen Tujia stay."

"Well, I think so too."

The two were talking about important matters when they saw a head sticking out of the door, looking at them sideways, "Father!"

Liu Heng's face darkened, "Ignorant of manners! Get in here!"

The person who came was none other than Liu Qi. After Liu Qi came in, Liu An, Liu Xiang, Liu Xian, and Liu Xian came in one after another and happened to stand in a row. Looking at these bosses, Liu Heng felt a little headache. They were very worried.

Be clever and pay homage to Father Zhong.

"What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to ask for a gift...Oh, I'm here to pay homage to Father Zhong!"

"Father Zhong, our country in Hexi is poor! The people are naked!"

"Father Zhong, our Tang country is poor and the people don't have enough to eat!"

"Father Zhong! I am in Jiaoxi...oh, no, I am poor in Beiting Country and don't have enough to eat..."
To be continued...