After dinner, Liu Zhang went to the study to talk to Liu Yan.
Standing at the door of the study, Liu Zhang was still a little uneasy.
He didn't know his father very well.
Historically, after Liu Yan proposed restoring state animal husbandry, he first wanted to go to Jiaozhou.
The reason is also very simple, just to avoid disaster and leave the Central Plains, a place of trouble and trouble.
This shows that Liu Yan has no intention of fighting for hegemony. He just wants to find a third of an acre of land and become a local emperor in peace.
Later, Dong Fu told Liu Yan that Yizhou had the spirit of an emperor, so Liu Yan went there fearlessly.
At that time, the governor in front of Yizhou imposed excessive levies and expropriations, and the people were filled with resentment. Later, the Yellow Turbans caused chaos, making the land of Yizhou in chaos.
Liu Yan went resolutely and after pacifying Yizhou, he also made many arrogant acts.
You still need to be careful about testing. Liu Zhang thought for a while and then knocked on the door of the study.
"Enter."
Liu Yan's voice came from inside.
Liu Zhang opened the door and strode in. He stood in front of the desk and bowed to Liu Yan.
"Father."
"Um."
Liu Yan nodded and pointed to the side, "Sit."
In the Han Dynasty, people all sat on their knees, without stools or anything like that.
Place a cushion under your knees and place your buttocks on your feet after kneeling down.
Liu Zhang straightened his back, looked at Liu Yan seriously, and said nothing.
He was waiting for Liu Yan to speak as a sign of respect.
Liu Yan looked at his youngest son, already a little strange.
Liu Zhang has changed a lot in five years. Now he is more than seven feet tall, with a strong back and strong waist, and is very strong.
After studying with Zheng Xuan for five years, his temperament has become more and more elegant. He is so outstanding.
"Zhang'er, I am very satisfied with your growth."
"Thank you, Father."
Liu Zhang lowered his head slightly, and then said: "I came here today to ask my father for advice."
"Speak."
Liu Yan also knew that Liu Zhang must have something to say.
"What does Father think of today's Han Dynasty?"
Liu Zhang straightened his posture and asked a sharp question.
Liu Yan chuckled and stroked his beard with his right hand.
"Now the emperor is sage, the court is filled with virtuous ministers and generals, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the barbarians from all directions surrender."
"I am a big man who will last for eternity! Hahahaha"
Seeing Liu Yan's proud look, Liu Zhang was really angry.
Why are you so hypocritical with your son? He said with a slightly dissatisfied tone:
"Why should father bully me?"
"Could it be that what my father said was a lie?"
Liu Yan's tone was unkind and he had an unhappy look on his face.
Seeing that his father was unwilling to open his heart, Liu Zhang could only stimulate him first. He stood up and talked as he walked.
"Nowadays, the court is corrupt, your majesty is stupid, treacherous ministers are in power, and eunuchs are wielding power."
"The Western Qiang have been rebelling for years, and Xianbei Wuwan has been plundering from time to time. With the continuous wars on the border, the country is becoming increasingly exhausted."
"Now there is a severe drought all over the country, and the people have no income! The country does not want to save the people, but instead increases taxes."
"Such a big man can't even last a thousand years, I'm afraid it won't last even a few years!"
"I see defeat is imminent!"
"Be bold!"
Liu Yan slammed the table, stood up, pointed at Liu Zhang and cursed.
"Ignorant child, how dare you talk nonsense. This is what you have learned in the past five years!"
Liu Zhang met Liu Yan's angry eyes without giving in at all.
"Father, everyone in the world knows this, why should father deceive himself?"
"you!"
Seeing Liu Zhang's persistence, Liu Yan couldn't help but sigh and relaxed his mood.
"Who taught you these remarks? Kill him immediately."
Liu Zhang was a little disappointed, looked at his father and shook his head.
"My son saw this with his own eyes and experienced it with his own eyes. Does my father really not know what the truth is in the court now?"
Liu Yan sat down slowly, looked at Liu Zhang, waved his hand, and motioned for him to sit down too.
"There is a little chaos in the court now, but it's not that serious!"
"I also know that the food harvest is bad, but this is a natural disaster. How can it be changed by human power?"
Liu Yan partly agreed with Liu Zhang's words, but he just didn't want to admit it and deceived himself.
"Father, now everyone knows that His Majesty is fatuous. He is greedy for pleasure, indulges in wine and sex, and employs butchers and eunuchs. How many loyal people have been killed just because of the party's control?"
"There have been wars in the border areas for many years, taxes have been increased year after year, there have been natural disasters and severe droughts, and the people are in dire straits. Could it be that you are just making this up?"
Liu Zhang's words were sharp and his tone was passionate. Liu Yan had no way to refute and just shook his head in despair.
Liu Zhang only punctured the window paper he used to deceive himself and others.
"Even so, I can't do anything about it. Although my father is a clan member of the Han Dynasty, he is the ninth minister of the court. It is just a false name. I have no power and power. What can I do?"
"Not to mention He Jin, I don't dare to provoke even eunuchs and his like."
Seeing Liu Yan sighing and looking depressed, Liu Zhang also understood.
Now Liu Yan also has the intention to help the Han Dynasty! It's just that the expansion of power has made him forget his original intention.