Speaking of which, Cai Jue has lived in the Prefectural Mufu for more than a month, but has only seen Liu Xin a few times, and even less talked about it. Although she is only a child, she is also very shy.
Yan blamed everything on her, and her baby face had already turned red.
Ma Yun caught a glimpse of the kite held by Cai Jue and became excited. She took Cai Jue's hand and said, "Come on, I'll teach you how to fly a kite."
As she walked towards the center of the grass, she greeted: "Rui'er, Yu'er, come to see my mother fly a kite!"
As the kite rose higher and higher, the children's laughter spread farther and farther, and the sadness in Ma Yun's heart seemed to gradually disappear...
In Luoyang Palace, Liu Hong was lying on a low couch. Zhao Zhong picked up a piece of spice from the sandalwood box, held it in both hands, and handed it to him respectfully. Liu Hong took it casually, put it under his nose and smelled it.
, a burst of rich aroma was refreshing. With the corner of his eye, he glanced at Ju Shou, who was standing at the foot of the stairs with his hands folded, and said lightly: "Liu Xin mentioned in the memorial that this incense was a tribute intercepted by Zhang Zi. Since it is a tribute,
, why haven't I seen it before? However, this fragrance is really good, a hundred times better than the incense from the Western Regions as tribute."
This time to escort the taxes to Beijing, Jushou did not need to come in person.
Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty "deposed hundreds of schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone," Confucianism has completely occupied a dominant position in the culture of the Han Dynasty. Jushuo, who was good at strategy, was no exception. He also received traditional Confucian education since he was a child.
In the early days of following Liu Xin, Jushou was not very optimistic about this young man. His thoughts really changed when Liu Xin asked him to take charge of the Phantom Secret Agent. Since he was a secret agent, most of what he did was very secretive, and he also learned a lot.
Secrets that outsiders cannot understand. Many secrets must be reported to Jushou first. From these secrets, we can see that some of the officials and officials who were sanctimonious in Jushou's eyes in the past did not meet the benevolence and morality, but behind their backs they were male thieves and female prostitutes.
.In contrast, Liu Xin's determination to forge ahead, her truth-seeking and pragmatic style, and her fruitful reforms all convinced Ju Shou.
Therefore, Ju Shou took the initiative to invite Ying to Luoyang, and he must try to make the emperor completely dispel his doubts about Liu Xin.
At this time, Jushou didn't know that Liu Xin was already thinking about conquering the world. When he heard Liu Hongdong's question, he quickly said: "Back to the emperor, I also felt that there was a lack of evidence to say that these spices were tribute. But Mr. Zhou Mu said
Yes, Zhang Zi hid this spice in a very secure place, which shows that it is extremely precious. Such a precious good thing is only worthy of the emperor, so it should naturally be a tribute."
Liu Hong showed a smile on his face and said: "Good things are only worthy of the emperor. That's right. Liu Xin is a bit interesting."
This time, Zhao Zhong was responsible for collecting the tax arrears in Jingzhou, but Zhao Zhong did not get any benefit at all. He hated Liu Xin even more, so he put on a flattering look and said: "Naturally, good things are only worthy of the emperor."
"Although what Liu Xin said is good, he killed ministers without evidence and was so bold as to sell his official position privately, which is an intolerable crime."
Zhang Rang was also waiting on the side at this time. He knew the true meaning of the sentence "take people's money to eliminate disasters with others", so he cleared his throat and said: "Master Zhao's words make some sense.
However, Your Majesty, do you still remember that when Liu Xin paid the taxes the year before last, he said that Jiangxia and other four counties refused to listen to his orders, so they owed part of the taxes to the court. So if you want to come, then Liu Xin will do this
It must have been done out of necessity. Moreover, the emperor once said that if there is anyone who really disobeys the order, Liu Xin can be manipulated to take advantage of him. For this reason, I gave him an edict."
Liu Hong asked with confusion on his face: "Oh, did I tell you? Why don't you remember?"
The expression on Zhang Rang's face did not change at all, and he said: "Your Majesty, you have so many things to do, so naturally you don't care about these small things. But my servants will remember every word you said!"
Zhao Zhong naturally refused to let go of this opportunity to flatter him, and repeatedly echoed: "Yes, the slaves will not forget the emperor's words for a moment!"
Jushou could tell from Zhang Rang's words that the edict he gave Liu Xin was indeed fake and had not passed through the hands of the emperor. Fortunately, he did not rely on this edict.
But Liu Hong was very excited when he heard this. He turned to Jushu and said, "Tell me, what happened this time?"
Jushou hurriedly said respectfully: "Back to the emperor, it is true that Mr. Zhang said, Mr. Zhou Mu only made this move as a last resort. Mr. Zhou Mu knew that in recent years, the imperial court had to clean up the Yellow Turban rebellious party and provide relief to the people all over the world. It cost a lot.
He was in urgent need of taxes paid by various places. Since he was a clan member of the Han Dynasty, but could not share the emperor's worries, he was often restless about this. Later, he received a decree from Mr. Zhao to urge payment within a time limit, so he had to use force to recover it.
.It has been found that these governors not only refused to pay taxes, but also committed many illegal activities. Take Zhang Zi, the governor of Lingling, for example. He repeatedly tried to murder Lord Zhou Mu and repeatedly robbed the goods transported from Guiyang to the court.
The taxation is indeed worthy of death! Please be more careful, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Zhong hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please don't listen to his rhetoric. Even if all those governors deserve to die, Liu Xin can't sell his official position without permission."
There were only two things that Liu Hong loved most in his life, one was money and the other was women. Liu Xin's memorial clearly stated that he sold three positions as prefects and did not keep any of the money, but all was paid to Luoyang
.And this strange spice he is holding now is the favorite thing of women. Thinking of this, Liu Hong said disapprovingly: "Mom, since Liu Xin has already sent the money, it cannot be counted."
You are selling your official position without authorization, but you are really selling your official position for me!"
Seeing the opportunity, Zhang Rang quickly said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty!"
Zhao Zhong wanted to give Liu Xin some more eye drops, but Liu Hong had already said seriously: "Jingzhou Shepherd Liu Xin's loyalty to me is unquestionable. No one is allowed to slander me in the future, otherwise I will never forgive him! Father, I remember Liu Xin
I mentioned that I wanted to find a piece of land to build a house in the capital, how did it go?"
In fact, Zhang Rang had already found this piece of land, but it was already his own. When Liu Hong suddenly asked about it, he rolled his eyes and said, "Back to the emperor, this land is not the matter."
It's nothing difficult. I'm just a little worried. If Liu Xin has a house in Luoyang, he won't put all his thoughts on Jingzhou, and he will inevitably be unable to handle the business, so I thought it would be better to delay him first."
Liu Hong no longer had any doubts about Liu Xin. He picked up the spice and smelled it again, and said to Jushou: "Go back and tell Liu Xin that he should stop thinking about returning to the capital and work hard in Jingzhou for a few more years.
I won’t treat him badly. Back off!”
Jushou left the main hall and finally breathed a sigh of relief. This trip to the capital finally fulfilled his mission.
When Liu Hong saw Jushu going out, he smiled and said to Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong: "Father and mother, are you ready?"
Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong laughed slanderously and said, "It's been a long time since we returned to the emperor."
It turns out that Liu Hong, in addition to asking the palace maids to wear open pants, now has a new hobby, which is to watch the palace ladies bathing. His hobby is not to watch which palace ladies bathe, but to watch a group of palace ladies bathing.
At that time, there were no particularly large bathing pools. If you wanted to watch a group of women bathing, I am afraid that only he, the emperor, could do it.
Liu Hong sat on the couch, accompanied by Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong. Around them, thirty-six large wooden barrels formed a circle. These wooden barrels were different from ordinary bath barrels in that they were not high. People standing in them had just arrived.
The knees are very wide, so three or four people can sit in it at the same time without feeling too crowded. Now there are two or three naked palace maids in each barrel. There is a light mist in the room, and the barrel is white and smooth.
The bodies were rising and falling, the silvery laughter was endless, and the sound of rushing water was even more imaginative.
When the palace ladies took a bath, Liu Hong always asked people to add incense to the water, and then poured the water after their bathing into the ditch outside the palace wall. The aroma often floated more than ten miles away, and the ditch
From then on, it was called Liuxiang Canal. Today, the palace ladies use this unknown spice for bathing. Liu Xin did not know the true origin of these spices, so she did not dare to tell the name and efficacy of this spice.
, Liu Hong, Zhang Rang and others had no way of knowing. However, the spice was very rich in nature, and under the influence of hot water, it was mixed with the scent of a woman, and penetrated into Liu Hong's nostrils, making him feel dizzy.
Ripple.
Liu Hong indulged in sex all the year round, and his body was getting worse day by day, and his interest came and went quickly. Liu Hong asked the maids to wear open pants just to make it easier when he was in the mood. Later, he even
It is through watching the maids bathing that you can become more interested.
To his surprise, today, looking at the rippling scenery in front of him and smelling the intoxicating fragrance, a certain part of Liu Hong's body had an unprecedented strong reaction. He couldn't wait to throw off the dragon robe and lay down in one step.
He entered the big wooden barrel closest to him. After a while, blood-curdling moans and gasps echoed in this spacious and tall palace...
After a full hour, Liu Hongcai leaned on the edge of the barrel contentedly. Not only him, but also the two palace ladies in the barrel were limp and weak. After resting for a long time, Liu Hongcai was waited on by Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong.
Dry yourself and change clothes.
Zhang Rang said with a flattering face: "The emperor was so powerful just now!"
Zhao Zhong's face looked more like a smile, and he said: "The emperor's majesty is really better than that of his youth!"
Liu Hong exhaled a sigh of relief and said, "Yes, I haven't been this happy for a long time. I never thought that the fragrance Liu Xin sent could have such a magical effect. I highly reward him!"
Liu Hong is not stupid. He is very clear about the condition of his body. Apart from benefiting from this unknown spice, he can't find any other reason to explain his performance today. In fact, even Liu Xin doesn't
I know that this spice also has the effect of "Viagra", because it is already so powerful that it does not need any external help.
When Zhao Zhong heard that Liu Hong said that he wanted to reward Liu Xin, he felt unhappy and said quickly: "Your Majesty, Liu Xin is now the Mu of Jingzhou and the Marquis of Xiangyang. His status is already very high, and there is no reward for him anymore."
Liu Hong pondered for a long time and suddenly said: "Then make him king!"