Chapter 125: Lu Pheasant's Self-Virtuous Empress (15)
"Ying'er's affairs have been too much for Master Lao! I don't know how your health is lately? Recently, the heat has been too heavy, and it is difficult to be depressed, so Master Lao should pay more attention to maintenance!"
Lu Pheasant took the silk silk given by Fan Zeng, opened it and took a look, he had a score in his heart, so he hid it in his sleeve, ready to think about it slowly after going back, and turned his head to chat with Fan Zeng.
Now is the peak of the summer, and it is the most uncomfortable time for an old man who has been infected with poisonous sores. Fan Zeng's experience is a typical hot poisonous sore, poisonous and evil invade internally, he is old, and his immunity is poor, so he must be very uncomfortable.
At this time, people pay attention to their bearing, even if they are uncomfortable, they will endure it and not show inappropriate behavior in front of outsiders. However, Lu Pheasant still observed the reddish scratches on the back of Fan Zeng's hand that showed out of the cuffs.
"I've been feeling a little unwell lately. Ying'er has already asked the imperial doctor to help me see it, Lao Niangniang is worried!" Fan Zeng said this, his tone was full of relief.
Although Ying'er is too kind, strictly speaking, he is not so suitable to be a king. But because of this, he is intimate and good to himself, which can be seen from many details in life. The reason why Fan Zeng finally decided to help Liu Ying was because he was moved. For a strategist, anything can be solved with strategy, but sincerity is the most rare.
Fan Zeng defected to Xiang Liang back then, and Xiang Liang was also very good to him, awarded a high position, and respected him. After Xiang Liang died, he naturally began to assist the next most promising descendant of the Xiang family, Xiang Yu. Xiang Yu was also very good to him at the beginning, worshipping him as "Ya Father", and he was willing to listen to whatever he said. But as the power in his hands became bigger and bigger, Xiang Yu gradually became arrogant (I don't know if the Xiang family is the reason for the family style, several generations of talents have been ruined to the matter of "arrogance"), and he didn't listen to himself. If he can listen to his own ideas in time, I am afraid that the world will already be in his hands, how can he let Liu Bang catch up and become bigger?
Xiang Yu was able to really doubt himself in the end because of Liu Bang's small discordant plan, and Fan Zeng was also depressed to death. He has been working in Xiang's family since he came out of the mountain, and he can't move anymore when he is old, and he is disheartened and ready to fake his death, be an ordinary old man in the countryside, and spend the rest of his life peacefully. I didn't expect to be intercepted by Lu Pheasant.
When Fan Zeng left Xiang Yu, the poisonous sores were already very severe, although he was not as fatal as Cheng DΓΉ, but he was really physically and mentally exhausted at that time, and he did not want to get involved in the world's disputes again. However, no matter how he pretended, Lu Pheasant still got him here, and saw his purpose and helped him heal.
Fan Zeng knew that he would not be truly trusted by Liu Bang, so he was originally insensitive to helping the Liu family. He wanted to fulfill his ambitions, but he didn't have them anymore under the circumstances. But under Lu Pheasant's combination of soft and hard, he stayed naturally.
Lu Pheasant is a very powerful woman, different from other women in this era. Although Fan Zeng was forcibly retained by her, she still gave herself the right to choose and did not force herself to do anything. Although Fan Zeng was very grateful to her in his heart, he did not regard Lu Pheasant's mother and son as the object of his best assistance.
In the end, what made Fan Zeng change his mind, in addition to Lu Pheasant's unremitting efforts, there was also Liu Ying, who was not very suitable for being the emperor. He is not good at planning and calculating, but he is willing to give his heart to people. Treat yourself as if you were your own parents. He had a poisonous sore, which was easily infected, but Liu Ying did not shy away from it and personally changed the medicine for him.
Fan Zeng is getting older, what does he need? To fulfill his ambitions, the younger generation is filial, and that's it. Fan Zeng's own children are filial, that is as it should be. But Liu Ying doesn't need to be so good to herself. The righteousness of a monarch and a minister is not the same as the thoughtful care without any guilt. It was enough for him to respect himself on the surface. What's more, I didn't help him much before, just helped take care of some chores. But that's what Liu Ying did.
When Lu Pheasant saw the expression on Fan Zeng's face, he knew that he and his son had a real relationship. It's also because of the heart. The so-called foolish people have foolish blessings, probably referring to this situation! The more complex the person's mind, the easier it is to be moved by simple and simple people and things.
Since the imperial doctor has already helped Fan Zeng see it, then he doesn't need to do anything more. However, Lu Pheasant still gave a few words.
"Sir's sick body, if you can bathe in the water of honeysuckle, dandelion, purple flower, ground lily, and wild chrysanthemum every day, you will definitely be able to control it. When it is more severe, you can use spirits to wipe the area around the wound to prevent the infection from worsening. Ying'er and I, Duba hope that people like Mr. can live a long life!"
"Thank you, Niangniang! I lived too long and was hated by others. Lao Chen only hopes to be able to live to see the Han Dynasty truly settle down, and he will be blinded. Fan Zeng arched his hand and said.
For example, it is decided today, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that if it is not managed well, there will be chaos at any time. Needless to say, the princes and kings who have military self-despotism in the country, and the Xiongnu on the border are now also outstanding, and they may invade the Han at any time. Fan Zeng's worries are justified.
"So sir, you have to take care of yourself! In this world, you still need your part!" Lu Pheasant said sincerely.
"Thanks to the value of the mother, the old minister is really fortunate in three lives. It's just that I need a sign that can represent the identity of the mother now, I wonder if the mother can give the old minister a piece?" Fan Zeng looked directly at Lu Pheasant and said.
His request is not small. A brand that can represent Lu Pheasant's identity, he can do things in her name after he gets it. Unless there is absolute trust, ordinary people dare not give it out at will.
"Why not? Taishi opened his mouth, don't say one, even five or ten pieces, and this palace won't blink an eye. Lu Pheasant said, took off a close-fitting waist card from his waist and handed it to Fan Zeng. There is no need to suspect people in employing people, since she is sure that Fan Zeng is her own person, she will not doubt him.
Fan Zeng thought that Lu Pheasant would at least hesitate for a while, but he didn't expect her to agree without blinking her eyes. He rubbed his hand on the heavy waist card in his hand with the queen's unique symbol, and his heart was moved.
Even if Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu were the best for him, they would not give him such a token lightly. This time, I shouldn't have followed the wrong person!
Lu Pheasant and Fan Zeng were talking happily, and Liu Ying changed into a dark blue and gold-rimmed regular clothes. The things to be talked about had been discussed, and Lu Pheasant took Liu Ying's hand and said goodbye to Fan Zeng.
After Lu Pheasant left, Fan Zeng returned to his Taishi's mansion and asked Fan Hao to come over.
"Master Fan, you called Lao Tzu, what's the matter?" Fan Xu said straight to the point.
Fan Zeng knew that Fan Xu was a big and rough person, and he did this to everyone, and he didn't care about him.
"It's for the sake of King Yingbu of Huainan. The general has been in the army for many years, and he must know some more reliable people who serve under the King of Huainan, right?" Fan Zeng knew that Fan Xu was a straight gut, so he didn't follow him around and around, so he said bluntly.
"Of course I know, back then, we came out together with the villagers, and a few of them were on his side. What's the matter?"
"There's a very strict guy out there, right? There's something very secret, and you need to choose someone to do it. β
"Li Lao Er has rolled in the mud with me, he also knows a little words, never talks nonsense, and now he is a captain over there. Who are you going to help with?" asked Fan Xu, glaring at the cowbell.
"The Empress and the Crown Prince. Fan Zeng replied.
"The queen and the crown prince?" Fan Xue wondered. Lu Pheasant is his wife's own sister, so he definitely has to be on her side. But if she had something to do, why didn't she send someone to find her directly? Although Fan Zeng is the prince's teacher, he came from the Chu army, and he knows people but faces, but who knows......
Fan Zeng knew that it would be difficult for him to trust anyone with a casual word, so he took out the waist card that Lu Pheasant gave him.
Fan Xu's eyes lit up when he saw the waist card. No matter what's going on in the middle, since Fan Zeng has this waist card, it means that Fan Zeng is definitely his own person. As long as it's your own person, it's easy to say!
"Okay! I will arrange it whatever you say. Fan said briskly.
"Then thank the general first!" Fan Zeng said slightly.
Although Lu Pheasant is the queen, it is not easy to meddle in outside affairs in the deep palace. The thing he told her Yingbu today was to ask her to make some preparations so that the people on the prince's side would not be involved. But how to clean up Yingbu depends on the efforts of those in the court.
Otherwise, once Liu Bang perceives their power and becomes vigilant, he may become the next target to be dealt with. No king wants to see any power that is not absolutely subordinate to him.
Lu Pheasant returned to Changle Palace, and after sending all the attendants out, she unfolded the silk silk that Fan Zeng gave her in the inner hall.
Only five daughters of families are written on the silk silk, namely: Lu Yan, the daughter of Lu Juan, the general of Zhonglang, Zhang Yue, the daughter of Zhang Liang, the daughter of Zhang Liang, the prime minister, Xiao Fen'er, the daughter of Xiao He, the prime minister, Xiahou Zhen'er, the daughter of Xiahou Ying, Marquis of Ruyin, and Cao Dexin, the daughter of Cao Shen, Marquis of Pingyang.
Although these families are all high-ranking and powerful people, Zhang Liang and Xiao He are civil officials, and the others are not second to none. At present, none of the top ten princes and kings are on the list.
Needless to say, Zhang Liang and Xiao He are the future prime minister, Xiahou Ying has always been trusted by Liu Bang, and the most famous Lu Xuan is also the future King of Yan!
After reading it, Lu Pheasant had to admire Fan Zeng's cunning and old way from the bottom of his heart. This is basically an evergreen tree in the court now and in the future!