On the second day of February in the fourth year of Qianyou, the day when the dragon raised its head, as precedented, Liu Chengyou, the son of heaven, went to the outskirts of Tokyo and carried out the symbolic first hoe of the new year. The harem queens, concubines, and civil and military ministers above the fifth rank in Beijing all went with the car.

Although it is a formality, Liu Chengyou also requires that the form be in place, and every courtier has to pick up a hoe and turn over the soil. The first queen and the second concubine and the attendant, although they did not use the delicate hand dance hoe, but also planted a seedling seriously.

Now different from the time in Jinyang, state affairs are becoming more and more complicated, and they are inseparable from the operation of the chief officials of various departments.

After the spring ploughing began, there were fewer forbidden troops stationed in Tokyo, and many of the soldiers of the two forbidden armies were released back to their homes to help their families while they were farming. Among these forbidden armies, they are mainly composed of three parts, one is the original Hedong Army that followed Liu's father and son into the Central Plains; the second is the person who was rewarded for his merits and gave land between Beijing and Luo; The third is to recruit rebels and those who are from Gyeonggi and its surrounding areas.

With the current national strength of the Han Dynasty, it is a huge financial burden to support hundreds of thousands of professional soldiers, and at the beginning of the country, there were enemies on all sides, and it was necessary to maintain a state of readiness at all times. In the past two years, the national conditions have gradually become peaceful, and the four borders have been stable, so in the Han Dynasty with the theme of "developing production", the army should also engage in agriculture when it is not a war.

Of course, this part of the forbidden army is all weaker in combat power. By the time the court was returned, most of the day had passed.

In the Yaohua Hall of the noble concubine Gao's family, Liu Chengyou washed up, dressed in single clothes, sat cross-legged on the couch, looked down at the circle of fat around his waist, and his expression was a little unsightly: "This fat is a ball, it's very tiring!" ”

You must know that Liu Chengyou in the past few years, even if he is not an eight-pack abs, he still has four. Today, it is no longer formed......

The noble concubine Gao also changed into clean clothes, walked lightly, twisted her plump and delicate body, leaned on Liu Chengyou, reached into Liu Chengyou's belly, gently pinched the soft flesh squeezed out, and said with a smile: "These are all proofs of the diligence of the official family......

On the stomach, Liu Chengyou is still relatively sensitive, and she is itchy, a little uncomfortable, and his face is a little hot.

In terms of appearance and temperament, one queen and two concubines have their own merits, but in terms of figure, the noble concubine Gao is the most outstanding, and she has maintained the habit of practicing martial arts for a long time, coupled with her remarried body, she has rich experience, and has always been favored by Liu Chengyou.

Stabilizing his mind, Liu Chengyou resisted the temptation of the young woman beside him, moved his shoulders a few times, and laughed at himself: "After all, he is not a cultivator, don't look at the hoe is not heavy, but if you swing it hundreds of times, it is more tiring than practicing martial arts!" ”

"Official, I'll help you with Rourou!" Gao's eyes are like silk, and his breath is like an orchid, and he is about to bite Liu Chengyou's ears.

There are still two months left before summer, but at this time, Liu Chengyou's heart is hot, but he is gradually hooked by his concubine, and his mouth is a little dry.

"Hmm." Responding gently, Liu Chengyou turned around and lay on the couch with his arms outstretched, looking like a mermaid.

Closing your eyes and enjoying the massage service of the concubine herself is indeed beneficial to the relief of physical exhaustion.

Liu Chengyou's pleasant expression was revealed, but the concubine didn't intend to let him go, and while holding it on him, she asked as if unintentionally: "The official family returned to the palace this time, why did they come directly to my Yaohua Palace, and they were not afraid of the queen's side......"

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou opened his eyes, took a deep breath, closed them again, and said lightly: "I haven't asked you to massage me for a long time, come here and enjoy it." ”

Liu Chengyou's tone made the heat in the couch two points colder, and Gao certainly felt it, and realized that he was wrong. The smile on the jade face bloomed even more beautifully, leaned over, and the red lips tapped between Liu Chengyou's neck, "The official, the slave family is wrong, please punish ......"

"You women, ......"7 asked

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When Liu Chengyou came out of the Yaohua Palace, his legs were still a little weak, standing in the corridor, looking at the blue sky, it was the morning time, the sun was hanging in the west, and a few clouds were floating, which had been dyed yellow.

At this time, Liu Chengyou only felt that he had reached the realm of watching the clouds in the sky, and his mood was extremely broad, and he seemed to be able to tolerate all things......

"Official, do you want to go back to the Chongzheng Palace?" Although it was difficult to understand Liu Chengyou's state at this time, he could feel his tiredness, and Zhang Dejun couldn't help asking.

"Go to Xuanwumen and have a look!" Liu Chengyou nodded at first, and then changed his mind again.

Zhang Dejun hurriedly ordered someone to carry the sedan chair and take the lead in opening the way.

Xuanwu Gate, is the palace city of Hanbei, the last palace gate, the city is thick, more than four zhang high, the garrison is also very tight, there is a battalion of internal guards stationed in turn all the year round. The commander of the garrison, named Li Jian, an old general in Hedong, has been serving as the capital colonel of Xuanwumen since he entered Tokyo.

In the past few years, he has never moved, but this rank has been promoted twice, and now he is still leading the history of Leizhou Thorn.

This person is not very old, but he is full of patience, can endure loneliness, has a good heart, is stationed in the palace all the year round, is meticulous in his work, and never complains.

When Liu Chengyou arrived, Li Jian was on duty to inspect his post.

"Yuan Hui!" Liu Chengyou looked Li Jian up and down, faced his very calm appearance, and asked: "Since the twelfth year of Tianfu, you have been stationed at this gate, and until now, you are still a marquis." If it is an ordinary general, you are already full of grievances, why are you like this, peaceful? ”

Facing Liu Chengyou's curious gaze, Li Jian saluted in a very standard posture, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Your Majesty, the last general is from a humble background, has limited self-knowledge ability, shallow knowledge, and is a scholar, he is already worried and uneasy, and he doesn't dare to slack off, how can he think about it!" ”

"Moreover, the last general has always had no ambition and does not seek to improve. Fortunately, he was trusted by Gaozu and His Majesty, and entrusted the city with the position, and he was grateful in his heart, so he could only fulfill his responsibilities and guard the Xuanwu Gate for His Majesty to repay the king's kindness! In this case, how can there be complaints! ”

"I didn't misread you!" Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou said: "Just like this, among the 100,000 forbidden troops, how many generals and colonels can say it?" I look at you Li Yuanhui, although you are not famous outside, but you show it inside, you are a talent! ”

Hearing this, Li Jian immediately bowed his hand and said: "Your Majesty praises falsely, and the last general will not dare to be!" ”

"I said you deserve it, you deserve it! Remember, being too humble is just being proud......" Liu Chengyou raised his eyebrows and said strongly.

Seeing this, Li Jian's expression was still calm, just a salute.

Liu Chengyou is even more satisfied with his performance, the young generals in the army, such as calm and moderate, are not like Li Jian, even Zhao Kuangyin, there are times when he is angry. Liu Chengyou has observed him for several years, and his nature is like this. Of course, if he is good at disguise, he is also convinced, but it is basically impossible, just such a city gate envoy, pretending to be a hammer......

The most obvious drawback is probably lustful! But on Liu Chengyou's side, it's not a big problem.