Zhang Zhao smiled slightly and said: "The wizard of Buzishan is also, with the power of one person, he controls the three counties, and convinces the local people, who is not him?" ”

Zhang Hong nodded and said: "Although Jiaozhou is remote, depending on the emperor's intentions, with Panyu and Zhuyazhou as the naval bases, passing through the South China Sea, it will become more and more prosperous in the future; Cao Mengde went out to conquer Shan, Linyi, Funan and Rinan County bordered, the emperor would order Gongjin to send troops from the sea, and attack him on both sides, right? “

"It must be so. New Δ Pen Fun Pavilion'. Zaozai Mountain and Changshan Mountain stretch endlessly, blocking the roads between Shan and the three counties of Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen and Rinan, and sending troops from the sea, getting twice the result with half the effort. ”

"The emperor called this place in the Indochina Peninsula, the territory is vast, once it is captured, it can be divided into two states, how can Zibu not care?"

Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and said, "Do your best to obey the destiny of heaven, but also." ”

Liu Ze was also sitting in the small banquet hall of the harem at this time, the family was also happy, eight wives who were like flowers and jade, the wind and frost of the years did not make them look old, on the contrary, it added a mature charm. Liu Ze sat in the center, Cai Wenji, Diao Chan, Xiao Qiao, Mi Huan, Zhen Mi, Wan'er, and Shuang'er Huan were lined up, and more than a dozen children were placed at another table. Since the eldest daughter Liu Xiang got married, Liu Zhen went out to practice again, Cai Wenji has always been disliked, and Liu Ze deliberately finds time to accompany him more on weekdays. Because he was worried that Cai Wenji would be lonely, Liu Ze tried to find time as much as possible and the family got together for dinner.

Liu Ze used chopsticks to pick up vegetables for his eight wives, and said, "How long has it been since Xiang'er came back to see?" This girl, don't you want to be a parent? ”

Cai Wenji said with a smile: "When Xiang'er comes back, it's rare to see you as a busy person, and you came to me the day before yesterday to greet you." ”

Liu Ze has always loved this eldest daughter very much, and he spent a lot of brains on the issue of choosing a son-in-law. Liu Xiang likes Cao Zhi's literary talents, and Liu Ze also thinks that he is a talented and beautiful woman, and he has a good story in the world, so he chose Cao Zhi to be a concubine, but he has a little criticism of this concubine's romantic temperament, and hopes that Liu Xiang can be happy.

Liu Ze said: "The family and the country are all over the world, and if there is no country, how can there be a home?" The affairs of the court make me anxious every day, and when I think about it, I am still in Xiangping, happy and happy. The next time Xiang'er comes back, no matter how busy I am, I have to meet this girl, speaking of which, I haven't seen her for some days. ”

Diao Chan said: "Xiang'er has been likable since she was a child, and now she has become someone's daughter-in-law, is she reluctant to do so." ”

Liu Ze said with a smile: "Girl, sooner or later, if you want to get married, what is there to be reluctant to?" Don't you spend a lot of time with your family? ”

Mihuan said: "My eldest brother is stubborn and refuses to come to the capital; The second brother is in Xuzhou again. When I was homesick, I had to go to Xuzhou to meet my two sisters-in-law. ”

"Haha, you are asking me to transfer your second brother to the capital in disguise. In this way, let your second brother come to the capital and be in charge of the Ministry of Commerce, and you can make the best use of your talents. ”

Zhen Mi said: "What kind of official? Mi Fang's second brother moved the Mi family's business to the capital, and with the capital as the foundation, wouldn't it be much better than nesting in Xuzhou? ”

Liu Ze said: "Mi'er doesn't do business, it's really blind to talents." ”

Zhen Mi glanced at Liu Ze, and said slowly: "There are too many rules for being an official, doing business, as long as you see business opportunities, it is difficult to make money." ”

Cai Wenji said with a smile: "Why don't our sisters get together and let Mi'er do some business?" ”

Liu Ze said: "The imperial court clearly stipulates that being an official is not doing business, and doing business is not an official. You are my family, and you can't break the rules. ”

Xiao Qiao said: "But casually mention, look at our emperor, make a straight face." ”

Liu Ze said: "The most difficult thing in the rule of officials is to be honest, and those who are officials hold great power, and I don't know how many people are on the pole. Although I know that the clear water pond does not raise fish, and many people can only turn a blind eye, as long as it is not too out of line, I still have to use them. The court discussed, the next step is to introduce a policy of high salaries and honesty, and the court will give enough money, expecting them to be a good official for the court and the people. The wealth is moving, the cultivation is not enough, it is inevitable that the hand is stretched too long, once the matter is leaked, it is still necessary to kill the chicken to show the monkey, so that this large group of officials will wake up. You're all my closest people, and I don't want my face dirty. ”

Cai Wenji said: "It's the concubine who said the wrong thing. Rest assured, our sisters will never drag you down. ”

Liu Ze smiled: "There are so many children, isn't it enough for you to worry about?" Liu Ze lowered his voice and continued: "Or, work hard for your husband at night and give birth to a few more?" ”

The eight wives were shocked by these shameless words, their faces turned red, and Cai Wenji and Diao Chan, who were sitting next to Liu Ze, secretly stretched out their thumbs and index fingers, and spun them around Liu Ze's tender flesh. Liu Ze grinned in pain, the internal force in his body shook, and he gently flicked his two hands away.

Da Qiao was shy, and he couldn't help but say at this time: "How old is the emperor?" It's not serious. Zhen'er has been out for three or four years, and she will become an adult, as the prince, she doesn't even have her own mansion, you are not in a hurry as a father, but Sister Wenji is in a hurry. Besides, is there a candidate for the crown princess? Our sisters still want to hold their grandchildren as soon as possible? ”

Cai Wenji's face darkened, her daughter got married, her son was used to being wild, and she didn't even know how to go home.

Xiao Qiao also said: "That's it, I think I should let Zhen'er come back as soon as possible, marry him a daughter-in-law, and accept his temperament." Look at the old Cao family, Mrs. Bian teases her grandson every day, how happy. ”

Liu Ze thought about it, Xun Yu was about the same age as himself, and he had already hugged his grandson, and he saw that Ben Wu was over, and his eldest son was still wandering outside, which was not a thing. The crown prince is going to be by his side, and it's time to learn how to deal with the government.

Liu Ze said: "Zhen'er, as the crown prince, does not go deep into the army and the people, how can she know the world? As a royal boy, after the age of fifteen, he has to go down to experience it, understand the people's feelings, and know that the people's life is not easy, so that he can do his duty well. Zhen'er has been out for three years, and she must have gained a lot, so she will issue an edict in a few days and let him return to Beijing. ”

Mi Huan said: "Sister Wen Ji, so that you don't have to worry day and night. ”

Cai Wenji said: "I also know that this is for the good of the child, but the mother of the child is worried, my heart, I don't know how many times I have to talk about this child every day?" ”

At this time, the chamberlain came to report: "Your Majesty, Qiao Guolao is asking to see you outside the palace." ”

Liu Ze was surprised, at this time, what is the old man doing here, he glanced at Xiao Qiao and said: "Let the old man go to the side hall to wait for the time being, and I will go over with the two concubines Qiao." ”

When he came to the side hall, Qiao Guolao's face was ruddy, and he was looking at the calligraphy and paintings in the hall, Liu Ze hurriedly stepped forward and said, "I don't know what is important for Guolao?" ”

Qiao Xuan turned around and saw his two daughters following Liu Ze, Xiao Qiao hurriedly came over to greet his father, Qiao Xuan held his daughter, swallowed what he just wanted to say, stammered once, opened his old mouth and said, "Don't I miss my daughter and a few grandchildren?" Daughters, will you bring my grandson later? ”

Da Qiao saw that his father's expression was wrong, this excuse was too reluctant, there must be something he didn't want to let himself and Xiao Qiao know, and said knowingly: "Daughter, go and bring the child." ”

Xiao Qiao was still stunned, Da Qiao pulled Xiao Qiao, Xiao Qiao reluctantly followed Da Qiao, just out of the palace gate, Xiao Qiao said: "Sister, why are you pulling me, don't you just let the waiter bring the children?" ”

Da Qiao pointed at Xiao Qiao's eyebrows angrily, "Don't you see that Daddy has something to say and wants to carry us behind his back?" ”

Xiao Qiao said: "Is there anything you can't say in front of us?" Hmph, it's definitely not a good thing, sister, let's go back secretly. ”

Da Qiao said: "I'm in my thirties, and I'm still like a child. ”

Xiao Qiao said: "That's our own father, talking behind our backs?" I'm going to hear it. ”

Da Qiao didn't hold it, Xiao Qiao turned around and came to the outside of the side hall, how could the inner servant dare to stop him? Little Joe pricked up his ears and eavesdropped outside the window.

Seeing that his daughter was gone, Qiao Guolao rubbed his hands and said, "The old man came tonight because he was entrusted by someone. ”

Liu Ze asked Qiao Guolao to sit down, the waiter brought tea, and asked slowly, "I don't know who entrusted me?" So what's going on? ”

"Entrusted by Mrs. Wu Houtai. Miss Shang Xiang has reached the year of marriage, and Mrs. Tai asked me to be a matchmaker. ”

Liu Ze said with a smile: "Could it be that the man refuses to agree, and the old man wants his son-in-law to come forward?" ”

Qiao Guolao shook his hands wildly, "No, no." It's just, it's just.... ”

Liu Ze said: "The elder has something to say, please speak." ”

Qiao Xuan was ruthless, gritted his teeth and said, "Mrs. Tai wants to entrust Miss Shangxiang to the emperor." ”

Liu Ze squirted out a sip of tea, almost choked, put down the tea bowl and said, "Elder Guo, this is not a joke, right?" Miss Shang Xiang is at a young age, and I am already in my forties. I had a relationship with Brother Wentai, and I used to live and die together, isn't this nonsense? ”

I only heard a soft sound from the window outside the hall, and then there was no movement. Xiao Qiao turned around and saw that it was none other than her sister Da Qiao who was covering her mouth, so she hurriedly pulled Da Qiao's hand down and whispered angrily: "Sister, why are you covering my mouth?" Look at Daddy, he is not serious, and he actually came to protect Sun Shangxiang's girl. ”

Da Qiao also heard what he said just now, and said in a low voice: "Daddy can't help it, you have to be more considerate." ”

At this time, I only heard Qiao Guolao talking again, and Qiao hurriedly closed his mouth, only to hear Qiao Guolao say: "Miss Shangxiang is brave in martial arts, she doesn't love red clothes, and she vows not to marry if she is not a hero." How many young talents and wealthy sons and daughters can't look at it. Mrs. Tai was in a hurry, and secretly asked Miss Shangxiang, only to know that the Ruyi Langjun in Miss's mind turned out to be the emperor. Mrs. Tai gave up her skin and came to beg the old man, but the old man felt his sincerity and had to come. ”

Liu Ze smiled bitterly, is this Sun Shangxiang's fate? Married to Liu Bei in history, when Liu Bei had white temples and had reached the age of knowing the destiny of heaven, Sun Shangxiang was twenty-nine Fanghua, a young woman with a pulsatilla, originally from ancient times, it is not surprising that the eighty-year-old beast in later generations married Fang Ling girl, and Fang Ling girl volunteered to follow the septuagenarian artist.

Liu Ze said: "I have many heroes and heroes, young talents abound, the old man pays tribute to Mrs. Wu Houtai, and the son-in-law can't obey his fate." ”

Qiao Guolao said: "Your Majesty, Mrs. Tai knelt on the ground and begged, and the old man personally agreed, if you refuse like this, where will I put my old face?" ”