The two talked about the beginning of the twilight, the palace maid had begun to hold the lamp, and the other standing lamps were not enough, except for a bronze tree-like multi-branch lamp, with countless lamp trays stretched out around, and it was quite time-consuming to light this lamp.

Liu Ji looked sideways for a long time and asked, "Is this lamp also an old thing in the Qin Palace?" ”

Lu Pheasant nodded, Qin Zhi's extravagance and extravagance were really staggering.

At that time, the palace had abandoned animal fat and replaced it with white soybean oil, which smelled fragrant and fresh, and had less smoke.

This white soybean oil is a brilliant turquoise color, even in the daylight, it is also green and lovely, and can be used as a decoration, like a tall and shiny metal flower tree with green leaves, which is very pleasing to the eye.

Seeing that the palace maid only lit a small half of the lamp plate and walked away, Liu Ji was stunned and couldn't help laughing,

"Now that you are a queen, how can you still be so economical?

Even if the days are tight, you can still afford to light a lamp. ”

"This lamp is so precious that I have counted it, and there are ninety-six lamp plates.

If it is all lit, it will be like a burning tree, scorching and pressing, and I can't stand it in this hot summer. ”

Lu Pheasant smiled, she only lit this lamp once when she first entered Luoyang Palace.

Ninety-six lamp plates are layered and scattered, and after all of them are lit, the lights and copper light reflect each other, and the branches are luxuriant, like a sacred tree in the sky, and the style is thrilling.

After the sea is calmed, the eight directions surrender, and the people of Lu Yan can afford to light the lamp, I must burn this lamp day and night without extinguishing it, so that it complements the glory of the prosperous era.

Liu Ji saw that she was wandering out of the world again, so he stretched his waist and prepared to go back to Nangong, and when he left, he left a sentence,

"In a few days, when Han Xin also arrives, I will discuss the matter of peace and preparation again.

After all, what the Huns are like, I'm afraid most of us haven't seen it with our own eyes.

The stakes are big, and they all need to be considered in the long run, and everything will be decided at that time. ”

Lu Pheasant hesitated for a moment, but still got up from the new-style chair to send him off, and added with a smile,

"I am Lu Yuan's mother, and as the queen, it is reasonable for you to have me present when you discuss this time.

Besides, I haven't seen Han Xin for a long time, and I've only heard about his many deeds in the Chu State. ”

"Okay, if you want to come and listen, then come." Liu Ji walked out of the hall while waving his hand.

***

A few days later, the ban on deliberations.

This time, the participants came quite together, not only Han Xin, the new king of Chu, but also Zhang Ao, the new king of Zhao, and the queen Lu Pheasant, who was observing.

The emperor was still in the east chamber, and when the queen Lu Pheasant and most of the people present knew each other, the elders of the court and the central government were familiar with each other and greeted each other.

And the focus of everyone's discussion is Han Xin, the king of Chu who has not been seen for several months.

Han Xin's entry and exit of Chen Bing and Xuan Xuan in Chu has long been known in Luoyang City.

At this time, seeing that he couldn't wait for the October court meeting, he entered Beijing in advance, and everyone was secretly suspicious in their hearts, but it was inconvenient to speak clearly, so they had to pick up some miscellaneous things to ask.

It's the outspoken Fan who can't help it,

"It is said that wealth and nobility do not return to their hometowns, such as brocade clothes walking at night, which is very boring.

What is it like for you to be in Chu State and return to your hometown as a rich and noble? ”

Han Xin lowered his head and thought about it, frowned thoughtfully and said,

"I won't tell you anything, my little king's pomp has also been put on display, and the revenge has been avenged, the so-called taste of returning to the hometown is really hard to describe.

Seem...... It's not as exhilarating as the legend says. ”

Fan Xu's eyes widened and he praised,

"You did a few things beautifully, even we heard about them in Luoyang.

Just for the disposition of that evil young man, I am ashamed of myself and obey you.

If someone had let me suffer the humiliation of my crotch back then, now Lao Tzu would have to let him climb around Xiapi City three times before stopping. ”

When Lu Pheasant, who was sitting in the hall, heard this, he quickly glanced at Han Xin's face, and saw that the look on his face was not like a fake, but he was also a little surprised.

Xiao He, who was sitting at the head of the column, also turned around and asked,

"Then how long are you going to live in Luoyang this time?

How did I hear that you have bought a house in Yonghe in the east of the city? ”

Han Xin smiled,

"The prime minister has long ears, I know this.

Yes, before I left for Luoyang, I had sent my family to see a mansion, yesterday I went to see the field, the big courtyard of the three entrances, there are gardens across the courtyard, which has a waterway, and it is very good to live, so I made up my mind.

After that, the younger brother lived in Yongheli. ”

Everyone was surprised, "You're not going back to Xiapi?" You are the king of Chu, how can you not be a country? ”

"I don't want to go back, that King of Chu is also very boring."

Han Xin replied casually, and suddenly caught a glimpse of Zhang Cang's white and shiny face present, so he bowed his head slightly, but his heart was suddenly shocked:

Hasn't Zhang Cang been in Daibei all these years, why did he summon him to Luoyang for no reason?

Even if it was for the sake of October, it was too early, and it must be important to order him back in such a hurry.

He instantly thought of the boiling rumors he had heard about Yan Wang Zang Di saying that he was ill after entering Beijing, and in just a moment, a layer of cold sweat had broken out on his back.

It turned out that in just a few months since the emperor Yu Dingtao ascended the throne, the undercurrent in the court and the central government was surging, and the sky had already changed.

It was not until this moment that Han Xin came to his senses, Zhang Liang repeatedly urged him to return to Beijing quickly in the letter, which was really meaningful, he was far away in Chudi, the news was isolated, and he was really like a fish on the anvil, so he could only sit and wait for death.

***

There was a coughing sound in the east chamber, and everyone immediately put away the noise and took their seats.

Liu Ji frowned, his face darkened, slowly walked to the hall, and sat on the big bed with a screen in the middle.

Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he suddenly raised his eyes and searched among the many faces in the hall, and when he found Han Xin at a glance, he squeezed out a smile and said,

"Oh, you're here so soon.

Why, isn't the king of Chu happy? ”

Han Xin's head jumped suddenly, and he hurriedly took a few steps, bowing and saying,

"The minister came here for this purpose.

In the recital to His Majesty, every word and sentence written by the minister is heartfelt.

Minister...... I don't want to be the king of Chu anymore, and I hope that Your Majesty will allow you to live in Beijing in the future. ”

The audience was shocked, although Han Xin was a plain man and often put on some quirky styles of noble sons, but he didn't want to be the king even though he was crowned the king, it was still too unbelievable.

Liu Ji was silent, and took a jade dish (zhī) from the lacquer plate served by the maid, which contained the newly brewed tea, and it was faintly steaming.

He lowered his head and blew, took another sip, and then said slowly,

"Isn't it good to be king?

I've heard that you're putting on a pretty big show. ”

"Don't hide it from Your Majesty, the minister used to dream of dividing the feudal country, returning my homeland, and glorifying my ancestors.

But since he arrived in Chudi, he not only had to set up subordinates and govern the people, but also had to levy land endowments, calculate endowments and oral endowments, and manage salt affairs and forced labor, which was very trivial and headache every day.

His Majesty said that there are indeed Chen soldiers in and out, but the pomp of the King of Chu tastes like chewing wax after a few days. ”

Hearing Han Xin's words extremely sincerely, Liu Ji raised his eyebrows slightly, his dark eyes stared at Han Xin's face, and said slowly,

"So, what do you think now? Will you return to the state of Chu? ”

"The minister doesn't want to go back to Chu, and he doesn't want to be the king of Chu anymore.

The minister has found a mansion in Luoyang City, if His Majesty is gracious, the minister will bring the whole family to the city, and then live the kind of rich man who doesn't worry about everything. ”

Han Xin bowed deeply again.

"You're a strange man, what's wrong with this.

Anyway, if you really don't want to go back, I can't force you, so you can stay in the city for a while and see. ”

Liu Ji put down the jade slur, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said thoughtfully,

"I came to you today, it's really for the sake of the Huns.

Yesterday, Yunzhong and Wuyuan counties came to the border report, although the raids of the Huns this year are slightly lower than in previous years, but this is only May, and they have already committed border raids three times.

Every time they grab it, they run, and our men and horses can't catch up, and they can't beat them, so they can only let them whirl like a gust of wind, like demons and monsters. ”

Liu Ji was confused,

"I believe everyone has heard of those old things about Mao Dun Shan Yu.

But can any of you tell me clearly what is the origin of this Xiongnu clan and where it is sacred? ”