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Chapter 4 Chapter 4

Emperor Gaozu looked at the lines with black lines on his head for a while, and couldn't help but say, "I don't look very smart..."

As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly burst into tears. After a trance, he came to his senses and saw that he was in the inner court, carved beams, painted buildings, jade buildings, and several palace men with strict makeup stood on the side with their hands down, silent as if several clay sculptures.

There were broken porcelain pieces and sprinkled tea on the floor tiles. Several eunuchs squatted on the ground to clean up, guarding a middle-aged eunuch who was pale and ungrateful. Seeing that he opened his eyes, he hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully: "Where will Your Majesty go to have a meal when it is approaching noon? In the Tai Chi Hall, or to the Ganlu Hall where the Imperial Concubine is located?"

The Tai Chi Hall and the Ganlu Hall are all quite famous, but they are not my Heqing Hall.

Emperor Gaozu thought that he had entered that not very smart world at this moment, and his eyes flashed with a strange color, but he did not make a sound, waved his hand to signal the eunuch to retreat, support his chin with his hand, and support his forehead.

This is a dynasty that has never been recorded in history books, and the country is named An.

And he is now the founding king of the Da'an Dynasty, Luan Zhenghuan.

This man was born in a countryside and his ancestors were once a butcher. Because of the previous dynasty, he had a lot of levies and taxes, and it was difficult to make a living. After his parents passed away, he became a mountain bandit and recruited some people. Later, he was recruited by the Jiedushi Pang Wei and became a general under his command.

Luan Zhenghuan is brave and good at fighting, with a fine and delicate character, and is loyal. A force quickly gathered around him, gradually replacing Pang Wei and becoming the leader of this team.

The last emperor of the previous dynasty was incompetent and poisoned by powerful ministers. Warlords from all sides rose up to fight for the world. After ten years of chaos, Luan Zhenghuan wiped out all forces, ascended the throne and became emperor, changed the country's name to An, and the year name was Yongning.

Luan Zhenghuan had outstanding martial arts skills and was worthy of one hundred. Although he had borrowed the power of Pang Wei, he finally shot the world with one sword and one shot, and he could not do it. However, conquering the world is different from sitting in the world. Knives, guns, axes and halberds can compete for the world, but it cannot make people accept it and the people obey it.

He himself also understood what he lacked, so he treated scholars preferentially at the beginning of his ascension, recruited famous scholars to come to Beijing, one to show that he wanted to seek talents and the other to appease the people, so that the war was over and that he could live and work in peace.

There is nothing wrong with this move, but in the opinion of Emperor Gaozu, Luan Zhenghuan's approach is a bit too much.

He was a rough warrior, and he had to blend with those celebrities, just like a ceramic jar and a Xing kiln white porcelain, which was inconsistent.

Or maybe it was because he had no cultural background, and Luan Zhenghuan always had a subtle sense of inferiority when he treated these great scholars who were well-read in poetry and books. As the emperor, he seemed to be asking those famous scholars to become officials.

This shortcoming can only be said to be caused by lack of background and insight, while the other shortcoming is purely the lustful nature of men.

Luan Zhenghuan married Miao when she was in trouble. At that time, the Miao family fled to the death. Miao and his younger brother were abandoned by their stepmother. A teenage girl with a boy of six or seven years old, calling Tiantian, "Di Di is not good." Luan Zhenghuan gave them a bite of food and also gave him a wife.

Miao's father was a tutor in the county government office and was considered an inequality official. Although there were no maids and servants at home, he could only read a few words. He was not very good-looking, but at least his facial features were fair.

Luan Zhenghuan has a straight nose and a straight mouth, and is considered to be a dignified person. Although he is a bandit, he has always been a corrupt official and gentry, and he has never used force to force and threaten people. His character is above the passing line.

It was this time, and neither of them despised each other. They asked the brothers in the village to witness the worship of heaven and earth and become husband and wife.

From the perspective of Emperor Gaozu, Miao treated Luan Zhenghuan as gentle and virtuous, and managed the family affairs in an orderly manner. Luan Zhenghuan's brothers also took good care of their families. Even if Luan Zhenghuan later became a hero, she could be regarded as a qualified mistress.

But men become bad when they have money, and the same goes for development. Luan Zhenghuan is 37 years old this year, and Miao is two years younger than him, and he is 35 years younger.

He was not a beauty at first, but was furious in his early years. Even though he became a superior, he looked haggard and wrinkles were premature, just like a woman in forty.

Before Luan Zhenghuan could proclaim himself emperor, he took a few concubines around him, including those who gave him the gift, those who were filial to the people below, and those who had attached himself to send his daughter to show his loyalty. At this time, it was relatively good. Although there were many concubines with higher families, Luan Zhenghuan had a striking role in his heart, knowing who is the leader and who is the second. The brothers who fought with him all recognized the sister-in-law Miao.

But after he became emperor, the harem talent show was added, so it was not the case.

When Luan Zhenghuan dominated the country, some women around him were given by wealthy businessmen, some were offered by subordinates, and even the highest family was not much higher. There was also a widow whose husband had died was sheltered by him, but it was different after he became emperor.

A noble girl from a noble family, a beautiful woman from a famous family in Qingliu, and even two princesses from the previous dynasty. She would never look at him even if she passed by him before. The noble women became his concubines, and his subordinates, Luan Zhenghuan's attitude also changed.

The princesses born with golden spoons in their hands, noble girls were so quiet and elegant. When they poured tea, they showed a piece of wrist, which was as white as jade and as smooth as grease. When a woman like Miao came out of a small family, she could only recognize a few words, she felt out of place when she looked at them.

He began to dislike Miao.

Later, when he ascended the throne, although Luan Zhenghuan also enthroned the Miao family as the queen, he was more to appease the old people and the children born by the Miao family. After that, he rarely visited the Miao family, and would never spend the night in the Miao family. Instead, he often lingers among the newly-entered beauties.

The generals who followed the uprising in private admonitions, Luan Zhenghuan agreed, but he became more impatient.

Queen Miao is so heartless when her husband, who has been with her for twenty years, is so heartless. Last month, she feels sad about the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and she shows a bit of fatigue.

This was not a big deal, but the imperial concubine Qin took advantage of the situation and said that the queen was resentful, disrespectful to the emperor, and despised the emperor. The other palace concubines also expressed their conspiracy and fanned the flames.

Luan Zhenghuan was persuaded by several old subordinates and persuaded her, and she had already felt a little angry. When the wine entered her stomach for a moment, the anger was catalyzed to ten points. She ignored her and ordered the expulsion of Queen Miao from the palace and return to her parents' home. She was unable to leave without permission.

Queen Miao was shocked and sad, lost face, and after returning to her parents' home, she was bedridden and ill. The children she gave birth were even more resentful. She had a dispute with Luan Zhenghuan several times since then. In addition, Concubine Qin and the other concubines in the palace were blowing around, and the status of Queen Miao and her children was shaking.

Not long ago, Liao Yuanyan, the counselor who followed Luan Zhenghuan to conquer the world, came to the palace to pay a visit and asked, "If one day I am rude in the palace and knocked over the table, will Your Majesty be punished?"

Luan Zhenghuan did not think: "You and I used to be brothers, how could I get used to it because of such a small matter?"

Liao Yuanyan said again: "If I fought with my colleagues at the palace banquet, will Your Majesty be punished and imprisoned?"

Luan Zhenghuan smiled and said, "Yuan Yan is a gentleman, how could he do such a thing? Even if there is any misunderstanding for a while, it would be fine if he talked about it later."

Liao Yuanyan said: "Does Your Majesty meet with me for being guilty?"

Luan Zhenghuan thought for a while, shook his head and said, "If it was a big fuss, he might be angry at that time, and it would be fine afterwards. If you and I know each other, how could we have a rift because of some trivial matters?"

Liao Yuanyan shouted long live three times, then knelt down and said sincerely: "I have followed Your Majesty for more than ten years, far inferior to Your Highness. Even so, Your Majesty is so generous, why should you treat the Queen so harsh? Now Your Majesty is in the world and is the world, but you should not forget your wife who was washing clothes and serving you in the village back then."

Luan Zhenghuan never thought that he had gone in such a big circle to plead for Queen Miao. He was furious and his face was gloomy, which made him retreat immediately.

When Liao Yuanyan asked again, Luan Zhenghuan became even more angry. He threw the teacup in front of him and ordered the eunuch to invite him out.

After repeated incidents, Liao Yuanyan finally stood up and said that the old mother in the family was old and needed to be supported. Now the world is peaceful and the country is cleared. He has fulfilled his responsibilities as a minister and should resign and go home to fulfill his filial piety.

Luan Zhenghuan was furious at this time, and he didn't think so much. After hearing Liao Yuanyan say this, he nodded and waved his hand in dismay to send him out.

Liao Yuanyan finally bowed to him, got up and retreated.

After reading this long memory, the system space was silent inside and outside.

After a quarter of an hour, Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "This guy is really a lard. I heard that my little wife is urging him to bully his wife. What's the matter? If someone in Lao Zhu's harem dares to bully Lao Ma like this, she will be stripped of her!"

Li Shimin also frowned and said, "How can a couple in distress give up? Luan Zhenghuan has no virtue, and Qin's fox is charming and troubles cannot be kept!"

Ying Zheng frowned and said without saying a word, "If this continues, the king and the ministers will be disconnected from each other, which will be a great disadvantage for the court and the country."

Emperor Gaozu couldn't help but shook his head and sighed: "Miao's family is indeed not of high origin, nor is it as polite and elegant as the princess of the previous dynasty, a noble girl of noble families, but she is Luan Zhenghuan's wife, who has suffered hardships and shared hardships together. How could she treat her like this? Moreover, princes, generals and ministers, rather have a genius. Since he thinks that the princess, noble girls are noble and unattainable, what rebellion did he do at the beginning? Wouldn't it be better to starve to death honestly?"

Although Ying Zheng had not yet established a queen, he admired the loyal and virtuous woman like Empress Miao and shook his head and said, "If a virtuous wife like Miao ends like this, no wonder Liao Yuanyan was discouraged and unwilling to continue to assist. I see that this person can share hardships but not wealth. Liao Yuanyan retreated bravely, and seemed to have great losses, but he was able to protect himself and enjoy his old age. As for the other heroes, it is afraid it will be difficult."

Liu Che never forgot to argue with Ying Zheng: "Aren't you an enemy? There are still women you admire?"

The death of a person has disappeared, and the hatred and anger that I felt was difficult to say in the past gradually disappeared. Ying Zheng was able to face the old things calmly: "I just hate those shameless □□. When did I hate women? In the past, when did I enter Xianyang, I was very courteous. In addition, in my life, I have never killed meritorious officials and kept them all in my bow?"

Several emperors looked solemn when they heard this. Liu Che did not argue about sharing the world with the widow. Li Shimin was speechless, while Zhu Yuanzhang looked down on Luan Zhenghuan's behavior very much: "When I wear a straw raincoat, I dislike the thick and ugly strawcoat when I go to the shore. Why don't I think about what I was? A conscientious thing, I can't do such a thing!"

The emperors were talking in the white fog space, and Emperor Gaozu quickly came to his senses and asked the middle-aged eunuch: "How long has Mr. Liao left?"

The eunuch was obviously stunned: "It's been about two quarters of an hour."

After Liao Yuanyan left, Luan Zhenghuan's anger was not gone, his face was gloomy, and the eunuchs and palace servants around him dared not speak. After a long time, seeing his expression slowed down, he dared to approach and clean up the remains of the teacup.

When Emperor Gaozu heard this, he nodded and immediately stood up and said, "Prepare the horse, I will leave the palace immediately."

"Leave the palace?" The eunuch was startled and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, it's lunch time. You can at least use some meals. The concubine has simmered bird's nest and pigeons. It's been more than two hours, and I'm waiting for you to come..."

Emperor Gaozu glanced at him coldly and sneered: "Do you want to be my master, or do the imperial concubine want to be my master?"

The eunuch suddenly changed his face and knelt down in cold sweat. The eunuch in the palace was silent, and the quiet needles could be heard.

Emperor Gaozu was too lazy to talk nonsense to him, so he didn't bother to change his clothes, and strode away from the front hall and climbed down the stairs.

There were servants who had prepared horses to wait outside the hall. Emperor Gaozu flew on his horse and whipped his whip out of the palace.

It is strictly forbidden to ride horses in the palace, but the emperor is obviously not under the constraints. The palace gates opened one after another, heavy and majestic, bowing to the emperor above ten thousand people.

Emperor Gaozu left the palace all the way, but before he could stop, he headed straight to Liao's mansion.

When he arrived at the street where the Liao Mansion was, Emperor Gaozu got off his horse and asked his servant to take off his outer robe and change it to himself, preparing to go over and call the door himself.

The attendant said inexplicably: "Your Majesty, why bother you with such a trivial matter?"

"You guys wait here, don't approach."

However, Emperor Gaozu did not explain to them. After giving him a command, he sorted out his clothes and went to the door and said to the doorman: "I am Mr. Liao's former friend. Today I am here. I'm here to visit me. Please ask my father to lead the way to spread the news."

Seeing that he was well-dressed and majestic, the concierge knew that it was definitely not a blackmail. Besides, with the Liao family, how could a rogue dare to come here to cause trouble?

The concierge bowed and said respectfully: "What do you call this master?"

Gaozu smiled and said, "When he saw Mr. Liao, he naturally knew it. Please guide me and wait for me to visit you."

Liao Yuanyan interacted with all the nobles from all walks of life, and there were many strange-tempered people. The concierge responded and explained to the others, leading him to the mansion.

There were not many servants in the Liao Mansion, and at this time, there were constant contact between the corridors, including those who carried things, packed their bags, and went to measure the debt.

Emperor Gaozu sighed in his heart and asked the concierge: "What, Mr. Liao is planning to move?"

"Yes," said the concierge: "The master said he resigned and planned to take the old lady back to his hometown to retire."

Emperor Gaozu said silently.

The concierge led him to the main hall, probably because the servants were all busy and there was no one on duty outside. The concierge asked Emperor Gaozu to wait outside for a while and then he entered and communicated.

"Master, a gentleman came outside, saying that he was your old friend and was waiting outside the hall at this time."

Liao Yuanyan's face turned gray and said sickly: "Did you ever say what his surname is?"

The concierge said, "I have never mentioned it. I just said that you must know it when you see it."

Liao Yuanyan was puzzled, but hesitated, and stood up and said, "Let's go and have a look."

He walked behind the doorman and turned the pebbled walkway and half of the corridor when he saw it. Liao Yuanyan couldn't help but be stunned. He quickly came to his senses and bowed to the salute: "Sage..."

Before he could bow down, Emperor Gaozu held his arm and said earnestly: "I am here today, just an old friend of Yuanyan, but I am reminiscing about the past, not distinguishing between the king and the minister."

Liao Yuanyan lost his mind for a long time, and his heart was full of thoughts: "You are busy with everything, why do you have time to come here to have a waste of money?"

Emperor Gaozu then cleaned up his clothes and bowed to him solemnly: "I thank you to you and apologize to you. Thank you for your loyalty and honesty and loyalty. I am not virtuous and rude to you. I was not accepted before. After leaving, I thought about it and felt ashamed. I came to apologize to you."
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