Chapter 48 last supper

In a few days, it was Zhao Wang Liu Ruyi's birthday, and Liu Bang decided to hold a grand banquet for his son.It was specially decreed that Empress Lu and the crown prince would also attend the banquet, and the highly respected and respected officials of the court and China would also attend the banquet. Liu Bang has his own little plan, and wants to take advantage of the night banquet to try to change the crown prince again.But things are unpredictable, and this night banquet is also a showdown between Empress Lu and Madam Qi, and it will be clear who wins and who loses. There were lanterns and festoons in Zhao Wang's mansion, Liu Bang, Mrs. Qi, and Liu Ruyi were all dressed up, and all the courtiers had arrived, only Empress Lu and Crown Prince Liu Ying were left behind.

Not long after, Empress Lu and Liu Ying also came on time.Shangshan Sihao also made a grand appearance. After entering the table, Liu Bang saw four old men standing behind Liu Ying.Liu Bang asked curiously: "These four old gentlemen are..." Dong Yuangong answered unhurriedly: "We come from Shangshan, my name is Dong Yuangong, and these three are my brothers, named Jiaoli, Qiliji and Xiahuanggong respectively." In an instant, Liu Bang was dizzy. He couldn't believe his ears and eyes, so he said: "What did you say? Please say it again." Dong Yuangong announced the names of four more people.Liu Bang was amazed. The one standing in front of him was actually the famous Sihao of Shangshan. He couldn't help admiring him. He hurriedly asked people to watch and pour tea, and asked, "I admire you very much! I have been looking for you for many years, and then I invite you, can you?" But you have been hiding and are now following my son, why? Could it be that my son is more attractive than me?"

Shangshan Sihao replied respectfully: "The emperor conquered the world, made the world submit, and the world returned to his heart! But, the emperor, you have always looked down on scholars, scolded people at every turn, or made fun of them. We don't want to be insulted by you, so we refuse to follow you." You meet. Prince Liu Ying is benevolent, loyal and filial, and knows how to respect intellectuals. Everyone in the world is willing to work hard for him, let alone us bad old men?" It seems that the crown prince is really full-fledged, if he forcefully replaces him, I'm afraid it will cause a big mess right away.Liu Bang stroked his beard, nodded frequently and said: "That's good, that's good, please four brothers take care of the prince."

When Liu Bang said this, he must have been very disappointed.Sihao's answer was also extremely ingenious. In just a few words, the following information was conveyed: one was to tell Liu Bang the reason why they did not want to go down the mountain to cooperate with him; Rooting is very difficult to shake, you should give up the heart of changing the crown prince! After the banquet, Liu Bang looked thoughtfully at the back of Si Hao, who surrounded the prince and left calmly. That night, Liu Bang said helplessly to Mrs. Qi: "I have always wanted to abolish the crown prince, but now that the crown prince has these four masters to assist him, his reputation is growing day by day, and his wings have grown. It is your master!"

So far, Madam Qi's wishful thinking has come to nothing.She didn't understand why Liu Bang cared so much about the words of the four old men. Madam Qi wept sadly and was deeply grieved.She enjoys Liu Bang's warmth and love, but at the same time imagines the future with great fear.Liu Bang's health has been changing day by day. After Liu Bang passed away, Prince Liu Ying came to the throne, and Empress Lu came to power. What should I do then?Queen Lu's cruelty is well known to the government and the public, how will she treat herself? Although Madam Qi was sad, she felt that she had never offended Empress Lu once, and Empress Lu would not be too unfeeling at that time.It was not his fault that Liu Bang loved himself, and no one could force Liu Bang to like someone.Besides, changing the crown prince was done out of fear, and it was also approved by Liu Bang.Now that the prince Liu Ying is still the prince, Empress Lu may show mercy.

In fact, Madam Qi had no idea at all, she just lowered her head and wept.Looking at this scene, Liu Bang, who was sympathetic to the fragrance and jade, could not help but touch his heroic heart, which was so heroic in the past but is now very fragile. The hero cherishes the beauty, but now, the hero is old, not only can't protect the beauty he loves, but even himself is in danger, and he doesn't know when he will suddenly pass away. Liu Bang stroked Mrs. Qi, and she was trembling like a wounded puppy. After calming down a bit, Liu Bang could only sigh and say, "You dance the Chu country dance for me, and I will sing Chu songs for you!"

Therefore, Liu Bang sang: "The swan flies high, thousands of miles with one stroke. The wings are already spread, and it crosses the four seas. Cross the four seas, but what can be done! Although there is a small payment, it is still what you do." Madam Qi stood up, letting the tears flow down her beautiful face.Mrs. Qi is good at singing and dancing, especially Chu Wu, who dances so well that it shakes the world and weeps ghosts and gods.She held her breath, unfolded her wide sleeves, twisted her waist, and danced the charming dance of "sleeves up and waist down".Liu Bang, with tears on his face and gray hair on his temples, sang a Chu song to express the grievances in his heart while admiring the Chu dance, stepping on the beat.

Liu Bang's singing is generous and sad, probably thinking that after his death, his beloved woman and son fell off the cliff but could not be rescued, and his heart was filled with grief.Madam Qi also shed tears while dancing, thinking of her upcoming tragic ending, she finally broke down in tears. In the end, his thick and desolate singing voice lingered in the hall.The singing disappeared, and the dancing shadows also stopped. Mrs. Qi collapsed like an autumn leaf, crying like a tearful person, sobbing uncontrollably.Liu Bang picked up Madam Qi and walked to the inner room.Since then, Liu Bang has never mentioned the matter of abolishing the crown prince.

Madam Qi's grief certainly made Liu Bang restless.Liu Bang, from a commoner to a king, naturally knew what kind of danger Mrs. Qi would face after his death.Liu Bang is well aware of Empress Lu's cruelty. The prince Liu Ying is too benevolent and weak. Madam Qi and Aizi Ruyi are no match for Empress Lu. Up to now, the people involved know their own situation better than us. Madam Qi and Empress Lu are like two martial arts masters standing opposite each other. You come and go. Now, Madam Qi has used her ultimate skill, but the other party dodged it Now, it's time for Empress Lu to act. She hasn't acted yet, and I don't know when she will act, but it must be fierce and fatal. Liu Bang and Mrs. Qi, who deeply understand Empress Lu's personality, dare not imagine such a future. Waiting for disasters is better than enduring disasters Even more frightening.

These two people were completely overwhelmed by depression. Mrs. Qi even tried to make a dying struggle, counting on Liu Bang to change his mind. Faced with her nagging, Liu Bang often remained silent for a long time. Perhaps after the debate in the court, he found that he was not Without the psychological preparation to abolish the elders and establish the young, in fact, none of the ministers can be his master, but his feelings cannot be the rational master. In the TV series "Daming Palace Ci", Wu Zetian hugged her daughter Xiao Taiping and said that if your father's tree cannot protect us, we have to grow into a tree ourselves.Undoubtedly, Mrs. Qi does not have the ability to grow into a tree, she is at best a flower, coquettish, ostentatious, shining, and eye-catching, so she is deeply loved by Liu Bang, but when Liu Bang dies, these characteristics will only give her enemies a quick start Give directions.

Empress Lu wanted to harm Zhao Wang Ruyi, and Liu Bang had already expected it.When Ruyi was named King Zhao, Ruyi was just ten years old. Liu Bang worried day and night, and often sang sad songs.Liu Bang is a singer who likes to compose lyrics, compose music, and sing himself. The sad songs are so tear-jerking that the ministers are not happy to hear them, and they can't figure out why Liu Bang is in such a bad mood.Zhao Yao, Liu Bang's most respected confidant, saw the emperor Liu Bang frowning and gloomy several times, so he guessed one or two, and knew why the emperor who was not long in time was worried. On this day, Zhao Yao saw Liu Bang with a sad face, and said softly, "I know why Your Majesty is depressed. Are you worried that Empress Lu and Madam Qi will have a rift, and King Zhao will not be able to save his life after ten thousand years?" These words were scratching Liu Bang's itch, and Liu Bang hurriedly asked Zhao Yao what he could do. Zhao Yao said with confidence: "Your Majesty should appoint a noble and powerful prime minister for King Zhao, and this prime minister must be someone who is respected by the queen mother, prince and all the officials." Liu Bang hurriedly asked: "Yes, yes, yes, I think so too, but among the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, who can meet this condition?" Zhao Yao replied: "The minister has been thinking again and again, and only the doctor Yushi and Zhou Chang, Marquis of Fenyin are the most suitable." Liu Bang carefully considered that Zhou Chang, the doctor of the censor, was indeed highly respected, shrewd and capable, upright and selfless, and he made the queen somewhat grateful, and the prince and ministers were also in awe of him. Although he stuttered a bit, he was the only one who was most suitable. The best candidate. Liu Bang thought it made sense, so he summoned Zhou Chang and said to him, "I have something to trouble you. Can you go and be a matchmaker for King Zhao?" What is wrong! Why do you want to demote my official and drive me to the princes?" Liu Bang comforted him and said, "I also know that this is demoting your official, but what I worry about day and night is King Zhao. Thinking that without your assistance, King Zhao may not even be able to save his life in the future, please help me with this!" Zhou Chang knew that his arms could not twist his thighs, so he had to go to office crying. Zhou Chang worked under Liu Bang, and once called Liu Bang a tyrant like Xia Jie and Yin Zhou.Even though it was a joke, it was cruel enough.But Liu Bang actually forgave Zhou Chang.Not only forgave Zhou Chang, but also entrusted Zhou Chang with the life of his favorite son. Even though King Zhao's life was not saved in the end, the unstoppable trust between the two is still enviable. As the emperor, Liu Bang tried his best to consolidate the imperial power. Coupled with these things in the harem, Liu Bang's arrow injury was even more serious.Empress Lu found a famous doctor, and Liu Bang asked him about his condition. The doctor said he could cure him because he was afraid of Liu Bang.As soon as Liu Bang heard his tone, he knew that the disease would not be cured, so he scolded the doctor angrily: "I used to be just a commoner, and it was the destiny of heaven to win the world with a three-foot sword in my hand. Now, God wants me to die, and it is the genius doctor Bian Que." It’s useless to come!” After saying that, he rewarded the doctor with fifty gold and sent him away. Empress Lu looked at Liu Bang who was dying, and asked him about the personnel arrangements after his death: "Who will take over after Xiao Xiangguo's death?" Liu Bang said Cao Shen. Empress Lu asked who was behind Cao Shen. Liu Bang said: "Wang Ling can succeed Cao Shen, but Wang Ling is not resourceful, so he can be assisted by Chen Ping. Although Chen Ping is resourceful, he can't make major decisions. Although Zhou Bo is not good at talking, he is a man. Loyal and honest, he must be the one who stabilizes the Liu family and contributes to the country in the future, use him as a captain!" Empress Lu asked what to do in the future, and Liu Bang said weakly: "You won't know what will happen in the future." In 195 BC, in the illusion of peace he created, Liu Bang passed away unwillingly.Later, Liu Ying became emperor. He was only seventeen years old, and the dynasty was actually controlled by the Queen Mother Lu. Empress Lu has endured humiliation for many years, and has long hated the favorite concubines headed by Mrs. Qi.Now that she really became the Empress Dowager, the time has come for her to vent her long-standing grievances. From the time when Liu Bang was humble, she married Liu Bang as his wife as a rich lady, and followed Liu Bang, a wandering and poor ghost, through all the hardships and hardships in the world, and assisted him in sweeping away many kings with different surnames.Liu Bang was able to win the world and stabilize the world, and Empress Lu made a lot of contributions, which is not comparable to ordinary women who sit back and enjoy it. But after finally winning the world, Liu Bang loved Mrs. Qi alone, and was indifferent to his wife who made meritorious deeds.Madam Qi, in particular, wanted to replace her with his first wife, directly threatening the lives of Empress Lu's mother and son.Empress Lu tried her best to get rid of this tragic fate.Although Madam Qi's goal was not achieved, one can also imagine how the beauties headed by Madam Qi fought for power and favor in Liu Bang's harem. These favored concubines who can only dress up and compete for beauty have completely forgotten that their opponent, Empress Lu, survived the bloody storm, and the founding generals of the Han Dynasty had once shared blood with her The only support of this group of women is Liu Bang alone. What's sad is that they seem to think that Liu Bang is really a long-lived body, but they don't expect that he will fall down one day.And how quickly the day came!