Moreover, the fact that King Liu Jianglu of Qi was able to come to Chang'an to mourn in person this time shows that he was still a little biased towards the court and was a target that he could fight for.

Unlike other vassal states such as Wu Chu, they all sent their unsatisfied sons to mourn.

This shows that the vassal states such as Wu and Chu had realized the court's next actions and took precautions.

Don’t believe it. As long as the King of Wu and King Chu dare to enter Beijing and Liu Rong dares to make a promise, his cheap father will definitely be able to put them under house arrest in Beijing and then send troops to pacify the country.

"I heard that the current situation is turbulent, and I have gained something in my heart. I am willing to share my worries for my father."

Liu Rong naturally refused to go out at this time. He lowered his head, but his tone was quite loud.

If it were normal times, Liu Qi might be pleased with his eldest son's ambitious behavior, but with the King of Qi on his side at this time, it would be inconvenient to say a lot of things.

Just as he was about to reprimand, he saw King Liu Jianglu of Qi step forward and said, "I have always heard that the Great Highness is outstanding, and I want to hear what your Highness has?"

Liu Qi thought for a moment and then said nothing.

If Liu Rong really performed outstandingly, it would be of great help to convince the King of Qi.

However, Liu Qi had great doubts about this.

"What my sons think of is the system of vassal reduction that is hotly discussed today."

As soon as Liu Rong said something, a loud shout came from his ear: "Stop talking, how can you participate in such a major event in the court?"

It's okay to say this on weekdays, but in front of King Qi, there are huge problems.

No matter how much he was concerned about the court, King Liu Jianglu of Qi was, he was still a local vassal king.

The upcoming strategy of reducing the vassal states that the court is about to implement will inevitably harm the interests of the King of Qi.

After all, not everyone can tolerate their own authority and the interests of the country being damaged.

This is also the reason why the two sides have not reached an agreement.

After Liu Jianglu walked for two steps, he suddenly asked: "It's okay, I want to know how Your Highness views this strategy of reducing the vassal states."

On the other side, Liu Qi showed a look of self-righteousness and became silent behind him.

Liu Rong was extremely confident, so he didn't show any panic on his face and asked loudly: "I wonder how many princes are there under the emperor's knees?"

Liu Jianglu didn't know why the other party asked this question, but after a little thought, he said truthfully: "There are two in eleven."

This is still the number he obtained after he did not count the pregnant concubines.

"But they are all the flesh and blood of the emperor?"

After hearing this, Liu Jianglu's face twitched slightly. He suspected that someone in his harem dared to cuckold him. Then he replied in a muffled voice: "Natural."

"Then may I ask the emperor, can you make a crown prince?"

"nature."

"Hey, how mean is the emperor?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Jianglu's face immediately turned pale.

If he hadn't been worried about the fact that it was Weiyang Palace and the other party was the emperor's eldest son, after hearing this comment, he would have slapped him in the face.

"Why did your highness say this? Where is this..." Liu Jianglu's eyes turned red by being insulted by a child, and then turned around and bowed: "Please make the decision for your master."

Seeing that King Liu Jianglu of Qi was so embarrassed, Liu Qi felt quite happy.

This guy relied on the special position of his vassal state and never made a clear statement about the court's enlistment. He had been unhappy with the other party for a long time, but it was just inconvenient to attack.

"Liu Rong, how dare you be unreasonable to King Qi! If you can't come up with a reasonable explanation, I will spare you!"

The subtext is very obvious. If you say it well, you will be rewarded, but if you don’t say it well, you will be punished heavily.

As an emperor, Liu Qi's performance is undoubtedly very competent.

Weiyang Palace, above the main hall.

Liu Rong was unmoved at all, showing a calm and gentle look. He smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Emperor, you have no disrespect, you are just holding on to the rest of the princes under the Emperor!"

"What does this mean?" Liu Jianglu asked in confusion.

"The reason is very simple. After a hundred years as the emperor, only one son can get the throne, but the other sons will be knocked down and become lost in the dust from now on. From then on, will it be lost to everyone. Wouldn't it make people pity?"

Liu Jianglu was so angry that he was so angry that he was amused and laughed, and said, "Since that's the case, Your Highness thinks what should I do?"

This has been the case among the princes since ancient times. A crown prince inherited the throne, and the rest of the sons made a living. This is something that any royal child knows.

Liu Rong seemed to have not heard the sarcastic meaning in the words of the emperor, and said calmly: "If the emperor really loves his children, it is better to submit to the court and make all the sons under his knees crown princes."

"In this way, after a hundred years as the emperor, all the princes can be the princes."

Hearing these words, Liu Qi couldn't help but burst into a brilliant light, and with his political wisdom, he quickly figured out the key points.

King Liu Jianglu of Qi really wanted to do what Liu Rong said, and his capitulation of the country became smaller and smaller and weaker.

After three or five generations, the current fiefs of various countries may completely become small countries with no sense of existence.

This policy can be used in other vassal kingdoms, so that the effect of reducing the vassal states can be achieved without a single soldier.

It turns out that not everyone has ambitions, nor does everyone have a vision.

Liu Jianglu was delighted when he thought of the youngest son who was deeply loved by him but was not as the prince. He blurted out: "It's so true to me!"

"Since that's the case, I will allow the King of Qi to ask."

How could Liu Qi miss such a good opportunity? He struck while the iron was hot and put it into practice.

The so-called golden words, since the emperor has approved it, it is impossible for Liu Jianglu to regret it even if he wants to go back on his word.

Seeing King Liu Jianglu exit the hall with a frustrated look, Liu Qi finally showed an admiring look at his eldest son.

A smile of relief appeared on the corner of his lips, which was a complete turn of Liu Rong's mistakes at the funeral.

...

After leaving Weiyang Palace, Liu Rong knew very well that the matter was not over yet.

Although he used the strategy of refusing grace to be appreciated by his father today, he also gained the right to go to court to follow the government.

But it also offended a giant in the court, Chao Cuo.

It was the Legal giant Chao Cuo who presided over the demolition of the vassals and was beheaded by his cheap father.

During this period, Chao Cuo was extremely glorious in the court, and even Prime Minister Shen Tu Jia was beaten by Chao Cuohai.

Well, read that right, it means literally.

During the Western Han Dynasty, civil and military officials performed all military conduct on court discussions and it was simply something that Stone was accustomed to.

Although Chao Cuo is a civil servant, his combat effectiveness is extremely strong. He often presses some generals on the floor at court meetings and rubs hard.

It can be said that most of Chao Cuo's prestige in the court was achieved through these fists and feet.

The civil servants in the Western Han Dynasty were not like those weak scholars who could not hold their hands or resist their shoulders in later generations.

He is a civil and military man who can truly be a general when he goes out and a prime minister when he goes in.

If you count the officials of the nine ministers and above in the Western Han Dynasty, most of them had experience in military positions.

You know, this is the top civil servant group in the court.

From this we can see how strong the martial style of the Han Dynasty was.

Why did the country always destroy weakly, and the Han Dynasty only destroy strongly.

Although Liu Rong's order of grace could prevent the rebellion of the vassal states from being invisible, it took a long time and would inevitably be difficult to accept by the generals and Chao Cuo who were eager to make achievements.

With his current small body, he is not qualified to face the other party.

This made Liu Rong a little distressed, but he did not regret it.

With the public, this strategy is beneficial to the state.

Being private can greatly enhance the weight in his cheap father's heart and improve the environment he lives in.

A solid first step was taken to the road to fighting for the position of prince.

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Chapter completed!