93 Chapter 93
◎Huo Qubing.
In feudal society, the emperor had the final say, and Liu Ju soon enjoyed the benefits of this autocratic system.
Because Liu Che had made arrangements in advance, all the officials in the prince's palace were ready in just one day. Combined with those that had been prepared before, although Liu Ju was young at this time, he was definitely a crown prince in name only.
Of course, at Liu Ju's age, he couldn't possibly participate in politics, but these people weren't just there to play house with him. From the moment he was crowned crown prince, government affairs had become the most important course Liu Ju had to learn. These officials, like Liu Ju's teachers, were there to teach him.
However, if there are some small matters, they will do them as long as Liu Ju gives the order.
For example, Liu Ju now sent someone to call the people from the Ministry of Works and told them to take the drawings he had drawn and make a set of Gaoqiao saddles, stirrups and horseshoes.
Although no one knows what these are, but... the prince wants to play with them, so they immediately made them.
Li Ying said, "As expected, Your Highness, you're even more agile than the eldest son. After all, the Marquis of Guanjun will be fighting the Xiongnu again next year. But, what can you say to your father? I have an idea. Why not go along with your father and say that your great-grandfather, remembering the Siege of Baideng, specifically urged his great-grandson to drive out the Xiongnu as quickly as possible? He could also offer some help."
Liu Ju couldn't help but smile: "Does the Marquis of Huaiyin intend to teach you some military tactics?"
Li Ying shuddered and said, "Your Highness, this is a bit of a joke from hell."
"Emperor Taizu and Marquis Huaiyin have both been reincarnated. They never fought in the underworld," Liu Ju said. "And they reconciled. So, where is the hell?"
"No? Reconciliation? Your great-grandfather exterminated Han Xin's three clans, and you can still reconcile?" Li Ying was shocked.
Liu Ju said, "That's my great-grandfather, that's Han Xin."
Li Ying choked up: "That's right."
The value of the Han Dynasty succubus is still rising, and the Marquis of Huaiyin... you are still thinking about "take off your clothes to dress me, and give me food to eat"!
"Forget it..." Li Ying wiped his face and said, "Your Highness, let's talk about how to deal with your father!"
Liu Ju said: "You don't have to worry about this."
Li Ying struggled, "I still have work to do, Your Highness, my internship!"
"Look, you don't even have a clue how Fusu completed his mission, so..." Liu Ju said, "Just leave it to fate."
Li Ying: “…”
Who said you were gentle? I miss the eldest son, woo woo woo...
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Marquis of Guanjun Huo Qubing is still under the command of the general. If Liu Ju wants to find him, he naturally has to go to the general's headquarters.
The General's Headquarters did not leave the Weiyang Palace, so it was within the scope of Liu Ju's activities without having to apply for a permit. Although he was not very familiar with the place, Liu Ju still successfully found Huo Qubing who was drawing his bow and shooting arrows.
On the stone table beside him was a manuscript of his. Liu Ju leaned over to take a look and found that it was a battle plan against the Huns.
Meeting Wei Huo in this life, the Huns must have done so much evil in their previous life to be born into such a good family, Liu Ju thought, but I certainly don't sympathize with my enemies.
Huo Qubing put away his bow and came over to greet Liu Ju: "Greetings, Your Highness."
Liu Ju returned the greeting: "Cousin."
Huo Qubing glanced at the person following Liu Ju and asked directly, "Your Highness, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Liu Ju also didn't mince words: "I have something I want to give to my cousin."
After saying this, he asked the person following him to open the bundle and put a set of horse harness on the ground.
Huo Qubing looked down, but couldn't see what it was. He asked in confusion, "What is this?"
Liu Ju told him the uses of Gaoqiao saddle, stirrups and horseshoes, and then saw the cool guy in front of him change his expression.
"You..." Huo Qubing took a step back and looked at Liu Ju, "Are you kidding me?"
Liu Ju's expression remained unchanged: "Cousin, you can go and give it a try."
Huo Qubing looked at Liu Ju for a moment, his mind full of doubt. He had his horse harness brought to the stables. Before leaving, he said to Liu Ju, "Your Highness, please wait for me for a moment."
Liu Ju nodded: "Don't worry, cousin."
Liu Ju was used to being alone. He could do nothing and just sit there in silence for days without getting bored.
This is a habit developed in the underworld.
So, when Huo Qubing came back with some excitement on his face, he saw the little prince staring at the sky in a daze.
Huo Qubing stopped and looked at Liu Ju without blinking.
Liu Ju noticed his gaze and turned to look over, very surprised: "Cousin, why are you looking at me like that?"
Huo Qubing took a few steps forward and said, "Your Highness..." He paused and changed his words, "Zi'er, are you unhappy about being the crown prince?"
Liu Ju was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No... Do I look very unhappy?"
Huo Qubing said, "You don't look very happy."
It was clear that when he came back from the north last year, Liu Ju was happily circling around him, and last month this year, he was still pestering him to go out of the palace to play.
It hasn't been long since then, and the little prince has changed his appearance.
It was as if all his happiness and vitality had been drained away, leaving only an empty shell.
"Uh... because I want to be a mature prince?" Liu Ju shrugged and smiled, "Otherwise, I can't be possessed by an evil spirit."
Huo Qubing looked at him thoughtfully, "You look a bit like before you were crowned Crown Prince."
Yes, Liu Ju was very lively and interesting when he was young.
Liu Ju, whom Huo Qubing was familiar with, was a lively and lovely child.
However, Liu Ju no longer remembers the details of his interactions with his cousin.
In his previous life, when Huo Qubing died of illness, Liu Ju was only twelve years old and had only been sensible for a few years. His memories of Huo Qubing gradually became vague as he grew older.
Liu Ju's memories of Huo Qubing mostly came from what he heard from his father and his mother to his uncle.
My father always expresses his regrets and pity, but my uncle... he usually remains silent and listens to my mother sigh.
"Cousin." Liu Ju didn't know how to respond to this question, so he just ignored it. "What do you think of the horse harness?"
My cousin is different from my father. Even if he noticed that something was wrong with him, he would not ask someone to perform a shaman ritual to exorcise the evil spirit for him.
"Very good!" Huo Qubing said forcefully, then changed the subject, "Let me hand you over to my uncle and take you riding tomorrow, how about that?"
For Huo Qubing, who didn't like being bothered by children, this was already a display of his great love for his cousin, the prince.
Liu Ju's heart warmed, he looked up and smiled at him, saying, "Cousin, I'm really fine. You...you'll get used to it if you come to see me more often in the future."
Huo Qubing subconsciously frowned: "You..." He looked into the little prince's deep eyes and suddenly realized that something was wrong. "You won't ask me to tell you again how I led 800 cavalrymen to attack the Xiongnu?"
"Ah..." Liu Ju was awakened to some long-lost memories.
When my cousin was first conferred the title of Marquis of Guanjun, whenever I saw him, I would pester him to tell me about his raid on the Huns. Once or twice was fine, but if I told him more than once, he would get so annoyed that he was unwilling to see me again until the next year before he went on an expedition.
In fact, there were many children who wanted to hear Huo Qubing talk about this experience, but none of them dared. Only Liu Ju, relying on his father being the emperor of the Han Dynasty, not only dared to do so, but also forced Huo Qubing to hide.
Seeing his reaction, Huo Qubing took a step back cautiously: "This is indeed your conspiracy. Have you started reading the Art of War?"
The young prince actually used military tactics against him! He was fooled! The Champion Marquis couldn't accept it!
Liu Ju looked at him and laughed happily: "Cousin, am I more terrifying than the Huns?"
After all, Huo Qubing would never retreat when facing the Huns, but Liu Ju actually managed to make him retreat.
Huo Qubing had already determined that this was a trick of the young prince. He refused to be outdone. He crossed his arms over his chest and said coldly, "I'm going to look for my uncle. Your Highness, I'll send someone to take you back."
Liu Ju jumped down from the stone bench and said with a smile, "I want to go find my uncle too!"
Huo Qubing: "..."
"Hurry up!" Liu Ju took the lead and walked in front, extending his hand to greet him, "Cousin, aren't you going to look for your uncle?"
Huo Qubing: "..."
It's a conspiracy, isn't it? You little brat! I absolutely can't take you out to play!
Soon, Wei Qing met a happy little nephew and a dull older nephew.
Wei Qing smiled and saluted: "Your Highness."
Liu Ju replied, "Great General."
Huo Qubing simply said, "Uncle."
Wei Qing turned to look at him and asked with a smile, "Qubing, why are you unhappy again?"
Liu Ju said shamelessly: "Uncle, my cousin was scared by me."
Wei Qing exclaimed, "Really? Ru'er is really amazing!"
Liu Ju nodded seriously.
Huo Qubing said with a stern face, "Uncle, please move."
Wei Qing had heard his older nephew complain many times about the little things that happened between them. He just laughed it off at the little funny things between children, and this time was no exception.
Wei Qing looked at Liu Ju again and asked, "Ju'er, are you going with your uncle?"
Liu Ju shook his head and said, "Uncle, go ahead."
Wei Qing ordered his attendants to stay and serve the prince, and he went out with Huo Qubing.
Liu Ju stood at the threshold and could vaguely hear his uncle's smiling voice: "Do you remember when I came back from Longcheng? You were just like Ju'er today, always pestering me and asking me to tell you stories over and over again."
My cousin said in frustration, "Uncle! I don't have any!"
"besides……"
As they walked away, Liu Ju could no longer hear what they said next.
If some people would object to the fact that His Majesty the Emperor has a good temper, then the fact that the General has a good temper is something that everyone except the Huns agrees on. Even those who dislike Wei Qing have to admit this.
Liu Ju remembered that every time he saw his uncle in his previous life, he always had a smile on his face, even when he was bedridden.
Liu Ju's previous life was not too long, but he had many people worth remembering and who he would never forget.
Liu Ju's previous life was not too short, but he still had many regrets and things he wanted to redeem.
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