Chapter 1312 Party

Chapter 1312 Party

Chapter 1312 Party (Part )

After Shao Xun entered, everyone bowed to him.

He waved his hand, indicating that everyone should go about their own business, and then came to his father's side.

Shao Zhen, deputy commander of the imperial guards, and Huan Wen, the imperial secretary, followed behind him, one on each side, and brought a couch over.

Shao Xun bowed to his father first, then sat down and asked, "Grandpa went to the Quanshanfang the day before yesterday?"

Emperor Shao Xiu also had his own subordinates, but he usually didn't order them around, and he never went out. This visit to Liu Shan's house in Quanshanfang was considered a rare outing, so the subordinates informed Shao Xun.

"He's not in good condition anymore, and he'll probably have to die ahead of me." Shao Xiu shook his head in an ambiguous manner, and then his eyes became scattered, as if he was recalling something.

Perhaps he was reminiscing about the passionate days of his youth.

At that time, Liu Shan was the team leader and he was just a small soldier. His mother's family was still better off than Shao's.

There may have been a story between him and Liu Shan, but when he was about to be buried, everything was gone with the wind.

"My uncle has made great contributions to the country. The Liu family will enjoy wealth and prosperity in the future," Shao Xun said.

Shao Xiu regained his composure a little, looked at his son, and said, "It is a blessing to have three generations of wealth. Xiao Chong, you are right. Only by having more children and spreading them out in different places can the bloodline be preserved."

Shao Xun smiled.

He didn't have many children for this reason. He just liked playing with women and didn't use condoms, so wouldn't he have many children?
As long as the physical fitness is maintained and as long as there is room for play every day, there will be a steady stream of children.

Throughout the dynasties, it was the founding monarchs who were theoretically the busiest and had the least time to sleep with women who had the most children. After peace came, the kings had fewer and fewer children overall, and some even died out. No one knew what was going on, but it might be because their physical fitness was too poor.

"I will go to Donghai Township after the New Year. Does Grandpa have anything to tell me?" Shao Xun asked.

"Let's go to our ancestors' graves to pay respects. I'm old and can't even leave Bianliang." Shao Xiu said.

"Okay." Shao Xun nodded.

In fact, the Shao family's ancestral tomb in Qu County has been renovated. The county magistrate designated a piece of land around it and settled ten families there. There was no tax or labor service, and the only requirement was to guard the Shao family's ancestral tomb and clean it regularly.

But there is no need to talk about these things. After he returns to his hometown, he will definitely visit the grave in person.

"Is there anything else?" Shao Xun asked again.

"No more." Shao Xiu shook his head and said, "There are no more people I know. They are all gone."

Shao Xun was silent.

Since he sent troops to bring his family to Luonan, his parents have been away from home for many years. Donghai has experienced war and peace, but now everything has changed.

This is the tremendous power of time. No one or thing can resist the erosion of time.

After Shao Xiu finished speaking, he began to daydream again.

Shao Xun knew that his father was actually in good health. He was just aging, but he didn't have any fatal disease. It was just that he no longer had the desire to live.

Now, maybe he just wants to see his grandchildren a few more times, and when he has seen enough, he will say goodbye.

Mrs. Lu personally brought the tea, poured it for him, and added some to Shao Xiu's tea bowl.

The father and son took a sip at the same time.

"It's worth it to be able to drink such good tea." Shao Xiu suddenly said.

Shao Xun felt a little melancholy but also wanted to laugh. His father was truly heroic. After all, he had fought in battles.

Maybe, this is life.

People experience many things in their life, but there is always a certain stage that is the most important, shaping people's values ​​and attitudes towards life. My father joined the army when he was young, and even though he later returned to the countryside, the mark has been left.

There was some wind in the yard, and although the sun was shining brightly, it was still a little chilly.

Shao Xun stood up and took a blanket to cover his father's legs and abdomen.

Crown Prince Shao Jin noticed this thing.

In the past two years, my father has always used blankets in large quantities on different occasions and recommended them to ministers and generals.

A lot of sweaters have been released. Although they are a bit stiff and slightly prickly, it is not a big problem if they are not worn close to the body. The warmth-retaining effect is excellent, surpassing traditional cotton-padded clothes.

To be honest, those who were "tricked" by their father into going to Huainan and Jiangnan to pick wild silkworm cocoons to use as fillings for cotton-padded clothes are gradually unable to make money.

Old things are always replaced by new things.

Thinking of this, he seemed to understand something. His father always said "keep pace with the times", and he really practiced it.

It’s just that during the years my father was in power, everything changed very quickly. Compared with the Han and Wei dynasties when there were no changes for decades or even hundreds of years, this was really a drastic change, which made many people, including him, unable to bear it.

Changing too quickly means that previously successful experiences may no longer apply, which can be unsettling.

But blankets and sweaters are good things, especially the woven ones, which are much better than those that are crushed and beaten. After removing the oil with grass alkali and lake alkali, there is no smell, and it is very warm. He wore one today, which was brought to him by Lu before he went out. He wore a silk shirt inside, and he didn't feel uncomfortable. I don't know if his father noticed it.

"Xiao Chong, when are you leaving?" Shao Xiu suddenly asked again.

"We can only recruit young men and soldiers after the spring planting is finished." Shao Xun said, "There is also A Guan's wedding in February, so we have to wait until everything is done before we can leave."

"I heard that the daughter of Gong family is a barbarian?" Shao Xiu asked.

"Who told you that, Grandpa?" Shao Xun frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "A Guan is a Duke of Shu, and his wife is from Shu, which is quite common. This girl is the legitimate granddaughter of Gong Zhuang, and she is no worse than the ladies in the Central Plains."

"Who is Gong Zhuang?" Shao Xiu asked.

"He is now the governor of Baxi. The seven tribes of Bandun Man mostly obey his orders, but he is not a barbarian." Shao Xun said, "Gong Zhuang is a filial son and has a good family tradition. He is also well-versed in classics and history. He wrote books during his mourning period. He is as famous as Qiao Xiu in Shu, and officials are vying to hire him. Although he is a Qiang, few scholars in Zhongxia are more learned than him. The last time Shu was in chaos, the Bandun Man sent troops to defeat the Liao people, and I relied on them to help stabilize the situation in Shu."

Shao Xiu felt relieved when he heard this.

Although he did not have much knowledge, he knew that those who could write books were not ordinary people.

Gong Zhuang thought that this granddaughter-in-law must be a well-educated and well-mannered woman. Before this, he was really worried that he would bring back someone with broken hair and tattoos.

Shao Xu listened to this and laughed, "Aunt, Lord Gong was a famous scholar in Shu in his early years, but he never entered the government because of family hatred. Don't say they are barbarians. When King Wu of Zhou defeated King Zhou, the Qiang people sent troops. When Emperor Gaozu of Han established his capital in Guanzhong, the Qiang people also fought hard. Even during the Cao Wei period, there were dances and music in the palace that were sung in the Qiang language, but later no one knew how to sing Qiang songs, so they changed to Han songs."

From a historical perspective, the Qiang people got up early but arrived late. They appeared during the reign of King Wu of Zhou and were one of Liu Bang's original shareholders, even earlier than Han Xin and others. They helped Liu Bang to counterattack the Three Qins, but some people still discriminate against them and call them "barbarians".

As for their poor relatives, the Baihuyi and others, because of their low civilization, they were almost equated with their distant relatives the Wushuiman in the Yiyang area.

"Nian Liu is indeed well-read—" Shao Xun said.

Halfway through the conversation, I wanted to habitually admonish the other princes and ask them to learn from Nian Liu, but then I thought about it and gave up. These children are all grown up and have self-esteem, especially since the crown prince is still here. If I say too much, he might be unhappy and even resent Nian Liu. It is better to find an opportunity to give him some advice in private.

So he changed the subject and said, "It is important to read widely, but other things cannot be neglected either."

Shao Xu immediately responded: "I know."

Because of his grandfather's health, his father temporarily gave up the idea of ​​letting him return to Liangzhou and instead gave him a new position: the military inspector of the fifth battalion of the Wansheng Army.

The commander-in-chief of the camp is Li Shang, who once served in the Yicong Army and was on good terms with Cai Chengxiang. Now that he is old, he has retired to lead the second-line troops. He has rich experience and has dabbled in both infantry and cavalry.

Shao Xun had told him everything, and told him to teach well and not to keep anything to himself.

Shao Xu understood what his father meant and just sighed. Grandpa was afraid that after he left, the prince would kill them all? If so, why bother...

But thinking about this, he also understood a little. You can only know a person's face but not his heart. How do you know what he will do in the future?

Of course, Shao Xu felt that his sixth brother would not go to such lengths, as he still had some affection for his brothers in his heart.

But people like my father, who have been through the battlefield, always like to plan ahead and assume the worst of others.

Now that Hu Tou has gone to Liaodong, he will never be able to counterattack the Central Plains in his lifetime. He does not have the capital to do so, and he still has enemies, unless the officials, nobles, and the army in Hebei all turn against him.

The prince will also face many difficulties in conquering Tiger Head, not to mention that there may be considerable opposition in the country. In the end, he will probably have to do both pulling and defending.

Father, father, people always say that you look kind but have a dark heart. Do you think so badly of us brothers?
Shao Xu felt a little sad.

He didn't know what would happen if he sat on the throne. Anyway, for now, he felt that brothers should love each other. As for whether it would change in the future, he was sure that he would not change. He really cherished the friendship between brothers and the warmth between family members. But his father told him that everyone might change...

He is lost.

Shao Xun spoke to the crown prince Shao Jin again: "After your father leaves the capital next spring, you must visit your grandfather every morning and evening. The three ministries, three supervisors, nine temples, and various generals will report to you on all matters of the court. If there is anything undecided, you can send it to the imperial court on horseback."

"Yes." Shao Jin responded calmly.

"Do a good job." Shao Xun patted his shoulder and said, "Your father has gone to remove the thorns for you. I just hope you can remember that it is not easy to build a business."

"Son will definitely do his best." Shao Jin promised.

Shao Xun smiled and stood up.

The rare warm winter sun and the rare gathering of family members made him happy.

On the road of life, some people accompany you at the beginning, some accompany you halfway, some accompany you most of the way, but very few people accompany you to the end.

Life is one big farewell.

On the last day, he will say goodbye to everyone, and he will be judged by future generations.

I have been here, and I have been full of confidence and ambition, but I have also been walking on thin ice and struggling hard, and finally I left my own mark.

No one can be perfect, just have a clear conscience.

"Food is the most important thing for people. Let's eat." He laughed and waved his hand.

(End of this chapter)