Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 183
In June of the sixth year of Jianxing, Liu Chan set off from Hanzhong and returned to Chengdu in the south.

On the way, Liu Chan pondered over and over again. On the grounds that the land of Longyou had become a key place for the Han Dynasty, Liu Chan specially transferred the left guard of Baijia, led by the commander-in-chief Li Qian, from De Seoul to Lueyang to garrison to strengthen the defense.

Baijiawei, one of the three guards, has been divided into two guards, left and right, after several years of development.In the previous battle with Zhang Xi leading the Wuwei battalion, plus the loss of the Northern Expedition, more than half of the right guard was lost.It is necessary to go to Nanzhong to recruit Nanman, replenish the source of troops, and capture slaves.

At the same time, the strong and strong were selected from the three guards to fill in the newly built Xuanjia guards.

At the end of June, the Emperor Han, who had been away for nearly half a year, returned to his loyal Chengdu.

As the big man returned victorious, the news of the emperor's class teacher came from the north, and more than [-] people inside and outside Chengdu fell into jubilation.The officials of the Han Dynasty rejoiced for their outstanding achievements, and the common people, Li and Shu, celebrated the end of the war.

During the half a year before and after the war between the Han and Wei Dynasties, life was not easy for ordinary citizens.All food and grass are mainly supplied to the army of the Northern Expedition, and they are transported to the front line. The rise in food prices and the shortage of materials.

Moreover, during spring plowing, there are men in the family who are in corvée or military service, and they are all worried about the safety of their sons in the family, and they are all worried about the lack of labor for spring plowing.If there is no new farming method, spring plowing may be delayed.

Fortunately, the Northern Expedition ended, one hundred thousand troops returned south one after another, and the men also caught up with the summer harvest and summer planting.Without the extravagance of the war, the price of food in the Chengdu market, which had been rising, finally fell.

In Chengdu in midsummer, the scorching sun hangs high in the sky, making it extremely sultry.On the eve of Liu Chan's return to his teacher, there was a sudden thunderstorm, and the originally muggy weather finally became much cooler.

Yang Hong and Liu Yan personally traveled more than ten miles to meet him. After Liu Chan returned to Chengdu, he asked the officials in Chengdu to return to their own government offices and keep their duties without celebrating.

When he returned to the new palace of Shuhan, he learned that the Empress Dowager Wu was greeted by all the concubines, so Liu Chan went to the palace to greet the Empress Dowager Wu.

"The mother, the children are not filial, and the mother is worried about the children!" In the palace, the Empress Dowager Wu waited in front of the palace gate in person. Liu Chan strode forward and saw the Queen Mother.

"It's a bumpy road, your majesty doesn't need to give such a big gift!" Empress Dowager Wu was obviously agitated, and stepped forward to help Liu Chan up.

"How's your mother doing these days?" Liu Chan said slowly, supporting Empress Dowager Wu.

Empress Dowager Wu patted the back of Liu Chan's hand with a smile, and said with a smile: "The body is healthy, the harem is peaceful, the emperor's grandson is around his knees, what more can I ask for!"

"The Ai family heard that the great Han recaptured Longyou and captured the land of the Seven Counties, is it true or not?" Empress Dowager Wu continued.

Liu Chan said warmly: "It's true, my big man conquered seven counties in one fell swoop, gained more than [-] people, and established Qinzhou."

Empress Dowager Wu raised her feet and stepped up the steps, and said with relief: "If the late Emperor knew, I think he would be happy."

After a pause, the Empress Dowager Wu sized up Liu Chan a few times with loving eyes, and asked softly, "Is Your Majesty injured?"

"The sons and ministers are just supervising the battle. They have never been on the battlefield. The queen mother doesn't have to worry about it. In this Northern Expedition, the big man was caught by surprise, and even the soldiers were rarely injured." Liu Chan laughed.

When the Empress Dowager Wu was about to talk about family affairs again, the big Han concubines in the palace, headed by Empress Zhang, came out of the palace to salute Liu Chan, and said softly: "My concubine pays homage to Your Majesty, and congratulates His Majesty on his victory and return."

Liu Chan knew that now was not the time for sweet talk, so he supported the Empress Dowager Wu, and said in a deep voice, "Get flat!"

Sitting in the hall, Liu Chan's concubines are all there, one empress and three concubines.Empress Zhang Yun became more and more graceful and noble. After all, people live in her position and nourish her spirit, but she can vaguely feel stagnant in her heart.

Wang Meiren looks pure and pure like a fairy, she has not been favored for a long time, and she is getting colder and colder.She flirtatiously flirts with the beauties and Liu Chan.As for her husband, Zhang Qiang, her belly is already protruding and her figure is getting plump.

All four looked at Liu Chan with longing gazes, either fiery or secluded...

Liu Chan suddenly felt a little weak in his legs and feet, and his waist was sore.

Afterwards, Liu Chan's three princes, led by the eldest son Liu Sui, bowed down to Liu Chan strangely.

The eldest son, Liu Sui, was born to Wang Meiren. He is a four-year-old child, well-behaved and somewhat precocious.

The second and third twins, Liu Kun and Liu Yao, are a few months younger than the eldest son Liu Zhen. The two are a little mischievous. They look at Liu Chan with childish eyes, and use their small arms and legs to learn to bow to their elder brother Liu Zhen.

Liu Chan's three sons are all present, so it's not easy to favor anyone, so he asked the Empress Dowager Wu gently: "Is the third son well-behaved at home? Did he bother the empress?"

Empress Dowager Wu was very happy when she saw the happy family, and said with a smile: "That child was not skinny when he was young, so he just needs to be trained and trained. These three children are very good. The Ai family likes them very much, that is, Kun'er and Yao'er. I can't tell, and I often come to the palace to make trouble."

When Empress Dowager Wu talked about making a fuss, she couldn't see her displeasure at all, but she was very happy.

Xiang Meiren glanced at Wang Meiren secretly, with a slightly provocative meaning.

This scene was seen by the insightful Liu Chan, and he couldn't help but have a headache.The world has not yet settled down, and there are signs of seizing the heir in the harem.

The Empress Dowager Wu, who was overwhelmed, noticed her gaffe, changed her tone, and said in a complaining tone: "Your Majesty doesn't go to conquer in person, so why go to Hanzhong to supervise the battle, the army can be commanded by the prime minister. Ziyuan, Yuanxiong, Ziyuan The dragons are all going out with the army, and there is no one else in the court to rely on, leaving us old and young, women and children in the palace, the Ai family is really disturbed!"

Hearing this, Liu Chan frowned, with a restrained smile, and said, "Don't worry, Queen Mother, both Yang Qing and Jiang Qing in the inner mansion are loyal ministers to death. Could it be that someone in the palace angered Queen Mother?"

Empress Dowager Wu shook her head and said with a smile: "Don't worry too much, all the officials in the palace and mansion are obedient and wait on you, it's just that your Majesty is not here, so I have some concerns!"

Liu Chan thought for a while, and realized that he had really come out to supervise the Northern Expedition this time, and Xiang Chong from the guard palace also went to Hanzhong with him, no wonder women and children felt insecure.

Liu Chan sat next to Empress Dowager Wu, and said with a smile, "Your subject has lost consideration, and Empress Dowager is worried and worried! I will stay behind to protect the deep palace in the future."

After a pause, Liu Chan added: "If the mother is bored, you can order the minister's wife to enter the palace to pass the time with the mother."

Empress Dowager Wu put her arms around Liu Sui, and said with a smile: "It's not lonely to have brother Sui around, but occasionally I let Mrs. Hu enter the palace to chat with Ai's family."

A graceful figure appeared in Liu Chan's mind, a woman with a beautiful body.

Liu Chan quickly suppressed the thoughts in his mind, and said softly to Empress Dowager Wu: "My son is returning to Beijing today, and my uncle and second uncle are also returning to Chengdu. We will hold a family banquet today for the joy of the whole family!"

The restless Liu Sui broke free from the arms of Empress Dowager Wu and ran out to have fun.

Empress Dowager Wu looked at Liu Sui's back, then looked up at Liu Chan, and said with a smile, "Very good! The Ai family hasn't seen the two elder brothers for a long time!"

(End of this chapter)