The sun never sets in America

Chapter 328 The Crown Prince’s Visit: Returning to China with His Brothers

Standing on the Xijing Port, Liu Yu took a deep breath. It felt so good to be home.

Finally, he looked back at the densely packed ships in the port, and then boarded the royal carriage without looking back.

After finishing his trip to Russia, Liu Yu returned directly along the same route. In the process, he also declined Osman's invitation.

Although it made His Majesty the Sultan very unhappy, it actually reassured Nicholas.

After all, realistically speaking, Russia still has lingering fears about forming an alliance with Han. After all, the lessons learned in the last war were so great that Nicholas repeatedly tested whether Liu Yu was "cheating".

Although it was resolved in the end, Russians with psychological disorders are not so easy to coax. They cannot really let down their guard until the last moment and join Han's so-called "prison escape plan", even if the plan is very tempting. .

But as Nicholas said, when dealing with Han people, you have to turn a blind eye even when you are sleeping.

It is also for this reason that Liu Yu did not hesitate to turn down most diplomatic visits, even Osman, a "close" comrade-in-arms of Han.
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"His Majesty likes to watch football recently, and this meeting should be on the football field."

Listening to Wen Ting's explanation, Liu Yu said nothing and walked straight to the football field inside the palace.

The so-called football field is just an ordinary stadium. Liu Peng asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to build it for entertainment and fitness. As for the so-called football field, it is even more of a "pet name" because there are some seats for watching around it. , so he was jokingly called field by Liu Peng.

"This way, pass it over!!"

boom! !

The white football was kicked around, and finally with a "go in", all suspense ended.

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On the seats outside the stadium, the concubines applauded their sons. As for those who did not applaud and had ugly faces, they were naturally the losers.

Liu Peng stood aside and looked at the energetic teenagers on the field just now. He seemed to have returned to the playground of the school in his previous life. At that time, he always liked to do some cool moves to attract girls. Later he discovered that they It’s not the ball you’re looking at, it’s the people! !

"Father——"

Just when Liu Peng was nostalgic for the past, a familiar voice sounded behind him. When he looked back, he saw that it was this troubled prince.

"Your Highness, have you admitted any Russian or French women recently?"

"If you have any questions, tell me and I agree!!"

Looking at his father who had "malicious intentions" opposite him, Liu Yu said helplessly: "Father, I really didn't want that British woman for myself. She was given to me by the Queen of England. What can I do -"

Listening to Liu Yu talk about a lot of so-called "pain", Liu Peng waved his hand and said impatiently:

"Okay, greedy is greedy, don't tell me so much!!"

“Let me ask you, is that Scottish woman not pregnant??”

Liu Peng didn't interfere too much in other aspects, but he was extremely strict with his eldest grandson. After all, he couldn't mess with Gang Chang.

"No, definitely not!!"

Liu Yu shook his head. He is only that old now, and he is a child himself.

"It's fine if you don't have one. You have to understand how important this eldest grandson has been to a family and even a country since ancient times. You can't do anything stupid!!"

Liu Yu listened to Liu Peng's "lesson", and a trace of embarrassment flashed on his face. After all, he had failed several times. Fortunately, he went to see a doctor later and found out that he was not pregnant, otherwise he would have been really embarrassed.

Liu Peng did not continue on such a "shameful" topic, but asked about other things:

"How is it? How do you feel about going to Europe this time? I heard that you are very famous in Europe. You are a sharpshooter and a good guy. You are more famous than the stern tiger back then."

Liu Peng was making fun of him, but he was actually happy in his heart. After all, the more capable the prince was, the more powerful he could be as an emperor, and he could also indirectly show those outside that there was a successor to the Han Dynasty! !

"It's just a nickname. I feel guilty for tainting my father's ears." Liu Yu felt even more embarrassed when he heard Liu Peng talking about the "Archer".

"Hey, no matter what is dirty or not, remember, praising you and slandering you are all about you. If you are worthless, even if you are extremely ugly, no one will laugh at you, because you are worthless - ——”

"A gentleman values ​​honor and integrity, while a villain values ​​profit. Are you a gentleman or a villain?"

"I am neither a gentleman nor a villain, I am a wicked person, a wicked person who will do whatever it takes!!"

Liu Yu replied with a smile.

"Remember, it's not enough to be evil, you also need to be good. Only by following your heart can you do good and evil with ease!!"

Liu Peng patted Liu Yu on the shoulder and finally returned to the palace.

Before returning to the palace, he asked: "Go and see your queen mother."

Liu Yu bent down, cupped his hands, and sent his father away, then straightened his back and walked to the court.

"Big Brother!!"

"Brother——"

"His Royal Highness—"

Liu Yu had just arrived on the court. Seven or eight brothers around him greeted him, and some of them were nobles from Xijing City. They were added because they were short of players for the game.

"My second brother is indeed getting stronger and stronger. I'm afraid that in another two years, I won't be as good as you!!"

Liu Yu looked across at Liu Hao, who was only a few months away from him, patted the other party's strong arm, and said hello with a smile.

"The eldest brother is older than me. No matter how tall he is, he is still his younger brother. How can he still surpass me??"

Liu Hao showed a "simple" smile and looked silly.

"Third brother, why, haven't you recited poetry recently? Brother, I really hope to hear the masterpieces of a great poet like you!!"

When he met his third brother Liu Hong, Liu Yu mentioned his "habit", which was that he liked to write poems.

"Brother is joking. Those stupid works of my foolish brother are incomparable to the visit you took your father to overseas, eldest brother. The art of poetry is a small way after all. The so-called self-cultivation, harmonizing the family, governing the country and bringing peace to the world, in this world, is the main road——"

Liu Hong's appearance is more like that of a concubine. He is handsome and bookish. He looks more like a scholar than a prince.

Liu Yu "chuckled" and gave up the idea of ​​asking Liu Hong to write a poem in public. After all, so many people, whether they did well or not, would get themselves the reputation of bullying the "emperor's younger brother".

"Fourth brother, fifth brother, can you come in??"

“How was your reading??”

Liu Yu turned his attention from Liu Hong to his other two younger brothers, Liu Xiong and Liu Gan, who were about the same age.

"I read science and Western history, but it makes you laugh, big brother."

Liu Xiong took the initiative to reply to Liu Yu's words, and then Liu Gan also said that he had learned some "geography" and "foreign languages."

The words were very brief, and basically nothing could be discerned.

As if it was a routine matter, Liu Yu said a few words to the remaining Liu Jian, Liu Hun, and Liu Xuan, and then left on the pretext of saying "please greetings" to his mother.

As soon as he left, his brothers became "lively".

"Brother has really gained the respect of the royal family and us this time. He made such a big noise outside. Let's see who dares to say that the Han family has no one in the future!!"

Liu Xiong smiled and mentioned Liu Yu's huge reputation abroad.

Everyone else showed "various" smiles, and Liu Hong even stood up and said:

"The eldest brother is the prince, the prince is the prince, and the prince is the foundation of the country. The more capable the foundation of the country, the stronger the country..."

People around him had complicated expressions as they heard Liu Hong talking about "national foundation" and "prince".

"Oh, brother is so capable, it will really make it difficult for me to meet people in the future..."

"If I were as powerful as my elder brother, I would be so powerful!!"

Liu Gan sighed with "what a pity" on his face.

"What the fifth brother said is that we are roommates, but the eldest brother is in the sky and I am on the ground. From now on, how will we see each other?"

"Oh, the eldest brother is strong, but it hurts the younger brother!!"

When Liu Hao mentioned something "sad", he slapped his thigh directly, as if he was helpless.

Some of the princes around had "regret" on their faces, while others had a hint of "anger" flashing between their brows.

Liu Jian showed no expression at all, just looking at his brothers and sisters lamenting that they were "born at the wrong time."

The final "grievance meeting" ended with Liu Hun's words: "Brother is in power, so we should not talk nonsense."

When the crowd dispersed, Liu Jian and the youngest Liu Xuan walked behind. Liu Xuan was a Japanese concubine, so among the brothers, he didn't have much advantage. He was usually just a "follower".

As for the two young brothers with foreign ancestry, they were forgotten in the corner. Liu Peng only summoned them when they were born and birthdays, and never remembered them at all.

In the Imperial Palace of the Han Dynasty, Chinese blood was the most valuable, followed by Indians, Koreans, Japanese, etc., and white people were even less valuable.

Prince Liu Yu suffered countless "hidden arrows" just because of his Indian ancestry, but Liu Peng suppressed them all and even said:

"The Sui and Tang Dynasties were more Xianbei, but the Sui and Tang Dynasties are not orthodox!!"

Fortunately, the Indians looked similar to the Chinese, but there was nothing special about them. After Liu Peng taught him a few lessons, no one said anything.

As a "third-class person", Liu Xuan was still very "courteous" to Liu Jian, who came from a famous family, and constantly expressed his intention to "unite".

(Liu Jian’s mother-in-law is the legitimate daughter of Nan Kong in China. Although Liu Peng has always looked down upon Bei Kong, he opened his eyes to Nan Kong and allowed them to branch out and enter the Han Kingdom. Liu Jian’s mother It’s the so-called meeting ceremony)

"Sixth brother, it is said that the father plans to officially crown the king before the year. How many kings can we get?" Liu Xuan "cautiously" asked this somewhat "knowledgeable" sixth brother.

Liu Jian was walking in front. When he heard this, he turned around and met Liu Xuan's cautious eyes. He smiled in his heart, but said:

"Being crowned a king is a major national matter. It is a matter for the emperor and the courtiers. How can I, a humble person, know such secrets!!"

Looking at this "cunning" sixth brother, Liu Xuan smiled shyly, and finally said tentatively: "When we were playing football just now, the third brother said that my father intended to be crowned the one-word king. I don't know if it was true or not. ??”

Liu Jian looked at this eighth brother who "knowingly asked", said nothing, and just walked forward on his own.

Seeing this scene, Liu Xuan was not in a hurry and just followed behind like a follower.

When he walked to a palace, Liu Xuan asked curiously: "It is said that Concubine Wen has moved to the Lotus Pavilion outside the Wende Hall, which is a little closer to the father. There should be no one in this courtyard, so why is there still someone??"

Liu Jian raised his head and looked inside. He couldn't see anything clearly, so he simply jumped around. In the end, he only saw some courtyard scenery, and finally said helplessly:

"I'm afraid it's another new aunt."

Liu Xuan wanted to say something, but in the end he honestly shut up. After all, a son never talks about his father's fault.

Liu Jian took one last look and left with Liu Xuan.

Not long after the two left, the door to the courtyard opened, and a woman in a Western-style floral skirt walked out. The woman had delicate features, a "pure" face, and a top-notch posture.

"Mother, get up and I'll get you something to eat."

Xiaoling, the palace maid in the side room, saw Zixiu coming out and immediately stepped forward to greet her warmly.

Zixiu looked at the "hard-working" palace maid in front of her and asked curiously:

"Do you have to do this every day??"

"Yes, I will take care of you from now on."

Xiaoling's words reached Zixiu's heart. Finally, after several "inner struggles", she asked: "Your Majesty, when will he come?"

"Your Majesty, that's not possible. There are more than twenty empresses in the palace. Who knows who your Majesty is looking for today. Sometimes he may not find a empress for several days in a row. It is normal."

Xiao Ling was warming up snacks in the house. After ordering this, it was impossible for the imperial kitchen to still have "stock". Fortunately, each house had its own small kitchen, so there was no need to bother.

"Empress, I heard that you are from China and you are a noble. Is it true??"

Xiao Ling held up a bowl of "bird's nest" left for lunch today in front of Zixiu.

Zixiu took the bird's nest, stirred it a few times, took a bite, and finally replied:

"What a nobleman, it's just a name. I'm a second-born daughter, and I'm from outside the customs. I'm a relative of the princes in the capital."

Zixiu has nothing to be proud of as a member of the Guarjia family. After all, no matter how well-off she is, an Eight Banners aristocrat outside the customs, in the eyes of the people inside the customs, she is a "poor relative" who cannot be avoided.

Xiao Ling didn't think anything of it. Instead, she envied the other person for having this status. Otherwise, how could she possibly enter the palace? Like her, she would have a hard life in this life.

After Zixiu drank the bird's nest, she felt seventy full, so she declined the "egg tart" that Xiaoling brought.

Zixiu walked around the yard, and finally couldn't bear the loneliness anymore, so she told Xiaoling to go out for a "hangout."

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bump! !

As the black ball goes into the pocket, this round of billiards is over.

"Fourth brother is good at shooting!!"

Liu Hao applauded beside him, not talking about the pole, but talking about the gun, which made Liu Xiong very excited.

"Second brother, this is just a little trick for fun. Second brother helps with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, that's your real skill!!"

Liu Xiong gave Liu Hao a thumbs up.

Liu Hao laughed a few times, acknowledging Liu Xiong's compliment.

Recently, Liu Hao specifically asked Liu Peng for an opportunity to manage the royal family's assets. He had some achievements and was called the "little god of wealth" by Liu Peng.

Although this little God of Wealth is just a "joking name", it really boosted Liu Hao's morale and allowed him to firmly establish himself as the second brother.

"Brothers, I have someone prepare the food in the back, why don't we chat while we eat."

Liu Gan stepped forward to greet the two of them for dinner.

The two left the ball room without comment.

“Serve!!”

The young Liu Gan greeted and served the dishes.

Liu Hao and Liu Xiong remained silent and waited until the dishes were served before saying:

“My godbrother, it’s the 11th of the year too, right??”

Liu Hao asked about his age.

"Yes, second brother is right, and foolish brother is indeed the case."

Although Liu Gan is only eleven years old, he is not small at all. He looks like a boy of thirteen or fourteen outside. The royal education makes him look very "sophisticated".

"Well, in three years' time, I'm afraid I'll be crowned the king. I remember that the other sixth brother, seventh brother, and eighth brother were born in the same year as you. I'm afraid I'll be crowned the king in three years."

Liu Hao talked about his age, but the focus was on "being crowned king".

As they were fourteen years old last year, they had already reached the age of being granted the royal title. However, Liu Peng had no idea how to grant the title, or there were still some barbarians who had reached the age, so it was delayed for another half a year.

But we can’t put it off until the end of this year. After all, our children are getting older and it’s time to “fly”.

Liu Xiong on the side also said:

"I really envy you, sixth brother, that you can still stay for three years. Brother, I will probably not be in the palace next year."

"Ugh!!"

"After all, it's the place where I grew up. I really can't bear to let me go."

Liu Xiong's mouth was full of "regret" and "nostalgia".

It seemed that he was "reluctant" to leave the place, but in fact Liu Qian knew that he was reluctant to leave the palace, the place closest to his father.

Liu Gan could only say:

"It is said that a son is not left behind by his father. When we grow up, we will naturally be like flying fish flying into the sea and eagles soaring into the sky. Our father is also doing our best!!"

"hehe!!"

Liu Xiong and Liu Hao smiled and said nothing, acquiescing to this statement.

After eating a few chopsticks, Liu Hao put down his chopsticks and sighed:

"Now that I'm out of the palace, I can't see my mother or my brothers!!"

"How can I bear it..."

Liu Hao squeezed out a few "tears".

Liu Gan looked at the eldest brother's acting skills and sighed in his heart: "Everyone in the palace is an actor."

Liu Xiong then said:

"Although we left, we will do our best for the country after we leave. When the time comes, brothers and I will meet each other one day."

"Godfather, tell me, is the third brother right?"

Liu Xiong's "hot" gaze fell on Liu Gan. Liu Gan was "overwhelmed" and finally replied: "As a prince, it is natural for me to share my father's worries and do my duty for the country. Third brother is righteous!!"

Liu Gan cupped his fists at Liu Xiong.

Liu Hao saw it and then said:

"My father asked me the day before yesterday if I wanted to discuss politics. I replied: I don't dare."

"Father didn't say anything at the end. Two brothers, do you know what it means??"

Hearing the "secret information" Liu Hao said, both of them were shocked, and finally said, "Second brother, please tell me in detail."

Liu Hao didn't say anything. Finally, he picked up a piece of beef with chopsticks, stuffed it into his mouth, chewed it, and muttered:

"It's just a matter of becoming a king, but there are some differences."

"What's the difference??" the two asked.

"Truth and reality!!"

Liu Hao took a sip of mutton soup and spit out something.

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