Chen Wangchong's mansion was filled with guests, and people came to pay New Year's greetings one after another. As Zongzheng and an elder in the royal family, Liu Chong did not want to take care of the matter, but he still became the core of the royal family.

When Chen Wangchong learned that Yang Xiu was visiting, he was helpless, but he was not able to keep people from thousands of miles away, so he had to order someone to come in.

Yang Xiu came to the hall and looked around. He saw a group of Liu's children, both old and young, calm and angry, looking at him with complicated eyes, and couldn't help but grin. "It seems that I'm not very popular."

"Shi Yang is quite self-aware." A sarcastic voice in the crowd said, "Although we have no talent or virtue, we have not done anything unjust. Now we have ended up in this field, like beggars, all thanks to General Sun. It is said that General Sun is similar to Wang Mang, but in my opinion, they are indeed similar."

As soon as this statement was said, the crowd suddenly became turbulent. Last year, news came from Shandong that Sun Ce abolished all the vassal states in the states she was in charge, and the vassal states of all the Liu family members were abolished, and the country was restored to the county. These Liu clan members suddenly became dogs of a family, so they naturally hated Sun Ce. Although they were in Chang'an, they could not get rent and taxes without cancellation, but after all, they still had a name. Now, they were not even vassal states, so how could they not be resentful?

Yang Xiu grinned and laughed. "Then do you want to choose Guangwu when you gather here?"

"Shi Yang Changshi, this joke is not allowed." Liu Chong quickly interrupted Yang Xiu and stopped everyone. He could not afford this charge. The emperor's life and death were uncertain. Although an edict arrived in Tongguan, no one dared to assert what the edict was. Wan Tianzi was in danger and came back again, but he heard that a group of royal families gathered in his mansion to choose Guangwu. This matter is unclear.

"Your Majesty, don't be humble. I personally think that the king is civil and military, and has experience in governing the country. Even if he doesn't work as a Guangwu, he is more than enough to be a regent. Thinking about the time when the King of Wu and the King fought side by side, he admired the king very much."

Liu Chong was even more embarrassed. At this time, Yang Xiu mentioned his friendship with Sun Ce, and didn’t he put him on the fire. Sure enough, before Yang Xiu finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall became cold. Everyone looked at each other, with a little doubt in their eyes, and they were no longer as enthusiastic as before. Many people realized that the people who were dedicated to being leaders had a deep friendship with Sun Ce. There were those who used to be, but now there might be some, but they just didn’t know.

There was indeed no Central Plains product at King Chen's banquet, but who knows if King Chen clearly accepted it but didn't take it out?

After a stalemate for a while, someone stood up to say goodbye, and in groups of three or three, only King Chen and son and Yang Xiu were left in the hall, deserted. King Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He had no interest in being the leader of these people, but he just couldn't refuse. Now Yang Xiu has been considered helpful.

"Thank you, Chief Secretary." King Chen bowed half-truely. "The ears finally became quiet."

"The ears are not clear enough. Can the heart be quiet? This is the fundamental thing."

"As the time when the country is alive, I am afraid that I will not be able to calm down. Not to mention Yang Changshi, even the gods will come to no avail."

"It's okay, it just takes some time. Have the king ever seen the Ying family's children blame the world?" Yang Xiu smiled slightly and said, "As for the Wang family's children, they can't blame others. As for the so-called self-destruction, they can't live. If they want to blame, they can only blame Wang Mang himself, right?"

King Chen stroked his beard and remained silent. His two sons' faces changed several times. They looked at each other and wanted to speak but stopped. They wanted to scold Yang Xiu, but they also knew that Yang Xiu was telling the truth. It is inevitable that the change of surnames in Jiangshan would be inevitable. It is absolutely not a wise move to offend Yang Xiu at this time.

"Prince Hong, have you received the latest issue of Nanyang Journal?"

King Chen's second son Liu Hong hurriedly bowed and said, "Not yet, I don't know what good articles are there?" He once went to Nanyang to study and studied ancient characters under Handan Chun's disciple. He first learned about the path. However, later when he arrived in Chang'an, he put down this subject and occasionally read some journals of Nanyang. At this moment, Yang Xiu asked, and probably had some good articles printed.

"Do you still remember Li Ren and Li Dexian, a Shu man?"

"Remember, remember, he is the oldest and has always loved our young classmates. His official language in Shu is our favorite thing to learn."

"He has been talking about everything recently, and he has published a book that focuses on talent and is very popular. The recent journal published a recommendation from Uncle Handan, which also mentioned the prince. Uncle Handan felt very sorry for not continuing his studies, otherwise this book would not have been achieved by Li Ren."

"Is that so? This is good news. I should congratulate Li Dexian." Liu Hong slapped his thighs, and was very excited, but he couldn't hide his loss. Of course, when he was studying in Nanyang, he was most interested in the topic of talent and discussed it with Li Ren many times. Although he had not yet reached the point of writing books, he had some research. Li Ren's level at that time was not necessarily higher than him. Now Li Ren actually wrote books and was recommended by Handan Chun. He was somewhat envious of his reputation in the study forest.

"Li Dexian is not the smartest person, but he can sit still. He has been studying in Nanyang County for many years and has achieved remarkable achievements. In a few years, even if he cannot be promoted to Nanyang County School Jujiu, it will be more than enough to return to Yizhou to be a county school Jujiu."

"Yes, yes." Liu Hong responded casually, felt that he was disobedient, quickly put away his smile, and glanced at his father Liu Chong. Liu Chong remained silent, as if he had not seen him.

The guest and the guest sat down for a while, and Yang Xiu stood up and said goodbye. Liu Chong ordered his eldest son Liu Hao to send Yang Xiu out. Liu Hao and Yang Xiu came outside the door and were about to bow their farewell, Yang Xiu suddenly asked, "Criminal, I heard that someone proposed marriage for the Qing Weng-Cheng before the New Year, have you ever hired?"

Liu Hao smiled bitterly. "The news about Changshi Yang is so well-informed. You even know this?"

Yang Xiu smiled. "How to say that, although the virtuous father and son are self-protection and have no contact with the General's Mansion, the King of Wu has always been grateful to the King for his kindness in teaching. The third general often asks news, especially when he heard that the Lord Qing Weng had no good partner, he was very concerned. Shu said bluntly that Lord Qing Weng was a person who had gone to Nanyang to get a new trend, and she was afraid that she would find a husband who would join the contract in Chang'an."

Liu Hao's eyes moved slightly, and he wanted to speak but stopped. He had two sisters. The eldest sister Liu Qing had gone to Nanyang with their brothers and had seen Sun Ce's new policy. He was particularly fond of equality between men and women. Later, he read Cai Yan's "Theory of the Scholars", and regarded himself as a lady. He hated those who talked about men and women the most every day. He had arguments with others many times, so that no one came to ask for marriage in the early twenties, which has become a laughing stock. Yang Xiu's words reminded him that it was very difficult for Liu Qing to find a good son-in-law in Chang'an. If he wanted to find someone who satisfies her, it would be better to go back to the Central Plains. Sun Ce had many young talents. If he could choose one of them as his sister-in-law, it would be an opportunity. In the future, the new dynasty would not be worried about wealth.

Yang Xiu came to visit today and he understood his intention to show his goodwill.

Liu Haogong bowed. "Thank you for your reminder, please convey my father and son's greetings to the King of Wu and the Third General."

Yang Xiu bowed and got on the car. Liu Hao stood in front of the door, watching Yang Xiu's carriage gradually fading away, his eyes flashed, he turned around and entered the door, and hurried to the hall. Liu Chong and Liu Hong were discussing, and his mother, Queen Chen and his sister Liu Qing were also there. Liu Qing stepped forward and grabbed Liu Hao's sleeve and asked anxiously: "Yang Xiu is gone? Did he say who he is going to?"

Liu Hao looked at Liu Qing in surprise. "What do you want to do?"

"I want to ask him for a translucent mirror." Liu Qing pouted, looking disappointed. "I went to the palace with my mother a few days ago and saw that Concubine Fu had a translucent mirror, which was so beautiful. Concubine Fu said that this is a fine product of Dushi Mirrors in Danyang. Mrs. Yuan wrote the title. There was no sale in Chang'an. Only the General's Mansion has a gift."

"Wait, what did you say, the translucent mirror?" King Chen was shocked.

"Yes, it's really light-transmitting. My mother and I tried it myself. There was a phoenix bird in the mirror of Concubine Fu."

King Chen's eyes rolled and he pondered silently. However, Liu Qing couldn't help but chased Liu Hao and asked Yang Xiu where he left. Liu Hao's heart moved and said, "Sister, if you just want a translucent mirror, just write a letter to ask the third general for a few questions."

"Sun Shangxiang?"

"Yes, she has been thinking about you all the time, so I ask Yang Xiu to say hello to you."

Liu Qing smiled happily and turned around to ask King Chen again. Sun Shangxiang was still young when he was studying at King Chen's mansion. She often took Sun Shangxiang to play with him, and she was also a little best friend. But she hadn't seen him for many years. Unexpectedly, Sun Shangxiang was still thinking about her. With such a friendship, as long as King Chen allowed, what would a few translucent mirrors be worth?

King Chen looked at Liu Hao and said nothing. Liu Hao nodded calmly. King Chen pushed Liu Qing away and agreed that she would definitely find a way to satisfy her wish, so she got rid of Liu Qing. After Liu Qing and his mother went to the back hall, Liu Hao passed on Yang Xiu's words to King Chen and Liu Hong.

King Chen repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, and said, "What do you think?"

Liu Hao said: "Father, I think Yang Xiu is right. My sister's temper is afraid that she will not be able to find a suitable husband in Chang'an."

"So, do you think Liu should know the destiny and take the initiative to retreat?"

Liu Hao and Liu Hong looked at each other and said in unison: "What the Father said is very much." Liu Hao continued: "Father, when we were studying in Nanyang, we only knew that Sun Ce's new policy was different and refreshing, and the profound meaning was still unknown. After reading this in the past few years, we have understood that his new policies are by no means as simple as new and strange, but the way to make a strong country. The emperor is a rare hero who is dedicated to governance, strives for strength, moves the capital to Chang'an, and wins the Western Expedition, but he is too far away from the King of Wu, so he was defeated in one battle. Although there are many royal families in Chang'an, who can surpass the emperor? The emperor is not able to turn the tide, so how can they do it? This is God's will and cannot be forced."

Liu Hong also agreed.

King Chen stroked his beard and pondered for a long time. "It's a pity that there are so many people in Chang'an, but there are not many people who have really seen the new policy. They will not let go easily. I am afraid that it is far from enough for me, my father and son."
Chapter completed!