A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

Xiahou Zao immediately sensed something was wrong after the incident and quickly relayed the news to Pei County and Chang'an.

Liu Bang and Wei Ping immediately realized that someone was causing trouble and hindering the promotion of the land reclamation method.

The purpose is unclear, but there is no doubt that Liu Bang and Wei Ping were both very angry.

Lü Tai was ambitious but lacked talent, and his actions were full of loopholes, which made him easy for Wei Ping and Liu Bang to exploit.

As Wei Ping read the message from his subordinate, he was already thinking about how to kill this guy.

After Liu Bang dies, Empress Lü will surely become unruly. At that time, we will use Lü Tai's head to persuade this powerful Empress Dowager.

Upon receiving the news, Liu Bang smiled slightly.

The Crown Prince has indeed matured.

Having reigned as emperor for many years, he was well-versed in all kinds of political struggles.

After a little thought, Liu Bang guessed most of it.

It was simply that Liu Ying refused Lü Tai's offer of a back door, and Lü Tai deliberately retaliated to further damage the Crown Prince.

He was eager to see what Liu Ying would do.

Pei County.

Upon receiving the news, Liu Ying personally went to Feng County.

The magistrate of Pei County accompanied him.

After arriving in Pei County, Liu Ying immediately followed Liu Bang's example when he attacked Guanzhong, summoning Pei County officials and local elders.

After the three elders and officials arrived, they followed Liu Bang's example and tried to get closer to him by mentioning Liu Bang's birth, saying that they were all family and that family members shouldn't lie to each other.

Finally, I'd like to make three points to everyone.

1. If the harvest is not as good as before, the imperial court will make up the difference.

2. If it is not possible to achieve continuous farming, the imperial court will grant a tax exemption for that year.

3. The people of Feng County fully cooperated with the promotion of the alternating field system.

The solution is not perfect; in fact, it can be described as rather mediocre.

But Liu Bang was very satisfied.

Previously, Liu Ying only knew how to compromise, but now she knows how to negotiate.

In this incident, Liu Ying followed his son's previous approach, and this approval from his son made the elderly man even happier.

Happiness and sadness also follow the principle of conservation of total amount.

Liu Bang was happy, but Lü Tai was sad.

Liu Bang personally issued an edict that Lü Tai was stripped of his official position and confined to his quarters for a year.

Empress Lü cursed her nephew inwardly for being such a fool, so careless in dealing with the Crown Prince.

In the winter of the twelfth year of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang felt no warmth in his body.

He knew his time was running out.

Liu Bang summoned the crown prince back to Chang'an and entrusted Zhang Cang with the task of promoting the Daitian system.

On the same day, Liu Bang secretly summoned Wei Ping to the palace.

"Zi'an, my health is deteriorating day by day. I have no energy left, and I don't even have the strength to do Tai Chi anymore."

Wei Ping's eyes were complicated. Without Tai Chi, Liu Bang wouldn't have even made it through this winter.

Liu Bang, a historical figure, died in the spring and summer of the twelfth year of the Han Dynasty.

Because Liu Bang learned Tai Chi from Liu Ying and practiced it day and night, he lived several months longer.

But it seems there's not much time left.

"Your Majesty is blessed with boundless fortune and will surely live to be a hundred years old."

Wei Ping flattered.

"Sigh, Zi'an, there's no need to say such things. After searching through historical records, is there really anyone who lived past a hundred?"

"I, a commoner, seized the world with a three-foot sword. Isn't this destiny? My fate is in the hands of Heaven. Even if Bian Que were reborn, what use would it be!"

Wei Ping remained silent. There is only one centenarian in this world today.

Zhang Cang.

He was a historically famous centenarian who lived to be 104 years old.

In his youth, he studied under Xunzi and served as an official in the Qin Dynasty when the seven states still existed.

When she died, she had lived through eleven dynasties: Qin Shi Huang, Qin Er Shi, Qin Ziying, the Chu-Han Contention, Emperor Gaozu of Han, Emperor Hui of Han, Emperor Shao of Han, Emperor Shao of Han, the Lü clan's rule, Emperor Wen of Han, and Emperor Jing of Han. If Empress Lü is included, she had lived through ten dynasties.

It's practically a living history book.

"Nowadays, the court is filled with meritorious officials. Although the Crown Prince has made progress under your guidance, he is still no match for those veteran officials."

"I want to test them and see if these old ministers have any ulterior motives."

Liu Bang's tone was gentle, but Wei Ping felt a chill run down his spine.

If any of Liu Bang's old brothers went astray during his probing, Wei Ping had no doubt that Liu Bang would give them a cup of poisoned wine or three feet of white silk.

Han Xin, Zhou Bo, and Lü Zhi.

These are the three goals set by Liu Bang.

Han Xin was the most cunning, so Liu Bang summoned him directly to the palace.

"General Han, come and have a drink."

Just like before, Liu Bang sat with Han Xin and drank wine together.

The difference was that Crown Prince Liu Ying was sitting to one side.

Having weathered many storms, Han Xin remained proud, but also gained a greater understanding of human nature.

Unlike before, he no longer acts recklessly.

"General Han, what do you think of the Han army now? Is it still acceptable?"

"Naturally, the Han army is mighty and mighty, and is one of the best armies in the world."

"Among the current commanders of the Han army, is there anyone who meets your standards, General?"

"Yes, General Wei Ping is brave and invincible, and he is victorious in every battle and attack."

"Besides him and you, General?"

Liu Bang asked.

"That's all."

Han Xin remained upright. He knew that this might displease Liu Bang, but he could not go against his conscience and pride.

A fool is a fool, an idiot, too lazy to talk or listen.

"Zhou Bo was simple, honest, and resolute, and he made countless contributions. How many soldiers do you think he could command?"

Han Xin felt a chill run down his spine; he was familiar with this scene.

There was one such instance when the country was pacified.

By falsely praising Zhou Bo, he gained Liu Bang's approval and was able to live a peaceful life.

If he tells the truth, his fate is uncertain.

Han Xin remained silent, and Liu Bang did not urge him, leisurely sipping his wine.

"Zhou Bo was capable of charging into battle, but lacked strategy and had mediocre military talent. He was able to lead 2 troops."

Liu Bang paused in his drinking, then poured all the wine down his throat.

"What about Xiahou Ying? He was the one who saved you from the execution ground and recommended you to Xiao He."

Liu Bang's meaning was clear: this person has shown you kindness and recognition, so you should at least give him some positive feedback.

If you just lower your head a little, I'll let you off the hook.

"Xiahou Ying is good at recognizing talent, but he is brave but lacks wisdom. He can only be a general, not a commander. He can lead 3 troops."

Han Xin understood the meaning behind Liu Bang's words, but did not follow them.

"Ugh."

Liu Bang gave Han Xin a deep look. This great general, despite experiencing so many hardships, was still so proud.

He would definitely give Han Xin one last chance.

"Ying'er, pour wine for the General."

"No, no!"

Han Xin quickly stopped him.

"Pour the wine!"

Liu Bang's voice grew louder, so Han Xin had no choice but to ask Liu Ying to pour him some wine.

"General, you once praised Xiang Yu, saying that he was a peerless hero and that I was his only rival in the world."

"So what do you think of the Crown Prince?"

Han Xin glanced at Liu Ying, smiled with relief, and thought, "It's just death. What do I, Han Xin, have to fear?"

"The Crown Prince is weak-willed and overly sentimental. To the ministers and the Empress Dowager, he is a good emperor, but to the country as a whole, he is unable to control his ministers and is blindly filial. He can only be a puppet emperor and is of no benefit to the country."

Liu Ying's face paled. Before Wei Ping rose to prominence, Han Xin was the foremost military general and Liu Ying's idol. Liu Ying had even studied under Han Xin for a period of time.

I never expected to receive such a review.

Is he really unworthy to be the emperor?