Chapter 4: The Essence of the Son of Heaven

In the first three years, Liu De's mother, Su Ji, gave birth to three sons for him: Liu Rong, Liu De himself, and Liu Yan

"It's nothing, just visiting the Empress Mother..." Liu De did not turn around and quietly said: "Your Highness, do not be distracted; just focus on your own duties."

It is particularly important to note that the Bo family, as a powerful clan, operated in Chang'an for over twenty years, yet very few scandals emerged during that time

The maid Tang Ji of the intermediate princess gave birth to a son, Liu Fa, for Liu De's convenient father

Eight years later, the Emperor had no offspring born, until Wang Zhi appeared and gave birth to Liu Zhi for the Emperor

Chao Cuo is now quite powerful and influential, as almost none of the memorials he submitted have been disapproved.

When Emperor Liu Qi had his first son Liu Rong at the age of sixteen

Indeed, Liu De knows that this younger brother is actually a pitiful person

After remembering his past life and crossing over, he relied on the scant historical knowledge and ridiculous political insights he brought from two thousand years later, flitting about like a headless fly.

Therefore, after his rebirth, Liu De's purpose is very clear: to make Liu Qi see his value as much as possible

At the beginning of their reincarnation from a previous life, the relationship between the two was quite good

For instance, up until now, his frugal father has never considered the matter of establishing a reserve

Thus, it is often said that those who are pitiable must also possess qualities that are contemptible

However, as someone who has experienced it, when Liu De reviews the entire process, this is the only explanation.

It is commonly referred to as dying without shedding blood

Then there is Cheng Ji, who gave birth to two sons, Liu Yu and Liu Fei, within three years

When Liu De shifted his focus to state affairs, another situation arose

Stepping out of the chamber, Liu De adjusted his attire and turned back to glance at the appearance of the chamber.

Moreover, Liu De himself has a large group of troublesome relatives, which is equally a fatal flaw

From Chao Cuo to Zhou Yafu, Liu De's cheap old man completely violated the Han dynasty's long-standing tradition of "not disgracing the officials and generals"

By observing these clearly, one can understand what kind of person Liu Qi, the current emperor, truly is

As for the instability of Empress Bo's throne, Liu De considers it to be of little significance

Liu Rong was dismissed, with half of the responsibility attributed to Su Ji and the other half to those troublesome uncles.

If it can be adopted under the Bo family name, then the difficulties faced by both parties will be easily resolved

Liu De did not need to look back to know that it was his eighth brother, Liu Duan

But when you are no longer of any use to him or he has grown tired of you, it is wise for you to leave

However, after Zhou Yafu clashed with the crown prince over the issue of succession, he quickly fell from grace and ultimately ended up imprisoned in the court's prison

Unfortunately, he forgot one thing: history is written by the victors

It was not until many years later that he realized this, but unfortunately, by then it was already too late

However, Liu De has never harbored any aversion towards this younger brother, nor has he, like other siblings, avoided him upon seeing him

"Your Highness, where have you just been?" Liu Degang knelt down, and a soft voice behind him quietly inquired.

However, the experiences of his previous life told Liu De that his maternal clan was purely more of a hindrance than a help in achieving success

Among the eleven brothers, he is the only one with such a tone

Liu Duan was found to have physical disabilities shortly after his birth

However, when I was reborn at the beginning of this journey through time

That sounds very funny

This can be resolved through gender reassignment surgery in the twenty-first century, but it was unsolvable in the world before Christ

Then, Lady Jia gave birth to Liu Pengzu and Liu Sheng in three years respectively

Reflecting on these matters, Liu De gradually made his way through the corridor and arrived at the outer side of the mourning hall

Compile a table listing the birth dates and birth mothers of all princes up to the present. It clearly shows that the current emperor Liu Qi is not a fickle person, but rather a devoted emperor. However, his devotion can only last for three to four years. During this period, he primarily favors one person, but once the time limit is exceeded, he swiftly shifts his focus.

The only person who could help Liu De escape the enormous pit created by the Su family, after much contemplation in his previous life, Liu De ultimately realized that it was none other than Empress Bo

Among them, apart from Cheng Ji taking advantage of Lady Jia's pregnancy to give birth to another son, Liu Duan, for Liu Qi, the other concubines gained nothing

After that, Zhou Yafu gained the emperor's favor due to his military achievements, and for a period of time, he was almost a model of harmonious relations between the ruler and his ministers

The renowned General of Chariots and Cavalry, Bo Zhao, was the first minister to enjoy this privilege.

For Liu Duan, the memories of Liu De have already become quite vague

A strong man requires the support of three allies, and he must also have a powerful force to assist him; otherwise, even if he ascends to the position of crown prince, he will be ousted within a few days.

The only way to avoid repeating Liu Rong's mistakes is to escape the enormous pit of the Su clan's imperial relatives

Certainly, this matter cannot be rushed, and moreover, it cannot be proposed by Liu De; it must be the Empress Bo who seeks the Son of Heaven, and then he can take advantage of the situation.

For ministers of the rank of dukes, marquises, generals, and prime ministers, as long as they do not commit crimes such as treason or other heinous acts, they should be afforded a dignified conclusion.

When you are useful to him or when he likes you, he will grant any request without hesitation

However, during the turmoil of the Seven States of Wu and Chu, Chao Cuo was almost deceived and dragged to the street for execution by beheading

However, both Chao Cuo and Zhou Yafu, one being a Grand Inspector and the other having served as Chancellor and Grand Commandant, were both once very close to Liu Qi, yet neither of them enjoyed this treatment

In the final years of his previous life, Liu De would often sigh in regret whenever he thought of this matter, lamenting that had he known it would come to this, he would not have committed ... ...

Even the subsequent appointment of his elder brother Liu Rong as the crown prince was merely a temporary measure

The Empress Bo has no offspring, which is a fatal flaw

Fortunately, after starting anew in this era, he is no longer a stranger to it; he can even recite the backgrounds and origins of the current civil and military officials with his eyes closed, as well as the rise of those prominent figures who later became active in the political arena

A set of data can perfectly reproduce the character and personality of the current Emperor Liu Qi.

Through the mists of history, Liu De is already well aware of many matters

At that time, all his thoughts were focused on the Liu Zhi, who was still in swaddling clothes, and he felt an immense fear towards it

However, after each of them ascended to their respective thrones, the opportunities for them to meet gradually became scarce. As a result, their correspondence dwindled, and it was only heard that this younger brother had engaged in many outrageous activities

Oh, my cheap old man... Liu De sighed inwardly

However, merely demonstrating talent and value is far from sufficient to aspire to be a crown prince

The so-called "the ministers and generals shall not be disgraced" was initially proposed by Jia Yi to the late emperor and has since become an unwritten tradition that serves as a precedent

Liu De has become a prophet

Post-event analysis is merely talk without action

He glanced around, then crouched down, returning to the place where he had initially knelt, and knelt down properly.

To be precise, he has one more organ.