Chang 'an.
It had been the same for decades, and it had never changed.
Ever since Liu Sheng, the Cloud King, left the capital, the lives of the people in the city had not changed.
However, occasionally, after a meal, he would think of that proud young man and sigh.
Da da da, da!
The sound of galloping horses attracted the attention of the pedestrians by the roadside.
This was the capital city of the Great Han Empire, and it was crowded with people. It was very easy for accidents to happen if they were to gallop like this.
If someone from the Internal History Office saw this, they would most likely be locked up for a few days and only released after paying a fine.
"It's a Red Feather Messenger. Unless there's a special situation, you can't touch it!”
A surprised voice came from the crowd." Could it be that there's another war?”
To be able to send out a Red Winged Messenger meant that it was definitely not an ordinary small fight.
"Are the Huns here again?"
"Or is there a rebellion somewhere?"
"Or did the princes rebel?”
That person recalled the recent series of actions by the emperor and was shocked.
It was only when the messenger began to shout along the street that he heaved a sigh of relief.
"Good news!"
"Good news!"
"The Cloud King defeated the Xiongnu, killed 3,000 people, and captured countless people!”
Hearing the content of the report, the man's heart thumped and he quickly went back to report the news.
There were many people on the streets who had the same reaction as him.
This news was too shocking.
This was the Xiongnu.
If the news was true, this might not be the greatest victory the Great Han had won against the Xiongnu in the past ten years.
One had to know that in the past border conflicts, the county governors and generals of various places would dare to claim a great victory if they killed more than a hundred enemies.
Dozens of heads could be treated as treasures.
The former Yunzhong County Chief Wei Shang reported that he had beheaded Baiyu people, but in actual inspection, he was found to be missing six heads and was punished by the court.
If it wasn't for the fact that Liu Sheng had conferred the kingdom, Wei Shang might have taken a long time to recover.
From this, it could be seen how much importance the Great Han Dynasty placed on the Xiongnu war.
When the good news reached the palace, Emperor Jing, Liu Qi, who was discussing the matter of cutting the vassal state with the civil and military officials, was stunned on the spot.
After a long while, he whispered to the eunuch beside him,""The voice just now said that the Cloud King defeated the Xiongnu, killed 3,000 people, and captured countless people?”
After receiving an affirmative answer, the expression on his face changed several times before finally revealing a gratified smile.
No matter what, being able to defeat the Xiongnu was a great thing.
The Great Han Dynasty wanted to avoid an all-out war, but it didn't mean that they were afraid of war.
In fact, the border conflict between the two countries had never really stopped.
Whether it was the Emperor or the important officials of the court, they had always viewed the conflict at the border with encouragement and even instigation.
If not for that, the border troops would not have been so powerful.
Every year, the Imperial Court would transfer a portion of the elite border troops into the Imperial Army and rotate a batch of new soldiers to replace them.
In fact, the conflict between the border and the Xiongnu was also used as a training ground.
He believed that the Xiongnu Royal Court had similar thoughts.
As long as it didn't escalate to the level of a conflict between two countries, the higher-ups of the two countries wouldn't stop this kind of conflict.
However, when the King of Clouds 'memorial was presented in the main hall, the attention of the Great Han Dynasty's monarch and minister immediately shifted elsewhere.
"What is this?"
Emperor Jing, Liu Qi, looked at the item that was as thin as a veil and asked his left and right.
Soon, an official in the court explained,""This item is called the Cloud Paper. It was personally invented by His Highness, the Cloud King.”
Ever since the Cloud Paper was published, it had been warmly welcomed by countless scholars.
It was just that it had not reached Chang 'an yet. This official also learned of the existence of the Cloud Paper from a relative in the north by chance.
"This brat, he has such a good thing and doesn't know how to show filial piety to father!”
Emperor Jing and Liu Qi pretended to be angry, but no one around them took it seriously.
Who didn't know that the Cloud King was favored by the Emperor, so why would he seek trouble?
"Oh, Your Majesty, not long ago, the Cloud King sent something over. It seems to be this Cloud Paper.”
Liu She seemed to have thought of something and suddenly let out an annoyed voice.
Every year, the vassal kings and officials from all over the world would send some strange things. Liu She would not pay attention to every thing.
When he had heard that the Cloud King had sent the Cloud Paper, he had not paid much attention to it.
He had seen papyrus before, and it was only used by the commoners at the bottom.
Even if he had the word 'Yunzhong,' he didn't think it would be any different.
Therefore, he did not even see the real thing and put it on the shelf.
He did not expect such a big mistake to happen.
"Everything is my fault. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.”
Although he said that, there was no fear on Liu She's face.
To be able to hold the position of a young official, he was definitely the Emperor's trusted aide.
"Forget it. It was an unintentional mistake. Don't be careless in the future.”
As expected, Emperor Jing and Liu Qi only reprimanded him a little before skipping the topic.
"This Cloud Paper is really a good thing. Not only is it light, but it's also convenient to write on. It's much better than bamboo slips.”
"Indeed. In the past, a roll of bamboo slips weighed about two to three catties. Reading memorials every day made my back ache. It will be much more convenient in the future.”
"I just don't know how much this Cloud Paper costs, and whether it can benefit the world on a large scale?”
All the officials in the imperial court clicked their tongues in wonder when they saw the paper in the cloud, and they discussed it animatedly.
Anyone with discerning eyes could see its great value. If it had not come from the hands of the Cloud King, someone might have had designs on it.
"Your Majesty, this item is an important treasure of the country. I implore the Cloud King to offer the formula for the benefit of the world.”
Alright, even though they knew that this item belonged to the Cloud King, there were still people who were not afraid of death who jumped out.
Seeing this, a few of the ministers around him unconsciously revealed a trace of pity on their faces.
Liu Sheng, the Cloud King, had just made a great contribution to the country, and he had also invented something that was beneficial to the country and the people.
This person still wanted to nitpick. He was simply courting death.
"Hmm?"
When Emperor Jing and Liu Qi heard this, their expressions immediately darkened.
"Your head is beneficial to the country. Are you willing to offer it?”
Liu She knew the Emperor's intentions and questioned the official in front of him. The other party's face turned pale and he was speechless.
In the end, Emperor Jing Liu Qi issued an edict to strip this person of all his official positions and chase him out of the hall before stopping.
"The King of Clouds has made a great contribution. How should we reward him?”
Hearing the Emperor's words, all the officials present immediately frowned.
If Liu Sheng was just an ordinary general, then he would be rewarded according to the law.
However, Liu Sheng was a vassal king and a prince.
This was very difficult.
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