Chapter 1081: Appeasing the Prince and Visiting Luoyang

The prince stepped into the imperial study cautiously.

Seeing that there was no one around, Su Shaoan immediately realized that he was summoned by his father alone.

Thinking that those who could be summoned by the emperor alone were all important officials in the court, Su Shaoan subconsciously felt the atmosphere become solemn.

He really couldn't understand what important matter his father had that he wanted to discuss with him alone.

Although he was nervous, the prince did not make any mistakes in his steps and manners. He knelt down respectfully and said:

"Your Majesty, I respectfully wish you longevity and health!"

"Be flat."

Su Mingzhe's tone was flat, without revealing any emotion.

When the prince slowly stood up, Su Mingzhe pointed to the fire pit opposite him and said nonchalantly:
"There are no outsiders here today, so you can sit on the kang. Today, we will not talk about state affairs, but family matters."

Su Shaoan heard it and muttered:
In the emperor’s family, are there any family affairs?
Su Mingzhe didn't care what his son thought. He untied a piece of red silk to reveal the globe underneath:

"This is the new globe made by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory in October this year. The yellow area is the territory of our Han Empire. Take a look at how much of the world our Han Empire has occupied."

"Yes."

When Su Shaoan took the globe, his first feeling was that it was a bit heavy.

As the Han Dynasty's naval division traveled around the world, more than a dozen versions of the globe have appeared.

Last year, the globe presented to Su Shaoan by the Imperial Observatory had an inner liner made of wool and sheepskin, a layer of paper pasted on the outside, and patterns hand-painted on the surface with a brush.

The whole thing weighs only three or four pounds and feels very light.

The one in the Imperial Study is several times heavier than his own, and it feels solid.

In addition to the weight difference, the maps of the territories of various countries on this globe are surprisingly detailed and precise.

On this globe, there are actually hundreds of countries and tribes named.

"Father, is our Han Dynasty so small? How come the Abbasid Dynasty and the Dynasty of the Sun are so big?"

After Su Shaoan turned the globe in surprise, he was stunned.

On previous globes, the territory of the Han Dynasty occupied at least one-tenth or even one-fifth of the earth.

But this time, it is less than one twentieth.

On the globe, in addition to the Han Dynasty, there are actually two other dynasty empires with equally vast territories.

"Prince, this world has always been a place where there are mountains beyond mountains and heavens beyond heavens. Our Han Dynasty is not the center of the world..."

Su Mingzhe glanced at the globe, and at first he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth, with the contempt in his eyes not concealed at all.

These guys from the Imperial Observatory are going a bit too far in correcting a wrong.

I told them last time that they underestimated the area of ​​the ocean.

Who would have thought that this time, they would directly double the area of ​​the ocean.

However, there is no need to tell the prince about these things for the time being.

Looking at the prince's surprised expression, Su Mingzhe decided to forgive the Imperial Observatory for its mistake this time.

"But this is too small."

Su Shaoan's eyes were still full of disbelief.

He had always believed that the Han Dynasty was the center of the world and the Nine Provinces of China were the center of world civilization.

However, now his father told him that there are more than a hundred countries and tribes in the world, and there are even two countries that are not weaker than the Han Dynasty in terms of territory.

Su Mingzhe took a sip of tea, and seeing that the prince's emotions had gradually calmed down, he slowly asked:
"Over the years, our Han naval division has been exploring abroad and has discovered many unowned lands. Some of these unowned lands are barren, while others are rich. I have a plan to establish an overseas vassal state in my mind. I plan to let your brothers and some people migrate there. What do you think?"

"Father, since this is an unowned land and was discovered by our Han naval master, it must be a gift from heaven to our Han. If you don't take what heaven has given you, you will suffer the consequences. I agree with your plan to establish a vassal state overseas!"

Su Shaoan was not very good at lying, and when he heard about the "overseas vassalage" plan, he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling, and naturally he would not object hypocritically.

"Since you agree, that's good." Su Mingzhe said, pulling out a map of territory from the table, spreading it out on the table, and began to explain to Su Shaoan his specific plan for overseas fiefdoms in conjunction with a globe.

At this moment, Su Shaoan suddenly felt as if he was back to when he was nine years old and was taken to the imperial study to learn how to handle government affairs.

When Juan reminded them that it was noon, the father and son realized that the whole morning had passed by inadvertently.

"I won't keep you for dinner. Go back to the East Palace and prepare. Your mother said that she will arrange your marriage as soon as possible."

Su Mingzhe waved his hand, signaling his son to leave.

Not long after, Queen Wan came back with a cold face.

She now feels indignant for her own sons. They are all the emperor's sons, but the crown prince is the only one who enjoys the emperor's favor, while the other princes have become useless creatures kept in captivity.

Su Mingzhe was not surprised to see Queen Wan angry.

Queen Wan has this kind of personality. After getting familiar with men, she often shows some temper.

After lunch, Su Mingzhe hugged Queen Wan and lay down to rest.

At three quarters past noon, the two got up and washed with the help of palace maids.

Empress Wan looked charming and after seeing the emperor off, she stayed alone in the imperial study to handle government affairs.

There are only a few days left until the Spring Festival.

All government offices are preparing to seal the festival, and once the time comes, everyone will go home to rest and celebrate the festival happily.

Su Mingzhe also knew that there was nothing to do recently, so he prepared to walk out of the palace and explore the streets and alleys of Luoyang alone.

Twenty years have passed since the destruction of Liang.

Luoyang, which was already prosperous, became even richer than before.

The people walking on the streets all have rosy faces, and fat people with protruding bellies can be seen everywhere.

Looking at the prosperous and peaceful people, Su Mingzhe couldn't help but feel proud.

If I hadn't appeared, this space and time would have been in turmoil for at least a few decades before a little stability could be restored.

"Husband?"

Suddenly, a gentle and charming voice woke Su Mingzhe from his complacency.

Turning back suddenly, Su Mingzhe saw three beautiful women walking out of a cosmetics shop.

Walking in front is the baby-faced Qingping.

Although this girl is nearly forty years old, she has a pretty and delicate baby face and looks like she is just over twenty.

Following closely behind was Xiao Wen.

Xiao Wen is only 35 years old. She is born with fair skin and beautiful looks. More than ten years have passed, but she still looks like a lovely girl.

The last person to leave the rouge shop was Dujuan.

The former princess of Shu and crown princess of Tang, had a scholarly and calm air, an elegant temperament, and was beautiful and moving.

As the three women walked, they were adorned with flowing clouds, and their manners were varied, all of them incredibly beautiful.

"Why didn't you bring guards with you when you came out?"

Su Mingzhe was happy at first when he saw the three women appear, but then he noticed that there was not even a palace maid beside them. Suddenly, his eyes revealed a hint of majesty.

Qingping smiled and did not answer the man's words. Instead, she smiled and pointed forward:
"Husband, there are guards. They are all in the front. Look, they are protecting Sister Qingnv, Sister Xiaoai and the others."

Su Mingzhe followed the finger and scanned the area with his spiritual sense, and found that more than a dozen concubines, including Qingnv, Xiao Ai, Zhong Yuniang, etc., had come out of the palace for fun.

A large group of palace guards were nervously dealing with some blind bastards.

Su Mingzhe looked at another group of rich young men who had their hearts pierced and were thrown into the alley, and he suddenly felt happy:

"Luoyang, the capital of gods, is a place where many dragons and tigers gather. A group of scoundrels actually want to bully others. They deserve it for being unlucky and running into a group of evil stars..."

(End of this chapter)