Chapter 404: Moving the Capital (End)
"Your Majesty, save me!"
By this time, how could Concubine Li not be able to see the situation clearly?
She suddenly fell on the Danbao and shouted loudly at Liu Xie. But what could Liu Xie do at this time? Under Liu Chuang's aggressive gaze, the Emperor of Han seemed to want to get up, but in the end he still did not stand up. He opened his mouth and intended to plead for Concubine Li, but in the end, he did not make any sound.
Jiang Jie rushed forward, grabbed Concubine Li's hair and dragged her off the Danbao.
Looking at the embarrassing Concubine Li, a hint of pity flashed in Liu Chuang's eyes. After all, this woman was just a scapegoat.
Liu Xie could not escape the blame for such a thing.
But Liu Chuang knew better in his heart that he could not help Liu Xie at this time.
In any case, Liu Xie is the emperor and the emperor. Even if he is just a puppet, he is the king of the Han Dynasty after all. At least under the current situation, Liu Chuang could not help Liu Xie. He could only eradicate the wings around him first and then dilute him. When the people of the world no longer care about Liu Xie, Liu Chuang's opportunity will come. However, before that, Liu Chuang must tolerate Liu Xie's existence. Even if this guy has ulterior motives, he must tolerate it.
"Your Majesty, now that the imperial concubine has lost her morality, it is really not appropriate to live in the palace again. Please make a decision."
Liu Chuang took a step forward and bowed.
He wanted to force Liu Xie to force Liu Xie to say the words of executing Concubine Li in person. You know, there are no one around Liu Xie! The previous execution of Jin Yi and Wei Huang caused him to almost lose all his support among the scholars and officials. Now, the clan relatives who can help him are those clan relatives... Once Liu Ye becomes the Zongzheng, the clan member will not be able to continue to support Liu Xie. As for the relatives... I believe that after the incident of Concubine Li happens, no one will work hard for Liu Xie again.
Liu Xie is very clear about this.
He looked up at the Kuisu man in front of him, feeling mixed emotions.
Once upon a time, he regarded Liu Chuang as a life-saving straw for the Han Dynasty. At the beginning, their cooperation was quite tacit. But when did they become both enemies? Some people may think that it was from the time when Liu Chuang entered Xudu after Cao Cao's death. But Liu Xie understood that when Liu Chuang rose to the north, it was difficult for them to coexist.
Liu Chuang, ambitious.
At that time, he dominated Hebei and had four states, and his strength was no match for anyone.
Under such circumstances, how could Liu Chuang be willing to be a villain? Even if he had been himself, he would probably not bow his head willingly.
Not to mention, Liu Chuang has a group of people under him.
Only those divisions can not tolerate the existence of Liu Xie.
These are two new and old interest groups. Now, the emerging interest groups represented by Liu Chuang want to seize power. As an old interest group, you must give up your position. As an emperor for more than ten years, how could Liu Xie not understand this truth?
He hesitated for a long time and finally said with difficulty: "Just as the emperor wishes..."
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On that day, Concubine Li was sentenced to death in the palace.
When Liu Chuang led his troops into the palace to force the Emperor of Han, he marched Jinwu to slaughter the Li clan members in the city of Xudu.
After three consecutive days, the whole city of Xudu was in martial law.
The Jinwu was in charge of the guards, while the Huangge Guns and Swordsmen Camp made public appearances for the first time, arresting the Li clan clan members. In just three days, about a thousand people were implicated and arrested and imprisoned. The Li family’s old house in Yingchuan was captured by the Hu Ben Army, and all the more than 800 people in the Li family were killed, leaving no living gulf.
The demise of the Li family also indicates that the final power of Emperor Han was eradicated.
The voices in the court called on Liu Chuang to be the prime minister became increasingly high. Under such circumstances, the Han Emperor had no choice but to issue an order to worship Liu Chuang as prime minister, and at the same time reset the Prime Minister's Mansion to restore the situation of a country in the early Western Han Dynasty. In November, the Han Emperor could not resist the urging of the ministers. Under the close surveillance of Liu Chuang, he left Xudu in a ceremonial guard and went to Yanjing to supervise the war.
On the day when Emperor Han left Xudu, news came from the Prime Minister's Mansion: he would officially move the capital to Luoyang three days later.
As soon as the news of the capital was spread, Xu Du was shocked.
On the contrary, there were not many people concerned about Emperor Han's departure. Early in the morning that day, Liu Chuang led all officials to send the emperor's ceremonial guards out of Yuxiu Gate and slowly left Xudu. There was no city to bid farewell, and there was no cheering in the middle of the road. The Emperor Han left almost silently, and did not cause too much trouble among the people of Emperor Xudu... Just like an insignificant little person.
Indeed, at this point, Emperor Han became a small person.
The defeat of Li's family also made Liu Xie's foundation disappear and he became a real lonely person.
Liu Chuang no longer cared about the ending of Emperor Han.
The person responsible for escorting the Han Emperor to Yanjing was General Fenwu Wei Yan. I believe that Wei Yan would definitely give the Han Emperor proper care.
In fact, when the Han emperor designed to kill Liu Chuang and blow up Zhanghua Temple, Liu Chuang wiped the man out of his heart. That day, he arrived at Zhanghuatai Camp first, and then sent Zhao Yun and Dong Qi, who was pretending to be Liu Chuang, to Zhanghua Temple.
Jia Xu had previously dug an authentic tunnel in Zhanghua Temple.
When Zhao Yun and others arrived at Zhanghua Temple, they immediately entered the tunnel and left along the tunnel... Although the Li family prepared a lot of thunder and fire, they only blew up one temple in the end. Afterwards, Liu Chuang thought about it carefully and couldn't help but feel a little scared. If Jia Xu had not discovered the Li family's actions in time, he would have probably entered Zhanghua Temple without preparation that day.
However, the Tianlei Fire did not blow up Liu Chuang, and Liu Xie was completely finished!
Liu Chuang only ordered people to write a letter and sent someone to Cao Pi in Yanjing.
I believe Cao Pi will understand what he means, and Liu Chuang also believes that with Cao Pi's intelligence, he will definitely follow his instructions.
At the end of November of the tenth year of Jian'an, Liu Chuang ordered the capital to be moved.
The ancient capital Luoyang became the center of the Han Dynasty in the fifteenth year after the Dong Zhuo Rebellion.
After Liu Chuang arrived in Xudu, he immediately enfeoffed all the ministers.
It can be said that as Emperor Han went north, Liu Chuang entered Luoyang, the regent situation had been formed and no one could change it.
This time, Liu Chuang did not serve the emperor to order the princes, but instead served as the regent of the heavens.
In response to this, Sun Quan from Jiangdong, Liu Bei from Jiangxia and Liu Bei both expressed his refusal to admit it, but under the general trend, what can the two of them even oppose it?
Liu Chuang was the emperor's uncle, and the emperor went north and guarded the gate. What's the harm in his temporary leadership of the government?
Under this situation, Zhuge Liang suddenly raised an army in Guanzhong. He entered Wudu and looked at Hanzhong.
The prefect of Hanzhong, Zhang Lu, was shocked and hurriedly ordered his younger brother Zhang Weibing to station in Yangping Pass to try to stop the Han army from moving south.
At the same time, Zhang Lu also sent people to Xichuan and begged Liu Zhang to send troops to provide assistance.
Liu Zhang initially prepared to send troops to rescue him... But under the persuasion of his adviser Zhang Song, Liu Zhang finally changed his mind.
"My lord must not act rashly."
Zhang Song was born in Shu County, Yizhou. He was short and dissatisfied and did not control his integrity.
Logically speaking, people like him should not be valued. It was just that the Zhang family was a prominent family in Xichuan. Zhang Song's brother was Liu Zhang's confidant. Therefore, although Zhang Song was ugly, he was valued by Liu Zhang and appointed as the Yizhou Neijia.
However, although this person is ugly, he has real talent and knowledge.
He persuaded Liu Zhang and said, "Now Liu's emperor moved the capital to Luoyang and took charge of the court, which means reviving the Han Dynasty.
Zhang Lu had sent troops to attack Liu Huangshu before, but now Liu Huangshu is just following the heavens and attacking the unjust... If the lord attacks rashly, he will inevitably be called a rebel minister, which will not be beneficial to the lord. Moreover, the terrain of Xichuan is dangerous and is also a country of Tianfu. At that time, the lord only needs to defend Jiange and send a general to stay in Jiameng Pass to become a prince.
At this time, the lord can send someone to Luoyang and ask Uncle Liu for request.
Haven’t the lord always wanted to be Sikong? Now that Uncle Liu is the prime minister, he will not be stingy with the position of Sikong... By then, the lord will be in charge of Xichuan, and can attack and retreat and defend. Even Uncle Liu will not be able to do anything to you. But if you send troops to help Zhang Lu at this time, you will be afraid that there will be more misfortunes... Please think twice before you can do it."
Liu Zhang was a little weak-hearted and was over the age of ambitiousness, so he had long lost the aura of a runaway man.
It seems good to be able to be in a place of peace and security.
He thought for a long time and asked, "But I don't know who can stay in Jiameng Pass?"
"I recommend one person, so that Jiameng Pass can be as solid as a god."
"But I don't know who?"
"It's the Jiangling Captain, Meng Da and Meng Zijing."
"Mengda?"
After hearing this, Liu Zhang was stunned and nodded slightly.
He had heard of Meng Da, and knew that this person was quite talented.
Now that Zhang Song recommends this person, I believe there is something good about it.
Liu Zhang thought for a long time, but finally agreed to Zhang Song's proposal... However, in addition to ordering Meng Da as the commander of Jiameng Pass, he also sent General Huo Jun as the deputy commander to assist Meng Da in guarding Jiameng Pass. After arranging this matter, Liu Zhang asked Zhang Song again, "Zi Qiao, I have something I want to work hard for you, please go to Luoyang on my behalf."
When Zhang Song heard this, he bowed and said, "If the lord has sent a letter, how dare Song refuse to obey?"
However, he paused for a moment and persuaded him: "What the lord wants is the position of Sikong.
But it is rare to be valued by Emperor Liu, just because Song goes there alone. Now the second son is still young and cannot leave his parents. Why don’t the lord ask the eldest son to be the chief envoy? Song is willing to go to Luoyang together as the deputy envoy. I believe that this will make it easier for Uncle Liu to value it."
Liu Zhang had two sons, the eldest son Liu Wei and the second son Liu Chan.
Liu Wei was martial and well-versed in military tactics, but he was not favored by Liu Zhang. More importantly, Liu Wei's father-in-law Pang Xi was originally from Luoyang. He initially assisted Liu Yan, and then followed Liu Zhang, and had a prestige in Xichuan. Pang Xi was very powerful and was the prefect of Brazil. He usually recruited troops, which made Liu Zhang quite afraid... Liu Zhang had not yet become a Grand Sikong, had not yet become a vassal enough, and was even more unwilling to hand over the power to Liu Wei early. However, Liu Wei was generous and liked to make friends with famous scholars. With the help of Pang Xi, Liu Wei now stationed troops in Luocheng, and his reputation was getting higher and higher, and he was praised by many people.
Since ancient times, there have been countless fathers and sons who turned against each other because of their power.
The same is true for Liu Zhang, who is particularly afraid of Liu Wei.
Hearing Zhang Song say this, he couldn't help but feel moved.
If you take this opportunity to send Liu Wei to Luoyang, you will lose one of your confidants...
Chapter completed!