"The general actually killed someone with his own hands? He hasn't killed someone for a long time" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said leisurely while sitting under the crabapple tree in Changle Palace. His eyes became increasingly cloudy, and his actions and speech became slower and slower.
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard that Huo Guang had gone to Chang'an Academy, he did not care about Huo Guang's reform and regulation of the academy. Instead, he paid great attention to his murder.
In Liu Che¡¯s heart, he didn¡¯t know whether Huo Guang¡¯s stab with the sword was a warning to those who cheated, or a demonstration against himself?
In the attic of the Anping Marquis Mansion, Sang Hongyang was looking at the brightly lit Chang'an City. He had become older and thinner this year, and his large robe was blown by the night wind, fluttering on his thin body. .
"Master Marquis, the general has established four new branches in Chang'an Academy, namely scholars, agriculture, industry, and business. The four branches are in no particular order, and there is no distinction between superior and inferior. Now there are only a hundred or so people left in the academy! "A Heng's body was hidden in the shadows, but his voice fell clearly on Sang Hongyang's ears.
"Kill well The country's food cannot be wasted on those who are cheating. I didn't expect that he would list Shangdao as one of the four major courtyards? What a pity" Sang Hongyang said to Huo Guang He also greatly appreciated Huo Guang's move. Sang Hongyang agreed with Huo Guang from the bottom of his heart that Huo Guang could list Shangdao as one of the four courtyards. But in the end, he said it was a pity, but he didn't know what he was pitying for?
After the spring of the second year of Taichu, Chang'an City was peaceful, and even Huo Guang and Sang Hongyang were not as busy as before. Nowadays, except for the two passes in the Western Region, the Han Dynasty is still at war, and other places have basically ended, and more than 100,000 troops are also on their way back. Now that the pressure on food and grass has been greatly relieved, the entire Han Dynasty has begun to recuperate and develop rapidly.
"Where did Shangguan Jie and Liang Wang go?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty leaned on the bed and asked Zhang Anshi in a low voice. He rarely walked out of the hall these days. He felt that his body was no longer under his control. Liu Che knew that this situation meant that he did not have much time left.
Now Zhang Anshi is no longer just a Guanglu doctor. Just a month ago, he was appointed as Guangluxun by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. This Guangluxun was the original duty of Lang Zhongling. In fact, Zhang Anshi became the highest ranking officer of all the troops in Chang'an City. Sir.
"Your Majesty, from the Marquis of An, we have reached the area around Yixian County, which is less than two hundred miles away from Chang'an. And King Liang's army has entered Hongnong County and will reach Chang'an in less than five days." Zhang Anshi bowed to the side and replied. .
"According to my decree, let Shangguan Jie's army continue to garrison in Youfufeng, order the armies of King Liang and King of Zichuan to garrison Wucheng, and let them come to Chang'an as soon as possible!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said in a weak voice. The armies of Shangguan Jie and Liang Wang were arranged on both sides of Chang'an, and the Wucheng was near Cuihua Mountain. It only took one day to march to Chang'an.
"Promise" Zhang Anshi agreed and went out to deliver the order. But at this time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stopped him again and continued: "By the way, please call the grandson and Princess Jiangdu."
Soon Liu Jin and Liu Xijun hurried to Changle Palace. Liu Jin often came to pay respects to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty recently, but Liu Xijun saw the emperor for the first time in half a year.
There is only Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in the main hall of Changle Palace. Even Zhang Anshi has withdrawn from the main hall. The candle shadows in the hall are swaying, and the same swaying figure of the emperor can only be seen on the window lattice.
"My grandson (court daughter) pays homage to your majesty." Liu Jin and Liu Xijun bowed and saluted. They both knew that the armies of Shangguan Jie and Liang Wang were not far from Chang'an. At this time, the emperor summoned them to discuss important matters.
"Without courtesy, please come closer" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved to the two of them with difficulty and said.
When Liu Jin and Liu Xijun stood beside Emperor Wu's bed, Liu Che lay on the bed and said in a slow voice: "Jin'er is assisted by Xijun, and my grandfather doesn't have much to worry about. I heard that you asked King Liang and The King of Zichuan went to Yan State? Your uncle is no longer here, right?"
The first words of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty turned out to be an affirmation of Liu Xijun, and then he directly talked about the little actions of Liu Jin and Liu Jin in private. In fact, King Yan committed suicide half a month ago. No one knows whether it was true suicide or something else! At the same time, some evidence of Yan Wang Liu Dan's conspiracy to rebel was also disclosed. This matter has not yet been officially reported to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, but Liu Jin, in the name of the grandson of the supervisor of the country, united with Zongzheng, Liu Anguo and several other kings surnamed Liu to solidify Liu Dan's guilt.
"Grandfather, it's not that my grandson is ruthless, but the Han Dynasty has been through wars for a long time. Now it is full of waste and can no longer withstand any trouble!" Liu Jin quickly knelt down in front of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's bed, lowering his head and saying sadly.
"Get up, the facts have become established and there is no point in talking about it anymore. You are right, the big man really can't stand the torment anymore. I'm afraid my grandfather doesn't have much time. There are some things that need to be explained to you at the end."?. "Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said while lying down. He took a heavy breath every time he spoke, as if every word cost him a lot of energy. He had already known about his son's death. As a qualified emperor, this It is also a place of sadness and helplessness for him.
"Grandpa, please make it clear that your grandson will obey your instructions at all times." Liu Jin was still kneeling in front of the bed, feeling a little uncomfortable in his heart. He knew that his talented grandfather really did not have much time left.
"Then my grandfather will issue the last decree, naming Zhang Anshi as the right general, Shangguan Jie as the left general, and Jin Rixi as the chariot general. In addition, after my funeral, Jin'er can use Sima Qian as the censor doctor, if Sang Hongyang is willing. If so, it is best for him to be the prime minister. If he does not want to be the prime minister, Tingwei Bingji can be the prime minister. Jin'er, you have no brothers. Among the kings, you need to make good friends with the King of Liang and the King of Zichuan. This time the two of them enter Chang'an, so you can Increase the fiefdoms of the two countries, my grandfather has left this decree to you." Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said with difficulty, but he was really explaining the funeral arrangements.
The imperial power of the Western Han Dynasty and the rights of the princes and kings have always been points of conflict and contradiction. However, each emperor had a good relationship with his brothers, and there were even brothers like Emperor Jing and Prince Liang who could fight side by side. Therefore, when successive emperors tried their best to weaken At the same time as the kings, he also made friends with his own brothers, which can be regarded as a means of wooing and suppressing. Liu Jin has no brothers, so among the kings of the clan, he must also find princes to be friends with.
"How should your majesty, the general, arrange it?" Before Liu Jin could speak, Liu Xijun asked first. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty arranged for so many people, but only Huo Guang, who is now the most powerful, prestige and power, is not there.
"The words of the general I have my own arrangements. You must not act rashly. The current Han Dynasty cannot do without him. If anything happens to him, the Han Dynasty will fall into a situation of falling apart. Jin'er, your first task in the future is to consolidate Rights, and other matters will be dealt with slowly!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said seriously. He also had thoughts about Huo Guang's arrangement, but he could not talk about this idea while he was alive, and it would be useless if he did. Instead, he told the two children not to act rashly in front of Huo Guang.
"My grandson should remember his grandfather's teachings." Liu Jin said seriously. Facing this grandfather who was still thinking about him, he felt both moved and guilty.
"As an emperor, we need to make choices. What we have to bear is far heavier than ordinary people. What we gain must be lost. Jin'er needs to keep this in mind in the future. Mr. Xi" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stretched out his hand to touch with difficulty. He touched Liu Jin's head. At this time, he saw that Liu Jin was not only his eldest grandson, but also the emperor of the Han Dynasty.
"My daughter is here." Liu Xijun also knelt beside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's bed. When the emperor called her alone at this time, she responded respectfully.
"As an elder, I have no intention of killing your relatives, but as the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, they have to die What I said to Jin'er just now, I hope you will also remember that if you gain something, you must lose something, and if you gain something, you must lose something." Gain something!" Liu Che no longer faced Liu Xijun as an emperor, but as her elder, or even as her father-killing enemy.
"I don't blame your majesty, I only blame my father for doing something wrong!" Liu Xijun replied calmly. She indeed did not resent Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty for the death of her father and family.
Although Liu Xijun was still young that day, she knew what kind of person her father was outside. Although he was her father, even Liu Xijun had to admit that what Liu Jian did was really worthy of his death!
"It's good if you can understand" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said leisurely, and there seemed to be something in his words. I don't know what he meant by this?
When the series of appointments and arrangements made by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had not yet been announced, Huo Guang in the Wutai Palace was carefully looking at the contents of the historical records recently compiled by Sima Qian, which recorded what happened in the past six months.
The candle shadows were also swaying in the hall. Du Yannian hurriedly walked in from outside the hall. When he approached Huo Guang, he lowered his head and whispered: "General, Shangguan Jie, King Liang and King Zichuan have already set off to return to Chang'an. It is expected that tomorrow We will enter the city early in the morning. Your Majesty has arranged the 70,000 troops that retreated from the northern front to You Fufeng, and the 60,000 troops of King Liang and King of Zichuan to Wucheng. The 80,000 cavalry of the Hexi Army we brought are currently They are still in the Yuyang Shanggu area, and Wang Yuanyou¡¯s 30,000 soldiers and horses have also been left behind in North Korea, thousands of miles away. Now Chang¡¯an is surrounded by His Majesty¡¯s troops, and what we can really deploy are only more than a thousand cavalry!¡±
"Oh, your majesty's arrangement is not bad. It is foolproof both internally and externally." Huo Guang just said casually, his eyes still on the historical records.
"Half an hour ago, His Majesty summoned the grandson and Princess Jiangdu in Changle Palace." Du Yannian continued, but this time it was just the most ordinary trivial matter. Perhaps Huo Guang's calmness infected Du Yannian, and even he felt that this situation was not a big deal.
¡°So, Your Majesty has already done everything that needs to be explainedThenAs the general of the Han Dynasty, I should also go see His Majesty! "Huo Guang suddenly put down the book in his hand and turned his gaze in the direction of Changle Palace.