Han Shizu

Chapter 1769 Influence

The death of Empress Fu was undoubtedly a major event like a bolt from the blue for the Han Empire, and had a great impact.Although she and Emperor Liu did not know each other at a young age, and the combination of the two has strong political factors, they are also entrepreneurial couples and have also overcome difficulties together.

Empress Fu also relied on her extraordinary courage and outstanding talents to gain the recognition and respect of Emperor Liu, and truly walked into Emperor Liu's heart.Emperor Liu was also very attractive in his early years, and there were many concubines in the harem. Those who gave birth to him did not know who they were, but there was only one big talisman in the world.

Even the concubine Zhe, who is known for being virtuous and sensible and deeply trusted by Emperor Liu, had more to consider because of political factors, plus a little interest in "stamp collecting".

Husband and wife have been in the same boat for decades, and the depth of their relationship is known to others, but it is difficult to truly understand it.For Emperor Liu, Queen Fu is the harbor of his soul and the place where his spirit rests. There are too many things that cannot be said to others, and only Queen Fu can say it.

After Empress Fu left, there was no one in the world who could make Emperor Liu let go of his disguise completely, and there was no one who could make him open his heart and tell his heart.

The departure of Empress Fu almost meant that the last trace of humanity and goodness retained by Emperor Liu would also go with him, leaving only a political creature named "Emperor".In terms of behavior, no one can persuade him anymore, even if there is, it will be hard to say that it will be a disaster or a blessing.

Therefore, Emperor Liu was not the only one who was saddened by the death of Empress Fu. There were many people who felt sorry, shocked, and even panicked.Over the past few decades, there are tens of thousands of people who have received the help of the queen and experienced the kindness of the queen.

From the nobles to the common people, they have been grateful for the Empress Fu for a long time, and they are also proud that the big man has such a worthy empress, especially some noble ministers. When facing some difficulties, Empress Fu is the one who can bring them the most hope people, especially when faced with Emperor Liu's censure.

However, with the death of Fu Hou, such a situation no longer exists.There are many members of the royal family, but whether it is a jealous concubine, a prince who fights for fame and fortune, or a princess who complains about Emperor Liu, she always respects the queen, because she understands the general situation, handles things fairly, and is determined by her. People or things never repeat.

This is only for the moment. Some people who are scheming and speculators have a farther vision.They saw the possible impact of the Queen's death on the Han Dynasty's political situation.

For a long time, many people knew that the position of the crown prince was as stable as Mount Tai, and there were two reasons.One is the trust cultivation of Emperor Liu, and the other is the empress.Even, in the eyes of most people, in this matter, the queen's weight is more important.

Because Emperor Liu has so many princes, and so many people are among the dragons and phoenixes, as long as he has the heart, it is possible to choose anyone to be the prince.But the princes born by the empress, aside from Wei Wang Liu Min, are just two of them.And as long as the queen is here, it will be difficult for anyone to really challenge Liu Yang's status.

The emperor and the empress are like two heavenly pillars, each occupying one side, supporting the prince.Now, one pillar has collapsed, leaving Emperor Liu alone, and there are too many possibilities for the emperor who does not have the "check and balance" of the Empress Fu.

As for the power and popularity that Liu Yang has accumulated for many years in power, including the entire Fu family, those can only be regarded as foundations. Their energy really exploded and formed the strongest supporting force after Liu Yang succeeded to the throne.

But right now, if these people are allowed to support the crown prince and Emperor Liu, they would dare to think but dare not do it.Today, there are too many ministers and ministers who dare not breathe in front of Emperor Liu.

Even though, in the past ten years, Emperor Liu has wantonly delegated authority, but everyone knows from top to bottom that the backbone of the empire is still the Emperor Liu who hangs in the Chongzheng Palace.

The great achievements of the old emperor in the past, as well as the prestige formed by the country over the past few decades, are too high, so high that it is difficult for people to have the idea of ​​​​resistance.Basically, as long as he doesn't get to a certain extent, it will be difficult for anyone to challenge his authority. This is almost the thinking inertia formed by the subjects of the whole world.

The older Emperor Liu was already moody, and once Fuhou left, no one would be able to control his pulse in the future. It was conceivable that the future Emperor Liu would become the biggest uncertainty factor in the Han Empire.

Therefore, after the talisman, some people only care about sadness, some people feel worried, and some people mourn on their faces, but secretly rejoice in their hearts. If there is no such great change, how can they have a chance?
However, the changes in the political structure of the empire that may be brought about by the death of the Empress Dowager, the specifics, still need to be tested by time.As far as the moment is concerned, the court is shaking, the court is shaking, and Tokyo is shaking.The 22-year Mid-Autumn Festival of Kaibao is destined to leave a deep mark in the annals of history.

The focus of the court's activities quickly shifted from celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoying the joy of the monarch and the people to the national funeral and the city's mourning.In just one night, the lantern ribbons all over the palace were replaced with white silk and plain banners, and all the bright colors were covered up. The same is true in Tokyo, which began to stir up at night.

From the imperial court to the common people, from officials to scholars, they showed extremely high efficiency. It only took one night to fill the city with nothing. This is a miracle for the city of Tokyo with a population of one million.

Of course, there are too many people's condolences and regrets for the death of the queen, and many people are acting spontaneously. They want to see off the empress, and replace the red with white, which is what they can do to express their hearts to the empress.

In many lifangs, it is often only necessary for the officials to run around and shout loudly, announcing the news of the empress's death, and the people in the workshops will spontaneously start to move. Cloth, unconditional, torn strips of rag from the plain clothes and wrapped them around his head.

Such unanimous behavior of the citizens of Tokyo is rare throughout history. Even though there are some reasons for the government's supervision, more of it is the reverence of the subjects of Tokyo for the queen.

The Kunming Hall had already been decorated as a mourning hall, and the body of the Empress Fu was cleaned up and placed in the coffin. Emperor Liu never moved, and kept talking with the Empress Fu, but there was no response.

Sitting desolately next to the coffin, looking at the plaque, the sad and lonely appearance, whoever saw it, would have to cry, there is no need to pretend to be ingratiating, it is really emotional.Many people were surprised that the high and mighty emperor had such pitiful moments.
Concerned about Emperor Liu's health, no matter the concubines, palace servants, princes, or ministers, they couldn't help persuading him, but everyone gave up persuading under Emperor Liu's murderous gaze.

After the Empress Fu collapsed, within two days, Emperor Liu couldn't run out of rice water, his face was pale, and his body seemed weak. This frightened everyone, but it was useless to persuade anyone.It was still the little prince Liu Yao who cried ignorantly. According to the persuasion taught by the adults, Emperor Liu just had a meal, but it was clear soup and little water.

Empress Fu's funeral was arranged in an extremely grand manner. Even though Emperor Liu knew that Empress Fu absolutely did not want it to happen, he still had to make a special arrangement, even at the expense of disturbing the people.

Of course, everything still comes according to the funeral ceremony, but in terms of scale, it is more grand. If compared, it is even grander than when Queen Mother Li passed away.

After passing the Qin Tianjian to choose a day, the coffin left the palace and left the city, and traveled westward to Luoyang. send off.What's more, there are quite a few people in Tokyo who are completely naked and actively follow.

Starting from the city of Tokyo, on both sides of the road on the left, there was a crowd of spectators, who bowed down to the side of the road and watched the coffin pass with tears in their eyes.That's not to mention, after leaving the city, the people in the prefectures and counties along the way all came to hear the news, also dressed in hemp and mourning, and knelt down to see him off.

Emperor Liu and Crown Prince Liu Yang were in the same car, opened the curtain and looked out, seeing white paper all over the sky, dancing in the desolate autumn wind, covering the road, the rows of people lying on the ground, the Zhang Zhang's sad face made him feel the same way.

"How come there are so many people out of the city?" Emperor Liu's voice was low and hoarse, and he seldom opened his mouth after the amulet collapsed.

Liu Yang's eyes were flushed, and he said, "These common people all came here to see their mother off after they learned that Zigong was going west!"

"Looking at the annals of history, the only one who can do this is your mother!" Emperor Liu's face was filled with sorrow and joy, but obviously more sad, his eyes turned rosy, and he wiped his tears with a silk handkerchief.

Seeing this, Liu Yang couldn't help feeling sad, choked up and said, "Father, please mourn and take care of yourself!"

In this way, Emperor Liu has heard it countless times in the past few days, and when he hears it again at this time, he really wants to say: What a pity, you didn't die your wife!

However, after all, his mother died, so he didn't say those bastard words out of venting, but just nodded silently.

(End of this chapter)