Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 820 Stifling
In the brightly lit hall, Liu Chan was still discussing military affairs with Wang Ping, Huo Yi, Guan Xing and others, and the core of their discussions was still the war against Wei.

Liu Chan relayed what Xia Houxuan said in the afternoon to everyone, and asked, "What do you think of Tai Chu's vision?"

"Zijun!"

"The minister is here!" Wang Ping pondered for a while, and said, "Your Majesty, I secretly think that Xiahou Jun's words are good words, and there are merits. However, the current situation is that Han is strong and Wei is weak. Now that Luoyang has fallen, the Central Plains The door is wide open, if we, a big man, correct the soldiers of the whole country and defeat the Wei army in the Central Plains, we may not be able to unify the world, so why wait for Sima Yi to die of illness?"

Wang Ping pointed out the key point. People of insight, whether it is the big man or Cao Wei, actually realized that the scale of world domination has already turned towards the big man.Whether the big man can be sure to defeat the Wei army in one fell swoop is the key to unifying the world.

Xia Houxuan's worry is that it is difficult for the big man to defeat the Cao Wei veteran group represented by Sima Yi. It is better to wait for Sima Yi to die of illness before sending troops to rule the world.As a soldier, Wang Ping had confidence in the might of the big man, and he was afraid of what Sima Yi would do when he fought a big battle.

Guan Xing stroked his beard and said: "The state of Wei is like a ruined house. It is strong on the outside and empty on the inside. Sima Yi is the beam. If he dies of illness, the house will collapse! If there is a strong wind and heavy rain, although the beam is there, the beam will still be there." It is also unstoppable, and by then it will be nothing more than a house being destroyed."

Compared with Xia Houxuan's conservative views, radicals like Wang Ping and Guan Xing are in line with Liu Chan's appetite.It has been more than [-] years since he ascended the throne, and the old officials around him are withering day by day. If it continues, not only Sima Yi will die of illness, but even the generals of the Han Dynasty will grow old.

For example, Wu Ban and Wei Yan, who did not go out with Liu Chan this time, are already lingering on the sickbed.No one knows how long Sima the old tortoise can live, and it's not like the big man hasn't defeated Sima Yi before, so there's nothing scary about it.

Liu Chan nodded slightly, and said: "Our army sent troops this time, only for Luoyang. Now that Luoyang has been seized, and the eight passes have been completed, I want to return to the country. When the armored soldiers are sufficient and the food and grass can be supported, we will gather the troops from all directions. Ma, how about conquering Wei Wei? Or do the generals have different opinions?"

Xiahou Xuanxian surrendered Luoyang City to the Han Dynasty, and Liu Chan also completed his goal of sending troops.Considering the number of soldiers and horses, as well as the current situation of the big man preparing for war, Liu Chan is going to accumulate strength, and then fight a decisive battle with Cao Wei.

"Your Majesty's words are old-fashioned views. Although I won the two battles of Hedong and Jingzhou, our army's supplies were exhausted. Now we are sending troops to Luoyang, and the military expenditure is countless. Now we can go back to the country to accumulate strength and see what is appropriate. Send troops to the Central Plains."

After speaking, Liao Li laughed and said: "Besides, Sima Yi is old and frail, and I don't know when he will die. If he is blessed by the late emperor, he will die of illness before the battle of the two armies, and it is unknown!"

When attacking Jingzhou, the big Han was attacked by Wei and Wu on both sides, and was almost defeated.Fortunately, Cao Rui died of illness in front of the two armies, and the Wei army had to retreat, which gave the big man a chance to come back.This good news was widely circulated, and the big man completely believed in the matter of ZTE after proofreading it.

"Since this is the case, who can stay in Luoyang to guard against Wei's troops?" Liu Chan asked.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the future general Huo Yi can defend Luoyang. He is a slightly skilled soldier, excellent in both civil and military affairs, and has outstanding talents. He should be able to accept this important task!" Wang Ping recommended.

Liu Chan's eyes fell on Huo Yi, and he asked, "Is Shao Xian true?"

Hearing this, Huo Yi stood up and went out, knelt down and replied: "How dare you refuse, I will serve as a barrier in Guanzhong, guarding Luoyi, repairing armored soldiers inside, and suppressing enemies outside."

"Yes!" Liu Chan ordered: "Give the Empress General Chijie, the governor of the Kwantung Army, and all military affairs will be handled by him."

"I thank you, Your Majesty!"

The discussion gradually came to an end, when everyone left.Guan Xing secretly pulled Lalioli's sleeve and winked.The knowing Liao Li gave Guan Xing a reassuring look, and Guan Xing regained his composure, and went out of the palace together with Wang Ping, Huo Yi and others.

Seeing that Liao Li hadn't left, Liu Chan yawned and asked, "Is there something important for Gong Yuan?"

Liao Li walked two or three steps closer to Liu Chan's side, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, Madam has made meritorious service in persuading Luoyang City to surrender. I wonder how Your Majesty will confer the title?"

Liu Chan frowned and asked, "What does Gongyuan mean?"

Liao Li pondered over and over again, and said: "I mourn that the empress has no children. Since her death, the position of the middle palace has been vacant for a long time. Madam has been in charge of the affairs of the palace for many years, and now she has done a great job in persuading Luoyang City to surrender. I dare to ask Your Majesty mean?"

What Liao Li said was not thorough, but Liu Chan already understood what Liao Li meant.Empress Dazhang had no children during her lifetime, and the current crown prince Liu Zhen is just the eldest son.After Da Zhang's death, Liu Chan had nostalgia for it, and has never been canonized as a queen.

Xiahou Hui, who is currently handling the affairs of the harem, is nothing more than a noble person. Even though she has secretly expressed the idea of ​​becoming a queen many times, Liu Chan has not let go, and at most said that she can live in the middle palace.Although in the palace, Xia Houhui was secretly called Zhonggong by everyone, but in fact it was just her self-indulgence.Without Liu Chan's edict, all people in the internal and external courts are still called nobles.

Having said that, there is only a thin line between Xia Houhui and the queen, and they can break through at any time.Once the breakthrough is made, the fourth prince Liu Hu can be promoted from a concubine to a legitimate son.

What Liao Li was worried about was that Xiahou Huihui was promoted to queen by Liu Chan because of his meritorious service in persuading Luoyang to surrender, and Liu Huzi became the son of the eldest son because of his mother's dignity. At that time, Liu Zhen, who was only the eldest son of the concubine, would be embarrassing.

Liu Chan leaned back on the table, tapped his finger on the armrest for a long time, and asked, "What do you think if you don't confer the queen?"

Liao Li glanced around and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, do you know Zhaoyi?"

"Zhaoyi?"

"Exactly, in the past, Emperor Yuan of the former Han Dynasty had two favorite concubines. Feng Jieyu sacrificed her life to save the Lord, and Fu Jieyu had a special favor. Therefore, Emperor Yuan appointed Zhaoyi above Jieyu, taking the meaning of "Zhao Qiyi" Your Majesty may learn from the past to solve the current difficulties!" Liao Li said.

The concubine system of the Eastern Han Dynasty was different from that of the Western Han Dynasty. There were only five ranks of empress, nobleman, beauty, palace lady, and maiden, and there was no rank of rank.

There were fifteen ranks of concubines in the Western Han Dynasty. The empress was the female lead, and the number of concubines in Ye Ting gradually increased to fourteen. rank of officials.For example, Zhaoyi is regarded as a prime minister, and his rank is higher than that of princes; Jieyu is regarded as a senior minister, and his rank is higher than that of liehou.

The current harem system of the Great Han Dynasty was inherited from the Eastern Han Dynasty, with a simple system of fifth-class concubines.But Liao Li's meaning is obvious, and he can use the harem reform as an excuse to rebuild the concubine system in the Western Han Dynasty.Confer the title of Zhaoyi to Xiahouhui, let her be like a prime minister, a nobleman compared to a prince, and reward her with other fame and fortune for her achievements.

Liu Chan closed his eyes and meditated, but did not answer Liao Li's words.

"Your Majesty?" Liao Li called softly, but Liu Chan still did not respond.

"I retire!"

Liao Li knew that Liu Chan wanted to think alone, so he bowed and bowed and retreated.

Outside the palace gate, Guan Xingzao had been waiting for a long time, when he saw Liao Li coming out, he stepped forward and asked, "What is Your Majesty's intention?"

Liao Li stroked his beard and said, "Your Majesty probably didn't mean it."

Guan Xingchang exhaled and said, "That's good, I wonder if Your Majesty has a clear intention?"

The two spoke words that only they understood each other, chatted as they walked, and left the gate of the palace with many ears and eyes.

Liao Li, who walked down the steps, saw no one around, and said, "Your Majesty should be thinking about Zhaoyi, or use Zhaoyi to reward Mrs. Xiahou for persuading her to surrender."

Guan Xing nodded slightly, sighed and said: "Mrs. Xiahou has a degree of knowledge, she is really a strange woman; the fourth prince is also courageous and courageous, and he is worthy of the blood of the Han Dynasty. However, the prince is virtuous and capable, and he handles things well. Belong to!"

Liu Chan may not have noticed the thoughts of the person next to his pillow, but Liao Li and Guan Xing, the two old foxes, had vaguely sensed Xiahouhui's thoughts in the past, but Xiahouhui was limited by his own strength and it was difficult to use his fists. I would like to intervene too much so as not to offend Mrs. Xiahou.

Now Xiahouba and Xiahouxuan, who are foreign relatives, have entered the Han Dynasty. If the Han Dynasty dominates the Central Plains, there will be more places for Xiahou Hui, who has powerful resources, to display.If she is allowed to be the queen, I don't know what will happen.After all, this woman's scheming is really frightening. If she is a man, I don't know what kind of waves will be caused.

As veterans, Liao Li, Guan Xing and others have been in contact with the prince for a long time, how could they allow such a thing to happen.Tonight, they joined forces to remonstrate with the emperor Liu Chan, killing Xia Houhui's dream of becoming a queen in advance.As long as she can never be a queen, the prince will always be orthodox in terms of etiquette.

"I just don't know how Your Majesty thinks about rewarding Xia Houxuan and Xia Houba?" Liao Li said thoughtfully.

"Xiahou Xuanguan is highly famous, it is difficult to determine." Guan Xing replied.

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