Xuande

Chapter 756 Yes, I'm going to be emperor

At this moment, not many people know the news that Liu Bei will become emperor.

Only the members of the core military and political groups in Luoyang knew about it because of Liu Bei's secret notification, and the core members outside Luoyang had to receive the secret letter from Liu Bei before they could learn about it.

They don't even know the ins and outs of this matter, and the speed of these news spreads very slowly.

Of course, this is also a good thing. This matter is too important and too confidential. Before it is truly successful, the less people know about it, the better.

Besides, it doesn't take a lot of effort to accomplish this, all you need is to mobilize the army to enter Luoyang City, to make sure that the inside and outside of Luoyang City are tightly controlled, then make a declaration and hold a ceremony, and then spread it out to the world. Declare, that's about it.

Opponents will still oppose, and those who are brave will jump out, and then they will be killed by the garrison arranged by Liu Bei, and then the world will be peaceful.

Sufficient preparation and long-term accumulation of strength will make the process between Liu Bei's decision to be emperor and the actual emperor very simple, and the time is very short.

Not for a month.

In late April, he decided to become emperor. In early May, all preparations were completed, and a meeting was held in mid-May. The specific action date was set on May [-]th, the fifth year of Jian'an.

He will solve all opponents on this day, and then successfully ascend the throne, and then become the emperor of the Third Han Empire.

Everything will be very fast, just like when he helped Liu Hong eradicate Yuan Wei and He Jin's party members back then, everything was over in just one day, and Liu Hong even lived to see the final victory.

This time, he will be faster than last time.

On the day of the meeting, the internal core personnel who participated in the meeting were very excited. Liu Bei's instructions to them were not many, and they were not complicated. He only let them perform their duties.

Those in charge of government affairs should do a good job in government affairs, be responsible for leading troops and lead soldiers and horses well, and wait for his notice.

It is worth mentioning that seven lieutenants from the Xiyuan Army, eight lieutenants from the Chengmen Squadron Group, and four lieutenants from the Palace Guard Group also attended the meeting.

However, they belonged to an external group, their positions were not high, and their power was not great. It was just that they were in a special position, so their cooperation was needed.

In addition, Jian Shuo can be let go, but Dong Zhong cannot be let go.

Therefore, a captain of the city gate and a captain of the palace guard who are still loyal to Dong Zhong will be included in the must-kill list.

In the specific operation, Liu Bei needed these school lieutenants to cooperate with his army to take over all aspects of Luoyang City, complete the complete control of Luoyang City, wipe out all the very few military forces that did not belong to him, and arrest Dong Zhong by the way.

Matters related to the military should be handed over to the army. This is the task of the army.

Then, Liu Bei explained the political tasks to Zhang Rang and Guo Hong.

He made a list, and the people involved in this list were all members of the opposition group, including eunuchs, officials, and ordinary scholars.

Zhang Rang was responsible for disposing of eunuch opponents, and Guo Hong was responsible for arresting officials and scholars.

They themselves, their family members in Luoyang City, and relatives and friends who have been involved too deeply will be arrested together and thrown into prison.

And those who are related outside Luoyang City will be handed over to the subordinates in the local area to destroy them quickly by military means after Liu Bei officially proclaims the emperor, and they will be wiped out together to realize the family punishment.

The Zheng family and the Jia family are bound to be completely eradicated, and none of the people or forces who oppose him can survive. This is inevitable, and no one can persuade them.

There are still three fires for the new official to take office, and naturally several fires will be burned when the new emperor takes office, and the bigger the better, the more vigorous the better.

"Proclaiming the emperor is not a good thing for me. I was the minister of the late emperor, but in the end I chose to be the emperor. This is not a good thing for all groups of ministers who may appear in the future. They may would hate me.

And those who used to have a sense of trust in me may be disappointed in me because of this, and those who once believed that I was a loyal minister will also be disappointed in me. They may do some things that I don't want to see, and I will do some of them It's something I don't want to see.

Of course, there are my reasons here, and naturally there are also your reasons. For all the people who are dominated by me, you carry out my orders and become my subordinates, so you lose your retreat. I am the emperor and I have achieved myself. It is inevitable for both of us to preserve your property and lives.

So, everyone, don't be complacent about this matter, and don't think that everything will be fine after I become the emperor. No, we each have our own troubles and difficulties. In addition, I am the emperor because I want to do what I want to do. It's better to finish it than to be a boss. "

Liu Bei looked around at these cronies who followed him along the way.

"Everyone, don't think that I became emperor because my desire for power cannot be curbed, or because of other reasons. You have to believe me. I am not lying. On this matter, I especially don't want you to have any disagreements with me. You can do it, right?"

Under Liu Bei's watchful eyes, everyone agreed one after another, and there was no opinion contrary to him.

In other words, now, it is impossible to have any opinions contrary to his, no matter what he says, no matter what they think in their hearts.

But Liu Bei didn't lie.

He cannot be the ruler of Taoism, he is not ideal.

He also cannot be the ideal ruler of Confucianism, he is not benevolent enough.

However, he never betrayed himself when it came to being himself.

In the end, Cao Cao, Gai Xun and others told Liu Bei that they had prepared a series of procedures for auspiciousness and momentum.

They discovered the kun in the East China Sea, the roc in the Youyan, the big white fish in the south of the Yangtze River, and the colorful unicorn in Sichuan and Shu.

As long as Liu Bei gives an order, they can immediately ask the local officials to report and send the news of many auspicious appearances to Luoyang, so that Liu Bei can get a sufficient excuse for enthronement.

Liu Bei was speechless.

For the kindness of his subordinates, Liu Bei could only show an embarrassed but polite smile.

"There is no need for auspiciousness. Everyone in the world will know the reason and reason for my ascension to the throne. I will not hide anything. If I make auspiciousness, I will fall to the bottom. There is no need for you to create any momentum."

The subordinates looked at each other.

You don't need auspicious signs to enthron?
That's a little rough, isn't it?

How can you prove that you are the destined emperor and ruler if you don't engage in auspiciousness?

But Liu Bei felt that he was not a ruler destined by heaven, and he didn't want this kind of claim at all.

Ruan Yu didn't think it was possible, she couldn't let the idol become emperor in such a simple and rough way, and felt that she still had to do something.

"Then do you think you need to find a few words of prophecy to use? The prophecy will also be of great help to your proclaiming the emperor. As long as you are willing, I will definitely mobilize all my subordinates to solve the problem for you within three days." All questions!"

In Ruan Yu's view, Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, relied on auspicious auspiciousness when he ascended the throne, and Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu ascended the throne with the help of prophecy, so when Liu Bei ascends the throne, the two must account for the same thing, right?

As long as you are willing, I will immediately lead all my younger brothers to stay up all night to read the books. Within three days, I will guarantee to find all the ancient books that the gods and gods talk about.
Absolutely, absolutely, makes you the ruler you are destined to be.

Definitely makes you that one and only emperor.

But Liu Bei still shook his head unexpectedly.

"There is no need. We have already said that in the future, we should respect ghosts and gods and stay away from them. If you can not do such things that are talked about by gods and gods, don't do them. If you have time, do more practical things. Don't always think about these things. Nope."

Liu Bei patted Ruan Yu on the shoulder.

Ruan Yu had no choice but to nod in agreement, and gave up the battle of prophecy and auspiciousness.

But some subordinates are still worried. They feel that it is a bit unreasonable not to engage in prophecy and auspiciousness. If someone uses this to make trouble in the future, it will be very detrimental to Liu Bei's rule.

However, Liu Bei was firm about this, and they had nothing to do.

After everything was ready, Liu Bei didn't say anything else, and carefully finalized the details of the action with everyone, formulated some contingency plans, and then asked them to make their own preparations, and don't send the real thing until the last moment. Explain the purpose.

Except for themselves, no one can know about this matter. If there is any leak, it will be treated as treason, and no matter who it is, they will be killed.

So everyone pretended that nothing happened, and did nothing on the surface.

And Liu Bei also handled government affairs in the General's Mansion as usual, working overtime and dealing with a lot of work. He didn't leave the office until midnight and went back to the backyard to rest.

Before, according to the specific division of labor in the backyard, Liu Bei also had work at night, with a cycle of seven days, including five working days and two days of rest. It happened to be Han Ning's turn today.

As the official wife, Han Ning has the right to live alone with Liu Bei in the same room.

Everyone is very envious of this right, but no one is ashamed to compete with Han Ning. Although Han Ning is gentle, he still has sufficient awareness of rights as a regular wife.

Because Liu Bei didn't come home until late at night for a job, in order to take care of Liu Bei's body, Han Ning would prepare some soup for him to nourish his body and digest it, and let him eat a little to replenish his body.

It was the same tonight, Han Ning stewed a bowl of bone soup and waited for Liu Bei to come back to drink.

When Liu Bei came back, she helped Liu Bei change his clothes, and then sat beside Liu Bei, watching Liu Bei drink soup happily.

"You are not a very young person anymore. You are not as good as before. From now on, it is better not to deal with government affairs so late. It will hurt your health."

"It's not what I want. I also want to do less, but now is the critical period of reform. There are too many things to do. If I don't do it, no one can do it."

Liu Bei smiled and said: "And there is also the soup you made for me, it is very nourishing for the body, it doesn't matter."

"The doctors have said that there is a limit to how much it can be replenished. It cannot make up for the loss of vitality. If the vitality is gone, it is gone."

Han Ning shook his head and said, "I am so troubled every day, I feel that your complexion is much worse than that of the previous few years."

Liu Bei touched his face.

"really?"

"Of course."

Han Ning stroked Liu Bei's cheek: "I will never lie to you."

"Is that so..."

Liu Bei put down the soup bowl, smiled and said, "That's something that can't be helped, even if I'm a general, not to mention that I'm going to be emperor soon, and the emperor may age faster."

"Yes, the emperor... definitely..."

Han Ning originally said it with a smile, and he smiled, feeling something was wrong, but when he thought about it carefully, his complexion changed slightly, and finally, his eyes widened.

"emperor?"

"kindness."

"Lang Jun, you want... to be the emperor?"

"Yes, I am going to be emperor."

Liu Bei nodded, and stretched out his hand to caress Han Ning's still delicate cheek: "After I become the emperor, you will be the queen, the mother of a country."

"I……"

Han Ning stared and opened his mouth: "I want to be a queen?"

"Of course, if you don't be the queen, who will be the queen?"

Liu Bei laughed and said: "You will soon be the queen of the big man. It may be a bit sudden. I didn't tell you before, but that's because I didn't want you to worry too much. Now I can tell you that the dust has settled and the ending is over. It won't change."

Han Ning was stunned for a while before swallowing, and his expression became a little nervous.

"Lang Jun, what's going on?"

"It's simple and it's simple, it's complicated and it's complicated, it's inevitable and it's inevitable, it's accidental and it's accidental."

Liu Bei smiled wryly, and told Han Ning the ins and outs of the matter in the most refined language, but even in the most refined language, he still spoke for about a quarter of an hour, during which Han Ning listened nervously, for fear of missing something. Something was wrong.

After listening to everything, Han Ning didn't know how to express his complicated emotions.

"This kind of thing actually happened..."

"I have never thought about it, but history seems to be driven by a group of idiots unintentionally. If people in the world are not stupid, maybe the descendants of Dayu are still emperors, but it is a pity , people will always be stupid."

Liu Bei said helplessly: "This is not my original intention. I was also pushed away, but what pushed me away was the general trend of the world. I was powerless to resist. If I resisted, the one who would suffer must be the Great Han Kingdom. I paid for the Great Han Kingdom. It’s too much, I can’t let it go.”

"But...but if the gentleman is not willing..."

"It's not entirely unwilling."

Liu Bei blinked his eyes: "Of course we have to say how helpless we are to the outside world, but our own family members can say anything behind closed doors, so it's not that helpless, and after all, it's the emperor who didn't do anything. However, I am somewhat curious."

Seeing Liu Bei's playful appearance, Han Ning was dumbfounded.

"Then...then do you want to do it, or don't you want to do it?"

"As long as it is a little difficult, I will not do it, but the position has been sent to me. I am flat, and God will not take it, but I will suffer from it."

Liu Bei laughed and said, "Then I'll just do it, why can't I? I'm also a member of the Han clan, and it's not the first time that a small clan enters a big clan in a big Han family. Gossiping, but to be honest, can they still say any reason why I can't be the emperor?"

"This……"

Han Ning thought about it and found that what Liu Bei said was indeed reasonable.

He is indeed not a serious heir to the throne of the emperor, but his surname is Liu, and he is a clan of the Han Dynasty. Although it is a remote branch, no matter how remote it is, he is also a clan of the Han clan.

So, no problem!
Han Ning nodded.

"Indeed, Mr. Lang is also a descendant of the great ancestor, how can the Han Dynasty prevent the descendant of the great ancestor from being emperor?"

"That's enough, and to be honest, ma'am, you really haven't thought about what it's like to be a queen?"

Liu Bei said with a smile: "When the enthronement ceremony, you are going to attend with me, you will stand beside me, dressed in the most gorgeous dress, very beautifully dressed, climb the highest platform with me, sit with me Together, rule the world together."

"The King's Landing?"

Han Ning's eyes straightened immediately.

"That's right, the king is in the world. The emperor is a king, and the queen is also a king. We are all emperors."

Liu Bei reached out and took Han Ning's hand: "At that time, you will not only be in charge of our small courtyard, it will be a whole big palace, the whole harem, and you will manage all the eunuchs, maids, All the people who serve are also managed by you."

"How many people will there be?"

"It's not too many now, but when our whole family moves in, there will probably be more people. There will be hundreds of people. If we handle it carefully, thousands of people are not out of the question."

Liu Bei smiled and said, "At that time, you will be the biggest housekeeper."

"There are so many people, can I handle it? I..."

Han Ning seemed to have fallen into some kind of wonderful fantasy, but soon came back to his senses.

"That's later, what about now? Isn't this thing dangerous? It won't bring you any danger, right? Our family won't be in any danger, right?"

"Don't worry, the danger has long been ruled out by me."

Liu Bei patted the back of Han Ning's hand: "You just need to wait to put on the most gorgeous decorations and become the mother of the Han Kingdom, and leave the rest to me."

"OK then."

Han Ning nodded, and immediately squeezed Liu Bei's hand: "Then no matter what, you must pay attention to your own safety, okay?"

"Ah."

Liu Bei nodded: "Also, you can choose a day to inform other people about this matter. Remember, it is limited to you, not even the maids around you, nor the children, until I formally enthroned. You can only let go on that day, understand?"

"Shall I notify you?"

"Of course, you are the mistress of the Lord. If you don't notify me, do you want me to notify you?"

Liu Bei smiled and said, "It's time for you to show off a bit of empress dignity."

"The majesty of the queen..."

Han Ning frowned and thought hard for a moment: "I don't understand."

"I'll understand soon."

Liu Bei hugged Han Ning into his arms with a smile, and didn't speak any more.

(End of this chapter)