Shuhan

The sun was already three o'clock in the morning, with thousands of rays of light, and the main hall of Weiyang Palace was solemn and solemn.

Liu Chan was wearing a robe, the emperor's twelve robes on his head, and the emperor's crimson robe. He stood in front of the soul and stared ahead with a solemn expression.

Behind him, hundreds of civil and military officials were arranged according to rank, including those with a thousand stones and above. They were dressed in court clothes and holding wat tablets, quietly waiting for the new king to ascend the throne.

According to the Han system, the new monarch formally ascends the throne, usually one month after the emperor's death.

However, enthronement is just a ceremony after all, a ceremony to announce to the world that this country has changed its master.

In a peaceful time, it would have been possible to take things slowly and leisurely, but it was obviously not the case now.

Guanzhong has been decided for the first time, and it is precisely in need of a new king to take over the throne and stabilize people's hearts!

Moreover, in fact, before ascending the throne in the Han Dynasty, the new emperor had already been worshiped by hundreds of officials and regarded as the co-lord.

For example, when Gao Emperor Liu Bang passed away, Hui Emperor Liu Ying ascended the throne in Weiyang Palace that night, surrounded by hundreds of officials.

The breeze was blowing outside Weiyang Palace, the flags were fluttering, and the sycamore leaves in the palace were rustling. It was very relaxing, but the hearts of the people in the palace were very restless.

Dang~
In the distance, the bells of Xuanshi Palace could be heard melodiously, adding a bit of sanctity and solemnity to the new king's enthronement.

Liu Chan took a deep breath, turned around slowly, and scanned the officials' faces one by one.

In his eyes, there was both nostalgia and sorrow for the collapse of the late Emperor Liu Bei, but also excitement about being ready to show off his talents!
From today on, he will truly shoulder the weight of this empire.

Carrying two capitals and thirteen states on his shoulders, he became the 'weightlifting champion' of the Han Dynasty.

Your Highness, all the officials knelt down and saluted.

"I bow to the new king, and may my emperor live long and long!" All the officials shouted in unison, and the sound was so loud that it echoed inside and outside the palace.

Liu Chan nodded slightly and said: "Everyone is at peace."

At this time, guard Wu Yi stepped forward, holding two seals in his hands, and knelt down in front of Liu Chan.

"Your Highness, these are the letter seal and the traveling seal! May Your Highness receive God's blessing and carry forward the past and the future!"

The emperor of the Han Dynasty had six jade seals, all of which were chi tiger buttons carved from white jade. The seals were engraved with "Emperor's Seal", "Emperor's Seal", "Emperor's Letter Seal", "Emperor's Seal" and "Emperor's Seal". ", "Emperor's Seal".

The emperor's official seal is used to issue edicts and awards to princes.

The emperor's letter seal is used to send troops.

The emperor's seal is given to princes and kings for their use.

The emperor issued a seal and gave it to the princes and kings for their use.

The emperor's seal serves the ghosts and gods of heaven and earth.

The Emperor's Seal is used for foreign affairs: giving to the Xiongnu Chanyu, foreign king's letters, etc.

Liu Chan took the seals and felt that they were heavy, as if they were carrying the weight of Ji Han's country. He solemnly put the seal into his arms, then helped Wu Yi up and said: "I love you for your safety. With your loyal and good help, I will be able to stabilize the country and live up to the trust of the late emperor."

At this moment, a eunuch, surrounded by several guards, walked forward carefully holding a tiger charm.

The tiger talisman is beautifully carved and lifelike, representing supreme military power.

The eunuch knelt down in front of Liu Chan, raised the tiger talisman high, and said: "Your Majesty, this is a military talisman that controls the world's soldiers and horses! May your Majesty's dragon power shake the world and protect the Han Dynasty forever!"

When Liu Chan took the tiger talisman, he felt that it was as heavy as a thousand pounds.

He held the tiger talisman tightly, as if he was holding Ji Han's future.

Only with military power can you have other things. Without military power, even if you are the emperor, you are just a puppet at the mercy of others.

He took a deep breath, and then announced loudly: "From today on, I will personally govern! I am willing to encourage you all!"

Before he finished speaking, two eunuchs walked out from beside Emperor Liu Bei. They respectfully bowed three times and bowed nine times to the emperor's body, and then carefully removed a jade seal hanging on the emperor's body. The jade seal is crystal clear and exudes a faint light. It is the imperial seal that represents the authority and authority of the emperor.

The two eunuchs presented the jade seal to Liu Chan. One of the eunuchs said: "Your Majesty, this is the jade seal passed down to the country, and it is also the seal of the emperor! May your majesty inherit the legacy of the late emperor and glorify the Han Dynasty!"

Liu Chan stared at the imperial seal in front of him, feeling an inexplicable excitement in his heart. He stretched out his hand and gently touched the cold jade surface. The gentle feel and not too heavy weight represented the highest power in the world.

of course
This jade seal is a high imitation. The real jade seal made by He Shibi is still with the Wei State!

"Your Majesty, this is the White Snake-Slaying Sword of Emperor Gao. I hope that Your Majesty will imitate Emperor Gao, clean up the world, and revive our great Han Dynasty!"

Zhuge Liang held a sword, walked slowly to Liu Chan, and placed the sword in Liu Chan's hands with both hands.

"Reviving the Han Dynasty is an important task. I must accomplish what the late emperor failed to do!"

This group of ministers under Liu Bei are completely loyal to Liu Bei.

Liu Chan's filial piety was seen by them, and Liu Chan's abilities were also seen by them. Now in front of all the officials, Liu Chan expressed that he would inherit Liu Bei's ambition and continue the country's plans. The officials suddenly shouted Long live the sound.

Among these voices, few are perfunctory anymore, most of them are sincere.

"The late emperor had not yet started his business, but the middle path collapsed. I inherited the late emperor's legacy and lamented all night, fearing that the entrustment would not be effective and harm the late emperor's wisdom." When Liu Chan said this, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, "Since the late emperor became sworn friends in Taoyuan, He conquered the world, wiped out the heroes, and established Jihan. His achievements are so great that words cannot describe them."

He paused and continued: "The kindness of the late emperor spread all over the world, and his wisdom and bravery ranked first among the three armies. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the reason why the Han Dynasty exists today is all because of the good governance of the late emperor. I want to build a temple for the late emperor to show his merits. What do you think, forever?"

The Han Dynasty established its country based on filial piety, and Liu Chan fought for his father's temple title, which was benevolence and filial piety. None of the ministers dared to say "no".

If you dare to say no, doesn't it mean you have forgotten the kindness of the late emperor?

It is disloyal to not even care about the kindness of the old leader.

It is actually unjust for the new king Liu Chan not to be able to fulfill his filial piety.

If you say no, you will become a completely disloyal and unjust minister. How dare these people?

No one dares to risk the great injustice of this world!
As a result, these ministers came forward to ask for orders.

Prime Minister Zhuge Liang took a step forward, raised his hands and said, "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The late emperor had great merit and virtue, so he should build a temple to offer sacrifices to comfort his spirit in heaven."

Fazheng also came out, with a sound like a loud bell, and said: "The late emperor started from the common people, upheld justice, and cleaned up the filth of the troubled times. His profound virtues and widespread benevolence were like the spring breeze turning into rain, moistening all living things. The late emperor's martial arts, It also shocked the past and present. The battle of Chibi defeated Cao Cao's thieves; he secured Yizhou, captured Hanzhong, captured Guanzhong, and restored Chang'an. These achievements all showed the true qualities of a hero. How could we not build a temple to commemorate him?"

Wu Yi went on to say: "The bravery of the late emperor is known to all the world; his benevolent policies are praised by all people. During his lifetime, he was like a bright lamp shining in all directions. Even though it is a hundred years ago, his brilliance is still there. Setting up a temple to offer sacrifices can not only highlight the greatness of the late emperor, but also It can inspire us to follow his spirit and continue to protect the Han Dynasty this season.”

Dong Yun was not to be outdone, and said: "The virtues of the late emperor are as high as the mountains; his merits are as beautiful as the scenery. His benevolence and virtue are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people; his martial arts shocked all barbarians. The establishment of temples for worship is actually in line with the people's wishes." I hope your Majesty will understand."

Seeing this, Liu Chan nodded with satisfaction and said, "In that case, I will ask the Prime Minister, Situ, Shangshu Ling, Taipu, Zhongzheng, etc. to discuss and decide together to select a temple name for the late emperor, and write it on bamboo and silk to pass it down to future generations."

Ever since, the first major event for Liu Chan's succession to the throne was arranged.

Give Liu Bei a temple title!

Afterwards, Liu Chan dispersed to the outer court and summoned the ministers of the inner court to discuss matters in the side hall.

There is a big difference between a prince and an emperor.

Although the prince has the same noble status, he is definitely not as good as the emperor.

The emperor is the Son of Heaven!

The emperor is not only a symbol of the country, but also a symbol of divine power.

The dignity of the Emperor cannot be described in words. He is the most powerful person in the world, holds the most authority in the world, and is respected by all people.

The Son of Heaven is destined by destiny, inherits the favor of heaven, and receives the auspiciousness of earth. His majesty cannot be violated, and his dignity cannot be desecrated. The words and deeds of the emperor are all laws of the world.

As the saying goes. After only being the emperor for a few hours, Liu Chan felt obsessed with power.

It’s no wonder that so many people think of that emperor. Sitting in this position, he is almost at the pinnacle of power. You can do whatever you want. You can kill anyone you dislike. You can include her if you look good. In the palace, if you see anything delicious or fun, you can keep it for yourself.

And very aboveboard.

Everything in the world is not the king's land, and the shores of the land are not the king's ministers.

Everything in this world belongs to you, what else can't you do?

Liu Chan felt a sense of elation.

of course
As Liu Chan, who is familiar with history, he also knows that there are still big differences between emperors.

As an emperor, you can do whatever you want, but what will be the consequences? Those absurd and foolish emperors have already set an example for you.

Whether the emperor is noble or not mainly depends on whether he holds great power. For example, in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, they only knew Wang Xie but not Sima. The ancients were not stubborn, and the emperor did not necessarily have to be noble. When the imperial power was weak, it was casual for ministers to change emperors. .

Compared with emperors such as Qin Shihuang, Han Wu Emperor, and Tang Taizong, what does Liu Chan, now the Emperor of Ji Han, mean?
Only when you have made great achievements and can stand up to these three can you be called a wise king.

But if you want to be called an emperor through the ages, you need to set higher standards for yourself.

In the side hall.

Liu Chan was sitting on the dragon chair. Although he was young, his brows showed a bit of majesty. His eyes are profound, as if he can see into people's hearts, making people dare not despise or underestimate him.

Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, wearing a blue robe and holding a feather fan, stood aside. His face was pale, his eyes were as bright as a torch, and he looked like an immortal.

Shangshu Lingfazheng was dressed in official uniform, with a serious expression and looked quite capable.

The prince Zhan, Dong Yun, and the prince's family minister Fei Yi also stood respectfully, their eyes full of loyalty and admiration for the emperor.

As people from the Prince's Palace, they are Liu Chan's real fans and team members.

Wu Yi, the guard, was standing in the palace wearing armor and a sword hanging from his waist. He was calm and powerful.

Liu Chan looked around at the crowd and slowly asked: "I am the first to ascend the throne. Apart from giving the late emperor a temple title, what other matters need to be decided by me personally?"

Although his voice is young, it is extremely powerful.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang took a step forward, cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, the top priority is the funeral of the late emperor. In addition, your Majesty should grant a general amnesty to the world to show your benevolence. At the same time, reward hundreds of officials to stabilize people's hearts. In addition, I think , we should also take the opportunity to send troops to capture Yong County and completely control the land in Guanzhong."

Fazheng also nodded in agreement and said: "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely true. A general amnesty for the whole world can demonstrate your majesty's benevolent government; awarding hundreds of officials can encourage ministers to serve your majesty more wholeheartedly. As for sending troops to capture Yong County, it is to further consolidate our Ji Han The foundation ensures that Guanzhong is safe.”

After listening, Liu Chan nodded slightly. These four things are indeed the most important things now.

Liu Bei's death was Liu Chan's best excuse to ease his relationship with the Guanzhong gentry.

After all, after the death of the emperor, as usual, he wanted to grant amnesty to the whole world.

When Liu Bei was around, Liu Chan could play the villain and be the villain.

Because up there, Liu Bei is playing the red face and being the good guy.

But now that the popular person is gone, if Liu Chan keeps playing the negative role and frightens the Guanzhong nobles, I am afraid that Guanzhong will not be stable for a moment in the future.

Politics is the art of compromise.

In the case of foreign enemies, Liu Chan could only resolve the internal conflicts first after the external conflicts were resolved.

Although there is a certain truth that one must first settle the internal affairs before fighting against foreigners, in this era, attacking the nobles is basically equivalent to attacking one's own foundation.

If Liu Chan really did this, he might be able to control Guanzhong, but it would be equivalent to killing himself.

After passing through Longxi and Liangzhou, I'm afraid it will be a tough battle.

How could the gentry be willing to surrender knowing that their power would be taken away?

I will definitely resist to the end.

In this way, wouldn't it make Wu and Wei happy?

Liu Chan would definitely not do this kind of thing that hurts relatives and makes enemies happy.

As for the awarding of hundreds of officials, it is actually to make room for people in the crown prince's palace to enter the central position.

Many positions of power are not about how high the official position is, but because his position is very important.

You have been promoted to a higher level in name, but moving from an important department to a powerless department is actually making room for someone in the palace.

The so-called emperor and his courtiers are really unavoidable.

The late emperor has made great achievements, and the new emperor has succeeded to the throne. Liu Chan now wants to focus on safety, and then slowly digest the power left by Liu Bei.

Convert it to your own use, or install someone you trust. In short, from the central to the local governments, there can be no problems in the operation of the country.

"The matter of amnesty for the world will be drafted by the Chancellor. The prime minister will draw up a list of officials to be rewarded and submit it to me for approval. As for defeating Cao Zhen, taking back Yong County, and controlling Cao Zhen's affairs, you think that this matter will be handed over to me. Who will do it?”

Zhuge Liang immediately said: "Zhang Bao, Liu Feng and Ma Dai can all take on this important task."

Liu Chan thought for a moment and said immediately: "Let Zhang Bao be the commander, Ma Dai be the vanguard, and Liu Feng be the army commander, and lead the troops to quell the rebellion!"

Now that there is no war on the front line in Guanzhong, the Han Dynasty can mobilize most of its troops to Yong County. No matter how strong the defense line Cao Zhen built in Guanzhong, it is useless.

In the overall situation of defeat, even a partial victory is of no use.

All he can do now is run away.

If you take one slow step, you won't even be able to move away from your soldiers.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Liu Chan waved his hand and immediately asked: "The funeral of Emperor Daxing."

Zhuge Liang immediately said: "This matter was originally the responsibility of Zongzheng Taifu, but I have other candidates."

Another candidate?
Liu Chan was stunned for a moment.

"Who?"

"General Chariot and Cavalry, Yide!"

Zhang Fei
Liu Chan was stunned for a moment and then realized what he was doing.

The news that Liu Bei was seriously ill was a secret and was only known to Liu Chan. It was not until Liu Bei entered Zi Palace that the news of the collapse of Emperor Daxing's body was spread.

In other words, Zhang Fei has not arrived in Chang'an yet.

Before the elder brother died, the younger brother did not get to see him for the last time.

Based on their brotherly love, leaving the matter to Zhang Fei was their last comfort.

"Hey~"

Liu Chan sighed and said immediately: "That's right!"

Not to be born in the same year, the same month and the same day, but to die in the same year, the same month and the same day.

The three brothers in Taoyuan are sworn brothers. Among the three brothers, the eldest has left. Whose turn will it be next? (End of chapter)