I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 192 Chang'an civil unrest is imminent (subscription required)
Although Huo Guang doesn't like reading, it doesn't mean he hasn't read.

Practical Confucian scholars are the foundation of the great Han, while empty-talking Confucian scholars are the moths of the great Han.

Huo Guang saw this point more clearly than anyone else.

"I understand now, let's go to Beique immediately." Zhang Anshi completely threw away the inappropriate kindness in Zhang Anshi's heart.

In fact, in the past few years, Zhang Anshi has learned a lot from Huo Guang's side.

"Zi Ru, if you really think about the Confucian scholars in Chang'an, then try to persuade that Xia Houjian, tell him to take those Confucian scholars to disperse on their own, and then take the initiative to write a letter to resign. That's how it went."

"As soon as the edict of his resignation is written, Xia Housheng can be released from the prison immediately, and other people who were imprisoned after him will also be released."

Huo Guang seemed to be lenient, but in fact, if Xia Houjian really did that, he would seem to have survived, but in fact he would have died thoroughly, and he would immediately lose face, and he would never be able to stir up any more troubles. There are waves.

But this is the last chance Huo Guang gave them.

"The lower officials understand, go and convince them now!"

Zhang Anshi hurried to Beique, and Wang Ji also left from the Shangshu Office. He also went to inspect the palace wall of Weiyang Palace, so there must be no omissions.

For the time being, Huo Guang was the only one left in the Shangshu Office. He shook his head silently, and a contemptuous smile appeared on his face.

"Although Ziru is virtuous, he is still too young and thinks things too simply."

With such a big commotion, will Xia Houjian and the others let it go, and will Huo Guang miss this opportunity again?

When Zhang Anshi set off from Shangshu Office, Beique was already so hot that he was going crazy.

In the open space without any shelter, everything absorbs the heat that will be emitted in the future without reservation, trying to evaporate the last bit of moisture.

The Habayashi brothers could still maintain their military capacity, but Xia Houjian and the Confucian scholars behind him couldn't bear it any longer.

They were drenched in sweat and exuded a foul smell.

But they no longer cared about these small details, and they knelt on the ground indifferently, crumbling like dried chickens.

In fact, only two hours had passed at this time, but most people had already retreated in their hearts.

Xia Houjian knelt at the front, his eyes hurting from the sunlight.

The face that has not been exposed to light for many years is already burning hot and painful after being exposed to the sun for a while.

Looking at the tall double towers, Xia Houjian couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

Huo Guang and Tianzi couldn't see it, could they?
Wouldn't I be kneeling in vain then?
But looking at those Habayashirou who were waiting in full battle, he felt more at ease.

Huo Guang had prepared for such a big movement, it was impossible for him to be ignorant of what was going on at this moment.

Wait any longer, the emperor will always be forced out by them.

He did not believe that the Son of Heaven and Huo Guang could watch a group of Confucian scholars representing public opinion kneel down and die here.

Xia Houjian secretly moved his numbed feet, and looked back.

In particular, he focused on those few older Confucian scholars.

Why don't you fall down? If you fall down a few times, everything will be easy to handle.

"Mr. Xiahou, when will this county magistrate come out?" Hu Chang's lips were already dry and cracked, and there seemed to be a retreat in his eyes.

"Don't panic, the county magistrate will always come out." Xia Houjian said firmly.

In the surrounding area, a lot of idlers gathered to watch the fun, giggling and pointing.

This made Xia Houjian and others feel even more guilty. Is the public's heart really on their side?
If so, why didn't they kneel together.

"They are all illiterate mud legs, don't pay attention to them, justice and people's hearts are on our side."

"Don't be afraid, in a few more hours, Duke Yan will definitely arrive, and then I will wait even more imposingly."

Xia Houjian tried to reassure Hu Chang, but the latter didn't seem to believe it.

When the morale of the Confucian scholars was faltering, a group of people came from between the two towers.

It was Guang Luxun Zhang Anshi.

Xia Houjian had a lot of opinions about the people in the court, especially those who were born as Confucian scholars and held high positions, which made him the most jealous.

Therefore, after seeing that it was Zhang Anshi, Xia Houjian knelt up straighter.

Zhang Anshi got off his horse, came to Xia Houjian, and asked sadly, "Mr. Xiahou, why are you waiting for this?"

"Isn't Guang Luxun asking knowingly? On behalf of the Han people, I implore the county magistrate to withdraw the imperial edict, issue the temple name of Emperor Xiaowu, release the Confucian scholars who are still in prison, and hold a literary virtuous meeting again to spread the word!"

Zhang Anshi's heart sank, this request was simply unreasonable, even to the point of madness.

Not to mention all the requirements mentioned just now, even a single one of them, it is impossible for the emperor and the general to agree.

"The general is dealing with this matter, but the county magistrate doesn't know about it."

"Then let the general tell the county magistrate that I will kneel here and wait for the edict. If there is no edict, I will come back tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, until the day when the edict is issued by the emperor!"

"Mr. Xiahou, if you want to make a statement, you can hand over the performance form to the bus Sima, and the bus Sima will pass it on to the county magistrate. Kneel here and act like a coercion. I hope you will retreat immediately!"

"What the people want, without the county magistrate's edict, I will never go back!"

Xia Houjian raised his voice to welcome the echo, but the voice was obviously weak.

Zhang Anshi had exhausted his benevolence, he shook his head, and returned to Habayashirou's formation with his entourage.

"Your Majesty, the scorching sun is scorching here, you can take shelter in a cool place." Huo Yu has always been Zhang Anshi's subordinate, so he still respects him.

"No, the soldiers are all basking in the sun, how can I enjoy the cool air alone?" Zhang Anshi asked back.

The two of them didn't talk any more, they just rode on the horse, staring at each other's every move.

The sun was rising higher and higher, and the floor tiles were already scorching hot.

At noon, there was a noise from the direction of the north city wall.

Immediately afterwards, the expressions of Zhang Anshi and Huo Yu changed.

At least a thousand people, just like the tide, ran from Qili to Beique.

Huo Yu's eyes revealed a murderous look, and he immediately raised his hand. With the sound of a drum behind him, all the archers in Habayashi's doctor untied their bows and arrows, and prepared to draw their bows and set their arrows.

"Wait!" Zhang Anshi hurriedly stopped.

Those people in coarse linen clothes did not get too close, but knelt down behind Xia Houjian and the others.

This time, the entire Beique was completely filled.

Except for the distance of twenty or thirty feet in the middle, there are people everywhere.

"General Huo stays here, as long as they don't cross the border, they are not allowed to use force!"

"The siege of Weiyang Palace by such rioters has already become a rebellion, how can we tolerate it?"

"They're just here to ask for orders. Although there's something wrong, they haven't crossed the threshold yet. You just need to hold on to this place!"

Seeing that Huo Yu was still arguing, Zhang Anshi added: "This is the general's order!"

"The general understands." Huo Yu seemed a little unwilling to say.

Zhang Anshi rushed to the Shangshu Office non-stop, and reported the latest incident to Huo Guang.

Unexpectedly, Huo Guang remained indifferent, still sitting in front of the couch and focused on processing the memorial in his hand, as if everything was under control.

"Ziru, you've done a great job. I already know about it. You can go back."

"Then let them kneel there?" Zhang Anshi asked eagerly.

At this time, Huo Guang put down the memorandum, raised his head, and looked at Zhang Anshi with eyes that looked like they had been dug out of an ice cellar.

(End of this chapter)