I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 328 If I don’t kill Huo Yu, Father Zhong will let me personally govern! (Please subscribe)

Huo Guang was silent for a moment and then said calmly: "I am a minister. I dare not make unreasonable remarks about the previous emperors?"

Liu He didn't know whether Huo Guang didn't want to say it or didn't dare to say it.

"Father Zhong is just teaching me. I believe that the ancestors of the past generations will not blame me and Father Zhong. I have a lot to say to Father Zhong today, and I hope Father Zhong can speak freely."

After Liu He finished speaking, he saw that Huo Guang still seemed to be hesitant, so he took another step forward: "Don't you want to know, Father Zhong, why I seem to be a different person in these ten days?"

Liu He's hint of going straight to Huanglong really worked.

Huo Guang's cold expression relaxed a lot.

He hesitated for a moment and finally gave his answer.

"Then I'll be brave enough to say something."

"Among the previous emperors of the Han Dynasty, if we only look at the purity of mind, Emperor Xiaohui and Emperor Xiaozhao are equally equal, and both can be called benevolent monarchs."

Liu He nodded and then said slowly: "I agree with what Father Zhong said, but if I remember correctly, Emperor Xiaozhao and Emperor Xiaohui were the two who lived the shortest lives among the ancestors of the past, not to mention..."

Liu He thought for a moment and then said: "Besides, they are all extinct."

There were three emperors between the two emperors, Emperor Xiaohui and Emperor Xiaozhao, but there were too many similarities in their short lives.

Let’s be the puppet emperor together.

Together they are of pure mind.

They even died together.

……

The trajectory of life is almost exactly the same.

After Liu He said that, he stared at Huo Guang.

Huo Guang remained speechless, but did not refute Liu He's words.

"On the contrary, among the ancestors of the Han Dynasty, none of them who were able to achieve great things in the end were pure-minded. I don't want to be Emperor Xiaohui, let alone Emperor Xiaozhao..."

After a pause, Liu Hecai said half-truthfully and half-seriously, "I want to be Emperor Xiaowu. I remember telling my father Zhong before."

This answer was carefully chosen by Liu He, not only because of his original intention, but also in order to touch Huo Guang today.

If you want to imitate Emperor Taizu and Emperor Gao, it means changing dynasties. It is too crazy to seize your own country.

If you want to imitate Emperor Xiaowen, you must kill decisively. I am afraid that Huo Guang, a powerful minister, will be frightened to death immediately. Zhou Bo's lessons are still in front of him.

If you want to imitate Emperor Xiaojing, you will naturally have the demeanor of a wise king, but during his reign there was chaos in the Seven Kingdoms, which was an ominous sign after all.

If we remove the "pure-minded" Emperors Xiaohui and Emperor Xiaozhao, then the only example left for Liu He is Emperor Xiaowu.

What's more, Emperor Xiaowu was already kind to Huo Guang. Liu He said that his role model was Emperor Xiaowu, which also made Huo Guang feel something.

Sure enough, after Liu He said these words, Huo Guang didn't think he was disobedient, but seemed to be touched.

"Fu Zhong was the auxiliary minister selected by Emperor Xiaowu for the late emperor. Needless to say, I naturally know how heroic Emperor Xiaowu's talents are," Liu He said.

Huo Guang said in a slightly gentle tone: "Emperor Xiaowu is a wise king of a generation. Your Majesty will follow Emperor Xiaowu's example today. The ancestors of the Han Dynasty will definitely feel gratified."

Liu He nodded again without comment, but did not continue the topic.

He poured a cup of tea for Huo Guang with both hands and raised the cup in front of Huo Guang as if making a toast.

"I came to the General's Mansion tonight not to plead guilty to Father Zhong, because Father Zhong said that the emperor cannot plead guilty. I just want to talk openly and honestly to Father Zhong about what happened in the court."

Yes, this sentence was taught to the emperor by myself.

Huo Guang smiled bitterly in his heart. He looked at the steaming cup of tea, and his vision was a little blurry. Tonight's family dinner was really too long.

Even when he had not been sick before, Huo Guang had rested by now, not to mention that he was still seriously ill and was even more exhausted.

The right half of Huo Guang's body, from his feet to his neck, became sore and numb again, and he seemed to be losing consciousness.

If it weren't for that bit of majesty supporting Huo Guang, he would have fallen down at this moment.

Huo Guang really wanted to hold on and not accept the emperor's cup of tea, but instead used silence to force the emperor to cry bitterly like last time.

Although the emperor at that time was a little crazy, he was so reassuring.

But Huo Guang knew that this was impossible. The emperor suddenly came to visit. From the moment he entered the door, he had the initiative firmly in his hands.

Every move must be measured.

This made Huo Guang feel as if he was trapped in a cloud and couldn't figure out a direction or clue at all.

He couldn't see the emperor's face clearly, so how could he "subdue" the emperor?

I don’t know whether I taught him well or whether the emperor learned too quickly.

Especially at this moment, when the emperor said that he wanted to be Emperor Xiaowu, Huo Guang was both happy and melancholy.

That's all, the Huo family has both merit and shame.

The emperor is here today, and he is willing to let Huo Chengjun enter the palace immediately, which is enough sincerity.

Huo Guang, who was a little frustrated, finally reached out to take the emperor's tea and drank it all in one gulp.

Liu He smiled with satisfaction, this was a good start.

"The Huo family, from Champion Marquis to Zhongfu, have all made great contributions to the Han Dynasty, so I want to reward the Huo family with something."

Huo Guang didn't care. The three generations of emperors rewarded the Huo family with not only fertile land and beautiful houses, but also large slaves, healthy maids, and even horses and luxury cars...

Even Huo Guang himself couldn't tell how many things there were in total.

Therefore, when the emperor said that he wanted to reward the Huo family with something, Huo Guang did not expect it.

But when Huo Guang saw the mysterious smile on the emperor's face, he couldn't help but become curious.

"I want to reward the Huo family with an iron certificate of elixir."

Danshu iron coupons?

Huo Guang thought for a long time and finally remembered what it was.

After Emperor Taizu Gao founded the Han Dynasty, he once ordered people to cast iron coupons and use cinnabar to carve oaths with the founding heroes on them.

These iron coupons of alchemy books were cut into two, half in the hands of the emperor and half in the hands of the hero.

To this day, these iron certificates of alchemy are still hidden in the high temples of Chang'an as proof of the achievements of the founding heroes.

Does the emperor want to engrave the Huo family's achievements on the alchemy and iron coupons, hide them in a high temple, and follow the Han Dynasty for generations?

It's truly a privilege.

But it's just an honor.

Although Huo Guang was a little excited, he didn't feel too happy.

"Alchemy books and iron certificates are given to the founders of the country. I am afraid I am not qualified to receive the reward."

Huo Guang replied calmly, without any movement of bowing down, and unknowingly assumed the domineering look of a powerful official again.

Liu He didn't care. He kept to himself and said, "I will engrave a few more lines on this iron certificate of the alchemy book. I want Father Zhong to read the details for me."

"You can forgive three deaths, and your descendants can forgive one death. The crime of rebellion is unpardonable."

Liu He said this sentence clearly, without any ambiguity or hesitation.

Huo Guang was stunned for a moment, but suddenly understood.

The emperor's reward was not an ordinary alchemy iron coupon, but an iron protective talisman.

With this iron coupon of the alchemy book, wouldn't Huo Yu's life be saved?
Thinking of this joint, Huo Guang's face, as stiff as a stone slab, finally softened completely.

There was even a trace of desire in his eyes.

But soon, Huo Guang's joy faded away just like the ebbing tide of the sea.

"The crime of rebellion is unpardonable!"

Is the evil deed done by Huo Yu's son considered treason?

But Huo Guang couldn't ask the emperor now.

The emperor said this, and it seemed that he knew the evil deeds Huo Yu had done, but he didn't know how much he knew.

Huo Guang's heart was in turmoil, and the uncertain expression on his face was as changeable as the weather in Guangling Country in July.

Trapped in the heart, weighed by considerations, and then act; manifested by color, issued by sound, and then metaphorised.

Huo Guang's expressions were all seen by Liu He.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, his guess was correct, Huo Guang must have known about Huo Yu's conspiracy.

Failure to report the information is a capital offense - this iron book of elixirs has already been used once.

It seems that even an iron coupon with an elixir that can avoid death cannot save Huo's life!
Liu He was angry in his heart, but he still said calmly: "If Father Zhong is unwilling to accept this ironclad book of elixirs, I will not do it reluctantly."

Huo Guang recovered from his hesitation.

He realized how ridiculous his dilemma was.

This iron book of elixirs to avoid death is already the greatest mercy shown by the emperor. What else can I ask for?

This is not the behavior of a loyal minister.What's more, what Huo Yu did shouldn't be considered a crime, right?

Thinking of this, Huo Guangqiang stood up in a panic, holding on to his sore and numb body, and hurriedly knelt down in front of the emperor, kneeling down and worshiping.

"Your Majesty is so kind to you, I dare not not accept it!"

"Good good!"

Although Liu He said "good" several times in a row, his expression was extremely cold, and he had no intention of reaching out to help Huo Guang.

"As I said just now, I want to be Emperor Xiaowu, but not Emperor Xiaozhao. Are you willing, Father Zhong, to let me take charge now?"

Tu Qiong saw that Liu He's hidden knife finally came out.

Huo Guang finally captured all the emperor's intentions.

This short sentence has many meanings.

The emperor does not want to be an emperor who does not care about political affairs, so he must be a genuine emperor.

Moreover, the emperor wanted to take charge now and was unwilling to wait any longer.

It was just that Huo Guang was "allowed" to assist the government.

However, this assistant government is really just an assistant government.

Major events in the world are not decided by the Huo family, but by the emperor.

This change is earth-shaking.

Huo Guang didn't expect the emperor's question to be so straightforward, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.

After a long time, Huo Guang said: "Your Majesty is the emperor of the Han Dynasty. If you want to personally govern, you can do so without asking me."

"But I want Father Zhong to continue to come to the court to assist the government." Liu He emphasized this sentence.

Not only do I want to be in charge of the government, but I also want you, Huo Guang, to come out and assist the government - to be a clay puppet to stabilize the Huo Party, Huo Yu and the others.

"I am weak and sick, so I am afraid that I will not be qualified for the position of general. Your Majesty, please find someone else to take over." Huo Guang naturally refused.

Taking retreat as a way to advance, Liu He no longer follows this trick.

If there were not those 10,000+ Han troops outside, and if Fan Mingyou and others among those 10,000+ Han troops were not Huo's party, Liu He would have agreed immediately, leaving Huo Guang with no way to retreat.

However, what Huo Guang is saying now is angry, and he is unwilling to hand over the military power.

"I don't allow it!"

Liu He dropped these three words and stood up from the couch.

Then, Liu He said the "killing and heartbreaking" words in his heart.

"Father Zhong, I originally had no intention of taking charge personally at this time, but many things have happened in the past few months, and I have heard many things."

"I never expected that there would be so many conspiracies and treacherous things under this peaceful court."

"It simply makes it difficult for me to sleep, eat, and sleep well at night!"

Liu He came to Huo Guang and pressed forward step by step.

"I want Father Zhong to continue to be a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, but some people want to ruin Father Zhong's reputation..."

"I have worked so hard these days not because I want to harm Father Zhong, but because I am afraid..."

Liu He slowly squatted down and reached the same height as Huo Guang.

Within this short distance, he could see the sweat stains on Huo Guang's neck.

Obviously, Huo Guang had heard what he meant.

"I'm afraid that one day, like the young emperors before and after me, I will die in an unknown way."

"I'm even more afraid that someone will use Father Zhong's name to do something that will harm the country."

At this moment, Huo Guang's mind went blank. He had completely understood that the emperor was beating him - what he was talking about openly and secretly was exactly what Huo Yu had done!
Suddenly, Huo Guang felt like the world was spinning and he was about to fall down in the blink of an eye.

Fortunately, at this moment, the emperor's hand helped him up strongly and let him sit back on the couch.

"Father Zhong will continue to assist the government and be a good general, and the conspiracies in the court will naturally disappear."

Liu He stood, poured a cup of tea for Huo Guang with one hand, pushed it in front of him, and said condescendingly: "I can't live without Father Zhong now, and I also ask Father Zhong to assist me in spite of my illness."

The emperor acted both softly and hard, and Huo Guang no longer had any reason to refuse.

For the current plan, we can only take a step back, agree to the emperor's request, and return to the court first.

But in this way, the power in his hands really disappeared, because not only the emperor would go through the etiquette of pro-government, but also the courtiers would see the emperor's toughness and Huo Guang's weakness.

The slow knife cut into the flesh, hurting to the bone.

Fortunately, the emperor made some concessions, and the most important thing was of course the iron coupon of the alchemy book.

Huo Guang finally fully understood that the emperor was making a deal with him.

He, Huo Guang, handed over part of the power in the court to maintain the appearance of "harmony between emperor and ministers", stabilize the situation in the court, and plan the war against the Xiongnu.

In exchange, the emperor still asked Huo Guang to be the great general of Sima, and asked Huo Chengjun to enter the palace immediately and give the Huo family alchemy certificate - a disguised form of forgiveness for Huo Yu.

To be honest, the Huo family did not suffer from this transaction - they were still sitting at the gambling table, still holding the largest share of chips tightly in their hands.

No matter it is Zhang Anshi, Cai Yi, or Liu De, it is still difficult to look at Huo Guang's neck.

However, Huo Guang didn't like this kind of transaction.

Ever since Shangguan Jie and his son were executed, no one in the court has been equal to Huo Guang for a long time.

So much so that Huo Guang had the illusion that he was the tallest person in the world.

However, now he had to admit that the current emperor had such qualifications.

This made it even more difficult for him to accept.

When Huo Guang was in a dilemma with a cold face, the emperor sat in front of him again.

"Father Zhong, there are already rumors in Chang'an city that many troubles have arisen in Chang'an because of my discord with Father Zhong. Father Zhong doesn't want the world to be in chaos because of this, right?"

"If this is really the case, then I am the unworthy descendant of Taizu Emperor Gao, and Father Zhong is the sinner of the Han Dynasty!"

Liu He spoke more and more forcefully, completely unlike the cautious, wild and ignorant person he was a month ago.

Huo Guang looked at the emperor in front of him and felt a little confused. Is the emperor always like this, or did he suddenly grow up overnight?

Or could it be that Emperor Taizu Gao and Emperor Sejongwu appeared, turning the emperor from a young boy who was inexperienced into a wise king overnight?

"What do you think, Father Zhong, do you think there is any truth to what I said?"

For the current plan, Huo Guang could only agree first and wait for Fan Mingyou and others to make a triumphant return before making any changes.

This is the only solution in desperation.

After Huo Guang sighed half-heartedly, he forced himself to nod, and said lukewarmly: "Since Your Majesty trusts me, I will definitely fulfill my mission."

"Okay, Father Zhong understands the righteousness, I am very pleased. I hope to see Father Zhong at the next court meeting..."

Huo Guang not only had to attend the court meeting, but also asked the emperor to personally govern at the court meeting.

That's the top priority.

Huo Guang is the auxiliary minister, and the auxiliary minister invites the emperor to personally govern. This is a flawless process.

"I will go on my own and I will definitely live up to His Majesty's high expectations."

"I would like to thank Father Zhong in advance."

Liu He did not stand up to bow, but just nodded slightly.

"It's getting late. I have to go and have a few words with Chengjun. Father Zhong, please rest early."

After saying this, Liu He walked away gracefully without waiting for Huo Guang to return the favor, leaving Huo Guang where he was.

Only then did Huo Guang slowly raise his head and look at the emperor's figure blending into the darkness, complex emotions welling up in his heart again.

In this study, the emperor was alone with him for less than half an hour.

In this short half hour, the emperor always had the initiative.

He didn't even expect that this young emperor could unleash such strong pressure, which actually made him sweat.

Maybe it's time to take a step back.

Return the government to the emperor first, preserve the Huo family's position in the Han army, make Huo Yuban repent, and let Huo Chengjun give birth to a dragon heir as soon as possible...

By doing these things well, the Huo family still has a chance to stay with the Han Dynasty forever.

As long as you don't leave the gambling table, there will always be a chance for a comeback.

Huo Guang raised his hand and pressed his throbbing and painful forehead.

He didn't know what the emperor wanted to say to Huo Chengjun. He had a bad feeling, but he couldn't say it out.

Tonight, the emperor really regarded the General's Mansion as his own home, as if he was in a deserted place.

Huo Guang shook his head and smiled bitterly?
Maybe starting from tonight, I should be more cautious, just like I was in front of Emperor Xiaowu.

(End of this chapter)