I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 358 Tonight, not a single one of Father Zhong’s minions and followers will be left alive! (Please subscribe)
At Youzheng time, Liu He returned from Jiaofang Hall to Greenhouse Hall.

At this time, the ministers he had summoned had not yet arrived, and the couches on the left and right sides in front were empty, making the small greenhouse palace somewhat empty.

After entering the palace for several months, I went from Xuanshi Hall to Qingliang Hall, then from Qingliang Hall to Greenhouse Hall, and then from Greenhouse Hall to Jiaofang Hall.

It seems like a whole year has passed.

In the past few days, the sky in Chang'an City has been clear and clear, and there is often not a single extra cloud overhead.

When the sun shines during the day, people can still feel some warmth; but at night, when the earth is blown by the cold wind, the remaining warmth will disappear.

At this moment, the wind started blowing outside again.

Fan Ke, who followed Liu He back to the Greenhouse Hall, quickly went to close the doors and windows of the Greenhouse Hall.

"Just leave the doors and windows open tonight. I think this greenhouse can get some air."

"In addition, light all the palace lanterns inside and outside the palace. I want it to be bright inside and outside."

"No." Fan Ke felt a little confused. He always felt that the emperor's behavior today was a little different from usual.

However, Fan Ke didn't ask, and just led the palace servants to do as he was told.

Not long after, all the palace lanterns inside and outside the greenhouse were lit.

Suddenly, the surroundings were as bright as day, and the air was filled with the burning smell of burning grease.

Liu He stared intently at the open door of the Greenhouse Palace, feeling a little dazed.

In the depths of the bright light, many fragments of his memories flashed quickly.

He wanted to grab a piece of it and take a closer look, but he couldn't.

Those who were related to him poured into his mind along with the howling gloomy wind.

Liu Bingji, Guo Kai, Su Wu, Fu Jiezi, Zhang Anshi, Bingji, Gong Sui, Wang Shi, Meng family, Xu family, Shangguan Queen Mother, Yu Wuyou, Huo Chengjun...

Their voices and smiles alternated, making Liu He feel extremely heavy on his shoulders.

After waiting quietly for half an hour, the courtiers Liu He wanted to see finally arrived one after another.

They saw the wide open palace door and the bright palace lanterns, and understood a lot.

The emperor may be hinting to them that from today on, they can come to the Greenhouse Palace openly and without any scruples or worries.

Liu He did not issue an edict to everyone who entered the palace. Many people only received oral instructions.

But on the way here, they exchanged news and already knew what had happened.

Amidst the crackling lights, these courtiers came in silently, then saluted, and finally sat down in the agreed order...

Everything happened silently, but it made people feel hot and unbearable.

Liu He quickly glanced at the crowd. Everyone who wanted to come was here, and no one was missed.

"I urgently summon you all to come to the Greenhouse Palace for one thing."

"I have just received the military information reported by Liang Yannian, the magistrate of Lingwu County. General Fan Mingyou of Du Liao and General Tian Guangming of Qilian have rebelled."

"The [-] Han troops who were supposed to open up territory for the Han Dynasty have now turned into rebels. According to my calculations, the army is probably about to reach Sanshui County in Anding County."

Although all the courtiers had guessed about this matter, they were still extremely shocked and panicked when they got the exact answer from the emperor.

Suddenly there are [-] rebels less than a thousand miles away, which would scare anyone.

Everyone has fear, the key lies in what choices they make after feeling this fear.

Liu He looked at Cai Yi who was closest to him and said with a smile: "Cai Qing, do you know what the banner of these [-] rebels is?"

"Old, I don't know..." Cai Yi's deep-set eyes looked at the emperor in horror, and his pale beard was trembling slightly.

"Qingjun is on his side and will kill Cai Yi." Liu He said calmly, "They compared Cai Qing to Chao Cuo during the reign of Emperor Xiaojing. What does Cai Qing think?"

"It's, it's just nonsense!" Cai Yi said angrily, not knowing whether he was more angry or more afraid.

To Emperor Xiaojing and the Han Dynasty, Chao Cuo was a meritorious minister, but his end was not good.

At the beginning of the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion, Emperor Xiaojing followed Yuan An's suggestion and ordered Chao Cuo to be beheaded in order to appease the princes and kings who had not caused rebellion.

In the end, although the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion was put down, Chao Cuo's life would never come back.

Therefore, when Cai Yi heard the emperor asking him what he thought, of course he would panic.

Everyone in the court, inside and outside, knew that it was Cai Yi who took the lead last month to restore the ancestral system of "subjects from all over the world writing to the emperor", and that the emperor found a way to weaken the Huo Party.

So, it is reasonable and reasonable for Fan Mingyou, Tian Guangming and others to put forward the slogan "Qing Jun side, kill Cai Yi".

And Cai Yi was afraid that today he would be like Emperor Xiaojing, who sacrificed his head in order to temporarily calm the anger of Fan Mingyou and others.

"Well, I also remembered that Chao Cuo also served as a censor. He is somewhat similar to Cai Qing..."

"As the chief official of the imperial censor, if he can die for criticizing the government, it is a worthy death."

Liu He's words made Cai Yi even more panicked. He quickly argued: "Your Majesty, I am doing this for the country and the country of the Han Dynasty!"

If there were not many colleagues and juniors present, Cai Yi would definitely kneel in front of the emperor and finish the second half of the sentence: "I have made great contributions to the Han Dynasty, Your Majesty cannot kill me!"

Liu He just waved his hand and comforted Cai Yi.

"Cai Qing, don't worry. Today's big men are not the big men of Emperor Xiaojing's time. I will not use your head to settle this matter."

"Don't worry, gentlemen, I have reinforcements at hand..." After Liu He finished speaking, he finally told the situation of Han Zeng's troops.

Although there was no sign of this vital reinforcement yet, it still made the courtiers sit up straighter.

"I won't say any more if it's unnecessary. All of you dear ladies are my subordinates. Just act according to the edict tonight."

"No!" the ministers responded.

"Zhang Anshi, the safety of Weiyang Palace is left to you."

Zhang Anshi had already received the emperor's edict, so when he came he was wearing pierced armor and a military-bian on his head, looking like a warrior.

"I will never give up even if I die." Zhang Anshi stood up and said loudly.

"Without further delay, you should go to Weiyang Palace right now. All the guards and soldiers will be at your disposal!"

"Wei!" Zhang Anshi bowed and left.

"Gong Sui, the general of Changyi, ordered Dai Zong to go to the temple under the door, and asked Yu Wuyou to prepare for the consultation in the temple under the door."

"Wei Chen is here!" The young and old who stood up all wore armor, and the two young men even wore enemy crowns on their heads and carried large yellow bows.

"Gong Sui led a hundred men from Changyi to Jiaofang Palace to protect the queen's safety!"

"Yu Wuyou led a hundred Changyi men to the Changxin Palace to protect the safety of the Queen Mother!"

"Dai Zong led a hundred Changyi men to stay in the Greenhouse Hall and accompany me!" "Wei!" After the three of them answered, they left with a military salute without any hesitation.

These three hundred Changyi Lang were the most trustworthy troops in Liu He's hands. Each Changyi Lang's family was assigned land, and they were regarded as the emperor's private army.

In addition to Liu He having to keep trustworthy people around him, the other two places are also gateways, so naturally he has to send his most trusted people and soldiers to guard them.

"Shaofu Bingji and the head of the temple, Shi Wei Xuancheng, you two will go to the Shangshu Office to take charge. No one is allowed to use the jade seal or talismans without my personal edict."

"only!"

"Zongzheng Liu De, summon the most prestigious clans in the city to your residence, and then jointly submit a memorial to denounce Fan Mingyou and Tian Guangming."

"only!"

"Prime Minister Wei, last month I asked you to find out which other important officials in Chang'an City are members of the Huo Party. Have you found out all of them?" Liu He asked.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I know this." Wei Xiang actually showed a ferocious smile, as if he had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

"Come now, which Huo parties must be dealt with today?" Liu He asked.

"The Huo Party is so entangled in the Han Dynasty that it may be difficult to eradicate overnight, but some are the most important and must be captured or controlled immediately."

"No need to say more, just say your name!" Liu He asked anxiously.

He didn't like that Prime Minister Wei was "showing off" his meticulousness at this time, so he gave him a rather dissatisfied look before the latter restrained himself.

"Zhi Jin Wu Su Chang, Jing Zhao Yin Deng Po Lu, You Fufeng Fan An Ning, Ting Wei Li Guang!"

Prime Minister Wei said the names of four people in one breath. These four people more or less have some soldiers and men in their hands, and they are the ones who need to be controlled first.

However, before Liu He could issue the edict, Prime Minister Wei mentioned the names of several people in succession.

"There are also Deng Guanghan, the chief minister of Honglu Temple, Zhao Ping, the Guanglu doctor, Ren Sheng, the magistrate of Maoling County, and the gold reward of the Marquis... They should also be captured together!"

"Furthermore, the relatives of Fan Mingyou, Tian Guangming, Tian Shun, Huo Yu, Huo Shan, Huo Yun and others in Chang'an City will also be captured and sent to prison!"

Liu He had a headache for a moment. He was really afraid of whatever he wanted.

Many of these people are close relatives of the Huo family. It's not that they can't be caught, but it's difficult and unnecessary to catch them.

This is true for the Huo family's son-in-law and Huo Dang's relatives.

The former has not yet prospered, and the latter has no power to restrain the chicken, and has no inevitable impact on today's overall situation.

More importantly, the military information received now only states that Fan Mingyou and Tian Guangming are going to "clear the emperor's side".

It has nothing to do with Huo Guang.

Huo Dang is different from Huo Guang. The latter has prestige, popular support, and meritorious service. If he takes down his whole family without strong evidence of crime, it might cause turmoil in Chang'an City.

We have to wait for Huo Guang to reveal more of his tail before he can catch them all in one fell swoop.

In short, tonight is not the time, at least we have to wait until tomorrow.

It is impossible for Prime Minister Wei to see through such a simple truth.

It seemed that Wei hated Huo Guang and Huo Dang deeply.

It's just that Liu He couldn't guess whether the hatred came from public motives or selfish motives, and he didn't want to guess.

Liu He looked at Wei Xiang with a warning and reminder look.

"Xiang Wei, it seems that these people you mentioned later are not in a hurry to deal with them tonight, right?"

"In the huge city of Chang'an, I don't have many people at my disposal, so I said the word 'most'."

Prime Minister Wei heard the implicit blame in the emperor's words, so naturally he did not dare to add any extraneous details, so he could only say with lingering meaning: "It's the humble minister who is stupid."

Liu He did not accept this sentence. His eyes moved back and forth several times on the faces of Wei Xiang, Huang Ba, Xiao Wangzhi and others.

It is true that they have personal enmity with Huo Guang, but how do you know that they do not have personal enmity with others?
To prevent everyone present from using the butcher knife indiscriminately - this is also a kind of protection for them.

Thinking of this, Liu He decided to give these courtiers another blow to prevent them from making a big mistake.

"Tonight's matter is related to the survival of the Han Dynasty. I hope that all your ministers will proceed from the public heart and never make big mistakes because of impatience."

"Although I have the military information that Liang Yannian risked his life to send, I and the ministers know that this matter is related to Father Zhong, but the people in the world don't know."

"If there is no absolutely certain evidence of guilt, we cannot act rashly. We have to wait for Father Zhong to reveal his tail before finally closing the net."

"So tonight, we just need to control the situation in Chang'an City. We must prioritize and prioritize, and don't create extraneous matters."

Liu He's intention in saying this couldn't be more obvious.

At the end, his eyes simply stayed on Xiang Wei's face, once again giving him a meaningful hint.

I can see through whatever you want to do.

The iron-clad Prime Minister Wei was a little panicked by the emperor's look, and quickly looked away slightly.

"The Prime Minister of Wei, the Censor, has asked Zhang Anshi to lead a hundred Yulin Lang. I order you to temporarily take over the post of Jing Zhaoyin. After you take office, you should restrain the soldiers in the pavilion and guard against the thieves causing trouble."

"Wei!" Wei Xiang had no objection at all.

Then, Liu He followed the same example and issued several edicts in succession, asking Xiao Wangzhi to lead the troops to temporarily take over the post of You Fufeng, and to let Huang Ba and Chen Xiu take over the post of Tingwei temporarily.

Cai Yi and others were also assigned to take on some trivial tasks.

After such distribution, only Zhijinwu Su Chang is left without a "successor".

It's not that Liu He neglected this matter. It was very important for Zhi Jinwu to take charge of these more than 2000 patrol pavilions. Liu He had an excellent candidate in mind to deal with it.

"The things you are going to do may go smoothly, or it may not go well, and your life may even be in danger."

"I hope you all will remember one thing. What you are holding is my personal edict issued by me, and it is also blessed by my seal. It is justified, so you must show your ambition."

"The battle in the court has reached this stage. There is almost no difference in strength. It depends on the fierceness."

"When we meet on a narrow road, the brave will win. I hope you will be fierce and brave tonight!"

Liu He stopped, and his eyes once again glanced at the ministers' faces that were a little pale under the light.

Compared with just now, there was finally a hint of blood: they had gradually recovered from the initial panic.

"Go ahead, I'll wait for you all to make a triumphant return."

"only!"

The courtiers who had received their respective missions stood up, saluted the emperor one by one, and then left one after another.

There are fewer and fewer people left in the greenhouse hall, so under the dazzling lights, it feels more deserted.

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