I am not a deposed emperor of Han Dynasty

Chapter 547 Liu Bing has shot the emperor’s eldest son with an arrow and handed in the certificate of surrender!

Since Zhang Pengzu came prepared, of course he had already thought about this question clearly, and his answer caught Liu Bing a little off guard.

"The lower official has dispatched a team of patrol guards without permission. They are waiting outside the mansion. Please take the lead personally and arrest Chu Zi, the commander of the patrol guards, immediately for questioning!"

Zhang Pengzu has a special status, so he naturally knows Liu Zhe's true identity.

Now that I say this, there is no panic or fear, and it is obviously premeditated.

Liu Bing now understood everything.

Tonight is the beginning of great things for Zhang Anshi, Zhang Pengzu and others.

It is also the last moment to make your own decision.

Liu Bing had a sullen face and ignored Zhang Pengzu, but issued an order to Zhang Bing who was standing aside.

"You go down now. I have important matters to discuss with the deputy captain. No one is allowed to come near the main hall without my order."

"only!"

After a while, everything inside and outside the main hall was cleared, and there was no one left.

Zhang Pengzu and his father Zhang Anshi look very similar. Now in his forties, Liu Bing has met Zhang Anshi for the first time. He is of this age.

Liu Bing looked at him and felt extremely familiar.

"What exactly are you going to do?" Liu Bing asked directly.

"What are we going to do... My father has already made it very clear in the letter, so why do you need to ask more questions?" Zhang Pengzu said.

"Are we going to take action tonight?" Liu Bing asked again.

"Exactly!" Zhang Pengzu said decisively, "Has the Protector ever thought about whether he wants to work with me on big things?"

"..." Liu Bing fell silent and did not answer.

He has been in the Western Region for so long and has long been a decisive person, but he is still very hesitant on this matter.

"Father's letter has clearly explained the cause and effect. If we continue to suffer from the chaos, I hope Mr. Fu can make a decision."

Zhang Pengzu took a step forward with his sword in hand, showing a threatening tone.

In the Protectorate of the Western Regions, Liu Bing was already the undisputed commander, but the deputy captain also had great power.

If the Protector of the Western Regions is the county guard, the deputy captain is the captain, responsible for the security and theft prevention of the Governor's Mansion.

Zhang Pengzu has been in the Western Region Protector's Mansion for so long, Zhang Bing must not be the only one who has been installed, there are countless internal officials, big and small.

Even if Liu Bing doesn't join them in the uprising, I'm afraid they still have enough strength to give it a go.

It's not that Liu Bing has been careless, but that Zhang Anshi and others have hidden it too deeply.

Even today, how many people in the world can guess what kind of medicine Zhang Anshi, a veteran of three dynasties, is selling in his gourd?

Liu Bing already remembered that letter.

Zhang Anshi borrowed the words of his brother Zhang He to explain the life-saving grace of the Zhang family and the Bing family to Liu Bingji, and showed his great interest in safeguarding the interests of the family.

In addition, there was also the extremely high price, which even Liu Bingji felt shocked.

Zhang Anshi promised in the letter that once it was accomplished, Zhang Anjun would be established as the queen and Liu Zifu would become the prince as his legitimate son.

The process of guarding the border will be supplemented in the future.

Of course, if something unexpected happened to the county magistrate, Liu Zifu would immediately inherit the ancestral temple and become the new emperor of the Han Empire.

Liu Bing has been named King of Wu Lei, assisted the emperor in the name of regent brother, and became the chief auxiliary minister.

If you take charge of military and political matters in the country, you will not be subject to the control of Chang'an. When you enter the court, you will not be required to perform the courtesy of a monarch or minister to the emperor.

At that time, Liu Bingji's power would reach unprecedented heights - even more than Huo Guang's back then.

To put it more directly, before Liu Zifu took charge, Liu Bing would have become the real master of the Han Dynasty.

At that time, Liu Bing could do many things.

Changing the posthumous title for his grandfather Prince Ru, and rectifying the name of his father... these are all easy things.

Moreover, Zhang Anshi generously left a possibility: to directly give Liu Bing a chance to get involved in the throne.

One thing can be seen from the price offered, that is, Zhang Anshi and his like have "cannot tolerate" the current county officials.

It is naturally a good choice for Zhang Anjun's son to become the emperor. If this is not possible, it is not unacceptable for Liu Bing to inherit the ancestral temple.

In short, today's emperor can no longer stay on the throne, and he and Huo Chengjun's heirs must not sit in the front hall and accept the worship of all people.

"Have you considered it properly? Where should we go?" Zhang Pengzu asked seriously.

"If I start an uprising with you and others, will the affairs of the Western Region Protectorate still be decided by me?" Liu Bing asked slowly.

"The Lord is the Protector of the Western Regions and the future King of Wu Lei. Of course, you should decide the affairs of the country!" Zhang Pengzu said.

"It's a good thing to say when Duan continues to suffer from the chaos!" Liu Bing already had a fierce light in his eyes and made the final decision.

"Chief Chu Zi is a soldier of the patrol pavilion of Wulei City..."

"Disobeying the emperor's edict and the orders of the Protectorate and leaving Wulei City without authorization is a conspiracy..."

"I order you to immediately gather your troops and follow me to pursue them. If you encounter them, you may shoot them without mercy!"

"only!"

Liu Bing only mentioned "Chu Zi" and never mentioned "Liu Zhe" from beginning to end.

This was a signal that made Zhang Pengzu overjoyed. It meant that the person who fled was just a small patrol soldier, not the eldest son of the emperor.

Since he is not the eldest son of the emperor, there is no need to worry about killing him.

"You go and organize the team for the patrolling pavilion. I will go to the backyard to explain to my relatives, and then I will go with you."

"Wei!" Zhang Pengzu saluted again and hurried out of the main hall.

Liu Bing had already watched the man's figure disappear into the darkness, his face serious, and he was stunned for only a moment before he quickly turned around and walked towards the backyard.

……

At the beginning of the year, half an hour after Liu Zhe rushed out of the east gate of Wulei City, a group of patrol soldiers rushed out of Wulei City with murderous intent.

The leaders were none other than Liu Bingji, the Protector of the Western Regions, who was in military uniform, and Zhang Pengzu, the deputy captain of the Protector of the Western Regions.

They chased eastward along the official road without a moment's delay or hesitation.

Half an hour is not too long. Liu Bing and others have help from pavilions along the road. They are traveling very fast. It is only a matter of time before they catch up with Liu Zhe.

These city patrol soldiers are all experienced veterans. They have been hunting for thieves and suppressing bandits in the Western Regions all year round, and they have rich experience in chasing and escaping.

He set off at the beginning of the day and ran eastward for three hours. He changed horses twice at the pavilion on the way, but his speed did not slow down and he did not rest during this period.

As soon as Mao Shi arrived, this team of patrol soldiers found the target they were looking for on the official road.

Without further instructions, the soldiers patrolling the city immediately dispersed their formation, formed a fan shape from the rear, and surrounded Liu Zhe separately.

Liu Zhe has indeed learned his skills in the past six months. He rode his horse several times and changed to the side road, trying to get rid of the pursuers behind him.

But after all, he was only riding alone, without any backup at all, and it was impossible to get rid of the pursuers.

After the two sides fought for several times, Liu Zhe was forced to a cliff on the bank of Jishishui.

Jishishui is the largest river in the Western Region.

Although it is not as turbulent as the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, it nourishes the vast land of the Western Regions.

February and March every year are the season of water floods, and the water is very abundant.

Forced into a desperate situation, Liu Zhe stayed on the edge of the cliff, trying his best to restrain the horse under his crotch, and looked at the river under the cliff with some panic. Beneath the cliff, which is seven or eight feet high, is the rushing river, which is daunting for both people and horses.

Liu Zhe knew how to swim, but he was not proficient in it, and he was not sure of escaping from the rushing river.

He looked back at the patrolling soldiers who were pressing forward step by step, and knew that he had no way to retreat.

During his moment of hesitation, more than a hundred patrol soldiers surrounded his retreat.

The faces hidden in the darkness looked familiar, and they all showed contempt and murderous intent.

They may not all be Zhang Pengzu's minions, but they regard Chu Zi as an ordinary expert who is greedy for life and runs away.

Not long after, Liu Bing and Zhang Pengzu came to the front from the patrol pavilion.

"Chu Zi, you have no way out. Come back with me and confess your guilt. Maybe you can save your life." Zhang Pengzu said.

"Hmph, why do you have to be so pretentious, deputy captain? If I go there, I'm afraid I'll die immediately from a knife!" Liu Zhe sneered and mocked.

"It's better to at least leave a whole body than to die without knowing anything about this plan." Zhang Pengzu said indifferently.

"Why should the children of Pei County be afraid of death?" Liu Zhe said coldly.

These words made the indifferent Zhang Pengzu slightly stunned, as if he was afraid.

A few hours ago, when Liu Zhe's pursuers appeared behind him, he realized that he had fallen into a trap.

From the few Chang'an knights during the day to Shi Changjia who let him out of the city, to the current deputy captain, they are all part of this trap.

Provoked Liu Zhe, made Liu Zhe flee, and then killed Liu Zhe legitimately.

Now, even if Liu Zhe reveals his true identity in front of all the soldiers patrolling the city, he will be regarded as nonsense.

This trap was to strangle Liu Zhe to death in public.

However, Liu Zhe did not regret his decision.

If you continue to stay in Wulei City, you will have no way of survival.

Instead of being trapped like a tortoise, it's better to give it a try like tonight.

Although he made mistakes, at least he was not at the mercy of others - this is what his father taught him.

However, Liu Zhe still didn't want to believe that Liu Bingji, who had been silent all this time, would also be involved in this matter.

"Your Majesty has been so kind to you. Is this how you are loyal to His Majesty?" Liu Zhe asked Liu Bing.

"You can dismount and accept the surrender. Come back to Wulei City with me. I will explain it to you..." Liu Bing said coldly.

"Explain? What is there to explain? If you want me to explain, first behead the rebellious officials and traitors around you!"

Liu Zhe roared, then pulled out the Huanshou knife from his waist with a clang, and pointed it straight at Zhang Pengzu.

What answered Liu Zhe was not Liu Bingji, but the sound of the swords being unsheathed by the patrolling soldiers behind him.

In an instant, under the flickering light of the torch, many more cold lights appeared.

"Master Fu, this man's demonic words are confusing the public. We can no longer keep him here. Please order Master Fu to kill him!" Zhang Pengzu asked in a panic, fearing that something might change.

He would naturally feel panicked, even though there were his cronies among the patrolling pavilions behind him, and Liu Bing had also pursued Liu Zhe here with him.

But from the beginning to the end, Liu Bingji's attitude was ambiguous, and he showed hesitation everywhere.

In addition to Chang'an City, the Protectorate of the Western Regions is another critical point for their success.

After all the twists and turns, Liu Zhe was actually not Zhang Pengzu's main target, Liu Bing was.

Only by allowing Liu Bing to kill Liu Zhe with his own hands can Liu Bing be tied to the chariot of a wealthy family, making him incapable of both ends.

Zhang Pengzu and Zhang Anshi who were far away in Chang'an would never be able to rest assured if they did not accept this certificate of submission.

Before Liu Bing could give the order, Liu Zhe, who was standing in the darkness, suddenly raised his arms and shouted.

"The patrol pavilion of Wulei City listens to the order! Zhang Pengzu, the deputy captain of the Western Region Protectorate, is trying to rebel. He is loyal to the emperor and wants to fight against the thieves. He has no responsibilities left alone. Please work together to punish him!"

Since he was a child, Liu Zhe had heard the story of "When Zhou Bo and others killed Zhu Lu, they raised their arms and shouted, and there were many people who responded." He always felt that his heart was surging.

He thought that the situation was the same at this moment. As long as he called out the name of the traitor, loyal people would stand up and respond and take off Zhang Pengzu's head.

But it turned out that he was still too naive and thought of people too simply.

His thin and trembling voice quickly disappeared into the sound of wind and water, leaving no trace.

Regardless of whether they were acquainted with Liu Zhe or not, these more than a hundred soldiers patrolling the city were now silent and there was no movement at all.

Even Liu Bingji, the county magistrate's nephew, his cousin and a son of the Han Dynasty, remained silent in the darkness, showing no emotion.

Until then, Liu Zhe, a fifteen-year-old boy, finally felt a little scared.

In the whistling wind, he felt the same fear his father had faced.

There is a thin line between life and death. If you are not careful, you will fall into the cliff behind you and die without a burial place.

Death is not terrible. What is terrible is that it is inexplicable and worthless.

Over the past few months, Liu Zhe thought that he had gained knowledge in the Western Regions and that returning to Chang'an would relieve his father's worries.

But at this moment, when facing the conspiracy filled with the breath of death, I still feel powerless.

Under this huge conspiracy, Liu Zhe felt insignificant and useless, and was completely unable to reverse the situation.

And his father, who was only a few years older than him when he ascended the throne, was able to eliminate Huo Guang, destroy the family, swallow up the Western Region, and expand the territory...

I don’t know how many conspiracies and murderous intentions I faced at that time.

He finally understood how difficult it was for his father to stay in Weiyang Palace.

However, this realization came slowly after all, and it cannot be changed in the future.

Liu Zhe held the ring-shou knife flat in front of his finger, making a knight's charge motion.

Since no one can kill the traitor, then I have to give it a try.

However, just as Liu Zhe straightened his body and before he could say the word "kill" in his mouth, he saw that Liu Bing had already taken action.

I saw that Liu Bing had snatched the big yellow crossbow from Zhang Pengzu's hand, bent the bow and set the arrow in one go, and aimed the arrow cluster at Liu Zhe's chest.

"I have been here as the Protector of the Western Region for half a year, and I am still so reckless and crazy. I deserve this!"

"This is the path you chose. Then go down by yourself. See you in the underworld!"

"I told you before, don't look at what a person says, look at what a person does!"

"You are so ignorant of praise and have brought great embarrassment to our ancestors. You are simply asking for your own death!"

Liu Bing gritted his teeth and said these words quickly, with a hint of madness in his voice and murderous intent in his eyes.

Because he cursed these words so quickly, no one except Liu Zhe could understand them all.

Liu Zhe, who seemed to understand what he heard, was slightly stunned, and the Huanshou knife in his hand became a little flat...

In the blink of an eye, Liu Bing let go, and the arrow flew out, hitting Liu Zhe in the chest!

The sound of "clang" quickly dissipated in the wind, and Liu Zhe fell from his horse and fell straight down the cliff behind him!

The river was surging, and Liu Zhe soon submerged into the water.

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