I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 284 The Alliance of White Horses
As the order to leave the temple was given, everyone moved out quietly. There was only the sound of footsteps rubbing against the stone floor, without any noise or noise.

Except for Liu Bang, who was in the first position, boarded the dragon chariot and went to the door first, the other ministers and princes standing in front became the back of the line. Even if they need to move to the front row again later, they have to wait until they get outside. Then make adjustments in the open space.

This avoids crowding and stampedes during gatherings.

"Prime Minister Chen, is this the latest arrangement?" Shusun Tong, who was originally standing behind Chen Luo but now in front of him, turned around with doubts in his eyes and a slight frown showing that he was somewhat dissatisfied.

Of course, his dissatisfaction was not with Chen Luo, but with the "accident".

The order and arrangement of a court meeting requires a lot of effort, in order to ensure that nothing unexpected happens when it is officially performed.

Every planner doesn’t want any surprises in his or her event, even if it’s a surprise.

The biggest surprise is that large-scale events can be implemented smoothly.

Chen Luo shook his head gently, his eyes were calm, but his eyebrows were also slightly wrinkled. It was obvious that he had not expected Liu Bang's move.

"Then...is this your Majesty's decision?" Shusuntong lowered his voice a little and asked his guess.

Chen Luo still shook his head slightly and responded in a deep voice: "It's useless to make any more guesses now. Even if I guess right, what can I do?"

He could only answer vaguely.

The two of them were standing in the middle of the crowd. It wasn't like the walls had ears. It was like there were ten monitors on their foreheads, and they didn't know who was on either end.

If we discuss things here, we don’t have to wait until tomorrow to spread the word to the south of Chang’an City in half the afternoon, and I won’t have any doubts at all.

Even if they guessed Liu Bang's next plan within half a quarter of an hour.

So can Chen Luo stop Liu Bang's actions, or can he clearly object to it, saying that it is inconsistent with the original plan?

It seems that he followed the crowd and walked out of the temple without doing anything, which is a very shameless behavior.

In fact, it's the only option.

After listening to these words, Shusun Tong wanted to understand the implications. Then he sighed helplessly, turned his head, and moved forward slowly with the crowd.

The only thing I can do now is to review the original plan in my mind, and then think about how much time this episode will take up, and how to reasonably postpone the original link.

Different from all the trivial matters in Shusun Tong's mind, Chen Luo clenched his hands tightly and had only one thought in his mind.

What on earth is Liu Bang going to do?
Everyone was not surprised when everyone was suddenly asked to leave the palace, because they did not know the original process of the court celebration.

But I know.

If Liu Bang needed anything, he could have asked himself to arrange it into the Chao Qing process, but he chose to do it by himself.

Chen Luo felt that his temples were a little swollen.

Liu Bang hid the next thing from himself, Shusun Tong, and even everyone.

This is completely his one-man show, from behind the scenes to in front of the stage, he is the only one leading it.

"What an elusive 'surprise'." Chen Luo muttered, not expecting that Liu Bang, who had become increasingly frail in recent years, would send a "mysterious gift" on this morning celebration that required countless efforts to plan.

About a quarter of an hour later.

The last attendant in Changle Palace who was responsible for guiding stepped over the high threshold and walked outside in the dazzling but not scorching sunlight.

Seeing the scene outside the palace, Chen Luo's face was no less surprised than the others.

"Your Majesty is so original." Shusuntong in front of him said in a helpless tone, not sure whether it was a compliment or a criticism.

Chen Luo said calmly: "But I have a hunch that His Majesty has been preparing for this moment for a long time."

at this time
In the open space in front of the hall, or in the small square, a bluestone high platform was suddenly erected. Liu Bang was standing on it alone. On the steps several floors below him, stood the "caller".

The caller with a loud voice is to prevent Liu Bang's voice from being too quiet in the open space, so that he can convey the will loudly.

After the formation was rearranged, the caller began to convey Liu Bang's words.

However, Chen Luo, who was standing at the front, could barely hear Liu Bang's original weak voice.

On the high platform, Liu Bang said hoarsely: "Everyone, you are the best ministers and the pillars of my great Han Dynasty. Without your support, the world will not become more peaceful and the food produced in the fields will not increase. more.

I can see all of this and remember it all in my heart.

This high platform is an exact replica of the high platform on the outskirts of Chang'an City.

I will discuss matters with you again today just as I did when I announced the founding of the Han Dynasty. "

Hearing what he said, many people in the audience had a look of surprise on their faces.

They said that this high platform looked so familiar, and it turned out that they had seen it before.

Chen Luo was not surprised.

He had realized this a long time ago by comparing the photo he took at the founding ceremony of the Han Dynasty and found that there was almost no difference between the high platform and the photo.

Therefore, this is why he told Shusun Tong that Liu Bang had been preparing for this for a long time.

After saying a long paragraph, Liu Bang took a breath before continuing: "On that day, I made a promise to 'make the river like a belt, the Taishan Mountains as strong, the country as peaceful, and the Miao descendants as loved.' I wonder if you still remember it." ?”

There was a bit of silence in the audience, and everyone didn't know who should take the lead in answering in such an occasion.

Many people's eyes were focused on Chen Luo, thinking that the prime minister had arranged this court celebration, so he must know what to do next.

Feeling those gazes, Chen Luo remained motionless.

In any case, if you are not prepared, you are not suitable to be this "first-timer".

After a moment of silence, there was movement beside Chen Luo.

Chen Ping took a step forward, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am favored by the Holy Spirit, and my family has prospered far better than before. It all depends on Your Majesty.

Many thanks to Your Majesty, Great Han Yongning! "

The words are impassioned and the words are sincere and powerful.

Chen Luo felt that he couldn't think of this sentence in two breaths.

Everyone also understands this.

So they all echoed in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the great man Yongning!"

The shouts of hundreds of people drowned out all other sounds in the world, and even the birds on the treetops and eaves of the palace were frightened away.

When Liu Bang saw everyone expressing their opinions, a smile appeared in his eyes.

When the world returned to silence, their eyes focused on the high platform.It's impossible to forget business.

Taking advantage of this morning celebration, except for those Chehou who were sick in bed, the rest of the people were basically here. Liu Bang gathered them here again and said that they wanted to discuss something. So could this be a small matter?

Liu Bang on the high platform said again: "All the great Han Chehous, I will rest with my country. I understand your loyalty and I am very reassured about you.

It’s just that I recalled some things today, which made me very sad.

Do you still remember the traitor Ji Yu?He enjoyed the shadow of his father's generation, but betrayed me. He even raised an army to rebel after he sent the prime minister to assassinate me but failed.

You all still remember Lu Wan, the former King of Yan. I gave him so much trust, but he retreated again and again in front of the Huns, losing land and people.

Han Wangxin also failed to provide disaster relief when there was a flood six years ago, which caused the people in the country to flee to Guanzhong.

On the other hand, the kings of Qi, Liang, and Jing were cautious in their offices and would not be complacent just because they were nobles of Tianhuang. They managed their lands conscientiously.

This is something that makes me very happy. "

Being exposed to direct sunlight on the high platform, the body temperature was higher than inside the palace. In addition, Liu Bang was wearing a thick dress. Now there was a layer of sweat on his forehead and back, and his head felt a little dizzy.

If he were in the palace, he would definitely choose to lie down on the bed, close his eyes and squint for a while to relieve the discomfort in his body.

But now he was standing in front of his ministers.

Then he is the emperor and the emperor, so he cannot show any weakness, which will reduce the persuasiveness of every subsequent sentence he makes.

Even if it was intermittent and illogical, Liu Bang still had to finish what he had prepared.

"...So I have thought about a question, where is the gap? Is there a problem with Lu Wan and Ji Xin's abilities, or is there a problem with Ji Yu's loyalty?"

After a pause, he glanced around, and then said firmly: "Yes! I found that this is the problem.

They are not like you, resting with the big man, so naturally they will not try their best.

So how do I solve this problem?
I want to make an agreement with you here today. "

At this point, Liu Bang's tone quickened and his breathing became somewhat rapid.

King Xin of Han and Lu Wan, the former King of Yan, were staying in the audience, but Liu Bang had no choice but to give actual examples to prove it.

Even if it is a bit reluctant, it is still more reliable than proposing a major resolution out of thin air.

What's more, the reason why I used them as an example is because they really pose no threat. South Korea has been one of the slowest regions to recover even after more than ten years of peace, even slower than Daichi, which suffered a military disaster. , and Lu Wan was only the Marquis of Che at the moment, so she could only aggrieve this young man.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Bang spoke slowly: "Therefore, I propose that from now on, those who are not the Liu family will be kings, and the whole world will attack them together. Those who are already kings can be spared."

After the caller stopped speaking, there was silence on and off the stage.

Everyone’s faces were shocked!

Liu Bang announced this decision in front of everyone, so this will definitely become a tradition that will continue forever. Unless the Han Dynasty perishes, the agreement of "no one is Liu family, no king" will not be broken.

Most of the Chehous in the audience knew their own weight and had no extravagant hopes of becoming princes.

It's just that this situation has become an explicit regulation, but many people still think it is too harsh.

The only exception is that "those who are already kings are exempted". There are only three people, King Ji Xin of Han, King Xiang Yu of Chu, and King Wu Rui of Changsha. At most, the vassal King of Nanyue, Zhao Tuo, can be included.

However, the expressions on the faces of the three of them at this time were not of joy.

After all, it is obviously not a good thing for him to become an alien in the world where "if he is not the Liu family, he is not the king".

But now it is not a court meeting, but a court celebration.

The court meeting allows everyone to discuss matters and submit letters to express objections. If it gets out of control, it may turn into quarrels and fights. There is no feedback channel in the court meeting. Everyone is positioned as a "praise machine". If you want to raise objections, You may be called an unseemly name at any time.

Chen Luo sighed silently.

In order to announce this decision in front of everyone, I am afraid Liu Bang has made countless plans secretly before finally achieving today's results.

I just turned my head to the side and observed that Chen Ping's eyes also flashed with shock. It seemed that he might only know the previous part and knew nothing about the "agreement" behind it.

Liu Bang hid it from everyone.

Seeing that no one spoke, Liu Bang acquiesced that there was no objection.

He stood up with the help of his attendants, and continued: "Once the agreement is made, you need to remember it and sacrifice it to heaven with a white horse. Anyone who violates this agreement will be disgusted, abandoned, and attacked by the whole world!"

Liu Bang took a bronze sword, broke away from the attendant beside him, and walked down the platform step by step.

There was an altar with a white horse tied tightly on it, with smooth and shiny hair.

If it were normal times, Liu Bang would smile and stroke it, and praise it as a good horse.

Now he thrust the blade into its heart.

Seeing the blood flowing out, Liu Bang pressed it with his fingers, then wiped it on his lips, and emphasized again: "Anyone who violates the oath will be struck down by the world!"

Then he asked the attendant to bring a large vat of fine wine, and he took a small cup of horse blood and poured it into it.

Liu Bang said slowly: "Everyone, please drink this wine together to show that we have fulfilled our promise!"

Following the movements of the attendants, one glass after another of fine wine was brought to the crowd.

Watching them raise their glasses and drink, Liu Bang felt very happy in his heart even though his head was getting dizzy.

My sons are now older and can be made princes.

From now on, the country of Han Dynasty will be stable, and it will always be the world of the Liu family and the world of our descendants, Liu Bang!

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When Liu Bang executed the White Horse Oath, the emperor, the heroes, and the princes and kings formed three major political groups to share the political interests of the early Han Dynasty. The heroes and the princes and kings both submitted to the imperial power and restricted the imperial power, thus forming a certain degree of relationship with the emperor. decentralization and co-governance relationship.

Liu Bang tried to continue this relationship through the "White Horse Alliance".

Therefore, the "White Horse Alliance" is not only an affirmation of the established balance of power pattern, but also a guarantee for the continued maintenance of this pattern in the future.

Although Liu Bang was reluctant, he had to admit the established balance of power. At the same time, he followed the current situation and through the "White Horse Alliance", among the "Princes and Kings" of the three major political groups, the "Princes and Kings surnamed Liu" had more say right.

The purpose is to build a political framework of mutual restraint and mutual restraint after a hundred years, and through this decentralized setting of "sharing the world", in exchange for the loyalty and recognition of the heroes, princes and kings to the rule of Emperor Liu, ensuring that Han Zuo continue.

But whether the "covenant" made by Liu Bang really had the corresponding effect, the answer is well known and will be discussed in detail in the next chapter. ——"The Rise and Fall of the Han Dynasty"

(End of this chapter)