The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 498 The building will collapse

Wei Ning left the palace and went to Dong Zhongshu's residence to meet Dong Zhongshu, whom he had not seen for a long time.

Dong Zhongshu was stunned for a moment, looked at Wei Ning in shock, his eyes were a little red, and said: "His Royal Highness! Long time no see!"

Dong Zhongshu bent down to salute, with a sigh on his face.

He hasn't seen Weining for a long time since the country started going into chaos two years ago.

He knew that Weining was protecting himself and could not see these courtiers, lest he arouse the suspicion of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Dong Zhongshu really didn't know what happened to the wise Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty and why he was like this now.

Weining was obviously the most ideal crown prince in this country, so why did he end up in such a miserable end?
Your Majesty is guarding Weining like a thief. Why? !
Wei Ning hurriedly walked up to Dong Zhongshu, held his hand and said, "Mr. Dong, please get up."

"Don't be so polite to me, you've been wronged."

Dong Zhongshu had no choice but to smile bitterly and said: "Your Highness is showing love, not to mention being wronged. I have long been tired of doing this."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Wei Ning with burning eyes and asked, "What are your highness's plans for the future?"

He seemed to be the prime minister of the empire, but he had no real power. The three provinces and six ministries were now completely turned into decorations, and basically everything in the empire was covered by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Dong Zhongshu personally poured tea and water for Wei Ning. Wei Ning asked Dong Zhongshu, "What are Mr. Dong's future plans?"

“It’s also fun to get a special study of the Tao Te Ching.”

Dong Zhongshu hummed, looked at Wei Ning, and said: "Your Majesty's mood is getting more and more unstable. There is something wrong with his mental state. He may be ill."

Dong Zhongshu went to court today, taking the risk of being dismissed from office. He could do what he could to save Wang Hui while he was dismissed from office.

"Ten thousand steps back, if Wang Hui is not in the northwest, who can go?"

This was what Wei Ning deliberately told Dong Zhongshu. If Dong Zhongshu could understand Wei Ning's underlying meaning, when he returned to his hometown, he would definitely write to Wang Hui and ask Wang Hui to resign as the coach of Northwest China.

Dong Zhongshu was stunned for a moment and said, "Your Highness has already made plans."

"I hope General Wang can survive in the northwest."

Wang Hui has a dull temper and is unwilling to talk about his plight, so naturally this won't work.

Dong Zhongshu sighed: "Let's go back to my hometown first. In Chang'an, many eyes are staring at me, which is really boring."

……

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would definitely not allow it, but Wei Ning wanted Wang Hui to express his attitude and let Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty know how difficult it was for him in the northwest.

Wei Ning smiled bitterly and said, "Let others slaughter you."

"Your Highness, please be more careful. Dong will leave Chang'an tomorrow."

The friendship between Wei Ning and Dong Zhongshu is not very deep. Dong Zhongshu is different from Sang Hongyang. He came to see Dong Zhongshu today simply because of the friendship in the past and his simple admiration for Dong Zhongshu.

The two of them did not talk too deeply about this topic. Dong Zhongshu said to Wei Ning: "Old General Wang is in the northwest and will die there sooner or later. If it pleases Your Highness, please recall him."

Weining shook his head and said, "I don't have the right to send him letters for the time being."

Weining nodded and said to Dong Zhongshu, "I understand."

Weining also indirectly helped Wang Hui, otherwise if anything happened in the future, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would still only remember Wang Hui's mistakes, but would never understand Wang Hui's suffering in the northwest.

Early the next morning, Dong Zhongshu left Chang'an and looked back at Chang'an City. The high-spirited young man was no longer there, only the old man with a face full of vicissitudes of life was left.

At first he was determined to make great achievements for the big man, but now he returned in embarrassment. Dong Zhongshu sighed longly,
The building will collapse!

When he met Weining, he didn't say it so bluntly. He actually wanted to tell Weining that all the goals of His Majesty and Liu Huan are aimed at you. Your position as crown prince will be taken away sooner or later, and he really wants to suggest that Wei Ning stop fighting with Liu Huan, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Otherwise, in the end, he may very well be doomed.

But as he spoke, Dong Zhongshu stopped abruptly. What reason did he have to decide Weining's future?

Moreover, with the Crown Prince's wealth and wisdom, he may not be unaware of his own dangers. As smart as he is, he has already thought about his future direction.

It’s just that Dong Zhongshu is not optimistic.

He was very worried that in the end, Weining would be in trouble for his fortune and life.

No matter what, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was the master of this country, and Weining was always just the prince. When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty took back all his power, he was no different from ordinary people.

Even though he had the support of Wei Qing and others, now Wei Qing, Sang Hongyang, Gongsun He and other officials with real power have all had their powers confiscated.

The general trend of the world is already in the hands of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

You, Weining, are nothing more than a small boat on the sea. Any storm can capsize your lonely boat.

……

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty woke up, he found Liu Huan and asked where Dong Zhongshu was.

Liu Huan was stunned for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, you dismissed Dong Zhongshu from office yesterday."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded and said: "The officials I promoted are not capable enough. The three provinces are going to put a nail in the door. You can summon Dong Zhongshu and let him return to the three provinces."

Liu Huan hesitated to speak, but finally couldn't help but said: "Father...Dong Zhongshu left Chang'an early this morning and returned to his hometown to rest in his old age."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was stunned, rubbed his forehead vigorously, and said to Liu Huan: "My head is getting more and more painful."

Liu Huan quickly said to his left and right: "Quickly, get the elixir for Father."

After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty took the elixir, Liu Huancai said: "Father, I want to hand over government affairs to the prince."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was stunned and asked: "Why?"

Liu Huan sighed: "Recently, people in the palace are discussing that my son has no status and should not be dealing with government affairs all the time."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty covered his forehead and said: "Go and give orders to the three provinces and six ministries. I will make you the King of Jiaodong. Who dares to object?"

Liu Huan hurriedly said: "Father, this is not what I mean. Please tell me."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty waved his hand and said: "I have planned this for a long time, but I have a headache recently and it is easy to forget things."

"You are my eldest son. If you don't help me with government affairs, are you going to make me die of fatigue?"

Liu Huan took a deep breath, his eyes were red, and said: "I don't dare!"

The news that Liu Huan was granted the title of King of Jiaodong soon spread in the outer court.

Huo Guang, Jin Rixi and others could only sigh secretly. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent such an obvious political signal, and they didn't know how many people would turn to Liu Huan.

Almost all the prince's official influence has been eliminated, such as Sang Hongyang, Lu Chongguo, Gongsun He and others have all left the center.

This day...changed!
Huo Guang and Jin Rixi looked at each other, and then quickly pulled away. They both saw a hint of deep meaning in the other's eyes.

Both of them believed that a war would break out between Wei Ning and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty soon...

Whether he will take the initiative to rebel or wait for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to force Wei Ning to rebel, no one knows, but it must be soon. It depends on how prepared Wei Ning is!

(End of this chapter)