Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 568: Huang Hutai Tuogu

In March of the sixth year of Zhangwu.

It was late at night, in early spring, and the rain was falling from the sky like fine needles and cow hairs.

"clatter!"

Rain dripped down the eaves, and the pond on the bluestone slabs rippled.

"Snapped!"

When people hurriedly stepped into the pool of water, the water in the pool suddenly splashed up, wetting the boots of the visitors or splashing in all directions.

"Bang bang~"

Huo Yi, who was soaked by the rain, knocked on the door quickly with his fist and shouted: "Sir, the envoy from Huang Hutai is here!"

In the house, Huo Jun's dull voice came and asked: "What's the matter?"

"Hodo!"

At night, the rain fell, the cold moon was covered by dark clouds, and the stars dimmed.

"Mr. Bo, how is the situation in your majesty's Huanghu Terrace today?" Huo Jun put on his outer robe and asked.

Huo Yi lowered his head, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty is seriously ill, and Dr. Du is helpless. At this time, General Zhao led his troops to blockade the Huanghu Terrace, and the king's servant went to the palace with an edict to receive orders. The queen, the prince, and the princes have arrived at the palace, and then your majesty ordered all The attendants ordered the princes to enter the palace."

Before leaving the house, Huo Jun did not forget to turn around and speak to his concubine Liu Lanzhi, asking her to rest early without waiting for him to return home.

"Who is coming?"

"good!"

Chen Dao led the soldiers on a patrol. When he saw a group of people rushing out of the night, he asked loudly.

"Ok?"

"His words are very urgent. Judging from the situation inside the stage, Your Majesty summoned the lords and ministers to the palace. He must be intending to issue a posthumous edict, order the crown prince to succeed to the throne, and appoint ministers to assist the government."

Huo Jun was in a hurry, so he rode with Huo Yi and rushed to Huanghu Terrace under the protection of the knights.

Huo Jun deliberately took out the dragon scale sword from the box, and then took out the white whip.

Huo Yi stood across the door and said anxiously: "Your Majesty's condition has become serious. Please let me and your ministers enter the palace to accept your legacy!"

There was an exclamation in the room, and not long after, the maid opened the door and welcomed Huo Yi into the room.

"How is the prince doing now?" Huo Jun put on his belt and asked.

"General Chen!"

"The prince is already waiting in front of His Majesty's bed. Please come in quickly."

But they saw Huo Jun getting dressed under the service of the maid, while the woman on the bed was separated by the curtain and tightly wrapped in a brocade quilt to avoid suspicion.

Huo Jun held the reins and shouted from his horse.

As we approach Huanghu Terrace, we can see that the attic of the high platform is already brightly lit, which is particularly bright in the dark night.

Although Bu Lianshi was Huo Jun's legal wife, the couple did not sleep in the same room, but slept separately. As for why they sleep separately, it is because of the peace of the back house.

Through the dim firelight, Chen Dao recognized Huo Jun and shouted happily.

"General Chen, here is your Majesty's edict!" Huo Yi handed over the edict and said.

"You're welcome"

Chen Dao briefly glanced at the edict, then handed it back to Huo Yi, waved his hand and shouted: "Open the way and let everyone pass!"

"promise!"

The soldiers moved their horses aside to make way for the high platform.

Seeing Huo Jun turn over and dismount, Chen Dao stepped forward to lead his horse and said: "The prime minister, the imperial censor and other high officials have entered Taique first and are now waiting for Huo Jun in the palace."

"Thank you General Chen!"

After exchanging a few words with Chen Dao, Huo Jun did not dare to waste time and walked quickly to the palace.

But in the palace, Liu Bei was lying on the bed, looking at the curtain with muddy eyes, as if he was seriously ill.

Beside the couch, Queen Mi was sitting on the side of the couch, holding an empty medicine bowl in her hand, sobbing softly. In the past, Yonggui's face was haggard, full of sadness, and his eyes were red.

In front of the imperial couch, Zhang Fei, Lu Xun, Xu Shu, Zhang Zhao, Sun Shao, Fei Guan, Sima Zhi, Ma Liang... and other senior officials of the Southern Han Dynasty, headed by Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang, knelt down one after another, either crying or silent. Before the imperial couch.

After summoning Huo Jun last time, Liu Bei stayed behind closed doors to practice. Now when Huo Jun was summoned again, not only Zhang Fei, Lu Xun and other high-ranking generals of the Han Dynasty, but also princes such as Liu Yong, Liu Li and Liu Shou who made unusual appearances were also present at the bedside. Obviously, as Huo Yi said, Liu Bei will be left alone!

"Your Majesty, Huo Du is here!"

Wang Can leaned to the side of the couch and whispered.

"Your Majesty, Huo Jun, is late. Please forgive me."

Huo Jun quickly stepped forward, prostrated himself in front of the couch, and said, "May your Majesty take good care of your dragon body and recover soon!"

"Zhong Miao has arrived?"

Liu Bei turned his head and saw Huo Jun kneeling under the couch, and said helplessly: "Zhongxuan reads the edict!"

"promise!"

Wang Can took out the edict from the box and read it in a deep voice: "On Bingwu in the third month of the sixth year of Zhangwu, the Han Dynasty ruled the world without borders. At the end of the former Han Dynasty, Wang Mang usurped theft, and Emperor Guangwu was so angry that he executed him, and Sheji survived. During the rebellion of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao prevented his troops from being peaceful, killed the queen, and stole the artifact. "

"I raised troops to go to Pi, marched from all directions to fight against the thieves, and with the help of all the princes, I went to the east of the Yangtze River to defeat Sun Quan. I fought in Jianghan and defeated Cao Cao. I captured Bashu and restored the old land. Later, the ministers and soldiers thought that the country was ruined, so they succeeded the second ancestor of Wu. Accept the throne of emperor and revive the Han Dynasty. ""I have the intention to control the world and punish Hong Yu. However, I am suffering from dysentery and my life is approaching. After my death, Prince Liu Chan succeeds me..."

As the edict was read, the sobs became louder and slowly dispersed. Wang Can's hoarse voice couldn't cover up the crying.

"Be quiet and listen to the edict!"

Zhang Fei shouted towards the group of civil and military personnel behind him with red eyes.

After Zhang Fei spoke, the civil and military officials who were kneeling on the ground did not dare to cry loudly. The palace was mostly silent except for the sound of Wang Can reading the edict.

"Five ministers including Hussar General Huo Jun, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, General Zhang Fei, former General Lu Xun, and imperial censor Xu Shu received the imperial edict to assist the government. All ministers must obey the order and must not disobey the edict."

"I have no benefit to the people. They all follow the system of Emperor Xiaowen and obey the provinces. The hundred buildings in the court express their condolences and take off their clothes after three days. At the funeral, they return to the rituals. The governor, two thousand chief officials, the governor of the county, and the prime minister None of the captains, captains, or county magistrates left the city, and no officials were dispatched, so they were dismissed in three days."

As Wang Can finished reading the edict, like a backlogged volcano, the officials in front of the bed burst into tears, shouting "Your Majesty", but they didn't know how many of the people in front of the bed really cried for Liu Bei. Huo Jun, on the other hand, wiped away his tears and felt sad for Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was already feeling uncomfortable. Hearing the cries of the crowd, he became increasingly depressed and said, "Zhongxuan asked the auxiliary ministers to stay while the rest left the palace."

"promise!"

Wang Can raised his hoarse voice and shouted: "Your Majesty has an edict. The auxiliary ministers should stay, and the rest will go out of the palace to wait."

"I respectfully obey His Majesty's edict!"

Suddenly, the crying became much quieter. Huo Jun, Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu and others restrained their emotions and led the ministers to bow their hands in worship.

After everyone left, Liu Bei called the five people and Liu Chan to his bedside, and said with difficulty: "I have been assisted by you all and have been fortunate to achieve my imperial cause, but unfortunately I will have to leave you halfway. After my death, the prince is young and modest, and I am afraid he will not be able to take on important tasks. I have no choice but to entrust you with important matters. From now on, I will trouble you to assist the prince."

"Your Majesty cherishes your body!" Lu Xun said with tears.

"Wide!"

"Brother~"

Zhang Fei threw himself into Liu Bei's arms, crying like a child, and said: "My second brother died of illness first, and now my elder brother is leaving. It will break my heart to leave me alone."

Liu Bei touched Zhang Fei's bun and said slowly: "In the future, drink less, take care of yourself, take good care of your slaves, and don't forget what I said in the past."

"it is good!"

"Kong Ming!"

As if he remembered something, Liu Bei looked at Zhuge Liang and asked, "What do you think of Ma Su, prime minister?"

Zhuge Liang thought for a while and replied: "This man has something to say and his views are outstanding. He can be called a hero of the world!"

Liu Bei shook his head and said: "From what I see, Ma Su has an impatient temper and exaggerates, so he will not be of great use. I hope you will take a closer look. There are many talents in the south, and you should recruit more talents. It is not appropriate to block the door."

"Remember Liang!"

"Where is Zilongan?"

Liu Bei's energy was gradually exhausted, so he could only call Zhao Yun in a low voice.

"The cloud is here!"

Zhao Yun quickly stepped forward and held Liu Bei's hand.

Liu Bei patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder and said with a forced smile: "The love between Zilong and me is no less than that of Yun Chang and Yide. You and I share weal and woe and have known each other for more than twenty years. I hope you will remember the past and take care of my son sooner or later in the future. Don't Bear my words.”

"Yun should use the strength of a dog or a horse!" Zhao Yun responded with tears.

Liu Bei pointed at Huo Jun and said slowly: "I am afraid that after I die, Cao Pi will raise troops to go south and the bad guys will cause chaos in the country. At that time, there will be chaos inside and outside, which must be dangerous! In all arrangements and deployment of troops, you should follow Zhong Miao's words. I will govern. Shu is harsh, and the ministers in the south are not obeying, so you should pay more attention!"

"promise!"

Then, Liu Bei held Liu Chan's hand tremblingly, pointed at Huo Jun and Zhuge Liang, and said, "Send slave, after today, Huo Du will be your father and Ge Xiang will be your mother. You should abide by it and do not violate the loyalty of the two gentlemen. "

"promise!"

Liu Chan wiped away his tears, saluted Huo Jun and Zhuge Liang, and said with sobs, "Zen pays homage to his parents."

"No~"

Huo Jun supported Liu Chan and said in fear: "How can I accept the prince's gift indiscriminately?"

Liu Bei's voice weakened and he said: "The two monarchs divide the internal and external affairs of the master, why can't we accept it now!"

"I must do my best to repay His Majesty's entrustment." Huo Jun sighed and bowed, saying.

After saying this, Liu Bei seemed to be much relieved. He looked at the people in front of the bed and said, "I am running out of energy. I can't tell you everything else. May everyone love themselves!"

"promise!"

After explaining this, Liu Bei asked everyone to leave, leaving Liu Chan alone in the palace with his final instructions.

After everyone retreated, Liu Bei held Liu Chan's hand tightly and said: "The King of Lu and I have laid the foundation for the Han Dynasty. Without King Lu, there will be no me. Don't let it go unnoticed in the future. The Jiang family and his son in Longyou intend to surrender to the Han Dynasty." , Don’t forget it now.”

"The Chinese Han Dynasty has withdrawn its meritorious officials and replaced them with civil servants. Now I, the Ji Han Dynasty, are not the same. When a prince governs a country, he should attach great importance to his meritorious officials and civil servants."

After coughing a few times, Liu Bei continued: "Zhong Miao's faith can be used, and he will not do it again. He loves his name a lot, and the prince should not be jealous of it. Any king should not give names or weapons lightly, and the prince will treat Huo Du in the future. You can give a name, but not a weapon."

Liu Chan understood Liu Bei's words of advice and assured him: "Please don't worry, father. I know that my father's words have deep meaning!"

"The world is divided into two parts, and I have established a foundation. The matter of destroying Wei will be entrusted to the prince from now on. I am not as good as the two ancestors Gao and Shi. I hope that the prince can defeat the two emperors Hui and Ming and prosper the Han Dynasty."

"I will take it as my own duty to revive the Han Dynasty and make our Han Dynasty not inferior to the two Han Dynasties!" Liu Chan promised with tears.

"good!"

(End of this chapter)