Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 274 King Yu
Queen Mother Qiang's eyes swept over everyone, and she had mixed feelings for a moment.

Once upon a time, these people were also staunch supporters of their mother and son, such as Wang Tui and Xin Lao, who were entrusted by the late emperor. They also swore in front of Fu Jian's bed that they would work hard for Fu Jian.

Of course, Empress Dowager Qiang also knew that it was no wonder that Wang Zui, Xin Lao and others had not taught her son well when things had developed to this point.

Empress Dowager Qiang secretly thought: I only regret that the late emperor did not listen to my advice and did not make Fu Liu the crown prince.

After Fu Chang was killed, Empress Dowager Qiang and Fu Jian had differences over the issue of establishing a prince.

Jin Wang Fu Liu was not only deeply favored by Fu Jian, but also Empress Dowager Qiang's favorite son. Therefore, Empress Dowager Qiang naturally hoped that Fu Liu could inherit the throne of the crown prince.

It's a pity that Fu Jian advocated Confucianism and was obviously a barbarian, but he insisted on ordering the elders and younger ones. Even though he knew that Fu Sheng had a violent personality, he still chose Fu Sheng as the prince.

By now, it's too late to regret it.

Empress Dowager Qiang steeled herself and said to everyone:

"Everyone, get up."

"Your Majesty, please don't worry too much. Everything is well with Prince Jin."

Immediately, Fu Jian recounted Fu Sheng's crimes since he came to the throne, one after another, which made Queen Mother Qiang feel ashamed. She had given birth to this tyrant.

If it was before, she must have thought that Fu Jian would not hurt Fu Liu. After all, in her opinion, Fu Jian was a child who valued affection and righteousness.

"After he is deposed, how he should be dealt with will be left to the ministers to discuss together. There is no need to ask me for instructions again."

Queen Mother Qiang nodded and said:

Of course, from the perspective of future generations, Queen Mother Qiang's worries are purely unnecessary.

Queen Mother Qiang was worried about the safety of King Jin, so Fu Jian comforted him and said:

However, Fu Liu was unable to survive because of his own misfortune, and two years later he launched a rebellion with his brothers Fu Sui, Fu Wu, and Fu Jian's half-brother Fu Shuang.

In Fu Jian's life, the only person he was ashamed of was Fu Fa.

"Where is King Jin?"

Queen Mother Qiang also knew that this was just Fu Jian's words of humility. If she really agreed, she would be driving Fu Liu to death. How could Queen Mother Qiang really agree? She persuaded:
"Jiantou, the emperor is dishonest. I should issue an edict to depose him. However, Liu'er is young and is not qualified to take on this important task. You are a wise king of the clan and are favored by everyone. You should be merciful and do not refuse."

"As for Fu Sheng, his crimes are so heinous that I have no shame in protecting him.

Fu Jian shook his head and said:
"This matter needs long-term consideration. I sincerely request the Queen Mother to issue an edict to depose Fu Sheng from the throne."

In the original time and space, Fu Jian's youngest son Fu You contacted Fu Liu and launched a rebellion. Fu You died in the army. However, Fu Liu, if it were another emperor, would have removed Fu Liu's head long ago, but Fu Jian did not pursue the case. His sin.

Fu Liu, his wife and children were all killed by Wang Meng. Although the other three were executed, their families were not harmed.

Fu Jian and others thanked him and then stood up. Empress Dowager Qiang asked anxiously:

As soon as he finished speaking, he encountered fierce opposition from Wang Zui, Xin Lao and others.

Fu Jian said seriously:
"The late Emperor treated me with great kindness. What I did today was not for my own selfish desires. When Fu Sheng is deposed, I must work with the officials to elect the King of Jin as emperor."

But now, Queen Mother Qiang witnessed Fu Jian's palace coup with her own eyes, and she could no longer see what Fu Jian's temper was.

"As long as you keep the late emperor's kindness in mind and can treat his descendants well, I will agree to it.

She no longer cares about Fu Sheng's life or death, but Jin Wang Fu Liu makes her worry about it, fearing that Fu Jian will eradicate him.

After that, he ordered people to get pen and ink, forced his sick body, and wrote an edict with his own hands, deposing Fusheng Dayu as the emperor.

After Fu Jian and others received the edict to abolish the emperor, they naturally would not stay in the Queen Mother's palace. Everyone rushed to the side hall. The minister ordered Xin Lao to read the Queen Mother's decree in public. Fu Sheng's face turned pale as he listened to his mother's accusations against him in the edict.

"And because of the pressure of the small group, the country will be endangered, and it is impossible to carry forward the emperor's wishes and worship the ancestral temple.

"The envoy and minister ordered Xin Lao to follow the policy, use Yiyuan Dawu to report to the ancestral temple, and send the students back to the vassal in Yue to avoid the throne."

After Xin Lao read the edict to depose the emperor and return to the vassal state, there was no longer the emperor Fu Sheng in this world, only the Yue King Fu Sheng remained.

He had been deposed as the king of Yue. Of course, it was impossible for him to return to the feudal clan. Fu Sheng was taken away by the guards, like a defeated rooster, dejected and unable to cheer up.

As the saying goes, a country cannot be left without a master for a day. Since Fu Sheng was deposed, a new king should be established.

Fu Jian first proposed that Jin King Fu Liu take over the throne, but he was opposed by the officials.

Wang Tuo said bluntly:
“The king of the East China Sea dethrones the dusk and establishes the Ming Dynasty, and it is absolutely necessary to elect the king of Jin.

"But now that the King of the East China Sea has deposed Fu Sheng and installed the King of Jin, he is afraid that his power will shock the Lord.

"Even if King Jin ascends to the throne, he will have trouble sleeping and eating. Could it be that King Donghai still hopes to escape unscathed?"

As Wang Zui said, once Jin King Fu Liu takes the throne, he will not let Fu Jian go.

Because Fu Jian can force the palace to depose Fu Sheng today, he might be able to depose him one day.

The reason why Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty felt that Huo Guang's gaze was like a thorn in his back was because of his inner fear, fearing that Huo Guang would repeat his old tricks and kick him off the throne like he deposed Liu He. After everyone heard this, they all agreed, especially Xin Lao, Liang Laoping and others. They were deeply involved in this matter and were worried about Fu Liuqiu's future settlement.

Fu Jian had no choice but to give up the throne to Fu Fa.

Fu Fa naturally did not dare to have such delusions. Just like when the two brothers were in Chang'an in the original time and space, the two brothers gave way to each other. Now in Jinyang, brothers Fu Fa and Fu Jian once again gave way to the throne in front of others.

In the end, it was Fu Jian's mother Gou who entered the palace and made the final decision. She glanced at the ministers and said with tears in her eyes:

"The country, the country, and the country are of great importance. If my son refuses now and you don't dissuade me, it will be your fault if you regret it again in the future!"

After everyone heard this, they all begged Fu Jianzheng to claim the throne as emperor.

In fact, Fu Jian was the only candidate in their minds. Although Fu Fa was Fu Jian's elder brother, he was just the eldest son of a concubine. How could the throne fall to Fu Fa.

Fu Fa himself knew this very well, so when Fu Jian recommended him, he tried his best to refuse, lest he show any hesitation and be remembered by Fu Jian.

Seeing this, Fu Jian had no choice but to agree.

But he did not proclaim himself emperor. Instead, he consecrated himself to the title of Heavenly King and became the Great Yu Heavenly King.

In the eleventh year of Yonghe (AD 355), on the seventh day of September, King Fu Jian of the East China Sea initiated a palace coup and requested the Queen Mother Deqiang to depose Fu Sheng as the King of Yue and place him under house arrest in the palace.

On the same day, Fu Jian responded to the request of his ministers and took the throne of Heaven in Jinyang Palace. He issued an edict to change the Yuan Dynasty to Yongxing and grant amnesty to the world.

All the ministers who participated in the coup were rewarded, and Fu Jian and his disciples were all demoted to the rank of duke.

Fu Jian respected his mother Gou as the Queen Mother.

His wife, whose surname was also Gou, was the niece of Empress Dowager Gou and was made queen by Fu Jian.

Fu Hong, Fu Jian's third son, was born to Queen Gou and was also Fu Jian's eldest son. He naturally entered the East Palace and became the crown prince of the Yu Kingdom.

After Fu Jian came to the throne, he immediately restored the honor of all the ministers who were unjustly killed by Fu Sheng and treated their heirs well, including the six auxiliary ministers who died in vain.

The reason why Fu Jian originally selected the eight of them as auxiliary ministers was precisely because many of them represented a force and could check and balance each other. They could only share a son like Fu Sheng, and they all wanted to kill everyone. killed.

The key is that he not only thought so, but also did exactly that.

Now Fu Jian has won over Wang Tui and Xin Lao, and has rehabilitated the six auxiliary ministers. Since he himself is a member of the clan, he has easily won the support of all parties.

Fu Huangmei, who was leading troops to defend against Huan Xi at Yanmen Pass, and Fu Fei, who was demoted by Fu Sheng because he interceded for Uncle Qiang, and others, after learning about the Jinyang coup, all expressed their willingness to obey Fu Jian. Lord.

Fu Huangmei even wanted to let his deputy guard Yanmen Pass and went to Jinyang alone to pay homage to Fu Jian.

After all, Fu Huangmei and Fu Sheng had been friends since childhood, and now they held military power. He was really worried that Fu Jian would be suspicious of him.

But now Fu Jian allows him to lead the troops with peace of mind, which is undoubtedly a reassurance for Fu Huangmei.

As for Fu Sheng, he was already dead. On the second day after Fu Jian ascended the throne, he summoned the ministers to discuss how to deal with Fu Sheng.

No one wants Fu Sheng to continue to live. If he does not die, he will always be a disaster.

Fu did not suffer much pain before his death. After his death, the officials discussed and gave Fu a posthumous title of Li, that is, King Yue Li.

Killing innocent people is called Li; being cruel and unkind is called Li; being ruthless and disrespectful is called Li; supporting evil and violating the right is called Li; having a long tongue and causing trouble is called Li.

It can also be regarded as the final conclusion of Fu Sheng. Since he ascended the throne, although his reign was short, his actions perfectly interpreted the word "strict".

Fu Jian kept his promise and did not harm Fu Jian's other descendants. He even spared Fu Sheng's prince Fu Kui after killing Fu Sheng.

Fu Kui also succeeded Fu Sheng's title, but was demoted one level to Yue Gong.

Erfeng, as a model of wise kings for future generations, did not forget to execute all his nephews after killing his brothers.

It's no wonder that later generations said that Fu Jian's character was the saint king that best conformed to the Confucian definition.

Fu Kui had mixed feelings about Fu Sheng as his father.

Because his mother, Empress Liang, was killed by Fu Sheng himself, and the reason was still ridiculous to prevent disasters.

Fu Kui wanted to ask his father: You killed your wife, has this disaster been eliminated?

Of course, Fu Kui was destined to fade away from the Yu court. Fu Jian could keep his life, or he could reward the former crown prince with the title of Duke of Yue, but he was destined to not want to see him dancing in Jinyang and making friends with ministers everywhere.

Queen Mother Qiang has moved out of Jinyang Palace. Fu Jian is not the heir of Fu Jian or Fu Sheng, and she can no longer be called Queen Mother.

It's not that Fu Jian wanted to expel the Qiang family from the palace. How could he do such a thing with such a good reputation? It was the Qiang family who asked Fu Jian himself, hoping to move to Jin Gong Fu Liu's house and let Fu Liu To support her in her old age.

Fu Liu was her legitimate son. This reason was very valid. Fu Jian did not refuse and agreed to the Qiang family.

Just when Fu Jian was full of ambition and ready to show off his talents, news came from the north that Huan Xi led his troops northward from Hetao, and the Helan tribe was also moving southward.

(End of this chapter)