A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 166: Yi Chu’s turmoil and the sky collapse

Han twelfth year
January
The Han Emperor withdrew his troops and returned. He passed through Peixian County and wanted to see the changes in his hometown, so he stayed.

He first returned to the place where he lived before. Although it was empty, his house was still well preserved and spotless inside. He understood that this must have been cleaned by the county chief. Emperor Han was very happy and decided to clean it tonight. Live inside.

Looking at the furnishings in the room, although it was not as gorgeous as the Chang'an Palace, it was filled with indescribable emotions. That night, the Han Emperor slept extremely peacefully, without any dreams until dawn.

The next day, the Han Emperor held a banquet in the originally built Peigong. He invited his former friends, fathers and children to drink as much as he wanted. He also recruited 120 children from Peixian County and taught them to sing.

When the wine was in full swing, the Han Emperor suddenly pushed away his hand in disheveled clothes and struck the drum in front of all the villagers. Deeply in love, he couldn't help but miss the past and sang loudly: "The wind is blowing, the clouds are flying, the majestic wind is blowing. Return to your homeland after joining the sea, and guard the four directions with strong soldiers!"

After singing, he ordered the children to learn to sing, and kept dancing in the children's singing. At this time, he had completely forgotten his identity as emperor, as if he had returned to the past when he was a small pavilion chief, playing wantonly. day.

He was emotional and sad, shed several lines of tears, and said to the people of Pei County: "People say that people who travel far miss their hometown. Although I have made my capital Guanzhong, after my death, I still hope that my soul can Return to my hometown Peixian County.

Moreover, as Pei Gong, I killed the rebels and finally gained the world. I made Peixian County my Tang Muyi and exempted the people of Pei County from taxes and levies for generations to come. "

The folks in Peixian County were very happy, and Emperor Han was also happy when he saw this. Then he drank happily with the male and female elders and friends in Peixian County every day, constantly talking about old things and making fun of them.

After more than ten days like this, Emperor Han wanted to leave, but the people of Peixian County insisted on keeping him. Emperor Han said: "I have too many people in my entourage, and my father and brothers cannot afford to support them."

Then the motorcade left the city, and the people of Peixian County came out in droves to offer wine and food to the west of the city. The Han Emperor had no choice but to stay and set up a tent in the west of the city to feast for three days.

During this period, the people of Peixian County kowtowed and said: "Pei County is fortunate to be exempted from taxes and servitude, but Fengyi has not been exempted. I hope that your majesty will have mercy on the people of Fengyi."

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty said: "Fengyi is the place where I grew up. I will never forget it. I only don't want to exempt the local people from their taxes and servitude because they followed Yong Chi and betrayed me and took refuge with Zhang Chu."

The people of Peixian County insisted on kowtow and requested that the Han emperor exempt Fengyi from taxes and servitude, the same as in Peixian County.

Later, the Han Emperor was very satisfied with the reception of Peihou Liu Bi, and ordered that Peihou Liu Bi be granted the title of King of Wu and his capital was Guangling.

February st

The Han Emperor returned to Chang'an with the army that defeated Yingbo. Because he was injured by an arrow while attacking Yingbo, and he overate and drank in Peixian County, the Han Emperor's health deteriorated. Every time he went to court, he saw Lu's huge The forces and the intricate relationship between them and the founding heroes gave the Han Emperor a headache.

Although he continued to confer clan members with the same surname and his own heirs as kings, these kings with the surname Liu were still too weak to prevent the country from changing their surnames a hundred years later. Therefore, they increasingly wanted to change the prince, despite Xiao He's advice. Don't listen anymore.

Finally, Emperor Han decided to announce his determination at today's banquet.

After Lv Zhi found out, he decisively found Shangshan Sihao and asked them for strategies. Duke Dongyuan, one of the four great masters of Shangshan, stroked his white beard and said with a smile: "This is easy. The queen only needs to bring the four old men and Bai Shizijun to the banquet, and set up a banquet behind the prince. The emperor will definitely interest Yi Chu." heart of."

Lu Pheasant asked doubtfully: "So simple?"

The four people laughed and did not answer, so Lu Pheasant had no choice but to do as they asked.

February th
The Emperor of Han held a banquet in Changle Palace, invited the founding heroes and ministers, and prepared to announce his determination to be an emperor at the banquet.

As soon as Emperor Han came to the main seat, he saw five people sitting behind the prince, four old and one young. The young man was somewhat familiar to him, but he couldn't remember some of them, and the four old people seemed to be of their age. He is over eighty years old, his beard and eyebrows are white, his clothes are very magnificent and unique, and he looks like a sage, which makes people feel good at first glance.

Emperor Han asked curiously who they were?

Bai Jun came out of the queue and said: "The prince Bai Jun is here to see your majesty!"

The four people Shi Shiran came to the front of the palace and replied: "Old Tang Bing\Cui Guang\Wu Shi\Zhou Shu!"

The Han Emperor was surprised and said to the four old men: "Are they the Shangshan Sihao?"

Tang Bingdai, the Duke of Dongyuan, replied: "This is a false praise from the world, and I really don't deserve it!"

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty added: "I have invited the princes for many years, but they have escaped from me. Now I see that the princes are standing like princes and ministers. I am really curious. As an emperor, I have invited the princes many times but they have not come out. Now again Why do you voluntarily follow the prince?"

The four people replied: "Your Majesty despises the scholars, pees in the hats of Confucian scholars, and loves to curse. We are determined not to be humiliated, so we fled out of fear. Now the people in the world have been suffering from war and chaos for a long time, and we heard that the prince Being benevolent, filial, respectful, loving and caring for others can help them rest and reduce their labor and military service, so everyone in the world is willing to die for the prince, so we are here."

Emperor Han said gratefully: "Then please take good care of the prince for me."

The four old men finished their toast and returned behind the prince, closing their eyes to rest.

Emperor Han said to Bai Jun again: "Is Mr. Bai still well?"

Bai Jun replied respectfully: "My father is in good health, but he is old and has been in the military for many years, so he has some minor ailments."

Hearing that Bai Qing was also sick, he felt relieved for some reason, and asked with a fake smile: "Mr. Bai has never cared about the affairs of the Chang'an government. How can he be willing to send the prince to Chang'an now?"

Bai Jun said: "It's not that my father doesn't care about government affairs, it's just that Chaoge and the Bai Kingdom have too many chores to distract him from, so he is beyond his reach to deal with Chang'an. Please forgive me!"

Emperor Han was noncommittal. The two of them naturally knew the subtle relationship, but they just couldn't explain it. Emperor Han asked again: "Then how did you come to assist the prince?"

"The prince is the crown prince of the Han Dynasty, the crown prince of the Xia Dynasty, and the future of the Han Dynasty. Since ancient times, if the throne has not been properly resolved, the dynasty will suffer a major earthquake, which can be as severe as the Qin Dynasty, which collapsed.

Therefore, as soon as my father heard that His Highness the Crown Prince had doubts about knowledge, for the sake of the future of Zhu Xia and the future of the Han Dynasty, he had no choice but to send me to assist His Highness the Crown Prince, so that His Highness the Crown Prince could better protect the country that His Majesty has built! ""good! Well said! "The Han Emperor said happily: "If everyone thinks like you, why worry about my Han Dynasty not prospering? Now that I am in poor health, please take good care of the prince! "

Bai Jun saluted respectfully and said, "Do you dare to disobey me?"

Then he also toasted the Han Emperor with a glass of wine and returned to the prince's back.

So at this banquet, Emperor Han did not mention Yi Chu. Everyone knew that Emperor Han had already given up on Yi Chu.

When Emperor Han returned to the palace drunkenly, Mrs. Qi immediately came up to him and said urgently: "Why doesn't Your Majesty change the prince? Is it because of my concubine or because Ruyi has done something wrong?" After saying this, she started crying again.

The Emperor of Han continued to comfort him, and then said: "I want to change the prince, but the prince is assisted by Shangshan Sihao and Bai Shizijun. Together with the Lu family, the prince's wings are already very strong. Even I can't. Changed. From now on, the Queen will be your true master."

After Mrs. Qi heard about it, she immediately burst into tears, but Emperor Han smiled and said to Mrs. Qi: "Come, I like singing very much recently. How about you dance a Chu dance for me and I sing a Chu song for you?"

After speaking, regardless of whether Mrs. Qi agreed or not, she sang loudly: "Honghu, you soar high and soar thousands of miles in one leap. Your wings have grown and you have flown across the four seas. Now that you have crossed the four seas, , what can I do to him! Even though he has an arrow and a rope, how can he use it!" After singing it several times, I found that Mrs. Qi was still crying.

Emperor Han couldn't bear it, so he stepped forward to Mrs. Qi, looked at Lu Pheasant seriously and said, "How about you go with me when I leave?"

Madam Qi suddenly raised her head and looked at Emperor Han's eyes, as if she was very unfamiliar. She quickly took a few steps back, knelt down and worshiped: "Your Majesty, please have mercy on me and Ruyi. Ruyi is still young and cannot live without me!"

Emperor Han sighed, stood up and left, not knowing where he went. But from then on, the Han Emperor never mentioned the matter of abolishing the crown prince.

February 15th

When the incident involving Lu Wan, who had previously had an ambiguous relationship with the Xiongnu and the Chen Xi rebels, took place, the Han emperor led two campaigns with Fan Kuai and then Zhou Bo as generals.

After being betrayed by his close friend Lu Wan, the Han Emperor finally did not believe that a king with a different surname could protect the Liu family. So in the southern suburbs of Chang'an, he made an oath with the generals to kill white horses and shed blood for an alliance, and jointly agreed: "From now on, no one in the world will be Liu. The one who is the king will be attacked by the whole world."

Since then, except for Wu Rui, the king of Changsha who has always insisted on supporting the Han Emperor, there has been no king with a different surname in the world. The closest king to a different surnamed king is Bai Gongqing in Chaoge. However, he has been greatly reduced by the Han Emperor and can only become the king in the world except Liu. The most powerful clan, even the Lu family had to be ranked behind.

March 16

As the weather turned colder, the Han Emperor's illness became increasingly serious. Lu Pheasant visited famous doctors all over the world and came to Chang'an to try to save the Han Emperor's life. After the doctor entered the palace to diagnose, the Han Emperor asked about his condition. In order to make the patient relax, the doctor showed kindness Said: "This disease can be cured!"

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty was disdainful and instead cursed: "My father took over the world with a body of cloth and a three-foot sword. Isn't this destiny? My destiny is in the sky. Even if Bian Que is reborn, what's the use? Get lost!" Bar!"

After saying this, he was ordered to drive the doctor out, but he was also rewarded with fifty pounds of gold.

April 24
Emperor Han could hardly open his eyes at this time, and felt pain everywhere on his body. Lu Pheasant drove everyone away, leaving only himself and Emperor Han. He looked at the dying Han Emperor and asked him after his death. Personnel arrangements: "After Xiao Xiangguo dies, who do you think will take over?"

Emperor Han looked at this woman who came with him all the way, and knew that his career might depend on her in the future, and she did have political talent, so he said with difficulty: "Cao~Sen~"

Lu Pheasant asked Cao Shen who was next? Then he bent his ear to the Han Emperor's ear so that he could hear it more clearly. The Han Emperor said slowly: "Wang Ling can take over after Cao Shen, but Wang Ling is not resourceful enough, so he can be assisted by Chen Ping. Although Chen Ping is resourceful, he can't." Can't make big decisions.

Although Zhou Bo is not good at talking, he is loyal and loyal. He will definitely be the one to stabilize the Liu family in the future. Let him be the Taiwei. I think Bai Jun is very talented. When he grows up, he may be able to succeed Wang Ling. "

Lu Pheasant asked again what to do in the future, and Emperor Han said: "You will never know what will happen in the future." After that, he closed his eyes and rested.

Seeing this, Lu Pheasant looked at the man for whom he had devoted his whole life. He was so cruel, so ruthless, so bohemian, and so fascinating. He couldn't help but caress his cheek slowly. A drop of tear fell silently on the back of Han Emperor's withered hand.

But Lu Pheasant was not another woman, so she stood up and left without saying anything.

After Lu Pheasant left, Emperor Han opened his eyes, turned his head and looked at Lu Pheasant's leaving figure. A drop of clear tears fell from the corner of his eyes. In a voice that only he could hear, Emperor Han murmured: "I'm sorry!" He closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

April 25th, the twelfth year of the Han Dynasty

Emperor Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty passed away quietly in his sleep in Changle Palace. He was just a commoner without any background, a small pavilion chief. At the age of forty, he carried a three-foot sword to destroy the Qin Dynasty, defeat Xiang Yu, and cut off the princes. , the legendary emperor who brought down a dynasty to Nuo, passed away in an ordinary day, but because of him, this day is no longer ordinary.

Bingyin Day

The emperor's coffin was buried in Changling.

Jisi day

Prince Liu Ying succeeded to the throne as the new emperor, and Lu Fei became the queen mother.

Everyone came to the Taishang Emperor's Temple and prepared to give Liu Bang his posthumous title and temple name according to etiquette.

All the ministers said: "The late emperor was born in a humble background. He calmed down the troubled times and brought him back to the right path, making the world healthy. He was the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty and had the greatest contribution."

So he was given the posthumous title of Emperor Gao and the temple name of Taizu, and ordered the princes of the prefecture and state to build temples to Gaozu and conduct sacrifices according to the seasons every year.

Far away outside the Great Wall, Lu Wan, the old king of Yan, who had been defeated and expelled by Zhou Bo's men, originally thought that Liu Bang would miss his old relationship, so he waited outside the Great Wall with thousands of his family members and cronies, and wanted to go to Chang'an in person to explain to Liu Bang, but Unexpectedly, what came was the news of Liu Bang's death.

Lu Wan knew that this could not be done, and was sad that Liu Bang had passed away, so she set up a simple mourning hall outside the Great Wall, knelt down in the direction of Chang'an, cried bitterly, beat her chest and feet, and then had to defect to the Huns with her trusted family members.

(End of this chapter)