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

Chapter 228 Ziweixingdian, Assistant Minister

After the defeat of Prince Liu Zheng, he fled eastward to Hu County and hid in Quanjiu.

Although the host of Liu Zhi's hiding place was poor, he often made and sold straw sandals to support Liu Zhi. It happened that Liu Zhi heard that a man he knew before lived in Hu County and was quite wealthy. Liu Zhi sent someone to call him and ask for help, and the news was leaked.

August 8
Local officials rounded up Liu Ju based on the news.

Liu Juyi estimated that it would be difficult to escape, so he returned to the house, closed the door tightly, and hanged himself.

Among the soldiers who came to search for him, there was a Shanyang man named Zhang Fuchang who kicked open the door. Li Shou, the magistrate of Xin'an County, saw Liu Ju hanging himself, so he ran forward personally, hugged Liu Ju and relieved him.

The owner of the household died in a fight with those who were searching for Liu Zhi, and Liu Zhi's two sons were also killed.

The Han Emperor was very sad when he received the news reported by Bai Bin, so he named Li Shou the Marquis of Xie and Zhang Fuchang the Marquis of Ti.

Zhenghe three years
After Liu Ju's death, the Han Emperor learned part of the truth and regretted it so much that he took revenge on those who had participated in Liu Ju's murder.

Prime Minister Liu Quyou and other related figures were killed or committed suicide for various reasons. They were widely implicated, and almost all officials in the court worth more than 2,000 shi disappeared.

And because Jiang Chong and his party were liquidated by Liu Zhi, the Legalists were also implicated, so the Confucian officials came back to power, and because the Shaofu Qing Bai Zhen was the only one of the Three Gongs and Nine Qings who did not participate in the disaster, he was Emperor Han appointed him as prime minister.

After Bai Yong took office, the first thing he did was to write to the Emperor of the Han Dynasty: among the officials and the common people, there were reports on each other for the crime of witchcraft and poison. After investigation, it was found that most of them were untrue.

After many months of investigation, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty also knew that the crown prince Liu Zhi was frightened because he was forced by Jiang Chong, so he launched an army to kill Jiang Chong without any other intention. Lang Guantian Qianqiu, who happened to be guarding the Han Gaodi Temple, came to the emergency again. The memorial was written to vindicate Liu Ju and said:

"I dreamed of a white-haired old man and taught me this memorial: A son who uses his father's army without authorization should be whipped. If the son of the emperor accidentally kills someone, what crime is there?"

So the Han Emperor suddenly came to his senses, summoned Tian Qianqiu, and said to him: "It is difficult for outsiders to interfere in the affairs between our father and son. Only you know the untruths in it. This is the spirit of Emperor Gao who sent you to teach me. You should be my assistant minister."

He immediately appointed Tian Qianqiu as Dahonglu, and ordered Jiang Man to be executed and Su Wen to be burned to death on the cross bridge. Those who had fought against the prince in Quanjiu, even those who had been appointed as the governor of the north, were all executed.

Later, the Han Emperor felt sorry for Liu Ju's innocent death, so he built a memorial palace in the suburbs of Chang'an and a memorial platform in Hu County.

Zhenghe four years
April
After experiencing the separation of his wife and children, Emperor Han went to Donglai to seek immortality in person. There happened to be a storm and high currents, making it impossible to go to sea. Emperor Han believed that this was a warning from God, so he stayed for more than ten days and returned.

After sealing Taishan and Chanshilu, the Han emperor summoned his ministers to regret his past mistakes, and ordered the dismissal of the alchemists and stop seeking immortality.

May
Sang Hongyang, the commander of Su Su, and others requested to farm in Luntai. The Han emperor issued the "Luntai Edict", rejecting the proposal and emphasizing that "the current affairs are to prohibit cruelty and violence, to stop arrogant taxation, to strengthen local farmers, to repair horses and to restore orders to make up for the vacancies. There is no shortage." It’s just armament.”

It is equivalent to expressing to the world that he has indeed made mistakes in the past, but now he knows it, so he must correct it, no longer prepare to use troops abroad, and also exempt some unreasonable taxes, etc.

July
Prime Minister Bai Yong requested to beg for the bones on the grounds that he was too old and incompetent to prepare documents.

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty promoted Dahong Lutian Qianqiu as prime minister and named him "Marquis of the Rich People" to express his intention to rest with the people. He also appointed Zhao Guo as the Captain of Susu, allowing him to promote the farming method and advanced agricultural tools.

Zhenghe five years
Jiang Chong's remaining members, Ma Tong, Ma Heluo and others, plotted to assassinate the Han Emperor. Jin Rixi, an official in charge of the Han Dynasty, discovered this and worked together with two other officials, Huo Guang and Shangguan Jie, to smash the plot and protect the Han Emperor.

At this time, Liu Che was nearly seventy years old and had little time left, so he began to make arrangements for his funeral. Among Liu Che's disciples, King Liu Hong of Qi died early, King Liu Kun of Changyi was excluded from the throne succession due to Liu Quya's imprisonment, King Liu Dan of Yan and King Liu Xu of Guangling were alienated because of violating the law.

As a result, the youngest son Liu Fuling became the only candidate. In order to prevent the harem from interfering in politics, the Han Emperor killed Liu Fuling's biological mother Zhao Jieyu, and arranged Huo Guang, Jin Rixi, Shangguan Jie and Sang Hongyang as assistant ministers to ensure a smooth transition of the political situation after his death.

Huo Guang was born in the Huo family. He was the half-brother of Huo Qubing, the late champion Hou Da Sima Hussar General. He entered the officialdom with the help of his family background and was elected as a Langguan. He served successively as Shizhong, Fengche Duwei and Guanglu Doctor. He was imprisoned for more than 20 years and was cautious, so he was able to avoid disaster when Jiang Chong's party framed the Wei family.

Jin Rixi was originally the prince of Xiutu of the Xiongnu. After returning to the Han Dynasty, he was given the surname Jin. His father conspired with King Hunxie to surrender to the Han Dynasty. Later, because of his repentance, he was killed by King Hunxie and his tribe was annexed. So he and his mother and brother became official slaves and raised horses in the palace. Later, he was appointed as the horse supervisor, moved to Shizhong, Prince Consort, and Guanglu doctor.

Shangguan Jie was born in the Shangguan family. The Shangguan family was empress Ren's female official Shangguan Rui. They lived near Anling of Ren Emperor for generations. They were supported by the Bai family and were a wealthy local family in Anling.

The Shangguan family, because of their grandmother Shangguan Rui, has always advocated women's rule. Most of the powerful people in the family are women, and they like to recruit sons-in-law. Now the head of the Shangguan family is Shangguan Jie's mother, Shangguan Xiang, whose father is the son-in-law of the Shangguan family. My son-in-law turned out to be a poor local scholar.

Shangguan Jie was the Shangguan family's first talker introduced to the officialdom. Under Shangguan Xiang's manipulation, he first entered the local government and became a minor official. Later, because the local county belonged to Jingzhao, he sought help from the Bai family.

Through the recommendation of honest officials by Bai Bin, who was then Jingzhaoyin, he was able to enter the Guangluxun Mansion and was elected as a Langguan. Later, because of his courage, he served as a servant, Shuiheng Duwei and Guanglu doctor.

Sang Hongyang was born in a merchant family. He was proficient in business since childhood and was admitted to Yang Zhu School. He successively served as Shizhong, Da Nong Cheng, Su Duwei and Guanglu Doctor.

Because they had their own people as auxiliary ministers, the Bai family, who accounted for a large proportion of the court, did not react much to the series of appointments made by the Han emperor. Zhenghe six years
New Year
The Han emperor was seriously ill and moved to Changyang Palace and Wuzha Palace in the suburbs.

During this period, some "Qi-seekers" said that there was an emperor's spirit in Chang'an Prison. The Han Emperor took the opportunity to order the execution of all the prisoners in Chang'an Prison. Prisoner Bingji tried his best to stop it and wrote a letter to the only grandson of the late Prince Liu Ju in the prison. The Han Emperor then Feeling that it was God's will, he gave up the order to massacre the prison.

February
12th

On his deathbed, the Han Emperor officially issued an edict to establish the prince Liu Fuling as the crown prince.

Thirteen days

Huo Guang, Jin Rixi, Shangguan Jie and Sang Hongyang worshiped under the bed in the Han emperor's bedroom and received orders.

Huo Guang, the captain of Fengche, was appointed as the Grand Sima and the Grand General, and accepted the imperial edict to assist the government. Sang Hongyang was appointed as the censor, Jin Rixi as the chariot general, and Shangguan Jie as the left general to jointly assist the young master.

February 14

Han Emperor Liu Che died in Wuzha Palace.

February 15th

The eight-year-old Crown Prince Liu Fuling ascended the throne as emperor. In accordance with the late emperor's edict, the general Huo Guang presided over the state affairs and led the secretarial affairs. The chariot and cavalry general Jin Rixi and the left general Shangguan Jie were his deputies.

March
The late emperor's coffin was buried in Maoling.

After discussion among the ministers, the posthumous title "Wu" was given to the late Emperor Liu Che. The name "Wu" was given to the powerful enemy De De; the name Wu was called "Wu" to open up land and conquer the territory; the name "Wu" was called "Wu" to resist insults;

In accordance with Emperor Wu's achievements in opening up and expanding the territory and avenging the humiliation of the Huns, a temple was opened for him. The temple was named "Gaozong", which was Emperor Xiaowu of the Han Dynasty Gaozong.

Today's eight-year-old emperor Liu Fuling is the seventh emperor after Emperor Taizu Gao of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Taizong Xiaoren of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Dang of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Shizong Xiaowen of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Xiaojing of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Gaozong Xiaowu of the Han Dynasty.

When Emperor Han came to the throne, according to Emperor Wu's decree, he affirmed Huo Guang and others' "capture and execution of rebels and coincided with Hou Ma Tonggong", and named Huo Guang the Marquis of Bolu.

Since the Han Emperor was young and Emperor Wu had no successor, the power in the court was in the hands of Huo Guang, Jin Rixi, Shangguan Jie, Sang Hongyang, and Tian Qianqiu.

Huo Guang was one of the auxiliary ministers appointed by Emperor Wu. Although Jin Rixi and Shangguan Jie were also one of the auxiliary ministers, because they were his deputies, their power was slightly lower than that of Huo Guang, but both of them were Huo Guang's. The children are in-laws, so the relationship between the three of them is very good.

Sang Hongyang is a master of economics and has little experience in political struggles, so he has never cared about politics.

And Prime Minister Tian Qianqiu is a great sage from a peasant family. Farmers never care about politics, so he never expresses opinions on politics.

As a result, Huo Guang almost controlled the highest actual power of the Han Dynasty. However, Huo Guang was a steady man of few words, calm and cautious. He was seven feet three inches tall, with fair complexion, delicate eyebrows and beautiful beard.

When Emperor Wu was here, he had a good character. Every time he went in and out of the palace and the lower palace, he had certain places where he stopped and moved. Lang Guan and Pu She secretly took note of them and checked them, making sure they were accurate. Now that the emperor is young, all government orders are issued by Huo Guang, so everyone in the world is looking forward to him showing off his talents and has high expectations for him.

So when Huo Guang entered the palace to meet the emperor, the emperor's attendant Wang Hu wanted to please Huo Guang, so he said to him: "When the late emperor passed away, I was always around. How could there be a posthumous decree to confer three names on three people? Let me tell you, what kind of people are there? These guys are in high positions and they are just promoting each other. Only Da Sima is the only one in power."

After hearing this, Huo Guang angrily scolded Wang Hu: "Who are you? How dare you slander the ministers of the imperial court for no reason in front of this general. Judging from your decoration, you must be your majesty's attendant. As a close minister of your majesty, how can you gain wealth by being charming?" , It seems that I have no choice but to stay, and someone will put him in jail."

The guards on the left and right stepped forward to capture Wang Hu. At this time, the guard Wang Mang came out and said: "Da Sima, please calm down. This is a son of a dog. He speaks arrogant words. I hope Da Sima will show mercy and save his life. I will definitely discipline him strictly." Don’t let him stay with His Majesty anymore.”

Huo Guang said: "I, Huo Guang, am an upright man. I allow villains to talk nonsense. For my son and my family, choose one of the two. It's up to you!" After saying that, he walked towards the emperor's palace.

Wang Mang had no choice but to poison Wang Hu to death.

Another official who was good at reading history books saw Huo Guang and said: "Didn't Great Sima see the lesson of the fall of the Lu family and the prosperity of the Bai family? The Lu family was in the position of Yi Yin and Zhou Gong, presiding over the government. However, he specialized in power, alienated the clan, and did not share the power of the court with them. Therefore, he lost the trust of the people in the world and finally perished.

However, when the Bai family was in this position, not only would they not monopolize power and alienate the clan, but they would restrain their own children and share their rights with the people of the world. Therefore, they gained the trust of the monarch and the people of the world, and now they have become the second most powerful person after the Liu family. Shi.

Now that the Grand Sima is in a high position and His Majesty is young, he should adopt the clan and discuss political affairs with ministers more often. This is contrary to Lu's approach and imitates Bai's approach. If so, I think we can avoid trouble. "

Huo Guang deeply agreed, so he appointed Liu Piqiang, the grandson of King Liu Jiao of Chu, as Guanglu doctor and Changle palace guard, Liu Changle of the clan as Guanglu doctor, and appointed Dahong Lu Baibin to concurrently serve as Guanglu doctor.

(End of this chapter)