The last three kingdoms

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"Fifth Brother, why did you say that?" Liu Yin was very puzzled by this nonsensical remark.

Liu Chen breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Wen Xuan, how is your friendship with my brother?"

He didn't answer Liu Yin's question, but asked another greeting, which surprised Liu Yin. After all, in his impression, Liu Chen has always been known for his calmness and calmness. Words never before.

This also reflected Liu Chen's mood at the moment from one aspect. Unless something special happened, it would not make a normally calm person panic.

"That's needless to say, our brothers, that's a fateful friendship, but fifth brother, what do you mean by suddenly mentioning this?" Liu Yin said.

A gleam of bitterness flashed across Liu Chen's face, and he said: "Father is seriously ill, I'm afraid it won't be long, but the position of the crown prince has not been decided yet, and the father has not announced who will succeed him. I met yesterday. During my father's time, my father didn't express anything, it seems that in my father's mind, the sixth younger brother is the only one who should take the throne."

Of course Liu Yin is very aware of Liu Chan's love for Liu Xun. When he met the saint that day, Liu Yin mentioned Liu Chen intentionally or unintentionally, which quickly aroused Liu Chan's displeasure. Needless to say, in Liu Chan's mind, maybe The successor has been selected long ago, but due to the advice of the courtiers, it has not been announced.

Of course, Liu Yin didn't say this to Liu Chen. It can be seen that Liu Chen's mood is relatively low now. What he said is bound to be a bigger blow to him. Liu Yin can only comfort him with good words. : "Fifth brother, you don't have to be so pessimistic, maybe things will turn around."

Liu Chen shook his head and said: "Wenxuan, how can you not know the thoughts of your father? He usually dotes on his sixth younger brother. When the crown prince was in power, he already had the intention of abolishing him. Now the crown prince and his second and fourth brothers are gone." Both passed away, I'm afraid no one will be able to compete with the sixth brother again. But you don't know the character of the sixth brother, Wenxuan, he has a perverted temperament and is domineering. It’s strange in your hands. I heard that he visited your residence a few days ago, it seems that his covetousness for the throne is clearly revealed.”

Liu Xun and Liu Yin had a grudge, and Liu Chen was very clear about it. Now that Liu Yin has become the chief minister and one of the best figures in the Shu Han Dynasty, Liu Xun can deliberately flatter him. It can be seen that Liu Xun's city is already It's not the same as it was back then.To be honest, Liu Chen and Liu Xun haven't seen each other for ten years. Their brothers have always been at odds with each other, and this time they are fighting for the throne, even more so.Liu Chen was away all year round. Although his achievements were much higher than Liu Xun's, his relationship with Liu Chan was a little bit distant. From the very beginning of the battle for the throne, Liu Chen was obviously at a disadvantage.

Liu Yin smiled calmly and said, "That's right, King Xinxing has been to my place, and he really wanted me to help him, but I didn't agree. It can be seen that he was not very happy when he left."

Liu Chen said: "It's good that he didn't get mad at you on the spot. It's probably because of your face now. In the past, I'm afraid he wouldn't have such a good temper. Wenxuan, do you still remember when you were on Qingcheng Mountain? okay?"

Liu Yin smiled slightly and said: "Of course I remember, that's the place where Qing'er and I met for the first time. It's a good thing I didn't lose to him, otherwise I wouldn't have married Qing'er later."

Liu Chen sighed and said: "Wenxuan, it's not that I want to compete with him. You also know how hard it is for the Han Dynasty to come. If the sixth younger brother is the master of benevolence, I'd like to let the virtuous, as much as possible. I have devoted my whole life to assisting him. But you and I know better than anyone else the Sixth Brother's temperament, if he is allowed to sit in this Han Dynasty, I am afraid that he is the Huanling of the dead Han."

Now among Liu Chan's princes, Liu Chen and Liu Xun are capable of fighting for the throne. If you compare the two together, Liu Chen is enough to crush Liu Xun both horizontally and vertically. up.But in terms of succession to the throne, it is often not whoever is the best will have the right to succession, but is determined by the likes and dislikes of the previous emperor. Liu Yin knows this well.

Choosing a good emperor is extremely important to Jiangshan Sheji. The reason why Qin II died is not to say that Qin Shihuang was incompetent in winning the government. If he was incompetent in winning the government, Qin would not destroy the six countries. Yes, but the wise and mighty Emperor Shihuang made a mistake in choosing his heir. Instead of choosing his eldest son Fusu, he chose his second son Hu Hai, which eventually led to the complete disintegration of the mighty Qin State in more than ten years. .

After the establishment of the Han Dynasty, it has been paying more attention to this issue. The previous emperors of the Han Dynasty, except Gaozu Liu Bang, Emperor Wendi, Emperor Jingdi, and Emperor Wudi, were all extremely promising emperors. It is precisely because of the wisdom and wisdom of these emperors, It was not until the time of the Second Emperor Huanling of the Later Han Dynasty that the Great Han Empire opened up to unprecedented splendor. His relatives, distant virtuous ministers, and incompetence finally led to the demise of the Later Han Dynasty.

Conquering the country is one thing, defending the country is another thing, but whether fighting the country or defending the country, a wise and wise emperor is needed, so that the country can be passed on from generation to generation.

Liu Chen has ambitions for the throne, and there is nothing wrong with him. As the eldest son of the emperor (for now), it stands to reason that he should have the most right to inherit the throne, but in the contest with his sixth brother Liu Xun, he did not He was obviously at a disadvantage, which made Liu Chen feel unwilling. Even if the overall situation was settled, he did not voluntarily give up. Now the only ones who can control the political situation are Liu Yin and Jiang Wei who hold the military power. Look for Jiang Weilai It is definitely impossible to support him. The only person who can support him is Liu Yin.

These years, Liu Chen and Liu Yin have been in the same boat through thick and thin, creating a new movement of the Han Dynasty. Liu Chen hopes that at this critical time, Liu Yin can stick to him as always and help him ascend the throne.

Liu Yin said: "Fifth brother, don't worry, if you want to support me, I will definitely help you, but the situation is still unclear, how should I deal with it?"

A look of determination flashed across Liu Chen's eyes: "Thank you, Wenxuan. With your words, I feel relieved. Please don't spread the word about today's matter. Brother Yu, I will leave first. In the future, Wenxuan, don't forget today." That's what you say." Saying that, Liu Chen bowed deeply, turned around and left.

Liu Chen came and went in a hurry, and stayed in Liu Yin's mansion for less than two sticks of incense, but Liu Yin had already seen his heart, and his desire for the throne, Liu Chen did not hide it at all, that fortitude and determination It was completely revealed, and it seemed that the storm in Luoyang City was inevitable.

(End of this chapter)