Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Gongsun Zan retreated one after another, leaving only the Xiang family entrenched in the abandoned site of Guangcheng Pass, unable to advance or retreat.
Under such circumstances, the stability of Sizhou can be guaranteed, and the matter of returning to Dongdu has also been put on Li Xiang's agenda.
Regarding the issue of moving the capital to Luoyang, although Li Xiang used his authority to make a lot of comfort, most officials still had mixed feelings. Although returning to the old capital sounds nice, after arriving in Luoyang, we will have to face the problems of various princes in the east and south, especially now that the Xiang family has not really withdrawn from Sizhou.
Civil and military officials throughout the dynasty were repeatedly weighing the pros and cons, but few doubted the authenticity of Li Xiang's move to Luoyang. This matter had been brought up not long after Li Xiang entered Chang'an, and Han Xian Emperor Liu Xie later expressed his support for this matter.
It was a shame for Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty that he was forced by Fatty Dong to move west to Chang'an. Moreover, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty believed that the Han Dynasty had established its capital in Luoyang for more than two hundred years, and its influence had long been deeply rooted, so how could he oppose moving the capital!
In the past, when Liu Xie was forced to move to Xijing, civil and military officials surrounded the emperor and ran around as if he were fleeing, and like a lamb being chased by Dong Zhuo.
The situation of this migration is very different from the original one. Li Xiang ordered Zhao Zilong to personally lead a group of troops to clear the way in front, with the emperor's chariot and officials walking in the middle, and at the end was a large group of Jin troops commanded by Wei Ben to guard the rear. The whole procession was huge, the ones in front had traveled more than ten miles, and the ones behind had not yet left the old city of Chang'an.
Li Xiang's preparations were extremely thorough. He mobilized a large amount of supplies from Luoyang in advance, made chariots for the emperor, empress, and nobles, and provided chariot guards for the remaining trusted ministers.
Dian Wei led five hundred soldiers and horses to surround the royal chariot in person, and Xun Yu and others also came from Luoyang to accompany him, chatting with their old friends from the DPRK and China to relieve their boredom. The most significant thing is that Li Xiang also invited Taiwei Yang Biao to his side and rode forward.
Speaking of Yang Biao, it was interesting to ask Yang Shi and Yang Lian to seek refuge with Li Xiang. On the other hand, he himself began to act as a royalist during this period, safeguarding the interests of Han Xian Emperor Liu Xie in everything. Although they were very dissatisfied with Yang Biao's dual investment behavior, at least on the surface, Li Xiang and Yang Biao still appeared to get along well with each other and worked together to restore the imperial society.
No way, Yang Biao kicked Yang Jian, Yang Lin and others out of the family tree immediately after the city of Chang'an was broken, and even the captured Yang Rong, Yang Pu, and Yang Shiqi. The influence of the Four Worlds and Three Dukes, and he was indeed on the opposite side of Yang Jian before, so that Li Xiang really couldn't just find a reason to deal with him.
After leaving Chang'an City, Li Xiang designated a scene and seemed to be chatting and laughing, but Yang Biao didn't listen at all.
He looked around at the Jin army's Tiger Guards and trapped camps, each with a helmet on his head, a robe belt on his head, a spear in his hand, and a sword hanging on his waist. Especially behind Li Xiang was Xing Tian, a man with a fierce appearance and a terrifying weapon. He looked fierce and fierce, glaring at Yang Biao with tiger eyes.
Yang Biao has been dealing with people from Xiliang for half his life and has never seen such a person. Although he has experienced ups and downs for half his life, he still can't help but feel his heart trembling violently. Where can he find the time to chat with Li Xiang?
"Lieutenant Yang, what's wrong with you? Why do you always look behind you?" Li Xiang glanced sideways at the ferocious warriors around him and felt quite proud. What he wanted was to scare him, so he cleared his throat and asked knowingly.
There are some people here. If you don't let them know that their lives are in your hands, they won't know what it means to be content and keep oneself.
"I just want to see if your Majesty's chariot has followed you!" After half a lifetime of ups and downs, Yang Biao quickly calmed down and answered quickly.
"The Taiwei is truly my loyal and loyal person!" Li Xiang said with a half-smile, "He is always concerned about the emperor's safety. Zifeng admires him very much!"
"General, that's ridiculous!" Yang Biao cupped his hands and said, not taking what Li Xiang said seriously, but he called Li Xiang a general, obviously unwilling to acknowledge the position of King of Jin.
"Lieutenant, there is no one else around now. I want to have a few words of confidence with you." Li Xiang then changed his serious expression and stared at Yang Biao and said.
"General, please speak." How dare Yang Biao refuse.
"I have been away from the court for a long time and have neglected to pay homage. I wonder what kind of person I am today."
This was a good opportunity to speak, and Yang Biao blurted out: "The emperor today is comparable to the two emperors Xiaoxuan and Xiaoshun."
Emperor Xuan of the former Han Dynasty, Liu Xun, killed his relative Huo Yu and allowed the people to recuperate, changing Emperor Wu's extravagant and wasteful style of military affairs. Emperor Shun of the later Han Dynasty, Liu Bao, suppressed power and eunuchs and recruited talented people to restore the decline of the Beixiang Marquis.
Not only were the situations of the two emperors similar, but they both suffered hardships in their youth. Emperor Xuan was the son of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the violent prince Liu Ju. He was exiled to the people due to witchcraft, and returned to the palace to succeed to the throne at the age of 18.
Emperor Shun was originally a prince. He lost the throne because Yan's relatives forced his mother to be killed. Later, Sun Cheng and other nineteen eunuchs made a coup and regained the throne when he was twelve years old. They were both young and troubled emperors. Yang Biao compared Liu Xie to these two emperors, which was a metaphor for his ability to survive the disaster and reorganize the country.
Regarding Yang Biao's words, Li Xiang was noncommittal. Not to mention that Liu Xie, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, had the ability of Xiaoxuan and Xiaoxuan in the Han Dynasty. Even if there was, Li Xiang would never give him the slightest chance.
If the emperor is content with his duties, Li Xiang would not mind offering him up high and asking the emperor to cooperate with him when necessary. But if the emperor is restless, in a few years when the emperor has blood, the throne will have to be changed.
As for proclaiming himself emperor, Li Xiang has no idea. Even though he controls the five states, he still cannot withstand the combined attacks of all the princes in the world. Before you have enough strength to become emperor, doing something you shouldn't do is courting death.
These days, with the advice of a bunch of counselors, Li Xiang has a deeper understanding of Liu Xie's role. One of the purposes of controlling an emperor is to maintain the existing balance.
Once Liu Xie is gone, first of all, the princes of the world will not mind taking a shit plate from Li Xiang. This kind of thing is impossible to explain. At that time, if the other party wants to attack Li Xiang, it will be enough to make a name for itself. In ancient times, it was very important for a teacher to have a good name. Even if the name was made up randomly, unjust wars were not easy to fight.
On the other hand, if Liu Xie disappears, Li Xiang can guarantee that those who are qualified to proclaim the emperor will be proclaimed emperor. The non-Liu surnamed princes who are not qualified to proclaim the emperor will also be easy to deal with, and the blood of Liu surname is not available in large numbers. Well.
When he did not have the strength to proclaim himself emperor, Li Xiang also needed to support a Han Dynasty bloodline named Liu to fight against him. Instead of doing this, it would be better to hold Liu Xie hostage from the beginning.
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