It was a somewhat cold winter. Luo Xin stayed by the stove to deal with government affairs, Wei Wei sighed: "I wonder who will die in this cold winter."
Since the return of the princes and kings, the first heavyweight to die was Xiao He, the former leader of the Han Dynasty officials.
It was also a very cold winter, and Xiao He could not hold on. Representatives of Luo Xin, Lu Pheasant and Liu Ying, came to the Houhou Mansion in person. Xiao He was very weak at the time, but he seemed to be in good spirits after looking back.
After meeting Luo Xin, he even said with a smile: "It's a blessing for the Prime Minister to come to see He. He has never encountered any difficulties in his life. He followed Emperor Gao to raise an army and benefited from Emperor Gao's destiny. However, In a few years, he went from a humble family to a wealthy family, so he had no regrets.
When I'm dying, all my glory and wealth are fleeting, and now I'm still worried about two things. "
Luo Xin said softly: "You are an important minister of Yuan Cong who follows Emperor Gao. To all of you important ministers, the Empress Dowager will give you a two-character posthumous title. The first character is Wenwu. Your posthumous title will be "Moral Education and Wen". The Shan Dian method is called Jing, and he is called 'Wen Jinghou'."
The reason why I chose double characters is because the single characters cannot be arranged together. In the late millennium of Bangzhou, even some kings began to use double characters for their posthumous titles.
This is especially true for Luo State. It will continue for who knows how many years in the future. Posthumous names are simply not enough. In the future, we may have to invent new posthumous names.
The posthumous title "Wen" is basically the highest among the posthumous titles, but "Wen" is also divided into high and low. "Jingtianweidi" is the highest among "Wen".
Ji Zhao and Luo Wengong were called Wen by "Jingtianweidi". These two people raised the standard of Jingtianweidi a bit high. Even if they were given Wen in later generations, they would usually choose from other explanations.
After all, the posthumous title must be accompanied by explanations, and these must be passed down together with the posthumous title.
Xiao He was very satisfied. Both Wen and Jing had posthumous titles. If he could get this posthumous title from Luo's son, there would be no problem in becoming King Bingsu in the future. His posthumous reputation in this life would be considered stable.
Then there was only one question left. Luo Xin was silent for a while, and then said: "I can only guarantee that there will be no problems in the Houhou Mansion while I am alive.
But the virtue of a gentleman will be cut off in five lifetimes.
The Marquis Mansion of Fou is too beautiful, and the majestic Marquis Mansion of Ten Thousand Households will not be able to retain its current splendor and wealth if there are no matching talents.
I recall that my ancestors King Su, Duke Wen, and Duke Xuan were feudal three times, but now there is not a single one left. This is the principle of heaven. "
Xiao He said gratefully: "It is already a great kindness for Dong'ahou to protect him for a while. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, but they still have to work hard on their own. How long can they rely on the kindness of their ancestors to protect them?"
Xiao He passed away that night. The royal family gave Xiao He extremely high treatment. The grand scene almost reached the extreme of human dignity, which can be said to be the ultimate mourning and honor.
Then just seven months later, Zhang Liang also passed away. The imperial court gave him the posthumous title of "Wencheng" with "the virtue, the beauty, the talent, the excellence of literature, the persistence of wealth and the success of Manchuria". The leaders of the two major factions both passed away. It has to be said that it was a big earthquake for the Heroes Group.
And this is not the end. In the next two years, older heroes passed away one after another.
This was actually expected by everyone. After all, it had been so many years since the founding of the Han Dynasty. These people were already quite old at that time. In addition, they had been fighting in battles for many years and had injuries in their bodies. Once they entered their old age, In an instant, he was struck with illness.
Obituaries one after another continued to pour into the palace like snowflakes, the most important of which was the death of Lu Pheasant's brother Lu Ze, which was a huge blow to Lu Pheasant.
As one of the de facto shareholders of the Han Dynasty, his status in the Han Dynasty is completely different, but the posthumous title is determined based on merit, and he must be promoted to King Bingsu. Even Lu Pheasant cannot be promoted indefinitely.
So she made Lu Ze a duke, and obtained the ceremonial burial from the princes and kings to reflect Lu Ze's special status. Finally, she gave him the posthumous title "Wu Ying" on the grounds that "a leader who is obedient is called Wu, and a man who knows how to be general is called Ying." ", known as "Wu Yinggong" by the world.
The second generation of the Lu family is not very outstanding, at least it is far worse than Lu Ze. Lu Pheasant has already begun to prepare a way out for the Lu family. He changed the fiefdom back to the ancestral land of Qi and stayed with Lu Cheng and others. Gradually, Leave the center of power and hold some more noble official positions.
Basically, Chehou, who started his army with Emperor Gao from Fengfei, was already in his mid-teens, and the others were gradually entering their old age. The giants of various factions, big and small, passed away one after another. Everyone lamented that an era had really passed.
But the imperial court was still as stable as Mount Tai, because the general Han Xin was still alive and supported the imperial court while he was alive, so no one dared to challenge the imperial court.
The regent empress dowager has great prestige in the court, and Sanluo maintains the operation of the court steadily. The court has plenty of food and soldiers, and there are two generations of generals to take over. It is still the strongest force in the world, far behind the princes and kings.
Weiyang Palace.
The overwhelming curtains hung in the hall were hung up by Lu Pheasant five years ago.
There are palace maids standing beside each layer of curtains. Outside the curtains is where Lu Pheasant works. After passing through the layers of curtains, there is the sleeping hall at the innermost part.
Behind the layers of curtains, Luo Xin and Lu Zhi leaned against each other casually, "Eshen, there is an obituary from Chu State. The King of Chu has passed away. Please ask the court to discuss the posthumous title and posthumous matters."
Lu Pheasant was a little surprised when he heard this. This generation of Chu kings had just ascended the throne for less than two years, and they actually followed the previous Chu kings.
He couldn't help but said with some emotion: "The previous King of Chu was a hero, and the current King of Chu is also smart, but I didn't expect that they would both pass away in a short period of time. I remember that the current heir of the Chu Kingdom is a child who is no more than ten years old.
Just give it the posthumous title given to the princes who died young. Master, I feel that if this continues, we will win without a fight.
I don’t know if I will ever see that day again. It seems like there is something wrong with my body recently. "
The imperial court and the princes were withering away. Luo Xin smiled and was about to speak when he saw Lu Zhi who was talking to him just now. His body swayed suddenly and then fell backward. Luo Xin quickly hugged her with quick eyes and hands. , with a great chill in his heart, he shouted loudly: "E-姁! 娥姁!"
But seeing that Lu Pheasant didn't respond at all, he couldn't help feeling like he was dead, and immediately shouted loudly: "Go and call the imperial doctor, the Queen Mother has fainted."
The entire Weiyang Palace fell into a sea of panic, and Luo Xin loudly reprimanded: "Why are you panicking?
Go to Changle Palace to invite His Majesty the Emperor to come, and everyone should keep their mouths shut. If the news leaks out, we will not be spared. "
Liu Ying hurriedly came from Changle Palace. As soon as she entered the hall, she asked Luo Xin urgently: "Prime Minister, how is your mother's condition?"
Luo Xin sighed slightly and said, "The imperial physician's order is inside. Your Majesty, please invite your attendants."
The two passed through the curtain. Lu Zhi was lying there quietly. The imperial doctor was giving acupuncture. Liu Ying asked, "How about the imperial doctor's order? Please tell me the truth."
The imperial doctor hesitated a little, but still said: "The Empress Dowager has no major problems for the time being, but her body is almost exhausted. She may still be able to enjoy her old age..."
Luo Xin's face turned pale instantly, and Liu Ying's eyes turned red and she was about to burst into tears. After the imperial doctor's order was withdrawn, Lu Pheasant woke up leisurely. She knew her own body very well.
First he looked at Luo Xin and nodded, then looked at Liu Ying and said with a smile: "Emperor, why are you crying? After my death, you will be the real emperor. The burden of all the people in the world is on your shoulders. Can you bear it?" live."
Liu Ying sobbed: "Mother, please don't say that..."
"Emperor."
Lu Pheasant interrupted him and raised his voice a little, "I have never hated you, I know you are a good boy.
But your temperament is really not suitable for being an emperor. I am not willing to let you be in power for a day, for fear that you will cause some trouble and be infamy. Now you can at least get a good posthumous title, just in case...
Now that I am about to collapse, only Dong Ahou is left to help you, but he is getting older. If he helps you for another ten or twenty years, what will you do in the future?
I'm really worried. "
Liu Ying didn't expect Lu Zhi to say such words, which were full of worries for him. She choked with sobs but didn't know what to say. He understood what Dong Ahou said when he comforted him, "Parental love" Son, the plan is far-reaching." What does it mean?
"Go and summon all the important ministers including the Three Lords and Nine Ministers. I have some things to arrange."
Lu Pheasant has to make funeral arrangements.
After all the important ministers and relatives of the clan arrived, Lu Pheasant said directly without any hesitation: "After my death, Dong'ahou will assist the emperor alone, and it cannot be revoked. I will give Dong'ahou a legacy, and he can be killed below the emperor."
Everyone was shocked. Even the emperor could not depose Dong Ahou, although Liu Ying would not do so. The edict was issued in front of everyone.
Lu Pheasant directly issued an order to expel the guests, "Emperor, all your ministers, please go down. I want to talk to Dong Ahou and explain some things."
Everyone bowed and then retreated. Luo Xin sat down and said, "Eshen, you shouldn't talk about the emperor like that. I will remove all obstacles for him and select trustworthy ministers and assistants for him."
Lu Pheasant said softly: "Master, I am going to die."
Luo Xin choked.
Lu Pheasant stretched out her hand tentatively, and Luo Xin grabbed her hand and said calmly: "I will die too, so don't be afraid of death."
A smile appeared on Lu Zhi's face, "I am not afraid of death. It's just a pity that I can no longer live in the world and rule the world with you."
Before dying, Lu Pheasant asked Luo Xin many questions, and Luo Xin gave her answers one by one.
As she spoke, Lu Pheasant's voice gradually dropped, and Luo Xin held her hand tightly.
The first time, it was a little painful.
"The Queen Mother collapsed!"
He shouted loudly outside the hall.
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The Empress Gao is talented and wise, has a strategic mind, and is perceptive and good at making judgments. Since the Emperor Gaozu is gone, he uses the handle of punishment and reward to control the world. His filial piety is paramount. The heroine of the Empress Gao is the ruler. Government is governed by her own initiative. The people suffer the hardships of the Warring States Period. The Empress Gao Then he did nothing. For more than ten years, the government did not leave the house, the world was peaceful, punishments were rarely used, the sinners were innocent, the people were engaged in farming, food and clothing were cultivated, inheriting the achievements of the ancestors, laying the foundation of a prosperous age, and being the only king of the Han Dynasty. That’s it. ——"Historical Records·The Chronicles of Empress Dowager Lu"
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