"In response to the imperial edict of Emperor Renzong Xiaohui, to act on behalf of the emperor, the Prime Minister Regent issued an edict:
The death of King Huainan was a great misfortune for the clan, and the emperor deeply regretted it.
I summoned all the princes of Huainan King, all of whom have the ability to govern and secure the country, but they are living in Shandong and cannot be used by the court.
What the King of Huainan lamented before his death was that the concubine could not receive the favor of the court and had no place to settle down.
The imperial court was worried, and so was the King of Huainan.
I think about the common people who have extra wealth in their families. Even if they are divided differently, everyone still has something to gain. I also think about the fact that although the prince inherits the throne, all the princes can be crowned kings.
From this point of view, no matter high or low, high or low, rich or poor, parents love their children, and this is the case.
For an elder like the Huainan King to pass away with regret is not what a filial heir should do.
It was a mistake for the court to know about this but not to make up for it.
I can't help but ask, as the most noble prince of the Han Dynasty, he does not go with the royal family at the top and is not as benevolent and filial as the common people at the bottom. Is this what he should do?
The elder brother is a great king, well-dressed and well-fed, and travels well, but the brothers are humble and humble. In this way, isn't it a joke that brothers and sisters treat each other with respect?
In life, virtue comes first and talent comes last. The clan is the pillar of the country. If one's virtue is poor, isn't it a disaster for the country?
I am really worried after receiving the imperial edict from Emperor Xiaohui to take charge of world affairs.
I have thought deeply that in the past, King Lu Cheng of Qi deposed himself as a duke. Emperor Gao used the prefectures and counties in Qi to grant the title of thirteen Chehous of the Lu family. Until now, all the Chehous of the Lu family are as close as one family, and there has been no discord.
This is a model that the clan should learn to emulate.
In the name of the imperial court, by dividing the Huainan Kingdom equally among the Huainan King's sons, perhaps the Huainan King's last wish can be fulfilled and he can smile happily.
Only in this way can the grace of the court be demonstrated, impartiality and impartiality can be achieved, harmony among the princes, kingdoms and families can be achieved, and the nobles of the clan can serve the court.
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Tell the world.
The Crown Prince of Huainan inherited the title of King of Huainan and settled in Jiujiang County. The three sons of King Huainan were King of Hengshan, King of Lujiang, and King of Yuzhang. The rules of the kingdom, the ministers of the kingdom, and the rituals and music of the kingdom were all the same as before.
Each of the four sons is in his own country and in his own place. King Hengshan, King Lujiang, and King Yuzhang are the new rulers of the country. This is a great favor for the court. They must dedicate themselves to guarding the land for the emperor and governing the people for the world.
In the old county of Jiujiang, there are few Han people and many native people. The kings must cultivate it deeply and work hard.
The Crown Prince of Huainan, Your Majesty was deeply moved by the love of brothers and sisters in the Huainan Kingdom, and gave you a hundred pieces of cloth, ten thousand coins, and three jade pieces to show your merits.
Know. "
As soon as the edict came out, the whole world was shocked.
It was too obvious what the imperial court wanted to do.
Over the years, the imperial court has always prioritized recuperation and recuperation, but no one expected that Luoxin would make such a big move.
But taking a closer look at the current time point, it is indeed the best time in recent years.
This was the second time that the Chang'an court made major moves against princes and kings after Liu Bang's collapse.
The first time was to collect taxes. At that time, the imperial army was strong and the founding heroes were basically there. The princes and kings were relatively loyal to the imperial court, so things went relatively smoothly.
But what about this time?
The imperial court is naturally becoming more and more powerful, and Prime Minister Luo Xin and General Han Xin are still alive. Although Yinghou, a veteran of the Gao Emperor period, does not speak much in the political arena, no one can ignore it.
Naturally, this edict first spread in Chang'an City, and then spread by messengers in all directions.
The people from the Huainan Kingdom's mission in Chang'an City were about to turn green. They never expected that after just entering Chang'an once, three-quarters of the Huainan Kingdom's territory would be lost.
"The imperial court wants to reduce the vassal status!"
The envoy of the Huainan Kingdom said angrily: "The late king has just passed away, and the imperial court is so humiliated. It simply doesn't take Huainan Kingdom seriously."
Build up the feudal lords to reduce their power.
It's not that difficult to come up with this idea. After all, everyone knows that when forces are combined, they are strong, and when forces are divided, they are weak.
There are two keys to implementing this policy. The first point is to have a strength that is enough to make the princes and kings fearful.
This strength does not need to exceed the sum of all the princes and kings. As the strongest force, it is enough as long as it can defeat the second and third ones at the same time.
The second point is to find a reasonable reason to implement it.
This reason is not the kind of arbitrary reason that will only lead to war in the end, but a reason that is in line with the current world values, can put the court at the highest moral point, and can win a lot of support for the court.
After all, the purpose of cutting down vassals is to unify forces, not to fight internal conflicts.
"Envoy, I have to return to the country. The imperial envoy is already on the way. I really don't know how the Queen Mother and the King will respond."
Just as his face was gloomy, he was the uncle of the Crown Prince of Huainan. How could he not be shocked and angry when he suddenly heard the news?
But he still suppressed his anger and wanted to leave Chang'an quickly. If the kingdom was unwilling to accept the edict, then there would definitely be a war between the Huainan Kingdom and the imperial court. If he stayed in Chang'an City, he would be courting death. If the kingdom accepted the edict, then he There is no value in staying in Chang'an. "Back to Huainan Kingdom, we cannot question the imperial edict. The only thing we can do is to obey the Queen Mother's order."
The Huainan State delegation hurriedly left Chang'an City. Compared with the hustle and bustle when they arrived, it was very quiet when they left.
Compared with the cold mood of the Huainan delegation, the Chehous in Chang'an City began to become restless.
When Liuhou was expelled from Chang'an City, although the other families had no major problems, they still felt the royal family's doubts about the hero group.
This is very fatal. They are all close ministers of the emperor. The power of the family depends on the close relationship with the emperor. If these are lost, almost everything will be lost.
Now the court has sent a loud signal.
These people naturally wanted to move forward bravely. They did not dare to go to Dong'ahou Mansion, but Yinghou Mansion was directly trampled by the descendants of these founding heroes.
"Yinghou, I am loyal to your majesty. If there is a war, although I am old, I can still wear armor and fight."
"..."
"Marquis Ying, whenever the Prime Minister has an edict, I will not hesitate to die in order to repay His Majesty."
Some people even found the palace directly through Zhang Yan's relationship. Zhang Yan smiled helplessly at Luo Xin and said: "Prime Minister, are you going to attack the princes and kingdoms? There have been too many honorable ministers coming to see me these days. Ask what you mean.
How can I know if I am not in charge of important military and state affairs?
It's really annoying. "
Luo Xin had long expected this outcome, which he deliberately indulged. Those envoys from the princes and kingdoms who stayed in Chang'an City were probably very nervous now.
He smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, Queen Mother. Soldiers are important matters of the country and the place of life and death. We must pay attention to them.
I will never use weapons rashly, especially with my clan members who are the pillars of the country.
Unless there are some rebellious people who want to challenge the laws of the imperial court and challenge the majesty of His Majesty the Emperor, in that case, no matter how kind I am, I can only clean up the world with thunderous wrath. "
Luo Xin's attitude quickly spread from Zhang Yan to Xun Chen's ears, and then the envoys of the princes and kings knew about it. This was the first time Luo Xin made a clear statement, and the meaning of these words was quite obvious.
That is to peacefully reduce vassal states, just like the Qi State in the past and the Huainan State now, which divides large vassal states across counties and counties into smaller vassal states.
The imperial envoy arrived at the Huainan Kingdom and announced this major event. The King of Huainan was naturally livid. After all, three-quarters of the land had been taken away.
But dividing the land is such a simple matter. What Luo Xin wants is not to simply divide some kingdoms. He wants to truly make the kingdoms no longer able to gather together to achieve the idea of reducing them step by step.
What is being cut off now is the kingdom, what will be cut off in the future will be the county-state, and then the county-state, until the country is eliminated.
In order to achieve this goal, Luo Xin provided resources to Liu Chen and others when they came to the country.
Especially Liu Chen, the newly appointed King of Hengshan, Luo Xin has high hopes for him. Whether he can completely dismantle the Huainan Kingdom, he is one of the most important chess pieces.
Liu Chen himself knew very well that before leaving Chang'an, he went to Changle Palace to meet Luo Xin, saying, "We will live up to the wishes of the Prime Minister, and the four kingdoms of Huainan will never betray the imperial court."
There were so many princes and kings in the Han Dynasty, and their personalities were naturally different. Some princes and kings were more arrogant, claiming to be the brothers and nephews of Emperor Gao and the uncle of the current emperor, with noble status.
These people were originally dissatisfied with Luo Xin's regency, and they were even more resentful of Luo Xin's attempt to reduce the vassal state. Some people even openly denounced Luo Xin in the country.
The author is so short
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