Dark clouds are pressing down on the city. Above the sky, strong winds are howling, lightning is thundering, and there is no bright color between heaven and earth. The pouring rain rushes down from the sky, almost without stopping for a moment, and the continuous raindrops form a continuous curtain of water. .
In the torrential rain, there is a majestic giant city, like a silent giant beast, and like a palace of gods, vaguely emerging. It is Chang'an City, the capital of the Han Dynasty.
The hustle and bustle of Chang'an City during the day was washed away by the heavy rain, and the countless undercurrents fell into silence.
Only in the Chehou mansions, some voices came out, and the words were full of worry. If you listen carefully, you will find that they are about the regent, Luo Xin.
"Since the death of Marquis Ying and Marquis Anyang, the Prime Minister has been really moody. At first glance, I thought he was going to kill me. It's really scary."
A group of Chehous were sitting casually in the room, having a few drinks to relieve their depressed mood.
"Oh, who can say otherwise? I really don't want to go to court right now. I accidentally made a mistake a few days ago and ended up having a meal. The Marquis Ying is not here. I really don't give him any face. It's really hard to live my life."
"How long does it take for His Majesty to be crowned?"
Marquis Wuyang asked a key question, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly stagnated. Liu Heng's crowning was not a problem. The key was that after the crowning, Luo Xin should return to power.
Of course, Luo Xin can also choose not to return to power. After all, it is an unspoken rule to return to power by being crowned, and it is not a must. But if he really does that, the atmosphere of the entire court will change drastically, and all affairs will revolve around As the power struggle between the regent and the emperor unfolds, there is no telling how many conspiracies and calculations will be hidden beneath the surface.
Jianghou said softly: "Wait, there will be a day when we have to sharpen our swords and guns, and we will guard the country of the Han Dynasty."
Imperial Palace, Changle Palace.
Liu Heng stood under the eaves of the palace, with a tall and tall figure and a very handsome appearance. Except for some tiny fuzz around his mouth, he was about to become a real adult.
He looked at the pouring rain and said to Luo Xin: "Uncle, this heavy rain may not stop for a while. You can stay in the palace tonight. There are countless palaces in Changle Palace, all open to you."
"Ahem."
Luo Xin stood under the eaves with his hands behind his back, coughed twice, and said with a chuckle: "Your Majesty, look outside the high palace wall, those Chehous must be talking about how harsh I am on them these days.
I will drive the best among them back to the fiefdom, and deal with a few of the nobles who are really outrageous. "
Liu Heng heard this and said, "Thank you for your hard work, uncle."
The next day.
A decree from the forbidden city shook Chang'an City where dawn had just broken. The iron cavalry rushing out of the palace stepped into the puddles on the ground, splashing water stains, and the silence of Chang'an City was broken. .
Many people who had just woken up watched helplessly as these imperial guards rushed into the streets and markets where the dignitaries of Chang'an City gathered.
Then they surrounded Chehou's mansion.
The Chehous who gathered for drinking last night were still in a state of drunkenness. They never dreamed that they would be visited by the palace guards.
"I am the captain of the guard of the Prime Minister Regent. The Prime Minister Regent summons all the princes to enter the palace to meet His Majesty and leave immediately."
Upon hearing this, Marquis Wuyang and the others looked at their appearance and immediately said, "General, can you allow us to wash up? Isn't it unbecoming of a king to go to meet His Majesty in such a state?"
Unexpectedly, the leading general said with a cold face: "I don't have time for you to clean up, so go to the palace immediately. The prime minister called the regent in a hurry, delaying things, and you guys can't afford it."
The people who came to look for these Chehou were brave warriors of the Luo Kingdom and people close to Luo Xin. Naturally, they would not give these people face.
Besides, this is fishing law enforcement, so naturally these people will not be given a chance.
Marquis Wuyang and others looked bitter when they heard this. It was a holiday. Who knows why the Prime Minister Regent suddenly called them to see His Majesty, and they also met such a cold-faced person whom they had never seen before. Even facing them, Chehou Hou, he was not accommodating.
But there was no other way. These people could only rush to the palace while still smelling of alcohol and wearing messy clothes.
These people were brought to a side hall where the prime minister usually met with foreign ministers. Seeing that Luo Xin and Liu Heng had not come yet, they started chatting one after another, each guessing the purpose of Luo Xin calling them here.
But no one would have guessed that the relationship between them and the Prime Minister Regent is a pure superior-subordinate relationship. If the Yinghou was still there, they would go to the Yinghou's mansion to congratulate and pay a visit during the holidays, but the Prime Minister Regent is really here No friendship.
"Ding-deng-deng."
As footsteps sounded, these people sat upright one after another, but their messy clothes and hairstyles, as well as the smell of alcohol all over their bodies, made them look a little funny.
Luo Xin and Liu Heng saw this scene as soon as they walked into the palace. They stopped immediately. Wuyang Hou and others looked at Luo Xin and Liu Heng. When they raised their heads, they saw that the expressions on their faces were very ugly. .
Prime Minister Luo Xin was even more obviously angry, and shouted loudly: "Is this how you met His Majesty? You actually behaved so disgracefully in front of Your Majesty!"
As soon as Luo Xin said this, Wuyang Hou and others felt very aggrieved. It was your guards who entered the palace without letting us clean up. Why are we still blamed now?
Moreover, it was a charge of misconduct in front of the emperor. He wanted to argue immediately, but Liu Heng spoke faster, "Prime Minister, I believe you did not do this on purpose. Why don't you ask the reason."
Luo Xin said arbitrarily: "Your Majesty, I summoned these people from their mansion, but ended up being so rude. This is really too arrogant and domineering. If I don't train these people hard, how can they become Where are the pillars of the country?
According to the minister's opinion, these people should be sent back to the Shandong fiefdom and allowed to guard the territory and bring peace to the people for future effects. "
Marquis Wuyang and others never expected that they would be driven out of Chang'an City so easily. At least it was because Liuhou's Mansion usurped the people's land. We were tricked. We have violated the rules before the emperor. It's really shameful. Too unjust.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, I have been wronged!"
Marquis Wuyang and others had just cried out, and then they heard Liu Heng say: "Prime Minister, is this the only way to go? They are all descendants of the founding heroes. Although they have made big mistakes, is the punishment too severe?"
Luo Xin said categorically: "Being disobedient to the emperor is not a small offense, it is ideological misconduct. If they were not the heirs of the founding hero, I would definitely punish them severely. Now just driving them back to the fiefdom is already a great favor. If they change their ways in the future, and you think they are useful materials, you can naturally bring them back."
Hearing Luo Xin's words, several people were completely desperate. The Prime Minister was determined to drive them out of Chang'an. Several people even began to think about where they had committed the crime.
After all, in the Prime Minister's decades of governance, nothing like this has ever happened before.
Liu Heng sighed softly and said to the people who were looking at each other: "Why don't you come over quickly to thank the Prime Minister for your kindness?"
A few of them thanked Luo Xin a little aggrievedly, and then they were led out of the palace.
After leaving the palace, these few people finally realized something was wrong, did the Prime Minister want to attack nobles like us?
This old man has never stopped punishing people in these years. Now that the princes and kings have been brought down, after many times in the Han Dynasty, only us people can be his opponents. "
Jianghou was shocked and doubtful when he heard this: "That's not true. Although we noble families are very powerful, compared with the Prime Minister, there is a difference between the stars and the bright moon. Unless the entire city of Chang'an and all the Chehous in the world unite, Get up, otherwise how could he take us people seriously?"
Marquis Wuyang said in a low voice: "Of course the Prime Minister will not take us people seriously, but the Prime Minister is quite old. Marquis Anyang is even younger than the Prime Minister. He has not passed away yet. The Prime Minister may They were worried that we would be detrimental to His Majesty, so they drove us out of Chang'an City in advance, just like how they drove the Liuhou family out of Chang'an City. Isn't it the same as worrying that the Liuhou family would be detrimental to His Majesty's reputation?"
Jianghou became even more surprised, and then said: "But we are all His Majesty's most loyal ministers. Apart from Your Majesty, is there anyone else in this world who is qualified to be the emperor?
How could the Prime Minister doubt us? "
Jianghou's words made everyone nod in agreement. That's it. They may be thinking about fighting for power, showing off their power, or even having some illegal thoughts, but the only thing they have never thought about is rebellion. The only thing they have never thought about is rebellion. Anything that goes by is not good for the emperor.
After decades of rule, as long as the Luo family does not attempt to usurp the throne, the status of the Liu family's royal family is really as stable as Mount Tai.
Will Luo usurp the throne?
Won't!
This is what most people think, especially the actions of brothers Luo Xin and Luo Yi over the years, which have made this idea deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
"What can be done about this?
Our family is not like the Luo family, or even the Xiang family of Chu State, where countless generations have proven their loyalty, so the Prime Minister will naturally doubt us.
But brothers, don't worry too much. The Prime Minister's move seems to be to return power. As long as His Majesty holds the power and we gain His Majesty's trust, we will be able to return to Chang'an. "
The previous generation of Wuyang Hou was a careful and reckless man. This generation of Wuyang Hou did not inherit his father's bravery, but he was full of evil intentions.
After hearing his words, everyone looked up at the closed palace door and secretly said in their hearts: They must come back here to restore the family's glory.
Afternoon.
An edict was issued from the palace, and the content of the edict was very simple. Marquis Wuyang and others behaved improperly before the emperor, so they immediately returned to their fiefdom to think about their mistakes behind closed doors.
You are not allowed to return to Chang'an without an order!
This decree spread throughout the entire Chang'an City in an instant, and both the high-ranking nobles and the common people were talking about it.
(End of chapter)
