The palace welcomed a new mistress, Zhao Feiyan, an actress and dancer who suddenly became the queen of the Han Dynasty.
It is quite legendary and has people all over the world talking about it. In this era where the concept of family status is not particularly strong, Zhao Feiyan's success is very exemplary.
The emperor indulged in lust and emptied his body early. He met a peerless enchantress like Zhao Feiyan and took pills like crazy. After an ordinary cold, he also took the magic medicine of the alchemist. As a result, he couldn't get sick anymore. Died on the bed.
Regarding the emperor's death, the courtiers all held a relatively indifferent attitude, and the people were limited to etiquette and could only howl twice.
Among the generally short-lived emperors of the Han Dynasty, Liu Chi's reign was considered to be very long.
For an emperor like Liu Chi, his contribution to the world in this death was greater than his achievements in this life.
The ministers gave Liu Chi a mid-level posthumous title of Xi step by step. He had no merit and no fault.
The process of Liu Chi being buried in the imperial mausoleum began step by step, but the court's mind was no longer on this, but on the future emperor.
Zhao Feiyan had no sons, but Emperor Xi did have heirs.
It's just that they were all relatively young, and Zhao Feiyan, who was promoted to the Empress Dowager at a young age, selected one of the princes who was only two years old and whose biological mother died in childbirth, and brought him to the throne as the Empress Dowager.
From now on this will be her son.
The Empress Dowager did not say anything, because Wang Mang finally reached the pinnacle of power in the process of succession to the throne. The Great Sima General was added to the auxiliary political rank and took control of the military and political power of the Han Dynasty.
After Huo Guang, the Han Dynasty welcomed another relative who ruled the world, even more powerful than Huo Guang.
But the radical scholars didn't just want this. Huo Guang inherited the prosperous age of Emperor Xiaoxuan, but Wang Mang faced a tired situation. Countless people chanted, "Heaven has given you a great responsibility to protect the people's stability. It is advisable to advance." For the public good.”
Taking the title of Duke was Wang Mang's last test against the opposition.
If he is not the Liu family but becomes the king, all the princes in the world will rise up to attack him.
The Duke is not included in this list, but the Duke is still a very special position, which may be considered as arrogance by some people, because the Han Dynasty currently has a duchy state with a high degree of autonomy and its own official system. The only thing related to the Han Dynasty is that every time The new king needs to be canonized by the emperor. If Wang Mang is made a duke, will he also establish a semi-independent duchy?
Then Wang Mang had the power to promote and appoint officials, and reward and ennoble them, without even having to go through the hands of the court. Moreover, there were no regulations on the size of the duchy, which was a hidden danger.
What does Wang Mang want to do?
Luo Qi couldn't sit still, so she went straight to Wang Mang's house and asked, "Mr. Jujun, what do you want to do? Do you want to be crowned king?"
With a melancholy look on his face, Wang Mang asked: "Wen Qi, what can Mang do so that there will be no criticism in the world?
The cause of reform is always trapped in the complexity of human relationships. When will it be able to flourish?
There is a steady stream of opposition, and punishment cannot stop them. Fame is their life, and they always fight for it. "
As long as Wang Mang didn't directly usurp the throne, Luo Qi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said: "The Spring and Autumn Period is recorded in the classics of hundreds of schools of thought. The world cannot forget the frequent regicides and usurpations. King Luo Wen and Marquis Bowang Wu Lie envoys The world's atmosphere is normal.
But every minister who is close to the throne will still be suspected. This is the fate of powerful ministers. Just do what Qi said. "
Wang Mang said quickly: "Wen Qi, please give me some instructions."
So Luo Qi said what she had been thinking about for a long time to Wang Mang, and then stared closely at the subtle changes in Wang Mang's expression. Wang Mang first appeared a little stunned, then entangled and struggled, and finally felt relieved.
"Just as you said."
The voice of Duke Carry seemed to be overwhelming, and finally someone couldn't help but walked out in the court room despite the huge pressure.
Above the court, Zhao Feiyan held the child emperor in her arms and listened to the government behind the curtain. Wang Mang stood at the front, and then saw an official with a dark complexion walking out. He said respectfully but loudly: "How can any of my ministers of the Han Dynasty be as good as Luo King Wen's?
King Yiluowen's merits to the Han Dynasty were only those of Dong'ahou during his lifetime.
Although there are 100,000 households in Dong'ahou, they are still feudal lords after all.
Now General Sima is indeed a virtuous person, but compared to King Luo Wen, he is still far behind. General General Sima does have some merits, but compared with King Luo Wen, it is like a firefly competing with the bright moon.
Not to mention compared to King Luowen, even compared to Bowang Wuliehou, can General Sima defeat him?
Now General Sima wants to surpass King Luo Wen and become a prince. Isn't this a betrayal of King Luo Wen?
The general has not made any achievements, but he is already a highly respected minister. He is still not satisfied. He wants to be promoted to a noble title. I would like to know when will the general be satisfied?
After being granted the title of Duke, should I be granted the title of King?
Will he become a fake emperor after being crowned king?
Or is it like what the market says, the destiny of the great man is about to end? You are a saint descended from heaven. Only if the Zen position is given to you can the world be at peace? "
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The ministers didn't think anything about the previous paragraph, but the following paragraph made everyone's hair stand on end. These rumors were spread among the people, or even talked about in private. It was not a big deal, but it was brought directly to the court. , but there are records from historians here, and this is destined to be included in the history books.
There are indeed a lot of people who are dissatisfied with the imperial court, but at least for now there is still a superficial flourish. There are many people who want the emperor to directly abdicate, but no one in the imperial court mentions it because this matter is too big and there is no People can predict the future direction.
Zhao Feiyan's eyes fell on Wang Mang. She could cooperate with Wang Mang to take over the government, but usurping the throne was definitely not allowed. Then she looked at Luo Qi, feeling a little reassured.
Now that she and Luo Qi are familiar with each other, she thinks she understands Luo Qi's character relatively well. Although he is not as gentleman as the legendary Luo Qi, he is still a trustworthy person.
Wang Mang's eyes also fell on Luo Qi, and when he saw Luo Qi saying nothing, he quietly said: "There are always people who want to do things in this world, and there are many difficulties and countless complications surrounding me.
well.
Today I am here in Changle Palace to express my ambition to the people of the world.
Princes, kings and dukes, that is not what I want. What use are these to me?
It just increases the criticism from people all over the world!
The false emperor is what I want to do. This is the honor of King Luowen.
But abdicating and seeking to usurp the throne, is this what I pursue?
I was originally Liehou Zhongzi, and I got to this point because of the trust of the people in the world. If I didn't have light in my heart, I would go down to the palace right now.
Using intrigues, cunning and power to rob things that don't belong to you, the final outcome will be to be despised by everyone in the world.
I once heard that during the Zhou Dynasty, some princes traveled thousands of miles to the Luo Kingdom to ask the monarch of the Luo Kingdom to become the emperor of Zhou. Even the emperor of Zhou hoped to entrust the throne of emperor to the monarch of the Luo Kingdom.
Until now, such a voice has always existed.
Nowadays, there are calls for me to be promoted to the title of Duke, and even ministers come to speak out to stop it. This shows that my prestige and achievements are not enough to be called a Duke.
It's not enough to claim justice, so why do you accuse me of usurping the throne?
Only people like you would regard fame and position as more important than the world.
This is probably the wish of a sparrow to know the ambition of a swan!
If the world is exhausted, civil strife breaks out, and the people have no food to eat and struggle to survive, I will have no choice but to take off my hat and crown and bear the lash of the people of the world.
I disdain the position of emperor and the power that the world pursues!
I want the seas and rivers to be clear, I want the world to work together to make the world prosperous, I want all the people in the world to send me crowns, and then I will refuse.
Until then, I will only say, 'This is not my merit, I just respectfully carried out God's order. '
Having said this, I retired first. "
After saying that, he walked straight out of the palace, completely ignoring the court meeting that was still being held. All the officials in the palace were shocked by Wang Mang's remarks, and then showed the slightest admiration.
His footsteps never stopped, and the sound of each step seemed to step on everyone's hearts. His figure alone seemed to be higher than the top of the palace!
After the court meeting dispersed, Luo Qi received a summons from the Queen Mother.
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It is difficult to distinguish between loyalty and treachery. This is probably the biggest mystery that Wang Mang has left to history. Even though there are rich historical materials, Wang Mang's image is so divided. He is constantly between a treacherous minister who deceives the emperor and the country and a loyal minister who asks for orders for the people. Swinging, the author looks at his true heart through these complicated information. He is just a person who always wants to be equal to the world. For this goal, he can sacrifice everything, including the emperor of the Han Dynasty to whom he should be loyal. ——"The Biography of Wang Mang"
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Mang took over the affairs of state and acted alone, and Yin sent scholars to speak out and praise the public with virtue. Then some ministers said proudly: "What is Mang's merit? Today he is the duke, and tomorrow he is the king. How can the country be safe?"
Mang said: "I am a noble prince, and I only want to stabilize the country. How can I be the emperor?"
Just obey God and respect him! "
People at that time said: "Being reckless and humble means you have not usurped it!"
Sometimes people say: "Mang is not King Wen, but rather similar to Yi Yin." - "Book of Han·Biography of Wang Mang"
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