Dawn breaks.
When Liu Xiu appeared in front of the army on horseback with several arrows stuck in his armor, covered in blood, the shock was indescribable.
The clatter of horseshoes struck everyone's heart. Liu Xiu didn't sleep a wink all night. His physical fatigue swept away from the deepest parts of his body, but his spirit was invigorated to the extreme.
Four years!
After so many winds and rains, stars and moons, life and death crises, today we are finally done.
He walked through the armored elites, with black armor and red scarves, carrying a solemn beauty. Then he raised the blood-stained sword high and shouted loudly: "King Su is on top!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound of war drums sounded, and countless voices shouted in unison, "King Su is on top!"
The voices came one after another and reached an unknown place. Liu Xiu drew his sword and looked around, setting his sights on Chang'an, Guanzhong, thousands of miles away.
Who can stop me?
…
Once the imperial army collapsed, leaving aside the casualties, the defeated soldiers panicked to the extreme and fled in all directions. Some of them were gathered up and retreated to Guanzhong.
Part of it goes to various counties and counties. Luoyang happens to be in the middle of the world, extending in all directions, and can pass through the world.
Rebels are one of the most terrifying things in the world, especially a group of rebels with a broken mentality, not to mention elites with extremely strong force. They can almost turn a stable area into a hell on earth in a short period of time.
As the defeated soldiers fled in all directions, news of the imperial court's defeat spread to the world.
This chain reaction is too big!
Although the imperial army was defeated by Liu Xiu, this only proved that Liu Xiu was stronger in both destiny and ability.
But the Han Dynasty relied on the elites of Guanzhong to suppress the world. Now it is falling apart. What it needs most to rebuild is time, but it has no time.
There is a word in this world called resurgence!
Not to mention that the rebel army is not dead, but is only weak. As long as the world is still in chaos, organizations like the Peasant Army will have a continuous supply of soldiers. There are robbers in the counties of Jingzhou, invading Nanyang County, Guanzhong County, etc. Some people even took the opportunity to cause chaos and seize the opportunity to make trouble.
Liu Xiu stayed between Yingchuan and sorted out the rapidly expanding forces. Although he defeated the imperial army, Liu Xiu's military strength was still not enough to rule by one person.
Then a shocking news spread along the water of Yiluo.
A rebel army named Green Lin, who came from Jingzhou, broke through Wuguan into Guanzhong!
That was where the Han Dynasty flourished, and all the tombs of the late emperors were in Guanzhong!
Liu Xiu almost jumped up. His face was full of murderous intent, and he was about to send troops with his sword in hand.
Then he was directly blocked back by his subordinate Zuo Chen.
"General, the overall situation is the most important thing. Now that we have not stabilized our foundation, we have rashly started fighting again and marched thousands of miles away to the enemy's country. Isn't this self-destruction?"
Besides, they are just bandits. Is it impossible for the imperial court to eliminate them?
Even if the Habayashi Guards are not alone, it will not be a problem to eliminate the bandits. "
Some of these people sincerely advised Liu Xiu to focus on the overall situation, while others had ulterior motives. They wished that Guanzhong would be destroyed by the rebels, so that they could openly ask Liu Xiu to focus on Guandong.
The enemy country is located!
Hearing these four words, Liu Xiu fell silent. He was a descendant of the Liu family. As a result, Guanzhong Chang'an turned out to be the location of an enemy country. This was simply the greatest irony in the world.
…
Chang'an.
Almost everyone did not expect that it was not Liu Xiu who entered Chang'an, but bandits. If they had the choice, they still hoped that Liu Xiu could come in.
After all, Liu Xiu is a member of the Han clan, and is said to be a loyal and particular person.
They are all ministers of the Han Dynasty. Even if the loser is guilty, it is just a dereliction of duty. As long as they commit suicide, the whole family can at least be saved.
But the relationship between thieves and bandits is straight up a fight to the death.
When Luo Qi heard the news, the pen in his hand fell straight down, and large areas of ink smeared on the white paper.
He was speechless, and one piece of news seemed to come together by chance, which gave Luo Qi a feeling of God's will.
Ever since he became an official to support the Han Dynasty, he has been holding back his anger. He does not want to be a paper framer. He really wants to extend the life of a dynasty for fifty years!
But the thunder exploded one after another, proving that he was not the peerless hero like his ancestors who could turn the world upside down.
If he was completely in charge, he might still be able to become a qualified paper framer, but assisting Wang Mang was the biggest mistake he made.
There was a loud sound of pushing the door open, and Zhao Hede walked in quickly, with panic on his face. She even had a small and exquisite dagger in her hand. When she saw Luo Qi, she ran straight past her, "My beloved, , the rebel army in Kanto entered Guanzhong, and the Yulin Guards were lost and trapped in Kanto."
Zhao Hede was influenced by Luo Qi and always called him a rebel. However, Zhao Hede was very clear about the virtues of those rebels. There were not many who had military discipline. They committed adultery, robbery, and committed all kinds of evil. They were no different from the most decadent dignitaries.
It can be said that these former poor people who committed evil and those wealthy and powerful people are essentially the same type of people.
There is no story about a dragon slayer turning into an evil dragon.
Because the dragon slayer is just a disguise, there is an ugly evil dragon under the human skin. The reason why he is bound in the human skin is because he is not strong enough.
People are people, and dragons are dragons.
The reason why a saint is a saint is because he has a human heart. No matter how powerful he is, he will not turn into an evil dragon.
There are very few such people, Luo Shi has seen very few in thousands of years, because the most important thing about a saint is to be cautious and independent.
Many people can maintain a high moral level in a good environment, but a saint can stick to his true heart in any environment!
Zhao Hede knew very well how beautiful he was, and also knew very well what kind of disaster his beauty would bring.
Looking at Zhao Hede's expression, Luo Qi knew what she was worried about. He looked into his wife's eyes and said seriously: "Madam, you don't have to worry."
Zhao Hede held the dagger tightly in his hand and said with tears: "I don't have to worry about you. With your husband here, I will be worry-free. But what should I do, sister?"
She is the empress dowager, the person the rebels are least likely to let go.
I even thought about living in the palace instead of my sister. Anyway, no one in this world can tell us apart. If my husband takes my sister away, they must think that she is me. "
As he spoke, Zhao Hede's eyes became darker and darker, "Now neither the dare warriors nor the Yu Linwei are in the capital."
Luo Qi laughed angrily when he heard this, and interrupted: "Madam, what are you talking about? Do you think that without Dare Warriors and Yulin Guards, there is nothing you can do for your husband?
There are tens of thousands of guards in Chang'an, just watch. Even if you don't dare to fight, you can still annihilate the enemy! "
The rebel army is growing so fast that wherever it passes, it will soon become a new source of troops, just like locusts passing through, causing a huge blow to the economy.
And as long as the rebels pass by, the ruling order of the imperial court will definitely collapse. This is an extremely vicious cycle.
…
There were corpses everywhere. Luo Qi was wiping the dripping blood, surrounded by awed eyes. Luo Qi was allowed to leave the Luo family because he was an all-rounder in both civil and military affairs.
It's just that Luo prefers to play the role of a civilian official when it comes to generals, so Luo Qi has always shown himself as a civilian.
Chang'an is as stable as Mount Tai!
Chang'an is in danger!
This is what Luo Qi is thinking now. He can defeat the rebels again and again, but the rebels can come back again and again. The children of the counties in Guanzhong are either in Guandong or are coerced by the rebels.
Make bricks without straw.
It will take at least several months to reorganize order. If this period of time can be maintained, the imperial court will continue to draw strength from the counties in Guanzhong.
If you can't survive it, you will die suddenly.
In Weiyang Palace.
With the passing of the Empress Dowager, Zhao Feiyan finally moved into this palace, and now the roles between Wang Mang and Luo Qi have gradually reversed.
Luo Qi walked into the palace. All the ministers were here, and the expressions on their faces were not very good. When they saw Luo Qi walking in, a group of people immediately gathered around and asked: "Master, what are the counties around Chang'an?" How is the situation in the county?”
Wang Mang stood in the corner without saying a word, Luo Qi bowed to Zhao Feiyan and said: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother.
The last powerful rebel army around Chang'an was wiped out. I believe that this chaos was caused by the deliberate indulgence of the powerful forces whose interests were harmed during the restructuring.
I think it should be..."
Before Luo Qi finished speaking, Zhao Feiyan said directly: "It all depends on the Young Master and I support you. Now that the imperial court is in dire straits, we all rely on the Young Master to cheer us up so that we can sit peacefully in Chang'an.
If the name is not correct, the words will not go smoothly, and if the words are not smooth, the things will not be accomplished.
I appointed the young master as the Great Sima General to take charge of all affairs of the Han Dynasty. The orders issued by the Great Sima will be treated as my personal edicts.
The former Grand Sima, General Mang, is ill and can just return home to recuperate. "
No one spoke about this sudden personnel change. Even Wang Mang opened his mouth and swallowed what he said. He is now hopeless. As much as the scholars loved him at first, they hate him now. .
…
Luo Qi followed Zhao Feiyan to the Queen Mother's palace. Naturally, this place was not as prosperous and gorgeous as the Changsheng Palace, but Zhao Feiyan gradually lost its glitz over the years.
As she grew older, she seemed to have washed away all her beauty, becoming more and more pure. Even her innate charm and beauty on her fair and tender face were somewhat weaker.
"Wen Qi, what is the current situation in the world?"
Zhao Feiyan's face was full of worry, and Luo Qi pondered and said: "Queen Mother, even if the rebels are completely suppressed, the potential of Guanzhong will be greatly reduced, and the power that the imperial court can control will be greatly weakened.
If Liu Xiu from Guandong comes to attack, it will be difficult for us to resist, but our advantage is also here.
Why didn't Liu Xiu directly say that he wanted to clear the emperor like the four kings of Zhao, Chu, Liang, and Jiaodong?
Because Liu Xiu was supported by seven families with five surnames. Unlike other princes, these seven families would never directly oppose the imperial court.
They supported Liu Xiu because his surname was Liu and he was capable.
As long as Liu Xiu is here, the country of this great Han Dynasty will not fall into the hands of foreigners, such as Wang Mang, or the Zhao family where you are, Queen Mother. "
Zhao Feiyan was a little stunned when she heard this.
Luo Qi added: "Since these families recognize the orthodoxy of the imperial court, Liu Xiu will not attack directly.
But this state would not last long, because Liu Xiu grew rapidly and other forces joined.
These forces don't care about the goals of the Five Surnames and Seven Families. They are likely to encourage Liu Xiu. If Liu Xiu doesn't see a new method for a long time, he will definitely take risks. "
"Is there no way to resist Liu Xiu?"
Luo Qi heard the words and said softly: "Bashu is locked up, Wuguan is broken, Nanyang County is in chaos, the retreat to the south is cut off, in addition to Liu Xiu's forces in the Three Rivers Land, there are many other large and small warlords.
The imperial court now only has Guanzhong, which is becoming dilapidated and weak, but it is enough to resist Liu Xiu.
I am not only talented as a warrior, but also capable of vertical and horizontal movements.
Liu Xiu could be made to shed all his blood before this dangerous situation. After all, defense is much easier than offense, but what's the need?
It can't change the final outcome, it just increases the casualties. "
Zhao Feiyan knew what Luo Qi meant. This kind of civil war between the Xia was not what he wanted.
Not to mention a war that will cost a lot but will still fail in the end.
Zhao Feiyan smiled sadly and said, "Does Wen Qi want to defect to Liu Xiu?
That's fine.
Take Hede with you. I am the Queen Mother after all, so just let me stay here. "
Luo Qi shook his head and said: "Although I admit that Liu Xiu is a hero, I will never defect to him, even if I just left the family.
Liu Xiu and I have different ideas.
Although Wang Mang and I are now drifting apart, I still have to suppress powerful people. I am not willing to compromise with Liu Xiu and powerful people in exchange for peace in the world.
How could I not know this method! "
…
"Boom!"
The corpse fell like a dumpling, with blood blooming in it. There was another wave of ineffective siege, and the face of the general in charge of the siege turned black.
Next to him, a man decorated as a scholar sneered: "How about this Luo Wenqi? Is there any truth in what I said?"
Hearing this, the black-faced man glared at the soldier fiercely and said angrily: "Report to the general immediately, what should I do?"
what to do?
This was also Liu Xiu's problem. The Luo son who served as the Great Sima General really gave him nowhere to start. He had no choice but to invite Yinghou Luo Zhong and asked: "Yinghou, what can I do about it?" !
Do we really want to attack day and night and waste our blood in the battle with the imperial court?
The world has not yet been peaceful, and separatists are everywhere. If all the blood is shed in the confrontation with the court, it will really hurt the relatives and the enemies will be happy.
What Xiu is most worried about is that if the casualties are too heavy, his generals will be angry. After entering Chang'an, they may do something disrespectful. If the Empress Dowager has three shortcomings, how will the people of the world treat me, Liu Xiu? "
Luo Zhong smiled slightly and said: "General, although Zhong has not been in the family for a long time, Wen Qi still understands him very well. What he is doing now is to make the general listen to him. I am afraid he has negotiated peace with the general. heart."
Peace talks?
Liu Xiu's eyes lit up, that's it, peace talks are good!
"Please also ask Yinghou to speak to Luo Wenqi for the show."
Three days later, a letter sent from Chang'an appeared in front of Liu Xiu.
“The two parties have sworn an oath to Luo Shui and shall not violate it.
Stop the war.
Liu Xiu was not allowed to kill the following list of one hundred and forty-two people by any means.
God bless the emperor who has no virtue and is deposed.
Liu Xiu became the heir to Emperor Xiaoxi, the emperor of the Han Dynasty.
Wang Mang was exiled to the Daxianbei Mountains in Liaodong and was not allowed to return.
Luo Qi was granted the title of Marquis of Nanchang, and his family moved to Nanchang County, Yuzhang County. If he did not take the title, he would die and the country would be wiped out.
The Empress Dowager Zhao was not allowed to govern, so her maternal relatives Zhao moved to Yuzhang County together and were granted the title of Marquis of Haihun, a hereditary title. "
Terms that are very lenient for both parties.
it's over.
it's all over.
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From the time Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu of the Han Dynasty took over the crown of emperor of the Han Dynasty to the time when he completely pacified the world and succeeded to the throne of emperor, a new Han Dynasty appeared on the land of Zhuxia.
The Han Dynasty seemed to be back on track, but everyone knew that everything was different.
The reason for the collapse of the old Han Dynasty was attributed to the moral issues and ability issues of the ruling class, but the real reason was ignored by the officials of the Han Dynasty. This was the inherent shortcomings.
The "Guangwu Zhongxing" that ancient historians talked about was essentially a huge gamble made by the founding nobles who were unwilling to accept the collapse of the dynasty and the decline of the family.
This is similar to the "Battle of Jingnan", but the difference is that the power of the founding nobles has been greatly weakened, and they no longer have the loyalty and justice of their ancestors.
The Han Dynasty, which was like the shining sun, would never come back. ——"The Rise and Fall of the Han Dynasty"
(End of chapter)
