Liu He is suspicious and unkind by nature, and most of the people around him are sneakers, they can stay by his side by Liu He's preferences, but because of their own problems, Liu Yuan has never been reused, and seeing that Liu Yuan is dead, they finally have a bright future.

Among these people, there was Hu Yanyi, the son of Hu Yanyi, the general who had accompanied Liu Cong to attack Luoyang, this person relied on his father's prestige to enter the career early, but he was not virtuous, so he was not valued by Liu Yuan, until Liu Yuan died, and there was no promotion, he knew that Liu Yuan did not want to see him, so he invested in Liu He's door early, Liu He was developing his own power at that time, and he almost did not refuse anyone who came to defect, not to mention that Hu Yanyu was still the son of the general Hu Yanyi, if he could win over Hu Yanyi, it would really be like a tiger with wings.

Then there is Liu Cheng in the service, Liu Cheng is an important minister in the court, in the early years because of some trivial things with Liu Cong, after Liu Yuan fell ill, he naturally had to join Liu He's camp, he spoke in the court has a certain weight, Liu He can stand firm in the court so quickly and live many followers, most of it is his credit.

There is also Liu Rui, the king of Xichang, who was still neutral before, and did not choose one of the princes to serve, but when Liu Yuan was seriously ill, he appointed some ministers to assist Liu He, and Liu Rui was not in the list of these ministers, he thought that he had made a great contribution to the Han court, but it was really an insult to be treated so poorly. Since Liu He's succession to the throne is certain, he threw himself into Liu He's camp for his future future.

After Liu He succeeded to the throne, the three began to jump up and down. Because of Li Cong's identity, Liu He had some scruples about him, and he didn't plan to move him so soon, but the three of them often conspired in one place, and then said to Liu He: "The first emperor did not consider the severity of the situation, so that the three kings led a strong army in the imperial city, and the great Sima Liu Cong had 100,000 troops stationed in the suburbs, so His Majesty is just an emperor who lives with others, so you should consider dealing with this situation as soon as possible." ”

The words of the three of them pierced Liu He's heart, how could he not know the threat that Liu Cong supported to him? He didn't want to get rid of the back quickly, but after he officially ascended the throne as the emperor, he restrained a lot, as the so-called greater power, the more scruples, he began to consider the gains and losses of the entire Han Kingdom, began to consider his own evaluation, and also remembered Liu Yuan's thousands of instructions to him before his death.

Liu Cong must be killed, and Liu Yao can't be kept, but does it have to be now?

Monk Liu is hesitating, but there seems to be some abnormal movements in Liu Cong's army outside the city, I heard that some generals are dissatisfied with Liu He's accession to the throne, trying to help Liu Cong seize the throne, and now everyone in Liu Cong's army is holding their breath, just waiting for Liu Cong's order, they will capture the palace and drive Liu He off the throne.

Liu He was frightened into a cold sweat when he heard this, he didn't want to think about whether this was a true thing or a rumor, and wanted to take the first step before Liu Cong acted, taking the lead. So he summoned Liu Sheng, the king of Anchang, and Liu Qin, the king of Anyi, overnight, they are all the princes of the Liu family, and they have always been loyal to Liu Yuan, and after Liu He ascended the throne, he quickly put down his body to assist the new master, Liu He is not a completely brainless person, so he does not fully believe the words of the people around him, in such a major matter, he still wants to hear the thoughts of these princes.

Liu Shengqi didn't like to read when he was young, he only read "The Book of Filial Piety" and "The Analects", others persuaded him, so he said: "It is enough to read these two books and do them, where is the need to read more books and not do them?" "Liu Sheng is not just talking, although he does not have much Chinese ink, but his reputation in the court is high, people say that it seems that this person can be despised by him, but when he really comes to him, he feels that he is as serious as a majestic monarch, and he is a person who can be called a gentleman. Because of his loyalty and perseverance, Liu Yuan gave him an important position before his death, and the list he told Liu Cong that day included this person.

When Liu Sheng heard that Liu He wanted to kill Liu Cong, he even objected and said: "The coffin of the first emperor has not been buried, and the four kings Liu Cong have not defected. Besides, the great cause has not yet succeeded, Your Majesty should not listen to the words of the villains who sow discord, they will slander you to make you suspicious of your brother, but if you don't even believe your brother, where is there anyone who can be trusted in the sky? ”

Liu He was silent when he heard this, Hu Yanyu and Liu Rui, who had been by his side, were anxious at that time, who was the slanderer in Liu Sheng's mouth, wasn't it the two of them? Seeing that Liu He seemed to be moved, Liu Rui hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't listen to King Anchang's nonsense, the four kings have indeed not rebelled, but it is a fact that there are abnormal movements in his army, if he really waits for him to rebel, it is an army of 100,000, which cannot be ignored." ”

Liu Sheng frowned and looked at Liu Rui and asked, "I often walk around inside and outside the city of Pingyang City, why have I never heard of any changes in the army of the Four Kings?" Where did you hear the rumors, what should you be guilty of such a brotherly relationship between His Majesty and the Four Kings? ”

"You ......" Liu Rui saw Liu Sheng pointing the finger at him, and he couldn't argue with his anger, so he had to look at Liu Qin, the king of Anyi, beside Liu Sheng, and asked, "What does the king of Anyi think?" ”

King Anyi didn't dare to offend on either side, and he couldn't say why for a long time.

Hu Yanyu was also impatient, and only asked Liu Sheng: "What do you use to guarantee that the four kings will not rebel, do you dare to vouch for him with your life?" ”

Liu Sheng slapped the table and said angrily: "If the four kings are reversed, you will be famous for suppressing him, and I won't say anything at that time, but now that the four kings are in peace and stay in the palace every day to pray for the first emperor, how dare you kill him like this?" If I kill him for something unwarranted, I will never tolerate it. ”

Hu Yanyou was also furious, pointed at Liu Sheng and said loudly: "Today's discussion, there is no other reason to say, what the prince said is really a bit ridiculous." After that, he looked at Liu He: "Please also ask Your Majesty to decide." ”520

Of course, Liu He's heart is inclined to kill Liu Cong, not to mention that the argument just now also made him dissatisfied with this serious and truthful old man, at this time, those original concerns seem to be nothing, Liu Cong will die sooner or later, what does it matter how many days or days earlier? If they really wait for him to reverse first, they will lose the first opportunity, and the danger will be even greater.

Liu He made up his mind in his heart, and said coldly: "I have already made up my mind about this matter. He sneered and looked at Liu Sheng: "Since you don't agree with our approach, you should also know in your heart that you can't get out today." With that, he looked at Hu Yanyu and winked at him.

Hu Yan was overjoyed, and out of nowhere, he found a short sword and stabbed straight into Liu Sheng's chest, Liu Sheng's eyes widened, looking at the three people in front of him, and he didn't have time to say a word, so he lost his life. Liu He set his eyes on Liu Qin again, Liu Qin at this time had already been frightened by this sudden change, he knelt down for Liu He tremblingly, and said, "Only obey Your Majesty's will." ”

Liu He was satisfied, and ordered Liu Rui to lead his troops and horses to attack Liu Cong, the king of Chu, in Shan Yutai. But in addition to Liu Cong, Liu He couldn't even tolerate other brothers, so he sent Hu Yanyou to lead Liu Anguo, the king of Yong'an, to Situ Mansion to attack Liu Yu, the king of Qi, and Liu Cheng led Liu Qin, the king of Anyi, to attack Liu Long, the king of Lu, and finally sent Shang Shu Tianmi and Wuwei general Liu to attack the king of Beihai. These princes attacked by Liu He, except for their brothers, the rest were all auxiliary ministers left to him in Liu Yuan's edict, and their important position was very important in the entire Han State.

When Liu Cong learned of this, he was shocked, thinking that Liu He was just looking at him unpleasantly, but he didn't expect that what he wanted was a court that said nothing and no one dared to stand out, which was too rampant.

Liu Cong had already been prepared, at the critical moment, Tian Mi and Liu Feng, who had been ordered to attack the King of the North Sea, were afraid, they did not dare to send troops, and surrendered directly to Liu Cong, Liu Cong ordered them to put on armor directly and wait for Liu Rui's arrival. Who would have thought that Liu Rui was not a brave person, he heard that Liu Cong had already prepared, and before he arrived at Shan Yutai, he ordered to return, and changed his route to attack Liu Long and Liu Yu with Hu Yanyu and Liu Cheng.

At the same time, Hu Yanyou and Liu Cheng suspected that Liu Anguo, the king of Yong'an, and Liu Qin, the king of Anyi, had different intentions, so they simply killed them, and they killed Liu Yu that day and Liu Long the next day.

Just got rid of these two unprepared princes, Liu He was excited, thinking that his subordinates were all capable generals, and immediately promised them high-ranking officials, saying that they would defeat Liu Cong's rebels and definitely fulfill their promises. However, he was not happy for long, and on the second day, Liu Cong and Liu Yao conquered the Ximing Gate of the palace.

Hearing that the palace was forced, Liu Rui was scared, he couldn't care about Liu He at all, and hid directly in the South Palace, and spent a night in fear, thinking about how to escape for his life, or how to beg for mercy if he was caught, but unfortunately it was useless for him to think about anything, and the next day, he was caught, and when he was carried to Liu Cong, he saw Liu He, who was also embarrassed and caught.

Liu Rui hurriedly knelt on the ground, crying and begging for mercy: "The fourth prince spares his life, it is Liu He who forced me, he is the emperor, the emperor has an order, and he dare not disobey his humble position." ”

Liu He kicked Liu Rui angrily, and then he realized how bitter he was being pitted by these people, and it was too late to regret it. Liu He was afraid of death, and when he reached this point, he could only lower his tone and beg for mercy, saying: "You and my brother, my father's coffin has not yet been buried, and we are killing each other like this, so that his old man will not be blind." ”

Liu Cong glanced at Liu He coldly: "If you hadn't forced me, how would I have come to this point?" The great cause of the Han Kingdom has not been completed, I have already planned, as long as you don't move me, I will take the great cause first, and the great cause will be successful, what does it matter if I Liu Cong is not the emperor or not? But you, your heart is too ruthless, you don't care about the feelings of brotherhood, and your father has had many incidents before he died, so I have to guard against you, and now you are embarrassed to mention that your father's bones are not cold? ”

Liu Yao also said: "If I tell you that the fourth brother raised the army at the behest of his father, how do you feel?" ”

Liu He was stunned, and immediately fell to the ground crying, howling: "What did I do wrong? Why didn't he want to be nicer to me when he was dying? After that, he looked at Liu Cong with crimson eyes: "He only has you in his eyes, and I can't blame me for all this." ”

"That's it, let's do it." After Liu Cong finished speaking, he closed his eyes, and with a movement of his hand, a sharp sword was inserted into Liu He's abdomen.

Seeing this, Liu Rui was already so frightened that he peed his pants, Liu Cong didn't want such villains to dirty his sword, so he ordered him, Hu Yanyu and Liu Cheng to be beheaded on the street outside the palace gate, and the heads of the three were hung at the palace gate to set an example.

After the incident, Liu Cong succeeded to the throne and became the new generation of monarchs of the Han State, giving amnesty to the world and changing the Yuan to Guangxing.