Wu Han pondered for a moment and said, "Let's enter the palace immediately and present this matter to Your Majesty!" ”

Deng Chen hesitated for a while, and said, "It still needs to be retried!" ”

He shook the bamboo slip in his hand and said, "This is just Tian Lanqing's one-sided statement, we still need to pry open the mouths of other assassins, check with them, and confirm that it is correct, before we can show Your Majesty!" ”

In front of Tian Lanqing, Deng Chen swore that the other assassins had confessed, but in fact, he only interrogated Hu Yong's name, and had no other useful information.

However, Deng Chen used this name to successfully defeat Tian Lanqing's psychological defense line and open a gap from Tian Lanqing.

It was much easier to get Tian Lanqing's confession and interrogate several other assassins.

Wu Han and Deng Chen, one sang red-faced and the other black-faced, even coaxed and frightened, and successfully obtained two confessions.

These two confessions are similar to Tian Lanqing's confessions, admitting that the master behind them is Lu Fang, and they received Lu Fang's order to enter the palace to assassinate Liu Xiu, as for why Lu Fang did this, they don't know.

After confirming the Assassin's confession, Wu Han and Deng Chen left the Imperial Palace, where they met Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu read the confessions of Tian Lanqing and the other three assassins one by one, and then threw the bamboo slip on the table, and said with a sinking face: "I originally thought that Lu Fang would be in a corner, but now it seems that I underestimated him before!" ”

Deng Chen said: "Your Majesty, Lu Fang will not send assassins to sneak into Luoyang for no reason, Weichen thinks that Lu Fang's move must have a plan." ”

Wu Han answered: "That's right! Your Majesty, Wechen is worried that there will be changes in the north! ”

Kui Huan in the northwest and Gongsun Shu in the southwest, these two people are enough to give the court a headache, if Lu Fang in the north takes the opportunity to cause chaos again, he is really too busy to take care of it! In fact, Lu Fang's own strength is very average, but he has the support of the Huns and Wuhuan people behind him, and these Hu people support Lu Fang, not because they have a good relationship with Lu Fang, but because they all have plans.

Liu Xiu narrowed her eyes and fell into deep thought.

If there is really chaos in the north, the imperial court must respond as soon as possible.

Liu Xiu was reluctant to mobilize the Jingshi army in Luoyang.

First of all, the number of Jingshi troops in Luoyang was not large, and a large number of troops remained in Qingzhou to stabilize the situation in Qingzhou.

Secondly, Liu Xiu did not regard Lu Fang as his main opponent, and if he mobilized a large number of Jingshi troops to the north, it would inevitably affect his own suppression of Kui Huan and Gongsun Shu, which was very unfavorable to the imperial court.

He thought for a long time and asked, "We are in the state, do we have eyeliner?" ”

Wu Han and Deng Chen glanced at each other, both lowered their heads, and Wu Han whispered: "Your Majesty, the energy of our army is mainly focused on Yizhou, followed by Liangzhou, and as for Merging Prefectures, it has been neglected. ”

Liu Xiu said: "Ziyan, you arrange for the elite scouts in the army to go to Bingzhou to inquire about the situation of Bingzhou, from now on, I want to know Lu Fang's every move." ”

Wu Han immediately replied: "Weichen obeys the order!" ”

Liu Xiu picked up the bamboo slip again and looked down.

Wu Han cleared his throat and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what should we do with those captured assassins?" ”

"Useful can be kept, useless will be killed!"

Liu Xiu's eyes still fell on the bamboo slips.

Deng Chen bowed and responded, "Yes!" Your Majesty! ”

Wu Han whispered: "Your Majesty, that female assassin named Tian Lanqing, Weichen wants to bring her back to the Great Sima Mansion, and Weichen wants to dispose of her with his own hands." ”

Deng Chen turned his head to look at Wu Han, and sighed secretly, Ziyan's character is really revenge, Qin Ziwen was injured, he has to vent his breath no matter what! Liu Xiu didn't think much about it and said, "Okay! However, the Assassins must not be allowed to escape. ”

Wu Han's face was overjoyed, and he said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, rest assured, she won't even think of a bone slag out of Sima Mansion." ”

Liu Xiu smiled, raised his head and said, "Go!" ”

Wu Han and Deng Chen both retired.

When the two of them left, Liu Xiu stood up and turned around, and behind him, there was a map of the thirteen states.

Liu Xiu put his hands behind his back and raised his eyes to look at the map.

The state is located in the northern part of Hanoi County, bordering Hanoi.

The chaos in the state is different from the chaos in Yizhou and Liangzhou.

Yizhou and Liangzhou are far away from Luoyang, but Bingzhou is different, sending troops from Bingzhou can go directly to Hanoi, pass through Hanoi, cross the Yellow River, and then you can reach Luoyang.

It can be said that once Lu Fang sends troops from Bingzhou, it can pose a direct threat to Luoyang.

Liu Xiu put his hands behind his back, looked at the map again and again, and after a while, he raised his hand and nodded at Meng Jin.

Mengjin is an important ferry port on the north bank of the Yellow River, and it can also be said to be the northern gateway of Luoyang.

The person who used to help Luoyang guard the gate was Meng Jin's general Feng Yi, and later Feng Yi was promoted to the general of the Western Expedition and became the chief general of the Western Expeditionary Army, and Mengjin became much emptier here.

Now Liu Xiu is considering whether to transfer Feng Yi back to Mengjin.

Liu Xiuzheng was thinking intently, when there was a sound of footsteps behind him, and when he looked back, it was Luo You who came over with a cup of tea.

Liu Xiu took the cup handed over by Luo You and took a sip of tea.

Luo You reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the hour is not early, let's rest early!" ”

"Hmm!"

Liu Xiu put down the cup and nodded.

Luo You asked, "Your Majesty is still going to the West Palace tonight?" ”

Liu Xiu smiled and asked, "You seem to want me to go to the West Palace." ”

Luo You lowered his head and said: "At the Zhou banquet of the four princes, there was an assassination by an assassin, and the nobles were frightened, and Your Majesty should accompany the nobles more. ”

Even if Luo You is not in the West Palace now, she is not the palace maid of the West Palace, but in her heart, she is still inclined to Yin Lihua.

Liu Xiu thought for a while and said, "I'll go to Changqiu Palace to rest tonight." ”

Luo You's words reminded Liu Xiu that Lihua was frightened when the assassin assassinated, and Shengtong didn't receive the fright, he accompanied Lihua for a night last night, and tonight, he should also go to Changqiu Palace.

Hearing Liu Xiu's words, Luo You showed a look of disappointment, and Zhang Kun on the side glanced at her and coughed dryly.

Those of them who are slaves and maids only need to serve their masters well, but don't think about influencing the decisions made by their masters.

Luo You looked at Zhang Kun and noticed his warning eyes, she lowered her head and said no more.

Liu Xiu went to the Changqiu Palace, and Guo Shengtong walked out of the main hall to greet him, and his face could not hide his joy.

Liu Xiu walked up to Guo Shengtong, helped her up, and said, "Zitong was frightened last night, I only came now, Zitong won't blame me, right?" ”

Guo Shengtong said softly: "Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, and if you can come to Changqiu Palace, you can think of your concubines, and your concubines will be very happy!" ”

During this time, Guo Shengtong's changes are still quite obvious, a lot more stable, and a lot more low-key, in Liu Xiu's opinion, the whole person has become more and more mature.

Liu Xiu took Guo Shengtong's hand and walked into the hall happily.

After sitting down, Guo Shengtong whispered: "Your Majesty, the matter of the assassin, the concubine can guarantee with her life, and it has absolutely nothing to do with Chen Zhi, and I hope Your Majesty will let Chen Zhi go!" ”

Since Chen Zhi was sent to the court prison, Guo Shengtong has been sitting still, and he always feels empty in his heart.

Liu Xiu patted Guo Shengtong's hand, turned his head and said, "Zhang Kun! ”

"Your Majesty!"

Zhang Kun hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.

"You go to the Ting Prison, bring Chen Zhi out, and bring him to the Changqiu Palace."

"Yes!"

Zhang Kun agreed and walked out quickly.

Guo Shengtong got up, blessed himself, and said excitedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, concubine!" ”

"Zitong doesn't have to be polite."

Liu Xiu pulled Guo Shengtong up and said softly: "Chen Zhi has been by my side for many years, I naturally know what kind of person he is. ”

It didn't take long for Zhang Kun to lead Chen Zhi into the main hall.

After coming in, Chen Zhi knelt on the ground with a puff, and said in a choked voice with a crying voice: "Slave and maid to meet Your Majesty, meet the Queen!" ”

Liu Xiu looked at Chen Zhi, whose clothes were a little dirty, and said, "Chen Zhi, go back and change your clothes and take a good rest." ”

Chen Zhi knelt on the ground and did not move, and said: "This time the slave and maid made a big mistake, please punish Your Majesty." ”

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Okay, you did have negligence this time, but after all, it was an unintentional mistake, don't do it again in the future!" ”

"Slaves and maids remember His Majesty's teachings."

As he spoke, Chen Zhi kowtowed forward and began to cry.

This time, Chen Zhi was very frightened, he found the Hundred Opera Troupe, and he led it into the palace, there were so many assassins hidden in it, he could not escape the blame, even if he was executed.

He didn't expect that he would be released so soon.

No need to ask, this must be the queen's plea for herself.

Thinking of this, Chen Zhi felt heartwarmed, but also felt that he was useless, and cried even more.

Seeing this, Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong were amused.

The latter stood up, walked up to Chen Zhi, pulled him up from the ground, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, Your Majesty doesn't blame you anymore, why are you crying so sadly." ”

Chen Zhi choked up and said, "Slave maid...... The slave and maid feel ashamed of Your Majesty, ashamed of the queen, if Your Majesty, the queen, and the prince really have a mistake, even if the slave and maid are cut by a thousand knives, they can't make up for it......" Guo Shengtong turned back helplessly, looked at Liu Xiu, Liu Xiu also stood up, walked to Chen Zhi, and saw that he was a very big person, crying a handful of snot and tears, Liu Xiu couldn't help laughing again, patted Chen Zhi's arm, and said: "Okay, it's all over, go back and sleep well." ”

"Slave and maid, thank you, Your Majesty!"

As he spoke, Chen Zhi knelt down again.

Guo Shengtong grabbed him first, and said softly: "Chen Zhi, you have followed Your Majesty for many years, and served by the side of the palace for many years, and your Majesty and the palace have long been as close as a family, your unintentional mistakes, how can Your Majesty bear to punish you heavily!" ”

When Chen Zhi heard this, he cried even harder.

Liu Xiu shook his head and smiled, looked at Zhang Kun on the side, and said, "Send Chen Zhi back to rest!" ”

"Yes! Your Majesty! ”

Zhang Kun walked up to Chen Zhi and whispered, "Da Changqiu! ”

Chen Zhi wiped his tears, stopped crying, knelt on the ground and kowtowed again, thanked Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong, and then walked out of the hall with Zhang Kun's support.

Waiting for Chen Zhi to leave, Liu Xiu and Guo Shengtong looked at each other and smiled, and the latter asked with concern, "Your Majesty, who are these assassins?" ”

Liu Xiu was reluctant to tell the concubines in the harem about government affairs, and they were also worried about the province.

He smiled indifferently and said, "It's just a group of young people, so don't worry, and Zitong doesn't have to worry." ”

Guo Shengtong answered, didn't ask any more, she changed her words and said: "The prince is already four years old, shouldn't Your Majesty also choose a prince and a prince for the prince?" ”

Liu Xiu thought about it, nodded, and felt that Guo Shengtong's reminder made sense.

He asked, "Is there a suitable candidate for Zitong?" ”

Guo Shengtong said with joy on his face: "The concubine thinks that both Da Situ and Da Si are commonplace. ”

Fu Zhan and Song Hong are both famous talents in the world, if they want to be talented, virtuous and virtuous, and be a teacher for Liu Qiang, it is very suitable.

Moreover, Fu Zhan and Song Hong are both one of the three princes, and their status is higher than Deng Yu, and Liu Qiang worships one of them as a teacher, which is a step higher than Liu Yang, who worships Deng Yu as a teacher.

Guo Shengtong had also considered Wu Han, but after thinking about it, he felt that Wu Han was inappropriate.

Wu Han's identity and status, there is nothing to say in the court, it is absolutely second to none, the key is that Wu Han is the big Sima, he must often lead the army to the battle, let Liu Qiang worship under Wu Han, if he doesn't get it right, he has to follow Wu Han to the battlefield, Guo Shengtong is reluctant to let his son go to the front line to work hard.

After thinking about it, I still think that Da Situ Fu Zhan and Da Sikong Song Hong are the most suitable.