Everything in the world is unsatisfactory eighteen or nineteen. It is not that a single heart and loyalty to the country can be understood and approved by everyone. Driven by interests, the truth of history is often much more cruel and true than what is recorded in the history books.

There is nothing wrong with such a thing. The so-called people are not for themselves, and the heavens and the earth will be destroyed, in many cases, it is normal human nature. What's more, when one's rights and interests or survival are seriously threatened, if you don't want to do everything possible to eliminate this danger, it is foolish!

At least in the concept of some people in Chang'an, the choice they made this time was unanimous and firm, and it even showed rare unity.

The first rain of early autumn on the Guanhan Plain was several days earlier than that of the Western Regions, thousands of miles away. And the rain is also heavier. In just a few days, the water level of several water systems near Chang'an, including the main stream of the Jing and Wei rivers, has risen sharply.

Although there has not been any serious damage caused by this, if the rain continues like this, there is no guarantee that the river will overflow, wash away the levees, and wipe out the harvested autumn crops!

If that happens, it will be a disaster. For this matter, the various departments of the imperial court have been very busy in the past few days. Since Shangshu ordered Dongfang Shuo and below, almost all the ministers of the imperial court took turns to go into battle, and went to the important rivers and agricultural production areas outside the city to personally sit in the town and direct various measures to prevent flooding and reduce disasters.

Although it is said that the Han Dynasty is now a glorious and prosperous era, even if it suffers a little flood damage, it will not make the people starving. The grain stored in the warehouses of each county has been full for many years. But even so, no one dares to take it lightly.

Because the centennial ceremony of the Han Empire is approaching, in such a short period of time, if the property damage and casualties within their jurisdiction are caused by negligence, then not to mention that they will be punished by the laws and regulations of the Han Dynasty, the guilt in the hearts of these officials will also make them shameless to face the common people, and they will not be able to live up to the trust of the court and His Majesty the Emperor. Therefore, everyone does their best, lest something be missed.

And this kind of disaster prevention is undoubtedly a test of officials' ability to govern. After so many years of rapid development, looking at the top and bottom of the Han court, it has long been different. While the military and economy have been raised to a level that has amazed the world, politics and government have developed into a clean and honest environment that has never been seen before in history.

Officials who are able to hold most important positions of responsibility are almost always promoted by hard work. They are capable and responsible to meet all challenges. When a flood is likely to come, no one retreats and evades, but does not hesitate to take responsibility. They braved the wind and rain, waded through muddy water, forgot to sleep and eat, and persevered in the great rivers, plains and fertile fields. Such figures can be seen everywhere, and they have become staunch defenders of people's hearts and stability.

However, unlike these hard-working figures, there are naturally people who do not have to endure these hardships and fatigues. In such weather, staying in the high-rise buildings in the mansion, tasting wine, singing and dancing, this is the rich and comfortable life that should be had.

Since those guys in the court are busy going outside the city to show their loyalty, and the emperor has recently

has been living in seclusion, and has not held a court meeting for nearly half a month. For some of the noble clan ministers, this is a rare period of leisure.

Although it is said that they have not been able to help much in the political affairs of the government over the years. But on weekdays, in order to protect the interests of the royal family from being harmed, they did not dare to relax. Regardless of whether it is a big court meeting or a small court meeting, they have never been absent, and they are firmly staring with their eyes, for fear that there will be any more moths. Because of the weakness of His Majesty the Emperor, the rights and interests of the clan have been greatly damaged. They must not allow this to continue to happen endlessly.

To do this, they had to take some necessary measures. As for whether they will be able to succeed and achieve the results they want? The exact news has not yet arrived, and it is anxiously waiting.

The strength of the opponent has been deeply understood in the past few years, whether it is the clan relatives or some local princes. And there are not a few people who have died because of this. However, all those involved have a great deal of confidence. Because they all believe that this time, unlike all previous struggles, is inevitable and will never be defeated again.

In such weather, it is inevitable to gather people again and again to discuss secretly. After all, this common enemy is too strong. He was so powerful that the mention of his name made people feel a boundless fear in their hearts. If it weren't for the future interests of Emperor Gaozu and their respective families, no one would want to be an enemy of this person. But now, they have to fight. Up to now, everyone firmly believes that the best way to solve the root cause of the problem is to put that person to death before he returns to Chang'an.

Starting from Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, in addition to the direct inheritors of Weiyang Palace, the number of children and grandchildren left behind is a huge number. Although they continued to wither due to political and war reasons, they are still a force to be reckoned with today. Especially in recent years, with the death of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the Weiyang Palace's severe suppression of local princes is no longer as obvious as before. This made some of the surviving princes and kings greatly relieved. At the same time, some thoughts are quietly sprouting. Although it is said that there will be no more thoughts of rebellion, in order to ensure that the rights and interests of his fief will not be lost, it is still necessary to quietly move closer to the old ministers of the clan in Chang'an, so as to get their care.

It was under such circumstances that unconsciously, the power group composed of the old ministers of the clan and some local princes was unprecedentedly strengthened. This not only gave them confidence, but also increased their confidence.

And the situation in Chang'an in recent years has also provided this power group with the best space for development. Because the emperor is not a strong emperor. His generosity and kindness have at times, for others, turned into indulgence. And the most important thing is that the person who is most deeply feared and feared by all the clan relatives and nobles has been far away from Chang'an for five or six years.

Five or six years is not a long time, but it is not a short time. But it is enough to make many people forget his terrible. It's not surprising that someone would make any megalomaniacal decisions when their self-confidence is too inflated.

Of course, all in this power bloc

It seems that the decision they made together this time was neither arrogant nor arrogant, but a situation in which victory would be achieved no matter what.

Therefore, when the night came, the guests of the Yingchuan Marquis Mansion were full, and the wine banquet was lively, as the host, the Marquis of Yingchuan and Liu Zezhi, the great Zongzheng, were full of smiles and were very proud in their hearts.

It has been three years since Liu Zezhi took over the position of Da Zongzheng. As a descendant of Emperor Gaozu's great-grandson and Emperor Jing of Han's young son, King Jing of Zhongshan, this person is known for his temperament and femininity. In dealing with the affairs of the royal clan, there are extraordinary means.

Liu Zezhi has only been in charge of this important position for three years, and with his own means, he has successfully become the central figure of all the clan nobles. He also became the de facto leader of their power group.

And this most important decision for the sake of the future of all of them was planned by him. It can be described as an extraordinary shot, straight to the point!

The Yingchuan Marquis Mansion, like the mansions of all wealthy nobles, is magnificent and luxurious. In the wide, bright lobby, bright candles shine like day. All kinds of exquisite dishes, fine wines transported from the Western Regions, rare southern fruits, cups and plates, everything.

And the dozens of people who came to the banquet tonight naturally had extraordinary identities. They are all important people belonging to this power group, and the reason why they are together again is because they calculate the days, and the important plan they have formulated should be met within these two days. Therefore, everyone's mind is obviously not on the wine, and as for those wonderful songs and dances, they have no intention of watching more.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors. Listening to the sound of rain outside, some people began to talk about each other, and under the influence of alcohol, the expression on their faces looked excited and excited.

Yingchuan Marquis Liu Zezhi watched coldly for a long time, and everyone's expressions were in full view. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. Then he looked at the two young men sitting beside him. With a soft cough, the song and dance paused, and the beautiful and bewitching kataka retreated. Everyone stopped talking, and when they turned their eyes to this side, they saw that the owner of this Hou Mansion was standing up, pointing at the two young and unfamiliar faces beside him, and asking everyone.

"Who of you know...... Who are they? ”

All the clan nobles and local princes who attended the banquet shook their heads, they didn't know these two young men who looked extremely excited.

Liu Zezhi's face suddenly became a little sad, as if he remembered something hugely sad. He said loudly with pathos in his voice.

"They are the two sons of Yan Wangdan and Guangling Wang Xu, Liu Qing and Liu Ba! I think that back then, when King Yan and King Guangling were still in Chang'an, they also walked in front of the old man and learned royal etiquette from me...... But I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, Yin and Yang were separated, and the sons of the two first emperors died in Huangquan, thousands of miles away, and their souls could not return...... Isn't it tragic that it's so miserable?! ”

As he spoke, Yingchuan Hou was already angry and weeping. And Liu Qing and Liu Ba, who were standing on his left and right, had already cried to the ground, crying silently.

"My father died tragically, and both of them were killed by traitors. The revenge of killing the father is not shared! I beg your uncles to do justice and avenge this...... It is also good to comfort the spirit of my father in the sky, so as to fulfill my filial piety! ”