The pre-appointment Cheng was almost killed, and when the news reached Weiyang Palace, Liu Che was so angry that he flipped the table.

Who is openly challenging the authority of the Son of Heaven?

"Can you find out who killed last night?" Liu Che asked Ruoyao with a straight face.

Ruoyao recalled for a while, and there was really no clue: "Back to Your Majesty, no, but it doesn't look like people from Chang'an, because they got lost in the mountains, and they seemed to be in a hurry to receive the task." ”

Liu Che had a hint of a smile on the corner of his mouth after hearing this, it seems that Gongsun Hong is used correctly, his purpose is to make all parties afraid of demons and monsters, it seems that Gongsun Hong can play a deterrent role.

But who is so bold to kill Gongsun Hong? Liu Che concluded that this person was definitely in the imperial court, not in the vassal states!

"Ruoyao, you must take a few Yu Linwei to protect Gongsun Hong, and you must not make any mistakes before I make a formal appointment." Liu Che said as he guessed who would kill him in the court.

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"My lord, my lord, the people who went to assassinate Gongsun Hong are all dead."

Xu Fei hurriedly broke in from outside the door with a knife in his hand, and then looked at Zhang Tang with a stunned face.

Xu Fei is Zhang Tang's protégé, and this time the assassination of Gongsun Hong was planned by Zhang Tang.

In the court, Liu Che named Gongsun Hong as the Marquis of Pingjin, everyone thought that this was a consolation prize for Liu Che's compromise to Gongsun Hong, but Liu Che finally shocked the government and the opposition on the grounds of sending Ji Dianbian to Donghai County, which made Zhang Tang suspicious, Liu Che's move was actually saving the country by curve, Gongsun Hong had a title, and it was logical to be the prime minister, so Zhang Tang was still very smart.

Zhang Tang Min said calmly: "It's good that all of them are dead, it seems that God helps Gongsun Hong." After speaking, he put down the teacup and got up and said, "Xu Fei, you immediately go to Zhang Ou and remind him that this matter cannot be investigated deeply." ”

Xu Fei frowned, and said with a very uneasy look: "My lord, I have already been there, but Lord Zhang said that he had not received a report from anyone, and I think this matter is wrong." ”

The assassination of the pre-appointed prime minister can be beheaded, why is there no movement at all now? Zhang Tang didn't understand.

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The assassination failed to stop Gongsun Hong's comeback, but instead accelerated his comeback.

That night, Liu Che summoned Gongsun Hong and Zhang Ou into Jianzhang Palace respectively to talk.

"Gongsun Hong, I asked you for the last time, it is not good to be a prime minister, are you willing to help me create a strong foundation." Liu Che asked loudly while looking at the bamboo slips.

Gongsun Hong took two steps forward, although he was old, his legs and feet were dexterous: "The old minister thanks Your Majesty for the grace of reconstruction, and is willing to burn the last trace of oil for Your Majesty's strong man and hegemony." After speaking, Gongsun Hong bowed to the ground.

Liu Che was very satisfied, this was also a promise before taking office, and then looked at Zhang Ou and asked, "Zhang Ou, what about you?" ”

Zhang Ou also bowed to the ground: "The minister bows and thanks the holy grace." ”

"Get up." Liu Che put down the bamboo slip in his hand, got up and walked outside the hall.

Gongsun Hong and Zhang Ou got up and followed.

Liu Che stood at the door and looked at the night outside the hall without saying a word, as if he was brewing something.

But Zhang Ou couldn't stand still, so he asked with some apprehension: "Your Majesty, minister, the minister heard that Miss Ruo said that Lord Gongsun was assassinated by gangsters yesterday, and the minister has already arranged it." ”

"Don't check it out!" Liu Che suddenly turned around and glared at Zhang Ou and said: "Tomorrow, I will issue a holy decree, and the two of you will officially take office, so let Prime Minister Gongsun handle this matter himself!" ”

Zhang Ou's vest was cold when he heard this, Liu Che is rare and confused, let Gongsun Hong become the prime minister and find the murderer by himself, this is not clear about the left middle of the prime minister's mansion Zhang Tang! He was so frightened that he didn't even dare to say anything more.

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The next day, before dawn,

The civil and military officials are waiting for the decree outside the Weiyang Palace,

As the morning bell rang, the hundred officials walked towards the main hall in two columns.

After a series of red tape etiquette, today's court meeting officially began.

Wei Qing stood first in the first row of military generals, Zhang Ou stood first in the first row of civil officials, and Gongsun Hong stood at the end of civil officials.

Seeing that the civil and military officials were standing in an orderly manner, Liu Che got up and said with a smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, Prime Minister Xue Ze has been dismissed and returned to his hometown for his ineffective promotion of reform, the country cannot be without a picture for a day, and the people of the world are still waiting for the prime minister to eat, drink and Lazar, I have been sleeping for this matter for a few days, and it was only determined today after careful consideration." ”

The civil and military officials were stunned after hearing this, what is the situation, Liu Che is bypassing Jiuqing and deciding for himself, but you look at me and I look at you, and I don't dare to speak, for fear of following in the footsteps.

"Inner servant, Xuan!" After speaking, Liu Che sat down again.

"Gongsun Hong takes the order!" The chamberlain opened the holy decree and said loudly: "Fengtian carrier, Emperor Zhao said, Pingjin Marquis Gongsun Hong has both talent and learning, has the talent to govern the country, the ability to Anbang, and after I ascend the throne, I can help me promote the reform of the strong Han Dynasty, and now I tell the world that Gongsun Hong is his prime minister, ranked as the third duke, and he will take office immediately, Qin this!" ”

Gongsun Hong bowed to the ground three times, then got up and stepped forward to receive the holy decree from the hand of the inner attendant, turned around and continued to walk backwards.

Gongsun Hong became the first person in history to be a marquis with a prime minister, setting a precedent for the Western Han Dynasty to later "praise the marquis with the prime minister".

"Your Excellency." Seeing Gongsun Hong walking back, Liu Che stopped Gongsun Hong.

Gongsun Hong turned around a little confused, and looked at Liu Che.

Liu Che suddenly smiled and said, "Hahaha, Prime Minister, where are you going?" ”

Gongsun Hong reacted, and his eyes suddenly fell to the front row of civil officials, Liu Che wanted him to return to his position, so he arched his hand and said: "The old minister obeys the order." The words were closed, and he limped to the head of the civil officials.

After the prime minister's appointment ceremony, the chamberlain took out the second decree from his sleeve: "Zhang Ou takes the decree!" ”

Zhang Ou took a step to the right and walked to the middle and bowed to the ground.

"Zhang Ou, since he was appointed as the court lieutenant, he has been conscientious and conscientious, and he has done his best to die for the great cause of the strong man, and he has the sword of law and justice, and he can convince the hearts of the people. The attendant put away the decree.

Zhang Ou said excitedly: "Minister, Zhang Ou, take the order, long live, long live, long live!" ”

Liu Che's new ruling team was formed, which was the first time that Liu Che chose his own team, which was of epoch-making historical significance, marking that he really controlled the imperial court, and the magnates had bowed to him.

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you have any opinions?" Liu Che asked nonchalantly.

Hundred officials, you look at me, I look at you, who dares to say if you have an opinion? Han Anguo, Ji Di, these vivid examples are in front of him, and Zhang Tang didn't dare to speak anymore, so he only listened with apprehension in his heart.

"Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise!" The officials walked to the middle of the hall and bowed and chanted.

This is the result Liu Che wants: "Hahahahaha!" He laughed and left the hall.

In fact, Liu Che didn't know who wanted to assassinate Gongsun Hong, but he just judged by feeling that it was a person from the court, not a person from the vassal state, because Liu Che only took a few days from talking to Gongsun Hong to assassinating him, and which vassal state would react so quickly, so Liu Che concluded that only the people of Chang'an used the excuse of the vassal state.