Chapter 21: Wang Mang's counterattack counts backwards

It can be said that it was a story of the Wang family being bullied before. From now on, the Wang family is going to fight back.

At this time, Yan Chifeng and Queen Zhao Feiyan had feelings for each other.

At a palace banquet of Emperor Cheng, after listening to the pipa played by Yan Chifeng, he said: "Aiqing's performance level is unparalleled in the world. In the future, I will allow you to enter the palace to play. This is the token. ”

Emperor Cheng took out a token made of sandalwood and gave it to Yan Chifeng.

Yan Chifeng smiled: "Villain, thank you, Your Majesty." ”

The corners of Zhao Feiyan's mouth bloomed with joy on the side.

She thought to herself: Now, there is someone in the palace to accompany her.

Wang Mang was beside him, thinking: "If this is the case, where is the innocence of the Sixth Palace?" In case Yan Chifeng has evil intentions, the bloodline of our Han will not be pure. ”

At the same time, Zhao Hede was in the Ten Thousand Snake Cave.

She knelt down and begged the python spirit and said, "Great Immortal, I can see that Your Majesty likes children very much. And he really wanted a child that belonged to me and him. Daisen. Can you give me back the confiscated fertility? ”

"No, I can't. You've been fascinated by that kid from Liu Biao. Your task is to cut off the foundation of the Great Han. Let Emperor Xiaowu of the Han Dynasty cut off the line. The python spirit spat out the letter and opened its bloody mouth and said.

"But I really wanted to have a baby. Daisen. Zhao Hede cried.

"Unless you can make Liu Biao abdicate and be a common man." The python smiled.

On the other hand, the Empress Dowager Fu of Dingtao State is also looking for Liu Ziyu, the child of Emperor Cheng's people. Fu Yan reported to you the Empress Dowager Fu the results of the investigation of the fine craftsmen sent by the Dingtao State to the whole country.

"Dude. This is the result of your investigation, you found one hundred and thirty-two Liu Ziyu in the country, but all of them were from civilian backgrounds. Their parents are ordinary people. Do you want to kill a random Liu Ziyu and then use it to fool the mourning family? Empress Dowager Fu said angrily.

"Sister, our Han has a population of 60 million. There are millions of people with the surname Liu alone. It's a lot of work. Fu Yan said helplessly.

"Don't make excuses for the mourners, if the task isn't difficult. What are you doing with so much care? Raise a group of people who eat white rice? Empress Dowager Fu patted the table and said.

"Queen Mother, it takes time." Fu Yan said.

"The mourning family has given you half a year. The court's detailed report shows that Liu Biao's body is not as good as before. In case he dies soon. Liu Ziyu ascended the throne. Our Fu family, maybe even the entire Dingtao country will be confiscated. Empress Dowager Fu said worriedly.

"That can't be helped. The Queen Mother. Fu Yan said sadly.

Empress Dowager Feng is also looking for Liu Ziyu's whereabouts.

King Feng Ye said to Empress Dowager Feng: "Sister, if we can't find Liu Ziyu again, our Feng family will also be defeated." ”

But Wang Zhengjun hid Liu Ziyu among the people. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Empress Dowager Feng said worriedly.

Naturally, our Wang family is not idle.

The second aunt said to me: "Mang'er, there are many people who have found people investigating Liu Ziyu's whereabouts. After investigation, the mourning family found that they were all people from Empress Dowager Fu and Empress Dowager Feng. There are even people from Liu Xun, the king of Chu (note: at this time, Liu Huan, the king of Chu, has died, and the current king of Chu is his son Liu Xun). ”

"It's terrible, the King of Chu is involved." I was horrified.

"Mang'er, we can denounce them to Your Majesty. Then Your Majesty will definitely punish them. It's best to collapse the Zhao sisters by the way. The second aunt smiled.

"The second aunt is far-sighted, and the nephew admires it." I complimented.

Liu Ziyu, a commoner in Handan, Hebei Province, heard from his neighbors: Recently, there have always been people in the whole country investigating a man named Liu Ziyu, and I heard that he was a prisoner of the imperial court.

He hurriedly asked his father Wang Ye: "Daddy, am I not your biological son?" "Silly boy, why do you suddenly ask that? Am I treating you badly? Wang Ye wondered.

"Daddy. Your surname is Wang, and my surname is Liu. When we look at the name, it's not father and son. Liu Ziyu asked.

"Didn't I say that? That's because your mother died very young. In order to commemorate her, I let you take her last name. Wang Ye explained.

"But the people in the village said I didn't have a father. I am the illegitimate son of my mother and a fugitive surnamed Liu. Liu Ziyu cried.

"Don't cry, child, I'll tell you the truth. Actually, you were sold to me by the Liu family. The wife of the Liu family was jealous that the concubine had children, so she sold you to? The Liu family is a wealthy family in Chang'an, the capital city. I haven't even met Master Liu. Last time, it was a housekeeper who connected with me. The Liu family is at least in the capital to do the three public positions. Only then did Wang Ye tell the truth.

"Could it be that the Liu Ziyu I am looking for on the street now is me?" Liu Ziyu suddenly realized.

"Yes, eighty percent of the Liu family's wife sent someone to look for you. You must not let them know that you exist. Let's run quickly. Our Wang family has been practicing medicine for generations, and King Zhao of Handan has some friendship with me, so let's go to him. Wang Ye said with a smile.

Besides, on the side of Liu Chong, the king of Zhao, his subordinates have always reported to him recently: "The secret agents of the four places of Dingtao State, Zhongshan Kingdom, Imperial Court, and Chu State have always appeared in the territory of Zhao State recently. There seems to be some covert activity. ”

"Won't you? Could it be that my Zhao country has gold? Zhao Wang Liu Chong was puzzled.

"Father, my sons think that the Han Palace must have an ulterior secret. The Dingtao State and the Chu State were both wealthy vassal states. I will never go to great lengths for such a little gold. Unless I, Zhao Guozang, have a shocking conspiracy that can shake the society. Prince Liu Yin said.

"yes. Could it be that my Zhao State has the posthumous photo of Emperor Xiaoyuan? King Zhao couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

"Quite possibly. In that year, during the period of Emperor Xiaowu, his cousin Dou Ying was exterminated by Emperor Xiaowu because of a posthumous photo of Emperor Xiaojing. If this matter is not investigated clearly, it will be difficult for us Zhao Guo to protect himself. The prince said worriedly.

My meticulous workers have already reported the concerns of King Zhao's father and son to me.

I decided to go to Handan to visit King Zhao and his son.

As soon as Liu Chong, the king of Zhao, heard that my chariot and horse had arrived in Handan City, he hurriedly led hundreds of civil and military officials out of the city to greet him.

"You are the world-famous gentleman, Lord Wang Mang, the Marquis of Xindu?" Liu Chong said with a smile.

"I am Wang Mang." I say.

"Master Hou is coming to my Zhao country, and my Zhao country is full of glory. What does Master Hou need, just tell the widow, and the widow will definitely do it. Zhao Wang Liu Chong said with a smile.

"King Zhao is too polite." I laughed.

Walking into the palace of Zhao Kingdom, it is splendid. The pillars were all made of pure gold. It is inlaid with jade. The ceilings are all agate and diamonds.

I thought to myself: This Zhao country is far away from the emperor, and the palace is a thousand times more luxurious than that of Dingtao country.

As I expected.

After arriving at the palace of King Zhao in Handan, King Zhao mentioned the recent incident of "Liu Ziyu" when he was eating. "Master Hou, who is Liu Ziyu? Why are Dingtao, Zhongshan, Chu State, and the imperial court so concerned about him? Is it a Jiangyang thief, or is it some kind of worldly master? The widow really wants to see him. Zhao Wang Liu Chong said with a smile.

I smiled and said, "Liu Ziyu is not a Jiangyang thief or a master of the world. Liu Ziyu is the illegitimate son of His Majesty in the people. Today, His Majesty is a lover, with many concubines, and often pampered palace maids. Last time, she favored a palace maid, but the palace maid became pregnant with a dragon heir. This is Liu Ziyu. ”

"Oh, no wonder so many vassal kings want to find his whereabouts." King Zhao suddenly chuckled in his heart. He thought to himself: This is a profitable business, if this is the case, you can finalize the princes and kings of Tao, Zhongshan, and Chu. His Majesty has no descendants today, if Liu Ziyu can inherit the throne smoothly, and remember the old feelings in the future, at least he can make me the prime minister of the dynasty.

"Don't worry, Master Hou. The widow will definitely take Liu Ziyu to the palace for protection. King Zhao promised.

After I left, Liu Yang, the Marquis of Zhending, said to King Zhao: "I think Wang Mang is not an ordinary person. His words seemed to have moisture. Liu Ziyu is likely to be the biological son of His Majesty and the deposed Empress Xu. ”

"Liu Yang, it's indeed possible." Liu Chong said, "Liu Yang, however, the widow heard that your sister is going to marry your true Gong Cao Guo Chang. Isn't this a marriage? ”

"His Royal Highness King Zhao, Guo Chang can give up millions of family property to his half-brother, what does it matter if I give my sister to him with such a character?" Liu Yang said.

"I heard that Liu Yang, you are more bold, and some of your family are children of poor families. What is the intention of recruiting so many customers? Liu Chong asked.

"Now there are many disasters. The people have no food to eat, and no clothing to cover their bodies. Mob uprisings continued. The truth of my governance is always a mob rebellion. I need a group of people to help me keep the law and order. I hope His Royal Highness King Zhao will not misunderstand. Liu Yang said.

After returning to Zhending, Liu Yang said to the doormen: "Looking at the world alone, there will be chaos. Hurry up and marry the Guo family. The Guo family has thousands of family fortunes. In the future, if you raise troops, you can fund us. ”

Liu Yang would not have thought at this time that a few years later, he would usher in Liu Xiu, the true son of heaven, in Zhending.

I presented to Emperor Cheng the investigation records of Liu Ziyu from the three kingdoms of Dingtao, Zhongshan, and Chu collected by the meticulous craftsmen.

After Emperor Cheng saw it, he said angrily: "Are these three princes and kings impatient?" Even my prince wants to harm? I have given them a life of luxury, a status of glory. But they are not very popular, they swallow elephants, and they covet my throne. Wang Mang, you immediately draft a decree to recruit the three princes to Beijing to report on their work. ”

I'm picking up a brush to write.

Emperor Cheng added: "No, there is also Liu Chong, the king of Zhao, who also let him enter Beijing." I want to know what ridiculous things the three princes who are inferior to pigs and dogs have done in Zhao Kingdom. ”

After the four princes received the notice, they were immediately frightened.

What will be the consequences? How will the decisions of the four princes of Zhao, Dingtao, Chu, and Zhongshan change the course of history?