The fog of history obscures thousands of years of time and space, blocking the gaze of seekers. And the palace is deep, and it is like an iron curtain, isolating internal and external news, confusing, and it is difficult for future generations to find the truth from it.

"History of the Han Empire" records the events that occurred in Chonghuamen of Weiyang Palace in Chang'an in the early winter of this year in a few strokes, and described it directly without the slightest evaluation. However, the weight contained in it, and the serious consequences that may be caused by it, are enough to make the hearts of all those who know the inside story tremble.

"The emperor was in the palace, and when he was in the Huamen, a man in white with a sword suddenly appeared, and then disappeared. There is no trace in the palace. The emperor was angry, and ordered Chang'an to close the nine gates of the big rope for three days, but there was no gain. The demons of Chang'an arose, and then gradually spread to the palace, and the disaster of witches ......! ”

No matter which dynasty the emperor is, if there is anything to say about the most taboo things, one of them is probably the transformation of elbows and armpits, and unpredictable dangers occur between the curtains of the palace.

The genus of swordsmen and dead soldiers has existed since ancient times. In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it reached its peak. The kings and princes of all countries raised guests, hundreds to thousands, and used them to make swords, eagles, and dogs in their hands, and acted in secret, doing everything they could.

Among them, the most famous four sons of the Warring States Period, Zhao Zhipingyuan Jun, Wei Zhixin Lingjun, Chu Zhichun Shenjun, Qi Zhi Meng Weijun. They all adopted thousands of visitors, used their power to deal with political opponents internally, and fought politically and militarily against enemy countries externally. Stirring up the wind and clouds, the ups and downs, there are a large number of swordsmen in the rivers and lakes.

The other princes of the royal family, although not as powerful as these four princes, also have their own loyal dead soldiers. In the hundred years of war, the ministers, generals and even monarchs who died at the hands of these dead soldiers are innumerable. Even the great Qin Shi Huang, who later became famous, experienced several assassinations and almost died several times.

At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, under the influence of the Spring and Autumn Period, such a culture of cultivating scholars was still prevalent in the world. However, the target of the allegiance of these Jianghu guests was changed to the princes who were divided into the world. Their criterion is no longer based on the word "righteousness", but has been transformed by the social atmosphere and has become based on "profit".

While enjoying the glory and wealth provided by their masters, while doing some unsightly things for them in the dark night, they completely became the minions of the princes, kings and magnates, and the chivalry of the Spring and Autumn Period has long been left behind, and whether they can fight for the maximum benefit for themselves has become the only criterion for them to kill.

Wu Yong is no longer a means to maintain justice in the world, but has become a tool for evil. This kind of thing, by the time of the first emperor Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, finally showed its evil consequences.

Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty slashed the feudal domain and provoked the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, and on the frontal battlefield, thousands of troops and horses fought and the smoke stirred the earth. The blood of countless soldiers has stained the annals of history. Such a tragic scene will be remembered by future generations.

However, on the invisible battlefield, where there is not a single word recorded, the generosity and fierceness that took place were not inferior to the bloody battles in which the mountains and rivers changed color.

A large number of dead soldiers raised by the alliance of the princes of the Seven Kingdoms were sent again and again to the places where the imperial soldiers were stationed and in front of the two armies to carry out various assassination missions. There are many generals who did not die on the battlefield of the charge of ten thousand horses, but died at the hands of these young people.

When the fighting was at its highest, even the city of Chang'an was infiltrated with many killers from the rebels. The ministers of the DPRK and China were assassinated, and the security of the Weiyang Palace was also seriously threatened. There were many warriors of Xifengwei who died in these wrestlings in the dark night during this period.

It was from that time that Weiyang Palace began to no longer tolerate the so-called heroes and warriors. After the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms was completely extinguished, ruthless revenge and brutal purges were launched against the Jianghu sects and powerful families who had participated in the incident.

After all, rivers and lakes are rivers and lakes, and when the Han army is like flying locusts and horses' hooves are trampling over, all that remains is mourning and shattering. This is the first blow of the imperial court to the rivers and lakes, and this time it is much more honest.

However, soon after that, the scar was healed and the pain was forgotten, and the heroes of the rivers and lakes began to move again, and the prohibition of martial arts was repeatedly prohibited. They not only collude with officials to amass wealth. They also relied on wealth and violence to arbitrarily annex civilian land and escape taxes. even dared to confront the government, kill people and oversell goods, and do all kinds of evil.

Finally, in a fit of rage when King Liang Xiao failed to fight for the throne, he sent his dead soldiers into Chang'an, and assassinated more than ten ministers one after another overnight, which completely angered the emperor. The blade of the big Han team has reaped another .......

After this second nationwide outright crackdown, it is difficult for the rivers and lakes to become a climate. The imperial court edict clearly stipulates that those who dare to raise dead soldiers without permission will be punished for the crime of treason!

Of course, it is impossible to eradicate it completely. Some of the fish that slipped through the net will still secretly cling to the powerful people, but they no longer dare to be as blatant as before.

Since today's son succeeded to the throne, he has learned the lessons of the past and severely suppressed some Jianghu rangers, and even some local powerful sects have become the targets of attack. Just like a gang like the Liuyun Gang a few years ago, such a huge force completely collapsed overnight. Of course, this is because they provoked Yuan Zhao and asked for bad luck, but it is also related to the emperor taking the opportunity to clear it.

Since the emperor himself took charge of the government, he used two means to attack and weaken the local tyrants of the counties and counties in the world. The first is to continue to implement the policy of relocating the rich and powerful since the beginning of the Han Dynasty, and to move them all to Guanzhong and place them under the nose of the central government, so as to deter them with the power of heaven and make them dare not act rashly.

This was one of the suggestions that Yuan Zhao put forward when he was dealing with the "Ten Strategies" in the Xuanmu Pavilion after getting rid of the Liuyun Gang. The so-called "heroes of the world merge them, chaos the people, and run rampant." For today's plan, all can be migrated to Maoling, the real Beijing division, and the export is treacherous. This is a weak branch and a strong stem, and it is not punished but harmed! ”

If this first method, after the emperor adopted and implemented, was relatively mild, then the second method of the dictatorship of the Holy Will was iron-blooded and ruthless.

The Emperor gave the Imperial Governors a great deal of power, allowing them to use some of the necessary means in matters such as strengthening their control over the local powers. In short, it is to appoint cool officials to kill the strong, and the means are cruel and ruthless.

After this purge again and again, those rangers and heroes are rarely seen in the market. Emperor Liu Che was once very complacent about this, thinking that under his rule, there would never be another such thing as the assassination of a minister of the court and the central government.

However, reality gave him a slap in the face. There was an unknown swordsman who appeared in the Weiyang Palace of the Great Han Dynasty, and it was right under his nose. Whenever he recalled the sneer of the man in white above his head, the emperor's anger rose extraordinarily. Because, in it, he heard a hint of contempt and provocation.

When the news came that nothing had been found everywhere, he threw these nonsense pieces to the ground, and several relevant ministers who were trembling lowered their heads and did not dare to look at his face, lest they provoke themselves.

The deputy general of the Yulin Army and several guard leaders who were on duty that night had been dismissed on the spot and were sentenced to the court governor's mansion. Although they are also very innocent, their duty is to guard unfavorably, so they can only feel sorry for themselves.

Tingwei Du Zhou secretly pondered the meaning of the emperor's words below, wanting to find something from it, so that Tingwei's Mansion could make a contribution in this incident. He originally started out with being good at figuring out his intentions, and his ability to observe words and emotions tends to be harmonious, which is his strength.

In the successive large-scale raids in Chang'an City, Du Zhou took the initiative to ask Ying, cooperated with the actions of the patrol guards and the Chang'an Mansion, and arrested many suspicious people, all of whom were forcibly taken back to the Tingwei Mansion by his subordinates. He was tortured and interrogated, trying to find any useful clues.

Du Zhou is a well-known cool official, and the law he believes in is "Under the three woods, there is nothing to ask for!" "Whoever falls into his hands asks nothing he wants. Although the stakes are very high this time, he does not dare to bend into tricks and deceive. But Du Zhou believes that as long as he follows his method, the truth will always be found.

A big living person, no matter what, comes and goes after all, as long as he finds a little clue, he can touch the melon along the vine and catch it. Unless that man in white is really a fairy or a monster! However, are there really gods and monsters in this world? Although Du Zhou didn't look up at the emperor, he also pursed his lips secretly, and he didn't believe it in his heart.

The emperor sent a fire, and his anger was not gone, and he was about to give another order, sending Li Dang to take the tiger talisman and go to the northern army camp to transfer 5,000 elite soldiers to Chang'an City again!

Han Yan, the inner pet, walked over from the side and whispered a few words in his ear. The emperor's face changed, he turned his head to look at Han Yan as if he didn't believe it, and saw that his henchman nodded solemnly, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he waved his hand impatiently downward, and everyone hurriedly withdrew from the hall as if they had been amnestied.

"Where is this man now? Bring him in! ”

Han Yan hurriedly followed out and personally went to bring the messenger forward. The emperor walked back and forth a few steps, feeling a pang of boredom in his heart, the news just now gave him a great shock, he didn't believe it was true, he must ask for it in person.

"Your Majesty, see Your Majesty for a small Duan Li!"

He stopped, and when he turned around, he saw a man who looked like a eunuch in the palace, prostrating himself on the ground, bowing cautiously.

"Say it! Tell me what you know, don't hide it, I'm here to listen. ”

The hall was empty, only Han Yan who was waiting next to him and the eunuchs below, Emperor Liu Che heard his words echoing in the hall, cold and ruthless. Suddenly, for some reason, I felt some cramping in my heart.

"Your Majesty, the little one is the deputy head of the Queen Mother of the Jiaofang Palace. The reason why he risked his life to tell His Majesty at this time was because there had been endless chaos in the palace for the affairs of the assassins in the past few days, and the younger one, although his status was low, he had always been loyal to His Majesty. Therefore, I found an opportunity to come out and tell His Majesty what I knew ....... ”

There was no wind in Weiyang Palace, but it was very cold. The sky outside was overcast, and scattered snowflakes began to fall, Chang'an City, the first snow of the year finally came.