When Liu Xiu was preparing for the uprising, Li Tong also resigned from the new dynasty.

At this time, Liu Xiu's sister Liu Boji also danced in the backyard with a sword.

"Birge. Will you also revolt with you? Liu Xiu asked.

"What's wrong with that? Shandong Lumu and Pingyuan Chi Zhaoping are all like this. They are all heroines. Why can't I? Liu Boji said with a smile.

Liu Boji is already a girl in the boudoir. She thought to herself: Why can't I be a female general?

Liu Xiu smiled: "What kind of general does the girl do?" It's okay to teach your husband and children at home. ”

"Why not? Empress Lu of the Former Han Dynasty also once ruled the world. Liu Boji pouted, expressing dissatisfaction.

Liu Xiu said with a smile: "Empress Lu is a sinner in the Han family. Sister, how can you emulate it? ”

"Empress Lu is a female middle school Yao Shun. Not a sinner. She has been in charge of the Han family for eight years, and the people are rich and the country is rich. It is a model for the queens of the past generations. Third brother, why do you still belittle Empress Lu so much? Liu Boji was quite displeased.

"You don't understand the third brother's hard work! The third brother hopes that you can find a good family to marry. Women are meant to abide by the three obedience and four virtues. It doesn't have to be a career. Women like Empress Lu have always been criticized by historians. Liu Xiuzheng said.

"Speaking of which. The third brother doesn't want his future sister-in-law to be an authoritarian person, right? Liu Boji laughed.

"Let's just say that. If a woman is too strong, she is a person like Empress Lu and Huo Chengjun. Such a woman is a woman who loses her virtue. Liu Xiu said with a smile.

"Third brother, you are machismo." Liu Boji said angrily.

At this moment, Li Tong walked in.

After Liu Xiu saw Li Tong, he was surprised: "Brother Li, why are you here?" Aren't you an official in the new dynasty? ”

Li Tong smiled: "Uncle Liu Wen." I'm long gone. resigned and returned to his hometown. Like today's chaos. Wang Mang's perverse actions have already caused the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people. I need to raise my troops. ”

"Brother Li, you have always been from a wealthy family, so you should be able to disperse your family property and recruit rebels, right?" Liu Xiu said with a smile.

"Uncle Liu Wen, there is a prophecy among the people: Liu's uprising, assisted by Li's. Your Liu family is about to revolt now, and our Li family can help you. Li Tong said confidently.

Liu Xiu listened to Li Tong's voice like a bell and thought: It seems that Li Tong is indeed here to help.

"Good. We revolt together. Liu Xiu shook Li Tong's hand and shouted.

Liu Yan also walked in, he saw that Li Tong was actually at his house, and asked, "What?" Li Tong, have you also resigned from the New Dynasty? ”

"Yes! The imperial court is declining. People of insight have lost faith in the imperial court. So they took refuge in the rebels from all walks of life. Li Tong explained.

"Rebels? Green forest, red eyebrows? They're just rogues. We are the descendants of Han Gaozu. Liu Yan said angrily.

Li Tong said with a smile: "Green Forest and Red Eyebrows are all reckless heroes. However, they are the people in the world who know the people's sufferings best, and once they become officials, the people will live and work in peace and contentment. ”

"I don't see it that way. Li Tong Brothers. Once reckless gains power, most of them are nouveau riche. They can't realize what their problem is. They will even counterattack the oppressive nobles. As a result, the world will only become more and more chaotic. Liu Xiu analyzed.

Liu Yan thought to himself: The third brother's opinion has some insight. However, now, the power of our Liu family is too weak. I'm afraid we'll have to succumb to the Green Forest Army for the time being.

"Really? Uncle Liu Wen is inevitably a little worried. In my opinion, the Green Forest Army will inevitably be able to overthrow the new dynasty. Li Tong said with a smile.

"Are you too confident? Li Tong Brothers. The combat effectiveness of the army of the new dynasty is still okay. Although the Green Forest Army defeated the New Dynasty army many times. However, the main forces of the new dynasty did not lose much. Liu Xiu said worriedly.

"How much is not lost? Uncle Liu Wen, you overestimate Wang Mang too much. Wang Mang's main forces were mostly defending against the Huns on the border. Therefore, most of the troops involved in the suppression of the rebels were new recruits. There is nothing combative. Li Tong analyzed.

"Really?" Liu Yan and Liu Xiu couldn't help but be surprised.

Liu Xiu thought to himself: Is the new dynasty really as strong as this? Wouldn't it be great if that were the case? There is hope for the revival of our Han family!

Liu Yan thought to himself: How can the new dynasty be so weak? When I went back to Chang'an, I found that the new dynasty was so powerful. The army is also majestic and high-spirited.

At the same time, Wang Mang also discussed the general trend of the world with the three princes in Weiyang Palace.

"Your Majesty, now the Green Forest Army is the biggest threat to our new dynasty. The rest of the thieves are easy to handle. All we need to do is destroy the Green Forest Army. All other thieves in the world will scatter as birds and beasts. Da Sima Yan You said with a smile.

"But if we can't do it quickly. The Green Forest Army has dragged down our New Dynasty army, and in that case, it will be easy for other rebels of the New Dynasty to take advantage of the opportunity to become bigger. Wang Mang said worriedly.

"Your Majesty, the other rebels don't have many troops, and they're disorganized. Not a big deal. Da Sima Yanyou analyzed.

"I still think that the Green Forest Army is a big problem for us. Liu Xuan in the Green Forest Army is the biggest threat to our new dynasty. His father and younger brother are all thieves. Wang Mang scolded.

"Your Majesty, the minister has always felt that the biggest enemy of the court is Liu Xiu, not Liu Xuan. When Liu Xiu was a student, he had an extraordinary bearing. Now, although he has returned to his hometown. However, once he raised his arms, the consequences were unimaginable. Da Sima Yanyou said worriedly.

Yan You's estimate was right.

Liu Xiu really gathered the young people in his hometown and announced an uprising!

"Too many students like Uncle Liu Wen have revolted. It seems that the current way of the world is really not good. The young people of Chung Ling said.

"No, how can you rebel?" Liu Xiu saw an old man coming over.

"Uncle, why are you here?" Liu Xiu saw that this person was his uncle Liu Liang.

"Uncle Wen, how do I teach you on weekdays? As a courtier of the new dynasty, how can you commit rebellion? Are you worthy of Taixue's cultivation of you? Uncle Liu Liang scolded.

"Uncle, Wang Mang has lost the hearts of the people like this. If he continues, the new dynasty will sit still. Rather than let the new dynasty's Jiangshan Sheji fall into the hands of others. It's better to let our Han family people recapture Jiangshan Sheji. Liu Xiu scolded.

"Uncle Wen, even if Your Majesty has the problem of virtue, naturally there are ministers to advise! How can you be a rebel and a thief? Liu Liang scolded.

In the third year of the emperor (22 AD), Liu Xiu, the patriarch of the Han family in Chungling, announced an uprising.

At this time, the meteorite landed on the outskirts of Chungling, making a deafening sound.

Liu Xiu shouted: "Xin Mang will be defeated, and the Han family will be prosperous!" ”

Liu Yan raised the embroidered banner of the Han family and shouted: "Today, our Zhutiandu Department has announced an uprising......