"Bosheng. Uncle Wen has already been surrounded by enemy troops in Kunyang. If the stalemate continues, Uncle Wen will be in danger. Deng Chen said worriedly.

"Uncle Liu Wen only has 5,000 people, and he can't beat Wang Mang's 420,000 people. He was sent to death entirely. Liu Yan worried.

He thought to himself: Uncle Wen is a Confucian general. Wang Mang now let Da Sima, Da Situ, and Da Sikong all gather in Kunyang City.

I'm afraid he's not an opponent, right?

"Don't worry. Liu Xiu had a way to defeat the army of the New Dynasty. Wang Dan said with a smile.

"You are Wang Mang's cousin, why did you also come to join our Green Forest Army?" Deng Chen asked.

"The Green Forest Army is orthodox. My cousin Wang Mang has long since lost the hearts of the people. Wang Dan sobbed.

"Really? That's right. Wang Mang still has an army of millions! Deng Chen said with a smile.

He thought to himself: Wang Dan can't be a spy, right?

Deng Chen remembered what happened before:

Liu Xiu, Deng Yu and Yin Lihua went to the private room of the inn to eat.

On the table are cinnamon fish, grilled pig's trotters and other delicacies! However, Liu Xiu didn't have the heart to put down chopsticks. He continued to ask Yin Lihua: "Cai Shaogong is a famous expert in our new dynasty!" My brother-in-law has to look for him to see feng shui when he repairs the house! Did he really say that? ”

"Yes! What he said: Liu Xiu should be the Son of Heaven! Yin Lihua said with a smile.

"Uncle Wen! You don't think it's you, do you? The national teacher of our new dynasty is also called Liu Xiu! It's him! Deng Yu scoffed.

"That's the national teacher Liu Xin! That's why he changed his name! Liu Xiu said with a smile.

"Anyway, it can't be you!" Deng Yu said with a smile.

"How do you know it can't be me? On other days, if I become the emperor, I will definitely make you the Great Situ! Liu Xiu said with a smile.

"Minister Deng Yu, thank you, Lord Longen, ......," Deng Yu said with a smile.

Yin Lihua smiled: "Then what are you doing with me?" ”

"Make you my queen!" Liu Xiu laughed.

At the same time, Wang Mang also heard the folk rumor that "Liu Xiu should be the Son of Heaven"! He thought to himself: Could it be the national teacher Liu Xiu? He is the father-in-law of the crown prince! He's so loyal to me! I don't believe he would betray me!

At this moment, the general Wang Xun suddenly ran to Weiyang Palace in a hurry.

Wang Xun's face was already sweating profusely, and he was already exhausted!

"Your Majesty, something is wrong!" Wang Xun cried.

"What's wrong? What's so frustrating? Wang Mang was surprised.

He thought to himself: What can make the great general Wang Xun so uncalm? Could it be that the Huns came in? Or did Goguryeo attack Liaodong?

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has died...... Wang Xun cried.

"Ah......" Wang Mang sat on the ground.

He thought to himself: Is it okay for my aunt not to go a few days ago? Why did he suddenly die? What's going on?

"The Empress Dowager has always been in good health, why did she go suddenly?" Wang Mang cried.

"Your Majesty, a few days ago, you sent someone to demolish the temple of the Han Dynasty. This matter was known to the Empress Dowager. Moreover, the imperial mausoleum of Emperor Yuan was also demolished. The Empress Dowager also went to see it, and since she came back, she has been washing her face with tears! Wang Xun cried.

"That's it......" Wang Mang felt a trace of guilt in his heart!

He thought to himself: Maybe I really did something wrong! I should not destroy the temples of the Han family. The Empress Dowager is my relative! As soon as she leaves, I will be better off than dead!

Although she has been cursing me! I've always wanted me to die! However, I know: she misses the Han Dynasty too much!

"Wang Xun, does the Empress Dowager have any last words?" Wang Mang cried.

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager said: Are there any immortals worshiped in the temple? If not, why build a temple? If so, how can you insult your ancestors? Isn't Your Majesty afraid of retribution? Wang Xun cried.

"The Empress Dowager is already gone. I want Yang Xiong to write a memorial to the Empress Dowager of our new dynasty! Wang Mang cried.

At this time, Wang Dan, who was far away in Zhongshan as a taishou, heard that the empress dowager had died, and he was in pain. He is the son of Wang Mang's sixth uncle, Wang Li.

He also went to Chang'an to attend the funeral of the Empress Dowager.

Five years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, in 13 AD, Wang Zhengjun, the empress dowager of the new dynasty, died. Wang Zhengjun went through six emperors in his life (Xuanyuan Cheng Aiping, Wang Mang, and the infant was not considered an emperor), the Western Han Dynasty, and the New Dynasty. She has been the queen, the queen mother, and the queen mother, and has held great power for more than 60 years. At the time of his death, he was eighty-four years old.

After she left, it marked that the era of the elders of the Western Han Dynasty had passed. The era after that was mainly the struggle between Wang Mang and the characters of the future Eastern Han Dynasty!

Zhongshan Taishou Wang Dan met his old friend Liu Liang (Liu Xiu's second uncle) in the capital, and he was surprised: "Old brother, why are you here?" Let's say goodbye to Nanyang, it's been many years! ”

"Yes! Back then, the deposition of your father (Wang Li) was already a matter of the former Han Dynasty! Now it is mainly a matter for your royal family. I've got my taxes out of the way! Now, the whole family can't eat. I'm really anxious! Liu Liang cried.

"Rest assured. I asked my cousin, Dasikong Wangyi. He should know the inside story. He's always done things justly! Wang Dan said with a smile.

"I don't have much hope. You are all members of the Wang family, one nostril is out of breath! Liu Liang said with a smile.

At this time, Wang Mang was asking about the Taixue entrance exam.

He asked Yangxiong: "You are the great Confucian of the world." This session of Taixue. Who is the number one winner? ”

"Your Majesty, it's Liu Xiu from Nanyang!" Yang Xiong laughed.

"Whose son is this person? Why haven't I heard of it? Wang Mang wondered.

"Your Majesty, this person is the son of Liu Qin, the county commander." Yang Xiong laughed.

"I have the impression that when Liu Xiu was born, I also went to his house. At that time, it was the time of Emperor Ai of the former Han Dynasty, and I was an official in Nanyang. Wang Mang couldn't help but be enlightened.

He thought to himself: If a talent like Liu Xiu can work for our new dynasty. Then our new dynasty must be prosperous!

Yang ambitious thought to himself: Your Majesty is still whimsical! After all, Liu Xiu is a relative of the Han family in Nanyang. How can you be willing to serve our new dynasty?

However, Wang Mang thought about it: No! Folk say: Liu Xiu should be the Son of Heaven, it won't be this Liu Xiu, right? If it were him, it would be to cut down the grass and eradicate the roots! Otherwise, there will be endless troubles!

"That's right. Yang Xiong. We have a proverb among the people: Liu Xiu should be the son of heaven. Do you think it's true? Wang Mang said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks it's nonsense!" Yang Xiong laughed.

Speaking of Liu Xiu's side, Liu Liang and Wang Dan quickly went to find Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu was still reading "Shangshu" in the Taixue dormitory.

"Uncle Wen! You're so promising! I've heard that you actually won the first place in the entrance exam! You will have a bright future in the future! Liu Liang said with a smile.

Liu Xiu smiled: "That's why my uncle always asked me for a good teacher before!" For example, Cai Shaogong is a famous Confucian! ”

"Uncle Wen, you are still too modest! Which of the teachers of the children of the official eunuchs of our new dynasty is not a rich five cars. Why didn't they test you? Or is it because you're talented! Liu Liang said with a smile.