After Wang Mang finished speaking, he summoned his brother Wang Shun, the Taibao, and assigned him a difficult homework. The title of the pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info homework is: Forcing the Palace! Forcing whom? The Queen Mother, of course! What does Wang Mang want to do? He wanted to force his aunt to abdicate and let him be the regent!

You may think: Wang Mang is too anxious. If you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, something will happen to you. However, Wang Mang does not see it this way. In his opinion, the time was ripe for him to twist any more. But what reason will Wang Shun take to persuade the old lady Wang to abdicate?

In fact, Wang Mang had already thought of this technical problem. As long as Wang Shun follows his steps, the Queen Mother will have no way at all!

One day, Xie Huan, the former magistrate of Huiguang County, gave a concert to the imperial court and said a very miraculous thing: "Meng Tong, the magistrate of Wugong County, under me, dug a white stone when digging a well. On the top of the stone and below the circle, there are 8 vermilion characters written on it: "Sue An Han Gongmang as the emperor"

Wang Mang's trick had already been used by Chen Sheng and Wu Guang during the uprising, and it was child's play if he wanted to deceive the Empress Dowager Wang. Of course, Wang Mang also knew that he couldn't be deceived, but he still found Wang Shun and said to him, "Please give this letter to the Empress Dowager Wang, and she will understand everything."

So, Wang Shun had no choice but to hand over the recital to Wang Zhengjun. When Wang Zhengjun saw it, he directly rejected Wang Shun and said, "Such a little trick also wants to deceive me."

"I know that I can't deceive the Empress Dowager, your old man," Wang Shun replied honestly, but he then said, "But the Empress Dowager, think about it: things have come to this point, can we still stop An Hangong?" To be honest: I can't stop it, and you can't stop it" Wang Zhengjun's eyes were straight, staring at Wang Shun, and he couldn't speak for a long time!

The so-called game, that depends on strength! In the face of absolute strength, the strong take the absurdity seriously, and the weak cannot turn the situation around. I think that Zhao Gao covered the sky in the Qin Dynasty with one hand, and in order to test his strength, he even invented an unprecedented story of "pointing to a deer as a horse". Now in the Han Dynasty, the world is basically Wang Mang's people, he just said that the will of heaven wants him to be the emperor, what can you do with the Queen Mother?

Wang Zhengjun finally understood: his nephew Wang Mang just wants to be the emperor! And Wang Shun is here to force the palace today, so that she, the old woman, will admit this irreversible ending!

Wang Shun looked at the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother silently, as if he had seen through her thoughts. So he said, "Don't be nervous, Empress Dowager, Duke An Han's ambition has not yet reached the level of being an emperor, he just wants to seek the name of a regent, that's all"

Regency, in layman's terms, is the power of the acting emperor. To go further, it is to ask the Empress Dowager to retire and completely let the Han Dynasty be taken care of by Wang Mang. It turns out that Wang Mang is seeing that I am old, and I can't do it anymore, and he wants to drive me away? If he wants to drive me away, can I still rely on the position of listening to the government in the court? Wang Zhengjun was silent for a long time before he slowly said to Wang Shun, "Wang Mang wants to be regent, then let it be given to him" Wang Mang knew: The Queen Mother had no way to deal with him at this time!

At this time, the relevant departments have truthfully reported all the great-great-grandsons of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty Liu Xun, a total of 23 people. Wang Mang is very satisfied with this list, because these 23 people are all babies. It doesn't matter who you choose... So, Wang Mang handed over the list to the Queen Mother. The Empress Dowager immediately issued an edict: "The new emperor is too young to govern." The Duke of Anhan, Wang Mang, has been an assistant for three generations and has rich experience, so let him assist the government, such as the story of the Duke of Zhou. Rest assured, everyone. Now please discuss this regency etiquette."

The ministers finally played, "The regent, the Duke of An Han should serve the crown of the Son of Heaven, stand between the households with the axe on his back, and accept the court in the south to listen to political affairs." The use of police in and out of car uniforms is like the system of the Son of Heaven. The suburbs worship the heaven and earth, worship the Ming Hall, worship the temple, and enjoy the sacrifice to the gods. You can call yourself a 'false emperor', and the subjects call yourself 'Emperor Regent', and An Hangong calls himself 'Yu', but if you meet the empress dowager, you should still call yourself 'minister'. An Han decided the affairs of the court fairly, and the orders issued were called 'system' like the emperor's edicts, and had the same legal effect"

In January of the first year of Ju Se (6), Wang Mang sacrificed to God in the southern suburbs of Chang'an, welcomed the spring in the eastern suburbs, and performed a big salute in the Ming Hall, raising the three elders and five watches.

On March 1, Wang Mang announced: Liu Ying, the 2-year-old son of Liu Xian, the Marquis of Liguang, was the crown prince. Respect her daughter, the empress of Emperor Ping of Han, as the empress dowager. Wang Shun was appointed as Taifu Zuofu, Zhen Feng was appointed as Tai'a Right Fu, and Zhen Han was appointed as Taibao's successor. and set up the "four less" young masters, young masters, young A, and young guards, all of whom have 2,000 stones.

Please note: Liu Ying was only the crown prince (historically known as Ruzi Ying) and not the emperor. The so-called Wang Mang's heart is well known to passers-by. Those with long eyes can see it: Wang Mang doesn't just want to declare to the outside world, learn from Zhou Gong to assist Zhou Chengwang. His next move must be to abolish Liu Ying and establish himself as the true emperor...

Wang Mang attaches great importance to public opinion. If he wants to be the real emperor, it depends on whether the people of the Han Dynasty agree or not? The answer is clearly no! Soon someone stood up and was ready to tear his face with Wang Mang to the end!

The first to stand up was the Liu clan. and the future Eastern Han Dynasty Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu is the same as Liu Chong, the Marquis of An after Liu Fa, the king of Changsha! In April, he conspired with his minister Zhang Shao: Wang Mang must want to usurp Liu Han's power, which is known to the world. But no one dared to rebel as a bird. Maybe as long as the Liu clan takes the lead in reversing, there will be people in the world who respond...

In fact, Liu Chong's idea was right, but the path was not. The rebellion is not only to light the fire and finish the matter, but also to carry firewood, and the fire will flourish when there is more firewood. But the hot-headed Liu Chong didn't go out to find someone, so he rushed out with more than 100 of his men to attack Zhiwan County, Nanyang County. As a result, he was defeated and killed.

Liu Chong's father, Liu Jia, and Zhang Shao's younger brother Zhang Zhu, fearing that Wang Mang would pursue it, took the initiative to apologize. Wang Mang also wanted to win people's hearts at this time, so he issued an edict ****. Zhang Zhu wrote another piece of music for Liu Jia, flattering Wang Mang and blaming Liu Chong. Wang Mang was overjoyed after seeing it, and named Liu Jia as the Marquis of the Rate, and Liu Jia's 7 sons were all given the title of Marquis of Guannei, and Zhang Zhu was named the Marquis of Shude. The people of Chang'an composed a song for this purpose, "I want to be sealed, and I pass Zhang Bosong (Zhang Zhuzi Bosong)." It's better to fight than to play by skill"

The ministers played, "The reason why Liu Chong rebelled was because Wang Mang's power was too light. Now he is promised to have great power, so that he can pacify the world" But Wang Mang is already a regent, what other power can be allowed? The Empress Dowager finally issued an edict on May 17: Wang Mang does not need to call himself a "minister" when he meets the Empress Dowager in the future, but can directly call himself a "fake emperor"

In December, according to Wang Mang's request, the Empress Dowager issued an edict to crown Wang Kuang, the son of Wang Shun, as the Marquis of Tongxin, the Marquis of Daode, the grandson of Kong Guang, Kong Shou as the Marquis of Heyi, and the grandson of Zhen Feng Zhen Kuang as the Marquis of Heli; Zhen Han and Sun Jian each sealed 3,000 households.

In December, the ministers recited: take the Lu of King Mang, the Duke of Anhan, as the regent, the palace as the regent, and the first as the regent. The Empress Dowager issued an edict to give permission.

This year, Xiqiang Pang Xuan, Fu Wan and others raised troops against Wang Mang and attacked Xihai County. Taishou Cheng Yong fled. After Wang Mang killed Cheng Yong, he sent Dou Guo, the captain of Huqiang, to send troops. In the spring of the 2nd year (7) of Juse, Dou Guan quelled the Xiqiang rebellion.

In May, Wang Mang presided over the reform of the currency: the wrong knife 1 is worth 5000, the deed knife is worth 500, and the big money 1 is worth 50. Parallel to the five-baht coin. and forbade the holding of gold by the princes.

After Liu Chong's defeat, some people felt sorry for him: the son of Prime Minister Zhai Fangjin, who was forced to death by Emperor Liu Biao of the Han Dynasty, and the Taishou Zhai Yi of Dongjun.

Zhai Yi asked his 18-year-old nephew Chen Feng to discuss. Zhai Yi thinks: Wang Mang's study of Zhou Gong is fake, and it is true that he wants to be the emperor. The reason why he found a baby to be crowned the prince was actually to find out the truth of the world. If no one dares to stand up and say a fair word, the next step will be for Wang Mang to establish himself as the emperor. For the sake of the country, you have to stand up and fight for the sake of death. Even if he dies, he is a good man who has been famous for eternity!

It's good to have ideas, but you also have to have brains. Liu Chong's road, Zhai Yi will not go to death. How to go? You have to think about it first and lay out the chess game. Zhai Yi believes that what he is defending is not his personal interests, but Liu's interests. So the first thing he thought of was the clan surnamed Liu!

So, he sent people out for activities. Soon, several clans surnamed Liu replied: I am willing to form an alliance and oppose Wang Mang's mother...

Dongjun is a large county, and the commander is the royal Liu family, called Liu Yu. In addition, there are the two sons of Liu Yu, the king of Dongping, Liu Xin, the marquis of Yanxiang, and Liu Huang, the marquis of Wuping. They had a meeting and finally decided to start a rebellion in September...

The Han Dynasty system stipulates that the local county guards train the militia, which is scheduled for September. So on the day of the review of the East County armed forces in September, Zhai Yi announced the start of the army!

At this time, Liu Xin's son, Liu Kuang, who was the king of Dongping at the time, also joined the battle. To rebel, you must know not only why you are rebelling, but also for whom. So Liu Kuang and Zhai Yi made a deal, the former handed over the feudal army to the latter, and the latter had to support the former's father Liu Xin as emperor.

Zhai Yi agreed. Then he proclaimed himself the Great Sima and the Great General of Zhutian, and sent a letter to all the counties and states in the world, explaining that the purpose of the rebellion was to eradicate Wang Mang's regime and return the government to the Liu family... The document was very effective, and as soon as it was issued, the counties responded one after another. So Zhai Yi's army had just arrived in Shanyang County, and the rebel army had more than 100,000 people...

Wang Mang never dreamed that there would be such a day. No matter how great the public opinion is, it is not as strong as the rebellion! Engaging in power tricks, the person who can play Wang Mang has not yet been born. But when he heard that the rebels were advancing in the direction of Chang'an City, he panicked all of a sudden! At this time, the Queen Mother was gloating. A vivid, never-before-seen thrill of revenge permeated her happy old face. How much she hopes to live to that day and see Wang Mang being chopped into meat sauce by the rebels...

Looking at Wang Zhengjun's smug look, Wang Mang really couldn't hold his breath. He summoned all his henchmen to a meeting to discuss countermeasures. Soon, Wang Mang came up with a set of plans and appointed seven generals in one go: Fenwu General Sun Jian, Huya General Wang Yi, Qiang Crossbow General Wang Jun, Zhenwei General Wang Kuang, Fenchong General Liu Hong, Backbone General Wang Chang, and Fenwei General Dou Kuang.

In order to prevent accidents, Wang Mang also stipulated: In the leading body of the army, no Kwantung people should be allowed to serve as commanders. Because the rebels who came to attack Chang'an City were all Kwantung. Wang Mang thinks: These Kwantung people are very unreliable.

The commanders were all Kansai, but the soldiers were all Kanto. Seven generals led this central elite corps to launch a counteroffensive against Zhai Yi's rebels. Then, Wang Mang appointed three more generals to defend three places: the crossbow general Wu Rang Tun Han Gu Pass, the Hengmao general Hou Lu Tun Wu Pass, and the Yangwu general Liu Xin Tunwan County.

If you want to enter the Guanzhong, where Chang'an City is located, you must either go from Hangu Pass in Henan County or Wuguan in Hongnong County. And to enter Wuguan, you must first pass through Wan County in Nanyang County. Therefore, these three places can be said to be the most important! Back then, Liu Bang entered from Wuguan, and Xiang Yu chose to attack Hangu Pass. Different roads lead to the same end, and two major roads lead to Chang'an. If Wang Mang can hold these two passes, he will ensure his own safety.

Perhaps, the situation is not as dire as it seems? I thought: This should be Wang Mang's words to comfort himself...

But Wang Mang was wrong! At this time, there was another news, like a thunderbolt from the sky, which almost shook Wang Mang stupidly: there are people who are rebelling! And there are more than 100,000 people. These more than 100,000 rebels are more terrifying than Zhai Yi's more than 100,000 rebels! Because this rebel army is not from the Kwantung region, but from the Gyeonggi region near Chang'an! Someone set fire in front, and someone demolished the wall in the backyard, how can this be rectified?

There were two leaders of this rebellion: Zhao Peng and Huo Hong from Huaili County. In a way, they are not only unknown people, but also robbers who take advantage of the fire. Zhao Peng and Huo Hong believed that the central army of the Han Dynasty had poured out to deal with Zhai Yi. If they revolt on the spot and invade Chang'an, they will definitely succeed!

It can really be said: rebellion is not terrible, but I am afraid that the rebels are educated. It turns out that Zhao Peng and Huo Hong's point of view is right!