Luoyang.

Liu Yan's death reached the imperial court.

Liu Wei was very happy. Although we are relatives, we have no affection for each other at all. Liu Yan's death can be regarded as removing a major trouble for the empire. Although you don't have to celebrate with the whole country, you have to gather your cronies and important ministers to celebrate.

called Wei Yi and Lu Zhi and set up a family banquet in Maolong Garden.

Eating a banquet to celebrate the hanging up of another person, this matter can only be done by Liu Wei, a young emperor, Wei Yi, Lu Zhi and others who participated in the banquet all looked at each other, shook their heads and smiled bitterly.

During the banquet, the most discussed issue was the future direction of Yizhou.

Lu Zhi said regretfully: "It's a pity that Liu Zhishu (Liu Dan) failed to inherit the position of Yizhou. ”

Liu Dan was familiar with Lu Zhi when he was in charge of the imperial history of the imperial court, Lu Zhi understood his character of the Han Dynasty, if he could rule Yizhou, it would be of great help to the imperial court, so Lu Zhi felt a pity.

Huangfu Song analyzed: "Liu Zhang leads the Yizhou pastor, Liu Dan is not convinced, and he will definitely turn against each other and fight in the same room." At that time, the imperial court will also have an opportunity. ”

Xun You disagreed, and said: "There is Zhang Lu's obstruction in Han, and it takes a lot of effort to enter Shu. And Liu Dan's strength is weak, I am afraid that we will fail before we can enter Shudi. ”

Xun Yu also agreed with his nephew's point of view, and said: "Huainan Yuan Shu and Bohai Yuan Shao have changed very much recently, and the imperial court should pay attention to these two people, and Yizhou should not be the primary target of the imperial court." ”

Guo Jia also agrees with Xun Yu's point of view, but he analyzes the current situation from the perspective of people's hearts: "Liu Zhang is weak and insufficient, and it is okay to keep it." His Majesty only needs to contain its development. And the Yuan brothers are all ambitious people, and the great enemies of the future court must be these two, and Your Majesty should get rid of them as soon as possible. ”

Wei Yi and Jia Xu did not speak out, they had contacted the Unified Investigation Agency, and knew that Liu Wei had already arranged a lot of nails in Yizhou, and even deduced Liu Wei's arrangement in the overall situation of the world from the layout of the intelligence collected from all sides.

Regarding everyone's opinions, Liu Wei was noncommittal, looking at the pear wine in the cup faintly, his eyes were deep and long.

For him, Yizhou and even the world are like this glass of wine, which will be completely held in the palm of his hand sooner or later.

Chengdu.

Dong Fu left Chengdu.

After Liu Zhang received the Yizhou pastor, he wanted to worship Dong Fu as a farewell, but Dong Fu rejected Liu Zhang on the grounds of old age and frailty, and insisted on leaving Chengdu despite his retention, and moved to Nan'an, Shu County, to live a leisurely and secluded life. Later, Yu Guangxi died in the fifth year at the age of 88.

Liu Zhang has obtained the power of life and death in Yizhou, but the problems he faces have not been completely solved. First of all, his second brother Liu Dan is still building a house in Mianzhu, and Liu Zhang has already informed him of the news of his father's death and asked him to come to Chengdu for funeral.

If Liu Dan can come to Chengdu, it can be regarded as solving a big hidden danger for himself.

However, Zhao Wei always felt that Liu Dan was a big problem, in order to better control the weak Liu Zhang, Zhao Wei quietly suggested in Liu Zhang's ear that Liu Dan be hunted and killed in the name of Lao Fujun.

Zhao Wei thought very well, but he ignored one thing, that is, Liu Zhang's weakness that he had always valued.

Although Liu Zhang also felt that Liu Dan was a hidden danger, he still refused to kill his brother.

Hearing Zhao Wei's suggestion, Liu Zhang's face changed greatly, and he waved his hand again and again and said: "Kill your brother with your brother, don't be afraid!" Moreover, if the false father does such an unrighteous thing, it will make the father bear a name of unkindness, which is even more unfilial. This kind of thing that violates the way of filial piety, you still don't talk about it. ”

Liu Zhang refused, and Zhao Wei was dumbfounded. At the beginning, he supported Liu Zhang because he valued his weakness and was easy to control, but he didn't expect that Liu Zhang's weakness was also a double-edged sword, so he lifted a stone and shot himself in the foot.

No matter how he persuaded him, Liu Zhang did not agree to kill Liu Dan, and Zhao Wei had to leave stupidly.

Zhao Wei's plan did not come to fruition, and his image also had some disgust in Liu Zhang's heart. Privately, Liu Zhang told Wu Yi about Zhao Wei's strategy and consulted him for advice.

Wu Yi was jealous of Zhao Wei's merits, and was even more dissatisfied with his arrogance after mastering the power of Yizhou, and saw Liu Zhang asking his opinion on this matter, so he took the opportunity to smear Zhao Wei and said: "If you have a plan that is not filial, you must be a person who is not filial." Zhao Wei is acting so viciously, the lord must be careful! ”

Liu Zhang was silent, bowing his head and locking his eyebrows.

Wu Yi knew that Liu Zhang was already a little moved, and took advantage of the situation to break another fierce news: "Mao Angong once said that Zhao Yun's face is reversed!" ”

Mao An Gong is Dong Fu, and his ability to speak is well known. For example, he said that Yizhou has the spirit of a genius, and the flickering Liu Yan ran to Yizhou. Now he said that Zhao Wei has the opposite, which will inevitably arouse Liu Zhang's suspicion of Zhao Wei.

But in fact, Wu Yi made up this matter to bluff Liu Zhang, anyway, Dong Fu has already left Chengdu, and Liu Zhang will not really ask him to ask about the truth of this matter.

Liu Zhang frowned and asked, "If that's the case, what should I do?" ”

Wu Yi suggested: "Zhao Wei is complacent at this time, and if he is not prepared, the lord can hunt him down with lightning speed, and the big trouble will be eliminated in an instant." ”

Liu Zhang lowered his head and thought for a while, and finally shook his head in opposition and said: "Zhao Wei is an old subordinate of his father, and he has the merit of supporting me, he has nothing wrong now, how can he kill him with words?" ”

Then, Liu Zhang paused, and said: "Mao Angong has a suspicion with Zhao Wei, and his words are not credible. ”

Seeing that Liu Zhang gave Zhao Wei such a definite sentence, Wu Yi did not forcibly admonish him again. He understands Liu Zhang's weakness better than Zhao Wei, what he said just now is just a tentative suggestion, and he doesn't expect Liu Zhang to decisively get rid of Zhao Wei immediately.

If you don't kill Zhao Wei, other things have to be done. Wu Yi said to Liu Zhang: "The lord is benevolent, since he is unwilling to hunt down Zhao Wei, he must also take some precautions against him, in case his authority is too heavy and endangers the stability of Yizhou." ”

Liu Zhang felt that this statement was still reasonable, so he followed his words, with Pang Xi as the Taishou of Bazhong, commanding the Dongzhou army, and Zhao Wei as the other driver of Yizhou, as his deputy. And Wang Shang, Ren An and others are all important officials in the state to divide the power of Zhao Wei.

Mianzhu.

After receiving the news of his father's death, Liu Dan did not leave Mianzhu immediately.

Although his father's death made him grief-stricken, Liu Dan did not lose his mind because of this. Now Chengdu may have become a tiger's den in Longtan, as long as you go back, you will be eaten alive.

His subordinates Lou Fa, Shen Mi, Gan Ning and others all advised him not to go, and Gan Ning first said to Liu Dan: "The second son is going to Chengdu to be more auspicious, it is better to stay in Mianzhu and raise troops to make a career!" ”

Liu Dan hesitated: "The fourth brother is already the lord of Yizhou, if I raise an army to make a rebellion, won't I become a thief of rebellion?" ”

Lou Fa persuaded: "The second son is older than the fourth son, and he should inherit the position of the state pastor, and now he is condescending to others, and we are all unhappy for the son. ”

Shen Mi also followed Hu Xuan and said: "It is said that the old mansion monarch's last order is to let the second son take charge of Yizhou. ”

Liu Dan was so indecisive by Gan Ning and others that he thought that Lu Chang was resourceful, so he brought him to ask him.

Lü Chang was also originally an official of the imperial court, but because he escorted Liu Yan into Shu, the road was blocked and he could not return, so he was stranded in Yizhou.

Lu Chang replied to Liu Dandao: "Now that the lord of Yizhou has been decided, if the second son revives the sword, he will lose his righteous reputation, and the soldiers and civilians of Yizhou will not be willing to join him." The second son raised troops to make trouble, which was really self-defeating. ”

Liu Dan also expressed his thoughts: "If I don't go to Chengdu, what if I stay in Mianzhu to defend myself?" ”

Lu Chang shook his head and said: "The father dies and the son does not keep filial piety, it is a violation of filial piety, the fourth prince can use this reason to crusade against you at any time, the second son has not had much time to run Mianzhu, can you guarantee that when the army comes, Mianzhu will be determined to resist the enemy?" ”

Liu Dan asked again: "Can I abandon this place and sneak back to the imperial court?" ”

Lu Chang smiled bitterly, thinking that if I could run back to the imperial court, why would I stay in Yizhou? Dissuaded Liu Dan and said: "The rice thieves in Hanzhong are in chaos, how can the second son return?" ”

Liu Dan couldn't see it left and right, there was really no way to go to heaven and no way to enter the ground. Crying in despair, he said, "Don't you really want to go to Chengdu to die?" ”

Lu Chang smiled slightly, and asked rhetorically: "How does the second son know that going to Chengdu is a dead end?" ”

Liu Dan was puzzled and stared at Lu Chang curiously.

Lu Chang explained: "The fourth son is benevolent and has a good relationship with the second son, how can he poison you?" ”

Liu Dan suddenly realized. Lu Chang said it unreasonably. He still understands the character of the fourth brother and is a kind person.

Lu Chang said again: "The second son's trip to Yizhou is only a thrill at best, if the second son doesn't believe it, he is often willing to bring his family to go with the second son." ”

Lu Chang was willing to gamble with the whole family to accompany him to Chengdu, Liu Dan was extremely moved and convinced of his words. He made up his mind to return to Chengdu with Lu Chang.

Chengdu.

Liu Zhang, who was in Chengdu, was overjoyed when he heard the news that Liu Dan rushed back to the funeral. Liu Dan's return to Chengdu not only avoided fratricide, but also strengthened the stability of Yizhou. After Liu Dan came to Chengdu outside the city, Liu Zhang personally led the crowd out of the city to greet him.

Zhao Wei failed to persuade Liu Zhang to kill Liu Dan, and he decided to do it himself because he was unwilling to fail. Arrange for a soldier to ambush outside Yizhou City, preparing to wait for an opportunity to make a move after Liu Dan enters the city.

Liu Dan saw that there were many soldiers around, and he hesitated and did not dare to enter the city. At this time, a young man behind him stood up and asked loudly: "The second prince came here with the filial piety of the son of man, why did the prince greet him with a sword?" ”

Liu Zhang's face was red, and he asked Zhao Wei angrily: "What are these soldiers doing?" ”

Zhao Wei replied: "I am here to protect the monarch of the palace." ”

Liu Zhang said: "Brothers get together, what's the risk? No need for armor protection! He ordered Zhao Wei to withdraw the soldiers.

Liu Zhang turned his head to look at the young man who scolded him again, and asked, "Who are you?" ”

Lu Chang stood up and replied, "It's the dog Lu Yi." ”

Liu Zhang praised: "Father and son are both wise men!" ”

Liu Zhang and Liu Dan entered Chengdu together, and jointly mourned Liu Yan's soul and buried him.

Although Liu Zhang was ruthless to kill Liu Dan, it did not mean that he had no precautions against Liu Dan, after all, he still posed a certain threat to his rule in Yizhou, so he made him Yue Jun Taishou and put him in the south of Yizhou to take care of him.

Gan Ning, Shen Mi and others, who stayed in Mianzhu, saw that Liu Dan did not listen to his advice and went back to Chengdu, and they were afraid that their persuasion of Liu Dan to raise troops would be exposed, so they rebelled in Mianzhu.

They had no prestige in Yizhou, and they were in a hurry, neither adequately prepared nor responded. The rebels only destroyed Mianzhu and then moved east to Jingzhou.

Upon learning that Jingzhou had received the rebels from Yizhou, Liu Zhang was furious. With Zhao Wei as the general of the Eastern Zhonglang, the troops were stationed in Yu Yanren, ready to invade Jingzhou at any time.

Since then, the internal affairs of Yizhou have calmed down. Liu Zhang, who was the pastor of Yizhou, still pursued his father's policy of ceding land and defending himself, and became the emperor of Shu Land.

To be continued, stay tuned for the next chapter.