Chapter Eighty-Six: Preparing for the Expedition (Second Watch)
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On the twentieth day of July in the second year of Jianning, a loud noise came from the side hall of the emperor's bedroom in Luoyang Imperial Palace, which frightened the eunuchs and palace maids outside the palace to hurriedly bow their heads.
"Bastard. Zang Min's rice bucket. Liu Hong shouted angrily, scolding and kicking the desk in front of him.
Then he felt puzzled, walked to the side, took down the sword on the wall, and slashed at the table.
Li Hao, who saw it, felt a chill, and just wanted to disappear into this hall immediately.
After a long while, Liu Hongcai exhaled a long breath and said expressionlessly, "Spread the cabinet ministers, Zhu Yu, the ruling Jinwu, Liu Yu in the imperial history, and Duan Ying, the lieutenant of the school." ”
"No"
Li Hao answered the promise, and then fled and left the main hall and went down to deliver the decree.
Liu Hong looked at the empty hall and muttered expressionlessly, "Zang Min, Qier is still a famous figure in history, and Qier is still a great talent who is well-versed in both military and political affairs. ”
"Let the fourteen-year-old Sun Jian arrest Xu Sheng, and come up with it, no matter how powerful Sun Jian is, he is only a fourteen-year-old boy, but Xu Sheng died, and Xu Zhao completely occupied Huiji County under the name of eradicating dissidents."
"At this time, Er should be going to quell the rebellion, but Er gave me a twist and turn that the Yangzhou state soldiers were annihilated, what do you want? Do you want Xu Zhao to occupy Yangzhou and claim the emperor? What a rice bucket. ”
Although Liu Hong's face was expressionless, his tone was unusually angry, after all, Xu Zhao and Manyue at this time were already able to shake the foundation of the Great Han.
A quarter of an hour later, the cabinet of five, Zhu Yu, the ruling Jinwu, Liu Yu, the middle of the imperial history, and Duan Ying, the lieutenant of the school, came to the main hall.
After saluting, Liu Hong handed over the fold to a few people, who were shocked at first glance, because from the point of view of the fold, Yangzhou at this time, it can be said that there are no soldiers to fight at all, and the soldiers of Danyang County are busy resisting the barbarian Yue, if it is not for the reinforcements of the soldiers of Jiujiang County, I am afraid that Danyang is already difficult to protect itself.
Yuzhang and Lujiang counties, one guards against Xu Sheng, and the other guards against barbarians.
At this time, Xu Zhao had already sent troops to Wu County, and Wu County Taishou had already issued three urgent documents.
In such a situation, if there is no imperial army to go, I am afraid that Yangzhou will fall, it will only be a matter of time.
Thinking of this, Tai Lieutenant Liu Ju said, "Your Majesty, at this time, there are tigers in Luoyang, shooting, and the three armies of Liangzhou, why don't you send the tiger army?" ”
Liu Hong shook his head and said, "I have decided to go to the expedition in person, otherwise even if Hu Ben goes, I am afraid that it will not be a short time." ”
"Your Majesty, if you are a golden body, you can easily wade into danger?"
"Please retract your order."
As soon as Liu Hong's words came out, the following people hurriedly objected.
At this time, a small yellow door ran into the hall and said, "Your Majesty, Yangzhou is urgent." ”
Li Hao hurriedly went down to present the report to Liu Hong, Liu Hong opened it and looked at it, and said with a wry smile: "I'm afraid it's difficult for me to think about it without being pro-government." ”
Immediately ordered Li Hao to hand over the report to the following people, several people got together to open the report, only to see that it was written: "On July 15 of the second year of Jianning, Xu Zhao feinted to attack Qiantang in Wu County, attacked Fuchun and Yuhang counties, cut off the back road of Qiantang, Qiantang broke, and the southwest of Wu County was occupied by Xu Zhao, and then on July 16, Xu Zhao called himself 'Emperor Yangming' in Juzhang, with more than 50,000 troops. ”
When a few people saw it, they immediately knew that there was a big deal, although there were many rebellions in the Han Dynasty, but there were few people who called themselves emperors.
Now that Xu Zhao calls himself the emperor, if he can't be quickly exterminated, then the blow to Liu Hong will be fatal.
Thinking of this, several people were silent about Liu Hong's personal recruitment.
In history, Liu Hong was afraid of death because he did not have a personal conquest, and the eunuchs were also afraid of losing control of Liu Hong, but now it is different.
Liu Hong saw the expressions of several people and knew that several people had understood the importance of the matter, and then said, "Although I am personally recruited, but the affairs of the court cannot be wasted, therefore, during my absence, government affairs are handed over to the cabinet, and those who cannot be self-dictated by the cabinet will be presented to me quickly." Military affairs, no matter how big or small, are presented to me, and they cannot be specialized. ”
"No"
When the five members of the cabinet heard this, they responded to the promise.
Liu Hong continued: "During my absence, Zhi Jinwu should lead the Yulin Army under his command to ensure the safety of the Beijing Division, and the captain of the Si Li should ensure that the Si Li is safe. ”
"No."
Zhu Yu and Duan Ying immediately agreed when they heard this.
"Well, Yu Shi Zhongcheng, if there is anything important in the imperial court, it should be presented to me at any time."
"No" Liu Yu responded to the promise when he heard this, but he sighed secretly in his heart.
What's important? Of course, there is nothing that doesn't matter, that is to say, Liu Yu is the person who checks and balances the cabinet and understands the dynamics of the DPRK and China.
Immediately, Liu Hong issued an edict: "Huiji Xu's family received the emperor's favor, but he didn't know how to repay the grace of heaven, so he openly rebelled and called himself the emperor." Such people who are indignant by heaven and man, I should personally ask for them. ”
"Ordered the guard captain Wang Yue to lead 3,000 Praetorian Guards to accompany him, guarding the Holy Frame, the Tiger Ben Army, the Liangzhou Army, the right general Zhang Huan, and the staff Jia Xu and ten staff officers to accompany me on the expedition. The Shooting Sound Army was stationed in Hanoi and was not allowed to leave without reason. ”
"Although I am personally on the expedition, I also need to deal with the affairs of the DPRK and China, and I am ordered to be too often Xu Xun, Yuan Kui, Sinong Qiao Xuan, Yin Xun, the cabinet walk, and Doctor Taizhong to come to Yan to follow me on the expedition."
The few people below listened to Liu Hong's words, and couldn't help but secretly say in their hearts, "It's amazing!" Bringing all the leaders who may make trouble in the court with him can be said to minimize the impact of the emperor's personal expedition on the court situation. ”
Immediately, Liu Hong ordered a few people to retreat and issued a holy decree.
After a few people retreated, Liu Hongdao, "Pass on the general Dong Pet." ”
"No"
After a while, Dong Pet came to the main hall, Liu Hong did not sit on the main seat at this time, but placed two tables in the center of the main hall.
Dong Pet was slightly stunned when he saw this, and then saluted, "Meet Your Majesty." ”
Liu Hong waved his hand and said, "Uncle doesn't have to be like this, just sit." ”
Dong Pet was stunned when he heard this, you must know that if it wasn't for Queen Dong, Liu Hong would never call his uncle!
However, this was not the time to be surprised, so Dong Pet sat down according to his words.
Liu Hong picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Dong Pet, and Dong Pet saw this and said, "Don't dare, there is Your Majesty." ”
"Hehe," Liu Hong chuckled and said, "Uncle, it's strange, why am I like this?" ”
Hearing this, Dong Chong said respectfully: "The minister doesn't dare." ”
"It's okay, I know that my uncle thinks that after I ascended the throne, I have never called my uncle when I was alone, but at this time, I am called, so I just feel strange."
Liu Hong saw that Dong Pet was about to speak, so he waved his hand and interrupted, "And after listening to me, I actually want to call Uncle Er!" When I didn't become the emperor, I relied on my mother for my life, if it weren't for my uncle's constant help, I'm afraid I wouldn't be alive today! ”
"However, after I become the emperor, I can no longer be the same as before, my words and deeds will be guessed by the people below, if I am kind to my uncle, there will be people who flatter my uncle, although my uncle is determined and will not waver."
"But my uncle's family can't! When I don't want to be in power, I will take the Dou family's relatives under the knife, and the Dong family's relatives will be operated on in order to establish authority! ”
Speaking of this, Liu Hong couldn't help but shed tears.
Seeing this, Dong Chong's face was also full of tears, and he got up and said, "The minister will live up to His Majesty's love." ”
Seeing this, Liu Hong also got up, took Dong Chong's hand with both hands and said, "Uncle, I am about to go to the army, I hope that my uncle can take care of my mother well, and at the same time wait for me to pay attention to the court." ”
"No, the minister will live up to His Majesty's trust."
Seeing this, a smile appeared on the corner of Liu Hong's mouth, and he said secretly, "Liu Bei, this move is really good!" ”