Chapter 5: The Great Changes in the Court (2)
The North and South Palaces, the place where the power of the Han Dynasty is concentrated, are also the places where the eyes of the people of the world meet.
Gu, even if there is a little accident here, it will spread all over the city, when the general He entered the palace for a day, but for a day and night, the news of the emperor's serious illness can no longer be hidden.
Monarch! The lord of the world, now that the master is sick, there are naturally many people who care, and the most important of them are the civil and military ministers who are closely related to his interests.
After all, once a son of heaven and a courtier, in case the emperor really has an accident, no one can expect what his status should be.
However, the court has been up and down for a long time, and there are many smart officials, no matter whether the emperor can be safe this time, it can be determined that it is time to burn the cold stove.
Immediately, there was a long queue in front of the General's Mansion and the Hussar General's Mansion, and the traffic was busy, and the people who came were only for one thing, and they also gave gifts.
The emperor has two sons, and if something happens, he will not be like the first emperor, and he does not know who will inherit the throne in the future. Now it can be seen that the throne is either a prince or a prince.
And if you want to be promoted in the future, it is not pleasing at the moment, the relatives of Empress Dowager Dong and Empress He, He Jin and Dong Chong, when will they wait.
As for who of the two princes can succeed to the throne, but no one dares to pack the ticket, the prince will not say anything, he is the eldest son of the emperor, and he has a great chance of succeeding to the throne. But with the prince association, no one dares to say that he will fail in the succession, after all, the emperor has said more than once that the prince of the association is smart, and he has the intention of passing on the throne, and an edict will be announced to the world in the future, even if he does not admit it, then what can it be.
In this way, the grass on the wall can only please both sides. Dong Chongle, who had just stepped into a high position, was immediately broken, and at this moment he felt the benefits of power. The gifts given by the hundred officials were enough to fill his backyard.
Seeing the tangible benefits, and then without the orders of the Empress Dowager Dong, Dong Zhong naturally kept attracting people who came to rely on him to strengthen his strength.
Because of the emperor's affairs, the ministers outside the palace are gearing up for the future. Those who have real interests can still be good if they fight in the palace.
Listening to the words of her brother He Jin, Queen He will take her son Liu Wei every day to visit her husband on the sick bed, but it is unknown how much of it cares.
Compared with her daughter-in-law's hypocrisy, the Empress Dowager Dong is very sincere, burning incense and praying every day, willing to exchange her life for her son's safety. In addition to selfishness, it can be regarded as pitiful for the hearts of parents in the world.
It's just that Queen He comes to the Jiade Hall every day, and she looks down and doesn't look up, and it is inevitable that her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law will meet. Maybe he was still hindering the court etiquette, saluting with a smile, but turning his back, the coldness in his eyes was enough to kill the other party.
But it's very strange that Empress Dowager Dong and Empress He meet like enemies, but the prince educated by the two is very good, even if they pass by by mistake, they will hold hands and give up.
Even for the ignorant children, they still have some joy in their hearts that their father is sick, otherwise they would not have the opportunity to see each other every day.
As for the throne that the adults fought for by any means, for the two brothers, it was not such a difficult choice at all.
Perhaps it was influenced by his father Liu Hong's usual words, and now he is fourteen, and Liu Wei, who should be sensible, has no intention of competing for the emperor with his younger brother Liu Xie, who is five years younger.
In private, Liu Wei even taught his younger brother to be a good emperor in the future. And the intelligent Liu Xie is usually strict with himself, not only to his brother, but also to his father and grandmother, he often promises that he will be a good emperor in the future.
It's a pity that the throne is not a child's family, not only does it not count if it is said, but even their father does not dare to speak up, even if he says it, he will forget it.
In the time of each mind, the days were repeated day by day, and with the change of time, the emperor was still in the way of face, and he did not dare to blatantly talk about the emperor's throne, and slowly came to the stage.
As April begins, the emperor, who has been lying down for more than a month, has changed from occasionally awake to a long sleep. The weakening body relied on one breath to support it, and the ginseng soup that hung his life every day had to be filled with Zhang Rang.
And Zhang Rang and other regular attendants did not live up to the emperor's usual promotion, and they were carefully taken care of every day, and they did not leave their bodies for a moment without untying their clothes, and they were afraid that the emperor's breath would be broken.
Of course, these servants are so dedicated, and that is also due to selfishness. After all, as long as the emperor is there, their status is there.
However, Zhang Rang and the others also knew that the emperor was in danger of dying at any time, and they should also think about the way back.
No, looking at the cloudy night sky, the ten permanent attendants gathered in a room to discuss countermeasures.
"Although the imperial doctor doesn't dare to say it explicitly, I'm afraid Your Majesty will only be around for two days, what do you say??" Zhang Rang, who was frowning in the hut, said in a mournful voice.
"Your Majesty likes Prince Xie, of course he will make Prince Xie's emperor!" Zhong Chang waited for Duan Jue to say.
"But Liu Wei is here...... Can Empress He and Uncle He Jin give up? Regarding Duan Jue's innocence, Zhao Zhong shook his head and said.
"That's the plan for today, I'm afraid the only way to get rid of He Jin is first, as long as He Jin is divided, Queen He is not raised by us at the beginning, you and I should be safe." Regarding Zhao Zhong's opinion, Duan Jue said clearly.
"It's easy to say, He Jin is now in charge of the world's military power, you and I can easily deal with it?" is different from Duan Jue's idealism, and he often serves Song Diandao.
"So what, even if He Jin holds the military power in the world, we have the captain of the military academy, Your Majesty can have a word, the captain of the military academy is subordinate to the captain of the school, what is he Jin! What's more, in the inner court, it has always been the world that we are waiting for? As long as there are guards in the hands of Jian Chang, I won't necessarily lose! Song Dian's timidity, Duan Jue was clear, and then reminded.
"As Duan Changshou said, although He Jin is in control of the army of the world, as long as he enters the palace, he can cut off his head if he enters a certain person." Listening to Duan Jue's recommendation, Jian Shuo, who was already in high spirits now, did not say a word to guarantee.
"Jian Chang is brave, then I will rely on Jian Chang to wait......" After not speaking for a long time, Zhang Rang was waiting for Jian Shuo to say something, and hurriedly flattered.
Because some time ago, he was given the gift of the emperor, and Jian Shuo was already a little disobedient, and at the critical moment, Zhang Rang was afraid that he would not be united again.
The plan succeeded, Zhang Rang immediately smiled at Duan Jue, and the latter understood: "As long as He Jin dies, there will be no threat to the court, not to mention that the Queen Mother will definitely let Prince Xie ascend the throne, that is, His Majesty's edict will also pass on the throne of Prince Xie, and we will be close to the Queen Mother on weekdays, and when Prince Xie ascends the throne, we will also be regarded as a dragon hero, and the glory and wealth will be the same." ”
"Hahaha! Therefore, we are waiting for the future, and we all rely on Jian Chang to serve......" Following the words, Zhao Zhong naturally wore a high hat to Jian Shuo again.
The situation is changing, and the people in the palace think that they are in charge of the new monarch, focusing on the people, and He Jin's preparation is even earlier than the ten permanent servants.
"General! Is Your Majesty's body really bad? Facing the news from time to time in the palace, Zheng Tai, a celebrity who assisted He Jin, asked.
"The news I got from the queen was very bad. However, His Majesty's illness is a secret of the palace, not to mention the old husband, even the queen can't find out, and the imperial doctor Ling Xu Cheng is also silent and refuses to be strict. He Jin shook his head as he wrote.
"In fact, the general doesn't need to worry about so much, the prince is the eldest son of the emperor, and he is the rightful monarch of my Han Dynasty. Compared with Zheng Tai's worries, Yuan Shao hopes that the new monarch will come soon, if Liu Wei succeeds to the throne, as He Jin's love general, the next third prince of the Yuan family should be him.
"But the general still has to be careful of Zhang Rang and other eunuchs, these people don't want to distinguish the prince from ascending the throne." Regarding Yuan Shao's optimism, Cao Cao was worried.
"As Meng De said, it is also where the old man is worried, although he has the two of you by his side, but the ten permanent servants have been operating for many years, and it is not easy to get along, especially Jian Shuo, who also controls part of the military power in Beijing." Listening to the words of the two, He Jin, who had just stamped a document, agreed.
"The general can rest assured, Kuang Ding will live up to the general's trust, and this return to his hometown will be for the general to recruit elite soldiers to help." Seeing that He Jin had already stamped and picked up the paperwork, Peng Wang Kuang, who was uncharacteristically wearing armor, stood up and said.
"The old man is waiting for the news of the return from Yanzhou on the public holiday!" Since knowing the news that the emperor was seriously ill that day, He Jin has not been idle for more than a month, just in case, the reliable heroes around him have been sent back to their hometowns to recruit soldiers, and today it is the turn of his henchman Wang Kuang.
"No! Kuang Ding, go back quickly, and help the general! Solemnly took the document in He Jin's hand, and Wang Kuang promised in his salute.
But it's a pity that the loyal Wang Kuang didn't know that the last time he looked at He Jin today became a farewell.
"General rest assured, Shao Yi is in the middle of the clan with 5,000 elite soldiers, there is Shao, there will be no small dare to commit it!" As Wang Kuang turned to leave, Yuan Shao, who was loyal, naturally would not let go of this opportunity, and immediately got up and said.
"There is the beginning, why is the old man afraid of the eunuch! Hahaha......" There is no doubt that Yuan Shao's words made He Jin very satisfied, not only because of his sensibility, but also because of his strong strength.
It's just that when people can't stand the chatter, and when all snobbery is gathering to plunder the throne, Liu Hong, the center of the whirlpool, woke up, and more than ten days have passed since he last woke up.
What's even more incredible is that after waking up this time, Liu Hong can not only eat, but even speak, which has the potential to turn the corner and make all parties lose their efforts.
It's a pity that after the imperial doctor ordered the pulse diagnosis, he thought that good luck had come, and the ten permanent servants who had undiminished grace were desperate.
The word 'vein' is enough to crush all their beautiful illusions.
But at night, looking at the emperor who was laughing and talking with his son Liu Xie, Zhang Rang, who was still loyal, finally left silently, not disturbing this last warmth, and he was loyal.
"Those who are good at using people in ancient times will follow the heavens and follow the people and know the rewards and punishments. Follow the sky, then use little effort and make a difference; If you obey the person, the punishment will be omitted and the order will be carried out; If the rewards and punishments are clear, then the thieves and thieves will not be chaotic. In this way, it is white and black. The minister who governs the country, serves the country to fulfill his position, sees that he can be in the official to accept the position, and tries his best to weigh and do his best......" I haven't spoken to my father for a long time, and today's Liu Xie is very happy, and when he heard that his father wanted to check his homework, he immediately memorized the article he had just learned.
"Xie'er, you will be a good emperor in the future, but it's a pity that your father didn't leave you a prosperous country......" Looking at his energetic son, listening to the earnest words of the ancients, Liu Hong said with some stalk.
"Father, rest assured, the child will definitely be a good emperor!" seems to understand whether he understands or not, but Liu Xie still looked at his father's entrusting gaze and said.
Listening to his son's assurance, Liu Hong was very pleased, and slowly lay down and muttered: "It's good, I want to be the son of a prince who was just a pavilion marquis back then, and ascended to the throne, but although he had a chance, he didn't do a good job as an emperor, and he was only greedy for pleasure every day!" Xie'er! You can't learn from your father and the emperor to abandon the government and be a traitor. Just like the 'Han Feizi' that Fang just read, you must be good at employing people. My father didn't leave you a peaceful country all these years, and I feel very guilty when I think about it. OK! Although the country is confused, the country has pillars, do I still remember your wife? Remember, he is a soldier of the kingdom that the Father has left to you, and you will make good use of it......"
"Father is talking about Mrs. Jiang! The child remembers that he is a very handsome general, tall and majestic, the child also went to see him off with his father, the Taifu did not break the enemy chieftain, and swore not to return the capital, the child remembers very clearly, there is no Taifu, and the traitor can be rampant...... Father, father, ......"