Chapter 269 Duke Zhao, help me!

Three months!

In just three months, the wolves and tigers of the founding heroes devoured the King of Yan alive. The most terrifying thing about this was that many subjects of the Yan Kingdom not only did not want to resist, but even sold the King of Yan directly.

The changes in the world's hearts are like running water, they are different every moment. Too many people are tired of the endless war.

Especially the broken ship of King Yan, which is about to sink at first glance. The Emperor of Han went out to fight without even taking Han Xin with him. This is the highest contempt. Even if Liu Bang is defeated, what will happen? Han Xin leads the army, who in the world can

Can it be stopped?

Except for a very few diehards, no one wants to wait to die up there.

Yan State, Jicheng.

Liu Bang and his ministers looked at the tied-up King Yan and asked, "My lords, how do you think we should deal with this rebellious man?"

King Yan is bound to die!

This is the consensus of everyone. For a normal king, the one who takes the lead in rebellion must die. This is an iron law of politics and no one will violate it.

But after killing the leader, this part of the settlement can be negotiated for the family of the rebel and the families of his close associates.

"Your Majesty, according to Han law, the three tribes should be annihilated."

The current Han Code is a temporary product after greatly deleting the Qin Code. It basically deletes all the content of Luoling's practice. Restrictions such as not allowing private collection of books and not being allowed to travel at will have been removed.

In addition, the countless corvee and military service in the Qin Dynasty were greatly reduced, and the crime-related crimes of neighbors were naturally abolished. The whole world seemed to have recovered from depression.

It was too easy for the Han Dynasty to win over people's hearts. As long as they relaxed a little, people all over the world would have a favorable impression of Liu Bang.

Hearing that the three tribes were to be annihilated, King Yan began to tremble. Luo Yi frowned slightly and asked Liu Bang: "Your Majesty, do you think that once King Yan is defeated, there will be anyone in the entire Yan Kingdom who can threaten you and the Han Dynasty?

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Liu Bang laughed loudly when he heard this and said: "Ziyu, the sea can always accommodate streams, and the Kunpeng can far surpass the sparrow with a slight flutter of its wings.

I am the commander-in-chief who once faced off against Xiang Yu. How powerful Xiang Yu is. I faced him in Xingyang without losing.

Even if King Yan is released now, I don't think he can threaten the Han Dynasty. I don't even know who gave him the courage to rebel. Does he think he is a fierce general like Yingbu?

He's just a nobleman who is greedy for life and afraid of death."

Although Liu Bang was bragging, no one would say it out of humor, and the entire hall of Prince Yan's palace resounded with cheerful voices.

The generals were in a good mood, King Yan fell, and the heroes were full.

After this battle, it was easy and there was no danger. It would be no problem to add three to five hundred households to the city. Now the generals just hope that the few kings with different surnames left will rebel quickly.

For the sake of my brother's glory and wealth, I borrow the king's head for use.

Luo Yi also smiled and said: "In this case, I suggest that your majesty not to kill King Yan's relatives. This is exactly what I want to report to your majesty.

You have to love people, people are the most precious things in this world.

In the past, one of the important reasons why King Wu defeated Zhou was that human sacrifice in the Shang Dynasty had reached a crazy level.

The Zhou tribe captured people for sacrifices for King Shang in the west, but King Zhou was not satisfied. Especially in order to show his respect for the emperor, he even sacrificed those noble nobles. This is how the nobles of Zhou Dynasty died in Chaoge.

city.

So Bang Zhou destroyed the Yin and Shang Dynasties. Although there were still people who died in this world, human sacrifice disappeared.

Moreover, as King Su and the ancestors of all dynasties stopped using human sacrifices, the custom of burials gradually became less common, at least in Kanto, it is basically no longer seen.

King Su put down the rebellion of the Three Supervisors, but did not kill the nobles. The royal family of the Yin and Shang Dynasties participated in the rebellion, but King Su placed them in the Song Dynasty and still made them the monarchs.

Because killing is simple, but those who can use it are rare.

For such a big family, there are probably no less than thousands of people who are close to each other. It would be a pity to kill these people.

From the east of the Yangtze River to the south is Lingnan. Although it was conquered during the First Emperor's period, it was only in name and there was no actual rule.

Qin general Zhao Tuo established himself there, and Zhuxia had a certain basis for rule there.

But this is not enough, there is a huge shortage of people there.

If you move King Yan's relatives there, you can send people to inspect them every three to five years until they have made great achievements, such as how much land they have opened up, how many precious tributes they have handed over, or what has happened to their clan.

Only a genius can return to the Central Plains.

You did not kill them, which is a favor to them, and you also gave them hope to return, which is also a favor. Apart from praising you day and night, I really can't think of what else they can do."

From execution to exile, I can't say which one is better. Some people feel that death is worse than living, and some people are not willing to live in pain in this world.

But what Luo Yi proposed was not a simple exile, it was more like atonement for one's sins and land reclamation, and it was a land reclamation with a clear goal. As long as one performed meritorious deeds or received some cherished tribute, one might be able to pardon one's crimes and return to the Central Plains.

Luo Yi's proposal gave them hope, which is the most precious thing in the world.

Liu Bang pondered for a moment, thought about the several kings with different surnames in Old Chu in the south, and immediately said: "Ziyu's suggestion is very good.

Bangzhou's expansion of territory was unparalleled, and the Qin Dynasty also made contributions to the territory. The Han Dynasty must not fall behind others.

We must develop all the land in the world properly.

First, take all the relatives of King Yan back to Luoyang, and then send them all to Lingnan and even Qiongzhou when the time is right.

King Yan, do you have any opinion on my decision?"

King Yan, who was finally able to speak, shed two lines of clear tears in his eyes and choked with sobs: "Your Majesty's grace, the sinners will die."

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Linzi City.

King Lu Cheng of Qi heard the news reported to him by his subordinates about King Yan's rebellion, which was put down by Liu Bang in three months, and Liu Bang named his brother King of Yan. He fell into deep thought.

"King?"

Qi Lian called him several times without any response. It wasn't until the voice got louder that he responded. Qi Xiang asked: "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?"

King Qi frowned and said: "King Yan, this is not right. Why is he rebelling? Does he really think he can defeat His Majesty?

Even if we are lucky enough to defeat His Majesty, when General Han Xin comes, he will still be like a chicken and a dog, vulnerable to a single blow."

King Lu Cheng of Qi was puzzled. He shook his head and stopped thinking. He turned to ask: "Prime Minister, do you have any important business here?"

Prime Minister Qi took out a piece of cloth and handed it to King Lu Cheng of Qi, saying: "This is sent by the Queen and Marquis Lu, and they said they would give it to you."

As soon as he heard that it was sent by Lu Pheasant and Lu Ze, Lu Cheng quickly took it. In today's world, the Lu family has been revived.

There were not only him, the King of Qi, but also Queen Lu Fei and Lu Ze, who were on the top of a mountain in the middle, and there were people from the inner court, the outer court, and everywhere.

If it weren't for the support of the hero group for Liu Bang, the Lu family would be more powerful than the Liu family. This is why Lu Fei sneered at Liu Bang's desire to change the crown prince.

This is also the reason why Liu Bang must get rid of the kings with different surnames and enfeoff the Liu family. Liu Bang really hopes that these Liu family members can defend the emperor and support him as the emperor.

The more King Qi watched, the more frightened he became. Of course Lu Fei would not blatantly say that Liu Bang wanted to eradicate the king with a different surname.

But the timing of sending the letter was just right. In conjunction with the letter, he went to Luoyang Palace and said that he would grant all the kings, and then annihilated the Yan Kingdom and promoted his clan members as kings of Yan. How could the King of Qi not be frightened.

Moreover, the letter also revealed that Liu Bang would also grant the title of King of Chu to his elder brother, and he was a hero with great military exploits.

Lu Cheng was not a fool, otherwise Luo Ling would not have helped him, and Lu Pheasant and Lu Ze would not have valued this clan member. They even sent him this letter specifically to protect his life.

Lu Pheasant and Lu Ze have this ability. The most important thing is that Liu Bang's attack on Lu Cheng will make the entire Lu family feel uneasy. If the Lu family is uneasy, the Han Dynasty will not be stable.

Lu Cheng was secretly glad that he listened to Luo Ling's advice and did not compete with Lu Ze, who was closer by blood, for control of the Lu family. "The world has really changed. The central court is the strongest. There are many soldiers and generals, and the marchers

The speed is also much faster than during the Bangzhou period, and it is really difficult to fight against it."

Thinking of this, Lu Cheng immediately said: "Bring me a pen. I will reply a letter of thanks to the Queen and Marquis Lu. In addition, prepare a car for me immediately. I will go to Zhaocheng to visit Duke Zhao."

If something is undecided, go to Zhaogong. Don't worry about whether the opinions are reasonable or not, just listen. Zhaogong's wisdom is ten times better than mine. This is Lu Cheng's way of survival.

Zhaocheng.

King Qi looked at the city, and a heavy feeling overwhelmed him. This was a newly built city, but it had a primitive feeling.

"It's great. I don't know how that little kid is living here. I think he is very happy and doesn't miss his old father from Qi State at all."

Lu Cheng sighed and hurried into Zhaocheng. Luo Ling, who was rarely seen by ordinary people, was relatively simple for him. After all, he was Luo Ling's relative and loyal horse boy, so he still had this status.

After seeing Luo Ling, Lu Cheng almost burst into tears on the spot, "Mr. Zhao, the only one who can save my life now is you. Choose a road for the city."

Luo Ling felt a little nervous every time he faced King Qi, and said helplessly: "Your Majesty, sit upright and don't be so frivolous. You are also a descendant of the Lu family. Why are you so different in personality from the Queen and Marquis Lu?

Rather, he looks a bit like His Majesty the Emperor.

I know your purpose of coming. With the queen here, your life is not in danger, but it is impossible for the leader of a big country to encircle all the lands and merge the counties. He is no longer a state."

When Lu Cheng heard this, he knew there was nothing he could do. He followed Luo Ling's advice and could only sigh slightly: "Liu Bang, this bastard, we have conquered the world together. His Liu family has been here for generations, but we can't do it.

Duke Zhao, tell me, what should the city do?"

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When the general passed away, he said to Confucius: "After a hundred years, I am still undecided, so I will ask Duke Ji Zhao.

Zhao Gong is in the sky, with the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, but he has something to say. He can reach the mountains and the abyss, the land of life and death, and worship him." - "Historical Records: The Family of King Qi Weiguang"
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