Internally, Wang Shichong, who has disappeared for many years, is an unstable factor. Judging from the current investigation results, he does have the will to rebel. Externally, the aggressive Persian Sassanid Dynasty is also an unstable factor. If Khosrow II
Having completely defeated Byzantium, there is no guarantee that he will not target the powerful Han in the East.
To solve external problems, joining forces with Byzantium to deal with the Sasanian Dynasty is one way, but in Liu Ziqiu's eyes it is not a long-term solution. The Han Dynasty has maintained friendly exchanges with Persia since the founding of the country. If they openly confront each other with swords, it will obviously be useless. Moreover, Byzantium
It's too far away. In this era of limited information, how to coordinate each other's actions is a big problem. Cooperating with Byzantium to form a pincer attack on Persia from the east and west is feasible from a strategic point of view, but it is not possible from a tactical point of view.
It doesn't work. Failure in any one direction will seriously affect the morale of the other direction, leading to an overall failure.
Moreover, Liu Ziqiu had another worry. Those in the Byzantine Empire were not trustworthy. For example, the messenger Peg was full of lies. Once the Byzantine Empire defeated Persia, there was no guarantee that they would not expand their ambitions and launch an expedition to the East.
Therefore, in Liu Ziqiu's view, the most fundamental way to avoid foreign aggression is to make oneself stronger and always maintain a strong army, so that no one dares to invade. Without a strong military force to back it up, there can be no real peace.
Diplomacy. So Liu Ziqiu wanted to summon the ministers and sound the alarm to them.
To make yourself strong, in addition to the army, it is also indispensable for the people to enjoy a prosperous life. If the people want to be rich, they must first be stable. Liu Ziqiu understands that in any society, thieves are inevitable and cannot be caught.
Complete, but this is not enough to affect the stability of the entire society. What we really need to pay attention to are those attempts to overthrow the Han regime. Such actions are very secretive and may be difficult to detect, but they are extremely harmful.
Now, it is not known whether Wang Shichong can wake up, but even if he wakes up, he will be under the strict surveillance of the court, and Liu Ziqiu will not give him any chance to make a comeback. But the world is so big, there may be Li Shichong, Zhang Shichong,
Just give them the right soil and they will thrive.
Liu Ziqiu is very powerful and well supported by the people. As long as he sits in Luoyang for a day, the possibility of rebellion is very small. Even if he rebels, the possibility of success is also very small. However, if one day Liu Ziqiu goes out on a cruise, or a hundred years later, some things will happen.
You can’t say for sure. Throughout Chinese history, many dynasties rose from prosperity to decline, which seems to have become an unbreakable curse. Of course, Liu Ziqiu did not want the Han Dynasty he created to fall into this curse. He taught the army to love
Our own country, being loyal to our own country, establishing the prototype of a parliamentary system, advocating equality before the law, and today sounding the alarm to all civil and military officials to always remember to be prepared for danger in times of peace are all for this purpose.
Of course, Liu Ziqiu also knows that it is very difficult to break this curse, but if he tries hard, he will not regret it. He has no intention of doing it overnight, he only hopes that through these measures, he will have a subtle impact on people, and maybe one day it will come true.
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With complicated thoughts, the civil and military personnel returned home one after another with the orchids that had been rewarded to them. All of these orchids were beautiful and enchanting, but they were also like alarm bells ringing in their ears all the time. Of course, this effect
It's different, some people may be alert from now on, and some may have been deceived by Hu Ji's beauty, but these are no longer within Liu Ziqiu's control.
At this time, Liu Ziqiu also left the main hall and walked back to the harem. He treated his women equally, taking turns to sleep in their respective palaces every day, and there was absolutely no talk of favoring them. Tonight, he came to Huayun Palace as usual
In the distance, I saw a person kneeling outside the palace gate with blond hair and a shawl. It was Wang Yufeng.
Liu Ziqiu couldn't help but took two steps and asked in a deep voice: "Wang Yufeng, what are you doing?"
Wang Yufeng just lowered her head and said nothing.
Hua Yun sighed and said, "I have been persuading her for a long time, but she just refused to get up, saying that she wanted to atone for her father's sins." After saying that, she looked up at Liu Ziqiu again, with a hint of resentment in her eyes.
Liu Ziqiu didn't bother to pay attention to Hua Yun's reaction, and just said: "Wang Yufeng, I have already said that I can spare Wang Shichong's life, what else do you want to atone for? You'd better hurry up and prepare for the talent selection ceremony in a few days, and marry someone in the future
A good family can also provide Wang Shichong with support in his old age."
In fact, this sentence has been made very clear. Liu Ziqiu will not let Wang Shichong out until the day when he is really old. Although it is a bit cruel to do so, since ancient times, kindness has not been in charge of troops. This is actually the case when he is an emperor.
A benevolent emperor will always make some ambitious people eager to try. Liu Ziqiu still retains a benevolent heart, but he will not risk the Han Dynasty or millions of people in the world.
Wang Yufeng refused to get up and looked at Hua Yun eagerly.
Hua Yun shook his head and said: "I didn't expect this girl to be stubborn. Your Majesty, Yufeng just swore to heaven that she would live in the concubine's palace for the rest of her life, serve the Emperor, and never marry."
Liu Ziqiu put on a serious face and shouted: "Nonsense! How can my edict be child's play?"
Wang Yufeng was frightened, but Hua Yun was not afraid and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, didn't you get a lot of orchids from her father? Just pick a pretty one and pretend to be the princess of Jiangdu, isn't it?
Not everyone is happy."
Liu Ziqiu waved his hand and said: "How did you know that I have given away all those Hu Ji?"
Hua Yun was stunned at first, but then she was filled with joy. That night, she held up a telescope to watch the performances of Hu Ji, and sure enough, all of them were graceful, charming and charming. It was such a group of women, and Liu Ziqiu gave them all away without even thinking.
, this shows that Liu Ziqiu did not get carried away because of becoming the emperor, at least he did not indulge in female sex. In this way, the sisters felt at ease, after all, they will all have a day when they get old and lose their lust.
However, seeing the pitiful Wang Yufeng in front of him and thinking of her pleading at first, Hua Yun finally couldn't bear it and said: "Your Majesty, it doesn't matter. No one outside has seen Wang Yufeng anyway.
Knowing what she looks like, why not choose another Hu Ji in the palace to act as the princess of Jiangdu? Those women must be very willing." He whispered in Liu Qiu's ear: "Besides, the emperor can also use this.
This is an opportunity to continue to attack Wang Shichong’s remnants.”
Liu Ziqiu thought about it for a moment and understood the truth. After Princess Jiangdu gets married, she will definitely leave the palace and start a family alone. Because he has already announced to the outside world that Princess Jiangdu is Wang Shichong's daughter, and those Wang Shichong and his associates who have fallen behind will not care.
For whatever purpose, he will definitely try his best to get in touch with Princess Jiangdu. As long as this fake Princess Jiangdu is trustworthy, he can use his plan to wipe out all the remaining members of Wang Shichong.
Thinking of this, Liu Ziqiu also pondered and said: "The person chosen must be reliable."
Hua Yun saw that Liu Ziqiu's tone had relaxed a little, and couldn't help but smile: "Of course it is, and the emperor can also do something about the county horses."
Liu Ziqiu thought for a while and praised: "This is a good idea. You can give it a try."
In the current Han Dynasty, men and women are still in an unequal position after all, even the princess is no exception. In the princess's mansion, the master is always the commander. As long as the commander is loyal to the court, it is completely fine.
Control the situation. Moreover, it is impossible for the princess to show her face often. If Wang Shichong's associates come to visit, most of the time they will only come into contact with the princess.
Hua Yun then winked at Wang Yufeng and said, "Nizi, please get up quickly and thank the emperor."
The biggest reason why she kept Wang Yufeng in the palace for many years was because Wang Shichong dared to have an idea of Xie Muyu. But over the years, Wang Yufeng worked hard in the palace without any complaints, and Hua Yun didn't show much dissatisfaction to her in the first place.
The hatred has long since dissipated. However, women are all a little jealous, and even Hua Yun, a female man, can't escape from the ordinary. Wang Yufeng's figure is much better than hers, and she knows that Liu Ziqiu likes women with plump figures, so she
Hiding Wang Yufeng until now.
However, Hua Yun is more generous than ordinary women. After Liu Ziqiu met Wang Yufeng, she put aside her jealousy. What's more, when Wang Yufeng begged her just now, she spoke sincerely and willingly.
Lower your status and be her personal maid for the rest of your life. Hua Yun is not hard-hearted, and by this time, she is already willing to accept Wang Yufeng to stay with her.
Wang Yufeng didn't know what Hua Yun and Liu Ziqiu said. She could only vaguely hear the words "junma". However, looking at Hua Yun's appearance, Liu Ziqiu seemed to have agreed to her request. Wang Yufeng struggled in her heart for a while, but still
He stood up and muttered: "Your Majesty, I don't want to marry anyone."
A smile appeared on Hua Yun's lips and he said: "You have to think clearly. If you don't get married, the title of Princess Jiangdu will be given to someone else."
Wang Yufeng did not hesitate at all, and blurted out: "I will give in if I give in. I will never complain at all."
Liu Ziqiu nodded and said: "In that case, you can stay in the palace. I allow you to leave the palace once a day and go to the Taiyuan Hospital to visit Wang Shichong. However, I have said ugly things in advance. Even if Wang Shichong wakes up one day, I will
I will not let him leave Luoyang. Of course, I will ensure that he has enough food and clothing."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" This was a complete surprise to Wang Yufeng, and she couldn't help but bow her head and bow again.
Liu Ziqiu did not stop her from kneeling. He waved his hand gently and said, "Okay, you can go on your own. The night is short, and I still have something to say to the empress."
Hua Yun covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I am in some inconvenience today, so please let her accompany you."