"Those who dream about drinking alcohol will cry in the morning; those who dream about crying in the morning will be hunting in the fields." [Zhuangzi·Equality of Things]
Chang'an City, Weiyang Palace.
The young man sighed and put his hands on his face. He finally accepted his fate and accepted the fact that he had traveled thousands of years ago, from a company director to a young emperor.
"You." The young emperor pointed out his hand, and the eunuch immediately leaned over and listened, "What day is today?"
"Return to the country." Seeing that the boy was no longer angry, the eunuch secretly breathed a sigh of relief and replied loudly: "Today is April 20th, and the country has been ill for almost half a month."
But the young man still didn't get the information he wanted to know. The young man frowned slightly, and several blurry figures jumped before his eyes like light floating on the water. A large number of memories began to fill his mind, making his brain a little swollen.
"Country, country?" the young man murmured, frowning, and waving his hands impatiently, "You all go out, and you are not allowed to come in without orders."
"Wei." The eunuch gave the young man a strange look, agreed, and then withdrew with everyone else.
There was only the young man left in the room, and there were many untied mirrors scattered on the floor. The young man was sitting on the bed, wearing a single coat, his eyes were blank, as if he was indulging in some kind of thoughts that he couldn't extricate himself from.
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After a long time, he let out a long sigh and said half in shock and half in disbelief, "I am...Liu Xie? Liu Xie, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty?"
Yes, I should have thought of it a long time ago. In the Western Han Dynasty, the emperor was called the county magistrate, in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the emperor was called the country, and after the Wei and Jin Dynasties, they were collectively called the official family.
I should have known a long time ago that this is the Eastern Han Dynasty and I have traveled through time!
He had never thought about time travel. After all, he had a happy life in his previous life and was past the age of cynicism. He really had no desire to go back to the past and change history.
But when the time travel that everyone dreamed of actually came to him, Liu Xie only had three words mmp left in his mind.
Even if it's time travel, can God not make fun of me? Instead of asking the emperor and princes, at least give it to a rich second generation in the peaceful and prosperous age to wear it. Why do you want me to be a useless little emperor? And it's still that kind of thing.
He will soon be in danger, displaced from place to place, and finally be ostracized by Cao Cao in Xuchang, the Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty who has been a coward for his whole life!
Can I still catch up with reincarnation by hanging myself by touching a rope now?
He raised his head and looked around the dilapidated old dormitory. He didn't know whether it was helplessness or luck, and he laughed at himself, "In the third year of Chuping, in a few days Wang Yun will ambush Dong Zhuo, and then Li Guo will counterattack Chang'an, and Guanzhong will be in chaos.
, I will have to live a life of displacement and being at the mercy of others, until I am finally welcomed by Cao Cao, who abdicates the throne, and then ends his life."
If he follows the trajectory of historical development, Liu Xie will end up with a good death in the end, but after finally coming to this world, how can he just do nothing?
He still has many opportunities. As long as he can make a good fortune, everything is still in time. When he thinks that he is about to face an era where famous generals and advisers emerge in large numbers, and that he may be the one to control them, Liu Xie feels a feeling in his heart.
Hot blood, like boiling water, overflows from a pot.
Liu Xie looked up and down at his frail body. He really didn't know what he could do. The poor knowledge of the Three Kingdoms retained in his mind obviously couldn't give him any useful methods at this moment. What was the top priority? Exercise his body so that he could escape later?
Or train troops to protect yourself? Or find trusted ministers to serve as foreign aid?
Just when Liu Xie's mind was in confusion, the eunuch's voice sounded from outside the door again, "The country, Situ Wang Yun, and the servant Yang Qi want to see you."
Liu Xie felt happy and suddenly thought that he was not in a desperate situation. Wang Yun, a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, was here. If he could reach an agreement with him and appease Li Guo and other generals after Dong was executed, the world would not be worried.
Thinking of this, Liu Xie immediately asked someone to announce them in.
Situ Wangyun was in high spirits and said: "I have listened to the imperial doctor's orders. Your Majesty has spitted out phlegm. His pulse is stable and there is no sign of fever. He will recover soon. I would like to congratulate your Majesty."
"Thank you very much for Wang Situ's concern." Liu Xie nodded, looked at everyone present, waved his hand and said: "If you have nothing to do, please step aside. I have something to say to Situ."
When Wang Yun saw this, he became suspicious, not knowing what the emperor's sudden action meant.
As soon as everyone left, Liu Xie asked in a solemn voice: "Where is the Grand Master?"
"The Grand Master is still in Xiwu. The return journey has been blocked by wind and rain, so we won't arrive until tomorrow."
Liu Xie was silent at this time. It took him a long time to think about it and said, "Aren't you going to tell me about the major events that Wang Situ and others are planning in private?"
Wang Yun was shocked and subconsciously retorted: "Why did your Majesty say this!"
Liu Xie didn't expect Wang Yun's reaction to be so big. Before he could say anything, he was silenced by Wang Yun's next words.
"Your Majesty, have you listened to other people's gossip recently? I and the Grand Master are loyal to the country. Your Majesty, please don't listen to other people's attempts to alienate you!" Wang Yun said sharply, without any hint of respect in his words.
Liu Xie was a little unhappy. He didn't expect that the first minister he trusted in time would not take him seriously. He endured his temper and had a few words with Wang Yun, but was denied by Wang Yun. Even Liu Xie
Xie asked in a roundabout way about the political affairs of the DPRK. Wang Yun also stiffened his neck and refused to answer, saying that Liu Xie was still young and not suitable for intervening.
I thought that Wang Yun had a reputation for loyalty in history. Liu Xie also wanted to rely on and support Wang Yun to provide convenience for him to control the court and pacify the world. Unexpectedly, Wang Yun did not know whether it was out of selfish motives or something else.
Liu Xie's hint was like facing a formidable enemy, which made Liu Xie angry in every possible way, and in the end they could no longer talk anymore.
"In that case, Situ, please take care of yourself!"
Faced with the vague threat in Liu Xie's words, Wang Yun did not take it seriously and replied: "Your Majesty, please live a good life and cultivate yourself. In matters of government, you can rest assured that there will be no worries with the grand master and ministers."
He stood for a while, making sure that no more questions would be asked, then he threw up his sleeves and walked out.
Yang Qi, an attendant outside the palace gate, saw Wang Yun leaving the palace in a hurry and hurriedly went to see him off.
At this time, the wind and rain stopped, and the morning light faded. Wang Yun stood on the same spot, casually looking at the road and sleeping hall shrouded in the morning light in front of him, and said slowly: "Have you noticed that the country today is different from usual after you have been in front of your Majesty for a long time?"
"Just now Qi Qi went to the Imperial Medical Office to seek medical advice, but he never saw Situ and the country's imperial edict." Yang Qi was a little confused, looked at the indifferent Wang Yun, and asked carefully: "I don't know what Situ thinks, the country is different from usual."
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Wang Yun remembered the question he had just asked, and vaguely realized that Liu Xie seemed to have noticed something, otherwise why would he talk about this for no reason?
"Situ may have misunderstood. The country has always been lenient towards others. If..."
"I don't mean that." Wang Yun smiled for the first time. He was about to say something, but he shook his head again. "It's because I'm overly worried. Your Majesty is here to take care of the country. I'll go to the Chancellor's Desk first. There's work here."
Already."
Looking at Wang Yun's leaving figure, Yang Qi sighed slightly. Shangshu Yang Zan came from the Hongnong Yang family with him. Several people had already planned with Wang Yun to order all the ministers to enter the palace to celebrate when Liu Xie recovered from his illness.
The assassination of Dong Zhuo was a critical matter, and if it was delayed for one more day, there would be more variables, so Wang Yun acted very cautiously, even going as far as to attack everything.
Yang Qi stood for a while and felt that something was unusual when Wang Yun left. After thinking about it, he returned to Xuanshi Hall.
In the Xuanshi Hall, Liu Xie was wearing a robe and was sitting on the bed drinking medicine. Attendant Ma Yu, imperial physician Ling Zhixi and others were standing aside. Several of the middle and yellow gates were retreating outside the door, with their heads lowered, and the atmosphere was also high.
Dare not come out. After Yuan Shao killed all the eunuchs in Luoyang, the eunuchs have been in decline. Many eunuch positions are held by scholars. Zhonghuangmen can only be responsible for cleaning and other servant tasks. The scholars are careful to learn from the past and never let Liu Xie interact with the eunuchs.
Be alone.
"Mr. Yang is here?" Liu Xie put down the empty medicine bowl, wiped the remaining medicine juice on his lips with plain silk, and greeted enthusiastically: "Please come closer quickly. My frail body has been very busy these days.
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Yang Qi looked to the left and right, confused about Liu Xie's sudden preferential treatment, and did not dare to go near him. When everyone saw this, they knew that Liu Xie's behavior was intimate and there must be whispers, so they all left. Liu Xie did not hold back, and waved his hand to Xiao Huang.
The door also followed suit and exited.
"Mr. Yang dared not sit down. Could it be that there is a tiger or leopard hiding on the side of my couch?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Qi hesitated for a moment, but finally sat down. Liu Xie was so close to him, only an arm's length away. This is the emperor's favor and preferential treatment for his ministers. The only person in the world who can sit next to the emperor's bed
There are only a handful of ministers throughout the ages. Yang Qi seemed to be sitting on a summer stove, feeling hot all over and at a loss.
Liu Xie stared at Yang Qi, who was sitting sideways and did not dare to face him directly. He thought about Yang Qi's resume in his mind. The Yang Qi in his memory could be regarded as a loyal and famous official. Now relying on Wang Yun would not work.
, and may even become enemies with Wang Yun, Liu Xie must find other loyal ministers to plan for him.
Seeing Yang Qi's respectful look, Liu Xie made a decision in his heart and asked, "Where is the Grand Master now?"
"Wang Situ reported back this morning. The grand master is on his way back to Chang'an from Xiwu. He will arrive tomorrow, no, this afternoon." Yang Qi didn't understand why Liu Xie asked Dong Zhuo if he had returned to Beijing, but it didn't matter.
question, so I answered it truthfully.
Liu Xie moved his body and lowered his voice. Only the monarch and his ministers could hear him: "Dong Zhuo is about to arrive in Chang'an. Wang Situ is loyal to the country, shouldn't he do something?"
These words were like thunder, resounding in his ears. Yang Qi was shocked and turned to look at Liu Xie subconsciously. Liu Xie's young and immature face showed a rare calmness, as if he was confident and confident.
See everything.
Yang Qi did not dare to sit still, so he knelt down and defended himself: "Why did your Majesty say such a thing! Both the Grand Master and Situ are good ministers of our great Han Dynasty. Your Majesty must not, must not..."
Liu Xieming showed disbelief and stared at Yang Qi with his dark eyes for a long time. Yang Qi was frightened and did not dare to look directly at him, but he still forced himself to be calm. Finally, Liu Xie patted the quilt with his hands and laughed loudly:
"Hahaha, what are you talking about, Duke Yang? I mean, when the Grand Master returns to the court, shouldn't the Third Duke take the ministers out of the city to greet him?"
"Ah, yes, it's time to welcome him. This matter has been discussed by Wang Situ and everyone. By then, the Duke of Chang'an will welcome the grand master at Hengmen." Yang Qi felt calmer now. It turned out that Liu Xie was just asking this...
But Liu Xie obviously wanted Yang Qi to continue to be frightened. He asked with interest: "I wonder who Wang Situ discussed with? Are there among these people Sun Rui, the servant of the minister, the archer, and Yang Zan, the minister of justice?"
"Your Majesty!" How could Liu Xie accurately name the main participants in the conspiracy? If even Liu Xie knew about this matter, wouldn't Dong Zhuo have been prepared for it? Yang Qi knelt on the ground, his thoughts changing rapidly; "Welcome
The Grand Master really wants Situ to discuss the process with Shangshutai before issuing an edict."
"Is that so?" Liu Xie's tone was still a little unsure.
"That's right." Yang Qi took a deep breath and calmed down; "This is the established rule of the imperial court. It has been like this since the founding of the country."
Liu Xie was silent for a long time. Just when Yang Qi thought that he was worrying too much and that Liu Xie might have asked the key person by mistake, he only heard Liu Xie muttering to himself, and once again said shockingly: "Although I
You are the king of a country, but you are like a deaf-mute in the palace. You keep saying it is for me and for the big man, but you don't let me know anything."
Yang Qi couldn't help but look at Liu Xie. The young man's originally energetic face was filled with sadness and resentment.
"I'll ask you again. If you can't answer, let Wang Yun answer." During the Eastern Han Dynasty, ministers called the emperor "guo". This is because in ancient times, princes were called "guo" and officials were called "family." People
Therefore, "guo" is used as the general name for the country, and the emperor is the incarnation of the country, so the emperor is called "guo". "Zi Zhi Tong Jian·Jin Cheng Emperor Xian Kang Three Years" Hu Sansheng notes: "The Western Han Dynasty called the emperor a county
Official, the Eastern Han Dynasty called the emperor the country, so it was called both." Until the Jin Dynasty, this title was still followed. For example, there is a sentence in "The Biography of Tao Kan, Book of Jin": "The country is young and has no ambition." Here "
"State" refers to Sima Yan, Emperor Cheng of the Jin Dynasty. At that time, before the Ming and Qing Dynasties, emperors generally called themselves me, and they only called themselves me in formal occasions and imperial edicts. For example, Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, asked his officials: "I heard that there are five emperors in heaven, and there are
Four, what?" Everyone could not answer. Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty said: "I know it, but you should treat me with five things." "New Book of Tang·Biography of Liu Wenjing", Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty said to Liu Wenjing: "Although I was ordered by God,
How can we forget the good things we have done in the past? There is no doubt about it." Finally, I would like to thank the book friend for his question.