"Young boys who don't know their roots are influenced by their ears and eyes, but their eyesight changes and comes back again."————————[Four Records of Blowing Swords]
Weiyang Palace, Xuanshi Palace.
Taiwei Liu Yuzheng kept kowtowing and confessing his guilt, but the emperor sitting at the top remained unmoved: "To this day, what can you say? You also know in your heart that you have not made just one or two mistakes.
, you should have quit many years ago, and now you are begging, what are you still hoping for?"
"I am willing to accept the crime and be punished, but I also know that I am serious and dare not ask for mercy from your majesty." Liu Yu cried and said. He was not prepared for the sudden change. Now that Liu Miao was angry with him, not only was it too late to deal with it, Cao Cao's
Criticisms came one after another. But he also had his own way. At this moment, he said sincerely like a drowning man trying to grab a life-saving straw: "It's just that Cao Cao is aggressive and playing tricks of power. Your Majesty must guard against it!"
"You said he framed you, do you have any evidence?" The emperor looked at Liu Yu indifferently and said, "I thought you were at least a sensible person, but you can't even see clearly and have no sense of defense.
, flaunting benevolence and righteousness, but unable to be cautious and independent, you should resign."
Liu Yu's face turned gloomy, and he seemed to have aged ten years in an instant. He silently bowed his head and stepped back. When he left Weiyang Palace, he took one last look at the tall palace. He used to be so close to that location, but now he is out of reach.
Liu Yu was dismissed, but Liu Miao was not very happy. When he was in Chang Dynasty, he accidentally saw Cao Cao's chariot at the palace gate. He thought that in order to rescue Liu Xi, he waited for Cao Cao's chariot at the palace gate just to say something to him.
A few words. But now, it was Cao Cao who was waiting for him. Seeing Cao Cao's smiling face, Liu Miao felt something bad in his heart.
"It is indeed a pity that King Langye's crime did not lead to death. Zhong Yuan will let go of his pain for now. Things will be more important in the future." Cao Cao patted Liu Miao's shoulder consolingly and said thoughtfully: "One is to pursue the posthumous title.
, one is the heir, both public and private, you have to be organized before you can do it. Kong Rong's suggestion was "Li" or "thorn". It is said that King Li of Qi also committed suicide out of fear of crime, but I think there are some
After all, King Langxie died due to a 'witch curse'."
Liu Miao realized that he was already dead and could no longer bear a controversial posthumous title. He immediately said: "Cao Gong is right. Even if he cannot get a good posthumous title, such an evil posthumous title is best."
You can avoid it if you can."
Cao Cao nodded slowly and said: "I think the posthumous title 'Mourning' is the best. The saying 'Mourning is called mourning when one is middle-aged and mourning is called mourning when there is fear'. It is both appropriate and not an exaggeration."
Having a posthumous title is better than nothing. King Chen Liu Chong did not even get a posthumous title after his death, and even the heirs were transferred. With the current result, Liu Miao felt comforted in his heart: "Thank you so much, Duke Cao, for your kindness. I really have nothing to repay.
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"You and I are old acquaintances, there is no need to tell such lies." Cao Cao smiled generously. Seeing that the car was about to arrive at the front hall, he patted Liu Miao's shoulder for the last time and said with a mysterious smile: "Besides, I still have a job."
I have a big gift for you."
What kind of 'big gift' is this? Liu Miao couldn't help but think in his mind, is he supposed to succeed him as Taiwei? Liu Yu was dismissed, and the clan was in disarray. After two vassal queens were executed for crimes one after another, it was very necessary for the court to take measures to appease him.
Liu Miao had a noble status, and was one of the first ministers to serve the emperor. His abilities were not top-notch, but he had considerable political achievements, and his relationship with Liu Yao and Liu Wan was not bad... He thought wildly, and couldn't help but feel guilty.
It was beating so hard that I forgot about the sadness for a moment.
Cao Cao saw this and laughed in his heart, but he didn't explain much and invited him to get off the car together.
When he was in the Chang Dynasty, Liu Miao was surprised to hear no discussion about the next Taiwei. Even the posthumous title of King Langxie had not been decided. Also, the Chang Dynasty nowadays has become more of a formality.
At most, it was used to urge the ministers to implement the edicts. Real major events were often decided by the emperor and a few people from the Chengming Palace through discussion. The so-called "chao deliberation" has become a thing of the past.
When Mu Shun of Xiaohuangmen asked the minister for the last time if he had anything to report, Liu Miao suddenly noticed a trace of eyes staring at him. He did not dare to raise his head, let alone move out of the queue. With expectations in his heart, he never impeached Liu again.
Yu's determination to defeat Zang Ba was his own. Now that he had more concerns, he would certainly not have the courage to continue to pursue Zang Ba or even the people who might be hiding behind him.
After the Chang Dynasty, Liu Miao returned home uneasily, as if he was expecting something. He even refused Liu Wan's visit, but there was one person who he did not dare to neglect. This person was none other than Sikong Chief Shi Zhugejin.
The Zhuge family has lived in Yangdu County of Langye Kingdom for generations, and they are considered to be citizens of the country of Yangdu Marquis Liu Miao. Liu Miao was ordered to return to Langye to handle the funeral of his brother Langye King Shun.
The Zhuge family, whose family was in decline, was brought to Chang'an. Later, brothers Zhuge Xuan, Zhuge Jin and other brothers settled in Chang'an and each received important positions. It can be said that Liu Miao was Zhuge's benefactor.
Liu Miao was also quite familiar with Zhuge Jin's brothers. Zhuge Jin was now the Chief of Staff and had a rank of thousands of stones. Zhuge Liang had been the secretary for a long time. As a close confidant of the emperor, he was transferred to Zuo Cheng, the minister, in charge of the official affairs and the people's affairs. Although they were mutually exclusive.
They rarely met each other, and they kept in touch during holidays and festivals. However, no matter how Liu Miao showed his goodwill, the other party would always be polite and cautious, which also made Liu Miao's initial intention to form a good relationship cool.
When we got down, we got a little intimate with each other.
Now that Zhuge Jin had not visited King Langxie when he was accused of being rebellious, but he visited at this time, Liu Miao murmured in his heart, but he also thought that it must be Sikong Zhao Wen's instruction.
He ordered people to welcome Zhuge Jin in. Although he knew that the other person's trip was not an easy one, when he thought about the other person's deliberately alienated attitude towards him, his tone became less pleasant: "It's rare for my nephew to come to visit, what can I teach you?"
"In front of Mr. Liu, how can I dare to say the word 'give me advice'?" Zhuge Jin was a man of benevolence and elegance, and had a good reputation in the court. He was neither humble nor overbearing in his response to the venerable man: "I just came to comfort King Liu's spirit. Please don't be too sad, Mr. Liu."
, so as not to hurt your mind and make you think less about doing things..."
"What? King Violence?" Liu Miao was stunned for a moment and interrupted.
It is said to be ruthless if one does not think about it and accepts it; it is said to be ruthless if one knows one's faults and does not correct them.
The word '戾' is much worse than the expected posthumous title of 'Mourning'. It even vaguely pointed out the crime that Liu Xi was afraid of and committed suicide. Liu Miao was surprised for a moment, and did not wait for the other party to answer.
He couldn't continue to be pretentious and asked directly: "When did this happen? Has Chengming Hall already made a decision?"
"It was Duke Zhao who revealed that if Liu Gong had no lofty words today, it would be the word 'violent'. If there were other considerations, for example, if he did not enter the palace with the cavalry general, he might be given a posthumous title such as 'Qing'
It's unknown." Zhuge Jin said frankly. In fact, from his heart, he had the idea of helping Liu Miao when he was in trouble. However, his second brother Zhuge Liang stopped him at that time, saying that he had been with Liu Miao for so many years.
It was the second brother's idea that Liu Miao and other clan members keep a distance. Even Zhao Wen agreed with the Zhuge brothers' approach, but Zhuge Jin felt a little unbearable when he saw Liu Miao's arrogance, and he didn't know whether it was morally right.
Liu Miao and Cao Cao rode in the same car. Many people before Chang Dynasty saw it with their own eyes. Even Zhuge Jin felt that this was inappropriate. By doing this, didn't Liu Miao reveal his extraordinary relationship with Cao Cao?
Then Liu Yu's exit could not be Liu Miao's unjust backstab, rather than simply venting his anger.
"I don't understand." Liu Miao came back to his senses and whispered: "I just met General Chariot and Cavalry on the road, and he just gave me a ride." He explained in vain, and even he thought this reason was untenable.
Stopped: "Why does it affect King Langxie's posthumous title? Is it possible that the country wants to see me impeach General Chariot and Cavalry? Just like impeaching Taiwei?"
Zhuge Jin nodded lightly and did not answer his question directly: "The generals of chariots and cavalry have always regarded the Taiwei as a strong enemy, but the Taiwei regarded him as an ally. The two vassal kings were convicted because of this."
Liu Miao suddenly stood up from the couch. Under the other party's instructions, he quickly figured out the cause and effect. When King Langxie was brought up again by Zang Ba, he told Liu Yu that this matter was strange.
, there may be someone planning behind it, but as he led the trouble to King Chen, he thought that the matter would change, but unexpectedly, King Langxie committed suicide in fear. It was really not someone who said anything around him.
What have you done?
At first he thought it was Zhao Gai's appointment that made Liu Xi think too much and finally collapse. Now it seems that Cao Pi, who also went with him, seemed to make him despair.
"Since you know this, why didn't you tell me earlier!" Liu Miao shouted angrily, looking at the other party with an evil look.
Zhuge Jin sat upright: "I said the same thing, but Mr. Zhao said that Mr. Liu should know about this matter first, otherwise how can we stand on it in the future? But right now..."
Liu Miao sat down dejectedly. It turned out that from beginning to end, everyone was using him and testing him.