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Liu Hong has recently gotten into the habit of taking pills.
This is actually not surprising, because during this period, he did not open Xiyuan to sell officials, so it was relatively difficult financially. Especially the local states and counties maliciously withheld most of the taxes, so the money on hand was always tight.
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In order to restore his rule over the states and counties as soon as possible, Liu Hong also tried his best. It took him three years to completely oust He Jin, and at the same time completely take Sizhou and Yongzhou back into his hands.
However, who can know the hard work and sweat behind such efforts? In just three years, Liu Hong lost 30 pounds and has entered the underweight range. If he hadn't spent some time exercising every day, he would have lost 30 pounds.
At the same time, I took supplements according to the instructions of the imperial doctor, but I was afraid that I would have collapsed long ago.
Even so, such heavy government affairs still made him a little unbearable.
At this time, the elixir provided by Zhang Rang had a great effect.
At first, he took the Qi-Reviving Pill, which made him feel energetic; then he took the Living Body Pill, which made all the hard work of the day disappear. I don’t know when it started, but he gradually accepted the pill and started taking it regularly.
Overall, the effect is quite good.
Compared with before taking it, now he can not only handle a lot of government affairs, but also have some time to go to the East Palace to teach Liu Xie in person.
Liu Xie has moved to the East Palace three years ago. Although he does not have the title of prince yet, he has obviously obtained all the rights that a prince can enjoy.
Regarding this true biological child, although Liu Hong also knew that the real Wang family daughter had joined the Xie family and what he married was just a substitute, he could say that the child he gave birth to was at least his own flesh and blood.
And it has to be said that Liu Xie is talented and intelligent, and he has already developed the temperament of a potential king while living in the palace since he was a child. It only takes a few years after he ascends the throne to fully solidify his temperament.
Father, the child is unfilial. Although the father is so tired, the children are unable to help...
Liu Hong's heart warms up every time he thinks of what Liu Xie said. He becomes more satisfied and doted on this second son.
"I will personally take back the power of the world completely! After a hundred years, I will hand over a country that truly belongs to the Han Dynasty to Xie'er!" Emperor Ling was sitting in front of the imperial court that day, thinking while reviewing the memorial.
"Your Majesty, it's time to take the elixir!" A small yellow doorman walked up.
"Well, bring it up!" Liu Hong was used to taking pills at this time, so he didn't care.
But when he saw the red pill on the plate, he couldn't help but frown.
"What kind of elixir is this elixir? Why are neither the living elixir nor the rejuvenating elixir brought here today?" Liu Hong shouted a little angrily.
"Your Majesty, this is the new elixir presented by Zhang Changshi. The name of the elixir is Duotian Dan. After taking it, it can conquer the heaven and earth. Not only can it prolong life, but it can also change the tendons and cut the marrow. A mortal can live for ten years after taking it.
Years!" Xiao Huangmen said excitedly.
"Is there really such a wonderful pill? Speaking of which, has anyone tried it?" Although Liu Hong was tempted, he still asked cautiously.
"Back to Your Majesty, I also have a pill like this here. Zhang Changshi said that before letting Your Majesty take the pill, let the villain take it. If the villain dies because of this pill, then he will be punished by Your Majesty.
Death without regrets.
However, if it is useful, I hope your majesty will forgive the villain's crime..." When Xiao Huangmen said this, he was already on his knees.
"Okay, bring up the two pills first!" Liu Hong casually ordered.
"Here!" Xiao Huangmen handed it over cautiously.
"Well, you take it first!" Liu Hong looked around and couldn't see any difference, so he handed over the moment that was originally dedicated to him.
"Your Majesty, I will take it now!" Xiao Huangmen took it cautiously, then looked at the elixir for a few seconds before making up his mind to take it in one gulp.
"Your Majesty, I have taken the elixir. If there are no problems within an hour, your Majesty can take it with peace of mind!" Although Xiao Huangmen's feet were weak, he still said respectfully.
"Well, you can just wait on the side!" Liu Hong said casually and buried his head among the papers.
Originally, it was supposed to be an hour later, but Liu Hong was worried and waited until two hours later to make sure that nothing happened at Xiaohuangmen, and then he took the pill.
"It will give you ten more years of life... It's worth spending one for this!" Liu Hong smiled faintly.
But he didn't notice that after he took the elixir, Xiao Huangmen who was waiting on him secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Three hours later, Liu Hong could no longer hold on and went back to rest. Xiao Huangmen secretly came to a corner of the palace, where a man in black was already waiting.
"How is the situation?!" The man in black asked immediately when he saw the little yellow door.
"No problem, Your Majesty has already taken the pill. Can you bring the antidote and my family now?" Xiao Huangmen said cautiously.
"Really eaten?" The man in black pretended to take out something, but he asked casually.
"I've seen it with my own eyes, it's absolutely true!" Xiao Huangmen was anxious.
"Then you can go on your way!" The man in black took out a dagger and stabbed it into Xiao Huangmen's heart.
"You...are not trustworthy!" Xiao Huangmen glared at the man in black, but his strength was getting weaker and weaker.
"Hey, don't blame me, only the mouths of the dead are the tightest!" The man in black smiled, dragged the small yellow door into the hole that had been dug behind the rockery, filled it on the spot, and left in a hurry.
In the next few days, Liu Hong felt that his health was getting worse and worse, and even taking pills was of no use.
Soon, he realized that there was something wrong with the Tiantiandan that he had taken earlier, and immediately came to Zhang Rang to ask.
After asking, he was really surprised.
It turned out that on that day, Zhang Rang did not ask Xiao Huangmen to send any Heaven-defying Pills. Instead, he sent Living Body Pills and Qi-Reviving Pills as normal.
Liu Hong was furious and immediately ordered people to arrest Xiao Huangmen. However, five days later, a palace official said that a certain rockery was too smelly, so he dug up the corpse of Xiao Huangmen, which had begun to rot.
By this time, Liu Hong was already bedridden.
"Heaven-Seizing Pill, you are really the emperor, you are trying to take away my life! I'm so stupid, I didn't notice it!" Liu Hong said with difficulty while lying on the bed.
"Come here!" Liu Hong called with difficulty, dragging his sick body.
"No one will come!" He Hou walked in with a smile.
"It's you!" Liu Hong's eyes widened.
"It's not me, but I'm grateful to the person who did it!" He Hou said without hesitation.
Because she already knew from the imperial doctor that Liu Hong could live for up to three days. Yesterday was one day, and today was almost over. The Liu Hong in front of her only had one day to live.
"Traitors, I am surrounded by traitors!" Even though Liu Hong had seen too much of the world, at this moment, he still shed tears in pain.
"You can only blame a few late emperors. What they left for you is a dilapidated house that is destined to be replaced. And too many people are greedy for the land under the dilapidated house!" He Hou smiled faintly, turned around and left the palace.
"I am so ashamed of my ancestors!" Liu Hong's sad and high-pitched roar became the most poignant background music when He Hou left.
Probably because the heart really dies, Liu Hong passed away within two hours.
At this moment, as in history, he died at the end of March 189 AD.
No matter how wise, frugal and steady he was in his life, under the arrangement of history, he was destined to pass away at this time.
This is in line with the idiom - God’s will plays tricks on people!
When Liu Hong passed away, there were naturally wails in the palace. The Shi Changshi, who had lost the favor of the Emperor Ling, was like a headless fly, hopping around in panic all day long, full of confusion about the way forward.
He Jin took the opportunity to launch an attack and immediately took back Sizhou's military power. However, he now had to digest the military power in his hands, and Liu Bian had not returned yet, so he did not plan to kill all the eunuchs yet.
Liu Hong passed away, and the relevant funeral arrangements were quickly prepared. At the same time, the news of Liu Hong's death was also officially announced to all states and counties in the Han Dynasty.
For a time, undercurrents surged everywhere.
"Is Qiaojun already well managed?" Cao Cao asked with a smile.
"We are fully prepared. Even if we cannot go further in Luoyang, we can retreat to Yanzhou at any time!" Cao Ren said seriously.
"Cousin, I don't understand why we don't want to separate ourselves, but instead have to fight in this whirlpool?" Xiahou Dun asked doubtfully.
"It's very simple. Dahan's feng shui dragon vein has not been destroyed, which means that Dahan still has a glimmer of hope. I am gambling on whether Dahan can come back to life.
If it is possible, in the name of the founding hero of the country, I will definitely gain supreme authority. If not, I can return to Yanzhou and make plans again." Cao Cao smiled and replied.
"This is a business that won't lose money, it's just about making more and less," Cao Ren added.
"I see, then everything will just follow my cousin's arrangement!" Xiahou Dun had no objection.
At the same time, Yuan Mansion.
"Seize the time immediately and take Yizhou, Yuzhou, and Qingzhou into your hands. At the same time, tell Cao Cao and let him know more." Yuan Feng excitedly ordered Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu.
"Here!" The two accepted the order happily and turned around to leave.
"Whether the Yuan family can achieve the goal in one step depends on the past few months! If it goes well, it will naturally be smooth sailing. But if it doesn't go well, with the current influence of the Yuan family, at least it will have the strength to compete for hegemony!" Yuan Feng narrowed his eyes and died.
Staring in the direction of the palace.
At the same time, in Hebei County.
"Haha, my time is coming!" Dong Zhuo picked up the wine bowl and drank a large gulp of wine.
But no one noticed that the bowl in his hand was a bone cup made of human heavenly spirit caps.
"Congratulations, father-in-law!" Li Ru congratulated with a smile.
"Congratulations, lord!" All the generals congratulated in unison.
"Haha, when I ascend the throne in the future, you will all be the founding heroes of the country!" Dong Zhuo announced with a smile.
Dong Zhuo, who has been practicing magic skills for more than ten years, although his sanity is still there, has become very violent and irritable. Fortunately, the rewards and punishments are clear, and he also protects his shortcomings, so his subordinates are more loyal than before.
Because they knew that only by gaining Dong Zhuo's approval would they gain unparalleled wealth. On the contrary, once they lost his approval, the whole family would be wiped out.
At the same time, Hanzhong County Prince's Mansion.
"Father..." Liu Bian looked at the imperial list, feeling sad in his heart.
"Your Highness, it seems you have to go back to Luoyang for a few days!" Yan Pu said with a smile.
"Oh, I thought I could get out of that dead situation, but now I'm involved again." Liu Bian sighed helplessly.
At this time, a soldier outside came forward to report: "Report, there is a yellow door outside, saying that there is an imperial edict and His Highness is required to go out to receive it!"
"It's supposed to come, it will come anyway..." Liu Bian muttered lightly.
Then he immediately ordered Huangmen to wait for a while. After taking a bath and changing clothes, he went out to receive the order and asked others to prepare the incense table.
After a period of time, Liu Bian went out in person to kneel down and receive the imperial edict, which indeed declared that he would return to Luoyang to fulfill his filial piety.
He knew very well that as soon as he returned, there would be another edict from the late emperor, and then he would ascend the throne as emperor.
"Hmph, let's see whether I am being manipulated by you or whether I escape smoothly!" Liu Bian accepted the imperial edict, his eyes radiating unparalleled confidence.
At the same time, Gongsun Sheng began to actively prepare for war, and Liaoxi was busy preparing various materials.
At the same time, Ji Ling, who was already working outside, received a letter of thanks, resigned and returned to Luoyang, waiting for Liu Bian's arrival.
At the same time, Mr. Xie and Mr. Huang have begun to make final preparations to deal with the various troubles caused by the change of power.
After all, there is still one sentence: Today's big man has an undercurrent.