A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 477 The King of Shangdang descended from heaven to send a jade seal, and the loyal men were driven by greed.

March
Hanoi District, Muong Tin
Liu Qian, the king of Shangdang, was sitting in the car, waiting for the ferry.

After receiving the letter from his mother, he set off overnight from Shangdang County and had arrived two days ago.

Since he was born, he has not had the slightest ambition for the throne, because no matter who he is, he will tell him that that position belongs to your eldest brother, and your future task is to assist him and govern this country.

Although Mrs. Zhen put most of her thoughts on her eldest brother Liu Xuan, and was a little jealous when he was a boy, but when he became an adult and became a prince, he felt relieved.

Because he knew that this was human nature, especially after his first son was born, he found that after becoming his mother, he always had more feelings for the prince than the other sons.

A few days ago, a letter from his mother arrived on his desk. He couldn't believe that this overwhelming wealth actually hit his head.

Originally, his nephew Liu Shen died. There were five brothers before him. He was the last one and no one could take his turn. Unexpectedly, his mother loved him so much that she actually asked him to go to Luoyang immediately to prepare for his succession.

He thought he was dreaming, but at the urging of the messenger sent by his mother, he got into the car in a daze, and the clan protector who had been "guarding" him at the door actually let him go.

Looking at the retreating scenes on both sides, he finally determined that this was heading south, and Luoyang was heading south.

He had been fantasizing about what he would do if he became an emperor. Finally, he decided to be a good emperor.

At least let the world know that he, Liu Qian, is no weaker than his elder brother. He, Liu Qian, can do anything Liu Xuan can do, and he, Liu Qian, can still do what Liu Xuan cannot do.

Therefore, after he takes office, pacifying Jiangdong and fulfilling Liezhuang's will will become his top priority.

"Your Majesty!"

Liu Qian was awakened by the call.

After adjusting his voice, he replied in a calm and dignified voice: "What's the matter?"

"The envoy from Luoyang has come to read the imperial edict and ask the king to get out of the car."

Liu Qian felt blood rushing to the top of his head, and his whole body was shaking. This was due to extreme excitement. He covered his mouth with both hands to prevent himself from making any sound.

"Your Majesty?"

Liu Qian pinched his thigh hard, and the severe pain quickly cooled him down.

"The king knows, come down now."

After taking a deep breath and exhaling it for a long time, Liu Qian finally felt that he could meet people.

Opening the car door and lifting the curtain, he saw the angel who had come to announce the edict, standing tall and tall not far away, holding the edict high, with the Yulin Army guarding him on the left and right.

Even though he had calmed down completely, his heartbeat would still speed up when he saw the messenger.

He stepped on the servant's back, stepped on the ground, led his officials, slowly walked to the envoy, bowed and said:
"My lord, Shangdang King Liu Qian respectfully welcomes the angel."

"The Empress Dowager, Grand Tutor, and Grand Master issued an order to the Shangdang King Liu Qian."

"Your Majesty Liu Qian listens to the edict."

"On March 5, the third year of Xingtai, the Empress Dowager...
After discussions among the ministers, the Empress Dowager, the Grand Tutor, and the Grand Master made a decision and decided to make Liu Xun, the Xinxing King, the son of Emperor Xiao Zongyi, the crown prince, succeeding Emperor Ruizong Yuan...

Therefore, Liu Qian, the king of Shangdang, is ordered to return to the Shangdang Palace of Shangdang County immediately from now on. He will not take a step away from the palace without an imperial edict.

Admire this. "

Looking at Liu Qian who was motionless, the messenger said with a little pity:
"King Shangdang, it is better to obey the imperial edict quickly and return to the country, otherwise the court will blame you after time passes."

Liu Qian seemed to have lost his soul. He took the edict blankly and opened it. He found that it was exactly what the envoy had said, and his hope was completely shattered.

"Your Majesty, since the court has an order, we need to set off and return within today. I don't know when we will set off?"

Lieutenant Hu Zong, who was responsible for guarding Liu Qian, came forward coldly and asked. There was a hint of coercion in his words.

For him, if Liu Qian successfully succeeded to the throne, he would also be able to ascend to heaven, so he was very respectful when he came, contrary to the businesslike manner when he was in the palace.

But now that Liu Qian is no different from an ordinary prince, he can no longer treat him as he did when he came.

Because he was too close to Liu Qian, if the Zongzong Zhonglang learned about it and thought that he was colluding with the princes and kings, his life would be in danger.

Liu Qian did not answer, but returned to the car like a zombie. When he got into the car, the "footstool" was not stable and he almost staggered, but Liu Qian still did not respond and climbed into the car by himself.

Captain Hu Zong shook his head with a sigh and ordered to return.

The vehicle started to move again with a rumble.

Night, a dark night, a night without a single star. Liu Qian looked at this dark night, just like his own heart, without any hope.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

There was a faint shout. Beside the car, Liu Qian looked through the light of the swaying fire and carefully identified the person. He was somewhat familiar, but he didn't know who it was.

I saw the man bowing to Liu Qianshi beside the car.

Liu Qian was a little confused, so he stood up and approached, asking, "Who are you and why do you pay homage to Gu Da?"

"Your Majesty, this slave's name is Li Yu, and she is the footstool for you to get on and off the bus. Today, I have pain in my abdomen, and my knees are unsteady, and I almost fell down the king.

But the king did not ask anyone to behead the slave or impose any punishment. The slave thought of the king's kindness, so he bowed to the king. "

Liu Qian sighed and said:
"You are a slave, you know how to be grateful, you are a king alone, but because of the throne, you almost resent your mother. Regardless of your mother's kindness in raising you, can you still be called a human being, worthy of being a king?"

Li Yu retorted:
"The king is so benevolent and righteous to people like his slaves. From this we can see that he is even more benevolent and righteous to others. Why can't he be called a king?
If you want to be a slave, you can become the master of the world. "

Liu Qian did not blame Li Yu for saying such treacherous and unethical words as a slave, because why didn't he do the same?
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but sigh again. "Why is the king sighing? Is there any trouble? If there is a place where slaves are needed, please ask the king to use them as much as possible. The slaves will be shattered to pieces, and they must repay the kindness of the king."

Liu Qian happened to be depressed, and Li Yu was just a slave. No matter what he said, would anyone still believe the words of a slave but not the words of a prince and king of the Liu family?
So he told him everything that happened.

Li Yu said happily: "This is because God wants the king to be the emperor, and this servant can help the king just right."

Liu Qian didn't believe it, and Li Yu explained:

"Your Majesty, you don't know. After the servants were officials, my father was promoted to Luoyang Cheng, with a salary of four hundred stones. There have been officials and officials in my family for generations.

However, my father was involved in a spy case led by the late Shu prince Zhuge Liang. My father was framed by political opponents and found guilty. My father could not bear the humiliation and died in prison.

The slaves and their relatives were all implicated, so they were demoted to official slaves and came to the palace of the king to be kicked out of them.

However, the slave has an older brother who was also demoted to an official slave. Before coming to the palace, the slave heard that he was working in the Xingxing Palace.

If the king is of any use, the slave can immediately go to find his brother and remove obstacles in the way for the king. "

Liu Qian was struggling, and in the end his lust exceeded his reason, so he agreed to let him contact his brothers, and handed him a dagger and some money from the car, telling him that if he stayed in Mengjin, he would be able to wait for the rising king Liu Xun.

Li Yu took the dagger and money bag with both hands, knelt down respectfully and bid farewell to Liu Qian, avoided the patrol of the guards, and disappeared into the night.

March 10
Xinxing County is located between Yanmen County and Taiyuan County. It is a new county separated from Yanmen County.

Therefore, Liu Xun arrived at Mengjin later than Liu Qian.

Liu Xun's car stopped at the spot where Liu Qian had stayed before. He came to the edge of the Yellow River and looked at the rolling Yellow River water, a surge of pride surged into his heart.

He pointed at the water and said loudly to the officials on the left and right:

"If I want to make this water, people in the world will look at me with side eyes, and my name will remain with me forever."

After expressing his feelings, Liu Xun was a little tired. Because the ferry had not arrived yet, he was going to get in the car and rest.

"Liu Xun!!!"

Liu Xun frowned and looked at the sound. The sound came from under his feet. When he looked down, he saw a ferocious and dirty face staring at him.

Liu Xun was frightened and fell down. Li Yu held the dagger and stabbed it into Liu Xun's chest. Then he lay on top of him and stabbed him several times.

"There are assassins!"

The officials from the Xinxing Palace on both sides quickly pulled Li Yu away, only to see Liu Xun vomiting blood and unable to speak. His chest was bloody and his eyes were wide open in disbelief.

"King!!!"

"Keep alive!"

Li Yu looked at the ancestral protectors who were surrounding him, laughed loudly, and committed suicide with a dagger.

Since Li Yu's younger brother was also making "foot pedals" for Liu Xun, no one noticed that the "foot pedals" had been swapped because of his similar appearance.

The military commander of the Xinxing Prince's Palace Hu Zong looked at the dead Li Yu and chopped him into pieces as if to vent his anger.

March 10
The court learned that King Xinxing was assassinated in Mengjin, Hanoi County.

Empress Dowager Zhen was distraught and ordered the Tingwei Mansion to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of King Xinxing.

He also ordered all the slaves in the royal palace to be buried with King Xinxing, and demoted the Huzong Military Academy Captain to the Han and Wu front lines as soldiers, while the rest of the staff were either demoted or left.

Even though she was so sad, Zhen still issued an edict to make Liu Qian, the king of Shangdang, the crown prince.

March

Liu Qian, who had just arrived in Gaodu, received the imperial edict to be crowned prince.

Liu Qian knew that Li Yu was successful, so he was not as excited as last time, but accepted the edict very calmly.

King Shangdang's car turned around and went back to the original road, heading towards Luoyang.

March 16

Liu Qian arrived at Mengjin again and waited for the ferry at the same place.

During the four days before Liu Qian arrived in Mengjin.

Tingweiqing Jia Chong found out Li Yu's specific identity based on his slave seal. He was a slave of the Shangdang Palace, not a slave of the Xinxing Palace.

It was also discovered that the dagger used by Li Yu was not usable by ordinary people. Its forging method was unique to the master craftsmen of the imperial court, and it was usually given to princes for use.

Based on the descriptions of people in the palace, a portrait of Li Yu's younger brother Li Zhi was formed, and Tiqi was sent to search for him in Hanoi County and its surrounding areas.

At the border of Belarus, Li Zhi was caught intending to bribe Belarus officials and enter the country.

According to Li Zhi's confession, the person who caused Li Yuxing to assassinate was Liu Qian, the king of Shangdang.

With both personal and material evidence available, it is already very clear that the Shangdang King Liu Qian conspired to assassinate his brother Xinxing King Liu Xun.

The government and the public were in an uproar. Under the strong request of the ministers, the Queen Mother Zhen had to order the abolition of Liu Qian's crown prince position, deprive him of the throne, and send him to the Zongzheng Mansion prison where the royal family was under house arrest.

"Let go of Gu, Gu is the prince, the crown prince, and the future emperor. How dare you do this to the emperor? How brave!...
Haha, destiny is in me, destiny is in me..."

Beside Mengjin's ferry, Liu Qian was held by a group of sergeants and yelled, still going crazy.

(End of this chapter)