Emperor Liu Hong

Zhang Heng's sentence, "Within three months, there will be an earthquake in Luoyang." immediately made the huge hall erupt with crows and birds.Seeing this scene, Liu Hong also understood Zhang Heng's plan and knew how to cooperate with Zhang Heng.

"Zhang Daozong, you can't read the hexagram wrong, right? If I don't move the capital as soon as possible, will there really be an earthquake in Luoyang City within three months?"

"I don't know if there will be an earthquake or not. Didn't you tell me to tell you this!" Hearing Liu Hong's words, Zhang Heng slandered for a while.But although he didn't know why Liu Hong asked him to say that, he knew that since Liu Hong dared to let him say that, he must have already thought of a countermeasure and would not sell him.So, with a look of compassion, he said to Liu Hong, "Your Majesty, how can Xiaodao joke about such an important matter. Therefore, for the safety of the people in Luoyang City, please move the capital as soon as possible."

"Oh, if you want to put it that way, I really have to make up my mind and move the capital as soon as possible. I can't let the people suffer for this matter!"

What Liu Hong said reminded the opposition.Zhang Heng said that if the capital is not moved as soon as possible, there will be an earthquake in Luoyang, but as long as the capital is taken away, the earthquake will not happen.

"Made, how is this possible! An earthquake can be predicted three months in advance, which is shocking enough. How can it be said that the earthquake will shake and stop? This is definitely a lie!" The opponents looked at Liu Hong and Zhang Heng, who were flirting nonstop, and they had the answer in their hearts, "It seems that Zhang Heng colluded with His Majesty in order to stop us from opposing the move of the capital. And the earthquake It's just an excuse, no matter whether the capital is moved or not, it shouldn't happen!"

Since this is the case.How could those opponents who thought they had guessed the answer let Liu Hong get what they wanted so easily.Therefore, they directly fired at Zhang Heng.

"Zhang Heng, don't you want to confuse the crowd with your lies here. Are things like earthquakes predictable with your skills?"

"That's right, Zhang Heng, if you can really predict disasters, then why didn't you warn in advance like this time about the disasters that happened to the big man?" [

"Zhang Heng, do you know that you are here to encourage His Majesty to move the capital, how much food will the big man spend? How much burden will it cause the people? Let me tell you, you are committing a crime!"

"Everyone, you have misunderstood Xiaodao." Looking at the excited people, Zhang Heng said: "Do you really think that predicting disasters is so simple? Let me tell you. It takes Yangshou to activate the secret method to complete the prediction of disasters!"

then.Zhang Heng showed a miserable look on his face.Said: "If it weren't for your Majesty's kindness to Xiaodao, and Xiaodao, I sympathized with the innocent people in Luoyang City, and I didn't want them to suffer a catastrophe. Only after I had a feeling in my heart, I was willing to spend my life to activate my secret method to predict Tell me the exact time when the disaster will strike. Tell me. How could Xiaodao predict such a harsh thing, and the previous disasters, to warn in advance?"

"My day. It really is a professional magician, what he said seems to be true."

If Liu Hong hadn't known in advance that Zhang Heng was acting, he would really not be able to tell whether what he said was true or not.Just like those officials watching the excitement, they were all nodding at what he said.However, those opponents had confirmed early on that he was in collusion with Liu Hong, so they ignored what he said now.

"Okay, stop acting, you're just talking about the hype, and I don't believe you can predict the time of the earthquake in advance." After saying that, they turned their target to Liu Hong, "Your Majesty, this court is a civil and military official. How can you tolerate this magic stick in a place where you discuss state affairs with His Majesty? I beg Your Majesty to drive him out of the court!"

"My lord, it doesn't matter whether I kicked Xiaodao out of the court. But if the capital is not moved as soon as possible, there will be an earthquake. For the sake of the people in this city, please stop obstructing this matter, and ask His Majesty to move the capital as soon as possible. Bar?!"

"You really don't cry when you don't see the coffin. It's up to now, and you're still talking hard here!" The opponents looked at Zhang Heng with contempt, "Your Majesty, didn't Zhang Heng say that if you don't move the capital, there will be an earthquake in Luoyang within three months?" So, Your Majesty, we might as well wait for three months. If there is an earthquake within three months, the move of the capital is God’s will. I believe there will be no objection. And within three months, if the earthquake does not happen , I also ask Your Majesty not to mention moving the capital in the future!"

"I won't bring up the matter of moving the capital in the future. Look at you!" Hearing this, Liu Hong couldn't help curling his lips.

"Aiqing, there seems to be some truth in what you said." Liu Hong himself had this idea, and of course he would not disagree with their suggestion.But they have upset Liu Hong for so long, Liu Hong can't let them go easily, "But have you thought about the people? If there is no earthquake, there is nothing to say about it. It doesn't matter whether the capital is moved or not." But according to Zhang Daozong's words, this earthquake, which was a warning from heaven, could have been avoided, but it happened because of your interference, who will be responsible for the people?"

"Knowing that you will use righteousness to suppress people!" These people had long thought that Liu Hong would use this trick, so they poked their necks and said, "Your Majesty, we are responsible! If there is an earthquake within three months, we will petition Apologize with death!"

"My day, these guys are so determined to prevent the relocation of the capital, they even risked their lives!" Looking at the heroic appearance of these people, Liu Hong said: "Just apologize with death! After all, you die! Not only will the imperial court lose its talents, but the losses of the common people will also be compensated in the same way.”

Hearing Liu Hong's words, they showed such expressions as expected.However, they were quite happy to hear Liu Hong call them pillars, "Your Majesty, if this is the case, what should you do? I believe that with His Majesty's justice, he will come up with a way to get the best of both worlds."

"Let's put it this way, if there is no earthquake, I won't be talking about moving the capital. But if there is an earthquake, it will prove that it is your fault. You need to compensate the people who have suffered losses to make up for your loss. fault!"

"What, did I hear you right? Your Majesty didn't even find a reason and just agreed!" Hearing Liu Hong's words, everyone was a little dumbfounded. [

Those ministers were not fools either. Looking at the development of the matter, they all realized that Liu Hong had colluded with Zhang Heng to act here.But the problem is, if it is acting, it is absolutely impossible for Liu Hong to agree to the demands of the opposition, and he should try to resign.But now Liu Hong's agreed with all his heart, which made them feel uncertain, wondering if their previous test was correct.

Compared with those ministers, Zhang Heng is even more dumbfounded here.After all, he knows best what is going on this time.He really didn't know why Liu Hong agreed to those ministers' proposals.

"What's the matter, Your Majesty? Even if you change your mind and don't move the capital, don't harm me! If there is no earthquake in three months, not only will my reputation be rotten, but the reputation of the Taoist sect will also be rotten." Main Street!"

Looking at those dumbfounded ministers, Liu Hong was very proud.After all, he knew very well that the earthquake in October would happen no matter what.Once an earthquake occurs, the people will not only suffer losses, but also provide opportunities for those who want to spread rumors.But now, he not only successfully used the earthquake to achieve the purpose of moving the capital, but also directly handed over the post-disaster reconstruction work to those aristocratic families.

"Well, do you agree or not?"

Although now, these opposition groups are a bit vague, but at this point, they can't help but refuse to agree, "Okay, just listen to your majesty. If there is an earthquake within three months, all the people affected by the disaster will be compensated." .”

"Okay, then let's make a deal." Liu Hong nodded, and then said: "However, this matter should be well publicized, so that the people are prepared. Although the last reconstruction, all the buildings in the city It has been strengthened, but in the face of earthquakes, it is better to be prepared in advance."

"Your Majesty, it's not good to spread this kind of inconclusive matter everywhere. If it makes people panic, it will affect social stability."

"Affect social stability? Ma De, what kind of social stability can this affect?!" Hearing this, Liu Hong frowned, "It seems that in the eyes of these officials and lords, the lives of ordinary people are nothing at all. Stability is more important than anything else. Even if I have an emperor who is dedicated to the people, they can't change their minds. From this point of view, the earthquake bureau refuted rumors in later generations, but was slapped in the face by the earthquake. Extenuating circumstances."

"No, this kind of thing can happen in future generations, but I can't do it here. Today, I have to change this rule for them!" Thinking of this, Liu Hong said, "Social stability is important, but in my opinion, people's lives more important!"

Hearing Liu Hong's words, those officials knew it was not good, and all lowered their heads.

"You may think that it's not worthwhile to waste money and people for something that doesn't make sense, but is an earthquake really going to happen? Because of your concealment, it caused casualties to the people, how can you bear it?!" Looking more and more Ashamed of the ministers, Liu Hong spoke even more vigorously, "Furthermore, the people are not ignorant. For their safety, the imperial court notified them to take precautions when they knew that an earthquake was about to occur. How could they deliberately Do things that affect stability. Maybe they will be nervous because of the upcoming earthquake, but as long as the court tries to guide them and teach the people how to prevent earthquakes, I believe they will definitely obey the court's arrangement. And even if the earthquake does not happen in the end , everything is done in vain, and the people will definitely appreciate the painstaking efforts of the court!" (To be continued...)