Han: The witchcraft disaster begins, I fight against Emperor Wu of Han

Chapter 15 The goal is achieved
Liu Jing!

Liu Jing?

Liu Che did not have many descendants, including the youngest "Yao the Saint", he only had six sons.

There is no doubt that when he was young, his favorite was his eldest son Liu Ju.

When he first came to the throne, he was restricted by Empress Dowager Dou. His repeated attempts to reform the system ended in failure. In the end, he gradually gained power only after Empress Dowager Dou made natural reforms.

However, from the age of sixteen to twenty-nine, a full thirteen years, I had no son.

At that time, his reform was being promoted, and the civil, economic, and even military affairs were in a critical period of transformation. The court officials repeatedly threatened him with "not having an heir", so one can imagine how much pressure he was under.

Fortunately, he met Wei Zifu, who brought him one gift from heaven after another.

Liu Ju, Wei Qing, and Huo Qubing!

Among them, he could say without hesitation that he doted on this legitimate son with all his love. As the only powerful man, he even planned for him early on and built Bowang Garden, allowing him to recruit guests according to his own preferences and participate in government affairs.

He has the highest expectations for it!

However, precisely because of his doting, the child gradually drifted away from him as he grew up. He began to fear his father, became cowardly and weak, and became obsessed with the benevolent rule instilled by the corrupt scholars.

Finally...he began to oppose his own political plans!

Liu Che became more and more displeased with this prince.

Naturally, he was not very kind to his children.

He had noticed Shi Huangsun, but that was all. As for the other two sons of the crown prince, he could only see them during important celebrations every year.

As for...Liu Jing?
He finally thought of the child who was silent at several banquets. He also tried to enjoy the joy of family life in front of his children and grandchildren, surrounded by them and playing with them.

However, these children were afraid of him.

Even when congratulating him, he was not as cordial as his close ministers.

Therefore, after this inexplicable feeling subsided, he rarely had those thoughts again.

And at this moment, he heard the taciturn child actually scolding him for being old and foolish...

"His Majesty……"

at the same time.

To the ministers in the hall, Liu Che's silence was like the calm before the storm.

They were always afraid that the impending might of heaven would overwhelm them.

Chang Rong was even more horrified. He looked at Han Shuo viciously. He had just said "execute all nine clans". If His Majesty cared about it, he would be skinned alive.

“Haha, hahaha…”

Suddenly, a loud laugh echoed throughout the hall.

Chang Rong, Su Wen, and even Huo Guang, Jin Midi and others all looked at them in astonishment.

But it turned out that it was His Majesty who was laughing.

However, although he was clearly smiling, his eyes became as sharp as a knife.

"Among my descendants, there is actually such a strong-willed prince?"

No minister dared to respond.

After all, looking at His Majesty's current appearance, no one dares to take the risk of guessing what he is thinking.

"What else did he say? Am I old and senile? Am I senile?"

At this moment, Liu Che looked at Han Shuo and others again.

The latter was already trembling with fear, "Your Majesty is now at the peak of his career, how can you say he is old? The Han Dynasty is thriving under your Majesty's guidance, how can you say it is weak?"

"The disrespectful and unfilial words of the Emperor's grandson have already angered the heavens, and punishment will come down sooner or later!"

Liu Che snorted coldly, "Why wait for God to punish you? I will punish you myself..."

talking.

Liu Che looked away, as if he was thinking, but after just a moment, he suddenly turned around.

"Huo Guang, send someone to check Chang'an City to see if anything has happened."

"Mobilize the troops immediately and kill the rebels!"

These words come with great force!
No one doubts that the current emperor is a ruthless person who is capable of killing his own sons and grandsons.

Huo Guang did not plead for the Prince's Palace because of some inexplicable reasons.

He understands very well that serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. After being cautious for decades, prudence has long been engraved in his bones.

"The minister obeys the order!"

After Huo Guang nodded, he was about to leave to convey the imperial edict.

Just at this moment.

"I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Huo Guang stopped.

"If nothing happens in Chang'an City, then I will have to ask them about this matter of witchcraft and auspicious signs!"

Hearing this, everyone perked up.

Su Wen, Han Shuo, Zhang Gan and others were even more amazed.

Everyone knows that if the witchcraft scandal is confirmed, there will be a river of blood in the Prince's Mansion.

At the very least, you can forget about the position of crown prince.

Huo Guang sighed in his heart, but remained calm on the surface. "May I ask your Majesty, since Chang'an is safe, shall we summon the crown prince?"

"Summon them?" Liu Che sneered. "The evidence of witchcraft has been found. Why should I summon them to listen to their excuses?"

"What I want to see... is that auspicious sign!"

Liu Che stood up, thinking, but his eyes swept across the faces of Han Shuo and others, which made them terrified.

Suddenly, he waved his hands angrily.

"Let the one who scolded me for being stupid... bring the auspicious sign to me personally!"

"As for the prince, humph, I want to see if he can transform into a dragon!"

I heard that Liu Che's order had been issued.

All the ministers present had their own thoughts.

But no one spoke, just waited quietly for the impending change in the Han Dynasty!

soon.

The sun rises in the east.

The guards who went to find out the news returned in a hurry.

"Report! Your Majesty, the palace gates in Chang'an are open today, the people are in an orderly manner, entering and leaving freely, and there is no disturbance in the city..."

Ok?
After hearing this, for some reason, many people present breathed a sigh of relief, except Su Wen, Han Shuo and others who looked surprised and a little regretful.

Liu Che closed his eyes to rest, but when he heard these words, he couldn't help but open his eyes, as if he was relaxed.

He didn't say anything, but looked at Huo Guang.

"I will go there myself!"

Liu Che closed his eyes again, and only a voice slowly rang out, "Whoever spread the message last night should go, let Su Wen go!"

what?
……

At the same time, in the Prince's Palace.

After yesterday's turmoil, Liu Ju sent people to maintain order in Chang'an City and has been waiting in the palace.

"We're just going to wait like this?"

The more Liu Jin, the grandson of Emperor Shi, thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. If the traitors were released, wouldn't they continue to cooperate with each other in front of the Emperor? Wouldn't that be even more detrimental to the Prince's Palace?

He seemed to know what they were thinking. Thinking about how they maintained order in Chang'an last night, he didn't sleep much.

Liu Jing didn't let them waste their brainpower and explained directly: "Only if enough people are released can it be more beneficial to us."

"Capturing only Jiang Chong, or even killing him, would have no impact on the overall situation. But killing them all would be the same as blatant treason."

He knew very well that Liu Che had the habit of "throwing away things after use", and this habit was very serious.

In a sense, the Prince's Palace helped him by killing Jiang Chong.

Of course, although they haven't killed them yet.

For Liu Jing, as things developed to this point, the witchcraft disaster had already taken a turn.

But I don’t know whether it is good or bad.

Thinking of this...

suddenly!

"The imperial edict has arrived!"

In an instant, Crown Prince Liu Ju suddenly stood up, his eyes shining brightly.

coming!

What he had been waiting for finally came.

Father, I have never had the intention of using witchcraft to harm anyone!

Just as he was thinking this, Liu Ju took a big step and almost ran out.

Behind him, Liu Jing, Liu Jin and others also followed.

They soon arrived at the gate of the Prince's Palace. However, when they saw the person who delivered the imperial edict, they were all stunned.

"Su Wen!"

Liu Ju's eyes were red with anger. Why was it still him?
If he were to summon them, I'm afraid the emperor would believe their slander.

"What is the emperor's will?"

Su Wen saw Liu Ju and others coming aggressively. He was still afraid because of the aftereffects of yesterday.

Even when he entered Chang'an, he was still afraid that this kind of peace was just an illusion. What if the internal strife in the Prince's Palace was eliminated overnight?
Of course, his reason told him that this was impossible.

But what if Liu Ju goes crazy again and kills himself...

Although he was thinking about all sorts of things in his mind, Su Wen was very quick in speaking.

"It is not a will for the prince."

There was a hint of sarcasm in Su Wen's eyes.

"It is a will to Emperor Jing's grandson."

Having said that, Su Wen suddenly looked at Liu Jing.

"Grandson Jing, His Majesty has heard your treasonous words, and now orders you to bring the auspicious sign discovered by the Water and Water Commandant yesterday to the Ganquan Palace to meet His Majesty!"

As soon as these words came out.

Liu Ju turned pale immediately!

(End of this chapter)