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

Chapter 38: Retreat or advance?

"Third, the abuse of cruel officials has made the Han laws meaningless and the moral principles have been lost..."

"Your Majesty does not punish people according to Han laws, but rather according to your own likes and dislikes, or even the imaginary witchcraft...

Liu Jing is writing...

Suddenly, a notification came from outside.

"Your Highness, Emperor Shi's grandson is here."

Liu Jing put away the unfinished "Vow Filling".

After a while, Liu Jin and the Prince's tutor Shi De hurried in. Both of them looked anxious. As soon as they came in, Liu Jin said in panic: "Second brother, father has come out, but I heard that his hair crown and brocade robe were left in Jianzhang Palace, and he was taken away by the people from the Zongzheng Mansion as soon as he left the house..."

"The Crown Prince is in great danger this time!" Junior Tutor Shi De also said immediately: "The matter was settled last night, and officials from the imperial court rushed to the Jianzhang Palace overnight."

"The Imperial Censor Bao Shengzhi had already gone to Jianzhang Palace an hour ago. Six of the Nine Ministers have already arrived. Even General Li Guangli, who was far away, had led his troops back to Chang'an after hearing that Liu Quti had received the imperial edict. I'm afraid they will arrive at Jianzhang Palace by noon tomorrow at the latest..."

Liu Jin paced back and forth anxiously, "I'm afraid... I'm afraid that Grandpa Emperor is really going to depose my father!"

Liu Jing also remained silent about this.

Even a fool can see it clearly now. Combined with the previous signs such as the execution of Gongsun and the renaming of Yaomu Palace, I'm afraid that His Majesty has been waiting for this day.

It just so happened that the prince had just started a rebellion and had sufficient evidence of his guilt, so it was natural for him to proceed with the matter smoothly.

"Brother and Master are here, what should I do?" Liu Jing suddenly asked.

Seeing how these two people were looking for me so anxiously, they must have something to say.

Did he want me to beg for mercy? Or did he have another plan?

Just when Liu Jing was suspicious, he saw Liu Jin looking at him and earnestly admonished: "Second brother, at this moment, you must stay calm."

"Huh?" Liu Jing was stunned.

Shi De also said hurriedly: "At this moment, the ministers are like hungry wolves, all wanting to come up and bite the prince. If you can do what your majesty wants, you will definitely be promoted. Even those who have made contributions in stopping the prince in Chang'an this time, according to your majesty's temperament, may be made marquises!"

"With such huge benefits, everyone in my Crown Prince's Palace is in danger, and the ministers are afraid to add insult to injury. And after the Crown Prince and I are convicted tomorrow, we will no longer be of any use."

"But Emperor Jing's grandson is still here!"

Shi De still had a sad face when he said this. "Grandson Jing is now the only backup of the Crown Prince's Palace. No one can guess what His Majesty is thinking now. But letting Grandson Jing come to appease the people is to acknowledge Grandson Jing's contribution to the auspiciousness!"

"So, tomorrow we will convict the criminal, and Jing Huangsun will be credited with merit."

At this point, Shi De looked around cautiously and said quickly: "Grandson Jing, please remember that if the ministers suggest that you be granted the title of king in advance, you must not accept it!"

"If it's just a gift, you can accept it!"

Having said this, he waved his sleeves and seemed about to kneel down.

Liu Jing hadn't even reacted yet. Although the descendants of the royal family would eventually have a title, he was not yet old enough to be conferred a title of nobility or king.

Not to mention, why would the other party bring up these things?

Seeing this, Liu Jing hurriedly pulled him back...

But Shi De raised his head, his voice anxious and choked.

"Grandson Jing... Whether the Crown Prince's Palace, and even the life and property of this old minister, can be saved depends on whether Grandson Jing can stay calm tomorrow!"

"I know that Emperor Jing's grandson wants to fulfill his vow."

"But I also heard the bold words spoken by Grandson Jing when he went to Ganquan Palace. If it weren't for the changes in the celestial phenomena, I'm afraid now..."

Shi De shook his head and dared not say anything more.

Liu Jin said hurriedly: "The sky can change once, but it can never change twice. Tomorrow, when they blame our father and let our grandfather convict you, they will definitely mention your audacity and rebellion. So, don't be impulsive now and give others a handle."

Shi De also said hurriedly: "When the enemy comes, we will stop him with soldiers and when the water comes, we will block it with earth. No matter what the ministers say or how Your Majesty decides, the heavenly signs are ahead and the people's hearts are on the line. This disaster will not spread to the head of the Emperor Jing's grandson. The Emperor Jing has a blessing from heaven, and my Crown Prince's palace will definitely have a chance to recover..."

Liu Jing understood that Shi De and Liu Jin had rushed here just to force him to retreat.

When Liu Che did not appear, they were able to raise an army in Chang'an with the determination to fight to the death and ascend the throne to rule.

But then Liu Che appeared, and he who knows the times is a hero!

No matter from whose perspective, retreating this time is a good idea and can also protect oneself.

It’s just… “I know.”

Liu Jing nodded and suddenly said, "Brother, tell me, where is Jiang Chong? I'll ask them to bring him here."

Liu Jin was stunned when he heard this, although he wanted to cut Jiang Chong into pieces.

But this time, "Second brother is right, I almost forgot. My Crown Prince's Palace did not kill Jiang Chong. Now that I have returned this villain to the court, I believe that Grandfather Emperor will give him a lighter sentence..."

Seeing that the other party misunderstood.

Liu Jing was stunned, but he didn't say much. After learning where he was being held, he immediately sent someone to bring him over overnight...

At the same time, he also finished the "Vow Return" overnight.

……

If you look down from the sky that night, you can see that the road from Chang'an to Jianzhang Palace is brightly lit, and the nobles and officials are all heading there overnight.

Along the way, everyone was excited, but looked anxious.

The future of the Han Dynasty is about to change, and they have no choice but to be cautious...

Among them, there were messengers from afar, heading all the way to Jianzhang Palace.

"General Ershi is still fifty miles away from Jianzhang Palace... The general has come to report. Has Your Majesty ordered him to return to the camp?"

"Your Majesty's decree: General Ershi should come to Jianzhang Palace as soon as possible!"

For a moment, as the news spread, the officials were horrified again...

……

It was dawn the next day.

Inside Jianzhang Palace.

"Your Majesty wants Fuling to go as well?"

Lady Gouyi looked at Wang Bi in front of her, her expression filled with undisguised surprise.

Wang Bi's round face was full of smiles. "I would like to congratulate Her Majesty first. I heard that the Crown Prince was brought back by the Zongzheng Mansion yesterday, and the Queen of Changle Palace has left her seal."

Wang Bi intentionally or unintentionally revealed the inside information he knew.

He was able to pass the test smoothly this time, but it was thanks to the person in front of him.

He didn't know what the prince talked about with His Majesty, but judging from the result, since he was still in Jianzhang Palace, His Majesty and the prince must have parted on bad terms.

Perhaps, Your Majesty did not believe the one-sided statement of the prince who committed the crime of treason. If so, isn't it your blessing?

"I am grateful for what you said yesterday and today."

"Your Majesty, you really make me suffer."

Wang Bi quickly bent down, and then took the four-year-old Liu Fuling with him, "Let the Sixth Prince listen to the court officials' political discussions as soon as possible, and perhaps he can take on the burden of this great Han Dynasty sooner."

As he spoke, under the joyful gaze of Lady Gouyi, he led Liu Fuling slowly towards the main hall...

……

at the same time.

Liu Jing also got up early. The camp was not far from Shenmingtai, which was just in front of Jianzhang Palace.

It's sunny today. The heavy rain yesterday made the weather exceptionally cool.

Wherever Liu Jing went, the people who were detained yesterday shouted loudly in the camp...

Even some ministers who were rushing to Jianzhang Palace stopped to watch when they saw this scene.

Since the rain stopped yesterday, some craftsmen have been building an altar in front of the altar overnight. After all, Liu Jing had mentioned yesterday that he would make a vow to the heaven.

When he arrived, although the place was not yet completed, it was almost finished.

While he was waiting, he was also looking at the magnificent Jianzhang Palace in front of him.

There, the ministers were entering one after another...

(End of this chapter)