Control your ancestors and create an immortal family starting from the Eastern Han Dynasty

Chapter 40: Past Events Lead to Troubles, Liu Hu is Critically Ill (Seeking First Order)

The impact of this incident is truly unimaginable.

Liu Hu is the emperor!

The change in his attitude towards Gu Xi would arouse people's ambitions.

Looking at the current government, who wouldn't be jealous of Gu Xi's prominent position?
In the past, the emperor and his subjects were one, so these people naturally did not dare to have any dissenting thoughts.

But that's different now.

Liu Hu's reaction made many people sense an opportunity, and the turmoil in the court and the country arose again.

Of course, in today's unclear situation, no one would be willing to be the first to speak out.

However, the "return of power" controversy, which had not occurred for many years, began to spread in the temple.

——But this time.

Gu Xi's attitude was very firm.

Champion House.

Deng Zhi looked at Gu Xi seriously and asked in a deep voice, "Grandmaster."

"Do you intend to just watch the situation at the temple continue like this?"

"If you are ever dismissed, what will become of our Deng and Gu families?"

Deng Zhi can now be said to be Gu Xi's confidant.

He was Deng Sui's elder brother, a man of extraordinary talent, and was highly regarded by Gu Xi.

It can be said that he and Gu Xi are in the same boat.

Now that he saw the political situation changing, he was naturally a little flustered.

"Zhao Bo, there's no need to panic."

Gu Xi's expression remained calm as he spoke calmly.

How could Deng Zhi continue to remain calm?

He looked left and right, as if he wanted to say something, but was hesitant.

Gu Xi just looked at him calmly.

Deng Zhi hesitated for a long time, and seemed to have finally made up his mind and was about to speak.

But before he could say anything, Gu Xi interrupted him: "Zhao Bo, please don't say anything that will affect the reputation of our ancestors."

In an instant, Deng Zhi's expression froze.

The corners of his mouth moved, but he didn't say what he wanted to say. In the end, he just sighed.

"rest assured."

Gu Xi spoke again, "Your Majesty won't do anything to me."

"And as long as I'm here."

"Prince, you will definitely ascend the throne in the future."

When he spoke to the end, Gu Xi's tone suddenly became heavier.

Deng Zhi was stunned for a moment, then nodded slightly, bowed to Gu Xi, and then stood up and left.

The development of the matter was not beyond Gu Xi's expectations.

Although there were countless people in the court looking forward to Liu Hu's next move.

But Liu Hu had no such intention at all.

Ever since he weakened Gu's power in the central army that day, he seemed to have returned to his old ways.

The government affairs were still handed over to Gu Xilai.

He sat comfortably on the dragon throne, indulging in pleasure every day.

Nothing seems to have changed.

But everything has changed.

Everyone could feel that the original harmonious relationship between Liu Hu and Gu Xi was gone.

In fact, Gu Yi could understand Gu Xi's current thoughts.

There weren't many options left for him.

In fact, at this point, his power has even surpassed that of Gu Kang.

However, the problem of the heirs is even more serious than Gu Kang's.

Who was the successor that Gu Kang faced at that time?
——Gu Liang.

Even though Gu Liang cannot compare with the best ones, his talent is definitely among the best.

It’s just that the Gu family is too powerful.

If he was born in other small tribes, not only would he lead the entire tribe to soar to the sky, he would definitely make the entire family prosper.

And the emperor at that time was still Liu Lun!

This is a perfect start.

And what about Gu Xi now?
His power was even greater, and Gu's successors were seriously incompetent, so Liu Hu was still the emperor.

In this situation.

His only way was to protect Liu Bao and use this relationship to ensure the interests of the Gu family.

As for what Deng Zhi and others wanted, they wanted to depose the emperor like Huo Guang did.

Even if Gu Xi can really do it.

But as soon as he died, the entire Gu family was doomed to fall from the clouds immediately, even if they relied on the reputation of their ancestors to avoid being exterminated.

But if I want to regain my momentum, I don’t know how long I’ll have to wait.

This was obviously what Gu Xi was thinking.

In fact, this is really the best solution at the moment.

The Gu family's ambition is to last forever, not just to gain temporary pleasure.

His action can be said to have minimized the risk to the entire family.

As long as he can withstand the storm.

It really helped Liu Bao ascend the throne.

Then all these disturbances are obviously not a problem at all.

The change in people's hearts is bound to intensify over time.

Yan Ji naturally would not give up any of these opportunities.

Liu Hu promoted the children of the Yan family one after another, which made her reputation as the queen grow day by day.

Many ministers secretly wanted to get closer to her.

Human ambition is destined to never be satisfied.

Before, Yan Ji was very afraid of Gu Xi, but as time went by, she finally couldn't bear the temptation of power and set her mind on Gu Xi.

North Palace.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is at the Marquis of Guanjun's mansion and hasn't come to see you in a long time."

"Could it be that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince holds a grudge against you?"

Yan Ji's sudden words once again interrupted Liu Hu's good mood.

Anger flashed in his eyes again. After a moment of silence, he said, "Taifu, please tell me."

"The prince had a little fright before."

"I guess his body hasn't recovered yet. Don't worry about it."

In fact, Liu Hu did not completely believe in Yan Ji, he still had his own judgment.

He took back some of the military power only because Yan Ji's previous words made him feel insecure again.

But to ask him to cut off all ties with Gu Xi directly and completely.

But he still couldn't do it.

Upon hearing this, Yan Ji sighed softly and looked at Liu Hu with a distressed look on her face: "Your Majesty is truly tolerant and generous. His favor towards the Grand Tutor is obvious to all."

Liu Hu's eyes glared, and after a moment of silence he sighed softly, "After all, the Grand Tutor was entrusted by Emperor Xiaohe."

“Thinking back to the past.”

"Emperor Xiaohe has been very kind to me since I was young."

"And several generations of Gu's ancestors have made great contributions to our Han Dynasty."

"The Queen should stop paying attention to the Grand Tutor from now on."

"The Master is already old."

"In some time, maybe he will resign."

After saying that, Liu Hu sighed deeply again.

But then Yan Ji's expression suddenly changed, and that familiar look of hesitation appeared on her face again.

"Your Majesty, your concubine."

Liu Hu immediately frowned and asked, "Why is the Queen like this?"

"I know a secret, but I dare not say it." Yan Ji's voice trembled.

But the more this happened, the more curious Liu Hu became.

He stared at Yan Ji closely, his eyes becoming increasingly fierce: "Speak!"

"His Majesty."

Yan Ji swallowed and took a deep breath: "Do you still remember the incident when Ye Wangjun fell into the water?"

Yewang Jun is Wang Sheng.

Liu Hu had a very deep affection for this wet nurse.

Deng Sui had just passed away due to illness. After he gained some power, he posthumously conferred the title of Yewang Jun on Wang Sheng and rewarded her family.

Gu Xi did not interfere in this matter.

People like Wang Sheng really don't catch his eye.

Hearing this, Liu Hu's expression suddenly became extremely serious, and even murderous intent emerged in his eyes.

Almost instantly, he reached out and grabbed Yan Ji, his tone becoming more serious: "What's going on?"

"His Majesty."

Yan Ji's face showed fear, her body trembling as she lowered her head and said, "I heard that Ye Wangjun's fall into the water was not an accident."

"It was done by Zheng Zhong, Marquis of Zhuo Township, under the orders of the Grand Tutor."

Shocking!

Liu Hu's face turned pale instantly.

He seemed to have suffered some kind of blow, and his whole body froze on the spot.

Yan Ji still lowered her head, her tone becoming increasingly flustered: "This is information I found out from within the harem."

"The eunuchs and maids who once served His Majesty."

"After being sent out of the palace by Zheng Zhong, almost all of them were killed by Zheng Zhong's men." "Only one eunuch escaped."

"The person who was going to kill him was afraid of being blamed by Zheng Zhong, so he lied about the news, allowing the eunuch to escape and ascend to heaven."

"He is the former attendant of Yewang Jun."

"This is what he said to me."

Liu Hu's expression became more and more ugly, and even his breathing became rapid.

"Bring the people!"

"Bring the people here!!"

"I want to ask him myself, I want to ask him myself!"

His emotions seemed to have reached the brink of collapse, and he kept roaring.

Yan Ji seemed to have been prepared for this.

He immediately sent someone to bring the person over.

Soon, a white-haired eunuch was brought in.

Liu Hu stared at him closely.

Although this person is now in his prime, Liu Hu still recalls some memories of the past.

It turned out to be the eunuch who was by his side back then!

"His Majesty!"

As soon as the eunuch entered the palace, he immediately knelt on the ground, his tone trembling with excitement: "This old slave pays homage to His Majesty!!!"

"Say!"

"What happened back then?"

Liu Hu stared at him closely, his tone cold: "If you dare to deceive the emperor, I will never forgive you!"

"I would never dare to deceive Your Majesty."

The old eunuch couldn't help but tremble, and buried his head tightly in the ground, "Back then, this old slave was ordered to serve Your Majesty..."

"Ever since the Grand Tutor entered the palace to meet His Majesty that day, this old servant heard that the Grand Tutor summoned the Grand Chamberlain, Zheng Zhong."

"The next day, we were transferred out of the North Palace and sent out of the Imperial Palace."

"Then we were hunted down and Ye Wangjun fell into the water and died."

These words were like thunder in the clear sky, exploding in Liu Hu's ears in an instant.

After the old eunuch finished speaking.

He suddenly staggered and almost fell to the ground.

"Your Majesty." Yan Ji quickly stood up and supported Liu Hu.

But Liu Hu didn't hesitate at all and pushed her away. He seemed to be a little confused and shouted loudly: "Where is Zheng Zhong? Where is Zheng Zhong?"

"His Majesty!"

Yan Ji cried, "Zheng Zhong is long gone!"

"Get someone to dig out his body!"

"Flog his corpse a hundred times and expose his body to the sun in the wild!"

"Summon!"

"Strip Zheng Zhong of all his titles, and exile his adopted son and family!"

At this moment, Liu Hu was like an angry lion, venting all his anger.

"Also, immediately summon all the sons of princes and kings aged 7 to 14 from all over the country to come to the capital!"

"immediately!!!"

Yan Ji's eyes immediately showed joy.

The intention is so obvious!
Liu Hu wants to depose the crown prince!

It’s time to completely sever the relationship between Emperor Liu and the Gu family!

The decree was quickly spread.

Liu Hu was still in a very bad mood. This incident was too much of a blow to him.

It brought out all the uneasiness in his heart.

For him, Gu Xi is no longer just a minister who can threaten his throne.

It could even threaten his life.

How could this make him feel at ease?

Yan Ji continued to comfort Liu Hu, stroking him gently with her fingers as usual.

Unexpectedly, it happened the next moment.

Liu Hu didn't know what he was thinking about, his emotions suddenly got out of control, blood suddenly gushed out from the corner of his mouth, and then he fell down.

"His Majesty!"

Yan Ji's expression changed drastically, and she quickly helped Liu Hu up: "Quickly call the imperial physician!!!"

She was really panicking.

If anything happened to Liu Hu, she would lose all her support.

Even if she would be the Queen Mother.

But what can the Queen Mother do?
In the past, Liu Zhao did not kill Empress Dowager Dou because of the so-called filial piety.

But isn't it still a disguised form of house arrest within the palace?
This is the critical moment.

Yan Ji didn't want any accidents to happen.

Her thoughts raced, and she immediately remembered something. She hurriedly said again, "Remember!"

"Don't let the ministers know about this."

"Quick, summon the Marquis of Changsha to the palace immediately!"

The Marquis of Changsha is Yan Xian.

He is also her brother and now controls the imperial guards.

Not long after.

Yan Xian walked in anxiously, looked at the panicked Yan Ji and asked, "Queen, why are you so panicked?"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty vomited blood and fainted."

Yan Ji's face was pale.

I never expected things to develop to this point.

Upon hearing this, Yan Xian's expression changed, and he quickly asked, "What did the imperial physician say?"

"The imperial physician is treating the patient."

"I have ordered the news to be suppressed, but even though the Grand Tutor never interferes with palace affairs, I'm afraid the secret won't be kept secret for much longer."

Yan Ji directly recounted everything that had just happened.

Yan Xian's expression became increasingly ugly.

He gritted his teeth and said angrily, "A big thing could be accomplished at any moment, how could an accident happen at this moment?"

"Don't worry, Queen."

"I will definitely protect the palace and will not allow anyone to enter."

Yan Ji nodded, her eyes showing both a desire for power and a hint of panic. She stared at Yan Xian closely and said, "No matter what."

"As long as my brother can protect the palace."

"Even if His Majesty really has an accident, we can still..."

She didn't continue speaking, but the meaning of her words was very clear.

Yan Xian's expression gradually became serious.

There was silence for a moment.

Then he nodded slightly.

"good!".
The announcement of these two decrees was earth-shattering.

——The government and the public were shocked!
Liu Hu's political signals were too obvious.

Whipping the Corpse of Zheng Zhong
Summon the princes and heirs of the lords into the palace.
And it completely surpassed Gu Xi!
Who can't see what this means?

At that moment, many ministers came to find Gu Xi, wanting him to stop this matter.

This kind of will is not what everyone wants to see.

The foundation of the country is of great importance.

Moreover, Liu Bao had already passed the period of premature death.

At this time, Liu Hu's decree was obviously destined to cause changes in the court and the country.

Gu Xi's expression at this time was also a little ugly.

He really didn't expect that this incident would cause such a huge change after such a long time.

He did this to prevent Liu Hu from harboring any resentment.

That's why I decided to suppress this matter.

I never expected this day to come.

In fact, this is also due to Gu Xi's personality.

He has been in power since he was young, and self-confidence has been completely integrated into his bones.

In his eyes, many things are not worth mentioning, and this naturally includes many people.

They are just some eunuchs, why would he pay special attention to them?
This kind of personality is actually both good and bad.

Fortunately, Gu Xi has the courage to face everything. Even when facing natural disasters, he can still say that he is half a step ahead of nature.

The bad thing is that it is like this now.

The current situation can be said to have completely exceeded Gu Xi's expectations.

But he did not act impulsively.

The Gu family's moral bottom line does support Gu Xi in doing many things.

But for the sake of the family's eternal plan.

He decided to go and see Liu Hu first.

But it was no surprise.

Yan Xian kept everyone outside the palace.

And the reasons he came up with were obviously well thought out.

That means His Majesty is furious and doesn't want to see anyone.

This was something no one expected.

But this seemed to have made Gu Xi make some decisions.

He simply took a deep look at the tightly closed palace gate, his eyes becoming even more fierce at this moment.
(End of this chapter)