It was the twelfth lunar month, after the Han people celebrated the winter solstice, and the city had not yet gotten rid of the festive atmosphere that was as big as every year. As a group of people arrived in Beijing from the south, Kaifeng once again caused a sensation in the city. After getting the news,
, tens of thousands of people came to watch, and even the cold winter wind could not dampen the enthusiasm of Tokyo's citizens.
The people rushing to see Liu Yun and his party, the leader of Southern Guangdong, were escorted to Beijing. Compared with Jinling, the distance from Panyu to Tokyo was obviously much longer, but Liu Yuan was escorted to Tokyo much earlier.
For his reason, the number of people who followed Liu Yun to the north was not large, and most of them were taken to Kaifeng as prisoners in the name of criminal officials.
The reason why the people of Kaifeng have such enthusiasm is firstly the expectation that the generals in the world will welcome peace; secondly, Liu Yuan has always been a fierce and cruel image in the court's propaganda. Everyone wants to see this man who was killed by the king.
What is the appearance of the tyrannical and unruly king captured by the master?
Although not many people actually saw Liu Yun's appearance, it did not hinder the scene where Tokyo Street was crowded with people and the streets were empty. As a prisoner, Liu Yun suffered a lot on his way north. There was no delicious food and wine, and no
They had brocade clothes and quilts, and no one to serve them, so they could only eat and drink by themselves. The only thing worth celebrating was that they were not mistreated, humiliated, and neither cold nor hungry during the escort. Even the ocher clothes, shackles, and prison vans were only given after arriving in Tokyo.
replaced.
After entering Tokyo, Liu Yun was not in the mood to appreciate the splendor of Tokyo at all. On the way to the imperial city, his hair was disheveled and he kept moving his head. Only the noisy discussions and noisy instructions kept getting into his ears. As a former
The lord of the country should feel humiliated when being paraded as a trophy for people to watch. However, at this time, Liu Yuan could not care about his dignity. He was so humiliated that his heart was filled with only fear and anxiety.
In fact, Liu Yuan was still confused about his country's subjugation, even now as a prisoner. He couldn't understand why the imperial court insisted on destroying his country, and he couldn't understand why so many troops were so vulnerable. At the same time,
, complaining that the sorcerers he relied on could not save him, but betrayed him to the Han army in the end...
There are still many things that Liu Yuan can't figure out!
At the front of the team, the guard general Shi Yande was the person in charge of escorting Liu Yuan back to the capital. He was accompanied by the fourth prince Liu Fang, who was also riding a tall horse and had changed into bright silver armor. He was enjoying the crowds and cheers of the people in Tokyo.
Feeling the glory of returning home in fine clothes, both faces were filled with joyful smiles.
When they arrived at the main gate of the imperial city, the two dismounted. At the gate of the palace, King Yong Liu Chengxun led a group of civil and military officials to express their welcome to the victory that represented the Lingnan war. The emperor did not come in person, but King Yong did.
This is considered important. On the one hand, a mere Liu Yuan is not worthy of the emperor's attention.
"General, thank you for your hard work! Soldiers, thank you for your hard work!" As the representative of the emperor, King Yong Liu Chengxun looked enlightened and wise, and said to the soldiers of the Southern Expedition led by Shi Yande: "You have been ordered by your majesty to prepare rewards and wait for the soldiers.
Enjoy it and be rewarded for your hard work!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Shi Yande took the lead and said.
Seeing that there were many onlookers in front of the imperial city, the crowds were crowded, and they quickly ordered to go down to strengthen order maintenance. His eyes turned to Liu Fang, and he immediately straightened his back and called out: "I've seen my third uncle!"
"I went to Lingnan to practice and became more energetic!" Patting Liu Fang's shoulder as he explained, Liu Chengxun chuckled and said: "I heard that you performed well and did not fall into the trap of heaven, which is rare!"
Liu Fang seemed a little embarrassed to be praised by Liu Chengxun like this, and responded: "My nephew does not dare to accept some ridiculous praise. He has not killed a single enemy in Lingnan, and he has no merit at all. I dare not be proud of myself!"
"Okay!" After hearing what he said, Liu Chengxun simply said one word.
A few people came forward, looked at Liu Yuan who was huddled in the carriage, and said, "Is this Liu Yuan, the leader of Southern Guangdong?"
"Back to your Majesty, that's right!" Shi Yande reported.
"General Shi, please bring this person into the palace to see His Majesty!" Liu Chengxun ordered: "Other personnel matters will be arranged according to the Ministry of War!"
"yes!"
"Third uncle, where am I?" Liu Fang asked.
After glancing at him, Liu Chengxun's expression was deliberately serious and he said: "You, go visit your grandmother, the queen and your mother first. During the three months you have been in Lingnan, there are many people in the palace who are concerned about you!"
Hearing this, Liu Fang smiled and responded: "Yes!"
In front of the palace gate, the emperor's third son Liu Xi, the fifth son Liu Yun, King Wei Liu Min, the emperor's eldest daughter Liu Jia, the second daughter Liu Jian, the third daughter Liu Yun and other brothers and sisters also came to greet them, "Fourth Brother", "Fourth Brother"
"The ground kept screaming.
After seeing these brothers and sisters for a long time, Liu Fang also felt very happy. He stepped forward to say hello, with a smile on his face, and took the initiative to pick up his fourth sister Liu Wei. He was surrounded by a group of noble sons of the Tian family and went to the palace. The fourth daughter of the emperor, Liu Wei, whose mother is
Cao Guiren, now six years old, is the youngest among the princes and daughters who came to greet him.
In the Chongzheng Hall, Liu Chengyou personally met with Shi Yande and ceremonially listened to his report on Lingnan affairs. He had insight into many things. He gave Shi Yande sufficient courtesy, including a seat, wine, food, and clothes.
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Then, Liu Chengyou turned his attention to Liu Yuan. Speaking of Liu Yuan, he was only twenty years old now. He was rich and fair, with fine features and fine features. He stood in the hall with his head curled up in a restrained posture, with nowhere to put his hands.
"You are Liu Yuan!" Liu Chengyou asked.
Emperor Liu's cold voice was like a heavy hammer hitting Liu Yuan's heart. His nervousness was palpable, and he knelt down directly: "The sinner Liu Yuan, please see your majesty!"
"Pingshen!" Liu Chengyou looked calm and stretched out his hand to signal.
He glanced at Liu Chengyou carefully, only seeing half of his face, and quickly lowered his head, but still stood up slightly embarrassed. After looking at him, Liu Chengyou's tone became more lively, and he asked with a chuckle:
"How does it feel to be an emperor?"
Upon hearing this, his legs went weak. Liu Yuan, who had not yet regained his balance, knelt down again and kowtowed: "The guilty minister has realized his crime and his mistake. I beg your majesty to spare my life. I don't want to be quartered by five horses!"
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"I don't want to die..." As he said this, Liu Yun started crying, with a look of panic on his face, and begged Liu Chengyou for mercy without dignity.
His performance made Liu Chengyou stunned for a moment, and then he said with a smile but not a smile: "It seems that you remember my original edict!"
"Your Majesty, please spare my life!" Hearing this, Liu Yuan became even more frightened, fearing that Emperor Liu would order his execution, so he did not say much, but kowtowed and begged for mercy, wailing loudly.
"Enough!" Seeing his performance, Liu Chengyou finally got impatient and scolded him.
The emperor's domineering side showed off, and the effect was immediate. The crying stopped, and the palace suddenly became quiet. Liu Yun shuddered, and looked up at Emperor Liu, his eyes were hazy with tears, his eyes were innocent, and his expression was pitiful.
Seeing his appearance, Liu Chengyou asked him: "Do you know why you ended up like this and became my prisoner?"
Liu Yuan was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "The world cannot be divided for a long time. When a hero comes out, it will be unified. Your Majesty is an immortal hero, and the guilty ministers will naturally be captured by the army!"
"Oh?" Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou asked curiously: "Since you have such knowledge, why didn't you come and surrender earlier? Why did you still send troops to defend it, intending to fight against the king's master?"
"That's not the guilty minister's opinion, it's what others said!" Liu Yuan replied blankly.
"Who said that?" Liu Chengyou became a little interested.
"The guilty minister has forgotten it, but he only vaguely remembers the meaning..." Liu Yuan answered honestly.
