Chapter 453 The Emperor of Eastern Zhou Dynasty

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 453 The Emperor of Eastern Zhou Dynasty

Zhang Yue and his party did not stay in Gumo for too long. On the third day, he set off back east amidst the cheers of Gumo people.

Three days later, Zhang Yue and his party finally returned to Luntai.

Perhaps influenced by his mentality, Zhang Yue suddenly felt strange to Luntai.

He shook his head involuntarily.

"What's wrong with you, Lord?"

Fu Jiezi noticed Zhang Yue's actions and asked with concern.

Zhang Yue shook his head and said: "Don't worry, sir, I'm fine!"

Although Zhang Yue said that nothing happened, how could Fu Jiezi just relax?

He suggested: "Your Majesty, you are so tired from your journey, why not take a few days' rest first!"

Zhang Yue was about to refuse, when he suddenly saw Zhang Xu's expression and changed his words as he spoke.

"That's fine, let's take a day off tomorrow!"

Zhang Xu had a happy smile on his face after hearing this.

When Fu Jiezi saw that Zhang Yue had agreed, he stopped disturbing him and left.

…

At night, Zhang Yue climbed up the tall building alone. He was half lying on a chair and couldn't help but think of the emperor.

According to the records of later generations, later generations' evaluation of the emperor was not low.

Many people think that the emperor is a generous king. If the emperor had not died early, he would have been a better emperor than Emperor Xuan.

But now the emperor's series of actions are seriously inconsistent with historical records.

Was this due to the beautification of history books, or was it the emperor's change due to his own appearance?

Zhang Yue couldn't help but think about this.

He first thought of the different situations encountered by emperors and emperors in history.

After some thinking, Zhang Yue felt that he understood where the emperor's change came from.

Emperors in history did not experience the Wang Rebellion, so no one questioned the emperor's birth and legitimacy.

Therefore, they have sufficient confidence when dealing with their respective problems.

But because of his appearance, he exposed the Wang family's conspiracy to replace the Han Dynasty.

The emperor's mother, Mrs. Gou Yi, happened to be arranged by the Wang family to enter the palace, and she gave birth to a child at fourteen months of pregnancy. This made many people privately doubt the emperor's birth and legitimacy.

This point was also reflected in Liu Yi. Even Liu Yi, a clan member who was favored and favored by the emperor, doubted the birth of the emperor, let alone the people of the world.

It should be this reason that led to the change in the emperor's mentality. The emperor may have been living in fear of not being recognized.

This caused the emperor to lose his confidence and calmness when dealing with problems.

In addition, I'm afraid it has something to do with Huo Guang's power being far less than it was in the original history.

In original history, due to the early death of Jin Rixi, Huo Guang had absolute power since the second year of the First Yuan Dynasty.

Prime Minister Che Qianqiu and others have also been suppressed by him.

This life was different. Jin Rixi died a few years late due to his own reasons.

This resulted in Huo Guang actually not being able to completely suppress Che Qianqiu, and Che Qianqiu also had the power to check and balance Huo Guang.

Originally, after the incident between Shangguan and Sang Hongyang, Huo Yu and Huo Yun served as Zhonglang Generals and took control of the palace.

Huo Shan served as the Commander-in-Chief of Fengche and was in charge of the emperor's daily necessities.

Huo Guang's two sons-in-law, Jin Shang and Fan Mingyou, served as guards.

The entire Chang'an area was completely controlled by Huo Guang, and the emperor could not compete with Huo Guang.

After the incident between Shangguan and his son in this life, Huo Guang's control over Chang'an became weaker because of Che Qianqiu.

In particular, the palace ban was controlled by the emperor, which gave the emperor the confidence to compete with Huo Guang.

"After the Chang'an Rebellion, can Huo Guang fully control the court?"

Zhang Yue looked at the light in the sky and couldn't help but fell into deep thought again.

…

After Zhang Anshi, Yang Chang and others disposed of the virtuous literature in Chang'an City in accordance with the Prime Minister's order, they were about to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to report to Che Qianqiu and inquire about the next step.

But at this moment, news suddenly came out that the prime minister had fainted, and the emperor urgently ordered Huo Guang to return to Chang'an.

Faced with such changes, Zhang Anshi and Yang Chang both looked at each other in shock.

On the side, a smile appeared on Lu Pohu's face unconsciously.

…

After receiving the emperor's order, Huo Guang did not return to the palace immediately. Instead, he asked his son-in-law Fan Mingyou to lead troops into Chang'an.

Huo Guang's move made Zhang Anshi worried.

Facing Fan Mingyou who led troops into the city, he didn't know what to make for a while. After thinking about it, he decided to go to the library to look for Du Ling.

It was already sunset when Zhang Anshi arrived at the library.

At this time, Du Ling had just finished his lecture and discussed with Zhang Kun the recruitment of students next year.

When Du Ling and Zhang Kun saw Zhang Anshi, they already understood the reason for his coming.

Zhang Kun greeted Zhang Anshi and stood up to leave.

Zhang Anshi stopped him at this time and said: "Please stay here to help Anshi clear up his doubts..."

As soon as Zhang Anshi said this, Zhang Kun took advantage of the situation and stayed.

In order to avoid being disturbed, Du Ling took the two of them to the Huxin Pavilion this time.

The three of them sat down, and Zhang Kun began to operate the tea set to make tea. To outsiders, the three of them seemed to be just having an ordinary chat while drinking tea.

Zhang Anshi looked at the water in the pot and asked Du Ling for advice:

"Duke Du, the general suddenly sent troops into the city today...how do you think I should act?"

Du Ling heard this and asked with a smile: "Is it possible for the Lord to stop the general from sending troops into the city?"

Zhang Anshi said: "This is the power of the general. Naturally, I can't stop it!"

The smile on Du Ling's face became even wider: "Since it can't be stopped, why do you need to worry?"

Zhang Anshi said: "I am worried that the general's control of the palace will be detrimental to His Majesty!"

Du Ling smiled and did not answer Zhang Anshi's question, but looked at Zhang Kun.

Seeing this, Zhang Kun continued to play with the tea set and said: "General You, you are a fan of the authorities!"

Zhang Anshi was stunned: "Why did you say this?"

Zhang Kun took out the tea leaves and put them into the pot. After doing this, he smiled and said:

"The right general thinks that if the general wants to harm the emperor, does it matter whether he controls the palace or not?"

Zhang Anshi heard this and said: "Although the palace guards cannot compete with the general's Northern Army, they can make your majesty safer..."

Zhang Kun smiled and asked, "Is this really the case?"

At this point, while pouring tea for the two of them, he continued: "From a certain point of view, the general's control of the palace is beneficial to the Han..."

Zhang Anshi was shocked: "How can you say this?"

Zhang Kun said: "This Duke Du should know better!"

Du Ling was picking up the tea cup at this time. He blew on the tea first, and then drank the tea slowly.

"If the general had taken control of the imperial palace, would things like this have happened?"

Zhang Anshi shook his head and said: "Of course not, but wouldn't your Majesty be the Emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty from now on?"

Du Ling smiled: "The people are the most important, the country is the second most important, and the king is the least important!" Who do you think is more important, your majesty or the country?"

Zhang Anshi said without thinking: "Of course the most important thing is the country!"

Du Ling nodded: "In that case, what's wrong with the emperor being the Emperor of Zhou?"

At this time, Zhang Kun also refilled the tea for the two of them and said softly: "When the former emperor asked for help, his original intention was to make Huo Guang the Duke of Zhou..."

Zhang Anshi bowed when he heard this and said: "Anshi has learned a lesson..."
Chapter completed!