Chapter 489 Conflicts intensify

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

As soon as the emperor's edict came out, the court was in an uproar.

Not only was Han Feng not rewarded for opening up and expanding territory for the Han Dynasty, the emperor actually wanted to punish Han Feng. Such behavior was something that the Han Dynasty had never done since Emperor Gao.

The captains and princes of Chang'an expressed dissatisfaction one after another, and even Bingji cursed the emperor and Yang Chang for being confused.

Unlike the princes and princes, the virtuous and literary scholars celebrated each other with their crowns. In their eyes, this was a sign that the national policy of the Han Dynasty was about to change.

Virtuous literature believes that as long as the emperor takes charge of his own life, spring will come.

Bingji in the prime minister's house pointed at Yang Chang's nose and was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Zhang Anshi also said helplessly: "Does the Prime Minister not know the consequences of your Majesty's edict?"

Yang Chang naturally knew the consequences, and he said quietly: "Your Majesty is the emperor after all!"

Zhang Anshi sighed when he heard this. He had known Yang Chang for decades, how could he not know Yang Chang's character?

It's just that today's facts are too big, and the consequences are very serious.

The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system and attached great importance to military merit. Now Han Feng, the military governor of Liaodong Province, was not rewarded for his great merit, but was punished for it.

This incident has already shaken the fundamental system of the Han Dynasty.

It is conceivable how much impact this matter will have on the army and the military nobles and princes. What kind of ripples this matter will cause among the people.

Once the military aristocrats and the Han army turned away from the emperor, how would the Han royal family be maintained?

Zhang Anshi thought a lot in his mind, but in the end he just sighed: "Young Master Yang is so confused!"

Yang Chang also felt extremely regretful at this time, and he said again: "The general has not agreed to this matter, so there should be room for redemption!"

Bingji looked at Yang Chang and said: "The general naturally has the power to reject this matter, but the prime minister knows what the consequences will be if the general rejects this matter!"

Yang Chang could only remain silent after hearing this.

Bingji was about to continue talking when suddenly a servant came to report that Zhang Kun, the Prime Minister of the Marquis of Yunyang, came to visit.

Yang Chang looked at Zhang Anshi and Bingji, and then ordered: "Please come in, Zhang Jiacheng!"

After Zhang Kun saw Yang Chang and the others, he first bowed politely, and then asked bluntly: "Does the Prime Minister want to destroy the Han Dynasty?"

Yang Chang heard this and said dissatisfied: "Why did Zhang Jiacheng say such shocking words?"

Zhang Kun sneered and said: "The Prime Minister really doesn't understand. The Prime Minister doesn't understand that General You and the Imperial Censor don't understand either?"

Yang Chang's face turned pale when Zhang Kun said this. He didn't understand the reason, but he always avoided this problem subconsciously.

Although he always avoids this problem subconsciously, it does not mean that this problem does not exist.

Now the general Huo Guang has controlled most of the power of the court.

If the army continues to be alienated from the Han Dynasty because of the Han Feng incident, it is really possible for the Han Dynasty to change their surname.

The more Yang Chang thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the sweat rolled down his face.

He wiped his sweat and said, "Why did Zhang Jiacheng teach me?"

Zhang Kun said: "How can a small official with a mere six hundred stones solve the Prime Minister's doubts?"

Yang Chang felt extremely regretful at this time, and couldn't think of a good way for a while, so he had to turn his attention to Zhang Anshi and Bingji.

…

After the emperor's edict was delivered to the general's palace, one person was ecstatic.

This person is General Shi Tian Yannian.

Tian Yannian has been planning how to promote Huo Guang to the throne since the Yuanfeng coup.

The emperor made such a stupid move this time, how could he not be happy?

"The general shall reject your majesty's edict at the court meeting!"

Tian Yannian immediately advised Huo Guang.

Huo Guang naturally knew what Tian Yannian was thinking, but he fell silent when he heard this.

He knew very well that if he refuted the emperor's edict, he would be completely on the opposite side of the emperor, and he would have no way out.

Once the emperor regains power, not only himself, but also his family and those who follow him will be dead.

But if he agrees to the emperor's edict, he will offend the entire military aristocracy of the Han Dynasty.

If this is not the case, I am afraid that even the people around him will come out to oppose him.

What's more important is that once Han Feng is punished for his great achievements and is found innocent, how will the people in the world be convinced? This will also shake the foundation of the Han Dynasty.

Faced with such a situation, even Huo Guang fell into confusion for a while.

"Please, General, make a decision as soon as possible!"

Tian Yannian paid his respects again.

I don't know how long it took before Huo Guang finally came back from his thoughts.

At this time, he had already made a decision in his mind.

…

In the blink of an eye, it was already the time for the great court meeting, and everyone knew that something big would happen today.

No matter the officials, princes, virtuous literature, or the captains of the Northern Army, they were all waiting for Huo Guang's decision.

Among them, the virtuous writers are the most relaxed, because no matter what Huo Guang chooses, it will be beneficial to them.

If Huo Guang chooses to reject the emperor's edict, it means that Huo Guang and the emperor have completely embarked on the path of confrontation.

As a result, all the emperors could rely on were virtuous literature and the powerful Guandong power behind them.

As long as Huo Guang is overthrown, powerful forces can smoothly enter the Chang'an court and take control of the central government.

If Huo Guang followed the emperor's order, then Huo Guang would definitely disappoint the military.

Huo Guang, who lost the support of the military, was also nothing to worry about. After the emperor came to power, Huo Guang would definitely be purged.

In the view of virtuous writers, after Huo Guang's power was purged, they were the only ones who could fill the vacancy.

Zhang Kun, who holds the title of doctor on his head, also has the right to participate in the imperial meeting.

He sat quietly behind the captains, looking coldly at the cheerful and virtuous literature.

There was also a charming smile on his face. In his eyes, these virtuous literatures were just clowns.

"Buzz buzz!"

The bells rang, ancient and elegant music was played, and another great court meeting began.

After the meeting started, Han Feng's affairs were not dealt with immediately, but some minor matters were dealt with first.

After a few small matters were taken care of, the emperor's voice rang.

"General, why haven't the orders to deal with Han Feng, the military governor of Liaodong, been announced to the world yet?"

The emperor's voice still sounded so majestic against the backdrop of the main hall.

As soon as the emperor said this, everyone in the palace turned their attention to the general Huo Guang.

Huo Guang stood up as usual, unhurriedly, and said: "Your Majesty, Marquis Gong Gao, has done nothing wrong... but I forgive you for not daring to obey the imperial edict!"

The emperor was shocked when he heard this. He did not expect that Huo Guang would reject his edict in public.

As soon as Huo Guang said this, all the ministers also asked the emperor to take back his order.

The emperor looked at the people in the palace, his face turned blue and white.

At this time he saw Prime Minister Yang Chang sitting in the hall.

"How does the Prime Minister think Han Feng should be dealt with?"

The emperor looked at Yang Chang with expectant eyes. What he hoped most now was that Yang Chang would speak out to support him.

Zhang Anshi and Bingji were both sitting opposite Yang Chang at this time.

The two of them looked at Yang Chang, hoping that he would not be confused again.

Huo Guang also turned his attention to Yang Chang at this time.
Chapter completed!