Zhang Xiangru frowned, covered his armor and looked at the people under his command majestically. Li Zuoche stood aside, and the many ministers standing in front of them, all with fierce looks, had straight faces at the moment, and they were all wearing robes.
Wearing armor, eyes filled with murderous intent, this is the palace of the Tang Dynasty, dozens of ministers and generals from the Tang Kingdom gathered here, the atmosphere is very solemn, no one speaks, they all look straight at Zhang Xiangru.
"There was an earthquake in Wudu, and His Majesty was injured. Even the State of Zhao knew the news, but they refused to let us know... I wrote to the temple to question it, and the temple said it was okay."
"I personally wrote to His Majesty, but the way I responded is not His Majesty's style at all!"
"I suspect that His Majesty is seriously ill and someone has seized power and taken advantage of Your Majesty's weakness to imprison Him!
"
"Gentlemen, if it weren't for Your Majesty, each of us would be a prisoner, and our heads would have been separated long ago. We have received Your Majesty's kindness, and now is the time for us to repay His Majesty's favor with death!
Anyone in the world who dares to murder our king will be cut into pieces!
The enemy may be in Chang'an or elsewhere. Now, as the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, I order you to mobilize the army immediately. Lieutenant Li, please lead the main army to Hanoi and control the other side of Chang'an. If there is any change, cross the water immediately.
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"Zhu Yushi, please lead the border troops and station them in Shangdang. If there is any change in any of the vassal states in the east, you can use your own troops!
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"Liu Buhai, the Taiwei of the Dai Kingdom, is my old friend from the Tang Kingdom and was your Majesty's original bodyguard. I have written to him and asked him to supervise the Yan Kingdom... Dong Chi, the Prime Minister of the Qi Kingdom, is my old friend from the Tang Kingdom. He was originally
I have written to the governor of Jibei County, asking him to supervise the countries in the east and temporarily detain Qi State...I am not sure about the situation in the south yet..."
The generals shouted filial piety: "There is nothing to fear from the Southern Barbarians. If anyone dares to murder the king, he will never come back!"
Destroy his clan!
"
"Gentlemen!
Get started!
"
Soon, the entire Tang State began to mobilize. The army attacked in several directions in a mighty manner. The cavalry cleared the way. The county guards in Hanoi and Hedong received news of the invasion of the Tang State's cavalry several times. They were extremely frightened and hurriedly went to the temple.
Several vassal states and counties around the Tang State were aware of the changes in the Tang State, and the entire Tang State began large-scale military operations. The dust was billowing, and the unique roars of their soldiers could be heard from time to time.
When the news reached Hexi State, Hexi State also began to mobilize. Taiwei Zhou Bo's army directly approached the Longxi area. Wei Jun, the governor of Longxi County, stood on the city wall and looked at the Hexi Army in the distance, becoming more and more frightened.
anger.
"Lieutenant!
Are you planning to rebel?!"
At some point, a man rushed out from the opposite army, riding a white horse and wearing armor. He was the young Hexi King Liu Xiang. At this moment, Liu Xiang frowned and was extremely angry. He shouted: "
What happened to Father Zhong?! Who is trying to kill Father Zhong?! Do you think my sword is not sharp?!"
Many vassal states subconsciously believed that the ministers were plotting to kill the emperor.
The relationship between the ministers and the princes and kings was very bad. In the past, they had Liu Chang as their common leader, who could maintain their balance. But after the emperor's accident, the ministers firmly believed that the princes would rebel because their territory was too large, and the princes
Guo Ze firmly believed that the ministers wanted to rebel because the emperor was usually very harsh on them.
Before the news spread too far, it had already caused huge waves in the Han Dynasty.
Once it is not handled properly, the Han Dynasty will fall into an extremely huge civil war, which is more terrifying than the feudal rebellions in history.
In the eastern region, the Jiaodong Kingdom was ready to go. After hearing that his brother was seriously ill, the King of Jiaodong immediately mobilized the domestic fleet and blocked the sea lanes. He himself wanted to go to Chang'an by boat, but the Prime Minister could not stop him.
Live him.
King Liu Xiang of Qi was not that close to Liu Chang, and was more afraid of the emperor. After learning the news, he was still a little calm, but his adviser told him in horror, "Your Majesty is strong and tolerant, and can tolerate
You have made many princes, and your Majesty can forgive you for your mistakes. But if His Majesty is no longer here, can the ministers tolerate you? Can the new emperor tolerate you? Based on your past mistakes, you will be forgiven.
The emperor was buried with him!"
The King of Qi was immediately frightened and hurriedly summoned the country's miracle doctors and sent people to Chang'an.
Your Majesty, please be sure nothing happens!
The biggest reliance of the vassal states is actually Liu Chang. Liu Chang can accommodate them, but it does not mean that others can. If it comes to confronting the temple, the vassal states really do not have such strength. If nothing else, it is Han Xin alone. He
Leading the Northern Army, which princely country can fight with him?
The place was extremely chaotic, and so was the temple.
Only at such the most tense moment can we see clearly the true position of the ministers. Many ministers who have been restricted too much by Liu Chang are looking forward to Liu Chang's death. They actually signed a letter to request
Liu An entered the Xuanshi Palace, but Liu An refused, which caused an uproar in the temple.
Before he could react, Zhou Yafu directly led his men to kill the ministers who had submitted the memorial, punished their clans, and hung their heads on the city wall. As a warning, some soldiers even began to follow fixed routes around the palace.
patrol.
Everyone sees things differently. In the eyes of the sages, the queen and the prince are both parties who may murder the emperor. Because the emperor is gone, they are the biggest beneficiaries.
In the eyes of the ministers, the princes and kings were the ones plotting to murder the emperor. Because no one could control them, they could rebel!
Some people think that Zhou Yafu is planning to team up with his father to control the temple and evade the prince. Some people think that the prince is planning to win over the ministers and take the opportunity to take the throne of emperor.
Cao Shu was sitting in the Jiaofang Hall, looking increasingly haggard.
There are so many things happening in various places and temples. Her ability is pretty good, but she still has some shortcomings in dealing with so many things. At this time, she couldn't help but think of her mother. If she were her mother,
If you come forward, many things can be solved very well, right?
However, she closed her eyes helplessly. My mother was getting old. If she was stimulated by this incident and something happened, no one could bear the price. His Majesty just woke up and learned that
In this situation, it is estimated that she will completely collapse. What's more, she also knows her mother's character. With her mother's character, she will definitely kill everyone, and even Han Xin may not be able to save her...
"Queen!
"
A servant hurriedly ran over and said in horror: "The Queen Mother is leaving Yongle Palace... and rushing towards Houde Palace!
"
"What?!"
Cao Shu was shocked and wanted to say something, but she couldn't. Cao Shu never thought that she could hide it from her mother all the time. Her mother would find out sooner or later. She just thought that she could delay it for one day. She completely
Changle Palace was sealed off so that outsiders could not contact the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother's people could not come out. They told my mother that there was a bad disease in Weiyang Palace and it would be contagious, that's why.
She thought Liu Chang would wake up soon, and as soon as he regained consciousness, he could tell his mother.
But she didn't expect that His Majesty would remain asleep like this without any reaction.
There was some despair in Cao Shu's eyes, and she slowly stood up.
"Let's go to Houde Hall."
The people arranged by Cao Shu could not stop the Queen Mother at all. The Queen Mother did not even speak, but when she looked at them, they retreated. Although Cao Shu is in power now, her prestige is far away.
Unlike the Queen Mother, the people in the palace were in awe of the Queen Mother almost engraved in their hearts, and there was no way to stop her. The Queen Mother walked all the way towards Houde Hall on crutches.
When she walked to the door, she saw Liu An standing at the door from a distance.
Liu An hurriedly walked up to Queen Lu with a smile and said, "Mother!"
"There is a serious disease in Weiyang Palace. Why are you here?"
Empress Lu pursed her lips and looked at Liu An in front of her. Liu An reacted quickly and adjusted his clothes, "My father has not come back, so I have to take care of all the important things in the temple. This is very tiring for me, aunt...
.Father, this is too..."
"Get out of the way."
Queen Lu's voice was calm, but there was a hint of anger hidden in it. This was the first time Liu An's eldest mother had spoken to him in this tone in so many years.
Liu An lowered his head and stepped aside.
Empress Lu walked into the Hall of Houde.
When he walked into Houde Hall, he saw Lu Lu. Lu Lu suddenly woke up and looked in the direction of the door warily. At this moment, Lu Lu's eyes were dark, and a beard miraculously appeared on his face that had never been beard.
Damn, the black bags under his eyes were particularly obvious, and he was swaying. I don’t know how long he had been standing here. His eyes were very scary, as if he was going to kill someone in the next moment.
But after seeing the Queen Mother, Lu Lu's expression changed, and it was no longer as ferocious as before.
His eyes quickly turned red, "Aunt...Your Majesty..."
After just saying two words, his tears couldn't help falling. Empress Lu slowly looked at the bed, took a few more steps, and finally saw the tall figure clearly. Liu Chang was lying on the bed with a pale face.
He was motionless on the bed, not even his chest was rising or falling. No one had ever seen Liu Chang look so weak. He had never even been sick in so many years.
Seeing her son like this, Queen Lu slowly opened her mouth, but she didn't make any sound. She just froze in place, motionless.
It was as if someone had stabbed a knife into her heart. The severe pain made Empress Lu, who had always been strong, couldn't help but tremble. The crutch in her hand suddenly fell to the ground. The attendants behind her were there.
In an instant, they all knelt on the ground.
After standing there for who knows how long, Empress Lu walked tremblingly to Liu Chang's side again, sat down, and looked at her motionless son.
"Previously, His Majesty went to Longxi Wudu...an earthquake occurred there..."
Lu Lu hurriedly told the Queen Mother what happened in detail. The Queen Mother didn't know whether she heard it or not. She stretched out her hand and gently touched her son's face. Her eyes were dull. Everyone knew that Your Majesty was not the Queen Mother's biological son. It was just that the Queen Mother
Liu Chang didn't think so. The Queen Mother personally raised him and watched him gradually grow from a small life into a burly man, acting coquettishly with himself, getting angry with himself, complaining, making himself angry again and again, and asking for help again and again.
She helps.
This is her last sustenance, this is her life's dependence, this is her last tenderness.
Liu Chang always said that he was not afraid of anything when he was with his mother.
The same is true for Queen Lu. When she stays by Liu Chang's side, her heart will be so peaceful.
But here, her last tenderness is crumbling.
"Mom..."
At some point, Cao Shu appeared in Houde Hall and spoke softly.
Empress Lu suddenly turned her head, her eyes filled with chilling chills, and she said word by word: "No, you want to call me, mother!"
"
Those words that were almost gritted teeth clearly made Cao Shu feel her anger.
"Queen Mother."
"You don't want me to see my son for the last time?! My son is gone, so your son can take over?!"
"No, Queen Mother, I know that you love His Majesty the most and I am afraid of you..."
Empress Lu refused to listen to her explanation and shouted angrily: "Here comes someone!"
"
Liu An was shocked and rushed forward, "Mother!
"
His voice was trembling, mixed with a hint of crying, and his eyes were full of pleading. Empress Lu's lips trembled slightly, and finally she said: "Let the empress go to Changle Palace to rest."
The queen turned around and left without saying anything.
"Auntie, I'm afraid of irritating you. It's not because I can rise to the top. I don't want to rise to the top. I just want my father to get better soon..."
"Foolish! You go too!
!”
Empress Lu cursed loudly, and Liu An lowered his head feebly, then turned and left.
Empress Lu, who was living on crutches, was unparalleled in her aura and no longer looked like the gentle old woman she once was. "Go and let the courtiers come in and kneel outside the palace, waiting for my audience!"
"only!
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Lu Lu took the order and rushed out.
After Empress Lu took over everything, the originally complicated situation in the temple calmed down in a matter of seconds. Zhou Yafu was the first to come to plead guilty, informing him about the execution of the ministers who had written the petition, and also about his arrangement of soldiers to supervise the palace.
He came out, but Empress Lu didn't blame him.
Liu Chang's cronies had reason to suspect that the Queen and the Crown Prince were unfavorable to Liu Chang, but they would not doubt the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother was the one who cared about His Majesty the most. The Lu family and His Majesty were also one, and the Queen Mother had no reason to murder the Emperor.
"It's good to kill them. Have you ever killed anyone who came into contact with them?"
"Never!"
"Kill now!"
"only!
"
Then came Zhang Cang, Ji Bu, Luan Bu and others. Empress Lu also made different arrangements for them. First, Luan Bu was responsible for stabilizing the princes and kings in various places, and gave orders in the name of the Queen Mother, telling them not to act rashly and wait for news.
, you are not allowed to come to Chang'an privately, anyone who violates this will be beheaded!
Especially in the Tang Dynasty, Empress Lu wrote a letter and scolded Zhang Xiangru and others.
She also put Ji Bu in charge of the temple and prohibited the ministers from having private meetings at this time. She asked Liu Zhang to fully cooperate with Ji Bu and Zhang Shizhi to increase public security.
The ministers were all a little surprised. They thought that the Queen Mother could not endure such stimulation. Considering the Queen Mother's feelings for His Majesty, she might be the first to fall. But no one expected that the Queen Mother was so cold and calm.
, she didn't seem to take Liu Chang's affairs to heart at all, and began to issue orders to deal with matters in various places slyly. Compared with the weakness of Cao Shu and Liu An, her behavior was more decisive.
They have indeed underestimated the most powerful woman in the world.
This is the most powerful woman who once suppressed the ruthless men in the country. She is not only powerful in power, but also mentally strong. She will not collapse, she will not be easily defeated, she has experienced
Lived many hardships in life and was abandoned by his beloved
Abandoned, captured by the enemy, fleeing everywhere, being left out, feared by his own son, and under the pressure of taking over the big man, when Emperor Gao died, the situation was not much better than it is now. Empress Lu also took over, taking over the more powerful ones.
The ministers suppressed it.
After Empress Lu took over, the situation in the temple quickly improved. People like Chao Cuo, who had always been lively and active, also entered the imperial court directly the next day. The other ministers immediately calmed down and stopped all fighting for their lives.
The most important thing.
And the local countries will probably not go against the Queen Mother.
Liu Chang still knew nothing about this.
Liu Chang felt a little bored. When he first experienced it, he thought it was all so interesting. But with constant repetition, everything he saw gradually became no longer clear, and his thinking began to become fuzzy again.
, the whole world seemed to have entered fast-forward mode, and it kept repeating, and Liu Chang felt deeply sleepy.
Whenever he looked at that life again, he felt that this life had jumped very seriously. One moment, he was still in school, and the next moment, he had already started working.
In addition to precious historical knowledge, he was exposed to many things, many things that benefited him a lot.
However, this jump was getting faster and faster, making him unable to see clearly...
"The Queen Mother, there is no way to force-feed water... Your Majesty can't swallow it..."
Xia Wuji knelt in front of Queen Lu, his face pale and his whole body trembling.
It is not easy to maintain His Majesty's life. He could barely do it by force-feeding him water and food at first, but now, even this has become very difficult. Xia Wuqi can feel that His Majesty's vitality is constantly disappearing, and his pulse
He was getting weaker and weaker, and he no longer knew whether His Majesty could survive today. Thinking of this, Xia Wuqu was extremely frightened. He knew in his heart that if something happened to His Majesty, his entire clan might be buried together.
Empress Lu sat aside and listened quietly to Xia Wuji's words.
"I thought... we can... arrange it now... we can..."
Xia Wuqie still didn't have the courage to say the last few words.
"Get out."
"only!"
Xia Wuqie left here like a trick. In the Houde Hall, only Empress Lu and Liu Chang were left. Empress Lu was sitting next to him, looking blankly ahead, opening her mouth, motionless.
"Ah~~mother~~"
The little guy who was almost as high as the ground staggered on the ground. This was the first sentence he learned. Empress Lu just looked at him indifferently and ignored him completely. When he was about to fall suddenly, she
He hurriedly stretched out his hand to support him, and he shouted happily: "Ah~~mother~~ah~~mother~~"
"Mom!"
The little guy had a runny nose and his eyes were full of tears. He wiped all the snot and tears on Queen Lu's body, "Father wants to beat me!"
I didn't do anything and he was going to beat me! Mom! Help me beat him!"
"Mom!
"
Liu Chang grinned and wore a sword on his waist, "I brought you some meat. You can try it. This is authentic Lu family meat!"
Liu Chang hugged Empress Lu gently and said, "Mom, don't cry. There is also me. My father must be drinking and eating meat with Taiyi right now!"
Liu Chang wore armor and looked at her reluctantly: "Mom, I will be back... I will definitely come back..."
Liu Chang pointed to the courtyard in front of him, "Mom, look, this is your home, it is decorated according to your instructions!"
Liu Chang hurriedly returned to Changle Palace, "Mom... I'm hungry!
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Liu Chang gritted his teeth angrily, "Mom, those people are really abominable!
"
Liu Chang lowered his head tiredly, "Mom... I'm so tired..."
Liu Chang looked at her expectantly, "Mom, how much of my father's worth do I have now?"
Liu Chang looked at her with a smile on his face, grinning widely, "Mom..."
At that moment, Empress Lu could no longer hold back, tears burst into her eyes. She cried loudly, and her tears kept falling. She cried miserably, and she couldn't stop it. She looked at her son beside her, and buried her head in his eyes.
Chest, heartbreaking cry.
"My son!
!”
Liu Chang, who was watching the plot repeated over and over again in front of him and was no longer awake, suddenly heard his mother's cry in his ears.
At this moment, the body that had long lost consciousness began to shake crazily.
"Mom..."
ps: Alas, the procedures for leaving Xinjiang are too difficult now. I am still busy with this matter, and I am almost out of medicine. I hope I can go out for medical treatment as soon as possible...