Among all the princes and kings, Peng Yue was probably the most disciplined and the most virtuous.
But he also suffered the worst fate among all the princes.
In the historical line where Liu Chang did not mess around, the Liang Wang foolishly followed Empress Lu back to Luoyang. Then Empress Lu bribed his retainers and falsely accused him of treason for the second time, claiming that he was dissatisfied with Liu Bang's judgment and therefore wanted to
Gathered other subordinates of Liang State in Luoyang and took the opportunity to attack Chang'an.
Liu Bang was furious. Han Xin was the same, and you were the same. You gave me face, right? If you don’t kill him the first time, you’ll do it the second time, right?
So, the furious Liu Bang executed Peng Yue and the clan disciples, cut Peng Yue's body into pieces, cooked him, and distributed his meat to everyone as a warning to everyone.
Then, after seeing Peng Yue's end, Yingbu, who was originally dissatisfied with Liu Bang, also turned against him.
The frightened King Yan also rebelled.
Everyone's betrayal made Liu Bang exhausted physically and mentally and in great pain. He passed away the year after putting down the rebellion among the princes with different surnames.
But now, our son-in-law has turned the world upside down beyond recognition by relying on his bragging mouth.
...
Peng Yue sat in the carriage and continued on his way to Shu.
There is no longer any unwillingness or grievance on his face. At least, he is still alive. At least, he can still see his family and worship his old brothers. The old subordinates of Liang State can also feel at ease.
Spend your old age.
His retainers followed him. Peng Yue went to see Empress Lu alone, so they did not know the exchange between Empress Lu and Peng Yue. However, some people still asked Peng Yue, why didn't he let the empress help intercede? Peng Yue just
He shook his head and did not answer.
When they passed through another county, the diners heard the loud sound of horse hooves coming from behind.
The retainers looked behind them one after another, guarding Peng Yue in the middle, and the soldiers responsible for escorting him hurriedly formed a formation. When they encountered a powerful enemy, the archers and crossbowmen lined up to wait. At this moment, Peng Yue saw clearly in the distance.
The coming figure.
Peng Yue said hurriedly: "Don't do anything! That's Dr. Liang Guo!"
Hearing Peng Yue's dissuasion, the soldiers did not shoot the knight. The knight rushed in front of the crowd, jumped off his horse, staggered quickly and rushed to Peng Yue, and suddenly knelt in front of Peng Yue. He lowered his head
Head, with a cry, "Your Majesty is in trouble, but I am not at your side, please punish me!"
Peng Yue's face was moved, and he tremblingly stepped forward to help him up.
"Doctor Luan..."
"Hey...you are still young, why do you want to see me?"
"Go back quickly...I am a sinner now."
Peng Yue reluctantly persuaded.
The young man did not flinch. He said seriously: "When I followed Zang Tu in the rebellion and became a prisoner, it was you who advised His Majesty to redeem me and let me serve as the official of the Liang Kingdom."
"Now, how can I not follow you because I am afraid of being implicated?"
Peng Yue was a little excited, wiped his tears, smiled and held the other person's hand, and sat aside with him. The soldiers did not urge him, but stood around to guard him.
"I know you are not a person who is afraid of life and death, but you are very talented and you are so young. If you follow me to Shu, it would be too incompetent..."
"Fame, wealth and fortune are not what I pursue."
"Why!"
No matter how hard Peng Yue tried to persuade him, he could not persuade the stubborn young man in front of him. He was determined to follow him to farm in Shu.
Peng Yue thought for a long time and finally said: "I have something I want to entrust you to do."
"Please give me your orders, Your Majesty!"
"The Queen is kind to me. I want to write a letter and ask you to help me deliver it to the Queen."
The young man was stunned and said, "A favor?"
"Yeah... you don't know... I left Luoyang and came to Zheng County... The queen sent a person to find me. Her words were to ask me to live in peace and contentment, and not to have anything else.
I have been thinking about my extravagant wishes along the way, and finally realized that I have already protected the integrity of my clan. If I am unwilling to give in anymore, I am afraid that Your Majesty will not forgive me..."
Peng Yue then told the young man everything about the young master, and also told him what Empress Lu specially called for the young master to let him see.
The young man nodded cautiously and said: "After sending the letter to the king, I will come back and continue to follow the king!"
Peng Yue nodded with a smile.
........
Facts have proved that it is not difficult for Empress Lu to find out something.
She had an spy in Peng Yue's place. When one of Peng Yue's retainers quietly sent someone to deliver a secret message, Empress Lu woke up on the spot.
"At that time, a young boy came to the post house. He was only five or six years old, but he spoke arrogantly and liked to brag. He claimed to be a wise man. He often argued with the great sages of Qi State and liked to eat meat..."
Empress Lu didn't even need to look any further to know who this young boy was.
The more Empress Lu thought about it, the angrier she became. Such a big plan of hers ended up being ruined in the hands of this Shuzi. If this Shuzi hadn't been her own child, she would have cooked him to death! No wonder Peng Yue
No, he must have seen Liu Chang beside him and discovered the flaw in his words.
He said he only came here today, but yesterday, Liu Chang was already in Zheng County. How could he not be suspicious?
Liu Chang blinked his big eyes and sat in front of Empress Lu with an innocent look on his face.
He called out sweetly: "Mom~~ I am reading the Analects of Confucius in the inner room. What did you call me for?"
Queen Lu took out a wooden stick from the side and clapped her hands gently with the wooden stick.
"Read the Analects of Confucius, right?"
"It doesn't matter who fights with rice. Do you know what this means?"
"No... I haven't read... I read that Zigong asked: Is there any person who can say something that can be implemented throughout his life? The Master said: Forgiveness! Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you..."
"It means...only forgiveness can be practiced throughout life. People must know how to forgive other people's crimes..."
"There is nothing better than law to rectify the mistakes of superiors, to examine the evils of subordinates, to rectify chaos and eliminate misfortune, to correct the mistakes of others, and to regulate the conduct of the people. To strengthen the officials and the people, to curb the dangers of immorality, to stop fraud, there is nothing better than punishment... Do you know what this means?
?"
Liu Chang's eyes widened and he shook his head blankly.
"There is nothing better than law to correct mistakes, to investigate evildoers, to control chaos, to judge errors, to cut down on redundancies, to correct mistakes, to unify standards. To regulate officials, to intimidate the people, to eliminate laziness, to prohibit fraud and hypocrisy, there is nothing better than punishment."
.This is a famous passage written by Han Feizi, which means that we cannot despise laws and punishments because of forgiveness..."
Liu Chang was stunned and hurriedly shouted: "Mom! This is not in the Analects of Confucius at all! You are so shameless!!"
.......
Just when Empress Lu was about to change her strategy, a soldier came to report that Peng Yue had sent someone to deliver the message.
The person who came to deliver the letter was a young man with a solemn expression, who was quite majestic. He paid a respectful visit to Empress Lu, and then knelt down and handed the letter to her.
Empress Lu took the letter, squinted her eyes, and read it carefully.
"I would like to thank the Queen for saving my life, and thank the Queen for reminding me... Otherwise, I might have caused a big disaster... I will definitely keep this matter secret and will never talk to others about it... The broken
Body, if your Highness has orders in the future, I will definitely comply with you with all my strength to repay your great kindness!"
Empress Lu was a little confused.
Why don't you act according to common sense?
Does Peng Yue think that he sent Liu Chang to rescue him? Or is he being courteous to protect himself? Does he want to get away with this? Or is he threatening himself by telling Liu Bang?
For a time, countless thoughts flashed through Queen Lu's mind. At the end of the letter, Peng Yue introduced the young man in front of her. According to Peng Yue, this young man was very talented, but he was determined.
He wants to follow him to Shu, which is really unworthy of his talent. I hope the queen can keep him.
After reading the letter, Empress Lu remained silent for a long time. She looked at the young man in front of her.
"Your name is Luan Bu?"
"Exactly!"
"Just stay with me and I will recommend you to the emperor."
"But..."
"This is what King Liang wants. Do you want to disobey?"
"Don't dare."
Luan Bu then proposed to meet the young master who was highly praised by King Liang. Empress Lu did not object and took Luan Bu to a side room to see Liu Chang.
When Luan Bu entered, Liu Chang was lying on the hospital bed, groaning in pain.
