Chapter 4: It's better to go through the winter with the guide (final)
Of course car cracks are possible.
This was one of the standard death sentences that had been widely used in the Spring and Autumn Period. Although many benevolent emperors and famous Confucian scholars in history had express intentions and suggestions to abolish this penalty, in fact it was quickly restored.
By the end of the Han Dynasty, this punishment became the standard for dealing with people who openly conspired to rebel.
For example, once the leaders and participants of the Yellow Turban Rebellion and several subsequent large-scale peasant uprisings were captured alive, unless there was a political commitment in advance, they would basically be escorted to Luoyang to be killed. Even Zhang Jiao died early and was specifically killed by the later Jizhou Mu
Huangfu Song obeyed his orders, opened the coffin, killed the corpse, cut off the head, and sent it to Luoyang.
Judging from what Yuan Shu has done in the past few days, especially the insult to the little emperor's character, to be fair, a broken car is a broken car, and there is nothing to say.
But back to the present moment, after the emperor finished saying these words, Yuan Shu was still curled up on the ground waiting to die, but Deng Zhi next to him almost immediately flashed out of the shadows and expressed his objection: "No, supreme!"
"Why?" The emperor held the sword that he finally pulled out and faced him angrily. "Isn't the 'dog-legged' worth a cart of cracks?"
"That's not what he meant," Deng Zhi quickly tried to persuade him. "Although Yuan Shu is not a pity to cook him to death, at this time, the morale of the army is unstable and the morale of the army is uncertain. In the past, they all obeyed Yuan's orders. If the chariot is torn apart by force, it may shake the morale of the army..."
…Just add another sword, kill him and abandon him in the wilderness.”
The emperor was slightly startled, but shook his head angrily: "That's why we should be punished in a canonical way. We must know that once Yuan Shu dies, the morale of the army does not belong to me, but who else can it belong to? I want to kill this man openly and justly, so that I can take advantage of this to regain the morale of the army."
This time it was Deng Zhi's turn to be stunned.
Because this seems to be the truth. In the current situation, Yuan Shu is dead, Lu Bu is also dead, and everyone is in a semi-isolated situation. If these troops are not loyal to the emperor, who can they loyal to?
Just like when Lu Bu fell into a manure pit before, many of them were recruited from Nanyang. At this time, the accompanying 'ministers' who wanted to surrender started talking one after another, saying that Gongsun Xun had broken the trust of the world and was good at killing and surrendering people. They did not dare to surrender and could only go south.
Going to Jiangxia is simply too much...
But this statement was learned by Yuan Shu, and the general whose son-in-law died scorned it. In his own words - Gongsun Xun secretly killed a surrendered general and broke his trust in the world? Even if he really broke his trust, who can replace him?
If no one can replace him, his country will be upright, even better than the emperor of the Han Dynasty!
A group of lost dogs, who is more pitiful than whom?!
The team immediately calmed down.
"Your Majesty." At this moment, Jingze, who had just saved the emperor, finally sheathed his sword and spoke, but he raised objections from another angle. "It is not a pity that Yuan Gongli died. Of course it is possible to break the car, but there are not enough strong people in the army."
Li chariots and horses... there are only a few good chariots, either used by the Supreme Lord and the nobles in the harem, or used by Taiwei and some seriously ill ministers. Moreover, breaking up the chariots requires too much time and preparation. We are at this time
On the road, no one knows how long Cai Mao will be able to hold on behind him. Entering Jiangxia as soon as possible and getting in touch with Liu Yuzhou and Liu Jingzhou is the main topic. Besides, with Yuan Jiujiu in such a posture, it is hard to say whether he can survive until daytime tomorrow."
The emperor looked at Yuan Shu, who was getting angry on the ground, and was silent for a moment, neither denying nor approving.
Obviously, he was persuaded by Jingze, and the objective conditions were also here, but from the bottom of his heart, he was unwilling to spare this man on the ground so easily.
And to be honest, this little emperor is really not so angry with Yuan Shu just because of "dog-footed me".
By the way, Liu Xie, who is not yet seventeen years old this year, may be a little out of touch due to his young age, lack of family life, and special status, but he is really not a fool, and he is really smart...
It is impossible for all ministers to be blind.
And for such a recognized wise emperor, he had a peaceful life in Chang'an before his hair was tied up. At that time, he was at a critical stage in his life, and his channels for receiving education and accessing information were not deliberately cut off. During that period,
, it was exactly the period when the public opinion in the world gradually changed after Yuan Shao was trapped alive at the mouth of the Yellow River.
At that time, more and more people began to examine the social model of aristocratic families adding powerful forces to serve the emperor, ministers, and powerful people. Under such circumstances, even Xun Shuang, who had an excellent reputation, was criticized for keeping filial piety for Yuan Feng, not to mention
Is it Yuan who is at the center of the target?
That’s right!
Even though the young emperor hates Gongsun Ni and his treachery to the core, he actually believes some of Gongsun Yanni’s theory that the powerful family, the powerful sooner or later pill, and the Han pill are the main culprits in addition to the emperor’s fatuousness!
Moreover, from the perspective of the young emperor, as the core person who experienced the entire Dong Zhuo Rebellion, he could even see some things more clearly than those outside... It's hard to say anything else. Looking back now, Yuan's intention to hide evil that day was simply
Don't be too clear!
Therefore, in the heart of the young emperor, there was actually no difference between the Yuan family, the Dong family, and the Gongsun family. They were all responsible for the collapse of the Han Dynasty.
In fact, it was Yang who walked eastward to Wuguan with him. In fact, the little emperor also had some tacit understanding with Yang Biao, instead of seeing Yang as some kind of thigh to rely on - he relied on
Yang just has no one else to rely on.
So now, if the person who was the first to attack Nangong and provoked the disaster, and the person who had given him such humiliation in the previous month, died so happily...how could the little emperor be willing to do so?
?
Moreover, this guy was the direct culprit who lost the Imperial Seal that day!
"It's better to cut him in half!" After thinking of passing on the national seal, the little emperor looked around and suddenly thought of an idea. "Simple and direct, it will not waste time and can relieve the hatred in my heart... While this thief is still angry, kill him immediately.
To pass on my decree, summon all the ministers and officers above the rank of corps commander to watch the execution! After being beheaded, he took the opportunity to scatter gold beads to reward the ministers and soldiers, and he has the right to withdraw the troops!"
Deng Zhi and Jingze each looked at each other, knowing that this was the last solution acceptable to the emperor, so they said no more. Only after Yuan Shu had been stabbed with a knife just now, and the dozen or so riders behind Yuan Shu dispersed, Jingze did not dare
He was negligent and could only assign twenty soldiers to Deng Zhi to call for help, while he continued to guard the emperor and Yuan Shu with his sword.
However, in vain, Deng Zhi was a young scholar with too little experience in this kind of thing, so he couldn't tell what was important and what was important. He instinctively called many civil servants and the like to come, and then he still seemed to be concerned about today.
Yang Biao, who had been prepared for a long time, took the initiative to remind him, and then called some officers who were always steady and polite in the periphery. But that was all. As Yang Biao and his group rushed here panting from the front army, there was a stream of intestines on the ground.
However, Yuan Jiuji simply couldn’t hold on anymore.
The emperor had no choice but to suspend the gathering of civil and military personnel. He raised a torch in front of the Broken Snake Hill by the Lishui River. He first placed two stones with a gap between them, then put Yuan Shu on them and held them down. Then he called two more soldiers from the army.
The strong man took a long sword and prepared to cut Yuan Shu in half on the spot.
Things didn't go smoothly... I don't know if it was due to lack of strength, or the long knife he was carrying was not sharp enough, or maybe cutting in half was a technical job. The strong man tried hard to cut it, but only cut half of it, and had to lift it up again.
He got up and tried his best to chop down again! The result was that it still didn't work, so he changed people to chop again. The two warriors took turns to chop, and it took seven or eight chops before they succeeded in cutting in the waist.
What's even more incredible is that Yuan Jiujiu, who might have been stabbed through the internal organs by Jingze's sword and had already struggled to struggle or speak out, was actually stimulated by the pain to wake up for a while during the process of being cut in half, and then looked at the emperor.
, Yang Biao and the others laughed strangely.
Like a monster.
But no matter what, Yuan Shu was not that famous big snake after all. After being completely cut in half, he could no longer die. The emperor also took advantage of the situation and took out the treasures brought from Chang'an in front of the Broken Snake Hill to reward him.
Officer on site and promoted almost everyone.
However, the bonfire was flickering, and the emperor who had completely lost his shackles was indescribably excited. Yang Biao gradually became ill, Yuan Shu was divided into two, Jingze sighed, and the ministers had their own thoughts... But at this moment, the rear army suddenly burst into flames.
Then some soldiers started to make noise and cause chaos!
The emperor was stunned, and even Jingze, Yang Biao, Deng Zhi and others were also at a loss.
The reason is very simple. After Yuan Shu died, his son didn't even have his hair tied. Moreover, Yang Biao was like a prophet and took him from Baishui Township to the front army. He was taken by Mrs. Yang Biao, Yuan Shu's sister. This was also the emperor's son.
One of the reasons why Jingze, Deng Zhi and others were so unscrupulous just now... Who can encourage the soldiers at this time?!
"It must be because it was too dark and the incident happened suddenly, so there are rumors spreading." Yang Biao thought for a moment and came to the conclusion. "The soldiers were frightened and did not know that the Supreme Lord not only pardoned them, but also specially issued rewards.
So they are making noises to each other and causing chaos... This kind of mutiny without a backbone cannot be called a real rebellion. Just send people to shout and explain, and by the morning tomorrow, it will definitely be settled!"
The emperor was slightly relieved when he saw Yang Biaoqiang taking charge of the situation, and he was ready to agree.
But at this moment, a young eunuch who had just returned to Dong Guiren hurriedly came to report, but he delivered a piece of news that left people completely speechless:
"Supreme! Your noble lady asked me to report. She just learned that the thief Yuan was beheaded, and wanted to take the opportunity for us to capture the pseudo-queen Yuan. Unexpectedly, the bitch knew the opportunity quickly...she actually ran away from the back tent, and even encouraged others along the way.
Hundreds of soldiers follow!"
Everyone stood by the bonfire in astonishment. Taiwei Yang Wenxian, who had been in high spirits just now, coughed continuously. Jingze was silent for a moment, but suddenly moved forward and killed the eunuch with a knife, and then killed the Han ministers who were already unconscious.
He looked back proudly: "Your Majesty, this person speaks rudely and actually insults the queen! This can be called treason!"
The emperor suddenly woke up, nodded immediately, and then quickly ordered: "That's what I mean, I ask General Hu Ben to go see the queen on my behalf immediately, and say that I have no intention of being involved! She is not only Yuan Ni's daughter, but also a prince.
My niece, she is still the head of the harem! Her younger brother and sister are also in the former army and are properly placed by the Taiwei’s wife. Everything is fine! "
Of course I don't dare to be implicated anymore... We are on the way to escape now! There are only two thousand soldiers in total! As long as Queen Yuan can hold four to five hundred soldiers and horses, a confrontation can be formed! And this kind of confrontation can cost one's life!
The Han Dynasty couldn't stand the trouble anymore!
Jingze, who stabbed Yuan Shu with his own hands, hurried away, but was not killed by Empress Yuan. On the contrary, the latter actually maintained a certain degree of rationality and did not feel angry at all because of Yuan Shu's death.
But Queen Yuan also resolutely refused the emperor's order to return to the Chinese army. The reason was very simple: the emperor was not trustworthy!
From Empress Yuan's point of view, the Emperor certainly cannot be trusted!
Not only that, Empress Yuan also made an incredibly tough request - except for Jingze and Deng Zhi, all Gongqing and his family members must come to Houjun for resettlement. She will never harm Gongqing or ministers, she only uses it to protect herself.
, and will continue to maintain the team to follow the emperor south to Jiangxia. However, if the emperor is not willing to ask for help from now on, she will encourage the two Qu Junhou beside her to attack the Chinese army overnight!
Jingze was stunned.
He was both helpless and baffled... What was helpless was that in this situation, Queen Yuan really had the confidence to be willful; but what was baffling was that he couldn't think of a reason for Queen Yuan to do this!
If we say that at first, she just saw her own father being killed in the Chinese army, and then she was forced by Dong Guiren, and then there happened to be two troops who were rewarded by her because they were not summoned by Deng Zhi, so they took advantage of the opportunity to rely on them, but now this kind of
There is no point in insisting?
She is a weak woman, her ex-husband is dead, her biological father is dead, her younger brother and younger sister are in the hands of others, her aunt and uncle are also standing on the opposite side, and the most important thing is that the person she has to confront now is her newlywed husband!
Why?
In fact, this is why no one took Empress Yuan into account at first, because her only support now is her father-killing enemy, her new husband, the Emperor Liu Xie.
But it just happened.
Jingze tested Empress Yuan's attitude, and then tested the attitudes of the people beside her. After finding that she was really helpless, she could only turn around and report to the emperor.
The Emperor and the Tutor were both stunned and baffled, but there was nothing they could do about it!
Moreover, seeing that the rear army was making constant noises and actually wanted to use weapons, the emperor and the tutor had no way to deal with it. After all, they were people who had escaped from the disaster once, and they had already seen what a team would look like when people's hearts were scattered.
Horrible, not to mention that this is an army? So if there is a fight, no matter the outcome, order will definitely collapse!
At that time, there will be no emperor or ministers anymore, only the rebel army will run rampant, and the emperor, ministers and nobles will all be treated as useless!
"Your Majesty..." Yang Biao was out of breath. After thinking for a long time, he could only raise his head and sigh. "I take the liberty to say goodbye and take the minister to persuade the Queen!"
This was an agreement, but the emperor who had just killed Yuan Shu was unable to refute and organize.
Everyone had no choice but to watch the dignified emperor and empress break up on the way to escape, and the last vestiges of the Han Dynasty's integrity and people's hearts were cut off like Yuan Shu.
The ministers happened to be gathered together, and they called for help again. But when they were about to leave, Yang Biao held Jingze's hand again. Before Yang Taiwei could speak, Jingze's scalp was already numb.
"To be honest, General Jing, I have always suspected that you are Gongsun's spy." By the bonfire, next to the corpse of his brother-in-law Yuan Shu, and next to the emperor with a blank expression, Yang Biao held Jingze's hand and sighed. "
But the overall situation is here, my body is gradually failing, and the so-called intention but powerlessness, I have to gradually rely on you. And today, at this point, I can kill Yuan Shu and protect the emperor with one step, which is really beyond my expectation... Such behavior,
Even if you are truly a member of the Gongsun family, I might as well entrust the emperor to you."
The emperor, who was so shocked by his queen, came to his senses and was speechless for a moment.
And Jingze had nothing to say... You must know that he was really helpless before, because the mission he got never had the option of killing the emperor, and without Gongsun Xun's approval, how could he choose to kill him for no reason?
Emperor? In fact, the new task he got this time was just to kill Yuan Shu!
So under the circumstances at that time, it can only be said that that sword was the best solution out of desperation.
"My body may no longer be able to support Jiangxia. Even if I can reach it, I still don't have the strength to deal with things." Yang Biao sighed, and then turned to look at the emperor. "Supreme, in the future we will really encounter a life-or-death crisis.
, this person can be relied on!”
The emperor nodded repeatedly, but didn't care... It wasn't that he didn't take it seriously, but that he thought Yang Biao was talking nonsense!
The Han Dynasty has reached this point today, and even the queen has rebelled! The prince will also be coerced by the queen as a hostage. He only has Deng Zhi and Jingze by his side, and Deng Zhi is a typical scribe. Real big things cannot be expected all the time.
With Jingze at your side, who else can you count on?!
Yang Biao continued to hold Jingze's hand, but asked again: "Do you remember that I have never married a wife, only have two concubines and one son, and they all stay in Kansai?"
Jingze's heart tightened, but he could only nod.
"That being the case, I have a plan before I leave. It may be able to calm the Queen's mind a little and prepare for the solution of this dilemma in the future. I would like your permission, and I would also like to ask the general of the capital to be a little aggrieved." Yang Biao finally attracted the emperor's attention.
"Lieutenant, just say so." Jingze became increasingly alert and helpless.
"Empress Yuan still has a younger sister, who barely has hairpins. She is also Laowan's niece. Perhaps Hu Ben Zhonglang will be his wife." The first half of Yang Biao's sentence was directed towards the emperor, and the second half turned to Jingze. "Wait for Laochan."
When I arrived at the queen's place with my old wife, I proposed this... What do you think?"
Jingze's mouth was dry, but the emperor suddenly woke up and nodded immediately.
When Yang Wen first saw the emperor's promise, and Jingze acquiesced, he said no more, and took the initiative to lead the ministers to the north with the support of Yang Liang. By the time of the third watch at night, Queen Yuan officially sent someone to reiterate and propose
New complete conditions:
First, the ministers belong to the rear army and are led by the queen;
Second, the queen's sister was promised to Jingze as his wife;
Third, the queen's brother followed the emperor and Beijing;
Fourth, when Yuan Shu collected the body, he did not seek to put it in the ground for peace, but wanted to burn it and put it into the river.
The emperor had already expected this and had no choice but to agree.
In this way, the general was executed, but the queen rebelled. After the rebellion, she did not avenge her father or ask for help from her siblings, but just kidnapped the minister and followed her. This really made everyone feel baffled and couldn't figure out what the consequences of the queen's move would be.
But there is nothing you can do!
And more than half a month later, in late November, Tianzi and his party split into two, crossing Green Forest Mountain and Yunmeng Ze, and arrived at the bank of the Yangtze River, separated by a distance of seventeen or eight miles.
On this day, Queen Yuan suddenly sent ministers to inform the emperor of two major events:
First, the Taiwei, Yang Biao and Yang Wenxian, who were also the queen's uncle, collapsed completely after seeing the Yangtze River and died on the river bank;
Secondly, when she got married that day in Baishui Township, she dreamed of the sunset falling into her arms. After waking up, she had been feeling unwell. At that time, she speculated that she might be pregnant with a dragon. Now, more than a month later, as her body becomes worse and worse
It didn’t work, but it’s probably true that she was pregnant!
When the emperor heard the news, he didn't know whether to be sad or happy. But no matter what, he was completely at a loss and finally felt enlightened.
I see.
————I am the dividing line of pregnancy————
"... When they arrived at Broken Snake Hill, the emperor rose up, captured Yuan Shu, and cut him in half at the Xi River. The army was shaken for a moment. However, Queen Yuan was lenient and gentle, and she had always won the hearts of the people. When she saw her father's death, she rushed to the rear army, and the rear army was all Lu Bu's old.
Everyone, because of Yuan Shu's sudden death, followed him one after another... The emperor and the empress turned against each other, and each had their own troops and horses to fight against each other. Taiwei Yang Biao helped him to resolve the fight, so he made an appointment with the minister to return to the rear army from the queen, and the emperor led the front army from the front.
We were able to go. When he was about to leave, Biao first entrusted the general situation to Jingze, the general of the army. He sighed and said: "The emperor and the empress are divided, and the current situation is forcing them to do no evil. However, the emperor went on his own, and the empress threatened the minister.
Divide the Han Dynasty into two. The broken snake can be restored into one, and the Han Dynasty can be reborn! 'He arrived in Jiangxia, where he died, and his posthumous title was Zhong." - "Xin Yan Shu". Volume 62. Biography No. 12
"The Yang family was loyal and loyal during the reign of the emperor. He had a large family of ministers and was relied upon by the imperial court. Unfortunately, he was displaced and displaced, and faced dangerous obstacles. He was diligent and hard-working. It can be said that the Han Dynasty has declined, the great events have passed, the Yan Dynasty has risen, and the destiny has been fulfilled.
Cheng. And Biao left his son in Yan and died by the river. Isn't it wrong to say that he could repay the favor of the Han family with one life?" - "Shilin Miscellanies". Recorded by the unknown person of Yan
