Liu Xuan wanted to be scornful of Yin Lihua, but not only did he not succeed, he was almost killed by Liu Yan. This incident frightened Liu Xuan so much that he woke up from nightmares for several nights in a row.
At this time, Liu Xuan already regarded Liu Yan as a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh. As long as Liu Yan was still alive, he felt that he would not be able to sleep peacefully.
It's not an easy task to get rid of Liu Yan. If you don't do it right, you'll lose the rice instead of stealing the chicken, and you'll have to get yourself involved.
After thinking about it, Liu Xuan felt that if he wanted to accomplish this, he had to discuss it with Zhu Tuna. In addition, he also needed to cultivate his cronies. After much selection, he chose Li Yi.
Li Yi was one of the elders who followed Liu Yan in the Chongling uprising and had a high prestige among the Han army. However, Li Yi's relationship with Liu Yan and Liu Xiu was average, but his relationship with Zhu Kun was very close. This person, But it can be used for yourself.
On this day, Liu Xuan summoned Zhu Kun into the palace. After the meeting, he went straight to the point and said that he wanted to re-employ Li Yi and asked Zhu Kun for his opinion.
When Zhu Tuna heard this, his thoughts moved and he said with a smile: "Ji Wen is loyal, honest, and has outstanding talents and learning. Naturally, His Majesty can reuse him."
Liu Xuan said in an understatement, Zhu Tuna would say this, which was completely expected by him. He sighed deliberately, changed the subject, and said: "Da Situ holds heavy troops. Although he is my clan brother, I... …I always feel uneasy in my heart!”
Upon hearing this, Zhu Kun's eyes suddenly lit up.
He pondered for a moment and said quietly: "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, it is difficult to guard against a domestic thief. Instead of worrying day and night and being on guard, it is better to strike first and avoid future troubles. In the future, you can sit back and relax."
Liu Xuan pretended to be confused and asked in confusion: "What does Da Sima mean?"
Zhu Tuna smiled calmly and said: "If your Majesty doesn't have to be on guard day and night, you have to get back the military power in the hands of Da Situ! But this military power...is it really something that your Majesty can get back if he wants to?"
Liu Xuan asked: "Then, according to Da Sima's opinion?"
Zhu Tuna looked left and right, walked up to Liu Xuan, and said word for word: "If your Majesty wants to take back the military power, it is actually very simple. You only need to kill Liu Yan!" After speaking, he stared intently. Stare at Liu Xuan and see his reaction.
Liu Xuan was shocked, looked at Zhu Tuna in horror, and said: "This...this...if things don't work out, my...won't my life be in danger?!"
He did not say whether Liu Yan should be killed or whether he should die, but he said that if he failed, he would probably be killed by Liu Yan.
At this point, the meaning was obvious. He had no objection to killing Liu Yan, but it had to be absolutely foolproof.
Zhu Tuna was overjoyed. As long as Liu Xuan had murderous intentions towards Liu Yan and wanted to get rid of Liu Yan, things would be easy to handle.
He said with a smile: "Now all the ministries are out fighting, and the officers and men are tired and working hard. Your Majesty should also show sympathy to the generals and call them back to Wancheng from time to time to host banquets."
When Liu Xuan heard this, he immediately understood what Zhu Tuna meant. When he summoned all the generals to return to Wancheng, it was impossible for the generals to bring too many soldiers and horses. As long as Liu Yan was willing to return to Wancheng, how could he do it when there were no soldiers around him? Don’t you let yourself be slaughtered?
Zhu Tun continued slowly: "At that time, your majesty can recall Liu Yan and Liu Xiu together. In this way, future troubles can be avoided forever. It belongs to your majesty or your majesty. No one can take it away, whether it is military power or military power. Still a woman.”
Liu Xuan looked at Zhu Tuna with straight eyes. After a long time, he took a long breath and said, "After listening to Da Sima's words, I feel a lot more relaxed!"
Zhu Tuna looked at Liu Xuan, and he was somewhat surprised. He thought Liu Xuan was a timid person, but he didn't expect that he could make up his mind so quickly, and judging from his reaction, he didn't seem to object to bringing Liu Yan along with him. To eradicate Xiuyi together, Liu Xuan's thoughts are much more vicious than he imagined!
Although I felt that I had underestimated Liu Xuan, Liu Xuan was willing to get rid of Liu Yan. The two brothers Liu Xiu were naturally very beneficial to their own side. Of course, Zhu Tuna would actively promote this matter.
He said: "Your Majesty, I will summon Ji Wen back to Wancheng immediately."
"Yes!" Liu Xuan nodded and said cheerfully: "I must trust the person recommended by Da Sima."
Zhu Tuna bowed his hand to Liu Xuan, then said goodbye and left. On the same day, he sent someone to send a letter to Li Yi in Kunyang, asking him to return to Wancheng as soon as possible.
After Li Yi received Zhu Kun's letter, although he didn't know what happened, he didn't delay and immediately set off and rushed back to Wancheng.
On the night he arrived in Wancheng, he was summoned to the palace by Liu Xuan and conspired with Liu Xuan, Zhu Qian, Zhang Xuan, Liao Zhan and others to discuss the matter of getting rid of Liu Yan and Liu Xiu.
Li Yi was a general promoted by Liu Yan and was kind to him. However, Li Yi did not raise any objections to the removal of Liu Yan and Liu Xiu. Instead, he actively participated in it. It is not difficult to see what kind of person Li Yi is.
Through their conspiracy, the final decision was made to follow Zhu Kun's idea. In the name of the generals of the Emperor's Assembly, Liu Yan and Liu Xiu were summoned to Wancheng, and they were placed in the palace in advance to ambush the swordsman.
As long as Liu Yan and Liu Xiu come, they will never leave the palace alive.
The matter was discussed, and the next day, Liu Xuan issued an edict to the generals in the name of the Emperor, summoning them back to the capital for a meeting. Liu Xuan's edict was not only passed on to Liu Yan, but also to those who were fighting in Runan. Liu Xiu.
Seeing this edict sent by Liu Xuan, Liu Xiu frowned secretly.
All in all, why did Liu Xuan think of calling for a meeting with the generals? What's more, all the generals are currently on an expedition and are at a critical juncture. At this time, Liu Xuan's recall of the generals to Wancheng would not affect the war of the various armies.
Zhu You picked up Liu Xuan's edict, read it carefully from beginning to end, and then asked: "Does the Lord want to return to Wancheng according to the edict?"
At present, Liu Xiu's troops have conquered Shangcai and are preparing to march towards Pingyu, the county seat of Runan. How can he get away at such a critical juncture?
What's more, Liu Xiu always thought this was strange, and it was too baffling for Liu Xuan to suddenly bring out the generals in the conference.
He shook his head slowly and said: "I'm afraid that this conference is just wine without good wine and banquet without good banquet. Liu Xuan has no good intentions."
All the generals present were shocked when they heard this and looked at Liu Xiu in surprise. Zhu You asked in confusion: "Why did my lord say this?"
Liu Xiu Zhengse said: "Currently our troops are advancing to Pingyu, Wang Kuang's troops are advancing to Luoyang, Shentu's Ministry of Construction is advancing to Wuguan, and my eldest brother is leading his troops to advance to Hongnong. The campaigns of each ministry are at the most critical juncture. At this time, the chief generals of each ministry are transferred back. , holding a reward conference would greatly affect the progress of the war. Even if Liu Xuan didn't understand military affairs, wouldn't Zhu Tun, Zhang Xian and others who were also in Wancheng not understand? They allowed Liu Xuan to do whatever he wanted, for the sake of another What?"
After thinking carefully about Liu Xiu's words, everyone felt that it was indeed reasonable. At such an important time, it was indeed abnormal for the imperial court to recall the generals of various ministries. Zhu You asked in shock and horror: "My lord suspects that Liu Xuan wants to..."
Liu Xiu squinted her eyes and pondered without saying a word.
If Liu Xuan really had a plan, then something would be very wrong. Thinking of this, he suddenly shook his body, looked at Liu Xuan's edict, and said solemnly: "Liu Xuan's edict should also have been delivered. In the hands of big brother!"
All the generals looked at each other, Zhu You scratched his hair and whispered: "My lord, you are worrying too much! Do Liu Xuan really dare to have ill intentions towards my eldest brother?"
Liu Xiu said seriously: "Because of what happened to Lihua last time, Liu Xuanye must have hated his elder brother. Moreover, the elder brother's prestige has always been much higher than Liu Xuan's, and he has a lot of troops, which has already posed a great threat to Liu Xuan's throne."
Therefore, Liu Xuan had the motive to kill his eldest brother, whether it was public or private.
If Liu Xuan decided to get rid of his eldest brother, how could he let himself go? So if Liu Xuan wanted to take action, he would definitely kill his eldest brother and himself together. Only in this way could he eliminate the root cause and avoid future troubles forever.
Thinking of this, he turned around and said: "Long Yuan!"
"My subordinates are here!" Long Yuan, who was standing in the corner of the tent, immediately came out and stepped in to salute Liu Xiu.
Liu Xiu said: "Long Yuan, you immediately go to your eldest brother's camp and remind your eldest brother that this time Liu Xuan summoned the generals, most likely with ulterior motives. You must not fall into the trap, let alone follow the order to return to Wancheng easily!"
Long Yuan immediately nodded in response and said, "My subordinates will set off immediately!" After saying this, Long Yuan strode out of the camp.
Liu Xiu prayed secretly in his heart, hoping that Long Yuan could make it in time.
Currently, Liu Yan's troops are in the area of Luyang and want to push northward. The journey from Shangcai where they are to Luyang is quite long. Even if they ride fast, it will take three or four days.
In fact, Liu Xiu was overly worried. What he thought of was also thought of by another person, Deng Yu.
During this period of time, Deng Yu had been assisting Liu Yan. This time Liu Xuan held a meeting with the generals and summoned the generals back to Wancheng. Deng Yu's first reaction was that there must be a monster if something goes wrong.
Liu Yan's Department, Zhongjun Tent. After all the generals present had circulated Liu Xuan's edict, Deng Yu looked at Liu Yan and asked, "What are the general's plans?"
Upon hearing Deng Yu's question, all the generals present looked at Liu Yan. The latter smiled lightly and said disapprovingly: "Since His Majesty has issued the edict, I should return to Wancheng."
Deng Yu shook his head and said bluntly: "General, at this time, your Majesty really has no reason to recall the generals. I believe that the so-called general meeting is actually a Hongmen Banquet, and the people your Majesty wants to deal with are nine out of ten. General."
Before Liu Yan could finish speaking, Liu Ji stood up and yelled angrily: "How dare he?! I have long disliked Liu Xuan. If he dares to bring his thoughts to his elder brother's head, I will screw him first." Get off his head!"
Deng Yu sighed secretly and said meaningfully: "General Ji, be careful what you say, and be careful of disaster coming from your mouth!"
Liu Ji actually has no evil intentions, he is just outspoken and unabashed. If such a person suffers, it must be because of his mouth.
Liu Yan looked at Liu Ji and Deng Yu, then at the generals present, smiled calmly, and said: "Your Majesty issued an edict. If I don't go, wouldn't it be more true? Therefore, your Majesty is meeting with the generals this time. I I have to go back and participate.”
"General—" Deng Yu was anxious and wanted to dissuade him. Liu Yan waved his hand to him and said, "Zhonghua, there is no need to persuade him anymore, I have made up my mind!"
Deng Yu and Liu Yan looked at each other for a moment. He sighed softly, rolled his eyes, and said in a retreating voice: "If the general must obey the order and return to Wancheng, my subordinates believe that the general should lead the trap."
The total strength of Liu Yan's elite army in the trap camp is only 3,000. However, all the soldiers who can enter the trap camp are top-notch elites, brave and good at fighting, and one is worth ten. And Liu Ji is the trap guard. The leader of the camp.
When Liu Ji heard this, he nodded his head and said to Liu Yan: "Brother, I think Zhonghua is right, as the saying goes, it is necessary to be on guard against others! This time when eldest brother returns to Wancheng, I will lead the brothers who were trapped in the camp and follow him. Let’s go together!”
Liu Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud. He looked down on Liu Xuan from the bottom of his heart, and didn't think Liu Xuan had the courage to scheme against him. He said slowly: "I think you are all making a fuss out of a molehill!"