Being awarded the title of marquis by Liu Xuan, he still resented Liu Xuan. This was definitely not an extreme move by Liu Xiu, and his resentment was naturally justified.
Others may not know the origin of Marquis Wu Xin, but how could Liu Xiu, who was well-read in poetry and literature and had attended Imperial College, not know?
Wu Xinhou first came from Lu Lu. At that time, Lu Lu was named Wu Xinhou.
Who is Lu Lu? He is Lu Pheasant's nephew! After Liu Bang's death, Lu Pheasant took over the power, harmed Liu's descendants, and brought chaos to the government. Lu Lu was one of the accomplices.
Later, Zhou Bo put down the rebellion of Zhu Lu, and Lu Lu was also executed.
Now, Liu Xuan conferred Liu Xiu the title of Marquis of Wu Xin. What does this mean?
It is clear that Liu Yan is compared to Lu Pheasant, and Liu Xiu is compared to Lu Lu. Now that Liu Yan, who is like Lu Pheasant, is dead, can Liu Xiu, who is like Lu Lu, still live long?
Liu Xuan specially gave Liu Xiu the title of Marquis of Wuxin. What if he didn't mean to disgust Liu Xiu?
After the eunuch read out the imperial edict, Liu Xiu was still able to endure it and did not get angry on the spot. Afterwards, he could drink and chat with Wang Feng and other guests as if nothing had happened. It must be said that at this time, Liu Xiu's endurance was already strong. Astonishingly.
Wang Feng seemed very excited at that time and even ran to Liu Xiu to ask for credit. His emotions were not fake.
Wang Feng was born in Green Forest, so it would be considered good if he could recognize a few big characters. With his talent and learning, it would be damning if he could know the origin of Marquis Wu Xin.
Precisely because he understood this, Liu Xiu's gratitude to Wang Feng was not false.
Liu Xiu and the guests drank until they were very drunk, and then Zhu You and Wang Ba took them back to the bridal chamber. Naturally, Yin Lihua took care of Liu Xiu here, and Zhu You and Wang Ba did not stay long.
Yin Lihua's two personal maids, Xueying and Hongjian, were serving tea and fetching water. Liu Xiu drank two cups of tea and washed his face several times, and his drunkenness finally subsided a little.
He looked at the two little maids and asked with a smile, "Has Lihua eaten?"
Xueying replied: "Miss... Madam just had some snacks."
Liu Xiu nodded, waved to the two little maids, and then walked towards the inner room.
Opening the sliding door, he raised his eyes and looked inside. When he saw Yin Lihua sitting on the edge of the bed, wearing a bright red wedding dress, Liu Xiu couldn't help but be stunned again.
Yin Lihua lowered her head. She heard the door open, but after waiting for a long time, she didn't hear anyone walking in. She unconsciously raised her head and looked towards the door. Liu Xiu looked at him in a daze.
Liu Xiu's eyes were deep and dark, and there were too many emotions hidden in them, including joy, relief, sadness, and sorrow.
She said softly: "Uncle Wen?"
Liu Xiu was shaken, came to his senses, walked into the room, and pulled the door shut. He went straight to the bed and slowly sat down next to Yin Lihua.
After a moment of silence, he carefully held Yin Lihua's hand and rubbed it gently.
Yin Lihua whispered: "I heard from Xueying that His Majesty decreed that you should be made Marquis of Wu Xin."
Liu Xiu is not the only one who knows the origin of Marquis Wu Xin. Yin Lihua is known as a talented woman with both talent and appearance. Naturally, she also knows what this Marquis Wu Xin means.
Liu Xiu still had a calm face, and even his eyes did not show any emotion. However, he held Yin Lihua Rouyi's hand, unconsciously revealing the emotions in his heart, and tightened subconsciously.
He turned his head and looked at her intently. After a while, he tilted his head and leaned gently on Yin Lihua's soft shoulder, and naturally wrapped one hand around her waist.
He said softly: "Lihua, you know, I have hesitated."
"..." Yin Lihua didn't answer, and she didn't quite understand Liu Xiu's meaningless words.
"I hesitated for a long time about whether to go to Xinye to propose marriage. I wanted to give up several times, but I refused to give up several times."
Yin Lihua looked at him in surprise.
Liu Xiu continued: "At that time, I thought, just marry any woman, but,"
As he spoke, he closed his eyes and said faintly: "But I can't bear to leave you. I really can't bear to leave you. I know that if I let you go at this time, it will be difficult for you and me to get together again. After all, I am still too young.
It's selfish to let you stay with me and bear this humiliation..."
Listening to Liu Xiu's intermittent words, Yin Lihua felt sad and her eyes were red. She held Liu Xiu's hand and said, "Uncle Wen, I do! I am willing to get married. I am willing to stay with you.
Go on, no matter you are rich or poor, noble or humble!"
Because of this, Liu Xiu couldn't bear it even more.
In front of outsiders, Liu Xiu could still put on a thick disguise, but in front of Yin Lihua, he could no longer hide his emotions. His eyes were covered with mist, and he hugged Yin Lihua's delicate body tightly to his.
In arms.
This day is of great significance to Liu Xiu. It is not only the day when he gets married and establishes a career, but also the lowest point in his life. The girl he likes will never leave him and is willing to share joys and sorrows, honor and disgrace with him.
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This undoubtedly greatly stimulated Liu Xiu's fighting spirit. Yin Lihua's support for him was like an invisible big hand, pushing Liu Xiu from behind, allowing him to step out of the trough.
Not long after Liu Xiu got married, an earth-shattering news came. Liu Sheng proclaimed himself emperor in Chengyang, Runan. He adopted the title of the Han Dynasty and called himself the Emperor of the Han Dynasty. He was granted the title of Da Sima, and Chen Mao was appointed as the prime minister.
When this news reached Wancheng, Liu Xuan was greatly frightened. Now the main force of our army is fighting in the north, part of it is fighting Chang'an and part of it is fighting Luoyang. But at this time, Liu Sheng proclaimed himself emperor behind Nanyang's back.
Once Liu Sheng's army comes to attack Wancheng, how will he protect himself?
At this time, Liu Xuan suddenly remembered that Cao Xu had reminded him to be more careful about Liu Sheng from Runan. At that time, he did not take it seriously and thought that Cao Xu was worrying in vain. In the end, Liu Sheng actually rebelled, and not only did he rebel,
He also had the audacity to proclaim himself emperor, claiming to be the Emperor of the Han Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty.
If Liu Sheng is regarded as the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty, then where will he, the Gengshi Emperor of the Han Dynasty, be placed?
Liu Xuan was like a man whose buttocks were on fire, making people rush to recruit Cao Xu into the palace.
At this time, Cao Xu was not at home, but at Liu Xiu's house. After he heard the news that Liu Sheng had proclaimed himself emperor, he immediately ran to Liu Xiu's house and relayed the news to Liu Xiu.
In the front hall, Cao Xu couldn't help shaking his head at Liu Xiu, and said helplessly: "I once reminded your majesty in person that you should be careful about Liu Sheng, but your majesty didn't listen. Now Liu Sheng has established himself as emperor in Chengyang. This time
But what should we do?!"
The first person to suggest that Liu Sheng would rebel was Liu Xiu. Now that Liu Shengzhen had rebelled, Cao Xu naturally went to Liu Xiu's home to discuss countermeasures with him.
Liu Xiu held the teacup, drank the tea slowly, and said with a smile: "Liu Shenghui rebelled and proclaimed himself emperor in Chengyang. His biggest support was Yan You and Chen Mao. Yan You and Cheng Mao were both our Han soldiers."
His men are defeated, so Zigui has nothing to worry about."
Cao Xu sighed and smiled bitterly: "Uncle Wen, it's time to stop making sarcastic remarks. Today is different from the past. There are no soldiers available in the court now..."
Liu Xiu interrupted: "Who said there are no soldiers available? Zigui, don't forget, there are tens of thousands of troops in Yingchuan!"
Cao Xu was stunned and blinked. Yes, the imperial court also had troops in Yingchuan. How could he forget this?
Liu Xiu said slowly: "Liu Sheng has a good eye but a low hand. Yan You and Chen Mao are more famous than they are. It is not difficult to pacify Liu Sheng. Now the army of Yingchuan is in the hands of General Wang Chang. As long as your Majesty orders, let
If General Wang leads an army to attack, Liu Sheng will surely die."
Cao Xu's eyes were bright, he nodded repeatedly, and said: "Uncle Wen's words make sense..."
Before he finished speaking, Liu Xiu said again: "It is a bad idea to let General Wang lead the army."
"Ah?" Didn't he just say that Wang Chang would lead his troops on an expedition to suppress the rebellion and achieve a complete victory? Why was it a bad idea again?
Liu Xiuxiao asked: "Zigui, what does your Majesty lack most now?"
"What?" Cao Xu asked in confusion as he was a little dizzy from being surrounded by Liu Xiu.
"Military power." Liu Xiu said: "The reason why His Majesty has been repeatedly suppressed by the Green Forest Group is because he does not have military power. Liu Sheng's rebellion this time is a good opportunity to gain military power."
Cao Xu's eyes brightened even more, and he leaned forward involuntarily, saying urgently: "Uncle Wen, please tell me in detail."
Liu Xiu said: "If General Wang is allowed to lead the army to attack Liu Sheng, the military power of tens of thousands of Yingchuan troops will still be in the hands of the Green Forest Group. Even if Liu Sheng's rebellion is finally put down, what your Majesty will gain is only
It’s just Liu Sheng’s head.”
Cao Xu nodded while listening, thinking that what Liu Xiu said was very reasonable.
Liu Xiu continued: "If a clan member loyal to Your Majesty is sent to lead the army, after Liu Sheng is defeated, the military power of tens of thousands of people will remain in Your Majesty's own hands."
That's right! Cao Xu slapped his forehead excitedly, this was indeed a good idea! He then thought about it, looked at Liu Xiu with a strange look, and asked: "Uncle Wen, that clan member you mentioned doesn't know how to do it?"
You mean yourself, right?"
"Haha——" Liu Xiu looked up and smiled and said: "It's not me. Even if Zigui recommended me in front of His Majesty, Your Majesty would not agree. I think Liu Xin is the most suitable."
"Liu Xin?"
"First of all, Liu Xin is His Majesty's cousin, so he is naturally loyal to His Majesty and can win His Majesty's trust. Secondly, Liu Xin has always fought bravely and strategically in front of the two armies, with Liu Xin taking the lead.
, with Wang Chang as his assistant, he will lead the Yingchuan army and march south to Runan, and he will definitely be able to annihilate Liu Sheng’s tribe in one fell swoop!”
After hearing this, Cao Xu couldn't help but pat his thigh and said with a smile: "Uncle Wen has a great plan! In this way, we can not only put down Liu Sheng's rebels, but also return the military power of Yingchuan's tens of thousands of troops to your Majesty.
It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone!”
Liu Xiule nodded cheerfully and said, "Okay, now it's time for Zigui to enter the palace."
Seeing Cao Xu's surprised look, Liu Xiu smiled and said: "Zigui suggested to your majesty to be wary of Liu Sheng last time, but your majesty didn't take it to heart. Now that Liu Sheng has really rebelled, Zigui thought that the person your majesty wanted to find first would be
who?"
Cao Xu was silent for a moment, then stood up suddenly, bowed respectfully to Liu Xiu, and said, "Uncle Wen's support will be unforgettable to Zigui!"
Liu Xiu said with a smile: "It's still the same old rules. Everything is Zigui's own idea and has nothing to do with me."
Looking at Liu Xiu, who was so calm and gentle and didn't want to earn any merit, Cao Xu secretly sighed in his heart. Such a capable person could win a battle thousands of miles away without leaving home, but the imperial court did not use him seriously and instead left him alone. This is