The first thousand one hundred and thirty-one chapters
In the palace, Chu Yi looked at the joy on the faces of Xun Yu and Zhang Zhao, and said with a smile on his lips: "Two gentlemen, come here, could it be that the construction of the Tongtian Altar has been completed?"
Xun Yu nodded slightly and said: "I have lived up to His Highness's trust. Now the Tongtian Grand Altar has been successfully completed. Your Highness can go and check it out at any time."
Zhang Zhao and others looked at Chu Yi expectantly. Everyone knew that the Tongtian Grand Altar was directly related to whether they could live forever. It was just that the Tongtian Grand Altar was not completed before. Now that the Tongtian Grand Altar has been completed, everyone naturally
I couldn't help but have the idea of going to have a look.
The Tongtian Grand Altar is just an altar. What is so magical about it? According to what Chu Yi said, it seems to have the function of immortality.
If this is true, then the death of such great men as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Guangwu seems to be a bit unjust.
But everyone just thinks about it this way. If immortality is really that simple, it is impossible for so many amazing and talented people to die of old age one by one.
Therefore, longevity may be related to the Great Altar of Tongtian, but to say that immortality can be achieved by relying solely on the Great Altar of Tongtian, as long as you have some common sense, you will know that this is absolutely impossible.
Chu Yi nodded slightly and said, "In that case, please follow Chu to the altar."
The Great Altar of Tongtian is extremely majestic, standing outside the imperial capital. Such a magnificent altar, everyone in the huge capital can see the towering altar as long as they raise their heads and look in the direction of the altar.
That is to say, this world has extraordinary power. Otherwise, if such a large altar, which can be called a miraculous creation, is really to be built, I don't know how much manpower and material resources it will cost.
But now, a group of powerful men with unparalleled military power have taken action, and in just a few days, they have built such a miraculous altar.
A group of people followed Chu Yi out of the palace and headed straight for the Tongtian Grand Altar.
The Tongtian Altar is towering. The closer you get, the more power you can feel. This power comes from the formations set up inside the Tongtian Altar. With the existence of these formations, even those as strong as Lu Bu and Huang Zhong can
Even if the person uses all his strength, at least it is impossible to destroy such an altar in a short while.
Apparently Xun Yu, Zhang Zhao and others who were in charge of building the altar had considered all possibilities, even the possibility that someone wanted to secretly destroy the big altar.
After all, the world has just been at peace, and some remnants of the rebel party have not been completely eliminated. Not to mention others, there are dozens of wealthy families, large and small, that were destroyed by Chu Yi's order. I don't know how many remnants are absconding.
If someone intends to take revenge on Chu Yi and takes action against the Tongtian Grand Altar, then it can be said to be completely normal.
Teams of elite soldiers guarded the surroundings of the Tongtian Grand Altar. It could be said that the guarding work was done to the limit.
A group of people slowly climbed up the steps and followed Chu Yi towards the Tongtian Grand Altar.
After almost a cup of tea, everyone finally climbed onto the Tongtian Grand Altar. Standing above the altar, they looked far into the distance. With the height of the altar, they could clearly see the movement within a dozen miles.
Standing on the altar and looking towards the capital, the huge capital was in sight. Everyone looked at Chu Yi who was standing there.
Chu Yi looked at the altar with a look of satisfaction on his face. It can be said that Zhang Zhao and Xun Yu have perfectly met his requirements. With such a large altar that reaches the sky, he can make some of his next arrangements.
Looking at Xun Yu, Zhang Zhao and Chu Yi, they nodded and said, "It's really hard work for you two gentlemen this time."
Xun Yu and Zhang Zhao hurriedly said: "My subordinates are just following orders. It is their duty, so there is no need to worry about it."
Chu Yi glanced at everyone and said: "After you all go back, please notify us and each family will submit the list of candidates for immortality."
Many people were looking forward to this. When Chu Yi said this, many people had surprise on their faces.
As the people who followed Chu Yi to the altar left, the families who had chosen the candidates for immortality soon sent the places selected by their respective families to the Prince of Chu's Mansion.
Chu Yi looked at the lists submitted by each family. Among them, 89% of the lists submitted by the families were the selected family members with the most potential and talents. However, there were also some outstanding people that Chu Yi liked but did not appear.
on the list.
Just like the Xun family, Xun Zhan, Xun Yan, Xun Yue and other outstanding Xun people are not on the list. In addition to the Xun family, there are also some outstanding people from the Sima, Ma, Yang and other families who are not on the list.
above.
However, Chu Yi was not surprised by this. Given the nature of these aristocratic families, it was impossible to put all their eggs in one basket, even for the inheritance of their own family.
Just like in the Three Kingdoms era, the three Zhuge brothers served in Wei, Shu, and Wu respectively, and the Xun family's children went to Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and other princes. This is the way for aristocratic families to inherit and survive.
Even if the temptation of immortality is in front of them, these families still instinctively leave some outstanding children to inherit the family.
It is simply unrealistic to pack up all the talents of these families and take them away. Some members of the family are not afraid of losing their lives for the sake of family inheritance. Faced with the temptation of immortality, they can give up immortality and choose to stay and continue the family.
inheritance.
Along with the list, there were also letters of request written by some outstanding people. For these outstanding people, the most important thing they couldn't let go of was their wives, children, and children. The choice between immortality and family love was the same dilemma for even outstanding people throughout the ages.
At this time, many heroes were still hesitant and did not make a decision. Instead, they chose to beg Chu Yi for permission to bring their wives, children, and children.
Of course, these people don't actually have high hopes for this. They all know how excessive their request is. It's a quota for immortality, and it's not like you can get as many wild vegetables on the roadside as you want.
As Chu Yi's trusted confidants, Huang Zhong, Guo Jia and others couldn't help but look at Chu Yi. No more than others, they knew Chu Yi's considerations.
At this moment, Guo Jia stroked his beard and said to Chu Yi: "If Your Highness wants to make these people grateful, now is the time."
Huang Zhong nodded and said: "Yes, as long as His Highness allows these people to bring their relatives, it will be no less than a great favor for these people. However, anyone with a bit of humanity will be grateful to His Highness. If His Highness wants to win over these people,
People’s hearts are naturally not a problem.”
People in this era value loyalty and kindness far more than later generations. That's why Huang Zhong and Guo Jia are so sure that as long as Chu Yi shows kindness to these outstanding people, he can't say that he can win over the loyalty of all outstanding people, at least he can.
Let seventy-seven or eighty-eight people be loyal to Chu Yi.
Chu Yi nodded slightly and said to Huang Zhong and Guo Jia: "Please pass on the news that I have allowed them to take their wives, children, and children to ascend together."
Guo Jia and Huang Zhong smiled a little when they heard this, and Guo Jia laughed loudly and said: "All the heroes in the world are in the hands of your highness!"
Chu Yi looked serious and said: "Tell them, I will only give them three days, but any relatives they want to take away must rush to the capital within three days."
Hearing what Chu Yi said, Guo Jia's eyes lit up and he looked at Chu Yi and said, "Is Your Highness preparing to ascend in three days?"
Chu Yi smiled and said: "What Fengxiao said is true. In three days, I will take everyone with me to fly to the sky and share eternal life."
After watching Guo Jia and Huang Zhong leave, Chu Yi also left the palace and headed straight for the palace.
With prefectures and governors everywhere in the world, governors were mobilized and appointed for the imperial court. It can be said that the power of local prefecture and county officials expanded due to Emperor Ling's massive sales of official positions and the Yellow Turban turmoil, so that the problem of the central government's inability to control local areas was greatly alleviated.
The imperial court has completed its control over the local area, and the situation in the world has become increasingly stable. It can be said that if nothing unexpected happens, the Han Dynasty will once again usher in a peaceful and prosperous age.
Although it is said that all the power of the imperial court is in the hands of Chu Yi's party officials, not long ago, Chu Yi ordered his subordinates to hand over the power bit by bit.
The Han Dynasty has existed for hundreds of years, and there are still a group of officials who are loyal to the Han Dynasty. Although many of these officials regard Chu Yi as a traitor, one thing is undeniable, that is, these people are loyal to the Han Dynasty.
Very loyal.
Chu Yi knew very well that he would take away a large number of outstanding people when he left. Although he did not dare to say that he had emptied out all the essence of the Han Dynasty, he would at least take away 70% to 80% of the essence.
After he leaves, if the power above the imperial court cannot be properly transferred, I am afraid that the newly stable Han Dynasty will usher in chaos again, and the Han Dynasty may even fall.
At any rate, it was with the help of the Han Dynasty that he gathered so many talents for his own use, and abducted a large number of talents. He should arrange things after leaving based on emotion and reason.
Therefore, under Chu Yi's arrangement, in a short period of time, a group of officials loyal to the royal family began to take over the important responsibilities of the imperial court. Now, except for the military and horse power, which is still in Chu Yi's hands, the rest of the powers have almost been handed over.
Chu Yi's party's move to decentralize power shocked many officials at first. However, after those officials learned the inside story, many officials secretly laughed at Chu Yi because he was stunned by Changsheng, or even...
Those officials who followed Chu Yi were also drunk by Chu Yi and chose to believe Chu Yi's lies.
Once the power is in their hands, it will not be so easy for them to hand it back. They are just waiting to see the jokes of Chu Yi and Chu Yi's followers.
Of course, there are some people who stay awake enough. These people pray that Chu Yi and others can really fly away, because only in this way can the big man really get rid of Chu Yi's shadow. Otherwise, if Chu Yi and his men
If the attempt to obtain immortality fails, those who have taken over the power of the court will be the first to be unlucky.
Chu Yi slowly walked all the way to the palace. When the Yulin guards guarding the palace saw Chu Yi, they immediately opened the palace door and welcomed Chu Yi into the palace.
Soon the news of Chu Yi's entry into the palace reached the Queen Mother and the Emperor Liu Bian.
Liu Bian was a bit weak-tempered, and he was young, so he naturally didn't have so many ideas. However, He was a little confused, because he only entered the palace once after Chu Yi returned to the capital, and never entered the palace again since then.
Now that he suddenly entered the palace, how could he not think too much about it?
He immediately ordered people to invite the general He Miao. At the same time, he took a bath and changed clothes to greet Chu Yi.
In front of the palace gate, Mrs. He, who was dressed in rich clothes, looked at Chu Yi who was slowly approaching. With a smile on her face, Mrs. He said to Chu Yi: "Did King Chu enter the palace because there is something urgent?
?”
Chu Yi just glanced at Mr. He lightly and said, "Don't worry about it, Queen Mother. Chu came here just to return something, and at the same time, he also asked for something like the Queen Mother and Your Majesty."
After being slightly startled, He glanced at Chu Yi in surprise, and said with a bit of confusion: "King Chu, please follow me inside to talk."
After entering the palace and taking their seats, He looked at Chu Yi and said, "I wonder what King Chu wants to hand back and what he wants to take?"
Chu Yi smiled and said: "This matter requires the presence of Your Majesty and the General."
After taking a deep look at Chu Yi, He said: "I have already sent people to invite the general, so I will order people to invite your majesty here."
After the tea time passed, he heard the sound of footsteps. Chu Yi knew that General He Miao was coming just by hearing the footsteps.
Sure enough, when the footsteps reached the palace entrance, He Miao's laughter was clearly heard: "The King of Chu has entered the palace, why didn't you send someone to notify He, so that He can accompany you."
Chu Yi raised his head, glanced at He Miao and said, "The general is busy with affairs, so it's hard for Chu to disturb the general."
Compared with before, He Miao now holds great power and is naturally more powerful. Especially since Chu Yi deliberately delegated power, He Miao's power is not small at all, and he already has the demeanor of a general.
He Miao cupped her hands towards the Queen Mother and then sat down next to Chu Yi.
Just after He Miao took his seat, Emperor Liu Bian also rushed over, served by several Xiao Huangmen.
Seeing Liu Bian being invited, He Miao hurriedly stood up and greeted Liu Bian, but a little doubt arose in her heart, and she subconsciously looked towards He.
You must know that in the past when Chu Yi entered the palace, he usually discussed various matters with He and Chu Yi, but this time Liu Bian was invited over, which made He Miao feel a little different.
He took a deep breath, glanced at Liu Bian, who was sitting next to her, and said to Chu Yi: "King Chu, the general and His Majesty are here now. If King Chu has anything to say, just say it."
Hearing what He said, He Miao couldn't help but look at Chu Yi, and was sure that there was something he didn't know about.
Chu Yi's expression straightened up, and something appeared in his hand. When they saw the thing in Chu Yi's hand, both He and He Miao were stunned for a moment, with a bit of astonishment in their eyes.
The thing in Chu Yi's hand was none other than the tiger talisman that represented the power of the world's soldiers and horses.
Although Chu Yi did not rely on the tiger talisman to control the army, for the Han soldiers and horses, the tiger talisman represented the right to mobilize and control the soldiers and horses.
With the tiger talisman in hand, one can mobilize the army in a legitimate manner. Originally, half of the tiger talisman should be in the hands of the emperor and half in the hands of the general. However, the world was in chaos, and the tiger talisman naturally fell into the hands of Chu Yi.
Now that Chu Yi took out the tiger talisman, the reason why He and He Miao were so surprised was not just because of the tiger talisman, but also because of the meaning behind Chu Yi's move.
The tiger talisman is more of a symbol. As long as Chu Yi is willing, he can control the military power with or without the tiger talisman.
But the most important thing about Chu Yi handing over the tiger talisman is the significance of it. It means that Chu Yi is giving up military power. It can be said that this is why He and He Miao were so surprised when they saw Chu Yi take out the tiger talisman.
He Miao exclaimed: "King Chu, do you really want to hand over the tiger talisman?"
It would be a lie to say that He Miao was not shaken in his heart. After all, he was also a general, but he could only control a very small number of troops. However, He Miao was able to remain calm enough to determine Chu Yi's attitude.
Chu Yi casually threw the tiger talisman to He Miao and said, "Chu will fly away in three days, so what's the use of this thing for Chu?"
"What!"
He let out a low cry and looked at Chu Yi with a complicated expression. After a while, he sighed slightly and said, "That's all. As long as the general is in charge of this tiger talisman for the time being, the King of Chu can take it back whenever he wants."
retrieve."
Obviously, the He family only thought that Chu Yi was obsessed with immortality, and they did not believe that Chu Yi could ascend, so they said that He Miao would temporarily take charge of the Tiger Talisman for Chu Yi, to show that they had no other intentions.
Chu Yi was naturally able to see through He's thoughts, and said with a slight smile: "Chu handed over the tiger talisman, but he also hopes that your majesty can give Chu the national jade seal to help Chu ascend."
The jade seal of the Han Dynasty is the treasure of the Han Dynasty. It inherits the national destiny of the Han Dynasty and cannot be touched lightly under normal circumstances. That is Chu Yi. If it were anyone else, even the general He Miao, if he asked for it,
The national jade seal may be regarded as having rebellious intentions.
After looking at each other, He took a deep breath and said: "Since passing on the national jade seal is of great use to the King of Chu, I will agree to it."
As he spoke, Mrs. He said to her niece He Yue who had been waiting beside her: "Yue'er, go and get the jade seal of the country."
Because the emperor was young, He served as the Queen Mother's assistant, and the imperial seal was always in charge of the imperial seal.
Soon He Yue came over holding a brocade box. He took the brocade box and slowly opened it. A bright light filled the air, and a jade seal appeared in Chu Yi's eyes.
In Chu Yi's sight, nine golden dragons of good luck were coiled on this jade seal. The good luck rolled like a tide and turned into golden dragons, symbolizing the national destiny of the Han Dynasty.
He glanced at the jade seal passed down from the country, then slowly handed it to Chu Yi and said: "I hope this thing will be useful to the King of Chu. I am here to wish the King of Chu a smooth life and great freedom."
Chu Yi smiled and took the imperial seal and said to the He family: "I wonder if anyone in the He family is willing to pursue immortality with Chu?"
Because He Miao and Queen Mother He didn't believe that Chu Yi could really seek immortality, they naturally had no thoughts about the immortality quota. What's more, why did the He family enter that calamity? There were no talents in the clan, and now they are even more lacking.
, but those who have some ability have been arranged to join the court to strengthen He's control over the court. How can there be talents to follow Chu Yi to seek some damn immortality?
He coughed lightly and said, "The He family's talents are withering, but they can't bear the kindness of King Chu."
Chu Yi glanced at He and He Miao, and understood more or less what they were thinking. However, considering that he and He Miao had always had a harmonious relationship, Chu Yi said to He Miao again: "Big
General, are you willing to give up everything in front of you, fly to the sky with Chu, and share eternal life?"
