Control your ancestors and create an immortal family starting from the Eastern Han Dynasty

Chapter 32: Liu Zhao's death and the entrustment of the orphan to the regent
Liu Zhao's decree did have an effect and did not cause any incidents in the court.

Gu Xi's political level is indeed sufficient.

Moreover, he was also deeply influenced by Gu Kang's scholarship.

He has participated in and provided advice on the current Han Dynasty's court system.

Plus now we have the help of so many people.

Naturally, nothing would go wrong if he came to power.

All policies continue as usual.

But even so, the haze over the entire Han Dynasty court still lingered.

There is no way in this feudal era.

The emperor was childless and ill, and this impact was difficult to alleviate in any other way.

The key is--

There was no sign of Liu Zhao's health getting better at all.

Not long after, he began to show signs of being critically ill.

The impact of this on the entire Han Dynasty is unimaginable.

Even Gu Xi was confused.

After all, he is not Gu Kang, and the two are completely different in their upper limits.

In today's Han Dynasty, if Liu Zhao really encounters problems, all kinds of hidden disturbances will surge.

Although it is possible to adopt a son and make him emperor.

But it is obviously impossible to sit firmly on the throne without bloodshed.

The entire court was in chaos.

But within a few days, things started to change again.

Liu Zhao, unexpectedly recovered again!
This really surprised everyone.

Beigong, Deyang Palace.

"I want to depose the queen!"

When Gu Xi and other ministers arrived one after another, Liu Zhao said this angrily.

Hearing this, all the ministers were a little stunned.

Even Gu Xi was stunned.

No one would have thought that this would be the first sentence Liu Zhao said when he saw his ministers after he recovered.

What happened?
All the ministers were puzzled.

In fact, there has always been unrest in Liu Zhao's harem.

Since Concubine Deng entered the palace, she became increasingly favored by Emperor Liu Zhao. He had previously intended to depose her as queen, but ultimately did not carry it out.

But this kind of thing would naturally cause dissatisfaction among Queen Yin.

In this harem, the queen is uncertain, so the turmoil in the dark can be imagined.

But now all the ministers in the Han Dynasty are smart people.

She almost never gets involved in disputes within the harem.

Now, naturally, I am extremely surprised as to why the emperor is so angry.

"Humph!"

Liu Zhao snorted coldly, and his complexion seemed to have returned to its peak, no longer looking sickly as before.

"Some time ago, I was seriously ill and nearly died."

"Since Yin is the queen, it's fine if she doesn't pray for me."

"Guess what she did?"

Liu Zhao's expression grew increasingly grim. "How dare she say she's proud!"

"After I die, you will kill all the descendants of the Deng family, leaving no descendants of the Deng family!"

"How can such a vicious woman be the queen?"

The entire hall was filled with silence.

Everyone's expression changed slightly.

How could a queen actually say this?

Regardless of whether it is vicious or not, how dare he be so bold while His Majesty is still alive?
Gu Xi was also extremely shocked at this time.

He suddenly remembered the story of Li Ji in the Western Han Dynasty.

The word "old dog" cursed the dying Emperor Jing back.

Now there is another one?
They are all miracle doctors who save the world!
Gu Xi wanted to laugh, but he suppressed it and saluted Liu Zhao with a serious face.

"The queen is immoral, I request that she be deposed!"

He didn't care whether this was true or not, but since Liu Zhao was already so angry, it was obvious that he was determined to depose the queen.

Moreover, Liu Zhao's improved health was beneficial to him and the whole world.

What could Gu Xi object to?
As soon as these words were spoken, several ministers reacted one after another.

Seeing Liu Zhao's angry expression, they immediately bowed.

"The Queen is immoral. We request that she be deposed!"

Compared with Liu Zhao's health, the so-called dethronement of the queen naturally became a trivial matter.

Liu Zhao was really angry.

Even so, the anger on his face did not ease at all.

The emperor issued an edict, and all the important officials in the court agreed.

The matter became a done deal in an instant.

Moreover, from the moment Queen Yin was deposed, attacks from all sides followed one after another.

First, someone reported that Queen Yin and Deng Zhuxing had used witchcraft, and then there were various impeachments against the Yin clan.

Some people even said that the fire in the Shengzhuan Pavilion in Beigong was related to the Yin family.

Liu Zhao sent the eunuch Zhang Shen and others to try the case in the Ye Ting prison.

The trees fell and the hozens scattered.

From this day on, the entire Yin family's power collapsed.

Deng Feng, Deng Yi, and Yin Fu were tortured to death in prison;

Yin's father committed suicide;

Yin Yi, Yin Chang, and the families of Deng and Zhu were all exiled;

All relatives of the Yin family were dismissed from their official positions and sent back to their hometowns.

This is a great purge.

The anger of a powerful emperor in such an era can shock the whole world.

Gu Xi has never been involved in this matter.

He is still in power.

Although Liu Zhao's health had improved, both the ministers and Gu Xi hoped that he would not be as diligent as before.

This is not because of greed for power.

It’s really because Liu Zhao has such a great relationship with you.

Now there is also the controversy over the dethronement of the empress. If Liu Zhao has any health problems again, the situation will be completely irreversible.

Of course, when it comes to major matters, Liu Zhao has to make the decision personally.

And it is under this situation.

This matter of deposing and enthroning the queen seemed rather unremarkable.

Regarding the current prosperous Han Dynasty.

It had no impact at all.

——The 14th year of Yongyuan.

The Shaohe Qiang rebelled, but were defeated by the troops of Anding County, which completely solved the Qiang problem in the Xiaoyu Valley and Dayu Valley of Xihai.

Gu Xi inherited the talents of the Gu family members in farming.

Realizing that the land in the Big and Small Yu Valley was fertile, he immediately wrote a petition requesting the establishment of a county.

Liu Zhao naturally had no objection to such a thing. He demarcated the Western Han County and sent troops there to provide the people with more fertile land near Qinghai Lake.

At the same time, the reduction in commercial taxes greatly promoted the commercial development of the entire Han Dynasty.

Ban Chao's prestige in the Western Regions was not exaggerated.

If anyone can surpass Ban Chao.

Perhaps only Gu Sheng, known as the "Wrathful God of Kunlun" in the Western Regions, can surpass him.

After years of management by him, the Western Regions are now completely stable.

With such a geographical advantage and the policies of the imperial court.

The Han Dynasty's trade routes reached their peak.

Silk, porcelain, ironware, etc. all experienced rapid development, and a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry flowed into the Han Dynasty from abroad.

The national strength of the entire Han Dynasty reached a new high and truly reached its peak.

"Auspicious signs" have appeared frequently in various places.

People all over the world are praising the emperor's benevolence.

The people's worship of Gu Kang became more and more prosperous, and it even gradually became a custom.

But the only misfortune was that Liu Zhao's health did not improve for long before it relapsed again and even became more serious.

Although Gu Xi can still hold on.

But the emperor's health is still a major concern for everyone.

——The sixteenth year of Yongyuan.

"Good Harvest" appeared in many places near Luoyang, and was hailed as an auspicious sign symbolizing a good harvest, peace and prosperity for the country and the people.

The ministers petitioned Liu Zhao to change the reign title.

They also offered sacrifices to God, hoping to bless Liu Zhao's health.

Liu Zhao did not refuse this.

However, he did not go to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth as Emperor Guangwu and Emperor Zhang did in the past.

It was just a tribute to three generations of emperors.

Afterwards, he announced the change of the reign title to "Yuanxing", implying "a new era and national rejuvenation". Perhaps it was this prosperous era that revitalized Liu Zhao.

Just after the change of era name.

He actually had another child, and Liu Zhao named him Liu Long.

It seemed that he was influenced by the previous harem turmoil. This time, Liu Zhao decided to send Liu Long to the countryside to be raised secretly.

Although it is still unknown whether this child can survive to adulthood.

But it is naturally a good thing for the world today that the emperor has an heir.

Liu Zhao was also very happy, and even his health showed signs of improvement.

This time, the change of era name seems to have really worked.

But just two months later.

News came from the Western Regions that Ban Chao, Marquis Dingyuan and Protector General of the Western Regions, had passed away.

His last wish was to be buried at Yumen Pass, hoping that after his death he would watch over the entire Western Regions for the Han Dynasty.

The impact of this incident on the entire Han Dynasty was far beyond imagination.

Liu Zhao was very sad.

He ordered a grand funeral for Ban Chao, in accordance with his last wishes.

He also carved portraits of Gu Sheng and Ban Chao at Yumen Pass for future generations to admire.

After this incident, he fell ill again.

Moreover, the severity of his illness this time was far greater than before. In just a few days, he couldn't even stand up.

Zhangde Hall.

The atmosphere was solemn and depressing.

Gu Xi slowly stepped into the hall and looked at Liu Zhao lying on the bed, tears in his eyes.

"His Majesty."

He called softly, a hint of sob in his voice.

Liu Zhao slowly opened his eyes. At first, there was a hint of sharpness in his eyes, but when he saw that the person coming was Gu Xi, his eyes gradually softened.

"Mingyuan, are all the ministers here?"

Liu Zhao looked at Gu Xi and asked.

"The ministers are waiting outside the door for orders!" Gu Xi replied quickly.

Liu Zhao nodded slightly, then raised his hand with difficulty and said, "Mingyuan, come here first."

"I have something to tell you."

Gu Xi hurried over and knelt directly in front of Liu Zhao.

Liu Zhao immediately grabbed Gu Xi's hand tightly, stared straight into his eyes, and said seriously:

"Although the Queen is virtuous and kind, I must be on guard against what happened to me."

"I will grant you the power of regent in front of all the ministers later."

"When Long'er grows up, I will hand over this entire world to him."

Liu Zhao's eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Gu Xi.

His eyes showed both the reluctance of unfulfilled ambitions and deep worry about the future situation.

He was not afraid of death, but was filled with fear of the changes that the world was about to face.

The foundation of the country is uncertain.

Unless there is a minister as prestigious as Gu Kang in the court today, something unexpected will definitely happen.

regent!

Gu Xi stared at Liu Zhao in a daze. Liu Zhao's words were like a thunderclap exploding in Gu Xi's heart.

Although he thought that Liu Zhao might ask him to assist in the administration.

But he had never thought of such a heavy responsibility as regent.

"His Majesty!"

Gu Xi took a deep breath, shook Liu Zhao's hand, and said seriously, "Regent matters..."

"Mingyuan!!" Liu Zhao suddenly shouted to stop Gu Xi.

This sudden surge of emotions seemed to stimulate his body.

This sudden emotional fluctuation seemed to stimulate his already weak body, and his breathing became more rapid.

He stared at Gu Xi closely, the uneasiness in his eyes becoming more intense. "Mingyuan, I really can't do it anymore."

"I can't go on with you anymore."

"But the Han Dynasty cannot be defeated."

He paused, his voice suddenly trembling, "I can only entrust this matter to you."

"Mingyuan, please don't let me down."

"You have betrayed the good reputation between the Liu and Gu families, which have existed for four generations."

Gu Xi was completely stunned.

The Liu Zhao in front of him no longer had the vigor and vitality he once had.

At this moment he looked so weak and helpless, even a little pitiful.

Gu Xi's body trembled slightly.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. After a moment of silence, he nodded slightly and bowed deeply to Liu Zhao.

"Your Majesty's grace, I cannot repay it even if I die a thousand times."

"I will remain committed."

"Keep an eye on the big man for His Majesty."

Liu Zhao looked at Gu Xi quietly, and after a moment of silence, he waved his hand.

"Call the ministers in."

Gu Xi stood up and went out to summon the ministers.

Soon, Empress Deng and the ministers came in one after another, following him.

Sobbing sounds were heard.

The historian in the corner also picked up a pen and recorded everything.

"The late emperor was wise and sage, and he followed the great virtues and teachings of his ancestors. The world was peaceful and all affairs were at peace."

"."

Liu Zhao did not even look at his ministers, and just gave his final words.

the arrangements of the Han system;
Liu Long was made crown prince
And, finally—granting the power of regent.

"Appoint the Minister of the Court and Minister of Chancellery, Gu Xi, as Grand Tutor, recording the affairs of the Chancellery and overseeing the government."

"Rule the world together with the Queen."

"When the crown prince comes of age, I will return power to you."

In an instant, the hall was filled with deathly silence.

Complete silence!
At this moment, even the sobbing sounds stopped abruptly.

The faces of all the ministers changed suddenly, but Empress Deng seemed to have known all this for a long time, and her face did not change at all.

Entrust your orphan to me!

regent!

Almost at the same time, all the ministers turned their gazes to Gu Xi, who was kneeling in the front, their eyes filled with confusion.

How old are you?

What is your Majesty doing?
How could such an edict be issued?
Someone immediately wanted to speak up to object, but just as he shouted "Your Majesty";

——Liu Zhao suddenly turned his head and looked at the man. His bloodshot eyes were full of murderous intent!
In an instant, everyone fell silent again.

Liu Zhao glanced at the ministers, and when he saw that they were silent, he turned his head again and muttered to himself:
"Since I was young, I have always heard about the prosperous era created by Emperor Xiaoming and Marquis Wencheng."

“That’s what I was thinking.”

"Will I ever have the chance to create a prosperous era like the one during the reign of Emperor Xiaoming?"

"Since I came to power, I have been worried day and night, fearing that I would fail my ancestors and ruin the great Han Dynasty."

"Fortunately, I have the assistance of you all."

"Under my rule, the Han Dynasty has not fallen, which allows me to face my ancestors in the afterlife."

"But my ambition remains unfulfilled, and I will die any day."

“I can only sigh.”

Liu Zhao's tone suddenly paused, and his breathing became more rapid at this moment.

The unwillingness in his eyes was very strong at this moment.

He seemed to be fighting against his impending death.

The next moment, he sat up suddenly.

In the surprised expressions of the crowd, he shouted twice:
"It is a pity that I died before my grand plans could be realized, leaving behind only regrets that fill the world."

After saying this, he seemed to have been drained of all his strength, and he collapsed, closing his eyes.
On the Xinwei day of the twelfth month of the first year of Yuanxing;

——Liu Zhao died in Zhangde Hall.

Entrust the orphan to Gu Xi.

Crown Prince Liu Long succeeded to the throne.

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In December of the first year of Yuanxing, the emperor died in Zhangde Hall at the age of twenty-seven.

When he was seriously ill, he summoned the Minister of the Interior and the Secretary of State Lingxi to his bedside, held his hand and said, "In the past, the Dou family was so arrogant that it almost endangered the country. You are loyal and diligent, and you will not be a threat like Huo Yu and Dou Xian. The crown prince is young and inexperienced, so I entrust you with the responsibilities of Yi and Zhou."

He then issued an edict, ordering Xi to be appointed as Taifu, record the affairs of the Shangshu, and take charge of the government.

Xi bowed his head and shed tears, swearing: "Even though I die, I will not let your majesty down."

————"Book of the Later Han Dynasty: Chronicles of Emperors Xiaohe and Xiaoshang"

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