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

Chapter 47: Prince Murder, Liu Bao's Death

Inside the silent North Palace.

Liu Bao's face was pale, covered in sweat, and he kept muttering.

"Grandmaster. Grandmaster!"

"Help me, and then help the big man!"

He seemed to have dreamed of something terrible, and his expression showed some inexplicable pain.

Liang Rui's face became even more sad as she watched this scene.

She gently held Liu Bao's hand and wanted to say something, but was afraid of waking him up.

But just then.

Liu Bao's body suddenly trembled, and he suddenly opened his eyes. He suddenly sat up, his eyes full of fear.

"Your Majesty!" Liang Nai spoke quickly, trying to comfort Liu Bao.

But Liu Bao immediately looked around. Seeing that no one was in the hall, he immediately looked at Liang Rui and asked anxiously, "Queen, where is the Grand Tutor?"

"Where's the Grand Tutor?"

"Your Majesty," Liang Rui replied anxiously, "The Grand Tutor is not in the capital."

In an instant, Liu Bao finally reacted.

The next moment, he seemed to be relieved, and even his eyes became a little clearer.

Liang Ru held Liu Bao's hand tightly and asked softly, "Your Majesty, what are you doing?"

"I dreamed that the Grand Tutor had returned to the capital."

Liu Bao looked at him, paused, and continued, "The Grand Tutor returned to the capital because of my imperial edict, and then died in Luoyang."

His expression was extremely lonely.

Upon hearing this, the sadness on Liang Rui's face became even more intense.

How could she not understand Liu Bao?
In fact, when it comes down to it, Liu Bao also has some similar characteristics to Liu Hu.

That is, he has no sense of security.

His childhood experiences in the palace.

This is how Liu Bao developed this kind of character.

It was because of Gu Xi's existence that he overcame all of this.

Gu Xi protected him, which gradually gave him the confidence and ambition of an emperor.

Later, his achievements became greater and greater, and his Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai directly reached the pinnacle of an emperor.

But to say that a person can really change his personality directly.

How is that possible?

If there were no accidents, it might be fine, but the recent turmoil has made Liu Bao gradually feel uneasy.

He is not afraid of death.

He was afraid that after his death, the Han Dynasty would begin the same reincarnation cycle again.

This is why he is afraid.

The most important thing is that Liu Bao's reason tells him that he cannot call Gu Xi back to the court.

It's not just because of Gu Xi's age.

There are also political reasons.

Gu Xi is already this old.

If he were allowed to return to the capital, it would be a waste of energy and effort to take charge of the government.

Will he have another chance to train an emperor like himself?
As long as Gu Xi is still alive, that is the most basic guarantee.

Even if the Han Dynasty's temple was really in chaos.

It is impossible to endanger the world.

But if Gu Xi's life span is affected by this incident, he will fall again before he can train a qualified monarch.

By then, the hardships that the Han people will have to face will definitely be far greater than they are now.

It is impossible for him to gamble for both public and private reasons.

Liang Rui looked at Liu Bao, and the sadness on her face became even more intense.

She really wanted to speak up and try to persuade him, but what could she say now that things had come to this?
"Empress, my life hangs by a thread. I can no longer attend court."

"Send an order to all officials."

"Everyone should perform their duties. In addition, the North and South Central Armies should protect the Imperial Palace in Luoyang and prevent people from becoming unstable."

Liu Bao made a series of preparations.

It is impossible for him to take power now. He can only try his best to stabilize people's hearts to avoid unrest.

Then he said, "Queen, tell me about the princes and heirs of the various vassal states."

Liang Rui did not dare to hesitate, and quickly recalled the princes and heirs who came to Beijing this time, and said softly:
"Liu Zun, son of Liu Hong, Prince of Bohai. Liu Zhi, son of Liu Yi, Marquis of Liwu. Liu Suan, son of Liu Yanping, Prince of Qinghe."

She said carefully.

Including these people's backgrounds and personalities.

Liu Bao listened very carefully.

But his weak appearance still made Liang Rui even more sad, and she burst into tears again.

Liu Bao immediately grabbed her hand and said seriously, "Queen, there is no need to worry."

"I will definitely hold on until the overall situation is settled!"

"Of course!"
Perhaps it is because he has let go of the affairs of state.

Liu Bao's health actually improved a little, and his complexion visibly recovered a lot.

Even the imperial physician said that Liu Bao showed signs of recovery.

Just need to recuperate for some time.

There will be a chance to recover.

This undoubtedly surprised all the ministers, and even Liu Bao himself did not expect it.

The sudden change completely confused everyone!

Many of them were extremely happy.

For these officials, the biggest goal is to create a prosperous era together with the emperor.

Moreover, the prosperous times are good for their families.

Why not do it?
Of course, some people feel disappointed.

Liu Bao’s previous situation had aroused their ambitions, but now it seemed that there was no chance of success.

They will feel at a loss.

This is human nature.

Liu Bao immediately sent a letter to Gu Xi, asking him not to worry.

His previous decree had been too explicit.

No matter what, he had to explain to Gu Xi.

Of course, although Liu Bao's health had shown signs of improvement, the matter of summoning the princes to succeed him was still urgent.

No one knows what kind of accident will happen tomorrow.

This concerns the country's foundation, so no one dares to gamble.

The improvement in his health only made Liu Bao more confident in training and selecting the crown prince.

He put aside all state affairs and decentralized power.

Try your best to improve your health.

As time passed, the princes' children of marriageable age finally arrived in the capital one after another.

Liu Baozhen attached great importance to this matter. Even under such circumstances, he personally met with all the princes and heirs of the vassal states.

Carefully observe their conduct and character.

The eyes of the entire temple were focused on this matter.

No one can help but pay attention!

This involves the future emperor of the Han Dynasty!

Although Liu Bao's health has shown signs of improvement now, who can be sure how long he can live?
And the most important thing is——

These princes and their sons came to Beijing without any team.

This is a great opportunity for everyone!

As long as you can seize the opportunity.

This kind of achievement is enough to completely lay the foundation for the next dynasty!
The entire temple was in an uproar.

Liu Bao's method of testing these children was very simple, just like what Gu Xi did when he was in the Marquis of Guanjun's Mansion.

Use the court situation to ask them questions
Now as he gets older, Liu Bao increasingly realizes the leading edge of this educational method.

Because no one could have expected that Liu Bao would directly ask these children about state affairs.

This kind of question can most directly test one's ability and character.

Whether you can answer or not is a sign of whether you have the talent or not.

The answer often reveals the child's character.

Liu Bao also asked the imperial physician to examine the children's bodies.

He must pick out a child who is in good enough physical condition!

Liu Bao made his assessment based on this.

Finally, under the attention of the ministers.

Liu Bao finally made his choice.

——Liu Suan!
In fact, this is a choice recognized by many court officials.

Because Liu Suan is a serious and steady person, and he is already seventeen years old, there is no risk of premature death.

Making Liu Suan the crown prince can indeed put many people at ease.

Liu Bao didn't care what his ministers were thinking.

He immediately ordered a grand adoption ceremony for Liu Suan and formally appointed him as the crown prince in front of all the ministers.

Liu Bao really had great hopes for Liu Suan.

Because he felt that Liu Suan's calm and serious personality was somewhat similar to Gu Xi's.

And the most important thing is that Liu Suan really admires Gu Xi.

This made Liu Bao pay great attention to it.

Then Xuan began to train him.

Although making Liu Suan the crown prince could satisfy the wishes of some people, it was bound to cause dissatisfaction among others.

Once greed arises, it is not easy to stop before a sufficient price is paid.

The night is dark and the stars are hidden.

Liang Mansion.

Liang Ji has been in a bad mood these days.

He just doesn't support the leader of Liu Suan's faction.

The reason is also very simple.

That's because Liu Suan is too old and difficult to control.

In fact, he originally had no intention of taking power, because the Han Dynasty today has completely changed from the original one.

Liang Ji is no longer a powerful general and has no chance to monopolize power.

It was just that Liu Bao's sudden illness gave him the opportunity to seize power.

You know, if Liu Bao died, Liang Rui would become the empress dowager.

As long as Gu Xi does not return to the capital, the Queen Mother will be the ruler of this dynasty.

As the empress dowager's brother, he could naturally soar to the sky.

But if Liu Suan is the king.

At his age, he could directly take power, and Liang Rui could not interfere at all. How could he be willing to accept this?

Thinking of this, Liang Ji couldn't help but sigh again, feeling more and more irritated.

At this moment, a servant from the mansion came to report.

When he heard who was coming, Liang Ji immediately frowned.

Meng Ben is here?

Today, Meng Ben serves as the eunuch in the palace and holds great power.

What is he here for?

Could it be that Liu Bao had an order?

Liang Ji did not dare to delay and quickly asked someone to bring Meng Ben in.

"This old slave pays homage to the General."

As soon as he entered the door, Meng Ben immediately bowed to Liang Ji.

Saw his action.

Liang Ji immediately understood that this was definitely not Liu Bao's order. His expression immediately returned to normal and he said calmly, "What brings you here so late at night, Minister Meng?"

Meng Ben did not speak directly, but looked at the servants in the room.

Liang Ji gave instructions and waved his hand immediately.

After the servants had left, Meng Ben finally spoke slowly, "To be honest, General, today I, along with a group of palace servants, went to pay a visit to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"What do you think?"

Before Liang Ji could speak, Meng Ben smiled and said, "But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hasn't shown me any good looks at all."

"Many people in the palace are worried."

"If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince becomes the king in the future, what should we servants do?"

When saying this, Meng Ben acted very casually.

But Liang Ji understood what he meant instantly.

Everyone in the palace wanted to change the crown prince.

This is supporting him!
The ambition that had just been suppressed suddenly revived, and countless thoughts instantly emerged in Liang Ji's mind.

He is not a soft-hearted person!
You know, in the original history, Liang Ji was capable of doing such a thing as poisoning the young emperor.

Although he doesn't have that much power now.

But his courage is unquestionable.

Of course, he naturally didn't dare to take action against Liu Bao, and he had no such opportunity at all.

Liu Bao was the emperor with real power.

——But Liu Suan is different.

He was just the son of a prince who had just arrived in Beijing.

Even if he has been appointed as the crown prince, how could he have a team right away?

And the most important thing is that he has now offended the eunuchs in the palace!
Liang Ji's eyes grew colder.

Ambition keeps surging.

A crazy idea suddenly came to his mind.

——Three days later, Liu Suan died in the palace.

The government and the public were shocked!

Liu Bao had just appointed the crown prince, and this problem arose just a few days later.

What does this represent?
Anyone who is interested can almost guess it.

Someone has gone crazy!
When Liu Bao heard the news, he was stunned.

He had never expected things to develop to this point.

His complexion, which had improved a lot, turned pale in an instant.

He ignored Liang Rui's advice, stood up suddenly and headed straight for the East Palace.

But... before he took two steps.

He staggered and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

"His Majesty!"

Liang Yu's expression changed drastically, and she wanted to call someone over directly.
But Liu Bao did not faint this time.

He stared at Liang Na and the palace maids closely, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and waved his hand to stop Liang Na.

Now that things have come to this, how could he not know that someone must be plotting against him?
He had asked the imperial physician to diagnose the heirs of these princes!
The court is completely out of control!
His delegation of power during this period has led to all this.

This was the judgment Liu Bao made immediately.

A strong sense of unease surged from the depths of my heart, and all my previous thoughts disappeared at this moment.

He could no longer even give absolute trust to Queen Liang Rui.

At this moment, the only person Liu Bao could trust was Gu Xi!
But it's a pity
Gu Xi is not in Luoyang!

--kill!

He really wanted to say this directly.

But his remaining sanity still reminded him not to do this.

"Summon!"

Liu Bao was silent for a long time before he suddenly spoke, his voice trembling slightly: "Call the Grand Tutor."

With a plop——

Before he could finish his words, Liu Bao suddenly fell down.

Chaos in the palace!

Liang Rui immediately called the imperial physician.

But in the end, there was nothing that could be done.

On the Bingwu day of the third month of the tenth year of Yonghe;

——Liu Bao died in Beigong.

There was constant crying inside the North Palace.

All the ministers were caught off guard by this sudden change.

Liu Bao's sudden death completely brought the atmosphere in the entire temple to a freezing point.

How did Liu Suan die?
Even though we still don't know who did it, everyone can see the reason.

It can be said that now is the most sensitive time.

But it happened to be this time.

Liu Bao collapsed!

No will was left!

This is an unimaginable blow to the entire Han Dynasty!
The ministers could only rely on Liang Rui to take charge of the overall situation.

Liang Rui obviously understood this, and she said in front of all the ministers: "Before His Majesty died, he wanted to summon the Grand Tutor back to the court."

"Now that the Grand Tutor has not returned, all the ministers shall wait for him to return to the court."

She was just trying to reassure people.

In the current situation, if anyone can make all these ministers behave themselves, it is only Gu Xi!
Sure enough, after hearing this, the ministers gradually felt at ease.

That very night, Liang Ji finally seized the opportunity and met Liang Nü alone.

Liang Rui's expression was very sad at this time. It was obvious that Liu Bao's death was a huge blow to her.

Seeing Liang Ji coming, he couldn't help but ask, "Brother, what brings you here at this time?"

"Meet the Queen."

Liang Ji bowed earnestly and said, "I have something to ask that concerns the interests of the Liang family. I beg Your Majesty to consider it carefully."

Hearing this, Liang Yu couldn't help but frowned and asked, "Brother, please speak."

"Queen."

"If the Grand Tutor comes, he will definitely make the decision on where the new emperor will go."

Liang Ji said seriously, "With the character of the Grand Tutor, how could he tolerate others interfering?"

"Queen, please think twice."

"This is a rare opportunity for our Liang family!"

"If we can seize the opportunity, why can't our Liang family become the second Gu family?"

Upon hearing this, Liang Rui fell silent.

She understood what Liang Ji meant!

In fact, in the original history, she was a person who cared very much about her family.

In fact, this is also related to the political atmosphere of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Become Gu's
It can be said to be the ultimate dream of all major families today.

But this requires the right time, place and people!

Now is clearly that opportunity.

Thinking of this, Liang Rui couldn't help but ask, "What are your plans, brother?"

"I'll leave my words here for now."

"Don't attack the Grand Tutor, or our Liang family will end up like the Yan family!"

"Queen, don't worry!"

Liang Ji's face immediately lit up with joy, and he quickly said, "How could I be so courageous?"

"I already have a candidate."

"This man is Liu Zhi, the son of Liwu Marquis Liu Yi. He has a distant bloodline and no foundation, and he is quite intelligent."

"As long as you, Queen, establish this child as emperor in the name of the Queen Mother, then my Liang family will have the honor of following the emperor!"

Liang Yu frowned slightly: "Will the Grand Tutor agree?"

"How can I not obey?"

Liang Ji said confidently, "We are not like the Yan family who want to rebel."

"The prince's son has come to Beijing."

"It was a decree made by His Majesty himself."

"And you are the Queen Mother. What's wrong with appointing a new ruler after His Majesty's death?"

"As for the Grand Tutor."

Liang Ji paused for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "Empress, the Grand Tutor is over sixty years old."

"Even if we can make it to Luoyang alive this time, how long can we expect to live?"

"As long as we wait until the Grand Tutor passes away, then my Liang family..."

He didn't say anything else, but the meaning of his words was very clear.

Hearing this, Liang Rui was silent for a long time, and finally nodded slightly.

"Can!"

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"In the third month of the spring of the tenth year of the Yonghe reign, the emperor's illness had slightly improved. He personally examined the princes of the various vassal states and their moral principles, and ordered the imperial physician to examine their pulses.

At that time, the son of Yanping, Prince Gong of Qinghe, Suan, was sixteen years old and had a solemn appearance. He expounded on Wencheng's teachings and the way to govern chaos. The emperor clapped his hands and sighed, saying:
"I want to see the talents of the royal family to inherit the country. Now that I have Suan'er, the Han Dynasty can continue!"

He then reported it to the Taimiao and made him the crown prince.

However, ten days later, Suan suddenly fell ill and died in the Chengming Palace of Nangong, and no doctor could diagnose his condition.

When the emperor heard this, he was so grief-stricken that he fell to the ground, with red foam coming out of his mouth. From then on, his illness became more serious.

On the night of Bingwu, the emperor died in Deyang Hall of the Northern Palace at the age of thirty-one.

——"Book of the Later Han Dynasty. Annals of Emperor Shun"

(End of this chapter)