Chapter 243: Shocking Change
Luo Xin was thinking about what he should teach Liu Le.
What he was best at was governance and mathematics. Liu Le certainly didn't need to learn these things. It would be better for him to discuss them with Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi probably had the same idea in mind.
Others, because he knew so many things, including Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism, the Six Arts of a Gentleman, the General History of the Three Dynasties, the Book of Songs with 1,800 poems, and the 600 poems of Chu Ci.
There was nothing he didn't know. Even though most people could not be called masters, there were still not many in the world who could surpass him. For a moment, he didn't know what to teach Liu Le.
Perhaps because her mother was too strong, the little girl was very well-behaved. She inherited Lu Zhi's appearance perfectly, but was not as strong as Lu Zhi.
Luo Xin felt that Liu Le and A Cai looked a bit like each other when they were children. Both had innocent eyebrows and big, bright eyes. He wondered how handsome and stunning they would be when they grew up.
Luo Xin thought about it and decided to teach Liu Leli, history, poetry, and lyrics, that is, the changes in rituals, historical books from the perspective of Luo State, poems praising the previous kings, especially King Su, and the romantic Chu myths written by Qu Yuan.
This was probably the best choice. After thinking it through, Luo Xin smiled gently and said, "A Le, do you know Qu Yuan from the State of Chu?"
Liu Le opened her eyes wide, full of confusion, and then she smelled a pleasant scent and couldn't help but move closer to Luo Xin. Her actions caught Luo Xin's eyes and he couldn't help but chuckle, as if all children liked to be close to him.
Looking at this scene, Lu Zhi thought of her brother who loved her very much and was steady and reliable.
I also recalled the history books I learned in my childhood.
Her mentality has changed a little. She hopes to be able to control her own life instead of just waiting like now.
The first queen dowager to hold the power of regent in Bang Zhou was the mother of King Zhao of Zhou. After King Li of Zhou died unexpectedly during his southern expedition against Xiong Dun, she, as the queen dowager, held the supreme power of regent.
She was able to hold power not only because of the clan system, but also because of the support of Qi State, and most importantly, because she had the genius Duke Wen of Luo to govern the country for her.
Thinking about this, she suddenly realized that if a woman wanted to achieve great success, her husband's achievements were very important.
Liu Bang is now the King of Han. In terms of status, there are not many people in the world more noble than him. If she wants power, the easiest way is to wait for Liu Bang to die and then serve as regent as his wife.
But the premise is that she is still Liu Bang's wife!
Of course, not only was she Liu Bang's wife, she also needed the support of her father and brother, as well as an important official like Duke Wen of Luo who could be entrusted with state affairs.
Lu Zhi was very happy. Luo Xin, whom she trusted, was such a person. There was no better candidate than Luo Xin.
Luo Yi didn't know that his fourth brother had made a choice quietly following his inner guidance.
Liu Bang didn't know that because of his actions, Lu Zhi's mentality had changed drastically, and she had even begun to think about taking the power of regent after his death.
If Lu Zhi had not been facing Luo's son, Liu Bang's house would have been completely robbed.
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After Liu Bang led his army back to Guanzhong, although there was a water route, he immediately began to widen the road from Bashu to Guanzhong. Even if Luo Yi and others did not say it, he knew that the grain of Bashu was a key strategic resource for the Han State.
Time passed slowly in this seemingly peaceful but actually tense atmosphere. Soon Xiang Yu's arrangements began to take effect. It was impossible for those princes who already had conflicts to live in peace.
Especially the nobles of the six kingdoms who had just restored their country. They were supported by the powerful men of the six kingdoms. Now these powerful men were also crowned kings by Xiang Yu. Naturally, they would not accept those people with mediocre talents who completely depended on them occupying the fertile land.
Qi State, Linzi.
Although this is now the border of Qi State, it is still the most prosperous city in Qi State. In the end, Lu Cheng had to hold his nose and set up the capital here.
The royal palace.
Lu Cheng looked at the group of people in front of him with a sullen face and said angrily: "Is there any minister as rebellious as you in all the countries?
The State of Qi was able to restore its independence because of the prestige of the Jiang clan's Lu family, because of the alliance between the Lu and Luo families, and because I, without fear of life or death, used myself as bait to defeat the Qin army. My younger brother died in the war to destroy Qin.
You insects, without making any sacrifice, want to take away my country just by relying on the so-called Qi tradition. Isn't this the most ridiculous thing?
Not to mention you rubbish, even if the Overlord of Chu stood in this hall, could he say it openly?
When King Huai of Zhou died for his country, he once said that only a sharp sword can end the life of a king. If you want my throne, then use the sword.
In the past, our ancestors faced the Qin army and died calmly. How could I be afraid of you insects?
I will put on my armor and fight!"
Everyone in the hall turned pale when they heard this. They didn't expect that just a slight mention would result in such a big reaction from Lu Cheng. He directly denounced them as treacherous ministers who wanted to spy on his country.
Just when he was about to say something to ease the tension, he didn't expect Lu Cheng to shout, "I will sacrifice your heads first."
After saying that, Lu Cheng threw the wine cup directly to the ground.
Boom boom boom!
Dull footsteps came from behind the crowd. The Qi nobles looked behind them in horror, only to see hundreds of fully armored soldiers surrounding them.
There was an immediate moment of despair. Hundreds of fully armed soldiers were a powerful force even on the battlefield, let alone facing a group of weak and unarmored nobles. It was simply a massacre.
Someone immediately shouted in dissatisfaction: "Lü Cheng, how dare you kill nobles like this, aren't you worried about being attacked by everyone?
I am the Marquis of Che, appointed by the Overlord himself. If you kill me, aren't you worried that the Overlord will punish you?"
When the land was divided before, Lu Cheng was dissatisfied with Xiang Yu. Now he sneered and said, "Aren't you a marquis of Qi?
Isn’t what you got the fief of Qi?
Aren't it the people of Qi who have given their all for you?
I am the king of Qi. You have received my fief, but you are unwilling to be loyal to your lord. You even try to usurp your lord's position to please the Overlord.
Is this what a loyal minister should do?
If I don't kill you, how can those loyal and righteous subjects show their loyalty?
The Overlord is a descendant of the Su King, and I am also a descendant of the Su King. Should I be humiliated by you villains just because I am afraid of the Overlord?
Kill you now!"
As soon as he finished speaking, without giving these nobles any chance, Lu Cheng directly ordered the guards to kill these people in the hall. Tragic wails resounded throughout the hall. No one had thought that Lu Cheng would be so straightforward and dare to kill so many nobles. The hall was instantly filled with a strong smell of blood, and the bright red blood flowed in the hall, winding and winding.
Lu Cheng had a happy smile on his face, but the attendant asked tremblingly: "My king, after killing so many nobles, what should we do next?"
The forces behind these people will not disappear just because of a massacre. Lu Cheng said calmly: "What else can we do? Of course we should prepare for war. If we win, I will be the King of Qi. If we lose, I will be the King of Qi Li.
I don't even care about life or death, so what else do I have to fear?"
The attendants were all dumbfounded. What are you doing, Your Majesty?
Lu Cheng drank the wine in one gulp, stood up and walked out of the hall. His feet stepped on the blood, which then splashed on his trouser legs and hem. After a while, the blood became a little sticky. Lu Cheng walked out of the hall without saying a word and looked to the south, where was Xiang Yu's Chu State.
Xiang Yu took away the entire Huai River and Si River, leaving Qi with no strategic location to defend in the south. This was the source of Lu Cheng's dissatisfaction with Xiang Yu. Do you think you are from the Luo family?
Only the Luo family can allow Qi to open its doors without worrying about being invaded at any time. This is the trust built over a thousand years. You, Xiang Yu, have evil intentions when you divide the fiefdoms. Who would dare to believe you?
The bloody incident in Linzi City soon led to wars all over Qi State. Lu Cheng personally led his troops to quell the rebellion. Xiang Yu reprimanded Lu Cheng for killing Che Hou at will but not reporting to the emperor. This was not the right attitude to treat the emperor.
Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng said, "You, Overlord, are the common ruler of the world elected by all the princes, and I am the King of Qi appointed by you personally. You should protect my status.
But now my subjects are attempting to rebel. Is there anything wrong with me killing them?
You did not protect the dignity and prestige of the prince, but let the marquis destroy it. I think this is not what a saintly king should do."
After Xiang Yu received Lü Cheng's reply, he angrily said to his attendants, "Lü Cheng disobeyed my orders. Isn't this tantamount to rebellion?
I was ordered to do this, and Lu Cheng should have only been given the title of King of Linzi, but I gave his ancestor's distinguished title of King of Qi to him, a distant relative of the royal family. What a grace this is.
He didn't think about repaying me, but instead betrayed me. Can this be forgiven?
I should lead the Chu people to attack him, alert the princes of the world, and issue orders to the princes, asking them to lead the army together to assist. "
When the princes heard the news, they looked at each other in surprise. This incident in Qi was really strange.
The King of Qi killed the nobles in the country and said they were rebels. Then when Xiang Yu failed to rebuke the King of Qi, he said the King of Qi was rebelling again. Finally, putting everything together, it turns out that Xiang Yu and the nobles of Qi were in the same group?
As for the call to action sent by Xiang Yu, most of the princes ignored it because they simply could not spare the time. Xiang Yu played a game of checks and balances, and as a result, his allies were fighting the enemy.
Guanzhong.
Although it was the westernmost power, the intelligence of the Han State was still very smooth. Many of the things that happened in Qi State, as well as the subsequent conflicts between Qi State and Chu State, fell into the ears of Liu Bang and his people.
Ever since Xiang Yu divided the land, people of insight in the world knew that there would definitely be another war, as there were simply too many kings in the world now.
For example, in the ancient Chu land, there were as many as four or five kings, and there were conflicts among these kings. It would be strange if they did not fight.
Luo Yi stayed with Liu Bang, and Zhang Liang followed the King of Han back to the Kingdom of Han. Now that Liu Bang had no strategist in his power, Luo Yi temporarily took on this position.
"Your Majesty, please summon all the ministers immediately."
(End of this chapter)
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