Chapter 324: Provocation
Luo Xin is very worried about the current emperor. This is the conclusion Luo Yi came to from Luo Xin's words.
Because he did not use the slow and steady approach of enfeoffment but directly resorted to violent war, this could only be because he was worried that his future successors would not be capable enough to carry on his unfinished business.
Luo Xin said softly: "Your Majesty is extremely intelligent, and I see the spirit of the ancient sage kings in him.
But Emperor Xiaohui died young, which disrupted my plans. Is it possible for a human to control life and death, fortune and disaster?
In the past, our ancestor Duke Xuan was regent, but the good situation was ruined due to his death and the sudden death of King Yi.
I am very worried about such an accident happening. There are priorities, and reducing the vassal state is the most important thing. I cannot leave it to the emperor to worry about it. He calls me uncle, so he is my nephew. Since it can be resolved in this world, I must let him end it in my hands. "
Luo Yi was silent for a while. The Luo family knew too much history. There were too many things in history that people thought were not urgent and then never succeeded. Each generation did its own thing, but the premise was that the previous generation could not do it!
"Since you have made up your mind, I guess you have already arranged everything?"
Luo Xin tilted his head slightly and looked towards the southeast of Chang'an. His gaze seemed to have passed through the mountains, rivers, and finally fell on the land of the vassal states.
"These princes of the Liu family are not easy to deal with. They all have restless ambitions in their hearts and will not abide by the law. I am waiting in Chang'an. They will definitely jump out."
Luo Yi remained silent, stood up and said, "In that case, write a letter to Zimu and call him back."
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King Hengshan Liu Chen returned to Huainan with a large number of warriors. In his hands he carried the imperial decree of enthronement, which contained detailed requirements for the gold, silver, cloth, and other items that Huainan State should provide to the three kings.
When the King of Huainan saw Liu Chen, he was naturally jealous and taunted him, "You really stole the limelight in Chang'an City. You sold out our Huainan Kingdom completely, earned yourself a reputation as a filial son, and even got the throne. I never thought you had this ability.
You are truly the Wolf of Zhongshan."
There were no outsiders here, so the King of Huainan naturally stopped pretending. King of Hengshan Liu Chen held down the two angry brothers and said with a smile: "King of Huainan, you said that I sold the Huainan Kingdom. I think it is incorrect and even extremely absurd."
When Liu Chen called himself "I", the veins on the king's forehead jumped up. Liu Chen raised the sword in his hand high and laughed loudly, "This sword belongs to me. Whether it is a hundred gold or a thousand gold, I can sell it. This is a transaction protected by Han law.
But if I want to sell the sword at your waist, that is not possible, because it is not mine.
Now you say that I sold out the Huainan Kingdom. Isn’t this the most ridiculous thing?
When did I ever own the State of Huainan?
Since that is not mine, how can it be said that I sold out the Huainan Kingdom?
As for the reputation of being a filial son…"
Liu Chen clasped his fists high in the direction of Chang'an City and said loudly: "Chen is originally a filial son, but he could not show it because of the suppression of villains before.
This time when he went to Chang'an City, thanks to the sharp vision of the regent prime minister, Shen's filial piety was revealed.
Are you dissatisfied with the Regent Prime Minister?
The Regent Prime Minister has been kind to me, and I serve him like a father.
If you really dare to do this, don't blame me for not caring about our brotherhood!"
By the end of his speech, Liu Chen had already drawn his sword, and his tone was cold.
The retainers around the two men drew their swords one after another, and the atmosphere in the field suddenly became solemn, but no one wanted to really fight, and the King of Hengshan and the King of Huainan were both aware of this.
The King of Huainan was dumbfounded. He did not expect the King of Hengshan to be so tough. He was extremely angry and even felt dizzy. He pointed at the King of Hengshan and could not speak.
As for the others, they did not expect that King Hengshan could be so shameless as to say that he would serve his father.
The King of Huainan is so old that his eldest son has been outlasted to death by him. People like Liu Chen are not young at all, especially Liu Chen. He is the eldest son of the King of Huainan who is still alive.
Especially since on the one hand he shamelessly said that he was a truly filial son and attacked the King of Huainan for not letting him fulfill his filial piety, while on the other hand he openly served him as his father, which really left everyone speechless.
Even the Prince of Yuzhang and the Prince of Lujiang were somewhat shocked, but they immediately defended him, "Brother Wang is right. We are all filial sons. We were alienated by villains and cannot fulfill our filial duties by our father's bedside. The great prime minister has a keen eye, which is why we are honored today."
The King of Huainan finally reacted and laughed sharply, "Good! Good!"
After saying that, he turned around and left. As he left, his eyes were so sharp that it seemed as if he wanted to poke a hole in the three kings.
Seeing this, the King of Lujiang asked with some concern: "Brother, if we anger him like this, will there be any disaster?
The three of us have just been crowned kings, and our foundation is very shallow. If he were to do something desperate, the consequences would be unimaginable."
King Hengshan pondered and said, "Two brothers, after you meet that woman, just leave here. This is not something you can get involved in."
"no!"
The King of Lujiang said immediately, "The three brothers went to Chang'an together. No one backed down then. Now the three of us are crowned kings at the same time. We are about to be rich and powerful. If one of us is missing, wouldn't that be a lifelong regret?"
Prince Yuzhang figured out what Prince Hengshan wanted to do, and said in shock, "Brother, do you really need to take such a big risk?"
King Hengshan said in a deep voice: "Is there any success in this world that can be achieved without going through hardships?
Even someone like my father had experienced the turbulent times at the end of the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Gaozu granted my father the title of Marquis of Huainan, and over the decades, he suppressed countless riots by the local people.
Otherwise, how could he get the posthumous title of "Xiang"?
You and I have not done anything, but we have received such great grace from the Prime Minister. This is not a good thing!"
King Hengshan Liu Chen was indeed a smart man. He knew very well that he shouldered the mission of being the prime minister. If he succeeded, with the political credibility of the Luo family, all the current promises would be fulfilled, and the current wealth would be retained.
Even if you lose power temporarily, there will be a day when you will recover.
If he fails to do so, he will be no different from other princes and may become a victim at any time in the struggle between the imperial court and the princes.
Upon hearing this, Prince Lujiang and Prince Yuzhang suddenly realized what was going on.
King Hengshan Liu Chen took a deep look at King Huainan who was leaving, and began to close his eyes and ponder whether his strategy would succeed.
Even though he was a bastard, he still had a group of people available, especially Luo Xin had also assigned some people to do things for him.
"King of Huainan, King of Huainan, if I provoke you like this, will you do something desperate?"
King Hengshan left here. He had to plan his future affairs carefully. Dividing the kingdom was not a simple matter.
He didn't believe that King Huainan would really hand over these things so easily, so there would be a fight, which was exactly what Liu Chen wanted.
After the King of Huainan left, he became angrier and angrier. He smashed the precious bottles and jades in anger and said angrily: "Those three lowly people were able to get the throne and even call themselves kings in front of me. Who gave them the courage? Who gave them the guts?
I must kill them to wash away the shame I have suffered today."
Hearing what King Huainan said, one of his ministers immediately said, "Your Majesty, I have a brother who is a famous warrior in Huainan State and can help you. If you really want to kill the three kings, I will introduce him to you."
To kill the three kings, one can only use assassination. It is impossible to fight openly. The imperial court will definitely send people, and then everyone will be in trouble.
"Is there really such a warrior?"
King Huainan asked in surprise!
(End of this chapter)
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