Chapter 369 The sky is falling!
This was an ordinary small court meeting with few participants and not much to discuss. The world today can be said to be peaceful and there is nothing major worthy of the court's attention. Every day, everything goes on as usual.
Liu Heng was speaking when he suddenly felt a buzzing in his head, and then his vision became dizzy. The last memory before he fell into darkness was Luo Jing's terrified expression.
Luo Jing reached out his hand to support Liu Heng's body. The other ministers showed horror at the same time. Liu Che rushed forward to support Liu Heng's body as well. Luo Jing said anxiously: "Everyone, quickly call the imperial physician to come. Your Highness, please don't leave here. Your Majesty will be fine."
All the ministers worked together to put Liu Hengping on the bed. The imperial physician came hurriedly and said after examining him, "Your Majesty has been overworked and should rest. I will prescribe some medicine for your Majesty to help you recuperate."
The chief physician used his classic rhetoric.
But Luo Jing didn't believe it. He looked at Liu Heng's pale face and felt more and more heartbroken.
Because there are so many symptoms like Liu Heng in history books, even the more recent Emperor Xiaohui was the same.
An accidental fainting, followed by continuous coma, led to his death in a short period of time, leaving behind the young Liu Heng and the regent King Luo Wen.
Is his cousin, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, going to leave like this?
"Ah Jing."
Suddenly, Liu Heng's weak voice came from the bed. Luo Jing heard it clearly and said with ecstasy on his face: "Your Majesty, I am here, I am here."
When the ministers saw the emperor wake up, they were also extremely happy. Although Liu Heng was not as kind as Emperor Xiaohui, as long as they worked hard and were loyal, they would still be rewarded continuously.
Liu Heng felt his head was a little swollen, as if a big lump had appeared after being hit by a sledgehammer.
He forced his eyes open, and then saw Luo Jing's expression of joy and worry. He smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, Jing. Take the ministers out first. I have something to say to the crown prince."
The ministers were shocked when they heard this. The emperor did not call himself "Zhen". Luo Jing's thoughts went directly back to their childhood. They were like this at that time. Liu Heng called himself brother. After they grew up gradually, Luo Xin asked them to change their name until now.
Luo Jing led everyone out of the hall, leaving only the historian quietly hiding in the corner with a pen, ink, paper and inkstone in front of him. Liu Che helped Liu Heng up and said in a trembling voice: "Father, you..."
Liu Heng waved his hand casually, and said with a nonchalant attitude: "It's just birth, aging, sickness and death. Even the human body of the Su King will die, let alone me. Am I still a Su King who is superior to the Supreme?
The concept of ghosts and gods has always been vague and illusory. We should respect them but keep a distance from them. This is the teaching of our ancient sages, and I think it is correct.
I don't believe in anything the immortals and alchemists say. If immortality really existed in this world, Ajing would have brought it to me. But since it doesn't exist, then it doesn't exist!
So I knew this day would come. Before Emperor Gao passed away, he laughed out loud. This is the pride of the Liu family of the Han Dynasty and must be inherited."
Liu Che could only nod his head when he heard this. Liu Heng did not dwell on this matter and asked softly, "I am about to die, and you will become the new emperor of the Han Dynasty. How will you arrange for all the ministers in the court?"
Liu Che was shocked when he heard this. He knew that this was Liu Heng's last wish and he immediately said, "Father, I have only been the crown prince for a short time. I have only known all the important officials in the palace for a short time. So I will listen to what you say."
Liu Heng glanced at Liu Che and said softly, "Prime Minister Jia Yi has the talent to assist the king. He is a rare minister of state. He is also upright and is a good assistant to the monarch. You should treat him well. However, you have a strong character. If he angers you one day, spare his life, which will be a good sacrifice for the relationship between the prime minister and me."
Liu Heng had figured out his son's character thoroughly. He knew that life would not be easy for ministers in the future. Liu Che was a little surprised. He didn't expect that this was the image of himself in his father's mind.
That’s the Prime Minister!
Would I call for the Prime Minister to be killed?
Liu Heng added: "General Zhou Yafu is a good general, but he is old. He can guard you for another ten years at most. There are no outstanding generals in the new generation. You will have to select them yourself in the future. Remember, do not start a war without capable generals. I know you like military affairs, but the more so, the more you must restrain yourself. You must win the war and do not act on impulse."
Liu Che was very confident in his strategic planning ability, but Liu Heng said something prudent and prudent, saying that it is always better to be cautious.
Liu Heng mentioned many people, such as the Nine Ministers, the Marquis in the army, the Queen and the Queen Mother, but he did not mention Liu Qi. Both of them avoided this topic. Finally, Liu Heng talked about Luo Jing.
"You are not very familiar with the Marquis of Dong'e, so I am afraid that the Marquis of Dong'e will not be as close to the royal family as he is now. However, I still hope that you can trust him. The Marquis of Dong'e and I are as close as one person. With my relationship, the Marquis of Dong'e will still try his best to take care of you. Your foundation is too shallow, and he can give you the foundation you lack the most, so that you can quickly master the state affairs. In addition, the Marquis of Dong'e is a minister of culture and elegance. As long as you don't ask, he will not comment on state affairs. He also has many children. Once he dies, both the Marquisate and the huge relationship strength will be torn apart in an instant. He will not threaten your throne, and he is your most capable assistant."
Liu Che keenly sensed the change in Liu Heng's tone. When talking about the Marquis of Dong'a, Liu Heng's tone was as if he was talking about his family, which was rarely seen in him.
"Don't worry, Father. I have always listened to advice and treated ministers well. I will definitely continue to use the Marquis of Dong'e."
After hearing what Liu Che said, Liu Heng became a little worried, but at this time it was impossible to change the crown prince, so he could only say: "There is one more person, you must remember not to provoke him."
Tomb of King Zhao!
As soon as Liu Heng opened his mouth, Liu Che knew who he was going to talk about. The only one who could make the emperor feel like he was facing a formidable enemy was the Mausoleum of Duke Zhao, who was filled with so many magical legends.
Liu Heng stared at Liu Che closely, holding him tightly with his hands, and said in a deep voice: "You have not had much contact with the sons of the Luo family in your life, but I am different. I was raised by King Luo Wen, and I have the Marquis of Dong'e by my side. I know much more about the Luo family than you do. King Luo Wen has reminded me countless times that although Zhao Gongling is a human, he really has the ability to seize the fortune of heaven and earth. The only thing that can defeat Zhao Gongling is time.
After you ascend the throne, you must not provoke Zhao Gongling without authorization. He is already very old and will probably not be far from death. Wait for him to die naturally, and the mountain weighing on your head will naturally disappear. I am really worried that you will be too arrogant and cause Zhao Gongling to get angry, and then the Han Dynasty will be in danger. "
Liu Che had never seen his father so serious. The message revealed in his eyes was that if you dare to hesitate even a little, you will be deposed from your position as crown prince immediately!
Liu Che had no intention of provoking Zhao Gongling. He had been sitting peacefully in Zhaocheng for decades without coming out and paying tribute on time. Who would provoke him? Liu Che was just a bit arbitrary, not stupid.
Seeing Liu Che's expression, Liu Heng finally felt relieved. As long as he didn't provoke Zhao Gongling, with the prestige of the Han family in the world, nothing serious would happen.
Liu Che left the hall, and after Luo Jing walked in, he ran straight to the bed. Liu Heng smiled and said, "I just talked to the prince."
Luo Jing was stunned for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, have you talked to the Crown Prince about me? I know you will tell him."
Liu Heng recalled: "My father and mother gave me flesh and blood, but my uncle gave me spirit. I have read the history books and found that my uncle is so precious. I am so lucky.
Now that I have achieved such a great success, I should have lived up to my uncle's expectations. In the future, I will need you, Jing, to help me keep an eye on the world. I am worried about other people."
Liu Che had already come of age and did not need a regent. This was Liu Heng's personal advice to Luo Jing. Then they talked about some things from their childhood. This is always the case when people are about to die. Things from the past that they could not remember would keep flashing through their minds like a passing show.
As Liu Heng spoke, his voice gradually became lower. Luo Jing continued talking to himself. He was silent for a moment, then stood up and walked out of the hall. Everyone looked at him, waiting for the next person to be called in.
Then, Luo Jing shouted in a sad tone: "The sky is collapsing!"
boom!
Like a loud thunderclap, everyone stood up and filed in, only to see the emperor lying there quietly, without a sign of life.
What followed was loud wailing that resounded throughout the hall. The news of the collapse of the sky spread from the hall to further and further away. The entire imperial city was mourning the death of Liu Heng. All the way to Chang'an City, no one could believe that the benevolent king had left them all in this way.
Amidst the sounds of countless sobs, grand songs of hymn began to sound spontaneously, one after another. These were songs of hymn passed down from the ancient state of Zhou, and in the past these songs were only sung when the king of Luo passed away.
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"The late emperor's prosperity is unprecedented in history, and his virtue is comparable to that of previous kings. Tai, Gao, Shi, and Zhong should be the temple name. The late emperor has been on the throne for forty years. The former regent prime minister gave him the posthumous title of 'Wen', which means he is a man of great talent. The late emperor should also be given the posthumous title of 'Wen', which means he is a man of great talent."
Emperor Taizong Wen!
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Emperor Xiaowen was intelligent and wise when young, and wise and decisive when old. He inherited the virtues of his ancestors and succeeded to the throne at a young age. He ruled the country for forty years with the most impartial way. He rewarded meritorious service according to the reward system; punished evil and punished crimes according to the criminal code. The implementation of laws and regulations, the prosperity of rituals and music, the system of fields, and the detailed teaching led to the beauty of governance. It was almost as prosperous as the Kang and Zhao dynasties. Since the Three Dynasties, China has never been as prosperous as this. Only our great Han Emperor Taizong Wen has the virtue of ruling the world and the merit of peace for all generations. ——"Book of Han·Xiao Wen Benji"
(End of this chapter)
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