After inquiring in detail about the exact location of Empress He's hidden money at Baoguo Temple from Eunuch Du, Shen Lian immediately made arrangements.
He divided his eight Imperial Guards, along with core members of Lu Wenzhao and Ding Xiu's departments, into two groups for action.
One group went to deliver a message to He Jin, demanding money to ransom the people.
Another group went to Baoguo Temple to scout out the situation and reconnoiter the location before making their move at night.
Liu Wei knew that He Jin would definitely not agree to offer two thousand taels of gold to ransom the man.
He Jin was more than happy that Liu Wei would kill He Miao.
To avoid letting her return, which would cause Empress He to want He Miao to do things for her privately and delay important matters.
But He Jin still had to put on a show.
They won't take the money, and they'll definitely make excuses and delay.
However, for Liu Wei, this was just a smokescreen.
While he had Shen Lian inform He Jin, he also informed Empress He that money was needed to ransom the people.
If Empress He finds out, she will definitely put pressure on He Jin.
When Empress He and He Jin focused their attention on redeeming He Miao.
Shen Lian then took action against Baoguo Temple, emptying Empress He's private savings.
Empress He thought Liu Wei was attacking her chest, but Liu Wei actually attacked her back door.
Openly repair the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass!
This will surely make Empress He hate him to the core, but she will be powerless to do anything about it.
She never imagined that the place where she hid her secret money would be discovered and then stolen!
The matter was thus settled.
Lu Wenzhao also obtained the information and reported it to the authorities.
The commander of the military camp five miles east of Beiman Mountain was Chunyu Qiong, one of the Eight Colonels of the Western Garden and the Right Colonel!
His troops consisted of 5,000 elite infantry and cavalry, all of whom were elite soldiers from Hedong, and their fighting strength was extraordinary.
Chunyu Qiong, the one who loved to drink and caused trouble?
Liu Wei didn't take it to heart when he heard that.
"Keep observing and monitoring their movements. Their presence there is definitely a sign that He Jin is targeting us!"
"Once the year-end grand assembly is over, they might take action against us."
However, Liu Wei still gave some instructions.
It is said that Chunyu Qiong was fond of drinking and would cause trouble, but he was certainly no ordinary person, as he was able to become one of the Eight Colonels of the Western Garden at the same time as Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.
If five thousand elite infantry and cavalry were to suddenly surround the mountain, it would be enough to give Liu Wei a hard time!
......
Soon, the sun set in the west, and dusk was fast approaching.
The afterglow of the sun painted the towering and majestic city of Luoyang, ten miles away, with a layer of gold dust.
Several fast horses also hurriedly arrived at the foot of Beiman Mountain. It turned out that Liu Yu had sent someone to invite him to a banquet.
The banquet was held at Feifeng Tower in the south of Luoyang!
This is the most famous restaurant in Luoyang, a city with a population of one million.
Needless to say, the fine wine and delicious food here are exceptional, and the singing girls are also unparalleled.
He was proficient in all the arts, including playing musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, painting, and singing.
Before going to Shuofang to take up his post, Liu Wei often lingered in this place and left behind a lot of affection!
Now, Liu Wei is on his way to a banquet to meet with members of the royal family and chat about romance and poetry.
Liu Hua had instructed him not to lose face in front of these members of the royal family.
We need to impress them to gain their approval and influence their future succession struggle.
Throughout history, the standard for judging whether a person is capable or not has often been based on judging by appearance first.
Although Pang Tong was very talented, he was ugly and was not given important positions at first.
Clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse.
Liu Wei immediately returned to his palace to freshen up.
Zou Ling immediately bathed and dressed him, showing him great care and consideration.
Her delicate, slender hands brushed lightly across Liu Wei's eight-pack abs, unintentionally stirring his heartstrings.
This made Liu Wei unable to resist reaching out and fiddling with Zou Ling's chest!
"Your Highness, no! Your Highness, please be gentle!"
Zou Ling groaned, but did not dodge, letting him do as he pleased.
"Alas, tonight I am going to a banquet at a restaurant, and there will inevitably be some vulgar women making a ruckus around me. What should I do!"
Liu Wei's hands traced small circles and large circles on Zou Ling's smooth, creamy skin beneath her long dress.
"With the prince being so handsome and imposing, it's no wonder those courtesans are delighted!" Zou Ling said breathlessly.
"Ling'er, why not now!" Liu Wei had an idea and patted Zou Ling's hair.
Zou Ling immediately lowered her body obediently!
hiss...
After an incense stick had burned, Liu Wei emerged from his bedchamber, feeling refreshed.
His attire was no different from that of the young masters from prominent families in Luoyang.
But his handsome face, imposing physique, and sharp eyes were naturally quite different from those of these dissolute young men.
He exudes masculine hormones and radiates boundless charm.
Zou Ling, who was seeing him off at the palace gate, looked at Liu Wei's departing figure with a dazed expression.
......
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, after the Yellow Turban Rebellion, rebellions broke out one after another in various prefectures and counties.
Coupled with various natural and man-made disasters, the land was already littered with corpses of the starving.
However, Luoyang, a city with a population of one million, was a place of extravagance and debauchery.
At night, it transforms into a completely different kind of bustling scene.
"Hehe, Zongzheng, I'm late!"
"I never expected you to come and greet me at the door. I'm truly flattered!"
Liu Wei, accompanied by Wang Fangyi and several guards, rode into the city and arrived at Feifeng Tower.
He saw Liu Yu, dressed in a tall hat and wide belt, standing at the door from afar, so he dismounted and greeted him.
Liu Yu returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Nephew, you're the first one here!"
"Hehe, so it seems I was looking forward to tonight's banquet too much," Liu Wei replied with a smile.
"No, no, we've all gathered here many times, but tonight you're the star."
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