Royal road

Chapter 308

On April [-]th, Liu Yuan died, and Prince Liu He ascended the throne.That night, the new emperor recruited Liu Meng, General of Wuwei, Liu Qin, King of Anyi, and Ma Jing, General of Zuowei, into the palace to discuss the elimination of the kings.Liu Meng was unwilling to do anything and was killed by Wei Wei Liu Rui.On the second day, the emperor's personal army surrounded the mansions of Qi Wang Liu Yu, Lu Wang Liu Long, and Beihai King Liu Yi.In just two days, the palace was destroyed.Liu Yu and Liu Long died, while Liu Yi was taken into the palace and imprisoned with Empress Shan.

The news of the late Emperor Liu Yuan's death is still blocked in Pingyang City.For a while, people in the court were panicked.

Hu Yanyou didn't take off his blood-stained armor, and just strode into the courtyard.He was ordered to attack the palace, and now that the two kings are dead, he also has the great merit of escorting and rebelling against him.At the beginning, the first emperor didn't like his behavior, and made a decree that he would not be promoted for life.What now?He finally took the high position!

Entering the courtyard, Hu Yanyou was overjoyed, and said loudly: "The mage is here too! You have killed King Qi and King Lu alone, and the big event has been settled!"

The one he called the mage was a monk in his thirties.His appearance is plain, his eyebrows are high, and he seems to be of some barbarian blood.This person's name is Zhimingfa, and it is said that he is the disciple of Zhiqian, a famous monk in the late Han Dynasty, and he has received the inheritance of Yuezhi Buddhism.But for Hu Yanyou, the most amazing thing about this person is not his preaching.

Zhi Mingfa took a step forward, clasped his palms together and said, "Situ has made great achievements, His Majesty must be delighted. But this matter is not over yet, King Qin and his fine cavalry must be dealt with as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Hu Yanyou calmed down: "I don't know what the master thinks?"

The [-] army led by Liu Yao is really a headache.After all, it is the elite of the Han Dynasty. If the First World War is defeated in Shangdang, the foundation of the country will be shaken.But letting Liu Yao continue to lead troops is too much of a threat to Liu He.How to gather soldiers and kill Liu Yao is the key.

"The king of Qin is away on an expedition, and the news is not good. If you don't send a messenger, tell him that your majesty is critically ill and order him to withdraw the troops. Once the king of Qin returns to Pingyang and goes to the imperial city to visit the sick, how can he lead the army? Separate from the elite soldiers under your command." Zhi Mingfa's tone was indifferent, but his tactics were vicious.

Is it so easy to retreat before the battle?Only this point, I am afraid that many elites will be lost.When Liu Yao led the troops back to Pingyang, there were still conspiracy traps waiting ahead.With a two-pronged approach, the [-] elite soldiers will not be lost, and this serious problem can be easily solved, which can be described as simple and neat.

This is not over yet, Zhi Mingfa continued: "There are also Wang Mi and Shi Le's tribe, and we must strictly control the news to prevent them from returning with their troops. After His Majesty has fully grasped the situation in Pingyang, he can gather troops and move the capital to Chang'an." .”

"The mage is really a clever plan! I will go to the palace to report to His Majesty, if the traitor Liu Yao can be eradicated, the mage will take the lead!" Hu Yanyou couldn't help but praise.

At the beginning, he welcomed the eminent monk into the mansion because he was good at Buddhism and could dispel diseases and evils.Who would have thought that there would be such a great talent for seeking the country!If it wasn't for his advice, how could Liu He listen to his own arrangement?In just a few days, he was promoted from Zongzheng to Da Situ, and he will assist the emperor in governing the country in the future.Wasn't that what Huo Guang was back then?Feeling full of complacency in his heart, Hu Yanyou laughed, didn't change his clothes, and turned around to go to the palace.

So full of ambition and looking at no one else, he naturally didn't see the cold smile that flashed across the monk's lips.

At the same time, Liu Yao, who was in Shangdang, felt uneasy in his heart.

"Why did the enemy start to attack?"

After a stalemate for half a month, the wheat harvest was about to be harvested. Instead of retreating, Bingzhou soldiers and horses even jumped out of the barrier and launched an offensive.This was beyond Liu Yao's expectation.Could it be that they have made up their minds not to give up this season's food?His subordinates are all cavalry, but the enemy army has a lot of infantry, as long as they bypass this group of soldiers and horses who come to entangle, can't they easily penetrate into the hinterland of Shangdang?

That is to say, but Liu Yao did not divide his troops easily.Just because he had confronted Bingzhou soldiers and horses several times, he knew his cunning very well.Could this be another trap?Or some trick to lure the enemy?

However, the enemy will not give him time to think.In just one day, the enemy advanced a lot, forcing Liu Yao to pull out his camp.Immediately afterwards, there was movement in the Liang Mansion, and [-] soldiers and horses gathered in Gaodu, which seemed to be encircled.

They are really going to attack from both sides!Liu Yao reacted quickly, and anger was born in his heart.Do these Bingzhou soldiers think they are idiots like Pu Hong, who will be trampled upon?How about breaking out of the siege and burning Lucheng down!

At this moment, the palace envoy came.

"What did you say? The food team has arrived in Luoyang? Your Majesty is depressed and seriously ill?!" He jumped up from the stool in shock, and cold sweat immediately rolled down Liu Yao's forehead!

No wonder Shangdang is going to join forces to besiege them, they don't care about the food at all!Could it be that even Liu Yuan's condition has been probed by Bingzhou?

It is necessary to rush back as soon as possible. If his 5 people are at fault, there may be a crisis in Pingyang!

Thoughts were made up, Liu Yao did not retreat recklessly.After all, cavalry is far better than infantry, as long as you want to go, you can find countless ways.The only thing to guard against is Qingqi from Bingzhou.However, the difference in the number of the two armies will not constitute a major obstacle.No matter how you say it, Liu Yao is proficient in battle, so he steadily distanced himself from the enemy.

As long as he retreats to the first line of Gaodu, he will be able to withdraw his entire army from Shangdang.

At this time, another secret report was sent to the big tent.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has passed away! Now that the Crown Prince ascended the throne, he killed King Qi and King Lu overnight, and King Beihai was imprisoned in the palace!"

The spy's face was covered with blood, and he wept bitterly.Liu Yao opened his mouth for a long time before he could say, "You said it, but it's true? When did His Majesty die?"

"It's absolutely true! It's the news that spies in the city desperately sent! His Majesty died five days ago!"

Liu Yao's body shook and he almost fell to the ground.Liu Yuan has died?How many princes did Liu He kill?Who made the edict sent yesterday?

A bone-chilling chill soaked through his body.This clearly means that he wants to kill himself!Liu He couldn't even tolerate his own brothers, so how could he tolerate him as an adopted son?What's more, if the Han Kingdom moves its capital like Chang'an, it will be on its own land. Liu He will never feel at ease!

How to do? !

The next moment, he said in a deep voice: "Order the left army to be the vanguard, break through Gaodu's defense line, and General Jianwei will lead five thousand soldiers to cut off the rear!"

Now is not the time to procrastinate, the sooner you return to Pingyang, the more chance you will have.Only when Liu He thinks that the overall situation is in control, and breaks into the city by surprise, can he be put to death!If Liu He doesn't die, he will die himself.At a critical juncture, what is it to turn off the troops?What's more, it wasn't just his own family who came to attack Shangdang this time.

Neither Hu Yanhao, who led the left army, nor Liu Ling, the Jianwei general who was sent to the rear, were not direct descendants.Putting them in the front and rear is precisely to resist Bingzhou soldiers and horses.With these scapegoats, his main force can return to Pingyang safe and sound!

With life and death on the line, Liu Yao's order was conveyed quickly.The Xiongnu soldiers and horses began to move.

On the other side, Sun Jiao said: "General, are you really not going to stop these people?"

Although he put on an offensive posture, the soldiers and horses under him have not done their best. It can even be said that the net was opened to allow the enemy to escape.This style of play is really not very enjoyable.

"The enemy army has [-] elite cavalry, and it is not so easy to stop them all." Yi Yan's expression remained unchanged, "Order the brave army to stop the enemy army that is charging. Minimize casualties as much as possible. The remaining enemies, Just put it back."

Yiyan is aware of Zhang Bin's plans, and he is even more aware of the current situation of the Xiongnu.It is better to fight internally with the enemy than to expend energy to do it yourself.After taking down Sizhou, Bingzhou's forces were further dispersed, and it would take at least a year to restore its heyday.And the civil strife of the Huns was an excellent opportunity to earn this year for them.

Knowing the seriousness of the matter, Sun Jiao stopped complaining and quickly passed on the order.How to safely swallow the bait thrown by the enemy requires a lot of effort.

On the same day, the puppet Han soldiers launched a fierce attack and broke through the defense line encircled by Gaodu.More than [-] soldiers were lost.

With the remaining [-] soldiers and horses, Xingye rushed back to Pingyang.Seeing that the strategy was successful, Liu He issued an order in the tone of the emperor, ordering Liu Yao to enter the palace to have an audience.Liu Yao did obey the order, but he was not the only one who entered the city.Five hundred personal guards who entered the city took advantage of the unguarded defenders and forcibly seized the city gate, and then [-] fine horsemen rushed into the Huns' own capital!

"Prince Liu He poisoned His Majesty and murdered the Prince. It is really treasonous!" Liu Yao shouted, "Follow me into the city and rescue the Queen and the King of Beihai!"

This is an excellent title, and it is also another massacre in Pingyang City.Although the personal guards were brave, but Liu Yuan died too hastily, and the news has been blocked all the time, people's hearts have long been uneasy.What's more, which of the princes did not marry the Huns' noble relatives?Kill them, who would not be in danger?Liu Yao's fire was just right, and it ignited the anger in everyone's hearts!

The situation began to reverse, and the sound of killing shouts, like the raging fire, went straight into the sky.

In Huyanyou's mansion, Zhi Mingfa changed into a servant's clothes, and calmly put on a chignon.Inciting Hu Yanyou, the task of creating civil strife has been completed, and all the news has been successfully passed to Liu Yao.Whether the two win or lose, it has nothing to do with them.

"Start with the Tiger Talisman, withdraw!" A secret word was uttered, and more than a dozen secret sentries who were ambushing in Liu He's mansion left quietly.However, no one knows how many secret hands are still hidden in the burning Pingyang City, preparing to steal the talismans.

After a day of fierce fighting, Liu He died.The rebellious party headed by Hu Yanyou was all arrested and beheaded for public display.

With blood all over his body, Liu Yao strode into the palace: "Queen Mother, I'm late!"

Empress Shan has been quite frightened for the past few days, she almost didn't cry when she heard the "Queen Dowager".He called her Queen Mother, because he wanted her son Liu Yi to succeed him!

"King Qin, hurry up and die! This time, the killing of the rebellious officials and rebellious sons belongs to the hard work of the King of Qin!" Queen Shan said hastily.

"It's all the duty of a minister." Liu Yao stood up, glanced at the King of Beihai standing beside him, and smiled, "Fortunately, the King of Beihai is safe, and please hurry up to ascend the throne, Your Highness, the hearts of the people are at ease!"

After this chaotic battle, Liu Yi dared to agree immediately.Who knows what the king of Qin, who dared to lead his troops to the imperial city, was thinking?

Liu Yao's attitude was extremely submissive: "Your Highness is the son of the first emperor, and he should inherit the great line! After His Highness ascends the throne, he will move to Chang'an immediately, and I, the emperor, will be able to overcome this difficulty!"

Move the capital!Empress Shan said sharply: "When your Majesty was about to die, he had a last word. It was to move the capital! Yi'er, the king of Qin is loyal, and he is a good general who will assist me!"

Seeing Liu Yi's still timid eyes, Empress Shan grabbed her son's arm, and her long nails dug into the opponent's flesh: "Yi'er, the country cannot be without a king for a day!"

How could she not know that Liu Yao, who holds a heavy army and has run Chang'an for a long time, is also dangerous.However, their mother and son are now helpless, and the only thing they can grasp is the word "Zhengshuo"!Liu Yao is not Liu Yuan's biological son, but an adopted clan son. In terms of position, he will never surpass Liu Yi and proclaim himself emperor rashly.Therefore, whether he wants to be Huo Guang or Cao Cao, he must protect the safety of their mother and child.

If you survive, there is hope!

Liu Yi opened his mouth, but couldn't squeeze out half a word.In the bloody smoke that has never disappeared in Pingyang Palace, another young emperor ascended to the throne.The news of Liu Yuan's death also spread.