Emperor Liu Hong was only in his teens when he ascended the throne. Zhang Rang and the others had been by his side all this time, gaining Liu Hong's trust and appreciation.
Liu Hong had always thought that Zhang Rang was one of his own, so there should not be any deception, concealment, or betrayal.
Liu Hong was unhappy that Lu Zhi didn't offer the tribute chess. Now that Zhang Rang said that he knew about chess, Liu Hong was even more uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, this servant only saw you yesterday.”Zhang Rang immediately understood why Liu Hong was angry, so he explained calmly.
It turned out that the eunuch group led by Zhang Rang knew about it as soon as Cao Cao obtained the chess set yesterday. Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, was Cao Teng's adopted son. Cao Teng was a eunuch and had served four emperors. He was conferred the title of Marquis Feiting and was promoted to Grand Marshal.
Because of this relationship with Cao Cao, the name of Jian Tu, the uncle who had beaten Jian Shuo, the eunuch, had been downplayed. Since he didn't mind, Cao Cao naturally couldn't refuse to enjoy playing Chinese chess.
"I see." "Zhang Qing," Liu Hong's face brightened,"I want to reward Liu Bei."”
"Liu Bei?" Zhang Rang was shocked and thought for a long time before remembering who Liu Bei was.
Zhang Rang had always been at odds with Cai Yong, or rather, he did not have a good relationship with non-eunuchs. Liu Bei was not a descendant of eunuchs. He was a member of Cai Yong, Lu Zhi, Zheng Xuan, and other great scholars. Zhang Rang would not take him to heart.
"Lu Suan's disciple said something about a god's dream.”Zhang Rang reacted and said,"Xiangqi was created by him, after King Jing of Zhongshan."”
"That's right. I want Liu Bei to acknowledge his ancestors and make him a Marquis.”"Zhang Qing, what do you think?" Liu Hong waved his hand.”
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Zhang Rang was a little confused. For a moment, he did not understand why Liu Hong had gone crazy.
"Zhen wants to acknowledge this imperial brother, hoping to control the current situation.”"Liu Bei's background has determined that he has nothing to do with those who cannot see me well."”
"Your Majesty, this servant thinks that your idea of bringing in foreign aid is correct. However, Liu Bei is too young. Even if his aptitude is good, he can't be of great use.”Zhang Rang didn't agree. At this moment, Liu Bei really did not enter Zhang Rang's eyes.
Liu Hong's eyes were filled with ferocity as he said fiercely,""Zhang Qing, I, the Emperor, have been made a figurehead. Even the imperial edict cannot leave Luoyang. Even if Liu Bei is useless, I will still disgust them.”
"The aristocratic families are really hateful. They control the government, control the places, connive at bandits, and fill their own pockets. He even blamed this on the servants and the others.”Zhang Rang said angrily,"Disgusting them is also good.”
"Hmph, everyone in the world says that I sold my official position and title, that I was sensual and fatuous, but what can I do? All the official positions were occupied by them, and the land, money, and food were all in their hands.”As Liu Hong spoke, he couldn't help but feel sad.
"Your Majesty, even if I have to die, I will protect Your Majesty.”Zhang Rang cried out and knelt at Liu Hong's feet to show his loyalty.
"Zhang Qing, you are the person closest to Zhen.”Liu Hong bent down and patted Zhang Rang's back.""But loyalty is not enough. You have to think of a way to make us feel better.”
"Your Majesty, this servant has a plan." Zhang Rang wiped his tears and got up."The Path of Peace has already established itself in Jizhou. Why don't we kill with a borrowed knife?”
"Jizhou is one of their main camps.”"Isn't the Road of Peace used to amass wealth?" Liu Hong asked in surprise.”
Zhang Jiao's Road of Peace not only had the influence of aristocratic families, but also the eunuch group led by the Ten Attendants of the Imperial Court. Zhang Jiao's scheme was part of it, and there were more benefits to be exchanged.
"They are indeed using the Road of Peace to make money, but as far as I know, Zhang Jiao is not on the same side as them.”"Jizhou has nothing to do with us anyway," Zhang Rang said confidently."It's better to be chaotic."”
Ji Prefecture was the most prosperous of the thirteen prefectures of the Great Han Dynasty. However, they did not pay much tax to Luoyang. They even often came up with excuses to extort money from Liu Hong. In Zhang Rang's knowledge, Jizhou had always belonged to the Han Dynasty and not to Emperor Liu Hong.
Emperor Liu Hong was also strange. He actually agreed with this kind of absurd knowledge. He never thought about how to control Jizhou. At most, he would mix sand and disgust the aristocratic families of Jizhou.
Actually, even Henan was not under Liu Hong's control. Even Luoyang was not under Liu Hong's control. If it weren't for the fact that there were a few powerful figures with the surname Liu overseeing several provinces, Liu Hong would have long been a puppet emperor.
"Alright, I will leave the matter of the Road of Peace in Jizhou to Zhang Qing.”Liu Hong clapped his hands and cheered. His sadness was swept away.
After that, Liu Hong and Zhang Rang played chess while plotting.
Regardless of the conspiracy, at least with Zhang Rang's intention to concede, Liu Hong had the pleasure of being invincible.
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When Cai Yong returned to the manor, it was lunchtime. Liu Bei had already returned.
After lunch, Liu Bei was summoned into the study by Cai Yong. This scared Liu Bei quite a bit. The study was an important place, and unless it was an important matter, it was impossible to enter the study to discuss it.
Liu Bei knew that Mr. Cai Yong would soon be in trouble, so he thought about the timing.
From this year onwards, Cai Yong would have to live a homeless life for thirteen years.
This was what happened.
Because Cai Yong and Situ Liu He had never been on good terms, and Cai Yong's uncle, Cai Zhi, had a bad relationship with Yang Qiu. And this Yang Qiu was the son-in-law of Cheng Huang. Cheng Huang because of son-in-law YangQiu matter, let people write anonymous falsely accused Cai Yong and Cai Zhi.
There were also a few times when Liu He asked Cai Yong for help because of private matters, but Cai Yong did not agree. Therefore, Liu He hated Cai Yong even more and framed him.
Emperor Liu Hong therefore summoned Cai Yong to question him. Cai Yong defended himself, but he and Cai Zhi were still sent to Luoyang Prison. The relevant departments thought that the two should be abandoned in the market, which was to be executed.
At that time, it was fortunate that there was a constant attendant, Lu Qiang, who pitied Cai Yong's innocence, so he pleaded for mercy on his behalf to Emperor Liu Hong. Emperor Liu Hong also remembered Cai Yong's previous benefits, so he issued an edict to exempt him from death and exiled him to Shuofang County with his family. He could not be exempted from punishment because of the pardon.
Yang Qiu also sent assassins to assassinate Cai Yong. The assassins were moved by Cai Yong's justice and did not work for Yang Qiu.
This Yang Ball bribed the relevant officials to poison Cai Yong. The bribed person told Cai Yong the news instead and asked him to be vigilant. Cai Yong was safe and sound and lived in Anyang County, Wuyuan.
When Cai Yong was in Dongguan, he wrote Han Ji of Dongguan with Lu Zhi and Han Shuo. He was in exile, so he did not have time to write it. Cai Yong therefore wrote a letter to the ten meanings, respectively, at the beginning and end of the book.
When Emperor Liu Hong saw this, he pitied Cai Yong's talent and granted amnesty the next year, so he pardoned Cai Yong and allowed him to return to his hometown.
It took nine months for Cai Yong to be exiled and pardoned.
When Cai Yong was preparing to return to Chenliu County, Wuyuan Prefecture Governor Wang Zhi sent him off. After drinking enough wine, Wang Zhi danced to persuade Cai Yong, but Cai Yong ignored him.
Wang Zhi was the younger brother of Wang Fu, the constant attendant. He was originally very proud and noble, but after losing face and being laughed at by the guests, he cursed Cai Yong and said,"A criminal dares to insult me!"
Cai Yong shook his clothes and left.
Wang Zhi hated him very much, so he secretly sued Cai Yong for slandering the court with resentment. In addition, the people favored by Emperor Liu Hong also added fuel to the fire and framed Cai Yong.
Cai Yong was afraid that he would not be spared, so his family fled to Jianghai and went far away to Wu Hui. Relying on the Yang family of Mount Tai, they stayed in Wu for a total of twelve years.
This was the 13 years of suffering that Cai Yong and his family, a great scholar, writer, calligrapher, and musician of the late Han Dynasty, would have to live.
How unfortunate and unfair.
To Liu Bei, this was not only a loss for the late Han Dynasty, but also a loss for China's 5,000 years of brilliant civilization.
"What should I do?"
Liu Bei asked himself as he entered the study.
To save Cai Yong and his family from these thirteen years of suffering was a duty and a duty for Liu Bei, a transmigrator.
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