novelSusiti Chapter 103 Before Dawn
Chapter 103 Before Dawn
Chapter 103 Before Dawn (Eighth Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
Huang Hao's idea was very simple and hit the nail on the head.
He was obsessed with killing Jiang Wei, and at the same time, he was obsessed with getting Yan Yu promoted and replacing Jiang Wei.
What if Jiang Wei died at Tazhong? The thought startled Huang Hao. Jiang Wei commanded tens of thousands of elite troops; if he lost those troops...
But the idea was just too tempting, like a soft, fragrant pastry, and he couldn't resist it.
After Jiang Wei's death, Yan Yu was promoted to the rank of Grand General, commanding the troops of Ba and Shu. Although he had lost Jiang Wei, he feared he might also lose Hanzhong.
Yan Yu is a capable man, but he will definitely be able to protect Bashu.
As long as Sichuan and Chongqing are preserved, the emperor will remain the emperor. He will still be himself—a powerful minister who monopolizes the government.
Huang Hao felt as if a venomous snake was lurking in his heart, hissing and flicking its tongue, eager to inject venom into Jiang Wei.
Liu Shan hesitated for a moment, but still nodded in agreement.
Firstly, Huang Hao is right. Not long ago, he received news that Sima Zhao was preparing his troops in the Central Plains to attack Eastern Wu.
This calamity belongs to Eastern Wu, not to the Han Dynasty.
Secondly, he believed in wizards.
Huang Hao was overjoyed and immediately sent his trusted confidant in to take over accompanying Liu Shan while he went to find a shaman for divination.
The shaman's occupancy was shrouded in mystery; even Liu Shan was not allowed to be observed. Liu Shan, being obedient, made no attempt to spy.
After a series of elaborate divination rituals, the wizard took out a tortoise shell and presented it to Liu Shan.
The result was that "Sima Zhao would not attack the Han Dynasty".
Liu Shan was overjoyed to receive the tortoise shell, treating it like a precious treasure and sealing it away in an exquisite box. He then summoned his senior ministers to discuss granting a general amnesty. As for Jiang Wei's appointment of Liao Hua and Zhang Yi to guard Yinping Bridge and Yang'an Pass respectively, he made no mention of it, as if it had never happened.
The wizard lived in the palace.
A day later, Huang Hao secretly went to the wizard's room. He glanced around the room, a faint sense of disgust rising in his heart.
The room was filled with animal bones, many of them tortoise shells. There were also eerie masks and red, unidentifiable objects.
It was filled with a sinister and terrifying atmosphere.
The wizard himself had feathers in his hair and wore very bright, yet eerie, clothes.
The shaman was not Han Chinese, but a southerner.
They have been working together for a long time.
Huang Hao took out a very large pearl, handed it to the wizard, and said, "Well done."
"Thank you, Master Huang." The wizard looked at the huge pearl and immediately grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth missing several teeth, and exhaled a foul odor.
Unable to contain himself any longer, Huang Hao said a few words and left. After returning to his residence, Huang Hao wrote an urgent letter and sent it to Yan Yu.
He didn't explicitly say what had happened, but told Yan Yu to prepare to take over the position of general.
They can manipulate the court both internally and externally.
Of course, he should be the main figure, with Yan Yu as the secondary figure.
After sending the letter, Huang Hao felt completely relaxed. He had his son take off his shoes, lay down on the couch as if he were a concubine, and said with a bright smile, "I can finally rest easy."
The affairs of the inner palace are best left unsaid.
Liu Han's ministers were completely unaware of this.
At the beginning of the year, Liu Chen's eldest son, Liu Du, was born. According to custom, Liu Chen reported this to the court. The emperor ordered the Imperial Clan Court to record the birth in the family genealogy and appointed a court official to confer upon Liu Du the title of Crown Prince of Beidi.
Liu Chen then set off for Dujiangyan to witness the wonders of Dujiangyan, the lifeline of Sichuan, and to pay homage to Li Bing and his son, as well as Zhuge Liang.
After staying for a few days, Liu Chen returned to Chengdu by boat.
After that, Liu Chen continued to live a delicate life, far from the court but outside of Chengdu.
reading.
Practicing martial arts.
He discussed military strategy with Huang Chong and Zhang Sheng.
He practiced long spear and horsemanship with Zhuge Shang.
As the weather warms up, Liu Chen often takes his son out for a stroll and lets him soak up the sun.
Today is no exception.
The sun was high in the sky, and it was gradually getting warmer. Liu Chen carried Crown Prince Liu Du to the corridor and knelt down, letting his son sit in his lap.
Chen Mingzhen and the palace maids and eunuchs were initially very worried, but now they have gotten used to it.
It was a crucial time for the silkworms, and Chen Mingzhen, accompanied by her maids and eunuchs, went to the silkworm room to care for them.
Only three wet nurses followed Liu Chen to help take care of the crown prince.
The Crown Prince was no different from Liu Chen's other children; he ate and slept, and slept and ate, his little fists clenched tightly.
She was quite ugly when she was born, but now she has fair skin and is beautiful.
"Son. With you, our family has reached its fourth generation." Liu Chen picked up his son, kissed him, and felt a surge of emotion.
This is what it means to pass down through generations.
He couldn't guarantee the success of the Northern Expedition in his generation, but he aimed to maintain the current territory and ensure the country's continued prosperity.
He was quite confident.
If he can't do it in his generation, then the next generation will.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Liu Bei, Liu Shan, Liu Chen, and Liu Du will form the third dynasty of the Han Dynasty, and the imperial lineage will be established.
Liu Chen held his son in the sun for a while before handing him over to the wet nurse, instructing her to "take good care of him."
The three wet nurses agreed in unison, and proceeded with utmost care and caution.
Liu Chen basked in the sun for a while, then planned to stand up and practice his boxing, swordsmanship, and spear skills. Afterwards, he would go outside for horseback riding and archery.
Long spear.
I practice martial arts in the morning and read books in the afternoon.
Just as Liu Chen drew his sword, he saw his fourth brother, Liu Zan, hurry in. Liu Chen wanted to joke with his fourth brother, but then he shut his mouth.
Liu Zan's expression was solemn, and a look of sorrow appeared between his brows.
Could it be that Liu Zan's mother had passed away? Liu Chen's heart sank, but he immediately thought no. Because Liu Zan's mother was very healthy; even if she had suddenly fallen ill, it wouldn't have happened so quickly.
"Brother, what is it?" Liu Chen asked in a deep voice, pulling himself together from his thoughts.
"Brother. The late Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince, Lord Han, is seriously ill, and I fear it will be today," Liu Zan said with a sigh.
Han Ji?! Liu Chen was greatly surprised. This Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince also taught the princes to read; he was an upright minister.
After he fell from his horse, Han Ji came to visit him and tried to persuade him to continue his studies, but he sent him away.
Liu Chen intended to make Han Ji wait a few years until he rose to power before giving Han Ji a more important position. Now, it's clearly... almost dawn.
Han Ji is going to die?
Moreover, Han Ji was in good health before this, so why did he suddenly become unwell?
Liu Chen sighed inwardly, a deep sense of regret welling up within him. How could this be? He had endured so many years, only to fall before dawn. Lord Han, oh Lord Han! Our Great Han Dynasty will surely recover its strength and prosperity.
Can't you see it?
Liu Chen sighed, then took a deep breath and gave instructions to the eunuch. After changing his clothes, he left the Northern Palace with Liu Zan and headed to Chengdu to see Han Ji.
A somber atmosphere permeated the vast Han mansion.
The servants were all very careful and dared not make a sound.
All the princes and the crown prince, including Liu Chen, arrived.