The Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty: The Competition in the Central Plains

Liu Yao wiped the tears from the corners of Yang Xianrong's eyes, and Yang Xianrong continued:"The first time I was deposed was on February 17, the first year of Yongxing. Sima Ying, the king of Chengdu, deposed me as a commoner. So far away from me It was only two years and a few months since I became Sima Zhong's queen. At that time, my daughter was babbling and had just learned to walk. Less than five months later, on the third day of July, Zuo Wei General Chen Jin and others restored my queen. Just over a month later, in August of the same year, Zhang Fang, the general of Sima Yong, king of Hejian, once again deposed me as queen. Three months later, in November, Xunfan, Liu Tun and others stayed in Luoyang. I was restored to the position of empress again. In April of the second year of Yongxing, I was deposed as empress for the third time by Zhang Fang. The fourth time I was restored to the position of empress was in November of that year, when the self-proclaimed General Pingxi Zhou Quan helped me restore my position as queen. Who knew that a few days later, Luoyang ordered He Qiao to attack and kill Zhou Quan, and my position as queen was gone again. When I was established as queen for the fifth time, In June of the first year of Guangxi, Sima Yue, King of the East China Sea, welcomed Emperor Hui back to Luoyang, and my position was restored. The last dethronement, which was the fifth dethronement, had something to do with you Huns.

" At this point, Yang Xianrong no longer cried, but had a charming smile on his face. Yang Xianrong continued:"It's rare that my husband is willing to listen to my nagging today. After so many years of bitterness, I can finally pour it out and spit it out. This fifth time he was deposed was in the sixth year of the fifth year of Yongjia, Emperor Huai of Jin Dynasty. In the month, my husband, you and the Han general Wang Mi conquered Luoyang. Emperor Huai of the Jin Dynasty, and I, six jade seals, and a group of civil and military ministers were plundered by you and went north."

"This last dethronement is the beginning of Madam’s new life! Liu Yao said:"From now on, I will not let my wife suffer any further injustice." I will love my wife as much as I love my eyes, and I will use my whole life to care for and protect my wife! If I, Liu Yao, can ascend the throne and proclaim myself emperor in the future, I will definitely make you my queen!"

"My life is enough to have a husband!"Yang Xianrong and Liu Yao hugged each other again. Suddenly, a guard ran over and said,"Your Highness, something big has happened!"

"Your Highness, please go to Guangji Palace immediately!"The guard said eagerly. Liu Yao did not dare to neglect, quickly changed his clothes and came to the gate of the palace. There were already dozens of guards and horses waiting. Liu Yao got on his horse and rushed to the Guangji Hall of the palace with the guards non-stop.

Arriving. In the Guangji Hall, dozens of ministers were already standing in silence in the court hall. Liu Cong, the leader of the Han Dynasty, was seen sitting on the dragon chair with an expressionless face. Liu Yao came to Liu Cong and quickly knelt down and saluted:"Wei minister See, long live, long live, long live my emperor!"

"The King of Zhongshan is here, watch your seat."Liu Cong said. An attendant moved a stool and placed it in front of Liu Yao, and Liu Yao sat down. Liu Yao looked at the ministers in the previous court. They all felt as if they were facing a powerful enemy, which was completely different from usual. The ministers in front saw him King Liu Yao of Zhongshan came, and he felt as if he had support all of a sudden. Dazai Liu Yi went out and knelt down:"Father, I have this memorial! Wang Chen, the eunuch and eunuch who was standing by the steps, looked at Liu Yi with disdain on his face. Wang Chen asked:"Master Liu, how many times have you presented a memorial to His Majesty?""

Liu Yi glared at Wang Chen and said angrily:"This is the third time, do you care?"

Wang Chen reluctantly took the memorial, came to Liu Cong, and handed it to Liu Cong. Chen Yuanda, the imperial censor, Liu Yan, the Jin Ziguanglu doctor, Liu Fu, Liu Cong's fourth son and the general of Bohai, Seeing that Liu Cong's memorial had not been thrown down this time, he also went out to work and knelt down to salute Liu Cong:"Your Majesty, I also have this memorial!""

"Did the four of you collude in advance? When Liu Cong saw it, he became angry again:"Liu Yi, you are my second son, the Dazai, and the King of Hejian." Liu Fu, you are my fifth son, both a general and the King of Bohai. And Chen Yuanda, Liu Yan, you two are also my important ministers, why do you come together to oppose me? Is it easy to serve Wang Shen in Zhongchang? He was sent to the palace by his family since he was a child, and in the past two years he became the eunuch in charge of the palace. You are inseparable from me every day. Wherever I go, he will follow me."

Liu Can, the prime minister of Han Dynasty and Liu Cong's eldest son, went out of duty and knelt down:"Father, please calm down." In my opinion, the two younger brothers and the two ministers may be dissatisfied with Wang Chen, who obeys his advice and orders. This is not conducive to the single-mindedness of the courtiers, and it is not conducive to the country, the country, and the people!"

Wang Chen couldn't help but be elated when he saw Liu Can defending himself again. He smiled sarcastically and said to Liu Yi and others:"In the seven years since your Majesty took the throne, I have always been by your side. You all have your merits, but you can't look down on us eunuchs just because of that! Liu

Can continued to argue:"From now on, Mr. Wang must be cautious and keep his tail between his legs." I have to visit the homes of my two younger brothers and two adults frequently."

Liu Yi, Liu Fu, Chen Yuanda, and Liu Yan were furious after hearing these words. Liu Cong looked at the expressions of the four people above, and his anger suddenly rose again. He picked up Liu Yi's memorial and tore it into pieces angrily. A few pieces, and then threw it down towards Liu below. Liu Cong was furious and hit a nearby pillar. Liu's brain burst on the spot and he bled to death. Liu Cong saw his son He was so anxious that he rubbed his hands together:"This……"

Seeing this, Chen Yuanda pulled out Liu Fu's sword and killed himself. In this short time, a son and a minister died. Liu Cong was so angry that he couldn't help it, so he could only wave his hands and said:"Carry them all out, carry them out, and bury them richly!"

Liu Yao witnessed this sudden scene, but he remained silent. Seeing his second brother committing suicide, Liu Fu was so furious that he fell down on the court. Wang Chen shouted with a playful smile:"Call the imperial doctor quickly, the general may have had a stroke!"

Liu Cong waved his hands angrily, and all the ministers below dispersed. Liu Yao also hurriedly walked out of Guangji Palace and rushed back to the palace with dozens of guards waiting outside.

After returning to the house, Liu Yao went straight to the living room. Yang Xianrong heard the noise and came over quickly. A maid came over to pour tea, and Liu Yao drank it in one go. Putting down the teacup, Yang Xianrong asked,"Husband, it's been almost two hours since I've been back and forth. Is there anything important?"

Liu Yao didn't answer directly, but laughed wildly. Yang Xianrong felt strange and was too embarrassed to ask again. After laughing, Liu Yao drank another cup of tea, and then said with a smile:"The Han Dynasty that my adoptive father worked so hard to build is probably about to end!"

"is it so serious?"Yang Xianrong was a little surprised and asked.