Establishing a thousand-year family from the nobles of the Western Han Dynasty

Chapter 84 General

Xu Nan nodded slightly, but an embarrassment appeared on his face.

"Is there any sudden situation?" Xu Ye noticed his cousin's expression and said "not good" in his heart.

"To be honest, I don't have much military power in Chang'an. Half a month ago, His Majesty summoned me to the palace, gave me a warning, and took away the command of the imperial guards. Although I am now the General of the Cavalry on paper, I am actually exercising the power of the General of the Northern Expedition."

"If I rashly enter the palace, I'm afraid I'll be criticized."

Xu Nan shook his head. He knew the current situation, but there was nothing he could do.

Liu Che attached great importance to the military power of Chang'an. Except for the general Huo Qubing, all other orders needed to be written by the emperor, not even the general of cavalry could do so.

Xu Nan was suspected because his soldiers imitated Zhou Yafu in blocking the emperor's carriage. His identity was quite sensitive and if he entered the palace, it was likely to have a counterproductive effect.

Liu Che is now in his twilight years and is extremely wary of military power. All military generals are afraid of him, and only Huo Qubing can get involved.

But it is also very limited. In recent years, Huo Qubing has been trying his best to avoid suspicion. Apart from daily military affairs and leading troops to fight, he no longer touches on state affairs, in order to avoid following Dou Ying's old path.

After Wei Qing's death, this once high-spirited and ambitious Marquis of Han quickly matured and took on the responsibilities of both the Wei and Huo families.

Xu Ye also fell silent. Who could break through the imperial guards' defense and enter the palace at this critical juncture? Liu Quti had the emperor's edict in his hand, and anyone would be stopped.

Add to that the mysterious emperor's close aide, and things become quite tricky.

"My brothers, I know someone who can help."

Xu Chu suddenly spoke.

"It's the general." Xu Nan certainly knew who his brother was talking about. The only one who could solve this matter now was General Huo Qubing, who still controlled the military power of the palace!

"Yes, go... After all, the general is a relative of the emperor, and if the crown prince falls, it will have a great impact on him."

Xu Chu knew his brother very well, and he would definitely not stand idly by, because if the prince was really deposed, the Wei family would likely be implicated.

Given Huo Qubing's feelings for Wei Qing, he would never allow it no matter what.

"Well, let's go." Xu Ye pondered for a moment, but he couldn't think of any better way, so he could only drag Huo Qubing into the water.

This matter is risky. Even if the prince can be saved successfully, he may still be suspected. After all, Liu Che's suspicion is obvious to all.

"You two go ahead. I have some old subordinates in the Northern Army. It shouldn't be a problem to pass on a few words to others."

Xu Nan was still worried. Given Liu Ju's personality, if he acted recklessly, all would be in vain. He had to warn him.

Xu Chu nodded and immediately took his cousin into the carriage.

"Go to the General's Mansion, quickly."

The driver also felt the general's urgency, so he whipped the horse faster. The horse was a little bumpy for a while, and the scenery of the streets outside flashed by quickly before his eyes like a horse-drawn tour.

Xu Ye held the handle and stared out the window, very worried.

"Alas... Your Majesty, Your Majesty, are you going to be foolish again at your age? If your father were still alive, how could you be deceived by a villain?"

According to the information currently available, Liu Che has given full authority to capture Crown Prince Liu Ju to Jiang Chong and Liu Quti, both of whom happened to have political disagreements with the crown prince.

Therefore, they may take this opportunity to kill first and report later! Even if His Majesty wakes up later, it will be too late. People are already dead and there is no way to save the situation.

Moreover, given Liu Ju's character, he would not sit and wait for death, but would take the opportunity to rebel.

However, there was almost no chance of the mutiny succeeding in front of Emperor Liu Che.

Seeing his cousin so depressed, Xu Chu said softly, "Brother, I heard from father that major events cannot be changed by human power. Just try your best and let everything take its course." "As long as you can hold on for a while, this matter can be resolved. Your Majesty is not a foolish monarch, you have just been blinded by treacherous ministers."

Xu Ye also realized his own gaffe, so he straightened up and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that after living for so many years, I still don't see things as clearly as you do."

"You're right. You can't rush anything. If you rush, you'll lose."

He knew that he had to remain calm in such a situation. As long as the Crown Prince and His Majesty could meet, those treacherous people would no longer be able to slander others and the truth would be revealed.

.........

Taiwong.

At this time, the entire palace was surrounded by the Northern Army, and the prince's two thousand guards were in a stalemate with them. Because the order for a forced attack had not been given, the army did not dare to be too presumptuous.

It can only be based on deterrence.

The heroic-looking Liu Ju looked up at the sky anxiously. He was already in a life-and-death dilemma.

Why did those puppets appear in the Prince's Palace? It seems that someone might have framed him.

I'm afraid Jiang Chong must be involved.

The prince's officials stood by with their heads lowered. They were the core members of the prince's faction and they had no choice but to go down this path.

Even if you want to rebel, you must take up arms and follow.

"Prince, the messenger we sent out earlier has returned."

An eunuch walked up respectfully.

"Let him in quickly." Seeing this, Liu Ju hurried over with an anxious look on his face.

“Your Highness, the envoy did not enter Ganquan Palace and was... blocked outside.” The eunuch’s voice trembled a little. Doesn’t this mean that His Majesty is too lazy to even meet him?
It seems there is really no hope.

Liu Ju was incredulous: "Impossible! Father must meet me no matter what."

"unless……"

He thought of a desperate guess that even the Ganquan Palace might have been infiltrated, and it would be difficult for news from the outside world to get in.

Clang.

He collapsed to the ground, despair flashed in his eyes, but after a moment, he stood up again.

"No, we must not sit still and wait for death!"

Liu Ju took a deep breath, and a bold idea arose in his mind.

Now that the news cannot reach his father's ears, he cannot escape death. Since he is going to die anyway, he might as well give it a try!
As long as he could break into Ganquan Palace, he could force his father to abdicate. Then, with the support of the Xu family and Wei Huo's forces, he would be able to take control of the court quickly.

If he succeeds, he will ascend to the throne and never have to worry about being framed or suspected again. But if he fails... everyone will be implicated.

The Han Dynasty ruled the world with loyalty and filial piety. For a son to betray his father was undoubtedly a heinous crime. Even with the support of the Xu family, he would still be condemned by the Imperial Academy.

"Heh...what choice do I have now?" Liu Ju sighed lightly and decided to take the risk of raising an army. The Prince's Palace had two thousand soldiers. If he recruited some more people and added the prisoners in the prison, he would be able to accomplish a great deal.

Just when he wanted to discuss the strategy of raising an army with his mother, a guard in armor rushed over.

"Your Highness, someone wants to see you. I heard it's an envoy from Xu Huqi."

(End of this chapter)