Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 446 Qin State - Omen
"What country in the world is immune to destruction?"

"I am already very satisfied that the country has survived to this day."

"What are you worrying about now, young man?"

As the curtain slowly rises on a new era,

When the new emperor of the Han Dynasty, gentle in nature, sensitive and sentimental, and genuinely devoted to the "way of the gentleman," announced the abolition of the mausoleum system, which had been extremely troublesome for local powerful families, aristocratic clans, and wealthy merchants,
In the underworld, the former emperors of the Han Dynasty were busy comforting Emperor Xuan, who had recently died and was in a very low mood.

"With this energy, you'd be better off having a few more drinks and dancing a couple more times!"

Emperor Taizu of Han, Liu Bang, who was drinking heavily from a wine jug and flirting with the beautiful woman beside him, looked at his descendant with disdain and said this to him.

However, Emperor Xuan was still unable to shake off the sorrow of "incompetent descendants," and could only hold his wine cup in a sullen mood, sighing from time to time.

His great-grandfather, who, after his death, miraculously "rejuvenated" through sheer inner vitality, also glared at him and said:
"Since you've chosen to pass the position to your son, what's the point of putting on this show now?"

Liu Che turned and nudged his son Liu Ju, "Go, pour your grandson a cup of wine to help him relieve his worries!"

"If all else fails, go to Madam Ximen and ask her for some potion of forgetfulness!"

How can I conceal the sorrow and pain in my heart?

Just replace it with an even more painful memory!

"That's not good?"

Liu Ju had personally witnessed the numb, listless, and agonizing state of some dead ghosts after taking the "Forgetfulness Potion," wishing they could immediately vanish into the world and escape the five elements.

No matter how you look at it, his descendants were monarchs who led the Han Dynasty to its peak, so they shouldn't have to suffer such torment.

Thinking this way,

He disregarded seniority, got up to pour some wine for his grandson, and gently patted his back to soothe him.

but,

Such gentleness did not achieve much effect.

What finally brought Emperor Xuan some comfort was...
It was his wife who died shortly after him.

Shortly after the death of her husband, with whom she had shared many years of life and deep affection,

Empress Xu Pingjun also passed away due to excessive grief, leaving behind her beloved son who was weeping uncontrollably because of the successive deaths of his father and mother.

The two were reunited in the underworld and fulfilled their youthful dreams—

They enjoy a peaceful and harmonious life as an ordinary couple.

just,

Their love was so unwavering, even unto death.
This greatly displeased some of the former rulers who had originally intended to comfort Liu Xun.

"Even in death, she couldn't let go of love and affection... No wonder she raised a son like Liu Shi!"

Emperor Jing, who had once been ganged up on by the "Husband's Sorrow Alliance," said this.

Emperor Wu, who was abandoned after his death by women he had once loved, such as Empress Wei Zifu and Lady Li, also said the same thing.

then,

The father and son exchanged a glance and sighed in unison.

What are you all babbling about?

A passing ghost overheard these bitter words and bluntly pointed out, "What business is it of you two dead ghosts if the couple is in love?"

"And if you can't stand this kind of thing, why don't you go and tell Ximen Bao and his wife?"

The two Han emperors, who respected their elders, would not accept the instigation of ghosts and gods.

They simply spat out the dog food in their mouths with a "pui pui pui" sound, then turned and left the place that made them feel uncomfortable.

He Bo watched their retreating figures quietly, then turned to Old Ghost and said with a smile:
"what!"

"No matter what, the atmosphere in the Liu family is still much better than that in the current Western Qin royal family!"

They did not travel outside the domain.

Unlike ghosts and gods, who possess the ability to "see all the countries across ten thousand miles with a mere thought," the old ghost replied with a puzzled expression:
"Has anything happened in Western Qin recently?"

"Could it be like the Xia Kingdom before, where the central emperor and the local lords engaged in fierce fighting?" "No, not at all."

He Bo calmly told the other party, "It's just that the current Qin emperor is even more cold-hearted than the monarchs we've met before."

As summer arrives and a new chapter begins...
The emperor of Qin was also celebrating his glorious reign—

He successfully suppressed the local warlords who resisted the central government's consolidation of power.

They replaced them with generals they trusted, who then took command of armies in various regions, forming one warlord region after another.

A powerful army protected him.
Countless subjects obeyed him.
Caravans from all directions traversed the land of Qin, bringing waves of wealth.

Barbarian tribes from all directions also gathered in Andu City of Qin, offering their gifts and loyalty to the Qin emperor.

Rome in the west also recognized its own strength and sent envoys to make peace with the Qin state, shifting its focus of expansion to the western lands known as "Gaul"...

Doesn't this qualify as a "golden age"?

Those who believed that they were too young to succeed to the throne and therefore inferior to the wise and powerful late emperor...

Looking back now, I know I must be filled with regret!
The emperor sat regally on his throne, basking in the blissful joy of being in complete control.

Those waves of power gradually made the once humble, patient, and shrewd emperor addicted to it, changing his mindset.

He began to become arrogant, rude, and mean to those around him.

"How noble I am!"

"You should serve a monarch like me with absolute loyalty and obedience!"

The empress, sensing that her husband was floating on air, attempted to advise him and stop his depravity.

But the emperor was furious about it.

He reprimanded the Empress for being childless for many years, for failing to fulfill her basic duties, and for daring to point fingers at the Emperor!

What utter disrespect!
And then,
The undercurrents swirling within the harem, coupled with the inexplicable appearance of the "witchcraft effigy" bearing the emperor's birthdate in the empress's palace, infuriated her.

then,

He didn't allow the empress to explain herself and directly deposed his wife of many years.

He completely disregarded the kindness and gratitude he owed the Empress when she accompanied him during his time as a prince, when he suffered greatly due to the suppression he endured by his brothers who were vying for the throne.

Many officials pleaded for the Empress's life.
His many sons, because of their stepmother's kindness and compassion, also pleaded with their father for forgiveness.

This was intolerable to the emperor.

If everyone speaks up for the Queen

Wouldn't that prove that his orders were wrong?

Moreover, this wicked woman who "secretly used witchcraft to curse the emperor" could still garner so much praise and sympathy.
This shows what?
There must be collusion between the former dynasty and the harem!

This wicked woman had already planted her own people in the previous dynasty and won over some young princes who had lost their mothers, attempting to poison her, install a new emperor, and thus rule from behind the curtain!

Suspicion like this,

The emperor also brutally suppressed the empress and her family, Lady Wang.

Taking advantage of the situation, they killed the second prince, who had been raised by Empress Wang and could legally be considered the legitimate son, who had always protected the Empress out of both reason and emotion, and who, due to his growing age and prestige, had become a threat to the emperor.
They also confined the eleventh prince, a young and outspoken man who had pointed out the emperor's harsh and suspicious nature, to a secluded and desolate mansion where he could only utter those naive words.

"I will sit on this throne for ten thousand years and ten thousand years!"

"No one can change this fact!"

The emperor, who had deposed his wife and killed his son, stroked the decorations on his throne and looked down with satisfaction at the trembling officials and princes in the court. He thought to himself, "This is what I am thinking."

"Hey!"

"It seems that the state of Western Qin is going to be destroyed by this guy!"

After listening to the news brought by He Bo from the distant Qin Kingdom,

Old Ghost couldn't help but say this.

(End of this chapter)