A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

"Your Majesty is the ruler of the world, illuminating all people."

"The Empress is the mother of the nation, and she is the model of virtue for all."

"I humbly believe that the Empress should be in charge of the inner palace, overseeing all matters related to bestowing titles, granting privileges, and managing affairs within the palace."

"In addition, the empress dowager is not allowed to interfere in politics, nor is she allowed to submit memorials regarding the promotion or reward of officials in the court, in order to prevent collusion between the inner and outer courts and endanger the power of the state."

"As His Majesty's mother, the Empress Dowager has rendered great service to the country. She should be carefully served by the Empress and allowed to enjoy her old age. She should no longer devote herself to the inner palace, nor should she interfere in state affairs."

Wei Ping meant that the Empress Dowager should enjoy her retirement; it was no longer his era.

Tell the Empress to keep a close eye on the Empress Dowager and prevent her from causing any trouble.

The empress was responsible for many matters in the inner palace and was not allowed to interfere in court affairs.

The Minister of Justice Xuan Yi's eyes lit up. Wei Ping's work was a great supplement to the deficiencies in Legalist law.

"Your Majesty, I agree."

Liu Ying nodded in satisfaction. Lü Zhi had recently shown signs of learning from Zhao Ji, the mother of Qin Shi Huang.

They colluded with ministers outside the court, hoping to seize control of the country.

It is precisely because of this that we need to bring her to her senses. He, Liu Ying, is the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and even his mother cannot interfere.

"Then let's do as the Grand Tutor says. The Court of Justice will improve the Han laws, and the Grand Tutor will go to the Empress Dowager's Palace."

"Please move out of Jiaofang Palace and into Changxin Palace. From now on, Jiaofang Palace will serve as the Empress's palace, and Changxin Palace will serve as the Empress Dowager's palace."

"I obey your decree."

Wei Ping arrived at Jiaofang Palace alone.

"Your subject pays respects to the Empress Dowager."

Empress Lü sat behind the phoenix couch, her phoenix brows furrowed.

"What brings the Grand Tutor here?"

"Your Majesty has ordered me to come here to request that the Empress Dowager move to Changxin Palace."

"Changxin Palace?"

Empress Lü asked in confusion, "Why?"

"By order of His Majesty, from this day forward, Jiaofang Palace shall be the palace of the Empress, and Changxin Palace shall be the palace of the Empress Dowager."

"Therefore, we request that the Empress Dowager move her carriage."

"That's all?"

Empress Lü's political acumen was so sharp that she immediately noticed the inappropriateness of the order.

Today the emperor said that Changxin Palace is the Empress Dowager's palace, so she wants to move it.

Tomorrow the emperor says that Yilan Palace is the Empress Dowager's residence, so will she also have to move there?

This signifies that imperial power is above the Empress Dowager's authority, and the Empress Dowager must obey the Emperor's orders!

"In addition, His Majesty also issued an oral decree."

"The Empress Dowager gave birth to the Emperor and assisted the late Emperor in governing the country with great merit. Now that the late Emperor has fulfilled his duties and ascended to heaven, the Empress Dowager should also enjoy a peaceful and happy life."

"Stop interfering in politics."

"The Empress is in charge of all matters in the inner palace, and the Empress Dowager only needs to enjoy her old age."

Wei Ping said calmly.

"I don't believe it!"

"Wei Ping, how dare you falsely convey an imperial edict!"

Empress Lü was furious. What did this mean? She was being asked to give up all power? She might as well be dead!

"Please, Your Majesty, move your carriage!"

Wei Ping ignored Lü Zhi's roar and stared at her with emotionless eyes.

Empress Lü will not give up easily this time.

"What if I don't?"

"Then don't blame me for being rude."

Wei Ping slowly walked towards Lü Zhi.

"What do you want to do!"

Empress Lü cursed angrily.

Wei Ping ignored him and continued forward.

"What are you all standing there for? Stop him!"

Empress Lü roared at the eunuchs and maids around her.

The maid and the eunuch looked at each other in disbelief. Before them stood Marquis Yan, Wei Ping, the legendary reincarnation of Chi You, a terrifying creature who could devour several children alive in one sitting.

How dare they stop Wei Ping!

What if you get swallowed whole?

Because of Wei Ping's heroic performance on the battlefield, he was successfully demonized by the public.

How could a human possibly possess such power? They must be a demon reincarnated!

But Wei Ping is a general of their Han Dynasty, so he must be the reincarnation of the legendary war god Chi You!

Legend has it that Chi You had a blue face and fangs, was three zhang tall, had a waist circumference of seven chi, and had three heads, six arms, and eight legs. He was the master of war, and only such a person could move freely among hundreds of thousands of troops!

Don't let Wei Ping's current refined and handsome appearance fool you; he may look like a wealthy young master.

He knew that if they went up to stop them, they might suddenly transform and switch to their battle form!

"Since the Empress Dowager does not choose dignity, I will help her to do so."

"I'm sorry."

Wei Ping approached Lü Zhi and, to her horror, lifted her entire phoenix bed with one hand.

Startled, Lü Zhi quickly grabbed the headboard, crying, "Let go! Let go of me!"

Wei Ping ignored him, picked up the phoenix couch, and walked towards Changxin Palace.

"Aijia agrees. Aijia will leave alone and let Aijia come down!"

Empress Lü Zhi finally witnessed Wei Ping's domineering nature and began to regret her actions.

If word gets out about what happened today, she will never have the face to act so confidently in the palace again.

Now only those close to him know. As long as they are all killed, Wei Ping won't say anything, so no one will know.

The premise is that Wei Ping puts her down.

Will Wei Ping release him?

Of course not.

You think you can just let it go like that?

late!

The moment Wei Ping chose to help Lü Zhi save face, the decision was no longer in Lü Zhi's hands!

Wei Ping remained silent, simply carrying the bed to Changxin Palace. The news was quickly relayed to the emperor by the eunuchs.

Liu Ying smiled in surprise. Simple and straightforward, just like his personality as a teacher.

"This matter must not be spread. Everyone who knows about it must keep quiet."

Liu Ying gave the instructions.

He knew that such a big thing couldn't be kept secret, but he still had to maintain appearances.

After Wei Ping moved Lü Zhi, bed and all, to Changxin Palace, Lü Zhi closed the palace gates and refused to see any outsiders.

Only Emperor Hui (Liu Ying) and Princess Lu Yuan frequently came to visit, and sometimes they would even eat here.

However, both of them consciously avoided each other.

The inner palace was managed by Empress Zhang Yan.

......

Summer of the third year of Emperor Hui's reign.

A new war has broken out on the northern grasslands.

With the help of Lou Jing, Lao Shang Chanyu integrated the tribes conquered the previous year, greatly increasing his strength. He mobilized a full 20 Xiongnu soldiers, determined to unify the Xiongnu in one fell swoop.

Under the bravery of the old Chanyu and the strategy of Lou Jing, the royal army advanced with unstoppable momentum, and the noble alliance army suffered repeated defeats.

In the Noble Alliance.

"Left Wise King, this can't go on."

Loufan Wang's men have all been wiped out, leaving him as a lone commander. What's the point of him playing now?

"So what do we do?"

The Left Wise King said dejectedly.

"Or should we surrender?"

A nobleman from a small tribe said.

"Surrender! So many brothers have died! If you want to surrender, then surrender!"

"I'm sworn enemies with the old man!"

Immediately, others objected.

"I have a suggestion."

"The Right Wise King said."

"Why don't we surrender to the Han?"

Surrender to the Han?

Many people in the camp were tempted. In their view, the Central Plains had always been powerful, and the Xiongnu had never won against them. Surrendering to such a powerful force seemed like a viable option.

"But will the Han Dynasty agree to our surrender?"

"But we surrounded the Han emperor and insulted their empress!"

Someone asked.

"You are unaware that the emperor is dead, and the current emperor of the Han Dynasty is his son."

"His son has no deep-seated hatred towards us."

The Right Wise King had always paid close attention to intelligence about the Han Dynasty and was fully aware of these public matters.

"How are we going to explain this to the people of the tribe?"

Another question was raised.

"Then tell them that after we surrender, we will no longer have to face that demon, and that this demon might even help us defeat our enemies and protect us."

The Right Wise King said quietly.

These words immediately stirred the interest of many in the camp.

This reason not only convinced the people of the tribe, but also convinced them very well!