Civil servants and generals had different opinions on whether to send troops to attack Karasuma now.
Liu Cheng also considered this issue for two days before deciding to give up the temporary attack on Karasuma.
He mainly considered several aspects: First, some Xianbei people went south to join the Wuwan people.
These Xianbei people would definitely tell the Wuwan people the news, and then the Wuwan people would be prepared.
Second, the intelligence organization under his command did not collect enough intelligence on the Karasuma people, especially the terrain survey of Liaodong, Liaoxi and Youbei where the Karasuma people lived.
Liu Cheng never fought an unprepared battle.
Sooner or later, the Wuwan people would fight, no matter if it was a year or two, so he ordered to withdraw his troops and return to the court.
However, he left a force of troops in his hometown of East Xianbei, appointing The veteran general Duan Xuan was appointed General Anton and led an army of 10,000 to guard the area.
He built a city in the old land of East Xianbei to prevent this grassland from being occupied by barbarians again.
After the news of the destruction of the Xianbei Yuwen tribe spread to the Wuwan people's activity areas in Liaodong, Liaoxi and Youbeiping, the Wuwan people felt like they were facing a formidable enemy.
They felt like a rope was tied around their necks, and they might be hung by the Han Dynasty at any time. .
Liu Cheng's army returned to Yanmen in early September, and the troops from each school dispersed and returned to their original posts.
Liu Cheng returned to Chang'an with the soldiers and horses brought from Chang'an in late September, but the envoys of the Wuwan people followed closely.
Came over.
Liu Cheng's return to Chang'an this time was also warmly welcomed by the emperor, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and the people of Chang'an City, but Liu Cheng was not happy.
A few days before returning to the Protector's Palace, Liu Cheng's mood was not very high, and he did not enter the palace to see the emperor.
That night, the family had dinner.
Seeing Liu Cheng's absent-minded look, Da Qiao couldn't help but ask: "Husband, you haven't had a good meal for several days.
I haven't seen you smile since you came back this time.
What's wrong?"
Xiao Qiao, Cai Yan and He Hou also asked: "Yeah, what's going on?"
Liu Cheng put down his chopsticks and said, "It's hard to deal with the rebellion.
If we don't deal with it, how can I eat?"
Xiao Qiao said: "What's so difficult about this?
Since it's rebellion, it should be punished properly."
"You said it easily.
According to some people from the rebel ministers, Concubine Tang is the main figure among them.
Isn't it clear that only dealing with other people and not Concubine Tang is telling the world that the royal family can be exempted from all punishments even for rebellion?"
There is no need to be punished.
What is the role of this Han law?
If you want to deal with Concubine Tang, you must get the consent of the emperor.
But now the emperor imprisons Concubine Tang in Yilan Palace.
It seems that he is punishing her in this way, but in fact It’s to protect her” The women looked at each other, and some of them understood that this matter was really difficult to deal with.
If Concubine Tang had to be dealt with, how would the emperor pass the test?
Could she snatch someone from the emperor's hands?
At this time, He Hou said: "Husband, I can handle this matter as I think.
Your Majesty's desire to protect Concubine Tang is nothing more than selfish motives, but Concubine Tang's rebellion is a big deal.
How can the emperor harm the country and treason with selfish motives?"
Eradicate them all, otherwise they will soon resurge, and by then their damage will be even more serious.”
How could Liu Cheng not understand this truth?
It would be very difficult for the emperor to give up protecting Concubine Tang, unless he took Concubine Tang out of Yilan Palace by force.
But in this case, the harmonious relationship between him and the emperor would no longer be possible.
Yes, he and Emperor Liu Bian had feelings.
He could see that Liu Bian truly regarded him as a father and brother and always relied on him.
He did not want to have a quarrel with the emperor because of this matter, which would make the emperor and his ministers wary of each other in the future.
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Suspicion, even jealousy.
No matter how reluctant Liu Cheng is to face this matter, it is important to have a result and to give an explanation to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and the people of the world.
Ten days after returning to Chang'an, Liu Cheng came to Weiyang Palace for the first time.
"Your Majesty, Liu Cheng, pays homage to your Majesty.
Long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty."
Liu Cheng paid homage to Liu Bian in the front hall.
Liu Bian smiled and raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, please excuse me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty" Liu Bian smiled and said: "Uncle Huang has not been to the palace for a long time.
He will stay in the palace to have a meal today.
Come and tell the imperial kitchen to prepare meals."
Liu Cheng hesitated for a moment, clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty.
I'm sorry for bothering you."
"Okay, let's go outside for a walk first."
The two walked out of the palace and walked back along the corridor next to the palace.
As they walked, Liu Cheng told Liu Bian about the process of conquering the Xianbei Yuwen Department.
Liu Bian listened carefully and did not interrupt.
It wasn't until Liu Cheng finished speaking that Liu Bian asked about the customs and habits of the Xianbei people and some conditions on the grasslands.
Liu Chengqian said interestingly that Liu Bian sometimes laughed when he heard this.
After eating half of the imperial meal, Liu Cheng said: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing that I have to do when I enter the palace this time, which is the matter of Concubine Tang."
Liu Bian stopped picking up food with his chopsticks.
He slowly put down his chopsticks and said, "I know what your uncle is going to say and what his plan is."
Liu Cheng shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, it doesn't matter what the humble minister plans.
What matters is that this country needs order.
If anyone can destroy order at will, the world will never be peaceful, and the Han Dynasty will never be stable.
Those The princes who don't listen to the court's good orders will get worse."
"Your Majesty wants to protect Concubine Tang.
I can understand it.
After all, Concubine Tang and Your Majesty have shared hardships together.
People are not grass and trees.
How can we be ruthless?
But Your Majesty is not an ordinary person.
He is the head of a country.
Others can talk about personal affairs, but Your Majesty cannot.
Your Majesty should treat all the people of the world equally and not favor one over another."
"Did Concubine Tang consider His Majesty's feelings when planning the rebellion?
They might say that they were rebelling not against His Majesty, but against the ministers.
Do the ministers still need them to rebel?
As long as they have the ability to govern the dynasty, ministers should be treated as both.
They said they were offered the power to govern the country, but they found even a small rebellion full of flaws, and they even talked about it.
How can these people who only talk big words all day long manage this dynasty well?
Judging from the fact that their rebellion was put down in just one night, their talents are not enough to control this dynasty.
If the power is given to them, the world will be in chaos."
Speaking of this, Liu Cheng asked: "I would like to ask your Majesty what you think and what your Majesty is thinking.
Is it useful for Your Majesty to do this?
Concubine Tang will not be grateful to Your Majesty.
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She will only hate Your Majesty even more.
Your Majesty's appeasement is also very likely."
Causing catastrophe in the future."
Liu Bian's voice was trembling: "I know what the emperor said.
I can't bear it.
Isn't it enough to lock Concubine Tang in Yilan Palace?"
Liu Cheng said in a calm tone: "Your Majesty should be very clear.
If Concubine Tang did not participate in this rebellion, only Tang Hao and others, according to the law of implication, Concubine Tang should also be punished.
Of course, in this case, Concubine Tang was imprisoned in Yilan Hall, and the ministers and people of the world would not say anything.
After all, Concubine Tang was just implicated.
But the situation now is different.
Concubine Tang is.
If the court only kills the accomplices and does not punish the principal culprit, what prestige does the court have?
Today the prince rebels, tomorrow that princess rebels, and the next day the prince rebels, and these people are all in the end.
If there is no capital crime, will there be peace in this world?
The people of the world just watch you royal family fighting back and forth all day long.
Do you find it interesting?"
Tears flowed from the corners of Liu Bian's eyes, "Uncle Emperor, do you have to put Concubine Tang to death?"
Liu Cheng put down his chopsticks and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, it's not that I want to put Concubine Tang to death.
Why do you think that I want Concubine Tang to die?
Concubine Tang herself has committed an unforgivable crime.
She is not allowed to do so under the national law.
What does it have to do with me?
I am just a defender of Tao at most.
If the Han Dynasty does not even have a defender of Tao, does your Majesty think there is hope for the Han Dynasty?"
Liu Bian was silent for a long time, and Liu Cheng couldn't eat anymore.
The imperial meal on the table was cold.
He waved his hand and asked the eunuchs to take away the leftovers.
"Uncle Emperor, let Concubine Tang die.
I can't get over this hurdle in my heart.
I will compensate her for staying with me for so many years.
I will also save her life.
Uncle Emperor, I will use my privilege once."
Liu Cheng was stunned and asked dryly: "Your Majesty, is it worth it?"
"I think it's worth it.
I don't want to leave any guilt or regret in my heart.
Uncle Emperor just needs to answer me, can I use the privilege once?"
Liu Cheng nodded and said: "Of course, the privilege applies to anything.
No matter how serious the matter is, I would like to remind your majesty that once you use this privilege, your majesty will only have the last chance to use the privilege.
You should consider it." clear" Liu Bendao: "I have thought it through clearly."
Liu Cheng sighed and said: "Okay, then please ask your Majesty to write the pardon edict in his own hand and give it to Wei Chen.
When Wei Chen leaves, he must take Concubine Tang with him.
The crime that Concubine Tang should be sentenced for must still be judged.
His Majesty’s edict of amnesty can only take effect on the execution ground.
On the one hand, it is to show the majesty of the national law, and on the other hand, it is to show the power of the edict of amnesty issued by His Majesty.”
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Liu Bian agreed, and immediately wrote an edict of amnesty in his own hand, stamped it with the emperor's seal, and gave it to Liu Cheng.
Liu Cheng took the edict and read it once, rolled it up and put it in his arms, and then said to Liu Bian: "Your Majesty, it is necessary for me to remind you again that you only have one last chance to use your privileges.
Once you use up your privileges, you It will no longer be possible to interfere in military affairs and state affairs, and it will be impossible to pardon anyone."
Liu Bian nodded and said: "Of course I understand."
"Okay, then please ask your Majesty to bring Concubine Tang here."
"Come here, bring Concubine Tang."
Concubine Tang was sent outside the palace gate by the eunuchs and maids.
The soldiers of the Tingwei Mansion who had been waiting outside were ready to step forward to take her away.
Liu Cheng waved his hand: "Concubine Tang is not an ordinary prisoner.
She doesn't need to be put on a torture device and has two palace maids to wait on her.
You can just wait and watch her."
"yes" Concubine Tang was put on the carriage, with two palace maids following her.
The soldiers of Tingwei Mansion followed the carriage and escorted Concubine Tang to the prison of Tingwei Mansion
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