Chapter 42 1st century 50s BC (50-41 BC)
1. In the summer, Liu Haiyang, the king of Guangchuan (the capital of Xindu) of the Western Han Dynasty (capital Chang'an), was accused of animal behavior and killing innocents (Guangchuan king Liu went to the crime of "filling the mouth with lead juice", and the country was sealed off. Four Years later, Emperor Liu Bing granted Liu Que’s elder brother Liu Wen the title of King of Guangchuan. Liu Wen passed away and his son Liu Haiyang succeeded. The house was full of erotic paintings, and then a banquet was held to invite his uncles, uncles and sisters , came to watch. Liu Haiyang's younger sister was married, but he taught her to commit adultery with his trusted courtier, and murdered other people's family of three with his cousin Liu Tiao, etc.), and was relegated to Fangling (Fang County, Hubei Province) as a commoner.
2. In winter, in October, the Xuanshi Hall of Weiyang Palace (the place where the emperor handles official affairs) caught fire.
3. This year (the first 50 years), Liu Xiao (the son of Liu Bingji) was changed to King Dingtao (capital Dingtao) as King Chu (capital Pengcheng).
4. Since the Xiongnu Khanate was split, the North and the South stood side by side.In order to win support, the Southern Xiongnu (the royal court is located in the north of the Yinshan Mountains in Inner Mongolia) Huhanxie Shanyu (the 14th term) Condaji Houzha, and the Northern Xiongnu (the royal court is located in Kharhelin City, Mongolia) Zhizhi Shanyu Conda Hutu Wusi, send people to pay tribute to the Han Dynasty.The government of the Western Han Dynasty treated the envoys of the Southern Huns with special respect.
1. In spring, the first lunar month, Liu Bingji (the tenth Emperor Xuan) of the Western Han Dynasty (capital Chang'an) went to Ganquan (northwest of Chunhua County, Shaanxi Province) to worship the gods.
2. Hu Hanxie Chanyu (fourteenth term) of the Southern Xiongnu (the royal court was located in the north of the Yinshan Mountains in Inner Mongolia) went to Chang'an for the second time to see him.
Return home in February.
At first, the Northern Xiongnu (whose royal court was located in Harhelin City, Mongolia) Zhizhi Shanyu Suoda Hutuwusi thought that his younger brother Hu Hanxie Shanyu (the 14th term) was too weak and surrendered to the Han Dynasty. The court will definitely put him under house arrest and never send him back.With no worries about the future, he led his army to march west, preparing to settle the chaos in the west and reunify the dilapidated Huns Khanate.After the army was mobilized, the younger brother of Tu Qi Shanyu (one of the five danyus) who had fled to the west long ago, the military officer (my attendant), Hu Hanxie, also fled to the west to collect the remnants of the two older brothers. The defeated generals (Tu Qi Shanyu and Runzhen Shanyu, both his elder brothers) assembled thousands of people and declared themselves to be Yilimu Shanyu.Unexpectedly, during the march, he suddenly encountered Zhizhi Shanyu, was defeated in the decisive battle, was beheaded by Zhizhi Shanyu, and all his subordinates were annexed.
At this time, Zhizhi Shanyu already had 50,000 armed forces. However, news came that the Han Dynasty provided great assistance to Hu Hanxie Shanyu. In addition to transporting food and grass, it also sent troops to assist in defense.Zhizhi Shanyu felt frustrated, so he stayed in the western region immediately.He found that with his strength, not only could he not unify the Xiongnu, he could not even go east to compete with Hu Hanxie, who was supported by the Han Dynasty.So he moved westward, approaching the Kingdom of Wusun (the capital Chigu City), hoping to annex Wusun by tricks.
Zhizhi Shanyu sent an envoy to meet Wu Jutu, the young king of Wusun, who killed the envoy and dispatched an army of 8,000 cavalry to welcome Zhizhi Shanyu.Zhizhi Shanyu found out about the conspiracy, sent troops to fight, and defeated the Wusun army.Zhizhi Shanyu then took advantage of the victory to attack the Wujie Kingdom (southern foot of the Altai Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region), the Jiankun Khanate (the upper reaches of the Yenisei River in Siberia), and the Dingling Tribe (on the shore of Lake Baikal in Siberia) to the north, and annexed them all.Constantly attacking the Wusun Kingdom, often gaining the upper hand.The Jiankun Khanate was 7,000 miles away from the King’s Court of the Northern Huns in the east, and 5,000 miles away from Cheshi Kingdom (Turpan City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region) in the south. his royal court.
3. In March, Bo star (short-tailed comet) appeared in Wang Liangxing and Ge Dao star, and entered the Ziwei constellation (this is a matter of astronomy, how to "appear" and how to "enter" is beyond comprehension).
4. Liu Bing is already sick, so look for senior officials who can entrust his funeral affairs.Summon my cousin, court attendant (servant) Leling Marquis Shigao, Prince Master (Prince Taifu) Xiao Wangzhi, and Prince Teacher (Prince Shaofu) Zhou Kan to the bed in the palace.Appoint Shi Gaodang, the Supreme Commander of the National Armed Forces (Da Sima) and General of Chariots, Xiao Wangzhi's current General and Commander of the Imperial Guard (Guang Luxun), and Zhou Kan as a Special State Officer (Doctor Guanglu); all accepted In the posthumous edict, he jointly assists the young master and is in charge of court secrets (collaborating with ministers).
In winter, on December 7th, Liu Bing passed away in Weiyang Palace (age 43).
Ban Gu said:
Emperor Xiaoxuan (Liu Bingji) governed the country, rewarded those who made meritorious deeds, and punished those who committed crimes.Draft the plan in detail and track the implementation results.Regardless of the officials in charge of government affairs, or the intellectuals of Confucian classics and legal experts, they are all elites for a while, and their work efficiency is extremely high.As for the prosperity of skills, craftsmen, and equipment, the next two emperors (the eleventh Liu Shi and the twelfth Liu Ao) could not keep up.The officials were dedicated to their duties, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment; when they encountered civil strife in the Huns Khanate, they rescued the dead and helped them survive, and their prestige deterred the barbarians in the north.The Xiongnu Shanyu (Hu Hanxie Shanyu) admired the benevolence and righteousness of the Han Dynasty, bowed his head and proclaimed himself a minister.The light of great meritorious deeds shines on the ancestors, and the grand cause will last forever, so it can indeed be called "ZTE".Both merit and kindness can be compared with Zi Wuding (the 23rd Emperor Gaozong) of the Shang Dynasty and Ji Jing (the 11th King Xuanwang) of the Zhou Dynasty.
Bo Yang said:
Ban Gu praised that Liu Bing had already competed with Zi Wuding and Ji Jing, and he was still in the "ancient" giant tank.The deeds of Zi Wuding happened in the first fourteenth century of the semi-reliable historical era, but there are only a few words.Although Ji Jing was a figure in the ninth century before, he was very useless.Putting the wise Liu Bing into the mold of the ancients and ancient things, it makes it pale and colorless.
The most lively one is: "The Xiongnu Shanyu admired the benevolence and righteousness of the Han Dynasty, bowed his head and proclaimed himself a minister." The Xiongnu Chanyu Shanyu Ji Houzha surrendered to the Han Dynasty only because his soldiers were weak and outnumbered, and he was desperate. ?Some Chinese emperors also bowed their heads to the barbarians and professed their vassals. Could it be that they admired the benevolence and righteousness of the barbarians?
This kind of ignorance and shamelessness will definitely lead to wrong decisions.If the arrogance remains unchanged, the Chinese will never see the truth they are facing.
5. On December 6th, Prince Liu Shi (27 years old) succeeded the emperor (11th Yuan Emperor).Jin paid homage to the first emperor (Gaozu) Liu Bang's temple, respected the empress dowager of Shangguan as the empress dowager (this is the second time that Ms. Shangguan was honored as the "empress dowager". The first time was in July 1974), the queen queen For the Empress Dowager.
1. In spring, on the 4th day of the first lunar month, the new emperor (the eleventh Yuan Emperor) Liu Xun (28 years old this year) of the Western Han Dynasty (capital Chang'an) buried his father and former emperor (the tenth Xuan Emperor) Liu Bing in Du Mausoleum (southeast of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province).Forgive the world.
2. On March 10th, Liu Shi made Wang Zhengjun the Queen, and made Wang Zhengjun's father, Wang Jin, the Marquis of Yangping.
Liu Shi issued an edict: All the surplus funds and products of the Sanfu (the capital Chang'an City, West Chang'an City, and North Chang'an City), the Ministry of Sacrifice (Taichang), each county, each feudal country, and the Royal Forest Garden will be used to help the poor and help the poor. start a business.If the amount of capital is less than 1,000 renminbi, we will supply or lend them seeds or food.
3. Liu Shi ordered his grandfather, Ping Enhou (Dai Hou), the son of Xu Guanghan's compatriot brother, Xu Jia (Xu Guanghan's nephew), the servant of the bedroom hall (Zhongchang Shi), to inherit the title of Ping Enhou. (The term "Zhongchangshi" appears here, referring to the closest officials who can go directly to the bedroom. Later, eunuchs were appointed exclusively. The emperor was closed except for contact with the outside world during court meetings, and the eunuchs were able to exercise power.)
4. In summer, in June, when infectious diseases were prevalent, Liu Shi ordered the imperial kitchen (Taiguan) to reduce dishes and rice (damage food), and reduce the officials of the Music Department (Yuefu) (for the establishment of the Music Department, refer to 120 years ago. " Hanshu·Liyue Zhi" records: When Liu Xin, the thirteenth emperor, came to the throne, the number of officials in the Music Department was reduced from 829 to 388. It is conceivable that before Liu Xi cut down the officials , the number of the Music Department must be more than 829), reduce the royal horses (there were about 300,000 royal horses at that time), and relieve refugees.
5. Eleven counties in Kanto (east of Hangu Pass) were closed to the country, floods caused disasters, and severe famine occurred.In some places, people kill each other and devour each other's corpses (tragedies on earth).
The Western Han government transferred aid and food relief from other counties and other feudal states.
6. Liu Shi has long heard that Wang Ji and Gong Yu, two people from Langye (Zhucheng City, Shandong Province), are proficient in the Five Classics of Confucianism ("Poetry", "Li", "Yi" and "Spring and Autumn"), and their virtues are clean. People were recruited to the capital Chang'an (Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province).Wang Ji died on the way.After Gong Yu arrived, he was appointed as a commentator (remonstrance doctor).Liu Shi asked him humbly how to govern the country many times.Gong Yu said:
"In ancient times, the kings were very frugal, so their expenses were very limited. Except for one-tenth of the income tax, there were no other taxes and errands. Therefore, every household maintained a standard of living. Gaozu (the first emperor Liu Bang), Xiaowen (the fifth emperor Liu Heng), Xiaojing (the sixth emperor Liu Qi), there were no more than a dozen court ladies, and no more than a hundred horses. Later (after the seventh emperor Liu Che), they couldn't wait to improve their enjoyment and developed viciously. It's getting more and more serious. The subordinates are also extravagant.
"I foolishly believe that it is certainly difficult to completely imitate the ancient ancestors, but at least we should also emulate the deeds of our modern ancestors. Now that the construction of the palace has come to an end, there is nothing we can do. Other expenses should be reduced as much as possible. It was established in the Qi State area in the past. (Shandong Province) Royal Weaving Factory (Sanfuguan) weaves clothes for the royal family every year, but only ten bamboo boxes. Now, the spring, summer and winter weaving that belongs to each has several thousand workers, and the annual consumption Hundreds of millions. And the number of royal horses that eat human food has reached more than 10,000. When Emperor Wu (the seventh emperor Liu Che) collected thousands of beauties to fill the ever-increasing palace. When the emperor died, those buried with him There are as many as 190 kinds of money, property, birds, beasts, fish and turtles. And all the beauties are sent to the cemetery to guard the tomb. The same is true for the burial objects of the late emperor (the tenth Liu Bing). As a son of man, it is difficult to actively ask for changes. Officials are also willing to follow the previous example, which is a pity.
"The supreme leader is like this, and the people in the lower position are affected. Most of the wives and concubines a man has are more than normal. Some of the concubines of princes and marquises have as many as hundreds of them, rich officials and even small officials, and some are only singers. There are dozens of them. Therefore, the families of high-ranking officials and wealthy families are full of resentful wives, and most men from ordinary poor families cannot marry wives. As for burials, all the money and treasures on the ground are buried in the ground with the corpses, and the result is The earth is devoid of wealth, but the earth is full of treasures. This kind of fault is the responsibility of the above, and it is all the result of all the examples of high officials.
"I suggest to Your Majesty, look into the principles of archaeologists, follow the right way of saving, and reduce the expenses of vehicles, clothes, and utensils--three points minus two points. Only 20 beauties in the palace will be left behind, and the rest will be sent back to their own homes. The beauties who were detained in the cemetery without having children should be released. The number of royal horses should not exceed a few dozen. Only the Nanyu Garden (Shanglinyuan) area in Chang'an was left for hunting, and all others were returned to the people. Now, the world is in a severe famine year, shouldn't the expenditure be greatly reduced, used as a remedy, and to repay God's will? God established a king to benefit the people, not for his own enjoyment."
Liu Xi adopted Gong Yu's suggestion and issued an edict: All palaces that the emperor rarely visits will not be repaired in the future.The Ministry of Communications (Emperor Servant) reduced the imperial horses, and the Water Conservancy Department (Water Balance) reduced the supply of wild animals for the emperor to watch or hunt (During the Western Han Dynasty, the Water Conservancy Department was in charge of the imperial garden).
Sima Guang said:
Loyal ministers who serve the king should ask the king to do more difficult things.Then, the easier things can be formalized without much effort.As long as it can make up for the shortage, the excessive length will be corrected naturally.Liu Shi had just ascended the throne, and he humbly asked Gong Yu for advice. Gong Yu should start with the most important things first, and leave the less important things in the second step.Indecision, and the power of the evil people was the most serious worry at that time, and Gong Yu did not speak in this regard.Being cautious and frugal is exactly what Liu Shi possessed, but Gong Yu made a big deal out of it and made suggestions.What is the reason?If his wisdom doesn't even know this, how can he be called a virtuous person?If he knows but refuses to tell, the sin is even greater.
Bo Yang said:
Gong Yu's proposal focuses on the two major focuses of "marriage" and "mourning".If the number of court ladies can be reduced to twenty as he hoped, not only will there be no resentful women inside and no husbands outside, but it will also bring about a new change in China's political situation-maybe avoid the disaster of eunuchs, because there are no eunuchs at all. Need so many eunuchs again.It is also possible to shorten the distance between the king and the officials and the people, so that the king has the opportunity to go to the people and stay awake.The disadvantages of thick burials not only make the families of the deceased unbearable, but also a large amount of movable and immovable properties have to be buried in the ground every day, and resources have to be dried up day by day.Just think about it, how many people die every day in the whole country, if an average of one tael of silver is buried with each corpse, how much silver will disappear in a year?
Sima Guang blamed Gong Yu for not knowing how to start with the most important thing, and what he called the most important thing was: "Indecisiveness, evil people hold power." The problem is, Liu Shi's natural indecision, this character, is it What can be corrected by "suggestions" and "advice"?As for "evil people gaining power", it is even more strange.Liu Shi has just sat on the throne, and the "evil people" have not yet come to power.Even if they come to power, they have not yet had a chance to reveal their evil, how can Jiao Gongyu point it out?Could it be that Gong Yu was setting up a hexagram booth, not a prophet.Sima Guang meant that the king should be asked to do more difficult things first, and other small things should be solved easily.This method of capturing the thief first and capturing the king is not a panacea.How much can Liu Xi hear about the trivial matters of "marriage" and "burial" in Sima Guang's eyes?How can the palace really not be repaired all the time?In the end, it's not a big move.How much money can be saved by reducing imperial vehicles and beasts?Liu Xi didn't say a word about the reduction of court ladies. He couldn't do such an "easy" thing, and even more difficult things-such as appointing a "great scholar" who didn't know where in the world, he couldn't do it.If Liu Xun asked Mr. Bo Yang for his opinion, I would suggest national elections, the organization of a parliament, and an independent judiciary. This is more difficult and fundamental. Can Liu Xun accept it?
Gong Yu's suggestion can prove one thing. Under the autocratic and feudal political system, "advising" and "advising" have little effect.Only the checks and balances of democratic politics can make those in power steer carefully.
7. Huhanxie Chanyu (fourteenth term) of the Hun Khanate (Southern Xiongnu · Wang Ting located in the north of the Yinshan Mountains in Inner Mongolia) wrote to the government of the Western Han Dynasty, stating that the people were hungry and destitute, and asked for relief.The government of the Western Han Dynasty ordered Yunzhong (Toketuo County, Inner Mongolia) and Wuyuan (Baotou City, Inner Mongolia) two counties to transport 20,000 hu of rice grain.
8. This year, the Western Han government, under the Governor of the Western Regions (General Protector), added the Wusi Commander (Wusi Xiaowei) to preside over the Cheshi (Turpan City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region) armed reclamation. ("Commander Wu" and "Commander Si" are two positions. As for why this strange name is called, Yan Shigu believes that in the mysterious "Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches" system, "Wusi's position is uncertain". So "Wu "Si Xiaowei" is of the nature of patrolling, such as "patrol commander", which is more accurate, but since he is also in charge of land reclamation, it seems that he has a fixed station.)
1. In spring, on the first month of the lunar year, Liu Shi (29 years old), the emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (the 11th Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty) went to Ganquan (northwest of Chunhua County, Shaanxi Province) to offer sacrifices to the gods.
2. Marquis of Leling, Supreme Commander of the National Armed Forces (Da Sima), Shi Gao, General of Chariots and Cavalry, in charge of court secrets (Ling Shangshu) for the sake of the emperor's relatives (the son of Shi Liangdi's brother, the tenth emperor Liu Bingji's grandmother) thing).Former general Xiao Wangzhi and special state official (Doctor Guanglu) Zhou Kan served as his deputy.Xiao Wangzhi is a famous Confucianist in the Confucian school. When Liu Shi was still the prince, he and Zhou Kan served as Liu Shi's master and teacher respectively. They had a deep old relationship and Liu Shi trusted them very much.After Liu Xi retired from the court, he often met with the two of them, talking about the governance stories of the past dynasties, and stating the country's construction plans.Xiao Wangzhi recommended Liu Gengsheng, who was born in the royal family, has deep experience in the study of the Five Classics of Confucianism, a guardian consultant (Sanqi regular attendant), a professional commentator (advising doctor), and an imperial supervisor (to Shizhong. Guardian consultant and court entourage) On the contrary, it was a kind of foreign court errand. When the emperor went out, he rode behind the convoy so that the emperor could call for advice at any time).He also recommended Jin Changtong, the court entourage, to assist Liu Shi.The four of them worked together to guide Liu Xi towards the ancient system, remedied and corrected political mistakes in many ways, and Liu Xi almost obeyed.Under this powerful influence, although Shi Gao held a high official position, he was only sitting in a high position to make up for it.Thus, there was a rift between Xiao Wangzhi and Xiao Wangzhi.
Honggong, the chief administrative officer of the court (Zhongshu Ling), and Shi Xian, the executive officer (Servant She), presided over the central government and were familiar with the documents and laws when the previous emperor (the tenth Xuandi) was sick.After Liu Shi came to the throne, he was weak and often fell ill.He believed that Shi Xian had held important jobs for a long time, and because he was an eunuch, with a pure background and no party members in the government, he was shrewd and capable, with a strong sense of responsibility and could be trusted, so he entrusted him with the power.Government affairs, no matter how big or small, were forwarded through Shi Xian, and then ruled by Liu Xi.In just a few months, Shi Xian's power and favor have overwhelmed the government and the public.Civil and military officials all respect and fear him.Shi Xian is a human being, extremely intelligent, insightful, able to understand the thoughts hidden deep in the leader's heart.The appearance is pleasant, but the heart is sinister and vicious.The most cunning argument, slander others.Any little bit of resentment could not escape his legal revenge.He combined with Shi Gao, the chariot general, and often insisted on his own opinions when discussing major national affairs, and did not agree with Xiao Wangzhi.
Xiao Wang's group already hated the pride, extravagance and indulgence of the Xu family (Liu Bing's wife's family) and Shi's family (Liu Bing's grandmother's family), relatives of the emperor, but now there is Hong Gong who holds real power. , Shi Xian, joined the opponent's camp, and felt that the situation was even more serious.So he took an offensive action and suggested to the emperor Liu Shi: "The Palace Administration Department (Zhongshu) is the place where the emperor issues orders. It is not the traditional system in ancient times to enjoy joy among the beauties in the harem all day long, and it is inconvenient for foreign ministers to come and go. It is not the traditional system in ancient times. Please lift the regulation that eunuchs concurrently serve as officials, this is in line with the ancient admonition of 'not close to those who have been punished'."
This suggestion strengthened Xiao Wangzhi's confrontation with the royal family group (Shi Gao, Hong Gong, Shi Xian, etc.).And Liu Shi had just sat on the throne, he was modest and cautious, and did not dare to change the arrangement of his ancestors immediately.Therefore, whether or not eunuchs should be the officials in charge of government orders has been discussed and discussed, discussed and discussed, but no final decision can be made.However, the situation was obviously not good for Xiao Wangzhi, because Liu Shi soon promoted Liu Gengsheng to be the Minister of Royal Family Affairs (Zong Zheng. He was no longer a former imperial supervisor and could no longer enter the court).
In order to expand their influence, Xiao Wangzhi and Zhou Kan continued to recommend Confucian scholars and experts to the emperor to serve as government commentators (remonstrators).But at this time, a dangerous person appeared, Zheng Peng from Kuaiji County (Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province), and found that the two major factions of the central government may soon break out a decisive duel, so he decided to bet on Xiao Wangzhi's side , follow Xiao Wang's route, and gain power.So he wrote to Liu Xun, accusing Shi Gao of sending his followers to various counties and feudal states to seek illegal interests, and strongly pointed out the crimes of the children of the two families surnamed Xu and Shi among the imperial relatives.
Liu Xun showed Zhou Kan this memorial.Zhou Kan suggested that Zheng Peng should be ordered to report to Jinmamen and wait for his summons.Zheng Peng then submitted an autograph to Xiao Wangzhi, saying: "What is the purpose of the general as a country's important mission? I just hope that I will be satisfied when I am Guan Zhong and Yan Ying (both are wise prime ministers of Qi State in the Spring and Autumn Period)?" Conscientious and conscientious, I was so busy that I didn’t eat until noon, and I went straight to catch up with the achievements of Ji Dan (Zhou Gong) and Ji Shi (Zhao Gong)? If the purpose is only to be Guan Zhong and Yan Ying, I will return to my hometown Yanling ( Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province), to guard the tombs of our ancestors for the rest of my life. If it is to establish the great achievements of Ji Dan and Ji Shi, then please give me time, and I am willing to be loyal and present my strategy.”
When Xiao Wangzhi met Zheng Peng, he treated each other heart-to-heart.But it didn't take long to see that Zheng Peng was just an opportunistic and evil person, so he drew a line with him and stopped dealing with him.
Zheng Peng, with the personality of a member of the Chu Kingdom in the Warring States Period, was disappointed and resentful. What he pursued was power, not principles and right and wrong, so he made a 180-degree change and defected to the royal family of the two great families of Xu and Shi.Regarding what he did in the past, he explained: "It was all instigated by Zhou Kan and Liu Gengsheng. I am from Kanto (east of Hangu Pass). How do I know about government affairs?" ) Xu Zhang, then asked Liu Shi to summon Zheng Peng in person.After a conversation with Liu Shi, Zheng Peng came out of the palace and declared: "I have reported to the emperor the former general (Xiao Wangzhi) for five minor demerits and one major crime." , also wanted to be included in Xiao Wangzhi's system, but Xiao Wangzhi refused to accept it because of Hualong's bad conduct.Hualong also joined the Royal Group.
Hong Gong and Shi Xian taught the two thugs who came to the door automatically, and jointly sued Xiao Wangzhi's system: "conspired to depose Shi Gao, and provoke the relationship between the emperor and the two big families of Xu Shi, the emperor's relative." Wait until the day Xiao Wangzhi is on vacation , Teach Zheng Peng and Hua Long to submit the memorial.Liu Xun handed over to Honggong for investigation.Hong Gong asked Xiao Wangzhi, Xiao Wangzhi replied: "The emperor's relatives occupy high positions, and most of them are extravagant. I hope that the emperor will alienate them. They are just for the sake of the country. They are loyal and have no evil intentions." After the confession of this attempt, Hong Gong and Shi Xian jointly reported: "Xiao Wangzhi, Zhou Kan, and Liu Gengsheng formed a private party, quoted and recommended each other, constantly slandered important high-ranking officials of the country, separated His Majesty's close relatives, and plotted To control the government and authorize the court. To be a subject is to be disloyal; to trap a leader in injustice is immoral. To be unfaithful is to ask the royal protocol officer (the speaker) to transfer the whole case to justice (called to the court lieutenant). "
Not long after he came to the throne, Liu Shi didn't understand the meaning of "transferring justice", so he approved it.Until one day, Liu Shi summoned Zhou Kan and Liu Gengsheng.Left and right replied, "They have been arrested and taken into custody." Liu Shi was surprised and said, "What's going on? Didn't the Ministry of Justice (Tingwei) just ask questions!"Liu Shi said: "Please come out to work quickly!" Hong Gong and Shi Xian found that if Zhou Kan and Liu Gengsheng were reinstated, they would be unstoppable if they retaliated.Therefore, Shi Gao told Liu Xun, saying: "Your Majesty has not been on the throne for a long time, and the reputation of moralizing the world has not yet been spread, but first he used the law to set up his master (when Liu Xun was the prince, Xiao Wangzhi was the prince and Taifu) , and since the ministerial-level senior officials (Zhou Kan, Liu Gengsheng) were imprisoned, if the world knows that the procedural errors were caused, the image of the government will be damaged. It is better to take this opportunity to remove them from office to show that the government has made no mistakes." Liu Shi then issued an edict to the Prime Minister (Prime Minister) and the Chief Inspector (Doctor Yushi): "The former general Xiao Wangzhi tutored me for eight years (Xiao Wangzhi served as the crown prince and Taifu from August 57 to 49 BC. In December of 2010, eight years and five months in Renfan), he had no other crimes, but because of his old age and memory loss, he should be exempted from his post as the former general and commander of the palace guard (Guang Luxun). Zhou Kan , Liu Gengsheng, all demoted to civilians."
3. On February 27th, Liu Xun made his younger brother Liu Jing the king of Qinghe (capital Qingyang).
4. On February 28, an earthquake occurred in Longxi County (Lintao County, Gansu Province). The city walls and houses collapsed, killing many civilians.
5. In March, Liu Ba, the son of Liu Xu, Feng Guangling (Li) King (the capital of Guangling), succeeded to the throne. (Liu Xu committed suicide because of a crime, and the feudal state was revoked. Refer to the first five or four years, and now his son is canonized.)
6. Liu Shi issued an edict: revoke the imperial chariots, imperial dogs, and imperial horses managed by the Forbidden Palace Attendant Department (Huangmen Temple).The Palace Flower Supply Bureau (Forbidden Garden) affiliated to the Water Conservancy Administration (Water Balance), the Imperial Garden under the Yichun Palace (southeast of Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province), and the Royal Hunting Supply Bureau (Kafei) under the Palace Supply Department (Shaofu) The outer pool (佽, sound ci. Yi Fei, a warrior of the ancient Chu Kingdom, could jump into the water and kill dragons. The outer pool of Yi Fei was the place where the emperors of the Western Han Dynasty shot geese), and the fields in the royal bird farm were all open to the poor.He also issued an edict to pardon the world, and ordered the relevant units to recommend outstanding talents, talents with special abilities, and people who spoke out.
7. In summer, in April, Liu Shi named the prince Liu Ao (four years old this year) as the crown prince.
Zheng Peng, the waiting official at the Golden Horse Gate, praised Zhang Chang, the magistrate (prefect) of Taiyuan County (Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province), as a well-known important minister in the era of Liu's illness, who could assist the crown prince Liu Ao.Liu Shi asked Xiao Wangzhi for his opinion, and Xiao Wangzhi believed that Zhang Chang was a capable official who was capable of handling complicated and chaotic work, but his frivolous behavior was not what makes him a master.Liu Xun then changed his mind and sent envoys to recruit Zhang Chang, planning to appoint him as the mayor of North Chang'an (Zuo Fengyi).Unfortunately, Zhang Chang died of illness.
Bo Yang said:
Xiao Wangzhi's attack on Zhang Chang's frivolous behavior refers to two facts: one is that once, after Zhang Chang participated in the emperor's court meeting, he "rided through Zhangtai", and there were many prostitutes on Zhangtai Street, but he didn't care. Straight through.The other is the famous "Zhang Chang Thrush", which is considered obscene by dignified government officials giving their wives thrushes.Zhang Chang once protested on this point: "There are many more obscene gestures than thrushes in the pleasure of the boudoir." However, as long as you are bitten by a school of sharks, you can't get rid of it regardless of the facts.
Influenced by traditional Chinese culture, many outspoken people are forced to put up their faces and try to play saints.As a result, the heart of a child was worn away layer by layer, and a strange monster in the officialdom appeared.However, only a great personality can have a great image, and a great image is true love.Relying on artificial manufacturing, it can cause asthma.Xiao Wangzhi suffered a disastrous defeat in his struggle with the Imperial Family Group, and we are extremely sympathetic.But his haughty face of rejecting others thousands of miles away is really annoying.His attack on Zhang Chang was only because Zhang Chang was recommended by Zheng Peng. From the fact that he framed Han Yanshou and attempted to frame Bingji, it showed that he was not a kind and generous person, but he was a "great Confucianism", so he decided to There are Confucian systems that give him an exorbitant evaluation.
8. Liu Xun made Xiao Wangzhi the Marquis of Guannei (Quasi-Marquis) and the former supervisor of the imperial court (Giving Shizhong), and met with him on the 1st and 15th of every month.
During the Great Kanto Famine, hungry people in Qi State (Shandong Province) killed each other and devoured each other's corpses (a human tragedy).
9. In autumn, on July 27, there was another earthquake.
10. Liu Shi recruited Zhou Kan and Liu Gengsheng again, and planned to appoint them as commentators.Hong Gong and Shi Xian obstructed them, so Liu Shi changed their appointment to be royal guards (Zhong Lang).
Liu Shi has always respected Xiao Wangzhi very much and asked him to be prime minister.Hong Gong, Shi Xian, and the children of the two major families of the royal family, as well as the court entourage, and the various units of the Palace Administration (Zhu Cao), all harbored resentment and waited for the opportunity to fight back, and the opportunity finally came.It turned out that Liu Gengsheng couldn't wait to act first, and ordered one of his relatives to write a letter to Liu Shi about the earthquake disaster, saying: "The earthquake was aimed at Honggong and Shi Xian, not at the three lonely men (referring to Xiao Wangzhi) , Zhou Kan, Liu Gengsheng). I am very ignorant, but I think that Hong Gong and Shi Xian should be deposed to show the punishment for covering up evil. Xiao Wang should be promoted to clear the way for the virtuous to make progress. If this is the case, the world will be peaceful. The gate is open, and the source of natural disasters and earth changes is blocked." After the memorial was submitted, Hong Gong and Shi Xian suspected that Liu Gengsheng had done it, and asked Liu Shi for permission to investigate, and Liu Shi approved.So he arrested that relative and confessed the truth. As expected, he was instructed by Liu Gengsheng.Then Liu Gengsheng was arrested and demoted to a commoner again.
At this time, Xiao Ji, Xiao Wangzhi's son, guard consultant (Sanqi) and royal guard (Zhonglang), wrote a letter to appeal for his father's "transfer of justice".The memorial was handed over to the relevant unit, and the relevant unit checked the report and said: "The evidence of the crime Xiao Wangzhi was accused of during the first month was very clear, and it was not a false accusation. But he instigated his son to write a letter to His Majesty, citing the innocent poem (Xiao Wangzhi) Ji's memorial is not included in the history books, so I don't know which one to quote. "October at the turn of the month": "Innocence and innocent, slander!" This may be the case), it is out of the style of a minister, disrespectful! Please arrest and interrogate. "Hong Gong, Shi Xian and other imperial family groups deeply understand that Xiao Wangzhi has always been staunch and upright, and it is impossible to accept the humiliation of being imprisoned (confirmed before and after, in the first month case, only Zhou Kan and Liu Gengsheng were arrested, and Xiao Wangzhi was only arrested. case referred to the Department of Justice).So I suggested: "Xiao Wangzhi was lucky enough not to be implicated in the previous case. He was given a title, but he didn't know how to correct his mistakes. Instead, he complained and instigated his son to write a letter and blamed the mistake on His Majesty. The intention is very obvious and self-righteous. Your Majesty's master, it doesn't matter how much you mess around. If you don't use the pain of prison to dampen his pride and reduce his self-confidence, you can't stop his resentment. Even if your Majesty grants him more grace, he will not be grateful "Liu Shi said: "Master Xiao has a strong temper, why is he willing to go to jail?" Shi Xian and a group of people said: "People, who doesn't cherish life, and Xiao Wangzhi was charged with a minor crime of speech (this is cheating) If you don't, "disrespect" is the only death penalty), and you don't have to worry about him committing suicide." Liu Shi agreed.
In winter, in December, Shi Xian and others sealed the imperial edict and handed it over to the royal protocol officer (the speaker), ordering it to be unsealed by Xiao Wangzhi himself.In order to intensify the terror effect, Shi Xianjiao's Sacrifice Department (Taichang) quickly dispatched the garrison troops belonging to the capital Chang'an Garrison Command (Zhijinwu) to surround Xiao Wangzhi's residence (at that time Xiao Wangzhi lived in Duling County, Duling County used to be The county seat established on the basis of Emperor Rendi Liu Bingji's tomb is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Sacrifice, not the Chang'an City Government. Therefore, he ordered the nearby garrison troops to be recruited in order to create an atmosphere of terror and force Xiao Wangzhi to commit suicide.) The envoys arrived at Xiao Wangzhi house, summon Xiao Wangzhi.Xiao Wangzhi asked his student Zhu Yun from Lu State (the capital of Lu County) how he should respond.Zhu Yun was also very strong-tempered, advocating integrity, and suggested Xiao Wangzhi to kill himself.Xiao Wangzhi looked up to the sky and sighed: "I used to stand in the ranks of generals (former generals) and prime ministers (Xiao Wangzhi used to be the chief inspector, one of the three princes. Refer to July 59 BC), and I am over sixty years old. Wouldn't it be too despicable to be imprisoned at such an old age and to try to survive?" Then he called Zhu Yun's nickname and said, "Zhu You, quickly reconcile the medicine, and don't prolong the time of waiting for death!" After drinking the poisonous wine ( Zhen, sound zhen. It is a legendary poisonous bird that puts its feathers in wine to become poisonous wine, and if you drink it, you will die), and you will die.
Liu Xun was shocked when he received the report. He patted the table and said, "I suspected that he would not go to jail, so he killed my good master!" Lunch, couldn't swallow, burst into tears, and was moved left and right.Summoning Shi Xian and others to question, Shi Xian and others admitted that they had made a mistake in their judgment, took off their official hats, kowtowed to plead guilty, and finally let them get up after a long time.Liu Xi mourned Xiao Wangzhi, and he couldn't forget his feelings. He sent envoys to his grave every year to offer sacrifices until Liu Xi's death.
Sima Guang said:
Liu Shi, the king, is strange, so easily deceived, but so difficult to wake up.Hong Gong and Shi Xianzhi framed Xiao Wangzhi, plotting tricks, it is true that sometimes it is difficult to distinguish.However, Liu Shi already suspected that Xiao Wangzhi refused to be imprisoned, and Honggong and Shi Xian promised not to commit suicide, but they committed suicide in the end. The deception of Honggong and Shi Xian was very obvious.Even a king of moderate wisdom will discover the truth and give the punishment he deserves.Liu Xi was not the case. Although he burst into tears and even refused to eat, mourning his master, he didn't know that killing Honggong and Shi Xian was just to make them take off their official hats and kneel down to plead guilty.So, what are the traitors afraid of?And it just encourages Hong Gong and Shi Xian to be more evil without fear.
Bo Yang said:
Liu Shi is a typical fatuous person.The biggest feature of a fatuous person is that he has a good heart, but he has no ability to judge, even if he has the ability to judge, he has no ability to execute.Just like a baby who never grows up, being toyed and thrown up and down by ambitious families, not only does it not feel dangerous, but it is full of joy.Those who love him are sweating profusely beside him, but there is nothing they can do.Unfortunately, since Liu Shi, a series of kings have been of this type.The disintegration of the Western Han Dynasty, even the gods could not stop it.
11. This year (the first four or seven years), Hong Gong died of illness, and Shi Xian, the executive officer, succeeded the chief administrative officer of the court (Zhongshu Ling).
12. Initially, Liu Che (the seventh Emperor Wu) annexed the Kingdom of Nanyue (capital Panyu), and established Zhuya (Qiongshan County, Hainan Province) and Daner (Danzhou City, Hainan Province) on Hainan Island (refer to the previous one one year).On the small island in the sea, the officials and soldiers are all Han Chinese.The local aborigines were plundered and humiliated, which was very violent.The indigenous people are also very strong, thinking that Hainan Island is blocked from the sea and cannot be reached by the central forces, so they continue to raise troops to resist violence.Every few years, a civil uprising broke out, killing officials of the Han Dynasty.The government of the Western Han Dynasty had to dispatch troops every time to calm down.二十余年间，共发生过六次大规模变乱。刘病已（十任宣帝）在位时，又有两次变乱（前五九年，三县反。前五二年，九县反）。刘奭即位的第二年（前四八年），珠厓郡山南县（今地不详）变乱，西汉政府出兵镇压，而变乱更加扩大；其他县份也跟着变乱，一连两年，不能平定。
刘奭广为征求意见，准备出动大军攻击。候见官贾捐之说：
“我曾经听说，伊祁放勋（尧）、姚重华（舜）、姒文命（禹），这些圣明的君王，版图的面积，不过数千里。西接沙漠，东滨大海。朔方（泛指北方领土）以南，都是中国文化普及的地区。愿接受中国文化的，中国就去治理；不愿接受中国文化的，中国绝不强迫。所以君王跟臣僚，都被歌颂，凡有生命的动物，都得到它们的需要。子武丁（商王朝二十三任帝高宗）、姬诵（周王朝二任王成王），是商王朝跟周王朝至圣至仁的君王，然而版图仍然很小，东方不过到达江国（河南省正阳县南）、黄国（河南省潢川县），西方不过到达氐部落、羌部落（均在甘肃省南部），南方不过到达蛮族的楚部落（湖北省襄樊市一带），北方不过到达朔方。所以颂扬的声音四起，凡是会听会看的生物，都乐于生存。越裳部落（可能在越南南部），经过九次翻译，而向中国进贡，这不是武装部队的兵力所可以办得到的。
“然后，到了秦王朝，大军远征，贪功于万里之外，却使国内的防卫虚弱，天下纷纷背叛，政府崩溃。到了孝文皇帝（五任帝刘恒），放弃战争，专心从事政治的安定，推广礼教。在那个时代，每年处决的囚犯不过几百人；赋税很少，劳役又很简单。到了孝武皇帝（七任帝刘彻），磨利武器，喂饱战马，用以对抗东南西北四方蛮夷；每年处决的囚犯高达几万人。赋税沉重，差役频繁。盗贼一时遍起，而大军不断出击，做父亲的在前方刚刚战死，做儿子的就踏着老爹的足迹负伤。最后，男人缺乏，靠女子守卫碉堡亭障。失去父母的孤儿，在道路上哀哀啼哭，无人抚养。衰老的娘亲跟死掉丈夫的寡妇，在破陋的巷子里吞声饮泣。这都是开拓的疆土太大，战争不能停止的结果。而现在，关东人民，很久以来，困难穷苦，流离失所，四散流亡，在路途上乞讨。人情，最亲莫过于父母，最爱莫过于夫妇。到了卖妻子、卖儿女，法律无法禁止，道义不能责备的地步（卖妻卖子，还可两全；不卖妻卖子，全家饿死。所以法律、道义，都失去效用），这是国家的忧患。
“陛下不能忍受一时的愤怒，准备驱使壮士，把他们推到大海之中，在那块蛮荒黑暗的孤岛上，显示决心，并不是拯救饥馑，保全人民的恰当方法。说：'愚蠢的楚部落蛮族／竟敢找中国麻烦！'意思是，圣人掌权，蛮族自然降服，中国衰乱，蛮族首先背叛。从古代起，就是这个样子，何况更在楚部落南方几万里之外？骆越（指海南省）人民，没有礼义，父子同时挤在河里洗澡，习惯上都用鼻子饮水，跟禽兽无异，本来没有资格设立郡县。蠢蠢然单独的孤悬在大海之中，雾大露重，气候潮湿，到处是毒草、毒蛇、毒虫以及水土灾害。还没有看见敌人，战士已经先行病死。而且，也并不是仅只珠厓郡才出产珍珠、犀牛角、玳瑁。抛弃它，一点也不可惜；不加讨伐，一点也不损害政府威严。那里的人民好像鱼鳖，不值得争取。
“我再用当年（前六一年）讨伐西羌叛乱的军事行动，作为例证。大军在前方作战，还不满一年，而战场距首都长安，还没有超过一千里，军事费用已达四十余万万。农林部（大司农）国库积蓄，完全用光，更动用宫廷供应部（少府）的存款。一个角落发生问题，费用还这么多，何况几万里之外的攻击？只会造成死亡，不可能有功。在古代寻找同类的事，既找不到；在现代寻找同类的事，害处如此。我十分愚昧，认为那些不懂戴帽穿衣的国家，《书经·禹贡》谈论过的地方，《春秋》记载过的地方，都应该暂时先放到一边。特此建议：放弃珠厓郡（海南省琼山县），专心处理关东的大旱灾大饥馑。”
刘奭询问宰相（丞相）、监察官（御史）的意见。最高监察长陈万年，仍主张出击。宰相于定国认为：珠厓郡连年叛变，政府连年发兵的结果，大军保护总监（护军都尉）、指挥官（校尉）、主任秘书（丞），共十一人，只有二人生还，九人丧生；战士跟转运粮秣的后勤士卒，死亡达万人以上，费用达三万万余钱，仍不能完全平服；而今关东又大灾荒大饥馑，民心动摇，应采纳贾捐之的建议。刘奭批准。
贾捐之，是贾谊的曾孙。（贾谊以《治安策》闻名于世，参考前一七四年。）
1、春季，西汉政府（首都长安）宣布放弃海南岛。西汉帝（十一任元帝）刘奭（本年三十岁）下诏，说：“珠厓郡（海南省琼山县）盗匪，杀戮官吏人民，背叛国家。在高级官员会议上，有的主张镇压，有的主张坚守城堡，有的主张放弃，各有理由。我日夜思考他们的意见：为了维持政府的威信，只有诛杀。为了长久对抗，只有继续移民屯垦。为了因应特殊变局，又忧虑战争引起人民的困扰。现在面对的问题是：人民饥馑跟蛮夷的叛乱，哪一个应优先处理？连我祭祀历代皇家祖庙的祭品，都因凶年之故，不能全备，何况边境小小的羞辱挫败！关东（函谷关以东）人民正逢巨大困难，仓库空虚，无法维生，如果再征集丁壮作战，不但烦扰人民，而且还要再生凶年。现在决定撤销珠厓郡，人民有向慕仁义，愿意迁到大陆本土的，可以随便定居；不愿意迁移的，不可勉强。”
2、夏季，四月二十九日，茂陵（七任武帝刘彻墓园）白鹤馆失火。Forgive the world.
3、夏季，旱灾。
4、刘奭封长沙（炀）王（首府临湘）刘旦（六任景帝刘启五世孙）的老弟刘宗，继任长沙王。（刘旦于前四八年逝世，没有儿子，封国撤销，本年恢复封国。）
5、长信宫供应官（长信少府）贡禹，上书建议：散布全国各地的皇宫（离宫）以及长乐宫的警卫部队（长乐宫跟长信宫同是皇太后宫），可减少大半，用以减轻人民差役负担。
六月，刘奭下诏：“我顾念到人民的饥寒，又远离父母妻子儿女，从事不是他们本行的工作，保卫君王从不居住的宫殿，不是使阴阳纳于正常的办法。现在，撤销甘泉（陕西省淳化县西北）、建章（陕西省西安市西北）两宫的警卫部队，使他们回乡务农。政府官员应在如何节约上，提出方案奏报，不要有任何顾忌。”
6、本年（前四六年），刘奭再擢升周堪当宫廷禁卫官司令（光禄勋）。周堪的学生张猛（张骞的孙儿）当特级国务官（光禄大夫）兼御前监督官（给事中），非常受到信任。
1、春季，正月，西汉王朝（首都长安）皇帝（十一任元帝）刘奭（本年三十一岁）前往甘泉（陕西省淳化县西北），祭祀天神。
三月，刘奭前往河东郡（山西省夏县），祭祀后土神坛，赦汾阴（山西省万荣县西南荣河镇）苦工犯。
1、春季，正月，西汉政府（首都长安）擢升周子南君姬延，当周承休侯。（前一一三年，七任帝刘彻封周王朝皇族后裔姬嘉为周子南君，姬延是姬嘉孙儿，本年晋封侯爵。）
2、西汉帝（十一任元帝）刘奭（本年三十二岁）前往雍县（陕西省凤翔县），祭祀五色帝。
3、夏季，四月，参星之旁出现孛星。
4、刘奭采纳儒家知识分子贡禹等的建议，下令御厨房（太官）：不要每天都宰杀牲畜，供应的饮食，减少一半。皇帝使用的御车御马，只要维持正常使用就够了，不必多有储备。撤销角抵（类似日本“大相扑”）游戏（参考前一〇八年），释放上林宫（在御花园内）很少有见面机会的宫女，撤销位于故齐王国地区（山东省）的皇家织造厂（三服官），放弃北假（内蒙古河套以北、阴山以南夹山带河地区）一带皇家农田，撤销盐铁专卖局（前一一九年设置），撤销沿边各郡的常平仓（参考前五四年），研究生（博士弟子）的名额不加限制（刘彻时限五十人，刘病已时限二百人，现在取消限制）。为了推广礼教，人民对儒家学派五经（《诗》《礼》《易》《春秋》）中，能精通其中任何一经的，一律免除田赋差役。废除刑法七十余项判例。
最高监察长（御史大夫）陈万年逝世。
六月二十日，擢升长信宫供应官（长信少府）贡禹，当最高监察长。贡禹对刘奭的得失，前后曾数十次上书规劝。刘奭欣赏他的坦率正直，多半都予采用。
5、匈奴（北匈奴·此时郅支单于流亡坚昆汗国）郅支单于挛鞮呼屠吾斯，认为他远在天方，跟汉朝距离遥远（叶尼塞河上游距长安，航空距离二千八百千米），对汉朝帮助呼韩邪单于（十四任）挛鞮稽侯栅（南匈奴单于），而不帮助他，既怨又恨。一面困辱汉朝使节江乃始等，一面派人到汉朝进贡，要求送还在汉朝当人质的儿子挛鞮驹于利受（参考前五三年正月）。
西汉政府派皇城城门护卫官（卫司马）谷吉，护送人质前往匈奴。最高监察长贡禹、研究官（博士）东海（山东省郯城县）人匡衡，同时认为：“郅支单于对汉朝并没有诚心悦服，王庭（设西伯利亚叶尼塞河上游）所在，又在遥远绝域。我们的使节，只把他的儿子送出边塞就可以了。”谷吉上书说：“我国对于蛮夷，应该有一直保持接触和联系的道义。我们养育郅支单于的儿子十年之久，恩德不能说不厚。如果不送他到家，而只送到边塞，那就显示出跟他永远断绝关系，使他无法再跟我国交往。抛弃一向的恩德，结下以后的怨仇，似不相宜。参与意见的人，鉴于江乃始缺乏应变的才能，智勇都无法施展，以致受到羞辱，事先替我担忧。可是，我有幸拿着强大汉朝的符节，奉到皇上的圣明诏书，觉得应传布汉朝对匈奴深厚的德意。料想郅支单于会感恩畏威，不敢放肆。如果他狼子野心，不以正常规则待我，那么，他就犯下滔天大罪，必然逃得更远，不敢接近边塞。牺牲一个使节，而使全国人民获得平安，是国家的福分，也是我个人的志向。所以，我愿把郅支单于的儿子，送到王庭。”刘奭批准。
谷吉万里迢迢，把郅支单于的儿子，送到王庭，郅支单于应该感谢他的辛苦才对，想不到不但没有感谢，反而忽然间大怒若狂，下令诛杀谷吉等。
郅支单于在诛杀了谷吉等，沸腾的脑筋平息了之后，才发现闯下大祸，而又知道他的老弟呼韩邪单于挛鞮稽侯栅正日趋强盛，恐怕受到来自汉朝或来自老弟的攻击，准备向更西迁移。偏偏在这个时候，机会敲门。康居王国（首都卑阗城）不断受到乌孙王国（首都赤谷城）的侵略而困扰，康居王跟他的大臣（翕侯），决心谋求外国援助，认为：“匈奴是一个大国，乌孙一向是他的臣属。而今，郅支单于困处在国境之外，我们可欢迎他到我国，请他驻防东方边界，然后共同攻击乌孙。把乌孙消灭，由郅支单于当乌孙国王。我们不但不再害怕乌孙，也不再害怕匈奴。”计议一定，就派使节到坚昆汗国，晋见郅支单于。
郅支单于既恐惧汉朝跟老弟呼韩邪单于的强大压力，又怨恨乌孙王国（参考前四九年），听到康居王国使节的计划，天堂的门向他开了，刹那间，他从地狱跃升云端，这是连做梦都梦不到的喜事。在一阵盛大的招待宴会，缔结同盟后，率领部众向西进发。然而，越往西走，天气越冷，不少人在中途冻死，到达康居王国时，只剩下三千人。康居国王决心用婚姻维持双方的密切关系，把女儿嫁给郅支单于。郅支单于也把女儿嫁给康居国王，作为回报。康居王国上自国王，下到人民，对郅支单于十分尊敬。打算借匈奴（北匈奴）的武力，威胁邻国。
郅支单于率领匈康联军，不断攻击乌孙王国。有一次甚至攻陷乌孙王国首都赤谷城，大肆屠杀及掳掠乌孙人民，夺取财产、牲畜。乌孙王国无力反击，西部边境五千里广大地区，完全残破，无人居住。（从赤谷城到巴尔喀什湖乌孙王国西部边界，航空距离约五百千米，用普通情况三倍计算，地面道路约一千五百千米，不过三千里。所谓“五千里”，不尽确实，只是指出乌孙王国受创严重。）
6、冬季，十二月九日，最高监察长贡禹逝世。
十二月十九日，擢升长信宫供应官薛广德，继任最高监察长。
1、春季，正月，西汉王朝（首都长安）皇帝（十一任元帝）刘奭（本年三十三岁）前往甘泉（陕西省淳化县西北），在郊外祭祀天神。祭祀已毕，就在那里举行围猎。最高监察长（御史大夫）薛广德上书说：“关东（函谷关以东）地区，困顿已到极点，人民流离失所，而陛下却每天敲着秦国的大钟，听着郑国、卫国的音乐（古人认为春秋时代郑国、卫国的音乐，淫荡委靡），我十分痛惜。现在，护卫陛下的大军，暴露在原野之上，随从的官员，疲劳不堪。盼望陛下火速回宫，要跟人民同乐同忧，才是天下之福。”刘奭当天即还长安。
2、二月，刘奭下诏：“宰相（丞相）、监察官（御史），应保荐'质朴''敦厚''逊让''品行良好'四类人士。宫廷禁卫官司令部（光禄）每年应比照这四项要求，考核宫廷禁卫官（郎）和随从官员（从官）。”
3、三月，赦天下。
4、雨雪交加，大量降霜，桑树纷纷落叶。（桑叶缺少，影响养蚕。蚕数减少，则绸缎价格必然上涨。）
5、秋季，刘奭祭祀皇家祖庙，出便门（长安南城西边第一门），准备乘船。薛广德拦住皇家卫队（乘舆），脱下官帽，叩头说：“请走河桥。”刘奭传话下来，说：“请最高监察长（薛广德）戴上官帽！”薛广德说：“陛下如果不接受我的建议，我就自刎在此，用鲜血污染车轮。车轮一旦污染，陛下就进不了皇家祖庙（太庙）。”刘奭大不高兴。担任车队开道的特级国务官（光禄大夫）张猛说：“我听说：主上圣明，臣属自然正直。坐船危险，而过桥却万无一失。圣明的君王不冒任何危险，最高监察长的话，可以考虑。”刘奭说：“规劝别人，应像这样把道理说个明白！”于是改走河桥。
Bo Yang said:
席地而坐，跪下也好，叩头也好，顿首也好，不过弯一弯腰。而在大街之上，拦住车队叩头，可是先要矮半截，双膝接触地面，头才能叩得下去。从薛广德搞的这一套，可看出向当权分子“进谏”时的卑屈心理和卑屈动作。也可看出知识分子的命运：必须丧尽廉耻，自甘羞辱，才有可能蒙受当权派的青睐。然而，也同时使当权派准确的看出知识分子竟像狗一样的跪在面前，用自杀来表演他的忠贞！
我们盼望中国人永远不再这么卑屈，永远不再自甘于狗的身份。而永远的挺直脊梁，站在那里，侃侃而谈。大声警告头目：“你如果坐船，可能淹死！”他如果不听，就让他淹死。假如这种举动伤害到国家，而不接受警告，就在一场选举中，把他逐下宝座。
薛广德的表演，在历史上不过一个开端，以后这种节目，可没完没了。明清王朝六百年间，中国人更把自己糟蹋得不像人，而把当权分子一个个宠成暴君暴官。
6、九月，大霜再降，农田庄稼全毁，全国严重饥馑。宰相（丞相）于定国、全国武装部队最高指挥官（大司马）兼车骑将军史高，最高监察长薛广德，为这项天灾，先后引咎辞职（这是“三公”为天变负责，第一次集体辞职）。刘奭批准，赏赐每人安车（有座位的车辆）、四匹马、黄金六十斤，罢免他们的官职。
擢升太子师傅（太子太傅）韦玄成当最高监察长。
薛广德回到故乡，把皇帝赏赐给他的安车，悬挂起来，留传给子孙，作为一项荣耀。
7、刘奭当太子的时候，中级国务官（太中大夫）孔霸，教他学习《尚书》（《书经》）。等到登基，封孔霸当关内侯（准侯爵），称褒成君，兼御前监督官（给事中）。刘奭一心一意要请孔霸当宰相级高官，可是孔霸为人谦虚退让，不喜爱权势，常说：如果爵位太贵，官位太高，他的品德和能力，都不能适应。最高监察长几次出缺，刘奭几次都要发表任命，孔霸坚决辞让，至于两次、三次。刘奭确知道他出于诚心，才不再勉强，但对他更为尊敬，赏赐更厚。
8、九月二十四日，任命宫廷随从（侍中）、皇城保安司令（卫尉）王接，当全国武装部队最高指挥官，兼车骑将军。（王接，是王无故的儿子。王无故，是十任宣帝刘病已的舅父，参考前六七年。）
9、宫廷政务长（中书令）石显跟宫廷禁卫官司令（光禄勋）周堪、特级国务官（光禄大夫）张猛，结仇已深，不断在刘奭跟前，打小报告。已经被罢黜成为平民的刘更生，唯恐有一天会被陷害，于是上书说：
“我曾经听说，姚重华（舜）任命九位高阶层官员（九官——工程官、农业官、国防官、司法官、矿业官、水利官、祭祀官、音乐官、监察官），大家济济一