Chapter 44 1st century 70s BC (30-21 BC)
1. In spring and March, the government of the Western Han Dynasty (capital Chang'an) pardoned all criminals sentenced to prison.
2. In autumn, there was continuous heavy rain in Guanzhong (Guanzhong) for more than 40 days, and the society in Chang'an, the capital, was floating. People suddenly panicked and said: "The flood is going to fill the city!" Crying, falling into chaos.Liu Ao (23 years old this year), the emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (the 12th emperor), also panicked in the deep palace. He went to the Jinluan Palace in person and summoned senior officials to inquire about the news.The Supreme Commander-in-Chief (General) Wang Feng suggested: "The empress dowager (Wang Zhengjun) and the emperor can board the imperial boat, and then order the residents to board Chang'an City to escape." Everyone agreed.Only General Zuo Wang Shang objected (there were two Wang Shang at that time. This Wang Shang was from Liwu in Zhuojun County, the tenth Emperor Liu Bingjiiniang, Prince Weng Xuniang’s family, and was not a member of the royal family. The other Wang Shang was from Yuancheng, Weijun , the twelfth emperor Liu Aoniang, Prince Zhengjun's family, is the main member of the royal class), said: "Even those tyrannical dynasties in ancient times, the capital (the capital) was never flooded by floods. Now, the domestic faction is peaceful, and there is no War, harmony between the upper and lower levels, the flood cannot happen suddenly. It must be a rumor, and the people should not be taught to climb the city wall, or the whole city will be terrified." Liu Ao decided to stop.
After a while, the chaos settled down.The results of the investigation are indeed false rumors (sound e).Liu Yu was very moved by Wang Shang's (not Wang's class) insight and composure, and kept praising him.Wang Feng felt very ashamed, and hated herself for saying something wrong (Wang Feng therefore hated Wang Shang, who was not from the Wang family class).
3. Liu Ao is ready to completely rely on Wang Feng.
In August, Xu Jia, the father-in-law's chariot and cavalry general, was dismissed and participated in the imperial court meeting as a "special advance" marquis (the Western Han dynasty system, when the marquis who stayed in the capital was allowed to participate in the court meeting, his position was under the Sangong. But adding "special advance" ", although the position is below the Sangong, it is above all the marquises. Xu Jia made Ping Enhou).
4. Zhang Tan, the chief inspector (censor doctor), was accused of recommending untrue talents and was dismissed.
In winter, in October, Yin Zhong, a special state official (doctor Guanglu), was promoted to be the supreme inspector general.
5. On December 1st, a solar eclipse.That night, there was an earthquake in Weiyang Palace.Liu Ao issued an imperial edict, asking for the recommendation of "virtuous", "Fangzheng", and talents who can "persuade outspokenly".Du Qin and Gu Yong, the chief secretary (Cheng) of the Sacrifice Department (Taichang), wrote a letter pointing out: "There are too many beauties in the palace, and they are jealous of each other. I am afraid it will affect the emperor's birth of children."
6. Landslide in Yuejuan County (Xichang City, Sichuan Province).
7. On December 30, the Prime Minister (Prime Minister) Kuang Heng was accused of embezzling 400 hectares of land in his marquis fief.The supervisor under the jurisdiction of the authority stole more than two hundred and forty taels of gold from public funds.Dismissed and demoted to civilians. (Kuang Heng was not allowed to resign, and he sincerely stayed. This is superficial. In the end, the line was closed, and the official position and title were forcibly deprived at the same time, which was even more ruthless.)
1. In spring, on the twenty-sixth day of the first lunar month, four meteorites fell in Boyi (south of Cao County, Shandong Province), and two fell in Feilei (Gaocheng City, Hebei Province).
2. The Palace Administration Department (Zhongshu) was abolished, and five palace secretaries were established (five secretaries, each in charge of one section. First, the Government Affairs Section, in charge of the documents of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Supreme Supervision Office. Second, the Senior Official Section, in charge of ministers The third is the civil affairs department, which is in charge of people’s written documents. The fourth is the foreign affairs department, which is in charge of foreign documents. The fifth is the judicial department, which is in charge of judicial documents).
3. On March 8th, Liu Ao (24 years old), the emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (capital Chang'an) (the 12th emperor), promoted the left general, Lechang Hou Wangshang (not the royal class) to be the prime minister (prime minister).
4. In summer, Liu Ao summoned the "virtuous", "Fangzheng" and "outspoken and persuasive" people recruited earlier to hold an examination in the White Tiger Hall of Weiyang Palace.At this time, Liu Ao handed over power to Wang Feng, and was under attack from all sides.Gu Yong, chief secretary (Cheng) of the Sacrifice Department (Taichang), saw that Wang Feng's power would rise even higher, so he decided to draw close to him, and said on the test paper:
"Now, the barbarians from all over the world have all surrendered. As the subjects of China, there is no calamity of meat porridge and Maodun in the north (hun porridge is the name of the tribal era of the Huns Khanate, and it was called Shanrong and Hun porridge during the Yellow Emperor's dynasty. It was called Chunwei in the Shang Dynasty, Guifang in the Shang Dynasty, Xuanyu in the Zhou Dynasty, and Xiongnu in the Qin Dynasty. Suo Modun was the second Chanyu of the Huns), and there were no foreign troubles from Zhao Tuo and Lu Jia in the south (see previous 183, 112 years ago). Within the territory, one faction was peaceful, and there were no more wars and rebellions. The largest of the feudal states, the fiefs were only a few counties. The central government was tightly controlled and could do nothing. Wu State, Chu State (the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms including Wu and Chu, refer to 154 years ago), Yan State (the Yangai Rebellion, refer to 80 years ago), and Liang State (refer to 148 years ago). The civil and military officials check and balance each other, and the royal relatives and officials of civilian origin hold power together in the government. The ministers who are closely related to His Majesty have the loyalty of the king of Shen Guo (Nanyang City, Henan Province) (the king of Shen Guo, who is the tenth The example of Gu Yongju, the father-in-law of the second concubine Gong Nie and the grandfather of the thirteenth concubine Ji Yijiu, was originally intended to highlight Wang Feng. However, if you think about it, it is the most inappropriate example. Not being loyal, in order to save his grandson Ji Yijiu, he rebelled and formed an alliance with the barbarians, and even killed his son-in-law Ji Gongni. We found that the ancients often made such inappropriate or wrong examples, and we can't figure out why. Seeking the beauty of the article, or being vague about ancient things, or knowing that readers will not delve into it, deliberately playing sloppy), cautious, respectful, and cautious; there is no conspiracy by Ma Tong, Shangguan Jie, and Huo Yu. There is no accident in the three aspects (the three aspects : Externally, there are no worries about Maodun and Zhao Tuo, inside there are no worries about Wu and Chu, and the government is free from the chaos of Ma Tong and Shangguan Jie), I am afraid that your majesty will make obvious mistakes because of this, and ignore the gifts bestowed by heaven and earth. Show warnings, listen to ignorant and blind suggestions, add crimes to innocent people, and change the decision to entrust heavy responsibilities. Then you may lose the blessing of God, which is the worst of the forbidden. (This passage is a bit confusing and abrupt , because Sima Guang omitted the most important paragraph when editing. "Hanshu · Gu Yongzhuan", under "there is no accident in the three aspects", the finishing touch said: "The responsibility for the change of heaven should not be shifted to uncle." With this sentence, the gist of Gu Yong’s letter can be clarified.)
"Your Majesty is sincerely able to consider my suggestion, to resist the long-sinking mind, to release the love of a beautiful woman, to raise the masculinity of a man, to reverse the controlled situation (as we can see later, Empress Xu is currently in favor, this A paragraph is dedicated to Empress Xu, and also to the family with the surname Xu), so that all beauties have to enter. Your Majesty had better accept women who may give birth to boys, regardless of whether she is beautiful or ugly, whether she has been married or not, regardless of whether she is married or not. Is she of the same age? Based on the analysis of the situation, it would be a blessing if His Majesty allowed the concubine of a humble background to give birth to a boy. Because the main purpose is to obtain an heir for the throne. Important (Wang Feng dedicated his concubine Zhang Meiren's married sister to Liu Ao, and she is being criticized. Gu Yong's words are to excuse Wang Feng.) Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty may pay attention to the lowly female slaves in the harem , Maid, if it is suitable, once God blesses and gives birth to a boy, the worries of the Empress Dowager (Wang Zhengjun) will disappear, and the wrath of God will stop. The offspring will multiply, and the catastrophe will naturally disappear."
Du Qin's opinion on the test paper was the same.
Liu Ao was very excited because he finally obtained the theoretical basis. He took the test papers of the two to the harem for disclosure, and promoted Gu Yong to be a special state official (Doctor Guanglu).
5. Summer, April, snowfall.
6. In autumn, peach and plum trees bloom and bear fruit (snow should not fall in summer, but peach and plum trees should bear fruit in spring).
7. The heavy rain continued for more than ten days, and the Yellow River burst through Jindi (one kilometer south of Puyang County, Henan Province, also known as Qianlidi) in Dongjun (southwest of Puyang City, Henan Province).
Earlier, Feng Qun, commander of the militia in Qinghe County (Qinghe County, Hebei Province), reported: "Qinghe County is located in the lower reaches of the Yellow River (the ancient Yellow River was the boundary water between Qinghe County and Dong County), and the soil is fragile and prone to collapse. So The reason why there have been no major disasters is that the Tunshi River accommodates its water volume. Now the Tunshi River is blocked (in the era of the Seventh Emperor Liu Che, the Yellow River broke through Guantao, and another channel was opened to flow into the Bohai Sea. It is called the Tunshi River. The depth and depth are equal to those of the Yellow River. Because the two rivers flow side by side at the same time, they can hold enough water, so there has been no incident. In the first three or nine years, the Yellow River burst again in Mingdukou, Ling County, Qinghe County, and the Tunshi River was silted up. So far 11 years), Lingkou (south of Gaotang County, east of Guling County, Shandong Province), Mingdukou (where the Mingdu River flows into the Tunshi River), the pressure is increasing and the situation is critical. Only The remaining channel of the Yellow River has to accommodate the water volume of several rivers. Even if the embankment is raised, it cannot be vented smoothly. If there is heavy rain and it does not stop for ten days, it will inevitably overflow. Nine Rivers: Tuhai River, Taishi River, Majia River, Fufu River, Husu River, Jian River, Jie River, Goupan River, and Gejin River. The water volume of the Yellow River is respectively injected into the Bohai Sea), since it is impossible to find out now Their location, and the silting time of the Tunshi River, can not be considered too long, and it is relatively easy to dredge. And because the terrain at the mouth of the Yellow River is relatively high, it can immediately see the effect of dispersing the impact of the Yellow River's water flow. I suggest dredging and dredging quickly The Tunshi River helps the Yellow River to release floods and prevent emergencies. If no measures are taken in advance, once it bursts on the north bank, it will endanger four or five counties. Once it bursts on the south bank, it will endanger more than ten counties. Then worry about the aftermath and regret it It's too late."
At that time, the Prime Minister (Prime Minister) Kuang Heng and the Chief Inspector (Censor Doctor) Zhang Tan requested to send a research officer (doctor) Xu Shang to inspect.Kuang Heng and Zhang Heng, according to Xu Shang's inspection, reported: "Now, the country's funds are difficult, so there is no need to dig and dredge for the time being."
Three years later (that is, this year), the Yellow River broke through Guantao (Guantao County, Hebei Province) and Dongjun Jindi, flooding Yanzhou (western Shandong Province), Yuzhou (Henan Province) and Pingyuan County (Plain Plains of Shandong Province) County), Qiancheng County (northeast of Gaoqing County, Shandong Province), and Jinan County (Zhangqiu City, Shandong Province. Local government "state" and "county" appear at the same time, which shows that the status of "state" has improved, and "county" has gradually become an inseparable important role).The flood flooded four counties, thirty-two counties, and more than 150,000 hectares of cultivated land. The depth of the water reached more than three feet, and destroyed more than 40,000 government agencies and private houses.
In winter, in November, Yin Zhong's disaster relief plan was full of loopholes. Liu Ao reprimanded him for not fulfilling his duties, and Yin Zhong committed suicide.Liu Ao ordered the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry (Da Si Nong) non-tiao (non, surname) to raise funds for the relief of the affected counties, and sent two royal protocol officers (visitors) to confiscate Henan County (to the east of Dongbaima Temple, Luoyang City, Henan Province) Five hundred ships from the east rescued the victims from the disaster area to the hills and highlands, and rescued a total of more than 97,000 people.
Bo Yang said:
The loss of property and houses is written in the history books, but the loss of life is not written. I don't know why?If property is lost, it can be regained, but a person cannot be resurrected after death.Prime Minister Kuang Heng is a "big Confucian" and at the same time a "big gangster" in the officialdom. At first, he combined with the eunuch Shi Xian and stalked Chen Tang.When Shi Xian was transferred, he immediately bit back, the only purpose was to protect his official position and title.Such people have no people in their minds.Therefore, he refused to dredge the Tunshi River, claiming that there was no funding.So, after the breach, where will the funding come from?It's not that they don't have funds, but that they don't want to fulfill their responsibilities.Getting kicked out for launching this project is more worthwhile than being kicked out for embezzling hundreds of acres of land.Thousands of innocent souls should demand their lives from him, and the government should also hold him accountable—the spirit of accountability is necessary in order to reduce the degree of chaos.
8. On November 20, Zhang Zhong, the minister of court supply (shaofu), was promoted to be the supreme inspector general.
9. Hundreds of people, including Xie Zong (傰, sound peng), the leader of the rebels in the Nanshan (Qinling Mountains), ransacked and robbed and endangered the place (the Qinling Mountains are located in the south of the capital Chang’an, and are generally called Nanshan. Yangshan, Taibaishan, Huashan, etc.).The government of the Western Han Dynasty dispatched more than 1,000 troops to suppress and arrest them. It took more than a year, but it could not be quelled.Someone suggested to Wang Feng, the supreme commander (general) of the country: "The bandits are only a few hundred people, and they are rampant at the feet of the emperor, but the government has nothing to do. How to explain it to the barbarians in all directions? Only by finding a suitable special mayor of the capital (Jing Zhao) Yin) will do." So Wang Feng recommended Wang Zun, the former county magistrate (ling) of Gaoling (Gaoling County, Shaanxi Province).So Wang Zun was promoted to be a commentator (remonstrance doctor) and acting commander of the capital militia (Shou Jingfu Duwei, stationed in Huayin County. Wang Zun was originally the commander of the general garrison of Gyeonggi. In the first three or two years, he impeached the then prime minister Kuang Heng and was demoted The head of Gaoling County. At this time, he was called the "former head of Gaoling County" and was probably dismissed later), acting as the special mayor of the capital Chang'an (acting in Jingzhaoyin affairs).Within a month, the bandits were eliminated, and Wang Zunshi was promoted to be the special mayor of the capital Chang'an (Jing Zhaoyin).
10. In the early days of Liu Ao's ascension to the throne, the then prime minister Kuang Heng impeached: "The commander of the Shooting Corps (Lieutenant Shesheng) Chen Tang (refer to the first three or three years), as a senior government official (two thousand stones), went to the Western Regions ( Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the eastern part of Central Asia), they exercised their own power among the barbarians, and they could not lead by example and set an example for their subordinates. Instead, they stole the property obtained in the Kingdom of Kangju (the capital Beitian City) and said to their subordinates: "We are in the What Jueyu did is different from that in the country, and no one pursues it.' Although this incident happened before the amnesty, Chen Tang should no longer be in an official position." Chen Tang was dismissed.
Later, Chen Tang wrote a letter, alleging: "The prince sent as a hostage by the Kangju Kingdom is not a real prince." After investigation, it was indeed a real prince. Chen Tang was arrested and imprisoned, and may be executed.Gu Yong, a middle-level state official (Taizhong doctor) (Gu Yong was a special-level state official before and after this, and there may be a mistake here), Shangshu defended Chen Tang, saying: "I heard that there is a Mide in the Kingdom of Chu. Minister, Ji Chong'er, the king of the state of Jin, couldn't sit still. (632 years before the Spring and Autumn Period, Mi Dechen, the prime minister of the Kingdom of Chu, led an army to fight with the army of the Jin State in Chengpu, and the Chu army was defeated. The Jin army rejoiced, but With a heavy heart, Ji Chonger said: "Mi Dechen is still there, which makes people worry." Later, the Chu Kingdom beheaded Mi Dechen, and Ji Chonger turned his worries into joy.) The Zhao Kingdom has Lianpo and Zhao She, and the Qin Kingdom does not Dare to invade Jingxing (one of the eight trails of West Taihang Mountain in Jingxing County, Hebei Province). At the beginning of the establishment of the Western Han Dynasty government, there were Zhidu and Wei Shang, and the Hun Khanate did not dare to approach Yanmen County (Youyu County, Shanxi Province. Zhidu became Yanmen County Chief, Wei Shangdang Yunzhong County Chief). Observing from these examples, the generals who defeated the enemy in wartime are like the minions of the country, and they must not be treated carelessly. Since ancient times, when people hear the sound of war drums, they think of generals And commander in chief. Chen Tang, Marquis of the Guannei, killed Zhi Zhi Shan Yu, his prestige shocked all countries, and his martial arts spread to the Western Regions. Since the establishment of the Western Han Dynasty government, all generals who fought outside the territory have never had such feats. Now, Chen Tang is accused of prosecuting Untrue, long-term imprisonment in prison, which lasted so long, can’t be decided. The officials in power are determined to kill him. In the past, Bai Qi was a general of the Qin Kingdom, and the south captured Yingdu (Jiangling County, Hubei Province), the capital of the Chu Kingdom, and Killed Zhao Kingdom with 400,000 soldiers, but only because of a small mistake, he was forced to commit suicide in Duyou (refer to 257 years ago). The people of the Qin Kingdom felt sorry for them, and they all shed tears. Chen Tang held the weapon himself, like lightning, bleeding blood Thousands of miles away, present the results of the battle to the royal ancestors' temple and report to heaven. Armed soldiers, all yearn to follow suit. And what he committed was not a serious crime. "Book of Zhou" said: "Remember the merits of others, forget the mistakes of others, He is a leader.’ It’s a dog or a horse. It’s hard work for people. After death, you can’t bear to give it up. You have to bury them in return. I read the records of "Book of Zhou" for a long time, so I forgot to leave the broken tent and tent ("Book of Rites": Do not discard the broken tent, keep it for burying horses. Do not throw away the broken tent, keep it for burying dogs), and put Chen Tang, as an ordinary official, finally approved the death penalty, so that the people will cherish the hatred of the people of the Qin Kingdom. This is not a way to encourage loyal officials to serve the country." After the memorial was published, Liu Ao immediately ordered Chen Tang to be released, exempted from the death penalty, but deprived of his title. demoted to warrior.
At this time, Duan Huizong, the Governor (General Protector) of the Western Regions, was besieged by the troops of the Wusun Kingdom (the capital Chigu City) (we don’t know the reason for this, but the diplomatic relations between China and Uzbekistan have always been harmonious, and China In the Wusun Kingdom, not long after Zhizhi Shanyu was killed, they turned against each other), Duan Huizong wrote a letter on a posthorse, requesting that the troops from various countries in the Western Regions and the Dunhuang border guards be conscripted for rescue.Prime Minister Wang Shang (not the Wang family class) met with the country's supreme commander (general) Wang Feng, as well as civil and military officials, and couldn't make a decision for days.Wang Feng suggested to Liu Ao, saying: "Chen Tang has a good strategy and is familiar with foreign affairs. You can ask him." Liu Ao then summoned Chen Tang in the Xuanshi Hall of Weiyang Palace.When Chen Tang attacked Zhizhi Shanyu, he contracted a disease and could not bend or stretch his arms. Therefore, Liu Ao specially allowed him not to kneel down when he met with him, and showed him Duan Huizong's memorial. Chen Tang replied, "I think There is no need to worry about this matter." Liu Ao said, "What is your basis?" Chen Tang said, "Five soldiers from various countries in the Western Regions can only be a soldier of the Han Dynasty, because their weapons are outdated, their swords are not good, and their bows and arrows are not good enough." Strong. Later, although the technology of the Han Dynasty was obtained, it was only three as one. "The Art of War" said: "The number of attacking troops must exceed twice the number of defenders to be evenly matched." Now the number of people surrounding Duan Huizong, You can't exceed Duan Huizong, so your Majesty need not worry. Moreover, troops march fifty miles a day, and if they are heavily equipped, they can only travel thirty miles a day. If troops from various countries and Dunhuang County (Dunhuang City, Gansu Province) are recruited, it will take a long time to arrive Front defense. This can only be said to be an army of revenge, not a rescue.” Liu Ao said: “Then what should we do? Judging by experience, the offensive lasted only a few days.He replied: "Now the siege has been cleared." Then he counted on his fingers and said, "In less than five days, there should be good news."Wang Feng, the supreme commander of the country, recommended Chen Tang to be the chief of staff of the command department (in Zhonglang), and Chen Tang made decisions on military matters.
1. In spring, Du Qin, the manager of the armory of the National Supreme Command (General Armory Order) of the Western Han Dynasty (capital Chang'an), recommended Wang Yanshi, a native of Qianwei County (Yibin City, Sichuan Province), to the National Supreme Commander (General) Wang Feng , Ask him to be responsible for blocking the Yellow River breach.Wang Feng appointed Wang Yanshi as the director of river control (the envoy of the embankment).Wang Yanshi used a four-foot-long bamboo cage, about nine people hugged each other, filled with small stones, and carried it between two boats.After thirty-six days, the breach was blocked and the embankment was completed.
In March, Emperor Liu Ao (25 years old) of the Western Han Dynasty (the twelfth emperor) appointed Wang Yanshi as a special state official (Doctor Guanglu), with the highest salary of branch ministers (two thousand stones in the middle), and the title of Marquis of Guannei ( Marquis), a reward of one hundred catties of gold.
2. In summer, on April 30, a solar eclipse.
Liu Ao asked government officials to write a letter to criticize their mistakes, and there should be no concealment or taboo.Amnesty to the world.Liu Gengsheng (Liu Xiang), a special state official, said: "Below April is May, and the month of solar eclipse is the same as that of Emperor Xiaohui (the second emperor Liu Ying) (May 29, 188 years ago) Total solar eclipse), the date of the solar eclipse is the same as that of Emperor Xiaozhao (Eighth Emperor Liu Fuling) (solar eclipse on July 30, 80 years ago. Neither Liu Ying nor Liu Fuling had a son). The purpose of the solar eclipse , showing that someone endangered the heir." ("The following April is May", the original text: "April is handed over to May", it is strange enough to interpret April as May. It is even more random to talk about which of the following dates are the same. ) At this time, only the empress was allowed to be favored in the harem, and other beauties rarely saw Liu Ao. Officials inside and outside the court were worried that Liu Ao would not be able to give birth to a son.Therefore, apart from Liu Gengsheng, others such as Du Qin and Gu Yong emphasized this point.
Liu Ao then tightened the expenditures of the Queen's Palace Jiaofangdian and the Palace Affairs Office (Yeting), including the manufacture of clothes, carriages, sedan chairs, and rewards to the Empress Xu's family and concubine. )rule.
Empress Xu wrote to her husband Liu Ao to protest, saying: "The times are different, and the long and the short are mutually subsidized. As long as it does not exceed the system of the Western Han Dynasty, it is reasonable and legal. It is not necessary that every small program should not be changed. Five years ago (the first three or three years) Father Liu Shi is in power), is it the same as twenty-one years ago (forty-nine years ago? Grandfather Liu Bing was already in power)? The officials of the Queen's Palace didn't know how to adapt. After receiving the imperial edict, it made me want to shake It is impossible to shake hands. If you want to make a screen somewhere, they will reply: 'It has never been done before.' If I must do it, I am afraid that the words in your edict will come out: 'There is no precedent. The expenditure twenty-one years ago is really unworkable, please be careful! My grandfather Xu Guanghan (Ping Enhou) and grandfather Xu Yanshou (Le Chenghou. Empress Xu's father Xu Jia is Xu Yanshou's son, adopted to Xu Yanshou Guanghan. Therefore, Xu Yanshou and Xu Guanghan are both the grandfathers of Empress Xu). Originally, they used "special cattle" for sacrifices, but later received grace and allowed them to use "Tailao" for sacrifices (only cattle were used for sacrifices, called "special cattle" At the same time, cattle, pigs and sheep are used, which is called "Tailao"). If they are all changed back to the past, they can only use "special cattle". I beg your majesty to have mercy! Now, the court officials have just read me the imperial edict and warned me, I want you to know that you can’t treat the palace as your own private property and dispose of it at will. At the beginning, it was so fierce. I’m afraid that the restraint on me in the future will lose my humanity. Please think deeply, Your Majesty!”
Liu Ao then sent the accusations in the memorials of Gu Yong and Liu Gengsheng that "heavenly changes and disasters, the responsibility lies with the palace" to Empress Xu for review, and issued an edict: "What is the fault of officials in enforcing laws? In order to correct the crookedness, we must not You can make it straighter only if you don't reverse the bend. The ancient and modern principles are the same. Moreover, saving money and using 'special cow' (only one cow) is enough for the queen to carry forward your virtues and make you respected. Greater praise. If the disaster is not eradicated from the root, the heaven and the earth will mutate and appear one after another, and the sacrifices of the royal ancestors may be completely cut off. What are you talking about your grandfather (Xu Guanghan, Xu Yanshou)? The ancient book () said: "The thrifty People rarely make mistakes.' If the queen pursues luxury, I will also follow the example of Emperor Xiaowu (the seventh emperor Liu Che). Then, Ganquan Palace and Jianzhang Palace will appear again in the world (the guards of the Second Palace, It was dismantled in the first four or six years. The maintenance of the palace, and even the staffing of the palace may be reduced or abolished in the near future). Now, Emperor Xiaowen (the fifth emperor Liu Heng) is my teacher and the empress dowager , the object that the queen emulates. If the empress dowager (Lao Niang Wang Zhengjun) did not do whatever she wanted when she was an empress, but today's empress (Empress Xu) is particularly indulgent, wouldn't she surpass her mother-in-law? I hope you will restrain your behavior, learn morality, and be yourself Restraint, as an example for the wives, so that they know whom to follow."
3. The former imperial supervisor (Give Shizhong), from Pingling (Xipingling Township, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province), wrote a letter saying: "The Supreme Emperor (Liu Zhijia, the father of the first emperor Liu Bang) is the ancestor of the Western Han Dynasty, but his father It is a mistake to dismantle the cemetery (refer to May 3-3 years ago)." Liu Aozheng was worried that he would not have a son, so he adopted Pingdang's suggestion.
In autumn and September, rebuild Liu Zhijia's sacrificial temple and cemetery.
4. Liu Ao issued an edict: "At present, there are more than a thousand articles on the death penalty alone, and there are many laws and decrees, with a total of more than one million words. And the special cases of 'extraordinary requests' and 'Tabi' are increasing every day. (Law Behaviors that are not clearly stipulated should not be punished, because the parties did not break the law. However, a temporary law was drafted to cover it, which is called "surprise request"; or it is sentenced in comparison with other laws, and it is called "tabi".) Specialized in the study and implementation of laws The judges and jailers don’t understand, but they intend to let the world know, isn’t it not too difficult? It’s not too difficult to use it to trap good people, condemn them, die untimely, and behead innocent people. Wouldn’t it make people sad! The competent authorities should discuss it immediately Reduce the death penalty, abolish outdated laws and regulations, and make the legal provisions clear at a glance. Replay it in detail!"
However, the officials in charge couldn't understand Liu Ao's morality, and only mentioned hair-like details on small programs, and rushed to blame.
5. The Xiongnu Khanate (the royal court was located in Kharhelin City, Mongolia) was rehabilitated as many plants as Shanyu (fifteenth term), and Tao Mogao, the king of Yougaolin, was sent to pay tribute to the Han Dynasty. It is also scheduled to meet the emperor of the Han Dynasty on New Year's Day next year (27 years ago).
1. In the spring, Yixiemo, king of Yougaolin of the Xiongnu Khanate (the royal court was located in Harhelin City, Mongolia), was about to return home after paying tribute. I swear to the death that I will not return to the Xiongnu." The official of the Western Han government who was in charge of entertaining reported the truth.Liu Ao (26 years old this year), the emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (capital Chang'an) (the twelfth emperor), was handed over to a meeting of senior officials for discussion.Some people think: "The Xiongnu officials and people who surrendered should be taken in according to the previous example." The special state official (Doctor Guanglu) Gu Yong and the counselor (Yilang) Du Qin thought: "Since the rise of the Western Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu The Khanate has always been a disaster in the north, so they rewarded them with "title" and "gold" to encourage them to surrender. Now, Shan Yu of the Huns Khanate has bowed his knees and served as a barrier to the north of the Han Dynasty, sending people to pay tribute, no difference Heart. The Han Dynasty’s dealings with them should be different from the past. Since accepting the sincerity of Shan Yu’s offer of tribute, they also accepted traitors from their country. They lost a country for the greed of one person; A king who admires benevolence and righteousness. In particular, there is another possibility that the Xiongnu Khanate is as tired as Shan Yu (fifteenth term), and Tao Mogao, who has just ascended the throne (refer to the first three years), intends to continue to rely on The Han Dynasty did not know whether the position of the Han Dynasty had changed. They secretly assigned Yi Zhemoyan to pretend to surrender in order to observe the situation. If the Han Dynasty accepted it, their kindness would suffer losses, and Shanyu, who was dedicated to goodness, would be frustrated and be punished. Forced to alienate from the Han Dynasty, and no longer trust the frontier officials of the Han Dynasty (thinking that the frontier officials are playing tricks). And it is more likely that some ambitious people will use this method to drive a wedge between the two kings and make the two countries reunite. Resentment. If you give Izhemo as political asylum, you will just jump into their trap, making them put the responsibility on our country and blame us confidently. This is exactly the border 'security' or 'dangerous', military 'movement' Or the opportunity of "quietness", we must be very cautious. Our opinion is that it is better to refuse, to show our faith to the Huns Khanate, to eliminate the conspiracy of fraud, and to appease the determination to be close to the Han Dynasty. This is in the interests of our country! "Jin see the report.
Liu Ao accepted this suggestion.Wang Shun, the commander of the royal guard (General Zhonglang), was sent to investigate and interrogate, but Yi Zhemoyan suddenly changed his attitude and said, "I can't control it for a while, it's just nonsense, how can you take it seriously?" Finally escorted him back to the Huns Khanate .The Xiongnu Khanate still maintained his official position, but he was not allowed to receive the envoys of the Han Dynasty.
2. In summer, in April, the state of Chu (Pengcheng, the capital) rained hail, the size of which was like a rice cooker (terrible natural disaster, the casualties must be heavy).
3. Change the title of Shanyang King (capital Changyi) Liu Kang (the eleventh emperor Liu Xunzi) to Dingtao King (capital Dingtao).
4. In June, Liu Ao made all five of his uncles marquises.Count: Wang Tan was granted the title of Ahou, Wang Shang (Wang Jiaban) was granted the title of Marquis of Chengdu, Wang Li was given the title of Marquis of Hongyang, Wang Gen was given the title of Marquis of Quyang, and Wang Fengshi was given the title of Marquis of Gaoping.The five people were granted the title of Marquis on the same day, and the world called them "Five Marquises".Ms. Li, the mother of the Empress Dowager Wang Zhengjun, once married Gou Bin from Hanoi (Wushe County, Henan Province) and gave birth to a son Gou Can.Wang Zhengjun quoted the story of Tian Fu, and he also wanted to be named Marquis of Gou Can (Tian Fu and Wang Zhi are also half-siblings, refer to 151 years ago).Liu Ao said: "Feng Tianfu is no longer legal." He only appointed Gou Can as a court attendant (servant) and director of water conservancy (water balance captain).
Bo Yang said:
The five uncles were appointed as Marquis at the same time, destroying the system of "no Marquis for meritorious service" established by Liu Bang, the founder of the Western Han Dynasty.A brand-new system in which nepotism can still be named as a marquis has been replaced; the regime of the Western Han Dynasty began to roll off the cliff.As far as a powerful regime is concerned, no one can destroy it unless the king himself does it. Now that the king has done it himself, the Western Han Dynasty has no chance of survival.
5. Zhang Zhong, the Supreme Supervisor (Censor Doctor), impeached and said: "Wang Zun, the special mayor of the capital Chang'an (Jing Zhaoyin), is cruel and arrogant." Liu Ao ordered Wang Zun to be removed from his post.The thunderbolt from the blue sky made the officials and the people feel sorry.The rural education officer (three elders) of Hu County (west of Lingbao County, Henan Province) Gong Cheng Xing (gong Cheng, the name of the thirteenth-level official of the text, the ancestor is used as the surname), etc., wrote to Liu Ao to defend Wang Zun, saying:
"Wang Zun governed the capital. In a difficult environment, he promoted the work, sorted out the chaotic municipal administration, eradicated violence, and banned evil. The effect was obvious. It had never been seen before. All the famous militia commanders (Captains) were beyond the reach. Later, although the He acted as an agent but did not receive any special rewards. However, the Supreme Inspector (Zhang Zhong) accused Wang Zun: "It hurts the nature and justice, and makes me worry about the country. Wang Zun has no intention of implementing the emperor's edict, just like "Book Described in the "Sutra": the speech is kind, the behavior is sinister, the appearance seems to be respectful, but in fact it is arrogant and bullying.'
"That's why there are such vicious accusations. Due to the personal enmity between Yang Fu and Wang Zun, the Chief Inspector (Yu Shicheng), he used his power to suggest to the Chief Inspector to piece together and weave that memorial. Deliberately framed, We are very sad. (Yang Fu has an insidious temperament, likes to use legal provisions to frame others, and was Wang Zun's secretary. Once, Yang Fu visited a servant of Wang Zun at night, and there was a conflict. The servant grabbed him in anger. Yang Fu's hair, and slapped him fiercely. Wang Zun's nephew, Wang Hong, even drew out his saber to kill Yang Fu. Yang Fu turned his anger on Wang Zun and wanted to take revenge.) Wang Zun has always been honest and self-loving, dedicated his whole body To the country. In order to perform duties, do not fear the prime ministers and generals; kill bullies, do not fear heroes and powerful beams; arrest bandits that are difficult to subdue, and relieve the worries of the central government (referring to Xie Zongshi, refer to the first two or nine years). On the right track, with established prestige, he is a rare public security talent and important cadre in the country.
"However, overnight, Wang Zun fell into the hands of his enemies and was seriously injured by the framed words. He could neither atone for his crimes nor state his grievances in court. But because of the one-sided words of his enemies, he was criticized. The notoriety that Gonggong received (the Supreme Inspector General cited words from the "Book of Books" in the impeachment memorial, which was the term used by Prime Minister Yao Chonghua to attack the political opponent Gonggong when the sixth emperor Yi Qi Fangxun of the Yellow Emperor Dynasty was in power) is indistinguishable. Wang When the capital was in chaos and bandits were rampant, Zun was conscripted into the court and served as a ministerial (qing) official (two thousand stones). The bandits have now been eradicated. Deposed in an instant. The same person, but in three years, sometimes virtuous, sometimes treacherous, isn't it hard to understand?
"Confucius said: 'When you love him, you want him to live; when you loathe him, you want him to die. This is a kind of confusion. That is the real wisdom.' We hope that the case of Wang Zun will be handed over to the meeting of senior officials, which will be composed of ministerial officials (gong qing), state officials (doctors), research officers (doctors), and counselors (Yi Lang). Participate in the review. If it is true that the alleged behavior of "harming nature" or "talking good and doing evil" should adopt the suggestion of the Supreme Inspector (Censor Zhang Zhong) and kill Wang Zun or banish him to a wilderness. He is not allowed to escape the crime by chance. And the person who recommended Wang Zun should also be punished for the false recommendation and should not be forgiven (the Western Han Dynasty decree, if the person who was recommended is incompetent or violates the law and dereliction of duty, the person who originally recommended the recommendation, and the same He is guilty of the same crime). If it is found out that the accusation is not true, but only relying on writing skills to capture the crime and frame the innocent, it should also be reversed to punish the mouth of the slander and cut off the way of the liar. I ask wise leaders to think about it and make black and white distinct!"
After the memorial was up, Liu Ao immediately appointed Wang Zun as the supervisor (inspector) of Xuzhou (northern Jiangsu Province).
6. King Yelang (Guanling County, Guizhou Province) Xing (surname unknown), King Gouting (Guangnan County, Yunnan Province) Yu (surname unknown), Houwohou (Luoping County, Yunnan Province) Yu (surname unknown. Yelang , Gouding, and Louwo all belong to Zangke County), attacking each other.The county magistrate (prefect) of Zang Ke (Fuquan County, Guizhou Province) asked the central government to send troops to crusade.The Senior Officials Meeting considered that the road was too far to dispatch large troops.Therefore, Zhang Kuang, a middle-level state official (Taizhong doctor) from Shu County (Chengdu City, Sichuan Province), was sent to "hold the festival" for reconciliation.兴等拒绝，还用木头刻一个汉朝官员的雕像，竖在道路旁边，用箭射击，表示轻视。
参议官（议郎）杜钦向全国最高统帅（大将军）王凤献策说：
“蛮夷的王侯，瞧不起汉朝官员，不在乎汉朝权威，恐怕有人胆小如鼠，坚持继续和解政策，这样拖下去，事情将更恶化。等到郡长不能控制，呈报中央，徒浪费宝贵时间，使蛮夷的王侯乘机集结党羽和部队，发出政治号召。势力膨胀后，各部落互相之间，不能容忍，一定自相残杀。然后他们发现已犯了大罪，可能会一不做，二不休，进攻郡城，杀戮郡长（守）跟民兵司令（尉），退守烟瘴毒草地区。到那时候，即令孙武、吴起当统帅，孟贲、夏育当将领，攻击他们就好像跳进火坑深潭，不是被烧死，就是被淹死。智慧和勇敢，都没有用处。如果开荒垦田，作长期围困，费用支出，将是一项沉重负担。
“最好的办法是，在他们还没有铸成不能回头的大错，还没有想到中央政府会采取断然措施之前，下令相邻各郡的郡长跟民兵司令，秘密加强部队训练。农林部（大司农）同时在若干重要军事地区，储备粮草。遴选干练人才，担任郡长。到秋凉季节时，发动攻击，诛杀蛮夷中特别横暴的酋长，把那里土地当做蛮荒土地，把那里人民当做蛮荒人民，圣明的君王，不应为那些蛮荒土地跟蛮荒人民，劳动中国。所以，应撤销郡县，放弃当地土著，拒绝残余的酋长跟我国来往。如果认为那是先帝（指七任帝刘彻）所建立的万世功业，不可以堕毁，也应该在变乱刚刚萌芽之时，早早决断。等到变乱已经爆发，再劳师动众，万民都受到伤害。”
于是王凤向刘骜推荐金城郡（甘肃省永靖县西北）军政官（司马）、临邛（四川省邛崃县）人陈立，当牂柯郡郡长。陈立到牂柯郡就职，下令给夜郎王兴，兴根本不理。陈立请求中央政府准许他诛杀兴，没有等到指示，就率领随从官员几十人，出巡各县，到夜郎所属的且同亭（应在贵州省关岭县境），征召兴面见。兴率领几千武装部队前往，由几十位村长（邑君）陪同晋谒，陈立责备他反抗中央，挥刀格杀，砍下人头。村长们震恐，说：“将军诛杀叛徒，是为人民除去祸害，请准许我们出去转告部众。”他们把兴的人头拿出展示，几千武装部队全都放下武器投降。
钩町王禹、漏卧侯俞，得到消息，魂不守舍，态度顿时改变，呈献粟米（黍米）一千斛跟相当多的牛羊，慰劳将士，陈立遂返本郡。
兴的岳父翁指跟儿子邪务，集结残兵，胁迫附近二十二个村落叛变。
冬季，陈立请求中央批准：招募蛮夷各部落人民当兵。陈立跟民兵司令（都尉）以及秘书长（长史），分别率领大军，攻击翁指。翁指据守险要山寨，牢不可破。陈立用特遣部队严密封锁，切断粮道，派出间谍，瓦解蛮夷士气。民兵司令万年建议说：“看情形不能马上取得胜利，军费可能无法胜任，必须速战速决。”率军单独挺进，大败而还，直奔陈立营垒。陈立怒不可遏，下令卫士把万年乱棒打出。万年只好还军再战，陈立率军尾随增援。这时天正大旱，陈立攻占水源，山寨无水，不能坚守，村长们共同格杀翁指，献出人头投降。西夷全部平定。
1、春季，正月，西汉王朝（首都长安）楚王（首府彭城）刘嚣（十任宣帝刘病已子），到首都长安朝见。
二月十六日，西汉帝（十二任成帝）刘骜（本年二十七岁）下诏：“刘嚣行为良好，特别予以褒扬，封他的儿子刘勋当广戚侯。”
2、二月二十七日，犍为郡（四川省宜宾市）地震，山崩。泥石阻塞长江，江水逆流。
3、秋季，八月三十日，日食。
4、皇家图书馆（中秘书）藏书，很多失散。刘骜命皇家礼宾官（谒者）陈农，向全国征求失传书籍。命特级国务官（光禄大夫）刘更生（刘向），负责校正儒家学派的经书和经书注解（传），以及其他学派书籍（诸子）、诗、赋。另命步兵指挥官（步兵校尉）任宏，校正军事书籍。天文台长（太史令）尹咸，校正占卜算卦书籍。御医（侍医）李柱国，校正医药书籍。每一本书校正完竣，都由刘更生列出章节目录，写出内容摘要，呈报刘骜。
5、王姓皇亲的权势，迅速膨胀，而刘骜正欣赏《书经》等古书。刘更生遂根据《尚书·洪范》，收集自上古以来，直到春秋时代、战国时代、秦王朝、西汉王朝，所有祥瑞、天地变异灾难等记载，指出其中含义跟祸福关系，以及推测和验证，分门别类，各立题目，共十一篇，书名《洪范五行传论》，呈献给刘骜。刘骜知道刘更生忠心耿耿，完全为了王凤兄弟们，才著此书。但刘骜始终不忍心剥夺王姓皇亲的权柄。
6、黄河又在平原郡（山东省平原县）决口，洪水灌入济南郡（山东省章丘市）、千乘郡（山东省高青县东北），灾情有前二九年那次水灾的一半惨重。西汉政府再派王延世、宰相府秘书长（丞相史）杨焉跟工程总监（将作大匠）许商、议论官（谏大夫）乘马延年（乘马，复姓），共同负责筑堤。六个月后，决口堵塞。西汉政府再赏赐王延世黄金一百斤。凡参加筑堤工程而没有接受工资的差役民夫，登记姓名，折合抵消其他差役六个月。
1、春季，正月，匈奴汗国（王庭设蒙古国哈尔和林市）复株累若鞮单于（十五任）挛鞮雕陶莫皋，到汉朝首都长安（陕西省西安市）朝见西汉帝（十二任成帝）刘骜（本年二十八岁）。
2、赦天下徒刑犯。
3. On March 1st, a solar eclipse.
4、琅邪郡（山东省诸城市）郡长（太守）杨肜（音rong），跟王凤缔结姻亲。郡中发生灾害，宰相（丞相）王商（非王家班）派人查办。全国最高统帅（大将军）王凤，向王商（非王家班）说情，王商不肯答应，奏请免除杨肜郡长职务。奏章呈上去后，果然石沉大海，不见刘骜批下。（正常情形，宰相弹劾某一官员，会立即批准。连次一级的最高监察长，只要提出弹劾，都不会落空。现在，宰相的弹劾奏章，却被皇帝留在案头，说明以王凤为首的王家班，已完全控制权力魔杖。）王商一击不中，王凤立即反击，秘密调查王商的隐私，教频阳（陕西省富平县东北）人耿定上书，指控：“王商跟他老爹最亲近的婢女通奸。妹妹淫乱，奴仆把她的奸夫刺死，可能是王商教唆。”刘骜认为这些都是难以证明的暧昧小节，不能动摇身在高位的宰相。可是，王凤竭力主张把奏章交下查办。刘骜不能拒绝舅父的压力，遂把奏章交给京畿总卫戍司令部（司隶校尉）。中级国务官（太中大夫）、蜀郡（四川省成都市）人张匡，灵巧而邪恶，发现这是千载难逢的表态良机，立即上书刘骜，用最具杀伤力的词句，抨击王商。于是，京畿总卫戍司令部要求逮捕王商。
刘骜一向尊重王商（在血统上，王商是刘骜的表叔），而又知道张匡阴险，于是下诏：“不要再调查！”王凤当然不肯罢休，坚持追究。刘骜动摇。
夏季，四月二十日，刘骜再下诏：“王商免职，收回宰相印信。”王商悲愤交加，免职只三天，大口吐血，遂即逝世，谥号称戾侯（乐昌戾侯）。王商所有的子弟亲属，在政府中担任御马总监（驸马都尉）、宫廷随从（侍中）、寝殿侍候官（中常侍）、宫廷秘书署各单位（尚书诸曹）、国务官（大夫）以及其他中下层官员（郎吏），一律调差到外郡，没有一人仍留在可以接近刘骜的位置上——如御前监督官（给事中）、宫廷禁卫官（侍郎）、皇家警卫官（宿卫）。王凤仍不能泄心头之恨，命主管机关奏报，要求撤销王商的封爵。刘骜这时才感觉不耐烦，下诏：“王商的长子王安，继承乐昌侯。”
5、刘骜当太子的时候，跟着莲勺（陕西省渭南市东北）人张禹，学习。即位后，封张禹关内侯，参与政府，当特级国务官（光禄大夫），支文官最高薪（中二千石），兼御前监督官（给事中）、主管宫廷机要（领尚书事）。张禹跟王凤同时主管宫廷机要，但不敢跟王姓皇亲抗衡，心怀不安，屡次宣称有病，请求退休，希望逃得距王凤越远越好。刘骜每次都拒绝，而且待他更为优厚。
六月五日，任命张禹当宰相（丞相），封安昌侯。
6、六月二十九日，楚（孝）王（首府彭城）刘嚣逝世。
7、最初，刘彻（七任武帝）打开西域（新疆维吾尔自治区及中亚东部）大门，罽宾王国（罽，音ji。罽宾王国，位于印度跟巴基斯坦之间，喜马拉雅山及喀喇昆仑山南麓。首都循鲜城，自以为距汉朝十分遥远（从塔克西拉到中国西安市，航空距离三千千米），汉朝对它无可奈何，当其他国家都归降汉朝时，只罽宾王国仍保持独立。为了掠夺财货，还不断拦阻和击杀汉朝使节。
后来，汉朝使节文忠和罽宾王国所属容屈部落酋长的儿子（王子）阴末赴，联合击斩罽宾国王乌头劳，拥护阴末赴当罽宾国王。再后来，汉朝军官（军候）赵德出使罽宾王国，不知道什么缘故，跟阴末赴闹翻。阴末赴用铁链把赵德锁起来，而把赵德所率领的使节团，从副使节以下，共七十余人，全部诛杀。然后，阴末赴派使节到长安表示歉意。当时刘奭（十一任元帝）在位，认为这种遥远的蛮夷部落，竟如此凶悍。拒绝接受文件，把使节放逐到县度（县，音xuan。古山名。山在渴槃陀西南四百里，山险道恶，人们需要“悬绳而度”），断绝来往。
等到刘骜即位，罽宾国王阴末赴再派使节，到首都长安（陕西省西安市）请求宽恕。西汉政府准备把使节护送到县度。杜钦向王凤建议：
“从前，罽宾国王阴末赴，本来是汉朝把他推上王位的，后来却背叛汉朝。世界上最大的恩德，莫过于使他当上君王；而最大的罪恶，莫过于谋杀汉朝使节。他们所以不肯报恩，又不怕惩罚，只不过仗恃距离太远，汉朝军队无法前往。对我国有所要求的时候，就把好话说尽；没有要求的时候，则态度立即改变，始终无法使他们怀柔顺服。我国之所以浪费金钱，跟蛮夷部落结交，尽量满足他们的欲望，为的是双方疆土相接，防止他们因不满意而入境劫掠。而今，县度的通道险恶，罽宾王国军队绝不可能越过。他们对我国的仰慕和归降，对西域也不发生影响。即令不顺附，也不能威胁西域各城邦的和平。
“之前，罽宾国王亲自冒犯汉朝使节，罪恶传遍西域，汉朝才断绝与他们来往。而今虽然宣称后悔，可是派遣来的人，既不是罽宾国王的亲属，也不是高级重要官员，不过一些从事商业的贱民，打算做生意，冒充进贡罢了。如果把他们护送到县度，恐怕被他们欺骗（指他们身份低微，不应远送）。凡是护送外国使节，为的是保护他们不受盗匪伤害。而自皮山国（新疆维吾尔自治区皮山县）之南，已超过西域边界（西域总督管辖边界），仍有四五个国家，并不属于汉朝。平常日子，汉朝派出的斥候（侦察）部队，不过一百余人，入夜后轮班五次（五更），敲打刁斗警戒，还不断受到袭击。驴马载负粮草，需要各国运送，不过仅能自给。有些国度，既小又穷，无力供应；或有力供应而拒绝供应。护送团空拿着强大汉朝的符节，在山国之间，饥饿难忍，乞讨无门，只要十天或二十天时间人马就会倒毙旷野，永不能回来。
“何况，中途危险重重，要穿越大头痛山、小头痛山、赤土阪（音ban）、身热阪。行旅浑身发烧，面无人色，头痛、呕吐，驴马都是如此（高山症），又要穿过三池盘、石阪道（以上各地都在今克什米尔最北部，吉尔吉特河上游山区）。最狭的山径只有六七寸，而长达三十里。山径旁边是凶恶不测的深谷，马匹跟徒步的人，互相扶持。绳索前后牵连，有二千余里，才能到达县度。牲畜一不小心，失足坠落，还没有跌到谷底，已身粉骨碎。人类一不小心，失足坠落，便永远沉尸，不能收殓。艰难狰狞，无法尽言。
“圣明的君王把天下分为九州定为五服（公元前二十二世纪夏王朝初建，为了统治方便，全国划分九个州，计：冀州、兖州、豫州、青州、徐州、荆州、扬州、梁州、雍州。西汉王朝设“州”时，沿用这些古老的名称。五服：以首都为中心，二百五十千米以内称“甸服”，五百千米以内称“侯服”，七百五十千米以内称“绥服”，一千千米以内称“要服”，一千千米以外称“荒服”），只求对内建设，不管蛮夷之事。而今，派遣使节，身奉皇上之命，护送蛮夷商贩，劳动中国官员人民，跋涉险恶的道路，使自己疲惫。而做出的事，对自己又毫无裨益，不是长久的谋略。既然使节已经派定，不能撤销，我建议只护送到皮山国为止，不再南下。”
王凤采纳杜钦的建议。
罽宾王国贪图汉朝的赏赐，又贪图汉朝的生意买卖，所以，每隔数年，总要派遣使节前来汉朝。
1、春季，二月三十日，日食。
2、三月，赦天下徒刑犯。
3、冬季，西汉王朝首都长安（陕西省西安市）特别市长（京兆尹）、泰山郡（山东省泰安市东）人王章，被逮捕下狱，处死。
这时，全国最高统帅（大将军）王凤，掌握大权。身为皇帝（十二任成帝）的刘骜（本年二十九岁），谦让软弱，遇事不能坚持。左右侍从曾经推荐特级国务官（光禄大夫）刘更生（刘向）的幼子刘歆（音xin），博学而有奇才。刘骜召见，刘歆在皇帝面前，朗诵“诗”“赋”。刘骜大喜，准备任命当寝殿侍从官（中常侍），教左右去拿官帽、官服，就要授职。左右侍从一致警告：“这事还没有报告最高统帅（王凤）！”刘骜说：“这种小事，何必麻烦他！”左右大为惶恐，跪下叩头力争。刘骜不得已，只好告诉王凤，王凤认为不可以，任命之事，遂作罢论。
王姓皇亲的子弟，做官都做到部长（公卿）、国务官（大夫）、宫廷随从（侍中）以及宫廷秘书署各单位主管（尚书诸曹）。分别控制要津，权势充满中央。参议官（议郎）杜钦发现王姓家族太过满盛，规劝王凤说：“我盼望将军：学习姬旦（周公）的谦让，减少魏冉（穰侯）的派头，放弃田蚡（武安）的欲望，莫使范雎者流，抓住把柄，从中挑拨离间。”（魏冉、范雎事，参考前二六六年。田蚡事，参考前一三五年。）王凤不能接受。
直到本年（前二四年），二十九岁的刘骜，仍没有儿子，而身体却不断生病，定陶王（首府定陶）刘康（刘骜异母弟），到首都长安朝见，皇太后（王政君）跟刘骜，承接老爹刘奭（十一任元帝）的遗志，待这位老弟，十分亲厚，颁发的赏赐，比其他亲王多十倍以上，对当初夺嫡事件（参考前三三年），没有分毫芥蒂。就留在京师，不放他返回封国（定陶国）。刘骜对刘康说：“我没有儿子，人生无常，不必忌讳，万一有三长两短，便再也见不到面，你就留在这里，跟我做伴。”后来，刘骜病情减轻，而刘康仍一直住在定陶国宾馆，早晚都入宫晋见刘骜。刘骜对这位老弟，十分敬重。全国最高统帅（大将军）王凤，对刘康长久停在京师，感到不方便。恰好发生日食，王凤警告刘骜说：“太阳所以被食，是阴气过重的缘故，定陶王（刘康）虽然最亲，但依照规定，仍应回到他的封国（定陶国）。长久以来，留在京师，是一件违反常态的事件，所以上天提出警告，请命刘康早一点动身。”刘骜无法违抗王凤，只好答应。刘康拜辞，兄弟二人，相对流涕而别。
首都长安特别市长（京兆尹）王章，一向刚正敢言，虽然由于王凤的推荐，担任这项高位，但并不阿谀王凤，听凭摆布，于是上“亲启密奏”（封事），说：“日食之发生，都是王凤专权，蒙蔽主上的缘故！”刘骜召见王章，要他解释。王章说：“上天十分聪明，保佑善良，降祸邪恶，用天变作为见证。而今，陛下因为没有儿子，才特别优待定陶王（刘康），这正是奉承祖先祭庙，尊重国家，顺应天心，安抚人民的美举。上天应有祥瑞才对，怎么会有灾变？而灾变竟然发生，为的是不能忍受大臣专权。而全国最高统帅（大将军王凤）却把责任推到刘康头上，遣送回国，目的不过使陛下孤立无助，满足他控制政府的私欲。这种做法，不是忠臣。而且，日食的意义是：阴气侵犯阳气，臣僚侵犯君王。政府的大小事件，都由王凤决定，皇上连手都没有举过一次。他不从内心检讨，反而怪罪善人的行为，把刘康挤到远方。然而，王凤诬陷欺骗，并不仅此一事。前任宰相王商（非王家班），本是先帝（刘奭）的表叔（刘病已舅父王武的儿子），品德高洁，威望素重，历任将军宰相，是国家的栋梁。只因为人耿直，不肯向王凤屈