Chapter 258 Chapter 257 Zhongzong Liu Sheng

Liu Sheng, Liu Yanzi.Born in the fourth year of Qianxiang (920 AD), he died in the 16th year of Qianhe (958 AD) at the age of 39.Originally named Hongxi, he was named King of Jin.After he killed his brother Liu Bing, he became independent with the support of his brother Yue Wang Hongchang and others, and changed his name to Sheng.He reigned from 943 to 958 AD. Liu Sheng killed his brother to stand on his own. When he proclaimed himself emperor, he had to use Hongchang again, and promoted his other younger brothers, but he already regarded them as sworn enemies in his heart.In March of the second year of his accession to the throne, he sent people to kill Yue Wang Hongchang, and then killed Zhen Wang Hongze and Shao Wang Hongya.In February of the fifth year of Qianhe (947 A.D.), he killed Qi Wang Hongbi and other eighth brothers in one day, and killed all the men in his family, and brought the women into the palace.So far, Liu Sheng killed all his brothers.Brothers and ministers are not trusted, so he can only use eunuchs and palace people.In the sixth year of Qianhe (948 A.D.), Liu Sheng sent troops to attack Chu on a large scale. After three years of war, he won 10 states including Yizhou and Lianzhou, and defeated the reinforcements from the Southern Tang Dynasty.The success of attacking Chu made Liu Sheng very proud. Later Zhou sent envoys to communicate with him, and Liu Sheng showed off to the envoys in many ways.Before the envoy left, Sheng sent him off with Jasmine. The envoy asked Jasmine's name, and Liu Sheng replied "Xiao Nanqiang".Although Dark Guide Han is small, he is very powerful.

As the Hou Zhou became stronger and stronger day by day, everyone in the southern countries was in danger.For the coming calamity of national subjugation, Liu Sheng did not actively prepare countermeasures, but doubled his enjoyment and extravagance.Every banquet is almost all night long.During a night drink, Liu Sheng was so drunk that he put a melon on the head of the actor Shang Yulou. He wanted to try the sword himself, but he cut off Shang Yulou's head.After waking up from the wine the next day, he actually wanted to call Shang Yulou.In August of the 16th year of Qianhe (958 A.D.), Liu Sheng died of illness and was buried in Zhaoling Mausoleum in the north of Panyu City.