Chapter 43 4. Providence is not a legend

5 BC, February 20th.Liu Xin issued an edict to remove Fu Xi from his position as the great Sima, and asked him to retain his status as Marquis and go home to rest. This move was a bit ruthless, but Empress Dowager Fu thought it wasn't ruthless enough.Empress Dowager Fu personally issued an edict to Prime Minister Kong Guang and Da Sikong Zhu Bo that Fu Xi colluded with Shi Dan and hurt my fragile heart. He must be let out of Chang'an and returned to his feudal kingdom. So, Fu Xi packed his luggage and set off on his own.On April 19th, it was Kong Guang's turn.Liu Xin issued an edict to demote him as a commoner.

After Fu Xi left, Liu Xin appointed his uncle surnamed Ding as Da Sima; Kong Guang was expelled, and naturally, the prime minister fell into Zhu Bo's hands.On that day, Liu Xin appointed Zhu Bo as prime minister.However, when Zhu Bo was about to be ordered to perform his duties, a small accident occurred. The situation is like this: Zhu Bo was appointed prime minister on the same day, and Liu Xin was going to hold an acceptance ceremony.When Zhu Bo was Da Sikong, he proposed to change Da Sikong to Yushi doctor, and Liu Xin agreed.When Zhu Bo became the prime minister, he vacated the post of Yushi doctor.Liu Xin left this position to a man named Zhao Xuan.Ever since, the two of them went to the hall at the same time, ready to accept the appointment.

The accident happened at this time.Just as Zhu Bo and Zhao Xuan entered the palace, they went up the steps when suddenly there was a loud thunderous noise from the sky. The loud noise is not the problem, the problem is why it happened when Zhu Bo was about to be sealed.Sure enough, with that bang, everyone inside and outside the palace talked about it, and it was immediately spread to Liu Xin. Liu Xin also felt that something was a little strange, so he immediately sent someone to the prime minister's mansion to call Li Xun.Li Xun, an astrologer, was discovered by Zhai Fangjin, the prime minister, and he was recruited into the prime minister's mansion. If you encounter ghosts and strange things, you can consult him directly.

Liu Xin saw Li Xun and explained the basic situation to him.Li Xun pretended to count with his fingers, and couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.Liu Xin suddenly felt something was wrong and was about to ask a question.At this time, Li Xun spoke. He said: "The loud noise heard by your Majesty is the legendary drum demon. When will the drum demon be able to sound? According to my research, all kings whose eyes and ears are blinded and who have a false name enter the government to hold high positions, the drum demon It rang." Li Xun continued as if he was addicted: "According to my research, the timing of the drum demon's sound is quite regular. If it sounds in the middle of a year, in the middle of a month, or in the middle of a day, there must be a minister in the government department." The above-mentioned cadres are suffering. Now it is April. According to the year is divided into three equal parts, April is considered as the middle of the year; today is the 19th, which is also considered as the middle of the month; Mid-term. This shows that a certain senior government official has reached the most dangerous moment."

Then, Mr. Li Xun, the master of astrology, licked his lips and said, "The high-level government officials who are about to suffer must be those who have actually taken power. In order to save them from suffering, I suggest that Your Majesty remove them immediately." So, who are they that Li Xun is talking about?In the end, Li Xun said unequivocally, "They are the prime minister Zhu Bo and the imperial censor Zhao Xuan. If your majesty doesn't believe it, something will happen to them within a year." It's over.The Royal Spokesperson and senior errand worker who worked so hard to train, unexpectedly came to a drum monster and was about to be messed up.So what to do?

This question is actually not difficult for Liu Xin.First of all, Zhu Boyan's success today is the result of his game with Shi Dan, Kong Guang, Fu Xi and others.How can you be reconciled if you abolish him and waste all your previous efforts? Secondly, and most importantly, if the advice is not heeded, Zhu Bo will suffer, not Liu Xin.That being the case, what is there to worry about?Zhu Bo is just a chess piece on the chessboard, lost him, and others. Liu Xin decided to continue holding the conferring ceremony for Zhu Bo in accordance with established procedures.Liu Xin wants to see whether it is the power of man or the will of destiny.

According to Li Xun's prediction of Zhu Bo's fate, the outcome will be known within a year.For Empress Dowager Fu, this information is very important.Liu Xin is Zhu Bo's boss, and Empress Dowager Fu is also Zhu Bo's boss.What are the characteristics of a boss?Anyone who has studied Western economics knows that their specialty is to maximize the surplus value of workers within a limited time. Zhu Bo was just their senior technician. If they squeezed enough of Zhu Bo's surplus value in a short period of time, they would not only be able to keep their capital, but also make a fortune.What kind of squeeze method?Soon, Liu Xin made the following plan.

First of all, Zhu Bo must fulfill the wish of the Queen Mother Fu's title. Zhu Bo still knew this truth.Soon, Zhu Bo wrote a letter, suggesting that Empress Dowager Fu be honored.Zhu Bo sang on one side, and Liu Xin immediately joined in on the other side, and issued an order to remove the word "Dingtao" from the heads of Empress Dowager Fu and Empress Dowager Ding. That is to say, since then, the old woman Queen Mother Fu has truly realized the title of sitting and standing with the Queen Mother.Ever since the founding of the Han Dynasty, for the first time, there have been two empress dowagers of the same level, one is empress dowager Fu and the other is empress dowager Wang; two empress dowagers of the same level are empress dowager Ding and empress dowager Zhao .Because of the same level, all treatment is treated equally.

The daughter-in-law has finally become a mother-in-law, not to mention the Empress Dowager Fu is still an old woman, it is really not easy for her to survive until today.On her way to being equal to the Queen Mother, Wang Mang, Shi Dan, and Fu Xi are her biggest troublemakers.Now, it's their turn to see the color of Empress Dowager Fu. Then, Prime Minister Zhu Bo and Yushi doctor Zhao Xuan wrote a letter, saying: "When Shi Dan was the chief minister, he suppressed the title of Empress Dowager Fu. Such a person who does not know how to praise, don't let him enjoy the marquis fief, please allow him to be demoted civilian."

Liu Xin understood that this was what Empress Dowager Fu meant.Ever since, he approved Zhu Bo's memorial and demoted Shi Dan to a commoner. This is just the beginning, the account has not yet been settled.Then, Zhu Bo and Zhao Xuan jointly wrote a letter, saying: "When Wang Mang was the chief minister, he also suppressed the title of Empress Dowager Fu. It is reasonable for him to no longer enjoy the treatment of a marquis. Please allow him to be demoted to a commoner." When Liu Xin heard this, he hesitated. "Oh, this matter. I see, let me think about it first!" Liu Xin knew that it was Empress Dowager Fu's intention to punish Wang Mang to death.However, Empress Dowager Fu only knows how to punish people, and she has a lot of fun, but she doesn't know that it is really difficult for him to be an emperor.

You know, Queen Mother Fu is Liu Xin's grandmother, but Queen Mother Wang is also his grandmother!Liu Xin was adopted as Liu Ao's son. According to the patriarchal system of the Han Dynasty, he could no longer recognize the Empress Dowager Fu and other relatives.If the Queen Mother hadn't protected the grandparents and grandchildren back then, would Queen Mother Fu have such a glorious day today?Therefore, the face of the Queen Mother must be given.In this case, repairing Wang Mang cannot be too much. In the end, Liu Xin made a compromise.Wang Mang continued to enjoy the treatment of Marquis, but he had to leave Chang'an and return to his fiefdom. However, Liu Xin never expected that Empress Dowager Fu has become addicted.She chased after her fiercely and decided to clean up the house, including Fu Xi. In fact, the reason why Empress Dowager Fu was so ruthless was not unreasonable.When she taught Dan and Wang Mang, she didn't hesitate for a moment.But she still gave Fu Xi time, hoping that he would repent.Empress Dowager Fu waited for half a year, but she didn't see Fu Xi coming to apologize, nor did he send someone to say hello, as if she didn't take the old woman seriously at all. Therefore, Empress Dowager Fu asked Zhu Bo's old friend Fu Yan to send a message to Zhu Bo, saying that no matter what method is used, Fu Xi must be made to disappear in Chang'an.At the same time, I want to make him restless for the rest of his life. Immediately, Fu Yan went to Zhu Bo.Zhu Bo knew what to do as soon as he heard it, so he went to Zhao Xuan, the imperial historian. However, when Zhu Bo had finished explaining what Empress Dowager Fu meant, Zhao Xuan hesitated. Zhao Xuan said: "I think it's better to forget about Fu Xi's affair! Your Majesty has already let Fu Xi return to the feudal kingdom, and we still have to disrupt the situation. Isn't it too much?" Zhu Bo replied: "How can it be said that it's all right? Empress Dowager Fu made it very clear that Fu Xi can no longer enjoy the position of Marquis. Shi Dan's fate is his fate. Since I promised Queen Mother Fu , even if I die, I must fulfill my promise." Play big. The so-called know yourself and know the enemy, and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles.Zhu Bo only knew that there was Empress Dowager Fu in the world, but he didn't know that there was Emperor Liu Xin in the world.The only wise man in the world is Zhao Xuan. He is well aware of the ruthlessness of Empress Dowager Fu, but he is also in awe of Liu Xin.Who is Liu Xin?He is a person who has a bottom line and is extremely measured.If he crossed his bottom line, he might turn his face and deny anyone. However, Zhao Xuan was sad again.He was kidnapped by Jubo.Everyone has said that you and I are on the same boat.If Zhu Bo played alone and accidentally capsized the boat, would he still be a censor?He wanted to hang out, but Empress Dowager Fu didn't want him to. Therefore, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go charge with Zhu Bo.But what excuse is there to fix Fu Xi?How do you not show your feet?This question really hurt Zhu Bo a lot.So, after thinking and thinking, he finally came up with a coup on a dark and windy night. Zhu Bo believes that the impeachment of Fu Xi by Shangzuo will easily make Liu Xin suspect that they have bad intentions.Therefore, in order to repair Fu Xi, he had to pull a stepping stone.Who should step in?Zhu Bo thought of someone. This person is the former Grand Sikong He Wu. In the past, in order to help Shidan come up, Liu Xin deliberately found a quarrel, saying that He Wu was unfilial, and sent him out of Chang'an City to return to Fengguo to retire.In fact, Zhu Bo knew a thing or two about the real reason why He Wu was driven away.The most important problem is that He Wu was fooling around in his position and made no contribution to Empress Dowager Fu or even to the country, so he was driven away. In Zhu Bo's view, Fu Xi and He Wu are in the same situation.Fu Xi is very talented, but I have not seen him make any achievements for the country. More importantly, he not only did not contribute to the Empress Dowager Fu, but also forged a deep hatred.Don't blame Empress Dowager Fu for being cruel to him. After weaving the reasons, Zhu Bo and Zhao Xuan played again, saying: "When Fu Xi and He Wu were in power, they did not contribute to the country. Although they have been dismissed, they can no longer enjoy the marquis treatment. I beg your majesty to demote them all. for the common people." Liu Xin was taken aback when he heard it.After being stunned for a long time, he seemed to understand what was going on.Ever since, he suddenly became angry. No matter how you say it, Zhu Bo can be regarded as an old man.However, he has been in the rivers and lakes for many years, and in order to derogate a person, he even made up such a reason without the slightest technical content, which really made Liu Xin incredible. Fu Xi's academic level is known to all the ministers; Fu Xi's moral level is known to everyone in the world.Fu Xi has a firm political conscience, defends the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty, and fights against the old lady Fu at all costs. Isn't this a kind of contribution? The level of weaving crimes is poor, and the tricks of guessing people's hearts are also extremely bad.Zhu Bo didn't know Liu Xin too well. Liu Xin seemed to be the puppet of Empress Dowager Fu, but he was actually a clear-headed person.He knows what to do and what not to do, and it's all principled.Not everything in the legend is decided by the Empress Dowager Fu. Also, Liu Xin knew the relationship between Empress Dowager Fu and Fu Xi best.Zhu Bo thought he would be able to hide Liu Xin's secrets by bringing He Wu to his back.It's like looking at people through the cracks of the door and looking down on people.Just looking at people through the crack of the door, Liu Xin has no reason to let Zhu Bo go. Therefore, Liu Xin immediately summoned Zhao Xuan, the imperial historian, to interrogate him.Zhao Xuan was very obedient, Liu Xin didn't ask more than three sentences, he would ask for everything.It is said that they played at the instigation of Empress Dowager Fu. Enough is enough, Liu Xin knows what to do.Liu Xin recruited people from the court system and military officer system to organize a temporary investigation team to investigate Zhu Bo and Zhao Xuan. Zhu Bo is not far from death. Sure enough, the investigation team's report came out soon.The person in charge of the investigation team impeached Zhu Bo and Zhao Xuan for being unkind, please report to Wei Ting's prison.Liu Xin acted quickly and immediately approved the arrest of Zhu Bo and Zhao Xuan. Zhao Xuan was lenient when he confessed, and was spared the death penalty, but was only punished as hard labor.As for Zhu Bo, don't even think about slipping away.However, when Liu Xin's envoy went to Zhu Bo's house to arrest someone, he found that Zhu Bo had committed suicide. Zhu Bo was appointed prime minister in April and committed suicide in August. His career as prime minister did not exceed half a year.Just like the astrology master Li Xun said, when the drum demon sounds, Zhu Bo will suffer within a year. Everything is God's will!