Chapter 8 4. Crime and Punishment

Liu Wu finally handed over Gongsun Gui and Yang Sheng.However, what he handed over were two dead bodies.The news was sent back to Chang'an immediately, Liu Qi was extremely depressed when he heard it.He didn't expect the ending to be like this.Two dead people killed more than ten people, Liu Wu's calculation is really very clever. But people are dead, even though there is no proof of death.But this Liu Wu seems to have to teach him a lesson.As for which lesson is appropriate, we have to wait for Uncle Tian's report.However, when Liu Qi was waiting for Uncle Tian, ​​someone stepped in first and took the initiative to intercede for Liu Wu.

This person is the elder brother of Queen Wang, Wang Xin. Of course Wang Xin did not run errands for nothing.The reason why he wanted to speak for Liu Wu was that someone warned him: If Liu Wu is convicted, you will not end well. The reason is that Liu Qi ruled Empress Dowager Dou's darling, and Empress Dowager Dou must also find Liu Qi's cronies to punish and vent her crimes, and I heard that you have done a lot of unruly things, brother Wang Xin, so it is easy for Empress Dowager Dou to catch you.Therefore, taking the initiative to save Liu Wu is tantamount to leaving a way out for himself, so act quickly.

That's right, Wang Xin later interceded for Liu Wu.But Wang Xin's kind words were like giving Liu Qi a bowl of sugar water when he was coughing, and his anger subsided a bit.But the resentment in my heart, if I want to write it off, it is really nonsense. Uncle Tian, ​​why hasn't he come back yet?Really. At this time, Empress Dowager Dou heard that something had happened to Liu Wu, and she was worried that she could not eat, and cried day and night.Indeed, she didn't expect things to turn out like this.The reason why Liu Wu fell into today's situation was all because of her.Women are born emotional animals.If you acted calmly at the beginning, Xiao Ai let the righteousness go, and obeyed the rules, then the result may be happy for everyone.

Hey, Lao Tzu, who has been studying for a lifetime, still doesn't understand the art of politics.But things have become a big deal, and complaining seems to be useless.The only way is to do everything possible to make her two sons reunite and get back together. So, is there any hope for them to shake hands and make peace?Empress Dowager Dou suddenly thought of a person, Uncle Tian.Uncle Tian was sent out by Liu Qi, and Liu Wu's life or death was completely tied to his mouth. Therefore, Liu Qi waited for Uncle Tian, ​​and Empress Dowager Dou also looked forward to Uncle Tian.Finally, after waiting until their necks stretched, Uncle Tian finally came back.

But unexpectedly, Uncle Tian did something unexpected on the way: Uncle Tian burned all the evidence of Liu Wu's crimes that he had collected. It's real burning, not fake burning.After the burning was over, Uncle Tian clapped his hands as if nothing had happened, and went back to Chang'an to see Liu Qi. It must be stated that Uncle Tian was not threatened by anyone.All of this is voluntary.As I said before, his appearance rate is not high, but he still has two brushes when playing politics. The reason why he adopted such a strategy is nothing more than the following: only pleasing one side can only be tantamount to death.It is better to please both than to please one side.The so-called skillful and bold, Uncle Tian is confident that he has found a trick that pleases both sides.

When Uncle Tian saw Liu Qi, he only had one mouth and his hands were empty.Liu Qi couldn't help asking in wonder: Is King Liang guilty? Uncle Tian: Guilty, and a capital offense! Liu Qi: As for the evidence, let me see it! Uncle Tian: I have burned all the evidence.However, Your Majesty, I suggest that you don't have to ask about King Liang's affairs! Liu Qi: Why? Uncle Tian: The king of Liang subdued the law, and the law won; but the Queen Mother Dou lost.Empress Dowager Dou is unwilling to eat, and cannot sleep well. May I ask, Your Majesty, do you think you have won or lost?

Liu Qi: ... Uncle Tian smiled.If Liu Qi wanted Empress Dowager Dou to live a few more days, he had to listen to him.Sure enough, Liu Qi pondered for a moment, and finally understood that what Uncle Tian said was a strategy that had the best of both worlds: winning the law is not considered a victory; the empress Dowager Dou's face is a real victory. As the saying goes, the one who knows Liu Qi is not the one who knows Uncle Tian.Liu Qiran made a plan to order Uncle Tian to go to visit Empress Dowager Dou and eat in a foolish way. At this time, Empress Dowager Dou had been waiting anxiously for a long time.

When Uncle Tian saw Queen Dowager Dou, he first said: "I greet Queen Mother Dou." Empress Dowager Dou: Uncle Tian, ​​don't be too polite, just speak up. Uncle Tian: Okay, then I’ll be straight.Does Queen Mother Dou want to hear the good news, or the bad news? Empress Dowager Dou: Oh my goodness, don't get out of the way.Say good and bad together. Uncle Tian: Tell me clearly.There is no bad news, but there is one good news.The assassination of Yuan An and others has nothing to do with Liang Wang.This was just a conspiracy between Gongsun Gui and Yang Sheng, and King Liang didn't even know about it.Gongsun Gui and Yang Sheng have been punished, and Liang Wang is safe!

For many days, Empress Dowager Dou didn't think about food and drink, she was in a trance in her dreams, and her appearance was haggard.Now, when she heard Uncle Tian's words, there were only four words: spring comes from a dead tree. Empress Dowager Dou's tears overflowed again.These are the tears that come from the end of suffering, and the joy that comes from the end of sorrow!This Uncle Tian is really cute.The sky has eyes, Gaozu didn't punish Uncle Tian, ​​so he left a heart to save my queen mother. I believe that one of the things Empress Dowager Dou desires most at this time is to see her beloved son Liu Wu immediately.The most longing thing is to see Liu Wu and Liu Qi are as good as they were back then, sharing the chariot with the chariot and celebrating with each other.

Speaking of Liu Wu, Liu Wu really came. At that time, Liang Wang Liu Wu wrote to Liu Qi, allowing him to court.This request is timely, the Queen Mother is waiting for you.So, Liu Qi approved. On the day of Liu Wuchao's invitation, as usual, Liu Qi sent the emperor's guard of honor to welcome Liang Wang.However, when the Han envoy arrived at Xiaowai, he waited left and right, but did not see King Liang, and finally discovered a very serious thing: King Liang was missing. The news was immediately sent back to Han Palace, Liu Qi panicked, and Queen Mother Dou was dumbfounded.Immediately afterwards, Empress Dowager Dou seemed to understand something, and immediately burst into tears: God damn it, you guys united to lie to me!The emperor really killed my son.

Empress Dowager Dou's loud cry was like boiling water, which made Liu Qi feel only one feeling in his heart: very painful and very wronged.It is clear that I did not kill Liang Wang, he disappeared while playing, and it is so unreasonable for such a crime to fall on my head. Just when Liu Qi and Empress Dowager Dou faced each other with tears in their eyes, and were speechless in resentment, suddenly, Princess Liu prostituted a message that King Liang had returned. Empress Dowager Dou and Liu Qi were startled and jumped at once: Are you really back? Princess Liu prostitute said: "It's really back."King Liang is at the north gate of Weiyang Palace. Empress Dowager Dou and Liu Qi rushed to the north gate immediately.Sure enough, the king of Liang is here.It turned out that King Liang pleaded guilty and should not be welcomed by Liu Qizhi, let alone be treated favorably by Liu Qizhi.Therefore, when he was about to enter the customs, he took a cloth cart and sneaked into Princess Liu's house. He bowed first and then raised, and knelt in front of Weiyang Palace with a knife and ax and a chopping board on his back to express his sincerity. High, really high. Empress Dowager Dou was moved by Liu Wu's successful performance, and Liu Qi was also moved.All the people present with inner warmth were in tears.As the saying goes, turmoil and adversity are deeper.Empress Dowager Dou finally got her wish and saw everything she wanted to see: Liu Qi and his brothers were finally reunited. The truth is, Empress Dowager Dou was too happy.With all this in front of me, I can only say this: false appearances are all false appearances. The flowers can be reopened, the wine can be re-drinked, and the situation can be reunited, but the cracks are still there.It is a shade that can never be erased. Liu Wu immediately discovered the internal rift between him and Liu Qi: Liu Qi didn't treat him as affectionately as before, and even went out hunting, and never shared a car with him. Finally, two years later, the rift broke out completely. 144 BC, winter, October.When Liu Wu came to court, he applied to stay in Chang'an for a few more days as before.However, Liu Qi uncharacteristically refused.The reason is: follow the old rules, go back when you have enough money. It is necessary to explain.According to the regulations of the Han Dynasty, the princes and kings went to Beijing to meet with the emperor four times.The first time I arrived, I went to the palace alone to pay homage, narrated family routines, returned gifts, and the emperor hosted a banquet for hospitality. This time I called it a "small meeting"; One, that is, on October 1st), the princes and kings presented the biscuit, and the emperor thanked him and returned the gift, which was called "Dharma View"; three days later, the emperor held a banquet for the princes and kings, and gave them money and property; One day, the princes and kings entered the palace again for "little views".Then, prepare to bid farewell to return to the country, a total of no more than 20 days. Once, the 20 days stipulated by the Han Dynasty could not satisfy Liu Wu's love for Queen Mother Dou.Liu Qi had also approved that Liu Wu could play for as many days as he wanted in Chang'an, and he didn't need to care about the rules.Therefore, Liu Wu once stayed in Chang'an, and the longest record was half a year. Looking back on the past, the brothers held hands and looked at each other, running in the same car, which made the whole world salivate.Now, as soon as the 20th arrives, I will send my brother directly without any discount, which is really chilling my back. It can only be said that Liu Qi's heart for Liu Wu is dead.