Journey to the West, this Sun Wukong is too persuasive

In addition to the prophecy that "Liu Xiu should be the emperor", the content of the Yidai Edict also spread quickly among the people, saying that the emperor's accession to the throne was unfair, not because he accepted the abdication of the throne, but because he was seeking to usurp the throne.

Liu Ying, the crown prince of the Han Dynasty, issued a bloody edict, calling on the world to punish the reckless thieves.

Wang Mang was furious and immediately arrested a group of rebels led by Grand Master Liu Xiu and mainly members of the Liu clan. After interrogation, more than [-] rebels were executed.

On this day, a river of blood flowed outside Chang'an City.

The Liu clan, which used to be the royal family of the Han Dynasty, suffered heavy losses, and none of the famous clan elders were left.

Although Anding Gongru Ziying survived, he was imprisoned even tighter and no one was allowed to talk to him.

Inside the palace.

Wang Mang was dressed in emperor's uniform, and there was a blood-stained belt on the royal table in front of him. He looked at the twelve names on the belt with a gloomy expression.

The leader was none other than the Imperial Preceptor Liu Xiu, and the others were all relatives of the Liu family and some elders from the previous dynasty who were still in power.

What confused Wang Mang was that there was also a "Liu Xiu of Nanyang" on this clothing edict.

He knew that the Imperial Preceptor Liu Xiu was from Peixian County, so obviously there were two Liu Xiu!

Now 11 people have been arrested, and only Nanyang Liu Xiu is at large.

Wang Mang summoned Captain Fenwu to inquire in detail about Liu Xiu's situation in Nanyang.

Captain Fenwu said: "Your Majesty, Nanyang Liu Xiu is a student of Taixue. He entered the school two years ago and soon became the chief of Taixue. He was appreciated by the national master... the traitor Liu Xiu.

After that, Nanyang Liu Xiu made many friends with powerful people in Taixue.

Not long before the incident of the Clothes and Belt Edict, he had written a book and lectured. The traitor Liu Xiu said that he was a master of Mongolian learning who could leave his name throughout the ages. "

Wang Mang frowned and originally wanted to ask why he hadn't heard of this Mongolian master. After all, he was also a Confucian master, but then he understood.

Because after he became emperor, he was involved in government affairs and had not asked about these matters in person for a long time. Most of the world's knowledge was left to the management of the national teacher Liu Xiu.

Wang Mang asked again: "Liu Xiu of Nanyang, what classic works do you dare to call a master of Mongolian studies?"

Lieutenant Fenwu quickly presented two booklets, with the Three-Character Classic and the Thousand-Character Classic written on them respectively.

Wang Mang just flipped through the first page of the Three-Character Sutra and was shocked. He couldn't help but read: "In the beginning, human nature is inherently good..."

After reading the entire text, he couldn't help but burst into tears.

The highest power in the world has gradually made him lose his way, but what he believed in most in his life was still Confucianism, and he still passionately pursued the world of great harmony described by Confucian sages.

Although the Three-Character Classic written by Nanyang Liu Xiu is not as literary as those handed down from ancient times, its enlightenment for children is unmatched by those handed down from ancient times.

Based on this book, Nanyang Liu Xiu can indeed be called a master of Mongolian studies.

What's more, there are two Mongolian classics.

Wang Mang carefully opened the thousand-character text again and began to recite: "The sky and the earth are dark and yellow, the universe is primitive..."

After reading it, he sighed: "I wish I could meet Liu Xiu of Nanyang. Such a classic has been passed down through the ages!"

Lieutenant Fenwu couldn't help but remind him: "Your Majesty, Nanyang Liu Xiu is on the run now..."

After hearing this, Wang Mang woke up as if from a dream. He had just been immersed in two Mongolian classics, and for a moment he forgot that Liu Xiu of Nanyang signed the belt edict, and he was a traitor!
"What a pity, what a pity!"

He even said it was a pity, but he was determined to kill.

After all, he could even kill Liu Xiu, the great Confucian scholar of the time, without mercy, so how could he spare the life of an imperial concubine.

Since Liu Xiu of Nanyang came to study at Taixue two years ago, he must not be very old at that time, at most he is in his weak years.

Such a genius cannot be kept!
Wang Mang issued an edict: "Guangfa Haiping Documents, whoever kills Liu Xiu will be rewarded with ten thousand gold, and whoever kills Liu Xiu of Nanyang will be granted the title of Marquis of ten thousand households!"

The prophecy is that Liu Xiu should be the emperor, and the most likely one is Liu Xiu, the national advisor, but other Liu Xiu in the world cannot be let go, especially this Nanyang Liu Xiu.This person is not only a relative of the Liu family, but also has such talent and knowledge. If he is not eliminated as soon as possible, he will be in great trouble in the future.

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Liu Xiu has returned to Nanyang County, and he is accompanied by Deng Yu and Zhu You, who are also from Nanyang.

They had known each other since they were young and had studied together at Taixue University. They were close friends.

"Uncle Wen, why did we leave Chang'an in such a hurry?" Deng Yu asked.

"I'm afraid of losing my head." Liu Xiu said with a smile.

"Haha, you, Uncle Liu Wen, are a great scholar in Mongolian studies who were praised by Imperial Master Liu Xiudu. Who dares to kill your head?" Zhu You laughed.

Liu Xiu shook his head, but sighed in his heart. The matter of the clothing and belt order happened suddenly, and his two friends did not know about it.

In fact, he did not approve of the imperial advisor Liu Xiu's plan to draw up a clothing and belt edict at this time, even though the idea was his.

Because of his talents and knowledge, as well as his namesake, he was appreciated by Liu Xiu, the national teacher, and became his friend.

Six months ago, the national counselor Liu Xiu showed his dissatisfaction with the reckless thieves because his son was killed by the reckless thieves.

He roughly told the story about the Yidai Edict that he had heard from Taoist Sun since he was a child.

But unexpectedly, the national counselor Liu Xiu quickly followed the plan and planned the belt edict to kill the reckless thief.

Liu Xiu recalled how he felt when he first saw the blood edict. In addition to being angry at the reckless thief, he was also shocked and helpless.

in a hurry!

At this time, the foundation of the Mang thief has not been shaken. Just relying on these Confucian scholars and some less powerful Liu family members, they want to kill the Mang thief?

At that time, the national preceptor Liu Xiu seemed to know what he was thinking, and explained: "I am old and have only a few years to live. I cannot wait for the most suitable time.

Why not take a chance while my prestige is still there? Even if I die, I can use my blood to start another wave of rebellion in the world! "

Liu Xiu admired his determination, but he disagreed.

"As Master Sun said, it will take three years for the scholars to rebel."

The national teacher Liu Xiu is a contemporary great Confucian. He is indeed admirable in learning, but he is far from good in power struggle. He mistakenly believed in Wang Mang back then, and now he fails to see the true situation of the world clearly.

Wang Mang's extensive construction of Buddhist temples seemed to have quelled the world's rebellion, but in fact it was a fire cooking oil, and a spark could ignite it. Where such a huge sacrifice was needed, it would be better to preserve the vitality and make bigger plans.

It is conceivable that once the Clothing Edict happens, all the Liu clan members in Chang'an City will be killed!

So after he signed the belt edict, he took his two friends and left Chang'an in a hurry.

"It's a pity." Liu Xiu shook his head again. He could have done more things in Chang'an and accumulated more strength.

Next, a group of three people came to Wan County, Nanyang County. Since it was getting late, they took a short rest here.

However, as soon as they entered Wan County, they were invited to a banquet by the Li family, a local wealthy family in Wan County.

Recently, the Three-Character Classic and the Thousand-Character Classic have just been introduced to Nanyang, and have been regarded as classics of Mongolian studies everywhere.

At the banquet, when they heard that these two classics were written by Liu Xiu, everyone was shocked and chatted and made friends with Liu Xiu one after another.

Liu Xiu had an extraordinary conversation and quickly got along with everyone without neglecting anyone.

Mr. Cai Shaogong of Rang County likes to study prophecies. He smiled and said: "It's strange to say that I heard a prophecy the day before yesterday that Liu Xiu should be the emperor."

The lively banquet suddenly became quiet. (End of chapter)