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Dong Chong immediately went to the palace to see the Empress Dowager. When he told the Empress Dowager about his guess, the Empress Dowager was also shocked and angry. She ordered someone to summon Empress Dowager Song, and angrily scolded her, asking her to pay Zhang Zhong's life. Emperor Song was inexplicably denied that this was the case. She said aggrievedly: "The Empress Dowager, I have no idea about the appointment of Zhang Zhong as the governor of Yizhou."

"You don't know?"

"That's right, the emperor is young and has not yet taken charge of the government. I know that I am not a talented person and dare not command it randomly. All the affairs of the court will be handled by the three dukes. I just knew about Zhang Zhong's appointment as the governor of Yizhou."

The Empress Dowager was skeptical and ordered someone to go to Situ's Mansion to investigate. The matter was indeed handled by Situ's Mansion, and there was no connection with Queen Song (please ask for monthly votes!). The Empress Dowager called Situ Lu Zhi to question him. Lu Zhi was also very aggrieved. He took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to the Empress Dowager with both hands: "The Empress Dowager, this matter...but Zhang Zhong himself asked. He said that this was the Empress Dowager's intention. I don't dare to refuse."

Looking at the letter that was indeed Zhang Zhong's handwriting, the Empress Dowager remembered that it seemed that Zhang Zhong had mentioned this matter to her.

"Zhang Zhong died on the plank road to Hanzhong. The Empress Dowager was so sad. I can understand, but the person responsible must be held accountable. Then there must be evidence." Lu Zhi said cautiously: "I suggest that you send someone to check first? The war in Guandong is tense, and the court's financial resources are exhausted and it is difficult to sustain. I urgently need the financial resources of Yizhou. At this time, Yizhou is indeed not suitable for chaos."

The Empress Dowager dared not say anything anymore. In fact, the war in Guandong was in charge of the Grand Marshal Duan Bing, but in name it was the affairs of the General Dong Chong. She also hoped to rely on military achievements to earn more benefits for the Dong family, but she didn't want the chaos in Yizhou to be in chaos. But she let this matter go. She couldn't swallow this. After Lu Zhi left, she cried while asking Huo Yu what to do, and she couldn't let Zhang Zhong die like this.

Huo Yu recommended Lu (please give me a monthly vote!) Shen. Lu Shen is Lu Zhi's son. After he gave the crown ceremony two years ago, he no longer served with the Empress Dowager, but was transferred to the emperor as a companion. He had a Situ man, the elder brother of Shanggu Prefect, and a chariot general who was as close as his elder brother. His background was self-evident. He was excellent in knowledge and good martial arts skills. He was also a rare civil and military genius among the Langguan. Now he was a companion to the emperor. His future prospects were limitless.

Lu Shen stayed in the Taihuang Palace for several years and had a very good relationship with the Taihuang Empress Dowager. As soon as he heard the Taihuang Empress Dowager summoned him, he immediately rushed over. After hearing the Taihuang Empress Dowager's thoughts, he shook his head.

"I think that although Liu Xiu is reckless, he should not have such a bad plan." Lu Shen continued: "The plank road is dangerous and difficult to move, maybe it is a real accident, but it is hard to say."

"What an accident?" The Empress Dowager was unhappy, "Are you talking to your senior brother too?"

Lu Shen smiled and said, "The Empress Dowager is so serious. However, it is normal for you to have this idea. Anyone who changes will think so."

The Empress Dowager was only a little satisfied: "Then, how can you determine if it was an accident?"

"It's very simple. Send someone to serve as the governor of Yizhou." Lu Shen smiled: "If this person dies inexplicably again, the suspicion of the general of the chariot will not be eliminated. If this person takes office smoothly and the Empress Dowager is, it may be really just an accident."

When the Empress Dowager heard this, she felt very reasonable. But she was also a little worried. If this was really a mastermind by Liu Xiu, and if one person was sent, wouldn’t it be better to die? The Dong family’s power was not strong, and one person would die. But if the sect went there, if this was a real accident, the governor of Yizhou would have nothing to do with the Dong family. Yizhou is a big state, much stronger than Liangzhou and Bingzhou. It would be a pity to fall into the hands of others?

Lu Shen gave the Empress Dowager another idea and sent someone who was dependent on the Dong family but was not the direct power of the Dong family to test it. If he died, he would not hurt the Dong family's vitality. If he did not die, the interests of the Dong family would not be damaged.

The Empress Dowager was overjoyed and praised Lu Shen for his plan and immediately notified Dong Chong to select the right candidate.

Lu Shen retreated. At night, after getting off duty, he returned to Situ's mansion and went directly to Lu Zhi's study. After talking about the daytime affairs, Lu Zhi smiled: "Ziyan, you have a plan."

Lu Shen did not smile: "Father, if my senior brother knew that it was my idea in the future, I would be afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?" Lu Zhi lowered his face: "The country is justice, friendship is private justice. Can't you even tell the difference?"

Lu Shen said nothing and lowered his head. Liu Xiu was able to Yizhou and asked him to appoint his own person as the governor of Yizhou, which aroused Lu Zhi's dissatisfaction. He was worried that Liu Xiu would be self-reliant. Liu Xiu had elite soldiers of Bingliang and had a group of powerful generals under his command, but he had not had enough financial resources. Now with Yizhou, a big state with sufficient financial resources, his shortcomings will be compensated soon. If he had a disobedient heart, he would be afraid that no one in the world could control him.

Out of this concern, Lu Zhi wanted to use the position of governor of Yizhou to try Liu Xiu. If Liu Xiu accepted the arrangements of the court, there was no need to worry for the time being. But now that Zhang Zhong is dead, although he is ignorant and seems to be unable to get involved with Liu Xiu, Lu Zhi's concern for Liu Xiu has increased significantly.

Like the Empress Dowager, he really wanted to know if Zhang Zhong's death was an accident. Lu Zhi also hoped it was an accident, because it could mean that Liu Xiu was still within the control range.

The people who recommended the Dong family to Yizhou were just a way to crack down on the power of the Dong family. The Dong family had no talents, but they were very greedy for money. From the Taihuang, to Dong Chong, to Zhang Zhong, they were all greedy. Even if Liu Xiu accepted them temporarily, they would sooner or later arouse Liu Xiu's disgust and drive them out of Yizhou. Liu Xiu had a special status and had a good relationship with the Taihuang Empress Dowager. He should have no resistance to dealing with the Empress Dowager Dong.

Zhang Zhong wanted to be the governor of Yizhou, which was Lu Shen's idea.

In other words, Lu Zhi is now trying to try Liu Xiu's knife. One is to try whether the knife is still under control, and the other is to try whether the knife is sharp enough. Testing Liu Xiu to eliminate the power of foreign relatives can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

"It's a pity that Empress Dowager Song is too cautious and refuses to arrange for the Song family." Lu Zhi sighed and pondered for a moment: "Then I have to wait to talk about it before the Dong family."

A trace of worry flashed between Lu Shen's eyebrows. He felt that Lu Zhi was very dangerous to do this. He knew Liu Xiu's temper. Once he knew that it was their father and son who were using him, he would definitely be very angry.

The court soon sent a new governor of Yizhou. For safety reasons, the court issued a document in advance, Xun Yu, the chief of General's Mansion, and asked him to send someone to escort the governor of Yizhou to Chengdu, so that things like Zhang Zhong would not happen again.

After receiving the official document, Xun Yu did not dare to neglect it and immediately sent someone to notify Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu has been very busy recently. When he received a letter from Xun Yu, he was inspecting Jinguancheng and Cheguancheng. Shu County has developed business and has developed handicrafts. Among them, Shujin and lacquerware are the most famous, and the cars made in Chengdu are also very famous. Not only are a large number of royal cars made here, but many dignitaries also like to use cars made in Cheguancheng. There are four barracks around Cheguancheng, with more than 5,000 elite soldiers stationed, which is the main force to stabilize the surrounding areas of Chengdu and even the entire Yizhou.

Zhang He sent Liu Xiu the latest news. After more than a year of hard work by him and Bian Zhang, most of the vassal states on the Silk South Road had agreed to cooperate with the Han Dynasty to reopen the Silk Road, and the North Road was also under negotiation. After the beginning of spring, Murong Feng left Junji Mountain as promised and was migrating to the Jinwei Mountain (now the Altai Mountains). He has now arrived in the Western Han Dynasty and Ganwei River. Because he would have to conflict with the remnants of the Xiongnu and Hujie and Jiankun, they are currently cautious in their pace. If Murong Feng wants to speed up his pace to move westward, he needs the wealth provided by silk.

Liu Xiu is now raising supplies for the reopening of the Silk Road. Shu brocade and lacquerware are the major items. At present, Shu brocade is in short supply and there is no pressure to sell. Those big families are not interested in supporting the reopening of the Silk Road. Liu Xiu's first task to the craftsmen of Chengdu School was to improve the loom and significantly increase the output of Shu brocade in order to be exported to Western countries in the future.

Yan Zhong and Wang Yun were with him. Yan Zhong's appointment of the governor of Yizhou had not yet arrived, but after receiving Liu Xiu's order, he immediately handed over the various matters of Liangzhou to Xiahou Yuan, rushed to Chengdu, and began to take over the functions of the governor of Yizhou. Wang Yun was summoned by Liu Xiu to be the prefect of Jianwei. The appointment was also the one who began to perform his functions before he had arrived. The former prefect of Jianwei Ren Qi was a powerful figure in Shu County. Liu Xiu did not want too many locals to be officials near Chengdu, so he used his cooperation with Gan Ning to recover Yu Fu and report his merits to the court, asking the court to commend and promote the position of Jianwei Prefect. Ren Qi himself knew that although he would lose the position of Jianwei Prefect, Liu Xiu would definitely give him a better than Jianwei Prefect, so he was very willing. Although the appointment had not yet arrived, he had handed over some affairs to Wang Yun.

After all, it is about exchange of interests. As long as Liu Xiu can bring them more benefits, they are of course willing to cooperate with Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiuzheng talked and laughed with these powerful people in Chengdu. Seeing Bao Bao coming over in the distance and waiting, he knew that there was something important that the powerful people could not hear, he sued and walked aside. Bao Chu followed him to Yizhou to make merit last time. After receiving the reward, he had money and just got married to his second brother. His marriage with his two younger brothers was also being prepared. He was very energetic and more attentive in his work. Now he is already a more capable servant next to Liu Xiu.

"General, Xun Chief Xun's urgent letter." Bao Chu handed over the letter with both hands. Xun Yu personally attended the marriage of his second brother. The Chief Xun General's Mansion attended the wedding of the Bao family, which made Bao Chu feel very respectful in front of his fellow villagers. He was very grateful to Xun Yu and respected him in his words.

Liu Xiu looked for the letter to read it, sneered, and handed the letter to Yan Zhong: "The court is not giving up."

Yan Zhong glanced quickly and smiled faintly: "I'm afraid someone wants to use the general's knife to eliminate people who don't like you."

Liu Xiu's eyes flashed: "You mean..."

Yan Zhong nodded.

"Then what should I do?" Liu Xiu asked calmly.

"Since someone wants to use the general's knife, why not use the general's trick?"!!!
Chapter completed!