Chapter 210 Danger

"I just wonder which state of the Han Dynasty does the emperor's uncle want to go to?"

An indifferent voice floated down from the main seat. The moment he heard this question, Liu Yan knew that his bet was right. He wanted to sing loudly and applaud. As for which state he would serve as the governor of, he had already thought about it on the way here.

Right now wars are raging in various states and counties, especially in Yizhou, Jingzhou and Youzhou. The rebels are fierce, and rushing to any of these three states is like entering a tiger's den or a dragon's lair.

Only Jiaozhou can avoid disaster.

"pay"

As soon as the word "交" came out of his mouth, Liu Yan noticed that Liu Hong's face darkened and a scrutinizing gaze came over him. The joy in his chest receded in the blink of an eye, and a chill rose from his back. Damn it, he actually forgot that Liu Hong still held the power of life and death over him. Especially after experiencing the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Liu Hong has realized the importance of imperial power.

So Liu Yan quickly changed his words, "As a relative of the Han Dynasty, I should help Your Majesty solve problems. I am willing to help Your Majesty eliminate the rebels! If Your Majesty orders me to serve as the governor of any state, I will thank you for your grace and gladly accept it!"

Liu Yan felt the pressure suddenly relieved, and Liu Hong laughed and said, "The emperor's uncle is really the pillar of the country. With the emperor's uncle here, I can rest assured!"

"Huh" Liu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

When Liu Yan left, the smile on Liu Hong's face disappeared. He shouted behind the curtain, "Zuo Feng!"

"Zuo Feng." Zhang Rang walked out quickly.

Liu Hong asked: "What do you think of Liu Junlang's suggestion?"

"I think it's not a bad idea." Zuo Feng could be regarded as a worm in Liu Hong's stomach. Liu Hong played all day long, but he knew that everything came with the throne. He did not want to see the rebellion in the prefectures and counties getting worse and worse.

Zuo Feng also listened to Liu Yan's words, and he saw the change on Liu Hong's face.

He naturally understood that Liu Yan's words made Liu Hong quite interested.

As a eunuch dependent on the imperial power, he must choose words that Liu Hong likes.

"Your Majesty is wise. Letting Liu Junlang serve as the governor will naturally stabilize the area."

"What do you think Zuo Feng has in mind, apart from Liu Junlang, which other relatives in Yizhou, Jingzhou, and Youzhou can take on the role?"

The question was thrown into Zuo Feng's hands again. Zuo Feng's heart was pounding. Although Liu Bei did not contact him, how much money would he make if he accomplished this?
He gritted his teeth, decided to go for it, and deliberately said three names.

"How about Liu Yu, Liu Biao, and Liu Bei?"

"Three people?" Liu Hong tilted his head and thought for a while. "Youzhou has the White Horse General Gongsun Bogui, but there is no civil official who can educate the locals. Liu Yu and Liu Bo'an are well-known for their virtues, so they must be qualified to serve as the governor of Youzhou. I have favored Liu Junlang and Liu Xuande, both of whom are upright and pure men, but I don't know how to deal with these two."

"What do you think?"

What does he think?
He was about to cheer, Liu Xuande's governorship was a foregone conclusion! Now the question was whether he could go one step further!

Yizhou and Jingzhou.
Do you still need to choose? Yizhou is the land of abundance! Of course it’s Yizhou!
"Your Majesty, it would be better to let Liu Xuande be the governor of Yizhou."

After he finished speaking, Zuo Feng did not hear Liu Hong's voice for a long time. The joy that had just risen in his heart instantly cooled down. He secretly thought that it was not good. He raised his eyes and stole a glance at Liu Hong. Seeing Liu Hong's cold face and arrogant eyes, he was frightened. Almost in an instant, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed continuously. His snot mixed with tears burst out together, "I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong!"

"Alas," Liu Hong couldn't bear it, he waved his hand, "Forget it, Zuo Feng, you leave first."

Hearing that, Zuo Feng felt relieved. He stumbled to his feet, bowed and was about to leave.

Liu Hong suddenly said, "Go and invite Mr. Zhang." "Your Majesty," Zhang Rang bowed.

Liu Hong helped Zhang Rang up and said, "Mr. Zhang, there is no need for this between you and me. Please sit down."

Zhang Rang sat down and asked, "Your Majesty, I wonder if you have any orders for me, this old servant?"

"It's not an order." Liu Hong pondered, "Liu Junlang suggested to abolish the governor and establish the governor. I accepted Liu Junlang's suggestion. I have already decided on the governor of Youzhou. I am only hesitating between Liu Junlang and Liu Xuande for Jingzhou and Yizhou. I wonder what Mr. Zhang thinks about it?"

Zhang Rang frowned and asked, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"

Alone with Zhang Rang, Liu Hong completely lost his emperor's posture. He lowered his head and said, "Liu Xuande is both civil and military. With the power of Liangzhou's elite troops, he can go south and nip the rebellion in the bud in Yizhou, but..."

"Recently, Liu Xuande's name has spread in Luoyang. Even I, who live in the Southern Palace, have heard of it. Scholars all say that Liu Xuande is a gentleman who respects the wise and humbles himself. I can't sleep or eat well! If Liu Xuande has rebellious intentions, he can go south from Liangzhou to attack Luoyang, or retreat to Yizhou and refuse to come out!"

Based on his understanding of Liu Hong, Zhang Rang knew that Liu Hong was afraid. Liu Hong felt that the throne was challenged. If this idea became more and more intense and reached the limit, even if Liu Hong was oblivious to the outside world and only cared about money, he would immediately put aside his cowardly appearance and strike with thundering force.

This was the fate of the Yellow Turban rebels, and now it is Liu Xuande's turn.

"But," Liu Hong changed his tone again, "After all, Liu Xuande has earned a lot of money for me, and even more so the glass pearl which is worth a million gold. If I make him the governor of Jingzhou, will it affect Liu Xuande's ability to earn wealth for me?"

Liu Hong's remarks almost surprised Zhang Rang. He couldn't help but shout in his heart, Your Majesty, what do you think this is? ! Is it a game among children? ! The struggles between us and the scholars are far more intense than yours!
If Liu Hong was not the emperor, Zhang Rang would have kicked him off. However, Liu Hong's worry was indeed a problem. If Liu Xuande had the heart of Huo Guang and Wang Mang, with the help of Yizhou, the army of Liangzhou would be mobilized in full force, and the throne might be taken over by another owner.

This is something the eunuchs cannot accept.

Zhang Rang racked his brains and thought for a long time. He said, "Your Majesty, why not lead me into a trap?"

"Put someone in a trap? How do you put someone in a trap?"

"Your Majesty, order Liu Xuande to enter the palace and ask him which one he would choose between Yizhou and Jingzhou. If Liu Xuande shows any sign of anger, we can toss the cup as a signal. We will lead 800 swordsmen and axemen to kill Liu Xuande in the palace!"

"Kill him." Liu Hong hesitated and said, "This is not a good idea. Even if Liu Xuande has such an idea, wouldn't it be better to imprison him in Luoyang?"

"Your Majesty, please do not be too soft-hearted! Liu Xuande is also a descendant of Emperor Gaozu!"

After these words were spoken, Liu Hong, who was originally hesitant, became more and more cold in his eyes and voice.

"After Emperor Gaozu, after Emperor Gaozu"

"Okay, okay!"

Liu Hong's chest rose and fell violently. He used all his strength to shout

"Somebody come!"

"Go and invite my brother, Xixiang Hou Liu Xuande."

"promise!"

Watching the eunuch leave, Liu Hong clenched his fists, with murderous intent brewing in his eyes.

Liu Xuande, don't let me down.

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