241. The choice of princes
In the official history, Peng Chong was kidnapped by his slave Zimi and others because he had no trusted people around him. He then killed him with money. Zimi took Peng Chong's head to Liu Xiu to receive a reward, and Liu Xiu named him the "Marquis of Unrighteousness".
This title is quite ironic. Liu Xiu despised his slaves and killed his master, and also wanted to maintain the laws and regulations that would be rewarded for merits. Therefore, he felt that he was a real title and was demoted, leaving a interesting story in history.
Liu Yu was worried that Peng Chong would be harmed by his slaves, so he wanted the Han Intelligence Bureau to invade the prefect's mansion to protect Peng Chong's safety. Wu Yuan went to Youzhou to plan the matter with Youzhou Cao. His plan was very conscientious and perfect, and finally achieved great achievements and reversed history.
Yang Taiqing continuously spread information from the Yuyang Prefecture House, and he also relied on the news channels of Youzhou Cao to obtain a large amount of enemy information and accidentally passed it back ingeniously in a clever way.
This was very beneficial to Peng Chong. He won a series of victories in the early stage of his rebellion, attacked Shanggu and Ping several counties in Youbei. Before Deng Long and Zhu Fu met, they defeated Deng Long and besieged Zhu Fu in Ji County and Yongnu.
Jian Shihan and Peng Chong's interests were the same. The bigger the Peng Chong's quarrel, the more powerful the fire in Liu Xiu's backyard was, and Liu Yu became more profitable. Therefore, the Han Intelligence Bureau is now strongly supporting Peng Chong.
Peng Chong's power was growing more and he wanted to become king. Yang Taiqing said: "For kings, it is important to be careful. The Lord of Taiqing Temple is quite capable of looking forward to it, so please ask the prefect to consult the king's affairs."
Peng Chong took Yang Taiqing to Huang Lao Taiqing Temple and discussed matters with the Guanzhu. The Guanzhu said, "I am a despicable man from the mountains and fields. The affairs of the king and domineering are beyond my ability."
Peng Chonggu asked him. Yang Taiqing also said: "The prefect asks each other sincerely, don't refuse when you look at the master."
The Master of Taiqing Guan sighed: "I will not say anything if I am not, I may be disgusted by the prefect. If I have to say it, I will only have one truth, Yuyang has no royal aura."
Peng Chong was shocked and asked, "How can I see it?"
The master of the temple said: "I climb to the top of the mountain every day and look around the mountains and rivers. I know that this place is a place of beauty. Yuyang is a leader, and there is a king's aura, but the black clouds in the south suppress the king's aura, making it difficult to stretch. However, the power of the mountains and rivers cannot be completely removed. Yuyang can have a marquis of thousands of households and a famous minister of a generation, and it is famous in history. If you call a king, you have not found the time. If you force it, you may be the beginning of the disaster."
Peng Chong was very upset when he heard this and said, "I was originally a Marquis of Jianzhong. Although I did not have the title of Wanhu, I actually have a county in Shanggu. What is the difference between it and Wanhuhou? If I stop at Wanhu, why should I go against it?"
Taiqing Guanzhu said: "Although the prefect was the Marquis of Jianzhong, it was a place with a void title, and there was no size. The county of Shanggu was not the place of the prefect, and it could not be passed down to later generations. The Emperor of Bronze Horse wanted to seize it, but it was just an edict! Compared with the seal of ten thousand households, it was a thousand miles away."
Peng Chongxin said, "What he said makes sense. If Liu Xiu had not conscripted me into Beijing, I would have been afraid of throwing away the land of Shanggu and losing my wealth. I would not have had to rebel. If I could be granted ten thousand households, it would be justified, who could have taken it away?"
After returning to the house, Peng Chong was unhappy and was undecided. When his wife saw this, she asked, "Why are you not going to decide for a good man? Are you worried all day long?"
Peng has a tough personality and has always been able to help him with some ideas. She has promoted the rebellion.
Peng Chong told his wife about his doubts in his heart, and Peng said, "What do you think of a man? What do they know? He said he could not be called a king, so he could not be called a king. A good man owned a county in Yuyang, with a vast area, rich scholars and people, and the benefits of fishing and salt. This is the basis of kings and tyrants, and he should establish himself as kings. A man should be rampant in the world, so why should he serve others with his knees?"
Peng Chong was agitated by his wife and was also a little moved. The next day he discussed with his subordinates, intending to become king. The subordinates agreed more and the less opposed them. It was probably all about Peng Chong's expression.
Peng Chong sent someone to make a king's crown and put it in the mansion.
However, a strange thing that had been extinct for a long time happened again, and his new long-made long-time travel crown was lost.
The long-distance crown is made like a heavenly crown, and is worn by all the kings. Peng Chong is making the long-distance crown, which is a regular dress for the queen, but now he has lost it for no reason!
After experiencing the evil things in the mansion, everyone was a little scared, and even Peng Shi Xin had a nightmare.
Peng Chongxin said, "The Lord of Taiqing Guan said that I had not yet achieved the right time to be called king. If I force myself to do it, it would be the beginning of the disaster. Is it because I want to be called king, and God will warn you?"
He also discussed with Peng. Peng was not afraid of the emperor, but afraid of ghosts and gods. He said, "Since the luck has not come, it is better not to be the king. The marquis of Wanhu have no name as a king, but they have the reality of a king, which is no different from a king in a different surname... I just don't know which side does the good man want to join?"
Peng Chong said: "There are no strong people nowadays, and the rest that can be compared with them are Liu Yu in Chang'an and Liu Yong in Suiyang. Like the elder Gongsun Shu, the frog at the bottom of the well, who is in a corner, nothing can be done."
Peng snorted coldly: "Liu Xiu's surname is Liu, so he thought he was amazing. Could it be that the world must be his surname Liu?"
"You are the woman's opinion! Don't underestimate the word Liu, just like today, I think of the Han Dynasty. It is said that it is the son of the Liu family, and all the people will return it. If it is a son of another surname, it will be regarded as a rebel. This Liu surname is really useful."
Peng Chong said again: "Liu Xiu was the one who was in trouble because of me, but after he succeeded, he was defeated by me. Such people who were unfaithful and ungrateful regard me as a person who was against the Lord, a person who was unfaithful and unfaithful. He must not be the only one in the world. I want to vote for the Emperor of Liu and let them see that Peng was not defeating the Han Dynasty, but supporting the Han Dynasty, and was a loyal minister and general of the Han Dynasty! I am against the son of the pseudo-Han Emperor Liu Xiu, not my Han Dynasty!"
Not long after, envoys from all directions came to Yuyang, Liu Yong, Dong Xian, Zhang Bu, and Fuping. All the envoys were asked to be found. Liu Yong ordered Peng Chong to be the King of Yan, thinking that Peng Chong would accept it.
All the generals of Yuyang all wanted Liu Yong and wanted Peng Chong to be the King of Yan, and everyone could be granted the title of marquis, but Peng Chong was reluctant to respond.
Soon, Liu Yu, a messenger from Chang'an, came over and ordered Peng Chong to be the prefect of Yuyang, Hu Nuhou, with a fief of 18,000 households, and was engaged in military affairs of the general. When he heard the title of the 10,000 marquis, Peng Chong felt aroused in his heart and smiled at Peng, "If the Lord of Taiqing Guan said, Wan Hu Hou has come. But this bandit emperor, I don't know if he can accomplish anything."
Peng said: "What kind of bandits? Then Liu Xiu wasn't a bandit? Back then, Liu, the Chongling Liu, was rushing to curry favor with the bandits of the Green Forest Army!"
Peng Chong deeply agreed that the world is still unknown. Whether it is a bandit or a prince, all parties are fighting for all the strength that can be won. He is now in the north. Although he only has one county, he has the world-famous Yuyang Tuqi. Moreover, the border counties are good at fighting, and they raise more soldiers and horses. They have strong military strength, and they are more profitable than other counties. Peng Chong should be the target of all forces fighting for, and they have great choices.
Not long after, the news came that Emperor Jianshi pacified Longxi, and Wei Xiang surrendered.
Peng Chong summoned all the generals and said, "Since the Han Dynasty, Chang'an has been the imperial capital, and Luoyang also has the spirit of an emperor. Now the Emperor Jianshi is in Chang'an, and there is also Luoyang. The tiger lies in Guanzhong and the newly established Longxi is the orthodox Han Dynasty. I want to return to it, thinking that the northern part of the Han Dynasty is Pingfan, how about it?"
Chapter completed!