The Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty: The Competition in the Central Plains

Liu Jing, Da Sima, King of Jinan Liu Ji, Liu Wei, Zhu Ji, Hu Yanyan, Fan Long, Jin Zhun and other seven ministers who took care of their orders knelt down to express their gratitude:"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"

After Wang Chen announced the edict, he sat down Liu Cong was unconscious again on the throne...

At night, outside Liu Cong's dormitory, black smoke suddenly billowed and flames shot into the sky. Someone shouted:"It's on fire! It's on fire! Hurry up and put out the fire!"

Hearing the shout, King Liu Zhong of Kuaiji, who was in front of Liu Cong's bed, quickly led dozens of people to put out the fire outside. Many people carried water to put out the fire, and it was chaotic with people coming and going. Just as Liu Zhong was leading dozens of ministers and guards to put out the fire, flames broke out in other places around him. Before these people could run out, they were swallowed up by thick smoke and fire.

The fire was finally put out. However, Liu Cong's nineteenth son, King Liu Zhong of Kuaiji, was burned to death. Wang Chenzhan came to Liu Cong's bedside tremblingly and said:"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something bad has happened! King Liu Zhong of Kuaiji, he, he, was burned to death for putting out the fire! Among those who were burned to death, there were twenty other people who put out the fire. The ministers, guards, and palace people!"

Upon hearing the news, Liu Cong fell down from his bed. Liu Can, Wang Chen, Jin Zhun and other ministers helped Liu Cong to the bed. Liu Cong slowly regained consciousness and cried loudly:"I have twenty sons, the eldest is no more than thirty years old, and the youngest is only ten years old. I already have three sons, Liu Yue, Liu Fu, and Liu Zhongli. And left. Now that I am extremely ill, I saw Liu Yue's figure in a trance during the day. No, I also saw Emperor Huai and Emperor Min rushing towards me with their teeth and claws, demanding their lives! Liu Can, my son! After the death of my father, you. After you ascend the throne, you must treat your younger brothers well! You must also treat my queens well. They are all still very young. They must be named queen mothers so that they can have enough food and clothing!" After

Liu Cong finished speaking, he shouted and vomited. Death by blood. Liu Can, his younger brother, and the civil and military ministers burst into tears. Wang Chen, who was standing aside, reminded:"Your Majesty, your Majesty, please handle your funeral affairs first. After that, please ask the prince to ascend the throne and inherit the throne, and the civil and military ministers can also perform their duties."

Liu Can Nodding, he, his brothers and the civil and military ministers came to the east room of Guangji Hall. Liu Can sat down on the top, and the civil and military ministers were below, and they began to discuss Liu Cong's posthumous title and temple name. Taifu Zhu Ji said:"Your Majesty passed away on the day of Guihai in the seventh month and reigned for nine years. His posthumous title was Emperor Zhaowu, and his temple name was Liezong. Your Highness, Your Highnesses, and Ministers, what do you think?"

"I have no objection!"The people below all said in unison. Liu Can, who was above, also nodded in agreement. Jin Zhun said:"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, please ask His Highness to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor as soon as possible after His Majesty is buried in the imperial mausoleum. The country cannot be left without an owner for a day!"

"What I love makes sense! Then he will ascend the throne in half a month."Liu Can said.

Half a month later, Liu Can's enthronement ceremony was held in Guangji Hall. Liu Cong's dozen sons who were wearing linen and wearing filial piety disappeared, and they were all replaced by gorgeous clothes. Liu Can was wearing a brand new dragon robe, with his hair on his head. Wearing a crown, sitting on the dragon chair, he majestically accepted the congratulations from the civil and military ministers.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty! Long live! Long live! Long live!"There was a burst of cheers in the court. With a smile on Liu Can's face, he said:"I am very sad that my father has passed away. I will always remember that July 19th every year is the day my father passed away. I will also remember my father's last words, treat my brothers well, and treat my father's queens well. Wang Yu, read out the edict!"

A young eunuch with a face as white as jade took Wang Chen's place and began to read out the edict: The emperor's edict said:

Honor the late empress Jin to be the empress dowager, Fan to be empress Hongdao, Wu to be empress Hongde, and Wang to be empress dowager. Empress Hongxiao; his wife Jin Yueqing was established as the empress of the main palace; the prince Liu Yuangong was established as the prince. From that day onwards, a general amnesty was granted to the world, and the reign name was changed to Hanchang. The late emperor's posthumous title was Emperor Zhaowu, and his temple name was Liezong. The late emperor was buried in Xuanguang on a certain day. Mausoleum

"My Holy Emperor! Long live! Long live! Long live!"There was another burst of cheers in the court.

After the court was dismissed, Fan Long and Jin Zhun walked together. Fan Long said:"The late emperor has just passed away. We, the new emperor, and the sons of the former emperor can't see anything. The child looks sad and sad. Liu Yao is in Chang'an and Shi Le is in other places. There will be plenty of good shows to watch in the future."

"The late emperor once had an affair with the empress dowager Shan, the mother of his younger brother Liu Yi. Later, Liu Yi was charged with treason and his entire family was killed."Jin Zhun said. Fan Long continued:"It's enough to kill Liu Yi's family and the ministers and generals who follow him. We also have to trap and kill all of Liu Yi's more than 10,000 soldiers. This is too cruel. A little more"

"Such an approach would make the surrounding enemy countries, which were watching eagerly, the happiest, including Shi Le, who was still nominally surrendered to Han. Shi Le is getting bigger and bigger, and sooner or later it will be a serious problem for our court."Jin Zhun said:"Liu Yao is not a true direct descendant of the royal family, and his strength cannot be underestimated! Fan

Long nodded, and the two of them went home.

Liu Can's first night after he succeeded to the throne finally arrived. Liu Can was sitting in the imperial study, and two palace maids were beating his back. Liu Can looked at the two A palace maid, with a mediocre appearance, said impatiently:"Okay, okay, you two go down and go back to your room to sleep!

After the two maids left, Wang Yu, who was standing at the door, came in. Wang Yu smiled and asked in a low voice:"Your Majesty, today is your first night after taking the throne. How do you plan to spend it?""

"You have become a roundworm in my belly! Liu Can smiled and asked Wang Yu:"Well, guess what I want to do tonight?" There will be a reward for guessing right, and a penalty for guessing wrong!"

"In my opinion, Your Majesty must be thinking about the Queen Mother Jin tonight! Wang Yu said with some uneasiness. Liu Can glared at him and said,"Let's get started!""

Liu Can and Wang Yu passed through a corridor and arrived at the palace of Queen Mother Jin Yuehua. There were two guards on duty at the door. When they saw Liu Can coming, they quickly knelt down and saluted:"See your majesty! Liu

Can signaled the two guards to whisper and move aside. Liu Can entered the palace and saw two maids waiting for Jin Yuehua to sleep. Jin Yuehua had taken off her coat, leaving only her underwear. The two palace maids Seeing that it was Liu Can, he knelt down. Before the two palace maids could say anything, Liu Can waved his hand to let them out. When Jin Yuehua saw that it was Liu Can, he was shocked. Jin Yuehua's face turned pale and she said tremblingly:" Your Majesty, what are you doing?"

"Why, Queen Mother, don’t you welcome me?"Liu Can said, and hugged Jin Yuehua tightly when he came up. Jin Yuehua struggled to break free, but was helpless like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth, to no avail. Jin Yuehua said with panic on his face:"Your Majesty, I am the queen of the late emperor. I just came today. She was honored as the Queen Mother by Her Majesty. I am your majesty’s stepmother, please let go of your majesty!"