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When it became quiet at this time, Liu Cong discovered that his control over the Xiongnu was not that deep. At least the leaders of the five Xiongnu tribes dared not listen to his orders.

The Xiongnu is composed of five tribes. If he cannot get the approval of the leaders of the five tribes, then he will not be able to command the troops composed of the five tribes.

Liu Cong was not Liu He's stupid young man. His methods were more cruel and he knew how to be forbearing. So he got up from his seat and said that he would do his best to find Liu Yi and make him emperor.

Liu Huanxi and other ministers' faces instantly looked better.

Liu Yi, whether according to the tradition of the Xiongnu or the Han people, he is the second in line of succession.

Although he is young and junior in rank, he is the legitimate son, and his mother is still the queen. Oh, she is now the queen mother.

He was also favored by Liu Yuan. Regardless of his status or degree of favor, he was the first candidate to take the throne after Liu He's death.

Because of Liu Cong's statement, his reputation has improved, and everyone's attitude towards Liu Cong, who was rebellious and rebellious, has also improved.

Liu Cong tasted the sweetness, so he said every day that he would find Liu Yi, regard him as emperor, and even sent people out to find him.

When it was late at night, Liu Cong could sit quietly on the wooden couch and think.

He was leaning on the wooden couch, holding a letter in his hand, and his face was a little gloomy.

After thinking for a long time, he tore up the letter that he had read several times in his hand, then threw it to the servant and asked him to burn the letter.

The servant collected the shredded paper and bowed away. In the early morning of the next day, the torn paper appeared in the hands of Liu Huanxi and Liu Yang.

Liu Huanhua put the paper together, scanned it quickly and then turned to Liu Yang, "Look."

Liu Yang glanced over it, his expression a little ugly.

Liu Huanhua said: "The King of Beihai is in the hands of Zhao Hanzhang. Looking at the date, this letter reached the King of Chu more than a month ago. However, the King of Chu did not report it to His Majesty at that time, and he did not speak at this time. Obviously, he did not want to save the King of Chu. .”

Liu Yang asked: "Regardless of what the King of Chu has in mind, let me ask you, Zhao Hanzhang wants to replace the King of Beihai with the Emperor of Jin, will you do it?"

Liu Huanhua said nothing.

He was also struggling in his mind.

If Liu Yi were the emperor, they would not be at a loss if the emperor changed.

Moreover, judging from the development in the past two months, Zhao Hanzhang will not care about Emperor Jin at all, and will still beat him hard when it is time to fight. At this time, she has established a new crown prince. Obviously, the meaning of Emperor Jin's existence has been diluted.

But Liu Yi is not the emperor yet, and the Huns also have people who can replace Liu Yi.

Of Liu Yuan's seven sons, Liu He killed the fifth and sixth sons, while Liu Cong killed the eldest and second sons. The third son died early. Now besides Liu Yi, there is also Liu Cong.

If Liu Yi doesn't come back, then Liu Cong will be the legitimate heir.

So Liu Yang asked Liu Huanhui, did you want to exchange Emperor Jin for Liu Yi to become emperor, or did you want to use Liu Yi to threaten Liu Cong and make him make political concessions?

Liu Huanhua hesitated for a long time, and finally chose the second option.

So does Liu Yang.

So the two of them said the next day: "We have found the trace of King Beihai. He should still be captured by Zhao Hanzhang in Pingyang City. Your Highness, King Chu, please send someone to discuss with Zhao Hanzhang to redeem King Beihai." "

Liu Cong looked surprised, "Seventh brother was captured by Zhao Hanzhang?"

Liu Huanxi, Liu Yang and others all nodded with sad faces.

They were all a group of masters at acting. Liu Cong agreed immediately and immediately arranged for someone to contact Zhao Hanzhang.

As soon as he exited the meeting hall, Liu Cong's face sank.

He summoned his confidants and asked, "Where are Emperor Jin and Zhao Zhongyu now?"

"They are all still in An Yuan."

Liu Cong asked: "Are you honest?"

After thinking for a while, the confidant said: "It's quite honest. It's just that those Jin officials cry from time to time and always say they miss Luoyang and the Kingdom of Jin. They are very annoying."

Liu Cong lowered his eyes and thought for a long time, and finally whispered: "Go and prepare two cups of poisonous wine to send to Emperor Jin and Zhao Zhongyu."

He lowered his voice and said, "Quietly, don't disturb Dazai and Tufu."

The confidant agreed, bowed his head and retreated.

At the same time, Wu Erlang, who was among a group of refugees fleeing the city, looked back in the direction of Boping County, feeling a little uneasy. He quickly squeezed in next to Ming Yu, "Mr. Ming, are we leaving like this?"

Ming Yu walked forward with a dull head, "If you don't leave, will you stay and be liquidated by Liu Cong?"

"No," Wu Erlang walked to the other side of him and said, "But what should I do with the second master? Why didn't you contact the second master when you were in Boping County?"

Ming Yu kept walking, "He is a minister of the Jin State, and I am a Hanshi who went to Hu Yanyou. Isn't it strange that I contact him?"

Wu Erlang: "Then we don't care about the second master? What a great opportunity this is. We can obviously rescue the second master."

Ming Yu stopped, turned to look at Wu Erlang, and said seriously: "Wu Sheng, you must remember that your master is the governor, not Zhao Shangshu."

Wu Erlang looked puzzled, "I know, I know."

He knew that the girl had always wanted to rescue the second prince, so if they could rescue the second prince together this time, how happy would the girl be?

Ming Yu turned back and continued walking. Wu Erlang quickly followed, looking at Ming Yu with a puzzled but pious look.

Ming Yu said: "At this time, the relationship between Patriarch Zhao and the governor is harmonious, because they are in different places, but their interests are the same; if one day they are in the same place, their identities determine that they will have differences, and then they will have disagreements. Disputes. So I can’t save him even if I don’t contact Zhao Shangshu.”

Wu Erlang half understood.

Ming Yu stopped explaining and said directly to him: "Don't worry, the Huns just want to change their emperor. At this time, General Beigong should have taken the opportunity to send troops. They have no intention of dealing with Chief Zhao. What was like before, will be like this in the future." What kind.”

"When the governor's power becomes so powerful that they are willing to surrender, they will send Patriarch Zhao back properly."

Wu Erlang asked: "Will the Second Master not have any conflicts with the girl by then?"

"Of course there are, but since the governor has become so powerful that the Huns took the initiative to return the hostages, it means that Chief Zhao can no longer threaten the status of the governor."

Wu Erlang nodded.

Ming's guess was half correct. Bei Gongchun did send troops to attack Anping. Not only Bei Gongchun, but also Zu Ti also sent troops. Even Wang Jun sent a large army after he heard that the Huns were in civil strife and Liu He was killed. come out;

But what he didn't guess correctly was that Liu Cong did not treat Zhao Zhongyu as before, but instead had someone send him poisoned wine.

He had already annoyed Emperor Jin.

During this period, the Jin ministers were crying and crying. Every time he took Emperor Jin out to ask for the city gate to be opened, or asked Emperor Jin to hold the pot to pour wine and tea for him, those Jin ministers would yell and cry. Liu Cong had already reached the limit of his endurance.

If Zhao Zhongyu hadn't protected the Jin Emperor and Zhao Hanzhang was powerful, he would have been unable to bear it any longer.

And now, he finally couldn't bear it anymore. If Liu Yi came back, his status and plans today would be in vain, so he wanted to cut off his way back.

If Emperor Jin and Zhao Zhongyu died, Zhao Hanzhang would be so angry that he would kill Liu Yi, right?

It can be said that Liu Cong's move was to force Liu Yi to kill.