People are always selfish, and Liu Xin's refusal to set up a prince is of course because he doesn't want to hand over the country he has worked so hard to build into the hands of an irrelevant person. But Liu Xin and Ma Yun never thought of depriving Liu Bang of his life to end this dispute between the two princes.

However, people are not as good as heaven, Liu Bang actually made such a move at such a critical moment, Ma Yun couldn't help but look at him again, suddenly sighed, shook his head, turned to a scribe and said, "You tell him the law of the Han Dynasty." ”

Liu Bang still didn't know that the danger was slowly approaching, raised his head blankly, and said slowly: "Queen Mother, those children of the law know. ”

Ma Yun was furious, slammed on the cases in front of him with a "snap", and shouted loudly: "Bold Liu Bang, knowing the law and breaking the law, the crime will be added to the first!" Haven't you ever thought that robbing a people's daughter is a capital offense? Come! ”

The guards on the left and right shouted in unison, and as soon as they swarmed up, they wanted to take people. That Liu Bang was born with little courage, and when he heard the word "capital crime", he couldn't help screaming, fell backwards, and fell unconscious on the spot, and the case could not be tried for the time being.

However, countless people outside the hall were watching, and it would be difficult to convince the people if they announced their withdrawal like this, especially since the decree that the prince broke the law and committed the same crime as the common people was likely to become a dead letter. Ma Yun hesitated for a moment, but still ordered the guards to go to the medical school to invite Mr. Zhang Ji and Mr. Hua Tuo, and at the same time announced on the spot that Liu Bang was sentenced to be executed, and after he woke up, he was executed in Chang'an Street.

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar inside and outside the lobby. Only then did many people believe that it was not just an empty phrase that the prince was guilty of the same crime as the common people. Of course, some people still don't believe it, and secretly question whether Ma Yun will use strategies such as transferring packages and finding a death row prisoner with a similar body to replace Liu Bang.

At this time, Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo rushed over together, checked Liu Bang's pulse, opened his eyelids and looked at him, shook his head together, and said: "Queen Qiyu, please forgive Weichen for being incompetent, and prepare for the future for the eldest prince." ”

It turned out that Liu Bang was already frightened when he was stabbed by Zhen Mi, and according to Zhang Ji's diagnosis, he should recuperate. As a result, he was not only rushed all the way by Zhu Rong's neck, but now he heard that Ma Yun wanted to punish him for his capital crime, which was not trivial, and he was killed on the spot.

Ma Yun sighed to herself, although she didn't have much sadness, she could only squeeze out a painful look, and only said to Zhen Mi after a while: "Miss Zhen, now that Liu Bang is dead, this palace thinks that the execution is not necessary, do you have any other requirements?" ”

If you are in Hebei, don't say that Liu Bang is a prince, even if he is just a relatively powerful son, he will be robbed if he is robbed. As a big family, the Zhen family will not make a noise everywhere when it encounters this kind of thing, at most they will find someone to contact in private, and it is a great luck to be able to bring someone back, and they dare not guarantee that she is intact at all. Now, Ma Yun not only has to treat Liu Bang for his capital crime, but also scared Liu Bang to death on the spot, where did Zhen Mi dare to make other requests, and hurriedly waved his hand and said: "The people's girl is gone." ”

Ma Yun took out a piece of white silk, wiped the blood stains on the flying knife, handed it to Zhen Mi again, nodded and said, "This knife is for your self-defense, you put it away, and go back with the palace." When the palace is enlightened, I will give you an explanation. ”

Zhen Mi's careful liver is still "plopping, plopping" and jumping non-stop, where do you dare to say more to Ma Yun, so she has to hang her head and follow Ma Yun back to the palace. Liu Bang's body was carried on a stretcher by the officials of Chang'an Mansion, covered with a white cloth, and temporarily parked in the lobby. From beginning to end, Ma Yun didn't shed a single tear, she couldn't pretend. But in the eyes of those people, it was the respected Queen Ma who was stunned by her son's evil deeds, and no one questioned her, but respected her even more.

Back in the harem, Ma Yun sent someone to report the matter to Liu Xin, and blamed Zhen Mi on the other hand: "Although Chang'an City is safe and secure, you shouldn't go out alone." ”

Zhen Mi lowered her head and muttered: "It is very close to the Minnu's house, and there are many soldiers patrolling back and forth on the street, in broad daylight, the Minnu would never have thought that anyone would dare to make such a move." Now that the folk girl has killed His Royal Highness, the folk girl is willing to let the mother fall, and there is no complaint. ”

Originally, Dongcheng District was not a commercial center, but there were two businesses that were quite popular. One is an antique shop, and the other is a bookstore. Zhen Mi likes to read, and the largest bookstore in Dongcheng District is a stone's throw away from the courtyard she rents, and she has to go around almost every day, and there has never been a problem. And Zhen Mi has a demure temperament, and she doesn't like the house slaves to follow behind, so she made a big deal.

Ma Yun waved his hand and said, "I can't blame you for this matter, it's all because the godson of this palace has no way to make you frightened." You can rest assured, the saint is a reasonable person, and he will never blame you for this incident, let alone embarrass your Zhen family. ”

Today is the day of Liu Xin's reign, and the development momentum of various undertakings in the Han Dynasty is rapid, and there are not too many major things to discuss. Liu Xin was about to announce the dissolution of the dynasty, when he got this amazing news, he had to tell the public civil and military about it, and said: "The son of evil has committed such a big crime, it is really his own fault, although I am heartbroken, but I can't complain about others. Now you finally know that the prince is guilty of the same crime as the common people, and it is not just an empty phrase. As long as he violates the laws of the Han Dynasty, even my son will not escape punishment. I also ask all Aiqing to teach your children and grandchildren well when they go back, so as not to repeat my mistakes! ”

Zhongwenwu was also taken aback when he heard the news, although these generals led by Zhang Fei and Guan Yu did not like Liu Bang, they only knew that he was Liu Xin's son, and they were inevitably a little sad, and Cheng Yu, Guo Jia and others, who originally supported Liu Bang as the prince, sighed even more, and their desire to establish Liu Bang as the prince was completely disappointed.

Most of Cheng Yu and others were born in Yingchuan Academy, and Sima Hui was their teacher. Heaven and earth are the princes, and the status of the teacher is more important than the chief. Liu Xin dominated the Han Dynasty, and as old ministers who followed Liu Xin, they also held important positions one after another, and their status was prominent for a while. But they are all virtuous people, naturally they can't forget the teacher's teaching, and they inevitably take time to visit their teacher, and Sima Hui took this opportunity to instill in them the truth of establishing a long and a descendant. That's why they will spare no effort to make a statement to Liu Xin and ask Liu Bang to be the reserve. However, these people were still loyal to the Liu dynasty, and they did not know Sima Hui's ambitions.

The only exception is Chen Gong. Chen Gong was also a staunch supporter of the appointment of Liu Bang as the prince, but he was an upright person, and the appointment of Liu Bang as the prince was completely out of public interest, fearing that the legislation was unclear and there would be a situation in which the princes would kill each other in order to compete for the throne. Therefore, Liu Bang's death did not have much impact on Chen Gong, he arched his hand and said: "The death of the eldest prince is really deserved, and I ask Your Majesty to mourn." It's just that the woman dared to stab the eldest prince with a knife, and she should be handed over to the Criminal Department for severe punishment according to the law! ”

Liu Xin shook his head and said, "That woman is really an innocent person, and he stabbed Liu Bang, a wicked son, completely out of self-defense, what is the crime?" Gongtai, you also have a daughter, if your daughter encounters a strong man on the street, should she be humiliated by others and not make any resistance to it? ”

Chen Gong was stunned for a moment, and then arched his hand and said: "If someone uses this as an excuse to intentionally kill someone, what should I do?" ”

This didn't bother Liu Xin, he frowned, and said, "Everything should have a degree." For example, the woman only stabbed Liu Bang's flesh and skin, and did not cause any major problems, so it was justified defense. If she stabbed someone to death with a knife, then she was suspected of excessive defense. However, the specific situation must be determined by on-site investigation and cannot be generalized. ”

But when he saw Cai Yong coming out of class, he said: "Your Majesty, although the eldest prince deserves it, he will still be properly buried since he is the prince." The ministers asked to repair the mausoleum for the eldest prince, and the construction of the emperor's mausoleum should also start as soon as possible. ”

The ancients attached great importance to the afterlife, and many rich and powerful people began to choose feng shui treasures and build their own mausoleums during their lifetimes. The emperors of all dynasties began to build their own mausoleums from the day they ascended the throne, but Liu Xin has been on the throne for two years, but this project has not been carried out. Cai Yong is the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and this matter falls within his scope of responsibility. He also reminded Liu Xin several times, and even blew the wind on his pillow through Cai Yan, but Liu Xin just ignored it. At that time, Liu Xin was still young, and the Han was still in the midst of war, and Cai Yong was inconvenient to persuade for a long time. If it is calm today, and encounters Liu Bang's accidental death, Cai Yong will make another request in a timely manner.

Speaking of repairing the tomb, the hall suddenly became lively. The ministers were no less enthusiastic about this matter than the dispute between the princes and the princes, and they were surprisingly unanimous, and they seconded the proposal, saying that this matter was related to the national capital of the Han Dynasty and that a decision must be made as soon as possible. Xiang Lang even got up and played: "Your Majesty, the minister has already sent someone to survey the geography around Chang'an, selected four Feng Shui treasures, and drawn the pattern, please make a decision." ”

Liu Xin didn't think it was funny, when a person dies, there is nothing, how can he choose a good feng shui treasure? The emperors of all dynasties were keen to build magnificent mausoleums, but which one could be passed down through the ages?

Looking at Xiang Lang with excitement on his face, Liu Xin suddenly raised his hand and said, "Juda, the matter of the mausoleum can be discussed later." Now that you have surveyed several Feng Shui treasures, it is better to build a heroic cemetery so that all those who have contributed to the Han Dynasty can be buried there after their deaths and be sacrificed by the court and the people. ”

Cheng Yu got up and said: "Your Majesty is broad-minded and admired by the ministers, but the repair of the mausoleum is a major event of the country, and it can be built at the same time as the one proposed by Your Majesty, the Heroic Cemetery, without delay, and I hope Your Majesty's permission." ”