In the historical records, the little Emperor Liu Xie was forced into a corner and used the tactic of wearing the edict. However, that was when he was forced by Cao Cao. This time, the messenger eunuch repeatedly told Yang Rui's messenger to carefully check the clothes after the reply. This made Yang Rui immediately think of the matter of wearing the edict. ↑,
There was another thing that was more suspicious. When the little Emperor Liu Xie told him to carefully check the royal belt, he also mentioned that there would be other gifts on Yang Rui's wedding day. This made Yang Rui even more suspicious. It was only a few days away. At this time, the little Emperor was still impatiently bestowing clothes. Thinking of the eunuch's repeated warnings, he felt that there might be something fishy in the belt!
Otherwise, he could have just waited until the wedding day and bestowed it all together. How many things were there to worry about not being able to give it all?
After the messenger returned and told him about the belt, Yang Rui called Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, and the others over to study the royal belt together.
Yang Rui first had the messenger explain the reply to the eunuch's instructions. He also said that there might be important information in the belt. He told Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, and the others to carefully check it to avoid missing any important information.
"My lord, the eunuch's intention may be as my lord said. There is important information hidden in it. However, there is also a possibility. That is, he deliberately emphasized the importance of these royal clothes to highlight the emperor's favor."
After repeatedly checking, Yang Rui, Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, and the others did not find anything in the royal belt. Therefore, Cheng Yu said.
However, whether it was Yang Rui, Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, or the others. They did not stop searching. They were still searching everywhere in the belt over and over again. To verify the eunuch's special instructions.
Especially Yang Rui, he carefully recalled the specific situation when the imperial edict happened in the historical records. In the end, his gaze fell on the royal belt.
If the situation was the same as in the historical records, the little Emperor Liu Xie seemed to have sewn the edict into the belt. After searching all the royal belts and not finding anything, Yang Rui directly took the royal belt in his hand. After looking at it for a while, he exerted force with both hands.
"Sizzle."
The material of the royal belt was good. The workmanship was also very fine, but how strong was Yang Rui's hand? He only exerted a little force, and the belt in his hand was already torn.
Immediately, a white silk handkerchief was exposed from his belt.
"It's really in here."
"When the Han dynasty was about to collapse, Li Jue, Guo Si, and the others, they seized the emperor's family, harming the river..
Lieyang Prefecture Magistrate was the backbone of the country. He was loyal to the Han Dynasty and worked hard for the country. To benefit the people, I am willing to receive the help of the Blazing Sun, the King of Bohai, and the Western General. Sweep away the treacherous officials and build the Han dynasty together. "
Yang Rui opened the silk and took a look. The content was indeed a secret edict. Although it was not written with blood like in the historical records, the things it said were important matters related to the Han dynasty, just as Yang Rui had guessed.
It had to be said that the little Emperor Liu Xie was indeed very courageous. He was much stronger than his brother Liu Bian. At such a young age, and under the tyrannical power of Li Jue, Guo Si, and the other remnants of Dong Zhuo, he actually planned to overthrow these people!
If it was during the Han dynasty, if Liu Xie was a little older, if Liu Xie had died a few years later, perhaps Liu Xie's talent would have been even more prominent.
However, the time and situation were just assumptions. It was destined that even if Liu Xie had great ambitions, it would be difficult for him to display them.
"My Lord, the Han dynasty is already in decline. You can't easily accept the edict!"
The secret edict was already very clear. After reading it, Cheng Yu already understood in his heart. He very happily spoke out to dissuade Yang Rui.
"Mr. Cheng Yu is right. At this time, the situation of the feudal vassals is already set. The general trend is difficult to change. Supporting the Han dynasty is equivalent to opposing the feudal vassals. Lord Prefecture Overseer must not act rashly because of this secret edict. Otherwise, he might end up like Dong Zhuo and He Jin."
After reading the contents of the secret edict, Cheng Yu and Guo Jia's views were very consistent. They did not advocate forcefully supporting the Han dynasty and touching the interests of the feudal vassals.
How could Yang Rui not understand this principle? He had never planned to forcefully stand up for the Han dynasty, because when the time came, it would not only touch the interests of the feudal vassals, but also his own interests. Yang Rui naturally would not do such a thankless thing.
"The Han dynasty is already gone like the Great Gangdong, never to return. Just like the Great Zhou of the past, it can temporarily act as a balancer and mouthpiece for the various feudal vassals. Once the internal strife among the feudal vassals grows, when a small number of people are able to dominate, the Han dynasty will cease to exist!
Thus, My Lord should prioritize the development of his own faction and establish his dominant position before that moment arrives. When the time comes, it is not impossible for My Lord to dominate, or even establish a dynasty. "
Cheng Yu continued.
These words could be said to be treacherous words to the Han dynasty, but at this moment, when it came from Cheng Yu's mouth, it was very accurate. Even Guo Jia nodded repeatedly, clearly seeing the direction of the situation.
As a player, Yang Rui naturally had a more accurate grasp of the general situation, but at this moment, he was also very impressed with Cheng Yu and Guo Jia's insight.
Those involved in the situation could not see it clearly, but those on the sidelines could see it clearly. Perhaps only NPCs at the level of Cheng Yu and Guo Jia could do so.
The matter of the secret edict was thus put aside. Yang Rui planned to deal with it as if it had never happened. The secret edict was originally hidden very well, so it was normal for him to not be able to find it. Thus, the Han dynasty officials could temporarily deal with it.
In fact, Cao Cao's method of holding the emperor and commanding the feudal vassals was not untraceable, but the current level of Yang Rui's influence and the situation he had to face were far from that step.
Moreover, Yang Rui still had the young emperor Liu Xie and Empress Dowager He in his hands. When the time came, whether to support the current young emperor Liu Xie or support Liu Bian still needed to be further considered. In comparison, Liu Bian seemed more legitimate and easier to control, so Yang Rui would not easily agree to Liu Xie's request.
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