Chapter 1064

But poisoning an emperor is much simpler.

The last emperor of the Eastern Han clearly poisoned to death by a minister was Emperor Zhi of Han, Liu Zuan, and the one who did it was Grand General Liang Yi.

This time, his father-in-law was just used as a scapegoat by Yuan Kui.

As for how Liu Hong was poisoned... it is basically the same as the Red Pill Case.

Laxatives are not fatal, and red pills are not fatal, but laxatives plus red pills are enough to be fatal.

The jade pills are non-toxic, but... the person who could come into contact with the jade pills... Zhang Feng.

According to intelligence from the palace, Liu Hong felt unwell after taking the jade pills and immediately summoned Zhang Feng for a diagnosis.

To Liu Hong, Zhang Feng was like a new Zhang Rang.

As an emperor, Liu Hong naturally knew that poison was hard to guard against, so the Imperial Physician used Zhang Rang's son, Zhang Feng.

However...

What Liu Hong did not know was.

Because of He Lingman's matter, Zhang Feng had already turned dark.

Duan Yu tapped the desk gently with one hand.

The one who poisoned Liu Hong should be Zhang Feng.

But to be precise, it cannot be called poisoning; it can only be said that Zhang Feng did something to the medicine.

However, Duan Yu is not angry at all about this now.

There is actually no complete record of how Liu Hong died in history.

It was never mentioned before that Liu Hong was ill; he just suddenly died.

Now that Liu Hong is suddenly poisoned, it just pushed Liu Hong's death forward by a few years.

To be honest, if Liu Hong doesn't die, he might still have some deterrent effect on him now.

After all, Liu Hong is his benefactor.

In the environment of the Eastern Han where filial piety governs the world, if he betrayed Liu Hong and directly raised an army to rebel, he would definitely not be tolerated by the world.

However, if Liu Hong were to die, the situation would be different.

Not to mention that his father-in-law, Dong Zhuo, is not in danger now.

No matter how chaotic Luoyang is, it doesn't have much to do with him.

Moreover, unless the group of people in Luoyang are stupid, they would definitely not dare to pin the hat of poisoning the emperor on his head during the transition between the old and the new.

If that were the case, then it would be the officials forcing the people to rebel, and the people would have no choice but to rebel.

"Grand General He Jin summoned me to Luoyang; do you think I should go now?" Duan Yu tapped the desk in front of him with one hand, looking at the people in the room.

After hearing Duan Yu's question, everyone began to ponder.

The first to speak was Jia Xu.

"Lord, the current time is the transition between the old and the new, and it is also the most chaotic time in Luoyang. If we follow common sense, it is best to stay away from the vortex of Luoyang."

Jia Xu said slowly: "Everything in Liangzhou is still developing and progressing. Getting involved in the chaos at this time is likely to be detrimental to Liangzhou's development."

"A million refugees have just entered various commanderies, and land reform is also underway."

"If the Lord leaves Liangzhou at this time, it is not conducive to Liangzhou's stability."

"And if the Lord goes to Luoyang, it will likely cause panic among the Guanzhong noble families, after all..."

Duan Yu nodded slowly, understanding what Jia Xu meant by causing panic among the Guanzhong noble families.

Liangzhou's land reform was based on exploiting the interests of the noble families.

If he left Liangzhou and entered Luoyang, the Guanzhong noble families would definitely be worried.

"Therefore, the subordinate is worried that once the Lord is implicated in the Luoyang matter, if there are any changes in Guanzhong, the Lord will likely be blocked in Luoyang, and then you will not be able to look after both ends."

Duan Yu pondered slightly, feeling that what Jia Xu said made sense.

The distance from Luoyang to Liangzhou is very far.

Separated by thousands of miles in between.

It is truly impossible to look after both ends.

With the current chaos in Luoyang, if he brings troops to Luoyang, he will need the support of Liangzhou's grain routes.

Transporting grain for thousands of miles from Liangzhou to Luoyang, this journey will pass through Zuofengyi, Youfengyi, Jingzhaoyin, Hedong, Hongnong, and Henan.

A journey of thousands of miles full of dangers.

If there is any mistake, the grain route will inevitably be blocked.

Although he has some land in Bingzhou, it is not enough to support the consumption of the army.

"Lord, this subordinate also does not suggest sending troops to Luoyang at this time." Cheng Yu bowed and said: "The Lord is currently at the beginning of spring, and the importance of spring plowing is of paramount importance to Liangzhou today. If the Lord draws a large number of young and strong men, it will likely affect spring plowing."

"But if the Lord does not draw a large number of troops and only brings a small number of troops to Luoyang, it will be of no help."

"The subordinate estimates that since Grand General He Jin invited the Lord to Luoyang, the imperial court will definitely invite other troops into Luoyang."

"Few troops are useless, and many troops will affect Liangzhou's spring plowing, and will also increase the pressure on grain and grass."

"Spring plowing is one aspect, and the Lord also has to send troops to rebuild the Western Regions Protectorate and the Wuji Colonel's Office. The subordinate estimates that if the great powers of the Western Regions and the Northern Xiongnu do not want the Lord to gain a firm foothold in the Western Regions this year, they will definitely take action."

"At that time, if the Lord is dragged into Luoyang, the Western Regions side... will likely be lost."

Duan Yu nodded again.

It is indeed so.

The Western Regions are the rear base he is developing.

Future grain sales, silk, and those luxury goods that Liangzhou is about to launch will all be sold to the Western Regions.

Keeping the Hexi Corridor smooth and opening up the Western Regions market is the only way to drive Liangzhou's economy.

And the efforts to promote sericulture this year must also be increased, and those Western Qiang who were conquered last year also need to be deterred.

If troops are sent to Luoyang at this time, it is indeed a bit of abandoning the near for the far.

And there is another important factor.

Liu Hong is only seriously ill now, not dead yet.

This is the key.

"Lord..."

Li Ru, who had been silent for a long time, also spoke at this time.

"The Lord knows that this subordinate previously followed the Lord's father-in-law, although this subordinate really wants the Lord to send troops at this time, it is indeed as Wenhe and Zhongde said, this is not the best time for the Lord to send troops to Luoyang."

"The chaos in Luoyang is not chaotic enough."

"Liangzhou has just been stabilized and needs stability."

"Abandoning the near for the far is definitely not a good strategy."

Duan Yu took a deep breath.

The three great strategists under his command do not suggest sending troops to Luoyang at this time.

That means it is indeed not the time to send troops to Luoyang.

Since that is the case...

"Alright, since that is the case, then let's wait and see, everything will be based on Liangzhou's affairs, as for Luoyang..."

"Lord."

Just as Duan Yu hadn't finished speaking, Tie Shitou's voice suddenly sounded outside the door.

"Lord, there is an 800-mile urgent message, a letter from Luoyang."

Hmm?

Duan Yu's brows furrowed slightly.

Then the study door opened.

Tie Shitou walked in with a secret letter and delivered it to Duan Yu's hand.

Duan Yu took the letter.

The letter was from the Military Intelligence Department.

And the only one who could deliver it directly to Duan Yu's hand, and from the Military Intelligence Department, was Duan Liuqing, who was responsible for intelligence in the Guanzhong area in Luoyang.

But under normal circumstances, Duan Liuqing would not send him a letter alone.

Duan Liuqing's letter at this time must contain important intelligence.

Duan Yu opened the secret letter.

The content on the secret letter was written in the Military Intelligence Department's encrypted language, which is Hanyu Pinyin.

Duan Yu scanned the content of the letter at a glance, and suddenly his two eyebrows twisted tightly together. ===== CHAPTER 1066 =====