"Hehe, I don't have any great ambitions. I want to buy more land. If my descendants have no future, they can go back to farming."
"Oh, is it so?"
Lu Zhi winked at him and smiled slyly,
"The properties that the Prime Minister purchased for his descendants around New Chang'an City are in quite remote locations.
Moreover, Xiangguo seemed to have forcibly purchased a lot of fertile land locally on credit. The family was still unable to receive the money, so they all took the family to the Chang'an County Yamen government office. "
Xiao He's cautiousness and obscurity are reflected in his desire to be a good minister in governing the world, but also to avoid being suspected of overpowering his master with his great achievements.
Among the three heroes who founded the Han Dynasty, Zhang Liang, Han Xin, and himself, he believed that he had chosen the safest and most labor-saving way. He did not have to give up the power in his hands and left the scene, and he could still have the cake and eat it too.
Since ancient times, those who have extraordinary achievements must have extraordinary talents;
And those who have extraordinary talents must have extraordinary ambitions.
A person like him who takes great credit and holds the power is still deeply popular among the people. If he still doesn't want to give in, he will be in disaster.
The way Xiao He came up with to give in was not to resign from his official position, but to resign from his ambition.
He had been operating in Guanzhong for Liu Ji for many years, and managed the Sanqin land in an orderly manner, which was praised by the people. At this time, he suddenly became frantic and greedy for land, just for "self-defilement".
Since what the emperor was most taboo about was that Xiao Xiangguo had a common mind and great ambitions, he did the opposite, deliberately arousing public resentment, lowering his own prestige, and using people's support to prove that he had no intention of becoming king.
For the emperor, it is best to control a prime minister who is greedy for money and profits, takes everything he wants, and is neither a perfect man nor a sage, because all he wants is land and property, but he will not have the ambition to covet the throne.
"Ah, you actually know all these things, sir——"
There was a hint of real panic in Xiao He's speechlessness. He didn't know how the queen would handle his carefully constructed act of self-destruction, or whether she would interfere and ruin his good deeds.
"You don't have to defend yourself to me, I don't care about these things about you,"
Lu Pheasant gave him a meaningful look, half-smiling but not smiling.
"When His Majesty returns from the expedition in person, let him personally try your public cases."
When everyone was in Pei County, Xiao He was originally a chief official and could be regarded as Liu Ji's old boss. He had known the Lius and his wife for nearly twenty years.
At that time, Chu was strong and Han was weak, and when others were either dejected or impulsive, Xiao He calmly proposed "raising the people to make wise men" and advised Liu Jiyin to endure and go to Hanzhong, nurture the people, recruit wise men, and wait for the opportunity.
Later, Han Xin led Liu Ji's army to break out of Hanzhong, took over Bashu, and restored the Three Qin Dynasties. Xiao He stayed in the rear and made nine chapters of laws to be lenient to support the people.
Whether such a person would really violate the criminal laws he had personally formulated for a small profit, Liu Ji would know best.
It can only be blamed on the unique throne in the world, which amplified the deepest suspicion and uneasiness in people's hearts, forcing the monarch and his ministers to resort to tricks.
***
Hearing what the queen said, Xiao He was slightly reassured, but he was always suspicious that Lu Pheasant's eyes looked at him, not only with understanding and tolerance, but also with a trace of compassion.
"Just now Prime Minister also said that there are big fishes in the sea, and the city of Luoyang is as deep as the sea. Even if Han Xin is a big fish, wouldn't he be able to stay peacefully in this water now?
In this case, we have to show the world that the vast ocean of the Han Dynasty can indeed accommodate countless fish. "
Lu Pheasant put away the usual smile on his face and said word by word,
“To be worthy, one must take up a position; once one is appointed, one must have faith; once one has faith, one must persevere.
It is a great harm to the country that the ruler and his ministers are suspicious of each other. I believe you know the truth of this better than I do. "
The twelve-character motto "A man of merit must be appointed" was always on his lips in the previous generation, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. However, what he hated most in his life was the suspicion between the emperor and his ministers.
In the 19th year of Zhenguan, Taizong personally conquered Liaodong and sent Fang Xuanling to stay in the capital, granting him full power. Someone took the opportunity to falsely accuse Fang Xuanling of treason. Fang Xuanling did not dare to deal with it without authorization, so he sent the informer to Taizong's camp.
Taizong didn't even ask, and directly cut off the false accusers in order to calm the minds of the government and the public.
Most of the famous ministers who were highly valued by Taizong, such as Wei Zheng and Wang Gui, as well as Yuchi Jingde and Qin Qiong, all came from different political camps at first, but in the end, under Taizong's support and support, they and he established a relationship between kings and ministers that will last forever. model.
"Yes, it would be a blessing if the monarch and his ministers could work together. However, we should wait until the emperor returns to discuss this -"
Xiao Heping was always cautious and he really didn't want to take risks on Han Xin, so he still considered evading it.
"Ahem, let's take it one step at a time. Take it based on its talents, use its strengths, judge its abilities and let them go, and ignore its shortcomings.
Besides, right under our noses, he doesn't even have a private soldier in his house, so what kind of trouble can he make?
Just say it was my intention, if something happens, I will take the responsibility. "
Lu Pheasant didn't have any difficulty with him. She was full of confidence in her own vision and judgment.
The rebel thief Zang Tu must be suppressed, while those who do not intend to rebel must be appeased.
This is a city gate stand that is visible to the world. It proves that this court can accommodate not only Han Xin, the king of Chu, who returned from his lost way, but also other heroes and princes and kings who did not cause trouble or cause trouble.
Xiao He responded, looking at the figures of the young second-generation martial artists disappearing in the distance, and thought -
Summoning them into the palace and promising them a bright future is both a quiet win and a clearing up of doubts that lead to the same destination through different paths.
This move was simply based on what the elders wanted and what they were anxious about. It was like spring breeze turning into rain, moistening things silently.
However, he still hasn't figured out whether this superb method of win over and cultivation is what Liu Ji means, or is it the intention of the empress who seems to be kind and kind?
***
As expected by the Han court, the arrogant King of Yan Zang Tu led the main force and marched westward to meet the enemy, striving for a decisive battle with the Western Army led by "Liu Ji" in Daidi.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the Yan army fought against the Han army, they heard that Yan Prime Minister Wen Scabie was staying behind. With lightning speed, he killed the lieutenant in charge of the military affairs of Yan Ting, and in one fell swoop gained control of the garrison of the capital Jicheng. Control.
There was a fire in the backyard of Yan's army. It was difficult to see from the beginning to the end, and the formation was in chaos. Zang Tu was anxious and eager to fight. He just wanted to defeat "Liu Ji's" army with a thunderous battle, and then return to the capital to rescue the emergency.
But Wen Xing, who had the chance to win, did not dare to slack off, because he was also facing the same severe test in front of him.
The new lieutenant, General Li, was a close confidant of Wen Man. Seeing that Jicheng was now completely under their control, he urged the prime minister to enter the palace as quickly as possible and capture the palace guards and remaining soldiers.
Wen Ming glanced at him calmly,
"Qing Jie, are you planning to kill them all?"
"Ah, Prime Minister, cut the grass and roots to avoid future troubles!"
General Li, like Wen Ming, was also an old subordinate of Han Guang, the old Yan king.
At this moment, he was so thirsty for revenge that he wished he could burn the palace to the ground so that he could relieve the depression in his chest for many years.
Moreover, Zang Tu has been running the Yan Kingdom for a long time, and it is said among the people that he is fond of amassing wealth. There are countless treasures in the palace.
It's only human nature to take advantage of the fire prevention opportunity to reward the brothers who are doing good things anyway.
Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Wen's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.
"His Majesty's remonstrance against rebellion clearly states that anyone who abandons the dark side and turns to the bright side will forget about it. Have you forgotten it?"
