Early June.
Jiade Hall.
Ding Gong, Liu Hong, Wang Yun, Yang Biao, and Xun You were sitting together. On the small table in front of them, there were many documents, dozens of thick ones.
Liu Bian was also in front of him. He picked up a book and looked at it carefully. After a moment, he mused: "Six Cao Cao, Li Cao, Min Cao, and three Gong Cao. The three Gong Cao was changed to the Punishment Cao, and the Nanzhu Guest Cao was changed to the Li Cao. , the Northern Guest Cao was merged into the Li Cao. The two thousand stone Cao was renamed Gong Cao and was responsible for the repairs of palaces, official temples, courtiers' residences, official roads, rivers, etc...."
Everyone listened without saying a word, all looking thoughtful.
After saying this, Liu Bian picked up another book, read it from beginning to end, and said: "The powers and responsibilities of officials and Cao must be expanded. The selection, transfer, assessment, and dismissal of officials are all in charge of the officials..."
Ding Gong quickly answered: "Your Majesty, this conflicts with Yushitai, Tingwei and others..."
Liu Bian didn't even raise his head and said: "Ting Wei is responsible for judging, Yushitai is responsible for supervision, and Xing Cao is responsible for execution. There is no conflict."
Ding Gong was startled. This was not only depriving Jiu Qing of his power, but also other temples.
In their original plan, the power of Shangshutai was not so great, but according to Liu Bian, the powers of Jiuqing, Sangong's Mansion, and Yushitai were deprived too much, and the power of Shangshutai was too expanded, completely overtaking Sangong's Mansion. , above Jiuqing and others.
Liu Bian raised his eyelids and glanced at him, saying: "The people are responsible for household registration, land, taxes, population..."
Wang Yun quietly looked at Liu Bian out of the corner of his eye, and then looked down at the same official document on his desk. It didn't have so much power.
Da Sinong's power was almost completely deprived.
Liu Bian continued: "The Li Cao is responsible for etiquette, laws, sacrifices, ceremonies, and the coming and going of guests..."
'This transferred all the power of Da Honglu to the Chancellor. Liu Hong was secretly shocked.
Such a major restructuring will inevitably cause shock to both the government and the public. I don’t know how many people will oppose it.
After Liu Bian finished speaking, he looked at the others carefully, suddenly raised his head, looked at Yang Biao, and said with a smile: "Yang Qing's family, what do you think?"
Yang Biao, who was sitting upright and listening, immediately turned sideways to Liu Bian and said: "Your Majesty is wise. The official system is now complicated and the powers and responsibilities are confused. It is a troubled time and it is time to return to the system."
Liu Bian smiled, looked at Xun You again, and said, "Xun Qing's family?"
Xun You had been thinking about Liu Bian's words and the profound meaning in them. Hearing the words, he said: "Your Majesty, this restructuring is quite similar to that of Emperor Wu. I thought there would be no problem. However, as a result, the Secretariat is in urgent need of manpower and is deeply in need of manpower." In the palace, no one is allowed to come and go, as if it is causing trouble."
Liu Bian groaned, but Xun You's words woke him up and said: "The Qing family is right. In this way, the ministers of Zhu Lu are still on duty at the minister's desk, and the six ministers of Cao have been moved outside the palace. The specific location and the construction of the temple , the Gong Cao is in charge.”
Ding Gong hesitated for a long time, and then said: "Your Majesty, if this restructuring is too big, I am worried that it will cause shock to the government and the public."
Liu Bian put down his book, sat up straight, and said in a calm tone: "I have made my decision, and there is no need for you to say more. This restructuring is really too big and cannot be done overnight. Let's change it step by step, and then issue an order when the time is right. Announce."
Just as Ding Gong was about to open his mouth, he saw Pan Yin hurried in from the side door, handed Liu Bian a letter, and whispered: "Your Majesty, this is a letter from Zhong Tingwei."
Liu Bian quickly took it, tore open the seal, and looked around.
After a while, he smiled, looked at Ding Gong and others with joy and said: "The letter from Zhong Qing's family said that it was Han Sui and Ma Teng wanted to join him."
Ding Gong and others' expressions perked up, and Liu Hong said with a smile: "Your Majesty, if the Qiang people are willing to surrender, the court can feel half at ease."
The two biggest henchmen of the Han Dynasty are the Qiang people and the Yellow Turban Army.
Liu Bian looked thoughtful and said, "However, they want General Zhenxi."
Everyone suddenly stopped talking, looked at each other, and hesitated.
The name of General Zhenxi doesn't matter. The key is that once the imperial court canonizes him, it will be equivalent to acknowledging the fact that they are separatist to Xiliang. One terrible consequence is that this will encourage some people to cause rebellion!
Xun You raised his hand to Liu Bian and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, this column cannot be opened! Since they are willing to surrender, it means that they have no intention of causing trouble again, at least not in the short term, so don't pay attention to it!"
Liu Bian looked at him, analyzing Xun You's judgment in his mind. After a moment, he turned to Pan Yin and said, "Taifu Yuan hasn't replied yet?"
Bingzhou is closer than Xiliang, and Zhong Yao has to travel to three places. Logically speaking, Yuan Wei should have believed it long ago.
"Not yet." Pan Yin said with a bow.
Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Not even Cao Cao?"
Pan Yin's expression became cautious and said: "No."
'Interesting. '
Liu Bian looked out the door, his eyes obscure. Yuan Wei didn't reply, and neither did Cao Cao. Could it be that they would be detained by Dong Zhuo?
Ding Gong, Liu Hong and others looked at each other and became suspicious.
At this time, Wang Yun suddenly raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, what should we do if Dong Zhuo still refuses to obey the imperial edict?"
Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, looked at him, and then glanced at the people present.
Ding Gong, Liu Hong, Wang Yun, Yang Biao, and Xun You in the palace became nervous subconsciously, all staring at Liu Bian.
Dong Zhuo had refused to obey edicts several times since the time of the previous emperor. Now the new emperor has issued a decree and been granted the title of Taiwei. He has also sent Yuan Wei, the de facto prime minister, to personally persuade him. It can be said that he is extremely sincere.
If Dong Zhuo still refuses to obey the imperial edict, he will clearly declare to the court: He has rebelled!
A high-ranking official with a large number of troops and a short distance from Luoyang City plots rebellion. What should the court do?
Now the imperial court does not have enough troops to conquer Dong Zhuo, and there are three Qiang behind Dong Zhuo!
Under the focus of everyone, Liu Bian had a firm expression and sharp eyes, and slowly said: "I will mobilize all my troops and conquer with all my strength. I will never give up until I destroy Dong Zhuo!"
Everyone looked shocked when they heard this!
The imperial court had just defeated the Qiang people the year before last, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion was still unsolved. If they tried their best to conquer the feudal officials again, the consequences of defeat would be unimaginable. Even if they won, it would be a tragic victory, and the gains would not be worth the losses!
"Your Majesty, no!"
Ding Gong raised his hand, a little anxiously, and said: "Your Majesty, Dong Zhuo's ambition is known to both the government and the public. But this is not the time for conquest. I ask your Majesty to calm down. At present, the imperial court is full of waste and needs to be revitalized. It is necessary to recharge and accumulate energy. Strength, don’t raise troops!”
Liu Hong followed: "Your Majesty, I think we can temporarily appease Dong Zhuo and make him peaceful. When the time is right, we can decide on a battle."
Liu Bian looked at them, then glanced at Wang Yun and Yang Biao's faces, and said lightly: "What do Wang Qing's family and Yang Qing's family think?"
Wang Yun paused and said, "I agree with what Situ and Sikong said."
However, Yang Biao was thinking about the Yuan family. There were traces of sweat on his fat face. He didn't bother to wipe it off. He raised his hands to bury his head and said: "I, I believe that we should conquer them as soon as possible, and we can't let the thieves get rich."
Liu Bian was really unsure about this person. He looked at Xun You calmly and said, "Xun Qing's family?"
Xun You looked serious and said decisively: "Your Majesty, I agree with Doctor Yang's words! Such thieves must not be allowed to become powerful! At the beginning of the new dynasty, the policy of appeasement will never be feasible!"
