At this time, Dong Zhuo was already on his way to Beijing.
Dong Zhuo and Yuan Wei rode together, while Cao Cao led the imperial guards to lead the way straight to Luoyang.
Cao Cao's face was indifferent, and his eyes swept around him sternly.
On his left, right and behind him were Dong Zhuo's five hundred soldiers and horses. These soldiers and horses would escort Dong Zhuo all the way to Luoshui.
Thinking about the experience of these ten days, murderous intent flashed through Cao Cao's eyes, and he was filled with hatred: Sooner or later, I, Cao Cao, will kill all of you rebellious ministers!
In the carriage, Yuan Wei and Dong Zhuo sat opposite each other, swaying, looking at each other and smiling.
Yuan Wei rarely showed a smile, but when facing Dong Zhuo, he smiled with appreciation and said, "Zhong Ying, what are your plans for coming to Beijing this time?"
Zhongying, the nickname of Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo was fat and strong, with big eyes and a big nose, especially his unusually red lips, which made him very eye-catching.
He quickly bowed and said with a smile: "Zhuo Jiu is in the border area and has no knowledge of the capital. It is really helpless to go to the capital today. It depends entirely on Taifu's protection."
Yuan Wei was still satisfied with Dong Zhuo's attitude. He nodded slightly and said, "The matters in the capital are complicated and ever-changing. If you enter the capital as a Taiwei, you will definitely become the prime minister, and you need to be more involved."
Dong Zhuo looked humble and said: "Zhuo only has the courage of an ordinary man and has no political talent. In everything, he regards the Taifu as his first priority."
The smile on Yuan Wei's face was a little brighter. No matter what Dong Zhuo thought in his heart, it was good to have his attitude. When he arrived in the capital, Dong Zhuo had no relatives and no power. Who could he rely on if he didn't rely on the Yuan family?
With Dong Zhuo, a commanding officer with a large number of soldiers at his side, the Yuan family behaved much more submissively.
Thinking of what happened in the capital during this period, Yuan Wei's smile slowly disappeared, his eyes looked at Dong Zhuo quietly, and said: "The imperial court is preparing a new system, which will reduce the power and responsibilities of the Nine Ministers by half and move them all to the Secretariat. Zhong Ying What do you think?"
Dong Zhuo's face turned serious and he said seriously: "Zhuo thinks that the system of Jiuqing is a law established by our ancestors. How can it be easily changed? There are many treacherous and mediocre officials in the court. Your Majesty may be deceived. It is still necessary for the Taifu to correct the chaos."
Yuan Wei was used to Dong Zhuo's deliberately provocative tone, and there was no emotion on his thin face. He said, "If I ask Zhong Ying to write on silk and oppose the new system, will Zhong Ying be in trouble?"
Dong Zhuo was startled, with a look of astonishment on his face. He looked at Yuan Wei and said, "Teacher, you want me to write a letter to oppose the new system now? Is it urgent? Can we go to Beijing to discuss it?"
Yuan Wei paid attention to Dong Zhuo's expression, smiled slowly, and said: "I didn't say now. After arriving in Beijing, the Taiwei's Mansion may not be ready yet. How about staying in my Yuan Mansion first?"
Dong Zhuo smiled and said: "I have my wish, but I dare not ask for my ear."
Yuan Wei nodded on his face but shook his head in his heart. This Dong Zhuo was a reckless man. He didn't know when he started to love reading so much that he even wrote articles and talked with others to show off his literary talents.
Cao Cao rode in front and couldn't help but look in the direction of Sanfu.
He had always intended to visit Lu Zhi in Sanfu, hoping to follow Lu Zhi in the military expedition instead of guarding the palace in Beijing.
Without military exploits, where would the title come from?
Cao Cao had a very big ambition in his heart, which was to become a prince based on merit!
However, he also knew that without a suitable opportunity, he would not be able to leave the palace in a short time.
'More than thirty years old...' Cao Cao looked at the gray sky and sighed sadly.
…
Three days later, the palace, Fanglin Garden.
Liu Bian walked slowly and said to Xun You who was behind him: "Xun Qing's family, summer food is coming soon, I'm afraid there will be more trouble."
Once a poor family has some money, everyone in the family will rush to fight for it, let alone a country as big as the Han Dynasty.
Xun You was the official Cao Shangshu, but he was also concerned about the treasury. Hearing this, he said: "Your Majesty, we must ensure that taxes and grain are collected as much as possible."
"I think so." Liu Bian's voice was a little louder.
He really wanted to, but how many of the local governors, governors, prefects and counties were willing to send money and food to Luoyang? What's more, the imperial court still owed them salaries, money and food for suppressing bandits, as well as local disaster relief, pensions, etc.
That little tax was not enough for them to use, and there was very little left for the court.
Xun You naturally understood the complexity and difficulty involved. Just as he was about to speak, Liu Bian said again: "I just said it casually. The reason why I came to Qing's house today is because Dong Zhuo is coming to Beijing soon."
Xun You's expression darkened, and he followed Liu Bian and said, "Your Majesty, when Dong Zhuo enters Beijing, he should immediately start annexing the state."
Liu Bian walked into a pavilion, sat down and said, "I have left it to Lu Qing's family to deal with. Sit down at Qing's family and take a look at these two memorials first."
After Xun You thanked him, he sat across from Liu Bian and took the two pieces of silk from Pan Yin.
The first one is from Yuan Wei. The content is plain and simple. It just praises Dong Zhuo a little, thinking that he is "a minister who governs the world and a pillar of the country."
After Xun You read it, he opened the second one, scanned it in a hurry, and his face changed immediately.
This is a memorial written by Dong Zhuo. He made a special statement about the achievements of his generals and asked for rewards from the imperial court. He then believed that his abilities were limited and was not worthy of the post of Taiwei, and he repeatedly "declined". Then he mentioned the imperial court's "new system" , saying that 'people are established as filial piety, and a country is established as law. The laws of ancestors should not be taken lightly', 'if a person has no faith, he will not be able to help others, and the country will not be able to help the country' and so on.
After reading it, Xun You was shocked and confused. He looked up at Liu Bian and said, "Your Majesty, this Dong Zhuo..."
Liu Bian took a sip of tea and said expressionlessly: "It's expected."
Xun You slowly lowered his head, frowning and thinking.
Yuan Wei's reputation is so high that he is unparalleled today. He is unparalleled in the ministerial office. He will not openly oppose it, but the introduction of Dong Zhuo is enough for the court to be afraid of.
"His Majesty!"
Xun You raised his head fiercely, stared at Liu Bian with piercing eyes, and said, "Taifu Yuan must be convinced!"
Yuan Wei or the Yuan family is not as simple as a noble family with unprecedented prestige. He represents the Han family!
Families all over the world are looking at Yuan Wei. It doesn't matter if Yuan Wei is in court or not, what matters is his attitude.
If Yuan Wei supports the 'new system', the world's aristocratic families will have nothing to say; if he opposes it, even if he remains silent, the terrible influence radiated by the world's aristocratic families will restrict everything, making the imperial court's 'new system' difficult to move forward!
Take Wang Mang for example. His ability to usurp the throne was due to his reputation and the support of the aristocratic family; his defeat was due to the opposition of the aristocratic family, and the whole world was his enemy, crushing him to pieces!
Liu Bian looked at him and narrowed his eyes slightly.
He understood what Xun You meant. The reason why he kept Yuan Wei at the Chancellery was because Liu Bian wanted to use Yuan Wei, the leader of the aristocratic family, to deal with the aristocratic family!
When Xun You saw that Liu Bian was silent, he thought about it and said: "Your Majesty, please ask Doctor Yang to persuade Taifu Yuan, to move him with emotion and understand him with reason."
To deal with a person with a great reputation, you cannot use force, you can only use your mouth.
"Yang Ci is not enough,"
Liu Bian's expression remained unchanged, his eyes flashed sharply, and he said, "I will come in person."
Xun You bowed and said, "Your Majesty, are you sure?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Pan Yin hurried over and whispered behind Liu Bian: "Your Majesty, Imperial Servant Yuan Ji and Grand Secretary Nong Huang Wan have led more than a hundred people from the government and the public out of the city to meet Grand Tutor Yuan and Dong Zhuo."
Xun You was shocked, such a big battle?
He looked at Liu Bian subconsciously.
Liu Bian reached out and picked up the teacup, and said calmly, "Inform Cao Cao and escort them directly into the palace. I want to see them immediately."
Xun You bowed slightly, his expression solemn.
