Liu Biao was not tall and had a thin face, especially his longer beard, which made his face look like a donkey's face.
On the contrary, he looks very handsome, and at first glance he looks like a famous scholar.
He was sitting among a group of people, his mouth opening and closing, and the people around him nodded from time to time, looking thoughtful and approving.
"Today's world,"
Liu Biao looked around at the crowd and said loudly: "Thieves are rising together, and the world is in turmoil. We must take the imperial court as the foundation, the aristocratic family as the arm, and form an alliance from south to north to clean up the bandits, lay the foundation of the country, and promote the path of prosperity... "
Liu Bian calmly went in and sat down at a small table. He raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
It is right to regard the imperial court as the foundation, but it is highly questionable to regard the aristocratic family as the arm.
Liu Bian looked at him, wondering about his original intention.
The people around him deeply agreed with Liu Biao's words. They nodded from time to time and gathered together to whisper.
But one person suddenly stood up and left.
Liu Biao remained calm as he looked at the man leaving and said, "Brother Wang, do you have a different opinion?"
Pan Yin, who was standing behind Liu Bian, quietly stepped forward and whispered: "Your Majesty, this is Wang Lang from the Prime Minister's Palace."
Liu Bian said oh, with a playful look on his face.
As for the people in Yang Biao's mansion, he naturally knew that Wang Lang had been in Beijing for some time and acted as Yang Biao's staff.
Wang Lang's face was gentle. He turned around when he heard this, raised his hand and said with a smile: "Brother Liu misunderstood, I have something to do, so I am eager to go back and deal with it."
Liu Biao was unwilling to let him go, saying: "Brother Wang is a famous scholar in the East China Sea. What do you think of the current situation of the country?"
Everyone else also followed Liu Biao's gaze and looked at Wang Lang with expectant expressions.
Wang Lang's reputation is still very good. He was born in a noble family and has already been famous.
Wang Lang thought for a moment and then said with a smile: "I secretly believe that in today's world, the crown must be upright and the shoes weak. If the crown is not upright, the shoes will not go where they want to go. Farewell."
Liu Biao was slightly startled. Wang Lang's words seemed to have a meaning, but he didn't make it clear. There was no beginning or end.
'What's the right thing? '
Liu Bian looked at Wang Lang's back with thoughtful expression on his face.
'Does it mean that the imperial court is in power and the place is weak? 'Liu Bian thought to himself, suddenly smiled and said to himself: "It seems that we have to continue to put pressure on the Prime Minister..."
Putting pressure on Yang Biao, it makes no difference whether Wang Lang, as an aide, enters the court or not.
"What Brother Wang said is not what he meant..."
After a moment of silence, Liu Biao suddenly came back to his senses and smiled with the others, but the conversation stopped abruptly.
He turned his eyes and saw Liu Bian not far away.
Liu Biao opened his eyes forcefully to make sure he had read correctly. His expression remained unchanged and he said to everyone, "That's it for today's discussion. Let's sit down another day."
The crowd was still unfinished, but no one spoke, and they all raised their hands.
Liu Biao calmly arranged his clothes, came to Liu Bian, raised his hand, and whispered: "Your Majesty, Liu Biao, see you."
"Find a place to sit." Liu Bian stood up and said.
"There is a private room in the back, Your Majesty, please." Liu Biao looked as usual, but his heart was like a drum beating.
He knew that his chance had come!
He was anxious and panicked in the capital for several months without escaping. Finally, God had mercy on him and gave him the chance!
Liu Bian followed Liu Biao to the private seat at the back of the sutra hall, took a look, sat down, and looked at Liu Biao opposite.
Sitting upright, with a calm demeanor, he looked like a quiet and elegant gentleman.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea." Liu Biao poured tea for Liu Bian, calmly, neither happy nor worried.
Liu Bian hummed and picked up the tea cup with a smile.
This imperial uncle is interesting.
Liu Biao was also a victim of the Party's imprisonment and ran away for many years. Later, in order to win over the scholars, He Jin recruited him into the General's Mansion and became the Lieutenant Commander of the Northern Army.
However, after He Jin, the Northern Army and others were abolished, and Liu Biao "kept his job with pay" until now.
Liu Biao sat opposite Liu Bian, silent, neither humble nor arrogant.
Liu Bian observed him and said, "Someone recommended the Qing family to be the shepherds of Jizhou. What do the Qing family think?"
Liu Biao's face twitched, and he quickly regained his expression and said: "I believe that when you are in the court, you share your worries for the king, and when you are in the state and county, you ask for orders from the people. They are all the duties of a minister. There is no difference."
'The words are actually very good. '
Liu Bian's thoughts changed and he continued: "I intend to transfer the Lu Qing family of Bingzhou to the capital. There is a vacancy in Bingzhou pastoral. Who do the Qing family think is suitable?"
Liu Biao couldn't help but clasping his hands together on his knees. His face remained motionless as he said, "Your Majesty has his own holy judgment, and I don't dare to express it arbitrarily."
Liu Bian had a panoramic view of Liu Biao's expression, noticed the subtle changes in his expression, and smiled more and more, and said: "The Qing family thinks, Jizhou Mu or Bingzhou Mu, which one is suitable for you?"
Liu Biao's heart was shaken, but his face remained calm, and he bowed and said: "I am willing to share your Majesty's worries, whether it is the imperial court or the state."
Also a slippery man.
Liu Bian suppressed his smile and looked thoughtful, saying, "Do you think Lord Lu, Lieutenant Dong, and General Cao Zhonglang should be held accountable?"
'Do you want me to go to Bingzhou? '
Liu Biao felt a little reluctant to go to Bingzhou. It was a chaotic place and not a place to settle down. He pretended to be thoughtful and said: "I believe that if you have something to do, you can't cut it off; if you have merit, you can't let your heart be cold."
Liu Bian has already seen that this person is also hiding his thoughts.
'It can be used. '
Liu Bian suddenly stood up and said, "The Qing family is right. Let's wait for the decree."
After saying that, he left directly.
Liu Biao was stunned and quickly raised his hand and said: "I respectfully send you off to Your Majesty."
After seeing Liu Bian off all the way, with no trace of his back, Liu Biao frowned and looked hesitant.
Liu Bian came too quickly, and his words were direct and sharp, not giving him much time to react.
Liu Biao didn't want to go to Bingzhou. The place was too dangerous and a place of right and wrong, so he couldn't stay there for a long time.
"This is Liu Zhonghou?" A young man came towards him, looking at Liu Biao who was in a state of confusion and asked.
Liu Biao suddenly became alert, nodded with the young man, and strode away.
He still had to find someone to discuss and see if there was any other way out.
After leaving the sutra hall, Pan Yin stepped forward and handed Liu Bian an official document.
Liu Bian took it, paused in his steps, and raised his brows again and again.
This is Zuo Li's memorial. The content is that Dong Zhuo was trying to eliminate the rebels in Yanmen and encountered difficulties from the Yanmen prefect. Dong Zhuo then found evidence that the Yanmen prefect had colluded with the Huns and killed him directly.
Liu Bian immediately remembered that Sun Jian also killed prefects at every turn, without any rules or respect.
"No one can worry..."
Liu Bian shook his head, how could a prefect of a county kill someone on the spur of the moment? This is not the period of Dong Zhuo's chaos in history.
This Dong Zhuo will definitely be criticized by both the government and the public!
Pan Yin stood behind Liu Bian, waited for a while, and said, "Your Majesty, the Chancellor's desk should be discussing matters."
Liu Bian frowned. What the Chancellor was discussing were two things: first, the military exploits of Lu Zhi, Cao Cao and others; second, the impeachment of Lu Zhi, Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo and others by the government and the public.
After a while, Pan Yin saw that Liu Bian was silent for a long time and whispered: "Your Majesty, are you going back to the palace?"
The Chancellor's Desk is probably busy right now.
Liu Bianyi had already thought of a solution and said with a smile: "Go to the Forbidden Army Camp. Tell this matter to...the Prime Minister."
The Forbidden Army Camp was the last place Liu Bian went to.
Pan Yin responded and waved over the carriage not far away.
At this time, the Shangshutai next to the Jiade Hall was really busy.
Prime Minister Yang Biao sat on the main seat, followed by Zuo Pushe Wang Yun, Shangshu Xun You, and Tingwei Zhong Yao.
Yang Biao sat motionless, with a look of calmness on his fat face. There were two texts in front of him, one was Liu Dai's memorial to impeach Lu Zhi and others, and the other was the merit document of Lu Zhi and others.
Yang Biao blinked his little eyes and said solemnly: "Everyone, please express your opinions."
Xun You glanced at Wang Yun and said: "Prime Minister, Lu Zhi and others have made meritorious deeds and should not be held accountable. Your Majesty personally approved them."
Zhong Yao looked solemn, and his peripheral vision was also on Wang Yun's face.
Wang Yun looked calm and said: "Prime Minister, why are there only these people and why are the others not there?"
Yang Biao said: "This is a major event for the imperial court and should not be too ostentatious. Xun Shangshu is the official Cao Shangshu, and Zhong Tingwei is the Tingwei, so it is most appropriate."
Wang Yun felt that there was something wrong with Yang Biao last night, and when he saw that he had changed from usual today, his eyes were alert.
Seeing that Wang Yun was silent, Yang Biao said, "My lord, what do you think about the battle of Bingzhou, where Lu Zhi, Gongsun Zan, Cao Cao and others were rewarded based on their merits?"
Wang Yun looked at Yang Biao, then glanced at Xun You and Zhong Yao from the corner of his eye, and said: "Rewards and punishments for merits and demerits should be made clear to you. Please let the prime minister decide."
Yang Biao saw that Wang Yun refused to fall into the trap and said, "Then, let the official's report prevail and be presented to His Majesty?"
Wang Yun was silent for a while and then said: "I have no objection to lowering my rank."
Yang Biao was surprised that Wang Yun was so cautious.
His fat face remained unchanged, he turned to Zhong Yao and said, "Tingwei's Mansion, what are your conclusions about the rewards and punishments of Lu Zhi, Dong Zhuo, and Cao Cao?"
Lu Zhi's main crime was that he allowed the Xiongnu to besiege Liu Bian at Shangdang, Dong Zhuo was good at killing scholars, and Cao Cao was defeated. If the guilt of these three people is seriously investigated, it will be difficult to escape given the atmosphere of the government and the opposition. .
Zhong Yao said: "The Tingwei Mansion believes that this matter must be determined by the Grand Sima Mansion. Under the 'new system', the merits and crimes of the officers and soldiers are not within the powers and responsibilities of the Tingwei."
Yang Biao blinked. Zhong Yao wasn't fooled either?
He sat up straight, glanced at the two memorials in front of him, and said, "Okay. Since you have no objections, then I will submit it to Your Majesty according to the official's instructions."
With that said, Yang Biao picked up the pen, signed it seriously, and then handed it to Wang Yun.
Wang Yun looked at the list of merit-based rewards with an indifferent expression. Just holding the pen, he suddenly raised his head and said to Xun You, "If after submitting it to Your Majesty, it is found that Lu Zhi and others are indeed guilty, can the officials be held responsible?"
"Natural." Xun You said. This was drawn up according to Liu Bian's wishes. What responsibility can he have?
Wang Yun heard this, picked up his pen and signed the official document.
Xun You and Zhong Yao couldn't help but look at each other, and they saw confusion in each other's eyes.
After Wang Yun finished writing, he raised his hand and said to Yang Biao: "Prime Minister, regarding the impeachment of Da Sinong Liu Dai by Lu Zhi and others, do you have any decision?"
Yang Biao also felt that Wang Yun's reaction today was not right. Seeing that he raised his hand, he said calmly: "I will personally present it to Your Majesty and ask His Majesty to make a judgment."
Wang Yun still raised his hand and said: "As the Prime Minister, Mr. Yang should have an attitude. Please make it clear to the Prime Minister to reassure everyone in the imperial court."
Yang Biao felt an inexplicable thump in his heart. What is this Wang Yun doing?
He dug a hole just now, but Wang Yun didn't jump. Now, is Wang Yun going to set a trap for him?
Yang Biao lowered his head and glanced at Liu Dai's memorial. He vaguely felt that something was wrong, so he pretended to think deeply and looked at Xun You and Zhong Yao.
The two of them didn't say anything, and they also noticed that Wang Yun was unusual and seemed to be more 'confident' than before!
Yang Biao coughed lightly, put on his fat face and said, "I still need to discuss with Da Sima."
Wang Yun's eyes were slightly cold and he said: "I would like to know what the Prime Minister thinks?"
"Liu Dai's memorial alone is not enough. It needs to be verified based on facts." Yang Biao said. Knowing that there was something wrong with Wang Yun's words, Yang Biao decided to take a detour.
Wang Yun put down his hand and said: "The evidence listed in Da Sinong's memorial is very clear, and there is no need to verify it at all. Could it be that the Prime Minister is protecting it?"
Yang Biao frowned, with a majestic look on his face, and said, "Zuopushe, be careful what you say."
Seeing Yang Biao putting on airs, Wang Yun turned to Xun You and said, "As for the culpability of Lu Zhi, Cao Cao and others, the officials Cao and Tingwei turned a blind eye, and instead rewarded them based on their merits. Is there any selfish intention?"
Seeing that Wang Yun was showing off his talents, Xun You secretly took a deep breath and said cautiously: "Back to the prince, all officials are rewarded based on their merits, and it is not their responsibility to judge crimes. If there is anything wrong, please ask the prime minister and Zuo Pu to criticize it. Please correct me immediately."
Wang Yun was secretly angry when he saw that Xun You was also evasive and showed no responsibility.
'Foolish officials and mediocre officials! Perfunctory! No one is sincere! '
Wang Yun scolded Yang Biao, Xun You, and Zhong Yao in his heart, and said indifferently: "That's it, then that's it."
Yang Biao, who originally wanted to fight back against Wang Yun, became even more uneasy.
Wang Yun's attitude is so abnormal!
Xun You and Zhong Yao were also secretly vigilant. Not to mention Lu Zhi and Cao Cao, Wang Yun hated Dong Zhuo the most. How could he actually agree to Dong Zhuo's leadership in Yuzhou?
When Yang Biao saw Wang Yun handing the memorial back, his fat face twitched, but he hesitated.
Feeling anxious in his heart, he looked at Xun You and Zhong Yao inquiringly.
Xun You and Zhong Yao also didn't know Wang Yun's thoughts and purposes, so they remained silent.
Yang Biao had a headache and missed Wang Lang a little.
At this time, a man from Zhonghuang Gate came in, saluted several people, and then handed a note to Yang Biao.
Yang Biao was confused, took it over, looked at it, and put the signed memorial into his arms.
Xun You and Zhong Yao were startled, with doubts on their faces. What happened?
Wang Yun was resting and looking as usual.
Yang Biao did not expect that Dong Zhuo actually killed a Yanmen prefect without authorization!
There was cold sweat on his head, and he looked at Wang Yun with a smile and said: "Your Majesty, let's discuss this list of merits again, and again."
Wang Yun's expression became more and more indifferent, his voice was a little higher, and he said: "Prime Minister, this is the work of an official. The prime minister and the subordinate signed it together. How can it be abolished at the drop of a hat?"
Yang Biao still didn't understand that Wang Nayun had known about it for a long time and was deliberately plotting against him!
Even though he was filled with hatred, he could not send this memorial, otherwise he would become the target of public criticism!
Seeing that Wang Yun refused to give up, Yang Biao still had a smile on his face. He turned to Xun You and said: "Xun Shangshu, let's discuss this later."
Xun You frowned, looked at Yang Biao, and then looked at Wang Yun. He felt weird in his heart. After thinking for a while, he said: "Your Majesty will return to Beijing soon, and he will reward all the ministers generously. I am not sure now, I may be too late."
Yang Biao naturally knew this, so he wiped the sweat from his head and said with a smile: "Then, exclude Dong Zhuo?"
Seeing that Yang Biao already knew, Wang Yun snorted in his heart, raised his hand and said, "Is it just Dong Zhuo?"
Yang Biao was trembling in his heart. Could it be that Wang Yun still had incriminating evidence against Lu Zhi and others?
His mouth was a little dry and he kept laughing.
Yang Biao was determined to fight back against Wang Yun, but he didn't expect that Wang Yun would dig such a big hole and wait for him!
Zhong Yao noticed it, looked serious, and said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister, Zuo Pushe, your majesty personally led the expedition and won a great victory. It should be the joy of all the people and the blessing of the world. We must not add filth and bring shame to this grand event!"
What Zhong Yao said was quite tactful and polite. At this juncture, no one who adds trouble will have good results!
Wang Yun immediately frowned, turned to him, and said: "If you are exposed as a traitor after the big reward, where will your majesty's majesty be? Where is my dignity as a man?"
Yang Biao said, "That's what Zhong Tingwei said. Then, what should we do?"
Zhong Yao ignored Wang Yun and said more seriously: "Everything will continue as usual. If something goes wrong afterwards, make up for it afterwards. Don't cause chaos at this time!"
Wang Yun snorted coldly and said: "That's all I have to say, you can just do what you want."
Yang Biao is now very fed up with Wang Yun. This person has no idea of the overall situation, is self-willed, self-righteous, and cannot listen to any persuasion!
He was carrying the official document just now, and his intuition was like a hot potato, making him anxious.
To send or not to send?
If he sends it out, he will have to take the blame for what happened to Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao and others.
Not posting it disrupted Liu Bian's grand return to Beijing, and he might have to take the blame!
At this time, someone appeared at the door of the Yushitai Conference Hall.
The four of them heard the footsteps and turned their heads to look, suddenly startled.
Wang Yun and Xun You were both guests of the general's palace, so they knew Liu Biao.
Although Yang Biao and Zhong Yao rarely went there, Liu Biao was also a well-known celebrity, so he had met them.
They all wondered, why did Liu Biao suddenly appear here?
Liu Biao came alone, feeling very uneasy. With a calm expression on his face, he raised his hand and said: "I have met the Prime Minister, the prince. Your Majesty has issued an edict, and I am the Censor Zhongcheng."
Yang Biao and Wang Yun suddenly looked at each other, Liu Biao? Censor Zhongcheng?
Two months ago, Liu Bian had appointed Liang Hu, the governor of Youzhou, as the censor Zhongcheng. However, Liang Hu refused to take up the post and was directly dismissed from office and sent back to his hometown. The censor Zhongcheng has been vacant.
Liu Biao was even more confused than the four of them. He originally thought he would go to Bingzhou or Jizhou, but he didn't expect that it was Yu Shi Zhongcheng!
In the past, the Yushitai, Shangshutai and "Waitai" were known as the "Three Platforms" and were the three most powerful institutions in the Han Dynasty.
However, after the restructuring, the Shangshutai became the dominant one, the 'Waterai' was abolished, and the Yushitai was marginalized and lost the power it had in the past.
Wang Yun actually had a candidate for Yushi Zhongcheng in mind. When he saw Liu Biao intervening, his eyes were slightly cold and he said: "Yushi Zhongcheng? What are you doing here?"
Liu Biao raised his hand, came in and sat down, and said: "Xiaoguan heard that the Shangshutai was discussing the merits and rewards of the Battle of Bingzhou. As the censor Zhongcheng, I am here to bear witness."
Xun You and Zhong Yao looked at each other, both of them were stunned.
Before this decree was issued and Liu Biao did not report on his duties, why did he come to the Chancellor's desk to provide evidence.
'It must be His Majesty's intention! 'The two of them thought in unison.
Yang Biao was alert, glanced at Wang Yun, sat up straight, looked at himself solemnly, and said: "Then, what does Liu Zhongcheng think?"
Liu Biao looked calm and said: "I believe that the duty of a minister is to share your worries for the king and solve the country's problems, rather than targeting him everywhere and taking care of others. The ministers must share your worries for your majesty, and do what you are worried about." You can't do it. To be a minister, one must be upright and upright in character, uphold ethics and be loyal and upright, realize one's innermost feelings and be sensitive to the people..."
The four people in the meeting hall were all speechless as they looked at Liu Biao who was talking endlessly.
Is this Liu Biao here to lecture on scriptures?
Everyone still couldn't figure out Liu Biao's purpose, so they waited patiently for half a stick of incense before Liu Biao stopped.
Yang Biao said with a sullen face, "What do Liu Zhongcheng think about the issue of rewards for meritorious deeds in Bingzhou?"
Liu Biao did not hesitate and said: "I should reward you generously to show your majesty's martial arts, the bravery of the soldiers, and the courage of my great man!"
Yang Biao's little eyes flashed brightly and he said: "Since Liu Zhongcheng said so, then the matter is settled. Zuo Pushe?"
Wang Yun was secretly angry. Liu Biao was talking nonsense, and Yang Biao did not distinguish right from wrong and deliberately submitted to him!
As a minister, shouldn't it be for the emperor to solve problems and fill in the gaps?
But Wang Yun also knew that this was Liu Bian's intention. He was angry at Yang Biao's incompetence and remained silent.
He was thinking that when Liu Bian returned to the capital, he would confront Liu Bian to stop him in order to prevent the king from being embarrassed!
When Yang Biao saw that Wang Yun had stopped talking, he smiled slightly, took out the memorial from his arms, and said, "That's it. Regarding filling the vacancy in Bingzhou, Shangshu Xun will add a prefect of Yanmen."
Xun You was startled, what happened to Yanmen Prefect?
Liu Biao sat and looked at these important figures, observing secretly and thinking about his future behavior in the court.
…
When the fight at Shangshutai subsided slightly, Liu Bian was leaving Luoyang in a carriage and heading towards the Forbidden Army camp.
"Your Majesty, there is someone behind you." Pan Yin, who was riding beside Liu Bian's carriage, suddenly whispered.
Liu Bian, who was pretending to be asleep, opened his eyes and looked back. He saw two people in the distance and said casually: "Go and ask."
Then, he hugged Tang Ji and continued to fall asleep.
Not long after, Pan Yin came back and said with a somewhat anxious tone: "Your Majesty, it's Huangfu Jianchang and Shi A."
Liu Bian was motionless and swaying in the carriage.
After a while, Huangfu Jianchang and Shi A came to the carriage.
Huangfu Jian's face was as steely as he raised his hand and said urgently: "Your Majesty, there are people gathering in Yuzhou, and someone is preparing to launch a rebellion in the name of 'Qing Jun Side'!"
Liu Bian opened his eyes suddenly, turned to look at him, and said, "Where did you get the news? Is it accurate? Who is the leader?"
When Huangfu Jian saw the carriage stopped, he jumped off his horse and said: "The knights from all over the place have obtained the letter, and they are passing it on orally, and they are constantly connecting. I don't know who is the leader for the time being, but the knights and celebrities from all over are gathering towards Yuzhou. I'm afraid There are tens of thousands of people!”
Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly and said to himself: "Qingjun side..."
I have always rebelled, but I cannot directly say that I rebelled. It is often done in the name of "clearing the emperor's side".
Although Liu Bian tried his best to minimize the impact of the eunuchs, relatives, Yuan family and other cases, people nowadays have very strong tempers and can be easily incited. It would not be surprising at all if they really conspired to rebel and gathered tens of thousands of people. !
"Yuzhou?"
Liu Bian was a little surprised. He thought it would be in Jizhou, Yanzhou, or even Qingzhou, but he didn't expect it to be Yuzhou.
However, the previous Yuzhou pastor was Huang Wan.
'Who's doing this again? '
The sharp light in Liu Bian's eyes jumped, and he said in a deep voice: "Order Cao Cao, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun and others to lead their troops back to Beijing as soon as possible. Dong Zhuo, Zuo Li, arrange the next things and return to Beijing immediately. Go to Xuzhou Tao Qian and Jingzhou Wang Rui Xin, order them to mobilize troops and clean up the territory, and respond to orders at any time."
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