You can hear the needle drop.
It's not because the Sima family has any taboos, but it's an invitation from the Prime Minister.
Having the support of the current Prime Minister is a huge help to any aristocratic family!
"I know my destiny,"
Sima Jun said with a smile: "I don't care about the children and grandchildren."
Yang Biao had never been in the habit of forcing others, so he smiled and said, "Sima Gong is quite open-minded."
Wei Jian's eyes moved slightly and he said, "Mr. Yang, by cutting down redundant officials, are we cutting down the eastern capital, or are we cutting down the world?"
Before he finished speaking, the silence in the small room was even more terrifying than before.
Everyone held their breath and stared at Yang Biao.
It's okay to downsize the imperial court. After all, the imperial court has been in turmoil for many times. What each family should lose has already been lost, and they can just make up for it slowly.
However, if the reduction is extended to states, counties, and their fundamentals are affected, it will be another matter.
Nowadays, most of the states and counties in the Han Dynasty are controlled by aristocratic families. If you want to secure a place, no matter a state or a county, you must have the support of aristocratic families!
"Today we only talk about romance, not political affairs." Yang Biao pushed away lightly.
When everyone saw this, they couldn't help but look at each other, and their hearts were secretly solemn.
The imperial court is obviously not just targeting redundant officials in Luoyang City!
While having a banquet for guests at the Prime Minister's Mansion, Liu Bian met Liu Zhang in Fanglin Garden.
Liu Zhang has obviously been eating and drinking well since he was a child. He is fair and plump, with round features and a simple and honest face.
Liu Bian looked at him and said, "Is Liu Qing's family very ill?"
Liu Zhang sat opposite Liu Bian, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, my father's back is severely sore and he can no longer lie down. He can only lie down on the bed. He has been unable to get out of bed for more than a month."
Liu Bian remembered that Liu Yan seemed to have died of back sores, but he didn't know that he had it so early.
He nodded calmly and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Liu Qing's family. How about I send someone to take Liu Qing's family to Beijing and have them treated by the palace doctor?"
Liu Zhang blinked and said: "Your Majesty, the journey from Yizhou to Beijing is difficult and long. I am afraid that my father will not be able to make it to Beijing."
Seeing him blurting out, Liu Bian knew that he had already prepared for it, and said: "Then let Liu Qing's family stay in Yizhou and recuperate. Previously, Da Sima's Mansion and Shangshutai transferred some people from Yizhou to Beijing. Who are Liu Qing's family? idea?"
Liu Zhang remained calm and said, "Your Majesty, as far as I know, Huang Zhong seems to have gone to Taiyuan. I don't know about the others."
Huang Zhong is not well-known in Yizhou now. Liu Yan only agrees with Huang Zhong and does not let others go. One can imagine his intentions.
However, one Huang Zhong is enough to cause him losses!
Liu Bian picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile: "If the Qing family is fine, write to Liu Qing's family and tell them about the situation in Luoyang City. When the Liu Qing family's health improves, they will come to the capital. My father's letter I value the Liu Qing family, and I also hope that the Liu Qing family can come to Beijing to help me."
"I accept the order," Liu Zhang said.
Liu Bian's eyes narrowed slightly. This Liu Zhang showed no emotion at all from beginning to end.
'Did he expect all my problems, or is he too deep in the city? '
Liu Bian turned his eyes and said with a smile: "Liu Qing family, what do you think about the imperial court cutting redundant officials?"
After Liu Zhang knelt down and sat down, his movements did not change at all, only his lips moved. When he heard Liu Bian's question, he just paused for a moment and said: "Your Majesty is wise and all the wise men in the court are doing this. This is in line with the will of heaven and the will of the people. It is beneficial." The state should comply.”
'It's not ordinary. '
Liu Bian's eyes were full of smiles. This Liu Zhang was indeed not as honest as he appeared on the surface.
Since your city is so deep, you can’t waste it.
Liu Bian put down his tea cup and said: "Since the Qing family has entered the capital, don't be idle. Share your worries for me. Join the minister's desk and serve as the minister of history. Assist Wang Yun and be responsible for the reduction of redundant officials."
Liu Zhang's face couldn't help but twitch. He raised his hand for a moment and said, "I accept the order and thank you for your kindness."
Cutting off officials is an offending personnel matter!
At this time, a man from the Zhonghuang Gate quietly walked in, took a look at the scene, came to Liu Bian, handed over a memorial, and said: "Your Majesty, this was sent urgently from the Grand Sima Mansion."
Liu Bian said "oh" and took it. After reading it, his expression was as usual and he fell into deep thought.
The content of this memorial is that Cao Cao was too harsh in training the soldiers in the Forbidden Army Camp, and even ten of them died of exhaustion. At first, the people in the Forbidden Army Camp did not take it seriously, but when there were more than a dozen, they They all realized the seriousness of the matter and began to report it.
Liu Bian's eyes were calm and he was thinking constantly.
It's not that he blamed Cao Cao for his military training, but that he had been thinking about Cao Cao's development direction - should he pursue a civilian career and enter politics? Or lead the troops along the route of a general?
Cao Cao is definitely capable. Although he has not shown it yet, he has amazing potential.
Whether it is from the evaluation of him by the world at that time or throughout history, there are absolutely only a handful of people who can compare with his abilities.
"Civil minister or military commander?"
Liu Bian slowly frowned, unsure and hesitant.
In the past, he always wanted to see it again and give Cao Cao some opportunities to practice. But something happened to Cao Cao in the Forbidden Army camp, so he couldn't help but make a decision.
After a long while, Liu Bian still hesitated and said: "Pan Yin, pass the order, Cao Cao... enters the palace."
"Yes." Pan Yin still didn't know what happened.
Liu Bian put together the memorial, gathered his thoughts, looked at Pan Yin and said, "Is there anything else going on outside the palace?"
Pan Yin glanced at Liu Zhang, came to Liu Bian's side, and whispered.
When he finished speaking, Liu Bian held back a smile and said, "A person from a noble family actually did such a thing?"
Liu Bian never expected that Wang Lang would use this method to solve the trouble caused by the Tai students. I thought that these well-educated people from aristocratic families would use some conspiracy, but I didn't expect that they would be so childish.
"But it's still useful."
Liu Bian nodded, feeling somewhat relieved that people were coming out to do things one after another, and there was no need for him to rush to the front.
Pan Yin didn't speak. After waiting for a while, he took a document and handed it to Liu Bian.
Liu Bian took it at first glance and quickly became serious.
This is the guest list for a banquet at the Prime Minister's Mansion. Although there are many uncommon characters, Liu Bian can still see a lot of clues from the surnames.
These opposition aristocratic families invited by the Yang family are famous and even top aristocratic families. Naturally, those small families are not worthy of entering the Prime Minister's Mansion!
Looking at the familiar and unfamiliar names, some surnames are more special, such as Sima, Gongsun, Zhu Gong, Yang, etc.
He still underestimated the influence of the Yang family!
No wonder the Yuan family is so prominent in later generations. Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao occupy two places and are still one of the top powers. As long as they work together, or know how to restrain themselves and not expand so fast, the Han Dynasty will undoubtedly change their surname to Yuan!
He will definitely not work as hard as Cao Cao, or even become the second Wang Mang!
For a time, Liu Bian ran through countless thoughts in his mind, until he felt a hint of coldness and suddenly woke up.
Looking up, before I knew it, snowflakes were falling in the sky.
Liu Bian has a special liking for snow, especially walking in the snow and listening to the crunching sound under his feet.
Reaching out his hand to catch a snowflake, Liu Bian looked at Liu Zhang, and a thought suddenly came to his mind: military exercise!
Powerful military exercises are enough to deter some people from their disobedience, make them restrain themselves, and give him more time!
When Liu Bian thought of this, he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
Although Liu Zhang lowered his head, he had been quietly observing Liu Bian. When he saw that he had been silent for so long, his expression was constantly changing, and now he had a strange smile, he felt a thump in his heart and quickly lowered his head.
With the idea of military exercises in mind, Liu Bian was determined, stood up, and said: "Qing family, let's go, take a walk with me, and tell me about the situation in Yizhou."
Liu Zhang quickly stood up and said with a simple and honest face: "Yes."
Liu Bian walked out of the pavilion. There was still no snow on the ground. He walked and looked towards the north.
To the northeast, Xun You was leading Huangfu Jianchang and less than three hundred imperial troops to escort Ying Shao out of Wei County and into Handan, heading straight for Julu.
Ying Shao is very thin, with slender face corners, ordinary face, bland expression, and only a very thick beard.
He looked up at the heavy snow falling from the sky.
Seeing this, Xun You stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I estimate that we will arrive at Ye County in three days."
Ye County, the administrative seat of Jizhou.
Ying Shao did not respond and his expression remained unchanged.
Xun You had met Ying Shao several times before, but he didn't expect him to have such a calm personality.
'I don't know if he can stabilize Jizhou. Xun You couldn't help but worry.
The importance of Jizhou is not only about the salt policy, but also the center of 'China', the first of the nine states, and it is related to the destiny of the country!
Suddenly, Huangfu Jian stepped forward on his horse and whispered: "Xun Shangshu, something is wrong."
Xun You was startled. He turned his head and looked around. He saw heavy snow falling and no one there. He asked, "What did you find?"
Huangfu Jian said: "It's too quiet. There should be bandits here."
Jizhou was the place where the Yellow Turban Army rebelled. Although it was pacified several times, Jizhou was basically beaten to a pulp. Not only was the imperial court unable to control it, but the local shepherds and prefects were also unable to do their best.
Nine out of ten rooms are empty, and bandits are rampant.
Xun You's expression darkened and he said, "Send more people to investigate. We won't rest tonight until we get to the giant deer."
Huangfu Jian nodded calmly, turned around and waved to Shi A, and immediately a dozen fast horses ran out separately.
Ying Shao glanced out of the corner of his eye and remained silent.
Xun You remained silent, feeling gradually uneasy.
Although they hid their identities all the way and never came into contact with anyone, it was inevitable that the news would leak out all the way from Luoyang.
Whether they are bandits or people with ulterior motives, all of them are fat!
After walking for a long time, a fast horse galloped back, knelt down on one knee, and said loudly: "Report to the envoy and Shangshu Xun, ten miles ahead, there is a group of people blocking the road that must be passed. It seems that It’s a bandit.”
Xun You's expression turned cold and he asked urgently: "How many people are there?"
The soldier hesitated for a moment and said, "It is estimated that there are at least two thousand people."
two thousand!
Everyone changed their color, there were only two or three hundred of them!
It was only ten miles away, and it was too late for them to turn back!
Xun You thought anxiously in his heart, and said to Ying Shao: "Your Majesty, why don't you lead them away, your Majesty, and take some people to take the opportunity to pass through, and we will meet up at Ye."
Ying Shao was indifferent, looked ahead and said, "Are you sure he is a bandit and not someone pretending to be?"
The soldier immediately said: "The village is at least five or six years old. It doesn't look like it was newly built."
"Xun Shangshu, let's have a few words alone." Ying Shao turned around and spoke to Xun You, with a calm expression and a calm tone.
Xun You nodded calmly.
The two rode horses and traveled a long way.
Ying Shao said: "I am here alone. I have no soldiers and no food. I may not be able to gain a foothold. I want to recruit these bandits."
The army of the Han Dynasty was mainly based on recruitment, and when the war was in progress, it was also common practice to recruit bandits to fill the ranks.
Xun You was stunned. He never expected that Ying Shao would have such an idea!
He only has less than 300 imperial troops. If he wants to recruit 2,000 people, he can't do it with empty promises.
When Ying Shao saw that Xun You was silent, he raised his hand and said, "Please help me, Mr. Xun."
Xun You's expression was as heavy as iron, and he was thinking of various ways.
He had never been in a battle, had no battle experience, and was thinking hard.
Ying Shao didn't speak, just looked at him quietly.
After a long while, Xun You said solemnly: "Use the trick of doubting the enemy!"
"It all depends on Xun Shangshu." Ying Shao raised his hand and said.
Xun You nodded lightly. His mission was to escort Ying Shao to Jizhou, help him gain a foothold, and gather some troops. This was also the proper intention.
'Two thousand bandits. '
Xun You's heart felt like a big stone had fallen. They have no choice but to make serious plans.
The two of them met up with Huangfu Jianchang and others and began to plan carefully.
Huangfu Jianchang also didn't expect that Ying Shao not only wasn't afraid, but actually wanted to recruit those bandits!
Asking for a monthly ticket~~
(End of chapter)
