Cao Cao walked out of Jingfu Palace, his long and narrow eyes filled with concentration.
'God's grace is great! '
Cao Cao was panic-stricken. His Majesty was too kind to him now. This was the sixth time he had committed a crime, and he still had not been held accountable at all.
Pick it up high and put it down gently.
'I, Cao Cao, why should I repay you? '
Cao Cao looked up at the sky, his expression a little more lonely, and he sighed in his heart.
He had no desire to repay the emperor, but he was defeated repeatedly. He reached middle age and had no achievements.
"General Cao Zhonglang?" Zhonghuangmen, who was leading the way, saw Cao Cao suddenly stopping and whispered.
Cao Cao woke up with a start, gathered his emotions, and strode towards the chancellery.
He came to Beijing on the grounds of "transferring him to another use", and he had to go to the Chancellor's Desk to deliver the seal.
When he arrived at the Shangshu Terrace, he left the Zhonghuang Gate and Cao Cao entered Wang Yun's room alone.
Wang Yun and Cao Cao were old acquaintances, but he didn't have any enthusiasm for Cao Cao. While approving the document, he said calmly: "General Cao Zhonglang is probably the first person in my court to have such an encounter."
'Add to other uses' was meant for other people in the court, and did not include important court officials like Wang Yun.
Cao Cao had done so many things this year and lost so many battles. In short, not only did he have nothing to show for his crimes, but his culpability became more serious each time.
In the past, he should have been put in jail and died.
Cao Cao could hear Wang Yun's cynicism, but he could not refute it, and stretched out his hand to receive Wang Yun's approval document.
Wang Yun looked up at him and said, "If I were you, I would have resigned long ago."
Cao Cao was full of reluctance. Seeing Wang Yun's repeated sarcasm, he couldn't bear it. He took the approval document, his narrow eyes were very indifferent and said: "In the past, the people in the general's palace are now extremely valuable. Cao Cao alone can't bear it. He is really out of his ability." , It has nothing to do with the timing. The prince is a auxiliary to the country and sits at the center. I wonder what his achievements are?"
Wang Yun's face darkened, and after a moment, he said: "Meng De is still good at talking. I hope you can make great achievements and live up to His Majesty's trust."
"No need to worry about it, my lord."
Cao Cao raised his hand, turned around and strode away.
Wang Yun stared at Cao Cao's back with annoyance in his heart. He lowered his head and looked at the 'List of Redundant Officials II' on the table. His eyes suddenly became sharp and he said to himself: "This is my achievement!"
Cao Cao left the Chancellor's Desk and walked towards the Zhuque Gate.
Wang Yun's sarcasm made his heart even heavier.
'If I continue like this, no matter how great my favor is, it won't last long. '
But in an instant, Cao Cao suddenly became serious and determined, his eyes were like lightning, and he said: "I, Cao Cao, will make great achievements to repay your kindness and stop Youyou's mouth!"
After leaving the palace, Cao Cao did not return to his home, but began to visit some "wise men" in the capital.
If he wants to make great achievements, he cannot do it alone, he must have enough arms!
As Cao Cao was walking around Luoyang, he didn't notice that Zuo Li passed him by and entered a seemingly ordinary house.
Chen Gong, who used the pseudonym "Miyagi", was placed under house arrest by Zuo Li for several months. He tried to escape several times but failed, so he could only be detained in this courtyard.
Zuo Li sat opposite him and said with a puzzled look on his face: "Sir, I found that the officials in the court, big and small, moved around more closely than before. I checked again and again, but still couldn't find anything, but I always felt something was wrong."
Chen Gong sat upright, pretending to think, but did not answer.
In fact, he understood it from Zuo Li's few words. As the imperial court progressed to reduce redundant officials, many people could not sit still. Such frequent movements must not be a lively event at the end of the year, but a collusion and conspiracy!
Zuo Li looked like he was asking for advice and said, "What do you think, sir?"
Chen Gong glanced at him, feeling disgusted in his heart. This eunuch looked humble on the surface, but in fact he was vicious at heart!
"You can start with the person who moves the most." Chen Gong gave a simple suggestion. In this kind of connection, there must be very few people who know the inside story, maybe only two or three people, plotting in a secret room. Without arresting the leader, there is no way to find out the inside story.
Zuo Li was not satisfied with this answer. How could he not know this?
Zuo Li stretched out his hand to pour tea for Chen Gong. With a sinister smile on his snow-white face, he said, "Sir, what do you think of the prince?"
Seeing Zuo Li's sudden change of color, Chen Gong, who already knew him well, felt cold in his heart and said calmly: "It must not last long."
Zuo Li asked for advice sincerely: "Sir, please elaborate."
Chen Gong was disgusted in his heart, but he had to save his life. He pretended to be thoughtful for a while and said: "Noble sir, you can think about it. In the current court, the important ministers of the late emperor, from the twelve permanent attendants and the general to Yuan Wei , Sangong, how many people are left? One emperor and one courtier."
Zuo Li's expression moved slightly, and then he suddenly became enlightened.
The Twelve Constant Attendants, He Jin, and Yuan Wei were all defeated. In the Ding Palace of the three princes, Liu Hong became an official, and the only one, Liu Yu, went to Youzhou.
Die if you die, retreat if you die!
Yang Biao, Wang Yun and others were either in a low position or far away from the court.
Even so, Zuo Li also knew that Yang Biao and Wang Yun could not have the Sacred Heart!
It's just a last resort choice made by His Majesty the Palace.
They are just a transition!
Zuo Li's heart suddenly became clear, and his gaze towards Chen Gong became intense, and he said, "Sir, what about me, collecting evidence of the crimes of Yang Biao, Wang Yun and others?"
Chen Gong shook his head and said: "The Prime Minister and Wang Yun are both important ministers of the imperial court. No one can move without His Majesty's explicit intention, otherwise there will be thunder!"
Zuo Li frowned and said, "Then what should I do?"
Chen Gong felt that he had said enough, and if he said more, he would get burned, so he said: "Your Majesty, your majesty's holy light shines brightly and penetrates thousands of miles. You must not act rashly. Everything must be in accordance with the will. You must not follow in the footsteps of the Twelve Constant Attendants. "
Zuo Li became more and more dissatisfied and said calmly: "Sir, please make it clear."
Seeing that Zuo Li threatened him again, Chen Gong felt angry and said with a normal expression: "As for the Henan Yin case, your Majesty can investigate it as soon as possible and report it to Your Majesty. However, in it, Your Majesty must make some trivial mistakes and let Your Majesty know about it. "
Zuo Li looked suspicious and said, "What do you mean, sir?"
Chen Gong shook his head secretly. This Zuo Li has never read a book and has little knowledge. He is a child who cannot be taught!
But with Zuo Li in his hands, he had to say with a hint of seriousness on his face: "Your Majesty, your Majesty has been persecuted by the eunuchs since childhood, and is very afraid of the eunuchs. If your Majesty does everything flawlessly, how can your majesty rest assured? Since Only by making great achievements and making mistakes can the Sacred Heart be stabilized, which is the long-lasting way."
Zuo Li was greatly moved. He stood up suddenly, raised his hand and said, "Thank you sir for your advice!"
Zuo Li, who had been confused about how to please Liu Bian, suddenly realized it as if he encountered a bright light.
Without waiting for Chen Gong's reaction, Zuo Li waved, and five young girls and a large box came in not far away.
Zuo Li smiled broadly and said, "It's just a piece of property, but it's not a sign of respect. Please accept it, sir."
Chen Gong kept shaking his head in his mind. Zuo Li's method of winning people's hearts was really rough.
Zuo Li didn't care what Chen Gong thought, he was very confident in his heart. Wang Yun no longer paid attention to Yang Biao.
At this time, Taiwei Dong Zhuo's mansion.
In the backyard, Dong Zhuo was sitting in front of the fire, tearing into pieces of mutton, and said casually: "Are you the minister of the Situ Mansion?"
There was a middle-aged man sitting on his knees in front of him. This man smiled confidently and said, "Yes, the villain Jiang Hui. Then Wang Yun wrote a letter asking the court to reduce the so-called redundant officials. The three princes were dismissed, not just the minor officials like me. The future is ruined, and Mr. Dong has no place to stay."
Dong Zhuo raised his eyelids and glanced at it, saying: "I am a Taiwei, where can I not be accommodated?"
Jiang Hui shook his head and said: "Taiwei, Taiwei, the Taiwei Mansion does not exist, why is there a Taiwei?"
Dong Zhuo's eyes widened and he said, "What on earth are you going to say?"
Seeing that there was no one else around, Jiang Hui sat upright with a serious look on his face and said: "Dong Gong, Wang Yun's traitor is comparable to an eunuch. He has eradicated evil and made an immortal contribution today!"
Dong Zhuo looked at him, stood up suddenly, pulled out the sword beside him, put it directly on Jiang Hui's neck, and said, "Do you want to test whether my sword is sharp?"
Jiang Hui was so frightened that his whole body was cold, his face showed fear, he was trembling and speechless.
Dong Zhuo snorted coldly and said, "Kick him out!"
The servants rushed in, dragged Jiang Hui, and threw him out of Dong's mansion.
Dong Zhuo sat back and continued to tear into his roasted whole lamb. He snorted coldly and said, "I am not a stupid person that you and others can take advantage of!"
…
In the sixth year of Zhongping, in mid-December.
Liu Bian has been very busy lately. The closer to the end of the year, the more government affairs he has to deal with and the piles of memorials everywhere.
It was not until the evening that Liu Bian cleared the table, took a brief breath, and then examined the 'Policy Outline' sent from the Chancellor's Desk.
Liu Bian watched every word with extreme concentration.
Yang Biao divided the "Political Outline" into six sections, namely "Government Affairs", "Farming Affairs", "Military Affairs", "Bandit Trouble", "Taxation" and "Official Administration".
Although it is not clear enough, it is basically inescapable to escape from the four words "scholars, farmers, industry and commerce". The organization is clear and every sentence is a general principle. The specific governance methods and methods are very general and vague, and they are still inherited from the time of Emperor Ling. set.
Liu Bian took the pen and made modifications and additions while reading.
There were many issues that Yang Biao and Shangshu Tai did not dare to mention, let alone touch. He was needed to break this deadlock.
Pan Yin quietly came in from outside, took a look, and then stepped back.
Xu Yan stood in front of him and whispered: "Dear Changqiu, is your Majesty still not free?"
Pan Yin also lowered his voice and said, "As you can see, His Majesty has hardly slept much these days. He only had a few bites of dinner just now."
Xu Yan was holding a plate with more than thirty memorials on it, and said hesitantly: "We can't delay these."
Pan Yin frowned, thought about it, and said, "Put it here first. I will take it to His Majesty when I have time."
Xu Yan responded and said: "I heard that there are big banquets everywhere in the capital recently, and one person has to drive several families a day."
Pan Yin naturally knew that he had received a lot in private, but he just pretended not to know and did not participate.
"What do you want to say?" Pan Yin asked knowingly.
Xu Yan glanced into the study room again and saw Liu Bian immersed in writing. He came closer and said in a lower voice: "There are some people who you need to pay attention to."
Pan Yin looked at him with a calm expression and said, "You don't need to say anything. Just be careful."
Although Xu Yan was Pan Yin's 'senior', such qualifications were of no use in the officialdom. He quickly responded: "Yes, I will resign."
When Pan Yin saw him leaving, he turned around and glanced into the study again. As soon as he turned around and came back, he was startled to see a yellow door blocking his eyes.
Zhonghuangmen hurriedly laughed with him, holding up a memorial and saying: "Dachangqiu, sent by Shangshutai."
Pan Yin looked cold and reached out to take it. He took one look at it and immediately frowned.
This is a memorial written by Shi Qiaozheng, the former governor of Sikong Prefecture, to impeach Wang Yun.
A Sikong Changshi is naturally not important, but there are more than twenty signatures behind this memorial!
(End of chapter)
