It was not until late at night that Liu Bian stopped writing, looked at the handwriting that was still wet, and reached out to pick up the tea cup.
Zuo Li stood aside and quickly picked up the teacup and handed it to Liu Bian.
Liu Bian glanced at him, his mind was a little stiff, and he said casually: "Is there anything going on outside?"
Zuo Li bowed in front of Pan Yin and said, "Your Majesty, it's the end of the year. Courtiers gather outside very frequently, and there are hidden signs of collusion."
Liu Bian took a sip of tea and sobered up a little. His eyes were still on the handwriting and he asked, "What's going on at the Chancellor's desk?"
Zuo Li said in a hushed tone: "Everything is as usual at the Chancellery. The prime minister and princes are staying up all night... The Taiwei is still asking for leave."
Dong Zhuo was isolated in Shangshutai, so he kept taking leave to express his dissatisfaction.
Liu Bian hummed and said, "It's okay."
Zuo Li bowed and said, "Yes. I will take my leave."
Zuo Li took a few steps back, and Pan Yin stepped forward quietly, handed over a memorial, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, this is from the Chancellery."
When Zuo Li saw this, he stepped back with a respectful expression and his eyes flashed coldly.
Liu Bian opened it and took a look.
This is a memorial to impeach Wang Yun, accusing him of forming cliques for personal gain, corrupting the ancestral system, suppressing dissidents, inviting favors from those above, killing those below, being cowardly in both government and the public, harming the country and the people, etc.
Compared with Yin Tong's exaggeration, this memorial is much more solid, citing many examples that seem similar.
Then, Liu Bian saw more than twenty signatures and couldn't help but frown.
Liu Bian picked up the tea cup and took another sip. He looked at these mostly unfamiliar names and said to himself, "Are they all from Sangong's Mansion?"
Pan Yin bowed and said: "There are also Jiuqing, Sili Xiaowei, Shangshutai, Yushitai, etc."
Liu Bian's brows moved again and again. After a moment, he said calmly: "Let the Prime Minister handle it."
Pan Yin took the memorial and said, "Your Majesty, there have been quite a few memorials impeaching the Prime Minister recently."
Liu Bian looked up at him, then glanced at Zuo Li who was standing at the door and said, "No news about Xun You?"
Zuo Li came back in small steps and said, "The villain has sent people to Wei County to inquire about it, but there is no reply yet."
Liu Bian leaned on his chair, looking thoughtful.
The journey from the capital to Jizhou and then to Yecheng was very uneven. Even if he was disguised, there was still a risk of being discovered.
Liu Bian could say that he had complete control over the entire Thirteen Prefectures of the Han Dynasty, with just one Sili and half of the Bing Prefecture.
'Hope it's okay. '
Liu Bian let out a sigh of relief and said to himself. Xun You is one of the talents he focuses on training, so nothing can happen to him.
"His Majesty."
At this time, a voice sounded not far away, and Xu Yan stood cautiously at the door.
Liu Bian turned around and said, "What's the matter?"
Xu Yan walked in quickly, handed over a memorial, and said: "Your Majesty, this was sent urgently from the Grand Sima Mansion."
What happened again?
Liu Bian frowned subconsciously. There was nothing he could do. The whole man seemed to be at war, with news of successes and defeats coming one after another.
Liu Bian turned on the light and glanced at it, feeling surprised and happy.
This is Xun You's memorial. He explained in detail the difficulties they encountered along the way, especially focusing on Ying Shao's "courage and strategy".
"Not bad!"
Liu Bian was excited, with a smile on his face, and said: "Ying Shao really has such ability, then I can rest assured in Jizhou."
Liu Bian continued to watch, and at the end, his eyes suddenly opened.
Xun You said that he had found news about Xun Yu in Julu and would visit him to persuade Xun Yu to come to Beijing.
"Xun Yu..."
Liu Bian had a sullen face and lowered his head. He was extremely excited and his eyes were burning.
Xun You escorted Ying Shao to Jizhou. In addition to giving Ying Shao a platform, his other task was to find Xun Yu, who took his clan to seek refuge in Jizhou.
Unexpectedly, Xun You found it so quickly!
"Okay!" Liu Bian slapped the table and couldn't help but stand up and pace back and forth.
What he needs is someone who can stay in the middle and have an overview of the overall situation, and Xun Yu is the most suitable!
Pan Yin, Zuo Li, and Xu Yan looked at each other when they saw Liu Bian's sudden reaction.
For a while, Liu Bian looked up at the dark roof beams and muttered to himself: "You are too young. What position should I be assigned to?"
Xun Yu is only 26 or 27 years old this year. He has served as a palace guard. To put it simply, he is responsible for managing some documents, books, etc. Ability is one thing. If he wants to enter the center, he still has to go through qualifications and accumulate reputation. .
Liu Bian was thinking there, and various official positions popped up in his mind.
In the end, it was locked on Yanguan and Taicang Ling.
These two official positions are the two places that he values the most at present, involving the word "money and food".
I don't know how long it took, but Liu Bian suddenly turned around, looked at the three people staring at him, and said, "Is there anything else?"
Zuo Li was startled and said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, outside the palace..."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said, "What's going on at the Yushitai?"
Zuo Li immediately lowered his head and took two steps back.
Pan Yin answered: "Back to Your Majesty, Liu Zhongcheng is busy formulating the reform of the Yushitai. He said that a draft will be submitted to Your Majesty before the end of the year."
"It's too slow. Go ahead and hurry up. Let's go." Liu Bian sat back on his chair and said with a smile on his face.
"I'll take my leave, villain."
The three of them were very confused about Liu Bian's excitement and did not dare to ask any more questions. They all raised their hands and left the study.
"Ying Shao, Jizhou, Xunyu..."
Liu Bian sat on his chair, no longer in the mood to review memorials and official documents, and his mind had already flown to Jizhou.
Pan Yin left the Jingfu Hall and was about to prepare a late-night snack for Liu Bian. When he glanced out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the lights on the Chancery's desk were still looming.
"This Wang Yun is more diligent than your Majesty..." Pan Yin said to himself.
In the chancery, Wang Yun was not the only one who had not left.
Li Ru, who punished Cao, was studying Wang Yun and was equally busy at this time.
The powers and responsibilities of the Xingcao are constantly being refined. Li Ru has a lot to do, and he often travels between Tingwei and Yushitai.
What he was holding in his hand was a review of criminal cases from various places. Even if the judgments below had already been made, he still reviewed them all and did it himself.
He didn't know how long it took, but he saw a document, which was a list of recently released prisoners from Luoyang Prison. Suddenly he frowned slightly and saw a strange and familiar name: Yin Tong.
The merger and abolition of the prisons in Luoyang City are still in progress. There is no prison for Xing Cao. This Yin Tong is Luoyang Cheng again. He has been sent to Luoyang Prison again.
Just for a moment, Li Ru, who has an excellent memory, remembered it, his eyes were slightly cold, and he said: "Didn't I say that this Yin Tong was sent to Youzhou?"
The clerk on duty stepped forward, thought for a moment, and said, "It seems that it was placed there in Luoyang County. Many people begged for mercy for this Yin Tong."
"Luoyang County?"
Li Ru looked unhappy.
The Luoyang order was Wang Lang, and Wang Lang was Yang Biao's man.
Seeing Li Ru's expression, the clerk whispered: "It must be Wang Lang who deliberately released Yin Tong in order to win people's hearts."
Li Ru's mind changed and he said: "Go, take someone to capture him, and imprison him in the Beibu Lieutenant."
The clerk was startled and said, "Shang Shu, under what name are you arresting me?"
"You think about it yourself." Li Ru said lightly.
Seeing that Li Ru was angry, the clerk immediately said: "Yes."
Li Ru doesn't care about Yin Tong, but he cares about Wang Lang and Yang Biao. If Yang Biao doesn't fall, how can Wang Yun come to power? If Wang Yun doesn't take any further steps, how can he be promoted?
The clerk left the palace and led a crowd of people in Luoyang City to look for Yin Tong.
And Yin Tong was attending a banquet at the residence of Sikong Chief Shi Qiaozheng.
Qiao Zheng's mansion was brightly lit and there were more than a dozen tables set up.
There are three tables in the main hall and more than ten tables in the courtyard. The tables are filled with exquisite dishes, the sound of silk and bamboo fills the air, and there are singers dancing gracefully.
Hundreds of people were shaking their heads, drinking heavily and feeling uncomfortable.
Within the main hall.
Qiao Zheng has a square face, a long beard, and an upright brow. At first glance, he looks like an upright and stern official.
He smiled and looked at Yin Tong beside him, and introduced to everyone: "This is the Prime Minister of Yin County who broke out of the Prime Minister's Mansion not long ago. He is not afraid of the powerful and not greedy for power."
"I admire what Yin County Cheng has done!"
"Impeach a traitor, break out a jade, and not be afraid of jail. Prime Minister Yin County, you should set an example for us!"
"What Yin County Cheng has done is what everyone in the world aspires to do, and the world is looking forward to it. We are ashamed of ourselves."
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Yin Tong sat here as the county magistrate, listening to the constant compliments. Even though he knew that these people had impure intentions, he couldn't help but feel elated and proud.
'Famous! '
Yin Tong tried his best to keep a calm expression, feeling secretly excited.
Now that you have a reputation, is there still a long way to go?
Qiao Zheng kept staring at Yin Tong's expression. Seeing this, he secretly looked at each other with several people at the table, and they all looked proud.
After being polite, Qiao Zheng picked up the wine glass and said to Yin Tong, "Yin County Prime Minister, let me toast you."
Yin Tong was startled, stood up quickly and said, "I don't dare, the official."
"What's wrong with Yin County Prime Minister? Just single-handedly impeaching Wang Yun is worth a glass of wine from Bridge Chief Shi!"
"More than just impeaching Wang Yun, the Prime Minister of Yin County was thrown out of the Prime Minister's Mansion. How many people can match this level of courage?"
"Then Wang Yun ordered Cao Cao to arrest the Prime Minister of Yin County. The Prime Minister of Yin County was in trouble, but he still did not change his ambition in prison. This shows his integrity!"
"Brother Yin, sit down!"
Yin Tong looked at Qiao Zheng and felt her blood rush to her head. She picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"good!"
"As expected of Yin County Cheng!"
"Sit down, come on, come on!"
"Everyone gathers together today. It's a rare event. You won't come home until you're drunk!"
“Yin County Cheng, I’d like to toast you too!”
When Yin Tong saw that it was Situ's servant, he couldn't remember his name for a moment, but he still raised his wine glass and said, "Don't dare."
Saying this, he drank it all in one gulp.
Before this table finished drinking, people at other tables came to toast again.
After three rounds of drinking, Yin Tong's face turned red, smelling of alcohol, and loudly said: "Who is Wang Yun? You are a treacherous person who only wants to invite favors, but he doesn't care about my life or death!"
"Let alone the Prime Minister's Mansion, it doesn't matter if it's the Imperial Palace! If His Majesty can't tell right from wrong, I dare to tell him face to face and accuse him of his faults!"
"Tomorrow, I will go to the Chancellor's Desk and scold Yang Biao, Wang Yun and others. You can all go and witness!"
The people at the three tables didn't speak. They listened to Yin Tong's loud words and smiled calmly.
"Yin County Cheng is indeed brave!"
"I admire you and am ashamed of myself!"
"Yin County Cheng, let me toast you again!"
Yin Tong sat still, glanced at him sideways, and said: "You are just engaged in history, you are not worthy of drinking with me!"
Yin Tong glared, turned to Qiao Zheng, and said: "Chief Qiao, I heard that your brother has been appointed as the prefect of Mount Tai, and that the shepherd of a state is just around the corner. I'd like to toast you!"
Qiao Zheng smiled slightly and said, "Yin County Prime Minister, you're welcome."
Yin Tong drank it all in one gulp, and shouted loudly: "Today, it was very enjoyable! Tomorrow, it will be even more enjoyable!"
At this time, someone came over, put a copy of the pen and ink in front of him, and said in a low voice: "Yin County Prime Minister, why don't you copy this memorial and how about we jointly submit a letter to it?"
"Why is this so difficult?"
Yin Tong pushed the man away, picked up the pen, and started writing without thinking at all.
Qiao Zheng and others smiled more and more, looking at each other silently, waiting for Yin Tong to finish writing.
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(End of chapter)
