Liu Bian left Hongdu School, then went to Taixue, then to the arsenal, then to the Talent Recruitment Hall, and finally returned to the palace.
"This arsenal is assigned to Xing Cao,"
Liu Bian was walking on the way to the Jiade Palace and said to Pan Yin: "We must increase our efforts in the development of war horses, swords, armor, bows, and arrows. Both quality and quantity must be greatly improved..."
Pan Yin followed Liu Bian in small steps and took notes carefully. He wanted to remind Liu Bian several times about money and food, but he swallowed the words again.
Liu Bian came to Jiade Hall, put away his umbrella, and walked straight to the Shangshu stand in the west.
Before he even got close, he heard a burst of voices coming from the conference hall, most likely from Yang Biao.
"As for filling the vacancies in the imperial court, it must be done today!"
"You don't need to worry about money and food. This is the Hu Cao's business. You are on duty!"
"The policy outline has been approved by His Majesty and there is no need for further discussion."
"Master, I know what you are going to say, this is what you need to consider!"
"The restructuring of Yushitai still needs to be discussed. Liu Zhongcheng, how many times have you asked, this is what the truth means."
"The position of the governor of Su Su Du is the same as that of the minister. He is under the jurisdiction of Shangshutai. He is regarded as an imperial envoy. He supervises taxation and serves as an official in various states and counties. He is a senior official. Okay, I know what you mean. I am temporarily serving as a minister of Shangshutai. This is the official position of Shangshutai. Determination, no one can violate it.”
"Impeach? Yanzhou Mu? Don't impeach me to this official. Report to Yushitai. I have no right to make the decision to investigate and deal with the governor and governor of a state."
"Taichang wastes money and food? What does Cai Taichang say?"
"I don't want to listen to this. Let me ask you, is the money for building Hongdu School illegal? No, that's it. If you have any objections, you can raise it yourself."
Liu Bian was listening not far away, stopped the clerk who wanted to report, and whispered to Pan Yin: "Is the Prime Minister here to do something?"
Pan Yin bowed and said, "Yes."
Liu Bian couldn't help but laugh again and again, listened for a while, then turned and left.
Along the way there were servants and maids saluting, going back and forth, very busy.
Liu Bian went straight to Deyang Palace.
Deyang Palace is the largest palace in the imperial palace, except for Yongle Palace. It has an aragonite altar, a painted room with red beams, and jade steps and gold pillars. It is two feet high and can accommodate more than 10,000 people!
This is where hundreds of officials gather.
Speaking of which, Liu Bian had never held a court meeting here.
Walking in, I glanced around and saw that the main hall was filled with cushions, small tables, and tableware, and the decoration was very festive.
Liu Bian nodded, sat on the main seat, and looked down at the hall.
At this moment, Liu Bian suddenly felt a very different feeling, and his heart couldn't help but surge, as if he was not looking at the main hall, but looking down at the entire Han Dynasty!
Liu Bian couldn't help but sit up straight, his eyes were burning, and he said in a deep voice: "Yonghan!"
Yonghan is Liu Bian's first reign name, and there are still two days left before he changes to Yuan Dynasty!
Pan Yin stood aside, looking at the complacency on Liu Bian's side face and the perseverance in his eyes, and subconsciously bowed.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
Suddenly, a clerk ran in and said in a breathless voice: "Great joy! Great joy! Qingzhou Zhu Shijun defeated the Yellow Turban Army, surrendered 200,000 men, and has recovered Donglai!"
Liu Bian stood up abruptly, and without caring about anything else, he went down the steps and went straight to Da Sima's Mansion. He walked so fast that he stumbled and almost fell.
Pan Yin chased after him and said: "Your Majesty, slow down..."
Liu Bian ignored him and quickly arrived at Da Sima's Mansion to the east of Jiade Hall.
"No courtesy." Liu Bian did not give Huangfu Song a chance to greet him. He went straight to the sand table, stared at the flag of Donglai County, and said, "Tell me quickly."
Huangfusong retracted his hand and stood behind Liu Bian, with a calm expression and a calm tone, and said: "Your Majesty, Donglai County is one of the largest dens of the Yellow Turban bandits. Since Donglai County is defeated, the blow to the bandits must be very heavy. . The most important thing is that by conquering Donglai County and connecting the east and west, Zhu Shijun will completely take the initiative, from north to south, and put down the Yellow Turban bandits in a matter of days!"
Liu Bian looked at the situation in Qingzhou, nodded repeatedly, and said in an excited tone: "Okay, very good! The Grand Sima Mansion will discuss merits with Zhu Qing's family and reward his meritorious generals heavily!"
Huangfusong looked at Liu Bian's excited expression and remained silent.
Before Liu Bian could wait for his voice, his heart skipped a beat. He turned back to look at him and said, "Qing family, is there any other bad news?"
When Huangfu Song saw it, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry, there is no bad news."
Liu Bian smiled and said, "The Qing family's expressions are not like that."
Huangfu Song's expression remained unchanged, he looked at Liu Bian, paused for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, Qingzhou has been in turmoil for years. Even if the counties are recovered, the most important thing is to follow up and calm the people. If the victims cannot be appeased, the bandit turmoil will never be quelled."
Liu Bian smiled, relaxed, and turned back to stare at the sand table, saying: "The Qing family does not need to worry. Next year I will take the salt administration back to the court and transfer the taxes from the northern states. Shangshutai predicts that next year we will get 150,000 yuan in food. That’s enough.”
Fifteen million, last year it was less than 50,000 or 50,000!
Huangfu Song looked slightly relieved and said: "Your Majesty, will you send the Imperial Army to support Ambassador Zhu?"
When Liu Bian heard this, he looked thoughtful.
Huangfu Song's so-called "Forbidden Army" is the soldiers and horses of the Forbidden Army camp outside the city. Not long ago, Zhang Liao took 5,000 people to Youzhou to support Liu Yu.
"hold on."
Liu Bian thought about it again and again, but still didn't agree.
In fact, the soldiers and horses in the Forbidden Army camp had not received much training. Most of them were refugees. Those with battle experience were basically taken away by Zhang Liao.
It's hard to tell the pros and cons of letting a group of refugees go to Qingzhou.
Huangfu Song also understood. He was silent for a while and said: "Your Majesty, can you mobilize General Gongsun Zan to go to Qingzhou?"
Liu Bian shook his head directly and said: "I am going to transfer him to Yuzhou. I always feel that something is going to happen in Yuzhou."
Huangfusong said no more.
There are so many governors, governors, governors, and generals in the Han Dynasty, but there are only a handful of them who can be pulled out to fight tough battles.
"However, overall, the situation is improving." Liu Bian looked at it for a while and said with a happy smile.
Huangfu Song nodded. The Yellow Turban Army was most active in Qingzhou. Zhu Jun won a great victory, regained Donglai, and pacified Qingzhou is just around the corner!
Seeing Liu Bian's happiness, he looked hesitant for the first time on his face and said, "Your Majesty, regarding the dog Huangfu Jianchang, I..."
Liu Bian saw that Huangfu Song was having trouble speaking, so he turned to look at him and said with a smile, "Why, the Qing family usually beats people to death, but now they are reluctant to let their son suffer?"
Huangfu Song's face turned solemn, he raised his hand and said, "I don't want him to suffer, I'm just worried that he is young, frivolous, ignorant and fearless, and may ruin your majesty's important affairs."
Liu Bian stood up straight and said: "Qing family, don't underestimate him. He recommended himself to go to Yuzhou this time. Be careful. There is no danger."
Huangfu Song raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Huangfu Jianshou is qualified for the job."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said: "Qing family, if I give him a chance, you must give him a chance too. You don't want him to remain a dandy in Luoyang City, living in ignorance all his life, and disgracing the royal family, right?"
When Huangfu Song heard this, he struggled a little, and after a long time he said: "I accept the order."
Liu Bian saw it clearly, smiled and said with emotion: "What a pity for the hearts of parents in the world."
Huangfu Song's expression moved slightly, he put down his hand, and turned to say: "Your Majesty, someone recommends Cao Cao to join the Grand Sima Mansion."
"How do the Qing family think they should arrange for him?" Liu Bian asked. Liu Bian had never made up his mind about Cao Cao's arrangements. Cao Cao insisted on leading troops to make achievements, and it was a waste to stay in the court. However, Liu Bian never thought about where to send them.
"I will consider sending him to Sanfu," Huangfu Song said. He still admires Cao Cao very much. This man has been under his command for a long time. He is brave and resourceful. What is rare is that he is determined and is not arrogant in victory and not discouraged in defeat.
"I'll think about it again," Liu argued. In the land of Sanfu, there will be no war in the foreseeable time. It would be a waste of time for a hero like Cao Cao to go there.
"Yes." Huangfu Song didn't say much. The government and the public know one thing, that is, His Majesty's kindness to Cao Cao is unparalleled, and he has tried to protect him again and again.
Huangfu Song could also feel that His Majesty in front of him was ready to make great use of Cao Cao.
After chatting with Huangfu Song for a while, Liu Bian left Da Sima's Mansion and discussed with a group of courtiers at the Shangshu Terrace until dark before returning to the Jingfu Palace Palace.
On the second day, when the sky was slightly bright, Liu Bian got up and went to the study. While eating breakfast, he reviewed the occasional notes.
Today is the end of the year, and the court break is approaching. There are too many things to be concluded, and Liu Bian needs to seal them.
The time when you are busy is not called time, and it is noon before you know it.
Pan Yinduan brought the lunch, looked at the gap and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has chosen a few girls from good families to enter the palace."
Liu Bian picked up the spoon, put a mouthful of rice and soup into his mouth, and said, "Hasn't Liu Biao's memorial arrived yet?"
Pan Yin hurriedly bowed and said: "I just went to ask. The Shangshutai has some opinions on the restructuring of the Yushitai, and we are still discussing it."
The Yushitai originally had great powers and was tied with the Shangshutai. Now Liu Bian wanted to give the Shangshutai many privileges, especially sending imperial envoys to inspect the Thirteen Prefectures. Yang Biao, Wang Yun, including Xun You and others were worried. This will cause fierce local backlash and be detrimental to the overall stability of Dahan.
Therefore, the Shangshutai and the Yushitai have been arguing fiercely about the restructuring.
Liu Bian didn't even raise his head and said, "Send a message to Yang Biao and it will be decided today."
"Yes." Pan Yin responded.
"correct,"
Liu Bian didn't wait for Pan Yin to turn around and said: "Many people have joined the officialdom recently. I gave Xun You a message. Some people want to be stuck. Some people want to be tempered and should not be given high positions."
Pan Yin's heart tightened slightly, not knowing who Liu Bian was referring to, so he said cautiously: "The villain will go now."
Liu Bian said nothing more and continued to immerse himself in reviewing.
Unknowingly, another two hours passed.
Pan Yin came in from outside and quietly stepped forward. After waiting for a long time, he couldn't wait any longer and then said: "Your Majesty, the banquet is about to begin."
Liu Bian's mind was a little stiff. He murmured and hurriedly reviewed a few words. He slowly raised his head and said, "Is everyone here?"
Pan Yin said: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, King Bohai, and the courtiers outside the palace have all arrived."
Liu Bian took a deep breath, calmed down for a while, stood up and said, "I'll change my clothes."
Pan Yin responded and called in the servants and maids.
At the same time, the Deyang Hall was full of people, and the sound of talking and laughing filled the entire Deyang Hall. The atmosphere was unprecedentedly harmonious.
Yang Biao sits first on the left, opposite Huangfu Song, secondly Wang Yun, opposite Liu Biao, and next are Taiwei Dong Zhuo, Liucao Shangshu, Jiuqing, Liucao Shilang and so on.
Because Liu Bian was allowed to bring his family, Yang Biao brought his son Yang Xiu, Wang Yun brought his son Yin Gaixun of Jingzhao, Huangfu Song brought his son Huangfu Jianshou, Dong Zhuo brought Hua Xiong, and Zhong Yao brought Chen Qun and Cai Yong. I brought Cai Wenji and so on.
At this moment, everyone seems to have forgotten about fame, wealth and power, and they are chatting happily with the people next to them.
At that time, outside the palace, many people looked at the palace. They all knew that only important courtiers could enter the palace to attend the banquet of His Majesty the Emperor. They were all envious and eager.
In a tavern, Guo Jia was drinking by himself, shaking his head and looking intoxicated.
In his drunken eyes, he saw Cao Cao looking at the palace with melancholy on his face. He couldn't help but smile and said: "General, don't worry, the day when he will be promoted to the imperial court is not far away."
Cao Cao suddenly retracted his melancholy expression, his narrow eyes flashed brightly, and he stared at Guo Jiadao: "Fengxiao, what can you teach me?"
He spent a few days with Guo Jia. This man was a heavy drinker, but he had extraordinary knowledge.
Guo Jia's eyes were blurred and he said: "Something is going to happen in Yanzhou."
Cao Cao's expression remained motionless, but his heart was racing, but he couldn't figure it out. He said slowly: "Fengxiao, Yanzhou... Not long after the Great Sima was pacified, Ding Shijun has both elite soldiers and good generals. How could something happen?"
Guo Jia smiled, took another sip of wine, and said, "I predict that Na Ding will not be able to defend Shanyang County. I also predict that the imperial court will send reinforcements led by General Zhonglang to guard Yanzhou."
Cao Cao's pretended expression was no longer calm. He sat upright, stared at Guo Jia with serious eyes, and said, "Why did Fengxiao say this?"
boom
Before Cao Cao finished speaking, Guo Jia fell on the table and fell asleep.
When Cao Cao saw this, he was hesitant.
He couldn't tell whether Guo Jia's words were drunken talk, and he expected it wasn't.
…
"The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the King of Bohai are here."
A sharp and long shout came from the west door of Deyang Hall, and then Empress Dowager Dong, Empress Dowager He, and Liu Xie came in one after another.
Deyang Palace fell into silence, and the courtiers arranged their clothes and raised their hands forward.
Empress Dowager Dong was expressionless, but her meanness and indifference were clearly visible.
Queen Mother He was much more calm, smiling and elegant.
The two of them entered behind the curtains on the left and right, one after the other.
Liu Xie walked to Yang Biao and sat down politely. There is a small table with a bevel cut in it, which is in a very special position.
The courtiers and the 'family members' glanced at Liu Xie calmly, raised their hands in obeisance, and said, "I will see you, the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager."
"No courtesy." Before the courtier's voice fell, Queen Mother He said with a smile, her tone full of excitement and pride.
'The butcher's wicket! ridiculous! ” Empress Dowager Dong glanced at her with a cold expression.
"Thank you, Queen Mother, Queen Mother."
The courtiers put down their hands and sat aside.
Their eyes were on Liu Xie and on the curtains of the two queen mothers.
Many of you here experienced the thrilling day when Liu Bian succeeded to the throne.
This scene is so similar!
To this day, it still makes some people feel anxious.
In the originally bustling Deyang Hall, no one spoke anymore.
"Your Majesty is here!"
At this time, Pan Yin appeared quickly at the east side door and screamed sharply.
Immediately, Liu Bian, dressed in regular clothes, stepped in and walked towards his seat.
"I will see you, Your Majesty."
Fully hundreds of people in the Deyang Hall stood up again, raised their hands and bowed in unison. Their voices were like thunder, echoing around the Deyang Hall, which was completely different from before.
Liu Bian looked around, stood on Lord Dan, waved his hand condescendingly, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, no courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hundreds of people thanked him, put down their hands, and sat back.
Everyone's eyes were on Liu Bian, some were calm, some were in awe, some were curious, and some were confused.
Liu Bian turned around, saluted Empress Dowager Dong and Empress Dowager He, and said, "I have met my grandmother, and I have met my queen mother."
Queen Mother He smiled and said: "Bian'er is exempt from courtesy."
Empress Dowager Dong was deeply dissatisfied with her dishonorable daughter-in-law. She suppressed her anger and said calmly: "The emperor is exempt from courtesy."
"Thank you grandma, thank you queen mother."
Liu Bian smiled, ignoring the fight between their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and sat back in his seat, facing the courtiers.
After careful observation, I did find a lot of strangers.
Liu Bian smiled broadly and felt very satisfied. Compared to when he was short of manpower and unable to find talents before, now he is full of holes and has no shortage of people at all!
The courtiers avoided Liu Bian's gaze, but Li Ru, the Minister of Punishment, suddenly picked up the wine glass, raised it high, and said loudly: "Since your Majesty came to the throne, you have eradicated evil, eliminated bad governance, recruited talents, and clarified the court. The imperial chariot’s personal conquests, killing of the Xiongnu Chanyu, and his civil and military skills are unparalleled in ancient and modern times! I sincerely wish your majesty long blessings and may my great Han Dynasty prosper for thousands of years!"
Flatterer!
Traitor!
I don’t know how many people cursed in their hearts.
Wang Yun looked indifferent and frowned secretly, feeling dissatisfied with Li Ru's sudden appearance.
Li Ru turned a blind eye to Ruoyouruowu's gaze and looked at Liu Bian with admiration.
Liu Bian glanced at the expressions of the courtiers, smiled, picked up the wine glass, and said, "Thanks to the Li Qing family for their hard work, let's drink together."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Ru said loudly, then drank it all in one gulp and sat back down.
Seeing this, Yang Biao pretended to ponder for a moment, his fat face trembled, he held up the wine glass with both hands, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty has a great victory over the Huns, the king's army is excited, good news is spreading everywhere, and the people are stable. This is the sign of great prosperity. As a person, Prime Minister, I am so proud of you."
Liu Bian didn't expect Yang Biao to be so good at talking. He picked up the wine glass and said, "The Prime Minister has also worked hard this year."
Wang Yun glanced at Yang Biao and snorted in his heart. After Liu Bian finished drinking, he put down his glass and said: "Your Majesty, the reduction of redundant officials has been basically completed. There are still nearly 300 vacancies in each state to fill. I plan to assess the imperial students and select the best ones." Record and fill in the vacancies in each state.”
Liu Bian's smile remained unchanged, waiting for Wang Yun to finish.
Many people in the palace shook their heads secretly. This prince is really a spoiler. Does he have to discuss political affairs when he is so happy?
"Wang Qing's family has worked hard."
Liu Bian took in the expressions of all the ministers and said, "Come here, give Wang Qing's family a piece of... Juan Yan's Green."
Wang Yun seemed to be sorry, and said with a normal expression: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Bian looked at the others, his eyes fell on Huangfu Song, and said: "Give Huangfu Qing's family a promise to make a good fortune."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Huangfu Song raised his hand.
Liu Bian looked at Xun You again and said, "Xunqing's family has worked hard this year. I will give the Qing family a badger's roast."
Xun You quickly raised his hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Bian's eyes moved, he looked at Liu Biao, and said: "The head of Liu Qing's family is the Yushitai. He has worked hard and made great achievements. He has given the Qing family a gorilla lips."
Liu Biao had the air of an outstanding celebrity. Hearing this, his expression did not change. He raised his hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Bian glanced at everyone again and said with a smile: "Today we are only talking about the friendship between the monarch and his ministers, nothing else. You all can drink and talk freely."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Hundreds of people raised their hands in response.
The banquet has officially begun.
At first, everyone was still very reserved, but as Liu Bian stepped down from the palace, walked among the courtiers, and drank and chatted privately with the courtiers, the huge Deyang Palace gradually relaxed and the atmosphere was warm. After three rounds of drinking, almost everyone really spoke freely.
The feast continued late into the night.
"His Majesty!"
I don’t know what time it was, but a small Huangmen stumbled in and shouted urgently: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun, in the name of Situ and Sikong, known as the 'Qing Jun Side', has rebelled and has captured the mountain." Yang County!”
In Deyang Hall, there was an instant silence.
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