Huangfu Song, Xun You, and Zhong Yao looked at Liu Bian's expression and felt Liu Bian's gaze, feeling secretly awe-inspiring and uneasy in their hearts.
They had indeed discussed today's matter in private. Seeing Yuan Shu's rebellion getting more and more intense, his majesty's reaction was so strange that he had to speak out.
The situation of the Han Dynasty court is very difficult. If it continues to drag on, it will only make the court weaker and encourage ambitious people to emerge in droves.
Beacon smoke is rising everywhere, threatening Han Zuo!
Yuan Shu's rebellion must be put to death as soon as possible!
Liu Bian looked at the three of them and said nothing.
There was silence in the small pavilion.
Pan Yin stood aside, glanced at Liu Bian's expression, and quietly lowered his head.
"What the three ministers said...makes sense."
In the silence, Liu Bian slowly spoke and said, "I'll think about it again."
The three of them looked at Liu Bian with surprised expressions. At this juncture, they still have to think about it?
Zhong Yao's face moved again and again, but he still raised his hand and said, "May I ask, Your Majesty, what exactly do you want to consider?"
Xun You was startled and looked at him from the corner of his eye.
Zhong Yao's expression was firm and his eyes were not squinting.
Huangfu Song didn't say anything, but he couldn't understand why the Han Dynasty was in danger. As the emperor, how could he be so 'soft-hearted' towards the rebels?
Liu Bian and Zhong Yao looked at each other. Instead of being angry, they smiled more and more and said, "I understand the intentions of the Qing family. I am waiting for the report on the new policy in Bingzhou, the salt policy in Jizhou, the resurgence of the Yellow Turban Bandits in Qingzhou, Waiting for Cao Cao to completely pacify Yanzhou and waiting for the detailed memorial from Wang Rui, the governor of Jingzhou..."
Seeing that Zhong Yao was about to say more, Liu Bian said: "I know that all of you are worried about your family, and I can't sleep well. How about giving me three days to think about it carefully?"
Zhong Yao wanted to say more, but Xun You pulled him quietly, so he had to close his open mouth unwillingly.
I have been waiting for more than two months, and I am not missing these three days.
Seeing this, Liu Bian sat down and said in a serious tone: "I still say what I said, all the ministers at the Shangshutai should concentrate on promoting the changes and sum up the gains and losses. Sili and Bingzhou should increase their efforts! Yanzhou, Cao Cao will be here as soon as possible After the pacification, the imperial court should take the opportunity to complete the 'new system'. The prefects and magistrates of various counties and counties should be directly subordinate to the Shangshutai. They would not engage in military affairs and focus on people's livelihood! Yanzhou is the next place of change. The Shangshutai should concentrate its efforts on various matters. To fill the vacancies of high-level officials, we must carefully select them. Ability is important, but loyalty is even more important, especially at this time!"
Xun You was listening to the hadith.
Liu Bian has emphasized these words again and again, as if His Majesty does not care much about the rebellion, but cares more about these 'New Deals'.
Liu Bian said a lot, and without waiting for Xun You's reaction, he turned to Huangfu Song and said: "The Grand Sima Mansion must continue to promote the reform of the 'military system'. It cannot be radical, but it cannot be delayed, and it must be done quickly and steadily. For the various prefectures, state shepherds, and prefects, , the checks and balances of the leading generals must be further developed and promoted in a timely manner..."
After Liu Bian finished speaking, Huangfu Song raised his hand and said, "I accept the order."
Liu Bian nodded, looked at Zhong Yao, and said: "The local criminal and prison judgments must also be separated from the hands of the chief officials. Regarding the products of the Tingwei Mansion, I am considering promoting them. What should I do specifically? I will work with the Shangshutai Discuss it carefully and report it to me."
Zhong Yao raised his hand and said, "I accept the order."
These are actually established plans, but they have been delayed because of the many things going on right now, especially the word 'money and food', and the rebellions that are coming one after another.
Liu Bian glanced eastward and thought to himself: Yanzhou is the most suitable place for change.
Compared with Sili and Bingzhou, Yanzhou is more representative in terms of population, land, economy, and noble families. If the reform in Yanzhou can be successful, the accumulated experience and lessons will be more beneficially promoted to the whole country.
"Your Majesty, Taichang has arrived." Pan Yin came to Liu Bian's side and whispered.
Liu Bian nodded, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.
When Xun You heard that Cai Yong was coming, he couldn't help but frown.
Cai Yong walked in quickly. Seeing so many important people there, he became a little more reserved. He held it up and said, "Your Majesty, Cai Yong."
Looking at this cheap father-in-law, Liu Bian smiled and said: "Without courtesy, I'll sit at Cai Qing's house."
Cai Yong didn't know about Liu Bian and Cai Wenji. After thanking him, he sat down next to Zhong Yao.
Then he took out a stack of paper from his arms, handed it to Liu Bian, and said: "Your Majesty, this is Taichang's newly improved Shihou paper. Please take a look at it."
"oh?"
Liu Bian pretended to be surprised and took it, flipping through page after page, groping with his hands, and said with a smile: "It's indeed better than last time. You ladies should also take a look."
When Huangfu Song, Xun You, and Zhong Yao saw the paper handed over by Liu Bian, they all understood what he meant, and they hurriedly reached out and pretended to look at it carefully.
The emergence of paper took at least a hundred or two hundred years, but it has never become mainstream. The main ones used by aristocratic families and the imperial court are silk and silk. Paper is despised as a "despicable use".
Liu Bian had a panoramic view of the expressions of the three people, ignored them, drank tea by himself, and raised his eyes to give his cheap father-in-law a look.
Cai Yong naturally understood Liu Bian's intention of summoning him. He coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, currently Shihou Paper can be made into ten thousand pieces a month. By next month, it can be made into one hundred thousand or hundreds of thousands. Government and people, aristocratic families Rich families are vying to use it, and for a time, the output of Taichang is simply not enough. I ask you to expand papermaking to meet the needs."
Liu Bian said with a hum, "What the Qing family said makes sense."
Listening to Liu Bian's obviously older 'hmm', Xun You's face moved and he still said: "Your Majesty, the Chancellery has issued a document to all states and counties. Currently, there are thirty counties and hundreds of counties have expressed that they will use Shi Hou. The paper just needs to be sent by the court."
Liu Bian nodded with satisfaction and said: "No need for the court, leave it to Taichang."
Cai Yong had already calculated the amount for thirty counties and hundreds of counties in his mind. Hearing this, he quickly said: "I am ready and will send it to you in various ways. Please don't worry, Minister Xun."
"His Majesty,"
Xun You hesitated again and again, and said with a cautious expression: "There are some discussions between the government and the public, saying that Cai Houzhi competes with the people for profit, which is not good governance."
Liu Bian snorted coldly and said: "The price of paper is less than half of the price of silk. How much food can the court, poor families and people save in this year? Who said? Is it because there is too much money and there is nowhere to spend it, or because you are reluctant to part with it? For the imperial court?"
Xun You's eyes tightened, and he wanted to say, "Slow down, it's best to wait until things happen."
But thinking about the situation of the imperial treasury, he swallowed these words back in his stomach.
Liu Bian looked at Xun You, sat up a little straighter, and said with a stern expression: "Officials and officials must be clear about it. For those people and nobles who resist the imperial decrees, obey the orders of the imperial court, and act strangely, and sit on the sidelines, insisting on being hermits and not caring about worldly affairs. Cao Cao cannot recommend, recruit, appoint, or promote! Our Han Dynasty court wants capable ministers and officials, not corrupt officials, people with different ambitions, unpredictable intentions, resignations frequently, and no sense of responsibility!"
Xun You stared at Liu Bian blankly, feeling a little frightened in his heart.
"About clarifying the administration of officials,"
In Xun You's uneasy look, Liu Bian said: "I will leave it to the Yushitai to join forces with the Xing Cao and the Li Cao. The first goal is: the mediocre will be demoted and the capable will be promoted! It's not just about character. It's all about fame but nothing." Ability, that is seeking wealth and harming lives! Seeking wealth for the imperial court and harming people’s lives, I will never allow it!"
Cai Yong waited for Liu Bian to finish speaking, then raised his hand with a serious look on his face and said: "Your Majesty, you are wise!"
Xun You and Zhong Yao both looked over, their eyes unhappy and their hearts dissatisfied.
At this time, wouldn't it add chaos to the assessment of all officials in the world?
This Cai Yong is just trying to flatter someone and will accept whatever he says. Doesn’t he know how much he weighs?
Liu Bian stared at Xun You and Zhong Yao.
The two of them had a lot to say in their hearts, but under Liu Bian's close gaze, they could only say: "I'm waiting for the order!"
Liu Bian grunted and said: "The land expropriation outside the palace has been completed, and government offices at all levels can start building. The five Cao Cao of officials, households, workers, rituals and soldiers are together, and the three Cao Cao of Yushitai, Tingwei Mansion and Xing Cao are together. The ministers are together. The prime minister and his left and right servants stay at the Shangshutai. The rights and responsibilities of the Shangshutai, the Six Cao Cao and the Nine Temples must be further sorted out and refined. I will not allow one thing to be pushed around or delayed wantonly. When something goes wrong and no one can be found, the rights and responsibilities must be specific to everyone. What powers, what responsibilities, and how to deal with them must be clear! Xunqing family, you have a heavy responsibility, especially the Prime Minister and the Assistant When the Prime Minister is not in Beijing."
Xun You looked solemn, raised his hand and said: "I accept the order!"
At this time, a Xiao Huangmen came over and said: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has invited you."
Liu Bian nodded. Seeing that he had finished speaking, he stood up and said, "Everyone in the Qing family should perform their duties and work together. Don't distract your energy. That's it for today."
Huangfu Song, Xun You, and Zhong Yao stood up in a hurry and said, "I respectfully see off your majesty!"
After Liu Bian left, there were only three people left in the small pavilion.
Xun You and Zhong Yao were full of doubts. Huangfu Song was not a talkative person, so he could only force Lu Xu out of the palace.
Chenliu County.
Cao Cao, who was originally going to pursue Zhang Miao, learned that Zhao Yun had killed Wen Chou and pursued Zhang Miao for hundreds of miles, so he had to withdraw his troops and instead deal with the rebellion in Chenliu County and the suppression of bandits.
I had just wiped out a mountain bandit, wiped my sweat, turned around and walked back.
Cao Cao and Xiahou Dun asked: "Yuan Rang, can you kill that Wen Chou in one round?"
Xiahou Dun shook his head and said: "I competed with Na Hua Xiong in the Forbidden Army Camp. It took me thirty moves to defeat him. Wen Chou fought with him for more than thirty moves, and I couldn't kill Na Wen Chou with one strike."
Cao Cao turned his head and looked in the direction of Yingchuan, stroking his beard and said: "I have met Zhao Zilong before, but I never thought he could be so brave."
Guo Jia was on the side, drinking wine and said: "I heard that Ding Shijun assigned a barracks to the general in Shanyang County."
Cao Cao didn't care at all, his narrow eyes flashed and he said: "Fengxiao, tell me, will your Majesty let me go to conquer Yuan Shu?"
Guo Jiadao: "General, still remember that bet?"
Cao Cao glanced at him, got on his horse, and said with a smile: "Fengxiao, I will definitely win!"
Guo Jia tied the wine flask, stood beside the horse, and said, "I do think your Majesty may ask the general to go to Qingzhou to conquer the Yellow Turban Army."
Cao Cao remained calm and rode forward on his horse.
Guo Jia knew that he wanted to conquer Yuan Shu, so he followed him on horseback and said: "Although I don't know what the imperial court wants to do, I can be sure that the imperial court must have someone, and they are just waiting for the opportunity."
Cao Cao was startled and said: "Who is it? What time is it?"
Guo Jia shook his head and said: "I have never met Your Majesty. I don't know what he thinks, but he must be a person who exceeds everyone's expectations. Depending on the timing, maybe after Dong Zhuo's defeat."
Cao Cao frowned and thought, thinking about the people in the court and outside the court who were qualified to lead troops to conquer. In a short period of time, five or six people flashed through. He also thought of a few people who were not under normal consideration, but none of them were 'Surprisingly.
Guo Jia was drinking unsteadily, looking in the direction of Chenliu County, and suddenly said: "The whole Yanzhou is in chaos."
Cao Cao didn't seem to care at first, but he immediately looked at Guo Jia, his face was still, and his eyes were strange and he said, "What do you mean by being a filial piety?"
Guo Jia was slightly stunned. Something seemed to flash in his heart just now, but he couldn't remember it for a moment. He held the wine bottle in his mouth, and after a while he shook his head and said: "General, shouldn't you think more about Ding Shijun?"
Ding Yuan has recently placed more and more 'restrictions' on Cao Cao, not only demarcating locations for Cao Cao, but also requiring Cao Cao to report in advance, and only with his consent can he mobilize troops, etc.
Cao Cao snorted coldly and said, "I care more about Lu Bu. Is there any way Fengxiao can win him over?"
Guo Jia knew Cao Cao's love for talents and said with a smile: "Didn't the general use a lot of tricks? Lu Fengxian is loyal to Ding Shijun, so he has to find the right time."
Cao Cao nodded and said, "I'm impatient."
While Guo Jia was drinking, he recalled the flash of inspiration in his mind just now.
It is getting dark, Shanyang County, Changyi.
Lu Bu sat alone in a small pavilion in the courtyard, drinking one cup after another. His face was red, his eyes were resentful, and he sighed helplessly from time to time.
Ding Yuan was deprived of his military power, and Lu Bu refused to follow Cao Cao, so he returned to his old job: chief secretary.
The hand that had held the spear was unable to hold the pen. Lu Bu was depressed and sighing in the watch room every day.
At this time, three women came over. Seeing how sad he was, they looked at each other and said, "Husband, too much drinking is harmful to your health. Why don't I help you to rest."
Lu Bu glanced at the three of them with drunken eyes, half-crying and half-laughing, and said loudly: "How can a man live in the world of heaven and earth and live in depression for a long time?"
The three wives and concubines were stunned, and Nono did not dare to speak.
Lu Bu picked up the wine glass again, stared at the withered eyes in the wine glass, touched his beard that had not been shaved for many days, and sighed bitterly: "I think I, Lu Bu, am such a hero, but I was hurt by wine and sex..."
At this time, a clerk came in and said from a distance: "Master, Gao Shun is here."
"Let him in." Lu Bu said loudly as he drank.
Seeing this, the three wives and concubines bowed silently and left.
A tall man from Gaoshun, with eyes like bells and a silent face, came closer and said: "Master Chief, General Fenwu will dispatch his subordinates to Chenliu to suppress the bandits."
Lu Bu buried his head in drinking and said, "You can go if you want, don't worry about me."
Gao Shun said: "I only want to follow the master!"
Lu Bu looked at him, sighing in silence, and continued to drink.
Gao Shun didn't speak, just stood behind him.
As a military general, but only as a pen official, who can be willing to do that?
Sorry, I'm really busy today during the Dragon Boat Festival.
I have something to do tomorrow, so the update will be a little later.
Return to normal the day after tomorrow and continue to work hard!
(End of chapter)
