Wang Yun looked at Liu Bian, dumbfounded and didn't know how to answer.
Because Liu Bian's words are specious.
Wang Yun was talking about Cao Cao's surrender of millions of Yellow Turban troops. Most of these Yellow Turban troops were old, weak, women and children who needed food rations. The imperial court simply could not afford such a large amount of money and food.
It is almost everyone's consensus that these people who cannot have enough to eat will rebel again.
In the previous decades, the Han Dynasty had repeated too many similar scenes.
"About the restructuring of state shepherds, county governors, and county magistrates,"
Liu Bian looked calm. He looked at the five people present one by one and said: "It must be implemented conditionally based on the actual situation and cannot be copied blindly. The relevant contents of the 'New Deal' must be coordinated, orderly, and overall. Be tough when it's time, and make adjustments when it's time. Qingzhou has been in chaos for many years, so stability must be the priority..."
The five people leaned forward to listen to the hadith.
When talking about the places where the wars occurred in the Han Dynasty, the first place to mention is Liangzhou and Sanfu, followed by Yuzhou, and thirdly, Qingzhou,
In Liangzhou, the Qiang people started a rebellion and everything was turned upside down. Yuzhou was plundered by the Yellow Turban Army, but it was far less long-lasting, large-scale, and more thorough than the Qingzhou Rebellion.
Xun You quickly raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the officials are already preparing for this year's exam, and have transferred officials from various places to supplement Qingzhou first to determine the overall situation."
Liu Bian nodded and said, "We still need a Donglai governor."
Donglai County, located in the easternmost part of Qingzhou, is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It has a vast territory and a sparse population. The imperial court has almost no control. Therefore, the Yellow Turban Army has become more entrenched, making it even more chaotic.
Xun Yu raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I recommend famous people in Yingchuan, and my father's city magistrates Xi Zhicai."
Wang Yun's eyes changed slightly, and he quickly followed: "Your Majesty, I recommend Wang Zhi, the governor of Xingyang."
The Yingchuan Party was spread throughout the government and the public, and Wang Yun was deeply afraid of him. This dramatist was also from Yingchuan!
Liu Bian pondered for a moment, looked at Yang Biao and said, "Does the Prime Minister have anyone to recommend?"
Yang Biao's fat face tightened subconsciously, and he pretended to think for a moment, then said: "Your Majesty, I would like to recommend you to the imperial examination."
Zhongji also belongs to the "old-time officials". During the series of restructuring after Liu Bian succeeded to the throne, especially the "cutting down of redundant officials", Zhongji was suspected of being a "party member".
The "suspicion of party members" refers to either the eunuch party, the Yuan family, and the shadowy Yingchuan party.
When Wang Yun saw Yang Biao mentioning this person, he frowned subconsciously. Before he could speak, Liu Bian said, "Let's put it down for the moment. The Shangshutai must fill the vacancy in Qingzhou as soon as possible, and then send an order to Zhu Qing's family in Qingzhou, ordering him to prime minister Qingzhou's military affairs and annihilate it as soon as possible. We will fight against all banditry and strive to stabilize people’s livelihood before the end of the year.”
"I accept the decree." Yang Biao said solemnly.
Wang Yun hesitated for a while, then raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Taicang is empty, and I am afraid that it will not be able to support Qingzhou's quelling the chaos."
To put down a rebellion, you need soldiers, and to have soldiers you need money and food. After the rebellion is put down, you need relief. The national treasury, whose bottom line is the imperial court, cannot produce much money at all.
Xun Yu glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and said, "Your Majesty, the salt administration is on its way. It is estimated that we will receive 20 million yuan before the end of August."
Wang Yun was startled and looked at him suspiciously: "What Xun Shangshu said is true? Why don't I know it at all?"
Liu Bian smiled slightly and said: "Wang Qing's family must not be angry. Regarding the salt policy, I want Shangshu Xun to keep it strictly confidential."
When Wang Yun saw Liu Bian excusing Xun Yu, his expression moved. He raised his hand and said to Liu Bian: "Your Majesty, can you really get 20 million?"
The summer tax is less than 20 million!
Xun Yu turned slightly sideways and said: "Your Majesty, Hucao has decided that the salt matter will be under the unified control. Each county will claim the share, and the sales will be limited to land, price and person. Currently, the counties and counties in the north have claimed nearly 20 million yuan. By the end of August, , you can enter Taicang."
When Wang Yun heard this, he sat upright and felt his heart change rapidly.
This is still the first step. It is just a relatively stable claim by states and counties. Once other places are stabilized one after another, counties and counties will inevitably rush to buy salt, and the taxes that will bring will be unimaginable!
Such a large amount of money and food was in the hands of the Yingchuan Party, which made him very uneasy.
Yang Biao also realized it, secretly tightening his face and glancing at Xun Yu.
Is this person so capable?
Xun You's expression was as usual. Everyone in the Shizhong Lu knew that Yang Biao and Wang Yun were not among them, so it was not clear that it was normal.
Unknowingly, all matters in the imperial court were quietly bypassing Yang Biao and Wang Yun.
Liu Bian took a sip of tea, then looked at the dazzling sunshine outside, and said: "The Qingzhou issue must be advanced cautiously. It has finally been calmed down and no more chaos can occur. In addition, I have not seen the effect of governing Su Duwei. Shangshu Taiwan needs to put pressure on them, and we cannot let them just do their part. During the autumn harvest, I hope to see real effects!"
Summer grain is equivalent to nothing, so the grain-governing captains in various counties are naturally useless.
The identity of the governor of Suzhou is relatively complicated. He is a capital official affiliated with Shangshutai, but he is also an 'imperial envoy' who is stationed in various places. He is subordinate to the chief officials in various places, and he also holds taxation and certain military power. .
This is a special arrangement as the 'restructuring' continues to advance.
"I will receive the order!" Yang Biao, Wang Yun, Xun Yu, Xun You, and Zhong Yao all raised their hands in response.
Wang Yun saw that Liu Bian did not mention Cao Cao at all, so he changed the subject and said: "Your Majesty, the rebellious Yuan Shu has captured Jingzhou, and Wang Rui, the governor of Jingzhou, is missing..."
"died."
Liu Bian said casually, looked at Pan Yin and said, "I'll give you another cup of herbal tea for you."
Everyone's expressions changed slightly when they heard this, and they looked at Liu Bian in surprise.
Wang Rui is dead? Then isn’t Jingzhou completely out of control?
I wanted to speak, but when I saw the maid serving them tea, I had to suppress it.
Yang Biao's fat face trembled and he looked deeply at Liu Bian.
People in the imperial court have countless connections in Jingzhou, and no one knows the situation. How did your majesty know?
Wang Yun didn't think much about it. In panic, he said: "Your Majesty, if Yuan Shu wins Jingzhou, his power will definitely increase greatly. Please mobilize the army and attack with all your strength!"
"His Majesty,"
A man from the middle yellow door appeared at the door and said: "Da Sima, General Chariot and Cavalry wants to see you."
Huangfu Song, Lu Zhi?
Liu Bian looked thoughtful and said, "Please."
Yang Biao, Wang Yun and others turned around and saw Huangfu Song and Lu Zhi coming in one after another. Huangfu Song was holding a memorial in his hand.
"I'll see you, Your Majesty." The two came in and raised their hands in greeting.
The "Three Heroes" have very different personalities. Huangfu Song is a kind of person who avoids strangers, Lu Zhi is a Confucian general who pays equal attention to military commanders and scholars, and Zhu Jun is a strict teacher.
Liu Bian smiled and said: "Without courtesy, sit down."
With Lu Zhi joining the Grand Sima Mansion, the advancement of various government affairs has been rapidly accelerated. The military system, military law, separation of military and political affairs, etc., especially the matters concerning the Forbidden Army Camp, have been further consolidated.
The two thanked each other and sat down. Under the gaze of everyone, Huangfu Song raised the memorial in his hand and said, "Your Majesty, this is an urgent memorial from Tao Qian of Xuzhou."
Liu Bian looked curious and took it without opening it, saying, "Just tell me."
Huangfu Song bowed and said: "Dong Zhuo occupied Langya County in the name of suppressing bandits. Now he is sending troops to Pengcheng Kingdom and Xiapi. Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou, retreated to Pengcheng Kingdom. Pengcheng Prime Minister Liu Bei and Pinglu Colonel Lu Bu fought in Xiapi, and Liu Bei fell Defeated and missing."
"Lü Bu is bold!" Wang Yun's face turned grave, and he raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please send troops to attack Lu Bu."
The others looked at each other quietly, looking thoughtful.
Lu Bu and Liu Bei had conflicts for a long time, and they had a fight before. With Bu Qihou Fuwan's mediation, they finally managed to reconcile, but they never thought that they would fight again!
With Liu Bei missing, two forces are left in Xuzhou, Tao Qian and Lu Bu!
Xun You frowned and said, "Your Majesty, Tao Qian and Lu Bu will definitely not be able to resist Dong Zhuo, or they will have to respond."
Liu Bian subconsciously picked up the tea cup and stared at the tea calmly.
He did not expect that such changes would occur in Xuzhou. Liu Bei was defeated, and Lu Bu and Tao Qian were unable to stop Dong Zhuo. Then Dong Zhuo would take control of Xuzhou.
'Why does this situation look familiar? Liu Bian muttered to himself, picked up the tea cup and drank tea.
Liu Bian held the tea cup, looked at Huangfu Song and Lu Zhi and said, "What is the strategy of the Grand Sima Mansion?"
Huangfu Song said: "Your Majesty, I have carefully deduced and ordered Xu Rong from Shanyang County to enter Pei State. Order Cao Cao from Qingzhou to divide 20,000 troops into Taishan County. Order Tao Qian and Lu Bu to defend the line between Xiapi and Pengcheng."
Others were silent and thinking in their minds.
The situation that was originally good was gradually getting out of control due to His Majesty's random command.
Lu Zhi raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Sun Jian, the governor of Hanzhong, requested to return to Wu County to visit his mother because his mother is critically ill."
Xun You was startled. Sun Jian wanted to go back again and again, but this time he actually moved out because his mother was critically ill?
Xun Yu suddenly raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, the governor of Wu County is temporarily vacant. I would like to ask Sun Jian to be appointed as the governor of Wu County."
Liu Bian looked at Xun Yu, paused, and suddenly felt something in his heart. He smiled and said, "What the Qing family said makes sense. In this way, Sun Jian will be the governor of Wu County. He will find Liu Bei and make him the governor of Hanzhong."
Yang Biao, Wang Yun and others couldn't help but look at each other in confusion as they listened to Liu Bian and Xun Yu singing in harmony, confirming that Hanzhong Prefect and Wu Commandery were confirmed.
Compared with the prefect of Hanzhong, the prefect of Wu County has the same grade, but his importance is much reduced. The transfer of Prime Minister Pengcheng to the post of Hanzhong Prefect was undoubtedly a promotion.
There seems to be no problem, but if you think about it carefully, there are problems everywhere!
Xun You glanced at the clan uncle who was more than ten years younger than him, pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, Yizhou Shepherd Liu Yan is paying the court while sending troops to Jingzhou, so we have to guard against it."
This time, most of the taxes on summer grain were paid by Liu Yan.
Wang Yun was filled with anger and could no longer hold it back. He raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please send troops from Hanzhong to serve as a deterrent!"
"Let's find Liu Bei first and then talk about it."
Liu Bian glanced at him and said: "Rebellions in Jizhou are coming one after another. The Black Mountain Army appears from time to time. Julu failed twice. Ying Shao is tired of dealing with it. What do you think?"
The situation in Jizhou is too complicated. There are not only looming families related to the Yuan family and other rebellions, but also the Yellow Turban Army scurrying back and forth. There are even tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of Black Mountain Army plundering like locusts crossing the border.
Zhang Liao and Ying Shao combined 30,000 troops to attack everywhere, but with little success and could only barely maintain their strength.
Xun Yu and Liu Bian looked at each other, with a hint of movement on their mature faces, and said, "Your Majesty, Cao Cao has made great contributions to defeating the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans. Please give him the title."
Liu Bian's eyes narrowed slightly, a smile flashed across his lips, and he said: "It's accurate. Add Cao Cao as the general of the Northern Campaign. For other meritorious generals, the Grand Sima Mansion will award them at their discretion."
"I accept the decree." Huangfu Song responded.
Before Wang Yun could react, Cao Cao's Northern Expedition General was in hand.
Sorry, I was delayed because of something today, so there will be a little less update. I will update it tomorrow~
(End of chapter)
