Fu Wan was silently warned by Liu Bian and could only obediently send his daughter to the palace.
Outside, Liu Bian was walking leisurely, followed by the nervous Liu Xie and Liu Biao.
Even though Liu Xie was young, he noticed everything was strange about Liu Bian's trip.
Liu Biao never expected that he would be sent to Jingzhou!
This is a road never imagined!
He wanted to go to Yanzhou, even if he didn't go to Jizhou, he never thought that it would be Jingzhou!
Going from Luoyang to Jingzhou, let alone the current situation in Jingzhou, whether you can reach Jingzhou alive is another matter!
He looked at Liu Bian's back and glanced at Zhong Yao from the corner of his eye, feeling frightened and at a loss as to what to do.
He was still ignorant before, but Zhong Yao saw it clearly!
He now really wants to ask Zhong Yao for advice, or Zhong Yao to help him explain something.
But seeing Zhong Yao burying his head in walking and turning a blind eye to his gaze, he felt annoyed and resentful.
The group of people walked far away quietly. Liu Biao finally couldn't stand it any longer. He tried his best to look calm and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, if I go to Jingzhou alone, I may be alone, which may hinder your Majesty's plans."
If it were in the past, Liu Biao would never have spoken so bluntly and helplessly, it was all because he was too panicked.
Liu Bian was sweating on his head, but he still persisted because he had not come out of the house for a long time. This time, he wanted to bask in the sun. After hearing this, he said casually: "I believe in the ability of the Qing family."
Liu Biao's heart became heavier. He took a deep breath secretly, forced himself to calm down, and raised his hand. Just as he was about to speak, Liu Bian suddenly quickened his pace.
He was stunned for a moment and had no choice but to follow. When he turned a corner, he saw a dozen people standing at Taichang's door, shouting inside.
"Xueshi Cai, could it be that your daughter forgot her original vow when she entered the palace?"
"The stupid and mediocre officials are in charge, and bad policies are repeated one after another, blocking the way of speech. I am too ordinary, how can I turn a blind eye?!"
"Rebellion is everywhere, and court officials are killing scholars wantonly. Can Taichang have a word?"
"Taichang is now a high-ranking official with a generous salary, a very popular minister, and a great general. Could it be that he has colluded with those people and become a worm in the country?"
More than a dozen people surrounded the gate of Taicang, and harsh sounds came and went.
Liu Bian clasped his hands behind his back and watched quietly. He glanced at Liu Biao from the corner of his eye and said calmly: "I have heard about this kind of thing more than once and seen it more than once. Why did the Yushitai just let it go like this?"
Liu Biao raised his hand and said in a cautious tone: "Your Majesty, these are all imperial students. The censor of the city has dealt with them many times, but, but, they cannot be dealt with too harshly."
Liu Bian snorted coldly and said: "I also heard that many of the students of the Imperial Academy spread rumors, and even more, many of them directly defected to the rebellion?"
Liu Biao's heart was trembling. If he hadn't been outside, he would have knelt down with a thud.
There was a trace of sweat on his head, Liu Biao was stiff, his mouth was open, and he tried to speak several times, but no words came out.
The students in Taixue came from aristocratic families all over the country. Due to various reasons, there were never a few rebels who defected to Yuan Shu and others.
Seeing that the dozen or so people were still noisy, Zhong Yao took a step forward and whispered: "Your Majesty, will you send someone to expel them?"
Liu Bian put his hands behind his back and said calmly: "Expulsion once, and two more times. They are too young, and the people behind them can instigate them with a little bit of tricks."
Zhong Yao pondered and said, "No, could Taichang please come out and explain a few words?"
Liu Bian shook his head and said, "If he could come out, he would have come out long ago."
He came to Cai Yong because of Liu Xie's marriage, which needed to be hosted by Cai Yong, and the naming of his two children.
Suddenly, he looked at Liu Xie, his eyes half-closed, and said, "Brother Huang, go ahead."
Liu Xie was startled and said: "Your Majesty, my brother is going?"
He was confused, what was he going to say? do what?
Liu Bian smiled slightly and said: "You are about to attend the imperial censorship. This is also your own business. You can handle it according to your own ideas. There is no need to worry."
Liu Xie's little face tightened, he raised his hand anxiously and said: "My brother accepts the order."
As he spoke, he stepped forward, thinking about his words.
Liu Bian gave Pan Yin a look, and Pan Yin understood and ordered six plainclothes guards to escort Liu Xie there.
Liu Biao was still immersed in the panic of being sent to Jingzhou. He looked at Liu Xie's back with complicated eyes.
Zhong Yao was also a little worried and said: "Your Majesty, can King Bohai do it?"
If Liu Xie doesn't handle it well, he may cause big trouble!
Liu Bian looked at Liu Xie's back and said, "Don't underestimate him. In a few years, he might be able to help me a lot."
Zhong Yao always trusted Liu Bian's vision of people, and he couldn't help but feel curious.
At this moment, Liu Xie had arrived at Taichang's door. He was dressed in regular clothes and his face was expressionless and dignified.
When a dozen people saw a little boy suddenly appear, they couldn't help but were stunned for a moment and stopped talking.
"Whose child is it?"
"Don't know me? Do you know me?"
"Kid, go away, don't delay our business!"
"Go away, go away!"
A group of people shouted at Liu Xie, and some even stepped forward to grab him.
When~
A guard stepped forward fiercely, drew out his sword, and shouted: "His Royal Highness the King of Bohai is here, who dares to be so presumptuous!"
More than ten people naturally know who the 'King of Bohai' is. Among the many events in the past year, there are two protagonists - one is Liu Bian and the other is Liu Xie.
In terms of 'reputation', to a certain extent, Liu Xie surpassed Liu Bian!
More than a dozen people looked at each other, then looked at Liu Xie, not knowing what to do for a while.
According to many rumors, Liu Xie, who was less than ten years old, was a 'victim'. He was robbed of the throne and imprisoned in the palace. His life was at risk at any time. It was very pitiful.
Liu Xie stayed as calm as possible. He glanced at Liu Bian not far away from the corner of his eye. He subconsciously put his hands behind his back, but felt it was inappropriate. He stood there, feeling at a loss. He had forgotten a few words he had thought about. Er Jing.
"Students, wait and see King Bohai!" However, one of the dozen or so students reacted and quickly raised his hand in greeting.
Others followed suit, and at the same time they were still looking at each other, their eyes intertwined, as if they were plotting something.
Liu Xie stiffened his neck and nodded, and said in a calm tone: "No courtesy. What are you doing here?"
One of the students raised his hand and said, "Bohai King Rongcun, I and the Imperial High School Student are currently expressing their love."
Liu Xie looked at him and said, "What's the matter with Chen?"
The student seemed to have suffered a lot of injustices, and said with a look of resentment: "There are ten items in total. First, he often changes the syllabus without authorization; second, the officials are partial to others; third, the prime minister is stupid and does nothing; fourth, treacherous ministers are in power and block the way of speech. ; 5. Zhu Jun failed to quell the rebellion and should be held accountable; 6. Dong Zhuo acted rashly and ignored the court; 7. Cao Cao supported his troops and massacred the scholars; 8. Da Sima failed to suppress the thieves; 9. Yushitai overstepped his authority and oppressed the people; 10... Your Majesty is unkind in detaining King Bohai."
Liu Xie in front didn't care, but the last one made his expression change instantly and he found it difficult to remain calm.
He did not dare to look in Liu Bian's direction, and quickly tightened his face and said: "What evidence do you have? Do you have a memorial or a complaint?"
The student raised his hand, his expression becoming more and more hateful, and said: "Students have written more than a dozen times, but all have failed. Please ask King Bohai to make the decision!"
Liu Xie hummed and said: "According to the rules of the imperial court, all memorials must be registered in and out. Unless His Majesty is staying, there must be a reply. I will attend the imperial censor's desk tomorrow and leave your names. I, the king I will personally investigate and deal with it tomorrow.”
More than a dozen Tai students couldn't help but be stunned after hearing this. Liu Xie wants to investigate in person?
They told Liu Xie this not to ask him to investigate, but to take the opportunity to expand the situation and force the court to agree to their request.
Besides, you Liu Xie, a person whose life is at risk at any time, why should you investigate and deal with these things?
"Student Meng Huan."
"Student wing."
"Student Dong Hong."
More than a dozen people reported their names one after another without any scruples.
Liu Xie wrote it down seriously with a small face and said: "I will have a reply within three days at the latest."
A dozen people originally took the opportunity to gain fame, but unexpectedly met Liu Xie, and some people's minds became confused.
Dong Hong was quite bold and raised his hand and said: "Student, dare I ask Your Highness whether the late emperor really had a posthumous edict?"
As soon as these words came out, there was silence at Taichang's door.
Almost everyone was terrified, looking at Dong Hong with bated breath, and then quietly staring at Liu Xie.
The issue of the 'posthumous edict' was the basis for the rebellion by Yuan Shu and others. Although the court repeatedly refuted and denied the rumors, too many people already believed in their hearts that there was a posthumous edict.
After all, the late emperor was very fond of Liu Xie at the beginning, and his intention to abolish his legitimate son and establish a younger son was public. For this reason, he had a game with the courtiers for a period of time.
In the eyes of many people, if the late emperor lived for one more year, Liu Xie would definitely inherit the throne!
At this time, Cai Yong, who was hiding behind the gate, was so frightened when he heard this extremely sharp and sensitive question that he didn't even bother to hide. He quickly came out and directly yelled at the dozen or so people: "You will be a student of the Imperial Academy." , you should study hard and serve your country in the future! Now you are causing trouble all day long, and you are asking for fame, do you really think that Taichang is easy to bully?"
real!
A dozen imperial students thought in unison, but they ignored Cai Yong and kept looking at Liu Xie.
The "late emperor's last edict" is so touching!
And no one is more convincing and credible than Liu Xie’s words!
In the past, Liu Xie was always in the palace. When he finally got out of the palace and was caught, how could he give up?
More than ten people quietly surrounded Liu Xie. They are even more pretentious. Once Liu Xie runs towards Taichang, they will jump to stop him.
Although Liu Bian, who was not far away, couldn't hear him, he knew clearly that people kept coming to report.
He had his hands behind his back, a smile on his face, and no anger at all.
Liu Biao looked at Liu Bian quietly. He was also suspicious about the 'edict', but he didn't have any evidence.
Zhong Yao remained calm and just watched without saying a word.
He didn't care whether the matter was true or not. The man in front of him was the legitimate son and eldest son of the central palace, and was the only candidate to succeed to the throne. Besides, it has been nearly two years since I ascended to the throne, so talking about anything else is nonsense.
Naturally, Zhong Yao was not the only one to think so. Almost no one in the court supported Liu Xie.
Liu Xie stood on the steps. Faced with such a serious question, his expression remained unchanged. He stretched out his hand to stop Cai Yong and said, "Cai Qing, there is no need to be nervous."
Cai Yong hesitated to speak, how could he not be nervous? If Liu Xie said something he shouldn't have said in public, it would cause chaos in the world!
Liu Xie put his hands behind his back, straightened his chest, and said with a straight face, "My father never mentioned the posthumous edict before his death. In the Jiade Palace where His Majesty succeeded to the throne last year, no one ever mentioned that there was a posthumous edict. It's not just me. , the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, including His Majesty and the twelve permanent attendants at that time, General He Jin, Grand Tutor Yuan Wei, and all the current officials of the court, no one has ever mentioned the word "edict". This is just Yuan Shu Rumors spread after the rebellion. I advise you not to be fooled by rumors of rebellion. Your Majesty is my elder brother, the son of the Empress Dowager of the Middle Palace, the eldest son, and the successor to the throne. This is the ancestral The king and his brother have always been brothers and respectful, and there has never been any discord. The king listens to the government and participates in the affairs of the court, which shows that your majesty trusts you and there is no suspicion as rumored. "
After Liu Xie said this, his face slowly relaxed, and he said earnestly: "You are Tai students. I would like to say one more thing. You must look at it rationally and analyze comprehensively. Don't be swayed by words and have your own opinions. "
More than a dozen Tai students listened to Liu Xie's tirade and were stunned again and again.
Meng Huan reacted quickly. While everyone was still confused, he raised his hand and said, "I wonder why your highness can leave the palace today?"
The others reacted instantly, Ban Yi said: "Your Highness, did you happen to be passing by?"
Cai Yong clearly noticed the trap in these people's words and looked at Liu Xie with worry.
Liu Xie took his time and said, "I left the palace this time to marry Bu Qihou. I just came out of Bu Qihou's mansion. I came to Taichang because my marriage must be presided over by Taichang."
A dozen scholars looked at Liu Xie and became more and more unwilling to see that his answer was accurate. Dong Hong said: "After your highness's wedding, you will be leaving the vassal. Has your highness been allowed to go to Bohai Kingdom?"
Cai Yong stood next to Liu Xie. He was secretly happy when he saw that he answered well, but when he saw Dong Hong chasing after him, he scolded him in a cold voice: "Do you really think that I won't be angry? Believe it or not. I will remove your student status!"
If a Taipei student is expelled from school, his official career will be ruined.
Not sure if it was because Cai Yong was always a good man, or because they were too excited to catch Liu Xie, or because they were emboldened, they ignored Cai Yong and raised their hands one after another: "Please give me some advice, Your Highness."
Liu Xie once again stretched out his hand to stop Cai Yong, and said to Dong Hong and others with a smile: "I just said that I will now listen to the Minister of Political Affairs and share the state affairs for His Majesty. Tomorrow, the king will perform his duties at the Minister of Political Affairs and be responsible for supervising all officials. Clarify the official administration. In addition, my grandmother is very old, so I request your majesty to not leave the country for the time being."
More than a dozen people looked at each other, and Liu Xie's answers were flawless, leaving them with little to show for themselves.
After a moment, Meng Huan raised his hand again, and just as he was about to speak, Cai Yong shouted: "Come here, escort this man back to Imperial College!"
Immediately, he put on his airs, glanced at everyone coldly, and said: "His Highness has answered enough, don't push yourself too far! I am here to tell you today that anyone who dares to gather a crowd to make trouble or stir up trouble in the future will be severely punished. , no mercy!"
Immediately, a policeman came out from behind Cai Yong and directly detained Meng Huan.
"Taichang, I just wrote a letter and said something, what crime do I have?"
Cai Yong ignored it and waved his hand directly.
What happened in front of Taichang's house will definitely spread throughout Luoyang City in a short time. If he does nothing, he will be disgraced!
When more than a dozen people saw Meng Huan being taken away, they couldn't hold back and started shouting.
"Taichang, what crime did he commit? Why is he detained?"
"It is the rule of the imperial court not to punish students lightly. Could it be that Taichang has forgotten it?"
"Your Highness, please forgive me. Meng Huan did not mean any harm!"
Liu Xie was not as nervous as before. His hands behind his back were covered in cold sweat. He quietly wiped them on his clothes. After the noise stopped, he said, "Don't worry, everyone. As long as you stay safe from now on, everything will be fine."
After saying that, without further ado, he turned around and walked into Taichang.
"Your Highness, is it true that the Empress Dowager is not under house arrest?" Ban Yi suddenly shouted when Liu Xie stepped into Taichang's door.
Liu Xie paused, ignored it, and walked in directly.
Cai Yong's anger surged, and he could no longer contain it. He said in a deep voice: "Come here! Come here! Take all these to the Imperial Academy. I will deal with them in public!"
More than a dozen people did not see Liu Xie's answer. Instead, Cai Yong looked angry and shouted: "Taichang, are you going to bully the students?"
"We are just speaking out. What's our guilt?"
"Taichang, you are messing with your power!"
"Yes, I can't bear to wait!"
Cai Yong didn't care about their shouting. He was really angry and ordered the officers to take all of them away.
It wasn't until these people were out of sight that Cai Yong became less angry. He turned to look at Taichang Nei and said to himself, "Why does King Bohai's every move look so like His Majesty?"
He didn't dare to delay any longer and hurriedly chased after him.
At the corner not far away, Liu Bian subconsciously touched his chin and laughed softly as he listened to Liu Xie's words relayed by the plainclothes guard.
Zhong Yao also didn't expect that Liu Xie could actually say these words. He looked at Liu Bian as if he had some realization.
Liu Biao didn't care what Liu Xie said, he only thought about how to save the Sacred Heart and not go to Jingzhou to die.
Liu Bian laughed for a while, walked back to the palace, and said: "As for the joint inspection of Tingwei Mansion and Yushitai, we must make a decision as soon as possible and show me the detailed instructions. If necessary, Xing Cao will also Add it in..."
Zhong Yao was startled and said: "Your Majesty is saying that the Tingwei Mansion and the Yushitai will be patrolling together?"
Liu Bian was also startled. He turned back to look at him and Liu Biao and said, "Didn't I just say that?"
Pan Yin said quickly: "Your Majesty didn't mention it."
Liu Bian snorted and said with a smile: "I forgot about that. The power of Yushitai is limited, and it has no power to deal with many things. Therefore, joint inspections of Yushitai and Tingwei Mansion are required. Each one The supervisory censor must be equipped with at least three judges of the Tingwei Mansion to correct unjust, false and wrong cases, and to determine right and wrong..."
Only then did Zhong Yao understand. He thought carefully and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should join the Xingcao. The Tingwei Mansion is responsible for judging, and the Yushitai is responsible for the supervision of hundreds of officials. The case of punishing the people must be verified by the Xingcao. "
Liu Bian nodded and said: "Someone has to take the lead in this matter, let Liu Xie handle it."
Zhong Yao looked at Liu Bian's side face and was unsure of Liu Bian's true attitude towards Liu Xie.
He didn't dare to make random guesses. This kind of thing could only be understood but not expressed in words. The superiors could not say what they could do, and the ministers should not say too much!
Liu Bian thought about it carefully, then turned to Zhong Yao and said, "Over at Yizhou, let's do some testing."
Zhong Yao raised his hand solemnly and said, "I understand."
Liu Bian hummed and said nothing more. He got on the carriage and said, "Go and see Liucao's official residence."
The new official residences of Liu Cao and others have almost been built, and they are starting to move out of the palace one after another.
"Yes." Dian Wei responded, riding a horse to escort Liu Bian's carriage to the official road.
When Liu Bian's carriage drove away, Liu Biao, who was worried, immediately raised his hand to Zhong Yao and said solemnly: "Zhong Tingwei, can you give me a lesson?"
Zhong Yao didn't understand what he meant, and shook his head in his mind. This Zhongcheng always liked to talk eloquently, and it can be said that he did nothing at the Yushitai.
In addition to doing small tricks from time to time, I also want to be a Yanzhou animal husbandry.
Your Majesty wants capable ministers and officials who are brave enough to take action. How can you continue to sit in such an important position as Yushi Zhongcheng with your perfunctory attitude and wavering thoughts?
Zhong Yao pondered for a moment and said: "Zhongcheng, I am thinking about it, I might as well go from Yingchuan to Runan and borrow troops from General Fenwu."
Liu Biao seemed not to have heard, he raised his hand and said: "Zhong Tingwei, I don't know, is there any way to change His Majesty's mind?"
Zhong Yao sighed in his heart, this guy is out of his mind. Do we know each other well? Ask me this directly?
He didn't want to pay attention to Liu Biao, but he still said thoughtfully: "Zhongcheng should still have some time, so he might as well make more handovers with Bu Qihou."
When Liu Biao heard this, he frowned and thought deeply. After a moment, he said with ecstasy: "Thank you very much, Zhong Tingwei. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. I will keep it in my heart!"
Zhong Yao paused and suddenly realized that Liu Biao had misunderstood. He hurriedly wanted to speak, but saw him leaving in a hurry, even trotting.
Zhong Yao frowned, looked at Liu Biao's back, and murmured to himself: "I hope he knows what's appropriate and doesn't cause any big trouble."
Liu Bian handed over the new task. Zhong Yao ignored Liu Biao and returned to Tingwei's mansion.
At this moment, Liu Xie's words in front of Taichang's door quickly spread to all corners of Luoyang City, centered on Taichang.
The first thing to know is nothing more than officialdom.
Inside the Chancery.
Yang Biao, Wang Yun, Xun You, and Xun Yu were discussing matters. Listening to the clerk's narration, they couldn't help but feel different.
Yang Biao showed his belly and said with a smile on his face: "The King of Bohai understands the righteousness and understands the overall situation, which is really admirable."
Wang Yun looked indifferent and suspected that these words came from Liu Bianjiao.
Xun You and Xun Yu didn't have much emotion and were calm as usual.
When Yang Biao's laughter subsided, Xun You said: "The King of Bohai wants to listen to the censor's affairs at the censor station. Can the prime minister know first?"
Only then did Yang Biao react, shook his head and said, "I don't know."
Xun You had no doubts and nodded thoughtfully.
If Liu Xie listens to Zheng Yushitai, it means that there is some arrangement in the palace.
'What will be the arrangement? ' Xun You thought to himself.
At this time, Xun Yu suddenly said: "For the wedding of King Bohai, Hu Cao can spend up to 30 million yuan."
Yang Biao opened his eyes and said, "How much? Thirty million?"
Thirty million yuan, not to mention a dignified prince, even a slightly famous nobleman would not be so shabby!
Wang Yun looked at Xun Yu, with an indifferent face and sharp eyes, and said: "I heard that not long ago, Taicang received one hundred thousand shi of grain and fifty thousand yuan. Should Xun Shangshu explain it?"
Xun Yu was a little surprised that Wang Yun knew about it. His face remained unchanged and he said: "Those have been arranged."
Wang Yun stared at him and said, "What I'm asking is, where did you get all this money and food?"
Fifty million yuan, one hundred thousand shi of grain, this is not a small number, it is enough to exceed the court tax for a year!
Yang Biao suddenly reacted and stared at Xun Yu with blinking eyes.
Xun Yu was only twenty-seven or eighty years old, but he looked about forty. He had no mood swings. He looked at Wang Yun and said, "What do you mean, prince?"
Wang Yun snorted coldly and said: "I'm asking you, is this money and food obtained by Cao Cao from robbing aristocratic families?!"
Xun You immediately breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. It turned out that Wang Yun didn't know the inside story. He quickly said: "My lord, the story of Cao Cao's robbery is false. This is the consensus of the court. In addition, the money and food he raised is not enough for himself, how could he still turn it over?" The imperial court? Furthermore, in terms of time, it is completely impossible to escort money and grain from Beihai to Luoyang."
Wang Yun frowned, not because he believed Xun You's words, but because Xun You's last few words really couldn't be refuted - judging from the time, the money and food that Cao Cao looted could not be delivered to Luoyang.
But he still stared at Xun Yu and Xun You's uncle and nephew suspiciously. He realized more and more that they were hiding something from him, and he didn't know what they were planning! ?
Yang Biao saw this and said, "Then, where do you get all this money and food?"
Xun You and Xun Yu looked at each other and were thinking about what to say. Xu Yan walked over quickly from outside the door and said, "Prime Minister, the Empress Dowager has invited you."
Yang Biao's fat face trembled, and he was a little stunned, and said: "You mean, the Empress Dowager?"
"Yes." Xu Yan said.
Yang Biao looked at the three people in front of him and said with a sullen face: "The Empress Dowager?"
The Empress Dowager refers to the Empress Dowager Dong.
Since Liu Xie failed in his bid for the throne, Empress Dowager Dong has been under house arrest by Liu Bian and has never been free.
This is the first time she has publicly summoned courtiers, and she is still the prime minister!
Wang Yun had a clear understanding and said calmly: "The marriage of King Bohai."
Yang Biao felt that it was more than that, so he looked at Xu Yan and said, "Is there anything else?"
Xu Yan hurriedly said: "Back to the Prime Minister, your Majesty's decree is that starting from tomorrow, King Bohai will listen to the government at the censor's desk, and he will not be promoted to the position of censor Zhongcheng. After the wedding, King Bohai will not go to the country for the time being and open a mansion outside the palace."
Yang Biao's heart was as clear as a mirror, and he said with dignity: "I understand."
Wang Yun was worried about Liu Xie's plan to "open a mansion and build a tooth", so he couldn't help but lock his eyes and his expression was concentrated.
Xun You and Xun Yu did not speak. His Majesty in the palace had long been dissatisfied with the slow progress in the reform of Yushitai.
Liu Biao was unable to understand Shangxin and was inevitably dismissed.
"I'm going to see the Queen Mother." Yang Biao arranged his clothes, got up and left.
Wang Yun looked coldly at Xun Yu, Xun You's uncle and nephew, and then stood up.
Yang Biao walked quickly and hurriedly.
Wang Yun deliberately slowed down a little, and when Yang Biao left, he suddenly said to the two of them: "As for the 'reduction of redundant officials' issue, I intend to continue to promote it next year. What do the officials think?"
Xun You looked at him and said, "Prince, do you mean outside Beijing?"
Last year, the reduction of redundant officials was mainly targeted at Luoyang City, but Liu Bian, who was outside the capital, was worried that there would be a big riot, so he suppressed Wang Yun's move.
Wang Yundao: "Yes. I want to start with Sili, Bingzhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou and Yuzhou."
Xun You looked at Wang Yun with a thoughtful expression. How could he not know what Wang Yun was thinking? Last year, when Wang Yun cut redundant officials, he deliberately targeted the people he recommended. Most likely, he would not let them go this time!
Perhaps, they are here for the so-called 'Yingchuan Party'!
Xun Yu suddenly interrupted and said: "My lord, I heard that Li Ru, the governor of Runan, has been very close to Dong Zhuo recently."
Wang Yun turned to him indifferently and said calmly: "He is following my order to monitor Dong Zhuo."
Xun Yu looked as usual and said: "Your Majesty, what Li Taishou has done is detrimental to the reputation of the Qing Dynasty, and the government and the public are quite criticizing it."
Seeing that Wang Yun was about to get angry, Xun You said quickly: "My lord, Runan is in a special position, with rebellions and intertwining, and it is very complicated. Prefect Li must maintain his integrity in order to make people feel at ease."
Wang Yun looked at the uncle and nephew, and his heart surged with anger, but he also knew that there was nothing he could do against them, so he snorted coldly, waved his hands and left.
Xun You looked at Wang Yun's back, sighed softly, and said: "This prince is not incompetent, and his vision is unique, but... he is always so out of place."
"The mind is impure and the eyes are high but the hands are low." Xun Yu said.
Xun You nodded. Wang Yun had a strange aloofness. He didn't care about anyone. He wanted to do big things but always failed to do it.
Shou'an Hall.
Empress Dowager Dong pulled Liu Xie, looking nervous, and said: "Did he teach you to say those words?"
Liu Xie sat opposite Empress Dowager Dong and said with a smile: "Grandma, don't worry, I'm not the emperor. What my grandson said is the truth. I don't need the emperor to teach me."
Empress Dowager Dong's eyes were suspicious. Those words were obviously like Liu Bian's style. It would be strange if Liu Bian didn't force Liu Xie!
She felt uneasy and said, "Bu Qihou, are you really seriously ill?"
Empress Dowager Dong thought about it, Liu Xie married Bu Qihou, and Princess Yang'an was among them, which added an extra layer of insurance, preventing Liu Bian from murdering Liu Xie at will.
If Qihou had not been seriously ill and the wedding had been postponed, Liu Xie would have returned to the difficult situation of "dying at all times"!
Liu Xie shook his head and said, "I haven't seen Bu Qihou."
Empress Dowager Dong was stunned and said, "Didn't you go with him? Were you left outside?"
Liu Xie pursed his lips and then said hesitantly, "If you don't like it, you're probably just pretending to be sick."
Empress Dowager Dong frowned immediately, snorted coldly and said, "He doesn't dare to marry you!"
Liu Xie naturally knows that no one in the government or the public dares to have anything to do with him? It is not surprising that Qihou first tried to regret the marriage and now pretended to be ill to delay the marriage.
Empress Dowager Dong was very dissatisfied with Fu Wan and Liu Hua, but she suppressed her anger and said, "Does he mean that the wedding will continue as usual?"
Liu Xiedao: "Brother Huang has already issued a decree to Taichang. Please do it simply and get married as soon as possible."
Empress Dowager Dong felt uneasy, frowned and had a headache, but she had no choice but to feel sad. If she had snatched the throne, she would not be as embarrassed as she is today!
"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has arrived." A maid came to the door and said.
Empress Dowager Dong calmed down her emotions, sat upright, with cold eyes, and said: "Let him come in."
Liu Xie simply arranged his clothes and sat down with a sullen face.
The maid responded and stepped back.
Yang Biao immediately strode in with a big belly and a majestic expression on his fat face. When he saw Empress Dowager Dong and Liu Xie, he saluted and said, "Your Majesty Yang Biao, I have met the Empress Dowager and the King of Bohai."
Empress Dowager Dong squinted at him and said calmly: "Prime Minister, how are the court's preparations for King Bohai's wedding?"
Yang Biao retracted his hand and said: "Go back to the Empress Dowager, the Chancellery has prepared 30 million yuan, and it will be ready within ten days."
Empress Dowager Dong turned her head sharply, stared at him and said, "How many days did you say? Ten days?"
Yang Biao's fat face trembled, and he said hesitantly: "My Lady, the treasury is empty. Thirty million is already the maximum."
Empress Dowager Dong looked gloomy and said: "I remember that you spent 80 million on the banquet last year, but only 30 million was spent on the grand wedding of King Bohai?"
Cold sweat broke out on Yang Biao's head, and he wiped his forehead in confusion.
Empress Dowager Dong sneered and said: "I also know that you can't make the decision. I won't make it difficult for you, but you must make the wedding dignified and must not be stingy!"
"I accept my decree!" Yang Biao responded quickly, lowering his head and blinking his little eyes.
Liu Xie spent a lot of time with Yang Biao at the Chancellery. It was impossible to tell that Yang Biao was perfunctory, but he remained silent.
"Go." Empress Dowager Dong waved her hand impatiently.
Yang Biao hurriedly raised his hand and said: "I'm leaving!"
Seeing that Yang Biao couldn't wait to leave, Empress Dowager Dong became angrier as she thought about it. She stood up and said, "I'll go find him and explain!"
Liu Xie was startled, stood up and grabbed Empress Dowager Dong, saying: "Grandma, the treasury is indeed empty. If it is simpler, it is... not an exaggeration."
Empress Dowager Dong snorted and said, "You don't understand! Just stay here!"
"Oh, what's wrong with the Queen Mother? Are you so angry?"
Before Empress Dowager Dong could put on her shoes, a sinister chuckle came in.
Empress Dowager Dong and Liu Xie's expressions changed, and they all looked at the door in unison.
Empress Dowager He, surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs, walked in with a smiling Shi Shiran.
Empress Dowager Dong looked unhappy, felt uneasy, and her eyes were alert.
Liu Xie also had a sullen face and frowned secretly.
This mother and son are not good people!
Compared to Liu Bian, they were actually more afraid of the Queen Mother He.
Liu Bian acted "cruelly" and killed people without bloodshed, but he often would not kill him directly. But this Queen Mother He is different. She is vicious and never hesitates to kill!
Queen Mother He looked at the expressions of the two people, raised her chin, and said with a smile: "Queen Mother, what's going on? If outsiders see it, they will think that my wife here has done something to you..."
Empress Dowager Dong stared at Empress Dowager He coldly and said, "Xie'er's wedding only costs 30 million. Was it your idea?"
Queen Mother He glanced at Liu Xie and said disdainfully: "Queen Mother, you are looking down on me. I am here to announce the good news to Queen Mother."
Empress Dowager Dong didn't believe it at all and kept silent.
Queen Mother He flicked her sleeves and said, "I plan to spend 50 million from Changle Palace for Liu Xie's wedding."
Empress Dowager Dong was secretly shocked and shouted: "What do you want to do?"
Seeing that Queen Mother Dong was so nervous, Queen Mother He suddenly stepped forward and reached out to grab Queen Mother Dong's hand.
Empress Dowager Dong never let her get what she wanted. She protected Liu Xie and retreated with a vigilant look on her face.
Queen Mother He was not annoyed. She took back her hand and said loudly: "Mother, we are a family. When it is over, it is over. From now on, our family will live in peace and harmony. As Bian'er said, brothers, friends and brothers treat each other with respect. Group harmony.”
Empress Dowager Dong felt cold all over and hid Liu Xie behind her even more.
In her eyes, the Queen Mother He at this moment was a poisonous snake with its bloody mouth!
Liu Xie was also frightened by Queen Mother He's abnormal behavior.
'Could it be that Queen Mother He couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to attack me? '
Seeing their appearance, Queen Mother He smiled proudly again, turned around and said, "Believe it or not, it's up to you. Anyway, Qian Bengong has come out."
Before she finished speaking, she led a large group of people and walked away leisurely and leisurely.
Empress Dowager Dong never looked away from Empress Dowager He until she could no longer hear her footsteps. Then she breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed on the ground.
"Grandma, grandma..." Liu Xie held on tightly and shouted urgently.
Empress Dowager Dong took a deep breath and suddenly woke up. She pulled Liu Xie and said, "Quick, quick, quick, go to Jingfu Hall and beg him. Only he can save you! Go quickly!"
On the contrary, Liu Xie became calmer. He looked at Empress Dowager Dong and said: "Grandma, if the emperor wants me to die, he will not take me out of the palace to lie down here. When the Empress Dowager comes here, she will definitely not be able to hide it from your majesty. If he doesn't want me to die, I will die." No."
Empress Dowager Dong was stunned for a moment, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said: "What you said is right. But, why is that witch?"
Liu Xie didn't understand either. Queen Mother He was so unusual today.
"I have met the Empress Dowager, the King of Bohai." As soon as Empress Dowager Dong finished speaking, Pan Yin appeared not far from the two of them.
Empress Dowager Dong was not surprised that Shou'an Palace was "undefended", but she just stared at Pan Yin warily again.
Pan Yin did not wait until the "no gift" was given, raised his hand, and said to himself: "The Empress Dowager, Your Majesty said that you will use 10 million from the central government to arrange a wedding for King Bohai. Taichang has many matters to ask the Empress Dowager for advice. Please The Queen Mother must not refuse to see you."
Empress Dowager Dong was a little overwhelmed. Then Liu Bian gave Liu Xie 10 million for his wedding?
The temptress offered 50 million before!
Why did this vicious mother and son suddenly change their gender?
Liu Xie helped Empress Dowager Dong sit up and said to Pan Yin, "Your Majesty, do you have any other wishes?"
Pan Yin bowed and said: "No more. By the way, Princess Yang'an has entered the palace and is discussing the six rites with Taichang."
Although Empress Dowager Dong didn't understand how the vicious mother and son could change their gender, she relaxed a little and said, "I want to see Cai Taichang."
As Cai Wenji's delivery date approaches, Cai Yong's status is also rising, and it is rumored that becoming the prime minister is just around the corner.
Things are different now!
"I'm going to pass on the Emperor's decree right now." Pan Yin responded and stepped back.
After he left, Liu Xie smiled at Empress Dowager Dong and said, "Grandma, don't worry too much. Brother Huang always sticks to his word and will never go back on his words."
Empress Dowager Dong nodded stiffly and said, "After all, I'm not harming you."
Liu Xie didn't want Empress Dowager Dong to think too much and said, "Grandma, if my grandson opens a mansion to have teeth built, can grandma go into the mansion with her grandson?"
Empress Dowager Dong was startled and said quickly: "Does he really agree with you to move out of the palace?"
"Taichang said it himself, it should be true." Liu Xiedao.
Empress Dowager Dong looked suspicious and murmured to herself: "He really doesn't care about you competing with him for the throne. He is a brother, friend and brother, and he wants to use you more?"
At this time, Queen Mother He had already left the Shou'an Palace and returned to Changle Palace. She glanced at the 'young woman' beside her and said expressionlessly: "He Xian will enter the palace later. Does he recognize you?"
The 'young woman' is Zhao, He Jin's concubine. She was brought into the palace by Queen Mother He and placed beside her.
Mrs. Zhao bowed her head and said very respectfully: "Hui Niangniang, you probably don't recognize me. The master has many concubines."
Queen Mother He said calmly: "I will leave your son to him to raise, so you don't have to worry."
Zhao was panicked, but she still said: "Thank you, empress."
Just as Queen Mother He was about to speak, she saw Cai Yong and Liu Hua from a distance. They were talking something as they walked. They were so enthusiastic that she couldn't help but snort.
"Empress."
A maid who came from the direction of Yongle Palace came to Queen Mother He. After bowing, she hesitated to speak.
Queen Mother He frowned and said, "What's the matter?"
The maid hesitated for a moment and said: "Go back to your Majesty, General Chariot and Cavalry has entered the capital. He sent someone to ask for an audience. He said it was..."
When the Queen Mother He heard that it was He Miao who was asking for a meeting, she couldn't help but feel bored and said: "Tell me what it is, tell me!"
The maidservant trembled and said quickly: "I want to go to Jizhou to serve as an official. Please allow me to do so."
"Jizhou?"
Empress Dowager He frowned and said coldly: "Why is he going to Jizhou so well? Let him stay here!"
(End of chapter)
