Tang Ji's shouts were more intense than Cai Wenji's, and they lasted very long.
Everyone outside the door was anxious. Liu Bian stood outside the door and was blocked several times when he tried to go in.
Queen Mother He couldn't stand it anymore, so she grabbed him and lectured him: "It's not the first time, why can't you calm down?!"
Liu Bian's face was stiff, and he took a deep breath, feeling uneasy and pacing back and forth not far from the door.
Tang Hao was also there at the moment. Hearing the woman's screams, he kept clenching his fists and sweating on his head.
Liu Bian glanced at him, then glanced at the big sun in the sky, becoming more and more anxious.
I don’t know how long it took, but a clear cry suddenly came from the door.
"It's a princess!"
Queen Mother He smiled happily, which was exactly what she wanted. Already having a grandson, she wanted a granddaughter.
Liu Bian was so excited that he was about to push the door open, but found that it was locked. He knocked on the door hard and said, "They're all dead. Open the door quickly and let me take a look."
But it didn't open inside. When Liu Bian was a little angry, another different cry sounded.
The door opened in response, and the midwife congratulated with a smile on her face: "Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty, Empress Tang has given birth to a twin boy and a girl!"
Liu Bian couldn't bear it anymore and squeezed in.
As soon as I saw them, I saw two little guys struggling in the hot water basin, crying very loudly.
Liu Bian walked closer. The two little guys were even thinner than when Liu Shao was born. They were thin and yellow, but they cried louder.
Seeing how hard the midwife was washing them, he didn't know if it hurt them. Liu Bian wanted to stop it, but didn't say anything. From the corner of his eye, he saw Tang Ji's face was pale and she was looking hard. He quickly walked over and held her hand. Quietly: "How do you feel?"
Tang Ji didn't bleed much, her face was very pale, and she said reluctantly: "Your Majesty, I want to see the child."
The midwife stood aside and said with a smile: "My dear, don't be anxious, just wash it and bring it to you right away."
Tang Ji nodded, her eyes focused on the child.
Upon seeing this, Liu Bian sat beside the bed and accompanied her.
Queen Mother He, Cai Wenji and others followed in, and they were talking about their experiences in taking care of children.
The two little guys were quickly wrapped tightly and sent to Tang Ji.
She looked at the two little guys and stretched out her hands to touch them, with a complex expression of satisfaction and relief on her face.
This was the second time for Liu Bian. The feeling was not as strong as last time. He looked at the mother and son with a smile.
It didn't take long for Tang Ji to feel tired. She closed her eyes and fell asleep quietly.
Liu Bian and others were driven out by Empress Dowager He, and the door was closed tightly for fear of letting any wind in.
Liu Bian let out a breath. Slowly walking out of Yong'an Palace, he glanced at Tang Hao and said, "Did you say before that Liu Biao hasn't arrived in Jingzhou yet?"
Tang Mao bowed, his heart tightening, and said, "Yes. I haven't heard anything about him when I came out of Lujiang."
Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly and looked south.
Jingzhou is now in a melee, with various forces emerging one after another, with all kinds of banners. What is missing is a commander-in-chief who can convince all parties.
Liu Bian walked, thinking constantly, and said, "Did you recommend Wu Jing to be the governor of Jingzhou before?"
Tang Mao was startled and said: "I didn't know that the court had made arrangements before, so I was lying."
Liu Bian glanced at him and said, "What about Wu Jing's ability?"
Tang Mao couldn't guess what Liu Bian was thinking, so he pretended to think: "Wu Jing is very capable and has a good reputation in Wu."
Liu Bian said nothing and walked slowly.
The Wu family and the Sun family are both powerful families in Jiangdong, with excellent reputations. This can be seen from the fact that the Jingzhou family recommended Wu Jing as the 'leader'.
But Liu Bian will not give them a chance to become powerful!
Looking up at the bright sun, Liu Bian slowed down a little and said, "What do you think the new Yangzhou Shepherd should do?"
Tang Mao's heart skipped a beat. He looked up at Liu Bian's back and couldn't help but think: Are you going to appoint me as Yangzhou Shepherd?
Thinking that my daughter had just given birth to twins, the more I thought about it, the more it seemed possible!
Tang Mao's expression became a little more reserved unconsciously. He thought carefully and said again and again: "Your Majesty, I believe that the first priority is to suppress the bandits, and the second is to assist Sun Jian in raising food and grass to appease the people's livelihood."
'assist? '
Liu Bian raised his eyebrows. This cheap father-in-law really has no vision at all.
"It is said that Ding has met me." Liu Bianhu's pace quickened.
Pan Yin followed in small steps and said, "Yes."
Tang Hao was stunned. He stood there, looking at Liu Bian's back, full of doubts. Did I guess wrong?
Pan Yin followed Liu Bian and saw that he was going to the Chancellery, and said, "Your Majesty, Ding Yuan is at the Chancery."
Liu Bian hummed and said as he walked: "That's good, let's hold a meeting and let Xun Yu enter the palace."
After Liu Cao moved out of the palace, the six ministers, ministers, etc. were all outside the palace instead of the minister's desk.
"Yes." Pan Yin responded, waving his hand to ask a middle-aged man to deliver the message.
When Liu Bian walked to the Chancellor's desk, Ding Yuan was checking Wang Yun's room.
The two sat opposite each other. Ding Yuan's eyes flickered, and he said with worry on his face: "Your Majesty, there are so many memorials to impeach me from both the government and the public. Does the court want to accuse the lower officials?"
When Ding Yuan was in Yanzhou, the Qiaomao rebellion happened, and Yanzhou almost lost control completely. Then during the conquest of Qiaomao, he made all kinds of stupid moves, and afterwards he targeted Cao Cao everywhere, making Yanzhou a mess.
Therefore, the number of impeachments against him by both the government and the public was only slightly less than that of Cao Cao.
Wang Yun had an indifferent expression and said, "You have made some achievements in Yanzhou. I have talked with the prime minister and I will not ask any questions. I am going to appoint you as the imperial servant."
Hearing this, Ding Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and quickly raised his hand and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your protection."
Although the servant does not have the same power as before, he is still in the court and will have many opportunities in the future.
However, Ding Yuan still felt a little lonely in his heart. He was once a subordinate of the general's palace, and Wang Yun was now a very popular minister, but he was still struggling.
Wang Yun didn't think as much as he did, his eyes were a bit sharper, and he said: "You are from Yanzhou, how much do you know about the situation in Jizhou?"
Wang Yun learned about the situation in Jizhou from the memorials, but he found that there were obvious contradictions in the memorials everywhere, and there seemed to be something hidden.
Especially Cao Cao's Army Sima, Xiahou Dun's 20,000-strong army, did not move at all when Jizhou was about to collapse.
He suspected in his heart that Cao Cao had a plan to become independent!
Ding Yuan's expression sank and he said: "My lord, the Black Mountain Army is coming fiercely. It is not only attacking Jizhou, but also attacking Yanzhou. However, Xu Rong set up an ambush and beheaded more than 3,000 people before repelling them."
Wang Yun was stunned for a moment and said: "Why don't I know? Why didn't you report it?"
Ding Yuan looked at him, as if he was stunned by the question. He paused for a moment and then said: "The lower officials and others have submitted the memorial. Didn't the prince see the memorial?"
Wang Yun looked at him, and when he saw that he didn't seem to be telling lies, his expression became obscure.
Since Ding Yuan and Xu Rong submitted the memorial, but he did not see the memorial, there are only two possibilities - one is that the Grand Sima Mansion deliberately hid it and did not let the Chancellor know about it. Second, these memorials went directly to Jingfu Hall and were retained.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is here at the Chancellor's Desk." Suddenly, the clerk outside the door hurriedly came in.
Wang Yun and Ding Yuan looked at each other, their hearts churning, and they stood up without saying a word.
"Everyone, take a seat." In the small conference hall, Liu Bian saw the two people coming in and said calmly.
Wang Yun and Ding Yuan saw Liu Bian's dull expression, which did not look like he had just been pregnant with twins. They secretly concentrated, bowed and sat down.
Yang Biao sat upright, his growing belly extremely conspicuous. He glanced at the two of them and snorted in his heart.
Not long after, Xun Yu also arrived. After seeing the ceremony, his mature face remained as usual, and he stood at the end of the table respectfully.
When Liu Bian saw that everyone had arrived, he put down his tea cup and said, "Today we mainly talk about two things, one is about Yangzhou animal husbandry, and the other is about the salt policy."
After the words fell, each of the four people had expressions, but no one spoke.
Yangzhou Mu was originally appointed by Han Fu, but he rebelled with Yuan Shu and was deposed by the court, leaving him vacant for nearly a year.
Now Yangzhou is basically under the control of Han Fu and Yuan Shu. Whether they are appointed or not is in name only, so the government and the opposition have never mentioned this matter.
Xun Yu sat there and looked at Ding Yuan calmly.
Yang Biao, who was sitting in front of him, looked solemnly and looked after himself. He accidentally noticed Xun Yu's micro-expression, understood instantly, and frowned secretly.
'Is this Xun Wenruo so keen? Yang Biao was wary.
Er Xun has been in the limelight recently, and everything in the court is basically based on their ideas.
As Liu Cao moved outside the palace, the status of the two of them rose unknowingly, becoming a kind of 'core'.
Rumors have been circulating secretly between the government and the public that one of the two will replace Yang Biao since last year.
Yang Biao was secretly worried, and Wang Yun said without realizing it: "Your Majesty, Zhang Wen has been found. I recommend Zhang Wen to be the shepherd of Yangzhou."
Zhang Wen has mixed reputations and reputations. In terms of reputation and status, he is comparable to Huangfu Song. People such as Sun Jian and Dong Zhuo were all his subordinates.
Rumor has it that his Taiwei was bought from the eunuchs.
Last year, the imperial court intended to appoint him as the shepherd of Jizhou, but no one could be found. It was rumored that he had gone into seclusion.
"No."
Liu Bian was a little disgusted with this man and said, "Let him continue to live in seclusion. Ding Qing family, what do you think of the situation in Yangzhou?"
Ding Yuan tried his best to remain calm, but he suddenly became frightened.
Yangzhou is now in Yuan Shu's hands. If he goes to Yangzhou, doesn't it mean he will die?
Ding Yuan was uneasy, with a contemplative expression on his face, and said: "Your Majesty, Wu Commandery is currently in danger. Sun Jian may retreat to Guangling. I think we should send troops for reinforcements."
Liu Bian picked up the tea cup again and said casually: "Yes, that makes sense. I ordered your family to be Yangzhou shepherds, Pinglu school captain Lu Bu, and Wujun prefect Sun Jian to be at your disposal. I will set off for Wujun immediately. On the occasion of the autumn harvest, , launch an attack on Yangzhou!"
Ding Yuan couldn't control his expression. He raised his hand and said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, I'm good at government affairs. It's not my job to lead troops to conquer. Yangzhou is of great importance, so I recommend Qingzhou Mu Zhujun..." "
Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, glanced at him, and then lowered his head to drink tea.
Liu Bian's look made Ding Yuan feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave. What he wanted to say again was stuck in his throat.
"What do Wang Qing's family think?" Liu Bian put down his teacup and asked with a smile.
Wang Yun had already reacted, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I think Ding Yuan is qualified."
When Ding Yuan saw what Wang Yun said, he knew that there was no room for change. He felt cold in his heart and did not dare to hesitate any more. He hurriedly said to the ground: "I accept the decree and I will definitely live up to the holy will!"
Liu Bian hummed, looked at Xun Yu, and said, "The Qing family reported that due to the war in Jizhou, the salt administration was hindered, and the salt tax at the end of the year is not optimistic?"
Asking for a monthly ticket~
(End of chapter)
