Listening to Xi Zhicai's words, Xun Yu looked strange and said: "Is it the same as the Huangmen North Temple Prison?"
As the Huangmen Beisi Prison did more and more things, it was gradually exposed to the government and the public.
Compared with the newly established Imperial City Palace, the Huangmen North Temple Prison was originally a prison in the palace. There was nothing much to say. At most, it was just a few words about the incompatibility of the ancestral system.
On the other hand, the Imperial City Mansion is very secretive and low-key, so few people in the government and the public know about it.
Xun You nodded and said: "The Imperial City Mansion has a close relationship with the Grand Sima Mansion, and they mainly spy on military affairs."
Xun Yu understood something and said: "I want to find a suitable opportunity to call the state pastors from various states to the capital to coordinate actions. What do you think?"
Xi Zhicai listened, suddenly sat up straight, and said: "This method is good, it is best this year. The northern states are relatively calm now. If we can keep pace, many things will be much smoother."
Xun You thought carefully for a while and said: "I also think it is feasible. It is best to do it in the name of Shangshutai."
Xun Yu said: "I will go to see the prime minister tomorrow."
Xun You looked at him and said, "Bian Taichang is not easy to talk to."
The person who succeeded Cai Yong as Taichangqing was Bian Rang. As Taichangqing, he was in charge of Taixue and Hongdu sects.
The imperial court now basically selects from Taixue and Hongdu sects to fill vacancies. Therefore, Taichangqing is a very critical position.
Xun Yu said: "I will find time to visit. The matter of 'cutting off redundant officials' has reached the officials and censors. What are your plans?"
Xun You said: "I have carefully discussed with Prime Minister Fu Zhongcheng, and we plan to proceed step by step, not to be too hasty, and to focus on stability."
Xi Zhicai answered and said: "I also think it should be like this. In the past, the imperial court was too hasty, and all the current shortcomings are partly caused by this reason."
Xun You glanced at him and didn't answer.
The 'urgency' here is not the court, but the palace.
"Shang Shu,"
At this time, a clerk hurried in and said: "There is news from the palace that His Majesty intends to visit Bingzhou after spring."
Xun Yu, Xun You, and Xi Zhicai looked at each other and dismissed the clerk. The three of them all had their faces as deep as water.
Xun You took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, you still have to see it with your own eyes."
Xun Yu, Xi Zhicai nodded silently.
In the past, the emperors of the Han Dynasty almost never left the palace.
But their Majesty is different. He is always out of the palace and the city, revealing his distrust of the courtiers everywhere.
…
On the other side, Cao Cao took over the arrangements for He Xian's funeral and became busy throughout Luoyang City.
He Xian didn't have much reputation, but his father was famous. In the imperial court, most of them were former subordinates of the General's Mansion, including Xun You, Cao Cao and others.
Cao Cao wanted to make it more lively, but not many people were willing to get involved, so they all stayed away.
The ending of "General He Jin" was in a relatively hidden way. After entering the palace, he "asked for leave" and then "recruited his official position", and the rest was silent.
Many people still don't know that He Jin is dead.
But for the liquidation of He Jin, He Miao, etc., under the auspices of Wang Yun, it is unknown how many people were implicated.
In today's government and opposition parties, few people are willing to be involved with the generals of the past.
For three days in a row, the guests in the He Mansion were sparse. Even the Queen Mother He and Liu Bian in the palace did not attend.
There was no movement in the palace, and even those who wanted to go naturally did not dare to go.
"A generation of great generals has come to an end."
Guo Jia drank wine, stood next to Cao Cao, and said to himself.
Cao Cao recalled the past of the General's Mansion in the past, his narrow eyes flashed with coldness, and he said: "Fengxiao, general, if I die, will the same situation happen?"
Guo Jia laughed and said, "How can we talk about life and death before the general's achievements are accomplished?"
Cao Cao looked at the Yin family not far away and laughed suddenly, saying: "Fengxiao is right! I, Cao Cao, will definitely have achievements!"
Guo Jia drank wine and said: "Since Your Majesty has allowed the general to preside over He Xian's funeral, it means there is no suspicion. The general can rest assured."
Cao Cao glanced around with his peripheral vision and saw no one. He looked a little indifferent and said: "Recently, there have been many voices from Da Sima Mansion, Shangshu Terrace, Yushitai and Liucao, wanting to keep me in Luoyang and never let me go. I’m leaving Beijing.”
Guo Jia was not surprised at all and said, "General, haven't you seen your majesty yet?"
Cao Cao nodded and said, "I was not summoned by the palace."
Guo Jia slowly put down the wine bottle and said: "Now, there are only two possibilities. One is that His Majesty wants to reuse the general, so he deliberately lets it go, showing power first and then favor. The second is that the pressure on the court is too great, and His Majesty wants to The general is left in Beijing."
Naturally, Cao Cao did not want to waste time in the capital, and said seriously: "Following the filial piety, or do you think the first option is more likely?"
Guo Jia nodded, looked towards the far south, and said: "Now in the northern states, only the Sanqiang and the Black Mountain Army are left. These two places are not urgent. I guess the attention of the court and your majesty will be put on the south?"
When Cao Cao heard this, he became excited and his eyes shone brightly.
The achievements of men of the Han family have always been on the battlefield.
Taizu made a covenant that no marquis would be worthy of military merit, and a marquis obtained through heresy would only be despised.
Cao Cao's heart was surging, and he was already imagining the scene of him leading an army of 100,000 people southward, quelling the rebellion of Yuan Shu, Dong Zhuo and others, and returning with a great victory.
At that time, His Majesty will personally go out of the city to greet him, and the great Sima and the great general will be at his fingertips!
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"Let go!"
Suddenly, a sharp shout woke Cao Cao from his sweet dream.
Not far away, I saw a young man arguing with Ms. Yin, and it was Ms. Yin who yelled.
The funeral was almost over, and there were not many people left in the He Mansion. Seeing this situation, Cao Cao's eyes suddenly became cold, and he strode over.
The young man looked at Ms. Yin with a sincere face and said, "I fell in love with you not just for a while. Now that He Xian is dead, what will happen to you orphans and widowed mothers? Why don't you become my concubine? I will ensure that you, mother and son, have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives... …”
Yin's charming face was full of shame and anger, and she said angrily: "Get out of here!"
The young man looked at Ms. Yin's pretty face, his expression became more and more serious, and said: "Do I need any more proof of my love for you? For so many days, I have been busy working for you, and my belt has been loosened. You Didn’t you see a little bit?”
Seeing Cao Cao approaching, Mrs. Yin became even more angry and said, "Get away!"
Cao Cao had heard a lot and reprimanded: "You openly molested her husband under the mourning hall before his body was cold. You are a person with corrupt conduct and no shame!"
The young man knew about Cao Cao, but he was not afraid. He sneered and said, "Don't think that I don't know. The way you look at her is wrong! Cao Mengde, she is the wife of your best friend, could you do it too?"
Ms. Yin's delicate body trembled when she heard this, and she couldn't help but retreat.
Cao Cao's narrow eyes were half-squinted and he said: "I think you are young and energetic, so you are so shameless. It is because you lack experience. Our army is short of men."
The young man showed no fear. He raised his neck and said, "You think I am a commoner on the roadside. I will arrest you if you ask. I tell you, my surname is Ma!"
Similar to compound surnames such as Ma, Sima and Huangfu, they are relatively rare. Whenever one appears, it can easily be associated with family background.
And Cao Cao immediately thought of one person: Ma Rixi.
This man was a Taiwei in the sixth year of Zhongping, and was exempted from the Yellow Turban Army. However, after Ma Rong, his prestige was prosperous, and the Ma family was treated with special courtesy by the government and the public.
A trace of disdain flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, and he said: "I'll take you, and I'll just apologize to Lieutenant Ma in the future. Someone, take it!"
Cao Cao presided over the funeral ceremony. He arranged for many people from all over the He family, and six servants immediately wanted to knock the young man down.
"presumptuous!"
The young man was held down and shouted urgently: "I tell you, I am a student of the Imperial Palace, and my tutor is the Imperial Palace Prince. Cao Mengde, you dare to take me?!"
Guo Jia came over at this time, stood behind Cao Cao, and coughed quietly.
Cao Cao was filled with hatred, but he also knew that if the imperial student and Bian Rang were involved, he could not easily drag this bastard into joining the army.
Glancing at the trembling Yin family, Cao Cao's eyes flashed coldly and said: "Even Taichang Qing's disciples cannot coerce He Xian's widow. Today, Cao Cao will definitely take you!"
As he spoke, Cao Cao waved his hand fiercely.
Several powerful servants knocked the young man down and then tied him up tightly.
The young man's face was livid, and he roared angrily: "Cao Ah Man, you are just a woman. Is it worth it for you to offend me like this?"
Cao Cao stood proudly and said: "Stop his mouth and drag him out."
"Cao Amo, I won't give up... Wuwu..." The young man struggled violently, but was still dragged out.
Not far away, Mrs. Yin looked at Cao Cao's back, her eyes were red, and she bit her lip gently.
Guo Jia, on the other hand, was thoughtful, mentally judging the consequences of Cao Cao's actions.
Cao Cao's situation was not good. The government and the public were very wary of him. People kept turning over old scores and wanted to send Cao Cao to prison.
"What happened!?"
Suddenly, a group of people appeared at the door, and there was a dull snort.
When Cao Cao saw this, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly stepped forward to greet her and said, "I, Cao Cao, have met the Queen Mother."
When Mrs. Yin saw it, her face turned pale with fright, but she still hurried over and said, "I have seen the Queen Mother."
The young man who was tied up and pouting was still frozen in place while being lifted up by several big men.
Queen Mother He glanced at it and said expressionlessly: "What's going on?"
Cao Cao didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Ms. Yin didn't dare even more. She lowered her head, moved her lips, and made no sound.
The young man, on the other hand, kept whining.
Seeing that no one was speaking, Queen Mother He looked a little unkind. She pointed at a familiar maid and said, "Come here."
The people in the He Mansion were basically arranged by Queen Mother He. When the maid saw it, she quickly stepped forward.
But he didn't dare to speak loudly, so he came to the Queen Mother He and started mumbling.
Queen Mother He listened, her body trembling with anger, her eyes cold, even staring at Cao Cao fiercely.
Cao Cao's heart sank, his face remained calm, and he raised his hand and said, "To report to the Queen Mother, the thief was teasing the Yin family and was captured by me."
'late. Guo Jia on the side sighed inwardly when he saw the expression on Queen Mother He's face.
"Come here, get it for me!"
Sure enough, Queen Mother He was furious and pointed at Cao Cao and shouted.
The imperial guards who followed immediately captured Cao Cao.
Cao Cao also knew it was too late and hurriedly explained: "Empress Dowager, I have not..."
At this point, Cao Cao couldn't continue.
Defending at this time is actually a kind of admission.
Queen Mother He didn't want to hear his explanation at all, and said with a cold face: "Bring them all to me and escort them into the palace!"
"Yes." The imperial guard responded and took Cao Cao and the tied young man away together.
Queen Mother He ignored Guo Jia, snorted coldly at Mrs. Yin, rolled up her sleeves and turned around.
She came to see He Xian off for the last time today, but she never expected to encounter such a thing.
Ms. Yin's delicate body trembled with fright, and she was filled with grievances, but she couldn't say a single word.
When Queen Mother He stormed back to the palace angrily, Cao Cao was currently in the Shizhong Lu.
When they came out of the ordinary room, Taichang Qing was teaching. Sitting there were Lu Yu, Sima Yi and other half-grown boys.
Bian Rang was serious in speech and teaching, with a serious look on his face.
Liu Bian quietly observed for a while and left quietly.
After taking a few steps, Pan Yin whispered: "Your Majesty, Zhang Yan, the leader of the Black Mountain Army, has written a letter to apologize."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said, "Leave it to the Chancellor."
The Black Mountain Army was defeated in Jizhou last year. Zhang Yan's prestige was damaged and many of his men were scattered. The Black Mountain Army was already in a state of disintegration.
In addition, they had to survive the severe winter and wait for the summer harvest, and they were short of clothes and food. On the surface, they wrote a letter to apologize, but in fact they still wanted the court to give them money and food.
Liu Bian would not act like a cheap daddy to these Montenegrin troops who were apparently recruiting troops but were actually bandits.
Pan Yin responded and took back the handed memorial.
After leaving Shizhonglu and returning to Chongde Hall, Liu Bian pondered and said: "Let's look for potential juniors in the capital and send them to the palace. When they are of appropriate age, they can then be sent to the Imperial College."
"Young man understands," Pan Yin said.
Liu Bian hummed, paced, thinking about the affairs of the court, and said: "Lu Qing's family is not in good health. We should keep an eye on the Forbidden Army camp. Zhao Yun is there, and Cao Cao... should be put there first." For a month, practice hard and settle down..."
"His Majesty,"
Before Liu Bian finished speaking, Xu Yan ran over and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, Cao Cao has been tied into the palace by the Queen Mother."
Liu Bian's expression changed slightly and he said, "Why? Did Cao Cao collide with his mother?"
Xu Yan looked hesitant, but said: "Which, Cao Cao presided over He Yan's funeral, and on the last day, with Ma Zheng, for..."
Seeing Xu Yan hesitating, Liu Bian frowned and said, "For what? Tell me!"
Xu Yan's face stiffened and he said, "In order to get jealous of He Xian's widow, I got into a fight with Ma Zheng and was knocked into a fight by the Queen Mother."
On the empty palace road, it was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Liu Bian's frown slowly relaxed, and his expression gradually became expressionless.
Pan Yin saw this and quickly lowered his head, not daring to breathe.
He still remembered that last year when Cao Cao went to Qingzhou, His Majesty personally taught Cao Cao not to be confused about women.
Now, as soon as He Xian died, Cao Cao started fighting for his widow, and was caught red-handed by the Queen Mother.
Pan Yin could no longer imagine how angry His Majesty was in front of him.
Liu Bian's face was twitching again and again, his eyes were as angry as fire, he raised his feet and said calmly: "Go to Yongle Palace."
Pan Yin and others did not dare to answer, and followed Liu Bian towards Yongle Palace in silence.
When Liu Bian arrived, he saw Queen Mother He's face covered with frost and her eyes like swords.
In front of her, Cao Cao, Ma Zheng and Yin were kneeling on the ground. Even Yin was tied up tightly.
(End of chapter)
