The more indignant these noble officials were, the less likely they were to dismiss Yanzhou as governor.
On the contrary, he will reuse Liu Hong and use him to check and balance these growing noble clans!
However, now that so many people are accusing Liu Hong, he still needs to give him some face.
"I have learned that the governor of Yanzhou executed the Bian clan because the Bian clan secretly hid soldiers and armor and conspired to rebel."
"This crime should have punished his clan, but the governor of Yanzhou punished him without retribution. Many people have gone beyond the bounds. If everyone is like this, how can we talk about rules?"
Liu Hong's face was stern, and then he said quietly:
"It is my command that Liu Hong, the governor of Yanzhou, has exceeded the rules and will be fined one year's salary and paid five million to serve as a warning to others!"
The chaos in the Han Dynasty has been going on for several years. In this special period, who doesn't hide some soldiers to protect themselves?
However, this kind of thing can be done secretly in private, but it is a capital crime if it is done openly.
From a practical point of view, there is nothing wrong with Liu Hong's approach, it's just that his methods are too radical.
The ministers looked at each other and said no more words to condemn.
However, I am even more disgusted with this poor-born Yanzhou governor!
time flies.
The end of the year has come in the blink of an eye.
Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, it’s the Spring Festival again.
Yanzhou was bustling with excitement, and even the other states were unusually festive.
Outside the governor's mansion, there were only a few people visiting.
Only some of Liu Hong's confidants, the governors of various counties, and the nobles who had taken refuge came to visit.
Liu Hong didn't take this to heart. It was more meaningful to stand in a daze and waste time with those hypocritical nobles.
The governor's mansion was overflowing with joy. Liu Hong sat in the courtyard and watched a group of heirs laughing and joking around in the mansion.
Enjoying this rare peace.
night.
The wives and concubines were dressed in red dresses and put on light makeup, making them look stunningly beautiful for a moment.
"Ms. sir."
Cai Zhaoji led a group of sisters to salute Liu Hong.
"Ladies, let's take a look at the gifts that my husband has prepared for you."
Liu Hong pulled Cai Zhaoji and Diao Chan, and the other concubines stood beside Liu Hong obediently.
Liu Hong clapped his hands, and the guard immediately ran away.
Not long after, a sound attracted everyone's attention.
A flash of fire shot into the sky, and then exploded, with sparks flickering like a dream.
When the girls saw this scene, their eyes were as tender as water.
After enjoying the fireworks, we had dinner.
Liu Hong and his concubines began the first absurdity of the new year.
Liu Hong had already asked the carpenter to make a chair similar to a horse stool in advance, with a hollow center and two armrests in front.
Although it was just a small tool for fun, it made a group of wives and concubines who had never seen the world feel ashamed.
Only Xiao Qiao and Mi Zhen were interested in this.
…
Shortly after the year, the Yellow Turban Army who had been hiding in various places rebelled again, as if they had negotiated.
Liu Hong looked at the letter in his hand, his eyes flashing with light.
This uprising can be said to be the last peace before troubled times.
After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the entire Han Dynasty will fall apart, and he has the opportunity to seize millet from the fire.
coming! !
The next month, Guo Tai and others revolted from Baibo Valley in Xihe and captured Taiyuan County, Hedong County and other places.
County guards and governors from various places were assassinated by Yellow Turban bandits one after another.
There was a great uproar in the court.
"This Yellow Turban bandit keeps coming back again and again, who can tell me how to eradicate it!"
Liu Hong was furious and looked around at the ministers.
"Your Majesty, I have a plan."
Among the ministers, Taichang Liu Yan walked out slowly.
"My dear, what do you think of me?"
Liu Hong looked at Liu Yan, his expression softening slightly.
"Your Majesty, I believe that with the current situation, we can abolish the history and establish the pastoral system, abolish the governor system, and replace it with the state pastoral system."
"The clan or important ministers in the court centralize the three major items of military, political, and financial power of a state to one person in order to quell unrest in various places."
As soon as these words came out, the officials in the court started talking a lot.
Liu Hong, on the other hand, began to think thoughtfully.
This move not only allows people to suppress the Yellow Turban rebels, but also allows officials to pay for officials!
Kill two birds with one stone!
Liu Hong waved his hand and agreed directly.
"In this case, as you said, we will abolish the position of governor, replace it with the establishment of prefecture, and announce that governors from all over the country will be admitted to Luoyang."
When everyone in the court heard this, some were happy and some were sad.
After retreating from the court, Zhang Rang quickly wrote a letter to Liu Hong and rushed to Yanzhou.
"Have you abolished the provincial governorship and established a state pastoralist?"
A few days later, Liu Hong looked at the letter from Luoyang and narrowed his eyes slightly.
He immediately ordered the glass workshop to create a glass statue more than two meters high in Liu Hong's image.
Nowadays, glass products are hard to come by in every state and county, so he doesn’t believe that Liu Hong can withstand his sugar-coated projectile.
He is bound to win the position of governor of Yanzhou.
Luoyang, above the court.
Liu Hong stood among the ministers with a calm expression.
The governors of various states looked worried.
Liu Hong wanted to abolish the governor and establish a prefectural governor. The prefectural governor had the power to command the territory of a state. Only important officials of the imperial court and clan members could not hold the position.
Who will take over and who will be removed are unknown.
"Your Majesty, I have something I would like to dedicate to Your Majesty."
Liu Hong walked out of the crowd of ministers.
The ministers looked at Liu Hong with disgust in their eyes.
"Oh? What is it?"
Hearing this, Liu Hong looked at Liu Hong with a little interest.
"Just outside the temple."
Liu Hong said slowly.
"Send it up!"
Hearing this, Liu Hong waved his hand.
The guards outside the palace obeyed the order and brought in the surprise Liu Hong had prepared.
Everyone looked curiously and saw several people struggling to carry a glass sculpture inside.
The crystal clear glass shone in the sunlight, and many ministers who had never seen the world froze in place.
This old guy actually spent so much money just to be able to become a state shepherd.
Many ministers had expressions of disbelief on their faces.
Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty was stunned at first, looking at the erected glass sculpture with an expression of great joy.
He had heard about Yanzhou's specialty colored glaze for a long time, but it was so rare that it was hard to find even in Luoyang.
Not to mention such a huge glass sculpture.
Its price is more than a thousand gold!
"I searched all over Yanzhou and found such a large piece of colored glaze. I specially polished it into a piece of honor for Your Majesty and presented it to Your Majesty!"
Liu Hong said calmly.
Making such a large piece of glass wasted several days in the workshop.
Fortunately, the craftsman's skills are good.
"Ai Qing, thank you for your trouble!"
Looking at the glass sculpture in front of him, Liu Hong became more and more happy.
Even looking at Liu Hong was a lot more pleasing to the eye.
"The great Han Dynasty is now scattered in various states, and wars are raging. I want to abolish the governor and establish a state pastor."
Liu Hong paused.
Although he has planned to abolish the governor, the power of the state pastor is too great, so this matter cannot be rushed.
Today's big men can't withstand too big a storm.
Let's use one or two states as a pilot first. If the results are good, it won't be too late to promote it to Dahan.
In his opinion, Liu Hong, a lonely minister with no background and opposition to the nobles, was the most suitable candidate.
Even more suitable than the Han clan clan.
The clan can still rebel, but even if Liu Hong has any rebel intentions, he will become the target of public criticism and be attacked by various major scholar groups.
"During the reign of the governor of Yanzhou, the people of Yanzhou live and work in peace and contentment. I will appoint you as the shepherd of Yanzhou. Don't let me down."
After Liu Hong finished speaking, he paused for a moment and took a look at the reactions of the officials present.
The result was not what he expected.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Liu Hong bowed his hands and saluted.
Under the court, Yuan Feng had a gloomy face. Today he wanted to join Liu Hong's book, but in the end, the old thief became the shepherd of Yanzhou.
Liu Hong has already spoken. If he stops him again, he may offend His Majesty.
With this thought, Yuan Feng sighed in his heart.
