Lu Xuan looked at the white and tender Diao Chan and said softly: "Little lady, can I borrow something?"
Diao Chan straightened her clothes that were soaked in front of her in a serious manner, cast a flirtatious look, and said with a smile: "What do you want to borrow, Master?"
"I'm a little thirsty, please lend me some water."
Lu Xuan's eyes were fiery.
The Diao Chan in front of her is as charming as silk, and her eyes are as cold as spring and rainy. Especially after giving birth to a child, Diao Chan became slightly plump and looked even more mature and charming, making people even more swaying.
When Diao Chan heard Lu Xuan's words and saw Lu Xuan's fiery eyes, she turned slightly sideways with a look of refusal and said softly: "Young master, if you want to drink, please help yourself."
Lu Xuan leaned forward.
The two figures were entangled, but after a long time, everything calmed down.
Lu Xuan wiped the corners of his mouth and washed up with Diao Chan.
The two of them were dressed neatly and talking about the palace together.
Nowadays, Diao Chan has long been accustomed to the life in the palace and has a relaxed life. In the past few months, she rarely goes to Shuxiang Pavilion. When she was pregnant, she still went to Shuxiang Pavilion from time to time.
For Diao Chan, making money from business is secondary. She likes the scholarly environment of Shuxiang Pavilion and enjoys the tranquility in Shuxiang Pavilion.
After chatting with Diao Chan, Lu Xuan left Diao Chan's yard and prepared to see his father, but learned that his old father Lu Kang had gone to the Five Classics Hall. Lu Kang spent most of the time in the Five Classics Hall, and only returned to the palace when he missed his grandchildren.
Lu Xuan shook his head and chuckled.
Lu Kang just liked to chat with the famous Confucian scholars in the Five Classics Hall, and by the way, he also gave lectures to the scholars in the Five Classics Hall.
Lu Xuan returned to the study. It was still early, so he called Lu Xun, Zhuge Jin, Yang Xiu, Kan Ze and Lu Rong all over to learn about government affairs from everyone. Although these people are the chief reporters around Lu Xuan, in fact, they can be regarded as a small cabinet, because they handle all government affairs first for Lu Xuan.
This is the strength Lu Xuan wants to cultivate.
Historically, this was the method used by emperors to centralize power.
During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, in order to check and balance the prime ministers and the imperial censors and further gain power, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty strengthened the role of the Secretariat. Over the generations, the Secretariat became a power agency. Every official in power must have the position of recording the affairs of the Secretariat. , can take charge of government affairs.
The establishment of a cabinet in the Ming Dynasty was actually similar to the Shangshutai, in order for the emperor to centralize power. In the Qing Dynasty, Kang Mazi established the Minister of Nanshufang, and Yongzheng established the Military Aircraft Department separately. They both established their own teams to seize power, independent of the normal six ministries.
Whether it is the South Study Room or the Military Aircraft Department, there is no essential difference between the Cabinet and the Chancellor's Desk.
When the emperor seizes power, he will not seize power himself.
The emperor controls power, goes to the end personally, and competes with officials. This is ugly and can easily affect his majesty. Because you are the emperor, once you fail to do something, it will easily affect yourself.
However, by placing one's own confidants in power, these people will become the emperor's minions.
Lu Xuan trained people like Lu Xun, Zhuge Jin, and Yang Xiu just to be able to better grasp power.
Many things can be arranged better.
Lu Xuan asked one by one. Whether it was Lu Xun, Zhuge Jin, Yang Xiu, or Kan Ze, they were all very knowledgeable and familiar with Wu's government affairs, and they were all considered to be of outstanding ability.
Lu Rong is worse, but Lu Rong is more loyal.
After Lu Xuan understood it, he let everyone go about their business. Although the current small group is good, it is still immature. Even so, it has already taken on a lot of government affairs. A few people are responsible for the things compiled by each department.
After dinner in the evening, Lu Xuan stayed in Da Qiao's yard to rest.
For the next few days, Lu Xuan stayed at the palace without going out. He was like an old scalper, plowing the land at home to satisfy the women in the family who were like wolves and tigers. In the following time, Lu Xuan completely entered the sage mode, focusing on career development and making further adjustments to various aspects such as official administration, granaries, and property.
While Lu Xuan was busy dealing with the internal affairs of Wu State, Yang Biao returned to Luoyang, Guanzhong, and saw Cao Cao reporting Lu Xuan's answer, rejecting the title of General of the Universe and using the title of General of Tiance.
Cao Cao's city was very deep. When he heard Yang Biao's report, his mind turned over and over again, thinking about the meaning of Lu Xuan's actions.
Are you dissatisfied with the court?
Or is it to beat the imperial court, or to use this incident to beat him?
Cao Cao looked at Yang Biao and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Yang, Lu Xuan rejected the edict arranged by the court and proposed the title of General Tiance. Do you have anything else to say, or is he dissatisfied with me?"
Yang Biao replied neither humble nor arrogantly: "Reporting to King Qin, Lu Xuan only said that the General of the Universe is too big and too full to use."
Cao Cao took a deep look at Yang Biao.
Some don't believe it.
On the one hand, Yang Biao was a member of the emperor and loyal to the Han Dynasty; on the other hand, Yang Xiu went to Lu Xuan's command. Yang Biao should be on Lu Xuan's side, so Cao Cao heard Yang Biao's very ordinary answer and asked him directly. Yang Biao retreated and called Xun Yu and Guo Jia.
Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Wen Ruo, Feng Xiao, and Lu Xuan rejected the title of General of the Universe and proposed the title of General of Tiance. According to my opinion, he is dissatisfied with the court, or he wants to show his authority and take the title of General Tiance." The edict comes back."
"Lu Xuan's strength is getting stronger and stronger, and he must be further checked and balanced."
"The last time Xu You came to form an alliance on behalf of Yuan Shao, he agreed to join forces with Yuan Shao. I planned to let Yuan Shao deal with Lu Xuan. We will wait and see what happens. Now it seems that we need to be more proactive and use Yuan Shao to contain Lu Xuan."
Cao Cao said: "What do you think?"
Xun Yu thought for a while and said seriously: "King Qin, we need to slow down the war with Lu Xuan. Guanzhong has been decided, Liangzhou is no longer a threat, and the next target is Hanzhong. Once Hanzhong is captured, there will be greater depth." And the foundation. It would be better if we could control the entire Yizhou. So right now, we cannot start a large-scale war with Lu Xuan, we must stabilize him."
He looked at Cao Cao and said solemnly: "At any time, you can't fight with your will. The King of Qin is the pillar of the Han Dynasty. At this time, Lu Xuan is provoking, you just have to bear it, not to mention just changing the title and giving him that is."
Cao Cao chuckled and said, "Wen Ruo's reminder is very correct. I understand."
Guo Jia said: "Your Majesty, Guanzhong has been pacified. Wen Ruo said that the focus is on Hanzhong, and I agree. I asked myself to sneak into Hanzhong and provoke a conflict between Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu. Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu are enemies. As long as Zhang Lu is in trouble, He will ask for help. Therefore, I will help Liu Zhang scheme against Zhang Lu first, and then let Zhang Lu ask for help."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "Be careful when serving as a filial piety. I ask Ma Chao to go with you."
"No, no need."
Guo Jia shook his head and said: "Ma Chao went to Hanzhong. Once his identity is exposed, he will be easily discovered. Therefore, there is no need for Ma Chao to follow him, just a general escort. When he goes to Hanzhong for a humble job, Liu Bei in the court must also make arrangements, otherwise it will always be Hidden danger."
"In recent times, Liu Bei has relied on the emperor. Although he has no real power, his influence is growing."
"This man is very charming and a hero in the world, but he just doesn't have the chance."
"We can't let this happen."
"The humble position suggested that Liu Bei should be thrown to the border of Yanzhou and asked to join Yuan Shao's son Yuan Tan in Taishan County to target the Langya Kingdom in Xuzhou. On the one hand, he arranged for Liu Bei to use Lu Xuan to contain Liu Bei. On the other hand, he also With the help of Liu Bei, Lu Xuan was contained."
Guo Jia solemnly said: "In this way, the king's strategy can be quickly advanced."
Xun Yu said: "Fengxiao is right."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "Then transfer Liu Bei over, then notify Yuan Shao to cooperate, and let Yuan Tan take the initiative to deal with Xuzhou. In short, we will first deal with the Taishan bandits in the north of Xuzhou, stir up some disputes, and attract Lu Xuan's attention. Our plan Only then can we advance.”
Xun Yu said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Cao Cao continued: "In addition, this time, Yang Biao will still be sent to deliver the order. There is nothing to say about the process. Wen Ruo goes directly to request the order."
"Here!"
Xun Yu nodded and answered.
Cao Cao arranged many things and let people go down.
Xun Yu arranged the imperial decree and handed it over to Yang Biao, and then Yang Biao went south to Shu County again. He went all the way south, and it was already late October when he returned to Shu County, and the weather turned cold.
