"Lin Aiqing."
"What other orders does your Majesty have?"
The Royal Palace, in the Royal Garden.
Lin Mo came alone to ask for credit for Lu Xun's advice and was appointed Pingnan Zhonglang General. Along with him were the other three major families. Among them, Zhu Huan was also a fierce man who could fight in water and was also appointed as an official.
Liu Xie would agree to such a trivial matter without even thinking about it.
However, what made Liu Xie feel the difference was that after talking about the matter, Lin Mo left without any intention of testing, so that Liu Xie himself couldn't help but speak.
"Aiqing is leaving now? Is there anything you haven't said yet?" Liu Xie, who was sitting under the stone pavilion, looked at Lin Mo.
Lin Mo hesitated for a moment, with a puzzled look on his face, "We have all invited the ministers to perform, there is nothing else to do."
"Why don't you, Aiqing, think about it again? For example, tomorrow's court meeting will decide on the position of dean of Taiyuan College. Aiqing, don't you have anyone to recommend?" Liu Xie finally couldn't help but speak.
"Once the imperial examination is implemented, the position of dean of Taiyuan College will be related to the foundation of the country. This matter can only be decided by His Majesty's Sacred Heart, and no humble minister dares to overstep it." Lin Mo bowed respectfully and replied.
This answer was beyond Liu Xie's expectation. He was stunned for a moment, stood up and walked to the eaves, and said in a deep voice: "I have benefited a lot from what my beloved said to me last time. You can come to the palace to talk to me more in your free time." Discuss.”
"I obey the order." After saying this, he bowed out and left.
Seeing Lin Mo striding away, Liu Xie's eyes were half-squinted, and his thoughts were a little complicated.
Not long after, Dong Cheng came out from behind the rockery. Liu Xie didn't look at him, but asked softly: "Do you think he is really not interested in the position of dean of Taiyuan College?"
"It seems like this. There is no need for him to drag this matter to the court and let all Lu Lin and his party go. Wouldn't that just confirm that their son-in-law is the second Cao Cao?" Dong Cheng held his hands in his arms. Sleeves, face sinking like water.
Liu Xie chuckled lightly, twirled his fingers and said: "Perhaps, it's not that he doesn't want to, but he also knows that the imperial examination is actually a way to make enemies of the world's aristocratic families. At this time, when he becomes the dean of the Taiyuan Academy, he will inevitably be defeated by everyone. People criticize me and become the people who stand in front of me and collide with the world's noble families."
Dong Cheng sighed, shook his head and said: "Since your majesty knew that this move was a head-on collision with the world's aristocratic families, why did you still agree to him? Even when Yang Situ asked in the court, your majesty just hesitated and looked at Lin Lin. Naturally, there will be people like Mo going to build momentum for His Majesty."
Liu Xie glanced at Dong Cheng, with a bit of disdain in his eyes. He was loyal, but not smart enough.
He turned back to the stone table and sat down, concentrating on saying: "The reason why I agreed to Lin Mo is, firstly, to stabilize the positions of Lang Zhongling and Weiwei. Secondly, what he said is actually very reasonable. The power of the world's aristocratic families is too great. In the long run, the implementation of the imperial examination system will help me stabilize the country."
Seeing Dong Cheng's hesitant expression, Liu Xie continued: "As for the matter of confirming the truth in the court, I don't want to do it."
Speaking of this, Liu Xie's eyes darkened and his face became much darker, "I have been a puppet for too many years. I don't want to be a puppet anymore. I just want to take this opportunity to tell the world that this world belongs to me." The world!"
Dong Cheng's eyebrows tightened. Is Your Majesty taking this opportunity to build momentum?
Using Lin Mo's move to declare his sovereignty was indeed a clever move. Even an emperor must have great power to truly attract more people to defect to him.
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"Your Majesty, if you are hostile to the world's aristocratic families just because of this, I'm afraid it will be even more unpopular, especially when your Majesty needs to absorb the power of all parties."
"So, the position of dean is very critical."
Liu Xie's lips curved into a smile, and he held the pearl of wisdom in his hand, "He may have done this because he has the country and the country in his heart, or it may be because the two sons-in-law and Weng were from humble backgrounds and harbored malice towards the family, but no matter what, I am not stupid, no matter what, I am not stupid. I will face the fire directly."
Dong Cheng was very excited after hearing this. He stood directly in front of Liu Xie from behind, lowered his head and said, "Has your Majesty already chosen a dean?"
Liu Xie raised his eyes and glanced at Dong Cheng, snorting lightly. The latter immediately understood and his eyes lit up, "Yes, just now he said that it was all up to His Majesty, so Yang Situ will be the one to take charge. He also contributed when Cao Cao fled. Coupled with the reputation of the fourth and third sons of the Yang family, we will definitely be able to stabilize the chaos below!"
Liu Xie frowned instinctively.
I don't know if it started when the princes fought for hegemony, or because Lin Mo talked about the dangers of growing a family, but he is now very disgusted with the words of four generations and three princes, and disciples and former officials all over the world.
The implementation of the imperial examination system was originally used to weaken the aristocratic families, and if people from the aristocratic families were to serve, they were still one of the most powerful families in the world, so what was the meaning of such a change.
Liu Xie waved his hand, "It's not him!"
After saying that, he was unwilling to discuss this topic with Dong Cheng in depth.
Although they are now clan members, Dong Cheng is still a member of a noble family at heart. Anyway, he does not need the help of people from the imperial faction to do this. It doesn't matter if he doesn't tell him. He then asked: "Those two things?" How's everything going?"
"Don't worry, your majesty, someone has been contacted. It is most suitable for the North Kingdom to let the Lu family and the Cui family marry. The Zhao family is too close to Lu Lin because of the fertilizer business, and the momentum has steadily overwhelmed these two families. , Your Majesty has now hinted that they are eager to offer a clan marriage to compete with the Zhao family."
Hearing this answer, Liu Xie nodded with satisfaction.
Now, if you need to quickly expand your own power, you must use the simplest and crudest method to enrich your harem and rely on external forces.
In fact, it was also based on this consideration that Liu Xie knew very well that he could not do things too well, so a person in the position of dean must successfully block the smoke brought by the imperial examination system.
At least you can't let yourself be the first to suffer.
Then Liu Xie glanced at Dong Cheng, who then continued: "We have recruited some people, but the number is still a little smaller. After all, the ministers and others must grasp their origins and loyalty and dare not be vague."
Liu Xie also knew that this matter was urgent, but the problem was that there was not much time left for him. He sighed and couldn't help but look at the stone table, "There must be enough people before the autumn harvest. When their son-in-law goes on the expedition, Jingzhou is also the last battle to pacify the world, I must take advantage of that time to replace all the people who should be replaced!"
"I will try my best."
"It's not as much as possible, but it's necessary!" Liu Xiehu's eyes were like falcons, and there was a chill in his words.
In just a moment, he immediately lost his coldness and sighed helplessly, "Uncle, this matter concerns the country. You must hurry up. I really don't have time."
"Wei Wei, I obey." Dong Cheng bowed his hands, his legs started to tremble, his heart was pounding, and it felt like a thorn had been pierced deep in his back.
Although it was only a moment, at that moment Dong Cheng almost didn't recognize the emperor in front of him. What happened to him? This was not the case in the past.
Probably, Liu Xie also realized that he had lost his temper. He quickly stood up and stepped forward to help Dong Cheng up. He said seriously: "Although Wu Shuo and Zhong Ji took the positions of Lang Zhongling and Wei Wei, whether it is the Imperial Forest Army or the Nine Gates The school captain and even the city gate guards were all Lu Lin's people.
At the moment, I can't let them change people explicitly, otherwise I'm afraid it will alarm Lu Lin. According to the recruitment plan reported by Zhang Liao, this war is about to start. By then, their father-in-law and son-in-law will definitely go south together. That's when Good time to make a substitution.
At the same time, I will also try to bring the fire of the imperial examination to Lu Lin. After all, they are the instigators. When the time comes, no one will speak for them.
So, you must be quick. "
Originally, he didn’t want to tell Dong Cheng the whole plan, but he was afraid that his gaffe just now would frighten his own people. Liu Xie could only say bitterly: “Uncle, you are the person I trust most, and I can only rely on you for this matter. "
"No matter how stupid I am, I will definitely recruit enough people before the autumn harvest!"
Dong Cheng finally regained his previous feelings and his breathing became much easier. Seeing Liu Xie's attitude, he dared to ask: "Your Majesty, Lu Bu is invincible in the world, and so are Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Wei Yue, Ma Chao, etc. Everyone has the courage to do anything, so please, Your Majesty, don’t try to fight against each other unless it is absolutely necessary."
"Don't worry about that."
Liu Xie twisted his neck and stroked his clothes, "I already have a careful plan in my heart. If I don't do it, it will be completed."
After being a puppet for so many years, Dong Cheng could certainly understand that he wanted to take back his own power, but he was worried that Liu Xie would not be a match for the Weng son-in-law.
What's more, judging from all the current signs, the two of them really don't seem to be like Cao Cao or Dong Zhuo. "Actually, has Your Majesty ever thought that maybe Lu Lin's son-in-law is really loyal to Your Majesty?"
Liu Xie sneered, "I know what you are thinking. You think they have been respectful to me and asked for orders in everything up to now, but have you ever thought that at this time, the world is uncertain, and they also need me.
Once all the forces are wiped out, that's when their true faces will be revealed. "
After saying that, Liu Xie himself smiled bitterly, "Maybe they are really loyal, maybe not, but I can't gamble with the inheritance of my ancestors, and the four hundred-year-old man cannot be ruined in my hands."
In this way, Dong Cheng can understand.
It's just that the indiscriminate killing of heroes will be infamous for thousands of years. From his heart, Dong Cheng didn't want Liu Xie to go to that point.
Compared with the Great Han Dynasty, this kind of sacrifice seems insignificant.
What a dilemma.
Looking at the emperor with his back turned to him, Dong Cheng once again felt that it was actually not easy for him.
"If you have nothing to do, just step back."
After Liu Xie waved his hand, Dong Cheng bowed and said, "Wei Chen, please leave."
Gone, all gone.
Under the stone pavilion, only Liu Xie stood alone in the cold spring wind.
He didn't expect anyone to understand him. Originally, the emperor was the loneliest person.
Boom boom~
There was a spring thunder, and the downpour started immediately.
Liu Xie stretched out his hand to catch the rainwater dripping from the eaves of the stone pavilion. He played with the nine beads in front of him in the wind, "The wind is going to blow."
The court meeting came as scheduled.
In early spring, the sky lights up relatively late, and it is still pitch black at this time. In addition, the spring rain is imminent and the chill is approaching.
Following the shout from the chamberlain, all the civil and military ministers walked towards the Golden Palace.
Without Cao Cao's presence, there was no need to enter the court without paying homage, pay homage without paying homage, or go to the hall with swords and shoes. The ministers also lacked the link of waiting for others, and they seemed to have found what they thought the court should be like.
After the court meeting began, ministers from various ministries began to report on some complicated matters, mostly reported by Lu Lin's faction, such as troop adjustments and military supplies.
As the chief agricultural officer, Xun Yu also reported the spring plowing plan and the autumn harvest budget, and then a list of those who needed to be supplemented for staff shortages in various ministries.
It's not a big deal, but these matters have to be decided in the court, and it takes more than an hour to pass.
It wasn't until all these things were finalized that Liu Xie straightened his back and prepared to start the highlight of the day.
"My dear friends, the implementation of the imperial examination has become an inevitable trend. However, the position of dean of Taiyuan College is still vacant. Today it is necessary to select a person to take up the position. This position is related to the selection and employment of talents. It is of great importance. My dear friends, you may wish to speak freely, even if it is You can also recommend yourself."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone stood up, it was Zongzheng's internal minister Liu Ai, "Your Majesty, I propose that Yang Situ be appointed as the dean of Taiyuan College. Yang Situ studied Confucian classics and became rich in knowledge. He has absolute prestige in the hearts of scholars all over the world. If he takes up the post, he will definitely be welcomed by the public.”
With Liu Ai taking the lead, others soon came out to support him one by one.
Not too many, but there were about a dozen people.
Under Long's case, Liu Xie clenched his right fist. Except for his support, no one else spoke. This was a situation Liu Xie had not expected at all. What did Lu Lin's people do? They were all mute. What are you still doing? Do you really not want this position?
In fact, the same doubt also arose in Yang Biao's heart.
In his plan, there must be people in the court today who support them all from Lu Lin's party, and they will definitely be louder than him, but it doesn't matter, he has already prepared an argument to refute.
Once a stalemate is reached, if His Majesty leans towards him, it is still very likely that the matter will be accomplished.
In any case, he took the greatest credit for escaping from Cao Cao. He did not believe that Liu Association supported Lu Lin but not him.
The result was that no one from the Lulin faction spoke up and was kept in a trap.
This is the position of dean of Taiyuan College, which holds the key to the promotion of scholars all over the world. Are you serious about not grabbing it?
Liu Xie's face was calm, but in his heart he was eager to jump. This position must be taken by Lin Mo. This was one of his plans, because only in this way could the anger of the world's aristocratic families be directed when the imperial examination was implemented. Lu Lin's group.
At the same time, their origins are destined to make the aristocratic families question whether this is a class conflict that has accumulated over the years, and the two sides are destined to be unable to coexist in the end.
With such a major premise, no one will have any objections to the slaughter of heroes by then, because they all want Lu Lin to be destroyed.
Okay, if you don’t want to fight, I’ll help you!
"Lin Aiqing won the first prize at the Pengcheng Poetry Society back then, which is a legend among scholars. She was also known as a talented person. You also have a high status in the hearts of scholars all over the world. Why don't you speak today?" Liu Xiexiao Very kind.
As soon as these words came out, Yang Biao was stunned. What does this mean? When did you get together? Is Your Majesty going to favor Lu Lin?
Lin Mo bowed and said: "Your Majesty, you are ridiculous. I am from a poor family. I have not been infiltrated by poetry and calligraphy. I just learned some poetry and prose and won the first prize by luck. In terms of teaching scriptures, qualifications and prestige, I am far away." Even if he is not as good as Yang Situ, the ministers also think that it is not a bad idea for Yang Situ to take up the post."
At this moment, Liu Xie and the people in the imperial faction were probably confused.
Dean of the Taiyuan Academy, whoever holds this position is equivalent to holding the hearts of the world's scholars, but he really doesn't want it?
Could it be that we have really misunderstood their father-in-law? They are not Cao Cao or powerful officials.
A few people even felt a little guilty in their hearts.
Even Liu Xie's belief was somewhat shaken. He would not really be as loyal to the big man as his uncle said.
In his heart, Liu Xie wanted Lin Mo to fight for it, because he had already made all the plans for this game. Now that Lin Mo didn't fight, he felt that the subsequent moves would be affected.
But they have already said that they no longer want to be pawned. There is no reason why you should not give them to the ones who want to be pawned. You can forcefully give them to the ones who are inappropriate.
I regret it. If I had known about this situation earlier, I should have talked to everyone below beforehand.
Liu Xie was at a loss for a while.
Just when Yang Biao felt that he had a chance to win, Zhao Yan stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I recommend Zhong Yao as Minister Zhong. He is knowledgeable about the past and the present and has studied Confucianism intensively. He will definitely be able to take on this important task!"
Zhao Yan is one of the leaders of the Yingchuan faction. If history does not change, he can be considered loyal to the Cao family. At least he helped usurp the Han Dynasty.
However, when Cao Cao moved the capital, he was in the Fufeng area, so he followed Zhong Yao to Xuchang.
After Zhao Yan finished speaking, Xun Yu also stood up and said, "Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
After that, people from the Yingchuan faction came out one after another to support.
After Cao Cao left, many people from the Yingchuan faction also followed. Xun You, Du Xi, Chen Qun and others were not here, otherwise they would all have supported him.
They were also curious about why Lin Mo didn't compete for this position, but two days before the court meeting, Zhong Yao began to actively contact people from all parties and stated that he wanted to compete for the position of dean of Taiyuan College. The people of the Yingchuan faction naturally supported it.
After all, no matter what, it is extremely beneficial for them to have this position in the hands of the Yingchuan people.
So even the brothers Guo Tu and Xin, who were unaware of the inside story, came out because they were also from Yingchuan.
In this way, the supporters of Zhong Yao and Yang Biao seem to be on an equal footing.
Both sides looked at Liu Xie impatiently, but they, after all, were not Lin Mo, were confused. Liu Xie's mind was also in a trance, and he seemed to have no interest in it.
Lin Mo raised his eyes and looked at Liu Xie, Your Majesty, let me help you.
Therefore, Sikong, Taiwei, Taichang, Zongzheng, General Wei, General Zhengdong, Taipu, and Taichang Shaoqing all came out to support Zhong Yao.
This movement made everyone dumbfounded.
Even the Xin brothers and Guo Tu. Is this because of us?
People in the Yingchuan faction are also confused. What is this path?
Of course, Liu Xie was even more confused. If you supported him, why didn't you say anything just now? When Zhao Yan spoke, you all jumped out. What is this, are you kidding me?
But soon, Liu Xie and Yang Biao felt relieved.
I guess Lin Mo may have been indifferent for some reasons, or maybe he really didn't want to be the dean, but he didn't want the position of dean to fall into Yang Biao's hands.
Is that right?
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But once this force comes to an end, Liu Xie's opinions no longer seem so important.
After all, this group of people is here, and it's no problem to force her into the palace.
What's more, they are just expressing their wishes openly and openly.
Liu Xie sighed and said helplessly: "As requested by all the beloved ministers, Zhong Shilang will serve as the dean of Taiyuan College."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!" Zhong Yao knelt down and saluted.
But he couldn't feel happy in his heart, and he thought bitterly: How wonderful it would be if all this were true.
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(End of chapter)
