Han Dao world

Chapter 201 The Moral High Ground
After performing the relevant procedures, including transcribing the full text of the imperial edict, Wei Ke walked out of the emperor's camp and came to the gate of Wei's Manor with the imperial edict affixed with the seal.

When Wei Gu got the news, he rushed to the door in person, scolding Wei Ke for treachery, for trading the life and death of members of the Wei clan for his personal wealth.

Wei Ji was so angry that he wanted to cry but had no tears.

He unfolded the imperial edict, read it aloud, begged Wei Gu to change his course, and not to make the same mistakes again and again.

After hearing a few words, Wei Gu turned blue with anger, ordered Buqu to shoot arrows, and shot Wei Ke to death.

Although he is only average in learning, he can understand the lethality of this imperial edict.

If the hearts of the people are shaken, maybe there is no need for the emperor to attack, someone in the castle will kill him and use his head to claim credit for atonement.

He has not been able to sleep peacefully since.

However, most of Wei Gu's trilogy are also members of the Wei clan, and it is not so easy for them to shoot arrows at Wei Ke to death.

What's more, Wei Ji's standing here is enough to show the sincerity of the emperor. At this time, it is not wise to follow Wei Gu all the way to Hei.

While hesitating, Wei Ke read more than half of it.

Wei Gu was furious and set his bow and arrows himself. "Bo Ru, I'll give you one last chance. If you don't leave, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Wei Ke ignored him and continued reading.

Wei Gu gritted his teeth and shot an arrow.

Deviated.

Wei Ji broke out in a cold sweat, but he didn't dare to retreat, so he gritted his teeth and continued to read the imperial edict, with a louder voice and faster speed.

Wei Gu's eyes turned red with anger, he nocked the arrow and shot again.

A guard rushed over, knocked the bow in Wei Gu's hand, and said loudly: "My lord, you can't. Bo Ru is a rare talent in our Wei family. It would be a pity to kill him."

"Exactly." Someone echoed loudly.

Wei Gu became more and more annoyed, he dropped his bow, drew out his saber, and shouted angrily. "Do you want to rebel?"

In an instant, countless people looked at each other in blank dismay.

Obviously you want to rebel, but why do you say we want to rebel?

Wei Gu was also a little confused.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Wei Ji finished reading the imperial edict, and appealed loudly again to the clansmen not to be obsessed with obsession, and to open the door to welcome them, so as to avoid the disaster of destroying the clan.

Wei Gu jumped into a rage, picked up his bow again, and wanted to shoot Wei Ke.

Wei Ji has already gone out of range, and returned to the emperor's camp.

Wei Gu was furious, so he ordered the person who stopped him to be tied up and guarded strictly, and he sternly reprimanded him, forbidding to spread what Wei Ke said, otherwise he would be shot.

No one spoke, but the atmosphere was obviously different.

At this time, a group of cavalry rushed out from the emperor's camp, divided into two teams, flew to both sides of the manor, and shot arrows into the manor at the same time.

Soon, someone came to report that there was a copy of the edict tied to the arrow, all of which were to persuade him to surrender.

Wei Gu stomped his feet angrily, and hurried to stop it.

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Standing on the general platform, Liu Xie watched Wei Ji return to the camp, and watched the cavalry rush out of the camp with a copy of the imperial edict, feeling calm in his heart.

He didn't want Wei Gu to wake up, and he didn't have confidence in Wei's internal strife.

He just wants to prove that he is not the master of killing, and killing is a helpless act.

He's going to kill a lot of people, but he doesn't want to follow Dong Zhuo's old path.

I don't even want to be like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, causing public dissent and scolding behind me.

If you don't occupy the high ground of public opinion, the enemy will.

Just like at this moment, if he does not occupy the high ground of morality, the party members will hold high the banner of morality and regard themselves as the will of the people.

If you want to fight, then fight hard.

Whether it's a literary fight or a martial fight, we will accompany you to the end.

"Your Majesty, Situ and Sikong are here." Shi A walked up to the general's platform and reminded.

Liu Xie turned around and got off the general platform, and walked into the big tent.

Situ Zhao Wen, Sikong Zhang Xi got up to greet him. On the case in front of Zhang Xi was a copy of the imperial edict and Cai Yan's prepared conversation record.

"Situ, are you alright?"

Zhao Wen bowed to express his thanks. "Thank you for your majesty's concern. After taking the imperial physician's medicine, my health is much better."

"That's good, there are many things in the east of the river, and there is a lot of reliance on Situ. Of course, Sikong can't be idle. Sit, sit."

Zhao Wen and Zhang Xi exchanged glances, and Xie En sat down.

"Xun Yu is already on his way here. He made a suggestion to farm in Hedong. I invite you to come here today to hear your opinions. Farming is a big deal, what kind of land to use and how to recruit people, right? Water and soil need to be improved, and everything must be prepared. The new year is approaching, and spring plowing is coming soon, so there is no delay."

"Turning fields in the east of the river?" Zhao Wen was surprised and delighted.

"Food is the most important thing for the people, and the imperial court is no exception." Liu Xie said with a wry smile: "Let's not talk about salary these days, even the most basic food can't be guaranteed, and I feel ashamed that I have caused the ministers to suffer from hunger. Tuntian, I am afraid that there will not be enough official positions in the imperial court."

Zhao Wen's face changed slightly, he hesitated for a moment, and bowed to apologize.

"I am ashamed of my Majesty for dereliction of duty."

Zhang Xi's complexion was not very good either.

The imperial court is short of food, so it can only exchange official titles with the rich families in Hedong. This is not the result he wants to see.

Reputation comes second.Once a large number of Hedong people become officials and occupy enough voice in the court, it will not only have an impact on the current court structure, but will have a greater impact in the future.

Kanto people are likely to be squeezed out of the court.

After a little hesitation, Zhang Xi bowed and saluted. "Your Majesty, I believe that rewards should not be abused, and the east of the river is where the capital is located. The emperor eats the city, and tribute is the duty. How can it be used to blackmail the court and beg for officials? But those who have this heart are traitors and traitors. Everyone Get it and kill it."

"Punish him?" Liu Xie looked at Zhang Xi with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

Since Wang Yi became a Tingwei, he issued an edict several times to interrogate the public and ministers, but he couldn't come to a conclusion. They all found reasons to excuse Wang Yi.

Zhang Xi is the most resolute one among them.

Now that the people in Hedong are going to offer food to change their officials, Zhang Xi changed his attitude, saying that the people in Hedong are rebellious officials and thieves, and everyone will punish them if they get it.

In the final analysis, if the interests of officials in the Kanto region were affected, there would be no friendship or relationship to talk about.

Zhang Xi was an old man, so he could understand what the emperor meant, but he couldn't back down.

"How long is Your Majesty going to stay in Hedong?"

Liu Xie looked at Zhang Xi suspiciously. "Why did Sikong say that?"

"If your Majesty stays for a short time and leaves, just find a bigger city to stay in. If you stay for a long time, you can't be too casual. You should cut wood and use materials to build a palace. There is no foundation in the eastern direction, and the talents and material resources used may not be small. , I should plan carefully and prepare early."

"It doesn't have to be so troublesome." Liu Xie waved his hand. "The world is in turmoil. I'm afraid I will spend most of my time in the barracks on horseback. There is no need to waste manpower and material resources on building large-scale construction. If Sikong has the heart, why not build more workshops to forge ordnance."

Zhang Xi was very happy when he heard this.

Zhao Wen was also very satisfied.

The emperor intends to conquer, and the affairs of the court and China must be handed over to the Sangong.It seems that the previous talk about returning to power was definitely not a whim.

"This is the duty that ministers should do."

(End of this chapter)