Han family achievements

Chapter 117 Declaring War
When Liu Bian was inspecting the Forbidden Army camp, the bustle of Luoyang City became more and more intense.

The whole Dongdu seemed to be alarmed, countless people were running for officials, and the pressure surged up to Yushitai.

A few days later, Liu Bian was still in the Forbidden Army camp and did not return to the palace, but the atmosphere at Shangshutai began to become strange.

Yang Biao, Wang Yun, and Xun You were sitting in the small conference hall, and they were still talking about the reduction of redundant officials.

Xun You looked at Wang Yun and said, "My lord, the reduction of redundant officials is supported by the lower officials. However, the 'new system' of Shangshutai has long been planned, and I ask the lord for permission."

Wang Yun said with a blank face, "I have no objection. But we must wait until the reduction of redundant officials is over. How can I convince the government and the opposition if I lay off you?"

Xun You glanced at the calm Yang Biao, and said, "Then, transfer some from Jiuqing and Sangong's mansion to Shangshutai, can we remove them from the cut-off list?"

Wang Yun looked at him and said, "Are you talking about those Yingchuan people?"

Xun You was suddenly alert. Before, he was suspicious that nearly [-]% of the reduction was related to him. Now it seems that Wang Yun purposely reduced the people he recommended!
Xun You sat up straight and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, those people are not relatives and friends of lower officials, they are all upright and capable people. Yingchuan has no friends, so I invite you to learn from me."

Wang Yun turned to raise his hand to Yang Biao, and said, "Prime Minister, may I ask if there is anyone who needs to be removed?"

Yang Biao's fat face turned majestic, and he said, "No."

He really didn't. Although the Yang family has four generations and three generations, and there are many former officials of the Yang family in the court, their relationship is not as close as that of the Yuan family.

Coupled with Yang Biao's intentional alienation, there is no one who needs Yang Biao's special protection.

Wang Yun put down his hands and said: "Does the prime minister have any objections to the list of cutoffs for the lower officials? If so, the lower officials will draw up again."

Yang Biao blinked, and secretly cursed in his heart, this Wang Yun kicked the ball to him.

Xun You looked over immediately, and the words "please prime minister to veto" were written all over his face.

The corners of Yang Biao's face twitched, and he said, "No objection."

You fight, I won't get involved!
Xun You was very disappointed with Yang Biao. With a sigh of relief in his heart, he raised his hand to Wang Yun, with a firm face, and said, "Your Majesty, the next official is Cao Shangshu. The reduction of large and small officials, the merger of powers and positions, and the transfer, appointment and dismissal must all be dismissed." agree."

Wang Yun's eyes flashed sharply, he looked straight at Xun You, and said, "What do you want?"

Xun You was more serious than ever, and said: "If the prince insists on targeting, the lower officials will definitely not follow."

Wang Yun looked fierce and said, "You want to resist the order?"

Xun You remained unchanged and said, "The 'new system' is also His Majesty's will."

Wang Yun was extremely annoyed, but found that he had nothing to do with Xun You. He glanced at Yang Biao from the corner of his eye, and he hated him even more.

If Yang Biao supports him, he can force him to push, and Xun You can't help being reckless, but this Yang Biao is an incompetent waste, he only knows how to evade!
Suddenly, there were urgent footsteps outside, and a small yellow door appeared at the door, and said directly to Wang Yun: "My lord, the empress dowager is here to invite you."

Before Wang Yun could react, Yang Biao looked up at the roof beams, the smile in his eyes could not be concealed.

Xun You was still puzzled at first, but when he saw Yang Biao's expression from the corner of his eye, his heart suddenly moved.

Wang Yun didn't notice Yang Biao's Dong Zhuo, suppressed his anger, and said, "Your Majesty wants to see me? What's the matter?"

Xiao Huangmen said: "The villain doesn't know, the tone of the messenger is not very good, please be careful with your words and deeds."

Although Empress Dowager He doesn't like government affairs very much and has almost never interfered, she is the Empress Dowager after all. If she insists on doing something, no one in the court can stop her.

Wang Yun glanced at Xun You again, with a cold expression on his face, got up and left Shangshutai, heading for Yongle Palace.

Xun You waited for Wang Yun to leave, and immediately raised his hand to Yang Biao, saying: "Prime Minister, this matter is already raging, and the court's people's hearts are fluctuating, so it is difficult to do anything. Please make a decision, and the result will be resolved as soon as possible."

Yang Biao nodded, then suddenly got up and left.

Xun You looked at his back, frowning again and again.

At this moment, Wang Yun arrived at Yongle Palace.

"My subject, Wang Yun, I have met the Queen Mother." Wang Yun raised his hand in salute.

Empress Dowager He and Tang Ji were talking, they didn't know what they were talking about, and they laughed continuously, but they didn't hear Wang Yun's words.

Wang Yun looked at Queen Mother He, the corners of his face hardened a little, and he breathed out lightly, trying to spit out the stagnant anger in his heart.

Tang Ji watched Wang Yun from the corner of her eyes, pursed her lips, did not speak, and laughed with Empress Dowager He.

Wang Yun didn't know who asked Empress Dowager He to intercede, thinking of countermeasures in his heart, and waited with a calm expression.

After a while, Empress Dowager He restrained her smile, glanced at Wang Yun, picked up the teacup, and said calmly, "Wang Pushe, what are you doing here?"

Wang Yun raised his hand and said: "I came here on Yi's order to listen to the Queen Mother's instructions."

Empress Dowager He was expressionless and said, "I heard that you had a quarrel with Mr. Tang, Sili Captain?"

Wang Yun glanced at Tang Ji, lowered his head and said: "The Queen Mother misunderstood, it's not a quarrel, but some differences in government affairs."

Empress Dowager He didn't drink tea, she turned sideways, squinted at him, and said, "I also heard that you not only want to reduce the number of people in the General's Mansion, but you are not willing to let go of the general's mansion even with cars and riders? Look at this palace. Yongle Palace, if there is anything that needs to be cut, let's cut it together."

The so-called Grand General's Mansion and Cheqi General's Mansion refer to He Jin and He Miao. These two men have long since 'retired'. These two mansions do not exist at all. The root cause is the former officials of these two mansions. still.

Wang Yun's eyes sank slightly, and he said, "I dare not."

Empress Dowager He took a sip of tea and said, "It's good to know that you don't dare. What should I do, don't I need to say more?"

Wang Yundao: "Queen Mother, this is His Majesty's will..."

"I don't need you to tell me,"

Empress Dowager He snorted coldly, and said, "You mean, do you want me to talk to your majesty about this little matter?"

When Wang Yun heard this, his face became tense, and he hesitated to speak.

He knew very well in his heart that arguing with Queen Mother He would not do any good, and would only be counterproductive.

But 'reducing redundant officials' is the most important thing he is doing at present. It is for him to stand in the court and look to the world!
No one can make him back down!
Seeing that Wang Yun refused to speak, Empress Dowager He turned ugly and said, "Speak!"

Wang Yun was silent for a moment, then said: "Queen Mother, the reduction of redundant officials is a major matter of state affairs, and I cannot agree to it."

When Queen Mother He heard this, Qi's facial features were distorted. It has been a long time, and no one dared to talk to her like this!

When Tang Ji saw it, she quickly comforted her in a low voice, "Your Majesty, calm down."

Empress Dowager He can't rest, but Wang Yun is an important minister in the court, and she can't do anything to him casually. There is nowhere to vent her anger, which made her even more angry, and shouted: "Get out!"

Wang Yun's heart was heavy, he raised his hand and said, "Your Excellency, leave!"

Before Wang Yun could turn around, Empress Dowager He pulled Tang Ji and said, "Send someone to call Bian'er back to the palace."

Listening to 'Bian'er', Wang Yun frowned secretly.Even if you are the empress dowager, the emperor's biological mother, you can't call her as casually as before.

But he didn't say, leave Yongle Palace.

Came outside the door, looking at the dark sky, Wang Yun was silent, a trace of melancholy appeared on his face.

In the imperial court, there are stupid officials, treacherous and cunning people everywhere.This time he got the decree, he thought that he could let go of his hands and feet and do something, but he never thought that in Shangshutai, from Yang Biao to Liucao Shangshu, and then outside Jiuqing, Sili Xiaowei, etc. Fighting against him, restricting him everywhere, making him falter.

Now, the queen mother in the palace has personally ended, what else can he do?
But in an instant, Wang Yun's expression was fixed, the melancholy in his eyes disappeared, and he strode back to Shangshutai.

Inside the Shangshutai, it was very quiet, except for the occasional sound of walking, every room on duty was very quiet.

When Wang Yun walked in, although he couldn't see anyone, he could feel countless eyes on him.

With an indifferent face, he walked into the duty room, took out the 'Roster of Redundant Officials' from the table, and looked through it. From top to bottom, there were nearly a thousand people.

Wang Yun watched for a while, then he looked at the other book at hand.

This is outside the city of Luoyang, that is, the 'redundant official list' of the states.

Wang Yun's eyes were serious, and he was determined not to let go!
In Xun You's value room, several servants are discussing matters.

"Shangshu, Bingzhou's filling of vacancies has been reported, but it has not been approved yet."

"There is still a part of the money and food for the reward."

"The by-elections planned by the various Caos have already been drawn up, but they were all called back by the prince..."

Xun You listened, but couldn't help looking in the direction of Wang Yun's room.

The story of Yongle Palace was almost spread all over Shangshutai, Xun You was thinking in his heart, would the prince who is headstrong and ignorant of flexibility be compromised?

A small official came in and whispered in Xun You's ear, "Li Shangshu has entered the prince's valet."

Xun You shook his head and said, "Your Majesty will return to Beijing tomorrow, and I will report to His Majesty."

All the servants looked at each other and said, "I will wait for your orders."

A few rooms away from here is the high-value room of the petty officials, who are casually discussing Wang Yun's entry into Yongle Palace.

"You said, what will the prince do if the empress dowager puts pressure on him?"

"The empress dowager has come forward, can the prince still insist on reducing it?"

"I don't think so. The matter of reducing redundant officials is causing a lot of trouble in the city. If the prince backs down easily, it is tantamount to admitting his mistake. Can this Shangshutai stay?"

"Don't look back, are you waiting to be dismissed?"

"In my opinion, the prince will probably bow his head. At worst, he will cut down some people. One side is doing business for His Majesty, and the other side is making friends with so many officials, both big and small. Isn't that what they used to do?"

All the little officials nodded in agreement.

Although their quality is low, compared with those great figures, they have spent a longer time in Jiuqing and Shangshutai, ranging from a few years to more than ten years or decades.

In the silence, Shangshutai ushered in the scattered value.

Shangshutai now has a large number of people, large and small, all of whom are on duty, and there are as many as 200 people.

After leaving Shangshutai, walking on the way out of the palace, it was obviously divided into several parts, they got together and chatted in full swing.

When Wang Yun came out of the duty room, his ears were filled with various voices. He didn't seem to realize that there was a crowd in front of him and behind him, far apart, and he was alone.

Yang Biao was the last one to leave. As soon as he returned to Yang's mansion, he went straight to Wang Lang's small courtyard.

Wang Lang was concentrating on writing a book when Yang Biao came across to him and started making tea without saying a word.

Wang Lang ignored him, and wrote on his own.

After a while, Yang Biao handed him the teacup, looked at him with his head, and said, "You are impatient, what book are you writing, and you can become an official."

Wang Lang's intention to become an official recently is indeed a bit strong, but he is still hesitant, with a hint of uneasiness in his heart.

He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "An accident happened again?"

Yang Biao smiled, his fat face trembling, and said: "It's not me, it's Wang Zishi. He cut down redundant officials and poked a hornet's nest. Now the government and the public are impeaching him. Xun Shangshu, the official Cao, confronted him directly, almost tearing his face. "

Seeing Yang Biao's proud face, Wang Lang shook his head and said, "If Mr. Wang is kicked out of Shangshutai, do you think it's a good thing?"

Holding the teacup, Yang Biao continued to smile, and said, "Of course it's a good thing, at least no one stabbed me in the back."

Wang Lang stopped talking, and looked down at the hundred or so words he had just written.

Yang Biao's smiling face slowly froze, and then he was startled, and said: "No! Master Wang can't fall! If he falls, I will be the only one left in Shangshutai!"

There are only three big men in Shangshutai, the prime minister Yang Biao, the left servant Wang Yun, and the right servant Dong Zhuo who is also a Taiwei.

Dong Zhuo can be said to be disgusted by ghosts, and everyone is wary of and alienates him. In Shangshutai, he is ignored by default.

The rest are Yang Biao and Wang Yun. If Wang Yun falls, then Yang Biao will take the lead alone.

He became the only one, and he had to choose if he didn't choose!

Wang Lang read it carefully, took another sip of tea, and said, "What are you going to do?"

Yang Biao frowned, blinked his small eyes, and was troubled in his heart.

'Abolishing redundant officials' is a thankless task. Wang Yun is now being attacked by the government and the opposition, and even more isolated in Shangshutai, as if he is on the verge of collapse.

In this situation, one is not good, if it is not resignation or dismissal, countless people will inevitably turn over old accounts, bite and bite, ruin their reputations, and it is almost foreseeable that they will be imprisoned for their crimes.

Yang Biao has always put prudence and safety first, so how could he get involved so easily.

Wang Lang kept his eyes on his words, and said: "You write a memorial to His Majesty, talking about the need to reduce redundant officials, and intercede for Wang Yun."

"Okay!" Yang Biao didn't hesitate at all.

In this way, he can not only show his attitude to the emperor, but also earn Wang Yun's favor. Most importantly, he can stay out of the matter and let Wang Yun continue to fight against thunder!

Three birds with one stone!
Wang Lang raised his head and said: "I heard the rumor that the imperial court will set up a military cao, mainly responsible for recruiting soldiers, money and food, military equipment and so on?"

Yang Biao opened his small eyes and said, "Are you interested?"

Wang Lang showed hesitation and struggled in his heart.

Seeing that the situation in the court is getting better and better, he is worried that if he misses the present, if he wants to enter the court in the future, he will not have a good position.

But he still has scruples, and the lesson from the past is not far away.

"I'll think about it." Wang Lang said.

Seeing that Wang Lang was clearly interested, Yang Biao said, "With your reputation and my recommendation, you're sure!"

Wang Lang still didn't let go, and wanted to wait and see for a while, and take another look.

Yang Biao didn't force it, but there was a smile in his eyes. He knew that Wang Lang's official career was not far away!
At this moment, Wang Yun has returned to the mansion.

He didn't eat, and he didn't talk to anyone, he just walked around in the backyard with a gloomy expression, sighing at Yue from time to time.

The night is very bright tonight, surrounded by dark clouds.

Wang Yun stood at the head of a small bridge with his hands behind his back, quietly watching the moonlight, the irritability in his heart increased instead of diminishing, making him frown and sigh.

Suddenly, there was a sound of playfulness not far away.

Wang Yun turned his head and saw the three singers burning incense and praying, and then they romped away, leaving behind a few incense candles lingering in green smoke.

Looking at their youthful and energetic backs, Wang Yun sighed softly again, and said, "My Master Wang was not afraid of life and death, and fearless of power. How did he get to where he is today?"

When he was young, Wang Yun, whether he was an eunuch, a relative or a powerful minister, boldly impeached as long as he couldn't see it, he was outspoken, and he didn't shy away from the powerful.

"What's wrong with my family?" There was a refreshing laugh, which suddenly sounded behind Wang Yun.

Wang Yun turned his head to look, saw that it was his wife Liu Shi, shook his head slightly, and didn't want to say more.

Seeing that he looked lonely and full of melancholy, Mrs. Liu's teasing face faded a little, and said: "My husband is still worried about the reduction of redundant officials?"

Because of this incident, the threshold of the Wang family was almost broken, and Mrs. Liu didn't even know it.

Wang Yun put his hands behind his back, looked at her, and said, "Ma'am, I'm afraid I'm going to hurt you."

He was very pessimistic in his heart. At this stage, the matter probably would not end well.

Mrs. Liu didn't panic at all, and said, "Husband, do you think there is something wrong?"

Wang Yun was startled, and said: "Madam, where did you start?"

Liu said: "Since my husband feels that there is no fault, and it is a state matter, it is up to you to go forward, why bother to look back, why bother yourself?"

Wang Yun's eyes were slightly opened, his heart was excited, his face was solemn, he raised his hand and said, "Thank you, madam."

Mrs. Liu smiled slightly, bowed and said, "Husband, let's eat."

The depression in Wang Yun's heart was swept away, and he said with a smile: "Okay, let's have dinner, let them all come over. It's been a long time since I checked their homework."

Mrs. Liu frowned and said, "Then you should go back and sigh to Yue Chang."

Wang Yun was smiling all over his face, stroking his beard, quite pleased with himself.

……

Early the next morning, Wang Yun entered the palace when the palace gate just opened.

He was always the first to come to Shangshutai, and usually the last to leave.

When he came to his duty room, he sat down after cleaning slowly, and took the two elimination lists in front of him.

"One will not be reduced." Wang Yun said, with a calm expression and a flat tone, but his heart was as firm as iron.

He put it aside and dealt with official duties calmly.

Shangshutai has almost all powers, so the affairs are heavy, Yang Biao often shirks, Dong Zhuo is invisible-Wang Yun resists Shangshutai alone.

Unknowingly, Shangshutai became lively, and officials of all sizes came one after another, and the noise was endless.

Wang Yun's clerk on duty has long been used to it. He came in with a teapot and filled Wang Yun with water. He glanced outside from the corner of the eye and said in a low voice, "I heard that there are more than 20 impeachments on the Yushitai. The prince's playbook has just been delivered to Li Cao."

Wang Yun's expression remained unmoved, and he was examining and approving the official documents, saying: "You pass on the word, anyone who pleads for mercy, lobbying for redundant officials, or even offers and accepts bribes will be dismissed and will never be forgiven."

The little official shook his hand pouring the tea, and the tea spilled onto the table, almost soaking the official documents on the table.

He was startled, quickly wiped it with his sleeve, and said anxiously: "Damn the villain..."

Wang Yun picked it up casually, watched him wipe it, and said, "Okay, let's spread the word."

Seeing that Wang Yun didn't blame him, the petty official breathed a sigh of relief, seemed uneasy, looked back again, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, do you really want to pass it on like this?"

Once this word gets out, the outside world will definitely explode, it's like declaring war!
Those who were dismissed and the people behind them were already doing everything possible to impeach Wang Yun, just waiting for Wang Yun to back down. Now instead of backing down, Wang Yun is even tougher. How can he not blow the pot?

Wang Yun's face was calm, holding the official document, looking up and down.

Seeing this, the little official didn't say much, and turned his head to pass on the message.

As soon as Wang Yun's words came out, the Shangshutai was quiet at first, and then shook violently, and various discussions came and went, and the clamor was rampant.

When Xun You heard the news as soon as he arrived at the value room, he frowned and wrinkled again, feeling admiration for Wang Yun's self-willedness in his heart.

After all, in the face of such a critical moment, there are only a handful of people in the imperial court who are still willing to spare their lives and use their lives bravely.

He thought he couldn't do it.

"It would be great if the prime minister was like this."

Xun You couldn't help talking to himself.

Yang Biao can be as decisive as Wang Yun, even if he did something wrong, it will be admirable.

From the bottom of Xun You's heart, he very much hoped that Yang Biao could stand up to mediate. As the prime minister, let him mediate in the middle, and all parties should take a step back. Then the matter of "reducing redundant officials" will be much easier!
Yang Biao refused to make use of it, so he had to push it up and leave it to His Majesty in the palace to make a decision.

"Your Majesty is returning to Beijing today, right?" Xun You looked out the door subconsciously.

Liu Bian is indeed returning to Beijing today and is already on his way.

His carriage was at the front, followed by Huangfusong, Dong Zhuo and a large group, Dian Wei and Zhao Yun guarded on the left and right, while Zhang Liao, Cao Cao and others stayed in the Forbidden Army camp for training.

Liu Bian was full of official documents and playbooks from Beijing. After reading for half an hour, he put them aside tiredly, closed his eyes, pressed his thumbs on his temples, and said to himself, "It's almost there."

The dance is almost done, it's time for him to make a move.

　It's the end of the month, ask for a few monthly tickets~~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)