Han family achievements

Chapter 189 The Aspiring Wang Yun

"He Miao?"

In Jingfu Palace, Liu Bian had just come out of the shower and was still wiping his hair when he heard Pan Yin's report.

Pan Yin bowed, and said: "Yes. General He went to Beijing the day before yesterday, wandered around the capital, and visited almost all the mansions of dignitaries in Beijing."

Liu Bian shook his hair, tied his hands behind his back, looked at the big sun outside the palace, and asked, "Where did they all go?"

Pan Yin's expression remained unmoved, but his heart was tight. He said, "Prime Minister, the prince's mansion has gone. The official Cao Xunshangshu happened to meet him at the door."

Liu Bian raised his brows and said with a chuckle, "The remnants of the previous dynasty will come out from time to time."

Hearing Liu Bian describe He Miao as 'remnants', Pan Yin bowed unconsciously, his eyes flashed uneasy.

After all, He Miao is His Majesty's uncle and Empress Dowager He's brother.

After He Jin's 'resignation', He Miao also 'resigned', and then in the 'reduction of redundant officials', the so-called 'Chariot General's Mansion' was swept away, and He Miao is now without any official or job.

Calling 'General' is mostly out of politeness.

"Jizhou?"

Liu Bian tied up his hair, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said calmly, "There are a lot of people who want to go to Jizhou recently."

Pan Yin didn't say anything, there were indeed quite a few, from the county guard to the county magistrate, there were no less than 20 people.

The fundamental reason is because of the salt policy.

The money and power involved here are too tempting!
Even He Miao, who had been hiding for more than a year, suddenly appeared, wanting a piece of the pie!

"Then Jian Shuo hasn't found it yet?" Liu Bian suddenly looked at Pan Yin and asked.

He Miao is the remnant of the "foreign relatives" party, while Jian Shuo is the remnant of the eunuch party.

Last year, he made a fuss in Runan. After Huangfu pursued it for a long time, he disappeared out of thin air.

Pan Yin became more and more nervous, and said in a cautious tone, "Returning to Your Majesty, some people said that they saw it in Jiujiang, and some said that in Yuan Shu's army, neither the Imperial City Mansion nor the Huangmen North Temple Prison found any evidence."

"Interesting."

Liu Bian half-closed his eyes and smiled warmly.

Pan Yin bowed his head and remained silent.

After a while, Liu Bian turned around and walked towards the study, saying, "Let's do Liu Xie's wedding first."

Pan Yin responded, following step by step.

A few days later, I served in Zhonglu.

Liu Bian took a cold shower, didn't tie his hair up seriously, and sat on the head seat with some disheveled hair, discussing with Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao, and Cai Yong.

Holding a memorial book in his hand, Xun Yu said: "Your Majesty, the memorial books of each state and county have been uploaded. After careful calculation by the ministers, the northern states, including Bing, Sili, Yan, Henan, Qing, and You, have a total cultivated area of ​​nearly half. Jizhou is still at war with the Black Mountain Army, so it is difficult to calculate. Yizhou has no memorial. Henan, Xu, Jing, Yang, and Jiaozhi have not been counted for the time being."

Thinking about this number, Liu Bian nodded lightly, without moving his face, and said: "This is already very good. The situation in Qingzhou is basically stable, and the banditry in Yanzhou must be eliminated as soon as possible. The registration of household members must be accelerated."

Generally speaking, the four most stable places in the Han Dynasty are Sili, Bingzhou, Yanzhou and Yizhou.

Xun You responded, saying: "Your Majesty, the filling of vacancies in Yanzhou is still being perfected, and the implementation of the 'new system' will take time."

Liu Bian hummed, and said, "Don't be too hasty, take your time. What do you think about the Qingzhou matter?"

"Things about Qingzhou", the most important thing is Cao Cao.

In addition to his 'oppressing the gentry', 'robbing the people's land', and 'garrisoning troops wantonly' in Qingzhou, the most important thing is that Cao Cao holds tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and the two counties of Beihai and Donglai are in his hands.

The imperial court was very worried about this, worrying that Cao Cao would support himself and become the second Dong Zhuo.

Xun You observed Liu Bian's expression and saw nothing, so he pretended to mutter and said, "Your Majesty, General Cao has made great contributions in pacifying Qingzhou. When the time is right, he will be transferred back to Beijing to reward him."

Generals and court officials who hold heavy troops and occupy a place have always been distrusted.

Especially in the current situation, it is really hard to tell who is loyal and who is evil.

Liu Bian looked at Zhong Yao and said, "What do Zhong Qing's family think?"

Zhong Yao looked serious, raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, I think that I should reward you again!"

Cai Yong endured it for a long time, finally had a chance, and interjected, "I'm already General Zhengbei, how can I reward him?"

Zhong Yao glanced at him, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, if the official position is not enough, you might as well give him power and entrust all the power in Donglai and Beihai to Cao Cao!"

Er Xun showed thoughtfulness on his face, Zhong Yao's meaning was very simple, that is to show grace!
Liu Bian was not so relieved about Cao Cao himself, pondered for a moment, and said: "Okay. Then give him the right to act on the fly, and exempt the two states from taxes for one year, no, two years!"

Seeing Liu Bian's decisiveness, Zhong Yao bowed, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Liu Bian waved his hands and said, "All the transcripts of the impeachment exercises by the government and the public will not be released. Let's talk about Jizhou."

Cai Yong didn't expect such a big matter like Cao Cao to pass in a few words, so he couldn't help but be careful and stop interrupting.

Xun Yu said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Liao's 5000 men are divided into various salt farms. You should only have 1 men. You have to deal with tens of thousands of Black Mountain troops. I am afraid that you will not be able to catch up. Will your Majesty send reinforcements?"

The Montenegro army engulfed millions of people, but the number of troops they could use was actually less than [-], and they were very scattered.Ying Shao was exhausted from attacking from various prefectures and counties in Jizhou. Not only could he not wipe out, but even defending the city was very difficult.

"hold on,"

Liu Bian said: "The imperial court has no extra troops to send. If I'm talking about the Yan government, many people have gathered to go to Jizhou recently."

Xun You bowed, his eyes wandering.He understands this best. In the past few days, he has received too many recommendations, including He Miao!

There was a look of solemnity on Xun Yu's mature face, and he raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, the salt administration is under the direct control of Hucao. This point must not be changed. Once the salt administration is out of the control of the imperial court, it will collapse quickly and go back to the old way. The salt tax of the imperial court will be depleted within two years."

Liu Bian sat up straight, and said in a deep voice: "This is what I want to say. It is about the Yan government, and no one is allowed to interfere. No matter if it is the emperor's relatives or other dignitaries, whoever dares to interfere indiscriminately, I will chop off his hand!"

"The ministers are waiting for the order." Xun You and Xun Yu raised their hands together and said.

Zhong Yao, Cai Yong bowed unconsciously when he saw Liu Bian was so serious and his words were murderous.

Liu Bian hummed, took the teacup Pan Yin handed over, and said, "That's all for today. The next task of the court is to organize Liu Xie's big wedding well. It must be lively and vigorous. I'm just such a younger brother, so I can't be shabby."

Cai Yong quickly raised his hand and said, "Return to Your Majesty, the ministers and others have made arrangements, and it is scheduled for August [-]th. The Empress Dowager will preside over the marriage. Congratulations from the government and the public."

Liu Bian took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "Well, this is a great joy. In this way, the world will be amnesty again. In addition, Bohai will be exempted from tax for three years."

Xun You understood immediately, and said, "Yes. I will order the Public Opinion Department to prepare for it today."

The more lively Liu Xie's wedding was, the harder the blow to Yuan Shu's rebellion was.

"It will be done in the Quefei Hall." Liu Bian said.

Cai Yong opened his mouth to say something beyond the limit, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back abruptly.

Liu Bian glanced at him and said, "How is the Bohai Prince's Mansion going?"

Cai Yong said: "Return to Your Majesty, in ten days, we can move in."

Liu Bian calculated the time and said, "It's just right. By the way, I plan that every autumn and September, Taixue and Hongdumenxue will hold joint exams, and those who pass will be recruited on the basis of merit, so as to make up for the vacancies in the imperial court and various places."

At present, the appointment of imperial court officials is still based on "recommendation".After Liu Bian succeeded to the throne, various things happened, which caused serious vacancies in official positions. Only then did the Taixue and Hongdumen University Examinations take place to fill the vacancies.

Xun You, Xun Yu and others hesitated when they saw that Liu Bian wanted to form a custom.

Cai Yong was secretly excited, and quickly said: "The minister leads the decree!"

Zhong Yao didn't speak, but looked thoughtful.

A few days ago, Chen Qun discussed with him some issues of selecting officials.Chen Qun believes that the current officials are mixed with good and bad people, have different conducts, and lack of assessment. They should be divided into "ranks" in addition to lost salaries.

However, what Chen Qun said was intermittent, contradictory from time to time, very immature.

Knowing that Er Xun and Zhong Yao had objections, Liu Bian didn't give them a chance, so he got up and said, "Let's come here today."

Seeing Liu Bian get up, the four of them quickly saluted and said, "I will send you off to Your Majesty."

Liu Bian came out of Shizhong Lu, turned around and said, "Go to Da Sima's Mansion."

Pan Yin responded quickly and sent someone to communicate.

At Shangshutai at this time, Yang Biao and Wang Yun quarreled again.

In Yang Biao's room, Wang Yun kept his face indifferent, suppressed his anger, and said, "I don't agree with these filling-in official positions!"

There is an official document in front of each of them, which is about filling in vacancies for officials of all sizes in Qingzhou.

This list mainly has three parts, one is recommended by Cao Cao, the other is recommended by Qingzhou Mu Zhu Jun, and then the selection by Li Cao.

Yang Biao straightened his fat face and said, "Master, you have to tell me the reason?"

Wang Yun looked resolute, and said: "Cao Cao's recommendation is not allowed. Almost all the officials arranged by Cao Cao come from Yingchuan, even if they are not, most of them are related to Yingchuan. Prime Minister, is it not enough for the imperial court to have a Yingchuan party, and let them spread their party members in the local area?"

Yang Biao was expressionless, and said: "Cao Cao recommended, and Qingzhou Mu agreed. If the court disagrees, you have to give a reason? Also, there is no clique in the court, so the master should be cautious."

Wang Yun snorted coldly, and said: "The prime minister's eyes and ears are closed, can you also pretend that other people can't see it?"

Yang Biao suddenly looked down, and said: "Master, what do you mean by that?"

Wang Yun couldn't get used to Yang Biao's inaction for a long time. It was just that he endured it under Liu Bian's pressure. Seeing that Yang Biao had no attitude towards Cao Cao's sitting on the throne, and he blindly indulged the "Yingchuan Party", how could he bear it.

Wang Yun burst into anger, and said loudly: "According to the imperial court regulations, these appointments require my subordinates to take effect. I will tell the prime minister now that this appointment will not be signed by the lower officials!"

Seeing Wang Yun venting his anger on him, Yang Biao's small eyes widened, and he was also angry, saying: "Master Zi, you have to think twice before acting!"

Wang Yun picked up the official document, got up and left.

Yang Biao stared at his back, and when he walked out, his big eyes suddenly blinked again and again, and he rubbed his fat face with a flash of complacency.

"Stupid!" Yang Biao muttered to himself, picked up a pen, and signed the official document.

But Wang Yun left Yang Biao's room angrily, and instead of going back to the room, he left the Shangshutai and walked towards the palace gate.

This caused a burst of doubts among the big and small officials at Shangshutai, and they all gathered to look at it.

"What happened to the prince today? He left so early?"

"Yes, the prince has always been diligent in political affairs, so this is the first time he left so early?"

"Is there something wrong? I think the prince still has an official document in his hand."

"Then you have to say it? I saw that the prince just walked away in anger."

"Could it be that you and the prime minister are arguing again?"

"Noisy again? Didn't you see them talking and laughing yesterday?"

"Yesterday? Didn't you quarrel the day before yesterday?"

"Yeah, Duke Yang, the quarrel between the two princes seems to have never stopped..."

Xun You passed behind them. Hearing these people's discussions, he shook his head and didn't say much.

……

Wang Yun left the palace without going anywhere, and returned to the mansion in a carriage.

After dismissing the frightened and inexplicable servants, carrying a jug of wine, he went to the gazebo in the backyard alone, watching the hot sun, drinking alone in silence.

Wang Yun's usually indifferent face was full of gloom, and he sighed from time to time.

He is worried about the court situation, has an ambition, but it is difficult to display it, full of depression, and has no one to talk to.

"Hey..." Wang Yun sighed again.

He wanted to continue to 'reduce redundant officials', but everyone in the Shangshu Desk stopped him.

He opposed such a large-scale tax cut, and no one in the court listened to him.

Xun You, Xun Yu and other "Yingchuan Party" obviously had secret plots, but Yang Biao turned a blind eye to them.

Cao Cao had tens of thousands of soldiers, oppressed the nobles wantonly, plundered money and food, and even stationed troops to strengthen himself, and there was no movement in the court.

He, Wang Yun, has many strategies to deal with those rebellious officials and thieves, but none of them are adopted!
Wang Yun was full of melancholy and had nowhere to vent, so he could only drink silently.

He has never liked it, but after one pot after another, he was about to get drunk before he knew it.

It wasn't until evening that a servant hurried over and said anxiously, "Master, why are you here? Everyone is looking for you everywhere..."

Wang Yun's drunken eyes were hazy, he sneered, and said, "Looking for me? I'm useless, what do you want me for?"

Seeing him like this, the servant became more anxious, and said: "Master, I hope you are in good health. I am discussing with the Empress Dowager about King Bohai's marriage in the palace. The Empress Dowager wants you to preside over the Six Ceremonies. I have been looking for a long time!"

Wang Yun's expression brightened, he sobered up a bit, and said, "Six ceremonies? The marriage of King Bohai? Isn't Cai Yong presiding over it?"

Seeing that he was not awake, the servants hurriedly sent people to prepare water, helped Wang Yun up, and said, "Master, I want you to ask about the schedule of the Six Rites. Your Majesty sent people to look for it several times. Who would have thought you were here..."

Hearing the word 'Your Majesty', Wang Yun became a little more sober, barely stood up, and said anxiously: "Quick, take a bath and change clothes, I want to enter the palace."

The servant cautiously let go, seeing that he couldn't stand still, he tugged and supported him, and said: "Master, why do you drink so much wine? What if you go to the palace..."

Wang Yun took a deep breath, suppressed the strength of the wine, turned his brain with difficulty, and said, "Isn't it too late?"

The servant looked worried and said: "Okay, it is said that he will take up the post of Censor Zhongcheng tomorrow."

Censor Zhongcheng?

Wang Yun was completely awake in an instant, and a strange color flickered in his eyes.

　Ask for a monthly ticket~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)