Han family achievements

Chapter 238 Preparation
After his father died, Lu Yu also seemed to have grown up suddenly and matured a lot.

Following behind Liu Bian, he was very cautious in every move and never exceeded the rules.

Lu Yu's face remained unchanged, and he said, "Your Majesty, do you want to go to Jizhou?"

Yanzhou has been pacified for more than two years and is basically stable, and efforts are being made to restore people's livelihood.But Jizhou, because of the plunder of the Black Mountain Army the year before last, has continued to be plagued by banditry, making it difficult to stabilize.

Liu Bian continued to walk forward, with a smile on his lips, and said, "Not only Jizhou, but I also want to visit Qingzhou."

Aside from Liangzhou, Qingzhou is actually the most chaotic state in the northern states.

Although Cao Cao recruited and surrendered nearly a million Yellow Turbans, he has not been able to completely calm down. The most important reason is "no food". After leaving, the "benevolent government" implemented by Kong Rong in Beihai, Huangfu Jianshou in Donglai County was a little bit alone, and the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou had a tendency to revive.

Lu Yu suddenly understood, and said: "Your Majesty, I am afraid that the princes of the court will not agree."

In Jizhou, the imperial court may agree, but if you go deep into Qingzhou, the courtiers will never agree-it is too dangerous!
Liu Bian naturally knew it too.

As the court continued to stabilize, Liu Bian's shackles as the emperor became more and more clear, and many things could not be done "willfully".

Wearing ordinary clothes, Liu Bian took Lu Yu out of the palace and said, "Lu Yu, I heard that Da Sima is not in good health recently?"

Lu Yu said: "Yes, Wei Chen went to see it. His legs are wet and cold. When the weather gets cold, he can't stand."

Liu Bian couldn't help but put his hands behind his back again, looked at the bustling street, pondered for a while, and said, "Prime Minister, do you also intend to become an official?"

Lu Yu's heart tightened, his expression remained unchanged, and he said, "I have heard about it too, but it should be a rumor."

Liu Bian hummed, and under the leadership of Dian Wei, he turned a corner and came to an inconspicuous tea house behind the street.

Waiting for Liu Bian to go up to the second floor, a thin middle-aged man knelt down with a plop, and said, "The guilty minister, Kong Ni, see Your Majesty!"

Liu Bian glanced at him, sat down and said, "You come out, does Dong Zhuo know?"

Kong Ni turned to Liu Bian in a panic, and said, "I don't know, the guilty minister left Peiguo in the name of raising food. There have been many times before, and Dong Zhuo didn't see any doubt."

Liu Bian hummed and went to make tea.

This person is the Prime Minister Pei Guo appointed by Dong Zhuo, and he has been with Dong Zhuo for almost two years.

Kong Ni is also a famous person in the world, and his articles are excellent, which is highly praised by many people.

However, some people commented on him as follows: Kong Gongqing talked high-spirited, boasted, and had no military talent, nor did he have the ability to be sharp.

To put it simply, many people think that Kong Ni likes to talk and has no talent.

"Tell me." Liu Bian slowly brewed tea.

Kong Ni knelt on the ground and said hastily: "Yes, yes. The criminal, the criminal was forced to observe carefully since he was a thief. That Dong Zhuo is the generation of a wealthy wolf in Xiliang. He has neither the virtue of education nor the heart of awe. ..."

Liu Bian listened to him preparing for a long speech, and let him fiddle with the tea set in a leisurely manner.

Not to mention Dong Zhuo and others, even if Yuan Shu and others rebelled, I don't know how many people secretly surrendered in the shogunate and the army.This hole is also "heart to the court", and whenever there is an opportunity, he will express his "loyalty" to the court through his relationship.

Kong Niao was also one of the relatively "high-level" members of Huangfu Jianchang's development in Dong Zhuo's power.

Kong Ni spoke for a long time, then raised his head quietly, seeing that Liu Bian didn't seem to care, he suddenly stopped talking, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Dong Zhuo in Peiguo, Liangguo and other places, levied and extorted and killed wantonly, provoking the wrath of heaven and people, and many The aristocratic family is steadfast and unyielding, vowing to resist to the death, confronting Dong Zhuo constantly, and praying for the king's master to come quickly and put down the rebels..."

Liu Bian pursed his lips unconsciously and continued to make tea.

It is true that these aristocratic families resisted Dong Zhuo, but Liu Bian did not believe it at all when it came to being unyielding and resisting to the death.

It's not that there are no aristocratic families with their hearts towards the Han Dynasty, and there are not a few of them, but there are more who fall with the wind.

Lu Yu stood behind Liu Bian and finally understood why some people's evaluation of this person was "a clear talk". After talking for a long time, there was not a single important point.

Seeing that Liu Bian was slow in making tea, Lu Yu turned to Kong Niao and said calmly: "What is Dong Zhuo planning now?"

Kong Ni glanced at Lu Yu, but he didn't recognize him. He paused and said, "Dong Zhuo has joined forces with Lv Bu and is trying his best to persuade Yuan Shu. He wants to form a three-party alliance and carve up the three prefectures of Henan, Yang, and Jing."

Lu Yu was still waiting for him to speak, but seeing that he had been listening for a long time, she couldn't help saying: "Continue."

Only then did Kong Ni realize something, and quickly said: "Your Majesty, Dong Zhuo has already formulated a strategy to attack Yuan Shao first, and after destroying Yuan Shao, encircle Sun Jian of Wu Commandery with Lu Bu and Yuan Shu, so that the threat in the southeast can be completely put down, and then we will split up. Go south and north, carve up the world, and each will achieve great things..."

Lu Yu frowned subconsciously. Kong Ni's speech always felt strange and without point.

It's like reading and ruining your brain.

Liu Bian took a sip of tea and felt that it was half boiled, so he poured it away and asked casually, "Dong Zhuo is in alliance with Yuan Shu?"

Kong Ni seemed to have thought of something, and hurriedly said: "Yes, no. That's right, Yuan Shu wants to form an alliance with Lu Bu as sons and daughters."

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, glanced at the tea cup in his hand, and said to himself, "Why does today's tea taste so bad?"

After throwing away the tea in his hand and re-boiling it, Liu Bian turned to look at Kong Ni and said, "Did Dong Zhuo not intend to take Xuzhou?"

It stands to reason that Xuzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times, and it is also close to Peiguo. Dong Zhuo's annexation of Xuzhou can not only expand its territory, increase its strength, but also expand its depth. There is no reason to let it go.

When Kong Ni heard the words, he seemed to think of something, and said: "Originally, Mr. Dong, the old thief Dong intended to take Xuzhou, but he was dissuaded by the military adviser Jia Xu. Jia Xu thought that it was not yet possible to confront the court, so for the time being Leave Langya County as a buffer."

Liu Bianruo realized something, and said, "How many soldiers and horses does Dong Zhuo have now, and how much food?"

Kong Ni knelt on the ground, thought for a while, and said: "Jia Xu, the military adviser, suggested to learn from Cao Cao to farm the fields. Therefore, it is difficult to say the specific soldiers and horses. There should be [-] yuan. The money and food can be used for three years."

"I really underestimated them..."

Liu Bian was a little surprised, and said, "Tell me your opinion."

Kong Ni's expression brightened, he stood up suddenly, raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Dong Zhuo's wolfish ambition must be eradicated as soon as possible. Please send a large army to conquer. The minister is the internal response. Within a month, Dong Zhuo will be destroyed!"

Liu Bian was completely disappointed in this person, not only talking nonsense, but also talking nonsense, quite stupid.

Liu Bian picked up the teapot again, made tea seriously, and said, "Write what you know, and write a detailed memorial, with key points."

Kong Ni seemed to have sensed Liu Bian's attention, and with an excited and grateful expression, he prostrated himself and said, "Thank you, the sinful minister!"

Liu Bian frowned, what kind of kindness do you want to thank for this hole?

After Kong Ni left, Liu Bian said, "What do you think?"

Lu Yu bowed and said: "Your Majesty, this person's words are confusing and confused, I'm afraid I can't believe it."

Liu Bian nodded, and said: "You send a message to Huangfu Jianchang, this person should be used with caution. Then tell him to let Yuan Shu go and keep an eye on Dong Zhuo."

"Yes." Lu Yu said.

Lu Yu now gradually took over from Pan Yin and was mainly responsible for liaison with Huangfu Jianchang.

Liu Bian picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He still felt the slight bitter taste, so he put it down directly, stood up and said, "I will pass the message to Liu Biao again. Since Sun Ce and Zhou Yu have made great achievements in fending off the enemy, I will order them to go to the capital to be rewarded."

"Yes." This time it was Pan Yin who answered.

Lu Yu was still a little confused and didn't react, but Pan Yin understood.

Sun Ce, the eldest son of Sun Jian, transferred Sun Ce to Beijing not only to restrain Sun Jian, but also as a warning.

Sun Jian acted recklessly in Wu County, and even occupied Guangling County, which already meant 'contempt for the imperial court'.

When Liu Bian returned to the palace, Cao Cao had already returned to the mansion.

Guo Jiajiu never left his hand, listening to Cao Cao talking about what happened today.

Guo Jia was summoned by Liu Bianzheng to the Grand Sima's Mansion last year, but Huang Fusong kicked him out because of several drunkenness.

With this 'rush', Guo Jia's official career was basically cut off, but he had no interest in it at all, but he lived very comfortably in Cao Mansion.

Guo Jia lay sideways on the small bed, and when Cao Cao finished speaking, he said with a drunken face, "Your Majesty just clicked these few words, which shows that the direction of the great government has not changed, and His Majesty's attention is still on the northern states."

"I also believe so,"

Cao Cao's long and narrow eyes flickered with sternness, and said: "In the past few years, the court's taxes and people's livelihood have been restored. It is reasonable for Your Majesty not to be interrupted. However, Yuan Shu was defeated, Dong Zhuo, Sun Jian, Liu Biao and others are exposed, even if the imperial court does not want to make a big move."

"And Yizhou."

Guo Jia nodded, and said: "Then Liu Yan's health is very bad, and the court is holding Liu Zhang tight, so it's urgent, Liu Yan may not be able to act recklessly."

Cao Cao's face remained calm and he looked very serious, and said: "Since the year before last, there have been unknown forces attacking Hanzhong. I suspect it is Liu Yan."

Guo Jia drank the wine, thought for a while and said, "I feel that His Majesty hasn't made up his mind yet."

Cao Cao was startled and said, "What determination?"

Guo Jia sat up, looked at Cao Cao, and said, "Some people in the imperial court are afraid of the general, so His Majesty wants to allocate food and grass to the general. These food and grass must be limited and cannot hurt the bones. But the national strength of the imperial court cannot support this. of a great war."

Cao Cao woke up suddenly, and said with burning eyes: "So, Your Majesty suddenly changed his mind and ordered me to put down the Black Mountain Army first?"

"The Black Mountain Army is the last concern of His Majesty among the northern states,"

Guo Jiadao: "It is inevitable that the Black Mountain Army will be pacified sooner or later, but your Majesty may not use this matter to delay time."

Speaking of this, Guo Jia shook his head and said with a sneer: "Before, Your Majesty said that you don't need to pay too much attention to Yuan Shu, but the government and the public were terrified, thinking that Yuan Shu would overthrow the Han Dynasty. Looking at it now, it is really ridiculous."

Cao Cao also sneered at Yuan Shu, not paying attention at all, and said, "Then, what should I do now?"

Guo Jia drank the wine, looked towards the south slowly, and said: "Based on my estimation, after the general puts down the Black Mountain Army, I'm afraid the general will go south."

(End of this chapter)