Han family achievements

Chapter 262 Summoned
Two days later, the back hall of Chongde Hall.

Liu Bian reviewed the memorial one by one, working intensively for two consecutive days.

As the end of the year approaches, various affairs become urgent and more and more things need to be dealt with by him.

I don't know how long it took, but Lu Yu came in with a pile of memorials and placed them next to Liu Bian's desk.

Liu Bian glanced out of the corner of his eye and said, "What's going on?"

Lu Yu said quickly: "Back to Your Majesty, it's about borrowing money. The Prime Minister and Hu Cao have been busy with this these days. At present, they have repaid part of it and agreed to extend the rest."

Liu Bian's eyebrows relaxed a little, and he smiled and said: "I am relieved that the Prime Minister is doing things."

Lu Yu stood on the edge, his head lowered, his face calm.

Liu Bian reviewed a few words and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it."

Lu Yu looked up at Liu Bian, hesitated, and said, "Your Majesty, there are some rumors spreading between the government and the public."

Liu Bian picked up the next dish and said with a smile: "What are they?"

Lu Yu hesitated more and more, but still said: "Some say that His Majesty will merge the Jiu Qing into the Six Cao, some say that Cao Cao will succeed the Grand Sima, and some say that Fuzhong Cheng will be transferred to the Prime Minister..."

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, shook his head with a smile, and said, "There are really too many smart people in Luoyang City."

Seeing that Liu Bian was not angry, Lu Yu calmed down and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to suppress him?"

Liu Bian continued to review and said: "Ignore him. How is the investigation at Huangmen Beisi Prison?"

Lu Yu said: "We haven't reported it yet. Wei Chen heard that many people were arrested. Taixue and Hongdu School are making quite a fuss, and Bian Taixue often asks for leave."

Liu Bian glanced at the memorial in front of him, flipped through it, raised his head in confusion, and said, "Bian Rang didn't write a letter to apologize?"

Lu Yu paused and said, "Wei Chen didn't see Bian Taichang's memorial."

Liu Bian's expression moved, and then he smiled more and said, "This is interesting. Tell Zuo Li to investigate slowly and clean up the Taixue and Hongdu sects for me."

Lu Yu responded, waited for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, there is still no one from the Sanfa Department to take over."

According to court rules, Xingcao or Yushitai should be responsible for this matter, but both agencies are obviously deliberately avoiding it.

Liu Bian looked at the memorial in his hand, pondered for a while, and said, "Go and call King Bohai to see me."

"Yes." Lu Yu said.

Lu Yu just took a few steps away, and Pan Yin quickly walked in and handed over a memorial.

Liu Bian reached out and took it, turned it over and saw a strange look on his face.

In this memorial written by Zhu Jun, the Mu of Qingzhou, he recommended Beihai Prime Minister Kong to join the imperial court.

This Kong Rong is also a famous figure in the world and has a decisive influence in the literary world.

After pondering for a moment, Liu Bian said: "Let it go first, and then send Wang Lang to see me."

Pan Yin responded, turned around and saw that Lu Yu was still at the door, and said: "Your Majesty, will King Bohai come with you?"

Liu Bian reviewed it casually, writing without stopping, and said: "Yes. By the way, the order is sent to Jiangdong. Wu Jing takes Sun Ce and Zhou Yu to Beijing."

"Yes." Pan Yin responded and retreated slowly.

Liu Bian continued to review. Although these large and small matters were complicated, they were not difficult to handle with the additional opinions of Liu Cao and Yang Biao.

After a while, Liu Xie came from the Yushitai to the outside of the apse.

Lu Yu stood outside the door, raised his hand to Liu Xie and said, "I have met King Bohai."

Liu Xie was about the same age as Lu Yu. He nodded, looked inside, and whispered: "Is there anything your Majesty wants me to do?"

Lu Yu said: "Your Highness, wait a moment, Your Majesty has also summoned the censor of the opera and the king's minister."

Liu Xie's heart moved slightly. Seeing that he was not in a hurry, he remained silent for a moment and said, "I heard that Da Sima is going to summon all the generals to Beijing to discuss matters?"

Lu Yu looked at Liu Xie with a calm expression and said, "I don't know, I am the official."

Liu Xie wanted to ask about the Hongdu School, but he hesitated and sighed secretly, without asking.

The fight for the throne in the early years was a thorn in the hearts of everyone in the government and the public.

Liu Xie had been keeping a low profile in recent years, and Empress Dowager Dong stayed at home. Only then did all the calls for impeachment subside.But this does not mean that the palace has really let go of its grudge.

Once Liu Xie makes a mistake, if he does or says more, he may be killed!
As the son of the late emperor and the current emperor's younger brother, he saw the country of Han Dynasty in turmoil. He was determined to do things, but he had many worries.

Lu Yu just bowed aside and had no intention of talking to Liu Xie.

Lu Yu is 13 years old this year. He has no official position in the palace, but he plays the role of "guardian of the palace", shuttling between the Shangshu Terrace and Chongde Hall.

After a while, Xi Zhicai and Wang Lang arrived.

Seeing that Liu Xie was already waiting, he couldn't help but be slightly startled, wondering why the palace suddenly summoned the three of them at the same time.

"It's all here."

At this time, Liu Bian, dressed in regular clothes, came out, looked at the three of them and smiled.

"I will see you, Your Majesty." The three of them raised their hands in greeting.

"No courtesy." Liu Bian waved his hand, walked out, stood in front of the steps, looked at the gloomy sky, and said, "It looks like it's going to snow again."

Liu Xie, Xi Zhicai, Wang Lang and Lu Yu all turned around, stood behind Liu Bian, and looked at the sky.

Everyone in the government and the public knows that His Majesty loves snow very much. Whenever it snows, he likes to walk in the snow holding an umbrella.

He only likes to walk in the snow. Unlike those who love snow, who drink tea and write poems, what he likes is very simple.

Liu Bian put his hands behind his back, looked at the sky, and said nothing for a long time.

For a while, Liu Xie and others looked at each other, but Liu Xie raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the minister is waiting for you, do you have any instructions?"

Liu Bian looked back at them and said with a smile, "Wait a minute, Shao'er is on the way here."

Everyone was stunned again, muttering in their hearts.

Is today’s matter related to His Highness?

Perhaps thinking of something, the expressions of several people suddenly changed, and they frowned secretly.

Not long after, Cai Wenji came with Liu Shao in hand.

The little guy is already three years old. He is pretty, white and tender, with clear eyes, which is very pleasing to the eye.

But unlike his younger brother Liu Yu, who is naughty and mischievous, Liu Shao doesn't seem to like talking much and is mostly silent.

Cai Wenji looked much plumper than before. When she came closer, she saluted and said, "I have met your Majesty."

"My dearest minister, see you, Your Majesty." Liu Shao greeted him politely, looking very cute.

Liu Bian walked down, picked him up, patted the dust on his body, and said, "Where did this come from? It's covered in dirt."

Liu Shao looked at Liu Bian, blinked and said nothing.

Cai Wenji stood aside and whispered quickly: "I accidentally fell on the road."

Liu Bian couldn't tell that it wasn't a fall. He suddenly understood and said with a smile: "Be careful next time. Let's go to Fanglin Garden with my father."

The little guy was very well-behaved, silent and holding Liu Bian's arm with both hands.Liu Xie, Xi Zhicai, and Wang Lang looked at the family of three with some bad premonitions in their hearts.

The matter of 'creating an heir' has always been a major concern for both the government and the public.But because of Wang Yun's incident, very few people dared to mention it.

But not mentioning it does not mean that the government and the opposition do not care or give up.

Once there is any trouble, the 'establishment of heir' will definitely be loud and overwhelming, overwhelming all the big and small things!

Liu Bian hugged Liu Shao and said to Cai Wenji, "I heard that the father-in-law has returned to Beijing?"

Cai Wenji pursed her lips, lowered her head cautiously and said, "Yes. My father is not in good health, so I thought that he should stay in Beijing to recuperate and not go out to study."

Liu Bian nodded indifferently and said: "We will have a family dinner in a few days, and I will have a good chat with the king."

Cai Wenji breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty, I will make arrangements for you."

Because Cai Yong was involved in Wang Yun's "scheming against the crown prince" case, he was dismissed from all official positions and driven out of Luoyang.

Liu Xie, Xi Zhicai, and Wang Lang listened, and couldn't help but look at each other, and then ran away quickly, changing their minds quickly.

Regarding the 'Crown Prince', the attitudes of the government and the public are basically the same, and that is Liu Shao.

Not only is he the eldest son, but his mother's family is also a noble family, so he is the most suitable.

Liu Bian and Cai Wenji talked and quickly arrived at Fanglin Garden.

We sat down in a pavilion where a futon and a futon had been set up.

Liu Bian put Liu Shao down and asked him to sit on the edge. Then he and Liu Xie and others smiled and said, "Sit down. I have something to talk about today."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Liu Xie, Xi Zhicai, and Wang Lang saluted and sat down opposite Liu Bian.

Cai Wenji sat next to Liu Bian. She wanted to make tea, but Liu Bian beat her to it.

Liu Bian fiddled with the tea set and said straight to the point: "There is no result yet on the Hongdu Sect study. But the three law divisions are pushing the blame with each other. What do you think?"

Liu Xie was at the censor's desk for "listening to politics". The censor Zhongcheng Fuwan was also his father-in-law. Hearing this, his expression slightly condensed and he said: "Your Majesty, hasn't this matter been taken over by the Huangmen North Temple Prison?"

Liu Bian ignored him and said, "You tell me what to do with Zhicai."

Xi Zhicai's face was a little pale and sickly. He raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I think that the three law departments should jointly investigate and deal with it."

Liu Bian looked up at him and said, "That makes sense. Why didn't you mention it?"

Xi Zhicai paused, then continued to raise his hand and said: "I have a humble position, and I am not present."

Liu Bian groaned and said: "Then, add Qing's family as the imperial censor in the palace and take charge of the palace courtyard."

Not only Xi Zhicai was stunned, Liu Xie and Wang Lang also had strange expressions on their faces.

Is it that simple, Xi Zhicai jumped two levels and became the imperial censor?
"I accept the decree and thank you." Xi Zhicai reacted quickly.

Liu Bian grunted and continued to play with the tea set, saying: "Regarding the Yushitai, many people have written letters saying that it is too troublesome for the Yushitai to handle affairs in the palace, and requested that it be moved outside the palace. What do you think?"

Xi Zhicai's mood had not yet calmed down, and he glanced at Liu Xie from the corner of his face calmly.

Liu Xie was silent for a moment and said: "I will obey your will."

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The teapot made a soft sound, and bursts of white air came out quickly.

Liu Bian looked at the teapot and said: "Since I have no objection, it's settled. Before the end of the year, we will move to the vicinity of Xing Cao and Ting Wei's Mansion, and the three law departments will be together, and the work efficiency will be much higher."

"I accept the order." Liu Xie raised his hand and said.He didn't care much about this. The Censor's Stand was placed inside and outside the palace. It was the Censor's Stand and there was no change.

"Wang Qing's family, I heard that you got married recently?" Liu Bian looked at Wang Lang out of the corner of his eye and said with a smile.

Wang Lang didn't expect Liu Bian to care about such a thing, so he raised his hand and said unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is the matchmaker."

Liu Bian nodded and said, "What do the Qing family think of Chen Qun?"

Chen Qun had been in Tingwei Mansion for three or four years and was mainly responsible for revising the "New Han Code". However, many of his views were criticized by the government and the public. Even Zhong Yao kept silent about it, and Wang Lang even criticized it openly.

This directly caused Chen Qun's reputation to be damaged and his career to be hindered.

After getting drunk, Chen Qun cursed Wang Lang as "a treacherous and flattering man, cunning and cold", and even wrote a letter to resign.

Wang Lang didn't know why Liu Bian suddenly mentioned Chen Qun, and said in a pretentious tone: "Your Majesty, from what I see, you are talented, young and energetic."

Chen Qun was born in the Chen family of Yingchuan. He had a reputation for talent since he was a child. On his way to Luoyang, he visited various famous scholars and discussed scriptures, which made many people speechless and praised him as "the talent of Wang Zuo".

Chen Qun was not idle in Luoyang either. He was looking for people to "compete" with each other, causing many people to deliberately avoid him.

Liu Bian nodded after hearing this evaluation and said, "What do the Qing family think of the 'Nine Grades System' he wrote?"

Wang Lang looked serious, thought carefully and said seriously, "Your Majesty, I think this matter should be postponed."

The "nine-grade system" was something Chen Qun had been planning for several years. After many improvements by Zhong Yao, Xun Yu and others, he submitted a letter, but Liu Bian refused.

Although he stayed in China, the news had already spread throughout the government and the public. There was a lot of discussion about it, and the opposition was obviously greater than the approval.

The most fundamental thing is that the imperial court's control over local areas is too weak. It's okay in Luoyang, but when it goes to local areas, it can easily cause uproar.

Liu Bian picked up the bubbling teapot and started pouring tea, saying, "What do the Qing family think, and what do the Zhong Qing family do?"

Liu Xie, Xi Zhicai's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he looked at Liu Bian in surprise.

What does this mean?Zhong Yao, have you committed something?

Wang Lang was equally shocked, but he did not belong to the 'Yingchuan Party', so he was much more calm. He pretended to think for a while and said: "Your Majesty, Zhong Tingwei is outstanding in talent, hard-working and uncomplaining, constantly running around, and has made great contributions to the court."

Liu Bian put down the teapot with a smile, picked up the teacup and handed it to Wang Lang, saying, "It's rare for the Qing family to have such a fair heart."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wang Lang quickly took it with both hands and said respectfully.

Although the Yingchuan Party was the dominant party in the imperial court, as the prime minister, Yang Biao had many supporters, and it was inevitable to fight openly and secretly.

Liu Bian picked up the tea cup and handed it to Liu Xie, saying: "Go and talk to Fu Qing's house, have some snacks, and don't hide away when something happens."

Liu Xie felt his scalp numb. He took it with both hands and said as calmly as possible: "I accept the order."

Liu Bian picked up the tea cup and handed it to Xi Zhicai, and said with a smile: "The imperial censor in the palace is not only responsible for observing official etiquette, but the censor patrolling the city also has to inspect Luoyang City. What happened at Taixue and Hongdu Sect must not happen again. It’s the second time.”

Xi Zhicai looked at Liu Bian's refreshing smile, and his heart felt cold. He took the tea cup with both hands and said, "I accept the order."

Liu Bian looked at the three of them with a smile and said, "Why don't you move? Let's see if my tea-making skills have improved."

The three of them subconsciously looked at the hot tea cup in front of them, hesitated for a moment, blew lightly, pursed their lips and tasted a little.

"Wang Qing's house,"

Before the three people could express their opinions, Liu Bian said: "You should go to Xiliang with integrity and tell the three Qiang that if they want to surrender, they must give up military power."

Wang Lang quickly put down his teacup and said, "I accept the order."

But doubts abounded in my heart. Wasn't Zhong Yao always responsible for this?

Could it be that something really happened to Zhong Yao?
Moreover, entering the palace today is just for these things?

(End of this chapter)