Han family achievements

Chapter 269 The Imperial Examination System

In the fourth year of Yonghan, in mid-December.

Chongde Hall.

Liu Bian looked at the closing argument on the 'Hongdu Menxue Case' that Liu Xie had submitted in his hand, his brows furrowed and his face filled with anger.

Sitting in front of him were Liu Xie, Yang Biao, Zhong Yao, Sima Jun, and Xun You.

They sat opposite each other, not squinting, but could clearly see Liu Bian's expression.

This closing statement is the result of their many discussions, trying to 'take into account the overall situation' as much as possible.

After a long while, Liu Bian raised his head, not looking at them, but at Bi Yiyi, who was kneeling outside the door.

Liu Bian suppressed his anger, looked around coldly at the five people present, and said coldly: "Twenty-seven students were involved in the case, and there were eighteen doctors, as well as officials from Li Cao, Hu Cao, Taicang, and Xing Cao were involved in the case. Seven people, big and small?"

Liu Xie quickly turned sideways, raised his hand and said: "Back to Your Majesty, the Yushitai has detained the relevant people and is waiting to pass through the Tangtingwei Mansion."

Liu Bian looked at him and said, "Do you think I am so easy to deceive?"

Liu Xie's expression suddenly changed, he stood up suddenly, raised his hand and said, "My brother, I don't dare!"

Liu Bian snorted coldly, looked at Yang Biao and said, "Prime Minister, how many people have you protected?"

Yang Biao moved his body with some difficulty, stood up, wiped the cold sweat from his face, and said: "Your Majesty, I am not protecting anyone. I am not involved in this."

Liu Bian ignored him directly, looked at Sima Jun, Zhong Yao, and Xun You, with stern eyes, and said: "Bian Yi, dismissed from office and took over the matter? After hurting so many people, he, the chief officer, calmly returned to his hometown to retire. ?”

Outside the door, Bian Rang trembled all over, his eyes were filled with bitterness and fear.

He didn't have any ambitions. He thought more about studying, so he didn't care much. He never thought that such a big thing happened between Hongdu School and Taixue!

What's terrible is that his nephew is also involved!

Therefore, no matter what, there is no reason to be spared.

Bian Rang was conscious, but the big shots in the court wanted to protect him.

In the silence, Xun You raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Bian Taichang. Although he made mistakes, he was not involved in the case. Moreover, he upright and upright, and everyone in the world hopes to forgive him."

Bian Rang was different from Cai Yong. Cai Yong was talented, but he was also keen on fame and was a guest of dignitaries.And Bian Rang's reputation all comes from his 'study'.

One is talented and the other is a great scholar in the world.

Liu Bian glanced at Xun You, looked at Zhong Yao and Sima Jun, and said calmly: "Do you, the Three Law Divisions, also have the same attitude?"

Sima Jun and Zhong Yao raised their hands and said, "I beg your majesty to forgive me."

Liu Bian's eyes narrowed slightly, and the anger in his heart kept rising.

He has always attached great importance to Hongdu School and Taixue, and devoted a lot of energy, but in the end, accidents happened one after another, and the high officials of the imperial court actually asked him to "forgive"!
Lu Yu quietly walked in and handed Liu Bian a teacup.

Liu Bian took it expressionlessly and took a sip.

Liu Xie, Yang Biao, Sima Jun, Zhong Yao, and Xun You couldn't help but become nervous when they saw Liu Bian not speaking.

Bian Rang is a great person in the world. If the death penalty is used against him, it will have a severe blow to the reputation of the court!
And the people outside the door were even more nervous.

Based on his 'guilt', no punishment would be too harsh.

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Liu Bian put down his tea cup and looked up at the people in front of him.

The expressions of the five people suddenly changed, and they couldn't help but raise their heads and look at Liu Bian.

Liu Bian pondered for a moment and said: "In recent years, the recruitment and filling of vacancies in the imperial court have basically been carried out at Hongdu Menxue and Taixue. Even if the imperial court is in a tight situation, it will allocate a large amount of money and food to Taichang every year. Now. Taixue and Hongdumen have become like this, what do you say?"

Yang Biao seemed to feel that Liu Bian had given in, and felt relieved. He raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, our dynasty has always implemented a system of inspection and recommendation. The affairs of Taixue and Hongdu sects will not affect the imperial court. Please ask me." Your Majesty, don’t worry.”

Xun You and others did not speak, with their heads lowered, but with their minds raised, they waited for Liu Bian.

They knew Liu Bian well and knew that His Majesty would not give in so easily, let alone give up.

Liu Bian turned a deaf ear to Yang Biao's words and said: "Starting from next year, an examination room will be opened in Taichang Temple. All people of the right age can participate and admission will be based on merit."

Yang Biao was stunned for a moment, always feeling that something was wrong, and didn't know how to speak for a while.

However, Xun You was alert and suddenly raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, this move may be unfair..."

"No injustice,"

Liu Bian interrupted him directly and said: "All counties and prefectures can still recommend, but they need to be assessed uniformly."

Then, his eyes suddenly turned cold and he said: "For all the teachers and students of Taixue, Hongdu School, and officials of the imperial court who are involved in this case, they will all be dismissed and will never be used again. Bian Rang and other Taichang officials will all be brought to court. Severe punishment will not be tolerated. Any pleas or lobbyists will be punished with the same crime!"

Under the "all guilty" policy, Liu Xie, Yang Biao and others did not dare to say anything even if they wanted to plead for Bian Yi.

Bian Rang, who was outside the door, looked pale, knocked his head on the ground, and was trembling.

Once you pass the Tangtingwei Mansion, not to mention being jailed, at least your reputation will be ruined for the rest of your life.

Liu Bian looked at the expressions of everyone and picked up the tea cup again to drink tea.Dealing with side concessions is just to set an example. The most important thing is to slowly spread the 'imperial examination system' to give the common people opportunities to divide and weaken the all-round monopoly of the Han Dynasty by the aristocratic families.

Liu Bian was thinking about the follow-up measures and asked, "How far has the separation of military and political affairs been carried out?"

Yang Biao has become more familiar with government affairs recently, and said hurriedly: "Back to Your Majesty, at present, Sili, Bingzhou, Yanzhou, and Youzhou are basically completed. Qingzhou and Jizhou are still progressing in an orderly manner, and it is expected to be completed by the end of next year."

Bingzhou and Sili were implemented for almost three years in Yanzhou and two years in Youzhou.As for Qingzhou and Jizhou, the situation is still very complicated after they have just been settled, and the main military power is still in the hands of the state pastor.

Liu Bian nodded slightly. Although he kept trying to persuade himself not to be anxious, he couldn't hold it anymore.

He took a deep breath and said: "This matter must be treated as the most important thing, and we cannot slack off."

"The minister leads the decree." Yang Biao said solemnly.

All he wants now is to be able to escape 'safely'. As for what happens in the future, that belongs to those who come after him and has nothing to do with him.

Liu Bian glanced at Xun You and said thoughtfully: "Wang Lang replied, saying that it is Han Sui of Sanqiang, and Ma Teng is willing to surrender, but the condition is that the imperial court canonize them as generals and stay where they are."

Xun You received Liu Bian's look and said in a deep voice: "I object! Your Majesty, the Sanqiang are rebellious and treacherous. The court will never agree!"

Liu Xie agreed very much with Xun You's words and said: "Your Majesty, I also think that I cannot agree, otherwise the three Qiang will make further progress and continue to grow bigger!"

"I also believe that the imperial court cannot tolerate adultery." Zhong Yao said.

Sima Jun remained silent, sitting there as if listening carefully.

Liu Bian was quite satisfied with their tough attitude.

The imperial court has pacified the northern states one by one, and currently only Liangzhou remains.

There are always voices in the court, either to conquer with an army or to surrender, even in name only, and paying a little official position is nothing at all.

Liu Bian is bound to win Liangzhou, but he will not bow to the three Qiang. The Han court must maintain absolute strength!

He picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said with a smile: "Well, this matter is settled. It is almost the end of the year. Please work harder and make a good start for next year."

"I will receive the order." Yang Biao, Liu Xie and others raised their hands, and then slowly retreated.

As for the man outside the door, he had long been dragged away by the guards.

Liu Bian sat on a chair, thought over and over again, walked out of the back hall, stood outside the door, and looked to the south.

Things in the north are advancing in an orderly manner. Although they are slow, they are also recovering in an orderly manner. Now it is the south that gives Liu Bian a headache.

Cao Cao's seizure of Qiao County exceeded Liu Bian's expectations and disrupted the situation in the south. The originally good situation became complicated and treacherous.

After a long while, Liu Bian's eyes flashed slightly, looking towards the south, and said to himself: "Dian Wei, do you think Cao Cao will be a loyal minister?"

Dian Wei never talked much. Hearing this, he said in a low voice: "I don't know, but he shouldn't dare to rebel."

Liu Bian nodded thoughtfully and said: "It's certain that he doesn't dare to rebel. However, if someone keeps repeating in his ear, 'Self-reliance will lead to great things', do you think he will be tempted..."

Dian Wei blinked, as if he was stumped.

Liu Bian did not expect him to answer and said: "Pan Yin, arrange for Sun Ce and Zhou Yu to enter the Imperial Army camp. Send a message to the Grand Sima Mansion to send more people to Liu Biao, Cao Cao, Sun Jian, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan to join their army. Watch their every move.”

"Yes." Pan Yin responded quickly.

After waiting for a while, he said carefully: "Your Majesty, Chief Huangfu Jian, do you want to send a message?"

Liu Bian shook his head, still staring at the south, and said: "What happened on the surface is clear. It's the end of the year, let the minister call all the governors to Beijing, except Qingzhou. There is also Cao Cao."

Pan Yin became more cautious after hearing 'Cao Cao' and said, "Yes."

Liu Bian looked at it for a while, then turned and entered the door.

On the other side, Zhong Yao and Xun You returned to Li Cao. They sat opposite each other and talked about giving way.

Xun You looked worried and said: "Once the border commander is given heavy responsibility, I'm afraid it will cause uproar in the government and the public."

Zhong Yao also knew the reputation of Bianyi. He was silent for a while and said: "The Yuan family has already dealt with it, so I don't care about Bianyi."

Xun You had no choice but to say: "Let's deal with it as soon as possible. The court will not defend these things, and it will be fine after a while."

Zhong Yao nodded, he had to shoulder the blame.

In the future, it will be impossible for him to really take over the chancellery without explanation.

The two were silent for a while. Xun You looked at Zhong Yao and said, "Yuan Chang, what do you think our uncle has hidden from us?"

Zhong Yao's solemn face showed a look of concentration, and he said: "He is right, he can't hide it for long."

No matter what, Zhong Yao may be promoted to prime minister no later than March next year. So what else can Xun Yu hide from him?
Xun You felt vaguely uneasy and said: "Uncle Clan has always been calm, and even he kept silent. I'm afraid it won't be easy."

Zhong Yao couldn't help but take a breath and gradually frowned.

I felt the tremendous pressure even before I entered the Chancery. Once I entered, I would never have this 'calm' moment again.

(End of this chapter)