Han family achievements

Chapter 270 It’s not Zhong Yao
At the end of the fourth year of Yonghan.

In a short period of time, a lot of things happened between the government and the public.

Bian Rang was sentenced to "life imprisonment" by the Tingwei Mansion. This was the result of the game between the government and the opposition, but it still aroused a huge backlash from Shilin, with various pleas and petitions.

But this did not hinder the imperial court from advancing the established affairs. Under the turmoil, many matters were determined.

First, Liu Xie, as King Chenliu, took charge of the Yushitai. His main task was to "supervise all officials and clarify the administration of officials."

The officials of Liucao and Jiushi in the imperial court also took office one after another.

Zhong Yao was promoted to Youpuse, Wang Lang was promoted to Tingwei, Kong Rong was promoted to Minister of Taichang Temple, Wu Jing was promoted to Gongcao Shangshu, Xi Zhicai was promoted to Yu Shicheng, etc.

As the imperial court continued to improve personnel appointments, Cai Yong became a Taizhong doctor in a low-key manner, presiding over the matters of "Dongguan Canon Cultivation".

And more, such as Yang Xiu was transferred to Cao Cao's army, Chen Qun was transferred to Xing Cao Langzhong, Zhong Yu was promoted to Bing Cao Shilang, etc., they are inconspicuous.

In the fifth year of Yonghan, on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, there was heavy snow.

Liu Bian was wrapped in a thick cotton coat, holding an umbrella, and strolling along the Royal Street of Luoyang.

Behind him were Zhong Yao, Xun Yu, Pan Yin, Lu Yu, Dian Wei and a large group of people.

Liu Bian stepped on the snow, feeling particularly comfortable and refreshed. He smiled and said to Xun Yu: "Xun Qing handled the settlement of the court's loan very appropriately. I am very satisfied."

Xun Yu bowed slightly and said nothing.

The imperial court's debts that were due last year were as high as 20 yuan. Xun Yu tried his best and used various methods to delay these debts for a few more years and avoid a "collapse of credibility" of the imperial court.

Zhong Yao stood next to Xun Yu, his face serious and frowning secretly.

Although the debt has been delayed, it has not disappeared, and as the 'New Deal' advances, the debt will only increase without a significant increase in court taxes.

If one day the court really fails to pay back the money, that would be the most terrifying thing!

He is about to become prime minister, and all these important responsibilities will be on his shoulders.

Liu Bian stepped on the snow, took out a letter from his arms, handed it to Zhong Yao, and said, "Please take a look at it."

Zhong Yao took it, looked at it carefully, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, does Liu Shijun want to buy Liu Zhang back?"

This letter was written by a clerk in the Yizhou Mu Shogunate. It was not addressed to Liu Bian, but to Liu Zhang. It was 'accidentally' leaked and ended up on Liu Bian's desk.

The content of this letter is roughly that Liu Yan knew that he could not afford it, and said that he would hand over all Yizhou's surplus of about 20 yuan over the years to the court to relieve his worries.

At the end, I also sigh that I am about to die, hoping to have a son to accompany me to the end.

This is not written to Liu Zhang, it is clearly written to Liu Bian!
After Xun Yu finished reading, he said: "Your Majesty, Yizhou can have a surplus of 20 yuan. His ambition is not small."

Liu Yan served as the shepherd of Yizhou, and in less than seven years, he made a surplus of 20 yuan based on the land of Yizhou. This seems reasonable, but in fact, in the sixth year of Zhongping, the annual tax revenue of the thirteen states of the imperial court was only about [-] yuan!

Liu Yan has stored so much money and food, and his heart can be seen.

Liu Bian nodded slightly and said, "What do you say?"

Xun Yu looked thoughtful and said: "Your Majesty, if the imperial court does not release Liu Zhang, I am afraid that Liu Yan will have other ideas. It will be difficult for Yizhou to return to the imperial court."

As soon as Liu Yan was in Yizhou, he imitated the emperor, isolated the main roads, lied that he could not receive the order, and became a country of his own.

The imperial court had no choice but to maintain a tacit understanding with Liu Yan and maintain the status quo.

Zhong Yao felt something in his heart and said: "If Liu Zhang is released, because of the danger of Yizhou and the imperial court wants to recover it, it can only attack by force. I don't know what year or month it happened."

With the current national strength of the imperial court, there is simply no way it can support a huge and indefinite war. Waiting for the imperial court to vigorously conquer the war, there may not be hope in the expected ten or even 20 years.

The Han court was too weak. There were too many bad policies and major political disasters to solve, and there was no energy to solve Yizhou.

"Then what do you think, should I let him go or not?" Liu argued.

Zhong Yao and Xun Yu looked at each other, and Zhong Yao said: "Your Majesty, I think we cannot let him go. Once Liu Yan dies, the imperial court may divide Yizhou and suppress it, weaken Yizhou's strength, and wait for the right time."

"I second the proposal," Xun Yu said.

Seeing that they had no intention of compromising, Liu Bian nodded with a smile and said: "Okay, arrange a place for Liu Zhang to live, and make him a prisoner, so he can work with peace of mind."

"I understand." Zhong Yao raised his hand and said.

Liu Bian stepped on the snow and listened to the squeaking sound. He felt his temples were sore and numb, which was extremely comfortable.

After walking for a while, he said: "What do you think of Cao Cao?"

Cao Cao garrisoned troops in Qiao County, commanding an army of [-], and his number of counselors and generals increased day by day. Before he knew it, he had become the largest force in the south.Cao Cao wrote one after another last year, asking for permission to conquer Dong Zhuo and Yuan Shu, and he couldn't wait.

Zhong Yao looked at the back of Liu Bian's forehead and judged the intention of Liu Bian's words. He remained silent for a long time and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that matters in the south should be kept quiet rather than moved. The court now needs to concentrate on promoting the 'New Deal', and cannot Dispersing energy and manpower and material resources.”

If the imperial court intervenes in the south, it will inevitably invest a large amount of troops, money and food, which the current imperial court cannot bear.

Liu Bian walked quietly on the snow, expressionless for a while, and then said, "Cao Cao said that he raised his own money and food."

Zhong Yao's expression suddenly changed and he said, "Your Majesty, you must not do this!"

Xun Yu then raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, we cannot let Cao Cao raise money and food by himself. I want to start a war. I will sell the iron and sell it, but I will also provide the money and food!"

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows and looked back at the two people. Seeing their serious expressions and firm eyes, he thought for a moment, turned his head with a smile, and continued walking, saying: "I rejected his request, let's take a look first."

Liu Bian had always been wary of Cao Cao. Seeing Cao Cao grow stronger, Liu Bian was both happy and worried.

Fortunately, Cao Cao Zhong Yu has grown up and can help him calm down the troubled times and revive the Han Dynasty.

What is worrying is that people's hearts are complicated now, and even Huangfu Song has someone to persuade him to stand on his own. If someone talks a few words in Cao Cao's ear, Cao Cao, who holds tens of thousands, or even tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands, is dominating the place. Are you really interested?
Like Dong Zhuo, like Liu Yan, like Yuan Shu, like Huo Guang, like Wang Mang, or even starting from scratch?
If something really happened, Liu Bian would really be feeding a tiger into trouble.

That would be an unparalleled enemy. Even Liu Bian, who had been emperor for five or six years, had no confidence that he could defeat him!
"People's hearts..."

Liu Bian looked at the heavy snow in the sky and the whiteness everywhere, thinking about these two words in his heart.

The more he thought about it, the more horrified he felt, even to the point of being confused. Liu Bian quickly shook his head and shook off these thoughts.

This thing really cannot be scrutinized!
Zhong Yao and Xun Yu followed behind, unable to see Liu Bian's expression and unable to guess his thoughts.

But both of them felt equally solemn in their hearts.

If war starts again in the south, it will no longer be controlled by the imperial court. Perhaps the south will fall apart and form vassal states. That is what they are extremely unwilling to see!

Zhong Yao pondered again and again and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I think it is time to transfer Cao Cao back to the capital. Da Sima has been getting worse recently and has been coughing constantly. Da Sima's house cannot be left unattended."

Liu Bian looked a little solemn when he heard this.

Huangfusong's condition worsened and he took leave from time to time.

Liu Bian clearly remembered that Huangfu Song's death seemed to have occurred within the past two years.

It is true that Da Sima's mansion cannot be left empty, but it cannot be handed over to Cao Cao either.

It's not a matter of wariness, but that Cao Cao's prestige and ability are not enough to suppress the situation.

Liu Bian walked slowly, thought again and again, and said, "I won't move for now. By the way, how is Zhu Jun's health?"

Xun Yu raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Shijun Zhu also sent a letter to the Prime Minister, expressing his request to return to his care."

Zhu Jun was also in poor health, even more seriously ill than Huangfu Song. He was often bedridden and had many delays in Qingzhou affairs.

Liu Bian naturally knew this, so he pondered over and over again and said, "Okay, let him return to Beijing to recuperate. Qingzhou Mu, Shangshutai will discuss the recommendation."

Not long after Qingzhou was settled, the Yellow Turban Army appeared again from time to time, and a person with both civil and military skills was needed to guard it.

"Yes." Zhong Yao responded.

Liu Bian held an umbrella and felt the refreshing snowflakes falling on his face until he arrived not far from the door of Cai Mansion. Then he suddenly said: "The Prime Minister has asked for leave. What do you think?"

Zhong Yao remained calm and glanced at Xun Yu from the corner of his eye.

Xun Yu bowed, raised his hand, considered his words, and said: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister, you intend to resign and return home on the grounds of old age and frailty."

Everyone knows many things well, but the process that needs to be followed must be shown to everyone.

And 'everyone' here will know full well that it is an 'open book examination'.

"Then who do you think should succeed the prime minister?"

In the heavy snow, Liu Bian said lightly.

After saying this, Zhong Yao and Xun Yu both changed their expressions.

After Zhong Yao was promoted to Youpu She, both the government and the public believed that Zhong Yao was about to become prime minister!

But from the words of His Majesty in front of them, they had a clear intuition that the position of Prime Minister was not Zhong Yao!

(End of this chapter)