Han family achievements

Chapter 310 Conflict between emperor and civil servants
After Liu Bian left, under strong pressure, Shangshutai convened everyone for a meeting again.

His Majesty in the palace almost directly told Shangshutai that he was very dissatisfied with Shangshutai and began to take measures.

This is like 'bad news' for Shangshutai.

Waiting for Liu Xie, who is in charge of the Yushitai, and Wang Lang, the Tingwei Mansion, to come over, the 'Second Mansion' and the 'Second Mansion' are gathered in the Shangshu Terrace.

This is the Han Dynasty, the top management of the civil service group.

After Zhong Yao flashed Liu Bian's words in front of the Jiade Hall, everyone looked not very good.

His Majesty in the palace has always been gentle and rarely spoke harshly to his courtiers. This was the first time he expressed his attitude so nakedly!
As a court lieutenant, this was the first time that Wang Lang was brought into the office of minister. As a former prime minister, it was not surprising at all that he was wary of and excluded by the 'Yingchuan Party'.

It wasn't until Tingwei Zhong Yao's report that we understood the seriousness of the matter.

'Your Majesty, are you suspicious of the Yingchuan Party? 'Wang Lang thought silently in his heart, and then turned to think about the overall situation.

Adding Yuan Shao as the rear general to lead all the troops in the south to conquer Dong Zhuo, does it mean that the palace is completely disappointed with Cao Cao and at the same time does not have much trust in the ability of the Grand Sima Mansion?

Sitting on the lower left side of Xun Yu, Liu Xie, who had a special and distinguished status, had more on his mind.

In his opinion, the Han Dynasty was divided into two, and everyone here except Cao Cao could not escape the blame!
He hid his anger in his heart but did not show it on his face.

In the silence, Liu Xie couldn't help it anymore and said: "Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Sun Jian and others all have different intentions. Even if they wipe out Dong Zhuo, the next Dong Zhuo will appear. I suggest that the court should help host."

Everyone glanced at him and Xun You said: "Your Highness, apart from Cao Cao who has [-] troops and horses, Liu Bei has [-] troops and Huang Zhong of Yanzhou has [-] troops. How can he lead them?"

Yanzhou can be said to be the gateway and strategic location of Sili. After Liu Bian suppressed the rebellions of Yuan Yi, Qiao Mao and others, he made great efforts to build Yanzhou. Among the states controlled by the imperial court, Yanzhou was the only one with more than [-] troops stationed there. !

Therefore, Yanzhou's troops and horses cannot be moved lightly.

In Xun You's words, Liu Bei and Cao Cao were the only two people who could represent the imperial court in conquering Dong Zhuo.

Cao Cao was newly defeated and his morale was greatly reduced. He could not count on anything.However, Liu Bei had a bad start and was defeated by Lu Bu and withdrew from Langya County.
Apart from these two people, everyone here thought about it, and it seemed that except for the Grand Sima Liu Yu who personally led the army, there were no other candidates?
In the Han Dynasty, there was a fault among the generals!
Liu Xie couldn't help but frowned, and then he became alert. Not only the generals, but also the civil servants. Since the former Prime Minister Yang Biao took office, the Secretariat has been filled with 'young people' without qualifications?
Xun Yu sat in the main seat, taking in everyone's expressions. He pondered for a long time and said to Liu Yu: "Liu Gong, with Yuan Shao as the main leader, cooperates with Liu Biao, Gongsun Zan and Sun Jian. In the north, Yanzhou Tiger Ben Zhonglang General Huang How about being loyal to the Lord and coordinating with Cao Cao and Liu Bei?"

Hearing this, Liu Yu thought for a while and said: "Liu Bei, there is nothing wrong with Cao Cao, but if you want to mobilize Huang Zhong, you must obtain the attachment of Bing Cao or His Majesty's decree."

Zhong Yao looked at Liu Yu and suddenly felt enlightened.

The military power of this great Sima seemed to be severely restricted by the palace!
Completely different from his predecessor, Grand Sima Huangfu Song!
You know, when Huangfu Song was in power, all the military power in the palace was handed over to the Grand Sima Mansion.

Seeing that they were still thinking about 'perfecting the will', Sima Jun had to speak out: "Masters, your Majesty's intention is very clear. The north will not be moved for the time being. The imperial court attaches great importance to the 'New Deal' and must not create any complications."

This is the second time Sima Jun has reminded him not to create any complications, and the warning in it couldn't be more obvious.

This 'branch' is not in the 'One House and Two Houses', but in the palace.

If the 'One Platform and Two Houses' still can't understand the meaning of the palace, then it won't be the 'Internal Supervisor' or 'Beijing Inspector', or it will be the Wrath of Thunder!
Xun You glanced at him and couldn't hold back his anger. He said in a deep voice: "Sima Gong, Yuan Shao, Sun Jian and his like are in the same league as Dong Zhuo. Their ambitions are obvious to the world. How can the imperial court sit back and watch?"

Seeing Xun You's stubbornness, Sima Jun shook his head slightly and sighed: "I'm so old, I'm afraid I won't be able to continue to share your Majesty's worries and contribute to the court."

Xun You was furious and couldn't help shouting: "You old man..."

"Sima Gong!"

Seeing that Xun You was about to burst out and tear his face apart, Zhong Yao immediately interrupted loudly and said to Sima Jun with a stern face: "Mr. Sima, at a time when the country's affairs are difficult, how can Mr. Sima withdraw? Everything can be discussed, so don't lose anything. The majesty of the court.”

Sima Jun didn't say anything anymore. He had already seen that there were also differences within the Yingchuan Party, and they were quite serious.

Liu Xie, Wang Lang, and Liu Yu saw them quarreling and looked at each other quietly, with complex solemn expressions in their eyes.

The power of the imperial court is basically controlled by the "Yingchuan Party". If they cannot make a decision, major events will be delayed!

Wang Lang is a court captain and a former prime minister, which is a bit embarrassing.

Liu Xie had a detached status and was in charge of the Yushitai, so it was not easy for him to intervene.

Liu Yu thought over and over again and said: "Although it cannot be used, in name, it can be used to make some articles."

Xun Yu instantly understood what Liu Yu meant and said, "You just can't say anything?"

Liu Yu nodded and said: "In this way, it will not go against the will, but it can also increase the momentum. In this way, Dong Zhuo may be annihilated faster, and it will also shock those who have different intentions."

Xun You, Zhong Yao, Sima Jun, Liu Xie, Wang Lang and others were a little uncomfortable with this proposal, but they could not find a reason to refute it.

Xun Yu was silent for a while, then suddenly said: "Afterwards, Yuzhou and Xuzhou will be in the hands of the imperial court!"

Liu Yu and Xun Yu looked at each other, slightly startled, and then said seriously: "That's what the Prime Minister said."

Yuzhou and Xuzhou are now the dividing line between north and south. If Yuzhou and Xuzhou fall into the hands of careerists, they will directly threaten Sili and Luoyang!
This is something that the Han government and the public will never accept!

Although there were some twists and turns, the 'One Taiwan and Two Governments' finally reached a consensus on the issue of 'discussing the director'.

Immediately, the conference room at Shangshutai gradually became quiet.

The matter of 'challenging Dong' was settled, and the next step was Liu Bian's lengthy discussion on the 'New Deal' in front of the Jiade Hall.

His Majesty in the palace blocked the 'princes' of the current imperial court in the Jiade Hall and said a series of words such as 'change the yuan', 'fill the vacancy', 'jingcha', 'internal supervision', etc., which clearly showed his distrust of the minister's desk. .

This is something that has never been done before. Even the former Prime Minister Wuwei and His Majesty in the palace have never publicly issued such a stern warning!

Zhong Yao felt the stiff atmosphere and said with a smile: "The stagnation of the 'New Deal' is caused by many reasons. It is not because the Shangshutai is not paying attention. Your Majesty also knows this. Many of the things your Majesty mentioned are also caused by the Shangshutai. The way to solve the problem has been planned by Shangshutai since Yang Gong. Now that the summer harvest is coming to an end, some policies are just right to be promulgated."

Zhong Yao's words are a step up to the chancellery and an explanation to everyone here, easing the conflicts inside and outside the palace and in the court.

With Zhong Yao's words, everyone's expressions brightened slightly.

Liu Xie breathed a sigh of relief and said: "My lords, I will act in accordance with the decree, launch the 'Beijing inspection', and conduct strict assessments on all officials. Please understand."

Once the Yushitai uses the power of 'supervision', the one who will be most affected is the Shangshutai, also known as the 'Yingchuan Party'.

Liu Xie spoke openly and openly. Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao and others could only nod their heads to express their understanding.

Xun You, as the right servant and also the Minister of Li Cao, raised his hand and said: "Your Highness, please do whatever you want, and Li Cao will fully cooperate with you."

Liu Xie smiled lightly at Xun You's cooperation and did not take it seriously.

When it comes time to get serious, Xun You won't be so easy to talk to.

Xun Yu couldn't deny this, and he gradually had a plan in his mind, saying: "Let's stop here today. Tomorrow, the Chancellor's Desk will convene Liucaojiu Temple to discuss matters. His Highness, Wang Tingwei, and Grand Sima will also be invited to attend."

Liu Xie, Wang Lang, and Liu Yu naturally didn't say anything, raised their hands and said: "Of course."

This seemingly serious and depressing meeting is over here.But everyone present knows very well that many problems are hidden and not revealed, and big problems will occur sooner or later!

Especially the attitude of the palace.

The crisis of the 'Yingchuan Party' came unexpectedly.

After Wang Lang, Sima Jun, Liu Yu, and Liu Xie left, Xun Yu, Xun You, and Zhong Yao were left in silence for a while. Xun Yu stood up and said, "Come to my study to talk."

Zhong Yao and Xun You nodded and stood up.

Some words cannot be spoken openly, but they have to understand them clearly. Therefore, after the conference, they will have a small meeting.

Inside the Chongde Hall.

After Liu Bian finished dealing with the arrears in his hands, he was also thinking about things inside and outside the palace.

Cao Cao's defeat was an unexpected event, but it also made Liu Bian clearly realize that everything would not develop step by step as he expected.

He has to race against time!
"His Majesty."

I don't know how long it took, but a soft call brought Liu Bian back to his senses.

Liu Bian raised his head and glanced at Xu Yan, who was not far away. He hummed, took the tea cup and said, "Have they discussed it?"

"Yes."

Xu Yan stepped forward and relayed to Liu Bian as much as possible the process and results of the discussion at the Shangshutai.

Regarding Liu Yu's 'compromise' approach, he frowned and drank tea without comment.

Xu Yan waited for a while and said quickly and knowingly: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has not been in good health recently."

Empress Dowager Dong.

Liu Bian hummed and didn't care.

Xu Yan waited for a while and said: "Your Majesty, the Minister of War, Huangfu Shangshu, seems to have some disputes with Da Sima, and there has been some noise recently."

These are for the fight for military power.

Liu Bian knew this a long time ago. He pondered for a while and said: "Don't worry about it for now, let them make noise for a while. What news is there from Liu Bei?"

Xu Yan paused, then turned to look at Pan Yin not far away.

Among the several stewards in the palace, Zuo Li was responsible for supervising hundreds of officials, while Pan Yin monitored the world's military situation through the Imperial City Mansion, that is, Huangfu Song.

Xu Yan gradually became responsible for monitoring every move of officials in Luoyang City.

Liu Bei, a state pastor who leads troops abroad, falls under the jurisdiction of the Imperial City.

Pan Yin understood and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, according to the decree, Qingzhou Mu Sima Fang allocated [-] forbidden troops to Liu Bei. Currently, Liu Bei has [-] soldiers and horses. He has been fighting with Lu Bu in Langya County, and there is no winner yet. burden."

Liu Bian thought over and over again and said, "What generals and counselors does he have in his hands?"

Pan Yin said: "The generals are mainly two sworn brothers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. The counselors... I heard that they are some traveling businessmen, and some are people left by the former Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian, such as Zhao Yu and others."

Liu Bian shook his head and said: "After all, he is still worse than Cao Cao."

As early as a few years ago, Cao Cao knew his shortcomings, put down his body, and looked for wise men everywhere.However, Liu Bei has been wasting his time in the past few years and has not recruited any talents.

Pan Yin and Xu Yan did not dare to answer. Cao Cao was newly defeated. Although Liu Bei could not succeed, he also received many looks from the government and the public.

Liu Bian drank tea and was silent.

Pan Yin waited for a moment and then continued: "Your Majesty, Da Sima's Mansion is planning to deploy troops and generals to arrange important passes near Luoyang to increase the number of troops."

Liu Bian nodded subconsciously and said, "If they use me to teach them this, I'll drink some poisonous wine and die."

Pan Yin and Xu Yan turned pale with fright after listening to Liu Bian's casual words. They knelt down and said, "The villain is guilty."

Liu Bian wrinkled and waved his hands a little irritably: "Okay, if you have nothing to do, just step back."

Pan Yin and Xu Yan were a little frightened, so they responded in a low voice and slowly exited.

Pan Yin exited. Just as Liu Bian was about to pick up the memorial and review it, he saw Pan Yin hurried in and said in a hurry: "Your Majesty, it's not good. His Highness has climbed to the top of the tree and cannot come down no matter how hard he persuades him."

Liu Bian's expression changed slightly, he dropped the memorial and walked out, saying, "What's going on? Why did you climb to the top of the tree? Where are you?"

Liu Bian walked quickly, and Pan Yin followed slowly, saying: "In Changle Palace, I don't know why, but the palace maid said it was just for fun. The Queen Mother was frightened, and the Tang Dynasty burst into tears. I didn't dare to shout loudly, but whispered to persuade, two His Highness didn’t listen at all.”

Liu Bian walked faster.

When he arrived at Changle Palace, he saw everyone looking up at the top of the tree.

Liu Bian looked up and saw Liu Yu holding two small arms at the top of the big tree, and his feet were a little thinner, dangling there.

Liu Bian was instantly frightened and ran over quickly, shouting: "Liu Yu, come down here!"

This sound made everyone look over.

Queen Mother He became anxious and slapped him on the chest, saying: "Keep your voice down, don't scare him."

Liu Bian didn't care, he raised his head and stared, his temples kept beating.

Liu Yu at the top of the tree turned around, saw Liu Bian, and turned around with a smile.

Liu Bian looked at the swaying branches and felt like his breathing had stopped. He couldn't help shouting: "Slow down and be careful."

Under the big tree, a group of eunuchs brought quilts and the like, holding them high, and walked around facing Liu Yu.

The branch was too thin and kept shaking with great amplitude. Liu Yu stepped on it and grabbed it, which made the people below worried and frightened.

Cai Wenji, Liu Shao, Liu Jing and many eunuchs and palace maids came one by one.

Looking at Liu Yu on the top of the tree, Cai Wenji turned pale and quickly grabbed Tang Ji who was crying.

"Father, it's okay."

At this time, Liu Shao whispered beside Liu Bian: "The second emperor brother went up before and came down safely."

(End of this chapter)