Han family achievements

Chapter 370 The Emperor’s Taboo

Hanzhong County.

When Zhang Liao came back from suppressing bandits outside the city, without removing his armor, an aide came in with a smile and said: "General Zhonglang, once the bandits are eliminated, Hanzhong will be at peace and the people will live and work in peace and contentment."

Zhang Liao didn't respond and took a swig of tea.

Taking advantage of the winter, when bandits could not gather, Zhang Liao wiped out seven or eight bandit infestations in half a month, completely eradicating several major bandit infestations in Hanzhong County.

Hanzhong is a strategically important place. Over the years, countless people have been fighting for it. Coupled with successive wars, Hanzhong is in a state of exhaustion and overrun with bandits.

When Sun Jian was the governor of Hanzhong, he also tried his best to suppress bandits, but with the secret support of Liu Yan and others, he had little effect.

After Liu Bei succeeded him, he sent Zhang Fei and Guan Yu to attack everywhere in order to win over people's hearts, but only achieved apparent results.

But Zhang Liao was different this time. As Liu Yan died of illness, Liu Zhang was in trouble and did not disturb Hanzhong, which gave Zhang Liao a god-given opportunity.

It took Zhang Liao nearly a year to quell almost all the banditry. At the same time, he recruited young men and actively trained them in Hanzhong, showing a vigorous military posture.

The staff waited for Zhang Liao to finish drinking tea, and then mused: "General Zhonglang, the official document of Da Sima's Mansion did not explain the purpose of transferring the general back to Luoyang, but the following officials guessed that it was nothing more than Yu and Xuzhou. With the general's ability, plus The Holy Family, I’m afraid they will be given the title of General.”

'General Zhonglang' was barely considered a middle-class military rank in the Han Dynasty. 'General' was a watershed. Once a general was given the title, even if he was a no-name, it meant that he had a bright future and would be of great use!

What's more, this person is Zhang Liao, who is His Majesty's favorite general today!

Zhang Liao is cautious in character, reserved in mind, and has both strategy and courage. He took off his armor and said without changing his expression: "I just killed some bandits, so I am not qualified to be named a general. Don't talk nonsense and make people laugh."

The staff did not think so, and said: "General Zhonglang, the next goal of the imperial court to quell the rebellion is nothing more than the three states of Yi, Jing, and Yang. The government and the public are deeply afraid of Cao Cao, and it is impossible for him to lead the troops and come with the holy family." Look, I guess there are only three people, one is Zhao Yun, the other is Huang Zhong, and the third is General Zhonglang."

Zhang Liao thought carefully and seemed to agree, saying: "No matter where you are, just serve your life loyally."

Seeing that Zhang Liao had been convinced, the staff quickly stepped forward and whispered: "General Zhonglang, it is best to be in Xuzhou. Xuzhou is a strategic location, and with Yu and Qing as my arms, it is the most effective in hunting down thieves."

Just as Zhang Liao was about to speak, a soldier suddenly ran in and said, "Report to General Zhonglang that Ma Teng has sent his son Ma Chao across the border to pay tribute to Luoyang."

When the staff heard this, they said: "The imperial court defeated Dong Zhuo, which shocked the country and abroad. These three Qiang people can't sit still anymore. Do you want to send a carriage to Beijing as a hostage?"

Zhang Liao thought for a moment and said, "Who is Ma Chao?"

The soldier said: "General Hui, he has a strong body and powerful martial arts. He is quite famous for his bravery in Liangzhou. Among Ma Teng's sons, this son is the most promising."

Zhang Liao nodded and said, "It seems Ma Teng is sincere. Let's let him cross the border."

"Yes." The soldier responded, turned around and went out.

After the aide waited for the soldiers to leave, he suddenly whispered: "General, I heard that the court is discussing the establishment of another Yongzhou. I don't know if it is true or not? If it is true, the general may not need to be transferred."

"fake."

Zhang Liao said casually: "When I was in Luoyang, His Majesty personally rejected it. His Majesty said that there were too many prefectures and counties. He wanted to merge the prefectures and counties and not create another prefecture."

The staff was slightly surprised. Zhang Liao also knew about such a confidential matter?

He knew that Zhang Liao had holy relatives, but he didn't expect that Zhang Liao's holy relatives would reach such an extent!

'That should be one of the two states of Xu and Yu...' the staff thought to themselves.

Zhang Liao didn't wait for him to think too much and said: "Sir, please discuss with everyone again. I cannot leave until I have made a clear decision."

The staff understood, raised his hand and said: "I'll go now."

Zhang Liao watched him leave, then glanced at the sword beside the door, walked over, picked it up, and looked at it carefully.

Although Zhang Liao came from a humble background, after years of fighting in the south and the north, he was no longer a low-ranking soldier.

He also has some ambitious ambitions of traveling thousands of miles to beg for thieves, and once he is granted the title of Marquis, he will return home in glorious robes!

"I wish it was Yuzhou!" Zhang Liao said to himself as he touched the sword.

But he didn't know that he didn't want to be the governor of Hanzhong and be trapped in one place, but there were also people who were plotting against Hanzhong.

Luoyang, Luoyang Mansion.

Henan Yin was deposed and Luoyang Prefecture was rebuilt. Luoyang Prefecture Yin was Chen Palace.

It can be said that Chen Gong has worked hard for Luoyang Mansion in the past few years and made many political achievements. In addition, he is impartial and cautious in his words and deeds, and his official reputation in the government and the public is surprisingly good.

At this moment, he was standing in front of a person, his expression respectful and cautious.

Zhong Yao turned over the official document on the slip and said, "You said that you can't deal with the Five Pecks of Rice Cult, and you want me to come and tell you in person?"

Chen Gong is not afraid of Xun You, and only respects Xun Yu as a superior officer. But Zhong Yao, who has a serious face and is not angry and self-respecting, is afraid from the bottom of his heart for some reason.

Chen Gong had already driven away the others, and there were only two of them in the room. There was no pretense, and he said with frankness: "Pu She, it's not because the lower official is passing the blame. In fact, this Tianshi Dao has no fault at all. There was no murder or robbery, and the six captains of Luoyang Prefecture all investigated, but there was no evidence."

Zhong Yao looked up at him and said calmly: "Doesn't it count as a crime to deceive people with evil words? Talking about the Five True Gods of Thunder, slaying demons, deceiving ignorant people, and extracting rice grains, don't these count?"

Chen Gong was startled for a moment, and then said: "Pushe, the way of the Heavenly Master, has a long history. The imperial court has always treated you with courtesy, and the late emperor even issued a decree to reward you."

Zhong Yao had no expression on his face and looked at himself solemnly, saying: "Have you taken their benefits?"

Chen Gong's expression changed slightly, he raised his hand and said: "There is no communication, and there is no corruption at all. Please give me a warning."

"The Mingjian is the truth. If you continue to lie and lie, I will give you a copy." Zhong Yao said.

Chen Gong suddenly felt his mouth was dry and he stopped talking.

Zhong Yao is Zuo Pushe. If you really want to join him, even if the palace won't do anything to him, your official reputation will be ruined. In addition, if you anger the "Yingchuan Party", Chen Gong may not be able to stay in Luoyang City for long. , I can only ask for transfer.

Chen Gong hesitated again and again and said: "Pu She, according to the regulations, the six captains have dual jurisdiction. In addition to Luoyang Mansion, they are also under the guidance of Yushitai. All six captains have told the officials that they have tried to evict them. They were all stopped by the censor patrolling the city at the censor station."

This time it was Zhong Yao's turn to be stunned and said, "Is this the Yushitai's idea? Did Xi Zhi only know about it?"

Chen Gong turned around and glanced outside, saying, "According to the official's inference, it's King Chenliu."

Zhong Yao was a little enlightened.

No wonder Chen Gong wanted to protect the Five Pecks of Rice Cult, and behind it was actually Chenliu King Liu Xie.

When it comes to King Chenliu and Liu Xie, His Majesty in the palace is indispensable.

Going around and around, he went back to the palace.

After thinking for a moment, Zhong Yao said again: "I heard that Zhang Lu's mother is very beautiful. She is in the Queen Mother's Palace now?"

Chen Gongdao: "This subordinate doesn't know, these are all rumors."

Zhong Yao thought about it again and again, feeling secretly troubled.

Regarding the dangers of cults, Zhong Yao knew very well that once they were allowed to gather in large numbers, a little bit of confusion would lead to big chaos.

There is already a yellow turban army in front of us, we cannot have another purple shirt army.

"Keep an eye on them," Zhong Yao stood up and said, "The Yuan Dynasty will change next year, so there can be no trouble. Especially during various sacrifices, they are not allowed to appear."

"I accept my order," Chen Gong raised his hand and responded, but the pressure in his heart increased greatly.

I don’t know if the Five Dou Rice Cult really has a palace background, but it has grown in just one year and spread all over Luoyang.

Zhong Yao left Luoyang Mansion without saying much.

Not long after walking, there was another group of people, sailing, beating gongs, shouting everywhere, attracting countless people to watch.

Zhong Yao was a little bored and asked the guards to take a detour.

At this time, the palace was filled with joy.

Liu Yu is back.

Empress Dowager He, Tang Ji, Tang Mao, Xun You, Zhao Yun and others standing aside, crowded the back hall.

"Oh, that's good, why are you still fat?"

Liu Bian held the little guy in his arms and touched it randomly.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."

The little guy yelled with a smile on his face.

Queen Mother He, Tang Ji and others looked at each other, smiling and saying nothing.

After a while, Liu Bian hugged him aside, nodded with satisfaction and said, "I know everything. I did a good job. Tell me, what reward do you want?"

The little guy opened his eyes wide, stood up on the soft couch, danced his hands, and said loudly: "Father, I want to be the prince!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.

The smile on Liu Bian's face slowly disappeared, he glanced at Xun You, smiled and asked Liu Yu: "Oh, you want to be a prince? Do you know what a prince is? Who taught you?"

Not far away, Tang Ji's face turned pale and her lips trembled.

Her father Tang Mao's legs were trembling and cold sweat continued to break out on his head.

And Xun You, who was swept by Liu Bian's peripheral vision, was even more frightened, his whole body was tense and motionless.

Liu Yu was a little curious as to why he suddenly became quiet. He blinked and said, "I heard that besides my father, the prince is the biggest. I want to be the biggest official under my father, and I can do whatever I want!"

Liu Bian smiled, hugged him in his arms, and said: "You are listening to people's nonsense? Why am I the oldest? Can I beat your grandmother? Besides, you are the prince, and you have a mother. There will be others in the future. Teacher, you can do whatever you want."

The little guy was stunned and looked at Liu Bian blankly, not knowing how to answer.

Tang Ji's pretty face turned pale and she was about to cry.

Queen Mother He seemed a little angry. She stepped forward and pulled Liu Yu and said, "Okay, my dear grandson just came back. What are you talking about? My dear grandson, are you hungry? Go to grandma. Grandma has delicious food."

"Okay, okay." Liu Yu immediately jumped out of Liu Bian's arms, hugged Queen Mother He, raised his little face, and said in a cute voice.

Queen Mother He smiled even more and pulled Tang Ji away who was about to lose her strength.

"Except Xun You, you all should go." Liu Bian reached for the tea cup and said in a calm tone.

Tang Hao was sweating profusely and didn't dare to say a word. His legs felt like lead and he walked out step by step.

Zhao Yun should be the most relaxed person, and then walked out.

In the inner prison, the palace maids finally left, leaving only Xun You.

Xun You was also frightened. He never expected that Liu Yu would publicly say that he wanted to be the prince in front of Liu Bian.

If it were a normal day, it would be Tong Yanwuji, and the most he would pursue would be his mother or grandfather.

But this was the first scene where Xun You escorted him all the way to Yuzhou and back, and played in the palace!

Xun You was tense and walked towards Liu Bian unconsciously.

But subconsciously I felt something was wrong, but after taking a few steps, I could only bite the bullet and came to Liu Bian, bowing and saying nothing.

It's already a mistake to come here, and to explain it again is to be honest!

Liu Bian held the tea cup with no expression on his face, looking at the huge Han map on the opposite wall.

silence.

Xun You didn't speak, and Liu Bian was silent as well.

Xun You lowered his head and looked at Liu Bian's feet, thinking a lot in his mind, trying to think of a reasonable explanation that could convince His Majesty in front of him.

Unknowingly, Xun You felt a chill on his neck and clasped his feet tightly.

He must have a reasonable explanation and convince His Majesty in front of him!

Because Wang Yun is in front!

Wang Yun was secretly manipulating the East Palace, which aroused the anger in the palace. Wang Yun was killed by the three Yi tribes. Hundreds of people were killed in related matters, and he was deposed and exiled more than a thousand people!

Among them, Liu Bian's old father-in-law, the famous scholar Cai Yong, was also included!

Xun You doesn’t want to be the second one!

Therefore, he must find a reasonable enough explanation and not follow in Wang Yun's footsteps!

‘There must be, there must be! ’

In a panic, Xun You shouted in his heart and kept roaring.

But the more nervous you are, the harder it is to think clearly and comprehensively.

I don't know how long it took, but Liu Bian's plain voice sounded in Xun You's ears.

"Qing family, do you think the danger to my great man is the rebellion everywhere, the Yi tribe outside the pass, or is it in Luoyang city?"

This sound was like thunder, waking Xun You up.

Xun You looked up and was stunned for a moment. He didn't hear what Liu Bian was saying at all. His mind was in a mess and he looked at Liu Bian with confused eyes.

Liu Bian waited for a while, but couldn't hear the answer. He turned his head and saw Xun You's expression.

Liu Bian smiled and said: "Qing family, do you think the danger to me, the big man, is the rebellion everywhere, the Yi tribe outside the pass, or is it in Luoyang city?"

Xun You made two oohs and ahs and returned to his senses. He suppressed his palpitations and said, "I think it's in Luoyang City."

"Um,"

Liu Bian turned his head again, stared at the map, and said: "I think so too. No matter how rebellious or Yi people are, as long as our monarchs and ministers are united and work together, there will be no need for Yi people or rebels. The most terrifying thing is that The emperor and his ministers are alienated, and the courtiers are fighting among themselves. Today the emperor kills good ministers, and tomorrow treacherous ministers return good generals. These killings are all draining the vitality of our Han Dynasty. If you are rebellious, the Yi people will only laugh secretly, and they will not even bother with estrangement tactics. What a wonderful thing...if it were me, I could wake up from my dream with a smile."

Xun You shrugged his throat quietly, his thoughts turning hard, but he was too stiff to understand the meaning of Liu Bian's words.

Liu Bian took another sip of tea and said: "It is a big taboo for the courtiers to be disloyal. There is another one, the emperor's family. The princes compete for the position in the East Palace. This kind of internal strife is the most terrifying. They divide into different categories, form gangs, and attack each other. I can't even imagine how intense it would be if we evacuated."

(End of this chapter)