Han family achievements

Chapter 388 Emperor’s Heart

"Is your father afraid of the Yingchuan Party?"

Wang Lang asked without caring about Yang Xiu's persuasion.

Yang Xiu thought about it seriously and said, "Father doesn't care about the Yingchuan Party."

When Yang Biao was in power, the 'Yingchuan Party' had only just begun to emerge. Compared with the Yang family of the Four Generations and Three Dukes, Xun You, Xun Yu, and Zhong Yao were all insignificant juniors, or even not worth mentioning at all.

Wang Lang looked indifferent and said: "I don't care either."

Yang Xiu didn't understand what he meant and said: "Teacher, the Yingchuan Party occupies most of the imperial court. If they make an attack, teacher, I'm afraid it won't be easy to deal with it."

Wang Lang looked at the worry on Yang Xiu's face, suddenly smiled, and said: "In the past few years in the court, I discovered one thing. It seems ordinary and insignificant, but it is that as a minister, you cannot escape, but you can live in peace. That’s the key.”

Yang Xiu's eyes widened, a little incredulous, and said: "The key point? What did the teacher find?"

There was a hint of pride in Wang Lang's eyes, he sat a little better and said: "Two words: Emperor's heart."

Yang Xiu looked thoughtful, as if he understood something but couldn't figure it out. He raised his hand and said, "Please give me some advice, teacher."

Wang Lang still liked Yang Xiu as a disciple, but he did not hide it. He said: "In short, it is His Majesty's character and style in the palace. After many years of observation, in His Majesty's heart, state affairs are more important than anything else. So-called His uncle, General He, later the Yuan family, Wang Yun, and your father, regardless of reputation, merit or moral character, these are not important, the most important thing is whether you can handle the state affairs for him."

Yang Xiu nodded lightly. He understood this very well. In order to prevent the Yang family from repeating the same mistakes as the Yuan family, his father had always been 'ruling by inaction' in terms of appearance. This disgusted the palace so much that it was well known to both the government and the public.

"And then to today's 'Yingchuan Party',"

Wang Lang continued: "These people are all young people. They were trained by His Majesty to replace those who were in the late Emperor's time. They are his courtiers. The most important characteristic of these people is that they have always supported His Majesty and avoided all kinds of people since he succeeded to the throne." The most important thing is that they can do things for His Majesty. The bad government before the Zhongping era was basically cleaned up by the Yingchuan Party, which is what Your Majesty values ​​most."

Yang Xiu was a little confused and said: "Since His Majesty values ​​them so much, why does the teacher openly embarrass them? Especially at the Shangshutai, he also had a secret talk with Cao Cao. This is not only the 'Yingchuan Party' who will hold grudges, but Your Majesty will also be suspicious. ?”

Wang Lang smiled proudly and said: "You still don't understand. What your Majesty values ​​is the people who do things. The focus is on doing things, not people. In the past, this 'person' could be an eunuch, a general He Jin, or a general." The Yuan family was Wang Yun, it could also be Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, etc., but now it’s the Yingchuan Party, why can’t it be me?”

Yang Xiu seemed to understand, but he was still confused and uneasy, saying: "Teacher, what exactly do you want to do?"

Wang Lang confidently picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said: "I don't have to worry about the 'Yingchuan Party'. I just need to show my work to His Majesty. As long as I am doing things, the 'Yingchuan Party' and If I embarrass you, that is essentially embarrassing His Majesty. At this time, His Majesty will lean towards me."

Yang Xiu fully understood, but frowned and said: "Teacher, do you have to do this? Aren't you afraid of seeking skin from a tiger?"

In Yang Xiu's view, his teacher's move was too dangerous. The "Yingchuan Party" had become a party. Once they really took action against Wang Lang, there might not be a chance for Wang Lang to prove himself. Similarly, Cao Cao is also a big trouble and should not be touched lightly, especially in the Chancery, under the eyes of the palace, it is simply a provocation!

A smile appeared on Wang Lang's face and he said: "I just do what I do openly and openly, and I am not afraid that your majesty will know about it. As for Cao Cao, the Grand Sima has been on leave for many days. If it is not possible, Cao Cao, a trusting Grand Sima, must make friends even if he takes some risks. .”

Yang Xiu always felt that there was something wrong with Wang Lang's words, and after thinking about it, he suddenly said: "Teacher, are you hiding something from me?"

Wang Lang always knew that Yang Xiu was smart, and seeing that he couldn't hide it, he said, "You don't need to know about other things for the time being. Again, you are at the Chancellor's desk, immerse yourself in your work, and don't care about anything else. Don't listen to it. After a while, I'll let you out so we don't have to worry."

When Yang Xiu heard what Wang Lang said, he stopped talking and raised his hand and said, "The student has made the teacher worried."

Wang Lang looked at Yang Xiu, with a hint of complexity on his face, and sighed softly: "The situation in the court is obscure and people's hearts are not ancient. There is not much that your father and I can do. In the future, whether the Han Dynasty can be reborn again depends on you. "

Yang Xiu raised his hands to bow and bowed deeply to the ground.

……

Cao Mansion.

Back hall.

Two lights, a chessboard, the chess pieces fell down, and there was no other sound.

Jia Xu is not Guo Jia. He cares about caution and is not as open-minded and cheerful as Guo Jia.

Cao Cao's palace gradually deepened, and he became wary of Jia Xu. He always stared at the chessboard with an expressionless face, thinking about the chess game.

squeak

At this time, Mrs. Ding pushed open the door and walked in, carrying a plate, coming closer and placing it gently.

Cao Cao glanced at the warm wine on the plate and said warmly: "It's getting late. You should go to bed early and don't need to worry about us."

Mrs. Ding responded softly, looked at Jia Xu curiously, and stepped back.

Hearing the sound of the door closing, Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief, looked up at Jia Xu, and said, "Wen He, what do you think of today's events?"

Even if Jia Xu stayed at home, he still knew everything about the big and small things in Luoyang City. He said: "The so-called 'Jian'an Five-Year Policy Outline' will definitely be passed. Your Majesty has worked hard for many years, and no one has done it." It can be blocked. The general's intervention is a good strategy to kill two birds with one stone."

Cao Cao stretched out his hand to pour the wine and said, "Wen He, don't you think I'm rude?"

Jia Xu didn't like drinking very much, so he still had a drink with Cao Cao, and then said: "I don't think so. I think Wang Tingwei and all the ministers will be grateful to the general for his righteous action, which brings the court's face."

Cao Cao took a sip of hot wine, reached out to pick up the chess pieces, and said, "Wen He, what do you think of Wang Tingwei's sudden attack on the Chancellor?"

Jia Xu also held the chess pieces and said: "You should have seen some kind of opportunity. His Majesty has already shown signs of being dissatisfied with the Yingchuan Party. If the Yingchuan Party falls, perhaps Wang Tingwei can soar to the sky and enter the Chancellor's Stand to pay homage to the Prime Minister." .”

Cao Cao was startled and looked up at Jia Xu.

This was a path he had not envisioned. He only assumed that Wang Lang or the people behind him had other plans. He never expected that such a possibility existed!

However, careful calculation shows that the big shots in Shangshutai and Liucaojiu Temple are either extremely old or have relatively low qualifications, and Wang Lang is quite prominent among them.

But for a moment, Cao Cao shook his head and said: "Your Majesty's dissatisfaction with the 'Yingchuan Party' is true, but it is not to the level of fear. Now that the 'New Deal' is at its most critical, it is absolutely impossible to clean up the 'Yingchuan Party' .”

Jia Xu nodded, followed suit, and said: "Then it is for certain benefits of the 'New Deal'. The head of Dali Temple has judged that once it is spread across the country, it will inevitably have an impact on the power of the 'Yingchuan Party'. Wang Tingwei may want to It’s better to strike first.”

Cao Cao picked up the tea cup again, with cold eyes, and said, "Wen He is saying that there will be another party dispute in the court?"

"Not that much,"

Jia Xu stared at the chessboard intently and said: "'Party fighting' will attract His Majesty's thunderous wrath, but it is just a secret fight rising to the surface."

Cao Cao was not happy with this mode of conversation between him and Jia Xu. He suppressed his impatience, put down his tea cup, and said, "Wen He, what do you think of Da Sima's Mansion?"

After Jia Xu fell, he took back his hand, looked directly at Cao Cao, and said: "The Great Sima may not be able to survive next January. By then, the general will be the de facto Great Sima. In terms of his relationship with the 'Yingchuan Party' and Wang Tingwei , be careful with it.”

Cao Cao missed Guo Jia very much.

Although Guo Jia was not very good at court battles, his suggestions were always effective and in line with Cao Cao's wishes.

This Jia Xu is always talking nonsense that seems useful.

Cao Cao felt his mouth was dry, so he picked up the wine glass again, drank it all in one gulp, and then said, "It's getting late, Wen He should go to bed early." Jia Xu raised his hand and said, "Jia Xu should also go to bed early, and I will retire."

Cao Cao ignored it and packed up the chessboard. When he heard the door closing, he reached for the wine bottle and took a big sip. Looking at the dark roof beams, he sighed: "Fengxiao, why did you abandon me..."

Jia Xu left Cao Cao's yard and walked on the dark road, muttering to himself: "The general's alcohol addiction is getting worse."

The servant who led the way did not dare to speak, but held a lantern cautiously.

Noon the next day.

Liu Bian got up from Xiao Qiao's bed, felt the cold outside the window, and put on his clothes shivering.

Xiao Qiao stood next to him, not afraid of the coldness, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I heard that the royal garden outside Luoyang is quite warm..."

Liu Bian reached out and scratched her nose and said, "It will only get colder there, and it will get warmer if you go south."

Xiao Qiao wrinkled her nose charmingly and said, "I might want to go to Jiaozhi. It's also cold over there in Wu County."

Liu Bian looked at her and smiled strangely.

The two sisters, Big Qiao, are thin and immature, but they are very knowledgeable and sensible. This Xiao Qiao looks mature all over, but his behavior and actions are quite delicate.

Seeing her expression, Xiao Qiao suddenly pushed herself into his arms and said unwillingly: "Your Majesty, please don't think too much..."

Liu Bian smiled, hugged her, comforted her a few words, and left Xiao Qiao's yard.

Xu Yan waited outside for a long time. When he saw Liu Bian coming out, he quickly said: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has been waiting at Chongde Hall for a long time."

Liu Bian hummed and said, "I'll go greet my mother first and have something to eat by the way."

Xu Yan was stunned and had no choice but to respond and order someone to drive him.

After half an hour, Liu Bian left Yongle Palace and returned to the back hall.

"I see your Majesty!"

As soon as Liu Bian sat down, Xun Yu raised his hand to greet him.

After Liu Bian sat down, he took a sip of tea as usual, glanced at the large plate of memorials behind Xun Yu, and said with a smile: "Without courtesy, sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xun Yu came here countless times and sat on the first chair on the left out of habit.

Pan Yin brought the plate to Liu Bian and then stood aside.

Liu Bian glanced at the memorials that had been sorted into different categories, and asked Xun Yu, "Qing family, are you ready?"

Xun Yu turned sideways and said: "Yes. Your Majesty, the 'New Deal' has nine major categories and thirty-six sub-categories. I have prepared it and submitted it to Your Majesty for your inspection."

Liu Bian did not look at it, but said: "Can you ensure that it will be completed as planned and on time?"

Xun Yu looked unmoved and said, "Your Majesty, I have confidence."

Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly and said slowly: "What the Qing family said...is it true?"

Xun Yu's face did not change and he said: "My lord, I would like to issue a military order."

Liu Bian didn't see anything on Xun Yu's face. He reached for a book, flipped it casually, and said: "'Separation of military and political affairs' has always been a priority. When implementing the 'New Deal', especially in more difficult areas, we must Make sure it's 'controllable'. It's okay to have troubles, but not big ones. 'Controllable' comes first!"

Xun Yu raised his hand and said, "I understand."

Liu Bian put this aside and said: "I hope that the relationship with Cao Cao can be eased. Then the Chancellor and the Grand Sima's Mansion must work together and must not restrict each other or set up traps for each other. What I want is a 'New Deal' Make steady progress instead of another 'party dispute'! Xun Qing, are my words clear enough?"

How could Xun Yu not understand? With a calm heart, he stood up and raised his hand and said, "I understand."

Liu Bian stared at him with burning eyes and said, "What I want is not for you to understand, but for you to actually do it!"

"Yes, I am determined to work together with the Grand Sima Mansion to complete His Majesty's 'New Deal'!" Xun Yu raised his hand and said righteously.

Liu Bian then nodded slightly and said: "Wang Lang, I know how to beat, so there is no need to do anything more at the Chancellor's desk."

"Yes." Xun Yu said. Although he is a bit "mature and prudent", he also understands very well that His Majesty in front of him wants to protect Wang Lang and the "Yingchuan Party" cannot touch him.

"I will take a look at these slowly,"

Liu Bian always looked at Xun Yu and said: "The Yuan Dynasty is about to be changed. There are many things to do. The Qing family has worked hard. One more thing. The Qing family has to go to the Royal Bank when you have time. After the Yuan Yuan is changed, it will be issued." "Jian'an Copper Coins', we will strive for ten years to abolish other miscellaneous coins. This has been decided a long time ago, and the Qing family also takes it seriously."

Xun Yu also knew about this. He raised his hand and said, "I accept the order."

Liu Bian hummed, then said in a gentle voice: "Two hundred thousand yuan, is it enough?"

Xun Yu also looked gentle and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, it will be enough for the court to harvest next summer."

Two hundred thousand yuan, for Xun Yu, was a windfall from heaven!

Previously, the palace and through information would give him a large sum of money, but he never expected that it would be as high as twenty cents!

It’s equivalent to three years of taxes from the imperial court!

There are so many things that can be done, which will solve his urgent needs!

Liu Bian picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and said: "In the next few years, I will pay you two hundred thousand yuan every year. Do it with your heart. No matter how big the difficulty is, I will be behind you."

"I accept the decree and thank you!" Xun Yu raised his hand and his tone was as usual, but the logical emphasis changed.

Liu Bian heard his excitement and said with a smile: "That's it for today. Let's go get busy with the Qing family."

"I beg you to leave." Xun Yu raised his hands and backed away slowly.

From beginning to end, neither of them talked about the various matters of the 'New Deal'.

Liu Bian watched him go out, feeling relieved.

After six years of busy work, we finally got to where we are today.

(End of this chapter)