Han family achievements

Chapter 401 Dragon Pond and Tiger Den

Wu Jing listened and had no intention of explaining. He could only sullenly come to Bingcao in a hurry.

If he had come a little later, Huangfu Jianshou might have left.

When Wu Jing arrived at Huangfu Jianshou's room, Huangfu Jianshou was stunned and said, "Wu Shangshu, what is this?"

Wu Jing could not care about this and asked directly: "Huangfu Shangshu, do you know about the mobilization of troops and horses in Xuzhou and Yuzhou?"

Huangfu Jianshou did not expect Wu Jing to ask so directly. Shangshutai and Liucao had no right to interfere with this kind of military deployment.

"Did Wu Shangshu come out of the palace?" Huangfu Jianshou asked instead.

Wu Dingding nodded and said: "Yes, His Majesty asked me to write a letter to Marquis Wucheng. May I ask Huangfu Shangshu, is this transfer aimed at Yuan Shao?"

Huangfu Jianshou already understood Wu Jing's intention. He pondered for a moment and said, "I did receive a notification from Da Sima's Mansion. The reason why Xuzhou and Yuzhou troops were mobilized is because Yuan Shao moved his troops northward and had nefarious intentions."

Wu Jing stared at Huangfu Jianshou with lightning eyes and said: "Huangfu Shangshu, Wu County is at the junction of Xu and Yang, which is related to the security of Xu and Henan. Now in the cold winter, Xu and Henan have just decided. There is neither money nor food." No winter clothes... Huangfu Shangshu, please tell me the truth, is the imperial court going to take action against Yangzhou?"

Yangzhou includes Wu County!

Wu Jing's words were high-sounding and righteous, but in fact he was still worried that the imperial court was pretending to attack Guo, and the real purpose was Wu Jun.

Huangfu Jianshou was an honest scholar, but also a smart and honest man, so he couldn't tell Wu Jing's true intentions.

"Just to be on guard against Yuan Shao,"

Huangfu Jianshou said with a smile on his face: "Don't worry, Wu Shangshu. The imperial court has no plans to use troops in winter. The Grand Sima Mansion and His Majesty are only preparing for precautions and have no intention of conquest. Wu Shangshu also knows the current situation. The whole court is united in its efforts to promote To implement the 'New Deal', the most important thing is to eliminate disadvantages and bring peace to the people."

Wu Jing's eyes were always on Huangfu Jianshou's face, and he clearly saw hesitation and concealment on his face, which made him feel even more flustered and uneasy.

Wu Jun is the place where Sun Jian started his career, and his legacy has been established for many years. As an in-law of the Sun family, Wu Jing naturally hopes that Sun Ce can inherit Sun Jian's legacy, establish a foothold in Wu Jun, and sit back and watch the changes in the troubled times, waiting for the opportunity. .

Naturally, with Sun Ce outside, Wu Jing's position in the court would also become important.

Wu Jing couldn't tell what the court was going to do, so he still said: "Huangfu Shangshu, the court has drawn up expenditures for the next three years. I wonder if they can be fulfilled accurately?"

Huangfu Jianshou said with a smile: "Don't worry, Minister Wu. Not long ago, I personally went to Taicang to inspect and accept the winter clothes and money and food for the Forbidden Army camp. A total of 50 million yuan has been received."

Wu Jing looked puzzled and said, "Taicang, why are you so rich?"

After all, he was Gongcao Shangshu, and he knew everything about the situation of the imperial treasury, but in the blink of an eye, the imperial court seemed to have suddenly become rich.

Huangfu Jianshou knew it. After all, he had such a 'failed' brother. His smile did not change and he said: "Wu Shangshu, don't think so much. As a minister, you must act according to orders. Don't make mistakes. "

Wu Jing was instantly alert and realized that he was being reckless, and quickly said: "Shang Shu Huangfu, please don't misunderstand me. I'm just worried that the court is short of money and food, and sending troops in the cold winter will be detrimental to the national affairs."

"That's natural." Huangfu Jianshou said.

Wu Jing secretly took a breath and came to his senses. He suddenly felt a severe pain in his calf. He struggled to stand up and said, "Huangfu Shangshu, please excuse me."

Huangfu Jianshou stood up and said: "Wu Shangshu, in a few days, I am going to the Forbidden Army camp. There happens to be an official road being repaired. Do you want to go together?"

Wu Jing looked at his legs with a wry smile and said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to do anything in a short time."

Huangfu Jianshou said understandingly: "Thank you, Minister Wu, for your hard work."

Wu Jing said a few polite words and hurriedly left the army.

There were many whispers along the way from Bingcao back to Gongcao, but he couldn't listen to them at all.

He got something useful from Huangfu Jianshou, that is - the court is not short of money!

If the imperial court was not short of money, it would be logical to launch troops against Wu County.

'I have to see Sun Quan as soon as possible. ' Wu Jing thought to himself, but felt extremely uneasy.

If you meet Sun Quan at this time, once he is discovered, he will not be able to escape the label of "intentional evil".

It was getting dark, but the bustle in Luoyang city did not stop.

The rumor that "the prime minister killed someone" spread in Luoyang City more and more fiercely, and various versions were derived. Without exception, it was extremely detrimental to Xun Yu.

The Third Law Division is still looking for clues to solve the case, hoping to pick out Xun Yu as soon as possible.

Some people are already terrified and unable to sleep.

Xun Yu is the prime minister and one of the three leaders of the Yingchuan Party. Once Xun Yu is convicted and dismissed as prime minister, it will inevitably implicate the Yingchuan Party, which will cause violent shocks to the court and even collapse!

The 'Yingchuan Party' was also not idle, using almost all its resources and connections to find out the truth of the matter.

A small teahouse on Royal Street.

Xun Yu was immersed in the official documents in his hands. The candle beside him had already burned down halfway. There was only a little light, but most of it was in darkness.

Xun You sat opposite him and said with a stern face: "The people behind the scenes are very well prepared and their methods are very clean. The Third Law Division has not found any clues."

Xun Yu didn't even raise his head and said, "I told you, there's no need to come over. With so many things, I'll probably be busy until dawn."

Xun You's expression became darker and he said: "Are you really so calm? If no evidence is found tomorrow at noon, how can you, the prime minister, continue to do this? Yuan Chang and I can neither intercede for you, nor can we say anything. Resign yourself! Do you know how serious the consequences will be?"

The Han Dynasty court went through many twists and turns. In the past, it was supported by Yang Biao's prestige, but later it gradually stabilized. It was the "Yingchuan Party" that supported it. Without Xun Yu, Xun You, and Zhong Yao in the Chancery, the Han Dynasty court would collapse in an instant!

Xun Yu acted as if he had not heard anything, picked up an official document in his hand, handed it to Xun You, and said, "Why has the murder case in Chenliu County been delayed for so long?"

"That is King Chen Liu's servant. The case is a bit complicated. He is still detained in the prison and has not been brought to court."

Xun You knew what Xun Yu was talking about without even looking at it, and simply replied: "Do you still care about this? Wang Lang and others are helping on the surface, but in fact they are just waiting to confirm this case. Don't forget, Yang Biao There is a desire to recover. Once we are convicted tomorrow, Yang Biao will be able to ascend to power again the day after tomorrow!"

"impossible."

Xun Yu took back the memorial, picked up his pen, and said while giving instructions: "Even if something happens to me, Mr. Yang will not serve as prime minister again. At this time, what the court needs is a decisive and powerful minister, not an inactive prime minister."

"You're talking!" Xun You was very dissatisfied with Xun Yu's calm and calm attitude. They had been busy all day, all for Xun Yu, but now, it seemed like they were just wishful thinking and didn't know what to say!

After Xun Yu finished giving instructions on this memorial, he picked up the next one and said in a normal tone: "Calm down. Your Majesty will not allow anything to happen to me. The palace is so quiet now, which means it is not as quiet as you expected. serious."

Xun You was very dissatisfied with Xun Yu's explanation. Anger welled up in his heart. He stared at Xun Yu with sharp eyes. However, it suddenly dissipated and he asked doubtfully: "Do you already have a solution?"

Xun Yu hummed and said, "I plan to send away all those who show up this time."

Xun You's heart returned to his stomach, and he became even more angry. He stood up and strode away.

They have been anxious and worried for a long time, but they are really wishful thinking and self-righteous!

Xun Yu didn't leave him alone, and was dealing with his official duties under the dim light.

Sima Yi didn't know when he came up from downstairs, raised his hand and said with an official document: "Go back to the prime minister, the list has been drawn up."

Xun Yu reached out and took it, examined it carefully, pondered for a moment, and said: "It is related to the elimination of Tingwei, Xingcao, Yushitai, Taicang, Royal Bank, Jiaozhi, and Jingzhou."

Sima Yi paused and said: "Prime Minister, eliminating these is equivalent to eliminating most of them."

Xun Yu put down the list and said, "Just do it."

"Yes." Sima Yi raised his hand respectfully and stepped back quietly. Arriving at the door, Sima Yi, who had always been cautious, slowly raised his head and stared at the prime minister under the dim light.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but the prime minister, who used to be gentle and accommodating, has clear-cut facial features and bright eyes.

It seems different.

Sima Yi didn't dare to stay longer and went downstairs silently.

Sima Yi felt sad, left the teahouse, and quickly returned to the Sima family's residence.

The Sima family lived in a large compound in Luoyang and were not separated.

When passing by Honglu Temple, Sima Yi was a little surprised. Outside the usually noisy Honglu Temple, it was dark and quiet, without even a passerby.

"Did something happen?" Sima Yi whispered secretly, but with his character, he would not pay too much attention and let the carriage pass by.

In a dark place in the corner, Huangfu Jian looked up at the missing moonlight and silently estimated the time.

Cheng Yu walked over and whispered: "Second Young Master, we can seal the road to avoid any complications."

Huangfu Jian nodded, looked at Shi Ad in front of him and said: "Old Shi, you must move quickly and try not to attract other attention. Then Yuan Tan, the judge must be alive! No one else is involved."

Shi A pulled up the black mask on his face, his eyes as sharp as swords, and said, "Don't worry."

Huangfu Jianzhang was naturally very relieved about Shi A, but the matter was so important that he had to warn him again and again: "There are many people living here. You must be careful not to hurt them. If they discover anything, , don’t pay attention and just do your thing.”

In Honglu Temple, there are all "guests" living there. Some are foreigners from outside the Great Wall, and there are also hostages sent to Luoyang by Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, San Qiang, Sun Ce and other rebel forces.

Shi A responded, summoned a few of his men, whispered a few instructions, and then, under everyone's gaze, quietly climbed over the low wall and jumped into Honglu Temple.

Cheng Yu stood behind Huangfu Jianchang, watching his surroundings, and whispered: "In the palace, do you really not need to worry?"

Huangfu Jianchang was stunned for a moment, then turned around and looked at Cheng Yu, then suddenly realized and said, "Are you talking about the Queen Mother?"

Not long ago, Yuan Tan went to the palace to present a gift to the Queen Mother He. He did not know what he was talking about, but he actually made the Queen Mother He seriously ill. He also strongly demanded that Liu Bian kill Liu Xie to avoid future troubles.

Cheng Yu nodded and said: "Although the Queen Mother doesn't pay much attention to the government affairs, if she interferes, there is nothing your Majesty can do."

The Han dynasty has always respected filial piety. If Empress Dowager He wanted to do something in public, Liu Bian could not openly resist.

Huangfu Jianchang shook his head directly and said: "That is His Majesty's business, we don't care. The most important thing is to clear the Prime Minister's name and ensure the stability of the imperial court."

"What...um..."

Suddenly, there was an exclamation from the wall, followed by a muffled groan, and then there was no sound again.

Huangfu Jianchang, Cheng Yu listened carefully, but there was no sound behind him.

Cheng Yu stretched out his hand to summon the military lord beside him, and whispered: "Has the road been sealed?"

The military lord said: "Yes, we will never let anyone in or out!"

Huangfu Jian touched his chin, waved his hand, and said, "Don't panic, just watch."

Cheng Yu followed his example and looked up at the low wall, waiting for any movement inside.

Shi A led the Imperial City guards in black, who poured in from all over, sneaked in the darkness, walked through the walls and houses, and arrived at Yuan Tan's courtyard.

"General Zhonglang, everything has been dealt with." A guard came behind Shi A and whispered.

Shi A's eyes were fixed on Yuan Tan's bedroom not far away, where the lights were bright and two figures seemed to be playing chess. Outside the door, four sturdy men stood, obviously servants of the Yuan family, here to protect Yuan Tan.

Shi A observed quietly for a while, then waved quietly.

The black-clad guards behind him moved quickly and silently shuttled under the wall.

"who!?"

No matter how hidden it was, it still attracted the attention of four Yuan family servants, who drew their swords and looked alert.

shhhhhh

Before they could react, a dagger was fired from secretly.

"Ah...ah..."

The four people trembled, and they only had time to scream before slowly falling to the ground.

The guards in black swarmed out from the darkness. The few in front raised their right hands and pointed their short bows at the four of them.

squeak

At this time, the door of Yuan Tan's room opened, and Yuan Tan stood at the door, looking face to face with the guards in black who rushed over.

砰

Yuan Tan's expression changed with shock, he slammed the door and shouted urgently: "Teacher, leave quickly!"

The following Shen Pei didn't have time to react, so he pulled Shen Pei and started to run inside.

shhhhhh

The guards in black chased after him, as fast as the wind.

"Who are you?" Shen Pei shouted in horror as he saw the man in black chasing after him.

Who would have thought that in Luoyang, in the Honglu Temple at the feet of the Emperor, there would be assassins!

"How brave!" Yuan Tan shouted angrily, drew his sword, and retreated toward the window behind him.

shhhhhh

The black-clothed guards of the Imperial City Mansion didn't talk nonsense at all, and fired the short bows in their hands directly.

Although Yuan Tan swung his sword desperately, he was still hit.

These were arrows soaked in anesthetic. Yuan Tan slowly fell to the ground within a few breaths.

The trial match was even worse and fell next to Yuan Tan.

Shi A came in, carefully confirmed the identities of the two people, and shouted in a low voice: "Take them away! Search the others!"

The guards of the Imperial City were very skilled in this aspect. A few of them resisted taking Yuan Tan away, while the others searched through boxes and cabinets.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, the guards of the Imperial City Palace left quietly like the tide.

Before leaving, don’t forget to turn off the lights and close the door.

Honglu Temple has returned to its former peace.

A full quarter of an hour later, Sun Quan stood in the dark room, looking at the sky through the window, and said softly: "This Luoyang is indeed a dragon's pond and a tiger's den..."

(End of this chapter)