Han family achievements

Chapter 435 Undercurrent
Xu You came out of Sima's house and stood at the gate. He straightened his clothes with great pride, then stepped down the steps and said loudly: "Let's go back to Xingcao!"

The officials, big and small, who had originally come with him, and were looking at each other with eager eyes, didn't know why. Looking at each other, a foreign minister stepped forward and whispered: "Servant, are you leaving just like that?"

Xu You immediately glared at him and shouted: "What nonsense are you talking about! Mr. Sima is dedicated to serving the country, and that is approved by His Majesty! I am here to visit Mr. Sima on behalf of his colleagues, Xing Cao. What other intentions do you have?"

After hearing this, everyone looked at Xu You blankly, as if they doubted whether Xu You had been snatched away.

Didn’t we agree before? Use Sima Jun to establish his power and shock the government and the opposition?

Xu You turned a blind eye, with a look of reverence on his face, and said: "After today, if anything happens to the Sima family, you must inform me first. If you abide by etiquette and law, I will definitely help you! Do you hear me?"

The people who followed Xu You were all fine people, so they didn't understand. Immediately, a doctor raised his hand and said: "I obey the order of the minister. I will go to visit Sima Gong and ask if I need Xing Cao's help."

Xu You nodded and strode away.

A large group of people, like followers, followed Xu You and disappeared in front of the gate of Sima Mansion.

The Sima family has always been low-key and neither cliquey nor cliquey, so there are only a few people around. Now it has returned to its previous deserted state.

"what……"

Xu You hadn't left for long when shrill cries suddenly broke out in the backyard of Sima's house.

Sima Lang and Sima Yi knelt in front of Sima Jun's hospital bed, kowtowing desperately and bursting into tears.

Sima Jun closed his eyes, with a touch of relief on his withered face, and closed his eyes forever.

The Sima family has strict family rules, and Sima Jun has been running the family for nearly a century. The hopelessness is beyond compare. No matter whether they are clan members or servants, everyone burst into tears and cried together.

The news of Sima Jun's death was quickly spread to all directions in Luoyang City.

Xu You received the news before he arrived at Xingcao. He immediately clapped his thigh with joy and said: "Okay, okay!"

All the accompanying officials were confused by his changing attitude and didn't know what was going on.

Xu You touched the sparse beard on his chin, his eyes uncontrollable with excitement, and said: "In this case, you go to Sima Mansion first and do the whole show. I will go there later."

Everyone didn't know what kind of medicine Xu You was selling in the pot, so they had no choice but to say, "Yes."

As soon as Xu You waited for them to leave, he immediately returned to his home, rummaged through the boxes and cabinets, and ran straight to the Huangmen Beisi Prison.

A side room in the Huangmen North Temple Prison.

Zuo Li has gained some weight in recent years, his face has become fatter, and his smile gives people a rather honest look.

Xu You didn't dare to think that he was really Maitreya Buddha. He sat opposite him and said rather cautiously: "Noble sir, that Sima Jun is dead."

Zuo Li didn't know when he started to like making tea and tasting tea. He fiddled with the tea sets and looked at him with raised eyelids, saying, "Are you interested?"

Xu You took out a stack of documents and contracts from his arms, put it gently on the table, and said, "My lord, this is 1,200 acres in Guanzhong. Please accept it."

Zuo Li immediately put down his tea cup with a smile on his face, reached out and picked up the stack of land deeds, and said with satisfaction: "It's you who do the work, it suits me best."

Xu You said respectfully and cautiously: "All the things you asked me to do have been completed. I heard that Xun Pushe has a headache now and has not come out for most of the day."

Zuo Li put the land deed aside, looked at Xu You for a while, and said, "Whose family is Sili?"

Xu You said quickly: "We are already working on it. I already have a lot of evidence. If they are obedient, it is acceptable. If they are not, I will send them to the sky prison at any time."

"The most important thing is to confiscate homes, and to do so in a well-founded manner so that some people have nothing to say." Zuo Li's smile faded and he said calmly.

Hearing Zuo Li's reminder, Xu You said sternly: "Don't worry, noble lady, I did everything impartially, and the witnesses and material evidence are solid. Even if the lawsuit goes to the imperial court, I will speak righteously and have absolutely no fear."

Zuo Li smiled with satisfaction again and said, "Okay, remember what you said. Let's go."

Xu You hesitated for a moment and wanted to ask more, but looking at Zuo Li's smiling expression, he swallowed it and stood up and said, "Then, Xu You will leave."

Zuo Li watched him go out, his smile gradually disappearing and becoming cold and cold.

"Registration."

Zuo Li handed the stack of land deeds sent by Xu You to the clerk behind him.

"Yes." The clerk responded, picked up the pen, recorded the 'income', and then put it in the cabinet at the back.

Zuo Li drank tea by himself, and besides sneering at Xu You, he still sneered.

Even he could see that this person was a complete villain, greedy for money, lustful, cunning, and rampant when he got his way.

Zuo Li took a sip of tea, and then saw two military princes walking past the door. They greeted him respectfully and left.

Zuo Li had no expression on his face and glanced at the clerk behind him from the corner of his eye.

'This should be His Majesty's man, one of the two just now should be, and that one... should be too. '

Zuo Li thought silently in his heart, secretly alert.

He doesn't know why, but he always feels that these people he relies on as his confidants are not really his people.

Since that trip to Yanzhou, Zuo Li has become more cautious. The confidants around him have changed one after another, but he still cannot trust them all, and his suspicion is getting worse day by day.

"It's registered and will be sent to the palace in a while." Zuo Li thought anxiously in his heart and said calmly without moving his face.

"Yes." The clerk quickly put down his pen and responded.

Zuo Li stood up, walked to the door, looked in the direction of Xing Cao, and said to himself: "If Xu You is in power, the 'Yingchuan Party' will definitely have a headache, right?"

As he said that, Zuo Li couldn't help laughing.

Even though he was the eunuch second only to Da Changqiu, in the eyes of those civil servants who came from noble families, he was just a 'eunuch'. He leaned over with a smile, and even if he was greeted with cold eyes instead of spitting, In contrast, no one is close to him at all!
Especially the Yingchuan Party, which criticized him and the Huangmen Beisi Prison both verbally and writtenly, and wanted to kill him as soon as possible.

At this time, Sima Jun's death caused quite a stir in Luoyang City.

Although Sima Jun did not have the highest official position, he had great prestige. In addition, he was neither a clique nor a clique and acted fairly, so his official reputation was excellent.

For a time, the top bosses from the Shangshu Desk to the chief officials of Liucaojiu Temple came to express their condolences in person. But at this moment, in Dong Cheng's mansion, there was a person who was well covered and walked into Dong Cheng's mansion from the back door.

Ever since Liu Bian killed someone in Chenliu County, Dong Cheng was very frightened and ran to the capital to seek refuge.

When he saw the person opposite, he lifted his hat and almost jumped up. His face changed drastically and he pointed at the person, and said in a voiceless voice: "You, you, you..."

"Brother Dong, why are you so surprised?" The visitor was calm and said with a smile.

Dong Cheng's expression suddenly changed again and again. He looked back at the closed concierge, sat down slowly, and said with a gloomy face, "What are you doing here?! This is Luoyang. Are you tired of living here?"

Qiao Mao showed no fear and took a sip of tea to himself and said: "No one knows that I am in Luoyang. Brother Dong does not need to worry. Even if something happens, I will definitely not implicate Brother Dong."

Dong Cheng looked solemn and alert as he stared at him and said, "What on earth do you want to do?"

Qiao Mao put down his teacup, looked up at Dong Cheng, and said, "Brother Dong, are you still so anxious?"

"Stop talking nonsense!" Dong Cheng could not be impatient. Qiao Mao was rebellious. If anyone discovered this, his three clans would be gone!
Qiao Mao shook his head with a smile, then fixed his gaze and said aggressively: "Brother Dong, are you willing?"

Dong Cheng was startled and said, "What do you mean by this?"

Qiao Mao looked directly at him and said, "Let me put it another way, King Chenliu, are you willing?"

Dong Chengshu's expression changed again, and he shouted: "What do you want to do!?"

Qiao Mao said: "Liu Bian usurped the throne, killed loyal people, and massacred aristocratic families. He was even more perverse and wreaked havoc on the world with his evil government. Everyone in the world did not dare to be angry or speak out! King Chenliu was the one who inherited the great unification according to the late emperor's decree. Man, when you have this great opportunity, do you want to miss it?”

Even though Dong Cheng had guessed it, he was still cold all over. He pointed at Qiao Mao and said tremblingly: "You, you, you, you know, what are you talking about? You are treasonous and will punish the nine tribes!"

Qiao Mao sneered and said: "What did I say wrong? What is not known to everyone? Brother Dong, is it that you don't know, or does King Chenliu not know? Now the Han Dynasty seems to be showing signs of rejuvenation. , In fact, it will come back to glory, and it will fall apart soon! Doesn’t King Chenliu have any intention to help the country and inherit the legacy of the late emperor? "

Dong Cheng's spine felt chilly, his mouth was dry, and he couldn't say a word.

Qiao Mao was not the first to say this to him, but no one was as shocked as what Qiao Mao said.

After all, Qiao Mao was a real rebel. After being put down by Cao Cao, his whereabouts were unknown. He never thought that he would appear in Luoyang today!

Qiao Mao stared at Dong Cheng's expression and said: "Brother Dong, now that Liu Bian is out of the capital, there is no one with prestige in Luoyang City except a few young people at the Shangshutai. This is a good opportunity to achieve great things. !”

Before Dong Cheng could digest the shock in his heart, he blurted out: "Don't forget, there are also Zhang Yang's 15,000 Yulin Army, and there are 10,000 Forbidden Army in the palace."

"What if these are all transferred away?" Qiao Mao looked at Dong Cheng meaningfully.

Dong Cheng was shocked, but he shook his head repeatedly and said: "It's necessary, don't forget, Liu Bian's people are everywhere in the eight states, from Bingzhou, to Sanfu, to the Forbidden Army camp in Hedong, to Huang Zhong in Yanzhou, Cao Cao , Liu Yao, Liu Bei of Yuzhou...no, no chance..."

Qiao Mao's eyes flashed with a smile, and he said more seriously: "What if Liu Bian was trapped in Xuzhou, or died in Xuzhou? If people from all over the country who are not angry with Liu Bian's usurpation simultaneously raise troops to respond, if Wuhuan and Xianbei armies The situation is under pressure, and soldiers and horses from all over the country have to gather and go north, leaving Luoyang empty..."

Dong Cheng's whole body was trembling, as if he had fallen into an ice cave. He looked at Qiao Mao in disbelief and said in a voiceless voice: "You, you, you... can you do such a big thing?"

Qiao Mao smiled slightly and said: "Of course I can't do it, but as long as we take advantage of the situation, once the general trend becomes true, there will definitely be a crowd of followers! At that time, we will support King Chenliu, and King Chenliu will ascend to the throne to reorganize the country. The resurgence of the Han Dynasty is only in front of us!”

Dong Cheng's face was trembling, and he looked at Qiao Mao, not knowing what to say or where to say it.

Qiao Mao's words seemed to make sense to Dong Cheng, and they were extremely feasible!
Qiao Mao saw Dong Cheng's expression clearly and further persuaded him: "If King Chenliu rectifies the chaos and ascends to the throne, how can Brother Dong be granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister based on his merits as a dragon and the friendship of relatives?"

Dong Cheng's heart suddenly twitched. He suppressed his uneasiness and fear, thought over and over again, and said, "I, I, I have to think about it, but I can't reply to you now."

With your words, can you still refuse?
Qiao Mao sneered in his heart, this Dong Cheng is really an idiot!
But he likes Dong Cheng's stupidity!

Qiao Mao nodded seriously and said, "Okay, I'll wait for Brother Dong's good news. I have to go somewhere else. Once Brother Dong makes a decision, he can go to the Citron Teahouse in the city and leave me a message."

Dong Cheng stiffened his neck and nodded, already considering whether to discuss this matter with Liu Xie in detail.

He couldn't decide Liu Xie's attitude. If Liu Xie was afraid of Liu Bian and didn't dare, then the Dong family would join the Nine Clans.

Qiao Mao looked at Dong Cheng for a while, and when he saw that he was not in a good mood, a smile flashed on his face, he stood up to greet him, put on his hat, and left in a hurry.

Dong Cheng did not see him off, but sat there, frowning, digesting the shocking surprise and fright that Qiao Mao had brought to him.

What happened in Dong Cheng's mansion was so quiet that outsiders could not notice it at all.

The court officials who went to Sima's house to express their condolences left one after another and gathered together in twos and threes, all filled with emotion and sadness beyond words.

Xun Yu was not the first to arrive, but he was the first to leave.

Liu Xie then came out and caught up with Xun Yu. The two walked side by side and said a few sentimental words about Sima Jun's death.

Not long after, Liu Xie said: "Prime Minister, I heard that the officials and officials are dissatisfied with the recent rectification of officialdom by Yushitai and Xingcao?"

Even Liu Xie and King Chenliu, the only younger brother of His Majesty the current emperor, are also wary of the "Yingchuan Party".

Xun Yu smiled slightly and said: "Your Highness acts decisively and resolutely, which is exactly what the Chancellery and the officials are longing for. As His Majesty said, rectifying the official administration is to detoxify the court, treat diseases and save people, and should be carried out boldly without scruples."

That said, who dares to do it without any scruples?
Liu Xie glanced at him and said, "Prime Minister, Xu You is your Majesty's appointed minister of punishment."

Liu Xie didn't say what he said clearly, but it was clear to people who heard him.

Xu You is not Sima Jun, and he will not be so measured. Once he lets go, the "Yingchuan Party" will be the first to bear the brunt. At that time, the "Yingchuan Party", especially Prime Minister Xun Yu, and Zhong Yao who are on the left and right, Xun You will be placed in the most embarrassing position - a dilemma!

There was no surprise on Xun Yu's somewhat mature face, and he said to Liu Xie: "I can understand what your Majesty means, and I believe your highness can too."

Liu Xie was startled and turned to look at Xun Yu.

What does this mean?
What does Your Majesty mean? What does your majesty mean?
Liu Xie was shocked and confused.

Could it be that His Majesty really wants to take action against the Yingchuan Party? Will Xun Yu sit back and do nothing, or even help the palace deal with the 'Yingchuan Party'?
Liu Xie just thought about it for a moment and felt that it was impossible, so he said: "Prime Minister, what do you think of the matter in Pingyuan County?"

Xun Yu clasped his hands behind his back, looked up at the palace not far away, and said, "I have read Lu Yulai's official document, but His Majesty did not say anything clearly."

Liu Xie stopped immediately and said with a serious face: "It's just that we haven't said anything clearly, so we need to worry."

The imperial brother actually pretended to be the housekeeper and stayed in Pingyuan County for nearly half a month. Who knows what he discovered?
He didn't say it clearly, which is the most terrifying thing!
(End of this chapter)