Han family achievements

Chapter 463 Jia Xu’s words
When the 'Huangmen North Temple Prison' was mentioned, Wang Lang, Xu You and others looked tense and stopped talking.

The Huangmen Beisi Prison has kept a low profile in the past few years and rarely takes action. But every time it takes action, there is no news about the people taken away. Even Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao, Liu Xie, and Wang Lang can't find out anything. Not to mention 'rescue'.

Everyone knows that Huangmen Beisi Prison was moved from the palace, and they also understand that the real owner of Huangmen Beisi Prison is His Majesty in the palace.

Seeing that these people were suppressed, Xun Yu stood up and said, "It's time to disperse."

Zhong Yao and Xun You stood up, and the three of them left through the side door.

Liu Xie and others stood up one after another, turned around and walked out of the front door with sullen faces and deep thoughts.

Wang Lang, Xu You and others were a little slower, but the people behind them were unconsciously in groups, whispering.

Liu Xie turned the corner and walked towards Lantai, followed by Xi Zhicai.

After walking out of the corner, Liu Xie turned around and looked at the courtiers who were walking out of the palace. His eyes twitched. He stopped, his eyes full of suspicion, indifference and warning, and said: "Tell me honestly, did Cao Cao really massacre three cities? Or Someone is plotting against me, and I want to know the inside story!"

Xi Zhicai bowed, with a respectful expression on his face, and said, "Your Highness, the report given by this official and Your Highness is truthful and absolutely not false."

"But I'm hiding something!" Liu Xie said solemnly.

Xi Zhicai looked unmoved and said: "Your Highness, this matter is complicated. The people sent by Yushitai have different returns. Without conclusive evidence, I dare not report it."

Liu Xie immediately snorted coldly and said: "I don't know what your 'Yingchuan Party' is planning, but if I notice that you are planning something evil, I will stop you first!"

Xi Zhicai saw that Liu Xie was rarely angry and issued threats. He pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, don't worry. I understand."

Liu Xie stared at Xi Zhi for a moment, flicked his sleeves, and strode away.

At the Shangshutai, Xun Yu was in charge of the house, and the three giants were also discussing countermeasures.

Xun You was angered by Kong Rong, and even now his face was livid, saying: "I think Kong Rong can't be kept!"

Zhong Yao's face was serious, his eyes were bright, and he said to Xun Yu as if he was thinking: "Prime Minister, we can keep a low profile at first, but after Kong Rong comes out like this, there will be an explosion outside the palace."

After all, Kong Rong was a great Confucian scholar of the time, and after Kong Sheng, he roared in the highest conference room until he took off his clothes to express his will, which was bound to arouse the "same hatred" of the government and the public. The public opinion suppressed by Xun You was bound to surge up again with greater fervor.

Xun Yu nodded lightly and said: "It's not appropriate to delay it any longer. It must be done early."

Zhong Yao said, "If His Majesty doesn't return to Beijing, how can we settle this matter? Moreover, I have a hunch that Your Majesty will protect Cao Cao."

As he spoke, Zhong Yao glanced at Xun You.

Although Xun You was hiding something, they were all big shots today, and their hands and eyes were astute. Xun You could hide it for a day or two, but not for long.

Xun You did not explain, but said: "Cao Cao cannot deal with it, at least not now. At the beginning of the 'New Deal', there must not be such a big setback!"

Xun Yu naturally knew this and said: "I will go to the palace and tell Wang Lang. Yuan Chang, please go and tell him directly that I have not approved the position of Li Cao Shangshu."

Zhong Yao looked at Xun Yu and saw that he was openly resorting to "threats", a shabby method. Knowing that he was really angry, he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go and tell you, what should Xu You do? He's been dancing a lot lately, he seems a little careless and doesn't know what to rely on."

Xun Yu said with an expressionless face: "Let someone pass a message to him. The imperial court needs someone to go to Jing, Yang, and Jiaozhi to deliver the decree. Ask him if he is willing."

Xun You watched Xun Yu's every move, took a deep breath, suppressed his anger and said: "I don't see the need to be so tactful, just send him out of Luoyang."

Xun Yu said: "There are still many things that cannot be done without him in the future, so let him stay in Luoyang. Gongda, you will see Zhou Yi later and order him to supervise the six commanders and suppress the rumors that have emerged in Luoyang City recently, especially What is the 'Prophecy of the Golden Sword' must not reach His Majesty's ears!"

"Okay." Xun You responded.

In fact, the three of them knew that this kind of thing could never be hidden from the palace, but they had to do it, and such rumors must be curbed!
Xun Yu thought carefully in his heart and said, "When will your Majesty return to Beijing?"

Zhong Yao looked directly at Xun You.

Xun You was stunned and immediately said: "I don't know. I only know that His Majesty is not in Xuzhou, but should be in Yuzhou. The matters in Yuzhou may be under His Majesty's instructions, but I don't know the specific situation."

Even though Xun You had great power over the world and had many disciples and former officials, he still couldn't find Liu Bian's whereabouts.

Xun Yu felt the pressure and was silent.

In the final analysis, the matter of Cao Cao is decided by the palace. They have no right to arrest him, and even the investigation is only in name, and there is no in-depth investigation.

Cao Cao was not only the favorite general in the palace, but also the designate of the Grand Sima. As the right Sima, he was a great hero in putting down many rebellions. The Shang Shutai was already wary of Cao Cao. He was worried that if he angered Cao Cao, he would really be forced to rebel.

If Cao Cao rebels, he is not comparable to the likes of Qiao Mao, Yuan Shu, and Dong Zhuo. With his ability, he can turn the Han Dynasty upside down.

The great situation that the palace had worked hard to create for many years suddenly turned into nothingness!

"Let's do this for now." After thinking about it, Xun Yu still said hastily.

Zhong Yao sighed in his heart, knowing Xun Yu's dilemma, and said: "King Chenliu is also deliberately avoiding it, and Yanzhou is vague. Prime Minister, I am worried that Cao Cao may have really done something in Yanzhou."

Yanzhou is right next to Luoyang. Its population, world, and economy are almost the best among the eight northern states. Similarly, Cao Cao once operated there for a year.

Xun Yu shook his head and said: "Don't worry. If you don't push him too hard, he won't act recklessly. Perhaps, this is also the reason why His Majesty did not express his position."

Xun You became angry when he heard this, and said angrily: "This Cao Cao is too big to lose. I really can't figure out why your majesty protects him again and again? I have so many civil servants and generals in the Han Dynasty, so what if I miss him as a Cao Cao!?"

Xun Yu glanced at him and said, "There are quite a lot of rumors about Duke Yang's resurrection recently. Gongda, go and ask him to leave the capital."

Xun You was not surprised at all that Xun Yu knew about Yang Biao, so he nodded calmly and said: "Okay. What are Yang Xiu's arrangements?"

As the son of Yang Biao and the fourth generation of the Yang family, Yang Xiu attracted much attention.

Xun Yu said: "Gao Yang ordered."

Xun You was startled and then said: "Okay."

However, he then sat up straight, his eyes were blazing, and his tone was as firm as iron, and he said: "Before Wang Lang takes office, I will make some arrangements. I hope there will be no obstruction from the Chancery."

Xun Yu and Zhong Yao looked at each other and saw the flash of worry in each other's eyes.

Xun You's power was already great enough. He had been an official for so many years, and he probably had more disciples and former officials than the Yuan and Yang families combined!

Perhaps his background is far from good, but if he makes sudden promotions and dismissals at this juncture, he may arouse strong dissatisfaction from Wang Lang and even scrutiny from the palace.

"Okay." Xun Yu nodded.

At this time, he didn't want to have another dispute with Xun You.

A Yanzhou and a Yuzhou are enough to give him a headache.

Seeing Xun Yu take a step back, Zhong Yao let out a long sigh of relief.

A smile appeared on Xun You's face and he said, "That's good."

Xun Yu raised his head, looked at Yanzhou as if through the wall, and said, "Your Highness is still in Yanzhou?"

Zhong Yao remembered it instantly, nodded heavily, and said, "Yes. I heard that His Highness personally inspected many rivers, and even took out the money given by Empress Cai and the Queen Mother to help the victims."

"I hope the embankment won't burst." Xun Yu said silently. This year's heavy rains are coming with ferocity. It's only July, and warnings have been issued for many river mouths.

You know, in the past few years, workers and Cao have been trying their best to build the river embankment. If the embankment still breaks after this, it only means that the court's investment is not enough.

But the court could not come up with more money or food.

Zhong Yao and Xun You were equally worried. Their hearts felt as if a big stone had fallen and they felt uncomfortable breathing.

……

While Xun Yu and the others were worried, Cao Cao had already left Shanyang County and headed for Luoyang under the "protection" of Huang Zhong's personal soldiers.

These soldiers followed Cao Cao and others, following step by step without any overstep.

Cao Cao was riding a horse, with Cao Ang, Cao Hong, Le Jin and others beside him, while Jia Xu was riding a carriage and following behind the horse.

And those people originally sent to Cao Cao by the imperial court, such as Shen Pei, Sima Yi and others, had long been quietly taken away and disappeared.

Cao Ang looked back and said uneasily: "Father, are you really going back like this?"

Cao Cao's beard became a little thicker, his narrow eyes were narrowed, and he looked quietly at the road ahead without saying a word.

Cao Ang waited for a while and did not dare to ask again.

But Cao Hong couldn't help it anymore and said: "Sima, if you go back like this, it will be very dangerous. Let's wait and see how the court wants to deal with it."

Cao Hong and Cao Ang were by their side and knew everything about what Cao Cao did.

They know it, and they can explain it clearly, but the same thing, in the eyes of different people, especially people in different positions, is completely two different things!
"Cao Cao massacred three cities" has spread all over the world. Under such public opinion, the imperial court will definitely react violently.

With the attitude of the 'Yingchuan Party' towards Cao Cao, this time they will definitely add insult to injury and put Cao Cao to death!

Cao Cao still didn't speak, but rode his horse and walked slowly.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Cao Hong felt anxious, but he didn't dare to ask again.

Cao Hong looked back at the carriage. Sitting in the carriage was Mr. Jia, who was dressed in white and snowy.

This Mr. Jia is completely different from the previous Guo Jia.

Although Guo Jia is as clever and scheming as a monster, he is friendly and can get along well with everyone. If he brings a pot of good wine, he can sleep with Qi Zhi without any barriers.

But Jia Xu is different. This man is taciturn and likes to stand not far away and quietly observe everyone.

Cao Hong didn't like this person, because under Jia Xu's gaze, Cao Hong seemed to be naked and very uncomfortable, so he felt disgusted and disgusted.

His attitude was the same as that of most of the civil servants and generals in Cao Cao's shogunate. Almost no one liked Jia Xu, and they all stayed away from him.

Even though he didn't like Jia Xu, Cao Hong still hoped that Jia Xu would step out of the carriage at this time, say something to calm their panic, and at the same time point out a clear way for them to enter Beijing.

But Jia Xu was not Guo Jia. He didn't come out. The car curtain was swaying and there was no movement at all.

Cao Hong turned around and looked at Cao Cao in front of him. He was so worried that he couldn't say a word.

Cao Cao walked neither fast nor slowly, and Huang Zhong's soldiers followed closely behind him.

It wasn't until dark that Cao Cao stopped and rested at the foot of a mountain.

Only then did Jia Xu get off the carriage and come to Cao Cao and others.

A group of people gathered around the fire, eating and drinking silently. With the cold wind, the atmosphere alternated between hot and cold.

Cao Cao used a knife to pick the leg of mutton, and the firelight shone on his face, making his shadow flicker.

Jia Xu drank hot tea and did not speak. He was just careful to avoid stains from splattering on his clothes.

Cao Hong sat opposite him and looked at him countless times and winked at him countless times, but Jia Xu seemed not to notice and remained silent.

"Mr. Jia!"

Cao Hong couldn't help it anymore, stood up suddenly, and said loudly.

"Sit down." Before he could finish speaking, Cao Cao said calmly.

Cao Hong stopped talking. Looking at Cao Cao who was eating the mutton carelessly, he suppressed his anger and sat back down.

Cao Cao spoke, and Jia Xu slowly put down the tea cup and said, "Then Lu Bu stayed in Shanyang County."

When Cao Ang heard this, he immediately said: "Mr. Jia, what does this mean?"

The civil servants and generals of the Han Dynasty did not like Lu Bu, they even hated him, and many even wanted to execute him secretly.

Cao Cao also didn't like it, and had always treated him coldly in Yuzhou before. But when they were in Xiapi, Liu Bian sent Lu Bu to Cao Cao.

Jia Xu glanced at Cao Cao out of the corner of his eye and said, "This shows that your Majesty has no doubts about Cao Sima."

Cao Cao didn't seem to hear it and just kept eating.

Cao Ang only had Jia Xu in his eyes, and then asked: "Then there will be no difficulties after my father returns to Luoyang?"

"That's right." Jia Xu said. His tone was calm, as if he was playing chess, making random moves and not caring about anything else.

Cao Ang frowned, with obvious disbelief on his face, and turned to look at his father.

Cao Cao picked up the jug from his waist and drank it. He didn't put it down until he finished drinking. Then he became stern, his eyes widened, and he kept snorting from his nostrils.

Cao Ang looked a little unnatural, worried about his father.

He knew that since Guo Jia died of illness, his father had been craving for wine unknowingly. Every time he drank like this, it was a sign of missing Guo Jia extremely.

Cao Ang knew it, and Jia Xu knew it even more.

He also understood clearly that Cao Cao was expressing dissatisfaction with him.

Jia Xu was silent for a moment and then said: "After Sima returned to the capital, he stayed behind closed doors and did not want to see anyone until His Majesty summoned him. After meeting with His Majesty, he did not mention the massacre of three cities. He only talked about the seriousness of the 'separation of military and political affairs'. If Your Majesty Sima will also go around when he mentions or asks questions. If he can't go around, Sima will apologize. "

Cao Cao narrowed his long eyes, slowly turned his head to look at him, and said, "Does this dispel your majesty's doubts?"

"No."

Jia Xu looked calm as usual and said: "But it can be dispelled by 70% to 80%. If my prediction is correct, Sima should be removed from all official positions this time. At most, within a month, the general will serve as an imperial envoy again. Leave Beijing and continue to implement the "separation of military and political affairs."

Cao Cao's eyes were as sharp as swords, and he looked at Jia Xu quietly.

(End of this chapter)