Han family achievements

Chapter 465 Keenness
Although Liu Bian deliberately blocked the news of his return to the palace, the palace soon knew about this announcement and the second announcement, and had to close the door to the inner and outer court.

Liu Bian and Xiao Qiao were affectionate for a while, and then came to Yongle Palace.

Queen Mother He had already bought food and drinks, and when she saw Liu Bian, she complained: "I've only been away for half a year, and you still know how to return to the palace?"

Liu Bian apologized with a smile, and sat next to him. Seeing Cai Wenji, Tang Ji, Liu Yu, and Liu Jing all there, he suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction in his heart.

'This is probably what home feels like, right? '

Liu Bian secretly thought to himself, chatting and laughing with Queen Mother He, and asked Cai Wenji about Tang Ji's current situation, and then there was a pair of children.

Liu Yu and Liu Jing are both six years old and still quite immature.

Both Liu Yu and Liu Jing were naturally bold. They squeezed into Liu Bian's arms with just a few words and asked him to tell interesting stories along the way.

This kind of harmonious and joyful atmosphere is really rare, and Liu Bian was very happy in it. He didn't leave the table drunk until late at night.

Yongning Palace.

Liu Bian smelled of alcohol, hugged Cai Wenji, and asked about everything in the palace.

The head of the harem is naturally the Queen Mother He, but the Queen Mother He has always only been in charge of 'big things', while the 'little things' are basically the responsibility of Cai Wenji, Pan Yin, Xu Yan and others.

Cai Wenji answered all questions, spoke softly, and was quite cautious in her words.

When asked about the children, Cai Wenji's answer was even more "Cherishing words like gold". Regarding Liu Yu and his third and fourth sons who were not yet half a year old, Cai Wenji almost mentioned them in one sentence.

Liu Bianzi listened carefully, held back his drunkenness, and said with a chuckle: "It's quite calm. Originally, I wanted Mr. Cai to name three and four, but Mr. Cai is very taboo."

Cai Wenji rested her head on Liu Bian's arm, looked at his side face, and pursed her lips slightly.

Cai Yong conspired with Wang Yun to "register the East Palace", which aroused Liu Bian's anger. Wang Yun was expelled from the Yi tribe, while Cai Yong was dismissed from all official positions and driven out of Luoyang.

It was not until a few years later that Cai Yong was able to return to Luoyang when times changed and Liu Bian highlighted Liu Shao's status in order to stabilize the government.

In the past few years, I have been studying in Dongguan and did not dare to interfere in court affairs.

Liu Bian glanced down at Cai Wenji, hugged her hard, and said: "Okay, don't think too much. Shao'er is my eldest son, and he will be the best candidate to be crown prince in the future. The reason why I don't do it is because of him. Not bad. This 'Prince of the East Palace' is the most difficult and dangerous position in the world. No matter who sits in it, it will be a big disaster..."

Cai Wenji actually heard similar words once. She raised her head and looked at Liu Bian and said softly: "I don't mean that, I mean..."

Liu Bian smiled, hugged her tightly, and said, "Okay, I know, let's not talk about these things. There will be a sacrifice next month, and you and Shao'er will go on my behalf."

Cai Wenji's eyes lit up and she asked, "Shao'er is coming back?"

Liu Bian hummed and couldn't help but think of the floods everywhere.

Cai Wenji saw Liu Bian lost in thought and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I heard from my father that many people have come to Luoyang City recently, and the atmosphere is a bit strange."

"Weird? What's weird?" Liu Bian said with a smile.

The "Cao Cao Massacre of Three Cities" and the "Yuzhou Incident" have caused unrest in the world. It is not surprising that there are many people entering Luoyang, but it is strange that there are not many people.

Cai Wenji frowned slightly and said, "Father can't tell. He doesn't know many of them, he just heard about them."

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows. There were not many old people in the court now. Cai Yong was considered one of the "old" ones. If he didn't even recognize someone, then that was really just a legend.

……

At this moment, the lights in the Chancery were brightly lit, and not only the 'three giants' were there, but also all the officials, big and small, were on duty.

Zhong Yao left the duty room with an official document and came to Xun Yu's duty room. Seeing that Zhong Yao was there, he frowned slightly, then stepped forward and said, "Look at this memorial written by Wu Jingshang." ”

Zhong Yao was talking to Xun Yu about this year's autumn exam. As soon as Xun You walked in, he kept his words and looked at him.

Xun Yu calmly took it and read it carefully, handed it to Zhong Yao, and said to Xun You, "What do you think?"

Xun You snorted coldly and said: "To put the responsibility on Shangshutai, I think he has lost his mind!"

Zhong Yao read ten lines at a glance and said a little tiredly: "What he said is not unreasonable."

Wu Jing's memorial planned a "river management strategy" in detail, elevated the river management issue to the "first level" of the imperial court, and made a detailed plan for river management strategy, money and grain import and export, supervision, inspection, etc. Complete instructions.

Just looking at this memorial, it must be from a capable official with rich experience in river management and serving the country and the people.

"That can't cover up his intention to shirk responsibility!" Xun You said dissatisfied.

Xun Yu nodded in approval and said, "How do you think you should respond to this memorial?"

Xun You said directly: "Wu Jing cannot escape the blame for such a serious case involving Gong Cao. I think he should be detained first and wait for His Majesty's decree!"

Zhong Yao was silent for a moment and said: "Wu Jing is Sun Ce's uncle. If he touches him, it will ruin the imperial plan."

Wu Jun connects the two states of Xu and Yang and is a strategically important place. The imperial court has been trying to support Sun Ce and balance Yuan Shao to buy time.

If Wu Jing is dealt with and Sun Ce is forced to defect to Yuan Shao or rebel, it will be more gain than loss.

Xun You naturally understood this truth, looked at the two of them with sharp eyes, and said, "Do you think that when His Majesty took Sun Ce away from Wu Commandery, was he aware of the river management issue and made arrangements in advance?"

Zhong Yao was startled and immediately looked at Xun Yu.

Based on his understanding of His Majesty in the palace, this is extremely possible!

Xun Yu pondered for a while and said: "This possibility cannot be ruled out. However, the matter is of great importance and must be considered in the long term."

Xun You was dissatisfied with Xun Yu's hesitation and said in a deep voice: "We can't just let it go. My opinion is that he should be detained at the Yushitai first and wait for all the investigations to be carried out and judged together!"

Zhong Yao and Xun Yu looked at each other, looked at Xun You, and said, "Wu Jing, it's a small matter. Cao Cao will be arriving in Beijing soon, and the court must show an attitude. Otherwise, there will be chaos in the government and the public, and big things will happen!" "

Xun You couldn't see that Xun Yu and Zhong Yao were delaying deliberately, so he felt angry and said, "You are appeasing the traitor!"

Xun Yu said: "Gongda, Wu Jing's matter can be dealt with at any time. Let's put it aside for now. What should Cao Cao do after he arrives in Beijing?"

"Cao Cao massacred three cities" has become a big news and spread all over the world. Luoyang City is even more crowded, with thunderous shouts of killing, filling the streets and alleys.

If he Shiran entered the city and returned to his mansion leisurely, not to mention the people outside, even the three of them would not be able to accept it.

Xun You suppressed his anger and said: "In my opinion, he should be detained directly at Yushitai and have someone specially guard him."

Zhong Yao shook his head and said: "No. Cao Cao's case has not yet been determined. Immediately imprisoning him is equivalent to being guilty, and our room for maneuver is small."

"Then the Great Sima Mansion." Xun You said.

Seeing his angry expression, Xun Yu thought for a moment, took out an official document from under the table, put it back after a moment, then took it out again, handed it to Xun You, and said, "Gongda, take a look at this first." Curious as to what Xun Yu was hesitating about, he stretched out his hand to take it. He was stunned when he saw it and said, "Cao Song? Tian Feng? Yu Shi Cheng?"

He had three doubts in a row, and after waiting for them to finish, he looked slightly indifferent and said, "Cao Song recommends Tian Feng to be the censor? Is this your Majesty's intention?"

Cao Song had been deposed for many years, and Cao Cao had been kept low-key these years because of the intolerance of the government and the public. If it hadn't been for the sudden order from the palace, the government and the public would have forgotten about this former Taiwei.

He suddenly appeared and recommended a Peijun prefect as Yu Shicheng. This was strange. After thinking about it for a moment, Xun You thought of the palace.

"I got news from the palace,"

Xun Yu looked at Xun You and said, "Zhicai is going to Tingwei's Mansion."

Xun You's eyes opened slightly, and he was stunned again and again. For a long time, he couldn't help but sigh and said: "Your Majesty... what a good trick."

This is to change their "Yingchuan Party" and "Yang Party".

Wang Lang was the official Cao Shangshu, Xi Zhicai was the court captain, and their "Yingchuan Party" also lost control of the Yushitai.

This time, they suffered huge losses!

Is this the palace's suppression of their 'Yingchuan Party'?
Zhong Yao saw Xun You sighing and fell silent, and then said: "Gongda, a wise man must know how to advance and retreat, and let go of the affairs of officials."

Naturally, Xun You and Zhong Yao could not hide what Xun You was doing in Li Cao in the past few days. He made surprise promotions, appointments and dismissals, and also deliberately changed the position of Li Cao, obviously to cause trouble for Wang Lang.

Xun You looked up at them and said calmly: "If I let go, your orders will not even leave Luoyang."

Zhong Yao had a serious face and wanted to say something, but there was no sound when he opened his mouth.

Xun You's words are certainly righteous to cover up his selfishness, but in fact they are indeed the case.

Shangshutai's policies are basically supported and implemented by the Yingchuan Party. Once it loses the support of the Yingchuan Party, Shangshutai will become a tree without roots. The foundation is like a castle in the air.

Xun Yu was also well aware of the difficulties involved and said: "Let's talk about Cao Cao. My idea is to prevent him from entering the city and place him outside the city. I will wait for His Majesty to return to the capital and find out the holy will before making a decision."

Xun You took a deep breath and said, "You'd better ask the palace first. I think His Majesty has already made plans for Cao Cao."

Zhong Yao reacted quickly and said to Xun Yu: "Prime Minister, Gongda is right. So many things have happened recently. It is understandable that Your Majesty was silent in the early days, but now, there should not be no movement. Perhaps, there has been The arrangement is uncertain.”

Xun Yu was reminded by this, and seemed to have thought of something. He nodded and said: "Gongda, we will hold a meeting tomorrow. The appointments of officials, officials, officials, and censors will be approved tomorrow and will take office within three days. Cui Jun, the matter of Sima Fang , also handle it together. As for Wu Jing, leave it to Tian Feng."

Xun You looked at Xun Yu, suspicious in his heart, and said: "You..."

Xun Yu suddenly stood up and said: "I'm going to see King Chenliu. Gongda, you go to see Wang Lang and tell him clearly. Don't have a dispute tomorrow. Yuan Chang, you go to see Tian Feng and explain everything to him carefully."

Xun You knew that Xun Yu was hiding something from him, but he didn't ask further questions and stood up accordingly.

As the three of them talked, they walked out of the chancery and out of the palace.

Outside Zhuque Gate, Xun You turned to the west of the city, while Xun Yu and Zhong Yao turned to the east of the city.

Xun You looked back at the two people's backs in the dark night, suppressing his anger in his heart.

In the past, he and Zhong Yao were side by side. I don't know when Zhong Yao started to side with Xun Yu.

Zhong Yao and Xun Yu walked side by side towards Prince Chenliu's Mansion.

When Zhong Yao saw that he was not far away, he said: "Prime Minister, are you intending to make things public?"

Xun Yu nodded, with a gentle expression, and said, "During the day, I seemed to have seen the Zi family."

"Zijia?"

Zhong Yao was startled for a moment and said: "Isn't he always accompanying your majesty..."

Suddenly, Zhong Yao reacted, stopped in his tracks, looked at Xun Yu in surprise, and whispered: "You mean, His Majesty has returned to the palace?"

Xun Yu nodded and said: "There is indeed something unusual in the palace today. Now that I think about it, His Majesty should have returned to the palace."

Zhong Yao's face also relaxed subconsciously, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his whole body, and he said to himself: "Okay, okay, your Majesty has returned to Beijing, so everything can be settled, which saves us the worry and labor."

Xun Yu walked briskly and said: "What needs to be done must be done."

Zhong Yao said: "That's true. Don't worry about it here in Luoyang. There are still things to do in Yanzhou and Yuzhou, so I'll look for an opportunity and go there again."

Xun Yu looked at the dark road ahead and said with flashing eyes: "Yuan Chang, have you noticed that there is something a little different in Luoyang City recently?"

Zhong Yao said: "Zhou Yi reported to me that a lot of people suddenly poured in, and there were many ghosts, as if they were plotting something. Zhou Yi quietly took a few people, but he didn't find anything."

Xun Yu nodded and said: "Finding time, I want to talk to Zhang Yang to strengthen Luoyang's defense. If necessary, we will mobilize troops from the Forbidden Army camp and station them outside Luoyang City."

Zhong Yao frowned and said, "You mean, someone is plotting something evil? In Luoyang? Are you too sensitive?"

"Hopefully."

Xun Yu took a long breath. During this period, he was indeed a little tired, and said: "Be prepared. Cao Cao's matter must be settled as soon as possible. This heavy rain came too suddenly. This summer tax will definitely be greatly reduced, and we need to make more plans." ”

Here, the word "money and food" is also involved.

Zhong Yao instantly felt the pressure on his shoulders again and said, "I'll go to the bank again, but I can't get too much hope."

In just six months, the amount of money given to Shangshutai from the Royal Bank was as high as 60 million, not counting other indirect donations.

The Royal Bank is not a treasury, so they cannot always withdraw money from it.

Xun Yu pondered and said, "I plan to continue issuing bonds."

Zhong Yao, who had always supported Xun Yu, did not speak this time.

Since Liu Bian succeeded to the throne, for a long period of time, the court has relied on "borrowing" to live, and for a time it could not repay the debt, which almost bankrupted the court's credibility.

It is only right to borrow and repay, but the court's income is only so much, but the debt will become higher and higher. What will happen if the debt is really repaid in the future?
Moreover, the court cannot continue to rely on debt to live, otherwise it will collapse one day.

"Prime Minister,"

Suddenly, a petty official ran from behind them, hurriedly came to them, and whispered behind Xun Yu: "Prime Minister, there is news that Cao Sima has just entered the city."

Xun Yu and Zhong Yao looked at each other and saw shock in each other's eyes.

(End of this chapter)