Han family achievements

Chapter 476: Calm down
Guarding the border is the heaviest punishment other than execution.

Guarding the border, that is, serving as the leading soldiers in border towns. Those who are sent there will usually die in a short time, either at the hands of the enemy or at the hands of local soldiers.

To a certain extent, it is not as simple as Zhan Li Jue.

Cao Cao naturally knew what "defending the border" meant, and his lips wriggled, wanting to say something.

But he couldn't say: Your Majesty, should I die?

When Cao Cao was silent, Xun Yu and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Guarding the border is also a serious crime, which is enough to explain to the outside world.

Liu Bian glanced at everyone one by one. Seeing that Cao Cao was silent, he smiled and said: "Let's go to Liaodong. Cao Qing's family will go to Liaodong. I will give it to Gongsun Du and take good care of him. In a few years, I can find an excuse to put him back." ”

Cao Cao was greatly moved, and he fell to the ground and said: "My lord, thank you for your kindness!"

Cao Song didn't expect Liu Bian to 'handle' him like this, so he said in a trembling voice: "I, I am so ashamed of Your Majesty!"

Liu Bian picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, and said to Xun Yu: "Prime Minister, do you think this is appropriate?"

Xun Yu raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Liu Bian hummed and said: "Then it's settled. Let the two of you live in harmony. I still have something to say about Youzhou."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Cao Song, Cao Cao and his son stood up slowly and looked at Liu Bian with eyes filled with endless gratitude.

Liu Bian has seen this expression countless times. They are all foxes of thousands of years, and no one is bad at acting.

Liu Bian picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea. He looked at Cao Cao and said, "Gongsun Du, the governor of Liaodong, was recommended to me by Liu Gong before his death. When you arrive in Liaodong, if it is not a big deal, don't touch him. His military power will also be reduced." Don’t accept it. Border towns like Liaodong will not implement ‘military reform’ for the time being.”

"I understand," Cao Cao said.

Liu Bian hugged the tea cup, with a thoughtful expression on his face, and said: "As for other places, 'military reform' must still be implemented strictly. When you go to Youzhou this time, you will lead 20,000 imperial troops. Including the Youzhou garrison, the total is 50,000. At your command, General Youzhou Zhonglang will be temporarily appointed by you. Your previous generals, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan and others, by the way, as well as Lu Bu and Sun Ce, will be assigned to you for the time being. All you ask is, give me a hard beating, whether it’s Wuhuan or Xianbei, until they know what pain is!”

Cao Cao looked shocked, with a complicated expression on his face that showed gratitude, repayment to the death, and firm loyalty. He knocked his head heavily on the ground and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I would like to issue a military order and not break Wuhuan. Come and see me!"

Liu Bian stretched out his hand to pull him, and said with a smile: "Get up, if I don't believe you, who else can I believe?"

Cao Song looked at Liu Bian, and then at his eldest son, with an unspeakable emotion in his heart - even if the majesty in front of him wanted him to die, he would die directly without any complaints!
Let me ask, throughout the ages, has any emperor been able to do this to his ministers?

Cao Cao did not stand up, but kowtowed vigorously again, saying: "In this life, if Cao Cao fails your Majesty, or if he fails the Han Dynasty, both heaven and man will be killed, and he will never be reincarnated!"

When Liu Bian heard this, his expression moved again and again. He was deeply touched. He stood up directly, came to Cao Cao, pulled him up hard, held his hand, his eyes were clear, and he said with great sincerity: "When I was in the dormitory, I think that the Qing family is the minister who governs the world and is the best person to revive the Han Dynasty! Facts have also proved that the Qing family has this ability. I am not wrong about the people! Qing family, you and I will work together to rejuvenate the Han Dynasty and make a glorious record in history! , forever famous!”

Cao Cao gritted his teeth, his eyes were red, and he said in a low voice: "I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty, to clarify the world, and to make me a great man!"

Liu Bian laughed loudly and said: "Okay, okay, with the words of the Qing family, I feel relieved!"

After saying that, he looked at Xun Yu and others, stretched out his hand and said: "Prime Minister, you go and handle it. The case will be closed today. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, I will send Cao Qing's family out of the capital!"

Xun Yu and others did not expect that Liu Bian valued Cao Cao so much, and they were horrified. After hearing this, they stood up in a hurry and said: "I will receive the order!"

Liu Bian didn't wait for them to leave, and pulled Cao Cao out, saying, "I still have something to tell the Qing family, come here."

Cao Cao looked extremely respectful and followed Liu Bian step by step.

Xun Yu and others looked at the backs of Liu Bian and Cao Cao, their expressions unmoving and their eyes complex.

They could agree to this solution, but they felt uneasy about Liu Bian's "expectation" of Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was not a civil servant. No matter how favored the civil servants were, as long as they did not taint the military power, it would be controllable. But Cao Cao is different. He has too many soldiers and horses and has too much influence!

If things go on like this, Cao Cao will become the biggest threat to the Han Dynasty!

Xun Yu and the others quietly looked at each other and left silently.

Cao Song followed behind and had to wait for detailed instructions from the Chancellor.

Inside the Chancery.

Xu You, Tian Feng, and Xi Zhicai, the chief officers of the Sanfa Department, are already waiting.

After careful discussion, all the details were finalized, and the three judges left the table one after another.

By this time, everyone knew that His Majesty in the palace had returned, and the unscrupulous little tricks in the past could no longer be used, and they could only act in accordance with the will.

Cao Song also left, walking slowly on a crutch with an expressionless face and looking at the palace gate quietly.

The treatment in the palace was much lighter than he expected. At the same time, the treatment of Cao Cao was also symbolic and did not cause any harm.

In front of His Majesty, he burst into tears of gratitude, but when he walked out of Chongde Hall, he became extremely calm.

The palace is too generous, too tolerant, too generous, too tolerant.

'Mengde...' Cao Song was worried, wondering whether Cao Cao could deceive his majesty. I am even more worried about Cao Cao's next path.

This time when he went to Youzhou, His Majesty not only returned Cao Cao's original generals, but also appointed the lieutenant general of Youzhou to Cao Cao.

To a certain extent, that majesty handed over the entire Youzhou to Cao Cao!
Such 'trust' has never been seen since His Majesty took the throne!

What's more, it is still under the background of "separation of military and political affairs"!
"I hope Mengde won't be confused." Cao Song whispered to himself.

He knew that his son would not be deceived by His Majesty's seemingly sincere words, but His Majesty was too scheming and gave too much this time, and his plot must be huge!
This is an unprecedented opportunity and an unfathomable trap!
In the Chancery, Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, and Xun You were sitting. Although their expressions were relaxed, their eyes were still filled with concentration.

Seeing that they were silent, Zhong Yao thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty seems to have changed."

Xun Yu, Xun You looked at him and nodded slightly.

In the past, in order to implement the "New Deal", the palace used forceful oppression and coercion. It seems that this is the first time that this kind of lenient attitude has been adopted.

This time, His Majesty in the palace did not force anything, he was sincere, soothing and considerate. At first they were uncomfortable, but they felt comfortable and couldn't help but accept it.

Zhong Yao didn't hear the response, so he asked: "It has been almost half a year since His Majesty left the capital and returned to the palace. What do you think your Majesty has experienced?"

Xun Yu and Xun You sat up straight unconsciously and looked at Zhong Yao with bright eyes.

Zhong Yao's words can be put another way: What did His Majesty see and what did he discover that led to such a change?

Does this change mean that the means and methods of implementing the "New Deal" in the palace will change?

What are the pros and cons of this change for them, the court, and the Han Dynasty?
"It's always a good thing,"

Seeing that Xun You was a little uneasy, Xun Yu said, "Your Majesty, it is a good thing for us and the court that you have tempered your temper. What I am worried about now is that Cao Cao."

Zhong Yao nodded lightly. This time, Cao Cao can be said to have taken control of a state in Youzhou. Once he does something wrong, it will be a disaster for the court! "Gongda?" Zhong Yao looked at Xun You with confusion.

Xun You suddenly came back to his senses, and then said quickly: "I'm wondering if there is something profound in your Majesty's failure to mention other things."

Xun Yu glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and said: "There are indeed many major events. Except for Yuzhou, Cao Cao, and Cao's family, we should suppress other matters in Luoyang City and concentrate on river control. There must be no major floods under any circumstances! "

Once a large flood breaks the embankments, countless people will be submerged. The consequences will be simply unbearable for the court at this stage!

Zhong Yao and Xun You responded, but they were too preoccupied and did not answer.

Xun Yu also saw it, and felt the same pressure, saying: "Let's stop here today, let the Sanfa Division take care of it, and start a discussion tomorrow. One is to fill the vacancies of officials, including the court and the local government. The second is about Taicang's money and grain. Thirdly, regarding the river. What I want is for Wu Jing to go back first and figure it out later."

Xun You's heart suddenly became tense, but he still took a deep breath and said, "Okay. Over there with the officials, I will make the final arrangements to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Zhong Yao shook his head secretly and did not refute.

Xun Yu thought for a while and said: "You guys should take a breath first and decide what needs to be discussed. It is already known to everyone that His Majesty is back in Beijing. Don't cause any more trouble."

"Okay." Zhong Yao and Xun You both nodded.

……

At the same time, the city of Luoyang was still boiling like iron and water, and countless voices were exploding. Angry people and students attacked various official temples. No one knew how many officials were beaten, and how many large and small yamen were broken through.

At this moment, too many people gathered in Taichang Temple. In addition to big and small officials and students, there were also many gentry, especially those from Yanzhou, and some who wore Hanfu and had facial features that were obviously of a foreign race.

An official looked angry and spat at Kong Rong: "Mr. Kong, is there any justice for the court to protect Cao Cao and the Cao family in this way? Do they still have the law in their eyes if they are so blatant?"

An imperial student with disheveled hair said through gritted teeth: "How can the imperial court convince people by doing this? Is your Majesty's 'New Deal' a joke?"

The gentry from Yanzhou was full of grief and anger, and said: "Mr. Kong, thousands of people were killed and injured in my county! Thousands of people! All the princes in the court will talk about such devilish behavior. Is it true that officials protect each other?" , are you colluding? "

The foreigner was relatively calm, and just raised his hand and said: "We, the Xiongnu, have always respected the Han and followed the Han's etiquette to become prosperous. Is our current rebellious behavior just because His Majesty is not in Luoyang?"

These words hit Kong Rong's face one after another, making him blush and turn green.

砰

Kong Rong banged the table, stood up suddenly, and shouted angrily, "I'm going to Hedong right now. I want to meet Your Majesty in person and explain this matter. I don't believe that Your Majesty would turn a blind eye to such an outrageous evil deed." !”

"it is good!"

"Let's go with Duke Kong!"

"Let's go together!"

"We want to express our feelings to His Majesty and say everything. Such people must be severely punished by the Chancellor!"

"Cao Cao, Cao Song and his son must not let go!"

Hundreds of people were noisy and surrounded Kong Rong as he left Taichang Temple, as if he was about to walk towards Hedong County.

At this moment, a petty official hurried over, blocked Kong Rong, and said breathlessly: "Kong Gong, the sentence has been pronounced, the sentence has been pronounced!"

Kong Rong had a sullen face and shouted: "Tell me clearly, what sentence has been pronounced!?"

The junior official was looked at by hundreds of people, and he suddenly panicked, but he still said bravely: "Tingwei, Tingwei has pronounced a sentence on Cao Cao and the Cao family."

"How was it judged?"

"When was the sentence pronounced?"

"Who judged it?"

"Say it!"

"Say!"

Countless people rushed over, and some even shouted angrily while holding the officer's collar.

The petty official was so frightened that he said in a trembling voice: "It's been judged...Cao Cao has been deprived of all his official positions, the Cao family, the Cao family's property was confiscated, and they were exiled to Youzhou to guard the border..."

Instant silence!

Everyone was in disbelief.

Previously, they intended to protect Cao Cao, but now they have exiled the entire Cao family?

There was nothing wrong with this judgment and it was in line with their wishes, but they still felt that something was wrong and a little awkward.

It was Kong Rong who reacted the fastest and shouted in a deep voice: "Did you see it clearly? Was it Tingwei Xi Zhi who made the decision?"

"Say!"

"Say it quickly!"

People around him were impatient and wished it was false news.

The clerk's face turned pale with fright, and he said anxiously: "It's the sentencing document posted by Tingwei's mansion. It's posted on the censor's desk. Tingwei, outside the Xingcao gate, the verdict has been finalized."

Kong Rong was surprised, but he kept his face and kept thinking.

In his opinion, there is no problem with the judgment of the Sanfa Division. The confiscation of homes and exile is the most severe one except for the Yi people.

Naturally, as a great scholar of the time who was well-read in poetry and books, he also opposed the torture of the Yi people at every turn, punishing those who went too far and killing innocent people.

But there were still hundreds of people standing behind him, and they had made too much noise before. How should it end?

Kong Rong didn't know that behind him, the officials, big and small, students from Taixue and Hongdu sects, gentry from Yanzhou and many foreigners were also looking at each other in confusion.

Just now they were in a state of excitement and were preparing to go to Hedong to appeal to His Majesty the Emperor. Now the three judges have made a verdict, and the verdict is in line with their wishes.

We can't all get to this point and just break up, right?
And obviously, they would be mistaken.

The minor official was talking about Cao Cao cutting off his official position and sending the Cao family into exile. This Cao family does not include Cao Cao!

But it was this small misunderstanding that caused their predicament, and indirectly caused the larger waves to be silently suppressed.

On the other side, Huangfu Jianshou, Chen Gong and others who were relatively neutral heaved a sigh of relief.

This treatment is enough to calm the boiling fire in Luoyang City.

　Yesterday, I was suddenly called out by a friend and couldn't come back. I treated it as a day off~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)