Han family achievements

Chapter 80 Intricate
After Zuo Li withdrew, Liu Bian looked at Huangfu Song and Xun You with a smile, and said, "I'll think about who to lead the army. The two Qing family think, where will the money come from?"

Now that Xiliang is stable for the time being, and Dong Zhuo is in the capital, Liu Bian can mobilize a lot of soldiers and horses, and the constraints become money and food.

Seeing Liu Bian's question, Xun You raised his hand and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, please collect a year's salt tax in advance, and you can get [-] million yuan, which is enough for the military salary."

Liu Bian frowned slightly. He had never discussed with Xun You about the salt tax.

He picked up the teacup calmly and said, "If you want to collect the salt tax in advance, you need Shang Shutai to work together."

Liu Bian's voice was full of self-evident.

To put it bluntly, whether it is Liu Bian's edict or the imperial court's order, it will be greatly discounted when it comes out of Luoyang, and the local government will just be perfunctory. It may not be completed in three to five years, so it is better not to levy.

Liu Bian's imperial edict and Shang Shutai's orders are far less effective than the words of the prestige family.

When Xun You heard the words, his thoughts moved, and he said directly: "Your Majesty, please use Yuan Taifu as an envoy to go to Beijing and collect them from the seven northern states. Yuan Taifu and all the envoys must be considerate of the difficulties of the court and Your Majesty, and collect them wholeheartedly."

The state shepherds of the seven states in the north were all appointed by Liu Bian not long ago, and the Yuan family has deep roots in Jizhou and Yanzhou.

"No!"

Liu Bian categorically vetoed it. At this time, he would not allow Yuan Kai to leave the capital and escape his control.

Xun You was startled, a little confused.

Liu Bian quickly recovered his expression, and said with a smile, "I will think about it again, the commander of the army. The matter of money and food will be discussed by Shang Shutai."

Xun You thought of something in his mind, and changed the subject: "Your Majesty, if the government impeaches a defeated general, how should we deal with it?"

Just as Liu Bian was about to speak, he heard footsteps outside. Looking around, he saw Empress Dowager He bringing a group of people in with a smile on her face.

Liu Bian hurriedly got up, turned around casually, and said: "There is no undefeated general in the world, so be it, gentlemen, let's go."

Xun You and Huang Fusong also saw Empress Dowager He, greeted them, and then said: "I will take my leave."

Empress Dowager He ignored Xun You and Huang Fusong, walked in with a smile like a flower, pulled the woman aside, and argued with Liu: "Bian'er, look quickly, do you remember who this is?"

Liu Bian looked at the woman beside her, about seventeen or eighteen years old, tall, dignified and beautiful, with hair like clouds, eyes like water, with a classical fragrance.

The woman pursed her lips lightly, and saluted in a gentle voice: "Tang Ji has seen Your Majesty."

How could Liu Bian remember who this was? After looking at it for a while, he said in a strange way: "Miss, can you study?"

The woman's name was Tang Ji, she lowered her head and said softly, "I read some at home."

Liu Bian nodded. He had come across a lot of uncommon characters recently, and it was difficult for him to find Pan Yin to continue learning characters. This woman is just right.

"That's good, stay and study with me." Liu Bian said.

Seeing Liu Bian's serious appearance, Empress Dowager He turned around with a smile and said, "Okay, let's chat, Empress Mother will go first."

Liu Bian knew what Empress Dowager He meant, and he was a little embarrassed, and he followed closely: "I sent my mother off."

Empress Dowager He didn't need him to send her off. If she turned around with a meaningful smile, she pushed Liu Bian back with her backhand.

Liu Bian touched his nose, turned his head and smiled with Tang Ji, and said, "Come, let me study with you."

Tang Ji responded gently, trying to keep her pretty face calm, but her heart was tensely entangled.

Empress Dowager He left Jingfu Hall with a relaxed face, and just returned to Yongle Palace, there was a hunched and haggard servant waiting.

Empress Dowager He's eyes turned cold, she waved her servants back, and walked over slowly.

The servant bowed in front of Empress Dowager He, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I missed one, and she was the general's concubine during his lifetime."

Empress Dowager He looked frosty and said, "How much does she know?"

The servant said: "You should know something, otherwise you won't escape."

Empress Dowager He's eyes were full of killing intent, and she said coldly: "If you find her, and anyone she has come into contact with, none of them will be allowed to live!"

The servant remained motionless and said, "Yes."

Empress Dowager He stared at him, her tone became calm, and she said: "You know the seriousness of the matter yourself. If you do it well, I will guarantee the future of your whole family. If you can't do it well, Yi people!"

The waiter bowed and said, "I understand."

Empress Dowager He waved her hand, watched him go, and casually recruited a court lady, and said indifferently: "Write a letter to He Miao, ask him to lead the people himself, and then silence all these people, and don't keep any of them! If you can't do it well, I will The palace skinned him!"

"Yes." The maid trembled, and even replied softly.

Empress Dowager He watched the servant leave the palace gate, then turned and left expressionlessly.

……

Outside the palace, Taiwei's Mansion.

"Old thief Yuan bullied me too much!"

Dong Zhuo took the sword and slashed at the small table in front of him, roaring loudly.

Li Su hurried in from the outside and said anxiously, "Mr. Dong, be careful with your words!"

Dong Zhuo was sweating profusely, his whole body was drenched, and his face was full of resentment. He pointed his sword at Li Su and shouted: "Before entering the capital, how did you tell this old man!? Now, they say it again and again. Entering the palace to discuss matters, the old man is a Taiwei, but he can't even leave the Taiwei's mansion!"

Seeing Dong Zhuo's ferocious expression, Li Su knew that he was really angry, and he was a little scared, so he said bravely, "Dong Gong, bear with me for a while, and wait for the officials to figure out the court situation, there will always be a chance!"

Dong Zhuo threw away the sword with a flick of his hand. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the beautiful maid not far away, and suddenly strode over, saying, "Wait for the old man!"

Seeing Dong Zhuo approaching aggressively, the maid trembled with fright, but she had no thought of running away.

Dong Zhuo picked up the maid and walked quickly inside.

Li Su looked awkward and constipated when he saw it, especially the voice he heard afterwards made him feel even more uncomfortable.

In less than half an incense stick, Dong Zhuo came out wearing his trouser belt, his face calmed down quite a bit, he sat down directly, gulped water, then stared, and said, "What do you think?"

Li Su took a few steps forward and smelled the strange smell. He frowned and said with restraint: "Mr. Dong, it's an eventful time and the Han Dynasty is in trouble. As a Taiwei, how can Mr. Dong be useless? If he is really like Mr. Wei expected that the Yuan family will not last long, so there must be many vacancies, and it is unknown whether Dong Gong will be the prime minister!"

Dong Zhuo was moved to Beijing by Yuan Kui because of the word 'Prime Minister'. Hearing this, he became even more annoyed, and said, "I have been in Beijing for more than a month, and I can't even enter the Shangshutai. Why are you talking about a prime minister?!"

Li Su already knew that Shangshutai had convened a meeting, and Dong Zhuo was annoyed that he was not there.

Li Su said in a low voice: "Mr. Dong, I heard that it is the resurgence of the Yellow Turban bandits. Can Dong Gong be missing among them?"

Dong Zhuo suddenly remembered that this is the time for the Yellow Turban Army to become active, his eyes flashed, and he said, "Okay, okay!"

He thought of something, looked uplifted, looked at Li Su and said: "If the old man takes this opportunity to leave Beijing, how about returning to Bingzhou?"

Li Su was taken aback, the reason why he came to the capital with Dong Zhuo was because he wanted to make a fortune, how could he have thought that Dong Zhuo would actually retreat!

In the chaotic land of Bingzhou, how can there be the prosperity and bright future of this eastern capital?
Immediately, he calmly persuaded: "Mr. Dong, this is a god-given opportunity. If the military power is in your hands, how can you not enter the mere Shangshutai?"

Dong Zhuo was moved immediately, sat up straight and asked, "How to do it?"

Li Su glanced behind him, and said in a low voice: "Maybe let Bingzhou be in chaos, why worry about not having the military power?"

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(End of this chapter)