Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 265 Severe drought in Guanzhong, Liu Xie wants to move to Qingzhou

The first year of Xingping, June.

Zhang Miao believed that the four prefectures of Hexi, Jincheng and Jiuquan, were far away from the prefectural government of Liangzhou, and they were occupied by the bandits of the Yellow River. Therefore, he proposed to set up another Yongzhou to govern the four prefectures in Hexi, and recommended Chenliu, a native of Handan, as the governor of Yongzhou to govern Wuwei.

Liu Xie accepted Zhang Miao's proposal, and made Zhang Meng, the son of Zhang Huan, a native of Liangzhou, the prefect of Wuwei.

In the same month, civil unrest broke out in Guanzhong.

Due to the severe drought in Guanzhong, the price of grain has soared, and the price of Yihu Valley has risen to 50 yuan.

At the feet of the emperor, there was also the tragic scene of changing sons and eating.

Liu Xie was shocked when he heard the news, and urgently ordered Hou Wen, the censor, to distribute the grain and rice stored in Taicang to give porridge to the hungry people.

Liu Xie, who was surprised to hear about this incident, personally measured rice to make porridge in front of the throne, and only then did he know that Hou Wen dared to be greedy for rice under such circumstances.

In a rage, Liu Xie sent Liu Ai to investigate and punish Hou Wen.

Although there are many people who are hungry, there is security, but the rice in the warehouse is not endless.

At this time, Liu Xie also encountered the same difficulties that Liu Bei had when he helped 50 hungry people in Qingzhou in the past.

How to make the hungry people last until the next year's autumn harvest?
And how to ensure that the next year's autumn harvest will be a bumper harvest?
Although Zhang Miao has repeatedly assured that as long as reasonable arrangements are made, if Yizhou, Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Jingzhou are ordered to transport grain and rice into the customs, the hungry people can survive the autumn harvest next year, but Liu Xie's assurance to Zhang Miao is not in his heart. end.

Hou Wen is the censor.

The servant censor was ordered by the censor Zhongcheng. If the court officials violated the law, the servant censor would usually report it to the censor Zhongcheng and then report it to the emperor, under the name Xiuyi Zhizhi.

Liu Xie's original idea was that if ordinary officials went to such a major event as disaster relief, they might fill their own pockets.

There will definitely be no problem if the censor is in charge.

As a result, the censor, whom Liu Xie deeply believed in, dared to embezzle ink to help the hungry people with grain!

How many officials in this court are still corrupting openly and secretly?
Support the coming autumn harvest?
Liu Xie didn't have such confidence at all!

"Zongzheng, I want to move the capital back to Luoyang, what do you think?" Liu Xie called Zongzheng Liu Ai, expressing his intention to move the capital.

Both Cao Cao and Liu Bei persuaded Liu Xie to move the capital. At first, Liu Xie, like the ministers, felt that moving was a waste of money and people.

However, when the drought came, Liu Xie felt that Cao Cao and Liu Bei had the foresight.

Although going to Luoyang will not change the drought, Liu Xie has more choices after moving the capital.

Even if the states transport food for disaster relief, it is more convenient to send it to Luoyang than to Chang'an!
Liu Ai knew what Liu Xie was thinking, but he had a look of embarrassment on his face: "Your Majesty, the general, Situ and Shangshu will not agree to move the capital."

"Not only do they disagree, but the public and officials will also not agree to move the capital."

Liu Xie's face suddenly became gloomy: "I'm already in charge, so don't you think the General, Situ and Shangshu dare to follow the example of Dong Zhuo and Li Jue?"

Liu Ai sighed secretly, and said: "Even if His Majesty is in charge, you can't ignore the objections of the public officials, otherwise people's hearts will be unstable in the future, and who will listen to His Majesty's orders?"

Liu Xie is still too young.

The emperor, if he is not in charge, he must be able to order the ministers and officials to prohibit.

Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, and Chen Gong returned power to Liu Xie only in name to gain righteousness, but that doesn't mean they can let Liu Xie do whatever they want!

Liu Xie snorted coldly: "Could it be that I will stay in Chang'an all the time, in a corner of peace?"

Liu Ai suggested: "If Your Majesty really wants to move the capital, you can call the Northern General into the court!"

Liu Xie was moved when he heard the words: "I heard that Qingzhou is rich, how about asking General Zhengbei to send troops to escort me to Qingzhou?"

This idea, Liu Xie is not a temporary idea.

Zhang Miao, Chen Gong and others often mentioned Liu Bei in front of Liu Xie, deliberately trying to make Liu Xie feel jealous of Liu Bei.

If there was no drought, Liu Xie might really believe it.

But when the drought came, Liu Xie suddenly felt that Zhang Miao, Chen Gong and others were not really loyal ministers.

Coupled with the pro-government, Liu Xie also gradually gained a certain understanding of the emperor's balance technique.

Going to Qingzhou can not only avoid the problem of Liu Bei's self-respect in supporting troops, but also use Liu Bei's power to balance the forces of Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Chen Gong and the old officials in the court.

Three birds with one stone!
Liu Ai also said: "I have been to Qingzhou many times as an envoy, and I know the general Zhengbei quite well."

"General Zhengbei has always respected His Majesty. Whether it was capturing Liu Dai or Yuan Shu, he did not kill him without authorization. Instead, he was escorted to Chang'an and handed over to His Majesty."

"General Zhengbei has never asked His Majesty for an official position. For example, Zang Hong, Cao Cao, Tao Qian and others took advantage of the fire to ask His Majesty for the position of State Shepherd."

"If there is anyone in this world who can sincerely assist His Majesty, it must be General Zheng Bei!"

"I have also heard that before Lu Shangshu's death, he also left his last words: General Zheng Bei is a relative of His Majesty, and his wife is the niece of Emperor Huan. She has a close relationship with His Majesty and is someone whom His Majesty can absolutely trust. Bestow on me." Holiday', General Zhengbei will definitely wipe out all the thieves in this world for His Majesty."

"I also heard that most of the sages in the world went to Qingzhou to join General Zhengbei."

"In Chang'an City, there are many ministers fighting for power and profit, but there are not many ministers who are willing to do practical things for His Majesty."

"If your Majesty goes to Qingzhou, General Zhengbei can recommend talents for His Majesty's use."

"Your Majesty's kindness to General Zhengbei and the sages of Qingzhou can not only show the style of Mingjun, but also make General Zhengbei and the sages of Qingzhou feel grateful to Your Majesty."

"In the future, His Majesty will personally lead the soldiers of the six states to fight against the false emperor and Yuan Shao. In the history books of later generations, His Majesty must be recorded as the King of Zhongxing!"

Liu Ai's words are beautiful, not only talking about Liu Bei's loyalty to Liu Xie, but also touting Liu Xie as the wise king of Zhongxing.

Liu Xie was overjoyed: "I also have this idea, but I mistrusted what Zhang Miao and Chen Gong said before, and worried that General Zhengbei would be too powerful to control, and I had some misunderstandings about General Zhengbei."

"Please trouble Zongzheng to take another trip to Qingzhou, and please see General Zhengbei on the pilgrimage!"

Liu Ai said again: "Your Majesty, if you just summon the Northern General to enter the court, I'm afraid that Lu Bu, Zhang Miao and others will take the opportunity to make trouble. Your Majesty wants to move the capital, and you have to give the General Zheng Bei an edict to bring troops into the court."

Liu Xie thought for a moment, and said: "Zongzheng's words are reasonable. You must not have the heart to harm others, and you must have the heart to guard against others. I will immediately write an edict, and Zongzheng will be sent to Qingzhou immediately."

What Liu Xie and Liu Ai didn't expect was that the conversation was overheard by the little eunuch Zhang Ting beside him.

The little eunuch Zhang Ting usually received a lot of benefits from Zhang Miao and Chen Gong, but when he heard this secret, he suddenly felt that the money was coming.

So ever.

The little eunuch Zhang Ting found an opportunity to report this secret conversation to Zhang Miao in as much detail as possible.

Zhang Miao was so startled that he stood up and stared at Zhang Ting fiercely: "What you said is true?"

Zhang Ting was taken aback by Zhang Miao's killing intent, and quickly swore and swore: "How dare a villain lie to Situ? Zongzheng Liu Ai has already gone to Qingzhou to proclaim the decree."

"If Situ doesn't believe it, you can check it out."

The imperial decree is usually made in duplicate, with one copy of the decree kept and the other kept.

Because Liu Xie became pro-government, he didn't make any secret edicts. He just drafted an imperial edict in a grand manner and asked Liu Ai to take it to Qingzhou.

And Zhang Miao also respected Liu Xie on the surface, and would not easily interfere with Liu Xie's imperial edict.

But now, Zhang Miao suddenly realized that he was wrong, and it was outrageously wrong.

If it wasn't for the little eunuch Zhang Ting who informed him, Zhang Miao would never have imagined that Liu Xie would choose to trust Liu Bei!

"Your Majesty, you have betrayed the loyalty of the minister!" Zhang Miao clenched his fists.

Zhang Miao immediately summoned Lu Bu and Chen Gong to discuss.

Hearing that Liu Xie had secretly ordered Zongzheng Liu Ai to go to Qingzhou to proclaim the decree, and wanted to recruit Liu Bei, the northern general, to Chang'an and move the capital to Qingzhou, Lu Bu and Chen Gong's expressions also became ugly.

When they were in Guanzhong, with their current status, the three of them would all be constrained by the old ministers and powerful officials in Guanzhong. Now that they went to Qingzhou, who would recognize the three generals, Situ and Shangshu?

Qingzhou, that is Liu Bei's territory!
Even Lu Bu would not be so foolish as to think that after moving the capital to Qingzhou, he could continue to be the great general!
"It is impossible for this general to agree to your Majesty moving the capital to Qingzhou!" Lu Bu took the lead in expressing his opinion: "Whoever competes with this general for the general will be killed by this general."

From a brave soldier in Bingzhou to a great general, Lu Bu has already achieved the highest achievement of ordinary people, so how could he easily give up his position?

Chen Gong said in a concentrated voice: "It seems that our Majesty already knows how to balance the courtiers."

"I didn't go to Luoyang, nor did I go to Cao Cao's Xu County, but directly chose Liu Bei's Qingzhou."

"Because Your Majesty knows very well that Liu Bei is a clan member of the Han Dynasty and has always regarded himself as a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. He will certainly not follow the example of Dong Zhuo, Li Jue and others in arbitrating power."

"Going to Qingzhou, not only can I use Liu Bei's power to check and balance the power of the three of us in the court, but also take the opportunity to balance Yang Biao, Ma Ridun and other old ministers."

"Divide the camp in the court into three factions, and let us check each other, so that His Majesty can sit firmly on the throne."

Zhang Miao snorted coldly: "I saved His Majesty from the fire and water, but His Majesty didn't miss our old relationship, and only wanted to divide our power. No wonder everyone said that since ancient times, most emperors have a cold nature."

"Going to Qingzhou is better than going to Cao Mengde's Xu County."

Zhang Miao was angry in his heart, and he was also speaking willful angry words at this time.

Chen Gong analyzed calmly: "Qingzhou is not the only choice for the emperor to move his capital."

"If you want to favor the old ministers in the court, you can move the capital to Hongnong; if you want to favor Liu Bei, you can move the capital to Qingzhou; if you want to favor Cao Cao, you can move the capital to Xu County."

"If we don't want to be restrained, we can only ask Your Majesty to move the capital to Chenliu!"

"Before His Majesty ascended the throne, he was the King of Chenliu. Now that Guanzhong is in chaos, it is also in accordance with the rules to move the capital to Chenliu."

"Only in Chenliu, we will not be constrained by the powerful nobles in Guanzhong. A mere drought can cause public dissatisfaction, and the price of grain will skyrocket. It's ridiculous."

Zhang Miao also calmed down and agreed with Chen Gong's proposal: "Since Your Majesty feels that you don't want to stay in this pass, then go to Chenliu!"

"Chenliu originally had a princely palace, and there is no need to build a palace after going to Chenliu."

"Tomorrow morning, the Great General and Shang Shu, please play with me to invite Your Majesty to move the capital to Chenliu!"

Zhang Miao originally didn't want to move the capital. After all, Chenliu was too close to Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

But now, Zhang Miao had to agree to move the capital.

Liu Xie is about to move his capital to Qingzhou!
Even if Zhang Miao and others could object, if Liu Xie insisted on moving the capital, the ministers would not be able to stop him.

As soon as Liu Bei comes, Liu Xie will be able to rely on him. Who would dare to refuse to move the capital again?
And Cao Cao from Xu County will definitely come to intervene!
Instead of letting Liu Xie move his capital to Linzi City or Xu County, he might as well move his capital to Chenliu.

At least in Chenliu, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong can command the gentry in Yanzhou to be powerful!
Lu Bu had no objection to this proposal.

After going to Chenliu, Lu Bu is still a great general, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong need Lu Bu's force!

The next day.

As soon as Liu Xie came to court, Zhang Miao changed his old style and took the initiative to ask Liu Xie to move his capital.

This operation stunned Liu Xie and the rest of the officials.

"Situ, why did you move the capital?" Liu Xie was puzzled, not knowing Zhang Miao's real intention.

Zhang Miao had expected Liu Huihui's question a long time ago, and said without hesitation, "Your Majesty, although there is a severe drought in Guanzhong, the powerful gentry have enough grain."

"If they hadn't been hoarding and driving up prices, how could they have caused the current tragedy in Guanzhong?"

"At the feet of the Son of Heaven, there will be a scandal about changing sons and eating them. This is a shame to His Majesty!"

"However, the powerful gentry in Guanzhong are deeply intertwined and difficult to eradicate. There are also collusions among the ministers, and it is impossible to eradicate them completely."

"If Your Majesty spends all his energy fighting against the tyrants of the Guanzhong gentry, how can he select talents and use their abilities, train elite soldiers, and accomplish the great cause of helping the world?"

"Since this is the case, why not move the capital to the east and find a real place where Longxing is!"

As soon as this remark came out, the faces of some officials in the court suddenly became ugly, and the eyes they looked at Zhang Miao became more resentful.

Liu Xie saw Zhang Miao's seriousness, and asked tentatively, "Where should Situ think the capital should be moved?"

Zhang Miao said loudly: "Your Majesty used to be King Chen Liu, but now he is the Son of Heaven. It can be seen that Chen Liu is the real land of dragon prosperity!"

"As long as your Majesty is willing to move the capital to Chenliu, you can order Zang Hong, Liu Bei, and Guan Yu in the east, and Cao Cao, Liu Biao, Tai Shici in the south, and gather the power of the six states to defeat the puppet emperor and Yuan Shao."

"In this way, His Majesty will surely be able to accomplish the great feat of rejuvenating the world!"

"Your Majesty, Situ Zhang Miao, please move the capital to Chenliu, conquer the false emperors in the north, and revive the Han Dynasty!"

After Zhang Miao finished speaking, Lu Bu and Chen Gong also came out one after another.

"Your Majesty, General Jianwei Lu Bu, please move the capital to Chenliu, conquer the false emperors in the north, and revive the Han Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty, Shangshu Chen Gong, please move the capital to Chenliu, conquer the false emperors in the north, and revive the Han Dynasty!"

For a while, the hall was silent.

A Jianwei General, a Situ, and a Shangshu, the three who control most of the power in the court, are now imploring Liu Xie to move the capital to Chenliu.

No one would believe it if it was said that there was no premeditation!

Liu Xie's complexion gradually became livid.

Liu Ai was only allowed to go to Qingzhou yesterday, but today Lu Bu, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong changed their normal attitude of opposing the capital move and offered to move the capital to Chenliu!
There must be someone from Zhang Miao in this palace!
Among the crowd, Zhong Yao's expression became serious.

"If the capital is moved to Chenliu, Wen Ruo's plan will fail again."

"The news must be sent to Xu County as soon as possible!"

Zhong Yao is from Yingchuan and a good friend of Xun Yu, so he naturally hopes that Liu Xie can move his capital to Xu County instead of Chenliu!
　Liu Xie: Once, I made an extremely correct decision, but they all opposed me!

　　
　
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