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

Chapter 296

In the first year of Xingping, winter is November.

Liu Xie officially moved his capital to Yingchuan, and established his capital in Xu County.

Lu Bu is still regarded as Jianwei General, Zhang Miao as Situ, Chen Gong as Shangshu, Ma Rizun as Taifu, Yang Biao as Taiwei, and Dong Cheng as Chariot General.

And Cao Cao, who welcomed Liu Xie into Xu County, was named a former general and captain of Sili Xiaowei.

Sili Xiaowei is a very special official position, with the power to "correct everything".

Although the salary of Sili Xiaowei is not high, he can ignore the dignity below the emperor, whether he is an official or a powerful person, he can "correct everything".

During the court meeting, in order to show the "omnipotent" power of Sili Xiaowei, Sili Xiaowei was above Jiuqing, and he was also specially present.

According to the etiquette of the Han Dynasty, after the appointment, the ministers of the DPRK and Zhonggong need to meet the general and the three princes, and kneel down to pay respects.

Cao Cao knew very well that for the time being, he could not compete with Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Yang Biao and other old ministers for official positions, but Cao Cao didn't want to condescend to be inferior to the ministers, so he volunteered to be the captain of Sili.

Before the capital was moved, Sili Xiaowei was just a confidant of Zhang Miao, and the power of "all-round correction" was just a false power.

But in the hands of Cao Cao, the power of "all-round correction" of Sili Xiaowei directly became real power.

Cao Cao first made it clear that Taichong, Shangshupu shot Feng Shuo, and Yilang Houqi for corruption, and imprisoned the three according to the law. Then he recommended Xun Yu as Shangshupushe, Mao Jie as Yilang, and Wang Jun. Served as a servant, replacing the three people who were imprisoned.

Facing Cao Cao's act of placing cronies in an upright manner, whether it was Lv Bu, or Zhang Miao, Chen Gong, Ma Rixun and other ministers, they all felt threatened.

The power of picketing by Sili Xiaowei, who was not taken seriously in the past, was used by Cao Cao with perfect proficiency.

Even Liu Xie couldn't fault it!
After all, Tai Chong, Feng Shuo, and Hou Qi were indeed corrupt!
Cao Cao is conscientiously fulfilling the power of picketing by the captain of Sili, so Liu Xie can't favor the moths in the court, can he?

Among them, Chen Gong was the most uncomfortable.

Chen Gong is the order of the Minister, and he is the official post.

Xun Yu is a servant of Shangshu and a deputy.

In terms of comprehensive ability in internal affairs, Xun Yu's internal affairs value is much higher than that of Chen Gong, so when dealing with government affairs, Chen Gong is often overwhelmed by Xun Yu.

Most of the cronies Zhang Miao and Chen Gong placed in the past had dirty hands and feet, and they were joined by Cao Cao and Xun Yu. Those who were dismissed were dismissed from office, and those who were sent to prison were sent to prison.

Then he was replaced by virtuous men recommended by Cao Cao and Xun Yu.

In this regard, Cao Cao and Xun Yu are obviously better than Zhang Miao and Chen Gong!
The recommended sages are all famous and famous officials, and none of them are Cao Cao's cronies. Zhang Miao and Chen Gong have no chance to impeach Cao Cao's party and dissidents!

The purpose of Cao Cao and Xun Yu is very pure.

First clear out the mediocre and lazy officials in the court, get rid of the influence of Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Ma Rizun and others, and then go to win over the new officials.

In this way, Cao Cao will always have the label of loyal minister.

As long as there is no selfishness, no one can find fault!
Because of Cao Cao's merits in rectifying the administration of officials, Liu Xie promoted Cao Cao to Sikong, who assisted in handling government affairs and had the right to supervise all officials.

Compared with Sili Xiaowei, Cao Cao has higher supervision power.

With Cao Cao's promotion to Sikong, Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Ma Rike and others felt a deeper sense of crisis.

Cao Cao used the excuse of rectifying the administration of officials to exchange blood for most of the officials in the court.

Although the minister who was replaced was not a confidant of Cao Cao, but weakening the enemy was tantamount to strengthening himself.

Cao Cao is the biggest beneficiary even if a confidant is not inserted.

"Cao Cao cannot be allowed to continue to be rampant."

"The inspectors of the Sikong Mansion have all inspected this Marquis."

Lu Bu slapped the copper wine bottle in his hand, angry and helpless at Cao Cao's loyal fist.

Suddenly.

Lu Bu remembered Liu Bei's words: "According to the old rules, when the three princes lead the troops to meet with the court, they must be ordered to hold the tiger's sword."

Ever since, Lu Bu came to look for Liu Xie.

"Your Majesty, in the name of rectifying the administration of officials, Cao Sikong willfully searched the public officials for crimes. Even if he only made some small mistakes, he will be impeached and sent to prison."

"If Cao Sikong is allowed to investigate, I'm afraid the court will be unstable."

Liu Xie looked at Lu Bu, and couldn't help frowning: "General, can't it be good to rectify the administration of officials? Those ministers who were questioned did not care about the court's kindness, but they took bribes one by one, breaking the country's laws and regulations."

"Cao Sikong is fair and strict. He acts in accordance with the law in everything. There is nothing wrong with it."

Liu Xie is very satisfied with Cao Cao's rectification of officials.

Because Cao Cao's performance did not look like a treacherous minister, Liu Xie also gradually forgot Liu Bei's entrustment before his departure.

Lu Bu looked at the little emperor who was still obsessed with rectifying the bureaucracy, and said through gritted teeth, "Your Majesty, if you really want to follow the law, who has never committed a crime?"

"If Your Majesty thinks that Cao Sikong has acted properly, please Your Majesty dismiss this minister from his position as General and allow him to retire and return home."

Lu Bu's resignation gradually made Liu Xie's smile disappear.

Only then did Liu Xie realize that the rectification of officials seems to be different from what he imagined.

Just like Lu Bu said, who has never committed any crimes among the court officials?

If you commit a crime, you will be investigated and punished according to the law, and everyone including Lu Bu will be charged and sent to prison!

"Don't do this, General. I'm afraid there is some misunderstanding. Why don't you ask Cao Sikong to discuss it in private?" Liu Xie asked carefully.

Lv Bu took advantage of the situation and said, "Your Majesty, I think that Cao Sikong is just using the name of rectifying the administration of officials to fight against dissidents!"

"Cao Sikong is a ruthless person who once attacked and killed Xuzhou Mu Taoqian without authorization."

"He himself is lawless. How can he become law-abiding now and maintain the authority of the law in everything?"

"Once Cao Sikong's opponent is gone in the court, will Cao Sikong listen to His Majesty's edict again?"

"Your Majesty, beware of Cao Sikong becoming the second arbitrary Dong Ni!"

If this was the past, Lu Bu would never play such backbiting.

For Lu Bu, he didn't bother to slander at all.

But now, Lu Bu's status is threatened.

Let Cao Cao continue to play like this, and he, the great general of Jianwei, will be listed with hundreds of crimes.

Lu Bu would never falsely think that he was a good person, and Lu Bu was well aware of how many things he had committed.

Liu Xie really hesitated.

If it is as Lu Bu said, all the court officials and officials will have to be replaced.

Not only Lu Bu, but Zhang Miao, Chen Gong, Ma Ridun, Yang Biao and others could not escape.

Who among these ministers didn't point anything out?
If we really want to investigate, just one corruption and bribery can impeach all these officials.

"Don't worry, General, I will consider it." Liu Xie rested his chin on his small hand, thinking quietly.

Seeing this, Lu Bu leaned closer and said, "Your Majesty, I think the most urgent thing to do is to test whether Cao Sikong has Dong Ni's heart. As long as Cao Sikong is sincere for His Majesty, even if I give up the position of General, I will be convinced."

Liu Xie was moved: "The general thinks, how should we test?"

When Lu Bu saw Liu Xie asking about the policy, he gritted his teeth and said, "According to the old rules, when the three princes lead the troops to meet with them, they must be ordered to hold Tiger Ben with a blade."

Liu Xie was taken aback: "In this way, wouldn't Cao Sikong's heart be chilled?"

Lu Bu shook his head: "Your Majesty, if Cao Sikong is really a loyal minister, how can he be disappointed? Since Cao Sikong has always insisted on the old rules of the Han Dynasty to rectify the administration of officials, according to the old rules of the Han Dynasty, His Majesty ordered the tiger to hold him with a knife, Cao Sikong Take it easy.”

"Could it be that Cao Sikong still suspects that His Majesty has the intention to do harm?"

With his way, he also gave his body.

Lu Bu spoke at this time, and the timing was very appropriate.

Since Cao Cao insisted on the old rules of the Han Dynasty, and there are laws and etiquette to follow in everything, then Lu Bu followed suit, and Cao Cao had to endure even if he was reluctant.

However, this human nature is often unable to withstand temptation.

If Cao Cao was really a loyal minister, he would naturally not suspect that Liu Xie intended to do harm.

But Cao Cao's suspicious personality, with this sharp blade added to him, really wouldn't doubt Liu Xie's intentions?
Liu Xie pondered, considering Lu Bu's method of probing.

a long time.

A sternness flashed in Liu Xie's eyes.

It is said that the emperor is ruthless, and Liu Xie, who grew up in the deep palace and experienced suffering and humiliation, is even more difficult to be sympathetic.

"As the general said, let's test whether Cao Sikong treats me sincerely tonight!"

Liu Xie finally agreed to Lu Bu's plan and declared Cao Cao into the palace.

As soon as Cao Cao heard Liu Xie's edict, he immediately took his troops to Liu Xie's bedroom.

Now that he has a high position and power, it is impossible for Cao Cao not to have soldiers and horses around him.

However, as soon as Cao Cao arrived at the gate of the palace, he noticed something was wrong.

"Who are you?" Cao Cao looked at the strange general at the gate of the palace and couldn't help being suspicious.

The general cupped his hands and said, "Zhang Liao, the new Lieutenant of the Huben Military Academy, has met Sikong! The last general has been ordered to be on duty today, and horses are not allowed in the harem. Please dismount and see Sikong."

Cao Cao frowned secretly, but still got off his horse and moved forward.

However, as soon as they arrived at the gate of the palace, several tiger ben warriors drew out their sharp blades.

Xu Chu, who was at the side, was so frightened that he quickly drew his sword to protect Cao Cao, and shouted angrily, "Why did you draw your sword and intend to assassinate?"

Cao Cao was also taken aback, subconsciously took a step back, and looked at Zhang Liao with murderous intent: "Lieutenant Zhang, why are you doing this?"

Zhang Liao ignored Cao Cao's killing intent, and said solemnly, "According to the old rules, when the three princes lead the army to meet, they must be held by the tiger with their blades. The harem is important, and the last general dare not neglect it."

Cao Cao laughed back angrily: "Who recommended you? How dare you let Huben hold the sword against Sikong?"

Zhang Liao was still neither humble nor overbearing: "Cao Sikong, the general is responsible for his duty, and he dare not neglect the law. If Cao Sikong is unwilling, the general of this palace will never dare to let Cao Sikong in."

Cao Cao's heart was already full of anger.

During this period of time, Cao Cao used the old rituals of the Han law at every turn, dismissed and imprisoned many court officials, and had a great time.

As a result, today, Cao Cao was blocked by a lieutenant of the Huben Army with an old instrument. He hunted geese all day long, but was blinded by the geese.

"Duke Ming, don't enter." Xu Chu advised in a low voice.

This Gongmen school lieutenant is a newcomer, if it is a conspiracy by Cao Cao's enemies, wouldn't his head fall if he went in?
Cao Cao remembered the lessons learned by General He Jin very clearly.

However, if you don't go in, then Cao Cao will become disrespectful.

For a while, Cao Cao was a little bit hard to get off.

"Lieutenant Zhang, is it true that His Majesty ordered this Sikong?" Cao Cao stared at Zhang Liao, with even more murderous intent in his eyes.

Zhang Liao was originally a blood-licking warrior on the battlefield, so how could he be afraid of Cao Cao's murderous intent, he still had a rigid and unkind appearance: "Cao Sikong, a powerful harem, the last general has his duty, so he dare not be negligent. "

"Good! Good! Good!" Cao Cao clapped his hands and laughed, "Zhang Liao, I remember you!"

Seeing that Cao Cao was about to enter, Xu Chu was even more frightened: "Minggong, do you really want to go in?"

Cao Cao's tone was low, and he ordered in a low voice: "Your Majesty summoned me, and I have no choice but to go. Zhongkang, you stay here. If something happens, send troops in immediately."

"Anyone who dares to stop will be killed."

Immediately, Cao Cao let the tiger Benshi sharpen his body.

Looking at the sharp knife around his neck, Cao Cao was frightened and angry.

Cao Cao has not experienced this feeling of life and death being controlled by others for a long time.

"Damn it, if I let this Sikong know who is plotting behind the scenes, and will definitely destroy the three clans, then I will vent my hatred!"

Cao Cao is not stupid.

This drastic change in the palace must have something to do with Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Ma Rizun and other officials.

After all, Cao Cao recently rectified the administration of officials, and almost all of the ministers who were dismissed and imprisoned were former officials of these people.

It's just that Cao Cao didn't expect that the opponent would counterattack in the same way.

After meeting Liu Xie, Cao Cao suppressed his anger and asked, "Your Majesty, did you have some disrespect recently?"

Upon hearing Cao Cao's answer, Liu Xie's heart suddenly turned cold.

It's just following the old rules, which made Cao Cao feel angry. Will I still harm my courtiers for no reason?

Thinking of this, Liu Xie's tone became unfriendly: "Cao Sikong, if you can help me wholeheartedly, I will definitely treat you well; if you feel wronged, you don't have to be this Sikong."

When Cao Cao heard this, he became paralyzed.

Is this going to kick someone out?

Cao Cao has been planning for so long, how could he give up being the Sikong?

"Your Majesty, the minister made a slip of the tongue." Cao Cao hurriedly knelt down and bowed his head, pleading guilty with his head on the ground.

However, Liu Xie was a little less interested, he waved his hand and said, "I'm tired, Cao Qing should step back."

Cao Cao didn't dare to stay any longer, so he quickly got up and withdrew.

And Lu Bu came out from behind the curtain: "Just one temptation made Cao Sikong feel resentful. Your Majesty, Cao Sikong can't be trusted!"

"Cao Sikong can no longer be deposed and imprisoned as the Minister of State!"

Liu Xie couldn't hold back his anger anymore, he slammed his fist on the table, and said angrily: "When the emperor was leaving, he told me to be careful of Cao Cao's wolf ambition."

"I saw that Cao Cao was focused on rectifying the administration of officials, so he forgot the emperor's uncle's entrustment, thinking that Cao Cao was a loyal minister."

"I didn't expect Cao Cao to question me because I still behaved in a manner, it's abominable!"

"General, if Cao Cao is impeached again in the court meeting, I allow you to speak out to refute it."

Lu Bu was overjoyed: "My subject, I only obey His Majesty's order!"

When Cao Cao returned to Sikong Mansion, the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.

Suddenly, Cao Cao reacted and became even more angry: "The traitor has tricked me! Two months of work will be destroyed in one day."

"Come here, quickly call Wen Ruo, Feng Xiao and Zhi Cai to come to Sikong Mansion to discuss matters."

The anger in Cao Cao's heart.

After finally pretending to be a loyal minister for two months, Liu Xie was about to be convinced, but because of tonight's incident, Liu Xie was directly suspicious.

If the king doubts his ministers, the ministers will die!
　Asking for a monthly ticket (it is said that there will be three shifts on the 16th, but I will have the third shift on the 15th, right?)

　　
　
(End of this chapter)