I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 125 Why not celebrate in advance?

Just when Lu Zhi came to the Yamen, he was carrying a small part of "The Analects of Confucius" and thinking about how to show off to Ma Rixi and Yang Biao quietly.

In the General's Mansion, He Jin was furious.

When the invited Yuan Shao arrived, He Jin first asked Yuan Shao to sit down, and then said angrily: "Ben Chu, you are really angry at me!"

Yuan Shao asked with concern: "General, what happened?"

"The queen told me that your majesty had originally intended for me to take charge of the affairs of the minister, but the queen mother suggested that Dong Zhong should also take charge of the affairs of the minister. Who is Dong Zhong, how can he take on such an important task!"

Yuan Shao advised: "Now that the prince is in power, the general does not need to be in a hurry. Since your majesty has already made this intention, the day when the general will record the affairs of the minister is not far away!"

He Jin was still puzzled: "I think Dong Zhong is an eyesore, why not find an opportunity to transfer him somewhere else..."

Yuan Shao continued to persuade: "Dong Zhong is an incompetent person. If the general wants to deal with him, it will be like dealing with a local chicken and a dog's ears. But Dong Zhong is the nephew of the Queen Mother after all. If he angers Your Majesty, wouldn't it be worth the loss?"

He Jin originally said angrily, but Yuan Shao gave him a step up, so he followed the good example.

Yuan Shao then suggested: "General, Shao thinks that it is time to ask His Highness for help at this time. Now that Guan Yu has arrived in Hanoi County, the imperial examination and selection of officials have been completed as scheduled, and the reorganization of the Yushitai will be finalized soon. If there is no great The general asked his old officials to help him, how could these things be so easy as they are now!"

With the lesson learned from the beginning, He Jin no longer told Yuan Shao everything about what happened between him and Liu Bian, but he did tell some things after all.

He Jin was a little moved when he heard this. Hearing what Yuan Shaoyi said, he was responsible for everything!

"Should I go to see the prince tomorrow?"

"Shao hereby wishes the general that he will get his wish tomorrow!"

He Jin said happily: "At this beginning, the sky looks like it is the time for a banquet. How can we live up to it?"

It seemed like victory was just around the corner.

"General, please!" Yuan Shao bowed his hands and bowed.

"Benchu, please!" He Jin laughed and summoned his servants to hold a banquet and get wine.

The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves for a while.

The next day, at He Jin's request, Liu Bian met with He Jin again at Yuntai Hall.

Not long after the meeting, He Jin told Liu Bian about his contribution, and Liu Bian echoed him one by one.

Seeing that things were progressing so smoothly, He Jin became more confident and began to remind Liu Bian sideways: "With my uncle's help, does Bian'er feel that everything goes smoothly?"

"Uncle is absolutely right."

"So... what I said last time... that..." When things came to a close, He Jin actually became a little nervous.

Liu Bian couldn't stand it anymore and said bluntly: "Don't worry, uncle, I will ask my father when I go to visit him today."

"Uncle, just go back and wait for my good news."

He Jin left happily.

After He Jin left, Liu Bian called Guo Sheng and asked in a low voice: "Does Mr. Guo know why the general is here?"

As they spent more and more time together, Guo Sheng got to know Liu Bian's character and temper better, and he answered honestly: "I guess the general is here to record the affairs of the minister!"

"Find a way to let the Queen Mother know that the General has come, but just give a hint as to why. Don't let outsiders know that it was me who spread the news."

Guo Sheng reacted quickly and replied: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter. Even if someone asks for details, it's just because I'm lax in my talk."

Liu Bian nodded, and Guo Sheng immediately resigned and went to work.

Liu Bian continued to immerse himself in the official documents. He looked up occasionally and saw Guo Sheng's disappearing figure. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Even if we don't consider the checks and balances of power, who would be willing to give up such a useful eunuch so easily!

He didn't know what Emperor Ling was thinking, but he only knew that when he visited the garden that day, Emperor Ling had already said that He Jin would be the official secretary. If Empress Dowager Dong hadn't been there, he might have sent it out as an edict. Now, the only one who can stop this is Empress Dowager Dong.

Historically, the Empress Dowager Dong came to court with the Empress Dowager He after the death of Emperor Ling. When facing the Empress Dowager He, she was able to say, "If I ordered Dong Chong to chop off He Jin's head, it would be as easy as flipping my hand."

Then, He Jin was not frightened by the Empress Dowager Dong. On the contrary, Dong Zhong, who was supported by the Empress Dowager Dong, was frightened by He's counterattack and hid in the general's mansion, waiting for death.

Liu Bian knew very well that Emperor Ling wanted him to treat Empress Dowager Dong well.

For Liu Bian, from the bottom of his heart, he was willing to fulfill Emperor Ling's wish.

It would be better if he could make Empress Dowager Dong dispel her illusions about Liu Xie's rise to power, thereby preventing Empress Dowager Dong from doing unnecessary stupid things.

Moreover, Liu Bian was reminded of why Queen He scored an assist during the last outing.

If Queen He had to choose between He Jin and Liu Bian, Liu Bian could be 100% sure that Queen He would choose him.

But reality is not a multiple-choice question. Queen He can choose to have both.

Liu Bian did not have the time or energy to supervise He Jin's contact with Queen He at all times.

At this time, the value of Queen Mother Dong was reflected.

As Liu Bian expected, Empress Dowager Dong quickly took action after learning of He Jin's intention.

It's just that instead of arguing in front of Emperor Ling as Liu Bian originally expected, Sun Zhang was sent to invite Liu Bian to Yongle Palace.

It's quite a bit like a Hongmen Banquet.

Liu Bian was not afraid at all, he would have run away on the spot.

Liu Bian then took Guo Sheng and others to Yongle Palace. Dong Chong and Liu Xie were also present.

After Liu Bian paid his respects to Empress Dowager Dong and took his seat, he unexpectedly heard a question about He Jin.

Liu Bian suddenly had a thought in his mind and asked: "The general just left Yuntai Palace not long ago. How did grandma know about this?"

Empress Dowager Dong replied casually: "Sun Zhang told me, what's the matter?"

Liu Bian glanced at Sun Zhang, his expression was a bit interesting.

He replied: "Grandma called me here with any instructions."

Empress Dowager Dong immediately repeated the same old tune. He Jin was the one who should record the affairs of the minister, and Dong Zhong was naturally the one!

"Last time I went on tour with your father, your uncle assisted you at the Chancellery. I heard that I did a good job."

Liu Bian was stunned for a moment before he realized that the so-called uncle referred to Dong Chong.

"Ah, yes, yes, what grandma said is true. General Hussars did a great job last year."

Faced with such praise, Dong Zhong felt a little embarrassed by the praise.

Empress Dowager Dong felt that victory was within her grasp: "Since Bian'er has admitted that uncle Qi has done a good job, then if He Jin wants to be the minister, your uncle should also be the minister."

"But the general didn't ask for the ministerial affairs to be recorded!"

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After Liu Bian returned, he immediately sent someone to invite He Jin to the Yuntai Hall and said, "I don't know where my grandmother got the news. Knowing what my uncle wanted, she called me to say that Dong Zhong also wanted to record. It’s a matter of minister, otherwise I’m not allowed to upset my father with this matter.”

(End of this chapter)