I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 157 Your Majesty really doesn’t like the Yuan family

He Jin did not tell anyone what happened that night, including He Xian.

He saw that He Xian's thoughts were written on his face, and he knew that his stupid son was still unreliable.

He suddenly somewhat understood that his predecessor, Shi Wang Qian, had ignored his hint and took his son as his son-in-law.

But He Xian is already the most outstanding.

He Jin didn't fall into memories for too long. After thinking about it, he felt that it was still unreliable to just follow Yuan Shao's ideas.

Suddenly he thought, if Wang Qian were here, how would he persuade him?

He would probably be advised to ignore it or report the matter...

Thinking of this, He Jin had an idea.

The three letters were all written correctly. In addition to communicating with each other and acknowledging past mistakes, He Jin also wrote about Yuan Shao's contact with him through He Xian.

After finishing writing, He Jin sighed silently in his heart: "Benchu ​​didn't forget to give me advice when he was away. I really can't help him by doing this!"

Then he told He Xian without hesitation: "Send these three letters out tomorrow. If someone asks you about the original conversation with you, answer truthfully."

……

He Jin's letter came to Liu Bian's hands. Liu Bian looked at it and said, "Good guy, it's you. I can't help but praise you."

Keep thinking about your past behind closed doors!

After Liu Bian received the letter, as expected, Queen He sent someone to find him, hoping that even if Liu Bian no longer wanted to worship He Jin as the general of the government, at least he would be able to go out.

Later, He Miao also confessed to Liu Bian that he had received the letter and also pleaded with Liu Bian.

In this regard, Liu Bian only said one sentence and stopped the two of them from pleading for mercy - "This letter is the reason why my uncle continues to think about his past behind closed doors!"

What he didn't say was that this was the reason why he didn't attack He Jin.

Inside Yuntai Hall.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

Liu Bian raised his head and glanced at Yuan Wei: "Situ Gong is here, sit down first!"

Then Liu Bian continued to read the memorial in his hand.

The visitor was none other than Yuan Wei. He didn't have much contact with Liu Bian, but he also knew that Liu Bian was not a rude man.

There must be a reason for doing this now. He simply waited patiently.

In this way, Liu Bian read four or five more memorials before putting away his ink brush and looking at Yuan Wei, who was extremely well-educated.

"It seems that I haven't had a cordial conversation with Mr. Situ yet."

Yuan Wei paid his respects and said, "Your Majesty is in charge of everything, and I dare not disturb you easily."

"I have heard about the reputation of Situ Gong a long time ago. From An Gong to Situ Gong, there are already four generations and three masters! Situ Gong has also been Situ for three times. It is said that a person is better than a person who is good at it. This is true!"

Yuan Wei declined and said: "My ancestors gained the trust of the emperor and were trusted by the imperial family, so we can be where we are today. I am not as numerous as my ancestors."

"Why be too modest? The Yuan family in Runan is full of talented people, and they have ministers who have served in the court for generations."

Yuan Wei just declined. He knew that the emperor's praise would be followed by remarks, and he looked frightened in the face of praise.

However, Liu Bian did not expect Yuan Wei, the old fox, to show any flaws. He continued: "I read history books and saw that in the past, when An Gong faced the dictatorial power of Dou Xian's relatives, he repeatedly remonstrated with the court. He was upright and spoke uprightly, and I yearned for it. "

Yuan Wei was shocked when he heard the word "relative", but his face remained calm.

He only echoed: "To be honest with your Majesty, I grew up listening to the stories of my great-grandfather when I was a child. I also admire my great-grandfather's demeanor." "Then I understand. Mr. Situ wants to imitate Mr. An, and that's why I want to know The reason why the former general resigned as general in the first place was to nip problems in the bud and avoid another situation where his relatives would have exclusive power."

Yuan Wei was shocked. His acting skills were very proficient, much better than Liu Bian's. He worshiped with anger and grievance: "Your Majesty, why did you say this? I have never had such thoughts! Your Majesty, there must be a traitor among them. I have a clear conscience for maliciously instigating a conspiracy, please investigate strictly!"

"Situ Gong really doesn't know?" Liu Bian said happily, "Situ Gong is highly virtuous and respected, I believe it!"

Yuan Wei was not happy. He already knew what happened, but on the surface, he still pretended not to know anything: "I dare you to ask your majesty who framed me?"

"It can't be called a trap. It was Yuan Shao, the former general's former official. I originally thought it was Master Situ who instigated it. But now that I know it has nothing to do with Master Situ, it doesn't matter. Master Situ remember to warn my troops when he returns. After all, the captain holds an important position."

"You know, I understand that the Colonel of Tun Cavalry has not forgotten his old master. If you don't know, you might have thought that the Colonel of Tun Cavalry wanted to fight against the injustice of the former general?"

Yuan Wei didn't understand why. Even if he just remembered his old master, it meant that the garrison captain was incompetent.

"Your Majesty forgives me for my lax discipline, which caused my nephew to be arrogant and ignorant, and he did wrong things. I will let your Majesty handle it, and I won't say anything."

On the surface, He Jin is not guilty, and contacting He Jin is naturally not guilty either.

But He Jin can actually be guilty, and Yuan Shao can naturally be guilty as well.

Apart from anything else, alienating family ties between the Tian family can be a big or small crime.

"I just told Mr. Situ about this matter first. Why did Mr. Situ do anything wrong? Why should I apologize!"

"Oh, by the way, I have a letter written by the former general here. Mr. Situ would like to take a look." Liu Bian said and actually picked up the letter.

Yuan Wei refused and said, "Your Majesty, you can still deceive me."

Then bow and retreat.

During this meeting, Yuan Wei confirmed what he had long suspected - "His Majesty really doesn't like the Yuan family!"

But although the new king is young, his position is stable. He will directly rule after he ascends the throne. Party members such as Huang Wan and Yang Xu all praise the new king. What can he do?

……

After meeting Yuan Wei, Liu Bian had to do another thing.

In the Han Dynasty, recruiting officials sometimes turned into a wonderful performance of raising hopes, and refusing to recruit officials was one part of it.

For example, Xiang Xu, who pacified the Yellow Turbans with the "Book of Filial Piety", refused to conquer land many times, and even did things such as riding a donkey into the market, begging for people, etc. As his fame increased, he was worshiped as an official with two thousand stones as soon as he became an official. .

In fact, it’s hard to live up to its reputation.

In fact, rejection itself is nothing. Liu Bian's three teachers all had the experience of rejecting conquest.

Needless to say, Zheng Xuan, this person really does not want to be an official. Otherwise, with his current reputation, Jiu Qing and even the Three Dukes would not be able to care about him.

Lu Zhi also refused to be recruited by prefectures and counties, and later applied for a doctorate. At first, Cai Yong was recruited for his skill of playing the harp and drum, but he declined due to illness. Later, he was recruited as a vassal by Situ Qiaoxuan.

For Liu Bian, he used the bus as a sign and the doctorate as a guide. If he refused, there would be no next time.

Moreover, he also ordered the state and county officials to be courteous and obedient and not to lose their meaning. Although a twisted melon can quench thirst, these scholars are over fifty years old. If something happens due to forced conquest, the gain will not be worth the loss.

Yingchuan is very close to Luoyang. Among them, Xun Shuang, Chen Ji and Han Rong of Yingchuan who accepted the conquest were the first to arrive in Luoyang.

Yucheng, who was also from Yingchuan, refused the conquest, while Shen Tupan, a Chenliu native who was slightly farther away from Yingchuan, also refused.

Liu Bian wanted to meet these three people first and arrange official positions based on the results of the meeting.

(End of this chapter)