I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 175 Yuan Wei’s letter to the court

The reasons for self-destruction of houses in Kyoto are unknown.

During the court meeting after the house was destroyed, Yuan Wei, who was busy and was still participating in the reconstruction of Han laws, suddenly submitted a letter to the court meeting regarding this early warning from heaven.

Generous speech.

"I heard that the king's father, heaven and mother, have mountains and rivers as treasures. If the king's way is good, the yin and yang will be harmonious, but if the government is good, collapse and earthquakes will become disasters."

There was a warning from God. It must be that the court failed to do a good job somewhere, and something went wrong, which led to the king's failure. Everyone must reflect on it.

"I have heard that the government should be lenient and that the evil will be severe and violent. In today's government, the court has a reputation for killing many angels. However, if the superiors do something good, the subordinates will follow suit. When the officials hear this, they will kill more. This is done in order to seek rewards. Therefore, those who can advance are only based on talent and strength. How can they not go back to the old ways? The politics of Dou Xian in the past serve as a lesson for others. Those who advanced in the past have virtues and destiny, how can we abandon them!"

It's okay to treat evil deeds with hatred and hatred, but you can't blindly kill people. Otherwise, the officials will implement strict administration in order to get ahead, and the kind people will not be promoted. This was the case when Dou Xian was in power.

"His Majesty Longxing ascends the throne, and the people of the world are waiting for him. It is a matter of watching the wind. After a long period of failure, it is easy to lead to a resurgence. You should consider the way to do good."

"My husband, the Queen Mother, the Empress Dowager, and the Queen Mother's family belong to relatives, and they are distinguished by their titles, which is acceptable. However, they are often generals and hussar generals, and they have exclusive authority. Are their achievements sufficient? What benefit does it bring to the country? What's more? The hussar general placed his nephew arbitrarily, which undermines your majesty's power! It is better to give the power to the relatives."

After Yuan Wei finished scolding his relatives, of course the next eunuch couldn't escape either.

"Zhong Chang served beside the sun and the moon, and his reputation shook the world. His sons and daughters were promoted to officials without limit. Now, although he is humble and silent, he does not work in the state and county, but flatters the hypocrites and waits for the wind to advance..."

The Ten Constant Attendants accompanied the emperor and seemed to be restricted in the palace. They could not send their disciples and followers to the states and counties to do evil as before. However, some villains would still recommend eunuchs' children as officials to take shortcuts.

As long as the Ten Constant Attendants are still there, it is impossible for the emperor to be 100% immune to the influence of the Ten Constant Attendants, and this kind of thing is unavoidable.

After Yuan Wei finished scolding the ten permanent servants, he proposed to remove the two generals who founded the government. He proposed to reduce the number of the ten permanent servants and the Xiaohuangmen, leaving only enough to serve in the ban. The rest should be left to the Huangmen servants and others. Instead.

Yuan Wei had been prepared for a long time. After scolding him, he continued to worship: "The reason why I dare to tell your majesty, Chen Yu Gu, is that I have the temerity to advise your majesty. Maybe the emperor wants to order me to tell your majesty this and let your majesty realize it. Your majesty." It is advisable to be familiar with the minister's words and pity the minister's death."

"I am a Situ, and it is difficult to blame me for the disaster that happened today. I would like to resign to apologize."

After saying that, Yuan Wei bowed again, looking like he was letting the emperor decide.

To be fair, what Yuan Wei said is not completely unreasonable. It can even be said that it is very consistent with the political vision of the public ministers and scholar-bureaucrats.

Based on the Confucian thought and political tradition at this time, there is nothing wrong with the content of the memorial alone.

And he did not ask for the eunuch to be killed.

Including the dismissal of the two founding generals and the reduction of the Xiaohuangmen, the regular servants, all in order to prevent the two from dividing the authority that should belong to the emperor.

It's all politically correct.

With the buff added, Yuan Weifu made a move and first established himself in an invincible position.

Unless the emperor doesn't care about his own reputation.

But Yuan Wei looked at the emperor's past actions and found that unlike Emperor Xian, who sometimes acted recklessly, the emperor today always knew how to act with restraint.

Yuan Wei once heard that Emperor Xian commented that Jinshang was "not like himself" when he first returned to the palace.

He admitted that Emperor Xian was right in his assessment. In this regard, the emperor was indeed not like his father.

After Yuan Wei wrote the letter, among the nine ministers, Wei Wei Yang Biao, Guang Luxun Liu Hong, Tai servant Huang Wan, and Shaofu Yin Xiu all spoke to express their agreement with the content of Yuan Wei's letter.

Yangxu, who had returned from recuperating, struggled with the situation and finally did not speak out.

Dong Zhuo looked at Yuan Wei's back, wondering what he was thinking and said nothing.

Yuan Pang never got involved in these matters, and Liu Yan ignored them.

And under Jiuqing, there were even more courtiers who agreed, suddenly exerting their strength, and talking non-stop. Throughout the process, Liu Bian remained expressionless as he looked at the ministers who came one after another to express their opinions.

He sat on it and had a clear view of the officials.

Supportive, hesitant, silent...

Taifu Lu Zhi had a bit of anger on his face, Taiwei Ma Rixi frowned, and Sikong Fanling was a little panicked.

There was no vacancy in the Shangshu Order of Sandu, and Han Fu, the censor Zhongcheng, attended.

Zhang Wen, the captain of the Sili School who was responsible for supervising all officials, seemed expressionless, but in fact there was cold sweat on his forehead.

Liu Bian looked from near to far. Henan Yin Yuan Shu was sitting peacefully, looking at the world.

Dong Chong was so angry that he was trembling all over. It was obviously warm in the court, but he was still cold.

As a hussar general, doesn't he feel guilty and afraid?

After all, He Miao still had some military merits as a feudal lord, but he, Dong Zhong, really had nothing.

Is it easy for him to endure other people's secret discussions for so long?

Didn’t he transfer his clan brother Dong Cheng from Bingzhou to Luoyang some time ago?

Originally, he wanted to arrange a school captain Dangdang for Dong Cheng. After all, Dong Cheng's eldest daughter was of the right age and was sent to the palace. However, he encountered resistance at all levels, and in the end he only let Dong Cheng get a military fake Sima. What else do you want?

He had no authority before becoming a hussar general, and he still had no authority after becoming a hussar general. Didn't Empress Dowager Dong plead for him in vain?

Dong Chong wanted to scold him, but at least he was superior to the three princes.

But looking at the courtiers who all supported Yuan Wei, Dong Chong became discouraged.

He looked at He Miao and motioned for He Miao to come forward first.

He Miao really wanted to refute, and he also knew that he had to stand up. Even if he did not consider his position as general, Yuan Wei's memorial was very reasonable, but with such courtiers together, wouldn't it mean forcing the palace?

But he couldn't find anyone to ask for advice now, and he was thinking hard about what to say.

Yang Biao regretted standing up.

But he didn't expect Yuan Wei to connect so many courtiers.

Hongnong County has a special location, east of Sanfu and west of Luoyang, and its population is even lower than that of Jingzhaoyin.

Strictly speaking, the Yang family belongs to the Kansai gentry. Of course they have demand for farm slaves, but it is definitely not as good as the Kanto gentry.

Of course there is nothing wrong with Yuan Wei's memorial, but with so many people agreeing with it, no matter what the content of the petition is, as long as it is not the emperor's initiative, it will be the same as forcing the emperor into the palace.

But Yang Biao was already out of the queue, so he didn't have the nerve to go back.

He could only comfort himself in his heart - "Your Majesty is kind and wise, he will definitely understand me..."

Thinking of this, he quietly looked at the emperor. At this moment, the emperor also happened to look at him.

Yang Biao hurriedly avoided it. As Jiu Qing, he sat near the front and felt that the image of the Emperor was somewhat familiar.

He blinked and suddenly thought of Emperor Xian and his father.

His father, Yang Ci, was Emperor Xian's mentor and was highly respected by Emperor Xian. However, even so, he was dismissed twice because of his outspoken advice and arguments with Emperor Xian.

(End of this chapter)