I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 30 It’s all my money

After deciding that Gai Xun should go to Jingzhou to quell the rebellion, Emperor Ling specially summoned Gai Xun the next day.

Perhaps in order to prove the value of his "good minister", Emperor Ling specially brought Liu Bian with him.

After asking Gai Xun about his local experiences, Emperor Ling asked again: "Gai Qing, why are there so many rebellions in the world?"

Gai Xun replied: "It's because the children of your majesty's favorite people harassed the people."

Emperor Ling turned around and asked Zhang Rang: "After Zhongping, I have ordered you and others to recall your disciples, but some people don't take my words seriously?"

Zhang Rang knelt on the ground. He probably didn't expect Ling Emperor to believe Gai Xun's words so much, and he didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Zhang Rang did not dare to deny it because he knew that Gai Xun was telling the truth, and Emperor Ling would know it once he checked.

They had recalled their family members in accordance with Emperor Ling's request, but later Emperor Ling stopped mentioning the matter, and their family members also came to them to beg for help, so they more or less let some of them go.

Liu Bian noticed that Zhang Rang was breaking out in a lot of cold sweat. If I had known this, why bother?

After all, Emperor Ling still had feelings for Zhang Rang. He sighed and did not ask any more questions. He asked Gai Xun again: "I intend to send money from the West Garden and form an army in Luoyang to intimidate everyone. What do you think?" ?”

Liu Bian, who was listening next to him, was stunned. Did Emperor Ling have the idea of ​​forming the Eighth School Lieutenant of Xiyuan at this time? It is a pity that these eight captains in history did not play their due role in the end.

As for Gai Xun, he can be evaluated as a good minister by Emperor Ling because he has skills. He knew that going too far was not enough, so he did not seize the opportunity to kill the eunuch. This was unrealistic, but instead boasted about the Ling Emperor——

"Your Majesty's use of Xiyuan money to build an army is naturally a good thing that benefits the country and the people. But it must not be like the money from Liangzhou, where it can be used for corruption and personal gain."

Emperor Ling was furious when he heard this: "Who dares to be greedy for this money?"

Gai Xun replied: "Yang Dang, the magistrate of Chang'an County, and later eunuchs, often intercept money and food."

"Do you have any evidence?"

"As soon as your Majesty sent someone to Chang'an, he found out that this person was doing evil things because of his father's position as a regular servant. My family had passed away from Chang'an. At that time, General Zuo and the former general were not in Chang'an. Yang Dang did not hide it, so he knew that he was An act of corruption.”

Emperor Ling was already convinced, so he turned around and asked Zhang Rang, "Is this possible?"

Zhang Rang had been kneeling on the ground and had not yet gotten up. Hearing this, he only dared to say: "I only know that this person is indeed the son of Yang Wang, the permanent servant."

Although Zhong Changshi had a tacit understanding of staying together to keep each other warm and helping each other, in the past, Zhang Rang would try to frame the person who reported him, but now Zhang Rang faced Gai Xun and did not dare to speak for Yang Wang and his son.

"My money is all my money!" Emperor Ling was angry.

In fact, everyone knows very well that the so-called Liangzhou money is actually Xiyuan money with a nicer name. It is essentially the private money obtained by Emperor Ling from selling his official position.

Emperor Ling sent someone to call a small Huangmen, it was Jian Shuo whom Liu Bian had met before, and said: "Go, let Zhang Wen investigate Chang'an Ling Yang Party! Tell Zhang Wen, I want evidence! You also Go to Chang'an with Zhang Wen."

Jian Shuo didn't even look at Zhang Rang, who was lying on the ground, and followed the order.

When Gai Xun saw that Emperor Ling sent people to investigate Yang Dang, he praised: "Your Majesty knows everything!"

Later, they talked about sending Xiyuan money to form an army. Although Gai Xun agreed with Emperor Ling's behavior of taking out his private money, he still gave Emperor Ling a warning: "I heard that the former king only boasted about his virtues and did not look at the size of his troops." , now that the rebels are far away, your Majesty is considering recruiting a large army to intimidate you, which cannot show your Majesty's courage and perseverance, but is suspected of being militaristic." Liu Hong was not angry, but praised Gai Xun: "You're right, you and I meet each other. I regret that there are so many ministers but no one can speak like you."

Afterwards, Emperor Ling showed off to Gai Xun and praised Liu Bian's intelligence, and Gai Xun also cooperated with Emperor Ling very well.

When Gai Xun left, Emperor Ling was a little reluctant and said: "My original intention was for you to serve as an official in Luoyang. If there are major military and state affairs, I can discuss it with you. But now there is chaos in Jingzhou, what can I do?"

Gai Xun responded: "When I put down the rebellion, it's not too late to see your Majesty again!"

Emperor Ling also gave him gold and silk, and thanked him without mentioning them.

After Gai Xun left, Zhang Rang finally said the words of begging for mercy that he had been thinking about for a long time.

Liu Bian saw that Emperor Ling still couldn't bear to punish Zhang Rang and others in his heart, so he helped Zhang Rang and said a few words. From the perspective of Emperor Ling, he also warned Zhang Rang not to let his children disturb the place. , not again!

For Emperor Ling, this matter was considered a thing of the past.

Liu Bian only hoped that Zhang Rang could remember what he said "not again", otherwise, if there is a next time, don't blame him for not remembering the old relationship.

As Emperor Ling confirmed Gai Xun as the governor of Changsha, the captain of the Tuolu School remained as before and went to Jingzhou to quell the rebellion. There was nothing else in Luoyang, except that the general's palace suddenly became lively, and it was announced that the general He Jin was hosting a banquet for his subordinates.

Shi Wangqian, the chief of the general's office, Chen Lin, the chief clerk, Yuan Shao, and Wang Yun, the lieutenants, all arrived early.

There are also Cao Yue, Kuai Yue and Wu Fu; Fu Yue Liu Biao, Kong Rong, Wang Kuang, Wang Lang; Shi Bianrang, etc.

In addition, military officials such as Army Sima Xu Liang, Military Sima Wudang, Military Marquis Wu Kuang, and Zhang Zhang from the Great General's Tribe are also listed.

It can be said that this is the time when the subordinate officers of the General's Mansion are most tidy.

If Liu Bian were present, he would definitely find that many of these people were familiar to him.

He Jin took the lead and said: "In the rebellion in Jingzhou, I originally intended to recommend people from the government to fight the rebellion, but the candidates have already been decided."

Yuan Shao continued He Jin's words: "Since the beginning of this year, there have been several rebellions, and our General's Mansion has hardly made any achievements. If this continues, I fear that the General's Mansion will lose its majesty."

From the beginning of the year to July, during most of the year, there was only one small rebellion that required Luoyang to send troops. In February, He Miao pinged the Xingyang rebels.

The General's Office put a lot of effort into this matter, but in the end it was He Miao and He Miao's subordinate Liu Bei who benefited the most. However, He Miao and the scholars were not of the same mind.

There were three major rebellions that followed. The Liangzhou incident required He Jin to lead an army to quell the rebellion because of Dong Chong's participation. He Jin couldn't hide in time, so how could he flee inside?

He Jin did participate in the discussion on the Youzhou matter, but he did not arrange for anyone from the General's Office to follow Liu Yu to quell the rebellion.

As for the recent Jingzhou incident, He Jin made up his mind to let the General's Office have some sense of presence in this matter. However, this time Emperor Ling had no intention of discussing it with the ministers and directly decided to build a house not long after returning to Luoyang. Xun.

He Jin didn't think the position of Changsha Governor was valuable, but he was wary of this trend.

As a general, he is above the three princes, how can he remain unknown in the court?

That's why this banquet was held. Only the subordinate officials of the General's Mansion were invited, not even other Qingliu officials who were friends with him.

(End of this chapter)