I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 337 It’s all my fault

Relocating mausoleums was a good strategy for the Han Dynasty to deal with powerful people. Before Emperor Yuan abolished the policy of relocating mausoleums, every time a mausoleum was built, a new county appeared on the land of Guanzhong.

The residents of the county are responsible for guarding the emperor's mausoleum. For such an important task and honor, ordinary Guizhou heads are naturally not qualified.

Therefore, the "homes of officials with two thousand stones, Gaozi, rich men and heroes" from Guandong naturally did their part and wanted to move to Guanzhong to enjoy their honor.

Although this move cannot solve the structural contradictions of land annexation from the root, it is not always an efficient "if you can't solve the problem, then solve the people with problems."

But during the reign of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty, this policy of suffering the powerful and powerful was finally abolished. At that time, Emperor Yuan was faced with the "turbulent public opinion" in the world and the rapid growth of local powerful factions. Even if he did not want to abolish it, it would be difficult to implement it.

What Huangfusong did was indeed discussed with Liu Bian, and the purpose was very simple - to test.

Because it is even more difficult to restore the policy of relocating mausoleums than Yantie Guanying - the latter can probably win over a group of officials through morality, future, and increased salary, but the former only has morality.

It all depends on morality? Everyone understands the effect.

Therefore, Liu Bian knew that it was absolutely impossible to move the mausoleum at this stage.

But after receiving Huangfu Song's memorial about the wealthy and powerful private soldiers with the actual status of private soldiers, Liu Bian certainly understood that once he wanted to truly re-establish the land, these private soldiers who still existed eight or nine years after the Yellow Turban Rebellion would be Absolute instability.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion caused great harm to the Han Dynasty.

Before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, there were almost no forts in the Central Plains. No matter how wealthy or powerful families were, they would not deliberately cultivate more than three figures of guests. After all, they had the money to cultivate guests and raise a few more well-spoken slaves. Doesn’t it smell good?
However, the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke the beauty here. The rebels who initially resisted soon deteriorated in military discipline and turned into bandits.

The Confucian scholars trained by Emperor Guangwu controlled the countryside with clan as the link. When the clan may be threatened by unknown force, whether it is private soldiers or forts, they will emerge as the times require.

Although there are only a few people like the Lu and Li tribes who have the ability to explode more than a thousand troops. It is not difficult to solve a single Wubao, but it cannot stand up to a large number!
For Liu Bian, this is something that cannot be ignored.

If moving the mausoleum doesn't work, then move to the border. If it can't be done on a large scale, then attack with thorns.

That's why Huangfu Song remained silent after he targeted the Lu and Li clans.

However, even though it was only targeted at the powerful two clans, the big clans were more sensitive than Liu Bian expected.

Liu Bian looked at Wu Xiu. Before Wu Xiu spoke, he had not received any news about this.

He scanned the court, his eyes passing by Jia Xu, who lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, as if everything in the court had nothing to do with him.

On the other side, as soon as Wu Xiu said the words "moving to the mausoleum", he inevitably attracted criticism from the courtiers: "It is the nature of the people to resettle the land and relocate to the tomb. It is human nature to be close to each other with flesh and blood. How can we move to the mausoleum again?" To make the people abandon their ancestors’ graves, lose their businesses and property, and separate their relatives?”

Without Liu Bian talking, the courtiers talked about the dangers of moving the mausoleum.

Even though he had no intention of resuming the migration to the mausoleum, Liu Bian could not help but be angry after seeing this scene.

Is there anyone taking the lead this time?
Liu Bian's eyes wandered among the officials. Yuan Wei, who had a criminal record, honestly did not say a word. The Yuan family's residence has always been a key surveillance area of ​​the school affairs department. If there was any suspicion, given Jia Xu's character, he would not Maybe not.

This time, Jia Xuxu noticed Liu Bian's gaze and quickly glanced at Wu Xiu who was coming out of the queue, and then lowered his head.

"The two tribes were powerful and had private tribes, and their guilt was clear. The Taiwei could not bear the excessive punishment, and because Liangzhou was vast and sparsely populated, he moved them to Liangzhou to guard the border." Liu Bian first affirmed Huangfusong's actions. After receiving his approval, he asked Wu Xiudao, "This is because of the crime of moving to the border. Moving to the mausoleum has been abolished a long time ago. I wonder where Wu Qing heard about moving to the mausoleum?" Wu Xiu was well prepared and replied : "I have a heavy responsibility on my shoulders. I heard this rumor circulating among the people and dare not slack off. Since Your Majesty has no intention of moving to the mausoleum, I have no objection."

The courtiers who originally complained about the dangers of moving the mausoleum have all stopped. The life and death of the Lu and Li clans and their lives after guarding the border are not important in the eyes of the wealthy clans. It is important to them that the emperor's denial of the move to the mausoleum is important.

Even if the emperor regrets it one day, they can still mention what the emperor said today.

But some people are satisfied, while others are dissatisfied.

Before Liu Bian could say anything else, Yilang Zang Hong took the initiative to stand up and asked Wu Xiudao: "I wonder where the great craftsman heard the rumors?"

Zang Hong is that rare person who can sacrifice his life for the sake of morality.

"It's just what people say." Wu Xiu replied.

Zang Hong said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am impeaching the general to be a great craftsman, and to speculate on the holy will based on folk rumors, which is disrespectful to Your Majesty!"

The corners of Liu Bian's mouth raised slightly. It would be best if Zang Hong was willing to impeach him, so there was no need for him to take the initiative.

Logically speaking, he can now use the name of "not getting punished for words" to excuse Wu Xiu, and by the way, he can promote his noble character of being obedient to advice.

But who allows the emperor to be unreasonable in the first place?

Liu Bian didn't say anything for the first time, but someone immediately understood. Tingwei Qing Dong Zhuo impeached: "I have never heard of any rumors about moving to the mausoleum in Tingwei Mansion. Your Majesty has always loved the people like a son, and everyone in the world knows this. Wu Xiu questioned His Majesty about this matter, with ulterior motives! "

"You are such a mouthful!" Wu Xiuxiu was about to defend himself, but saw the emperor sitting on the high platform stand up.

"If the crime was not confirmed, how could I have the heart to separate the people's flesh and blood? I never thought that Wu Qing would still misunderstand me like this today..." Liu Bian sighed heavily, "Everyone is guilty, and I am the one to blame."

All the faults in the world are my fault.

"This misunderstanding is not Wu Qing's fault..." After saying this, Liu Bian seemed a little sad and left.

Wu Xiu was stunned on the spot, wondering why His Majesty suddenly admitted his mistake?
"Shameless old thief, how dare you stand in court!"

Hearing this loud shout, Wu Xiu came back to his senses and angrily scolded Zang Hong, who was speaking: "How dare you make a mistake, junior!"

But after he reprimanded, no one agreed with him. He has obviously just completed a big thing! How can you be bullied by juniors?
He looked at Shaofu Yinxiu beside him, who immediately avoided his gaze, and Han Rong, the nearby Honglu Qing, snorted coldly at him.

Wu Xiu felt a chill in his heart, as if he had sunk to the bottom of a valley.

The emperor didn't admit his own fault. He clearly admitted Wu Xiu's fault and didn't even give him a chance to argue.

As the Taifu took the lead in going to court, no courtier showed Wu Xiu the goodwill he expected to receive.

(End of this chapter)