I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 398 Fishing
But Han Fu then said: "However, I am different from those who come to persuade Lord Ci Yang to take risks. I come to persuade Lord Ci Yang not to act impulsively."

Yuan Wei had no intention of doing anything, and it was even more impossible for him to take the initiative to be used as a gun by others.

Hearing these words that were to his liking, his appetite immediately returned.

There was also a bit more trust in his eyes when he looked at Han Fu.

At this time, Yuan Wei asked, "What did Wenjie mean by saying that I had no choice at the time?"

Han Fu overturned his wine glass in panic after hearing this. He looked around and saw that no one else was around. Even the servants had left. He then pointed to the sky and said, "It cannot be said. It cannot be said."

Yuan Wei understood that someone knew what happened between him and the emperor that day, but he didn't know whether it was just a guess.

But even if it was just a guess, the person guessed was at least someone close to him or the emperor.

Yuan Wei asked again: "Where did you hear this? Can you tell me?"

Han Fu replied, "It was Wen Zhongyue who was sent away by Lord Ciyang earlier. He originally wanted to invite me to come and persuade Lord Ciyang about the two earthquakes in Jingzhao. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the emperor's order to all the ministers to write letters to the emperor, and he wanted to unite with the ministers to persuade the emperor. After I rejected him, he came alone."

"I was worried, so I followed you all the way from Yingchuan."

Han Fu's true feelings were also revealed during the conversation - "In recent years, I have been watching the disturbances in various places in my hometown. At the beginning, I could have saved my life by forcing the emperor to abdicate, but now the emperor's grace and power are growing, and we cannot disobey him. If Lord Ci Yang acts impulsively, I am afraid that bad things will happen."

"Back then, when I was young, I was valued by Lord Kang and was recruited as a government official. Without Lord Kang, there would be no Han Fu today. I will never forget this favor. What I say today comes from my heart. Lord Ci Yang must not be careless!"

Kang Hou was the posthumous title of Yuan Tang, Yuan Wei's father.

Yuan Kui saw that Han Fu even mentioned his father who had been so kind to him, and that Han Fu's every word was for his own good. Yuan Kui left the table and came to Han Fu, and said with some emotion: "Wen Jie's good advice today will be remembered in my heart."

After thinking for a while, he said, "Since Wenjie has come to Luoyang, don't rush to leave. The court is in need of talents right now, and with Wenjie's talents, he may be able to be reused."

"Just listen to Lord Ci Yang!" Han Fu replied.

The two men drank until late at night and only rested after they were drunk.

The next morning, the first thing Yuan Wei did after getting up... well, actually the first thing he did after going to the toilet was to instruct his servants to inquire about Han Fu's whereabouts before he came to his mansion.

How could a person like him trust someone who once had a grudge against him overnight!

Just as others advised Yuan Wei, taking advantage of the opportunity of the emperor's edict to order his ministers to submit petitions, even the emperor would not be able to find a reason to vent his anger.

Yuan Wei was afraid that the emperor would hold him accountable later, but there were always people who were not afraid.

Yesterday, Wen Yi and Wen Zhongyue visited Yuan Wei but returned disappointed. The next day, they handed a visiting card to Xu Qiu, the Prefect of the Guards.

Since he was a famous scholar in Yingchuan, Xu Qiu received him.

However, after realizing Wen Yi's hidden intention, Xu Qiu scolded him bluntly: "Don't think I don't know what you are thinking! The two earthquakes in Jingzhao should be reported to the emperor, but it is not a reason for you to collude privately! Get out of here!"

Wen Yi had no choice but to leave in shame.

But Wen Yi was not discouraged, but sent the visiting card to the next one - Yang Biao.

Anyway, he was very careful about his words and actions when talking to others, only giving hints and never giving others a chance to talk. But what Wen Yi didn't expect was that Yang Biao refused to even see him.

At the same time, he also realized that Xu Qin had actually sent the Tiqi under the Praetorian Guard to keep an eye on him.

I can only sigh, life is difficult these days!

Naturally, he couldn't do anything when being watched by the Tiqi. Wen Yi returned to the temporary rented courtyard and heaved a sigh of relief after observing that everything was the same as when he left.

After he came back, a man quickly climbed over the wall of the next yard and landed lightly in Wen Yi's yard.

Wen Yi was not surprised by this. He bowed his hand and respectfully invited the man into the house.

The man was eight feet tall, with a serious face, and it was obvious that he seldom smiled.

He first asked Wen Yi, "What's going on with the imperial guards outside? Could it be that you acted too ostentatiously and aroused the vigilance of Xu Gong, the Prefect of the Imperial Guards?"

Wen Yi then recounted his conversation with Xu Qiu one by one, and explained himself: "Sima Man, what I said at the Prefectural Guards' residence was almost the same as what I said at Minister Yuan's residence, but the Prefectural Guards' reaction was in stark contrast to Minister Yuan's. According to my guess, the Prefectural Guards was either very sensitive and noticed something, or he was guilty!"

Man Chong couldn't help but roll his eyes. Isn't this nonsense!
Fortunately, we don’t have to rely entirely on Wen Yi.

Man Chong said, "Since the Praetorian Guards have noticed you, you should stay at home for the time being. However, if someone invites you, you can go. You don't have to take the initiative to visit."

After receiving the order, Wen Yi asked again: "Sima Man, I wonder if Han Wenjie has gained the trust of Yuan Shizhong? This play we performed should be able to deceive Yuan Shizhong!"

Man Chong said: "The matter of the Korean Festival must be buried in your heart!"

Seeing that Wen Yi was about to speak again, Man Chong quickly interrupted and said, "Remember what I just said. If you encounter an emergency, you can make your own decision and send a message in time!"

If Wen Yi's nickname was not exactly suitable here, Man Chong would really be unwilling to use Wen Yi.

In private, I talk too much, but fortunately I am still steady when doing things.

"Wait, Sima Man, I haven't finished yet..." Seeing that Man Chong was about to leave the room and climb over the wall, Wen Yi hurriedly stopped him, "I don't know how long I will stay at home. This is my first time in Luoyang. I have been busy with business before. If no one makes an appointment with me, can I go around and play by myself?"

"Sima, don't refuse yet. Think about it. If I don't go out as soon as I find out about the Tiqi, doesn't that mean I have something to hide?"

Man Chong thought for a moment and replied, "Just as you say!"

"One more thing..."

Man Chong took a deep breath and said, "Just one sentence!"

"Sima knows that my family is poor, otherwise I wouldn't have joined the School Affairs Department. Of course, I don't mean to say that the School Affairs Department is bad. The School Affairs Department is very good..." Seeing Man Chong's eyes getting sharper and sharper, Wen Yi finally thought of the main topic, "The cost in the middle..."

"The money has been spent!" Man Chong said, and then warned, "I don't need to emphasize what should be done and what should not be done, right? Don't spend too much, or you will have to use your salary to make up for it!"

After saying that, Man Chong took another step and stopped.

Seeing that Wen Yi didn't say anything behind him, he strode out of the room with confidence and left over the wall.

(End of this chapter)