I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 95 Internal Affairs

Guo Sheng persuaded Duan Gui: "Of course we know your true colors, but His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't know. Don't you want to show your kindness to His Highness the Crown Prince? As for your worry that Dong Chong will know about this, I believe His Highness the Crown Prince will do it for you." You are covering up.”

Duan Gui hesitated and couldn't decide.

Zhao Zhong glared at Guo Sheng fiercely and scolded: "Don't forget why we are waiting to help each other? Now those cruel and violent people outside the palace are determined to kill me and are gathering around General He Jin. Don't you think Don’t you know? He Jin is the prince’s uncle, how can you guarantee that the prince can prevent He Jin from repeating Dou Wu’s old story? In this case, how can you give up the past strategy and just choose to stand aside! "

Duan Gui deeply believed in what Zhao Zhong said.

Seeing that Guo Sheng's face was not very good, he tried to be a peacemaker in the middle: "Of course I understand Guo Changshi's good intentions, and of course I am willing to get close to the prince. But no matter what decision I make, it is always for the safety of our own family. , we should all work together. Don’t forget the teachings of Duke Cao back then."

After Cao Jie and others got rid of Dou Wu and Chen Fan, in order to fight for power and gain, the Zhongchang servants had a bad relationship with each other. Yang Qiu, the captain of Sili School, seized this opportunity. He first attacked Wang Fu, the official of the Zhongchang, who was second only to Cao Jie in power at that time. He killed Wang Fu and Wang Fu's two adopted sons at the city gate, forcing him to get close to Wang Fu. Duan Jiong, the newly appointed Taiwei, committed suicide.

After that, Yang Qiu discussed with Situ Liu He to target Cao Jie, Zhang Rang and others as the next target. However, before taking action, Cao Jie, who had been injured by others, united with the eunuchs to falsely accuse and kill them.

Originally, eunuchs had the habit of uniting with others. Although Cao Jie later passed away, Zhang Rang and others also experienced this incident and knew the importance of unity.

That's why Changqiu Palace and Yongle Palace were at war with each other. Although their respective palace commanders Zhao Zhong and Sun Zhang seemed to have a deep hatred on the surface, they had different faces behind the scenes.

Guo Sheng listened to Duan Gui's words and immediately admitted his mistake to Zhao Zhong, but still emphasized: "He Jin is certainly ungrateful, but the generals of chariots and cavalry have always been kind to us, and the queen cannot do without us, let alone Besides, the prince also cares for me, so there is no need to be too afraid."

Although Zhao Zhong was also close to Liu Bian, he did not go to the extent of entrusting all his wealth to him. He said: "How could I not know that your majesty has great trust in the prince? It's just that the prince has always had his own opinions. Although he is not easily deceived by outside scholars, I It will be difficult for me to exert influence. Previously, I had the prince assist the prince in Yutang Palace, and there was almost no opportunity to make suggestions on government affairs. This is why I have doubts."

After consulting the opinions of Bi Lan, Song Dian and other senior ministers, he made the decision to keep Dong Zhong's secret secret and continue their original plan to please both parties.

He also asked Guo Sheng: "If His Highness the Crown Prince has any unfavorable thoughts against General Hussar, please inform Duke Sheng in time so that I can make preparations as soon as possible. But remember, don't let the Crown Prince harm us!"

Guo Sheng assured: "Gentlemen, please relax, as long as I am here, how can I make the prince hate us?"

Afterwards, all the regular attendants returned home.

Guo Sheng boasted that he was closer to the prince than other regular servants, and he had the blessing of being a fellow countryman of the queen.

On the way back, he had been struggling with whether to mention this matter to the prince, and if so, how to mention it. And if the prince really wants to attack Dong Zhong, should he notify him in advance...

He didn't make a decision until the next day.

Then, he suddenly realized that it was too late to make a decision.

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Liu Bian saw a memorial letter, which said that in Nanshi, outside Luoyang City, there were soldiers who wanted to forcefully buy a piece of kudzu linen cloth from the people for ten coins.

The memorial said that such a piece of kudzu linen cloth could be sold for more than 300 yuan.

This is certainly a very shameless act, but for such a small matter that can be solved by the mayor of Luoyang to appear openly in front of Liu Bian, it is obviously not that simple.

Because the person who bought it by force was a subordinate of the hussar general Dong Chong.

This memorial was to impeach General Dong Chong of the Hussars for his incompetence in running the army and for indulging his subordinates in order to disturb the people.

Liu Bian was the first to see the memorial. He closed it and said to Guo Sheng, "Give it to General Hussar."

He didn't quite believe that this was just a coincidence. Even if the mayor who managed the market was afraid of the power of General Hussar, would Yin Yuanshu of Henan be afraid? Liu Bian looked at He Miao, who was attracted by what he just said, with only curiosity on his face.

Liu Bian didn't think it would be He Miao's fault. He Miao would have informed him in advance because of his character.

While he was thinking, Dong Chong took it from Guo Sheng blankly, glanced at it hastily, was shocked, and shouted: "This is a false accusation! This is a slander!"

Dong Chong felt relaxed after seeing this memorial. He thought it was Liu Bian's design and would not seek help from Liu Bian. Instead, he handed the memorial to Ding Gong and Fan Ling: "Gentlemen, please Look, someone is slandering me!"

Liu Bian looked at Dong Zhong's exaggerated performance and was almost speechless.

He reassured: "Don't panic, General Hussar. Even if what is said above is true and the general is really incompetent, I will report this matter to my father and let him handle it."

Dong Chong calmed down, but still asked in disbelief: "Is your Highness serious about what he said?"

"In front of everyone here, what did I lie to you for?"

While talking, Lu Zhi and He Miao also learned the content of the memorial.

Although He Miao didn't understand why Liu Bian didn't take this opportunity to punish Dong Chong, he always respected Liu Bian's decision and said nothing.

Lu Zhi said: "Send this memorial to Xingxing, and state His Highness's handling of this matter."

Liu Bian nodded in approval.

While in Xiaya, Liu Bian kept Dong Chong alone.

Although Dong Chong didn't know what Liu Bian wanted to do, he was let off by Liu Bian and did not refuse.

After the others left, Liu Bian asked directly: "Actually, I have always had a question. Xie'er is my grandmother's grandson, and I am also my grandmother's grandson. Is there any difference between my blood relationship with my grandmother and Xie'er? "

Dong Chong shook his head repeatedly, he didn't dare to say there was any difference.

Liu Bian continued to ask: "Then why do you offend me again and again?"

Dong Chong knew this, because he had watched Liu Xie grow up and was closer to him. Of course he hoped Liu Xie could become the prince.

But he still didn't dare to speak directly. After holding it in for a while, he finally came up with an excuse and said immediately: "Misunderstandings are all misunderstandings! I blame myself for being provoked by traitors and doing wrong things in the past. I am really sorry for Your Highness..."

Seeing that Dong Zhong finally came to the rescue, Liu Bian continued: "Since you have realized your past mistakes, how can I not forgive you? You and I are relatives, how can I harm you for no reason?"

"Before I entered the palace, I didn't know my two uncles. At that time, my attitude towards my uncle and you were the same, but later we parted ways. I often reflect on whether I did something wrong..."

Dong Zhong thought about Liu Bian's words, and instantly felt that it made sense. He felt more and more how stupid his original behavior of provoking Liu Bian was, and said hurriedly: "It's all my fault. I will definitely get closer to His Highness in the future!"

For a moment, the two seemed as close as one family.

After Dong Zhong left, Liu Bian said to Guo Sheng: "Dong Zhong admitted his mistake to me, please spread it quietly."

(End of this chapter)