I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 96 The Three Fires of the Prince’s Supervision of the Country

Liu Bian didn't think that Dong Zhong's temporary surrender meant that he was really as close to him as a family.

Although he did not know who initiated the impeachment of Dong Zhong, Emperor Ling was still alive. Past experience told Liu Bian that the influence of Empress Dowager Dong on Emperor Ling must not be ignored.

Moreover, if he dared to attack Dong Zhong when he was in charge of the country, it would inevitably make people suspicious - how would he deal with Empress Dowager Dong and Liu Xie in the future?

Liu Bian would not do such a stupid thing.

Moreover, the story of the charcoal seller did not only happen in the Tang Dynasty. Could it be that Dong Chong was the only one who was not strict in his rule?

Liu Bian realized his shortcomings in intelligence very early. On the way back from Yuntai Palace to Changqiu Palace, he suddenly felt that this matter might be an opportunity.

However, after thinking about it, for him, eunuchs were still a force that he could not completely control. It seemed that the only manpower suitable for him to use was He Miao's tribe.

The next day, Liu Bian summoned Zhang Wen, the captain of the Sili School, and told Zhang Wen about Dong Zhong's tribe forcibly buying cloth from the common people, and asked: "An ordinary tribe in the general's palace dared to do such a thing unscrupulously. Now, I know about this matter, but what about those matters that have never appeared on my desk? I summoned you alone this time just to ask your opinion."

Zhang Wen himself is a member of the powerful. Hesitating between concealing something and telling the truth, Zhang Wen finally chose to sit on the fence: "I thought I just lacked a strong command."

"Strength Order" originally referred to the cruel official Dong Xuan.

The slave of Princess Huyang, the sister of Emperor Guangwu, killed someone. When Dong Xuan was the commander of Luoyang, he killed the slave in the street in front of the princess, and was reported to Emperor Guangwu by the princess.

Emperor Guangwu ordered Xiao Huangmen to take Dong Xuan to kowtow to the princess and apologize. But Dong Xuan held the ground with both hands and his neck was stiff. Xiao Huangmen could not make him kowtow no matter how hard he tried, so he was known as the "Strength Order".

And being called a cruel official shows that he is merciless to the powerful and right-wing officials. Liu Bian said: "In the past, when Cao Mengde was the captain of the northern part of Luoyang, he set up a five-color stick, which was a bit like Dong Xuan's style."

But for now, Cao Cao is not as willing as Dong Xuan to sacrifice his life for the public good and leave no escape route. He does not dare to tell Liu Bian directly about the fact that the wealthy family controls the place.

Zhang Wen still admired Cao Cao very much and did not forget to say a kind word to Cao Cao, saying: "It's a pity that Cao Mengde was transferred away from Luoyang after the Five Colored Stick."

"From this point of view, it is difficult for Luoyang to produce another strong command like Dong Xuan." After sighing, Liu Bian suddenly became formal and said to Zhang Wen seriously, "I have a question. I would like to ask you. Be sure to tell the truth..."

Zhang Wen immediately expressed his position: "Your Highness just asks, I will never dare to tell lies to deceive Your Highness."

At most, it’s only half the words.

"You have been serving as the school captain for a long time. I would like to ask, are there still cases where servants of powerful people kill people but are not punished?"

Zhang Wen became entangled, knowing that this kind of thing must happen. If the answer is yes, it will appear that he, the Sili Xiaowei, is incompetent. But if the answer is no, once the prince learns the truth from elsewhere in the future, will he not be able to remember today's deception?

He finally replied: "Since His Majesty became emperor, there has been no one who can compare with Dong Xuan in all the Luoyang orders."

It was the incompetence of Luoyang's order, not the incompetence of his commander.

Although Liu Bian didn't like Zhang Wen's roundabout way of talking, he finally learned the truth from Zhang Wen and was able to take advantage of the situation to start his next plan.

He said: "Whether it is a noble relative or a powerful eunuch, if one of his or her family members commits a crime, the petty officials cannot punish them because they are afraid of the power. I intend to have the generals of chariots and cavalry send troops to patrol inside and outside Luoyang. , if a powerful person commits a crime and cannot be punished, you can report it and hand it over to the Chariot General. I don’t believe that there are many people in and outside Luoyang who are more valuable than the Chariot General."

Zhang Wen really wanted to admonish the prince. This was the job of the Sili Colonel.

But he didn't have a strong personality to begin with, so when faced with the prince's bright eyes, he was a little speechless. Liu Bian recognized Zhang Wen's point and immediately added: "If it weren't for the fact that Sanhe and Guanzhong are important places under the jurisdiction of the Sili Xiaowei Department and there are insufficient manpower, you will definitely not let illegal things happen."

"What His Highness said is absolutely true!"

"In that case, I will call General Chariot and Cavalry. You may wish to have more discussions with General Chariot and Cavalry, which can solve the problem of insufficient manpower in the Sili School."

Zhang Wen nodded in agreement.

He Miao had been informed by Liu Bian before, and the discussion with Zhang Wen went very smoothly. An official document was quickly drawn up and sent to Henan Yin. Thanks to Zhang Wen, this matter might not have been so easy to achieve if he had been replaced by a strong Sili Colonel.

Liu Bian has finally achieved his request. Through He Miao and Guan Yu, he can at least grasp some basic conditions in Luoyang.

The next time you encounter someone impeaching Dong Zhong, you can check the whole story immediately.

Of course, the most important thing is that Guan Yu manages the army very strictly, and the troops in the Hussar General's Mansion are recruiting troops, so they have the prerequisite not to disturb the people.

If these songs can suppress the powerful and evil officials, it may not be possible to form an Eastern Han Dynasty version of the Jinyiwei based on them in the future.

It was with this expectation that Liu Bian summoned Guan Yu after the incident was completed and told him that military discipline must be strictly enforced. In addition to patrolling for lawlessness, he also needed to pay attention to the collection of intelligence.

Guan Yu solemnly promised: "I will fulfill my mission!"

He looked like he was going to do something big.

……

The official document came to Yin's place in Henan, and Yuan Shu felt his face burning after reading it.

In the past, under his rule, wealthy people and common people had always lived and worked in peace and contentment. Regardless of whether it was true or not, scandals like this had never been sent to the Chancellor.

Yuan Shu immediately sent someone to call Luoyang Ling to the government office and cursed him fiercely. He then said: "He is just a despicable Bu. Even if Dong Chong comes, I, Yuan Gongli, will not be afraid of him. You follow the law." If there is anyone who violates the prohibition and law in the work, you can deal with it. If any dignitary comes to see you, you can push it to me. If He Cheqi's subordinates get caught again under Luoyang's rule, don't blame me for being ruthless. noodle!"

Luoyang Ling did not dare to refute Yuan Shu. After returning, he called the mayor and city chief of Luoyang and vented his anger on these two people. At the end, he also gave the same instructions: "It's just an ordinary routine. It's just a hussar." When the general comes, Mr. Yuan Fu is also there to support him. Don’t be afraid, handle the situation impartially... Remember, don’t let the cavalry general’s troops find you in the wrong..."

When the two of them left the county government office, they were all acquaintances and did not shy away from talking about things. The mayor asked, "What do you think of what Ming Ting said just now? Do you really want to enforce the law impartially to the slaves who are the children of powerful people?"

Mayor Zhong shook his head: "You are young after all, but you really believe his lies. Henan Yin is so superior that he still cares about the life and death of me and other minor officials? Even if nothing happened at the time, how could he avoid the retaliation later?"

The city chief agreed.

(End of this chapter)