Three Kingdoms: I will act as a substitute for the Hunjun

Chapter 101 The Contest with Jian Shuo
  Back at Changle Palace, Liu Ming was still immersed in the joy of his sexy tricks, but something unexpected soon came - Jian Shuo came to the door.

After waving away the others, Jian Shuo said with a cold face: "Why don't you discuss such a big matter with me in advance?"

"In advance? How in advance?" Liu Ming spread his hands, pretending to be innocent, and said, "It was Yuan Wei who suddenly proposed such a memorial in the court. I was also very surprised. I didn't know in advance. How could I communicate with the general in advance? Negotiate?”

When Jian Shuo heard that he didn't mean to hide anything from him, his expression softened slightly and he said: "But at the court, my general's attitude has been very clear. He is opposed to Yuan Kui's proposal, and so many ministers are opposed to it. Why do you have to Why do you want to insist on promoting the idea of ​​sharing the land with a small family?"

"Alas!" Liu Ming sighed, with a sad look on his face, and said: "The general has been in a high position for a long time and doesn't know the suffering of the people. I was born in a humble age and I know very well that it is difficult for the people to even survive. Excessive rents and land rents are the source of disaster. Yuan, the people are suffering too much, and if the system is not reformed, there will never be peace in this world of chaos."

"Is this something you and I need to worry about?" Jian Shuo said sternly, "You are just a substitute, and I am just a eunuch who relies on imperial power to get rich. The rise and fall of the world has nothing to do with us? Get real money and silver. That’s the most real thing. You’ve caused this general to suffer heavy losses by letting this bullshit spread into his own land.”

"The general is wrong." Liu Ming argued, "With the general's current status, does he still care about the income from the thousands of acres of land? Even if the entire Jian Mansion is burned to the ground and all the family property is lost, doesn't the general have a bigger fortune now? A mansion and more treasure?

"General, the whole world belongs to you, why keep looking at those thousands of acres of land? The imperial treasury is full, and the general reaches out, who can stop him? Whoever dares to stop, I will be the first to take his head. , General, think about it carefully, is this true?"

After Liu Ming finished speaking, he stared at Jian Shuo with a smile on his face.

Jian Shuo touched his chin and suddenly laughed, "Hey, that's the truth! It's because my general's structure has become smaller. But..."

Jian Shuo's voice became serious again, "But it's still the same sentence. You must not pass anything that I object to in the court. Your situation may be bigger this time, but it will not be the same next time. In front of others, you and I must It's a voice, a thought, an action.

"We must let those old stubborns in the court know one thing, that is, your majesty must listen to this general! My words can influence the situation of the court and make them respect me as they respect your majesty. Some people do that Yes, someone recently recognized this general as his adoptive father, and you should make use of such a minister."

Foster father?

"Has Lu Bu arrived in Beijing?" Liu Ming blurted out and asked.

"How could it be so soon? I just wrote a letter to Ding Yuan." Jian Shuo didn't know why Liu Ming suddenly asked about Lu Bu.

Liu Ming gave a false alarm. It seemed that other sycophants were fawning over Jian Shuo. He almost thought it was Lu Bu who came to Beijing, but from this he thought of a question. If Lu Bu really recognized Jian Shuo as his adoptive father, that would be troublesome. .

Or should I accept him as my adopted son first? No, my current character is only thirty-three. Lu Bu should be a few years younger than me. Besides, the consequences of the emperor's adoption of his adopted son will be very serious. If I have a prince in the future, with Lu Bu's character, he may cause some trouble. Come on, never do it.

But one thing is clear: Lu Bu and Jian Shuo cannot be bound.

"There is one thing I must make clear to you, General. Although you and I are grasshoppers on the same rope, you must understand that I am the leader in everything." Jian Shuo solemnly said, "Even if you appear in public as His Majesty, But you must act in accordance with the requirements of this general in everything you say and do, and you must not act arbitrarily unless authorized by this general."

"This..." Liu Ming hesitated and said, "Didn't the general say before that important matters should be discussed in advance and other small matters should be handled by myself?"

"But it's obvious that common people are common people. Even if you are placed on the throne, you can't tell the difference between big and small." Jian Shuo continued, "For example, today's tax system in the court is a major matter that affects the world, but you can't tell the difference between big and small." Ignoring the general's objections, I made my own decision." "Didn't the general just say that the rise and fall of the world has nothing to do with us? Since it is none of your business and mine, it must be a trivial matter, and my decision is reasonable." Liu Ming retorted. .

"Have you learned to talk back?" Jian Shuo's face darkened, "What I mean is that you cannot agree to anything that I oppose, no matter how big or small."

Liu Ming was silent for two seconds and said, "But what if the general is wrong?"

"Right or wrong is not the key!" Jian Shuo said solemnly, "The key is that you and I have to act in unison! Even if you are wrong, you will naturally bear the responsibility. If you can't take the blame, what kind of substitute is it?"

Liu Ming was still waiting to argue, but Jian Shuo waved his hand and said: "This matter is settled, no need to say more."

"There is a saying that you must have heard, general. If the skin is gone, how can the hair be attached?" Liu Ming said unhurriedly, "If the country of Han Dynasty dies, the ones who will die the most miserably will probably be you and me. Two people.

"The general must know that he has made some important decisions. The general has been in the palace for a long time and does not know the world's situation, so he cannot come up with any good strategies. On the contrary, I was born in the humble period and am quite aware of the sufferings of the people. Although I can't be considered to have many good strategies. , but at least it won’t cause trouble to the world.”

"Instead of asking the general to make decisions on both big and small matters, it is better for the general to discuss things with me more often." Liu Ming continued, neither humble nor overbearing, "In the final analysis, you and I are just grasshoppers on a fly, so we need to support each other and move forward and retreat together. If we have to separate the grasshoppers into big and small, I’m afraid it will be difficult to maintain the rope after all.”

Jian Shuo stared at Liu Ming with fascinated eyes for a long time, and then said: "What do you mean? Do you want to break off the relationship with this general? Do you think that because His Majesty is bedridden, you can really do whatever you want on his behalf? You are Don’t you still want to kick this general away one day?”

"With the power of the general, how can I dare to kick the general away? I can't kick him away!" Liu Ming laughed at himself and said, "But if this palace life is really boring, I can always commit suicide."

"You..." Jian Shuo's eyes widened, he pointed at Liu Ming, panting, and said, "You dare to threaten this general? Do you know who you are? It was this general who brought you into the palace, so you have With today's glory and wealth, I didn't expect that I would only feed an unfamiliar white-eyed wolf."

"General, your words are serious." Liu Ming smiled. He felt that it was not appropriate to completely break up with Jian Shuo today. He only needed to let him understand his importance now and relax his control. He softened his tone and said,
  He said, "What I want is that you and I should discuss the big things and I will deal with the small things. The general has worked hard for the country all his life and deserves to enjoy a few days of happiness. How can he work hard on everything? You and I are advancing and retreating as one, why do we have to distinguish ourselves from each other? ?”

Jian Shuo stared at Liu Ming's expression for a long time and said in a deep voice: "No matter what you say, we still have to distinguish between big and small. I am the big one and you are the small one! If you don't adapt to palace life, then it's okay to go out and play. No, it’s okay to understand the sentiments of the people, quell rebellions, and conduct military campaigns in person. The Northern Expedition, the Eastern Expedition, and the Western Conquest, the world is so big, there is plenty of room for you to play.”

"Hehehehehe..." Liu Ming smiled sinisterly and said, "If I leave, the general will not be afraid that the important ministers in the court will take the opportunity to attack the general? Only with my protection can the general be safe and sound, let alone what I have Three longs and two shortcomings, if I leave the capital within a few days, the general will be in danger."

Jian Shuo thought for a long time, but he didn't fart, because what the substitute said was absolutely correct.

If Liu Ming leaves Beijing, Jian Shuo must follow him, but if they both leave, what will happen to the secrets in the palace?
  After a long time, Jian Shuo said in a deep voice: "Then what do you think?"

"I'm not going anywhere, I'm just staying here in Luoyang City." Liu Ming said with a smile, "As a general, if you can lead an army and go on an expedition, you will not only be able to quell the chaos, but also be able to establish authority with military merit. Once authority is established , the general can no longer rely on imperial power for his existence, and that is when the general becomes truly majestic and powerful."

(End of this chapter)