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

Chapter 195 Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu’s plan
None of the representatives of the Jingxiang family were fools. They could naturally understand that His Majesty was obviously talking about Sun Jian, but he was actually talking to them.

The imperial court is not an inn where you can come and go when you want, nor is it a grocery store where you can still bargain.

The imperial court must have the majesty of the imperial court.

Although the aristocratic family is awesome, it cannot be above the imperial court, let alone allow the imperial court to please the aristocratic family, which will lead to endless troubles if they are used to making mistakes.

Although the imperial court's majesty has deteriorated since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Liu Ming now has the ambition to reorganize the country.

Whether he is the real emperor or a substitute, the world is truly in his hands now. Even if he only thinks about being an emperor, he is still willing to be the ruler of the world.

Representatives of the major aristocratic families saw that Huan Jie's head was still on the spot, Cai Hao and Zhang Yun had been dragged out, and even their families were about to be wiped out and all their property confiscated.

And now Sun Jian is also being dragged away.

They - finally panicked!
They have been domineering in the Jingxiang area for many years, and now they finally feel out of control. They, the local snakes, have been suppressed by the powerful dragon. They have no idea what will happen in the future.

"Invite the three righteous men of the Huang family." Just when the representatives of the aristocratic family were confused, they heard His Majesty the Emperor calmly order.

Soon, Huang Chengyan, Huang Zu, and Huang Zhong walked in and knelt on the ground to say hello.

None of the three looked very good. After Sun Jian was escorted into the front hall, the three of them were waiting outside the hall. Therefore, all three of them watched the killings of Huan Jie, Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and Sun Jian.

Everyone's hair stood on end, thinking that it was very dangerous. If Huang Chengyan had not come to Xiangyang that day to clarify his interests, I am afraid that those killed this time would have included Huang Zu and Huang Zhong, and even the entire Huang family might have been ransacked.

In that case, the Huang family in Jingzhou might be destroyed because of them. Not only would they die themselves, but they would also become the sinners of the entire Huang family.

"My dear friends, please rise." Liu Ming sat down again and said slowly.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." The three of them kowtowed again and then stood up.

"I am very relieved that the three beloved ministers know the general situation and take the overall situation into consideration." Liu Ming said, "I have fulfilled my previous promise and named Huang Zu the prefect of Jiangxia and Huang Zhong the captain. They will stay with me for now. "Would Huang Chengyan be willing to serve as Lang Guan temporarily by my side? He will be promoted as appropriate in the future."

Liu Ming was sure that Huang Zu and Huang Zhong were willing to become officials, but he was a little unsure about Huang Chengyan.

According to what he learned from the novel materials, Huang Chengyan was already an old man when he appeared on the scene, a hermit whose daughter married Zhuge Liang.

I don't know if he is willing to become an official now, but looking at his actions, at least he can't bear to see his family destroyed.

"This..." Huang Chengyan hesitated.

"Your Majesty is willing to keep you by your side, which is a great honor for the Huang family. Why hesitate? Why don't you thank me quickly!" Huang Wan reminded.

Huang Chengyan knelt down again and said: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. The common people are willing to serve Your Majesty."

"My dear, please rise." Liu Ming was very happy. Huang Chengyan was considered a celebrity in this era, but the original history did not give him a stage to display his talents. But now, I hope he can make full use of his talents.

At this time, the heads of Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were presented.

"Masters, this is the fate of those who commit rebellion." Liu Ming said calmly to the representatives of other major families, "If you don't support me and don't return to the imperial court, this is the fate of the two thieves Cai Hao and Zhang Yun. They will die and their families will be destroyed." !
"Support me sincerely. The Huang family is a role model. With promotions and titles, the family will prosper! Which of your families does not support me and does not return to the imperial court?"

"The Pang family serves Your Majesty loyally and is willing to go through fire and water for His Majesty, no matter what." Pang Shu hurriedly knelt down in the tunnel and said.

"For generations, the Ma family has looked up to His Majesty. If there are any second thoughts, I am willing to suffer the crime of confiscating the house and exterminating the family!" Ma Bochang also knelt down to show his loyalty.

Other major aristocratic families expressed their opinions one after another, and some even cried bitterly.

Liu Ming nodded with satisfaction and ordered: "Kou Feng, take Cai Mao's head and go to Cai's house to ransack it!"

"According to the order!" Kou Feng agreed, picked up Cai Mao's head and turned around to go out.

"Wei Yan, take Zhang Yun's head and go to Zhang's house to ransack it!" Liu Ming ordered again.

Now Wei Yan has been awarded the title of Sima for his internal service. He was originally an unknown person in Xiangyang City, but suddenly he was promoted to the backbone of the army. It was the time when he was most motivated.

"According to the order!" Wei Yan responded loudly, then picked up Zhang Yun's head and walked out.

At this time, Sun Jian's head was also brought in and placed in front of everyone.

Seeing such a bloody scene, the bigwigs of these aristocratic families were so frightened that their calves almost cramped. This was really killing them at will, without any intention of beating them!

Liu Ming glanced at the people kneeling on the ground and said: "Whether you really want to return to the imperial court or not, just talking won't work. The key lies in your next actions.

"You have to do three things now: First, send half of the promised family property to Xiangyang within three days. This will make up for your previous sins.

"Within two or three days, you will find out the land and population under your family's name, register and send it to Xiangyang. Of course, the court will also send personnel to check. If there is any fraud, then I will consider that you still belong to the family. You are a traitor and do not want to return to the imperial court. You know what will happen.

"Third, go to the army to attack. I have the virtue of living a good life and do not want to commit more crimes. Your family is very capable. Each of your families will go to solve the remaining counties in Jingzhou separately, whether by persuasion or by force. Whoever can win it will be the county governor for a period of one month. I will wait for good news!"

Once Sun Jian died, there were not many remaining counties that could be fought. Liu Ming was too lazy to send troops to conquer one by one, so he let the noble family do it for him.

On the one hand, it gives the family a chance to express themselves, which can be regarded as a little bit to ease their doubts. On the other hand, it saves them from having to mobilize many troops, and he can concentrate on dealing with Yuan Shu in Yangzhou next to him.

"The common people are willing to share your Majesty's worries!" Everyone kowtowed to the leader and left in a hurry.

After leaving the temporary palace, everyone looked at each other, and then they realized that everyone was pale and sweating like rain.

Everyone let out a long breath. It felt like there was a mountain-like force pressing on their heads just now, making them breathless.

One wrong sentence and the Cai family would be their fate.

Although they are still cutting off their flesh now, fortunately the whole family has stayed and has the opportunity to make contributions. If they can really win a county and become a feudal official, it will undoubtedly be a great help to the development of the family.

Death or life, two roads are lined up in front of you, it depends on the choice. Several major families immediately discussed and decided to go separately to capture the counties, not to mention it for the time being.

"Your Majesty, Wei Chen and members of the Huang family have not seen each other for many years. Today, thanks to Your Majesty's great kindness, it is rare for us to get together. Wei Chen would like to invite three members of the clan to have a drink and talk about their family affairs. I hope your Majesty will allow it." Huang Wan said.

"Okay, my dear, please excuse me." After Liu Ming said that, he returned to the inner hall, with only Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu beside him.

He suddenly discovered that the Huang family was quite powerful.

Huang Wan is now an important minister with two thousand stones in the court, Huang Zu is the governor of a county, and Huang Zhong will definitely be entrusted with important tasks in the future. If Huang Chengyan is willing to be loyal to the court, he will have a bright future.

Liu Ming seemed to see another big family rising.

But there is nothing you can do about it. As a family grows stronger, it will inevitably grow into a noble family, especially in peacetime. Once it grows, it will be difficult to suppress it.

Fortunately, Liu Ming still has a way to crack it, and soon he will pave the way for promotion for poor families or civilians, diluting the resources of the aristocratic family.

Xi Zhicai achieved great success this time. He led Lu Bu and Zhang Fei and led 2,300 cavalry, killing more than 20,000 Yuan Shu. This made the battle of Xiangyang relatively easy.

Later, he led his cavalry to intercept the remnants of Sun Jian's troops and killed Zhang Hu and Sun Jing, forcing Sun Jian to flee along the Han River. This gave Huang Zu the opportunity to lure Chun on board and capture him.

It can be said that Sun Jian was captured, and half of the credit was due to Xi Zhicai.

Therefore, when Xiangyang City was conquered and rewarded for merit, Xi Zhicai was given the title of admonishing the officials, an official of 600 shi. At this time, Xi Zhicai was still very young, in his twenties, and he had just started his official career with 600 shi, which was already enviable. I don’t know how many people.

But their achievements are clearly there, and no one can find anything wrong with them.

The two major counties of Nanyang and Nanjun in Jingzhou have been pacified, Sun Jian has been beheaded, and the other remaining counties are basically not difficult.

Liu Ming was about to ask Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu about the next strategy they should adopt. Suddenly Shi A came in and presented a report, which was sent from Luoyang by the great Situ Cheng Yuan Wei.

The letter said that Hongnong had been stabilized and Hangu Pass did not need too many troops to garrison. At the same time, Bao Xin of Yanzhou was in rebellion, and a large number of Yellow Turban bandits took the opportunity to flood in, making it difficult for Liu Dai to suppress the bandits.

It is hoped that Yuan Shao, who is stationed at Hangu Pass, can lead his troops to Yanzhou to quell the rebellion to show the Yuan family's loyalty to the country.

Liu Ming pondered for a moment, handed the report to Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu, and said, "What do you two dear ladies think of it?"

Xun Yu looked a little confused and said, "The minister is responsible for general affairs, but he can also discuss the affairs of the court?"

"Since I have personally recruited you to take you with me, I will treat you as my subordinates." Liu Ming smiled and said, "There are no outsiders here, but it doesn't matter."

"The ministers thought that the Yuan family should no longer be allowed to lead the army." Xun Yu said, "The Yuan family is the head of the family, and their children also hold important positions. Yuan Wei is the great Situ Cheng. Yuan Ji is responsible for implementing your majesty's new tax system. Yuan Shao leads the army." If the soldiers guard important passes and are loyal to the country, they will naturally be a blessing to the world, but if they are disobedient, they will inevitably cause chaos in the world.

"Yuan Shu has rebelled. Sun Jian just confessed that their rebellion was arranged by Yuan Wei. The matter has not yet been determined. If Yuan Shao is allowed to lead troops to suppress the rebellion at this moment, be careful that the Yuan family is too powerful to control."

Liu Ming nodded and looked at Xi Zhicai again.

Xi Zhicai thought for a while and said: "Why did Your Majesty ask Sun Jian about Yuan Wei in front of the public just now? It is difficult to tell whether Sun Jian's words are true or false, but if it reaches the ears of the Yuan family, I'm afraid..."

"I just want Sun Jian's words to reach Yuan Wei's ears." Liu Ming said, "Sun Jian and Yuan Shu went south to Jingzhou and Yangzhou to take office. It was Yuan Wei who secretly colluded with Jian Shuo. I already know all this. After the two rebelled, Yuan Wei You have also asked me to apologize. These are not important. Instead, they have given me a hammer to beat the Yuan family. What is important is what Yuan Wei will do when Sun Jian's words are heard!"

"Your Majesty is wise." Xi Zhicai felt relieved upon hearing this. It turned out that it was not His Majesty's reckless behavior, but intentional. He couldn't help but take another high look at the emperor.

"Since Gongsun Zan's border troops have entered Yanzhou to suppress the rebellion, they should have no worries." Xi Zhicai continued, "It would be better to take this opportunity to force the Yuan family."

"How?" Liu Ming became interested.

"Your Majesty can issue an edict to Yuan Wei, not only not allowing Yuan Shao to lead troops to suppress the rebellion, but also removing Yuan Shao from military power and giving him other idle positions to see what happens to the Yuan family." Xi Zhicai said.

Xun Yu nodded.

The Yuan family is now in an awkward position. They occupy a high position in the court and their children are rebelling outside, so it is necessary to test Yuan Wei.

"And I will deliberately spread what Sun Jian just said to Yuan Wei's ears, and force him to see if he will reveal his true colors." After Liu Ming finished speaking, he immediately issued an edict.

Tell Yuan Wei that since the Hongnong Rebellion has been settled, Dong Zhuo will hardly make any big waves in Hedong, and there is no need for so many soldiers to be stationed at Hangu Pass. He will transfer Yuan Shao back to the capital to help Yuan Wei build the Minghan Tower. I have my own arrangements to quell the rebellion in Yanzhou.

Just after drafting the edict, Shi A came in again to report: "Your Majesty, the eunuch sent to Changshan in Jizhou came back to report that he had news about Zhao Yun."

"Is there any news about Zhao Yun?" Liu Ming was overjoyed and said, "Announce his coming in!"

Shi A turned around and went out, and soon brought in a eunuch. After greeting him, he reported: "Your Majesty, I have found Zhao Yun and delivered your Majesty's imperial edict."

"Then what? Where is Zhao Yun?" Liu Ming asked hurriedly.

Liu Ming still cares about Zhao Yun. This is a tyrannical being with the second highest military force in the entire Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He is brave, resourceful, and loyal. He is simply a perfect courtier.

In the story of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Ming's favorite in his previous life was Zhao Yun. It can be said that he was a fan of Yun. I extremely long for Zhao Yun to be by my side at all times.

"But Zhao Yun doesn't want to apply for the imperial examination or become an official." The eunuch shook his head helplessly.

"In other words, Zhao Yun was not recruited? Then what are you going to do when you come back?" Liu Ming was unhappy. "Didn't I tell you before I left that I would not come back unless I recruited Zhao Yun?"

"Your Majesty, forgive me." The eunuch hurriedly explained, "We have been working hard in Zhaojia Village in Changshan for more than half a month, and finally persuaded the Zhao family's parents, but Zhao Yun still refused to apply. At this time, Gongsun Zan led his army to Yanzhou to ping When passing through Jizhou, Zhao Yun said that he would join the army to quell the chaos first, and then come to your majesty to apply for military service after achieving military merit. "

Liu Ming felt a little better, Zhao Yun finally chose Gongsun Zan, but it didn't matter, now Gongsun Zan was not a prince, but his own minister.

Liu Ming did not ask why Zhao Yun was unwilling to accept the emperor's call and was instead willing to join the army with his ministers, but he could roughly guess the reason.

It's just that the previous owner of this body, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, was so bad that Xiao Zhao Yun was a little disappointed, and it could even be said that he looked down upon him.

(End of this chapter)