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

Chapter 197 News from the South
Yuan Wei was originally one of the Three Masters, so if we were to say who was most qualified to be the Chief Situ after the restructuring, it would be Yuan Wei.

However, Yuan Shu's troubles forced him to be promoted to the position of Chief Situ Cheng. The position of Chief Situ is still vacant. Liu Ming once said that if the Yuan family performs well, this position will still be reserved for Yuan Wei.

It's like the bundle of hay hanging in front of the donkey, which you can always see but never reach.

With Yuan Wei's talent, he naturally knew that His Majesty's arrangement was not as simple as it seemed.

That is to say, governing the world is inseparable from the Yuan family, but at the same time, it has concerns about the Yuan family and intends to suppress it.

This is very uncomfortable.

When Yuan Ji asked whether there was any way for the family to survive, everyone was silent.

Because the most difficult road ahead is not them, but the Yuan family.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward. Yuan Wei glanced at everyone present with gentle eyes, but his heart was full of sourness——

The Saga Group has been broken, and the era of the Yuan family taking the lead is over.

"Actually, whether we can survive, or live well, all depends on whether the Yuan family can show their favor." Yang Biao broke the silence with a smile and said, "Inventorying land, population, and even the implementation of a new tax system, these have the greatest impact. Our aristocratic family, and all these powers are in the hands of the Yuan family, we still expect the Yuan family to enjoy the food, hahahaha..."

Everyone also laughed.

Yuan Wei did not smile.

After everyone had finished laughing, Yuan Wei said: "Your Majesty has passed down the decree. The rebels of Hongnong and Li Jue have been defeated. Hangu Pass does not need so many soldiers and horses, but Dong Zhuo of Hedong, the Baibo bandits of Heishan in Hanoi, and Yanzhou Bao Xin rebelled, and the two states of Jing and Yang were also fighting fiercely. The imperial troops were sent to all directions, and the capital was empty, so Benchu ​​was sent to the capital to defend the capital. "

When everyone heard this, they were all shocked.

What does the Yuan family mean?
Even if His Majesty really has an imperial edict to transfer Yuan Shao to Beijing, what does it mean that Yuan Wei summoned them together and lamented that the family had no way to survive?
Your Majesty leads the troops outside, and the Yuan family's troops control the capital, and then win over the aristocratic family...

Why do you think the more you think about this, the more you feel there is something wrong with it?
Those who can represent aristocratic families in high positions in the court are all talented people. Everyone looked at each other and could see the doubts in each other's eyes.

The Yuan family's status is still very special. Yuan Shu is plotting rebellion outside. If Yuan Shao controls the capital with his troops again, then... the imaginable space will be huge.

Normally, no matter how stupid your Majesty is, he would not be able to issue such an edict.

"I wonder if we can take a look at His Majesty's edict?" Yang Biao hesitated and said.

The matter was of great importance, and the timing was special, so we had to proceed with caution.

Yuan Wei took out the imperial edict from his sleeves, waved it to everyone, then spread it on the table and said: "Originally, I wanted Benchu ​​to lead his troops into Yanzhou to quell the chaos, but His Majesty said that there is another place in Yanzhou. There are arrangements for Benchu ​​to come to Beijing."

Everyone came together to take a look, and it was true as Yuan Wei said. The edict denied Yuan Wei's suggestion to let Yuan Shao lead troops to Yanzhou, and indeed stated that Hangu Pass had been stabilized and allowed Yuan Shao to enter the capital.

As for what he was going to do in the capital, Yuan Wei's hand holding the imperial edict happened to cover it. The imperial edict was displayed for only a few seconds, and then he quickly said, "Everyone, you can see clearly. Now the defense in Luoyang City is empty, and Benchu ​​leads the troops." After entering Beijing, we still need to rely on the strong support of everyone. If there is any change, please stay in your place and don’t panic.”

Everyone has seen clearly that the imperial edict does say that Yuan Shao comes to the capital, so they have no doubts about him. What else can they say? I can only silently lament the emperor's confusion and lament the strong vitality of the Yuan family.

"Do Liu Bei and Feng Fang know about this?" Wang Yun asked.

Liu Bei is now responsible for the defense of the capital, and Feng Fang is responsible for the defense of the palace. If Yuan Shao leads troops into the capital, it is impossible for these two people to not know about it.

"None of us are in the military, so I can't ask you about the details of the military situation. Since His Majesty has made this arrangement, he will definitely consider it thoroughly." Yuan Wei very calmly stuffed the imperial edict back into his sleeve and said, "I advise you not to inquire. , so as not to ruin His Majesty’s plan.”

As he spoke, Yuan Wei glanced at everyone again and said: "Don't worry, gentlemen, regulations are dead, people are alive. You gentlemen are all my friends for many years. Our family is connected, as long as the implementation of the new policy is left to the Yuan family. , there are some things... According to the old rules, you know, everyone benefits. Please move to the front hall, I have a small amount of wine, it is not respectful. "

Everyone went to the front hall to have a banquet and watch singing and dancing. It was a great time, but everyone was in a hurry.

Yuan Wei originally wanted to win these aristocratic families to his side, but after testing, he found that it was unlikely and that the news might be exposed, so he had to warn them to stay in their respective positions, that is, to remain neutral and not to mess around.

He believed that as long as he controlled the capital, these aristocratic families would choose him.

The next day, Xun Yu came to visit Yuan Wei with Liu Ming's instructions on supervising the transportation of grain and grass.

Yuan Wei warmly received Xun Yu. Although the positions of the two were very different, Yuan Wei still held a banquet to entertain Xun Yu with a very low profile.

"Who doesn't know that the Xun family in Yingchuan is really full of talents." Yuan Wei said with a spring breeze on his face, "If Wen Ruo was personally recruited by His Majesty at such a young age and entrusted with important tasks, he will have a bright future, Ciming (characterized by Xun Shuang) My brother has also been appointed as the shepherd of Yuzhou. With His Majesty's favor, the Xun family will be extremely prosperous in the future! From now on, the Yuan family's children will have to rely on Wen Ruo to take care of them!"

"Uncle, you are so complimentary. The Yuan family should be the leader among all the great families in the world." Xun Yu bowed humbly, handed Liu Ming's decree to it, and said, "This is His Majesty's decree to supervise the transportation of grain and grass. It's still troublesome." Uncle has worked hard to mobilize the fine iron from the capital, which has already caused trouble to my uncle. This junior is deeply uneasy. "

"What are you talking about? We are all loyal to His Majesty, not to mention that for the sake of the stability of the country, families in the world should support each other." Yuan Wei took the imperial edict and looked at it. Sure enough, he was supervising the transportation of grain and grass, but the handwriting was different from the one given to him before. That copy was different, so he asked, "Is this written by His Majesty himself?"

"Your Majesty has so many things to do all day, how can he have time to draft the edict himself? Most of the time it is written by others, and Your Majesty uses the seal." Xun Yu didn't think much and answered according to his usual thinking.

Yuan Wei handed the imperial edict back to Xun Yu and said, "Your Majesty did not bring any officials from the Grand Sizong or the eunuchs in the palace during this southern expedition. I wonder who is helping your Majesty draft the edict?"

"Uncle, I think too highly of this junior. I'm just a general in charge of food and craftsmanship. How can I come into contact with such confidential matters?" Xun Yu didn't know why Yuan Wei would inquire about these things.

He had seen Liu Ming draft decrees. Sometimes he wrote them himself, and sometimes he asked others to write them. For example, this decree to supervise the transportation of grain and grass was drafted by Xun Yu himself.

Naturally, he didn't know the doubts in Yuan Wei's heart.

"I heard that your Majesty's war in Jingzhou went extremely smoothly and he was invincible. After killing the traitor Sun Jian, Jingzhou will be pacified soon?" Yuan Wei inquired, "Actually, the capital is also in a mess. All the ministers hope that your majesty will end the rebellion soon and return to Beijing to take charge of the overall situation. "The bandit leader Sun Jian has indeed been killed," Xun Yu said, "but it will take more than a day to pacify Jingzhou. Sun Jian's family has not yet been killed, especially his eldest son Sun Ce, who is brave in battle and has several capable generals." After fleeing, Jingzhou only captured two counties. It is still early to pacify Jingzhou, and it is probably difficult for His Majesty to return to Beijing in the short term. "

These words were discussed with Liu Ming in advance, just to calm Yuan Wei's mind and make him mistakenly think that there was an opportunity to take advantage of him.

When Yuan Wei heard that everything Xun Yu said was reasonable, he felt relieved. While urging him to drink, he said seemingly unintentionally: "I heard that your Majesty slaughtered the Huan family and Cai family in Jingzhou. I wonder if other aristocratic families will rebound?"

"Who dares to fight back?" Xun Yu sneered, "The Huan and Cai families who were not loyal to the imperial court and His Majesty, as well as the Zhang family, a small aristocratic family, have all been confiscated and exterminated. In this turmoil, who dares to fight back? They are all willing Donate half of your family property to support His Majesty in countering the rebellion."

"Your Majesty's benevolence brings the world to your heart." Yuan Wei said with a smile, "However, the aristocratic family is intertwined and involved in a wide range of things. It is not a long-term solution to always be so bloody and suppressed. Wen Ruo is also a descendant of the aristocratic family. What good plan can we have for this?"

"What good strategy is needed for this?" Xun Yu asked in surprise, "As long as you are loyal to the court and your Majesty, the family will be safe and sound, and it will even go further and flourish under the new policy. If there is any good strategy, loyalty is the best strategy. Uncle thinks Woolen cloth?"

"What my nephew said makes sense." Yuan Wei said calmly, "I will send people to raise food and grass today to help your majesty put down the rebellion. I hope that there will be a stable situation as soon as possible and that our family can develop peacefully. It’s just that wars are raging in the world, and there is not much food supply in Beijing, but the supply must be given to His Majesty first, and it will be fully prepared in a few days. "

"That's a lot of trouble, uncle." Xun Yu said.

On that day, Yuan Wei indeed sent an order to raise food and grass everywhere.

There is indeed not much food left in Luoyang's treasury, and it will take more than a day to prepare everything.

While Yuan Wei was preparing food and fodder with great fanfare and waiting for news from Yuan Shao, Yuan Ji hurried over that afternoon, looking very panicked and saying: "Uncle, the latest news from the south may be detrimental to the Yuan family."

"What news?" Yuan Wei asked in surprise.

With the Yuan family being such a powerful force and an ambitious one, they would have spies in important places, and Xiangyang was no exception. It's just that some informants are limited by their identities and cannot get accurate information so quickly.

Often a few days later than the actual occurrence.

"Before he executed Sun Jian, His Majesty once asked Sun Jian and the Highway Rebellion whether there was any plot by his uncle." Yuan Ji replied with a heavy breath.

"Then what? What did Your Majesty say?" Yuan Wei asked eagerly, his breathing a little heavy.

When His Majesty asked this question, it meant that he was already suspicious of him.

King, once you have doubts in your heart, a fatal rope will be tied to you. No matter whether the facts are true or false, the rope will always tighten and tighten until you are strangled to death.

What's more, now the Yuan family feels guilty about being a thief.

"Sun Jian, the thief, actually said that his uncle had arranged for him and the highway to take office in Jingyang and Yangzhou, and that their rebellion was also planned by his uncle." Yuan Ji's face showed anger and said, "This person who has suffered tens of millions of dollars is in vain for my Yuan family to do so. It’s really abominable to help him and bite him back when he’s about to die.”

"Then what? Did your Majesty say anything else?" Yuan Wei asked.

"His Majesty did not dwell on this matter anymore, but directly killed Sun Jian." Yuan Ji said, "His Majesty is obviously suspicious. We either don't do it, or we have to do it quickly to avoid leaks."

Yuan Wei pondered for a while and said, "What are the imperial soldiers and horses in Jingzhou doing now?"

"Your Majesty ordered the major families in Jing and Xiang to separate and persuade the remaining counties in Jingzhou to surrender. The imperial troops gathered near Xiangyang to train troops." Yuan Ji continued to report the news from the south, saying, "It is said that they are ready to go south at any time to destroy those who are unwilling. If all the counties and counties that surrender to the imperial court return, the army will turn to Yangzhou and attack the highway. "

"Since your Majesty has asked this question, it means that he is already alert to our actions." Yuan Wei clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turned white, as if he had made up his final determination, and said, "Send someone to urge Ben Chu. , speed up, travel day and night, mobilize people and horses to return to the capital, and once they take control of the court, they will depose the current majesty and make Prince Liu Xie the emperor. "

"I'll do it now, kid!" Yuan Ji promised and turned around quickly.

……

Another day later, Huang Chengyan came to Luoyang. Behind him was a young man, about twenty years old, thin, wearing a white robe, and his face was a little pale. It was Guo Jia who Liu Ming had been waiting for for a long time. .

"The common people have seen Your Majesty!" Guo Jia fell to the ground and bowed in a large, inconspicuous tent in the military camp.

Liu Ming helped him up and said: "Fengxiao is finally here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. The common people didn't know how to appreciate it before." Guo Jia said, "I wonder what your Majesty's plans are now?"

"Destroy all those who do evil." Liu Ming showed a determined look and said, "No matter who dares to rebel and cause chaos, disobey the court's discipline, and is disloyal to me, we will all be cut off and restore a peaceful world to the world. The top priority is the Yuan family. , This is also the main purpose of my secret return to Beijing.”

Guo Jia pondered for a while and said: "The aristocratic families are getting bigger and bigger. Even if those aristocratic families with evil intentions are eliminated now, there will always be new aristocratic families who are not willing to accept the limitation of their power. The bigger the aristocratic families are, the greater their ambitions will be, creating a vicious cycle. In the end, the country and the country will be harmed, and the people will suffer. "

"The aristocratic family will not grow endlessly." Liu Ming said calmly, "I plan to abolish the inspection and promotion system, free talent recommendation from the control of the aristocratic family, and change the situation like the Yuan family where disciples and old officials are spread all over the world. "

"Your Majesty, please clear up the confusion." Guo Jia showed doubts.

Guo Jia naturally understood that the family's troubles were the source of destabilization to a certain extent. He himself had thought of many solutions, but when it came to personnel matters, he hit a dead end.

The family's economic control situation can be alleviated to a certain extent through the new tax system and the business promotion order.

However, reading resources and talent resources are in the hands of the aristocratic family, which Guo Jia has always been unable to do.

Huang Chengyan and Xun Yu also looked over after hearing this.

These three people are all well-known wise men, and they are very proud of themselves. They want to see what effective measures His Majesty will take to break the situation.

(End of this chapter)