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

Chapter 198 The action is tonight (please subscribe)

Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Huang Chengyan all looked at Liu Ming, waiting for His Majesty to reveal the clever strategy to limit the barbaric growth of the family.

Xun Yu and Huang Chengyan were from aristocratic families themselves, so they were particularly interested in what Liu Ming was about to say.

At the same time, I also have deep worries in my heart. Will my family be targeted and suppressed? Even a bloody crackdown?

"I once said that the people are the country, and the country is the people." Liu Ming said slowly, "All the benefits brought by my country should be shared by all people in the world, not exclusive by aristocratic families. I think the key is to create fairness. Opportunity.

"The purpose of implementing the new tax system and counting acres and households is to allow aristocratic families and ordinary people to pay taxes equally, and to allow the hidden population to see the light of day and regain their freedom. The purpose of promoting commerce is to allow all walks of life to pay taxes regardless of their rank. Lowly, everyone in all professions is equal.

"Regarding talent training and selection, we need to break the monopoly of reading resources by aristocratic families, break the unfair chaos in the inspection and promotion system in which officials protect each other, and aristocratic families monopolize the recommendation quotas, and through government-run private schools, township schools, county schools, and state schools, let all children Everyone has access to education, and then the imperial examination system is used to select talents.”

"Imperial examination?" The three of them looked at each other, this was the first time they heard this name.

However, they all breathed a sigh of relief. In Liu Ming's plan, he did not kill the aristocratic family. He did not eliminate the aristocratic family through violence, but gave civilians outside the aristocratic family a fair chance to compete.

"The imperial examination is a competitive examination." Liu Ming explained, "It is difficult to explain it in just a few words now. When it is actually implemented, you will know the secret. Through various measures, there is one goal in the end. , is to give everyone in the world a chance to compete fairly.

"The merits and demerits are measured by the results of competition. Those who stand out will naturally be reused by me, regardless of their origins. Those who are eliminated will also find a suitable way of survival for themselves in the overall situation of the prosperity of all industries."

After Liu Ming finished speaking, he looked at the three people.

The three of them were deep in thought, but they were all wise men, and they quickly figured out the links. His Majesty's strategy was not to deliberately suppress the aristocratic family, but to cut off the aristocratic family's resource monopoly and change it to survival of the fittest.

In this case, if the family members do not work hard, they will be left with nothing in a few generations, and the family will decline.

This will force the family to keep making progress, otherwise it will be eliminated in the tide of historical development.

As for what will happen in the long run, such as what will happen hundreds of years from now, it is difficult for them to predict now. After all, this matter has not started yet. Maybe our own children will become more successful one by one and support a thousand-year-old family.

"Your Majesty has a broad mind, cares about the people of the world, and is a benevolent king through the ages." Guo Jiadao, "From this point of view, the Yuan family must be solved. Regardless of whether they have antagonism or not, they must be solved. Otherwise, the Yuan family's tree will have deep roots. His Majesty's new policy will inevitably bring about a lot of resistance. Not only must it be cleaned up, but it must also be cleaned up so that the resentful wealthy families in the world dare not act rashly and accept the reality obediently. "

"The words of filial piety are reasonable and must be decisive and thorough." Huang Chengyan agreed.

When Huang Chengyan saw that His Majesty's new measures against the aristocratic family would not cause any harm to the aristocratic family for the time being, he felt relieved and expressed his approval of Guo Jia's proposal to completely clear out the Yuan family.

As long as the head of the world's aristocratic family falls, it is impossible for all the aristocratic families to obey the imperial court. Even if they are dormant for a while, if there is a disturbance, they will all rise up and cause chaos. They may even become the source of trouble themselves.

"The arrow is on the string and must be fired. This matter should not be slowed down early." Liu Mingdao, "Do you have any other good ideas?"

As for how to deal with Yuan Wei, in fact, when they were in Xiangyang, Liu Ming, Xi Zhicai, and Xun Yu deduced it in detail and made multiple plans. Now he also wants to hear the opinions of Guo Jia and Huang Chengyan.

"If Yuan Wei is convinced that he is colluding with others and plotting rebellion, we should act immediately tonight to arrest Yuan Wei and raid the Yuan family." Huang Chengyan said.

It was a decisive strategy.

"Is it just colluding with Yuan Shu and Sun Jian?" Guo Jia asked thoughtfully, "What is Yuan Shao doing now?"

"Yuan Shao is leading his troops from Hangu Pass to Luoyang, hahahaha..." Liu Ming said with a smile.

"Hahahaha..." Guo Jia also laughed, "It seems that His Majesty has made preparations. He was just taking the exam and we are waiting for you. We only need to find out the direction of Yuan Shao's entry into the city, and then we can ambush him. If Yuan Shao is destroyed, Yuan Wei is ready to capture him, I’m afraid tonight will be the night of the Yuan family’s destruction.”

What Guo Jia said is basically consistent with the plan between Liu Ming and others.

"Yuan Shao will not dare to march with much fanfare. According to Wei Chen's inference, if he really wants to enter the city, he will choose to move at night." Huang Chengyan said.

"Night is conducive to the rebels' operations, and naturally it is also conducive to your majesty's calm arrangements." Xun Yu said with a smile.

Liu Ming nodded. There were three think tanks here, and he had to save a lot of brain cells.

Seeing that it was getting close to evening, Wang Yue came in to report: "Your Majesty, according to the latest information, Yuan Shao led an army of about three thousand, hiding in a valley fifty miles west of Luoyang City, and there are still more than six thousand troops a hundred miles away. march."

"It seems that we are indeed entering the city tonight." Xun Yu said, "Should we call Liu Bei and Feng Fang to plan together."

Wang Yue next to him said: "Yuan Wei just invited Liu Bei and Feng Fang to Yuan Mansion."

Everyone's expressions tightened upon hearing this.

One of these two people is guarding the capital and the other is guarding the imperial city. If they collude with Yuan Jiakang, then tonight's operations on our side will be much more troublesome.

But Liu Ming said calmly: "It doesn't matter, these are all in my plan. Liu Bei and Feng Fang will not rebel. Even if they have to rebel under Yuan Wei's coercion, the two of them will not be able to make any big waves." "Wang Yue, immediately go to Da Sizong and convey my secret order to Lu Zhi to take over the guarding of the palace tonight when the imperial city closes."

Wang Yue agreed, took the secret order, turned around and walked out.

Da Sizong mainly serves the palace and the emperor, and even the palace guards are under his control. Therefore, even if Feng Fang is away, Lu Zhi can easily take over the imperial guards to ensure that no trouble occurs at critical moments.

"Wen Ruo, take my secret edict and the tiger talisman, wait for half an hour after the city gate is closed, and wait for around 7 o'clock in the evening to go to Liu Bei's military camp and take over the entire army." Liu Ming continued to order, " No one in the garrison in the capital is allowed to move tonight, even if Liu Bei comes back from Yuan Mansion, Shi A will accompany him to protect Wen Ruo's safety, and there will be no mistakes."

"Wei Chen accepts the decree." Xun Yu and Shi A agreed, took the secret decree and the tiger talisman, turned around and walked out.

Xun Yu is the official grain inspector this time, and it is reasonable to handle some affairs under the emperor's secret order. In this way, even if something unexpected happens to Liu Bei tonight, it will not cause the soldiers to mutiny and allow Yuan Shao to take the opportunity to enter.

"By the way, let the generals come in too." Liu Ming said.

After a while, Gao Shun, Huang Zhong, Xu Xu, Wei Yan, and Kou Feng filed in. They had been in the capital for a few days, but His Majesty never assigned them a task. Everyone was a little excited when he suddenly summoned them tonight. These generals are war-like people and know that there will be a war soon.

"We will take action tonight." Liu Ming glanced at everyone and said, "Tonight, at the first watch, Xu Chu will go to take over the south gate, Wei Yan will take over the east gate, and Kou Feng will take over the north gate. Each of you will lead ten strong soldiers. I have ordered the arrows to go, and if anyone refuses to obey, they can be killed on the spot. The soldiers on duty tonight must be allowed to perform their duties and not act rashly. "

"The final general's decree!" The three of them took the order arrows and prepared to go separately.

"Yuan Shao came from the west, and he is most likely to enter through the west gate tonight." Liu Ming continued, "At the end of the day, Gao Shun and Huang Zhong will lead the captured camp to the west gate to take over in person. Yuan Shao must not come back."

Fifty miles away, even if the army sets off as soon as it gets dark, the speed of marching in the dark will inevitably be affected. It will probably be after nine o'clock in the evening when they arrive at Luoyang City, and it will probably be dawn when the subsequent army arrives.

Therefore, Liu Ming had enough time to deal with Yuan Shao and Yuan Wei first.

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Liu Bei and Feng Fang met in front of Yuan Wei's house. They were both shocked. What did Yuan Wei mean by inexplicably entertaining them both at the same time tonight?
Since Liu Ming's southern expedition, Yuan Wei has tried every means to win over Liu Bei and Feng Fang.

With his status as the Great Situ Cheng, it was not difficult to get close to anyone in the capital, so within a few days the two of them had a heated fight with Yuan Wei, but Yuan Wei always communicated with them alone, never at the same time. Invited the two of them.

However, the two of them didn't think much about it. They greeted each other and entered the house together.

Yuan Wei was very grand about this banquet, and it was actually placed in the inner hall, which seemed very intimate.

Among the three, Liu Bei appears to be the humblest. Although he claims to be a clan member of the Han Dynasty, he has the smallest official position at the moment.

Yuan Wei was the great Situ Cheng with two thousand stones, and he was the highest "number one" in government affairs in the Han Dynasty. Feng Fang was also a general with various titles, and he was also granted the title of Marquis. He was also the father-in-law of the emperor. His status was not simple.

Liu Bei was just a Zuo Xiaowei, responsible for guarding each city gate. Although his position was important, his rank was relatively low.

Therefore, Liu Bei behaved extremely respectfully. It is not easy for him to achieve his current status. He must keep it and make further progress, and this requires pleasing these high-ranking officials and dignitaries in the capital.

"I wonder what Sir Situ's instructions are for inviting this junior?" Liu Bei said humbly.

"Of course I'm drinking, hahahaha..." Yuan Wei laughed heartily and said, "I have a fate with you two. I got two jars of good wine today, so I invited you two to come over and have a drink together. Your Majesty is not in the capital. It’s really hard work thanks to the two of you.”

"Master Situ, thank you." Feng Fang said awkwardly, "I am different from Xuande. I have to return to the palace barracks before the imperial city closes. Otherwise, I will not be able to go back tonight. If Your Majesty knows..."

"Hey, what are you afraid of? His Majesty is not in the capital. General Feng has the final say in and out of the palace?" Yuan Wei waved his hands disapprovingly and said, "Besides, what happens even if you can't go back? As a general, who can How dare you go to your majesty to complain about this? Just drink tonight!"

When Liu Bei heard this, he frowned slightly. Not long after he came to the capital, he was entrusted with an important task by Liu Ming. He was very concerned about it and was relatively more cautious. He couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

If an officer does not return to camp at night, it is a violation of military orders. Moreover, the officers guarding the capital and the imperial city do not return to camp and are not on duty at the same time. If nothing happens here, it is fine, but if something happens, no one can afford it. .

"Thank you Master Situ for your kindness." Liu Bei said with a smile, "But General Bei and General Feng are responsible for the defense of Kyoto and dare not neglect it. We must return to the camp tonight, but we can go a little later to avoid killing Situ." Your Majesty’s interest. Hahahaha…”

"Hahahaha..." Yuan Wei also laughed and said, "That's good. No wonder His Majesty has entrusted you two with important responsibilities. You are indeed the pillars of the country. Come on, come on, drink! Drink!"

After speaking, he picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. Feng Fang and Liu Bei also hurriedly raised their wine cups and drank.

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In the Lu Mansion, the Grand Commander Lu Zhi was restless and upset. With his experience in the military and political circles in the past few years, he always felt that something was wrong.

Recently, Yuan Wei has been interacting frequently with major aristocratic families. Lu Zhi, as the head of the Lu family in Fanyang, Youzhou, is naturally one of the people to be attracted. However, Lu Zhi is deeply disgusted with this kind of party trouble, so Yuan Wei invited all the major aristocratic families to a banquet two days ago. Representative, Lu Zhi did not participate.

His Majesty is leading troops outside, and the Yuan family is colluding with the powerful families in the court. This is always not a good thing. It is suspected of forming a clique for personal gain. However, there have been no adverse consequences so far, so it is not easy for him to report it directly to His Majesty.

At this time, a family member came to report that Wang Yue, the commander of the Imperial Guard of the Ming and Han Dynasties, was visiting.

Lu Zhi looked outside and saw that night had fallen. What did Wang Yue's sudden visit mean at this time?
To outsiders, Wang Yue's several magnificent transformations are dazzling. A swordsman in the arena, he first served as the swordsman of the prince, and later returned to the arena. After returning again, he was entrusted with the important task of forming the Ming and Han Imperial Guards, which could secretly investigate. Hundreds of officials.

His status and status can be said to reach the sky. He is a civil and military official in the court, and everyone must be polite when meeting him.

And with his status, wherever he appears, there is usually no good thing.

Now that he has arrived at Lu Mansion in the evening, it is no wonder that Lu Zhi is suspicious.

Lu Zhi was about to leave the house to greet him when he pushed open the study door, only to find that Wang Yue was already standing at the door of his study.

He was also a soldier, but he greatly admired the skills of these Jianghu people. When it came to charging on the battlefield, they might not be as good as the generals in the army, but in terms of dexterity and movement skills, they were unique, making them excellent candidates for spying and assassination.

"Master Wang is here in a hurry. I'm too far away to greet you. Please come in quickly." Although Lu Zhi was much more senior than Wang Yue, he still had to be politely invited into the room.

Wang Yue was not polite and walked straight into the house. He looked around and saw that there was no one else in the house. Then he whispered: "Grand Si Zong Lu Zhi accepted the order..."

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Boom!Boom!Boom!
As night falls, the dull dusk drum sounds, the gates of Luoyang slowly close, and the gates of the Imperial City follow suit.

This ancient city is destined to be baptized with blood again.

(End of this chapter)