A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 249 Wang’s future, a saint?

The 16th year of Han Dynasty (the first year of Yongshi)
Grand Sima Wang Yin fell ill many times and knew that time was running out. For the sake of the Wang family, he was ready to find a successor for himself. He originally planned to let Wang Mang, whom Wang Feng was optimistic about, succeed him. However, although Wang Mang now has a good reputation in the government and the public, and has his own He was under the care of the Queen Mother, and the Emperor of the Han Dynasty valued him, but he was just a shooting captain, far from the ability to succeed him.

You can't ask an official with a salary of 600 shi to take over your position as a great Sima with 10,000 shi.

Originally, the position of Grand Sima was obtained by changing the position of Taiwei. It was first awarded to Wei Qing and only had the power to command troops. Later, Emperor Wu opened the inner dynasty and all military power was in the hands of the emperor, so the position of Grand Sima became an honorary title.

Later, Huo Guang served as the Great Sima General and also as the Guanglu Doctor. He had the right to enter the inner court to assist in the administration, which meant that he had both political and military power, and he became the person to govern on the emperor's behalf.

Several later great ministers, such as Emperor Xuan, in order to place Bai Xian, the Xiuwu Marquis who had contributed to the annihilation of the Huo family, he made him a great minister, but he did not give him the right to enter the inner dynasty, so it was equivalent to being promoted openly and secretly. This was the case for subsequent generations. .

By the time of Emperor Yuan, there was a dispute between eunuchs and courtiers. As relatives, Shi Gao and others were once reduced to vassals of the eunuchs, and they did not play a role in checking and balancing the eunuchs at all.

So after the Emperor of the Han Dynasty came to power, he first abolished the official position of Zhongshu Ling to prevent eunuchs from interfering in the government affairs. In order to check the alliance between Wang Shang and other courtiers and old relatives, he promoted Wang Feng to the rank of Great Sima General, and awarded him He was in charge of the affairs of the secretariat, the general could open the government, and he had the position of the chief minister of the army, the leader of the world's soldiers. In addition, he was in charge of the affairs of the secretariat and participated in the decision-making of the internal dynasty. Wang Feng's actual power was no less than that of the emperor.

After defeating Wang Shang and Bai Ke, Wang Feng became the leader of one person and more than ten thousand people by virtue of being the great general of Sima and the chief minister.

It stands to reason that at this time, the emperor should step aside and remove Wang Feng from his post for various reasons, or at least deprive him of his power to serve as minister.

However, since the Han Emperor abolished the Order of Zhongshu, there were no eunuchs to help handle government affairs. The Han Emperor was so busy that he had no time to care for his concubines. This was inconsistent with the Han Emperor's casual and fun-loving character.

Since Wang Feng took over the government affairs alone, the Han Emperor realized the joy of having someone to help him handle government affairs, so he only focused on wine and beautiful women. As long as Wang Feng was loyal and there was no problem, he didn't care what happened to Wang Feng.

As for Wang Yin recommended by Wang Feng, the Han Emperor also had people investigate and confirmed that he had no ambitions and was capable, so he allowed the government to remain in the hands of the Wang family.

This also reflects that the Han emperor seemed to be fatuous, but was actually smart.

Wang Yin, who had seen through this, knew that the people he recommended from the Wang family must not exceed the Han Emperor's bottom line. If Wang Mang is really pushed forward, then in the eyes of the Han Emperor, you Wang Mang can no longer even act, and your villainous intentions are already obvious, then it will really be the end of the Wang family.

In the end, Wang Yin decided to find a replacement for Wang Mang, and wait until Wang Mang has the ability and the position is suitable before passing it on to him.

Thinking of this, he identified a person.

"Brother, I'm here."

Wang Yin looked at the visitor and said with a smile: "Shang, are you here? Sit down quickly."

The person who came was Wang Shang, not the deceased old relative, the Prime Minister Wang Shang, but Wang Feng's fifth brother, Chengdu Houwei General Wang Shang.

"Brother!" Wang Shang saluted Wang Yin who was sitting there.

"Brother Shang, do you know why I called you here?"

"I don't know, please let me clarify my doubts."

Wang Yin told him all the principles that Wang Feng had taught him about how to preserve the Wang family.

Wang Shang's eyes filled with tears, and he couldn't help wiping his tears with the lapel of his clothes: "Brother, with good intentions, I will never fall into the name of the Wang family in the future."

"Brother Shang, Wang Mang is the key person to whether my Wang family will be rich and powerful in the future. He will determine whether my Wang family can divide the world with Liu Bai, just like the Lu family in the past.

Therefore, when I become seriously ill, the Wang family and the government will be left to you, and Wang Mang will be left to you. "

Wang Shang said with tears in his eyes: "Brother, don't worry, even if I risk my life, I, Wang Shang, will still protect Wang Mang. From now on, my position will definitely belong to him."

Wang Yin nodded and said happily: "Everything is for the Wang family, everything is for the family."

"Everything is for the Wang family, everything is for the family."

One month after discussing with Wang Yin, General Wei Chengdu Hou Wangshang wrote to the Han Emperor that his nephew Wang Mang was a rare virtuous person in the Wang family and a rare virtuous person in the court. If he did not reward him, it would not be a sign of the court. Determined to recruit talented people, he asked to entrust part of his household to his nephew Wang Mang.

At the same time, many celebrities living near Chang'an also signed a letter praising Wang Mang's character and talents, which were gifts from heaven to the great Han Dynasty.

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty also met Wang Mang and thought that he was very talented, humble and polite. In the future, he would be the one who helped the Han Dynasty collapse. He might be another Huo Guang, and he could be regarded as leaving a talented person for the future Emperor of the Han Dynasty, so he Pushing the boat along the current, Wang Mang was granted the title of Marquis of the New Capital and Captain of the Cavalry.

Two months later, the Han Emperor promoted Wang Mang to the rank of Shizhong and Guanglu doctor, and he was always with him to consult on government affairs.

Bai Xuan, who was far away in Chaoge, heard that Wang Mang was beginning to rise to prominence, so he came to his father Bai Guan and asked to go to Chang'an to help the family stabilize the situation in Chang'an.

Bai Guan looked at Bai Xuan, who was a little confused: "Xuan'er, you know, you don't know how to lie." "Huh?"

Bai Xuan could only lower his head and said, "Haier is going to Chang'an to help Wang Mang."

"Wang Mang? Is this the Wang Mang who is called Wang's Qilin'er?"

"Exactly, what my father doesn't know is that Wang Mang is an unusual person. His vision is as high as that of a saint. I, the Bai family, have always taken the safety of the people as my own responsibility. Although Wang Mang was born in a wealthy family, he does not have any high-ranking children. bad habits.

On the contrary, he is humble and courteous to the virtuous people. Isn't this the wise king that I, the Bai family, have been waiting for? If the family strongly supports him, maybe the family's long-cherished wish of thousands of years can be realized in his hands. "

Bai Guan thought for a moment and said: "I have heard many people talk about him, but I have never seen him. I only heard people say that he is extremely polite and treats everyone, even a commoner, with humility and courtesy. He is indeed like an ancient gentleman. .

But if you want to say that he can fulfill his family's long-cherished wish for thousands of years, it would not be too shocking. You and I both know that the world is in the hands of powerful families, and the people just obey without any awareness of their own.

Just relying on one Wang Mang can change the pattern of thousands of years. I'm afraid it's not too ideal. "

Bai Xuan's face was slightly red and he said: "Father, you have never been in contact with Brother Jujun, so you may have some misunderstandings about him. The child has stayed with him in Taibai Academy for four months, and his words are like mountains and abyss. People look up to it and it is unfathomable.

The great scholars in the academy all praised him, saying that he had the potential of Zhou Gong and Kong Sheng, and would be able to restore the ruins of the Han Dynasty. And Ha'er believes that not only that, he can also solve the difficult situation that the people at the bottom have been unable to escape for millions of years. "

Looking at Bai Xuan who admired Wang Mang, Bai Guan felt uneasy for some reason: "Xuan'er, a saint, is a figure who has not appeared for hundreds of years. Now he suddenly appears. Whether it is open to question."

Looking at Bai Xuan's firm eyes.

"Forget it, since you want to be Gongzu, then I will make it happen for you. Judging from the current situation, Wang Mang is indeed the most suitable person in the world for the next twenty years. If he concentrates on governance, maybe the great man will have a new life. .

You have to know that in today's world, the situation has reached an uncontrollable point. The contradictions between the common people and the powerful, the contradictions between the courtiers and the emperor, the contradictions between the central and local governments, the contradictions between the Han Dynasty and the surrounding foreign races.

How to deal with these contradictions is the key to whether the great man can be reborn. If you want to help Wang Mang, I will not stop you. The family will provide you with all help, but you must not help him usurp power.

My father has worked in many places over the years and has had many contacts with local people. You must know that people still recognize Liu as his surname. It would not be a problem if he changed his surname. "

Bai Xuan listened to the advice his father gave him, bowed and said: "My child understands, and he will not violate his father's teachings. Please rest assured, my father, my child will definitely create an unprecedented situation for the family."

Bai Guan stepped forward to help Bai Xuan, patted his shoulder and said: "Xuan'er, I have everything in this family. As a father, I only hope that you can save your own life. Everything can only be realized if you keep your life." , it’s never enough to just rely on others.”

Bai Xuan looked at Bai Guan who was close at hand and knew that this was his father's care for him, so he smiled and said: "Don't worry, father, the child will not give up his life easily before the big thing is completed."

Bai Guan nodded and looked at Bai Xuan's leaving figure. He was so proud and determined. This is the result of the Bai family's training for thousands of years. This is the Bai family's son who can move forward regardless of his own beliefs. warrior.

end of the same year

Bai Xuan rushed to Chang'an with the like-minded companions he was looking for in Bai Kingdom, and he wanted to help Wang Mang.

Xindu Houfu, this is a very brand-new mansion, and the plaque was only put up this year.

With his own mansion, Wang Mang could finally recruit talented people as he wished.

Not long after the assassin was delivered to the palace, Wang Mang personally came out with a few scholars to greet Bai Xuan.

"Brother Bai, I haven't seen you for a long time, but I miss you so much." He arrived before anyone came.

When he came to Bai Xuan, Wang Mang bowed first, then took Bai Xuan's arm and said as he walked: "Brother Bai, you came at the right time. I am having a banquet with some wise men. Come and see me quickly." See."

Before Bai Xuan had time to introduce them, several talents recruited from the Bai Kingdom behind him were pulled into the mansion by Wang Mang.

When he stepped into the door, Wang Mang came back to his senses and saw the people behind Bai Xuan. He immediately stopped and said, "Are you here with Brother Bai? If you don't mind the simplicity of the mansion and the boring food, how about inviting some of you to join us for the banquet?"

"Sorry for bothering you."

"please!"

After several scholars saluted, they followed Wang Mang into the banquet hall.

(End of this chapter)