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Chapter 339: Conquer Lu Su, move the capital to Luoyang, and return to the old capital!

"What does it have to do with me?"

Guo Jia's answer was simple and straightforward, and he said indifferently: "You have committed the crime of treason, and all this is your own fault!"

"There is no personal affection under the king's law. Don't say that you and I are just from the same clan. Even if you are my parents and brothers, I will not protect you!"

"Have you not heard of the story of Sikong Yuan Xi who executed Yuan Shao?"

Yuan Xi killed his own father Yuan Shao for the sake of justice. This has now become a beautiful story that everyone sings about, and it has set a benchmark for everyone.

As long as the bottom line of rebellion and treason is touched, even the closest relatives must be dealt with severely and must not be shielded or condoned!
"Feng Xiao!"

Guo Rou was shocked and angry when she heard this. She said anxiously, "Yuan Shao committed the crime of treason and deserves death. We are only accomplices in the rebellion. How can we be compared?"

"You are the emperor's favorite and trusted minister. It is obvious that you can absolve our Guo family of their guilt if you ask the emperor for mercy!"

"And you will develop in the court in the future. With the support of our Guo family, you can stand higher and go further!"

"Family is your final destination!"

Guo Rou didn't understand why Guo Jia was so stubborn and hated the Guo family so much. Even if he was born in a side branch and had never enjoyed the family's blessings, he wouldn't be so cold and indifferent.

It should be noted that serving as an official in the court with or without family support are two completely different concepts. The connections, resources, and background of a noble family cannot be compared with that of an individual.

How many people who came from humble origins and later found themselves in high positions by chance, would go to great lengths to be incorporated into aristocratic clans with the same surname, just to get the clan's support!
Although the Guo family cannot compare with top wealthy families like the Yang family and the Yuan family, it is also a famous family with a hundred years of heritage. It has produced more than one Tripitaka Master, so it can be described as prominent.

If Guo Jia could get the help of the Guo family, he would be able to develop more smoothly in the court in the future.

"enough!"

Guo Jia slammed his palm on the table and looked coldly at Guo Rou and Guo Hong, "If you two elders don't leave, don't blame me for having you kicked out!"

Guo Rou's face suddenly became extremely ugly. He didn't expect that even after he said this, Guo Jia was still as hard as stone and remained unmoved.

Seeing that she could not ask Guo Jia for help, Guo Rou put away her previous attitude and said coldly: "You are valued by the emperor at the moment, but the temporary glory does not mean anything."

"When you lose favor, are attacked by political enemies, and become isolated and helpless, you will understand the importance of having the support of your clan!"

"Boy, you're going to regret this."

After saying this, Guo Rou stood up and walked out of the lobby.

Guo Hong snorted coldly and left.

After the two men left, Guo Jia called the housekeeper over and ordered, "From now on, anyone who claims to be a member of the Guo family and wants to see me will not be allowed to see me!"

He didn't want to have anything to do with these relatives.

Although there is a family behind me and I can indeed get support in many aspects, this support is not free but a kind of exchange.

The family supports you, and you must also protect the family and seek benefits for the family.

The reason why he was trusted by the emperor was not only because he was one of the first people to follow the emperor, but also because he, like Jia Xu, had no connection with the aristocratic families.

Once he agrees to join the Guo family, he will no longer be himself. He will become an extension and puppet of the Guo family, and a spokesperson in the court.

"What I want to do is to open the dragon gate for the poor scholars in the world! If I want to achieve such a great plan, what does it matter if I have a family support behind me?"

"Your Majesty is my greatest support!"

Guo Jia had a sharp eye. He didn't care about family at all, nor did he think about becoming a high-ranking official or being famous for his whole life.

What he will do in the future will surely be passed down through the ages, his name will be passed down through the ages, and future scholars will revere him as a god!

Thinking of this, Guo Jia couldn't help but feel emotional. He picked up the cold tea on the table and took a sip, but immediately spat it out with a look of disgust on his face.

There was no good wine at all.

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Imperial Palace, Xuanshi.

Lu Su knelt respectfully in the main hall, his head buried deep in the ground, his whole body stretched straight.

But even though his whole body was sore, he still didn't dare to relax at all, maintaining this posture, like a statue.

And above him.

Liu Xie was reviewing the memorials on the dragon case and had no intention of paying any attention to Lu Su, as if he was ignoring his existence.

After a long time, Liu Xie finally finished reviewing the pile of memorials in front of him. Seeing this, Lu Su couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

At this moment, the eunuch brought in another pile of memorials and piled them on the dragon table. Lu Su suddenly felt despair in his heart.

He had been kneeling here for a full hour.

If this continues, when will it end?

Just as Lu Su was secretly complaining in his heart, Liu Xie glanced at him and asked, "Are you tired of waiting?"

"No, no!"

Lu Su was shocked when he heard this, and quickly denied it, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, which is a blessing for the people and the country!"

"The affairs of state depend on your majesty. Your majesty has taken time out of his busy schedule to summon me. What does it matter if I wait a little longer? Your majesty should just focus on handling government affairs."

Liu Xie said calmly: "I deliberately asked you to kneel here and wait. Do you know why?"

Lu Su's face was slightly stiff, and he said with a stiff face: "Your Majesty, I... don't know."

"Huh, you don't know or you don't dare to say it?"

Liu Xie snorted coldly and looked at Lu Su, "You assisted Sun Quan in fighting against the imperial court. Although you have never received any official position from him, do you really think that you can be exempted from punishment by doing so?"

"Do you think I'm a fool?"

Lu Su's sweat immediately started to flow.

Without any hesitation, he kowtowed deeply to Liu Xie and said, "I know my crime. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Since the emperor knew about this, if he continued to argue, it would be tantamount to seeking death. It would be better for him to confess his guilt and wait for punishment.

Because the emperor did not directly order him to be imprisoned, but summoned him personally, which showed that there was a turning point in the matter, but whether he could survive depended on whether he could seize the opportunity.

Today's meeting with the emperor will determine his fate.

Looking at Lu Su touching the ground with his forehead in the hall, Liu Xie's expression finally eased a little. This Lu Su was not as smart as he thought, but rather sensible.

"Get up and talk."

While reviewing the memorials, Liu Xie said, "The reason why I didn't kill you is, first, I heard that you have repeatedly seen through General Zhang's strategies, and second, your crime does not deserve death."

"And I happen to be a person who loves talents, so I intend to keep you alive and serve the court..."

When Lu Su heard this, he was immediately overjoyed!
But before he could open his mouth to thank him, Liu Xie said, "But you have committed a crime after all. If I use you directly, the court will lose its dignity and law."

"So I will give you a question to test you. If you can answer it, it will be counted as a merit to atone for your sins."

"If you can't answer, I won't kill you, but I will punish you with exile." Although Lu Su was a rare talent, for Liu Xie, the majestic laws of the court were above everything else.

If there is no law, the country will no longer be a country.

Therefore, he would not directly pardon Lu Su's crime, but would instead look at Lu Su's own ability. If he could not answer, he would be exiled.

Lu Su's mood was full of ups and downs at this time, but he also knew that this was an opportunity given to him by the emperor, so he cupped his hands and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please give me the questions!"

"Let me think about it."

Liu Xie thought for a moment, and then he saw the contents of the memorial in his hand, so he asked: "How do you think I should deal with those noble families in Yanzhou and Yuzhou?"

This memorial mentioned the issue of how to deal with the aristocratic families in Yan and Yu states who supported Cao Cao.

Liu Xie had been thinking about this matter since he learned that the two states were recovered, but he had not made up his mind yet. Now it was a good opportunity to test Lu Su and see what the level of this famous scholar, whose talent was not inferior to Guan Zhong and Yue Yi, was.

Hearing this question, Lu Su's heart sank.

Because this problem is not simple.

The aristocratic families in Yanzhou and Yuzhou supported Cao Cao, which was definitely a crime of treason. If they were punished lightly, the imperial court's majesty would be lost, and if they were punished severely, the matter would involve too many people.

Therefore, we must think of a way that will cause these aristocratic families physical pain while making them accept it. Of course, the most important thing is to benefit the imperial court.

There was silence in the hall.

Lu Su fell into deep thought.

Liu Xie was not in a hurry. After asking this question, he continued to handle government affairs, giving Lu Su enough time to think.

After half an hour, Lu Su finally said, "Your Majesty, I have thought of a suitable solution."

"Ok?"

Liu Xie looked over with some surprise.

He was prepared to give Lu Su a few days to think about it slowly, but only half an hour had passed and he had come up with a suitable solution?

"What's your plan? Tell me."

Lu Su had already prepared a plan, and said, "May I ask your Majesty, now that you have taken over Yanzhou and Yuzhou, do you plan to retake Jiangdong or march into Jingzhou next?"

Liu Xie raised his eyebrows, looked at Lu Su for a while, and nodded, "Indeed, after digesting the results of this great victory, I will continue to raise troops to fight against the enemy."

This matter is not difficult to guess, and it is normal for Lu Su to see it.

But he was curious why Lu Su asked this?
Lu Su said, "Your Majesty, I think there is something more important than raising an army to fight the enemy. Or it is related to your majesty's plan to unify the world."

"explain."

Lu Su said in high spirits: "If your majesty wants to restore the Han Dynasty, you must first return to the old capital! What I am talking about is to move the capital back to Luoyang!"

"Your Majesty has now unified the north, and now even the Central Plains is in your hands. Yecheng is no longer suitable as the capital."

"Luoyang is located in the center of the world, with the barrier of Xiao and Mian, the throat of Qin and Long, and the gathering place of Zhao and Wei. It is a place that all four sides must fight for."

"If Your Majesty moves the capital back to Luoyang, there are Hangu Pass and Tongguan to the west to defend; the east and north are already under Your Majesty's control. Then Your Majesty can lead the north to attack the south and directly take Jingzhou!"

Lu Su listed the benefits of moving the capital to Luoyang one by one.

Liu Xie frowned and asked, "What does moving the capital to Luoyang have to do with dealing with the aristocratic families in Yanzhou and Yuzhou?"

"Of course it does."

Lu Su replied calmly: "Luoyang has long lost its former prosperity after the rebellion of Dong Zhuo, Guo and Li. The city is in ruins, the buildings have collapsed, and the inner storehouse has been burned to ashes."

"If Your Majesty wants to move the capital back to Luoyang, you must rebuild this city; but rebuilding the capital will be too laborious and costly, and will empty the national treasury."

"Therefore, I think we can ask the noble families in Yanzhou and Yuzhou to rebuild Luoyang to atone for the crimes they have committed."

"I believe that the huge cost of rebuilding Luoyang is enough to make them heartbroken; but in order to atone for their sins, they dare not not do it."

"I think this is the most appropriate way to deal with it."

In Lu Su's view, instead of slaughtering those aristocratic families, it would be more beneficial to let them contribute money and effort to rebuild the capital. This would be the most beneficial to the court.

After listening to this, Liu Xie began to think about it in his heart.

He had never thought about returning to the old capital before. He always felt that moving the capital back to Luoyang was something he would do after unifying the country.

However, after listening to Lu Su's analysis, he felt that it was time to move the capital back home. After all, the north could not be compared with the Central Plains.

Moreover, moving back to Luoyang is not only of great strategic significance, but can also greatly enhance the majesty of the court and the emperor, just like an exiled emperor returning to his throne.

"What do you think of this strategy, Your Majesty?"

Lu Su paid close attention to Liu Xie's expression. At this time, he no longer cared about etiquette. He was very nervous and just wanted to know whether the emperor was satisfied with his answer.

Liu Xie pondered for a long time before he said, "I need to discuss this matter carefully with all my ministers before I can make a judgment."

"But... I'll let you pass."

Liu Xie thought that moving the capital was feasible, and letting the aristocratic families in Yanzhou and Yuzhou be responsible for rebuilding the capital was indeed a good way of punishment.

It can make them bleed and avoid killing.

After all, he is not a bloodthirsty person.

Of course, the main problem is that the benefits of killing these aristocratic families are far less than those of allowing them to rebuild the capital.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

A big stone in Lu Su's heart finally fell to the ground.

Liu Xie put away his thoughts and said calmly: "Your sin is forgiven. From tomorrow on, you will go to the Shangshu Province and work under Minister Zhuge."

The position of Zuomin Shangshu has a lot of things to deal with, and Lu Su is a great talent in internal affairs, so he can be sent to share the pressure with Zhuge Liang.

"I will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations!"

Lu Su kowtowed respectfully to express his gratitude, feeling a mixture of emotions at the moment - he finally had the opportunity to realize his ambitions!

"Go back."

Liu Xie turned his attention back to the memorial.

But Lu Su hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, I dare to ask... How do you plan to deal with Zhou Gongjin?"

He didn't know what Zhou Yu's current situation was.

That's why I took this opportunity to ask.

The moment he asked this question, the atmosphere in the hall turned cold.

(End of this chapter)