Zhang Xiu glanced at Xi Zhicai and smiled and said, "I let Cai Yong be the Grand Marshal, Yang Biao be the Situ, and Liu Biao be the Sikong."

This appointment was not beyond everyone's expectations.

Cai Yong was a famous scholar in the world and had prestige. He had friendship with Zhang Xiu, so he asked him to be the Grand Marshal, which was also true.

Liu Biao was a celebrity in the royal family. Because he had conspired with Zhang Xiu to kill Yuan Shu, he could only follow Zhang Xiu, or he could.

The Yang family of Hongnong is also the three ministers of the four generations and is the only family that can be compared with the Yuan family of Runan in this era.

Of course, Yang Biao can be Situ.

With the appointment of the three ministers, the generals were mobilized, the prime ministers, internal and external governors, county magistrates, and titles and meritorious officials were awarded.

There was also a liquidation of the gangs who attacked Dong Zhuo by Wang Yun and Lu Bu.

Zhang Xiu thought that King Hongnong Liu Bian had drafted the posthumous title as the beginning and ended with the three officials. He not only rewarded and punished the ministers, but also made military arrangements and sorted out the government affairs.

From then on, the entire Luoyang court will share the rights of the prime minister and rule with Zhang Xiu, Xi Zhicai and Chen Gong.

However, the real core power is in the hands of Zhang Xiu. It is because Zhang Xiu was the Grand Sima, General, Sili County Captain, and was the Minister of State, and was the commander of military affairs in China and abroad.

It is also because the important positions at home and abroad are all Zhang Xiu's followers.

It is also because Zhang Xiu controlled the soldiers of the ten counties.

Zhang Xiu completed the transformation from a famous general to a powerful minister. What is left now is to continue to operate, consolidate and stabilize his power. After he has completely settled down, Zhang Xiu will want to Chang'an, Xizhen.

However, Zhang Xiu had the final say in the Grand Sima Mansion. However, the emperor still needed to issue an edict when following the process.

Therefore, Zhang Xiu then let everyone go and let Xi Zhicai and Chen Gong be responsible for the appointment process.

The news also spread and Luoyang began to boil.

People like Wei Xu, Song Xian, Cheng Lian, and Hou Cheng were naturally disappointed. Especially Wei Xu, who captured Lu Bu alive and offered his sister Wei as Zhang Xiu's concubine, but he lost his official position and only served as the marquis at home as his idle tribute, and was extremely disappointed.

But he didn't dare to show dissatisfaction. Just look at Zhang Xiu's methods, you will know that this person is definitely not Dong Zhuo's second place, and his status is very stable.

He didn't dare to complain privately, because it was because the birthday boy was hanging himself and he was disgusted with his long life.

But he still feels a little aggrieved in his heart.

In Luoyang City, the loyal Han officials naturally beat their chests and stamped their feet, and cried loudly. Dong Zhuo was already very difficult to deal with, let alone Zhang Xiu?

The Han Dynasty is over.

And those who received promotions, official positions, and titles were naturally excited and had high morale.

Zhang Xiu manipulated power and used rewards and punishments to take charge of the government affairs and had a great reputation.

Before the ministers were separated, Zhang Xiu glanced at Gongsun Du. Then, Zhang Xiu walked out of the hall first and went to the study room with Dian Wei's company.

Of course, Gongsun Du was also a clever person. He immediately stood up and followed Zhang Xiu under the gaze of his colleagues.

The two came to the study and sat down. Dian Wei stood at the door by the sword. He is now the General Sima, General Wuwei, and the General Director of the General's Office.

Although the title is still being drafted, it will inevitably be granted the title of Marquis.

But he was as loyal as usual, as if he was a robot.

After Zhang Xiu sat down, he looked up at Gongsun Du. Gongsun Du was respectful and did not have the pride of the Tingwei at all.

But his expression still has a cold look. This is Gongsun Du's nature, and this kind of person is a ruthless person who can be attacked.

Just like in history, when Gongsun Du was the magistrate of Liaodong County, he destroyed many powerful and gentry, and blood flowed into a river.

"Shengji, now you are the Tingwei. What do you think in your heart?" Zhang Xiu asked with a smile.

Zhang Xiu was amused and always had a smile on his face whenever he talked to his subordinates. Gongsun Du had become accustomed to it. He thought carefully before bowing down and answering: "It must enforce the law impartially and live up to the appointment of Ming Gong."

Zhang Xiu still smiled, but shook his head. Then he asked Gongsun Du, "Shengji. What kind of person do you think I am?"

Gongsun Du was stunned and immediately understood that Zhang Xiu's question must have some meaning. After thinking carefully again, he bowed and replied: "Ming Gong is a person like Duke Zhou, Yin Yi, and Huo Guang."

Zhang Xiu smiled and said, "This answer is just right." These three people are all powerful ministers and role models in later generations."

They assisted the young master, but did not plan to usurp the throne, and eventually retired and became famous throughout the ages. However, Huo Guang was a little bit miserable, he died and his family was destroyed.

Zhang Xiu shook his head and said with a smile, but he seemed to have a little coldness on his body: "No, I am Dong Zhuo and Wang Mang, but I will be a little better than them."

This coldness was not really emitted from Zhang Xiu's body. It was Gongsun Du felt cold.

Zhang Xiu had long been the intention to replace Dong Zhuo, but Gongsun Du guessed this. But now, Zhang Xiu actually had the intention to usurp the throne...

This is something Gongsun Du did not expect or dare to imagine.

Zhang Xiu compared himself to Wang Mang, and his heart was already clear.

Gongsun Du was really smart and wise. He took a deep breath, suppressed the cold in his heart, and asked seriously: "Ming Gong, what do you want me to do?"

Zhang Xiu still didn't say it openly, and asked with a smile: "Shengji, do you know Zhidu and Zhang Tang?"

Gongsun Du's eyes suddenly rounded, but then his pupils contracted slightly, and he guessed Zhang Xiu's intentions.

These two people are well-known. One is a cruel official under Emperor Jing of Han, who forced Emperor Jing of Han to death.

One is the cruel official of Emperor Wu of Han, who forced many people to death.

"It seems that Shengji has guessed it." Zhang Xiu was slightly satisfied, and then smiled again: "Shengji, Shengji. In fact, in my heart, you are just one candidate for the Tingwei and the other candidate Tian Feng."

"Tian Feng is upright and upright, and the law enforcement will inevitably be harsh and selfless."

"But he also has his shortcomings, so I appointed him as the Yin of Henan and took charge of the county in the capital."

"I am not Dong Zhuo, but I am Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo kills all by military power. He kills people randomly, and has a wide range of connections. The public is full of grievances and disappointment inside and outside. I kill, but I have to follow the rules. I want you and the law, as the sword in my hand, to kill the people I want to kill."

"And the people around me can't find excuses to call them wronged."

Zhang Xiu smiled and looked at Gongsun Du with a strange expression, then took out a white cloth from the bottom of the case, stood up and handed it to Gongsun Du, and said, "Investigate these people to see if anyone breaks the law. If not, I will also find a way to frame them. In the end, I only need one result and kill them."

Gongsun Du looked at Zhang Xiu who was smiling. Not only was his body and mind cold, but his body trembling. But he was also a person who did big things. After taking a deep breath, he took the white cloth with his hands and started watching.

Zhang Xiu smiled and asked Gongsun Du to watch here. But before leaving, the white cloth must be burned to prevent the list from being revealed.

Then Zhang Xiu asked Dian Wei to send someone to guard here, and left the study with Dian Wei.

Gongsun Du held up the white cloth, looked at the list above, and looked at the person Zhang Xiu was going to kill.

They are the doctor Zhong Ji, Yilang Wu Shuo, Lang Zhong Wangfu, Haimen Hou Wang Yi, Imperial Doctor Jiben, Zhongsan Doctor Geng Ji, etc.

Gongsun Du knew some of these people, but some of them didn’t. Judging from their identities, hometowns, abilities, fame, and power, these people were like a pot of congee, very chaotic.

Gongsun Du was a smart and capable person, but he couldn't see through why the Grand Sima Zhang Xiu had to use the law, and even framed them, and even killed them.

Why?

But no matter what, Gongsun Du understood a truth.

Today he was shocked. Zhang Xiu used rewards and punishments to control the government. Zhang Xiu compared himself to Wang Mang and Dong Zhuo, and claimed to be a little better than them.

You must also use the law to kill people.

He is the sharp sword in Zhang Xiu's hand, and he will kill whoever he wants.

He also understood why Zhang Xiu was better than Dong Zhuo.

Dong Zhuo can only kill people randomly, but Zhang Xiu kills people within the scope of the rules. The former is terrifying, while the latter is gentle.

The purpose achieved is the same, to combat dissidents and eliminate political enemies.

No matter why Zhang Xiu wanted to kill these people, his role was just a killer and did not need to be managed by. Gongsun Du quickly took a breath and someone took charcoal fire and burned the list.

Then Gongsun Du left the Grand Sima Mansion and went to the Tingwei Yamen to take office.

Not everyone can be a cruel official or a sword in Zhang Xiu's hand. Gongsun Du had to straighten out the Tingwei Yamen first, appoint a confidant, select capable officials, and be careful not to do this without revealing traces.

This is something Tian Feng couldn't do.

Tian Feng is upright and can be selfless, but he will never frame him.

Only Gongsun Du can do this. Zhang Xiu had this plan a long time ago.

The reason why Zhang Xiu wanted to kill these people was very simple. These people were known to Zhang Xiu, and they were clearly recorded in history as loyal officials of the Han Dynasty.

Many people participated in the robbery and the conspiracy to kill Cao Cao. Zhang Xiu was definitely not the one who tolerated the traitor. The reason why he kept Wang Yun was that Lu Bu just asked them to kill Dong Zhuo.

Now that he is in power, he must prepare for the future and put these rebellious seedlings into flames.

Clear rewards and punishments, and a big group of gangs is a good way to stabilize the government.

The same is true for eradicating dissidents and suppressing political enemies.

Dong Zhuo and Wang Mang both ended up in a miserable way, better than them. Not only do they need to be respectful to the wise and capable of making good decisions, but they also need to be ruthless and shameful.

The so-called saints do not exist, and all wise monarchs are saints outside and kings inside.

All wise rulers are powerful scheming men.

Only such a person can gain absolute power.

After Zhang Xiu and Dian Wei left the study, they came to the courtyard of Empress Dowager He and Concubine Tang. He needed to tell Empress Dowager He the result.

Although he did not do what Queen Mother He expected.

Restore the title of Emperor Liu Bian.

Liu Bian was just King Hongnong Min.

Zhang Xiu walked forward along the corridor, suddenly paused, watching the blue sky, thinking.
Chapter completed!