As Cao Cao's chief think tank, whether he was confident or arrogant, Xun You felt that he should be the first to notice and take targeted measures.
So Xun probably felt quite guilty in his heart.
In fact, this is understandable, after all, no one is perfect. In the past period, most of Xun Yu's energy was attracted to the Yingchuan area of Xu County, and naturally he paid less attention to the Jizhou area.
This time Xun or he came to Jizhou with the intention of getting out of the vortex, but Xun or he didn't expect to jump out of one Yingchuan vortex and fall into another vortex...
Chen Qun, who was beside Xun or, couldn't help but blush a little.
You know, it was Chen Qun who came first, why...
Ahem, if you don't care about anything else, just saying that Chen Qun is near Yecheng and has complicated affairs is indeed an oversight.
But it was true that Chen Qun was slacking off a bit.
Even if Xun Wu didn't mention this, Chen Qun realized it immediately.
When people stay in one place for a long time, they will inevitably develop a habitual thinking. Chen Qun is no exception. In Yecheng, he did it time and time again in order to avoid conflicts, shirk responsibilities, and for his own stability.
Make decisions without offending others, although every time Chen Qun would feel that handing over conflicts to Cao Cao was a sign of respect for Cao Cao and the most appropriate choice...
However, it now appears that after handing over conflicts again and again, Chen Qun lost his acumen in judging and resolving conflicts.
Chen Qun felt ashamed.
Because this matter, no, this series of matters, if we really study it, there should be signs long ago, but Chen Qun has not discovered it, let alone solved it.
After all, this is not a matter of one place, nor is it a problem of one noble family, but involves many people and extends to many places. At the same time, the more sophisticated and complex a plan is, the more links and steps are involved.
The more prerequisites are required, and the easier it is for unexpected deviations to occur during the planning process.
What's more, when mutual interests are involved and cooperation from many parties is required, it is naturally not an incredible thing for Xun or to notice the changes in the overall incident.
What's incredible is that Chen Qun should have been able to detect it...
Previously, Cui Yan of Jizhou united some powerful nobles to compete with Cao Cao. The combined power was not considered weak, and the righteousness they occupied was not low. However, the final result was nothing more than trouble and delay, and there was no
What a setback to Cao Cao's strength.
Subsequently, under Cao Cao's policy of differentiation, Cui Yan and others became more and more dependent, and the entire Jizhou gentry system was unable to form a unified force and became a piece of loose sand again, scattered in various places.
It is said that nothing great can be accomplished by a mob, that is what it is.
This may be one of the reasons why Chen Qun relaxed his vigilance.
It's just that for these ragtag groups, although they can't work together to achieve big things, their ability to disperse and hold back is first-rate.
Just like the current situation.
"Hanoi...Zhongmu...Yijing...Jixian...Yuyang..."
Every time Xun Yu's hand crossed a location on the map, his expression condensed.
Chen Qun was standing aside, with the same clouded look on his face.
These locations are all connected to Hussar.
Cao Cao needs war horses and various supplies. After all, no matter what the relationship between Cao Cao and Fei Qian is, the specialties of each county are different. In addition, the productivity in Cao Cao's territory and under Fei Qian's rule are different, so that the raw materials
and low-value consumables flow more to Guanzhong, and from Guanzhong are high value-added and high-profit products...
It's like future generations will always earn hard-earned money from processing, while most of the profits are taken away by the upstream.
When faced with interests, the mob adopts a similar approach. They do not think about the long term, or even the country, but only think about making money for themselves.
In order to make money and make more money, these people invariably adopted various means. From south to north, from east to west, they seemed to have formed a huge network of relationships, an organizational system with entangled mutual interests!
The more clearly these potential relationships are clarified, a huge shadow seems to appear on the map, vaguely like a black hand, trying to turn Jizhou and surrounding counties upside down!
"What do you mean by your Majesty, are these people... colluding with each other and conspiring to cause chaos?" Chen Qun said with some solemnity, "Or... is it... a knight's pen?"
"It's unnecessary..." Xun You sighed slightly, "Maybe it's too early to say, but if we ignore it... I'm afraid there will be chaos sooner or later..."
At first, I thought it was just a case of corruption and smuggling, but now it seems like the matter is serious!
Such a large scale cannot be said to be a means of deployment by the Hussar!
If this is not handled well, it will turn into another rebellion!
Even if the arrest is being carried out now, so many people are involved. If one fails, it will easily be misunderstood by the people of Jizhou as Yingchuan's suppression of "party strife" in Jizhou!
The lesson from the disaster of party strife is right in front of us. Wasn't it just that the last time Cao Cao swallowed his anger was just to prevent the situation from ending? But now we are seeing signs of this party strife appearing again!
Party strife is not unique to later generations, nor did it appear only in the Han Dynasty.
As the political families of the Eastern Han Dynasty became increasingly powerful, the imperial power of the Eastern Han emperors declined day by day. Therefore, in order to revive the imperial power, starting from the two emperors He and An, the Qing faction, the eunuch faction and the foreign relatives faction became the main content of the political party struggle.
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As a result, the power struggle turned into what the eunuchs called "party formation for personal gain", what the gentry called "eunuchs harming the country", and the relatives' "power is overwhelming"...
The establishment of the Eastern Han Dynasty regime relied to a large extent on the power of powerful clans. Therefore, in order to maintain the foundation of rule, the Eastern Han government was in a state of compromise with the wealthy families and scholars to a certain extent. There were indeed many scholars
Although there are many talents, the corruption among the gentry’s children is getting worse and worse.
The rulers of the Eastern Han Dynasty gave the scholars a broad space and room for development both ideologically and economically. However, the short-sighted behavior of the scholars, especially the matter of "conquering the fields", made the scholars and the court begin to be suspicious of each other.
Just like this time, Xun He discovered that the root cause of this problem was not only driven by interests, but also the power struggle of local gentry.
Cao Cao wanted to change.
Xun may have known that he needed to change it.
But it's hard to change.
This problem was originally brought up in the mother-in-law of the Han Dynasty, and the "dual monarch" ruling system has never grown well.
The local governors and governors of the Han Dynasty were very powerful. They had judicial power, inspection power, expulsion power and the power to appoint their own county magistrates and magistrates. When the central dynasty was strong, it could play a role in the independence of local forces.
However, when the strength of the imperial court began to weaken, the independence of local forces became apparent.
Sour dates.
Two Yuan rebelled against Dong.
There are also eighteen princes and so on, which are all manifestations of this "dual monarch system".
So much so that the current governors...
Since local governors are free to recruit subordinates, these local officials are not responsible to the emperor, but to local officials. The local area is more controlled by the powerful families. They themselves may be aristocratic families, and what they do naturally requires
Consider the interests of your own family.
Cao Cao captured Jizhou. Just like inheriting an inheritance, Cao Cao also inherited liabilities. While Cao Cao obtained the remains left by Yuan Shao, he also took over the troubles left by Yuan Shao.
When Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty did not take good care of it, how could Jizhou change for the better when it was brought to Han Fu? Then from Han Fu to Yuan Shao, all of them could change their appearance at once? Then when Cao Cao changed the flag on the city head, everything would be better
Even the innermost thoughts of the officials in the city were cleansed, and they completely transformed into the shape of Cao Cao?
Obviously impossible.
These problems finally broke out as they continued to accumulate.
Xun You and Chen Qun looked at each other, and a thought popped up in their minds. Could it be that Qiaoqi knew about the reforms promoted by Cao Cao in Xu County and deliberately wanted to lead Jizhou and Yuzhou to fight?!
This is really a good method...
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Xu County.
In the early morning, when Mao hour was approaching, it was still dark on the way to morning.
Xi Liu's expression was a bit complicated and thoughtful.
After all, this will be the first step in the rise of Xi Liu's ambition, and the risks of the next plan are indeed higher. However, once successful, it is impossible to say that he will really gain power and rise to a high position!
Instead of being marginalized with three or two big cats and kittens, and not even a decent person would look at them!
In this world, things that cannot be looked at directly with naked eyes, besides the sun, there are also human hearts, which need to be covered up, otherwise, you will go blind.
Before the morning court began, most of the court officials were waiting outside the Meridian Gate.
Xi Liu looked around.
The scene outside the Meridian Gate was no different from usual. No one took Xi Lu seriously, and no one came up to say hello to Xi Lu. It was like him, the imperial censor, and the second prime minister was a fake.
The same is true for both Microsoft and Panasonic.
Cao Cao usually arrived at a certain point, or even didn't arrive.
After all, Cao Cao is the Prime Minister at the moment, and he has the privileges of the Prime Minister.
Just like this time, Cao Cao came slowly when the time was approaching.
As the bells of the Meridian Gate rang, all the officials lined up in order, entered the square, lined up again in front of Chongde Hall, and finally entered the hall to wait for the arrival of the emperor...
After Xi Lu followed the officials into the Chongde Hall, the emperor did not arrive immediately. It was only after a cup of tea that the eunuch of Huangmen shouted "Your Majesty has arrived" in a high-pitched voice, and the emperor Liu Xie slowly walked back.
Come on stage.
Xi Lu followed the officials and knelt down to greet him, but Cao Cao could stand.
Emperor Liu Xie sat on the throne and then moved a bit. He didn't know whether it was because Liu Xie felt that he had hemorrhoids under his buttocks or because the angle of the chair was wrong. Anyway, he didn't respond immediately, but hesitated for a while before trying to look majestic.
Slowly he raised his hand and said in a low voice: "Everyone loves me..."
Baiguan was not surprised by Liu Xie's attitude.
Cao Cao, Xi Lu and others all returned to their seats and sat down.
In fact, Emperor Liu Xie's efforts to show his majesty were somewhat petty. Most of the officials knew what they meant, and they could not help but feel helpless.
But if it were Liu Xie's position, this was one of the few scenes where he showed his imperial dignity. Just like many companies in later generations stipulated that employees must wear so-called "formal clothes". After all, no one may believe it even if it is packaged.
If it is not packaged, no one will believe it.
After all the officials stood up, Emperor Liu Xie did not wait for the Huangmen eunuchs to shout, "If anything happens, report early, if nothing happens, retreat from the court." He immediately asked: "Xi Aiqing, Shitai Zhuan, should investigate and punish corrupt officials. Why?"
It has been some time since the establishment of the government office. Is there any progress made by Ai Qing? Is everything going well?"
This is another important reason why Xi Liu was forced to do something.
Of course, this cannot be blamed on Liu Xie. After all, when Xi Liu made a promise to Liu Xie, he patted his chest and gave assurance. However, when Liu Xie actually came forward to build the Yushitai, Xi Liu was just squatting in the pit.
Can you handle things without making Liu Xie anxious?
Ever since Cao Cao became prime minister, Emperor Liu Xie felt a direct threat.
This threat may be the influence of the past, or it may be the legacy of the Han emperor and the prime minister falling in love and killing each other, or it may be some other factors. Liu Xie really felt that time was not waiting for him.
Authority without checks and balances is very dangerous.
When Cao Cao beheaded people in front of the palace gate, the strong smell of blood often vaguely lingered on the tip of Liu Xie's nose, and then those heads rolling around like meatballs would jump out in front of his eyes.
Liu Xie didn't know if Cao Cao would become Dong Zhuo's second in the future, and then he himself would become Liu Bian's second, and be forced to drink that cup of poisonous wine at some dusk or night.
So he needs someone to check and balance Cao Cao, even if it is temporary or false.
It was Fei Qian before, but he couldn't direct Fei Qian, and he was too far away.
So new people are needed.
Liu Xie knew that Xi Lu basically couldn't compete with Cao Cao, but he wanted to favor, support, and at the same time force Xi Lu to fight Cao Cao. If Xi Lu won, it would be the best.
If he loses, it doesn't matter. Liu Xie has also shown doubtful "power" to support new forces. After all, someone will come to rely on him, Xi Lu No. 2 or Xi Lu No. 3.
Of course, this also requires a degree.
He couldn't confront Cao Cao directly, he could only poke him secretly.
That's why Liu Xie must follow up on the movements of the Yushitai at all times. On the one hand, it is to urge, and on the other hand, it is also to control the direction of the burning fire in time, so as not to make it too "sexy" all at once.
Xi Lu took advantage and established the Yushitai, but nothing happened, which naturally made Liu Xie unhappy.
Only then did the current questioning in court take place.
The eyes of all the officials turned to Xi Lu.
Xi Lu's heart tightened, and he bowed his head and stepped out of the queue, saying: "I... I have a memorial..."
Seeing Xi Lu's words and deeds, all the officials were stunned.
Then, even though it was Xi Lu who came out, everyone in the palace, including the Emperor Liu Xie, secretly looked at Cao Cao who was standing aside, and saw that Cao Cao had a low eyebrow, as if he didn't care at all.
The officials couldn't help but start to exchange glances with each other. Does this mean that Xi Lin is going to confront Cao Cao head-on? He is really brave. Could it be that the heads he chopped off under the palace wall before were not enough to scare him?
Liu Xie's original inquiry was just to show his appreciation, and he was prepared to listen to Xi Liu's various reasons for delaying, but now he saw that Xi Liu seemed to be ready to really report "important matters", and he also came a little more
After taking a secret glance at Cao Cao, he coughed softly and said, "Accurate!"
Xi Lu still lowered his head, and then put on a slightly sad and guilty expression, "I... I'm so ashamed of Your Majesty... I don't know the person... I discovered a corruption case the day before yesterday, and I have something to do with it."
The Qingzhou soldiers were involved in the incident, bullying the people, involving several counties and villages, and thousands of people. However, it was such a big deal, I... I only realized it now... I am ashamed of your majesty, I am ashamed of your majesty!
Please punish me, Your Majesty!"
Then, Xi Lu buried his head and cried bitterly in front of the emperor and all the officials, with tears streaming down his face.
Xi Liu's report immediately shocked the whole court!
Even Cao Cao couldn't help but turn his head and look at Xi Lu for a moment. He didn't know if he was surprised by what Xi Lu said or because he admired Xi Lu's acting skills...
Suddenly, there was inevitably some chattering in the hall.
Liu Xie, who was on the throne, quickly glanced at Cao Cao, who was still silent. Then he couldn't help but straighten his body, thinking about Xi Lu solemnly, and said: "Ignore the punishment for the time being, I love you, please explain the matter clearly."
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Xi Liu first cried and thanked Liu Xie for his kindness, and then seemed to have calmed down and said: "This matter... is also related to the previous Qingzhou soldiers..."
"Oh oh oh..."
"hiss……"
Xi Lu just started talking, which caused all the officials to be shocked. Looking at Xi Lu, they couldn't help but feel a little more admiration. After all, no matter what age they are, those who dare to face life and death are worthy of admiration.
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Is the Yushitai really ready to do something? And why is there no movement at all when the Yushitai investigates cases? Could it be that the Yushitai already has such means at the moment? This really makes people start to re-evaluate.
The energy of Yushitai was released.
"Quiet!" the Huangmen eunuch shouted loudly, maintaining order in the palace.
"..." Liu Xie took a deep breath. He hesitated. It would not be a good thing to fall out with Cao Cao at this stage. "The matter of Xi Aiqing and the Qingzhou soldiers has been settled for a long time. There is no need to discuss this matter anymore."
Qingzhou soldiers are the foundation of Cao Cao.
Sure enough, as Liu Xie finished speaking, Cao Cao's eyebrows drooped slightly.
"Your Majesty, what I'm talking about is not referring to the Qingzhou soldiers, but was involved in it before..." Xi Lu cupped his hands and said, "Ahem, he is the son of the Kong family! The son of the Kong family used clever words to deceive the ministers, even to the point where they were astonished.
I was right... I felt that people like this must have committed more than one crime, so I sent someone to the State of Lu to verify..."
"After investigation, there are officials in the Lu State who are causing trouble! The leader is none other than Kong Rong and Kong Wenju! In addition, it also includes Kong's Zi Qian and people related to the Kong family, as well as local officials of the Lu State, who are related to the Kong family.
Friends, formed a party in the State of Lu, bullied the superiors and concealed the inferiors, engaged in corruption for personal gain, embezzled land, fish and meat places! Over the years, they had been corrupt and violated the law more than ten times, involving at least millions of dollars! This is actually corruption.
Seriously, your majesty, please take a closer look!"
Everyone was in an uproar, and in the uproar, Liu Xie didn't know what to say for a moment...
