"What do you think, Master Situ, of the new policy announced by His Majesty?"
"It's very good. It's really very good. Your Majesty has grown very obviously under the assistance of Mr. Xiangguo. In time, he will definitely be another wise king of our country. And now is the time of troubled times, 'Troubled times use
"Chongdian", Your Majesty assessed the situation and promulgated the new policy, just to educate our Han people and make us great
The Han people know the law and abide by it. Although the punishment is a little harsh, it is mainly for the purpose of enlightenment. It is precisely with such heavy punishment that those who are interested in killing criminals will give up committing crimes because they are afraid of punishment.
Maybe, isn't this approach of 'conquering the enemy without fighting' exactly what the sages advocated?"
"What do Lord Taiwei Lu think of the new policy issued by His Majesty?"
"As long as Your Majesty is willing to set an example and practice it personally. As long as the Prime Minister can strictly demand himself and restrain his subordinates in accordance with every regulation of the new law, I think the new law will be a powerful medicine for me, a big man."
"Master Situ..."
"...Okay, this is really the most correct choice. Your Majesty the Prime Minister is walking on the right path, and the revival of the Han Dynasty may be just around the corner. We, the humble ministers, are willing to follow the Prime Minister Jiwei, and hope that our name will go down in history in the future..."
"
"Lord Taiwei..."
"...Although Mr. Xiangguo is a little impatient, his intentions are good after all. However, it would be better if he could supplement the torture with enlightenment. After all, they are all old subordinates who have followed Mr. Xiangguo for many years. They have suffered without merit.
Thank you..."
"Master Situ..."
"High, really high..."
"Lord Taiwei..."
"Overall, it's good, but if there are some slight changes..."
"Is this the comment of the court forces led by these two old guys on the New Deal?"
"Yes, Mr. Prime Minister. From our recent observations, we can see that under the heavy pressure of the New Deal and our meticulous supervision, these courtiers behaved very cautiously, but indeed nothing they said or did violated the new law.
On the contrary..."
"On the contrary, those wild idiots have caused a lot of trouble for me so that they can see my jokes!"
"The villain doesn't dare, the villain doesn't dare, the villain talks too much..."
"It doesn't matter, you can report to me everything those idiots did in detail. You have done a good job. There is no need to have a psychological burden. If you want to achieve certain goals, the necessary sacrifices have already been expected.
.Those who are destined to be unable to follow the footsteps of the times will inevitably be abandoned by the times - even I keep working hard with this idea in mind, so what qualifications do those people have to complain in place and not choose to follow in my footsteps? And
Or is it that the bloodshed before hasn’t awakened them?”
"...Then I will ask to resign. If I stay here for too long, I will be worried..."
"Well, you can go. Remember to deliver the things on time next month. Also, don't forget to go to Wenyou to receive the reward."
However, what this guy who was regarded as a spy by Dong Zhuo didn't know was that as soon as his figure left the palace where Dong Zhuo was, the figure of Li Ru, whom Dong Zhuo asked him to look for, appeared behind Dong Zhuo.
"Is there any problem with those courtiers being cautious? If they are old foxes like Wang Zishi and Lu Ziqian, I believe they have enough determination, but those young people who stayed in Chang'an, huh! But those of people like Hu Zhen and Li Ding
The subordinates have indeed gone too far, as if they are testing Mr. Xiangguo. If there is no support from some people behind him, huh!"
Li Ru snorted two times in a row. It seemed that Li Ru was expressing dissatisfaction with the two groups of people, but both he and Dong Zhuo knew very well that the meanings of the two snorts were actually exactly the same.
of.
"In the past, Lord Shang carried out reforms to strengthen himself with the support of Duke Xiao. It can be said that he had the best of both worlds and earth. However, there happened to be some people like Qianlong and Du Zhi who were old and ignorant and stubborn. Lord Shang could not kill him.
That’s why the implementation of the new law was so troubled. If there were no people like these, with Qin’s strength, there would be no need for Zhang Yi and his people to practice vertical and horizontal tactics!”
Although he wanted to remind Dong Zhuo, "Zhang Yi is still very useful even if you save some effort", but looking at Dong Zhuo's wide eyes that were radiating ferocity like a beast, Li Ru wisely gave up his desire to complain.
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"Wenyou..."
Sure enough, Li Ru didn't have to wait long before Dong Zhuo's deep and cold voice came. Although Li Ru himself, both in behavior and temperament, had reached the point where he could "stop the cries of children in Chang'an at night", Dong Zhuo in this state could not stand it.
Compared with the previous one, it was still far behind. Because Li Ru knew very clearly:
Dong Zhuo is really angry!
In this case, then let’s continue the “dead Taoist friend will not die poor Taoist” to the end.
Li Ru thought so and did the same.
"Lord Xiangguo, what are your orders?"
"Tell those stupid people not to think that they are backed by a solid mountain. In my eyes, Dong Zhuo, it is just a handful of dust. As long as I think about it, both the dust and the idiots who rely on the dust will become
A pinch of fly ash!”
"These little guys can't remember their lessons. How could Dong Zhuo be so easily provoked?"
Savor the tea soup in the tea cup carefully. It is sent from Yizhou and is the best quality picked in early spring.
The sunshine in spring is always so soft, not as stingy with its light and heat as in winter, nor as blazing as in summer. There is a subtle resistance under the sharp edge. If it is paired with catkins mixed with
The breeze blows gently
Passing through the body, people immediately feel that the vigorous vitality has penetrated into the body, nourishing the soul that has been dormant all winter, so the sunshine of this spring day is a bit brighter than that of the autumn day when the atmosphere of killing is getting stronger.
Close and lovely taste.
On such a day, drinking tea and tea, there is a bit of leisure in the laziness. The wonderful taste rising from the tea soup stimulates the taste buds of the host and guest, washing away the smell of blood outside the house, making people's spirits relaxed and clear.
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"Forget it, the anger caused by things like your subordinates' disobedience must have a channel to vent. With these troublesome little guys to divert attention, our previous plan can probably be implemented."
"Before taking action, we need to test His Majesty's thoughts to see what His Majesty's attitude is towards our plan. This is very important. Whether His Majesty supports or not plays an important role in the success of our plan. It will also affect our success after it is completed.
His Majesty’s safety plays a very important role. In addition, although Dong Zhuo seems to have relaxed a lot about His Majesty’s supervision recently, it is difficult to say what kind of plans he has in mind, so we must be careful not to let Your Majesty suffer unnecessary harm!”
"Don't worry, Ziqian. I'm aware of all these things. Just be at ease when I do things."
"You also told me to rest assured that you secretly have close contact with the Yizhou man. Do you still plan to promise him any conditions? God knows what the Yizhou man is thinking based on what he did in Yizhou.
The earth knows you know it and I know it too.”
"With Dong Zhuo here, it will be extremely difficult for the man from Yizhou to come out. And if Dong Zhuo is gone...if Shuozhou sends troops to close several passes, Yizhou naturally does not have to worry, and the interior of Yizhou is not monolithic.
There are many people in Bajun who are not convinced by that person, the only thing they lack is a status."
Seeing Wang Yun's confident look, Lu Zhi couldn't help but frown slightly, but didn't say anything else because Li Shushi's evaluation of his temporary political ally flashed through his mind.
Although those words may sound childish, I have to admit that they may not all be frivolous.
However, what I have to admit is that after looking at the various forces of officials, big and small, in Chang'an City, only the people in front of me are the most suitable political allies. The rest are either too naive or lack the strength. The most important thing is to turn the people in front of me
This powerful being was excluded from the action, and even Lu Zhi was not sure what choice the other party would make.
Even if the goals are consistent, if the benefits are unevenly distributed, they may be ignored. Although Lu Zhi was a well-known upright person in the first half of his life, this does not mean that he really lacks political wisdom.
Moreover, it was precisely because of the efforts of the people in front of them that among the assistance they received was a disciple of their good friend. Even though he was now serving in another family, Lu Zhi believed that he had considerable influence on him because of the same purpose.
will ensure that the development of the entire situation will be more in line with his ideas.
Although all this planning consumes brain cells and accelerates aging, as a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, if the Han Dynasty can be revived by his own hands, such hard work seems to be nothing.
People with ideals and beliefs always appear so energetic.
"Haha~ Zigan, I should be the winner in today's competition."
Suddenly, a happy voice came from the opposite side, as if he had just taken advantage of it. Anyone could feel the happy mood of the person who made the voice, but such a happy feeling would also attract the hatred of others.
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It sounds like the owner of the voice has invested a lot of skill points in the provocation skill.
It's just that Lu Zhi is a person. When he was young, he might have argued a few words over this boring dispute of temperament, but at this age, this kind of fun thing in his spare time is nothing more than "I am happy to win, and I am happy to lose."
"Happily" is all.
Besides, he could tell that the voice on the other side that made people's blood rise and their eyebrows jump was just a trick deliberately played by someone with an old heart. It was a pity that he used the wrong opponent. Now he can no longer be fooled.
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So...
"Master Wang! According to the rules set by Mr. Li, I will definitely win this round!"
"Humph~ Mr. Li has set some rules, but those are his family's rules. What we use are our Chang'an rules!"
"Bingzhou is the birthplace of tea fighting."
"Chang'an is the center of the Han Dynasty and represents the direction of the development of all advanced cultures. Well, what Li Xiaozi said is right."
"Thankfully you are still from Taiyuan!"
"Thankfully you are still the current captain of the Han Dynasty!"
"..."
"..."
"So you see, these two old naughty boys can argue for a long time over a cup of tea..."
In a utility room not far from the room where Lu Zhi and Wang Yun were arguing with each other, an ugly-looking man dressed as a scholar was telling something to the unassuming man next to him dressed as a servant. But look at the servant.
The person dressed up looked sleepy. He must have taken a nap just now and just woke up.
This utility room is said to be a place for storing sundries, but there are not many things stacked in it. It is just a few pieces of bulky and old furniture. However, judging from the thickness of dust accumulated on the floor and furniture, this room is inconspicuous.
The cabin seems to be extremely popular.
Next to the two people who were talking, there was a dilapidated wardrobe standing upright. The wardrobe was so worn that its surface had begun to peel off large areas of paint and even showed traces of rotten wood in some places. It looked inconspicuous in this utility room.
But if you open the wardrobe, you will know that there is another mystery inside - three copper pipes with different heights protruding from the back panel of the wardrobe. Although it looks a bit weird at first, it only goes so far.
Even if you put your ear to the opening of the copper pipe, you can only hear some vague noises.
But if you use special tools, you can hear sounds from the copper pipe that are not very clear but you can guess the general content.
What a wiretapping system from ancient times.
From this, we can also know why this place is often visited by people.
Lu Zhi's mansion in Chang'an was given by Dong Zhuo. There were some servants and accountants left behind in the mansion. Although everyone didn't say what the background of these people was, they knew it in their hearts. Therefore, even if these people's abilities were
absolute
They are not as good as the elites that Lu Zhi brought from Shuozhou, but they have not been expelled - unless those servants have misplaced themselves and let Lu Zhi and his men seize the opportunity. In that case, no matter who they are, they will be expelled.
There is nothing to say.
After all, the chief steward of Lu Zhi's house is Du Ji, who has the ability to manage a county. The leader of the house's guards is also Li De, who has performed well in the war with foreign races. Two former captains, Li Sheng, and the rest of the staff are also
They are all outstanding grassroots officials from the state and county and battle-hardened veterans. Anyway, Lu Zhi also has the power to open a government. As long as these people are willing, it is not considered a violation of the rules.
Therefore, the people who still stay in Lu Zhi's house are either cautious or diligent. In addition, Lu Zhi also needs to show a certain posture, and for some other unspeakable reasons, there is a relative tacit understanding between the two parties.
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"Are you saying that these old guys are too idle? They are either walking birds and fighting for tea or reciting poems and composing poems all day long. Or they are setting up a troupe of musicians for kabuki, and those tender women are dancing all day long.
Go ahead, the hooker will feel itchy."
"Stop drooling, our Lu Mansion doesn't have the dance music you mentioned. Except for a few old women, they are all men of the same sex. Isn't that what you dreamed about in your erotic dreams, even though spring is here?
, but dreaming too much is harmful to your health."
"Who is having an erotic dream? Who is having an erotic dream! A few days ago, I followed Wang Yun, the old man's family, to visit their house. Tsk, tsk, tsk, you don't know, a big girl with a water, so tender
You can wring out the water... It's just a pity that they are all reserved for those generals. Without people like us, nothing will happen. By the way, you just said that dreaming too much will hurt your health?"
"Haha~ I've exposed my secret~ Okay, I won't laugh at you. I also heard that kind of thing from a group of Taoist priests. According to them, they are members of the Wu Dou Rice Sect from Hanzhong. Listen to what they said
The leader named Zhang Lu is like a god, ascending to heaven and earth
Omnipotent. But I guess he is at most like the demon Zhang Jiao. He is just pretending to be a ghost in the ravine, and he knows the magic of Qihuang. The villagers who have no knowledge will naturally find it magical. In my opinion
Come on, with those people’s abilities, it’s probably not easy for them to graduate from Xuanwu Shrine…”
"I know, I know, I know you travel a lot, see a lot of things, and know more things, so I just want to ask you if too many things like that will hurt your health!"
"Um...even though you are a young man, you still have to love yourself a little bit. Well, that's good. I got back a few Taoist scriptures from those Taoist priests. Some of the health-preserving methods in them are related to what you said. You can learn from them.
one time."
"Haha, thank you so much...Thank you so much..."
Without talking about what the two little people lurking in Lu Zhi's house fantasized about, let's pull the camera back to Lu Zhi's small reception room.
At this time, the setting sun in the sky was about to leave the sky that he was reluctant to leave. In Lu Zhi's reception room, there were only Lu Zhi, who was still thinking about something, and a middle-aged man with a face that was somewhere between a mature and energetic young man.
The man in the middle also had a thoughtful look on his face, but occasionally when he raised his head and looked at Lu Zhi, his eyes were filled with almost fanatical admiration.
The tea soup in the tea cup on the table has completely cooled down. Judging from the amount left in the tea cup, it is obvious that neither the owner nor the visiting guests are thinking about tea tasting. No matter how precious the tea leaves are, they are not interested in them.
It was like something that could be discarded at any time. After being squeezed out of its usefulness, it had no choice but to accept the ending of being left to play.
Time just flew by again, just like it did every day before.
It wasn't until the moment when he was holding the lamp that Lu Zhi seemed to be stimulated by the sudden lighting of the candle. He was stunned for a moment as if his soul had returned to his body from the vast world. There was a deep look of confusion in his cloudy eyes. As for Lu Zhi,
The man accompanying him, whom he was already familiar with, was already standing aside, quietly waiting for Lu Zhi's instructions.
"Bohou, I ask you a question. You don't have to answer it, but you must speak your mind."
"Teacher, please ask, the students must tell you everything they know."
"Do you think that for the country and the country of the Han Dynasty, is the present His Majesty better, or is someone like Liu Junlang more suitable?"
"Students don't know. But students know one thing very well."
"What's the matter?"
"The late emperor was kind to Bingzhou. Your Majesty is the only remaining flesh and blood of the late emperor, so Bingzhou has not happened yet. If Liu Junlang succeeds to the throne, I am afraid that Chuzhuang will be reincarnated."
"Do you think that when this kind of ritual collapses, the kindness of the past can restrain a man with evil intentions?"
"Bingzhou was born in a rough place, and the power it has today certainly has something to do with it. However, without the favor of the late emperor, I am afraid that today I will be no more than a county magistrate, with less than a thousand soldiers, no more than ten, and compared with the rest of the world, I will be nothing more than a drop in the ocean.
Moreover, the Yuan family’s disciples and former officials are everywhere
In the world, every family member surnamed Liu has a distinguished family background. This is the virtue accumulated by the ancestors over the years. Therefore, they rise up in one day and issue orders, and those who respond will follow. Even if Bingzhou is talented and talented, if he does not have the virtue to establish the world, he will steal the sky and steal the country.
He is nothing more than an overlord and a new and reckless person."
"Really? I hope you're right. I'm in too deep and can't see clearly anymore. But if that's the case, it frees me from worries and I can let go and have a good fight!"
In the night, everything was silent, and the entire city of Chang'an was like a dead silence. There was no sound or light. There were only crows and owls passing by from time to time, which seemed to be conveying messages from someone unknown... (To be continued.
