In fact, Liu Jian already had an idea of how to promulgate the two current policies sent to Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo, who had just entered Luoyang, was ostracized by the courtiers and ministers, but he still maintained a longing for the Guandong nobles.
To govern the world, we need scholars from Guandong. Whether they are scholars from Ancient Classics or Modern Classics, they are the main hubs of transportation for this huge empire. Although they have a strict hierarchy and huge xenophobia, they can promote the normal operation of the empire.
Knowledge and experience mainly exist in their hands.
The land system and the inspection system are undoubtedly the foundation of their interests. How could Dong Zhuo dare to touch them so easily?
In order to win their hearts, Dong Zhuo has indeed spent a lot of thought and effort over the years.
However, as those people sent by Dong Zhuo to the local areas as governors and governors joined Yuan Shao in their crusade against him, making Dong Zhuo the biggest laughing stock in the world, Dong Zhuo finally realized that he would never be accepted by the Kanto gentry, so he fed the dog with his good intentions.
This period is very critical. According to Liu Jian's understanding of Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhuo will definitely have the desire to die with the Guandong gentry.
Since you don't want to do well, then everyone should stop doing well.
From the perspective of timing and human nature, now is a good time to implement my two political strategies.
But would improving the tax system and improving the talent recruitment system be beneficial to the emperor and the Queen Mother?
The answer is yes.
The talent recruitment method and taxation system are related to the foundation of the world. Since ancient times, human rights, financial power, and military power have been the center of power that those in the highest position of the empire compete for.
When the late Emperor Liu Hong was still alive, he was still able to use his imperial power to fight against the nobility and local powerful people all over the world. He also used the party's policy to greatly restrict the nobility and the nobility. Although the party's policy ultimately resulted in a lose-lose situation, at least this
No one among the world's scholars and ministers dared to look down on the emperor.
However, with the death of the late emperor Liu Hong and the commotion caused by He Jin, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Wei and others, the power of the emperor today has reached its lowest point in history since the founding of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
To put it bluntly, for the current emperor, instead of sinking like this and waiting to be deposed, it is better to rise up and take advantage of the opportunity to move the capital to make a shocking reversal, and maybe this can be done in vain.
The emperor once.
Based on the above analysis, Liu Jian feels that the time has come.
After briefly explaining his thoughts to Lu Qiang, Lu Qiang still seemed hesitant.
He didn't know whether he should convey these words back to the Queen Mother He and the Emperor.
Lu Qiang knew the emperor better, or he knew the big-breasted and brainless Queen Mother He better.
Being suppressed for a long time made the mother and son's desire for power unprecedentedly strong.
In particular, Liu Jian's two political strategies created a big picture for their mother and son, which seemed to not only allow them to regain power, but even make their future achievements and control of power surpass that of the late emperor Liu Hong.
If these ideas were brought back intact, Lu Qiang estimated that the Queen Mother He and the Emperor would definitely do what Liu Jian said, and do it with such joy.
To be honest, Lu Qiang's feelings for the mother and son were average, far less than his devotion and devotion to the late Emperor Liu Hong.
But after all, I have served their mother and son for a while, so I still have some feelings for him.
Moreover, in Lu Qiang's view, the current emperor is also the hope of the Han Dynasty and the voluntary successor left by the late emperor. He must at least understand the feasibility and consequences of Liu Jianism before he dares to take things back to the emperor and the emperor.
said the Queen Mother.
"Deran, do you know how much impact these two policies will have on the world's elites, wealthy families, powerful nobles, and even poor families?"
Liu Jian said with certainty: "Of course I know this. I know that once these two decrees are issued, they will affect a very large area, affecting more than tens of millions of people. It will even make the existing structure even more chaotic.
The struggle in the entire world may also reach its peak! If it were in a peaceful and prosperous time, I would never dare to say such words easily, but now in troubled times, everything may turn around."
Lu Qiang was ridiculed by Liu Jian's words.
He frowned and said: "Deran, I want to ask you, as soon as the policy comes out, the Yue family headed by Yuan will be furious, and they will attack the dispute between the emperor and Dong Zhuo! Yuan Shao is now
A lot of troops have been gathered in Nanyang, and there are also a lot of his subordinates, and there are uprisings in various places. What should we do once these people raise troops?"
"Good question!"
Liu Jian clapped his hands heavily: "This is exactly what I want to say. Just now, I have told the minister, if it is a time of peace, once the prominent families from all over the country join forces with the people at the bottom to make trouble, the emperor's imperial power alone may be
We cannot stop the subversive power of these people in the political arena."
"It is very likely that the government will be overthrown, the emperor will be deposed, and a new emperor will be established."
"But these are troubled times, and the situation is different from that of the past. It is not just court politics and public opinion that can influence the world's situation. Nowadays, Yellow Turbans are swarming all over the country. The country is broken, and local families no longer have the most say.
, but formed military separatist forces one after another. Now apart from politics, the military has become the biggest focus. If they want to attack the emperor's new deal, they must first defeat the central government militarily."
Speaking of this, Liu Jian looked at Lu Qiang with a smile: "This is the second reason why I hope the emperor can agree to move the capital."
"Once they arrived in Guanzhong, the Xiliang Army separatized the Qinling Mountains and deployed troops to defend the east. They were considered invincible militarily. As the representative of the Prime Minister, Dong Zhuo was on the same side as the Emperor in this matter.
of."
"In other words, Dong Zhuo's soldiers are, in this case, His Majesty's shield."
"With Dong Zhuo's Xiliang Army and Bingzhou Army, two of the most powerful armies in the world, guarding Hangu Pass and looking eastward, why can't this new policy be promulgated? Who has the ability to overturn the government?"
When Lu Qiang heard this, he understood.
"Deran, what do you mean, as long as the situation of the dynasty remains unchanged? Even if the local wealthy families and the Manchu ministers have any complaints about the new deal, they will not be able to stop the determination of His Majesty and Dong Zhuo?"
Liu Jian said: "Of course, it is not an easy task to fully implement the two new policies in all counties. There is no doubt that in counties and counties governed by Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu... and those gentry warlords in Guandong,
The New Deal is bullshit and inappropriate!”
"They will definitely not abide by the new decree of the imperial court, but it doesn't matter. As long as the imperial court's program is here, even if they don't abide by it now, as long as the regulations of this new deal exist... one day, as time goes by, their disobedience will
What they do will become a retrograde move that blocks the general trend, and the general trend is absolutely beyond their ability to stop."
After hearing Liu Jian's words, Lu Qiang opened his mouth in surprise...and didn't know how to reply to him for a long time.
After a long time, Fang heard Lu Qiang sigh with emotion: "Liu Deran, Liu Deran, why do you always surprise and scare me every time I meet you?"
Liu Jian laughed loudly and said, "I think what I brought to the waiter Zhongchang more is surprise."
Lu Qiang sighed and said, "Yes, maybe you brought me more surprise."
"It's just that as soon as the New Deal comes out, there will be a storm in the court. Although in terms of military affairs, Dong Zhuo and the emperor sit in Guanzhong and are not afraid of the revenge of the Guandong noble families, but the ministers in the court may not be able to tolerate it.
them."
Liu Jian nodded and said: "External threats may be blocked by Hangu Pass and the powerful army, but internal threats are always present and cannot be guarded against. However, this is also an opportunity for the emperor to re-expand the imperial power, and with assistance
The emperor deals with the internal threats and eliminates dangerous people for him... Zhongchang Shi, it is up to you to do this, I can't help with this."
Lu Qiang became a little uneasy for a moment: "You leave these things to me, what should I do? I'm not Zhang Rang or Zhao Zhong."
Liu Jian's expression was very dull.
He did not refute Lu Qiang, nor did he encourage Lu Qiang.
He just said in a practical way:
"With the character of Zhong Chang serving you, it is indeed a bit difficult for you to be the sword in His Majesty's hand. Of course, you can also choose not to do it. This is your freedom."
Liu Jian's words silenced Lu Qiang.
After a long time, Fang heard Lu Qiang slowly speak: "Liu Deran, I vaguely remember that the late emperor also used you as a knife in his hand."
Liu Jian shook his head and said: "Not in the past, now, I am still the blade in your majesty's hand, the sharp blade that eradicates the cancer and evils of the Han Dynasty for your majesty and the late emperor!"
Lu Qiang's expression changed slightly.
Then I saw him giving a long salute to Liu Jian.
"I really don't know whether it's a blessing or a misfortune to know you in this life."
Liu Jian still kept smiling: "I believe that the encounter between you and me is lucky for you and me."
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After Lu Qiang left Yangxia where Liu Jian was, he was in no hurry to return to Luoyang.
He said that he diverted and went to the north of Luyang where Dong Zhuo was located, and reported to Dong Zhuo about his visit to Liu Jian.
Dong Zhuo was somewhat aware of the relationship between Lu Qiang and Liu Jian.
Dong Zhuo was not a petty person either.
Although he and Liu Jian had fought against each other before, he knew that these fights were just temporary.
According to Dong Zhuo's inference about Liu Jian, sooner or later they will need to cooperate.
After meeting Lu Qiang, Dong Zhuo immediately asked him what he had discussed with Liu Jian.
Before Lu Qiang came to see Dong Zhuo, he had already discussed Dong Zhuo with Liu Jian.
Liu Jian's advice to Lu Qiang was that when dealing with a heroic figure like Dong Zhuo, some of the most critical information points can be slightly modified when speaking, and try not to hide too much. That is, when speaking to Dong Zhuo, you should be eight percent truthful and two percent false.
Therefore, regarding the way Liu Jian and Dong Zhuo negotiated peace, Lu Qiang completely told the truth and did not hide anything.
Dong Zhuo was relatively clear about Liu Jian's personality.
Dong Zhuo was like a mirror in his mind as to what conditions Liu Jian would propose.
Seeing that Lu Qiang had not deceived him, Dong Zhuo was very satisfied.
"Besides these, what else does Liu Jian want? What else did he say to you?"
Lu Qiang hesitated for a moment, and then said to Dong Zhuo respectfully.
"Liu Deran talked to the old slave...about the relocation of the Prime Minister's capital."