At the fourth watch on October 29th, Taiwei Liu Yu thanked his concubine for his hard work and hurried out.
It was still dark, or the fourth watch in winter was already the darkest time of the year. Liu Yu sat on the carriage, lifted up the heavy linen curtains and looked around, only to realize that the road was pitch black, with half a pedestrian
There was none, and it looked extremely deserted, so he lowered the curtain again.
Speaking of which, this desertion has something to do with Gongsun.
After all, although General Wei is far away from Ye and does not come to Chang'an often, his thoughts and style have still influenced all parts of the north... For example, General Wei can't help but have exquisite food, clothing, housing and transportation, but he extremely hates the use of manpower and material resources.
Wasteful extravagance.
In this regard, Cai Bozhe's summary in Yexia University was even more incisive, saying that Gongsun could not help being luxurious, but he extremely hated extravagance.
These two words are used very accurately.
The so-called luxury actually refers to the extravagance of non-agricultural families. The reason may be that Gongsun started her career in business, so her subordinates were relatively tolerant of non-agricultural families such as businessmen, officials, and the military, and even had a vague tendency to do so.
The meaning of encouragement, and with the development of non-agricultural industries, these industries will inevitably bring a large number of high-end daily necessities, which further encourages this trend, so it becomes Hua.
The so-called extravagance refers specifically to the large number of people, and exaggeration naturally means waste. In other words, General Wei and his son extremely hate the waste of manpower. Yexia officials have always emphasized to all the governors of the state that one of the main responsibilities of local officials is to
It is to combat the waste of manpower. If you have money, you can support people, but the people you raise need to work and produce, have real jobs, and should be placed in workshops and farmlands, rather than just standing there for you.
Long face.
This is of course correct. Not to mention Liu Yu, Yang Biao and Wang Yun have always agreed with it.
So under this kind of trend, in the past years, when a wealthy family traveled, thousands of slaves would follow them, and most of them would be serving people. I'm afraid the final guard general will never appear again in his life.
However, the Taiwei, who was in charge of the official affairs, only traveled with about thirty people and three or four cars, and twenty of them were horse guards specially sent by the imperial court, which seemed unusual.
However, the Taiwei is a Taiwei after all, and this sense of desertion soon dissipated. First, a group of patrolling soldiers and watchmen on the street noticed Liu Yu's guard of honor, and hurriedly came to protect him. The team suddenly became
There were forty or fifty people, and there were obviously more lights; and then when they arrived at Weiyang Palace Beique Street, they met Sikong Yang Biao, Situ Zhao Qian, and Guanglu Doctor Huang Wan who were in almost similar states one after another, and gave advice.
Doctor Zhong Shao and others, as well as several important officials of the imperial court, gathered together, and the team inevitably became larger.
Taiwei is in front, Sikong is in the back, Situ is in the back, and two officials who are regarded as three official officials are in the back. The team is huge and has a size of four to five hundred people.
But it all came to an abrupt end in front of the main entrance of the North Tower of Weiyang Palace.
The Huben Army opened the palace gate and went out to greet them. Not to mention the patrolling soldiers they met on the road, they were the accompanying attendants. The subordinates also stopped one after another. Only a few important ministers entered the palace under the support of the Huben Army and went to the Shangshu.
Go away from the stage.
"Nothing will happen today, right?" As soon as he stepped into the palace gate, Situ Zhao Qian couldn't help but frown. "The sky is a little too dark..."
"It's probably going to snow, so the sky is gloomy. It doesn't matter. The sun will shine out eventually." Sikong Yang Biao responded casually. "It depends on your brother's injury. I heard that because Situ mocked the general, he was killed by the general.
Arrested and given thirty lashes?"
"It's no big deal." Zhao Qian frowned more and more. "Our family is recognized as a barbarian in Shu. We have never been afraid of being whipped, but it's because of the domineering general..."
Zhao Qian shrank back in the middle of his words, which immediately aroused the curiosity of Zhong Shao, the admonishing doctor behind him: "What about the domineering behavior of the general? Does Situ think it's a bit too much?"
"On the contrary, I always feel that the domineering behavior of General Hou is a bit vain." Zhao Qian said seriously as he walked. "We had previously speculated that General Hou's move was actually inspired by General Wei and specifically used his hands to clean up.
It's from Chang'an, but judging from the younger brother's case, it seems a bit like he did it privately... Not to mention that he doesn't have the guts to deal with me directly, but my brother doesn't dare to be cruel, just looking for something unclear.
How can an unreasonable person retaliate against a personal grudge really seem to have the authorization of General Wei? And think about the Sili lieutenants during the reign of Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling, who among them would not confiscate the homes of ministers and exterminate their clans at every turn?
I thought that our Chengdu Zhao family was going to die in Chang'an City! In the end, I only gave my brother thirty lashes and sent him back."
Zhong Shao was thoughtful for a moment, and the others were silent for a moment. However, this silence was soon broken by Liu Yu's cough.
"Bo'an, please pay attention to your health." After Liu Bo'an finished coughing, Guanglu doctor Huang Wan couldn't help but sigh. "You are younger than me. This is why Emperor Ling designated you as the minister of the auxiliary clan.
Why is my health getting worse every day?"
"It made Doctor Guanglu laugh." Liu Yu quickly said seriously.
"Huang Gong's words are a bit unfair." On the other hand, Sikong Yang Biao beside him intervened and said something fair. "If you don't assist the government for this, how will you see your old age?"
Everyone laughed bitterly.
By the way, the atmosphere among the important officials of the Han Dynasty on the palace road was so harmonious. Firstly, it was because Gongsun had been oppressing his subordinates all year round, forcing them to join the group for warmth for many years; secondly, it was because of what they had experienced.
There are too many, not to mention most of the extreme political trends since Huan Ling, even Dong Zhuo's rebellion has been experienced, so this so-called "big change" is actually not a big deal in their eyes.
Just like that, when several important ministers walked into the chancellery, the sky finally became slightly clearer, and at the same time, the first snowflake of the first snowfall in the five years of Jian'an fell to the ground as promised.
"General Wei's sneak attack on Nanzheng failed and he retreated hastily. On the way, he encountered a herd of elk attacking the military formation and lost his trace for a while?" In the Shangshu Taiwan, after listening to the report of Yang Mi, the Shangshu on duty, Liu Yu couldn't help but feel ridiculous and looked around. "Everyone.
,Have you ever heard of similar things since ancient times?”
"This is too strange!" As Yang Mi's clan brother, Sikong Yang Biao also sneered. "It may be possible that the sneak attack on Nanzheng failed. After all, General Wei only brought 10,000 troops there, and Nanzheng is a famous city.
, but the elk...what do you think?"
"What can we do?" Liu Yu had already made up his mind before he came, and now he had no doubts. "I think that these ten percent are fake military information deliberately concocted by General Wei, specifically to seduce the hearts of the people in Chang'an... Think about it, everyone.
, people have always thought that no matter how big a storm is, if there is no second wave after three or four months, it will gradually calm down; but on the other hand, if the last incident happens again not long after it has passed, it will be artificial.
It was moved because they had just moved it once before."
"It's just that if General Wei did it, why did he do this?" Huang Wan asked seriously.
"It's not because the times have changed." Liu Yan couldn't help but sigh. "Everyone, think about it...what do the Han Dynasty, the emperor, and the ministers mean to General Wei now?"
In the chancery, in Liu Yu's exclusive public room, several important ministers all changed their expressions.
And Liu Yu also bluntly said: "In fact, during the campaign against Dong, Yuan Shao was the leader in Guandong, and he re-established and abolished the establishment, or abandoned the language of the Guanxi court. This was Yuan Shao's biggest sin... At that time, there were actually many
The princes regarded the court as a burden, or as Dong Zhuo's private weapon. On the other hand, before General Wei attacked Dong and defeated Yuan, he was not loved by the world's scholars as a son of a noble family in a border county. Therefore,
At that time, the Han Dynasty court was a must for him, because without the emperor and ministers, he could not surpass the Yuan family of the fourth generation and the three princes in terms of reputation and popular support, let alone use the name of the imperial court to attract talents and popular support!"
Everyone nodded.
"After he defeated Dong and defeated Yuan, although the Chang'an court was still necessary for him, it was no longer a fatal weapon." Liu Yu continued to explain seriously. "At that time, he mainly needed to use the name of the court to promote his
The new policy was to control Liangzhou in the name of the imperial court, and to maintain harmony with the southern princes in the name of the imperial court. However, the emperor was also underage at that time, so of course he would not compete with him for power. Chang'an was typically beneficial and harmless to him...
This is why we seemed so close to each other in the past few years. But what about now?"
Liu Yu's words stopped abruptly, but most of the people present were top political veterans in the world. How could they not understand?
To put it bluntly, as Gongsun's power became more and more stable, the role of the small imperial court in Chang'an declined step by step. At first, it was impossible to be strong without the imperial court; then, it was naturally good to have the imperial court in hand, but the key was not to let the imperial court break away.
Control, for the use of others; later it was simply a combination of interests. It was good if it was there, but it didn't matter if it was gone. But the terrible thing is that as the emperor came of age, troubles continued, and Gongsun himself was in the north and even the world.
The stronger the power and virtue, the more stable his rule, and this relationship is likely to develop further... becoming the so-called small court of Chang'an and becoming a serious obstacle to the power of General Wei!
So what will General Wei do at this time?
Better, maybe trying to weaken and control it!
At times, I might even think about cleaning it up and taking it a step further!
The most terrible thing, and what everyone present is resisting from the bottom of their hearts, is naturally to dismember, abolish, or even destroy it!
This topic is a bit heavy, but it is something that these people cannot avoid at all.
"If that's the case, just give it a try when the time comes." After a while, the admonishing doctor Zhong Shao smiled and said, "What do you mean by the captain? How should we deal with this matter?"
"It will stop at the Chancellor's desk." Liu Yu had already made up his mind. "Keep it down and wait for news from Yuan Changchu... lest some people get caught up in the heat of the moment and be caught by Gongsun Bogui."
"But Lieutenant Commander..." Zhong Shaofu pointed to the window again. "Outside the window is Jing Youxi's Tiger Army. Now that news coming in and out of Weiyang Palace must come from him, what's the point if we don't pass it on?"
"I want him to pass it on!" Liu Yu said solemnly. "Jing Youxi is Gongsun Wenqi's personal... If the source of the news cannot be identified clearly, he will definitely be cautious in his words and deeds; and if the source of the news is clear, he will definitely
Action will be taken. Then we can prescribe the right medicine."
Zhong Shao, Huang Wan, and Yang Biao all woke up.
That's right, if the Chancellor's desk remains stable and the news spreads, there must be something wrong with Jingze. Once Jingze takes the initiative to spread the news, it is Gongsun who is fishing... At this time, he can immediately
I made an appointment with the ministers and reminded them.
That seems to be the end of the matter.
However, just as everyone was about to relax, they couldn't help but notice the expression on Situ Zhao Qian's face. The latter had a strange face and kept staring at the short document.
"What doubts does Zhao Situ have?" Liu Yu and others couldn't help but be curious.
"It's not a secret, sir." Zhao Qian pointed to the document in his hand and replied seriously. "You sir, you should know that I once led troops out of Sanguan with the intention of attacking Shu. I was stationed in Longshang for nearly half a year, and I know a lot about the situation there.
...I am amazed by the word elk! If I had not really been there, I would never have been able to write this statement."
Liu Yu and others were shocked together.
Because the meaning of Zhao Qian's words couldn't be more clear. In Hanzhong and Longshang of Wudu generation, elk did come and go in large groups, and they were enough to break through small military formations and camps!
In other words, this seemingly absurd military report is actually extremely true and credible.
"If this is really the case, then it cannot be said that God bless the Yanhan." Yang Biao sighed, but slowly shook his head. "After all, Hanzhong is the source of the Yanhan. But this cannot be said. It was just Gongsun Wenqi who wanted to clean up Chang'an.
Just being extra attentive.”
"Yes, I just sighed the word elk." Zhao Qian also sighed, then threw down the document and looked around with a smile. "After that day, can't you still see clearly? What are we without soldiers and horses?
Nothing can be done... And if General Wei is really unfortunate and the north is in chaos, I estimate that Yexia and the seven states of Hebei will protect themselves with his son and slowly take care of the overall situation. Even if Guanzhong is unstable, I am afraid it will only be destroyed by Gongsun Zan.
It is made by people. If he is in power, it will be even more difficult for the court! It is possible that nine tins will be added in three to five days."
Everyone was sad again.
"Then just wait for the news!" Liu Yu thought over and over again, and finally maintained the original plan. "This document is sealed at the Shangshu desk... Yang Shangshu, without my order, is not allowed to talk to anyone about this matter, and wait and see what happens.
!”
Yang Mi, who had been standing silently, nodded.
But just when Liu Yu and others were about to stand up, he suddenly said: "But before the princes arrived, I had reported the matter to the emperor, and the emperor had already made a decree. If the Taiwei and the princes arrived, they would still
Please go to the front hall for a while after finishing your official duties... Speaking of which, the emperor has been waiting for a long time."
There was silence in the public room, and Liu Yu stared at Yang Mi for a long time. After a while, he turned around and looked at Yang Biao, who was expressionless.
The atmosphere in the public room became increasingly weird.
"According to General Wei's arrangements before he left, the Emperor's external communications, in addition to the three imperial masters, the rest are the minister, the minister, and the minister, must also be approved by the records of the Huben Army... Did you know?" Sikong Yang Biao said in Liu Yu
Under his close gaze, he finally spoke slowly and questioned his own clan brother.
"Of course I know." Yang Mi remained calm. "So, last night it was Huben Zhonglang who conveyed the order to Jingze; and after that, Huben Zhonglang himself was ordered to deliver the order."
The breathing of everyone in the house suddenly became heavy.
Liu Yu also suddenly realized that these people had attracted Jingze.
Perhaps he had been wooed a long time ago, perhaps he was frightened by today's "Milu Incident", and then he was seduced by the emperor himself; perhaps Jingze himself sincerely surrendered, after all, his uncle was a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, or perhaps he just saw the military report and was temporarily
They lost their minds, or they were simply ordered to surrender; maybe Wang Yun, Yang Mi, Yang Biao, and even Zhao Qian had all been colluding with each other, or maybe most of them just met by chance and were kept in the dark by the emperor. Today
I just woke up... But no matter what, these people at least wooed Jingze on the surface!
Jingze, Jing Youxi, General Hu Ben Zhonglang, have the power to guard the Weiyang Palace, or they may be in Chang'an City at this time... No, they may be the command power of the largest elite force in the entire Sanfu area at this time.
This bargaining chip at this time is enough to change the overall situation!
But Gongsun Zan happened to be invited out of the city by Wang Yun... Do you think it was a coincidence?
"You will harm the emperor!" Liu Yu was furious.
"Why don't you, Taiwei, go and tell the emperor face to face?" Yang Mi leaned over and spoke sincerely.
"That's what I meant." Liu Yu immediately walked out. At this moment, his only hope was to persuade the little emperor to stop.
I am the dividing line that cannot be stopped
"Dong, Fu Ji Yi tribe, the Wang family returned to Handan... The emperor was worried about this, and thought that no one could help him, so he asked Yang Zan, the minister, and Zan recommended Wang Yun, the former Taizhong official. Shi Yun was convicted and was not allowed to enter without permission if he lived outside the city.
The emperor lived in the palace and was not allowed to go out without permission, so he used the cart to carry the discarded 簏, and the king agreed to consult with him. At that time, the general Gongsun Zan took charge of the peace and security affairs. A servant of the Wang family came out to report, but he could not prove it. The emperor was very frightened and asked again.
Attendant Yang Zan, Zan said: "What's the trouble? Tomorrow I will put the jian on the silk chariot again to confuse him. The general will push it but it will not be tested, so he will clear up his doubts." The emperor followed, and the chariot carried the jian with the discarded jian into the city, and then came back out of the city.
, there is no one to check, so Zan has no doubts." "Xin Yan Shu". Volume 62. Biography No. 12.
