The ministers stood up and paid homage to the emperor.
Among the ministers, in addition to the returning Wang Fu, there is also a newcomer. This is Jia Xu, who was recommended by Liangzhou Governor Zheng Xuan this year and became Yilang for the first time. He is a low-key person. After entering the hall, he stood with his head lowered. The last column, court etiquette, he has memorized it by heart these days, so there will be no trouble, Jia Xu thought helplessly.
In fact, he really didn't want to be the councilor. He assisted Zheng Xuan in Liangzhou and managed Liangzhou in an orderly manner. However, Zheng Xuan was a true gentleman and did not want such a talented person to be relegated to Liangzhou, so he recommended him to the court in private. Why? After Lao's death, Zheng Xuan undoubtedly became the number one scholar in the Han Dynasty. After Yuan Feng read his letter of recommendation, he recruited this great talent without hesitation.
Jia Xu had no choice but to say goodbye to Liangzhou and arrived at Luoyang. He did not have the courage to refuse the conquest like Wang Fu did. He had also heard a little about the nature of the emperor. If he refused the emperor's conquest at this time, he would only He was afraid that the person who came to invite him next time would be the embroidery messenger. He just wanted to live a few more years, and Luoyang was just Luoyang. After arriving in Luoyang, he registered it with the court, bought a mansion, and closed the door. out.
As a result, few people in the court knew him.
The ministers stood up and walked to the center of the hall. Jia Xu followed at the end. Everyone bowed down and bowed. Jia Xu also paid respects in a decent manner. Then, the emperor returned the salute, and the ministers returned to their respective seats and knelt down. , Jia Xu had just sat down when he suddenly saw the ministers headed by Yuan Feng getting up again, walked to the center of the hall, and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, please cook the king's letter!"
Jia Xu looked confused and looked at the ministers, at a loss.
There were only a few people present, Wang Fu, Wen Renxi, Cao Song, Cai Yong, and the ministers suddenly discovered that in the last row, there was actually a scum of the court, sitting peacefully on his seat, and the ministers' gazes Jia Xu was a little uneasy, and the emperor looked at him with some surprise, and silently remembered him in his heart. This person did not join the crowd, but at this moment, he could still sit in his position. It seemed that he was also a good person. What a talented person!
Jia Xu was confused, what happened?
In this case, it is neither standing up nor sitting down.
Why are they so neat and unified? There is no such ceremony mentioned in the palace etiquette?
The emperor waved his hand helplessly and said: "I understand...the ministers retreated..."
Many ministers then slowly sat back down in their seats. Jia Xu smiled awkwardly at the ministers around him, but he did not expect that these people would glare at him a few times angrily. Jia Xu He really didn't understand, so he could only lower his head and stop looking for boredom. Wang Fu raised his head high and looked at the ministers with some disdain, as if he was mocking their powerlessness.
The ministers were so angry that they almost broke their teeth.
"Ahem, can the ministers give me a memorial?" the emperor said and glanced at Cao Song. Cao Song immediately stood up, walked to the center, bowed and bowed: "Your Majesty, the death of He Lao makes the whole world mourn. However, Situ Zhi The position is the head of hundreds of officials and is absolutely indispensable. Therefore, I hope that your Majesty will choose a good person to serve as king!"
The ministers nodded, but that was how it should be.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and asked with some confusion: "Ai Qing, do you have any talents you would like to recommend?"
Cao Song took a deep breath and said firmly: "I think that Wang Fu, the governor of Yangzhou, is a good choice because he is loyal and has good moral character. !”
"You thief Cao, what are your intentions?!"
"How can the great thief Wang Fu become a Situ?"
Suddenly, the officials were in an uproar. Cao Song looked at them with a calm expression and no words.
"Cao Aiqing, do you want to recommend Wang Fu? Wang Jiexin is very talented, but I don't know if he has the virtues of a Situ?" The emperor asked hesitantly, and everyone shook their heads quickly. He doesn't have such virtues. He can't even be a farmer.
No morals at all!
Cao Song said: "Your Majesty, among all the ministers, only the king is the best... I hope your Majesty can think carefully... choose a good person..."
"Yeah, that's fine..." The emperor nodded.
"Your Majesty, you can't do it, you absolutely can't do it!"
"Your Majesty, please cook the King's letter!!"
The ministers howled and knelt down in front of the emperor. Little did they know that the emperor was playing tricks on Cao Song just to make Wang Fu the Situ. Without the emperor's instructions, Cao Song would dare to recommend Wang Fu.
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The emperor frowned somewhat displeasedly and said, "Is it possible that all my beloved ministers have already chosen the matter of Situ for me?"
"I don't dare!"
"Your Majesty!"
Wang Fu stood up suddenly, walked quickly to the emperor, bowed and said, "I am here!"
"I worship you as Situ. I hope you can assist me and rule the Han Dynasty together!"
"I accept your order!"
The emperor pushed Wang Fu to Situ's seat so forcefully, while the ministers beat their chests, beat their heads, and cried loudly. Several of them almost fainted, but there were also a few ministers who looked a little happy and smiled, without any trace of joy.
A sad look.
A courtier asked angrily: "Why should you be happy when a traitor is in power?"
These ministers said a little aggrievedly: "You don't know something, we are all from Yangzhou!"
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After Wang Fu was selected, Xing Zi'ang soon became the new governor to succeed Wang Fu. As for other appointments, they were also announced one by one. The emperor frowned and glared at the ministers, but no one dared to argue with the emperor.
Yes, after the death of Mr. He, the officials deeply felt the powerlessness. No one could compete with the emperor. Even if he was wrong, no one dared to question him anymore.
"Your Majesty! No!"
"The Northern and Southern armies cannot be easily mobilized. If Captain Zhang intends to conquer the north, he can use Dong Zhuo's subordinates and the new emperor stationed there..." Wang Fu raised his head, looked directly at the emperor, and said solemnly.
The ministers looked at him and suddenly had some strange feeling in their hearts. Perhaps, he was the only one who could be Situ.
"The thieves in the north often invade Chidao, steal food and grass, and endanger the people. I sent Zhang Jun to Youzhou to eliminate the thieves and help the vassal. They are by no means unknown troops. However, when mobilizing this new army, we must reserve more
In terms of food, fodder and military pay, Mr. Wen, I wonder how much more money the treasury can provide?"
Hearing Renxi's expression changed drastically, he stood up hurriedly and said: "Your Majesty, the treasury is empty!"
The emperor's face twitched. A few days ago, Yangzhou just sent seven or eight ships of gold. Now you tell me that the treasury is empty?
"In the past, Emperor Xiaowu once traveled to the sea, passed Qingzhou, went to Korea, Japanese islands and other places to do business with them. Our war this time is to clear out the bandits in this place. How can the Han Dynasty provide the funds? However, it cannot be done either.
Asking for money for no reason, I hope your majesty will restart trade, collect... from North Korea in exchange for grain and grass supplies, and provide public security..."
"I'll leave this matter to you!"
"I accept your order!"
After the ministers had finished discussing many matters, they were about to retreat. The emperor looked at the wise man who had supported Wang Fu during the court meeting and did not go along with the ministers. He said to Song Dian beside him: "Put that person aside." Bring someone into the main hall, I want to see him!"
Song Dian nodded quickly.
Jia Xu quickly walked to the door of the main hall, put on his shoes, and hurriedly wanted to escape. Unexpectedly, after taking a few steps, several yellow gates stopped in front of him with a smile and said: "Jia Yilang, His Majesty wants to see you..."
"Wen He is honored!" Jia Xu leaned over and said in surprise. Several ministers passed by, looked at the eagle dog with disdain, said something secretly, and left the palace angrily. They obviously planned Jia Xu directly to ten Among thieves, from today on, he will no longer be welcomed by his colleagues. Looking at these ministers who left in a hurry and looked unkind, Jia Xu's face gradually turned cold.
"I don't want to be in trouble with you guys, but you guys are pushing each other too hard..."