Cai Yong and Cui Yong sat facing each other, with no one else around. There were several pots of turbid wine on the desk in front of them. Cai Yong drank alone. Cui Gong was old and could not drink, so he looked at Cai Yong with a smile.
Yong felt sad in his heart. He ate one cup after another. He exhaled and put the wine cup on the desk. Cai Yong said: "It's rare that you and I can talk to each other in private without anyone else disturbing us."
Cui Shi nodded and said: "When I retire from office and you and I meet, it is not a conspiracy between ministers. There will be no Xiaohuangmen coming."
"Alas, this Wang Jiexin will harm the ministers even after he dies, making us have no peace."
"Hahaha, don't talk like that. Your Majesty is also doing it for the safety of your family and the country. You see, since he established the supervision system, the traitors in the court have nowhere to hide, which is great for the country."
What they were talking about, of course, was that Wang Fu had stipulated that when two or more ministers talk, they must be accompanied by Huangmen to record, otherwise, they would be punished with treason. This measure would make the ministers unable to speak out, and they did not mean to do so.
They have to plot, but with Huangmen around, they really feel uncomfortable, so they have to pay attention to every word they say, because this will be seen by the emperor.
What's more, it may be recorded by historians. Thinking about it, future history books may record that they hugged the singer, spoke vulgarly, drank heavily, and talked about beauty. They were just creepy. With the little yellow door around, they were always
You can only be a gentleman all the time, don’t say anything inappropriate, and don’t listen to anything inappropriate, damn Wang Jiexin!!!!
"well"
Cai Yong sighed.
"You are appointed as the censor, and you must not be at odds with His Majesty anymore. In everything, you should think more about your daughter and your grandson. Your every move will make a huge difference in their treatment. If you want to clean up the temple,
The imperial censor is the most suitable one. In the future, you can talk more with Zhang He, make good friends with Liu Mo, and supervise all the officials. You will need the help of the two of them."
"Today's big men are indeed powerful but"
Cai Yong drank another cup of bitter wine and said, "There is no traitor like Wang Jiexin in the temple. There is no stingy person like Wen Renxi who can point at the emperor and curse. There is no such thing as saving money for the treasury."
Your Majesty, suppress the ministers so that they dare not fight with each other. No one in the temple dares to offend the Emperor anymore, and no one dares to scheming with each other. No one dares to say anything and behead me if things don't work out!"
"No one dares to speak out anymore and get the heads of thieves and bandits for Your Majesty!!"
"Everyone is greedy for high-ranking officials and generous salaries. For the sake of the position of the three princes, for the semi-powerful power, and for the enjoyment of happiness, they do everything. Today's country is peaceful, there are no disasters and famines, and there are no rivals like Xianbei outside."
"The emperor insists on building palaces and overhauling the imperial mausoleum. Situ Gong, how many years has it been since the Han Dynasty built Chidao? How many years has it been since there was no new water conservancy? What about the farming? Everyone's eyes are on this palace.
You can't see the hard work of Emperor Xiaokang outside the city. As for Chen Liu's Chidao in Luoyang, it has been damaged."
"I have repeatedly complained, but they thought I was trying to gain credit and kept objecting."
"The attack on the Japanese islands and Goguryeo involved the entire country's troops and wanted to massacre the people. How long did it take Emperor Xiaokang to get the Xiongnu, Wuhuan, and Qiang people to return to their hearts and live together? For more than thirty years, there was no more rebellion.
Contrary to the Huns in the north, even a child in charge can recite a passage of the Analects of Confucius. Why do the people in the court just not understand this truth?"
"I still played, but they thought I wanted to prevent them from getting credit."
"Hahaha!"
Cai Yong smiled.
The laughter was extremely sad.
Cui Shi was silent for a long time. He sighed, looked at Cai Yong in front of him, and said: "So, the position of imperial censor belongs to you. In the future, you don't have to participate. You just need to prevent fighting with each other like this." It will be fine if it happens. As for the memorial, you can rest assured. I think Liu Mo, Cao Cao, Lu Zhi and others are all doing practical things, and Xing Yong is here."
"Um"
"Haha, my disciples may be able to help you soon!"
"Your disciple?" Cai Yong shook his head and said helplessly: "No matter how I look at this guy, he doesn't look like a scholar. Why would you accept him as your disciple?"
"You may not think that he has poor qualifications, but he has great perseverance and has never been depressed. Besides, he will not be like those ministers who scheming. If he can pass the examination, you will take him in and let him study. With him by your side to help you, you won’t have to worry about everything in the temple!"
"Didn't you train him just to help me?"
Cui Shi smiled and did not answer.
"That's okay, but we have to wait until he passes the exam."
The two chatted for a long time, and Cui Shi kept staring at the wine on the document in a daze, wondering what he was thinking about.
"Mr. Situ, what are you thinking about?"
"Emperor Xiaokang of Renmiao"
"Alas" Cai Yong sighed and drank another glass of wine.
Silent for a long time.
"Mr. Cui, why do you keep staring at the wine cup? Do you want to drink with me?"
"Mr. Cui?"
"Cui Gong"
Cui Shi closed his eyes and sat on his knees, extremely quiet. When Cai Yong trembled and stretched out his hand to detect his breath, Cui Gong was silent again.
"Mr. Cui!!!!"
There was a burst of crying in the Cui Mansion, and the surrounding neighbors came out one after another. They knew somewhat clearly that Cui Gong had left, and the entire mansion was busy. The other matters were left to Cui Gong's descendants to take care of.
Cai Yong walked out of the mansion and staggered forward in the street. It was already midnight. Cai Yong felt dizzy and could not walk. He accidentally stepped on a stone and Cai Yong hit him hard again. He fell down and fell to the ground with tears streaming down his face. He struggled to get up from the ground and couldn't stop his tears from flowing down. "I heard that people attacked Wang Jiexin and left. Zhang Wen left and so did Cui Gong. gone"
"Everyone is gone, everyone is gone!!!"
Xiping tenth year, February
Therefore, Situ Cui Shizu
When the news of Cui Gong's death spread, all the officials cried, and the emperor ordered Xing Ziang to pursue the title.
After that, the ministers discussed whether Cui Shi could settle in Zhonglie Hall. Xun Yu said: "I heard that a yellow dragon appeared in the well in Jizhou before the moon. If it is not a great sage, the yellow dragon will not come out, so Cui Gong can do it!", many people said. Everyone recognized his words, and the emperor also acquiesced. In the end, Cui Gong also entered the Zhonglie Hall and became one of the recognized great sages. No one dared to slander him anymore.
In March, the emperor worshiped Lu Zhi as Situ.
Worship Jin Wu Yuan Shu as Sikong.
He worshiped General Dong Zhuo as his commander-in-chief.
In April, another academic performance assessment came.
This time, in order to show the emperor's importance to the talented people, Situ Luzhi was appointed as the chief official. In addition, the emperor deliberately enlarged the scale to use it for the vacancy of Ningzhou Japanese Island. Ningzhou and Japanese island were still there. There are a large number of official vacancies, and the emperor attaches great importance to this assessment. It is for this reason that he hopes to obtain enough talents to use in these vacancies.
"What? You want to participate in the assessment??"
Liu Mo's eyes widened, he pondered for a moment, and said: "But if you fail this time, you will never have another chance in the future. I think you should make more preparations before participating in the assessment."
"Master, I am well prepared and confident."
Zhuge Liang said, Liu Mo shook his head and said: "Let's wait until next time. The assessment is not only about Confucian classics, but also agriculture, law, and many more. Don't you have to rely on all four subjects? How can you take it lightly? How about waiting a little longer? Next time, I won’t stop you.”
Hearing what Liu Mo said, Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "Just listen to what Master said."
Liu Mo nodded, and just as he was about to speak, he saw someone shouting: "Is Mr. Liu, the Censor, here?"
Liu Mo turned around, and there were four or five people standing at the door, all dressed as eunuchs in the palace. They were asking questions. Liu Mo quickly got up, walked to the door, opened the door, and said, "I am Liu Mo. I don't know if you are here." What's the order?"
The leader said: "The country has summoned Liu Jun and hopes that Liu Jun will set off immediately!"
"Okay, I'll go right away." Liu Mo thought about why the emperor was so eager to find him, so he was about to turn back and prepare, but the man continued: "Liu Gong, your majesty also wants your disciple Zhuge Liang to go with him."
Liu Mo was stunned, then looked back at Zhuge Liang, and saw Zhuge Liang was equally astonished.
Soon, the two came to the palace. Liu Mo looked a little uneasy. He looked at Zhuge Liang beside him and whispered: "Later, you must be more respectful, don't be rude and pay attention to etiquette." As he spoke, , he saw Han Men coming over, and Liu Mo hurriedly paid his respects. Han Men did not dare to accept it, so he returned the greeting and said with a smile: "The country has been waiting for a long time. Please come with me, Mr. Liu."
"What about him?"
"Zhuge Langjun, just stay here for now and look around. The country will definitely summon you later."
"good!"
Liu Mo followed Han Men into the Hall of Houde. The Emperor held a scroll and didn't know what he was reading. Liu Mo came in, but the Emperor ignored him and continued reading. Liu Mo and Han Men did not dare to disturb each other. Han Men walked out and stood there. Outside the door, his head was lowered, and Liu Mo was even more uneasy. Although he was already familiar with this, both Emperor Xiaokang and the emperor like to torture ministers like this.
After a long time, the emperor raised his head, as if he had just seen Liu Mo, and said with a smile: "Mr. Liu is here, come and sit down."
Liu Mo carefully sat in front of him.
"I've been busy lately, and you know that I've been dealing with Situ and other matters, so I haven't been able to summon him privately. It's rare that I have some free time today, so I asked Mr. Liu to come, so as not to disturb you?"
"I don't dare to do it."
"Mr. Liu, why are you so talkative today? Is there something on your mind?"
"That's not the case, it's just that I was afraid of the power of God, so I didn't dare to speak." Liu Mo said, and the emperor laughed, shook his head and said, "Liu Gong is an honest man!"
The two chatted for a while, and then the emperor gradually brought the topic to his own purpose.
"I heard that your disciple Zhuge Liang is very smart. He is young but has great wisdom."
"Your Majesty, you praise me very much! However, my disciple, who is less than 10 years old, is extremely intelligent, knows everything about astronomy and geography, knows everything, knows all the four subjects, and is far superior to me." When he mentioned Zhuge Liang, Liu Mo immediately He returned to his natural state and started talking non-stop, without giving the emperor a chance to speak. The emperor looked at him helplessly, listened to him for a long time, and then hurriedly interrupted.
"Ahem, my eldest son, Mastiff, has reached the age of studying. I want to find someone who can read with him."
Only then did Liu Mo understand what the emperor meant, but honestly speaking, he didn't want Zhuge Liang to be the prince's companion. He knew the importance of this position. If the eldest son of the emperor became the prince, what would Zhuge Liang's status be in the future?
, that is, today, Yuan Shu, Ma Jun and their status are constantly being reused by virtue of their friendship with the emperor, but if
Of course, the emperor didn't care about Liu Mo's thoughts. He just explained his hopes for the eldest son, and without asking Liu Mo for his opinion, he said directly: "After tomorrow, let him read with the eldest son. How about it?"
Liu Mo nodded. He did not dare to refuse, even if he knew the danger in his heart, he did not dare to refuse. He mustered up the courage and asked again: "I wonder who I want to be my teacher?"
"Sikong Yuan Shu!"
Hearing this sentence, Liu Mo felt relieved for some reason. He knew that Yuan Shu was brave in battle and very close to the emperor. He was also the direct disciple of Xian Hezi. With such an identity, as a
Teacher of the emperor's eldest son, I think the emperor's eldest son will be able to be stable in the future, and with Zhuge Liang's help
Liu Mo smiled and said: "Such a great kindness!"
The two were talking, and Zhuge Liang in the palace was a little helpless. The master had been gone for more than half an hour, and no one came out. No one around him paid attention to him. This really made Zhuge Liang upset. He could only stay in the palace.
I walked around casually and looked at the scenery. As I was watching, someone suddenly asked from behind: "Who dares to sneak into the palace!"
Zhuge Liang quickly turned around, and in front of him was a half-grown woman. The woman had a beautiful and clear appearance, red phoenix eyes, a red mole on her eyebrows, and slightly chubby cheeks. Zhuge Liang looked at her solemnly and said seriously: "I am Shi Yushi
Liu Gong's disciples, who came with Master to meet His Majesty, are not traitors!"
The woman said oh, looked Zhuge Liang up and down again, and asked, "Are you from Donghao?"
"No."
"Goguryeo?"
"I am Han Chinese."
"Then why do you want to worship Dong Yiren as your teacher?"
"you!!!"
Zhuge Liang looked at her angrily and said, "Everyone is your Majesty's subject! Who are you? How dare you insult my master?!"
"Huh, insult?"
When the Hanmen came out to take Zhuge Liang back, they were so frightened that they almost jumped up. It turned out that it was their own Princess Raoyang who was scolding Zhuge Liang. The princess looked like a foolish woman in the field, with her hands on her hips and facing her.
Zhuge Liang cursed loudly, and Zhuge Liang also responded quickly without falling behind. Seeing the two arguing like this, Han Men was frightened!
He quickly stepped forward and came to the princess. He bowed and said, "I hope the princess will forgive me for my sin!"
"Princess???"
Before Zhuge Liang could react, Han Men said directly: "The state ordered Zhuge Liang to enter the palace to pay respects!"
After saying that, he immediately stood up, pulled Zhuge Liang and rushed towards the Hall of Houde, with a look of horror on his face. Only the princess snorted coldly, thinking highly of Zhuge Liang, and seemed to be muttering his name.
"Country" Han Men pulled Zhuge Liang into the Hall of Houde.
The emperor looked at Han Men who was sweating profusely and a little panicked, frowned and asked, "Is this so?"
Before the Hanmen could reply, they saw someone rushing in from outside the door. The soldiers did not stop them and threw themselves into the emperor's arms. The emperor looked at Princess Raoyang helplessly and said, "Raoyang,
I am dealing with state affairs, and besides, you are not young anymore, so you can’t do this anymore.”
"Eldest brother!"
"he bullies me!!!"
Little Raoyang's eyes turned red, he pointed at Zhuge Liang and said.
At that moment, both Liu Mo and Zhuge Liang felt a cold killing intent, locking them tightly.
The emperor is furious!
What a good boy, how dare you be rude to my little sister just after entering the palace?!