"Your Majesty, please send the emperor's eldest son to the Imperial Academy to show the heavenly family's admiration for literature!"
The emperor sat in the upper seat and looked at Cai Yong below, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He didn't know why Cai Yong suddenly asked the emperor's eldest son to go to Taixue. Before this, Zhang He did not send any news about this matter. The news is that the emperor has long been accustomed to controlling everything, and now he feels unhappy. What does Cai Yong want to do?
By letting Mastiff go to Taixue, are you trying to support Mastiff?
The emperor did not speak in a hurry, but looked at the ministers and asked: "What do you think of this matter?"
"I think this is a good thing!" It was Lu Zhi who spoke. As early as Cai Yong had just spoken, when he mentioned the situation of the Imperial College and the prince's studies, he understood Cai Yong's thoughts. When he heard that the emperor When asked, he spoke without hesitation. The emperor nodded and looked at the other ministers. Yuan Shao, Xun Yu, Zhao Wen and others all agreed.
In the temple, everyone spoke in unison.
This is not a good thing for the emperor.
"I object!"
At this time, a minister suddenly spoke, which immediately attracted everyone's attention. The emperor also looked over. The one who spoke was Sima Lang. He was not very senior. On weekdays, he was also very important when ministers discussed important matters. He rarely spoke because he was not qualified enough. Now he spoke like this, which made many people full of doubts. He looked at the emperor and said:
"Your Majesty, if the eldest son of the emperor goes to Imperial College and attends classes every day, what will happen to his disciples' studies?"
"Menzi School is not weak, why not go to Menzi School to learn more?"
As Sima Lang said, everyone smiled and suddenly realized, so that's it. Many people knew that Sima Lang came from a family and studied in a disciple. At first, his father Sima Fang insisted on sending his eldest son to study in a disciple, which also made many people angry. People secretly laughed at him, saying that this old thief was out of his mind. Otherwise, why would he send his eldest son to study with a poor family?
The emperor looked at him, thought for a moment, then looked at the ministers around him, and said: "Tai Xue and Menzi Xue are all ordinary schools. They are all institutions of learning for the country and cultivate talented people. If you want to study, I will not." If you are willing to object, just let him go. Whether he goes to Taixue or to Menzi, I agree..." He said and looked at the ministers.
Lu Zhi, Yuan Shao, Xun Yu, and many ministers' faces showed joy. At least, at that moment, they were all happy for the emperor's eldest son.
The emperor quickly ended the court meeting and returned to Houde Hall.
As soon as he returned to the palace, he quickly asked Han Men general Zhang He to come over.
Zhang He walked into the Hall of Houde with fear. Every time the emperor took the initiative to summon him, there must be nothing good going on. He walked into the Hall of Houde uneasily, and his guess was more accurate. The emperor sat on the Hu chair with a very expression on his face. With a gloomy face, a frown on his face, and a cold face, Zhang He did not dare to speak. He stood behind the emperor, but he was thinking in his heart, what on earth made the emperor so unhappy?
"Mr. Zhang, has the eldest son of the emperor ever met Cai Yong these days?"
"Yes...just three days ago." Zhang He replied immediately.
The emperor nodded and asked: "Then...why don't you report it to me?"
"Your Majesty... I thought that the emperor's eldest son's visit to his grandfather was a personal affair, so..."
"So you didn't tell me?!" The emperor turned his head and stared at Zhang He. Zhang He was so frightened that he couldn't speak. He quickly bowed to the emperor and said, "I hope your majesty will forgive me for my fault!"
"Can Mastiff meet Sima Lang?"
"Never."
"What about Yuan Shao?"
"Never."
"Haha..." The emperor laughed. Several names had already appeared in his mind. He lowered his head and said, "I'll give you three days to check for me one by one what the mastiff has done and said these days."
Qing... In addition, Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi, Yuan Shang, and Cai Yong, please check them all for me..."
"Here you go!" Zhang He lowered his body and left Houde Hall.
The emperor sat alone, lost in thought, Mastiff met Cai Yong, Cai Yong proposed that Liu Mastiff come to the Imperial Academy, and then Sima Lang raised objections, Lu Zhi, Yuan Shao, Xun Yu, the emperor was thinking, he suddenly realized
Then, right under his feet, in Luoyang, a huge force appeared. This force included the Zhuge family who held the posts of Prince Consort, Commander-in-Chief of Yuzhang, etc.
There is the Sima family who represents a number of Hanoi aristocratic families and holds positions such as Guang Luxun and Yilang.
Sikong, Situ, Taishi Ling, Yushi Dafu...
General Zuo, the hussar general led Jinwu, many captains of Jinwu, the lieutenants of the Northern Army, and the major captains of the Northeast garrison...
Xunshi, Yuanshi...
The emperor woke up with a start, and he finally understood why he was always uneasy.
However, the emperor did not have any fear or panic in his heart, only uneasiness and anger. He was not afraid that Mastiff would usurp the throne and rebel, and he did not believe that he would do so. Liu Mastiff, the emperor knew in his heart that it was him
Even if he were ordered to be executed, he would never cause trouble to intimidate himself, not to mention he is not that capable!
However, what made the emperor feel uneasy was the people around Liu Mastiff. He did not believe that Liu Mastiff's character could organize such a huge force. Could he be being used? Is someone deliberately supporting him?
Is he? Wanting to support Mastiff and then ignore him? This is what makes the emperor feel uneasy. In addition, he is still a little angry in his heart.
He is an emperor with a strong desire for control and does not want to see anything beyond his own planning.
"No, they are too fast, we still need to contain them a little..."
The emperor said to himself.
The next day, news came from the palace that the emperor asked Shangshu Pushe Guo Jia to be the teacher of his second son Liu Di.
As soon as this order came out, the officials were in an uproar. What did the emperor want to do? Abolish the elders and establish the young?
In addition, there is something more sensitive. I don’t know whether the emperor intended it or not. Guo Jia supported the New Deal. As early as when Xing Ziang formed an alliance with Cao Cao, as an official of the Shangshu Order, he began to support the New Deal, and,
During the period when Yuan Shao was implementing the New Deal, Guo Jiaduo made suggestions and fully supported Yuan Shao. With their efforts, the New Deal was continuously improved and took shape in all counties and counties across the country.
Is this because the eldest son doesn't like the New Deal, so he wants to support the second son?
This matter once again returned to the starting point, back to the contradiction about the New Deal. Ministers like Yuan Shao, who were close to the eldest son of the emperor but were also implementing the New Deal, were a little confused and at a loss at this time. The emperor gave
They were given a choice: should they choose to continue doing the big things at hand, or should they continue to be close to the eldest son of the emperor?
However, neither Zhuge Liang, nor Liu Mastiff, nor Sima Yi were frightened by these behaviors. They continued to listen to lectures at Yuan Mansion and Yuan Shu as usual. Only Yuan Shang was a little scared at first, and Liu Mastiff also comforted him in a hurry.
After watching him, the smile on Liu Mastiff's face, although gentle, also had a different kind of confidence that was very convincing to others.
In addition to attending lectures at Yuan Shu's place, Liu Mastiff spent the rest of the time quietly rushing to Taixue and Menzixue, these two major universities. He did not bring his guards with him. The guards sent him to the door and left. However, Liu Mastiff His age is still very eye-catching. Among the young talents, Liu Mastiff is still relatively young. Liu Mastiff did not hide it. When others asked, he said that he was here to observe and Cai Gong allowed it.
Judging from his elegant appearance, he did not receive the same treatment as Zhuge Liang in the past. Zhuge Liang also came to Taixue at a young age, but was embarrassed by the soldiers because of his arrogance. He refused to explain and left directly. Liu Mastiff was different. , he was humble and polite, and the students did not want to antagonize a child who had obtained Cai Gong's permission to attend the Imperial Academy.
Until one day, Cai Yong taught in person.
After finishing speaking, he took Liu Mastiff's hand, called his grandson, and left with a smile.
At this time, everyone finally understood his identity. He was the grandson of Cai Gong. Isn’t he the eldest son of the emperor?!!
After learning his identity, combined with his original humility, the image of Liu Mastiff appeared in the hearts of many students.
Whether it was Taixue or Menzixue, the students all praised the prince's humility and courtesy. When Liu Mastiff entered the school again, a group of students gathered around and greeted them one by one. Liu Mastiff smiled gently and returned the greetings one by one. There was nothing rude about him, and when he entered the school, everyone gathered around him, like stars over the moon, which surprised many of the priests.
You know, the Taixue students of the Han Dynasty have always been arrogant. Of course, nowadays, they are no longer called Imperial students, and they are all called students. However, they are still arrogant and arrogant. They even dare to break into the Embroidered Clothes Messenger's Mansion, especially the students of the Imperial College. , they still call themselves Ether students, and refer to those who study as disciples. As for the newly established North and South schools, they don’t pay attention at all.
Being able to capture the hearts of these people and make them especially respected is something that few people can do.
The last person who was so revered by the imperial students and reached a kind of fanatical worship was me, Emperor Renzong Xiaokang!!
Of course, Liu Mastiff has not yet reached the level of Emperor Xiaokang. The students respect him and have not yet reached that fanatical level. In the early years of Jianning, there were some quarrels with Yang Ci, Zhou Jing and others because they had different political views from Emperor Xiaokang. After a dispute, he was surrounded by imperial students and was almost beaten to death, but it was the soldiers who rescued San Gong.
Punching Situ and kicking the Taiwei, these are the Imperial Students.
His Royal Highness, the eldest son of the Emperor, is really worthy of the Ren Temple!
.......,
At this moment, in the far western region, Dong Zhuo still did not send troops and was training his soldiers here all day long. He was also confused in his heart. However, Jia Xu asked him to continue to stay here, but he had no choice. Jia Xu seemed to be waiting. , However, Dong Zhuo didn't know what he was waiting for, and he didn't ask. He trained his soldiers in person every day.
However, most of the generals under his command had some complaints, and Dong Zhuo could only suppress them.
In March, scouts came to report that a large number of Kushan people appeared in front and were running towards him. Dong Zhuo was extremely happy and immediately ordered his soldiers to prepare for war. Unexpectedly, he had not found them yet. , this military achievement came to his door by itself. Dong Zhuo returned to his tent and began to put on his armor.
"Dong Gong..."
Jia Xu walked in at some point. Dong Zhuo looked at him and said with a smile: "Jia Gong, you can't stop me this time. I didn't go looking for them, they came to the door themselves. Ahem,
No, they are the ones who invaded the territory of my great Han Dynasty, they should be punished!"
"This is natural, but Mr. Dong, one of my previous letters asked the rebel leader to bring people to surrender to the big man. If they rise up, I hope Mr. Dong will show mercy..."
Upon hearing these words, Dong Zhuo realized something was wrong.