The minister ordered Guo Jia to settle in the Zhonglie Hall. After more than half of the criminals involved in corruption were executed, they were sent to the Treacherous Hall. They faced Zhonglie and had to kneel down. There were no defenses here, and the people could do whatever they wanted.
Many people came in and out of the hall and cast aside these traitor sculptures. As for the Zhonglie Hall, it was also opened to the public at the suggestion of Shangshu Ling.
Common people and scholars can come here to worship these loyal martyrs, but there are many soldiers standing around to take precautions, fearing that some foolish people will do something to insult the loyal martyrs.
After the turmoil gradually subsided, Liu Xi issued two edicts. The first was to call Zhuge Liang, who was far away in Yanzhou. Anyone with a discerning eye would understand that the position of the servant was probably going to be given to Zhuge Liang.
However, Zhuge Liang was a confidant of the emperor, and there was no problem with his qualifications, political achievements, and serving as the third commander in these years. No one was dissatisfied with this, except Yanzhou Mu.
The second thing was that the emperor urgently called Man Chong to the Hall of Houde.
Many ministers who were paying attention to Houde Hall were panicked. This was not a good thing.
Liu Xi obviously summoned not only Man Chong, but also many people. In addition to Man Chong, there were also Liu Xi, Zhong Gou, Ding Yi, Wang Can, Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Wei Qi, and Wang Xiang.
, Liu Shao and other nine people, Man Chong was the first to arrive at Houde Hall because he was in Luoyang. However, after he arrived at Houde Hall, Liu Xi did not say much to him and just asked him to send him
The legal documents he had prepared over the years were given to him, and he was asked to stay in Luoyang and was not allowed to go out.
The rest of the people also arrived one by one. When Zhuge Liang arrived, the rest of the people were waiting at the inn.
The emperor ordered, and Man Chong rushed to the palace with the other nine people. Man Chong frowned and had a solemn expression. Only when chatting with Fazheng and Zhuge Liang, a slight smile appeared on his face. Although this
The smile was a little scary, but it still represented his attitude after all. After all, these two were his old friends, born in the East Palace. The three of them got together and didn't know what they were talking about.
After Zhuge Liang arrived in Luoyang, he was even more surprised when he learned that other people had also arrived in Luoyang, especially when he learned that Fazheng had arrived and only stayed with Princess Raoyang for two or three days, so he hurriedly went to visit Fazheng.
, Although Fazheng is a bit ruthless in his behavior, he is quite good to his friends. It is a joy to meet old friends. The two get together and talk about their respective political affairs.
Both parties were very happy. Fazheng talked about overseas affairs. Zhuge Liang listened very carefully. Fazheng and Zhou Yu have done a lot of things in these years. The Han Dynasty's ships have been spread all over the known places.
Above the sea, the wealth brought to the Han Dynasty every year was not even lower than that of Xizhou. These things shocked Zhuge Liang. Before this, he had never paid such attention to the institution of Overseas Government.
When Zhuge Liang talked about his governance in Yuzhou, Fazheng couldn't help but praise him again and again. Many of Zhuge Liang's actions in Yuzhou are worth learning from Fazheng. In recent years, Fazheng has been developing Yizhou, relocating the people and carrying out reclamation.
For example, he wanted to turn Yizhou into an important port outside the Han Dynasty. Many of Zhuge Liang's governance methods in Yuzhou are worthy of his imitation.
The two chatted like this for three days before Man Chong arrived.
The three of them were held together, that is, Zhuge Liang and Fa were talking, while Man Chong was just listening attentively.
"Do you know why Your Majesty summoned us here?" Fazheng asked with some doubts. Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "I don't know either, Lord Man may know." The two of them looked at Man at the same time.
Chong, Man Chong frowned and said: "Shi Zhongling has passed away. If I think correctly, Zhuge Jun came here to serve as Shi Zhongling."
Zhuge Liang did not say anything, but Fazheng laughed and bowed his hands and said: "I have not paid homage to you, but I am here to serve you. I am rude, I am rude!" Zhuge Liang smiled helplessly and said, "Fa Zheng, please don't make fun of me.
, Don’t say that I am not yet the Minister of Attendant, even if I have already held the position, you should not do this... You gentlemen and I are still good friends."
Fa Zheng looked at Man Chong and asked: "What about us people? Are we here to serve as officials in the Shizhongtai? If so, I hope Lord Zhuge can still keep the position of Changshi for me!"
'
"Hey, Lord Fa, please don't joke..." Zhuge Liang said helplessly, then looked at Man Chong and asked, "Didn't Your Majesty say anything to Lord Man beforehand?"
Man Chong shook his head and just looked at those people, with some vague guesses in his heart.
Zhuge Liang and Fazheng also followed their gazes and looked at a few people in the distance. Zhuge Liang only recognized Wang Can among them, but not the others. Man Chong whispered: "These people, that young and handsome man
The younger generation, named Ding Yi, courtesy name Zhengli, is from Pei State. His father has a very good relationship with Cao Situ. He has grown up with the five tigers of the Cao family since he was a child, and he is quite talented..."
After hearing his words, Zhuge Liang thought for a moment and then said: "Then I remembered that this person once wrote an article "On Punishment and Rituals", which was quite good. I have read his book, but I didn't expect it.
,This person is so young..."
Fa Zheng was thoughtful, and Man Chong continued: "The man's name is Liu Zhen, whose courtesy name is Gongsi. He is from Nanyang. He is the son of King Shading, the son of Anzhong Kanghou Dan, and is a clan member of the Han Dynasty. This man has great influence.
Cai...is a disciple of Mr. Shui Jing..."
"I also recognize this person. He once wrote the book "On Punishment Before Rites"...but him?" Zhuge Liang asked again.
Man Chong nodded.
Fazheng and Zhuge Liang understood immediately and laughed. Fazheng said: "The other two, one is called Zhong Gou, who is the author of "Treatise on Punishment"... and Wei Qian and Wang Can, who are also Zeng
Let’s study the law together... Then, Your Majesty will call us here..." Fazheng did not continue, but just laughed. Zhuge Liang and Man Chong understood in their hearts and nodded.
They waited at the entrance of the palace for a while, and then the yellow door came out and welcomed everyone in.
Many of them entered the palace for the first time. They looked at the surrounding situation with some curiosity. Man Chong led everyone all the way to Houde Hall. Some of these people knew each other and gathered together separately. However,
, there were also some who didn’t know anyone, such as Ding Yi, but he soon became acquainted with Zhong Gou, and the two walked together.
When they arrived at the Houde Hall, Huangmen didn't even ask, but directly shouted their names. Everyone took off their shoes, lowered their heads, and ran straight into the Houde Hall. Liu Xi sat in the Houde Hall.
In the Hall of Virtue, everyone was dressed in formal attire and had solemn expressions. After everyone walked in, they went to worship the emperor. Liu Xi returned the greeting and kindly asked them to sit down.
It has to be said that the emperor was fully prepared for this meeting. He was not unfamiliar with these people and could accurately call each person by name, even what they did, and even
His ideas and works were all very clear. As soon as he took his seat, he said: "Bo Ning, thank you for your work. I have almost finished reading your works. Fortunately, you all have arrived."
"Kong Ming, hello, long time no see."
"Zhengli, please don't be restrained. Although I have never met you, I have met your father..."
After talking for a while, a group of people who did not know each other sat together, but there was no embarrassment at all. Liu Xi was very kind to them, as if he and everyone were old friends who had known each other for a long time. He was thorough and did not neglect anyone.
No one was too enthusiastic about anyone. Soon, under the leadership of the emperor, everyone got to know each other and talked with each other with smiles.
Qi Yue brought some tea, and everyone drank tea. They talked about local politics and the foreign strategy of the Han Dynasty. Zhuge Liang looked at these people seriously. It was obvious that these people were all knowledgeable people, and they had great knowledge of the law.
They were very insightful, but a bit weak on the political aspect. Liu Xi gently chatted with them and asked about their family situation.
This moved everyone who came, especially some young people, who could not conceal their excitement and joy when they learned that the emperor valued them so much.
After talking for a long time, Liu Xi just got to the point. He said a little lonely: "I have called you here because I have important things to entrust you. You may also have learned about the recent tomb robbery case. The big man
As the people became more and more prosperous, the hidden dangers within the Han Dynasty also gradually emerged. Many people who had never enjoyed such a wealthy life were so addicted to it that they forgot their morals and committed violations for the sake of a little money.
A matter of law!"
Everyone hurriedly bowed again, "I am incompetent!"
Liu Xi asked everyone to stand up and continued: "You are all talented in law. You have studied ancient laws and written ideas for expressing new laws. Now, I have invited you here because I want you to work together to compile it for the Han Dynasty.
The new law, the matter of the new law, has been busy for six years, but has not been finalized. What happened now makes me understand that this matter cannot be delayed any longer..."
"All the kings are capable people. If they can work together to compile a Han Code, it will be a blessing for the great Han Dynasty." The emperor said, looking at everyone, full of favor, Zhuge Liang and others' faces were full of confidence, obviously
I think it can be done, but there are a few people who look a little sad, and Liu Xi also knows what they are worried about. Among these people, even if they have never met, there are still some conflicts and contradictions.
The source of the conflict is the relationship between etiquette and law.
Some of them firmly believe that various etiquettes should be established first, and then laws can be enacted. However, some people believe that punishment should be first followed by etiquette. There are even a few who believe that etiquette and law are separate or that etiquette and law are one. Let these opinions
It is not easy for people who are completely opposite to write the law together. Especially for those whose opinions are not recognized by everyone, it is not easy to change their opinions.
Liu Xi also knew that this was somewhat difficult, but he had a solution in mind.