When Zhuge Liang arrived at Liu Yi's mansion, Liu Yi thought so too. Liu Yi squinted his eyes and looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him suspiciously. If he hadn't trusted Zhuge Liang's character, he would have kicked Zhuge Liang out of the mansion long ago. Well, then Kuai Yue and Chen Lin are both servants occupying important positions under Pang Tong. If they are asked to retire and return to their hometowns, isn't this really a factional fight?
"This matter is not very easy to handle... If only the two of them were replaced, others might not say anything, but the two people Zhuge Linggong wants to replace them... are both close to Linggong. , I naturally don’t doubt anything else, it’s just that all the officials in the court..." Liu Yi said, and secretly looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him. Zhuge Liang still looked as calm as before, and his face was actually Still smiling.
Liu Yi was startled and then said: "If your Majesty insists on this, then I can convene a court meeting... let the officials discuss it themselves. However, this is the first time for the dismissal of the Minister of Attendance, Central and Taiwan, and more preparations are needed." , In addition, Pang Linggong cannot hide it, it is best to disclose this matter to him, so as not to hurt the harmony between the two princes..."
"Well, I'll bother you with Liu Linggong. I'll go and talk to Pang Linggong." Zhuge Liang said, stood up and left. Liu Yi got up and sent him away, and then returned to the study again. Zhuge Liang thought Liu Yi actually didn't want to interfere with the removal of these two people, but he also realized that this removal might be a good thing for him.
Today's Shizhongtai is not as good as before, and the Zhongshutai has almost become the most depressed one among the three orders. The power it has on the surface to preside over court meetings is now in name only. However, if Zhuge can use it this time, If the Duke's power is used to forcibly remove the minister of Zhongshutai, then his Zhongshutai will definitely become stronger again, and no one in the future will dare to be disrespectful to Zhongshutai.
This may not be good news for Pang Tong, but it is good news for Liu Yi. After thinking about this, he did not hesitate and started making preparations directly. What too much power, but if it were in the court meeting, Liu Yi smiled.
As the Shizhong Ling, Pang Tong did not always work in the Shizhongtai. Most of the time, he was in his own mansion. Especially after the meeting hall was moved out, there were many ministers in the Shizhongtai. There was no need for Pang Tong to keep an eye on it every day, and a less than perfect service system was still formed. Although it was inseparable from Pang Tong, it also gave Pang Tong some leisure time. Pang Tong's daily hobbies were only wine and books.
Zhuge Liang had always felt that if this man had entered the court earlier, he might have become very good friends with Guo Linggong. When he arrived in front of the Pang Mansion, a light rain suddenly fell in the sky. Fortunately, the servants soon took care of him. Zhuge Liang was brought to the mansion. When Pang Tong heard that Zhuge Liang was coming, he hurried out to greet him. They didn't need to be too polite. Pang Tong took him to the study. They sat facing each other, and a servant brought tea and other things.
"Why did Kong Ming come to visit me some time? I heard that you are very busy these days." Pang Tong said with a smile. Zhuge Liang said seriously: "These days are indeed busy. I want to remove you." Chen Lin and Kuai Yue in the waiting room."
Pang Tongyi, who was smiling, was stunned. He just asked in confusion: "Why? They are doing very well? After Kuai Yue served as an official in the frontier for many years and served as the servant of the frontier protector, the relationship between the frontier fortress people and the migratory people began.
He has also solved a lot of conflicts in the country. As for Chen Lin, he has written all the imperial edicts and orders issued by the Han Dynasty in recent years. Why do you want to abolish them both? "
"There are too many old people in the temple, which will prevent young people from tempering themselves."
"Then we shouldn't drive away capable old people, just to make room for younger generations. This... is really too much..." Pang Tong said slowly. Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "Shi Yuan,
You should understand that during the period of Emperor Xiaoxian, there were many cases where positions in the court were vacant and could not be replaced. Why was this? It was because the ministers of the temple stayed in the position of pigeons for decades and refused to leave.
And after they suddenly left, no descendants can take their place."
"I think there should be a limit on the age of officials. After sixty-five, they can go home to rest and be raised by the temple. What do you think?"
Zhuge Liang frowned and asked. Pang Tong seemed a little disapproving. He looked at his old friend in front of him and asked: "Are you almost sixty-five? Could it be that you have to leave after you reach this age?"
With my current position, should I retire and return to my hometown?" Faced with Pang Tong's question, Zhuge Liang nodded calmly and said seriously: "It is indeed not far away, and I will give up my position on that day.
"
"Why?"
"I don't think that an old man who is over sixty years old can be more energetic and clear-headed than a young man in his thirties. Even you and me are like that... I don't read as well as I did before.
It's relaxing and comfortable. Is it the same when you review the music? Since you can realize that you are getting older, why should you occupy this position and rely on your old age instead of thinking about letting younger, more energetic, and smarter young people take over?
"
Zhuge Liang asked rhetorically.
"Many things can not only be accomplished with abundant energy, but also require experience. I don't agree with your statement. On the contrary, I think that compared to those young and reckless young people, we people are more capable.
Wake up...for example, if your system is implemented, I'm afraid Ma Gong will be the first to leave the temple. If he leaves, can the Gongfu continue to maintain its current glory?"
"He's different."
"What's different about him?"
"What he did, no one else can do, but what we do, others can do too."
"Haha, do you really want Ma Gongfu to return to his hometown? If Ma Gong knew about it, he might fight you. He would never leave Gongfu."
"He will lose his position as a servant, but he can continue to serve as a guide in Gongfu and guide those young people. He is the most indispensable person for the Han Dynasty, and you and me, the Han Dynasty will have it every year. In the past, there was Wang He Wenren Yuan,
In the future, there will be Lu Cui, Cao Liu and Sun, and now there are you and me, and there will be more in the future... I understand you, Shi Yuan, I also want to be here all my life. It's not that I am greedy for power, I just want to do what I want to do.
The more, the better.”
"But we will eventually die. No matter how well we do, we still need future generations to protect us. What do you think?"
Pang Tong was speechless and his face turned livid. After hesitating for a long time, he asked cautiously: "Sixty-five is still a bit young, maybe seventy?"
"Shi Yuan!!", Zhuge Liang's face became serious and his voice became solemn. He said seriously: "Not many temple ministers can survive more than half a century. Sixty-five is enough." Pang Tong did not.
They just ate tea and didn't know what they were thinking. The two sat like this for a long time. It wasn't until the rain outside stopped that Zhuge Liang left the place. Pang Tong remained silent.
He understood Zhuge Liang's character, but he didn't think that Zhuge Liang wanted to compete with him for power or anything. However, he still couldn't accept what Zhuge Liang said. He wanted to leave talents alone and had to use some young boys.
There’s no need to be so eager to hone your skills, right?
However, before he could think about the matter, the court meeting had already begun. When Liu Yi sent someone to notify him to come to the court meeting, he looked a little shocked, and then he understood instantly, Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang, sometimes
, even Pang Tong had to admit that he and he were the same three orders, but in some aspects, there were still some differences between him and him. Now Liu Yi was worrying about the court affairs.
Zhuge Liang didn't have to do anything. He only had to tell Liu Yi that he needed to remove the two ministers. Liu Yi would do it with all his strength. Liu Yi's faction plus Zhuge Liang's faction, and even the emperor behind them, what did Pang Tong do?
Nothing could be changed or stopped. Pang Tong smiled helplessly. Perhaps, as Zhuge Liang said, he was really old. In the past few days, he had been thinking about the words "resigning to old age and returning home."
Didn't go to Liu Yi earlier.
If I had gone to Liu Yi earlier and directly given him the status and power he and Zhongshutai needed in the Shizhongtai Conference, I am afraid that the current situation would not happen again. However, if I think about this now,
It was of no use, so he called the groom, and he drove towards the palace. The ministers who were close relatives of Pang Tong, except Sun Quan, all seemed a little surprised, and they really couldn't figure out why the court meeting was suddenly held.
The other two orders were already prepared at this time.
When everyone rushed to the palace, they gathered around Sanling and started chatting. Zhuge Liang had the most people around him. His status in the court was very high, and all the officials admired him extremely.
As the convener of the court meeting, Liu Yi had many people around him, but Pang Tong's side did not seem to have too many people. Pang Tong looked at Fazheng on the side and suddenly had an idea in his mind.
But, it's not the time yet.
When the palace door opened, Liu Yi led all the officials into the hall. The officials sat down individually. Many people still had confusion in their eyes. As they were thinking about it, Liu Qu reluctantly walked into the hall.
Inside, he glanced at his uncle complainingly, then sat on the upper seat. Everyone stood up quickly and bowed to the emperor. After Liu Qu returned the salute, they all sat down. Liu Yi was no longer the immature clan member he used to be. He began to
Preside over the affairs of the court in an orderly manner.
"Please play!!!"
"The Monitoring Station arrested 129 corrupt officials last year!!!"
"The prison government released twenty-three of them without any reason!!!"
"I want to ask Man Pushe for an explanation!!!"
Before they started talking about the business, Zhang Fei had already stood up and stared at Man Chong sitting opposite.