Chapter 713 The Controversy over the Relocation of the Capital
"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that the matter of moving the capital is impossible!"
Before Cao Cao's words fell, Dong Cheng was the first to stand up against it, which shows that he had been prepared. Of course, the object of Dong Cheng's original opposition was Yuan Chang, after all, Yuan often came to aid Liu Xie, playing the slogan of 'the Son of Heaven guards the country, and the king dies in Sheji', intending to let Liu Xie move the capital to Youzhou. Therefore, Dong Cheng and many ministers secretly united to oppose the relocation of the capital. Who knows, Yuan Chang did not propose to move the capital, but Cao Cao proposed it. However, as long as either Yuan Chang or Cao Cao proposed it, they would inevitably oppose it.
If in an era of peace, when the king is powerful and powerful, whoever dares to put forward the slogan 'The Son of Heaven guards the country, and the king dies in the society', will inevitably die without a place to be buried. After all, it seems that he is cursing his own unstable country and the life and death of the emperor. However, now that the monarch is weak and the minister is strong, this will naturally not be attacked by the imperial court.
Perhaps because of his eagerness, Dong Cheng did not ask Liu Xie for instructions, so he raised his voice immediately, and then continued: "Your Majesty, Luoyang is the place where Emperor Guangwu rose from the dragon, with the blessings of heaven, and now there are more ancestors to protect him, how can he move the capital at will." Therefore, the minister thought that the matter of moving the capital was inappropriate. ”
"The ministers seconded it!"
Half of the ministers stood up against Cao Cao's claim that the capital had been moved and supported Dong Cheng's remarks.
Of course, whether to move or not has nothing to do with other reasons, and the key reason why it has attracted such a big reaction is because of interests.
Since Cao Cao proposed to move the capital, it must have been moved to Cao Cao's territory. If it is Cao Cao's territory, everyone's net worth and life are not up to Cao Cao. And only in Luoyang can they have autonomy and will not be oppressed by Cao Cao. Therefore, for their own sake, they would certainly not agree to the proposal to move the capital.
Cao Cao obviously anticipated the current situation, and he was not flustered at the moment, and said unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, there have been disasters in the Guanzhong area in recent years, not to mention whether the food problem can be solved. Once the Yellow River rushes again, who can guarantee that Luoyang City will not fall into trouble because of this? In addition, there are many cases of earth dragons turning over in the Guanzhong area, and who can guarantee that it will not be Luoyang City that will have such a situation next time? When Gaozu established the Han Dynasty, the capital of Chang'an City, after more than 200 years, then there was Wang Mang's rebellion, Emperor Guangwu Zhongxing Han Dynasty, Luoyang City, the Han Dynasty flourished again for more than 200 years; Therefore, Weichen thinks that only moving the capital now may be able to change the current situation. ”
"Yanzhou Mu said otherwise!"
At this time, the person who stood up was the original Taichang Yu Wuchang, and now the new Taichang.
The so-called Taichang, the main responsibility is to be in charge of the heaven and earth, gods, human and ghost gifts, auspicious and evil military gifts, jade silk, bells and drums and other powerful cultural relics of the officials. As one of the newly appointed Jiuqing, Wu Chang seemed to be about to burn a fire, but his first fire was aimed at Cao Cao.
I only heard him say loudly: "Heaven sent down a calamity and punishment, but it was because of the thieves who caused rebellion. Now that Dong Zhuo's thieves have been beheaded, Li Dao, Guo Yan and other thieves have fled, and His Majesty has returned to power, it is the time when a hundred ruins are waiting to be rebuilt, when we are sitting in Luoyang City, we should work together with Your Majesty to restore the Han Dynasty, how can we change the capital set by Emperor Guangwu at will, this is a great disrespectful act, and how can we get the blessing of God?"
"That's right!"
"It's no wonder that Mrs. Wu can get the attention of Mrs. Yang, but he has insightful opinions. ”
"That's right, we should build a prosperous world with Your Majesty, how can we escape. If this is the case, in the event of a disaster, wouldn't local officials be able to use such reasons to escape? ”
"Yes, the law of moving the capital is not feasible!"
Wu Chang blamed Dong Zhuo and Li Dao for the disasters that have occurred over the years, and transferred the source of the disaster very well. Now that these culprits are gone, as the capital city chosen by Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, it must be a good place in feng shui, if he gives up such a capital, how can Liu Xie's ancestors protect him?
"Huh, ridiculous!"
Cao Cao fought against these ministers alone, but he was not afraid, his majestic eyes swept over the ministers, and he said loudly: "If according to Wu Taichang's words, if there is another disaster in the future, wouldn't it mean that there are still thieves in the court? Dare to ask Wu Taichang, who are the thieves you are talking about? Is it the pastor of Benzhou or the pastor of Youzhou?"
"Yanzhou Mu, this official has no such intention!"
Swept away by Cao Cao's aggressive gaze, Wu Chang felt a chill down his spine, and hurriedly explained. As an ordinary minister, how could he withstand Cao Cao's intimidating gaze. Moreover, Cao Cao also pulled Yuan Chang up, Wu Chang answered carelessly, for fear that he would offend people, whether it was Yuan Chang or Cao Cao, Wu Chang was powerless to fight.
Cao Cao smiled coldly, swept his gaze over the other opposing ministers, and said again: "Since Wu Taichang thinks that there are no thieves in the court, then once another disaster occurs, and it happens in Luoyang City, what should we do? Besides, at that time, who can be responsible for Your Majesty's comfort, is it General Dong Cheng who can be responsible? Or Wu Taichang can you be responsible? Or, all the ministers present, who can stand up and be responsible? If someone dares to take this responsibility, then it is better not to mention the matter of the relocation of the pastoral capital of Benzhou!"
"This..."
The ministers looked at each other, and no one dared to stand up and refute it. Of course, Yang Biao and Zhang Xi, who were qualified to speak, did not speak, as if they were bystanders. Therefore, among the remaining ministers, there are few who are qualified to fight against Cao Cao.
The people present are all people of insight, and the theory of ghosts and gods is used to fool those people who still say the past, and for those of them who have read the book, the theory of ghosts and gods is naturally nothing. Although they said that they did not know about the earthquake and the diversion of the Yellow River, they also knew that the frequency of disasters in the Guanzhong area in recent years was indeed too much, which shows that the Guanzhong area is in an eventful period. Whether there is still a possibility of a disaster, no one dares to guarantee, if he stands up and takes responsibility at this moment, if there is a disaster next time, he will not be the only one who suffers, and it is estimated that the life of the entire family will be lost.
"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that what Yanzhou Mu said about moving the capital is indeed feasible!"
Just when the ministers were speechless, Yuan Chang also stood up and said something unhurriedly. And Yuan Chang supported the proposal to move the capital, and now, no one dared to continue to oppose it.
After all, Cao Cao and Yuan Chang both controlled the land of a state, and the power in their hands was incomparable. Even Liu Xie, in addition to having the name of the Son of Heaven, in terms of power, I am afraid that he is not as good as Yuan Chang and Cao Cao's arm. If you continue to oppose it, I don't know how you died.
"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that moving the capital is not feasible!"
At this moment, another person jumped out to oppose the proposal to move the capital, and the hundred officials were all surprised; after Cao Cao and Yuan Chang successively agreed to move the capital, who still had the courage to stand up against the move of the capital? Everyone looked at it, but it was Yang Feng, the new general of the chariot and cavalry, and they were relieved to see that it was him. After all, Yang Feng also has troops in his hands, and it is not in Yanzhou and Youzhou, so why should he be afraid of Cao Cao and Yuan Chang, it seems reasonable to stand up against it.
"Your Majesty was in the hands of thieves before, and finally returned to the capital of Luoyang, if the capital is moved, wouldn't all the previous efforts be in vain? Besides, the Son of Heaven is the Son of Destiny, the True Dragon Son of Heaven, and there are countless soldiers under his command, even if there is a disaster, can't he fight against it. ”
Hearing Yang Feng's words, the officials shook their heads and sighed, he was obviously messing around, if manpower can fight against natural disasters, then can it still be called natural disasters?
However, they also understood Yang Feng's objections.
Yang Feng was named the general of the chariot cavalry by Liu Xie because of his meritorious service in guarding Liu Xiedong's return to Luoyang. Moreover, because Yang Feng controls a team of soldiers and horses in his hands, although everyone disdains his background, they will also be afraid of three points. Coupled with the position of the general of the chariot cavalry, there are probably few people in Luoyang City who can be compared with it. However, once the capital is moved, whether it is to Yuan Chang or Cao Cao's territory, Yang Feng's status is afraid that it will plummet, and it is not what people say. Therefore, Yang Feng obviously would not agree to move the capital.
It's just that Yang Feng's opposition has no proper reason after all, so naturally he can't get the support of others. At this time, no one dared to take the risk to support him, once the relocation of the capital was really realized, wouldn't it offend one of Yuan Chang and Cao Cao. In this case, it is better to wait and see what happens, and let the Son of Heaven make his own decisions.
Liu Xie also seemed to be a little hesitant, after all, Luoyang's experience was really unpleasant, and moving the capital seemed to be a good proposal. However, he didn't make a decision immediately, but looked at Yang Biao and asked, "Taiwei Yang, you are old and experienced, I don't know how to move the capital?"
Yang Biao obviously knew that the Liu Association was asking him, and he had been thinking about it before, and after hearing this, he replied: "Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that the Guanzhong area has indeed had frequent disasters in recent years, which is not conducive to the governance of the imperial court. Therefore, the matter of moving the capital may be feasible. ”
Yang Biao said that it was feasible, but did not say that it was feasible.
Although it is a one-word difference, it is still very important. At least, if the situation of the imperial court has not improved after the relocation of the capital, then the records in the history books will not make him Yang Biao infamy. After all, he said that it might be okay, but he didn't say that the capital must be moved. Yang Biao has been an official for many years, and his reputation is enough, at least, so far, his reputation will not be stained, and he naturally will not allow such a thing to leave a stain on himself. In the future, he will be held responsible, anyway, it depends on who makes the final decision, anyway, Yang Biao made up his mind not to go to this troubled water. Perhaps, this is also the practice of most old courtiers, and in their old age, they do not want to leave a stain on themselves, so that they often remain ambiguous. Therefore, these important ministers who were originally entrusted by the previous emperor will have conflicts with the new emperor, and there are few exceptions.
Liu Xie didn't get a definite answer, he was a little depressed, looked at Zhao Wen and Zhang Xi, and asked, "Zhao Situ, Zhang Sikong, what do you think of the two Aiqing?"
"Weichen thinks what Taiwei said is very true, and the minister has no objection!"
Yang Biao didn't dare to give a definite answer, and Zhao Wen and Zhang Xi naturally didn't dare to answer, so they could only express their support for Yang Biao's opinion. And Yang Biao's opinion is also an opinion without an answer, and how to decide in the end depends on Liu Xie's own ideas. Therefore, after sparing a circle, it is ultimately up to Liu Xie to make his own decision.
Taking a deep breath, lest he fail to calm down and scold, Liu Xie was depressed in his heart.
The three dukes have no opinions, so it is naturally time for Liu Xie to make a decision. The officials were silent, and Cao Cao and Yuan Chang did not persecute them. Although it is said that whether Liu Xie decides to move the capital or not, the result is the same, but if Liu Xie agrees to move the capital himself, it will undoubtedly be better.
After thinking back on the past and analyzing the current situation, Liu Xie finally made a decision after spending a while thinking, glanced around at the ministers in the palace, and then said lightly: "The matter of moving the capital may be done, but I don't know where to move?"
Although Liu Xie did not say that he wanted to move the capital, since he had asked where it was better to move, it was obvious that he had already agreed to move the capital.
"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks Yizhou is feasible. Yizhou is the place where Gaozu started, and after the careful management of Yizhou herdsman, now the people in the territory are abundant, the people are harmonious, and there is the risk of mountains and rivers, which can be guaranteed. ”
One of the ministers stepped forward and spoke impassionedly.
It's just that as soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at him with the eyes of caring for mentally handicapped children. Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang cut off the road into Shu, making it clear that he wanted to become a country of his own and make the land the king, and Liu Xie went to Yizhou, not to send it to the door to make the family unload. Moreover, Liu Bang was forced to run to Yizhou at the beginning, and it was not voluntary. Now Liu Xie has obviously not reached that point, it can be seen that the minister who proposed to move the capital to Yizhou is either mentally retarded or mentally disabled, and the identification has been completed!
Liu Xie felt a little sad, except for a few of his ministers, most of them were such courtiers? If this is the case, one day, he will definitely emptie out all these incompetent people.
"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that Jingzhou may be a good place to go. ”
Another minister stood up, but it was Jingzhou Liu Biao who recommended. Speaking of which, the first thing these ministers thought of was the territory of the Han clan, after all, these Han clansmen were allowed to serve in various places in the first place, so that once the king was threatened, the Han clansmen in various places could stand up and help the king. It's just that they haven't thought that when Liu Xie has been in the hands of Dong Zhuo, Li Dao, Guo Yan and others for a long time, these Han clan relatives have not made any moves, which shows that they have already had their own ideas. If you run to other people's territory, I'm afraid you won't even be able to be a puppet.
If they are allowed to talk about it again, it is estimated that even Xuzhou Liu Bei can bring it up.
Therefore, Yuan Chang stood up directly and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Wechen said before, 'The Son of Heaven guards the country, and the king dies', so Wechen thought that the capital should be moved to Youzhou." ”
As soon as these words came out, the entire hall fell silent.