The next day, Yin Qiao returned from Gongxian County and returned to Luoyang City, only to enter from the east gate, and was sent to the west gate by Xun Di. Yin Qiao was holding the chariot in front of the right guard camp, and after standing for a short time, he saw Pei Xu's face disappearing from the city, and then waved his hand lightly at him. Yin Qiao couldn't help but sigh, returned the car and returned to the award, and said to Xun Di: "This matter, I'm afraid that only the Taiwei will go to solve it."

Xun Di asked him: "In your opinion, what does the right guard mean?" ”

Yin Qiao smiled bitterly: "Naturally, I am waiting for the big Sima to return Luo." ”

Xun Di shuddered slightly, and asked again: "Da Sima is here, will you be angry with me?" ”

Yin Qiao glanced at him, and said secretly in his heart: "Da Sima should come quickly, so as not to make me with this generation!" But he said: "If the city can investigate the matter clearly and make the great Sima approve, he will naturally not be angry." Otherwise"

Xun Di sighed and said, "But there is really no way to investigate this matter." Then he implored Yin Qiao: "Deng Bodao has been staying in the fifth school camp for three days, and he can't find out the truth, and I hope Yin Jun will go to help." Yin Qiao said okay, I'll help Deng Shangshu, but-"I'm not familiar with judging the case, so if I go, it may not be as the public wishes." ”

After Yin Qiao left, Xun Di turned his head and asked the remaining scholars: "Is it really necessary to ask the Taiwei to go to the West Gate?" The captain is noble, and he is weak, if he is also humiliated by his sleeves, I am afraid that there is something unbearable to say, it is better to wait for the ancestral hussar to return to the army, or the hussar to go in person, or send troops to escort the captain, so that it can be safe. ”

The matter dragged on so inexplicably, and at the same time, rumors arose outside Luozhongluo, and it was said that a certain Shangshu instructed Mingda to kill Pei Pi - otherwise, why didn't the Shangshu delay the fight? The spearhead either refers to the Xun clan or the Zu clan. There are even those who allude to the Son of Heaven - otherwise, why would they not punish Ming Daming canonically, but allow him to kill himself?

That's it, high-level infighting, it's not about the small people, the big guy moves a bench to eat melons. However, there are rumors that the right guard will wait for the reinforcements from Guanxi to come, and they will attack Shangshu Province, and even bloody Luoyang City; It is also said that the thieves have retreated, and the ancestral hussars will also lead the troops back, and the people of the right guard fire are panicked for a while, and the common people have fled from the city; Even the nobles have successively sent their families and goods outside the city to avoid possible military disasters - in the past ten years, there are too many things on the road, how can we not take precautions?

Among them is also Shangshu and Ji

When Liang Yun, another scholar, heard these rumors, he sighed in front of him, but in fact he was overjoyed, and simply said that he was sick and did not go to the city, closed the door himself, drank alcohol day and night, and watched the family dance.

Most of these rumors were naturally released privately by Wang Gong and Zhang Qi and others, and as for the rumors becoming more and more strange, even Wang Zici couldn't control them - of course, he didn't want to control them. Pei Shu secretly took care of Sun Zhen and the others, asking them to pay attention to the movements of the chess pieces laid by Wang Gong and report to him at any time - as for the rumor, he might as well cooperate sincerely and help add fuel to the fire.

In fact, although the rumors are very loud, it is not difficult to suppress them; As long as the imperial court gives a reasonable official explanation on this matter in a timely manner, there will still be many people in the city who believe or hope to believe the words of the officials. But the problem is that the bureaucratic system is too inefficient, coupled with Shangshu City, the only one who is willing to do things, Bian Yan is sick, Yin Qiao went to assist Deng You to investigate the truth of the matter, and Liang Yun directly picked the pick, and the remaining three people are too busy with other affairs, where is there still wisdom to promote the timely characterization of the incident?

Besides, if the official tone does not conform to the meaning of the right guard, will it cause a bigger incident?

Therefore, Xun Di and the others could only delay the blame - fortunately, the right guard did not urge - they pinned all their hopes on Zu Ti. As long as Zu Ti leads the division to return to Luo, he can naturally suppress the right guard, and when the time comes, he can just give an explanation, and there is no need to look at the face of the rude general.

It's just that the thief has retreated, why don't you want to come back?

Shangshu is the highest administrative body, so the weight of a thousand jun is all on Zhu Shangshu; Most of the power of Zhu Qing was seized by Shangshu and reduced to a second-class official office, neither could he interject, nor was he willing to help share the head of the V Hua Heng Originally, on taste, qualifications, and IQ, it was enough to advise and guide Xun Di, but Hua Jing has always walked a tightrope between the East and West parties - and slightly biased towards the West Party - for this reason, he quit Zhu Shilang and scattered horses: let Xun and Zu have a headache, let's not wade into this troubled water.

As for the various departments, they mostly collude with Zhang Qi, Sun Zhen and others, and they can be considered very conscientious if they don't pull the hind legs of the parents, who is willing to take the lead to offer advice? In the original history, a big reason for the death of the Eastern Jin Dynasty was that the family monopolized the senior positions, but they all sat down and talked with their hands down, ignored the government, and stole power from the poor family, which finally caused a complete tear of the class, so it gave a chance for martial artists to seize power

On the contrary, some middle-level officials from wealthy families are busy with this, hoping to bridge the contradictions between the two sides, so that the big things can be reduced to small and the new ones are not new—because only by maintaining the old system and situation can they go further. Among them, it naturally includes Da Changqiu Liang Fang, but as the secretary of the queen, he has nothing to say about state affairs.

And Liang Fang was also worried that this matter would affect the Heavenly Family, so he went to the great god to ask Bu "Madame has already left Luoyang, so he had to go to the White Horse Temple to ask for benefits from the silk corpse Pear Midoro.

Who wanted to enter the temple, but just happened to bump into the auspicious friend who was accompanied by an interpreter and a burden-carrying boy, and was walking out without saying a word. Liang Fang stepped forward to salute and asked, "Where is the villa going?" ”

Unlike the Buddha Tucheng of the same origin, although he has been in China for several years, he has never refused to learn Chinese, and he always has to follow a translator by his side. His own explanation is that Buddhism has spread from Tianzhu to the Western Regions, and the languages of the two places are similar, so the meaning of the scriptures will not be misunderstood, but if it is changed to Chinese, it is afraid that it will be contrary to each other. Therefore, I don't use Chinese to explain Buddhism and Taoism, and if there is a mistake, it is the responsibility of the interpreter, and I will not carry this pot.

In this regard, Liang Fang replied through the translator: "Recently, the people in the capital have been uncertain, and they are afraid of trouble, so the master has gone out of the city to take refuge temporarily. ”

Liang Fangxin said that you are honest and hurriedly said: "Because of this matter, I implore the master to explain." ”

The corpse Pear Midora replied: "Worldly strife, my monk should not be involved, and since I have never inquired about political affairs, how can I explain it to Duke Liang?" If Liang Gong's heart is not at ease, he only needs to chant sutras and worship the Buddha, and naturally all evils will be dispelled, and the filth will not be touched. ”

Liang Fang asked: "I am afraid that this matter will involve the words of the Heavenly Family, the queen should be the concubine, and she will be the crown prince, and she will be the king of China in the future, please ask for advice - this prophecy should not be changed?" ”

After listening to the paraphrase of the interpreter, the corpse Pear Midora couldn't help but be stunned - how many have I told you such a clear thing? I am not a wizard K thought about it, and replied: "Only the land of war and chaos will not hinder the king, and the world of peace will be orderly from top to bottom." Now that China is in danger and rehabilitating, and the imperial court is scattered and reorganized, what is Liang Gongshang's worries? But don't hurt people, don't do all evil, naturally the Buddha blesses, a little light in the heart, can be a candle to illuminate Liang Gong's future. ”

After throwing down a few words covered by clouds and mountains, he took his leave and left the temple.

Liang Fang was puzzled, so she had to go to the palace to comfort Sima Ye and take care of the queen's pregnancy. After discussing with Zhu Fei, Zhu Fei smiled bitterly: "The elders are useless, if I am in Shangshu, I will not be so helpless to empty the turbid waves, I am a hero, only to rise and fall with the waves, even if there is a good and peaceful strategy, what can I do?" ”

After a pause, he said: "Only in this matter, the Son of Heaven must not be involved again, and in the future, the Great Sima will return to Luo, or stop the crime and blame Shangshu, but not the Heavenly Family." ”

Liang Fang hurriedly asked: "Listening to Zhu Jun's words, in fact, there is still a solution?" Why not? ”

Zhu Fei lowered his voice and said: "The intention of the right guard today is clear, but he wants to squirm straight, and blame Shangshu and others, waiting for the big Sima to attack." Shang Shuwei's guilt is on the heads of Mingda and the thief, and it is naturally difficult to hold him accountable if he kills a few sleeves. However, if you can refer to a big elder, set it as the mastermind, and kill him first with the edict of the mattress, then the big Sima wants to devour people, and there is no way to say it. ”

Liang Fang asked: "How old does the so-called old man need to be?" ”

Zhu Fei continued to smile bitterly and said: "Pei Shenggong is a four-grade general, and the imperial court can only temporarily stop the incident by killing one or three grades." ”

Jin system, with Zhugong as one product, special jin, hussars and other generals, holding the festival of the governor for the second grade, Shizhong, Sancai, Shangshu, Zhuqing, Zhengzhen Anping General for the third product that is to say, unless the famous Shangshu is taken - the important military position is not under Pei Gai, that is, the Zu team, and the Shizhong, Sancai, Zhuqing and other names are high, the power is limited, saying that they are the main envoy to murder Pei Pi, it must also be believed - otherwise this matter will not be concluded.

Qiaoda Changqiu is also a third-grade product, so Liang Fang couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this, and then he also smiled wryly - this kind of solution is no different from having it

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A few days later, Shang Shulang, who was traveling eastward, returned, and Gu Yanzu was busy chasing Shile and refused to reply to Shiyi. Xun Di and the others couldn't help but look at each other, and Chu Yi suggested: "Only the edict of the mattress can recall the grandfather."

Under the strict bureaucratic system, in fact, the edict of the Son of Heaven alone, its legal effect may not be comparable to the book system of Shangshu Province, but first, the system of the years and months is not rigorous enough, and if the edict of the Son of Heaven is approved by his subordinates and issued by Shangshu, then the authority can reach the pinnacle If you see Sima Ye's edict and Zu Ti still refuses to come back, you can directly reprimand him for the crime of disobedience, even if he is arrested on the spot, it is in accordance with the rules. Fortunately, there is no such thing as a "gold medal" in these years, otherwise Dao Xuan is anxious, and it is possible to send twelve in a row like a certain dynasty in later generations

Therefore, Xun Di personally went to the palace to meet Sima Ye, and begged the Son of Heaven to issue an edict, and said that I had already sent someone to greet my subordinates, and I would not refute it. Sima Ye asked: "If the ancestor is willing to return, it will naturally be quiet, but I don't know how to make a statement?" Xun Di took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said that the minister had already drafted it, please copy it yourself, Your Majesty.

Zhu Fei took the draft and presented it to Sima Ye, but when he turned his back to Xun Di, he glanced at Emperor Xian. After all, it was an old man who had followed him for many years, and Sima Ye immediately understood what he meant-Zhu Fei meant, he wanted me to refuse this matter, but why?

So he waved his sleeves and ordered Xun Di to retreat: "Xun Servant shoots and returns to the decree first." ”

If this draft was brought in by Pei Gai, Zu Ti, or even Liang Fen, he would have to stare at Sima Ye to copy it, and he would never leave temporarily, so as not to have too many dreams at night. Xun Di had neither the foresight, nor the sufficient qualifications and courage, so although he was reluctant, he had to dance away.

When he left the palace gate, Sima Ye asked Zhu Fei: "Qing has not seen the draft, why do you persuade me not to follow his words?" ”

Zhu Fei said that what was written on the draft could not be considered for a moment - as long as it was as Xun Servant said, it would be done to recall his grandfather - "Because he was not cautious, he was afraid that he would affect the heavenly family, so he persuaded him to kill himself." After that, Shangshu and Youwei should negotiate, or rather, the Bixun clan and the Pei clan should be involved, and His Majesty should not be involved.

"The minister heard that the previous Shangshu had written to summon the ancestor to return to Luo, because he refused to return, but hoped that the Son of Heaven would issue an edict, which was to blame His Majesty and if the Duke was willing to return, there was no need for His Majesty's edict, if he refused to return, and saw His Majesty's edict and had to return, he was afraid of resentment. Summoning him to rebel against Pei Gong, Pei Gong will also complain about His Majesty. The pillars of the country, only Pei and Zu, if they are all resentful, can Your Majesty still sit in peace? ”

Sima Ye nodded again and again: "Qing Yan is yes - but how to refuse Xun Servant's shooting?" ”

Zhu Fei said: "Your Majesty can read its draft, reprimand one or two places that are inappropriate, and order the book to be revised, and after it is corrected, point out one or two more." If this is the third, Xun Servant knows His Majesty's intentions and does not dare to play again. ”

Sima Ye said okay, then I'll take a look at how this draft is written, and whether I can find a mistake.

He read the manuscript presented by Xun Di, and suddenly a new person came to ask Zhu Fei, and Zhu Fei went out of the palace to confess his guilt. As soon as Zhu Fei left, he saw Tian'er and Liang Fang, who was swaying in the palace, suddenly came out from behind, knelt down to Sima Ye and said, "Zhu Jun's words are not good. The minister thought that His Majesty should also allow Xun Servant to shoot and play, and it would be better to personally issue the edict. ”

Sima Ye frowned and asked, "What is the reason for Qing Yan?" ”

Liang Fang said: "Mingda's carelessness and involvement in the Heavenly Family, how can he be cleared by his own self-defeat?" I am afraid that the return of Da Sima will accuse Your Majesty of not knowing how to use people, at least I am afraid that all the eunuchs around Your Majesty will not be exempt from responsibility, and at worst"

In fact, he was a minister and reprimanded the Son of Heaven, this should be put aside in the Taiping Era, and Sima Ye should be punished for spitting Liang Fang on the face of Xingzi. But the problem war has not stopped, Sima Ye is a half-empty son of heaven, and the ministers are in power, the martial arts are in power, and the emperor is called to drink, which has been common in the past ten years, and Sima Ye himself is also commonplace, although he is disgusted by this, he does not intend to refute it at all.

"What's the matter, the minister doesn't dare to say anything, but in His Majesty's holy thoughts∫ Zhu Shangshu is from many families, although Pei △ has a discord, and the wife of Da Sima is also a Xun family, and it is easy to compromise in the end; If reconciliation is made, then the sins of all parties will be to Your Majesty. At this time, only when the ancestor won the victory and returned to Luo, could he fight against Da Sima. Even if the grandfather is a little resentful as Zhu Jun said, he may not be willing to join forces with Da Sima to force His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, this matter has been involved in the inner court, how can there be a reason to close your eyes and listen and avoid disaster? And Shangshu could not succeed, and asked to sue His Majesty, and His Majesty could take this opportunity to restore the monarchy's power; If he refuses, who will still rely on His Majesty? ”

After all, Sima Ye is light, inexperienced, and soft, listening to what Liang Fang said is reasonable, he immediately copied the draft submitted by Xun Yi as he asked - it doesn't seem to be a big problem, Zhu Fei wants me to find faults, it's really hard to pick. Because Zhu Fei was appointed as the middle secretary, Liang Fang was afraid that he would still make an obstacle from it, so he asked himself to send the edict of the Son of Heaven to his door and change his career to Shangshu.