67. Secret Talks at the Palace

When Emperor Han Xian saw Yuan Xi asking to face the saint alone, he also beat a drum in his heart. In Liu Xie's heart, he was very grateful to Yuan Xi for rescuing him from Cao Cao and giving him the right to manage Luoyang, and he also wanted to make some achievements to prove that he was still capable. However, as Kong Rong, Zhong Xuan, Xun Yu and others who were loyal to the Han family gathered around him to make suggestions for themselves, he gradually had an idea, wanting to cross Yuan Xi and win over Zhang Xiu, Guo Huai, and Sima Yi, but unfortunately these people were all loyal to Yuan Xi and did not appreciate it at all.

This time, Yuan Xi directly sent troops to the Huns, and after rescuing Zhongliang, it was just an excuse to remind himself that it was true! Afraid that Yuan Xi could disguise himself better than Cao Cao, and Emperor Han Xian didn't know how to deal with it, Yuan Xi walked in and respectfully saluted Emperor Han Xian: "Yuan Xi lived up to his mission and successfully rescued Cai Wenji from the Huns!" ”

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty hurriedly stepped forward to help Yuan Xi up, and praised: "Cai Shangshu was once a pillar of the country, and now the descendants can return safely, which is also a happy event." My big man has Aiqing, I don't have to worry about it! ”

Yuan Xi got up and looked at Emperor Han Xian and smiled a little reluctantly, and he didn't want to knock on the side again, which obviously had no effect, so he asked directly: "Your Majesty, now that the Central Plains is in turmoil, the princes are rising, and the foreign barbarians are eyeing each other, the ministers can't stay in Luoyang to accompany the emperor in person, for fear that the traitorous ministers will blind the Son of Heaven." ”

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty knew that he wanted Luoyang's military power was known to Yuan Xi, and Yuan Xi came to Xingshi to ask for guilt, and said that the loyal ministers around him were villains. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty dared to be angry but did not dare to speak, for fear that Yuan Xi would become the second Cao Cao and completely turn himself into a puppet, at least now he still has a lot of power in Luoyang and is respected. Emperor Han Xian thought about the gains and losses, and first dealt with Yuan Xi and said: "What Aiqing said is extremely true, so in Aiqing's opinion, who is credible?" ”

After Yuan Xi met Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, he had already thought about the arrangements after his departure, so he said: "Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan, the capable ministers who rule the world, can restore the people's livelihood for Luoyang, and the people will definitely thank the emperor for his kindness, and over time, the emperor's holy light will spread all over Kyushu; Sima Yi, Zhang Xiu, and Guo Huai are good at foreign affairs, and with them leading the troops, His Majesty can be safe, and no matter how strong Cao Cao is, he is helpless. But if Your Majesty listens to pedantic people like Kong Rong, suspects him as a minister, and thinks that only by mastering the military of Luoyang can he be truly free, then he is very wrong! ”

Emperor Han Xian saw that Yuan Xi had aggravated his luck on the four words of the big mistake, and he also knew that he had provoked Yuan Xi, and Liu Xie, who had been a puppet of the powerful ministers for a long time, showed an extremely weak side, and said in a panic: "General Yuan misheard the rumors, I rely on Aiqing to get to where I am today, how dare I doubt Aiqing?" ”

Yuan Xi saw that Emperor Han Xian was cowardly, and he didn't force him anymore, but shook his head and sighed: "Your Majesty, let me tell you the truth, I assisted you for the Han Dynasty, what I want is peace in the world, and the people live and work in peace and contentment." The Han is not the Liu family, nor the Yuan family, but the people of the world. Even if the emperor commits a crime, he must be guilty of the same crime as the common people! ”

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty pondered Yuan Xi's words, the Han Dynasty is the people of the world, what a high-sounding sentence, but Liu Xie compared his experience over the years, the inaction of the royal family is indeed the harm of the people of the world, Liu Xie was originally a kind-hearted person, thinking of the suffering of the people of the Central Plains is also painful, sighed: "The Han Dynasty is indeed the world of the people, if the people are in trouble, I am the son of heaven, it is difficult to escape the blame." ”

Yuan Xi saw that Liu Xieshang had a benevolent heart, and he also nodded and said: "If the emperor can put the people of the world first, the world still belongs to the emperor, if there is anyone who is not satisfied, I will definitely settle it for the emperor!" ”

Emperor Han Xian didn't expect that Yuan Xi didn't show his ambition to replace him at this moment, but just wanted to assist himself, he was also a puppet for a long time, and there were many people around him who coveted his throne, and he was always on guard, even if others wanted to, he couldn't stop it at all. Liu Xie asked tentatively: "Aiqing, there are only you and me here, I hope you can tell me honestly, do you want my throne?" ”

Yuan Xi is not as hypocritical as Cao Cao and Liu Bei, he really has no intention of coveting his status, he just wants to calm the world as soon as possible, and said frankly to Liu Xie: "Your Majesty, the minister only wants to sweep the world as soon as possible, return to the countryside, and live a carefree life. ”

Emperor Han Xian was instantly overjoyed, and quickly restrained his expression, maybe Yuan Xi was also testing himself, he dared to have such thoughts, I am afraid that he would lose the rights he had. Even if he has been a puppet for many years, after all, he is also an emperor, Liu Xie still has his own means, and stepped forward to comfort Yuan Xi with a fake smile: "How can I not believe in Aiqing, only when Aiqing is here, the Han Dynasty will have a prosperous day, and I can become a generation of Ming Jun!" Please rest assured Yuan Aiqing, now and in the future, I will definitely accept advice, stay away from villains, and govern Luoyang well. ”

Yuan Xi saw that Emperor Han Xian still knew how to be flexible, and he also gave a distant promise: "Thank you for the emperor's trust for the minister, please rest assured, when the minister calms down the internal and external troubles, he will return to the emperor, so that the emperor can truly reign in the world." Although Liu Xie didn't believe Yuan Xi's words, Yuan Xi didn't treat himself well, with him, at least he lived a stable life, and he didn't have to worry about it, so he nodded and chose to believe Yuan Xi.

On the morning of the second day, Yuan Xi said: "Your Majesty, now is the time to employ people, although Luoyang is small, but if you can get the assistance of virtuous ministers, it will be of great benefit to stabilize our Han family." After I heard that Xiliang Ma Teng was a famous family, he was loyal to the Han family, and he could enter Luoyang and serve His Majesty. There are also Bingzhou Zhaozhao, Hanoi Sima Fu, Guanzhong Zhang Ji, Wujun Lu Xun, Jingzhou Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong are all geniuses in the world and can fill the vacancies of hundreds of officials. ”

When Yuan Xi said a series of names, not only Emperor Han Xian, but also Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan were also shocked, the first few were fine, and the last few had never heard of it, I don't know how Yuan Xi knew about it? Emperor Han Xian has also learned to be obedient since he talked with Yuan Xi yesterday, and he also nodded and praised Yuan Xi's request: "It is rumored that Yuan Aiqing has a good eye for people, an unpredictable prophet, and all the virtuous people in Kyushu in the world are well known to Aiqing, so according to what Aiqing said, he immediately ordered them to work for the Han Dynasty." ”

As soon as Emperor Han Xian's voice fell, Kong Rong objected inappropriately: "Your Majesty, what General Yuan said, the ministers dare not agree!" General Ma Teng's prestige is far and wide, and it is a good thing to be able to come to Luoyang to serve, and Zhaozhao, Sima Fu and Zhang are also capable officials in the world, and they have not lost the face of the court, but the three people in the back, forgive the old minister for being lonely and unheard, if you let the unknown junior also be ranked among the hundred officials, wouldn't it be ridiculous and generous? I hope the emperor will think twice! ”

Emperor Han Xian thought that he was the only one who didn't know these people, but it turned out that Kong Rong didn't know, and then looked at Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan, and saw that the two of them also shook their heads, which immediately embarrassed His Majesty. At this time, Sima Yi stepped forward and explained: "Your Majesty, Lu Xun of Wujun is the son of the late Lujiang Taishou Lu Ji, this person inherits Lu Ji's ambition and takes care of the Lu family in an orderly manner, this person's ability can be seen, and he is a rare talent." Jingzhou Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong are even the best in the world, and they are called the Wolong and Phoenix Chicks by the Jingzhou hermit Mr. Shuijing. ”

The story of Lu Ji Huai Tang Kong Rong of course knows that Kong Rong pays the most attention to etiquette, Lu Xun is the son of Lu Ji, and naturally he has been affirmed, but he still disagrees with Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, and argues: "Lu Xun may be a talent, but Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong are just a madman, and they have to settle the world, even General Yuan doesn't dare to say such big things, right?" ”

It is indeed unconvincing to have a way to settle the world, even if Sima Yi, Jia Xu and others are a little unconvinced after listening to Yuan Xi's words, but when they heard Kong Rong's words, Zhang Xiu was a little unhappy: "Doctor Kong, Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong are afraid that their names are exaggerated, General Pingbei's achievements and personality are obvious to all, if one person can settle the world, there is only General Yuan!" The people in the hall suddenly quieted down, and seemed to be pondering this topic, and after a while, Emperor Han Xian also agreed with Zhang Xiu's opinion, if he chose someone to assist him, he would definitely believe Yuan Xi.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Xi stepped forward and said seriously: "Thank you for your trust, and thank General Zhang Xiu for your promotion, the two of you will never be under me." It's just that these two people are arrogant, and I'm afraid they won't come easily. However, if Your Majesty can treat him sincerely, how can the heroes of the world not take refuge sincerely? ”

Emperor Han Xian was overjoyed and said: "A good sentence is man-made, according to what Yuan Aiqing said, I immediately planned to invite the person recommended by Yuan Aiqing!" ”