Chapter 19 The Narrative of the Monarch and the Minister, the Emperor's Mental Technique
Tian Jing returned to the post house and saw a eunuch, although he didn't know his grade, he didn't dare to slack off. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info first confessed as soon as he entered the door, saying that he had been waiting for a long time when he went out to do errands, and quietly stuffed a certain amount of silver into the eunuch's hand while talking.
The eunuch took the money, and his miserable face just now suddenly stretched, and there was a smile on his face. If today's decree does not leave the palace, the government is controlled by Li Dao and Guo Yan, and there is a precedent of the rebellion of the ten permanent servants before, they are very unpopular with these eunuchs. Occasionally go out of the palace to run errands, and no one dares to offend, especially these generals, who may cut off your head as soon as they start a fire. And this emperor can't manage it. Today, I saw Tian Jing for the first time to treat him with silver taels, especially since he didn't seem to hate or discriminate against him, but he had a little more affection for him.
The eunuch smiled, "General Tian is polite, the old slave is called Feng Chun, and it is the Yellow Gate Order in the palace." Today, His Majesty wants the old slave to come, because he wants to invite the general to the palace to speak. Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time, so let's get up. ”
Tian Jing thought to himself, this must go. I simply sorted out the clothes on my body, took the "Records of Experiences Outside the Saiwai" written by my father from Shuofang to Chang'an from my luggage, and brought it to my body, and then entered the palace with Feng Chun.
When he arrived at Chang'an Palace, Tian Jing didn't know the path, but just followed Feng Chun. After a while, I arrived at a secluded place, and when I went in with Feng Chun, I found that it was a study. I saw that the four walls were piled up with bamboo slips and books written on silk silk, and Emperor Xian wore a casual dress to read here. Meet Emperor Xian. Tian Jing hurriedly bowed and saluted.
Emperor Xian gestured for exemption, and then asked, "I don't know how Aiqing can live in Chang'an these days?" If you need anything, you can always report it to me, and I will find a way to arrange it. ”
Tian Jing hurriedly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." The minister is very accustomed to living in the capital, Chang'an is rich in the people, and the country is safe and secure at the feet of the Son of Heaven, and the ministers really have no requirements. ”
Emperor Xian waved his hand after hearing this, "I am not a Ming Jun, but I also know some things about the folk market." Now Chang'an City has a population of 100,000, although there are many families who moved in that year, but after many wars in recent years, Chang'an City is not prosperous at all. In addition, the capital is garrisoned by a large number of troops such as Li Dao, Guo Yan and others, bullying and dominating the market, and it is not an exaggeration to say that all industries have withered. As for the people living at the bottom, they are afraid that life will be more difficult to maintain. What do you say, isn't Guotai Minan Mo a bully? ”
Tian Jing really didn't think that Emperor Xian could say this, it seems that this person really has some ideas and talents, if he wasn't born in the troubled times of the late Han Dynasty, maybe he could have made a difference. It's just a pity that he was first given power by Dong Zhuo, and now he is the dictatorship of Li Dao and Guo Yan, and he will become Cao Cao's puppet of the Son of Heaven to order the princes in the future. Tian Jing was a little distracted when he thought of this, and when he reacted, he saw that Emperor Xian had been staring at him and watching his reaction, so he immediately confessed, "The minister is confused." The minister did not mean to deceive the saint, but now that he has just arrived in Chang'an, he does not dare to comment on the gains and losses of the imperial court. It's just that Your Majesty can know the suffering of the people, which is really the blessing of the common people and the blessing of the community. ”
"Forget it, I'm used to listening to these lies all day long. The reason why I saw you today is because you are from Xuzhou, on the one hand, you know the situation outside the capital, and on the other hand, because you are young and sharp. I want to hear you tell the truth today, I wonder if you might be able to satisfy me? There was some tiredness and some expectation in the voice of Emperor Xian.
Tian Jing hurriedly agreed, "Your Majesty has an order, and Chen will know everything, and he will say everything." ”
Emperor Xian smiled, as if he had expected him to say this, "Then let me ask you, what do you think of the chariot general Li Dao?" ”
"The general of the cavalry, Li Dao, is far less talented and open-minded than Dong Zhuo back then, but he is now the most influential person in the Northwest Army. And at present, only the great general can stabilize Chang'an. Li Wei's talent is insufficient, although it is not enough to assist His Majesty in building peace; But because of his lack of talent, he is not very ambitious and will not pose a threat to His Majesty's life. Moreover, although Li Dao appoints a private person, he can also use the former ministers of Emperor Ling to assist the government. This person's reign may not be a blessing for His Majesty. Tian Jing said this, he was a little apprehensive in his heart, after all, he didn't know how to sacrifice the emperor as a person, and he didn't know if these words would cause trouble for himself.
After listening to it, Emperor Xian was thoughtful. I thought that this Tian Jing's insight was really unusual, and I didn't want some people who were content with the status quo to talk about the benefits of Li Dao, nor did I want Taiwei Yang Biao and others to only think about getting rid of Li Dao. Tian Jing's words were indeed very accurate, and he gave Emperor Xian a new idea: that is, Li Dao should be wooed as the main thing, and only after accumulating strength in the future can he remove Li Dao's official position and take charge of the government himself.
Emperor Xian's heart, which had been depressed for a long time, suddenly had a feeling of sudden enlightenment. This looks at Tian Jing even more pleasing to the eye. Then he asked, "I wonder what General Tian thinks about today's government affairs?" ”
Tian Jingxin said that it was such a difficult question to answer, he pondered for a while, and then said: "Since Gaozu raised his army, except for the tyrannical Qin, Xiang Yu, more than 100 battles, and then the world was peaceful, and there was this great Han world; More than 400 years ago. Even if it is counted from the beginning of Guangwuzhong, it has been 200 years now. Although the Han Dynasty does not dare to say that it will last forever, after all, hundreds of years of officials and gentry have formed a solid foundation for rule, and the people's desire is still here in the Han family. Since the seventh year of Guanghe, the Yellow Turban Rebellion disturbed the world, and the first emperor placed a state pastor for the pacification of the Yellow Turban, and later allowed the states and counties to recruit their own troops to fight against the Yellow Turban. As a result, after the Yellow Turban was exterminated, local separatist forces gradually formed, and now it has become a trend that cannot be defeated. If in the imperial court, His Majesty can make every statement, and there are elite soldiers who will be His Majesty's wings, then he is not afraid of the states and counties constantly giving orders from the central government. Although it is difficult to eliminate the disadvantages of secession for a while, it can be guided by the situation slowly, and it will not be enough for a long time. Nowadays, there are powerful ministers inside, and there are no fierce generals outside, and if Your Majesty shows his ambitions, it will be difficult in fact. ”
After listening to this, the first emperor felt that he was related to me, which was really appropriate. As soon as Emperor Xian was excited, he said what he thought in his heart, "Then what about me, I don't know why General Tian taught me?" ”
Tian Jingxin said let's go, since it is said that there is no need to hide it here, say a few words, "Taoguang is obscure, and slowly figure it out; High-ranking officials are generous, and darkness is Chencang; Drive the tiger and devour the wolf, and give both grace and power. ”
Tian Jing's answer is both clear and subtle, whether he can understand it or not depends on Emperor Xian's understanding. After listening to this, Emperor Xian recited silently in his mouth for a long time, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. Then he was overjoyed, and he stood up to give Tian Jing a gift, "Mr. is really my son, from now on, I am willing to serve as a teacher." ”
Tian Jing jumped, after all, he was the ninety-five emperor of the dynasty, and if he really wanted to give himself a gift, he was afraid that he would lose his life. Besides, are you that old? He is three years younger than Emperor Xian, how can he be Emperor Xian's teacher. Tian Jing hurriedly said no.
Emperor Xian was also persistent, "It is said that those who have learned martial arts are teachers, not to mention that Mr. is far above me." If Mr. can't agree, then I don't know when I will be able to pro-government, and I will be able to sort out the crisis and save the Han family. If the gentleman does not agree, then I will not be able to kneel for a long time. As he spoke, he wanted to salute Tian Jing again.
Tian Jing hurriedly stopped, "Your Majesty, by all means." The minister understands His Majesty's suffering, but the minister's talent is insufficient, his qualifications are shallow, and he is too young. Weichen can swear here today, and he will do his best to assist His Majesty, and there will be no two hearts, if he violates this oath, the heavens and the earth will be destroyed. However, I hope that His Majesty will take back his life. ”
When Emperor Xian saw that Tian Jing was sincere, he had no choice but to give up. "Since this is the case, then I don't force it, I just hope that General Tian can stay in the center and assist me."
When Tian Jing heard this, this time he was in trouble, not because he didn't want to stay, but because of the current situation in Chang'an, he shouldn't go to this troubled water. "Your Majesty, I can't hide it, the minister's envoy this time actually has another mission. After I met Your Majesty in the name of Lord Tao Qian, I turned around and went north to Youzhou, contacting Sun Zhan, the assassin of Youzhou, to fight against Yuan Cao's two families. The minister originally wanted to wait for His Majesty to reply to the book, and then sent the book back to Xuzhou with a cronie, and led a group of men and horses north to the Great Wall. ”
Emperor Xian was taken aback when he heard it, "There are vast Gobi outside the Sai, and there are Xiongnu and other barbarians as troubles, how can you find the way north to Youzhou?" Moreover, Xuzhou and Youzhou are not far away, if Qingzhou is false, it must be much closer than the distance from this plug? I wonder why track and field will have to go far and far? ”
Tian Jing sighed when he heard this, "It's not a secret, before I came, the entire Qingzhou was broken by Yuan Shao's son Yuan Tan, and Yuan Shao had already cleared the remnants of the Yellow Turban in Jizhou, and at the same time repelled the Youzhou forces in the Bohai and Plain counties of Jizhou. ”
"Listening to your description just now, this Youzhou Gongsun Zan has been defeated by Yuan Shao, and he is confined to Youzhou and can't shrink out. Why did Tao Qian have to choose Gongsun Zhan as an ally? "Emperor Xian was a little puzzled.
"This is also something that cannot be done, one is that Yuan Cao has been in alliance for a long time, and it is difficult to destroy it for a while, and among the state pastors, Yuan Shu is insatiable, Lu Bu is brave and unscrupulous, only Youzhou Gongsun Zan and Tao have always been friends. Even if other people really have the heart to help Xuzhou, they are afraid that they will not be able to quench their thirst from far away. Tian Jing said helplessly.
"General Natian is sure that he will go out of the fortress, I think you must not be a reckless person?" Emperor Xian asked.
"Your Majesty's question is right, if it were someone else, he would never be willing to take this risk, but Weichen has a chance. Because I am from Youzhou, my father's surname is Tian Chou, and I used to work for Liu Yu, the former assassin of Youzhou. My father once led more than 20 horses from Youzhou to Chang'an through Mobei. Later, he wrote a book of "Records of Experiences Outside the Saiwai" on his route and the geographical scenery of the mountains and rivers along the way, and it was precisely because of this book that the minister dared to go out of the Sai. After Tian Jing finished speaking, he secretly observed Emperor Xian's expression.
Emperor Xian was very happy when he heard this, "It turns out that you are the son of Tian Chou." When Ling Zun came to Chang'an, I tried to keep him several times, wanting him to assist me, and I didn't want Ling Zun to insist on returning to Youzhou in the face of high-ranking officials Houlu to fulfill his duties to Liu Yu, and I admired him very much. Now that Liu Yu has already died, I don't know what Ling Zun's situation is? ”
Tian Jing didn't expect Emperor Xian to remember his father very much, and he was also very moved in his heart, "My father is physically tough, everything is fine." It's just that he has no intention of going out, and he has long lived in seclusion in the mountains. ”
After hearing this, Emperor Xian said, "It's a pity, it's a pity." Then he said to Tian Jing, I always say that I don't know why I feel good when I see you, and we can talk very well. It turns out that you are the son of Tian Chou, and since you are loyal and good, I am even more at ease. This time, you can't leave what you say, I will find a way to deal with the alliance between Xuzhou and Youzhou. You can help me in the capital, is this position, after I have discussed it with a few adults, the next time I go to the court, it will be announced in the court. ”