Chapter 331: Political Reform in the Courts
Guan Yu wanted to use his powerful military power to force these people to submit, Guan Yu first found Liu Bei and told Liu Bei about this idea, Liu Bei couldn't help but be shocked when he heard it: "Yun Chang is already in power, why should he not get along with them?" They are just a little bit of a feat, and they won't threaten your status, just turn a blind eye and forget it, don't stir up the army anymore, although these people don't have military power, but they are not small, if the movement is too big, it may cause panic and people's hearts are unstable! ”
After hearing this, Guan Yu explained the reasons and necessity of the reform to Liu Bei in detail, Liu Bei stroked his beard and kept pacing in the room, Guan Yu said tightly: "Brother has made up his mind, and I hope that my brother can stand up and help my brother!" ”
"How can the second brother not help the second brother, I'm just worried that things will go against the grain, and the harm will outweigh the benefits, since the second brother has decided to be a brother, he should go all out to help the second brother fulfill his wish!" Liu Bei immediately supported.
Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei and told Liu Bei about his carefully brewed plan, and then Guan Yu summoned some important members of the court, such as General Lang of the Right Middle, Marquis Zhu Jun of Xixiang, Uncle Liu Bei of the Right General, Ma Riyan of the Taifu, Cai Yong of the General of the Left Zhonglang, Lu Kui of the Tai Servant, Chong Gao of Taichangqing, Zhou Huan of Dahonglu, Wen Pingdong, Cui Lie, Captain of the Chengmen, Wang Qi, Captain of Changshui, Ren Jun, General Ren Jun, and General Xu Huang including Ma Teng also attended the meeting, these officials basically represent the strength of the DPRK and China, Guan Yu gathered these people together not to listen to their opinions, let them have ideas, but to get their unanimous support, if these ministers support themselves, Guan Yu will have less words, and get more support, even if these people do not agree, Guan Yu still wants to implement his ideas into the Luoyang General's Mansion in Layue, and he can see that there are many soldiers standing, and at night it is more solemn, and Guan Yu convened the imperial meeting that night. The above-mentioned people have arrived, Guan Yu sat in the center of the mansion hall, his identity was more noble, all the civil and military came to the council hall, Guan Yu saw that everyone came to the inspiration and said: "I have a happy event to tell you when I gather everyone today!" ”
As soon as Guan Yu said this, the ministers were stunned for a moment, and the second monk was puzzled, thinking: What kind of medicine is Guan Yu selling in this gourd. There is actually a happy event to report, this is really the sun coming out of the west, Guan Yu has always convened everyone to discuss emergencies, all of which are extremely difficult and dangerous things, he has never been idle, and he has never seen him have any happy events to report to others, what happened this time?
The ministers looked at Guan Yu with blank eyes, looking at him like autumn water, waiting for him to tell the happy news. Guan Yu couldn't help but smile when he saw everyone looking forward to it, and said to everyone: "As the saying goes, 'Be an official and make a fortune!'" I think people in the officialdom are eager to rise step by step, and today I want to promote everyone here! ”
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other, they couldn't believe that this was true, Guan Yu continued: "Just kidding! I don't dare to say that I was promoted, one thing is for sure, that is, I want to give you more power to find something to do! ”
The ministers were really a little stunned by Guan Yu, and thought: What does Guan Yu want to do? Zhu Jun spoke first: "Yun Chang! Don't sell it, just talk about it! ”
"You're usually wearing one job now. I want to give you more weight and let you take on another role. In other words, you are going to have two positions, and your power is going to be expanded, isn't this still a promotion! "Guan Yu is humane.
Zhu Jun asked: "What do you mean to be plain!" ”
Guan Yu immediately took out a letter of proposed appointment, showed it to everyone in his hand, and then handed it to these ministers to circulate, this letter of proposed appointment reads: It is proposed to appoint the following persons to be submitted to His Majesty the Son of Heaven for approval: Guan Yu is the prime minister and the general of the protector of the country, the great Sima; Liu Bei is Zongzheng and a general of chariots; Zhu Jun is the right lieutenant general; Zuo Zhonglang will Cai Yong and Guanglu doctor; Taichangqing (sacrifice) is also a minister; Ma Teng is the Shaoqing of Dali Temple and the executive Jinwu (judicial); Zhang is both the big Si Nong and the West Liang Mu; Chen Gong is Situ and Yongzhou pastor; Jia Xu is a servant and a history of Western Liang Thorn; Du Ji is the Shaofu and the history of Yongzhou Thorn; Wen was hired as a lieutenant of the division; Xu Huang is the captain of the Yue Cavalry; Ren Jun is the squire of the Ministry of Industry and the general of the farmer; Cui Lie, the captain of the city gate, and the captain of Fengche;
All the ministers present were surprised by such an appointment. What was the decision? It came too suddenly, didn't it? Let's not talk about anything else, just say that Guan Yu was promoted to prime minister all of a sudden, my God! What is this concept? Prime Minister! This is a role under one person and above ten thousand! The official position of overseeing all government affairs is in charge of all affairs, such as the appointment and dismissal of personnel, the allocation of money, agriculture, handicrafts, commerce, diplomacy, justice, and etiquette. This is a real and important position! However, the Eastern Han Dynasty has no longer set up this position since the founding of the country. That is, Dong Zhuo moved this position out to be called Xiangguo in the past, and it didn't take long for it to be over, why did Guan Yu mention it again this time? What does he mean? Added a knighthood to yourself?
Now Guan Yu not only controls the military power, but also controls the government! This kid has completely become the second Dong Zhuo, will he repeat the mistakes of the past? All the ministers were a little puzzled, thinking that it was not appropriate for Guan Yu to set up the prime minister, but no one squeaked, because there were still things that made them incomprehensible when they looked down, why did several new names pop up all of a sudden: Ma Teng, Zhang Ji, Chen Gong, Jia Xu, Du Ji, Xu Huang, what are they all doing? Why did it suddenly pop up, the name Ma Teng is still familiar, as for those characters, I haven't heard of them at all! What is also puzzling to them is that these people are all in important positions, Situ, Shaofu, Si Nong, my mother, one step to the sky! This is all the position of a first-class master! What did Huang Wan, Yang Biao, and Chongji do? Taken down?
As soon as this recital was circulated, the ministers present had mixed feelings! This change is too big, and things come too suddenly, if this twist and turn is equivalent to Luoyang's sky turning upside down! It's amazing, it's amazing,
Although all the ministers have a good relationship with Guan Yu, they are still a little hesitant in the face of this situation, Guan Yu saw that everyone hesitated and said: "Everyone, I want to ask everyone, is the current situation in the court sad or happy?" ”
"The current situation in the imperial court is not optimistic!" "Of course, it's internal and external troubles!" "The joys and sorrows are more bitter than the joys," said the ministers.
Guan Yu continued: "You see everyone has also said that the emperor of the current court is too young to be a director, the government affairs are chaotic, corruption is rampant, and the court is unstable. Agriculture is in recession, the law and discipline are unclear, the economy is regressing, and the people are in difficulty, so if we continue to revive the Han Dynasty, it will not be an empty word, and if such a chaotic government is not rectified, the country will not be a country. Do you still want to watch the thieves rise from all directions? ”
Guan Yu said this, all the ministers were frightened, Guan Yu was reminding them, but he didn't explain, the Yellow Turban Uprising was a painful lesson, millions of Yellow Turbans started in the Quartet and troubled the world, as for the remnants that have not yet been eliminated, the Yellow Turban thieves were huge and once threatened the imperial capital Luoyang, and Guan Yu and Dong Zhuo sent troops to protect Nanyang and completely blocked the Yellow Turban Army. The Yellow Turban Uprising shocked the entire Han Dynasty, and all the ministers who were the officials of the imperial court "talked about the tiger's color change" about the Yellow Turban Uprising, Guan Yu's words were by no means alarmist, yes! Now the world is in dispute, the court is still about to collapse, and the crisis is everywhere, in this case, if there is no strong person to call out, how to save this crisis?
Since Guan Yu proposed to be the prime minister this time, it seems that he wants to save this crisis! But even Guan Yu didn't bring it up. As a figure with heavy troops and an absolute real power, many things are also decided by him, Guan Yu. He is already acting as prime minister, this time Guan Yu just wants an identity, the reason why the minister is worried is because Dong Zhuo has harmed the court after he took on the prime minister's role in the previous time, and the harm is very serious, so when he heard that someone wanted to do the post of prime minister, the ministers were inevitably afraid, and they had formed a conditioned reflex
Guan Yu also saw this scruple of everyone, and immediately said: "I, Guan someone, only purged Dong Zhuo's remnants in Luoyang since he took power. In one fell swoop, I defeated Li Dao Guo Yan and rebelled, and then eradicated the scourge of Sheji Modern Archmage, and then went west to pacify Sanfu and Xiliang in one fell swoop, this time I successfully defeated Cao Cao and recaptured the Tiger Prison Pass, so that the land of the Han family was gradually restored. The status of the imperial capital of Luoyang is gradually stabilized, there is no strong army in the world in the troubled times, and the army wants food, the people are overwhelmed, the national society is difficult to continue, and then the reform of the country will be the building will fall, you are the pillars of the national society, all of them want to repay the emperor's grace, in the face of such a crisis, we should have something to do, I am about someone to take the post of prime minister is to carry out reforms, from top to bottom to streamline the government, this is not that I close someone out of selfish interests, Whether I do this in the public or private, you will wait and see, this appointment is the result of careful consideration and careful study of the decision, and I hope you can support and understand! But then again, if anyone obstructs the reform, it is to be with me Guan Yu can't get by, but also to the Han family of the great disloyalty and disrespect, I want to be responsible for the Han family and His Majesty, dare to disobey will be punished heavily, I think you are all loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty should understand the weight of this, I think everyone can work with me Guan Yu to promote the reform and restore the Han Dynasty! ”
Guan Yu's words are soft and rigid, rigid and soft, reasonable, advantageous and modest, and have risen to the height of politics in a reasonable way, and they are both graceful and powerful! After saying this, the ministers present couldn't help but ponder: Guan Yu said the same thing, after he came to power, he has been committed to protecting the country, sparing no effort to do things, and actively working hard to do things, the time to come to power is less than a year, he has done so much spare time, he turned the tide and saved the society Ji in the fire and water to go all out, just like a firefighting captain, compared to Dong Zhuo's brutality and inhumanity to bully the monarch and harm the people of Li, Guan Yu is just the opposite, he and Minqiu have not committed any crimes, He knows how to respect the Son of Heaven and never arrogantly pushes himself, he listens to the suggestions and opinions of the ministers of the DPRK and China, often talks with the ministers to discuss the state of the country, fully promotes democracy, Guan Yu leads by example, and uses his actions to practice the difference between himself and Dong Zhuo, what a word to wake up the dreamer! Guan Yu's words swept away the previous concerns of these ministers! Guan Yu is not Dong Zhuo! He wants to be the prime minister, which is a great fortune for the country! The luck of the people and the happiness of the community.
These ministers pondered again, since Guan Yu came to power, they still believe in them, discuss with them when they encounter things, and really take them seriously, unlike Dong Zhuo, who is arrogant and arrogant to fight against dissidents, and cannot tolerate different voices, Guan Yu is much stronger than him, these two are indeed different, this time Guan Yu proposed to streamline the government, which is afraid to hurt the interests of a group of ministers, but it should not be included in the audience, why do you say that? Because since he had summoned all his ministers to come, he naturally ruled out the fate of being dismissed. Since Guan Yu did not offend himself, let alone hurt himself, and it was beneficial to the country's society, it seems that he should be supported.
These ministers pondered that Guan Yu actually let go of cruel words this time, obstructing the reform is not going to get along with him, he is acting on behalf of the Son of Heaven, so if anyone opposes it, he is looking for death! Guan Yu as a real power. Possess military power! Of course, there is a strong backing to do this, who can compete with him! Rather than making some unnecessary and senseless opposition, it is better to obey the mainstream public opinion and raise their hands in favor, after Guan Yu said these words, he saw Liu Bei, Zhu Jun, Cai Yong, Chong Fu, Ma Teng, Wen Ping, Xu Huang, Ren Jun, Cui Lie came out to express their approval, as nine ministers and generals in the appointment, these people almost stood up to more than half of the voices, and only Taifu Ma Riyan, Taifu Lu Kui, Da Honglu Zhou Huan, and Changshui Captain Wang Qi were left in the whole meeting. The gap is too great, not to mention that a few people have no intention of opposing at all, although their power has not been expanded, but Lu Kui and Zhou Huan are both old, and they have long looked down on this power position, and although Wang Qi, the captain of Changshui, is a little dissatisfied, but how can he show it alone, it is tantamount to asking for his own death, Guan Yu said it clearly before, so he could only swallow his anger
The whole meeting was very successful and achieved the expected results, and Guan Yu's letter of appointment was approved at this expected meeting. The coming day is the official approval of the court, that is, the appointment will be approved in front of the Son of Heaven. Officially appointed by the Son of Heaven, this appointment letter was planned by Guan Yu alone, which has its profound considerations, but the biggest achievement is of course to put himself in it, this time Guan Yu's actions are not small, not only to improve his status. Even the talents he promoted were also inserted, although these people did not serve in Luoyang, but Guan Yu, as the master, still wanted to follow these people who followed him, such as Chen Gong Guan Yu This time not only promoted him to the official Yongzhou Mu but also crowned him as Situ, Situ! What is this concept? This is one of the Three Princes! He is an important member of the imperial court! Chen Gong may not dare to think of something in his life. It's just a step to the sky!
Besides, Jia Xu is a waiter, which is equivalent to the prime minister's deputy! In other words, he is Guan Yu's deputy, assisting Guan Yu in doing things! It's a second-class master! The status and power should not be underestimated, and that Du Ji suddenly became a Shaofu, and this Shaofu is one of the well-known Jiuqing! In charge of the royal family's finances, the power is naturally obtained; And Liu Bei replaced Dong Cheng as a chariot cavalry general to perform the duties of Zongzheng, this Zongzheng is one of the Jiuqing in charge of royal affairs, Liu Bei was also given real power this time, and this chariot cavalry general can also control Luoyang's soldiers and horses; Looking at Wen Ping, he was also promoted, and he suddenly replaced Li Su to become the captain of Si Li, and the captain of Si Li has always been a real position, and Wen Ping, as Guan Yu's right-hand man, will naturally not slack off in the division of power; Xu Huang replaced the seed series as the captain of the Yue Cavalry, this is the first time he has been reused after he surrendered to Guan Yu and was given a real position, this is a four-grade and five-official, but for Xu Huang, who has just debuted and followed Guan Yu, to get such a position shows that Guan Yu attaches great importance to him, in fact, for the appointment of Liu Bei, Wenpin, Xu Huang, these generals, Guan Yu still has power, after all, this is an appointment in the army, Guan Yu has the right to speak.
But for Ma Teng, Guan Yu gave him the title of Zhi Jinwu plus Dali Temple Shaoqing, which is a deputy position, in charge of justice and prison administration, to put it bluntly, it is the chief justice, Ma Teng's position also occupies a place, as a frontier official who surrenders to Guan Yu, Guan Yu did not treat him badly, but Ma Teng has since been insulated from the army, although he is in charge of justice, but his right to speak in the army is very limited, Ma Teng's military power is virtually deprived, which is also Guan Yu's ingenious arrangement; Guan Yu believes that as a person with experience in a large county and a county guard, Zhang will be able to give full play to his talents in this position to promote agricultural production, and Ren Jun Guan Yu gave him the position of the Ministry of Industry and the general of the farmer, so that he can play a role in agricultural production and construction, and Zhang Ji complements each other and is committed to agricultural development, which also takes into account Ren Jun's talent in agriculture.
It can be said that Guan Yu took into account the people he wanted to mention this time, and combined with the elite army and simplified administration, he gave his own people a variety of part-time jobs, so as to smoothly realize the vacancies in the positions caused by the streamlining of the administration and layoffs, and truly achieved a win-win situation, and no matter how these ministers promoted and expanded their powers, Guan Yu, as the prime minister and the great Sima, is undoubtedly the master above the ministers, whether you are Situ, Taiwei or Che Cavalry General, you must be controlled by Guan Yu, as a figure who combines the power of the military and the government, Guan Yu is the biggest power-holder, all ministers must be controlled by him, and all generals must be loyal to his control, in this sense, Situ, Taiwei, and Sinong must report to him, and they must also be authorized by him, and their power is also limited, to put it bluntly, they are all assisting Guan Yu in a certain aspect of work, and they are all Guan Yu's deputies (to be continued......