Chapter 110: Party Caucus
That night, Liu Xie came back from outside the palace, his little face was very tight, and his eyes were both nervous and excited.
Huangfu Song walked behind him, his face was expressionless, his temperament was clear, and no one should enter.
Liu Xie wanted to turn around and ask several times, but he couldn't help it.
It wasn't until he passed the Jiade Hall that Liu Xie glanced at the Shangshutai that was close at hand, then he looked up and turned to Huangfu Song and asked, "Da Sima, can you really train 200,000 male soldiers?" ”
Huangfu Song bowed slightly and said, "This is Your Majesty's will." ”
"I mean, can it really be done?" Liu Xie asked again, looking expectant and nervous. Although he was under house arrest in the palace, he knew very well about the current situation of the Han treasury.
200,000 troops, how much food do you need?
He also read the summer tax book yesterday, and it was only 30,000 yuan when it was full, and the annual tax payment of the imperial court would not exceed 80,000, and the army of 200,000 would not be enough for three months!
Huangfu Song was silent.
Liu Xie pursed his lips and said, "It's me who is too talkative." Da Sima, can you help me keep it secret? ”
Huangfu Song looked at Liu Xie's innocence and maturity beyond his peers, and did not speak.
Liu Xie waited for a while, and when he saw that Huangfu Song was silent, he turned around and walked back.
Huangfu Song saw him leave, paused for a moment, and walked towards the Great Sima Mansion.
At this time, a small yellow door came to him, raised his hand and said, "The villain has seen Da Sima." ”
"Something?" Huangfu Song looked at Xu Yandao.
Xu Yan is a small yellow door in the palace, with very thick qualifications, compared to Zhang Rang and others' unauthorized power and chaos in the country, Xu Yan does not fight or rob, distinguishes between right and wrong, and has a very good reputation.
Xu Yan had no beard, his face was gentle, and he was quite bookish, handed over a few notebooks, and said, "Da Sima, please look at this." ”
Huangfu Song stretched out his hand to take it, read the first one, and swept the others at a glance, returned it to Xu Yan, and said, "Don't pay attention to it." ”
Xu Yan was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "Da Sima, these are all counties...... In addition to the state pastor, there are more than 20 people in the forest......"
"I see." Huangfu Song didn't say much, and went straight into the Great Sima Mansion.
Xu Yan looked puzzled when he saw his back.
More than 20 people impeached Lu Zhi, Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao and others, not only locally, but also many in the imperial court, so 'don't bother'?
Immediately, he suddenly remembered something, hurriedly chased after him, and said, "Da Sima, Lu Yuanjun has a letter, and I will put it on your desk." ”
……
Night.
Yang Biao looked at Yuan Kui's three-way notebook, holding a pen in his hand, racking his brains to think of the wording.
He is the prime minister, and this recital will definitely attract the attention of the world. He needs to be able to echo Liu Bian, but also not make the people in the world dissatisfied.
Wang Lang sat opposite him, his broad face was calm, holding a book in his hand, watching quietly.
Yang Biao wrote for a long time, but still put down his pen and said, "My Mr. Wang, you have an idea for me?" ”
Wang Lang didn't turn his head and said, "You want to take advantage of both ends, how can there be such a good thing." ”
Yang Biao had a headache, rubbed his face with a wry smile, and said, "What is good for both ends, I want to offend both." ”
Wang Lang ignored it and continued to read.
Yang Biao put down his hand and sighed: "You said, can Tang Mao be a general?" How long will we have to wait? ”
Wang Lang's gaze shifted to his face, with a hint of curiosity, and said, "You really don't have any ambitions?" ”
Yang Biao was stunned by this question, blinked, and was speechless for a while.
Wang Lang has never been able to see through Yang Biao, and always feels that this old man is deliberately hiding clumsy, but this guy is hiding too deeply, and when it comes to such a time, he still refuses to reveal a thing or two.
"Master."
When the two looked at each other, a light appeared outside the door, and the servant called softly.
Yang Biao was on crutches and got up to open the door.
The servant stepped forward and whispered, "Master, the prince is here." ”
Yang Biao was stunned and said, "Prince Division? ”
Zishi, Wang Yun's words.
Wang Lang walked over with curiosity on his face.
Although Wang Yun has been promoted repeatedly, in the government and the opposition, the weight is still not enough, giving people the impression that he is taciturn, has no friends or parties, and rarely interacts with courtiers.
Yang Biao and Wang Lang glanced at each other, and then said, "Please!" ”
Yang Biao walked to the front hall on crutches and said, "I'll come back later, Mr. Wang, help me polish the notebook." ”
Wang Lang didn't care about this, but was a little curious about the purpose of Wang Yun's late night visit to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Yang's living room.
Yang Biao put his crutches down with difficulty, shook the flesh on his fat face, and said, "Zishi, I'm here, you don't come here." ”
Although Wang Yun is lonely, he has not been to the mansions of He Jin, the Yuan family and others.
Wang Yun saw that Yang Biao was polite and a little flustered, his expression was not moving, and he handed over an official document and said, "Prime Minister, the lower officials are here to announce something important." ”
Yang Biao blinked, took it as if he was puzzled, and opened it to see that it was actually Liu Dai's impeachment of Lu Zhi, Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao and others.
Liu Dai, as a member of the royal family, ran from Yanzhou to Luoyang, and after several twists and turns, he just took up the post of Dasi Nong.
After reading it, Yang Biao looked up at Wang Yun in a daze, and said, "What does the master mean?" ”
Wang Yun raised his hand and said, "Prime Minister, Your Majesty is surrounded by the party, and Lu Zhi is ineffective in supervising the army, sitting in Taiyuan and not moving forward, and the responsibility is heavy. Cao Cao was defeated, and he should be held accountable. As for Dong Zhuo, the lower officials believe that they cannot stay any longer. His Majesty has not yet returned to Beijing, and it still needs to be decided by the Prime Minister. ”
"You don't know that Your Majesty has returned to Beijing......
Yang Biao sighed in his heart, this Wang Yunzhen would make trouble for him.
Wang Yunze's eyes were calm, but in fact, he was staring at Yang Biao with a sharp edge.
He just wants to tear apart these people when everyone doesn't know that Liu Wei has quietly returned to Beijing, so that Liu Wei can see it clearly!
Yang Biao's fat face put on a majestic look, and he pretended to groan: "Master Zi, what do you think?" ”
Wang Yundao: "Of course, I ask Your Majesty to send these three people to Beijing to discuss the crime!" ”
Yang Biao was still pretending to think, and after a while, he said, "Okay." I will present this recital to Your Majesty in person. ”
Wang Yun was stunned and looked at Yang Biao, when did he speak so well?
Yang Biao put away the notebook and said: "Zishi, I think that after the reform of the imperial court, there are many redundant officials left, who have nothing to do all day long, and also waste money and grain in the treasury, I want to cut it, what do you think?" ”
Wang Yun was even more suspicious, this Yang Biao, started to do things?
That's not good news for him!
Yang Biao saw that Wang Yun was silent, his small eyes blinked, and he said more directly: "I plan to abolish the Sangong Mansion, Jiuqing, Si Li, Henan Yin and many other redundant officials." ”
The Sangong Mansion was dismissed, Jiuqing was cut, and there were many redundant officials.
Seeing that Yang Biao said it so bluntly, Wang Yun felt a little less suspicious in his heart, and said, "What does the prime minister mean?" ”
Yang Biao said solemnly: "Dong Zhuo is not here, I want the master to write with me, ask His Majesty for royal approval, and Shang Shutai will be responsible for the removal." ”
Yang Biao said, and inadvertently put his hand on the notebook that Wang Yun handed him.
Wang Yun noticed it, his expression did not move, and said, "Is Shang Shutai responsible for the dismissal?" ”
Although the reduction of officials is to offend people, it is good to operate, and it is also a good opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity to establish authority and win the hearts of the people!
"Nature." Yang Biao said, his eyes did not leave Wang Yun's face for a moment.
Wang Yun glanced at the notebook under Yang Biao, and after a while, he nodded lightly and said, "Okay." ”
Yang Biao's fat face was solemn, and he raised his hand towards the door.
The servant came in with pen and ink and placed it at the small table.
Wang Yun and Yang Biao looked at each other, with doubts in their hearts, and always felt that Yang Biao was a little abnormal today.
If it is a joint signature, I am not afraid that he will calculate against me. ’
Wang Yun thought in his heart, picked up the pen, thought about it a little, wrote more than 100 words, suddenly stopped the pen, and said: "Prime Minister, it is not appropriate for the lower officials to write later, please put down the pen of the Prime Minister." ”
Yang Biao did not hesitate, took it and looked at it, picked up the pen, wrote more than 200 with enthusiasm, and then signed it and pushed it to Wang Yundao: "Zishi." ”
Wang Yun looked at it carefully from beginning to end, but he didn't find any traps, looked up at Yang Biao for a moment, picked up the pen, and signed his name.
Seeing this, Yang Biao was overjoyed, took it quietly, put it in his hand, and said: "Zishi, I think that the forbidden army and the Yulin army are not enough to protect Gyeonggi, I want to ask Your Majesty to expand the Yulin army and the forbidden army, what do you think?" ”
Wang Yun's goal has been achieved, and he wants to leave, so he said casually: "Xia Guan agrees." ”
Yang Biao immediately said: "Then, you and I signed together?" ”
"Okay." Wang Yun did not hesitate. The expansion of the forbidden army and the Yulin army has nothing to play with at all.
Yang Biao picked up the pen, swayed more than 200 words, signed it, and pushed it to Wang Yun.
Wang Yun swept his eyes and signed it.
Yang Biao saw the word 'Wang Yun' that had not dried his pen and ink, and he was secretly excited, should he also let Wang Yun sign the last line?
After Wang Yun finished writing, although he didn't notice anything, he always felt uneasy, raised his hand and said, "Prime Minister, I don't know what you think about the use of money and food?" ”
Forget it. ’
Yang Biao was worried that Wang Yun's signature would be exposed, so he said with an impassive expression: "This matter still needs to be discussed by Shang Shutai." ”
Wang Yun saw Yang Biao shirking, paused, raised his hand and said, "Since this is the case, the lower official will retire." ”
Yang Biao smiled and watched Wang Yun walk out.
As soon as Wang Yun left, Yang Biao excitedly flipped through the two notebooks signed by Wang Yun just now, and said with a happy face: "Great, great......"
With Wang Yun's signature, the reduction of officials has become a matter of Shang Shutai, not his Yang Biao, the prime minister's pot!
"I think this prince is afraid that he knows that His Majesty has returned to Beijing." Wang Lang came in through the side door.
Yang Biao was stunned for a moment and said, "Your Majesty has already looked for him?" No way, Your Majesty will not bypass me to see Wang Yun. ”
Wang Lang said: "I shouldn't have seen it, but Wang Yun must know that His Majesty has returned to Beijing, otherwise he wouldn't have sent this book late at night, and he could have sent it to Shangdang County by himself." ”
The Yang family suddenly realized, turned his head to look out of the door, it was pitch black, his face was angry, and said, "You mean, Wang Yun came to harm me on purpose?" ”
Wang Lang had already picked up Liu Dai's notebook, read it all over, shook his head and said, "It seems that this prince has quietly won over many people. ”
Yang Biao was deeply angry that Wang Yun framed him, and he didn't hide it, his face was gloomy, and he said, "What should I do?" ”
In the past, only Liu Wei was bent on cheating him, but now, Wang Yun actually dared to dig a pit for him!
Wang Lang sat in Wang Yun's position, looked at Yang Biao seriously, and said, "Wang Yun, I'm afraid I'm thinking about it." ”
Yang Biao snorted coldly and said, "Thoughts? What mind? Could it be that he still wants to be prime minister! ”
As soon as Yang Biao finished speaking, his expression froze, his eyes widened, and he looked at Wang Lang in shock.
Wang Lang poured himself a cup of tea and did not answer.
Dong Zhuo has no military power and is completely slaughtered, why should Wang Yun rush to catch up and come to the Prime Minister's Mansion late at night?
Dong Zhuo, who is trying his best to get rid of him, may have a heart for the country, but he must also have a purpose for himself!
What other purpose can Wang Yun have, above him, there is only one prime minister - Yang Biao!
Yang Biao came back to his senses for a long time, and said in disbelief: "How long has it been since he went from Shangshu to Zuoxiang?" He's too anxious, isn't he? ”
Wang Lang's tone was light, and he said, "This prince is different from you, he obviously wants to do a lot of things. ”
The corners of Yang Biao's face moved, and cold sweat was dripping on his head, and he looked at Wang Lang anxiously and said, "What should I do?" ”
There is Liu Biao, which is enough to make Yang Biao frightened, and he can't sleep at night. If there is another Wang Yun who puts dark arrows behind his back from time to time, he will die if he doesn't die!
Wang Langkuan and the corners of his face became firm, his eyes were cold, and he said, "Protect Dong Zhuo!" ”
Yang Biao was taken aback and said, "You say, let me protect Dong Zhuo?" ”
I can't help but be shocked by Yang Biao, up and down the government and the opposition, who doesn't know that Dong Zhuo is a tiger and wolf, how many people in the court can tolerate Dong Zhuo?
Wang Lang's eyes were shining, and he said: "Whether you kill Dong Zhuo or not, Wang Yun doesn't count what he said, and it doesn't count if you say it, it still has the attitude of the palace." If the palace wants to kill Dong Zhuo, there is a reason in Bingzhou. ”
Yang Biao's expression slowly converged, and he pondered.
After just a few breaths, he said thoughtfully: "Dong Zhuo can indeed be killed or not, but Lu Zhi and Cao Cao must not be killed, and they can't even be questioned." His Majesty has protected that Cao Cao not once or twice, obviously to be reused. Wang Yun tied these three people together, and he would definitely touch a nose! ”
"It's not time to kill Dong Zhuo." Wang Langdao. The royal drive personally conquered, won a complete victory, and the entire Han Dynasty was boiling, what is the benefit of killing Dong Zhuo at this time?
Killing Dong Zhuo should be to use Dong Zhuo's head to appease people's hearts at a time when the government and the opposition are in turmoil and the family is boiling.
Yang Biao sat up straight, looked at Wang Lang and said, "Tomorrow, I will hold a big discussion on Shangshutai to discuss this military exploit!" ”
Wang Lang suddenly smiled and said, "You're not afraid of tearing your face with Wang Yun?" ”
Yang Biao said with a nonchalant face: "Discussion, it's all discussion, I will respect the opinion of the prince." ”
Wang Lang's eyes showed a hint of discoloration, this Yang Biao, is he planning to fight back against Wang Yun?
……
Wang Yun walked out of the Yang Mansion with a calm face and quickly got into the carriage.
"Let Li Ru come to see me." It didn't take long to go, Wang Yun said.
Yang Biao's abnormal behavior still aroused Wang Yun's suspicions.
The coachman responded and hurried back to the palace.
To the east of Yang's Mansion, in an inconspicuous courtyard near the corner of the city gate, hundreds of people gathered silently.
In the backyard, in a clean and very bright room, Liu Wei half leaned on the pillow, and sat opposite the serious Huangfu Jianchang.
Tang Ji was on the side, making tea for Liu Wei.
"In short, use all the people and things at your disposal to find out all the information you want to know,"
Liu Wei took the teacup, took a sip gently, and said slowly and logically with Huangfu: "Be secretive, be single-line, use secret words, have goals, layer upon layer, and the branches and leaves are long......"
Huangfu Jian's face was full of solemnity, there was no frivolity in the past, and every word of Liu Bian's words fell clearly into his ears.
After saying a long list, Liu Wei smiled and said, "Tell me, what do you think?" ”
Huangfu Jian looked up at Liu Wei, hesitated for a moment, lowered his head, and said cautiously: "Minister, this is the idea of trying to send someone to the river." ”
"River?"
Liu Wei was stunned for a moment, and then he suddenly understood, and said, "You don't have to worry about it there." ”
Empress Dowager Dong is in the river!
When Huangfu Jian heard this, he said tentatively: "Then, the minister sent someone to the Prime Minister's Mansion?" ”
At this time, Pan Yin quietly walked in, glanced at Huangfu Jianchang, and whispered behind Liu Wei: "Your Majesty, the prince went to the Prime Minister's Mansion and stayed for half an hour. ”
Huangfu Jian heard it clearly, and his face suddenly stiffened, and his heart was panicked.
"Wang Yun?"
Liu Wei's eyes moved slightly, and he said, "I heard that Cao Cao is looking around to recruit staff?" ”
Cao Cao lost several battles, and he thought that it was because of the lack of assistance from wise people, and he couldn't wait to 'buy at a high price' of his staff.
"Yes." Pan Yin nodded, not knowing why Liu Wei suddenly mentioned Cao Cao.
The emperor didn't know either.
However, he knew the next moment.
Liu Wei took the teacup handed over by Tang Ji and said, "Use your method to send some people to Cao Cao." ”
Cao Cao?
Huangfu Jian was a little stunned, but he woke up violently and said prostrately: "The minister's decree!" ”
Liu Wei blew the tea and said, "Go ahead." ”
"Retire!" Huangfu said for a long time, then got up, raised his hand, and slowly retreated.
Liu Wei looked at his back, paused, turned his head sideways and whispered to Pan Yin: "When will Zuo Li and Dong Zhuo return to Beijing?" ”
Pan Yin said: "It is expected that there will be half a month. ”
There are too many people and things to clean up in the state, and these two people are non-stop, and it still takes a long time.
Liu Wei nodded lightly and said, "Passing the decree, Cao Cao's soldiers and horses will be stationed in the forbidden army camp, and Zhao Yun will take over the Beigong forbidden army." The training of the forbidden army must strictly abide by the training manual of the Great Sima. ”
The so-called 'training manual' is also the result of 'discussions' between Liu Wei and Huangfu Song.
"Yes." Pan Yin responded.
Liu Wei hummed, pulled Tang Ji to get up, and when he turned around, he said, "Tomorrow, find a place, I want to have a good chat with Cai Yong." ”
At this time, Huangfu Jianchang suddenly went and returned, standing at the door.
Liu Wei heard footsteps and looked back at him.
Seeing Liu Wei holding Tang Ji, Huangfu Jian hesitated, but stepped forward quickly and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Shangshu Li Ru and Liu Dai have entered the prince's mansion. ”
Liu Wei raised his eyebrows, and then said: "Give you a chance, and quietly find out what they talked about." ”
"Command!" Huangfu Jianchang's face suddenly straightened, and he replied in a deep voice.
Liu Wei waved his hand and looked at the bed close at hand, looking a little strange.
How does it have a familiar taste?
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Inside the Shangshu Terrace.
Xun You is probably the busiest person in Shangshutai, and even the officials and officials with him are also not allowed to rest.
Xun You has a long list in front of him, mainly to fill vacancies in state officials.
From Taishou, Du Lieutenant to County Commander, County Lieutenant, there are fifty or sixty people.
In front of him stood two attendants, one of the six attendants of the official Cao.
Although Shangshu's quality has improved, but Shilang has not, Shangshu's quality was originally very low, and Shilang is even lower, and it is between Shilang and Shangshu, it suddenly seems that there is a barrier that is difficult to cross.
One of the attendants said: "Shangshu, can the prime minister and the prince agree on this list?" ”
This list was basically drawn up by Xun You, He Hao, Zhong Xuan and others, and has not yet been reported to Yang Biao and Wang Yun.
Xun You frowned when he heard this, he already knew that Wang Yun was quietly investigating him.
Another waiter said: "Xia Guan heard that Li Shangshu and others seem to have drawn up a list. ”
Xun You's face changed slightly, and just as he was about to ask a question, a small official hurriedly ran in and said, "Shangshu, the Prime Minister's Mansion came to pass the word, saying that tomorrow, Shangshutai will discuss matters." ”
Xun You glanced at the dark sky outside, looked puzzled, and said, "Who are they?" ”
"Prince, Shangshu, Zhong Tingwei, four people." The little official said.
Xun You's eyes were vigilant, and he had a bad premonition in his heart.
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(End of chapter)