In this reduction of redundant officials, the most serious reduction was actually not Jiuqing, but the Sangong Mansion.

The Three Princes' Mansion, which was split from the Prime Minister's Mansion, has been in existence for many years, and most of its powers and positions have been usurped by Jiuqing and Shang Shutai, and even the Three Princes have become fictitious, which shows their subordinate officials.

The subordinate officials of the Three Princes' Mansion, large and small, directly and indirectly, are as high as more than 500 people!

At the time of the dismissal of the Three Princes' Mansion, the officials of all sizes to which they belonged were successively assigned to Jiuqing, Shangshutai, Yushitai and other prefectures and temples in various names.

But in Wang Yun's plan, they are 'completely redundant' and are designated as targets for cuts.

Si Li, Tang Mansion.

Tang Mao has been a little unhappy recently, and the imperial court has been constantly putting pressure on him for the stagnation of the reform of the division and subordination, but he has been hindered up and down, making him difficult and unbearable.

In the backyard, there were three people standing in front of him, all of whom were engaged in the history of the lieutenant of Si Li.

One of them carefully held a piece of jade and handed it over, and said with a sneer: "Tang Gong, this is said to be owned by Taifu Dou of the previous dynasty, and the lower officials don't understand it very well, please palm your eyes." ”

Tang Mao was taken aback, and hurriedly took it with both hands, put it in front of his eyes, and looked at it carefully.

Warm and delicate, the color is transparent, and it is a good jade at a glance!

Tang Mao was so excited that he couldn't control his expression, looked at it for a long time, coughed, threw his eyes on the jade, and said, "Well, it's a good piece of jade, you have to keep it well, it's enough to be an heirloom." ”

The man hurriedly said: "Where can the villain afford such a precious thing, that, or, Tang Gong, help the villain raise it for the time being?" ”

Tang Mao glanced at him, and pretended to groan: "It's not impossible, but I have to give you a mortgage, and you can exchange it in the future." ”

The man immediately said: "Ouch, the villain can't trust anyone, and he can't trust Tang Gong, so you will be affected and raised for the villain." ”

Tang Mao smiled and said, "If you say so, then let it be so." By the way, you are here today on business? ”

The three of them glanced at each other, and the other raised his hand cautiously and said, "Tang Gong, the villain heard that the imperial court is going to cut down the history?" ”

Tang Mao had already guessed it, and at this time he still nodded and said: "Engaged in Shi Sixteen, Fake Zuo Twenty-five, the imperial court thinks it is too much, the rights and responsibilities are unclear, there are too many redundant officials, and ten people need to be cut." ”

The man who gave the jade complimented: "The court is extremely worried, and it should be so. That's it, that's it, now my colleagues are panicked and can't do anything, so I'll wait for the three of them to ask, is there a list for this......"

Tang Mao's face sank and said, "Nonsense! The important affairs of the imperial court, how can you inquire at will! ”

The three of them were startled, and their faces froze.

Immediately, Tang Mao said lightly: "The three of you are not on the list, go back and do your best." ”

The three of them were overjoyed and said, "Yes, yes." Thank you Tang Gong, thank you Tang Gong, the next official retired. ”

Tang Mao looked at the three people who were amnestied and left with a smile, his eyes turned to the jade in his hand again, and he said to himself eagerly: "Is it really owned by Mrs. Dou?" ”

Whether it is or not, it is in his hands, and then, it is priceless!

At the same time, Dong Zhuo's mansion.

After returning to Beijing, Dong Zhuo continued to play the role of a loyal minister and a good general, and he was silent in the court, and the exit must be a 'good policy'.

At this moment, he was watching the singing and dancing in the house with relish, his eyes were on the young woman leading the dance, his head was sticking out, and his eyes were shining, as if he could drool in the next moment.

Niu Fu, Jia Xu sat aside, Niu Fu ate a lot, and he was not on the beauty at all.

Jia Xu squinted and looked at the beauty, and his afterglow swept over Dong Zhuo from time to time.

He had a clear premonition that Dong Zhuo would not last long!

But Jia Xu hasn't figured out where to go yet, with him as Niu Fu and Dong Zhuo's staff, not many people dare to take him in.

At the same time, ordinary people, he also looks down on him.

There were two people who came in quietly and saw that Dong Zhuo was rising, standing not far away.

Jia Xu glanced at it and pretended not to notice.

One is the history of Taiwei's Mansion and the other is the history of Ling.

Dong Zhuo found out, but he ignored it, and kept shouting 'good, good, good'.

After another while, at the end of the dance, Dong Zhuo took a sip of the wine glass and said with a smile: "It is worthy of the Eastern Capital, such a dance posture is not seen in Xiliang." ”

"What the Captain said is,"

Ling Shi, one of the two people who came in, stepped forward and said with a flattering smile: "These are famous singers in Luoyang, and it took a lot of time for the lower officials to invite them over." ”

Dong Zhuo smiled and said, "Very good, very good." ”

Ling Shi glanced at the people present, handed over a land deed, and said cautiously and charmingly: "Xiaguan heard that Taiwei is not used to living here, Xiaguan has just bought a house in the east of the city, when will Taiwei have time to take a look?" ”

Dong Zhuo sighed and said, "Ling Shi has a heart." ”

But he didn't answer.

Peng Shi observed Dong Zhuo, stepped forward if he had a good understanding, and said: "Taiwei, those singers, lower officials, etc. have all been bought, and I am willing to give them to Taiwei, relieve boredom in my spare time, and please don't dislike Taiwei." ”

Dong Zhuo suddenly smiled and said, "Peng Shi said this, but the old man was disrespectful. ”

When Peng Shi saw it, he said: "I only hope that the Taiwei will be happy, and the subordinates and others still want to follow the Taiwei and serve more." ”

Dong Zhuo didn't know what they meant, his face was stunned, as if he had just reacted, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, with the old man here, it will be fine." ”

When the two of them heard this, they breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly raised their hands and said, "Thank you for your mercy." ”

Dong Zhuo smiled, completely unserious, and said, "Sit." ”

The two thanked each other and sat opposite Niu Fu and Jia Xu.

Jia Xu's brows furrowed imperceptibly, but he didn't speak.

……

In the Tingwei Mansion, Zhong Miao got out of the official office with a headache and went directly to the palace.

Xun Yu in the palace is not easier than him, I don't know if there are too many people recommended by him, among the people who have been dismissed this time, especially the middle and upper officials, the people who are more or less related to him account for nearly thirty percent!

If you want to be laid off, you will naturally not be caught with your hands tied, and it is the most normal action to go to the relationship.

Xun You avoided many people, but there were also many people who couldn't avoid it.

When Zhong Miao entered the Shangshutai, the two sat down in the side room and looked at each other, both helpless.

Wang Yun's dismissal list is not arrogant and unreasonable, the reasons given, such as the dismissal here and the merger there, are reasonable and well-founded, making it difficult for them to speak.

Zhong Xuan sat for a while, but still couldn't help but solemnly said: "The reduction of redundant officials, in addition to saving money and food, whether it is the imperial court, the states and counties, the most important thing is to implement Your Majesty's 'new system', I think the prince doesn't seem to pay attention to the meaning of this." ”

The reform of the imperial court is actually basically in place, and the rest is that it takes time to refine it. And for the locality, it is only at the beginning of the lieutenant of the division.

In addition to saving money and food, the reduction of redundant officials also aims to make room for local restructuring.

Xun You took a sip of tea, and suddenly said: "I think that this reduction of redundant officials is not like the handiwork of the prince, it seems that someone is giving him advice." ”

Zhong Xuan glanced at him and did not speak.

Up and down the court, who doesn't know that the criminal Cao Shangshu Li Ru is Wang Yun's person.

Xun You also felt redundant after saying this, so he directly pointed to the topic and said, "I think, in the evening, I will visit the prime minister." ”

Zhong Xuan shook his head directly and said: "Shangshutai, Yushitai, even if the palace is full of intercessors, the prime minister is hiding from everyone now, even if he sees you, what do you expect him to say and do?" ”

Xun You glanced out of the door in his heart and said in a low voice: "I heard that there are people who give gifts in the Great Changqiu. ”

Zhong Xuan's expression changed sharply, leaned closer, and said with a deep face: "Accepted?" ”

'Eunuch party interferes in politics', at this time is extremely sensitive, not long ago the general led his troops into the forbidden palace, if there is another internal supervisor to interfere in politics, the civil official group of the outer court will inevitably attack it!

Xun You said: "I don't know, I just heard from Xiaohuangmen." ”

Zhong Xuan sat back, with a solemn face, wondering in his heart, if there was really an internal supervisor to interfere in politics, what should they do.

Just as he was about to speak, he heard the sound of footsteps outside the door, and a small official walked over quickly, walked behind Xun You, and said in a low voice: "Shangshu, Liu Zhongcheng has entered the palace to see the Queen Mother." ”

Xun You's face was different, he waved his hand, looked at Zhong Xuan and said, "Yushitai wants to make a move?" ”

Zhong Xuan thought for a moment and said, "This time, the Yushitai has been cut the most. ”

Yushitai and Shangshutai are side by side, with great power and responsibility, and have the privilege of supervising hundreds of officials, and their status in the court is very special.

Xun You glanced out of the door again and said, "I heard that the prince has been in and out of Jingfu Hall from time to time recently, and his relationship with His Majesty has become increasingly close, do you say, could it be Your Majesty's intention?" ”

Liu Wei's reform of the Han court, from 'Waitai' to 'Shangshutai', among the 'three Taiwans', only Yushitai has not been moved.

Zhong Xuan's heart moved slightly, thinking of Liu Biao's sudden appointment, and asked, "Your Majesty is in the palace?" ”

Xun You shook his head and said, "I left the palace early in the morning." Shall we go to see the Maharaja? ”

Zhong Xuan groaned and said, "Wait a minute, when I entered the palace, I saw the carriage of the captain of Si Li, and Duke Tang should have gone to see the prince." ”

Xun You was stunned, and then frowned.

The reform of the lieutenant is now half-pushed and half-done, and most of it is stagnant. Many of their ideas could not be implemented, and Tang Mao was pushing back and blocking the restructuring, as if he had other ideas.

This person's status is too special for them to intervene too much.

The present situation is that, on the one hand, they are going to appoint six Cao officials in each county and increase their manpower; On the one hand, Wang Yun wants to cut redundant officials, which seems irrelevant, but in fact they have already clashed together.

Wang Yun's duty.

Tang Mao sat opposite Wang Yun and drank tea with a leisurely smile.

Wang Yun looked at him and was secretly vigilant.

The identity of Si Li's lieutenant is very special, and the imperial history of Zhongcheng, Shang Shuling has a separate seat in the court meeting, known as the 'three solitary seats', although the position is below Jiuqing, but the actual status is almost equal to the three dukes.

In addition, this old father-in-law, who is also His Majesty the Emperor, everyone is watching, expecting that Tang Mao will soon enter Shangshutai and become a new generation of relatives-generals.

Tang Mao put down the teacup and said calmly: "The prince also knows that the imperial court is implementing a 'new system' for the Sili school captain, and the officials under the jurisdiction of the Sili school captain are simply not enough, and they need to be mobilized separately. Now the prince wants to cut it, and it is really difficult to get off the office. ”

Wang Yun looked indifferent and said: "Duke Tang, there are too many redundant officials in Si Li, and they have been silted for many years, so they should be reduced." ”

Tang Mao saw that Wang Yun didn't buy it, he was angry in his heart, his smile decreased a little, and said, "Then, the prince should be cut down, and the lower officials will recruit themselves?" ”

Wang Yun raised his head, became more and more indifferent, and said: "Duke Tang, it is Your Majesty's intention to reduce redundant officials. ”

Tang Mao's smile disappeared and said, "Since the prince said so, then the lower official went to the prime minister to plead his case." ”

As he spoke, Tang Mao got up directly, not giving Wang Yun a chance to speak at all.

Wang Yun looked at his back, his face remained unchanged, but he scolded in his heart: traitor!

Li Ru came in, staggered with Tang Mao, and was about to raise his hand to salute, but Tang Mao snorted coldly and shook his hand away.

Li Ru's eyes changed slightly, and he hurriedly walked in, seeing Wang Yun's face holding back his anger, he swallowed back the words that came to his mouth.

Wang Yun's expression slowly recovered, continued to look at the official document in front of him, and said lightly: "What's the matter?" ”

Li Ru was still thinking about why Tang Mao was angry, and said: "The prince, the Zhou family, the Ma family, the Liu family, the Ding family...... Many people were anxious to see the prince. ”

These families with surnames all have three dukes, and today's family is a big family with great influence.

Wang Yun raised his eyes to look at him and said, "You blocked it for me." ”

Li Ru glanced outside, stepped forward and whispered, "Prince, you can't stop it." Although they are dissatisfied, it is also a good opportunity for Lian to help! ”

Wang Yun looked at him quietly, thought about it for a while, and said, "Okay." ”

"The next official will arrange it." Li Ru said happily.

With so many people, you must not see them at the same time, and you can't see them publicly, otherwise it will make people suspicious. With so much help, they will be able to do things with ease, and they will be even more useful in the future!

After saying this, Li Ru looked back again, and said in a puzzled voice: "Prince, why is Tang Gong so angry?" ”

Wang Yun was expressionless and said, "He's here to stop me from cutting redundant officials." ”

Recently, he has pleaded and lobbied with Wang Yun, stopped him openly and secretly, and even openly bribed and angrily sprayed with him, which made Wang Yun very angry.

Li Ru was shocked, and blurted out: "Prince, don't have a stalemate with Duke Tang, if the prince wants to go further, his words are more useful than anyone else!" ”

After saying that, Li Ru regretted it.

Wang Yun glanced at him, but he was not as angry as Li Ru expected, he was silent for a while, and said, "What do you want me to do?" ”

Li Ru looked at Wang Yun, thought for a moment, and said: "It's better to have a banquet for Tang Gong in the evening, and hand over the redundant official reduction of Si Li's lieutenant to Tang Gong, right or wrong, good or bad, all belong to Tang Gong, so that it is not only good for him, but also for Wang Gong to stay out of the matter." ”

Wang Yun's eyes widened slightly, with obvious anger, but he immediately said, "Okay." ”

Li Ru saw that Wang Yun listened to the persuasion, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and he was more confident in his own future.

"Then, the lower official will go and prepare." Li Ru raised his hand and prepared to leave.

Wang Yun is very busy, he is also even busier, and unconsciously, Li Ru has become Wang Yun's spokesperson, and he is basically doing external things.

Without waiting for Wang Yun to speak, a small official hurriedly came in, glanced at Li Ru, came closer, and said, "Prince, the prime minister's side has just approved the Shangshutai one by one, reducing the number of six cao thirty-six servants to twelve, and allowing the expansion of its subordinate officials to three hundred. ”

Wang Yun's expression changed suddenly, he raised his head violently, and said, "When?" ”

The little official was startled and said, "Just now." ”

Wang Yun looked out the door, as if he could still see Tang Mao's back, his face was gloomy and terrifying, and there was murderous intent floating in his eyes.

It was the first time for Li Ru to see Wang Yun's expression, and he suddenly didn't dare to speak.

Under the Shangshu stage, the original Shangshu order, servant shooting, etc. have all been abolished, and under the six Cao, there are six waiters each, so it is thirty-six waiters. But because Jiuqing was cut, Shang Shutai rose sharply, and his power was heavy, and the relative middle and lower-level officials were not enough.

Therefore, reducing the number of squires and increasing the number of middle and lower-level officials has always been part of the reform plan of the 'new system'.

But the timing was not right!

After Tang Mao shook his hand and walked away, and entered the prime minister's room, Yang Biao suddenly approved this article, which was too obvious!

Wang Yun recovered his expression almost in the blink of an eye, indifferently picked up the pen, reviewed the official document in front of him, and said, "I don't agree." Go for it. ”

Li Ru was uneasy, Wang Yun was obviously angry, he didn't dare to persuade more, and raised his hand and retreated silently.

Li Ru didn't go far, and saw Tang Mao smiling out of Prime Minister Yang Biao's room.

The two looked at each other, Tang Mao smiled warmly, and looked like a corporal of Lixian.

Li Ru hurriedly raised his hand.

Tang Mao didn't talk to Li Ru, because Li Ru's character was not enough.

Li Ru looked at Tang Mao's back, and then looked at the silent Yang Biao's duty room, with an obscure expression.

Shangshutai is so big that there are almost no secrets.

It soon reached the ears of Xun You and Zhong Xuan.

The two did not gloat at all, but were silent and depressed.

As officials who want to do things, what they are most afraid of is the battle between the ministers and the court, which makes it difficult for the court to gain a foothold.

From the eunuch party, the general He Jin, to Yuan Kui, and now, it has become Yang Biao and Wang Yun?

After being quiet for a while, Zhong Xuan said solemnly: "I'll go to see Your Majesty." ”

Xun You looked at him and said, "What do you want to say to Your Majesty?" Is it to stop the dismissal of redundant officials, or to reprimand the prime minister? What did they do wrong? Besides, as a courtier, we always entrust things to the superiors, isn't it a joke? ”

Zhong Xuan furrowed his eyebrows and said, "What do you say?" ”

Xun You sat up straight, his eyes were bright, and said: "I am Cao Shangshu, I have to agree to all cuts, and when necessary, I will argue with the prince." ”

Zhong Miao was startled, and a Zhonghuang door suddenly came in, holding a plate of playbooks, and said, "Xun Shangshu, the prime minister asked the villain to send it." ”

Xun You and Zhong Xuan looked at each other, took the plate, and when the yellow door left, the two opened it with their hands.

Zhong Xuan read a few copies, looked up and said, "It's the impeachment of the prince." ”

Xun You pulled a few more books from the bottom and said, "All of them." ”

The two looked at each other, both with calm faces.

Yang Biao sent these transcripts of the impeachment of Wang Yun, and its meaning is self-evident.

"Go and see Your Majesty." Zhong said.

Xun You's eyes were firm, and he said, "Don't use it for the time being." ”

He was ready to argue with Wang Yun.

……

At this time, Liu Wei was already in the forbidden army camp outside the city.

On the high platform, Liu Wei held on to the railing, looked at the school martial arts field excitedly, and stood behind Huangfu Song, Dong Zhuo, Xu Rong, Cao Cao, Zhao Yun, Hua Xiong, Guo Yan and a large group of people.

On the school martial arts field, Dian Wei and Zhang Liao were each riding horses, one holding a long knife, the other wielding a big spear, yelling, and fighting hard.

Zhang Liao is already known for his bravery, and he has few opponents, but in the school martial arts field, he is almost one-sided, and in the face of Dian Wei, who is a newborn calf, he has no backhand power, and he is pressed and beaten, and he can't hold on when he sees it.

The onlookers were surprised, they all knew Zhang Liao, but they didn't expect that this stupid man who came out of nowhere was so powerful.

Liu Wei was very satisfied, and seeing that Zhang Liao was about to lose, he said loudly: "Okay, the two Qing families will come up." ”

Dian Wei, who was about to smash Zhang Liao with a big spear, heard an oblique arc, and the big spear slid over Zhang Liao's head and stopped in time.

Zhang Liao knew that Liu Wei was trying to save face for him, stabilized the war horse, and raised his hand to Dian Wei and said, "Admire." ”

Dian Wei glared and grinned, "Accept." ”

Seeing that the two of them stopped, Liu Wei turned his head to the group of people behind him and said with a smile: "What do you think?" ”

When Cao Cao heard this, he said: "Dian Wei is brave, and the minister is the only one to see." ”

Cao Cao really admired, Zhang Liao's ability he knew very well, to be able to force Zhang Liao to such a point, this Dian Wei has the courage of ten thousand troops.

Huangfu Song, Dong Zhuo and the others did not speak, but their faces could not hide their surprise.

Liu Wei looked at their expressions, nodded with satisfaction, and turned around and walked down.

Only then did Huangfu Song have a chance to speak, followed behind Liu Wei, and said: "Your Majesty, at present, the total number of troops in the forbidden army camp is 76,000 people, and the ministers are divided into five departments, each with 15,000 people, forming an army of its own. In addition, the minister is preparing to form a cavalry of 3,000 people, the war horses are basically in order, and the soldiers are being selected......"

Liu Wei listened quietly and did not interrupt.

Dong Zhuo behind him secretly frowned, this is silent, and the imperial court suddenly has nearly 100,000 troops?

Cao Cao, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun and others looked at Liu Wei's back with some eagerness, and they were very eager to lead an army.

Only the leader of the army can go into battle, and only by fighting can there be military merits!

Now that the world is in turmoil and smoke is everywhere, it is the time for heroes to make contributions and become famous all over the world!

Liu Wei paced slowly, glanced behind him, several figures swayed, and his heart couldn't help but be excited-he has no shortage of generals now!

Huangfu Song waited for a while, and then said: "Your Majesty, in addition, the land of Sanfu is being rectified, and it is estimated that there are more than 20,000 soldiers and horses. ”

Liu Wei raised his eyebrows, and this time it increased to 100,000!

He subconsciously began to estimate his family background, and the consumption of 100,000 troops could not afford it at all!

'Open source and reduce expenditure! ’

These four words came to Liu Bian's heart, to throttle, but also to open source!

Huangfu Song also knew the situation of the treasury, and said: "Regarding the matter of Tuntian, the minister and Shangshutai discussed several times, and each set aside a part from Yanzhou, Jizhou, and Sili, with a total of 5,000 hectares. ”

'Eating is settled. ’

Liu Wei nodded slightly and did not speak.

5,000 acres of land is only enough for the food of 100,000 troops, and the rest of the money, expenses, armor, horses, etc., still need a lot of money and food.

The most important thing is that the cultivation of these tuntian fields can only start next year, and Liu Wei will have to pay for the expenses of the 100,000 army this year!

'Say less than 100,000 yuan. ’

That is, 10,000 yuan, Liu Wei's inner treasury plus the treasury of the imperial court, the total amount is so much, to last until next year's summer tax, there is a gap of at least 100,000!

Liu Wei secretly took a deep breath and said, "I know. ”

Huangfu Song knew that Liu Wei had so many thoughts in his heart for a moment, and he paused when he heard the words, and did not continue to say more.

Pan Yin stepped forward in small steps and whispered in Liu Wei's ear: "Your Majesty, Dasi Nong impeached the left servant for shooting, offering and accepting bribes, and cultivating private individuals. ”

Liu Wei looked in the direction of Luoyang City, his eyes were as sharp as mist, and he said lightly: "Don't worry." ”

Throttling is imperative, and no one can stop it!

Thank you for the generous reward of the elder brother of 'Long live my bow', bow ~~

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