When Liu Wei inspected the camp of the forbidden army, the excitement of Luoyang City was getting more and more intense.

The entire eastern capital seems to have been alarmed, and countless people are running for office, and this pressure is surging up layer by layer, reaching the Yushitai.

A few days later, Liu Wei did not return to the palace while still in the forbidden army camp, but the atmosphere in Shangshutai began to become weird.

Yang Biao, Wang Yun, and Xun You sat in the small conference hall and talked about the reduction of redundant officials.

Xun You looked at Wang Yun and said, "Prince, reduce redundant officials, and lower officials are supported." It's just that the 'new system' of Shangshutai has been planned for a long time, and the prince has been asked for permission. ”

Wang Yun was expressionless and said, "I don't object." But it must wait for the end of the redundant reduction. I will reduce you and increase it, how can you convince the government and the opposition? ”

Xun You glanced at Yang Biao, who was silent, and said, "Then, if some of Jiuqing and Sangong's Mansion are transferred to Shangshutai, can they be removed from the reduction list?" ”

Wang Yun looked at him and said, "Are you talking about those Yingchuan people?" ”

Xun You's heart was suddenly alert, he had doubts that nearly thirty percent of the cuts were related to him, and now it seems that Wang Yun is purposefully reducing the people he recommends!

Xun You sat up straight and said: "Prince, those people are not relatives and friends of the lower officials, they are all honest and capable people, Yingchuan has no friends, and please ask the prince to learn from it." ”

Wang Yun turned to Yang Biao and said, "Prime Minister, dare to ask if there are people who need to be removed?" ”

Yang Biao's fat face was majestic, and he said, "No." ”

He really didn't, although the Yang family was the fourth and third dukes, and there were many protégés and former officials of the Yang family in the court, their relationship was not as close as the Yuan family.

In addition, Yang Biao deliberately distanced himself, so he was a person who did not need Yang Biao to protect him.

Wang Yun put down his hand and said, "Does the prime minister have any objection to the reduction list of the lower officials?" If so, the lower officials will re-formulate. ”

Yang Biao blinked, and secretly slandered in his heart, this Wang Yun kicked the ball to him.

Xun You immediately looked over, and his face was full of the words 'please veto the prime minister'.

The corners of Yang Biao's face moved, and he said, "There is no objection." ”

You fight, I don't mix!

Xun You was very disappointed in Yang Biao, he breathed a sigh of calm in his heart, raised his hand to Wang Yun, his face was resolute, and said: "Prince, the lower official is the official Cao Shangshu, and the reduction, merger of powers, transfers, appointments and dismissals of large and small officials must be agreed by the lower officials. ”

Wang Yun's eyes flashed, he looked straight at Xun You, and said, "What do you want?" ”

Xun You was unprecedentedly serious, and said: "If the prince insists on targeting, the lower officials will definitely not obey." ”

Wang Yun's expression was fierce and said, "You want to resist the order?" ”

Xun You's face did not change, and said: "The 'new system' is also Your Majesty's will. ”

Wang Yun was extremely angry in his heart, but found that he had no way to deal with Xun You at all, and he glanced at Yang Biao with even more hatred.

If Yang Biao supports him, he can forcibly push it, and he can't be presumptuous, but this Yang Biao is an incompetent waste, he only knows how to shirk and dodge!

Suddenly, there were eager footsteps outside, and a small yellow door appeared at the door, and said directly to Wang Yun: "Prince, the Queen Mother is invited." ”

Without waiting for Wang Yun to react, Yang Biao looked up at the beams of the house, and the smile in his eyes couldn't be hidden.

Xun You was still puzzled, but when Yu Guang saw Yang Biao's expression, his heart suddenly moved.

Wang Yun didn't notice Yang Biao's Dong Zhuo, suppressed his anger, and said, "Niangniang wants to see me?" What's the matter? ”

Xiao Huangmen said: "The villain doesn't know, the tone of the messenger is not very good, please be cautious in your words and deeds." ”

Although Empress Dowager He doesn't like government affairs very much and has hardly interfered, she is the queen mother after all, if she insists on doing something, no one in the court can stop her.

Wang Yun glanced at Xun Yu again, his expression was indifferent, he got up and left Shangshutai and went to Yongle Palace.

As soon as Xun You waited for Wang Yun to leave, he immediately raised his hand to Yang Biao and said: "Prime Minister, this matter has been boiling, the hearts of the people in the court are fluctuating, and it is difficult to do things, so please make a decision and get the result as soon as possible." ”

Yang Biao nodded, then suddenly got up and left directly.

Xun You looked at his back, his brows twisted and twisted.

At this time, Wang Yun arrived at Yongle Palace.

"Chen Wang Yun, I have seen the Queen Mother." Wang Yun raised his hand to salute.

Empress Dowager He and Tang Ji were talking, they didn't know what they were talking about, and the laughter was endless, but they didn't hear Wang Yun's words.

Wang Yun looked at the Empress Dowager He, the corners of her face hardened a little, and she exhaled gently, wanting to spit out the depression and anger in her heart.

Tang Ji observed Wang Yun with his spare eyes, pursed his lips, did not speak, and laughed with the Empress Dowager He.

Wang Yun didn't know who had interceded with the Empress Dowager He, thinking of countermeasures in his heart, and waited without moving.

After a long time, Empress Dowager He restrained her smile, glanced at Wang Yun, picked up the teacup, and said lightly: "Wang Servant, what are you doing here?" ”

Wang Yun raised his hand and said, "The minister came by order to listen to the Queen Mother's teachings." ”

Mrs. He was expressionless and said, "I heard in this palace that you quarreled with Tang Gong, the captain of Si Li?" ”

Wang Yun glanced at Tang Ji, lowered his head and said, "The Queen Mother misunderstood, it was not a quarrel, but there were some differences in government affairs. ”

Empress Dowager He didn't drink tea, leaned sideways, squinted at him, and said, "This palace also heard that you not only want to cut off the people in the General's Mansion, but also refuse to let go of the General's Mansion?" Look at the Yongle Palace, there is anything that needs to be cut, let's cut it together. ”

The so-called General's Mansion and Cheqi General's Mansion refer to He Jin and He Miao, these two people have long been 'Zhishi', and these two mansions do not exist at all, the fundamental reason is that the officials who used to belong to these two mansions are still there.

Wang Yun's eyes sank slightly, and he said, "The minister doesn't dare." ”

Empress Dowager He took a sip of tea and said, "It's good if you don't dare." What to do, I don't need to say more about this palace, right? ”

Wang Yun said: "Queen Mother, this is Your Majesty's will......"

"I don't need you to say it,"

Empress Dowager He snorted coldly and said, "Are you saying that this little thing has to be told by this palace to your majesty?" ”

When Wang Yun heard this, his face tensed, and he stopped talking.

He knew very well in his heart that arguing with Empress Dowager He would not do any good, and it would only backfire.

But 'cutting redundant officials' is the most important thing he is doing at present, and it is that he stands in the court and looks at the world!

No one can make him hold back!

Seeing that Wang Yun refused to speak, Empress Dowager He's face became ugly, and said, "Speak!" ”

Wang Yun was silent for a moment and said, "Queen Mother, the reduction of redundant officials is a major matter of state affairs, and the ministers cannot agree. ”

When Empress Dowager He heard this, her facial features were distorted, and it had been a long time since no one dared to talk to her like this!

When Tang Ji saw it, he hurriedly whispered and comforted: "Niangniang is angry." ”

Where can Empress Dowager He rest, but Wang Yun is an important minister of the court, she can't do anything to him, and there is nowhere to vent her anger, which makes her even more angry, and yells: "Get out!" ”

Wang Yun's heart was heavy, and he raised his hand and said, "The minister retires!" ”

Before Wang Yun could turn around, Empress Dowager He had already pulled Tang Ji and said, "Send someone to call Bian'er back to the palace." ”

Wang Yun listened to the 'debate' and frowned secretly. Even if you are the queen mother of the dynasty and the biological mother of the emperor, you can't be called as casually as before.

But he didn't say to leave Yongle Palace.

Coming to the door, looking at the dim sky, Wang Yun was silent, and a trace of melancholy appeared on his face.

In the court, there are faint officials and mediocre officials everywhere, treacherous and slippery. This time he got the will, he thought that he could let go of his hands and feet and do something, but he never thought that in Shangshutai, from Yang Biao to Liucao Shangshu, and then Jiuqing outside, Sili Lieutenant, etc., they all opposed him, and they were hindered everywhere, making him falter.

Now, the queen mother in the palace has gone down in person, what else can he do?

But in an instant, Wang Yun's expression was certain, the melancholy in his eyes disappeared, and he strode back to Shangshutai.

Inside the Shangshu Terrace, it is very quiet, except for the occasional sound of walking, every duty room is very quiet.

Wang Yun walked in, and although he couldn't see anyone, he could feel countless eyes on him.

With an indifferent face, he walked into the duty room, took out the 'redundant official list' from the table, and opened it to see that there were nearly a thousand people from top to bottom.

Wang Yun looked at it, and for a while, he looked at the other book in his hand.

This is outside Luoyang City, that is, the 'redundant official list' of the states.

Wang Yun's eyes were solemn, and he was determined not to reduce in his heart!

In Xun You's duty room, several waiters were deliberating.

"Shangshu, the filling of the state has been reported, and it has not yet been approved."

"There is still a part of the money and food for the reward."

"The by-elections planned by each Cao have already been drawn up, and they have all been called back by the prince......

Xun You listened, but couldn't help but look in the direction of Wang Yun's room.

The matter of Yongle Palace has almost spread all over Shangshutai, and Xun You is thinking in his heart, will the prince who is rigid and self-serving and has no idea how to be flexible?

A small official came in and whispered in Xun You's ear: "Li Shangshu has entered the prince's duty room. ”

Xun You shook his head and said, "Tomorrow, Your Majesty will return to Beijing, summarize it for me, and I will give it to Your Majesty." ”

The attendants glanced at each other and said, "The lower officials and others obey the order." ”

A few rooms away from here are the big duty rooms of the small officials, and they are casually discussing Wang Yun's entry into Yongle Palace.

"You say, with the pressure of the Queen Mother, what will the Prince's Guild do?"

"The queen mother has come forward, can the prince still insist on the reduction?"

"I don't think so. The matter of cutting redundant officials, now that the city is full of turmoil, if the prince retreats easily, it will be tantamount to admitting his mistake, this Shangshutai, can he still stay? ”

"Don't you look back and wait for the recall?"

"In my opinion, most of the princes will bow their heads, and if it's a big deal, they will lay off some fewer people, give your majesty a job here, and get married to so many big and small officials over there, please both sides, didn't they all do this before?"

All the officials nodded approvingly.

Although their quality is low, compared with those big names, the time in Jiuqing and Shangshutai is longer, less than a few years, more than ten years, and more than ten years or decades.

In the silence, Shangshutai ushered in the dispersion.

Shangshutai now has a large number of people, large and small duty rooms are full of people, and the total number of people is as high as 200.

Out of Shangshutai, walking on the way out of the palace, it was obviously divided into several parts, gathered together, and the conversation was in full swing.

Wang Yun came out of the duty room, his ears were filled with all kinds of voices, he didn't realize that the crowd was in front of him and behind him, far away, alone.

Yang Biao was the last to leave, and as soon as he returned to Yang's mansion, he went straight to Wang Lang's courtyard.

Wang Lang was concentrating on writing a book, and Yang Biao came to him, didn't speak, and began to make tea.

Wang Lang didn't pay attention to him, and wrote to himself.

After a while, Yang Biao handed him the teacup, looked at it, and said, "You are impetuous, what kind of book do you write, let's enter the office." ”

Wang Lang's heart to join the company recently is indeed a little strong, but he is still hesitant and uneasy.

He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said lightly: "Something happened again?" ”

Yang Biao smiled, his face trembled, and said, "It's not me, it's the prince." He cut redundant officials and stabbed the hornet's nest, and now the government and the opposition are impeaching him, and Xun Shangshu of Cao Cao directly confronted him, almost tearing his face. ”

Seeing Yang Biao's smug face, Wang Lang shook his head and said, "If Wang Zishi is kicked out of Shangshutai, do you think it's a good thing?" ”

Yang Biao hugged the teacup, smiled undiminishedly, and said, "Of course it's a good thing, at least no one stabbed me in the back." ”

Wang Lang stopped talking, and looked down at the more than 100 words he had just written.

Yang Biao's smiling face slowly stiffened, and then he was startled and said, "No!" The prince division can't fall! He fell, and I was left with Shangshutai! ”

There are only three big people in Shangshutai, Prime Minister Yang Biao, the left servant shoots Wang Yun, and the right servant shoots Dong Zhuo, who is also a lieutenant.

Dong Zhuo can be said to be disgusted by ghosts, everyone is wary of and alienated from him, and in Shangshutai, he ignores him by default.

The rest are Yang Biao and Wang Yun, if Wang Yun falls, then Yang Biao will have to take the lead alone.

He became the only one, and if you don't pick, you have to pick!

Wang Lang read it carefully, took another sip of tea, and said, "What are you going to do?" ”

Yang Biao frowned, his little eyes blinked, and his heart was entangled.

'Eliminating redundant officials' is a thankless task, Wang Yun is now being attacked by the government and the opposition, and he is even more isolated in Shangshutai, as if he is crumbling.

In this case, if it is not a good one, it is not a matter of resigning or dismissing from office, and it is almost foreseeable that countless people will go through old accounts, bite and bite, and be ruined and ruined, and they will be sentenced to prison for crimes.

Yang Biao has always put Mingzhe as the first to protect himself, how could he get involved easily.

Wang Lang kept his eyes on his words, and said: "You give Your Majesty a script, talk about the need to cut redundant officials, and intercede for Wang Yun." ”

"Good!" Yang Biao did not hesitate.

In this way, he can not only show his attitude to the emperor, but also earn Wang Yun's favor, and most importantly, he can stay out of the matter and let Wang Yun continue to fight the thunder!

Kill three birds with one stone!

Wang Lang raised his head and said, "I heard the rumor that the imperial court wants to set up soldiers, mainly responsible for recruiting soldiers, money and food, military equipment, etc.?" ”

Yang Biao's small eyes opened and said, "You have the intention?" ”

Wang Lang hesitated and struggled in his heart.

Seeing that the situation in the court is getting better and better, he is worried that if he misses the present, he will not have a good position if he wants to enter the court in the future.

But he still has scruples, and the lessons from the past are not far away.

"I want to think about it." Wang Langdao.

Yang Biao saw that Wang Lang was obviously interested, and said: "With your reputation and my recommendation, you will be sure of nine out of ten!" ”

Wang Lang still didn't let go, and wanted to wait and see for a while.

Yang Biao was not reluctant, but there was a smile in his eyes, he knew that Wang Lang was not far away!

At this time, Wang Yun had already returned to the mansion.

He didn't eat, he didn't talk to anyone, he paced in the backyard by himself, his expression was gloomy, and he sighed to the moon from time to time.

Tonight's night is exceptionally bright, surrounded by dark clouds.

Wang Yun stood on a small bridge with his hands behind his back, quietly looking at the moonlight, and the irritability in his heart increased instead of decreasing, making him frown and sigh.

Suddenly, there was a frolicking sound not far away.

Wang Yun turned his head and saw the three singers burning incense and praying, and then frolicked away, leaving a few remaining incense candles with green smoke.

Wang Yun looked at their youthful and energetic backs, sighed softly, and said, "My prince was also not afraid of life and death, and was not afraid of power, why did he get to where he is today?" ”

When Wang Yun was young, whether he was a eunuch, a relative or a minister, as long as he couldn't see it, he would boldly impeach, speak out, and not avoid the powerful.

"What's the matter?" There was a refreshing laughter, which suddenly sounded behind Wang Yun.

Wang Yun turned his head to look and saw that it was his wife Liu, and shook his head slightly, unwilling to say more.

Seeing that he looked lonely and full of melancholy, Liu's smiling face decreased slightly, and said, "Husband is still worried about the redundant officials?" ”

Because of this incident, the threshold of the Wang family was almost broken, and the Liu family couldn't even think about it.

Wang Yun put his hands behind his back, looked at her, and said, "Madam, I'm afraid I'm going to affect you." ”

He was very pessimistic in his heart, and when things came to this point, most of them would not end well.

Liu Shi didn't panic at all, and said, "Husband, but do you think it's wrong?" ”

Wang Yun was stunned and said, "Madam, where did you start?" ”

Liu said: "Since the husband feels that there is no fault, and it is a state affair, he should move forward bravely, why bother and bother himself?" ”

Wang Yun's eyes widened slightly, his heart was greatly lifted, his face was solemn, and he raised his hand and said, "Thank you, madam." ”

Liu smiled slightly, bowed down and said, "Husband, let's eat." ”

Wang Yun's depression in his heart was swept away, and he said with a smile: "Okay, eat, call them all over." It's been a long time since I took their coursework. ”

Liu frowned and said, "Then you better go back and sigh to Yuechang." ”

Wang Yun was smiling and touching his beard, quite complacent.

……

Early the next morning, when the palace gate was just opened, Wang Yun entered the palace.

He has always been the first to come to Shangshutai, and is usually the last to leave.

When he came to his duty room, he cleaned up slowly before he sat down and took the two cut-down lists in front of him.

"Not a single one." Wang Yun said, his expression was calm, his tone was flat, and his heart was as firm as iron.

He set it aside and calmly handled his official business.

Shangshutai almost covers everything, because of the heavy affairs, Yang Biao habitually shirks, and Dong Zhuo is invisibly excluded - Wang Yun resisted Shangshutai alone.

Unconsciously, Shangshutai became lively, and officials of all sizes came one after another, and the noise was endless.

Wang Yun's servant had long been used to it, and he came in with a teapot to add water to Wang Yun, and Yu Guang glanced outside, and said in a low voice: "The villain heard that there are more than 20 impeachment scripts against the prince over there in the Yushitai, which have just been sent to the official Cao. ”

Wang Yun's expression did not move, he took care of the examination and approval of the official documents, and said: "If you hand over the words, anyone who pleads for redundant officials, lobbishes, or even offers and accepts bribes will be deposed and will not be forgiven." ”

The little official's hand pouring tea shook, and the tea spilled onto the table, about to soak the official documents on the table.

He was startled, quickly wiped it with his sleeve, and said urgently: "Damn the villain, damn the villain......"

Wang Yun picked it up casually, looked at him and wiped it, and said, "Okay, let's go and pass the word." ”

Seeing that Wang Yun was not to blame, the little official breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, seemed to feel uneasy, looked back again, and said in a lower voice: "Prince, do you really want to spread it like this?" ”

Once these words are spread, they will inevitably fry outside, which is like a declaration of war!

The people who were laid off and the people behind them were already doing everything possible to impeach Wang Yun, just waiting for Wang Yun to back down, and now Wang Yun is not only not backing down, but tougher, how can he not fry the pot?

Wang Yun's face was calm, holding the official document, and looking up and down.

Seeing this, the little official didn't say much, and turned his head to go out to spread the word.

As soon as Wang Yun's words came out, Shangshutai was silent at first, and then violently vibrate, and all kinds of discussions came and went, and they were very loud.

Xun You heard the news as soon as he arrived at the duty room, his brows furrowed and wrinkled, and he actually had a sense of admiration for Wang Yun's stubbornness and self-use.

After all, in the face of such a critical moment, there are only a handful of people in the court who can still spare their lives and have the courage to do things.

He thought he couldn't do it.

"If only the prime minister had this."

Xun You couldn't help but talk to himself.

Yang Biao can be as decisive as Wang Yun, even if he does something wrong, it will be admirable.

Xun You's heart is very much hoping that Yang Biao can stand up and reconcile, as the prime minister, he will mediate in the middle, and all parties will take a step back, then the matter of 'cutting redundant officials' will be much easier!

Yang Biao refuses to do anything, so he has to push it up and leave it to His Majesty in the palace to decide.

'Your Majesty is returning to Beijing today, right?' Xun You subconsciously looked out the door.

Liu Wei is indeed returning to Beijing today, and he is already on his way here.

His carriage was in the front, followed by Huangfu Song, Dong Zhuo and a large group, Dian Wei and Zhao Yun were guarded on the left and right, and Zhang Liao, Cao Cao and others stayed in the forbidden army camp to train.

Liu Wei had all the official documents and notebooks from Beijing in his hands, and after reading them for half an hour, he put them aside a little tiredly, closed his eyes, pressed his temples with his thumbs in both hands, and said to himself: "It's almost." ”

It's almost time to jump, it's time for him to make a move.

At the end of the month, ask for a few monthly passes~~

(End of chapter)