Yonghan four years, the end of the year.

In a short period of time, a lot has happened in the government and the opposition.

Bian Rang was sentenced to a 'life imprisonment' by the Tingwei Mansion, which was the result of the game between the government and the opposition, but it still caused a great backlash from Shilin, and I don't know how many intercedes and letters were written.

However, this did not hinder the imperial court from advancing the established affairs, and many matters were determined under the disturbances.

First of all, Liu Xie, as the king of Chen Liu, was in charge of the imperial history platform, and his main task was to 'supervise hundreds of officials and clarify the rule of officials'.

And the officials of the six Cao and nine temples in the imperial court also took office one after another.

Zhong Xuan was promoted to the right servant, Wang Lang was transferred to the court lieutenant, Kong Rong was qualified to be the Taichang Siqing, Wu Jing was transferred to the Gong Cao Shangshu, and Xi Zhicai was appointed to the imperial Shi Cheng and so on.

In the imperial court, the appointment of personnel was constantly improved, and Cai Yong became a doctor in Taizhong in a low-key manner, presiding over the 'Dongguan Revision Ceremony'.

And more, such as Yang Xiu's transfer to Cao Cao's army, Chen Qun's transfer to Cao Langzhong, Zhong Yu's promotion to Cao Shilang, etc., are inconspicuous.

In the fifth year of Yonghan, the thirteenth day of the first month, there was heavy snow.

Wrapped in a thick cotton coat and holding an umbrella, Liu Wei strolled on the royal street of Luoyang.

He was followed by Zhong Xuan, Xun Yu, as well as Pan Yin, Lu Yu, Dian Wei and a large group of people.

Liu Wei stepped on the snow, his mood was extremely comfortable and refreshing, and he said to Xun Yu with a smile: "The settlement of the imperial court loan, Xun Qing handled it very properly, and I am very satisfied." ”

Xun Yu bowed slightly and did not speak.

The debts due last year of the imperial court were as high as 200,000, and Xun Yu tried his best to use various means to finally delay these debts for a few more years and avoid a 'collapse of credibility' of the imperial court.

Zhong Xuan stood next to Xun Yu, his face was serious, and he frowned secretly.

Although the debt was delayed, it did not disappear, and with the advancement of the 'New Deal', the debt only increased without a significant increase in the imperial tax.

If one day the imperial court really can't pay back the money, that's the most terrible!

He is about to become prime minister, and these heavy responsibilities will be on his shoulders.

Liu Wei stepped on the snow, took out a letter from his arms, handed it to Zhong Xuan, and said, "Take a look at the Qing family." ”

Zhong Xuan took it, looked at it carefully, and said, "Your Majesty, Liu Yuanjun wants to buy Liu Zhang back?" ”

This letter was written by a master of the Yizhou Mu Shogunate, not for Liu Bian, but for Liu Zhang, and it was leaked 'accidentally' and arrived on Liu Bian's desk.

The content of this letter is roughly that Liu Yan knows that he can't afford it, and he said that he will hand over all the surplus of Yizhou for many years, about 200,000 yuan, to the imperial court to relieve his worries.

At the end, he also sighed that it was coming to an end, hoping that there would be a son to send him to the end.

Where is this written to Liu Zhang, it is clearly written to Liu Bian!

After Xun Yu finished reading, he said: "Your Majesty, Yizhou can have a surplus of 200,000 yuan, and its ambition is not small. ”

Liu Yan served as the pastor of Yizhou, and it took less than seven years to complete the battle, and the land of Yizhou had a surplus of 200,000 yuan, which seemed reasonable, but in fact, in the sixth year of Zhongping, the annual tax of the thirteen states of the imperial court was only about 70,000!

Liu Yan has stored so much money and grain, and his heart can be seen.

Liu Wei nodded slightly and said, "What do you say?" ”

Xun Yu's face was deep, and he said: "Your Majesty, if the imperial court does not release Liu Zhang, I am afraid that Liu Yan will have other thoughts." Yizhou, it is difficult to return to the hands of the imperial court. ”

Liu Yan applied his degree in Yizhou, imitated the Son of Heaven, and cut off the main road, lying that he could not receive the will, as if he had become a country of his own.

The imperial court was helpless about this, and maintained a tacit understanding with Liu Yan and maintained the status quo.

Zhong Xuan felt something in his heart and said: "If Liu Zhang is released, with the danger of Yizhou, the imperial court can only attack if it wants to recover, and I don't know what year and month it will be." ”

With the current national strength of the imperial court, it simply cannot support a huge and indefinite war, and when the imperial court vigorously conquests, there may not be hope for the expected ten or even twenty years.

The Han court was too weak, there were too many maladministrations and major political misfortunes to be solved, and there was no energy to solve Yizhou.

"Then you say, do you want to let it go?" Liu argued.

Zhong Xuan and Xun Yu glanced at each other, and Zhong Xuan said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it can't be released." As soon as Liu Yan dies, the imperial court may divide and suppress Yizhou, weaken Yizhou's strength, and wait for the time. ”

"The minister seconded the proposal." Xun Yu said.

Seeing that they had no intention of compromise, Liu Wei smiled and nodded: "Okay, arrange a place for Liu Zhang, add him as a torturer Cao Langzhong, and do things with peace of mind." ”

"I understand." Zhong Xuan raised his hand and said.

Liu Wei stepped on the snow and listened to the squeaky sound, only to feel that his temples were sour and numb, and he was extremely comfortable.

After walking for a while, he said, "What do you think of Cao Cao?" ”

Cao Cao garrisoned in Qian County, with an army of 50,000 and more soldiers and generals under his command, and before he knew it, he was already the largest force in the south.

Cao Cao wrote one after another last year, asking for permission for him to conquer Dong Zhuo and Yuan Shu, and he was a little impatient.

Zhong Xuan looked at the back of Liu Bian's head, judged the intention in Liu Bian's words, was silent for a long time, and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the affairs of the south should be quiet and not moving. The imperial court now needs to concentrate on promoting the 'New Deal' and cannot distract its energy, manpower and material resources. ”

The imperial court's involvement in the south will inevitably require a large amount of troops and money and food, which the current imperial court cannot bear.

Liu Wei stepped on the snow quietly, walked expressionlessly for a while, and said: "Cao Cao said that he raised his own money and food. ”

Zhong Xuan's face changed suddenly, and he said, "Your Majesty, don't do it!" ”

Xun Yu raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, don't let Cao Cao raise money and grain by himself, I want to start a war, and the minister will smash the pot and sell iron, and also give money and grain!" ”

Liu Wei raised his eyebrows, looked back at the two, saw that they looked serious, their eyes were firm, he thought for a moment, turned his head with a smile, continued walking, and said, "I rejected his request, let's take a look for the time being." ”

For Cao Cao, Liu Wei has always been wary, seeing Cao Cao grow all the way, Liu Wei is both happy and worried.

Happily, Cao Cao Zhongyu has grown up and can help him calm down the troubled times and rejuvenate the Han Dynasty.

The worry is that now people's hearts are complicated, and even Huangfu Song has someone to persuade him to stand on his own, if someone speaks a few more words in Cao Cao's ear, holding tens of thousands, or even tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, Cao Cao, who is dominant, will he really think about it?

Such as Dong Zhuo, such as Liu Yan, such as Yuan Shu, such as Huo Guang, such as Wang Mang, or even start from scratch?

There is really a certain situation, Liu Wei is really raising tigers.

That will be the great enemy of the world, even Liu Wei, who has been the emperor for five or six years, has no confidence that he can defeat him!

"The ...... of people's hearts"

Liu Wei looked at the heavy snow, everywhere was white, and he pondered these two words in his heart.

The more he thought about it, the more terrifying he felt, and even drilled the tip of the horns, Liu Wei hurriedly shook his head and shook off these thoughts.

This thing really can't be scrutinized!

Zhong Xuan and Xun Yu followed behind, unable to see Liu Wei's expression and unable to guess his thoughts.

But the two of them were equally dignified in their hearts.

If the south starts a war again, it will not be controlled by the imperial court, maybe the south will be divided and form vassal states, which they are extremely unwilling to see!

Zhong Xuan pondered again and again, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that when Cao Cao is transferred back to Beijing, Da Sima's health has been getting worse and worse recently, and he has been coughing constantly, and Da Sima's Mansion cannot be left unattended." ”

When Liu Wei heard this, his expression was a little solemn.

Huangfu Song's condition has worsened a little, and he takes leave from time to time.

Liu Wei clearly remembered that the death of Huangfu Song seemed to be in the past two years.

It is true that the Great Sima Mansion cannot be empty, but it cannot be handed over to Cao Cao.

It's not a matter of vigilance, but Cao Cao's prestige and ability are not enough to suppress the situation.

Liu Wei walked slowly, thought about it and thought, and said, "Don't move for the time being." By the way, how is Zhu Jun's health? ”

Xun Yu raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Yuanjun also sent a letter to the prime minister, expressing his request for repatriation. ”

Zhu Jun's health is also not very good, more serious than Huangfu Song's illness, often bedridden, and Qingzhou's affairs have been delayed.

Liu Wei naturally knew, pondered again and again, and said, "Okay, let him go back to Beijing to recuperate." Qingzhou Mu, Shangshutai discussed and recommended. ”

Soon after Qingzhou was pacified, the Yellow Turban Army rose up again from time to time, and it still needed a person with both civil and military skills to defend it.

"Yes." Zhong Xuan responded.

Liu Wei held the umbrella, feeling the freshness of the snowflakes falling on his face, and when he arrived not far in front of Cai's house, he suddenly said: "The prime minister has taken leave, what do you think?" ”

Zhong Xuan's expression did not move, and he glanced at Xun Yu.

Xun Yu bowed, raised his hand, considered the wording, and said, "Your Majesty, Prime Minister, on the grounds of old age and frailty, intends to resign and return to his hometown. ”

Everyone knows a lot of things, but the process that should be followed has to be shown to everyone.

And the 'everyone' in this will also know that it is an 'open-book exam'.

"Then who do you think should succeed the prime minister?"

In the heavy snow, Liu Wei said lightly.

When this sentence fell, Zhong Xuan and Xun Yu all changed color.

After Zhong Xuan was promoted to the right servant, both the government and the opposition believed that Zhong Xuan was about to become the prime minister!

But in the words of His Majesty in front of them, they have a clear intuition, the position of prime minister is not Zhong Xuan!

(End of chapter)