Xun Yu groaned a little and said, "I'll go to the Yushitai." ”

Zhong Xuan said: "I'll go to Dali Temple." ”

Xun You was stunned for a moment and said, "I'll go back to Cao." ”

The three of them didn't communicate with each other, they didn't look at each other, they all walked out of the Shangshutai and went to work.

For His Majesty in the palace, the three of them were very jealous in their hearts, and his every move attracted their attention.

Now, the unprecedented Naxiu in the palace, the three of them vaguely guessed something in their hearts, but they couldn't announce it, so they could only find excuses to disperse.

Yushitai has moved out of the palace, together with Xingcao and Dali Temple, collectively known as the 'Three Law Divisions'.

For Xun Yu's rare visit, especially from the palace, Liu Xie was taken aback and personally greeted him at the gate.

Xun Yu raised his hand and saluted, and said, "Your Highness has been seen by the lower officials." ”

Liu Xie hurriedly returned the salute, and then led Xun Yu to walk inside, and said, "The prime minister came to Yushitai, is there something important?" ”

Xun Yu didn't smile and said: "There is no big deal, one is about the next step of the reform of the Imperial Historical Observatory, and the lower officials will discuss with His Royal Highness." Second, for the results of Jingcha, there should be a result before the end of the year, and His Highness has never reported it to Shang Shutai. Third, it is the matter of the Imperial History Observatory supervising the inspection of the Imperial History in Beijing next year, and the lower officials also want to discuss it with His Royal Highness. ”

Liu Xie thought it was a big deal, but when he heard this, he felt a little relieved, and said, "Prime Minister, please." ”

The two came to the duty room, sat opposite each other, and after the little official served tea, Liu Xie asked tentatively: "The results of Jingcha, the official Cao also has it, why did the prime minister go to it himself?" ”

Jingcha was presided over by the official Cao and the imperial history platform, and inspected officials at all levels in the five northern states, and these affairs dragged on for several years, and finally came to an end under the urging of Liu Wei.

Xun Yu didn't drink tea, and said: "In the five states, sixty percent of the officials are 'corrupt and perverting the law', 'colluding with officials and businessmen', 'being appointed by the scholars', and 'oppressing the people'...... Your Highness, with such a result, the lower officials dare not come. ”

When Liu Xie heard this, he sighed lightly and said, "Prime Minister, this result is actually already calculated. ”

Xun Yu knew it, and still said, "Can you be more forgiving?" ”

Liu Xie was stunned and said, "How does the prime minister want to be lenient?" ”

"Thirty percent at most." Xun Yu said.

Liu Xie looked at him and was speechless for a while.

This 'Jingcha' seems to be co-hosted by Cao Cao and Yushitai, but in fact, every move is clear in the palace.

The palace has long known the result.

Xun Yu now says that changing 'six' to 'three' is a well-known last resort - that is, not to make things too ugly.

More than sixty percent of the officials of the Han Dynasty are unqualified, where will the face of the Han Dynasty go?

And the 'public' in this 'well-known' is not only Liu Xie, Xun Yu, Xun You and others, but also Liu Wei in the palace.

Such an absurd conclusion of the case is the most unacceptable, probably the emperor Liu Wei.

Liu Xie knew that since Xun Yu asked, most of them judged that the palace could accept it, and said, "Prime Minister, should this matter be done by the official Cao?" ”

This big black cauldron, Liu Xie doesn't want to carry it.

Xun Yu didn't mean to let Liu Xie do it, nodded and said: "Regarding the restructuring of the Yushitai, the Yushitai has set up permanent supervision departments in various states and counties, I don't know, where is this supervision department located, and what is the official position?" ”

Liu Xie looked at Xun Yu, came to his senses, and said, "Is there anything else going on with the prime minister?" Let's put it bluntly. ”

These restructuring plans have long been sent to the Chongde Palace, and there is no reason why Shang Shutai should not know.

Xun Yu felt a little helpless in his heart, when it came to interpersonal communication, it had to be Zhong Xuan, he was not good at beating around the bush.

Xun Yu took a sip of tea and said without changing his face: "It's about the Heavenly Master Dao, that is, the Five Bucket Rice Sect, which has developed rapidly in the Gyeonggi area recently, and the sect members are said to have exceeded 100,000. ”

Liu Xie looked surprised and said, "Are there so many?" ”

Xun Yu said: "It's just a little more." ”

Liu Xie is no longer what it used to be, and quickly understood the crux of the problem from Xun Yu's words, and said, "The prime minister wants to ask about the relationship between the Lu family and the palace?" ”

"Please also tell Your Highness clearly." Xun Yu raised his hand, and a little old man's face appeared solemn.

Liu Xie nodded and said, "The prime minister doesn't need to be polite, and it's not a secret. The Lu family is indeed beautiful, but it has nothing to do with His Majesty, and he is the Empress Dowager's confidant. However, that Lu's kind words, getting along with her are indeed like a spring breeze, pleasing to the eye. ”

Seeing that the Lu clan was not included in the harem by Liu Wei, Xun Yu relaxed in his heart and said, "Then, what is Your Majesty's attitude towards Heavenly Master?" I heard that His Majesty has seen that Zhang Lu many times. ”

Liu Xie's face was a little strange, and he hesitated: "Once when Zhang Lu entered the palace, I was indeed on the sidelines, and I heard His Majesty mention the state religion and something like that, but I only said a few words, and I couldn't make a conclusion. However, His Majesty later seemed to be in a lack of interest and did not pay any further attention. The reason why Yushitai prevented Luoyang Mansion from driving out the Wudoumi Sect was because most of them were disaster victims, and driving them out of Luoyang was tantamount to forcing them into a dead end. ”

Xun Yu's face showed a sudden expression, and said: "Your Highness, can you ask Your Highness to find a time to enter the palace and ask about the state religion, if Your Majesty has no intention, I am ready to ban the Heavenly Master Dao." ”

In a short period of time, 100,000 people were gathered, and it was still near Gyeonggi in Luoyang, and no one could feel at ease.

Liu Xie understood Xun Yu's intention, and said: "This is easy to do, today or tomorrow I will enter the palace to inquire for the prime minister." ”

Xun Yu raised his hand again and said, "Thank you, Your Highness." ”

As the only emperor today, Liu Xie has a special status.

He was the one who once competed with Liu Wei for the throne, and for a long time, his identity was very sensitive, and he was once placed under house arrest by Liu Wei in the palace.

But as Liu Wei sat on the throne, Weijia Hainai, especially the two princes grew up, in order to reflect the royal harmony, Liu Xie was 'released' step by step, not only moved out of the palace, but also released from the secret imprisonment.

Although Xun Yu is not good at communication, he still understands simple interpersonal communication, and he can't be empty-handed when he comes to ask people to do things.

However, he is a prime minister, not an ordinary person.

After a little muttering, Xun Yu said: "What His Highness said before, treat the clan well, Shang Shutai thinks so. Although the abolition of the county is a requirement of the 'New Deal', it is also His Majesty's will to treat the clan well. The royal court will pay for the funerals and weddings, and in addition, a mansion will be built in Luoyang for the prince and the prince to live. After the change, the text was issued in clear text and there was no change. Please rest assured, Your Highness. ”

In the states controlled by the Han court, the county state was basically abolished, and the clan was a big problem for the court to solve.

It stands to reason that Liu Xie should also be in Bohai or Chenliu, but because of his sensitive identity, he has been left in Luoyang.

As the only prince today, it is natural to be concerned about how the imperial court treats the clan.

Hearing Xun Yu's words, although he was not very satisfied, Liu Xie still smiled and said, "There is Prime Minister Lao." ”

Xun Yu raised his hand politely and said: "Some people in the clan are not very satisfied, but the court is embarrassed, His Royal Highness knows it very well, and he also asks His Royal Highness to make peace on his behalf, don't let the dark waves in the clan make His Majesty embarrassed." ”

Liu Xie didn't have a temper at all.

From top to bottom in the palace, they are all very frugal, Empress Dowager He has only made five new clothes in the past five years, and only three of the two beauties, while Liu Wei has no new clothes, eating and drinking, etc., it is even more simple, without the slightest luxury.

Liu Xie said reluctantly: "I don't need to say it, I will do it." ”

Xun Yu raised his hand again to show his gratitude.

The clan of the Han Dynasty is simple to say, but in fact it is complicated.

Some descendants of the clan have achieved the high position of the three dukes, such as Liu Hong and others, and there are also feudal officials, such as Liu Yan, Liu Biao, Liu Dai, Liu Miao and others.

And other writers, everyone, there are many people who are entrenched in one side and turn into scholars.

The imperial court could not be unscrupulous, lest it provoke a backlash from the clan.

Xun Yu's intention was basically finished, and as soon as he wanted to leave, he saw Liu Xie's pretentious expression that he wanted to say and stopped.

Xun Yu's heart moved slightly, and he thought of it instantly, and he fell silent.

In the 'Great Han Sect Law' formulated by Shang Shutai, there is another very key content: the inheritance law.

This 'inheritance law' is not only about the inheritance of the clan, but also about the inheritance of the royal family, and the most important one is: the primogeniture inheritance system.

As soon as this system came out, the candidates for the East Palace, which the government and the opposition had been anxious about for a long time, were already revealed.

But the palace has always been reluctant to establish a prince, which makes everyone uncertain.

Especially not long ago, sending the second prince out of Luoyang to supervise the army caused many people's speculation and the turmoil of the government and the opposition.

Xun Yu was silent for a long time, but still said: "Your Highness, Your Majesty has said in person, the eldest son of the emperor is not at fault, has no intention of changing, and will not establish a prince for the time being, and his attitude will not change." ”

When Liu Xie heard this, an expression of relief appeared on his face, and he raised his hand to worship, and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister." ”

It stands to reason that this kind of thing should not be said to Liu Xie, a 'sensitive identity' person, but Xun Yu said it, it was a big favor.

Xun Yu didn't know that the palace clearly told him that it was to use his mouth to tell some people to calm down the turmoil caused by the empty hanging of the East Palace.

After returning the salute seriously, Xun Yu said goodbye and left the Yushitai.

By the way, he went to visit Wang Lang, the only remaining confidant of the former prime minister in the imperial court.

Half an hour later, out of Dali Temple, Xun Yu transferred to Xingcao again, and played a game with Xingcao Shangshu Sima Jun.

It is rumored that Sima Jun, who is seriously ill, is in good spirits, and he goes toe-to-toe with Xun Yu on the chessboard, and he does not fall behind at all.

At the same time, Zhong Xuan got a shocking news at Taichang Temple.

"You mean, there are many people from the big families who have joined the Five Doumi Sect? Yang, Wang, Xun have? ”

Zhong Xuan's serious face was full of disbelief.

Kong Rong was like a rich man, and said with a smile: "Yes, the way of the Heavenly Master is different from the past, teaching people to be good, I heard that the Queen Mother is fasting, it is not an accident that someone follows." ”

He was not surprised, and Zhong Xuan couldn't help but be surprised.

In his opinion, the Wudoumi Sect is a cult, and it has also participated in rebellion before, although it has changed its appearance, but its essence is not different.

He didn't even know that the Queen Mother had also joined the Five Doumi Sect!

The complexity of the matter is beyond his imagination!

"Taixue, can anyone join Hongdumenxue?" Instead, Zhong Xuan calmed his face and said in a low voice.

Kong Rong reacted, and said puzzledly: "Zhong Servant shoots, but what's wrong?" ”

The queen mother in the palace likes the Five Bucket Rice Sect, why does this Zhong Servant shoot such an attitude?

Zhong Xuan snorted coldly and said, "Answer me truthfully!" ”

In the eyes of others, Kong Rong is a great Confucian in the world and is highly respected, but Zhong Xuan doesn't take it seriously, it's just a sour Confucian.

Kong Rong lost his smile, was vigilant in his heart, thought about it seriously, and said, "There should be some." ”

The corners of Zhong Xuan's face straightened, and he straightened up and said, "You are a good official!" ”

After speaking, he brushed his sleeves and left.

Kong Rong was stunned, completely unaware of what was going on, and hurriedly chased out.

Zhong Xuan ignored him, got into the carriage, and said, "Enter the palace, the prime minister is back, notify me immediately." ”

"Yes." The guard next to the carriage answered.

Zhong Xuan did not go back to Shangshutai directly, but went to Luoyang Mansion again, and came out half an hour later, his usual serious face was solemn and gloomy.

Back in Shangshutai, Xun Yu had already returned, Zhong Xuan pushed the door in, and said in a deep voice: "It's because we want to be simple." ”

Xun Yu was just about to deal with the official document, looked up at his face, put down the pen, and said, "What's going on?" ”

Zhong Xuan sat down under him and said: "I checked carefully, although it is not clear in the palace, there are many internal supervisors who have joined the Wudou Rice Sect, and there are a few officials in Luoyang, and there are hundreds of officials, and there are also ...... involved in the forbidden army, the Yulin army, the big families of various scholars, and perhaps, the forbidden army camp also has ."

Xun Yu's face, which has always been motionless, was unusually straight, his eyes were wide open, and he said, "Have you checked it out?" ”

Zhong Xuan's expression was like iron, and he said, "It's not completely clear. ”

Not entirely clear, not unclear, but things are only big and not small!

Xun Yu looked at Zhong Xuan, his heart like electricity.

An inconspicuous Wudoumi Sect that no one takes seriously, in a short period of time, has actually developed to this extent!

Inside and outside the palace, the forbidden army, the Yulin army, and the hundreds of officials of the imperial court all joined the Wudou Rice Sect silently!

Plus nearly 100,000 sect members, just in Luoyang, this is either nothing happens, and if something happens, it's a big deal!

"What do you think?" For a long time, Xun Yu said in a dull tone.

Zhong Xuan said: "I have thought about it for a long time, this matter, I have to find out His Majesty's attitude first, he may not be unaware, maybe he has other intentions." ”

Xun Yu thought of Liu Xie's words and said, "Chen Liuwang just told me that His Majesty mentioned the word 'state religion', and he had seen that Zhang Lu a few times, but then he didn't say anything. ”

"State religion?"

Zhong Xuan chewed on this word and said thoughtfully: "Does Your Majesty intend to establish a religion?" ”

Xun Yu shook his head and said, "Judging from King Chen Liu's words, His Majesty seems to have done it on a whim, and then there was no follow-up. ”

Hearing this, Zhong Xuan sat up straight and said in a deep voice: "No matter what Your Majesty thinks, you can't let the Five Dou Mi Sect develop like this, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable!" ”

Xun Yu nodded slightly, a murderous flash flashed in his eyes, and said, "I will enter the palace to meet Your Majesty, and you will summon you to see Da Sima to explain the seriousness of the matter." Then inform Luoyang Mansion Yin that Xing Cao Shangshu came to Shangshutai to wait for me. ”

Zhong Yu knew what Xun Yu was going to do, and said, "Do I want to see Dian Wei and Zhao Yun first and talk to them." ”

Xun Yu's expression was like iron, his eyes were resolute, and he said, "Don't use it for the time being." I'll talk about it when I get back. ”

Zhong Yu nodded, got up with Xun Yu, and acted separately.

The movements of the courtiers, where can they hide from Liu Wei.

At this moment, he was on the small bridge, sprinkling bait, looking at the few swimming fish in the river, and shaking his head helplessly.

He did have the idea of establishing a religion, but after communicating with Na Zhang Lu a few times, he found that the current Taoism is very complicated, with neither complete doctrines nor rituals, and it is still in a very primitive stage.

Liu Wei has no way to do this kind of thing, but Buddhism is menacing, and it has already blossomed everywhere.

"Still,"

Liu Wei suddenly laughed again and said, "The courage shown by the prime minister this time surprised me. Pan Yin, has Huangfu Jianchang returned to Beijing? Don't let him be idle, go and give the prime minister an assistant. ”

"Yes." Pan Yin responded, and retreated in small steps.

(End of chapter)