The fifth year of Yonghan ended in a stumbling state, and the first year of Jian'an came as scheduled.

The courtiers finished their last day of official duties and began their annual annual leave.

It seems that he has already formed a habit, and the government and the opposition have all stopped fighting and relaxed to prepare for the New Year.

Three banquets have been held in the palace, the first one, mainly in the palace, presided over by the Empress Dowager He herself, Liu Wei and the women and princes in the palace, etc., are not big, but they are very lively.

In the second scene, it was mainly the royal relatives. Since Emperor Ling came after him, the royal family is extremely rare, but there are many relatives, such as the He family, the Cai family, the Tang family, etc., there are dozens of people.

The third scene was the court and opposition officials of the outer court, and this one was the most lively, with as many as hundreds of people, crowded with the hall of Danfei.

Liu Wei showed the demeanor of a benevolent monarch, a corporal of courtesy, friendly and gentle, mingled with the courtiers, held a wine glass, and shuttled between the courtiers constantly, and the atmosphere was very warm.

This feast did not end until midnight, and almost everyone was guilty, and they staggered away from the temple.

Liu Wei returned to the Jiade Hall drunk, drank a large sip of strong tea, and sobered up a little.

Huangfu Jian stood aside respectfully and solemnly, waited for Liu Wei to look up at him, and hurriedly stepped forward and raised his hand and said: "Back to Your Majesty, after the investigation of the ministers, Wang Lang has not been found to have misdeeds, and there are many people who have been in contact with him recently, and almost all of them are talking about the 'new policy' of the Tingwei Mansion, and nothing else is involved. ”

Liu Wei patted his forehead, spit out wine, and said thoughtfully: "What's going on with Yang Biao's letter?" ”

Huangfu Jian seemed to hesitate and said, "The Imperial City Mansion has probed many times, but it has not found anything wrong. According to the inference of the Imperial City Mansion, perhaps, Yang Gong just wanted to show his existence. ”

"Presence?"

Liu Wei suddenly came to his senses, nodded, and said with a smile: "It makes sense." Wang Lang is also showing his existence, and he is unwilling to be suppressed by the 'Yingchuan Party' silently, and can only be followed. ”

Huangfu Jianchang did not comment on these, he just based on Cheng Yu's inference, seeking truth from facts, without the slightest addition of oil and vinegar, and entrainment of private goods.

Liu Wei's mind was a little drowsy, and he muttered, "What about Cao Cao? ”

Huangfu Jian was silent for a long moment, and said: "The minister didn't find anything, Cao Sima entered and left the palace on time, and when he returned to the mansion, he stayed at home, and no one entered Cao's mansion." ”

Liu Wei held the teacup, smiled, and said, "What do you think of Cao Cao?" ”

Huangfu raised his hand and said, "I don't know. ”

Liu Wei looked at him for a moment, did not embarrass him, and said, "You don't have to worry about Wang Lang's affairs. Next, your main tasks are threefold: first, keep an eye on Cao Cao, 'separation of military and government' is a national policy set by me, which cannot be changed, but the most important premise - the army of the Han Dynasty must be loyal to me! Not the Great Sima Mansion or anything else! ”

Huangfu Jian maintained a respectful look and said, "The minister's decree." ”

"The second thing,"

Liu Bian's eyes were cold, and he said: "It's about the rebellion in the territory, Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, the Shi family, and the three Qiangs, you have to continue to infiltrate, I want to know their every move, I don't care what means I use, I have something to do, I will give you a cover." ”

Huangfu raised his hand and said, "The minister's decree." ”

Liu Wei was still very satisfied with Huangfu's strong reaction, nodded slightly, and said, "The third thing is from overseas. The Xiongnu, Wuhuan, Xianbei and Qiang people, come up with means, and when necessary, the border counties and armies, you can call. ”

Huangfu Jian Chang was moved this time, but quickly calmed down, raised his hand, and said, "Minister...... Command! ”

After Liu Wei finished talking about these three things, he took another sip of tea and said, "Well, that's all there are three things." By the way, I heard that Zhou Yu has been in frequent correspondence with Wu Jun recently? Is there any movement on the Mariner's side? ”

Zhou Yu and Sun Ce were originally sent by Sun Jian to Luoyang as 'protons', Sun Jian was later attacked and died of serious injuries soon after, Sun Ce risked escaping from the forbidden army camp, but Zhou Yu was left behind and has been placed in the Penglai Water Division.

This Penglai Sailor was the original Jingzhou Sailor, and soon after the Yuan Shu Rebellion, he was transferred to Penglai by Liu Bian, and has been silent and hidden until now.

Huangfu Jian Chang didn't expect Liu Wei to suddenly ask this, thought about it carefully, and said: "The minister has not received a report, so he will go back immediately to investigate and understand, and return to His Majesty." ”

Liu Wei took a sip of tea and said, "That Zhou Yu is very important, and the water master is even more important." ”

Huangfu Jian Chang realized in an instant, and said, "The minister's decree." ”

Liu Wei's drunkenness hit again, endured his exhaustion, and said: "The past few years will not make you as hard as in previous years, but don't take it lightly, if there is something to play immediately, go ahead." ”

Huangfu raised his hand and said, "Minister's decree, retire!" ”

Liu Wei watched him leave, then put down the teacup, staggered to his feet, and said lightly to Zuo Li, who was not far away: "Do you understand your duties?" ”

Zuo Li used to be thin and weak, his face was snow-white, but now he is quite rich, his face is round, and his small eyes are becoming more and more cold.

He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "The villain understands that the officials and opposition officials who are staring at Luoyang are not subordinate. ”

Liu Wei snorted, waved his hand, and said, "Go ahead." ”

Zuo Li bowed and waited for Liu Wei to walk out, and then went out.

Liu argued out of the apse and came directly to Yongjing Palace.

Compared with Da Qiao, Liu Wei still likes Xiao Qiao, who is mature on the outside and immature on the inside.

The palace was peaceful, and there was a rare silence outside the palace.

The courtiers came out of the palace and went back to their homes, some of them fell asleep, some were reunited with their families, and some were together with their best friends.

Xun You, who was drunk and sleepy in the palace, was playing against Chen Lin in high spirits at this time.

Chen Lin was called to Luoyang by Xun You, and he has always stayed in Xun Mansion as a 'staff', and not many people outside know about it.

Chen Lin was the chief secretary of He Jin's General Mansion in his early years, and when He further died, Chen Lin sensed the danger and fled first.

At that time, Xun You, who was also a staff member of the General's Mansion, chose to stay.

This departure and stay have created the very different identities and status of the two now.

Chen Lin also persuaded Xun You to leave with him back then, seeing that Xun You is now a very popular minister, and he is a hot 'old man' in the court, he has mixed feelings in his heart.

However, he didn't show the slightest on his face, played chess, and said with a smile: "Duke Xun is still worried about the merger of Wang Lang and Cao Cao?" ”

Xun You, as the right servant, can be compared to the previous three dukes, and it is not an exaggeration to call him 'male'.

Xun You didn't hide it in front of Chen Lin, and frowned: "Wang Lang is different from Yang Gong, Taoguang has been obscure for many years, but I ignored him before. Now he suddenly jumped out, and he had an unpredictable relationship with Cao Cao...... I'm worried that if I'm not careful, it will be a catastrophe. ”

Chen Lin looked up at Xun Yu and said, "Duke Xun's worries are not unreasonable, but with Duke Xun's current status and power, it should not be difficult to suppress a court lieutenant." ”

Hearing this, Xun You's eyebrows were raised, and he couldn't help but let out a long breath, looked at Chen Lin, and said, "You are not in the court, you don't understand the obscurity." I just want to tell you one thing, after the prime minister entered the palace, His Majesty bluntly warned: Do not start party disputes again. ”

Chen Lin was a little surprised, and said, "Your Majesty...... Bluntly warn the prime minister? ”

This is not a trivial matter, if the palace is suspicious of the prime minister, it will be an extremely terrible start!

Xun You shook his head and said, "It's not what you think." You don't understand Your Majesty, Your Majesty is fine when he says it, and the most terrible thing is that he doesn't say anything. ”

Chen Lin vaguely understood, and said: "Xun You, then you might as well take a look for the time being, with Wang Lang's situation, there is no possibility that it will suddenly rise for a while, and the 'New Deal' is inseparable from the Prime Minister, Xun Gong, and Zhong Gong." ”

Seeing that Chen Lin wanted him to stop, Xun You smiled faintly and said: "Chess is like officialdom, if you don't advance, you will retreat." You and I are staggered in attack and defense, and we have contacts with each other, so that we can find opportunities to win, only defend and not attack, and defeat is only a matter of time. ”

Chen Lin was puzzled and said: "Your Majesty said bluntly, if Duke Xun makes another move, isn't he afraid of attracting the anger of His Majesty?" ”

Xun You admired Chen Lin's foresight and talent, but he didn't like his cautious character, and said: "Kong Zhang, to deal with a person, it is not only the swords, guns, swords, and halberds on the bright side, but also the axes, hooks, and forks on the bright side. ”

Chen Lin looked suspicious, raised his hand, and said, "Please also ask Xun Gong to solve your doubts." ”

Xun You smiled smugly, touched his beard, and said: "Actually, it's simple, do things for that Wang Lang, one after another, I don't need to do anything, I don't need to plot, just wait for him to make mistakes, one after another." ”

Chen Lin was frightened, Xun Yu was a conspiracy, as long as he did things normally, he could make Wang Lang fall into the quagmire and couldn't extricate himself!

At a certain time, as long as you push a little harder, Wang Lang and the people behind him will be crushed to pieces, and there will be no place to bury them!

Chen Lin didn't show it on his face, and pretended to be sad and said: "Duke Xun, Wang Lang fell, under the sorrow of the rabbit and the fox, the prime minister and Duke Xun, I'm afraid there is also danger." ”

Chen Lin's words are straightforward enough, once Wang Lang is really destroyed, the palace will definitely be suspicious, even if it is not suspected, it is also difficult for a large 'Yingchuan Party' to have a good situation.

Xun You was calm and said: "I am not the eunuchs of the Twelve Permanent Servants, let alone arrogant like the general, I have my own way to make the palace feel at ease." ”

"Then the lower official wishes Xun Gong his wish." Chen Lin smiled to hide the uneasiness in her heart, and a strong sense of distraction appeared in her heart.

Xun You also smiled and said: "Kong Zhang, you have a splendid mind and amazing talent, in the early Han Dynasty, His Majesty had specially recruited him, but he never found it. ”

Chen Lin looked ashamed and said: "In order to write a book, after leaving the General's Mansion, I have been hiding in a dry temple in the mountains, escaping the world and studying hard, and I missed His Majesty's edict. ”

At this time, there are many scholars who live in seclusion and avoid chaos, commonly known as 'hermits', but whenever they encounter unacceptable things, they often use this excuse to take refuge.

"Licao is vacant, is Kong Zhang interested in it?"

Xun You also knew whether to believe it or not, and said with a smile.

Chen Lin, who already had the intention of going, dared to accept it, and hurriedly raised his hand and said: "Xun Gong carries love, and the lower officials are idle and cloudy, and they are overwhelmed by the heavy responsibility, thank you Xun Gong for your kindness." ”

Xun You waved his hand and said, "With me here, what is the important task?" It was so decided, and His Majesty was also approved, and he arrived after the year to participate in the Yuan Reform Ceremony. ”

Chen Lin never expected that Xun You had already arranged it for him!

Tied to death on the boat of the 'Yingchuan Party' like this, Chen Lin felt cold, his face did not move, and he raised his hand and said: "Xun Gong, then, the lower official has to reluctantly make it difficult." ”

Seeing that Chen Lin should come down, Xun You smiled, got up and pulled Chen Lin, and said, "Okay, happy today, Kong Zhang, go, follow me to the Prime Minister's Mansion, today, if you don't get drunk, you won't return!" ”

Chen Lin was bitter in his heart, and he couldn't break free, so he could only follow Xun You to Prime Minister Xun Yu's mansion.

This time he has completely confirmed Chen Lin's identity as the 'Yingchuan Party', and it is difficult to change it.

At this time, Cao Cao's mansion was unusually deserted.

Cao Cao has been wandering outside for many years, coupled with personality problems, he is not close to his family, Cao Cao finished eating, and walked around the yard alone.

Before I knew it, I came to Guo Jia's small courtyard in the past.

Standing at the gate of the courtyard, Cao Cao subconsciously picked up the wine jug on his waist and took a long sip.

Waiting for the cold wine to go down, Cao Cao's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh.

Since Guo Jia's death, Cao Cao has unconsciously been good at drinking, the wine pot does not leave his body, and every time he drinks, Guo Jia's voice and smile can appear in front of him.

"Fengxiao ......" Cao Cao looked at the dark sky, and his heart was uncomfortable.

originally thought that after the elimination of Dong Zhuo, he Cao Cao would be able to make a name for himself, at least the marquis, but he was still expected by Guo Jia, not only was it useless, but he was almost imprisoned.

Now, his army has been taken away, his troops will be scattered, and he is left alone in the frolicking courtyard of the past.

At a loss, frustrated inside.

"General, why is it that one person drinks and sighs to the moon?" I don't know when, Jia Xu, dressed in white, appeared in front of Cao Cao.

Cao Cao looked at Jia Xu, and then remembered that Guo Jia's courtyard was originally given to Jia Xu.

Cao Cao's face did not change, his expression was in a trance, and he said: "The road ahead is slim, there is no place to stand, it is a long sigh." ”

Jia Xu had no expression on his face, and said: "The general is a Sima, and soon he will be a big Sima, one person is above ten thousand people, who in the world does not admire?" Now surrounded by rebellion, the barbarian Koubian is the place where the generals come in, why don't they know the way forward, why do they have no place to stand? ”

Cao Cao frowned, looked at Jia Xu and said, "What does Wenhe mean, I will still have a representative in the future?" ”

Jia Xu looked puzzled and said, "How could it not be?" Then Yuan Shao, Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, Sanqiang and Wu Huan, Xianbei, except for the generals, who else can be pacified? His Majesty ordered the general to be the right Sima and strictly implement the 'separation of military and government', isn't he entrusted with a heavy task and waited for the opportunity? ”

Cao Cao woke up in an instant, the confusion just now dissipated, his eyes narrowed slightly, he looked at Jia Xu, and said, "Wenhe's words...... Very reasonable. It's just that I'm worried that I may not be able to live until then. ”

Jia Xu shook his head and said, "Your Majesty can only move, with the ability of a general, how can he die for no reason?" It's just a small mistake, and the general is not guilty, but meritorious. ”

Cao Cao clearly felt that there was something in Jia Xu's words, his eyes flashed with a hint of essence, and said, "Wenhe, how can you help me?" ”

Jia Xu said: "If the general is accused of bribery, I think many people will have a happy New Year." ”

When Cao Cao heard this, he immediately laughed and said, "Xiaozhi and Dahui, Wen and Gaocai." Today, drink the ten jars! ”

Jia Xu smiled and remembered Guo Jia's words before leaving: Cao Cao is strong, his strength cannot be urged, and he is also a great dealer.

(End of chapter)