The first year of Jian'an, early February.

The eight prefectures controlled by the imperial court and the assassin Shi came to Beijing one after another and held a meeting in Shangshutai for many days.

This meeting was secret, only the prime minister of Shang Shutai, the left and right servants presided over, and outsiders did not know.

Then there was a meeting with the chief officials at all levels of the Imperial Historical Observatory, the Tingwei Mansion and the Six Cao Nine Temples, which lasted for half a month.

Shangshutai, Xun Yu is worth the room.

He Hao took a sip of tea and said, "Gongda, why don't you see Your Majesty?" ”

He Hao was the first batch of people promoted by Liu Wei, and like Xun You, he came from He Jin's General's Mansion and had a close relationship with Xun You.

Xun You shook his head and said, "It's okay if you don't see you, we won't be so relaxed when we see it." ”

Even so, Xun You was also puzzled in his heart, the palace was too quiet, and they didn't show up for nearly a month, and their request to see was also blocked by 'important matters'.

He Hao looked at him and said, "Gongda, and the state...... In fact, fortunately, there are not so many big families, and the pressure to implement the 'new deal' is not great, Yanzhou, Jizhou, Yuzhou, Qingzhou, Xuzhou, I'm afraid it's not easy, right? ”

These five states are the most economically and culturally developed places, and the big clans emerge in endlessly, and there are small clans under the big clans, and a set of already mature ruling systems have been built under the layers.

If the imperial court wants to regain the power that originally belonged to it, that is, it competes with these noble clans, and the imperial court has long lost control of these places, even if it has been preparing for many years, it is still like an egg hitting a stone.

The 'new deals' that followed can be imagined.

Xun You was calm and said: "Eliminating maladministration and rejuvenating the Han Dynasty is a national policy, and no one can stop it." This time, the imperial court made up its mind and resolutely carried it out to the end! ”

He Hao frowned and said, "Blindly pushing it, aren't you afraid of causing sudden changes?" ”

Xun You's eyes flashed coldly, and then he said calmly: "The imperial court has more than 20,000 troops stationed in various states, and the forbidden army camp has more than 100,000 elites, why are you afraid of chaos?" ”

Seeing that Xun Yu refused to tell the truth, He Hao directly pointed to the topic: "Can the imperial court withstand it?" The treasury owes more than half a million in debt, right? Can we fight the Qiang rebellion again? The Yellow Turban Rebellion has risen again, how many years can the imperial court last? If the scholars are separated from the imperial court, how can they support my Han Guozuo? ”

Xun You's expression did not move, his eyes looked directly at He Hao, and said, "These are the words they dare not say to their faces, let you open your mouth?" ”

He Hao didn't hide it, and said: "The court dares to be angry and dare not speak, is Xun Servant really not worried?" ”

Xun You subconsciously sat up straight, his majesty suddenly revealed, and said: "Who do you mean by 'dare to be angry but dare not speak'?" ”

The 'who' in Xun You's words is the one who dares to be angry inside and outside the court.

He Hao hesitated for a moment, and said: "Shang Shutai is about to promulgate the 'Thirty-six Articles of Officials'. ”

"If you keep your body upright, why be afraid?"

Zhong Xuan came in from outside the door, with anger in his tone, and said, "Boqiu, are you also like that Liu Dai, do you want something to 'be cautious'?" ”

He Hao and Zhong Xuan are also old friends, but they are not afraid, and when they watched him sit down, they said with a calm brow: "Yuan Chang, do you want me to say something against my will?" It's not that he won't. ”

Zhong Xuan sat down, with a serious face, and said, "I don't care what you think, your attitude must be consistent with that of the imperial court." Say whatever you say in Luoyang City, and say it when you go back! If you deceive your superiors and subordinates, and confront the imperial court openly and secretly, I will not care about the situation! ”

He Hao seemed to be provoked to anger, and snorted coldly: "Liu Dai, Sima Fang, and Liu Miao are all ready to resign, what if you add me?!" ”

"Really?"

At this time, Xun Yu stepped into the door when he heard the sound, followed by Sima Fang, Liu Dai, and Liu Xuan.

Sima Fang, Liu Dai, and Liu Yu were almost the same dignified colors, and followed Xun Yu into Xun Yu's duty room.

Everyone had their own emotions, and after a simple salute, the seats were clearly divided.

He Hao and Xun Yu are also old friends, took a deep breath, raised his hand, and said: "Prime Minister, the intentions of the imperial court, the lower officials understand. The major policy of the country should be followed by the lower officials. It's just that such a huge plan and so many controversies can be taken down in one fell swoop, and it is impossible to distinguish? ”

Xun Yu looked at himself majestically, as if he hadn't heard He Hao's words, and said: "Come on, put on four pen and ink." ”

The little official outside the door responded and left quickly.

Zhong Xuan and Xun Yu glanced at each other, their eyes full of doubts.

What does Xun Yu want four copies of pen and ink for?

He Hao, Liu Dai, Sima Fang, and Liu Miao were also puzzled, weren't they discussing the implementation of the 'New Deal'?

The little official's movements were fast, as if he had been prepared.

Four copies of pen and ink were neatly placed in front of Liu Dai, He Hao, Sima Fang, and Liu Xuan.

Xun Yu's eyes were indifferent, and he said: "You write now, I brought a big seal, and I will approve it immediately, you don't need to worry, Your Majesty, I'll go and say, if there is anything, I will bear it." ”

As he spoke, Xun Yu took out the big seal and put it on the small table in front of him.

Xun You, Zhong Xuan's expression changed immediately, and he immediately regained his calm, his face was expressionless, and his eyes swept sharply over the four state pastors and assassins present.

He Hao, Liu Dai, Liu Xuan, and Sima Fang were also shocked, and looked at Xun Yu incredulously.

Even if they want to resign, this Xun Yu doesn't need to be like this, right?

Is this an outrage, tearing face?

He Hao's expression was gloomy, others would forget it, this Xun Yu, actually treated him like this?

Does he write or not?

Liu Dai and Sima Fang didn't say anything, looking at the pen and ink in front of them, their expressions were as condensed as ice.

Who wants to resign? The chief official of a state, the official of the feudal territory, that is a real prince, and the power is in his hands!

Liu Miao felt the forced gaze of the three big men above, and his heart was inexplicably cold, and he said with a smile: "Prime Minister, Zhong Servant Shot, Xun Servant Shot, Xia Guan, etc. do not mean to force the palace, but there are many places that can be discussed in the 'New Deal'. ”

Xun Yu didn't appreciate Liu Xuan's round and set up his own steps, and said in a deep voice: "Good and bad words, I have said everything in my own right, and I think that I am benevolent and righteous." If someone thinks of me as Yang Gongyi or someone else, it's a delusion, and I don't rub sand in my eyes! Four, write, I will find an official position for you in Beijing, to ensure that you have no worries about food and clothing, and live for a long time. ”

This, this, this......

Sima Fang's heart was shocked, this 'Yiyang Tiannian' has come out, that is, it will be struck to the end, and it will never be used!

Moreover, this level of tearing of the face will definitely implicate the family!

"Prime Minister,"

Sima Fang raised his hand nervously and said: "The situation in Qingzhou is complicated, it is not appropriate to treat everyone equally, just please treat it differently, and please also ask the prime minister to learn from it!" ”

His father Sima Jun saw that he was dying, if he was secretly descended by Mingsheng again, Sima's family would be ruined!

The two brothers, Liu Dai and Liu Xuan, glanced at each other and clearly saw the solemnity and uneasiness in each other's eyes.

The two brothers finally sat in this position, it is the time to show their ambitions and carry forward the lintel, and the great future is not far away, how can they be willing to live in the old age?

"Prime Minister......" The two brothers raised their hands almost at the same time and said to Xun Yu.

"Write!" Xun Yu interrupted them, his expression both angry and threatening.

"I'll write it!"

He Hao seemed to be enraged, so he picked up the pen directly, rolled up his sleeves and was about to write.

This action attracted everyone's attention.

Sima Fang, Liu Dai, Liu Miao are like sitting on pins and needles, what did he write, what should they do?

Don't you write? Being framed to this extent, does not writing it hurt face?

Write, their great future, is it so inexplicably ruined?

Xun You was angry that He Hao was so ugly for him, and at the same time he couldn't bear to let this old friend leave, and was about to speak, but was stopped by Zhong Xuan's eyes.

Xun Yu turned his head to look at Xun Yu, his eyes revealing inquiring.

Xun Yu didn't speak at all, opened the box, took out the seal, and began to stain the mud.

At this scene, Sima Fang, Liu Dai, and Liu Xuan's beards all stopped.

Is this really the time?

Is Xun Yu so decisive? This is the history of the four states and the assassins, accounting for half of the eight states controlled by the imperial court!

Four resigned at once, how could Xun Yu, the prime minister, explain to the palace?

In addition, these four people resigned because they were dissatisfied with the 'New Deal', how can the 'New Deal' be implemented? What will be the reaction of the land of the four states?

Xun Yu, can you afford such a big consequence?

"Take it!" After He Hao finished writing, he didn't care about the ink, he threw it directly to Xun Yu, then got up, untied the jade pendant, threw it to Xun Yu, and mocked: "I wish the prime minister a prosperous official fortune and a name that will go down in history." The lower officials are incompetent and deaf, so say goodbye! ”

"Wait."

Xun Yu took it and examined it carefully.

He Hao snorted coldly and stood still.

Sima Fang, Liu Dai, and Liu Miao stared at Xun Yu with their eyes, and they didn't dare to breathe and wait for Xun Yu's reaction.

Not only them, Xun Yu was also uneasy in his heart, and he didn't know what Xun Yu was going to do.

This is the chief official of the four states, they resigned together, and the palace will definitely not agree!

At the same time, it will be a huge setback for them that will shake their position!

boom

Xun Yu picked up the seal and covered it directly.

"You!" He Hao's eyes widened, and he pointed at him angrily, and said, "Okay, good, worthy of being the prime minister, I see how you explain to Your Majesty!" ”

Sima Fang, Liu Dai, and Liu Miao only felt cold and frightened.

This resignation of He Hao was approved?

Is it their turn? What to do? The pen and ink are right in front of you, do you want to write?

This writing can ruin the future, and it will never be used!

Xun You's brows moved, and before he could speak softly, Xu Yan came in through the door.

He bowed his head and bowed his waist, with a restrained and flattering expression, came to Xun Yu's side, carefully took out a jade seal, and handed it to Xun Yu.

Decree!

Zhong Xuan, Xun You was very surprised, this was actually a jade seal!

At the same time, they also understood that this was not Xun Yu's angry move, but it had been premeditated and had been approved by the palace!

He Hao naturally recognized the jade seal, and when he saw Xun Yu holding it up, he gently stamped his resignation, only to feel that his heart was empty in an instant, and the whole person lost his spirit and was shaking.

He is not afraid of offending Xun Yu, nor is he afraid of offending the 'Yingchuan Party', but he is afraid of His Majesty in the palace!

Once this jade seal is covered, it is not a 'temporary resignation', it is a lifetime!

boom

With a soft sound, the lid was closed.

In Xun You's duty room, the quiet needle drop can be heard, and there is no sound.

If there was anything, it was a chill, cold to the bone, and it hit He Hao, Sima Fang, Liu Dai, and Liu Xuan.

Xun Yu put together He Hao's resignation document, looked at him, and said: "You live in Honglu Temple for the time being, and without the permission of your own appearance, you are not allowed to leave without permission, let alone anyone to collude." Come! ”

Outside the door walked in four janissaries, sabers in hand.

"Send He Hao to Honglu Temple." Xun Yu's tone was indifferent, not angry and arrogant.

"Yes!" The four guards stepped forward and directly carried He Hao, who was still stunned, out.

Xun Yu and Zhong Yu didn't expect that Xun Yu would be so decisive, so their people, especially He Hao, opened the first knife!

He Hao was the first person to take refuge in the present day, and he was the most important member of their 'Yingchuan Party' in the local area.

However, his tough attitude in Xun Yu was forced to resign.

Xun You was shocked and angry, but on this occasion, he still endured it and did not have a seizure.

Zhong Xuan's face was serious, he didn't have time to take care of the old friend, and his eyes were always on the remaining three.

Eliminating a He Hao will not have much impact, but will help Shang Shutai to establish his authority.

But if the four are dismissed at once, it will not be a prestige, but will cause public anger.

Xun Yu put the jade seal in front of him and placed it, raised his head and fell directly on Sima Fang, and said, "Qingzhou Mu." ”

Sima Fang was excited, and when he woke up, he only felt that his mouth was dry and he couldn't say a word.

He is a Qingzhou pastor, a high-ranking and powerful person, and is the 'prosperous second generation' of the Sima family, and the most important second generation.

If Sima Fang is dismissed at this time, he may directly send away his old father Sima Jun, who is about to die, and at the same time send the three generations of the Sima family, Sima Lang, Sima Yi and others who have already shown their prominence back to their hometown.

With the age of His Majesty in the palace, perhaps, Sima Jun will gradually decline and disappear without a trace in the next few decades!

Under Xun Yu's cold and scorching gaze, Sima Fang raised his hand with difficulty and said astringently: "The lower official just has some different thoughts, and has no intention of resigning. ”

Although he said that he had no face, compared to his face, the future of the Sima family was the most important!

Xun Yu looked at Sima Fang, was quiet for a while, and then turned to Liu Dai and Liu Xuan.

These two are members of the royal family, and Liu Dai has made great achievements in the suppression of rebellions such as Qiao Mao and the implementation of the 'New Deal' in recent years, and has been repeatedly praised by the government and the opposition.

And Zhong Xuan is relatively poor, but in the matter of exterminating Dong Zhuo, he is quite firm, and is recognized by the world as a 'loyal and unyielding man', and his reputation is higher than Liu Dai.

The two brothers faced Xun Yu's forced gaze, silent oppression, pressure like a mountain, and their heartbeats like drums.

Now, as long as they say one more word, or even a bad look, this young prime minister can restrain them from 'recuperating for a long time' in Honglu Temple, just like forcing He Hao to resign!

Seeing that Xun Yu did not persecute these three people like he did with He Hao, Zhong Xuan instantly understood, sat up straight, his face was serious, and said in a deep voice: "The great affairs of the imperial court, you must not discuss it in vain!" The two of you must be absolutely consistent with the court! That's what the officer said, and that's what you heard. I also hope that you will be able to speak to other people, the words can be changed, and the content cannot be deviated in the slightest! Understandable!? ”

The corners of Liu Dai's face twitched fiercely, and he raised his hand and said, "The subordinate will receive the order!" ”

Liu Miao immediately answered: "The subordinate officer receives the order!" ”

Seeing this, Xu Yan on the side stepped forward silently and took away the jade seal.

He watched coldly and saw clearly.

This prime minister and the left servant sang and harmonized, and they had already taken the Liu family brothers to death.

(End of chapter)