Chapter 466: Old Things

"Sooner than we expected." Zhong Xuan said. He looked down in thought, a little annoyed in his heart.

This Cao Cao has always been unruly, and at such a time, he still dares to play this kind of trick.

Xun Yu looked deep and said, "Why did he arrive in Beijing early, and what did he want to do?" ”

They basically arranged for Cao Cao, as long as they follow the steps, the so-called 'Cao Cao's slaughter of the three cities' can be revealed, and everyone will save worry and effort.

But if Cao Cao messes around at this juncture, it will not only ruin their plan, but also kill himself.

This kind of result is not what they want, let alone what the palace wants to see!

Zhong Xuan thought about it, but he was still not at ease, and said: "I'll stop him and send him out of the city in person!" ”

Zhong Yu was just about to leave, Xun Yu stretched out his hand to stop him, and said softly: "Cao Cao is not a person who doesn't know the importance of it, let's take a look for the time being, you go and stare at Cao Cao, see where he goes, who he has seen, and record it in detail." ”

"Yes." Two plainclothes guards responded and walked away briskly in the dark.

Zhong Xuan looked at the backs of the two guards and said in a low voice: "Could it be that you are entering the palace?" ”

Xun Yu put his hands behind his back, thought for a while, and said, "No." Now, we'll do ours, the rest, and wait and see. ”

Zhong Xuan nodded, a little helpless in his eyes.

Today's situation seems to be calm, and there is no fierce party struggle as in the past, but under the calm, it is still treacherous and complicated.

Even if they are a prime minister and a left-hand servant, they still have to be cautious and walk on thin ice.

Xun Yu glanced at him, as if he saw his thoughts, walked slowly, and said: "I'm not worried about Cao Cao's affairs now, with His Majesty here, no one can turn the sky over." I am more worried about Gongda, who is deeply involved in the cronies and cannot extricate himself, and in the long run, it will only wear out His Majesty's patience, and then it will be a great disaster. ”

Zhong Xuan sighed silently and said, "I don't know, you and I have persuaded me I don't know how many times, but Gongda can't listen to half a sentence." In my opinion, Wang Jingxing's transfer to Cao Shangshu was a stern warning from His Majesty to Gongda, but Gongda turned a blind eye, but instead acted recklessly in Cao, Zhicai was transferred from Yushitai, and the ruthless Tian Feng took over...... I'm worried......"

The corners of Xun Yu's old face gradually hardened, his eyes flashed with determination, and he said, "I have to do something, and when the time comes, you must support me." ”

Zhong Xuan was shocked and said, "What are you going to do?" Gongda has accumulated countless resentments, and he must not be angered again. ”

Xun You is the actual leader of the 'Yingchuan Party', and once he breaks with Xun You, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Xun Yu's brows couldn't help but twist, and said, "Take your time." ”

Zhong Xuan nodded silently, now the situation is complicated, it is difficult to explain, you can only take one step at a time.

The two of them spoke, and then came to the palace of Chen Liuwang.

Looking at this very low-key, restrained, and completely different from the noble and luxurious Chenliu Mansion in the past, Xun Yu organized the wording in his heart.

If you want Liu Xie to go down in person and take care of Cao Cao's case, it is not something that can be said in a few words.

Liu Xie's identity is indeed noble, and in the court bureau, his identity is almost incomparable except for His Majesty today.

But his identity is also sensitive, and he has to be traced back to the battle for the emperor who died many years ago.

As a loser, it is extremely rare in history to survive until now.

Liu Xie has been trembling for so many years, never saying a word about government affairs, let alone interfering, and has full authority to let go of the affairs of the Imperial Historical Observatory, insisting on being a nominal 'Imperial Historian'.

Unless the palace speaks.

But this time it was extremely rare for the palace to remain silent, as the prime minister, Xun Yu had to come forward in person, preside over the overall situation, and give a convincing and decent result for this big case that shook the whole country.

The government and the opposition are watching, the scholars are watching, the people are watching, and the palace is watching.

Zhong Xuan waited for a while and said, "Let's go." ”

Xun Yu raised his head, raised his feet at the same time, and stepped onto the threshold.

"Prime Minister!"

At this time, in the darkness not far away, a plainclothes guard hurriedly came, looked left and right, and whispered in Xun Yu's ear: "Cao Cao went to Honglu Temple, Honglu Temple seems to have been waiting for a long time, opened the door to take him in, and then closed the door." ”

Xun Yu was not surprised, and glanced back at Zhong Xuan.

Zhong Xuan stepped forward, looked at the gate of Chenliu Palace, which was close at hand, and said in a low voice: "Now it seems that Your Majesty has already made arrangements. ”

Xun Yu didn't move, and said, "Let's go." ”

Zhong Yu answered, followed Xun Yu up the steps, and followed the servant to knock on the door.

In the dark night, the knock on the door was crisp and melodious, and suddenly exploded, and it was endless.

The gate was calm and there was no response.

"Come back." Xun Yu called back the little official. He is not in a hurry, Chen Liuwang, is also qualified to let him wait.

At this time, Liu Xie was inside the gate, followed by Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan.

He clasped his hands together, looked at the crack in the door with a cloudy face, and struggled and hesitated.

Before Xun Yu Zhongxuan approached the Chenliu Palace, he was discovered by the servants of the palace and reported to Liu Xie.

Liu Xie knew how sensitive the timing was at this time, and was worried that they were coming at him, so he ran to the door in a panic.

I never thought that these two people were really coming at him!

Beside him stood the old butler, equally worried.

If His Royal Highness takes this hot potato, it will be equivalent to falling into the whirlpool, and there will be great danger!

Liu Xie's heart is like an electric turn, analyzing the pros and cons, especially if he doesn't open the door now, what will be the consequences of rejecting Prime Minister Xun Yu.

At the same time, he is also discerning, what is the attitude of his royal brother in the palace!?

Outside the door, quietly.

Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan didn't leave, nor did they continue to knock on the door, so they waited quietly.

Liu Xie followed the heavy gate, his heart gradually sank, sighed lightly, and said secretly in his heart: That's it.

After speaking, he quietly walked back, took a dozen steps, and then whispered to the butler: "Take them to the side room in the front hall and avoid the others." ”

The old butler wanted to persuade a few words, but in the end he reluctantly responded and turned back.

After a while, the gate opened, Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan stepped in, and a cadre of entourages and guards were left outside the door.

It was pitch black outside the Chenliu Palace, but the inside of the Chenliu Palaces was also quiet.

Also dark and quiet, there is also Honglu Temple.

Cao Cao entered the Honglu Temple, the side courtyard was lit up, and there were bursts of footsteps, and it didn't take long for it to calm down.

Not far from the side courtyard, Cao Song and Tian Feng stood at the door, looking at Cao Cao's side courtyard.

Tian Feng thought for a while, and then said: "Congratulations to Gong Cao, Cao Sima should be fine." ”

Cao Song also understood the mystery, his heart was relieved, and he smiled: "Congratulations to Yuan Hao." Yu Shicheng, Yuan Hao has taken half a step. ”

In the past, the Han Dynasty had 'three Taiwans', but with the improvement of Liu Wei's view, the 'Chentai' disappeared, but the Yushitai still exists, and it is governed by Chen Liuwang, which is governed by 'two Taiwans and one mansion', and the Yushitai is juxtaposed with Shangshutai and Dasimafu, and is the highest judgment institution of the Han Dynasty.

And Chen Liuwang is recognized as the titular 'Imperial Doctor', and the real power is in the hands of Imperial Historian.

But Yu Shi Cheng is not a doctor in the end, so Cao Song said that Tian Feng is 'taking half a step'.

This half step, countless people will not be able to step on it in a lifetime.

Tian Feng was unmoved, and said: "Cao Gong rest assured, the promise between Xia Guan and Cao Gong is still counted." ”

Cao Song's eyes suddenly alarmed, and said: "It's time like this, Yuan Hao still refuses to tell the old man. ”

"It's not time yet."

Tian Feng looked at the lights in Cao Cao's courtyard and said, "Gong Cao, don't you go to see Cao Sima?" ”

Seeing that Tian Feng refused to speak, Cao Song shook his head helplessly and said, "Tomorrow." ”

Tian Feng didn't speak, looking in the direction of the palace.

This night was really not peaceful, but it was so quiet.

Early the next morning, the door of Suzaku was wide open, and the officials who had been waiting for a long time entered in turn.

In addition to several Shangshutai, Liu Xie and Xi Zhicai of Yushitai, Wang Lang of Tingweifu, and Shangshu of Liucao, as well as Cao Song and Tian Feng.

The meeting of Shangshutai was held very quickly, and because of the foreshadowing last night, several appointments were passed smoothly.

The Imperial Historical Observatory and the official Cao sorted out the documents and reported them to the palace.

As long as the palace seal is sent back, the appointments of Wang Lang, Xi Zhicai, and Tian Feng will be approved, and the replacement of the chief officials of the Tingwei Mansion, the official Cao, and the Yushitai will be completed.

After solving these things, Shang Shutai took the opportunity to pass the affairs of the chief officials of Qingzhou and Xuzhou, that is, Cui Jun and Sima Fang.

After that, they deliberated on the matter of 'river control', and finally decided not to do it for the time being, and waited for the flood season to pass, and then conduct a comprehensive investigation.

……

Soon after, the Chongde Hall, the apse.

On Liu's desk, there are piles of the latest transcripts.

Xun Yu pleaded guilty.

Cao Cao pleaded guilty.

Wu Jing pleaded guilty.

Chen Gong pleaded guilty.

Liu Miao pleaded guilty.

Liu Dai pleaded guilty.

He who should be pleaded guilty to.

Sima Fang pleaded guilty.

There are also the appointment documents and minutes adopted by the meeting just now.

Liu Wei sat on the chair, and Liu Yu stood in front of him, the little guy's eyes widened, watching his father flip through the recitals one by one.

Seeing that Liu Wei didn't say anything, he came back to his senses and raised his little head to take a look, and seeing that he was expressionless, he turned his head again and looked at Uncle Wang Liu Xie, who was sitting not far away.

"Okay,"

After a long time, Liu Wei smiled and threw the meeting minutes in his hand on the table, and said, "Regarding the matter of 'Cao Cao slaughtering the three cities', I didn't say a word. Is this to leave this big trouble to me? Right and wrong, it's all my pot. ”

Liu Xie's eyes changed slightly, and he hurriedly said: "Back to Your Majesty, about Cao Sima's matter, Yu Shitai has already investigated almost it, it is some unsubordinate, entangled together, wanting to murder Cao Sima, Cao Sima led the troops to clean up this time, and there is no fault." ”

Liu Wei looked at him and said, "You found this?" Or is there something that makes you a lobbyist? ”

Liu Xie couldn't figure out Liu Wei's thoughts, stood respectfully, and said cautiously: "Back to Your Majesty, it was found by Yushitai, and no one instructed his subordinates. The younger brother is also impartial and selfless. ”

Liu Wei reached out and picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea gently.

Liu Xie felt the quiet atmosphere, and his back was faintly cold.

In the past, when Cao Cao had an accident, the palace always made a quick decision and went out to protect it in person.

But this time, there was no sound in the palace, neither explicit intent nor hint.

Although the courtiers all know that the palace still has to be protected, there is no bottom at all about how to protect it, to what extent, and whether the emperor's heart has changed.

Liu Yu couldn't stand this quietness, turned around, lay in Liu Bian's arms, grabbed Liu Bian's arm with both hands, and said coquettishly: "Father, is Cao Sima really guilty?" ”

Liu Wei put down the teacup, touched his head, and said, "What do you think?" ”

Liu Yu blinked his eyes wide and said, "Cao Pi said that his father was not guilty, he did the right thing, and he acted according to orders. Erchen also felt that it was right, those people wanted to kill Cao Sima, Cao Sima was an envoy sent by his father, this was a rebellion, and it could not be tolerated. ”

Liu Wei raised his eyebrows and looked at Liu Yu with an impassive expression.

Liu Yu blinked his big eyes, clear and transparent, and his face was innocent.

Liu Wei hummed thoughtfully and looked up at Liu Xie.

Liu Xie lowered his head, but his heart was secretly tight, and he had a bad guess.

Cao Pi is Cao Cao's son, and Cao Pi is only six years old, in this case, is he thinking about it, or is someone behind him teaching?

Liu Yu suddenly came here coquettishly today and refused to leave, is he just waiting to say these words?

Behind Liu Yu, is there any teaching?

If so, is there any negotiation with the Cao family behind this second highness?

Liu Xie's face tensed subconsciously, not daring to think about it.

Feeling Liu Wei's gaze, Liu Xie's head lowered even more.

He had been in contact with this royal brother for many years, and he had seen such a gaze more than once, which was a kind of 'quite meaningful' gaze.

It's just that this time it's not actually him who is looking at him, but the second son in his arms.

Liu Xie was already very clear in his heart, and his good imperial brother also thought of it.

Liu Xie didn't dare to think about it, he stood there quietly, he didn't notice it, he was tense, and his hands were close to his trouser legs.

Liu Wei was silent for a long time, and suddenly smiled and stroked Liu Yu's little head, and said, "You're right. Then you say, will this case be handed over to your imperial uncle, or will it be the Tingwei Mansion? ”

Liu Yu blinked, looked back at Liu Xie, and said crisply: "Uncle Huang, Uncle Huang has always been cautious, he has never made any mistakes, and he will definitely share his father's worries." ”

After Liu Xie heard it, he was not surprised, because only he was the most suitable to deal with this case, and it was also the most able to block Youyou's mouth.

At the same time, if Cao Cao makes another mistake in the future and settles accounts after the autumn, then he Liu Xie will also be the one who will be liquidated.

His face was calm, and there was no trace of panic.

Liu Wei took in everything, looked at the second son in his arms again, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

There are some things that he doesn't want to think about, but as the emperor's instinct, he will subconsciously be suspicious, and associate them endlessly, until he finds an 'absolute safety'.

"Okay."

Liu Wei suppressed the suspicion in his heart, and smiled with Liu Xie: "Brother Huang, this matter will be handled by the Third Division, and Tian Feng, Xi Zhicai, and Xun You will be the main officials, don't interfere." You went out of Beijing on your behalf, starting from Yuzhou, inspecting the river, supervising the river workers, and making sure to make every effort to control the river and prevent the flood from bursting the embankment. ”

Liu Xie was stunned and looked up at Liu Wei in disbelief.

Is he, the imperial brother, deliberately transferring him away and protecting him? Xun Yu and Zhong Xuan's late-night visit last night, didn't he mean it?

Or did it change his mind because of Liu Yu's words?

(End of chapter)