In the front hall of Weiyang Palace, the ministers are salty.

In a quarter of an hour, it will be the hour of the little court.

Although it is a small court today, the Son of Heaven issued an edict in advance to meet the ministers in the front hall.

Compared with the last small court, there are many changes in this court.

There are more people, and some fewer people.

Wei Xiang, Gong Yu, and Xiao Wangzhi are extra new faces; Ren Gong and Le Cheng are old faces who have disappeared.

And in addition to the changes in personnel, the atmosphere is also a little weird.

In the past, before going to court, courtiers would always gather together in groups of three or five.

But today, they are all shrunk in their robes, deliberately keeping their distance from others.

Only occasionally greet people you know with your eyes.

Whether it is the Imperial Party, the Huo Party, or the Wall Grass, they all keep turning their eyes to the direction of the stairs under the Danqi.

They had already known one thing in advance from various sources: the general would come to attend the court meeting today.

Perhaps because of this, the Son of Heaven deliberately changed the location of the court meeting to the front hall.

There is no doubt that the general will come to the court; There is no doubt that the general's residual power will not fall......

The key is, how much trust does the Son of Heaven still have in the general?

At this point, even Zhang Anshi and Bingji have some guesses.

The night they wrote their names on the "Blood Edict", they understood that the Son of Heaven was going to kill Huo Guang and Huo Dang.

However, many of the things that the Son of Heaven has done in the past two days, not to mention that Huo Guang can't understand it, they can't understand it either.

In many cases, the Son of Heaven did not tell them all the details.

The king's heart is like the sea, and it is not beneficial to speculate on himself and the government.

Now and now, what is the Son of Heaven going to do with Huo Guang.

As a result, they can only be a "obedient" loyal servant, rushing forward when the Son of Heaven needs it, and standing aside when the Son of Heaven does not need it.

After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Anshi finally walked slowly to Bingji's side, lowered his voice and asked, "Are Binggong very familiar with Wei Xiang and Xiao Wangzhi?" ”

"They're close friends with me." Bingji laughed.

"I heard that they are all talented and backbone people?" Zhang Anshi asked.

"If I say something that may make Ziru uncomfortable, if you want to talk about backbone, you and I, even if you add that Liu De, are not as good as them." Bingji said.

Zhang Anshi was promoted by Huo Guang, Bingji gave Huo Guang a long history, and Liu De did not dare to abandon the official position.

Whatever the reason for their stay in the court. Before the Son of Heaven appeared, none of them dared to stand up and confront Huo Guang, let alone take a step closer to Emperor Xiaozhao.

If it weren't for the fact that today's son had the heart to hoe Huo Guang, how could these people dare to stand up?

Based on this alone, Wei Xiang and Xiao Wangzhi, who dared to confront Huo Guang a few years ago, were much stronger than them.

"Then it seems that one day, after Huo Guangben is defeated, they will become heroes, right?" Zhang Anshi seems to have some displeasure and jealousy.

"Hehe, I heard some vinegar from Ziru's words?" Bingji laughed.

"Don't dare, don't dare, the lower officials don't dare to resent others, they only complain that they don't dare to stand up as soon as possible and fight face-to-face with Huo Guang." Zhang Anshi's face was solemn.

Bingji saw that this An Shi was still resentful, and wanted to continue to enlighten a few more words, but before he could speak, the courtiers around him were in a commotion.

"The Great General is here!"

"The general is here?"

"The Great General is here."

"The general is here......"

The courtiers said the same thing, but the emotions were the same—excitement, pleasure, anger, disappointment......

All in all, very exciting.

Bingji, who was not tall, looked on tiptoe, and finally saw that the familiar figure was walking up the stairs step by step.

Although Huo Guang looked thinner than before, his resolute and steady pace made people feel an infinite sense of oppression.

"Ziru, I'll wait at the gate of the palace, the general is here."

"Yui!"

……

Soon, still led by Huo Guang, these more than 30 courtiers walked into the front hall in the strange silence in the courtyard.

These few dozen people, standing in the empty front hall, are not enough to see - like a group of ants huddled in the main hall, very shabby.

And the Son of Heaven sat on the imperial couch on the jade steps, and there was a sense of alienation from above.

Huo Guang glanced at the courtiers around him slightly, and found that there were many fewer people who were familiar with him, and there were some loneliness and loneliness.

Now, who can completely obey his orders, there is only one Dasi Farmland Yannian left among Jiuqing, a ruling Jinwu Su Chang and a court lieutenant Li Guang.

When he saw that Wei Xiang and Xiao Wangzhi were opposite, Huo Guang was even more displeased.

It's time to add some "right-hand men" to the court.

But Huo Guang looked up at the Son of Heaven, and in the future, he may not be so easy to install his cronies in the "court".

"The old minister Huo Guang and his ministers asked His Majesty the Emperor for peace." Huo Guangxia asked.

"The ministers ask His Majesty the Emperor!" All the ministers worshipped.

Listening to the sound of bowing behind him, Huo Guang relaxed slightly, at least no one stood up and said "Huo Guang should not take the bow".

"Let's calm down, the weather is too cold, so you don't have to bow down today." The Son of Heaven said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The ministers sat down, and the court discussion, which had been suspended for more than ten days, finally returned to normal.

Liu He looked at the current pattern of these courtiers condescendingly, and was very satisfied.

After some layout, he and his middle father have already opened three or seven in this court, and the middle father has three points and he has seven points.

"My father has been sick for more than ten days in a row, and I am very worried, I wonder if my father's illness has been cured?" Liu He asked gently.

"Your Majesty Lao is concerned, the old man's illness is no longer serious." Huo Guang said lightly, in fact, the illness has not been cured, and he feels that his energy is not as good as before.

"It's getting better like this, the weather in Chang'an City is getting colder every day, and I'm afraid it will be even colder in the future, not only the middle father, but also all Aiqing should take care of your health."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." All the courtiers replied in unison.

"Okay, then today's court meeting will begin, the middle father is the auxiliary minister, and the middle father will still preside over it." Liu He handed the conversation to Huo Guang's head.

Although Liu He had already negotiated a "deal" with Huo Guang that night, there were still some worries, would Huo Guang let him keep his promise and let himself be pro-government?

Will you take advantage of these few days to leave something behind?

Although Xiuyiwei did not bring more news, Liu He still had to worry - no wonder the sons of heaven in all dynasties had a suspicious heart, which was forced out.

Fortunately, Liu He didn't wait too long, Huo Guang stood up and came to the hall.

"Your Majesty ascended to the base month, the court was politically harmonious, and all kinds of waste were prosperous, and the world praised ......"

What Huo Guang said in the future were all clichés and empty words that the world praised the Son of Heaven, without any new ideas, but he had to say it.

As for the other courtiers, they all bowed their heads slightly, looked at their own cases, and listened quietly.

"Especially in the past few days when the old man has fallen ill, His Majesty can still take care of the government in an orderly manner, and there is no negligence."

"The things that the county calculates and reports on the state, the things that the county pays taxes, and the things that make the cities in the north are all wasted."

"The old man was very pleased, and suddenly realized that His Majesty not only has the appearance of a Ming Jun, but is already a Ming Jun, so he ......"

"Therefore, General Sima, Lingshang Shushi, and Bolu Marquis Huo Guang, respectfully ask Your Majesty to pro-government!"

After saying this, Huo Guang, who looked indifferent, solemnly bowed down in the hall.

From the moment Huo Guang opened his mouth, Liu He's heart was beating wildly, and he couldn't wait to agree at this moment.

However, he now had to pretend to be quiet, waiting for the other courtiers to make a statement.

"The old minister, Imperial Doctor Cai Yi, seconded the general, respectfully ask Your Majesty to govern in person!"

"General Weichen right, Guangluxun Zhang Anshi, seconded the general, respectfully ask Your Majesty to pro-government!"

"Weichen Zongzheng Liu De......"

"Weichen Shaofu Bingji ......"

"Weichen Tingwei Li Guang......"

The general wants to let the Son of Heaven pro-government, and this news has been known to everyone in Chang'an City in the past few days.

Huo Dang got the news of the general; The Imperial Party got the news of the Son of Heaven; Wallgrass has a sensitive sense of smell, so it is natural that it can smell some of it......

Therefore, no one will stand up against it at this moment.

In the middle of this front hall, many people quickly fell down - it was a little similar to the situation when hundreds of officials attacked "Huo Guang" on that day.

But unlike the hidden swords and swords of that day, today's atmosphere is extremely harmonious.

Zhengda Guangming's opportunity to grasp the power of the dynasty was placed in front of Liu He, and as long as he nodded slightly, he could take it into his pocket.

But he suppressed his emotions and didn't say much.

The routine of three invitations and three resignations, he performed it once when he was in Changyi Kingdom, and now he has to perform it again in Chang'an City.

Liu He said: "I am only fifteen years old now, and I am still young, so I am afraid that I will not be able to pro-government. ”

In order to make Liu He and the Empress Dowager Shangguan commensurate with mother and son, the "virtual" age is a hidden danger for Liu He, and it must be removed at the same time.

"Your Majesty was originally nineteen, and he was only a few years younger that day in order to better inherit the heir, if he can't be pro-government because of this, the old minister will die!"

It was Cai Yi who stood up and spoke, it was this "bad idea" that he came up with that day, let him do it now.

Cai Yi's face was not red and his heart was not beating, and he continued: "This matter is not difficult to do, and then change the age of the Empress Dowager Shangguan by fifteen or sixteen years, and the dilemma will be solved!" ”

After coming and going, the Empress Dowager Shangguan has changed from a fifteen-year-old girl to a thirty-five or sixteen-year-old young woman, Cai Yi is really a talent - then I am afraid that the age of Emperor Xiaozhao will also be changed.

Fortunately, a woman, a dead person, in fact, is not that important.

Liu He said: "Although I am nineteen years old, I still have not yet reached the year of the crown, and I am afraid that I will be criticized by the world for the sake of learning and taking the lead in politics." ”

Dahonglu Wei Xian said: "Emperor Xiaowu was sixteen years old, King Wen of Zhou was twelve years old, and King Zhou Cheng was fifteen years old. ”

Wei Xian's words were only half said, although these kings performed the crown ceremony, they just did not pro-government, but the second half of the sentence was contrary to today's events, so they were omitted.

Liu He "three lets" said: "The general has been assisting the government for more than ten years, and the Han is better than the day by day, and if the general continues to assist the government, my Han can be more prosperous." ”

Huo Guang was a little hesitant and displeased, but still said: "The old man is just a courtier, how dare he compare with the Son of Heaven, if Your Majesty is not pro-government, the old man will die here on the spot." ”

With the cooperation of the ministers, the "performance" of the three invitations and three concessions ended successfully.

Liu He no longer has the need to fake his appearance.

He got up from the couch, took a step forward, and said reluctantly: "Although I am afraid, but the ministers have asked me to refuse, I am willing to pro-government!" ”

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

"Zhongqing is flat."

Three invitations and three concessions are not just a formality, but a proof.

The reason is simple, power is never given up by others, but grabbed by oneself.

Being able to make Huo Guang, the auxiliary minister of Bahu, give up power, has already proved the ability of the Son of Heaven.

From today onwards, the center of power in the Han Dynasty has officially shifted to the hands of the Son of Heaven.

It's very important.

And in return for the favor, Liu He also has to give Huo Guang what he promised.

"General Huo Guang, the auxiliary government of the three dynasties, hard work and high achievement, I give him an iron coupon for Danshu, Qing can avoid three deaths, and children and grandchildren can avoid one death!"

Liu He's words made the courtiers who fell to the ground talk for a while.

Danshu iron coupons are common, but the Danshu iron coupons that can avoid death are the first time I've heard of them.

All of a sudden, among the courtiers in this front hall, whether left or right, there was some trance and shock.

Avoiding death three times is unheard of.

In the Han Dynasty, the monarchy could not be arbitrary as in later generations, and was still subject to many things.

The other half of this Danshu iron coupon is to be stored in the high temple, which means that even the Son of Heaven cannot have any regrets.

"The middle father is willing to accept this reward, if he doesn't, it will make me feel cold."

"The great grace of the Son of Heaven, I dare not accept it, the old minister Huo Guang, thank Your Majesty for the reward!"

The courtesy of the monarch and the ministers is also impeccable, which is exemplary.

The Son of Heaven is pro-government, there should be many etiquette, this is something that Taichang and Shaofu planned, Liu He saved all the complicated etiquette on the grounds of "saving money", and was praised again.

The new official took office three times, and the new monarch was even more so.

Liu He has a lot of things that he wants to do immediately, but he can't do it today, otherwise he will inevitably have some hasty faces.

It will take a few more days for many things in the court to start cooking.

So today, he will be the puppet of this last day.

"Father Zhong, has there been good news from the army that has gone out to Mobei in the past few days?" Liu He asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, there has been no good news yet, but the old man speculates that our Han army should have won a big victory at this moment, but it will take some time to deliver the good news." Huo Guang said conceitedly.

Speculation? Should? The middle father was a little careless. The major affairs of the military state are actually speculated at will, and it is inevitable that there will be suspicions of Wen Tian and Wu Huan.

Liu He was dissatisfied in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, and still said with a smile: "The court discussion has been suspended for many days, so the middle father will tell me and the secretaries about military affairs." ”

"No!"

Huo Guang shook his robe, and after taking enough posture, he came to the hall again and began to play military affairs.

Indeed, as he said, there is not much to listen to.

"The various departments are marching towards Longcheng, searching for the Xiongnu royal court."

"The Hun thieves are invincible and dare not fight."

"It's freezing cold, and General Pham Minh Huu is the first soldier."

……

If you have to put it mildly, it's all something that has no practical value.

What is really valuable is the daily manpower and powerlessness that Huo Guang then reported.

Liu He calculated in his heart, in this month, the most shocking thing was the consumption of grain, grass and horses and the loss of forced labor.

The grain, grass, horses, and straw consumed are converted into money, which is at least 400 million yuan; There were more than 300,000 soldiers transporting grain, grass, horses, and straw.

The number of casualties of the Han army on the front line has not yet been determined, but more than 2,000 people have been killed and wounded in the forced labor.

This is still the number of dead and wounded reported to the General's Mansion everywhere, and I don't know how many dead and wounded those who have been hidden.

After Huo Guang finished saying what he had to say, the Son of Heaven was speechless, and the courtiers looked over and saw a sad look on the face of the Son of Heaven.

"For the dead and wounded, can the court compensate for the deaths and wounds?"

"There is a reward for the wounded, and there is a funeral for the dead." Huo Guang said flatly.

"How much is each?" Liu He asked.

"Three thousand dollars for the wounded, five thousand dollars for the dead."

Three or five thousand dollars, just buy someone's life, how can there be any justice at all?

Liu He looked down at the case of Zhang Nanmu in front of him, and put it in the market to buy it, which is estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The life of the head of the Han people is so cheap? Not even a rich man's horse is worth anything.

For a moment, Liu He felt that the front hall of the carved beams and painted pillars was exuding a depressing smell of blood.

"The soldiers who deliver grain and grass are also sacrificing their lives for the country, and when they die, the Han owes them, where can the money given to them be said to be rewards?"

"From today onwards, in all counties and counties in Guanzhong, those with more than one million families will be charged an additional 1,000 yuan per year for 'wounded contributions', which will be used to distribute 1,000 yuan per year to subordinate officials and soldiers who died of injuries in the line of duty, with the injured and the deceased 2,000 yuan per year."

The Son of Heaven is raising taxes nakedly, and whether the object of the tax increase is still a giant and powerful, which is not a good thing.

Huo Guang wanted to stand up and dissuade him for a while, but thinking that the Son of Heaven had just become pro-government, he immediately dissuaded him, I was afraid that the Son of Heaven would not be able to step down.

That's it, for people with more than one million families, a thousand dollars a year doesn't seem to be too much, and it won't reach the point where the "people" are popular, and it will be added up.

Thinking of this, Huo Guang immediately said: "Your Majesty is filial piety and benevolence, and can be called a benevolent monarch!" ”

A group of courtiers naturally followed suit and praised the Son of Heaven.

Listening to these flattering words, Liu He was not particularly happy.

It is absolutely not enough to add a little tax, and there are many things that can be done after the pro-government.

Huo Guang's military affairs were soon reported, and the front hall was deserted again.

The courtiers did not dare to slack off, let alone show an expression of wanting to leave.

The last moment of the court meeting is now called the "Son of Heaven Moment" by the courtiers, because the Son of Heaven always proposes something shocking at this time, so they all wait.

But today, Liu He really has nothing to say.

"Who else wants to play, if there is something to play, there is nothing to play, and there is nothing to retreat." Liu He said slowly.

The crowd did not speak, and finally began to slack off.

However, at this moment, a somewhat unfamiliar and trembling voice came from the back of the crowd.

"Wechen has something to play!" Perhaps he was too nervous that this person forgot to report his official position.

"Wechen has something to play!" The man shouted again, and everyone finally found out that this person was Zuo Feng Yi Anle.

The number of people who participate in the small pilgrimage is not fixed.

The first is the Three Princes and the Nine Secretaries and their Zuo Ministers.

The second is the secretary of state and the second official of the left.

The third is the generals related to military affairs.

Fourth, the commander of the three auxiliaries and the lieutenants of the three auxiliaries.

Fifth, the people specially summoned by the Son of Heaven, such as Taixue Ling, various doctors, and so on.

Because of the overlap of official positions, sometimes they are not necessarily in Chang'an, and generally speaking, the number of people participating in the small court meeting is about 30 to 50.

There are a lot of people who are on leave and absent today, so there are only thirty people.

But even if it is only these thirty people, the status of the three auxiliary chiefs is actually low, and they can only stand behind.

Zuo Fengyi is among the three auxiliary chiefs, and he is precisely the one with the lowest status.

In the past, these people would not take the initiative to play at the court meeting, and if there was anything, they could just go directly to the Shangshu Department.

What happened to Zuo Feng Yi today, he actually wanted to stand up and be the first bird.

Liu He also saw that he was happy, and this wall grass would stand up on such an important day, which made him a little surprised.

Not only unexpected, but also fun.

"Is it Zuo Feng Yi's Anle?" Liu He asked knowingly.

"It's Wechen!"

"If you have something, come to the front and play."

"Yui!"

After a loud sound, An Le came to the middle of the front hall in a panic.

"What does An Qing have to play?"

"Weichen Zuo Feng Yi is happy, impeach the current Taichang Lecheng for being corrupt and perverting the law, pretending to be sick and quitting the court, and bullying the king, please Your Majesty will arrest him and send him to the edict prison to investigate the responsibility!"

An Le said, and immediately held the pre-prepared recital with both hands and raised it high above his head, while the thin recital trembled slightly in his hand.

Huo Guang, who was standing on the side, shook and almost fainted.

Could it be the conspiracy of the Son of Heaven, could it be that he has just been in power, and he is going to do it to himself again?

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