The first year of Xingping, winter and November.

Liu Xie officially moved the capital to Yingchuan and established the capital in Xu County.

Lu Bu is still the general of Jianwei, Zhang Miao is the Situ, Chen Gong is the Shangshu, Ma Riyan is the Taifu, Yang Biao is the Tai Lieutenant, and Dong Cheng is the general of the Che Cavalry.

And Cao Cao, who welcomed Liu Xie's entry into Xu County, was named a former general and a lieutenant.

Si Li Lieutenant is a very special official position, with the power of "doing everything".

Although the lieutenant of Sili is not high, he can ignore the dignity of the emperor and below, whether it is an official or a powerful person, he can "do everything".

At the time of the court discussion, in order to show the power of the captain of Si Li's "all-encompassing correction", the captain of Si Li was above Jiuqing, and he was specially present.

According to the etiquette of the Han system, the ministers of the court and the central government need to meet the general and the third prince after their appointment, and kneel and bow, but for the captain of the school, he only needs to hold the wat board and arch his hand.

Cao Cao knew that for the time being, he could not compete for official positions with Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Yang Biao and other former ministers, but Cao Cao did not want to deign to be under the ministers, so he volunteered to serve as the lieutenant of Si Li.

Before moving the capital, Captain Sili was only a close confidant of Zhang Miao, and the power of "doing everything" was only a virtual power.

But in the hands of Cao Cao, the power of Si Li's "all-encompassing" directly became real power.

Cao Cao first made clear the crimes of corruption of Tai Chong, Feng Shuo, and Hou Qi, and sent the three to prison with the law, and then recommended Xun Yu to serve as Shangshu Servant, Mao Jie, and Wang Jun as the servant, replacing the position of the three who were imprisoned.

In the face of Cao Cao's righteous and bright behavior of installing his cronies, whether it was Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Chen Gong, Ma Riyan and other ministers, they all felt threatened.

In the past, the right to picket the captain of Si Li, who was not very serious, was used by Cao Cao perfectly.

Even Liu Xie can't find fault with it!

After all, Tai Chong, Feng Shuo, and Hou Qi are indeed corrupt!

Cao Cao is conscientiously fulfilling the right of picketing of the lieutenant of the division, Liu Xie can't always favor the moths in the court, right?

And among them, the most uncomfortable is Chen Gong.

Chen Gong is a scholar and a regular position.

Xun Yu is a scholar and a deputy.

In terms of comprehensive ability in internal affairs, Xun Yu's internal affairs value is much higher than that of Chen Palace, so when dealing with government affairs, Chen Palace is often dominated by Xun Yu.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong's cronies in the past, most of whom were unclean, were united by Cao Cao and Xun Yu, dismissed from office, and imprisoned.

Then he was recommended by Cao Cao and Xun Yu to be replaced by virtuous and virtuous sages.

And in this regard, Cao Cao and Xun Yu are obviously more clever than Zhang Miao and Chen Gong!

The recommended wise men are all well-known celebrities, and they are not Cao Cao's cronies, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong have no chance to impeach Cao Cao's party for the same thing!

Cao Cao and Xun Yu's purpose is pure.

First get rid of the mediocre and lazy officials in the court, get rid of the forces of Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Ma Riyan and others, and then win over those newly released ministers.

In this way, Cao Cao will always have the label of a loyal minister.

As long as you don't do it for personal gain, no one can find fault with it!

Due to Cao Cao's meritorious efforts in rectifying the rule of officials, Liu Xie promoted Cao Cao to the rank of secretary, assisted in handling government affairs, and had the right to supervise hundreds of officials.

Compared with Si Li's school captain, Cao Cao's supervision power is higher.

With Cao Cao's promotion to Sikong, Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Ma Riyan and others had a deeper sense of crisis.

Cao Cao used the pretext of rectifying the rule of officials to exchange blood for most of the ministers in the court.

Although the replaced minister was not Cao Cao's cronies, he weakened the enemy and strengthened himself.

Even if Cao Cao is a cronie, he is also the biggest beneficiary.

"Cao Cao can't be allowed to continue to run rampant."

"The supervising officials of this Sikong Mansion have all supervised Benhou."

Lu Bu flattened the copper wine bottle in his hand, and was angry and helpless at Cao Cao's loyal ministers.

Suddenly.

Lu Bu remembered Liu Bei's words: "According to the old ritual, the three dukes led the troops to meet him, and he needed to order the tiger to hold the blade and coerce him." ”

So, Lu Bu came to find Liu Xie.

"Your Majesty, Cao Sikong wantonly searched the ministers for crimes in the name of rectifying the rule of officials, and even if he only made some small mistakes, he would be impeached and imprisoned."

"If Cao Sikong is allowed to investigate, I am afraid that the court will be unstable."

Liu Xie looked at Lu Bu and couldn't help frowning: "General, isn't it good to rectify the officials?" Those ministers who were questioned for their crimes did not want to be sympathetic to the court's grace, but they embezzled and accepted bribes one by one, which undermined the country's law. ”

"Cao Sikong is fair and strict, and he acts according to the law in everything, and there is nothing wrong with it."

Liu Xie was very satisfied with Cao Cao's rectification of the rule of officials.

Because Cao Cao's performance did not look like a traitor, Liu Xie gradually forgot Liu Bei's instructions before leaving.

Lu Bu looked at the little emperor in front of him who was still intoxicated with rectifying the rule of officials, gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, if you really want to follow the law, who hasn't committed anything in this court?" ”

"If Your Majesty thinks that Cao Sikong is acting properly, please ask Your Majesty to remove the minister from his post as a general and allow the minister to return to his hometown."

Lu Bu's resignation gradually made Liu Xie's smile disappear.

Only then did Liu Xie realize that the rectification of the rule of officials seemed to be different from what he imagined.

As Lu Bu said, who has not committed anything in this court?

If you commit a crime, you will be investigated and punished according to the law, and everyone including Lu Bu will be questioned and imprisoned!

"General, don't do this, I'm afraid there is some misunderstanding in this, why don't you ask Cao Sikong to discuss it privately?" Liu Xie asked thoughtfully.

Lu Bu took advantage of the situation and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Cao Sikong is just using the name of rectifying the rule of officials, and the party is the same as the other!" ”

"Cao Sikong is a ruthless man, and he once attacked and killed Xuzhou Mu Taoqian without authorization."

"How can he become law-abiding and uphold the authority of the law in everything?"

"Once there is no opponent of Cao Sikong in the DPRK and His Majesty's edict, will Cao Sikong listen to it again?"

"Your Majesty, beware of Cao Sikong becoming the second arbitrary Dong Rebellious!"

If this was in the past, Lu Bu would never play this kind of slanderous thing behind his back.

For Lu Bu, he didn't care about slander at all.

But now, Lu Bu's position is under threat.

If Cao Cao continues to play like this, he, the general of Jianwei, will have to be listed for hundreds of crimes.

Lu Bu never falsely thinks that he is a good person, and Lu Bu knows how many things he has committed.

Liu Xie really hesitated.

If it is really as Lu Bu said, the ministers of the DPRK and the central government will have to be replaced.

Not only Lu Bu, but also Zhang Miao, Chen Gong, Ma Riyan, Yang Biao and others couldn't escape.

This group of ministers, who hasn't had something to do?

If you really want to investigate, just one corruption and bribery can impeach all these ministers.

"Don't worry, General, I'll take care of it." Liu Xie held his chin with his small hand and thought quietly.

Seeing this, Lu Bu leaned closer and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the top priority is to test whether Cao Sikong has the heart of Dong Rebellious. As long as Cao Sikong is sincere for His Majesty, even if the minister gives up the position of the general, he will be convinced. ”

Liu Xie was moved: "How does the general think he should be tempted?" ”

Seeing Liu Xie's question, Lu Bu gritted his teeth and said: "According to the old ritual, the three dukes lead the troops to see him, and he needs to order the tiger to hold the blade and coerce him." ”

Liu Xie was taken aback: "In this way, wouldn't it chill Cao Sikong's heart?" ”

Lu Bu shook his head: "Your Majesty, if Cao Sikong is really a loyal minister, how can he be cold?" Since Cao Sikong has always adhered to the old Han law and rectified the rule of officials, then according to the old Han law, His Majesty ordered Hu Ben to hold the sword and coerce him, and Cao Sikong should come calmly. ”

"Could it be that Cao Sikong still suspects that His Majesty has the intention to cause harm?"

In the way of the other, give back to the other.

Lu Bu spoke at this time, and the timing was very appropriate.

Since Cao Cao adheres to the old Han law and etiquette, everything has laws and etiquette to follow, so Lu Bu also follows suit, and Cao Cao has to endure it even if he is reluctant.

However, this human nature often does not stand the temptation.

If Cao Cao was really a loyal minister, he would naturally not suspect that Liu Xie had the intention of causing harm.

Can Cao Cao's suspicious personality, with this sharp blade, really not doubt Liu Xie's intentions?

Liu Xie pondered and considered Lu Bu's method of temptation.

Long.

A hint of fierceness flashed in Liu Xie's eyes.

It is said that the emperor is ruthless, and Liu Xie, who grew up in the deep palace since he was a child and experienced hardships and humiliation, is even more difficult to be affectionate.

"Just like the general's words, tonight I will test whether Cao Sikong is sincere to me!"

Liu Xie finally agreed to Lu Bu's plan and announced Cao Cao's entry into the palace.

As soon as Cao Cao heard Liu Xie's edict, he immediately took his soldiers and horses to Liu Xie's bedroom.

Now that he is in a high position, it is impossible for Cao Cao not to bring soldiers and horses by his side.

However, as soon as Cao Cao arrived at the gate of the palace, he sensed that something was wrong.

"Who are you?" Cao Cao looked at the unfamiliar generals at the gate of the palace and couldn't help but be suspicious.

The general arched his hand and said: "Zhang Liao, the new captain of the Huben Military Academy, has seen Sikong!" The last general was ordered to be on duty today, and the harem was not allowed to run horses, so please dismount and meet him. ”

Cao Cao frowned secretly, but he still stepped forward.

However, as soon as they arrived at the gate of the palace, several tiger warriors drew their sharp blades.

Xu Chu on the side was so frightened that he hurriedly drew his sword to protect Cao Cao's side, and shouted angrily: "Why did you draw your sword and intend to assassinate?" ”

Cao Cao was also taken aback, subconsciously took a step back, and looked at Zhang Liao with more murderous intent: "Captain Zhang, why are you?" ”

Zhang Liao ignored Cao Cao's killing intent, and said with a straight face: "According to the old etiquette, the three dukes led the troops to meet him, and he needed to make the tiger ben hold the blade and coerce him." The harem is heavy, and the last general will not dare to be negligent. ”

Cao Cao laughed angrily: "Who recommended you?" How dare you let the tiger ben hold the blade to this commonplace? ”

Zhang Liao is still neither humble nor arrogant: "Cao Sikong, the last general is responsible for his duties, and he doesn't dare to neglect the law, if Cao Sikong is unwilling, the end of this palace will never dare to let Cao Sikong in." ”

Cao Cao's heart was already full of anger.

During this time, Cao Cao used the old rituals of the Han Dynasty at every turn, dismissed and imprisoned many ministers of the DPRK and China, and had a lot of fun.

As a result, today, Cao Cao was blocked by a tiger lieutenant with an old ritual, hunting geese all day long, but he was pecked blind by geese.

"Ming Gong, don't enter." Xu Chu admonished in a low voice.

This palace gate captain is a newcomer, in case it is a conspiracy of Cao Cao's enemies, wouldn't this go in and fall to the ground?

The experience of the great general He Jin, Cao Cao remembered it very clearly.

However, if he didn't go in, then Cao Cao would be disrespectful.

For a while, Cao Cao was a little difficult to ride a tiger.

"Captain Zhang, is it really His Majesty's edict?" Cao Cao stared at Zhang Liao deadly, and the killing intent in his eyes was even worse.

Zhang Liao was originally a fierce general licking blood on the battlefield, how could he be afraid of Cao Cao's killing intent, and he still looked rigid and impersonal: "Cao Sikong, the harem is heavy, and the last general has the responsibility to be in his body, so he dare not be negligent." ”

"Good! Good! Good! Cao Cao stroked his palms and laughed: "Zhang Liao, this company remembers you!" ”

Xu Chu was even more shocked when he saw that Cao Cao was about to enter: "Ming Gong, do you really want to go in?" ”

Cao Cao's tone was low, and he instructed in a low voice: "Your Majesty has called, and this Sikong has to go." Zhong Kang, you stay here, if anything happens, immediately drive troops in. ”

"Those who dare to stop will be killed."

Immediately, Cao Cao let the tiger warrior blade add to his body.

Looking at the sharp blade around his neck, Cao Cao was afraid and angry.

This feeling of being controlled by people in life and death, Cao Cao has not experienced for a long time.

"Damn, if you let this Sikong know who is planning behind it, you will definitely destroy its three clans, and you will vent the hatred in your heart!"

Cao Cao is not stupid.

The drastic changes in this palace gate must be related to Lu Bu, Zhang Miao, Ma Riyan and other ministers.

After all, Cao Cao recently rectified the rule of officials and dismissed almost all of the ministers who were imprisoned.

It's just that Cao Cao didn't expect that the opponent would use the same way to counteract.

After seeing Liu Xie, Cao Cao held back his anger and asked, "Your Majesty, is there anything rude about the minister?" ”

As soon as he heard Cao Cao's answer, Liu Xie's heart suddenly cooled.

It's just that according to the old rituals, Cao Cao is angry, will I still harm my courtiers for no reason?

Thinking of this, Liu Xie's tone was not good: "Cao Sikong, if you can assist me wholeheartedly, I will definitely treat you well; If you feel wronged, you can also not take this for granted. ”

When Cao Cao heard this, everyone immediately became numb.

Is this going to be a striking?

Cao Cao has been planning for so long, how could he give up being this commonplace?

"Your Majesty, it's the minister's speech." Cao Cao hurriedly knelt down and bowed his head, knocking his head to the ground to plead guilty.

Liu Xie was a little excited, waved his hand and said, "I'm tired, Cao Qing retreat." ”

Cao Cao didn't dare to stay longer, so he quickly got up and withdrew.

And Lu Bu walked out from behind the curtain: "Just one temptation makes Cao Sikong resentful, Your Majesty, Cao Sikong can't be trusted!" ”

"Don't let Cao Sikong depose and go to prison anymore!"

Liu Xie couldn't hold back his anger anymore, slammed his fist on the table, and said angrily: "When Uncle Huang was leaving, he asked me to beware of Cao Cao's wolf ambitions. ”

"I saw that Cao Cao was bent on rectifying the rule of officials, so I forgot the entrustment of the emperor's uncle, thinking that Cao Cao was a loyal minister."

"I didn't expect Cao Cao to question me because I still behaved in a proper manner, damn it!"

"General, if Cao Cao has another impeachment move in the court meeting, I will allow you to refute it."

Lu Bu was overjoyed: "Minister, only His Majesty's order is obeyed!" ”

Cao Cao, who returned to Sikong Mansion, the more he thought about it, the more wrong it became.

Suddenly, Cao Cao reacted, and his anger was even worse: "The traitor's plan has been!" The work of two months was ruined in one fell swoop. ”

"Come on, quickly summon Wenruo, Fengxiao and Zhicai, and come to Sikong Mansion to discuss matters."

Cao Cao's heart was angry.

finally pretended to be a loyal minister for two months, and it seemed that Liu Xie was about to be convinced, but because of tonight's incident, Liu Xie was directly suspicious.

If you are suspicious of your ministers, your ministers will die!

Ask for a monthly pass (said the 16th three watches, I will be on the 15th three watches, the attitude is right)

(End of chapter)