When Cao Cao turned his face, he was already sad again, but with a breath of exhalation, his shoulders loosened a lot.

Seeing this, Xun Yu let go of Cao Cao's arm, took half a step back, folded his hands in salute, bowed deeply, and said solemnly: "Lord, Yu understands the reason, and the princes in the hall want to let the lord be the boss, so he has this intention." ”

"If the lord takes the wealth of Yanzhou and Xuzhou to build a large number of buildings, it will be seriously depleted, or additional taxes will be charged, so that the people will complain, they will definitely slander and recall, and the successor can take advantage of this opportunity to continue the civil construction and get the convenience of the lord."

"In this way, the infamy is on the back of the lord, but there is always someone who can sit back and enjoy the benefits."

"If the lord does not use Yan and Xu's wealth, he will immediately make a statement to the Son of Heaven, reprimand the lord for neglecting the holy order, not thinking about serving the government, and collecting all the money and grain obtained into the soldiers and horses, and even secretly criticizing the lord for his bad intentions and practicing the law of the emperor."

Cao Cao took a deep breath and looked at Xun Yu fixedly, before he spoke: "Wen Ruo, I don't care what others say, I care what you think of me." ”

"If it weren't for you, you were also shaken, how could you say these words now?" Cao Cao smiled self-deprecatingly.

This made Xun Yu like a lightning strike.

He shook his head and said: "My lord, if Wen Ruo is by no means shaken, no matter how others slander and persuade each other, and force each other with honor, you will only see the lord who is loyal to the monarch and the country and convinces people with virtue." ”

"It's just that I'm weighing the relationship between the court and the lord."

"I ordered people to investigate the news in many ways and find out where the generals of Chang'an were going at the beginning, which is to worry about the main public; At the same time, it continued to cooperate with various ministries to reduce the construction of the government office, which was also for the sake of the lord. ”

"Wen Ruo," Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief, a smile on his face again, and said, "Listening to your words, I will suffer some grievances, and it doesn't matter." ”

"What do you think you should do now?"

Xun Yu arched his hand and said: "I will not give in below, and now in Xudu, it is not mainly based on civil construction and expansion of the city, there is still room to maneuver, as long as you meet Your Majesty, know it with reason, and Chen Zhi with affection, Your Majesty should understand." ”

"Why do you want to do it?" Cao Cao listened patiently, he wanted to inform Xun Yu that the decision of the Son of Heaven had changed, and he would not be forced so hard at this time.

However, what arrangements Xun Yu made at this time, he still wanted to hear it again.

Xun Yu said: "Sweep away the old generals in Chang'an, but after the autumn harvest, it is a top priority, and it was found that Li Dao Guo Yan fled to Chang'an and wanted to go west to return to Liangzhou; Yang Feng and Han Xian fled to Runan, and then went to Huainan and defected to Yuan Shao; Hanoi County guarded Zhang Yang was no different, but he could send troops to win over, but Zhang Ji, who had a meritorious guard, went south to Nanyang County. ”

"Zhang Ji?" Cao Cao's face was pale, Nanyang is a large county with a population of one million, the terrain is strong, choking the southern part of Cao Cao's territory, and if he is not careful, he will be raided in the rear.

Even if he doesn't use troops, if he lends the way to other princes, it will be a hidden danger.

Wen Ruo's meaning is nothing more than to make the full court understand that it is not safe now, and it is necessary to first collect the rebel generals and princes who refuse to obey the edict.

But no matter how you look at it, it is just a delaying tactic, and after a few years, if they sweep one after another, and there is no strong enemy outside, they will continue to drag their feet, trying to make Cao Cao force uncaught, and then take office.

The best way is to replace these officials while continuing to make meritorious contributions, maintain a good system, and if it can be achieved, it will have the name of the morality of the Son of Heaven in the future, and at the same time make the court stable and unchaotic.

This road needs to be walked for a long time, otherwise there will be chaos inside and outside, resulting in hidden dangers and chaos.

"Yes, in the next general's words, the grain harvested in the autumn will be used for the officers and soldiers in the army, first guard the surroundings of Xudu, and return to the old generals of Chang'an, and they will never let them build so much."

Xun Yu's expression was moved and serious, he originally planned to talk about these things in the future, but now that the lord has come to ask, he naturally has to say it.

Moreover, he was even afraid now that even saying this would not be able to eliminate Cao Cao's anger.

Xun Yu also saw the grievances suffered by the lord.

At this time, Cao Cao's face was as usual, but he seemed to be thinking about something, and only after a while did he nod slightly, looked at Xun Yu and said: "What Wen Ruo said is extremely true, it is important to stabilize the court, but it is even more important to attack it. ”

"There are a lot of traitors outside, and they still need a large army to continue to conquer, and those who do not respect the orders of the Han court will be subdued one by one."

Xun Yu's words made Cao Cao pay attention to another solution, there was no need to deal with the Son of Heaven and the princes in the court, and it was also an option to take the troops out to fight.

In this way, these ministers can have nothing to say, and they can also really use the money and food where they should be used.

"Don't worry, my lord, I will go to your majesty and tell you about this matter in front of the holy car."

"No need, tomorrow in the court, besides, I believe that the words of these ministers may not be His Majesty's thoughts," Cao Cao sighed and said earnestly: "If there is a text, the rear can be worry-free, otherwise I am fighting outside, but the rear is assassinated by these ministers, heh, who should I complain to." ”

"The minister's intention should be His Majesty's will," Xun Yu suddenly muttered, causing Cao Cao to laugh.

"Not necessarily, if you are a gentleman, but it doesn't mean that the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty are all gentlemen, what they want is power in their hearts, and they want to control the court with one hand and expel me out, maybe they are still ashamed to be an official in the same dynasty with me!"

Cao Cao's words made Xun Yu fall into deep thought, he did not refute, but listened to Cao Cao's words in his heart, so he sent Cao Cao away, and after returning to the main hall of the government office, he could not calm down for a long time.

At the beginning, Xun Yu only thought that these old ministers were serious about Li Guo and the two of them taking power seriously and killing innocents indiscriminately, so they were afraid that the lord Cao Cao was also such a person, so they would be so vigilant and coercive, but at this time, it was not the case.

They may really want power, as the lord said.

However, isn't it ungrateful to come to fight for power and profit at this time, leaving aside the lord? You must know that if there is no lord to rescue, relying on Eryuan to come slowly, I am afraid that I will encounter an accident halfway.

The soldiers and horses of Li and Guo Yan were in hot pursuit at that time.

Xun Yu has left some seeds of scrutiny in his heart, and he will observe the officials in the court in the future.

"If it's really a mediocre person, maybe I should make a choice......

Xun Yu sighed deeply, he was also a little disappointed in his heart, and seeing Cao Cao so angry and aggrieved today, he was also a little angry for some reason.

……

The next day, when Xun Yu wanted to speak against him, Fu Wan and Dong Cheng made a move first, and once again mentioned that the money and grain taxes of the two states would be used to expand Xudu after the autumn harvest.

The mansion was built and the land was built, so that the government offices of the hundred officials could flourish, and the officials of the various ministries could recruit subordinate assistants.

Come to prosper the prosperity of the capital, you can carry out the governance in an orderly manner, so that the political scene of Luoyang can be reproduced, and the scholars who come from all over the country have a place to debate and learn.

After all, Yingchuan is a big county with a hundred years of Wenhui and deep roots, and it should also reproduce the style of Wensheng back then.

But after saying that, he was naturally scolded by the Son of Heaven.

"You're all mediocre! Do you know what the situation is now!? Liu Xie kicked the object on the case in front of him to the ground, pointed at Dong Cheng and scolded: "I always thought you were a loyal minister!" But your words will lead me to the land of the faint king! ”

"At present, the situation is chaotic, and there are endless wars in various places, if there is money and food this year, it should be to reduce taxes and let the people be peaceful, so that they can have long-term resources. The courtyard of the house, isn't it rich and luxurious, so you can't be subordinate? ”

"I, not a faint king, once the people in the world are scattered, the people should be the most important, and the treasury can be used to slowly expand, and it will be good to have various ministries and government offices and palace walls and courtyards within a few years, and I don't have such a requirement."

"If so, if they ask Sikong again, they can tell Yu Zhen that any official who dislikes me and shouts that the government office is hard, and refuses to be an official, can also resign and leave."

"Your Majesty, Shengming!" Cao Cao smiled from ear to ear at the bottom of the position, and directly turned his head to look at Dong Cheng and the others, seeing their deflated appearance, his heart was happy.

These people think that Liu Xie is young and only knows pleasure, and their nostalgia for the old capital of Luoyang is thinking about the golden and brilliant life that is drunk and forgetful.

In fact, although he is young, he is also the son of the Han Dynasty, and the history books handed down by his ancestors for more than ten generations record the deeds of the emperors.

There are good and bad.

Liu Xie is not afraid that the historian will record his good or bad, he is afraid that the Han Dynasty will come to an abrupt end in him, and finally this generation, so what he wants may be that the Han family can regain stability in the world, rather than being controlled by others.

The traitors in the world must not be begged, and the foundation of the people must not be ignored.

After Dong Cheng was scolded, the whole person fell into an inexplicable anger.

That's not what you said before! Just a few nights ago, when we came to meet Jinyan, you also said that the national system should be the most important, and when the construction and expansion to show the world, the Han Dynasty is still prosperous.

How is it that now, everything has changed?!

Could it be that first refusal, and then let me persuade me, in this way, it seems that Your Majesty is benevolent? Let me bear Cao Cao's grudge?

As it should be.

Your Majesty, you have already understood the way of the emperor, and it seems that the past few years of wandering have also made him grow a lot.

At that time, Dong Zhuo took a fancy to Liu Xie's young intelligence, and he was better than Liu Wei since he was a child, so he would discuss with Taifu Yuan Kui and set up another His Majesty.

Dong Cheng thought of this and felt that it was very likely, so he tentatively bowed his hand again, and said with a smile on his face: "Your Majesty is indeed benevolent and benevolent, but the national body of this Han Dynasty cannot be ignored. ”

"Nonsense!!" Liu Xie frowned on the couch, pointed at Dong Cheng and scolded, "Say it again!" ”

At this moment, Liu Xie was trembling with anger, and he had already hinted many times that he should not mention this matter again, otherwise I would definitely become a faint king of resentment among all the people, and he would actually make a big fuss.

"Your Majesty."

"Get out! I won't let you say that again! ”

Dong Cheng was just about to speak, but he was scolded again, and he was already full of doubts at the moment, I don't know why.

This has been discussed before, and it was the princes who came to you and said, why did you change the hexagram again?

"Your Majesty......"

Dong Cheng wanted to say more, but he was stopped by a look and didn't dare to speak casually.

The morning discussion of the day was almost dominated by Cao Cao's words, and Liu Xie agreed to what he advocated, and the money and food after the autumn were enlarged and handed over to Cao Cao to co-ordinate, so in a peaceful manner, the early dynasty ended.

Returning to Sikong Mansion, Cao Cao felt deeply relaxed, so he ordered to track down the remnants of Zhang Ji in Wancheng, and ordered the three armies to be ready to fight at any time, and not to make Zhang Ji and Liu express any agreement in Nanyang.

"According to the military situation, Zhang Ji went to Nanyang Wancheng to garrison, in the name of counterinsurgency, but he gathered a lot of old Xiliang troops along the way, including Xiliang people who fled from Li Dao, Guo Yan and other soldiers and horses."

"Therefore, his grain and grass are not enough, and he can only make a living by looting, so he will definitely clash with Liu Biao in Jingzhou," Guo Jia only judged Zhang Ji's situation in an instant after hearing these military information.

"Yes, after the autumn harvest, as long as the grain is sufficient, you can choose to recruit elite soldiers, and rebel in the name of the Son of Heaven, as for Yuan Shu's side, I expect him to delay time, and he will never respond so quickly to the matter of Taifu Ma Riyan and Zhao Wen in the service."

"Since we are in the first place and can take the advantage, we should take the opportunity to collect the princes from all over the country, they still have soldiers and horses under their command, even if they will not surrender, we should form an alliance and use the edict of the Son of Heaven to order them to garrison our south."

When he said this, he was actually talking about Zhang Ji, the prince of Xiliang who had sent food and money for unprecedented time on the way to protect the return of the Son of Heaven to the east, and also mediated the fight between Li Dao and Guo Yan for a period of time.

Therefore, His Majesty always remembered Zhang Ji's kindness and took good care of him, even if he did not come to worship with the edict, he did not blame, but just let him go.

Therefore, if you want to conquer Zhang Ji, of course, it is not a bloody battle to the end, but to take the line of Your Majesty's kindness to win over.

"Hmph," Cao Cao chuckled twice, and then Xi Zhicai arched his hand: "Zhang Ji's exploits have been personally witnessed by His Majesty, so they are also recorded, and this is where I feel surprised." ”

"Before Zhang Ji escaped, he also knew that he had betrayed His Majesty a great favor, and then made meritorious deeds before leaving, and at this time he was in Nanyang to quell the rebellion, and his vision was far-reaching."

"At this moment, if the Yuan brothers want to be enemies of the lord, they can win over Zhang Ji, and Liu Biao only needs to turn a blind eye, which can be regarded as secretly helping each other and letting the two men fight."

"If the lord wants to win him over, he needs to pay more sincerity to move him."

"Hmmm......"

Cao Cao's eyes were slightly dark, and his ambition was like watching the fire, and he could see the crux of the situation at a glance.

Zhang Ji can really be said to have chosen a place where he can be left and right.

"Okay, this matter will be discussed at a later date, and pay close attention to the news from Nanyang."

Cao Cao didn't decide immediately, and put the matter down first.

After another ten days or so, when the autumn harvest came, the people began to be busy in the fields, and Cao Cao received another piece of information.

Zhang Ji had already occupied a city in Jingzhou, but sure enough, because there were too many Xiliang stragglers in front of him, he fell into the danger of grain and grass, and he didn't know where to ask for food.

And Xiangyang, Jingzhou, garrisoned by Jiancheng, did not open the door to greet him, Liu Biao regarded it as a tiger, wolf and thief, and did not greet him with etiquette.

Cao Cao knew about this, so he decided not to send troops, and instead let Cao Hong and Cao Chun lead the troops into Runan, garrison Runan and Tuntian, and wait for the development of the situation.

So in the name of going out to fight against the rebellion, let the Son of Heaven order the states and counties to ask for money, and at the same time urge Yuan Shu to send the Taifu and the servant back to the city, and order him to be sluggish.

He also asked for another 60,000 stone of military rations to transport it back to fight against the rebellion, and in the edict, it was implied that Yuan Shu had blocked Cao Cao from going to meet the Han Emperor, and once the edict was sent, Yuan Shu was furious.

……

Yangzhou, Shouchun.

"Ugly Cao Mengde! Today, you dare to use the order of the Son of Heaven to balance me! ”

"And send him food! Let me send the merits of the meritorious people in the territory and let the court reward them!? He wants to be beautiful! ”

Yuan Shu directly threw the edict and put the people who came to deliver the edict under house arrest in Huainan.

At the same time, he now feels that he can't wait any longer, he has the jade seal of the country in his hand, he has the fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River, and there are more than 400,000 people to follow, and the soldiers are full of food, so why should he serve the name of Emperor Han again.

I don't respect Cao Cao, so I ordered someone to prepare secretly.

Yuan Shu thought to himself, but Jin Shang, who was standing under him, sighed and said, "At this time, the notice that the Son of Heaven wants to reward the meritorious ministers is issued to the whole city, how can the prince resist Youyou's mouth?" ”

"If it is a reward, it can divide the forces of the public, why don't you let me wait to return to Chang'an and deal with you?"

Yuan Shu sneered, looked at his bitter and hateful appearance, and said contemptuously: "When you came, I said that if you use it for me, you can conspire with great things, if you don't want to, in fact, your role is just to give talismans." ”

Jin Shang's face was like ashes, his heart sank, and he nodded: "Okay, since that's the case, it's inconvenient for me to say more." ”

He had already developed the will to die, but before that, he couldn't let Yuan Shu have a good time.

(End of chapter)