Three Kingdoms

The second year of Taixing.

December, the first day of the lunar month.

The sky was overcast, thick clouds shrouded the sky over Xu County, and the air was so dull that it made people go crazy.

Low pressure is not only in the air, but also above the court.

At the court meeting, Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty met with Wang Can.

Wang Can presented a series of tribute items in a decent manner, including some clothes, some utensils, and some autumn harvests that symbolized the tribute paid by local princes to Han Emperor Liu Xie, which were cut and tied. Bundle millet.

In terms of quantity, it's not a lot, but it's like sending two pieces of money from a thousand miles away, uh, goose feathers, it's a thought.

And Han Emperor Liu Xie needed this kind of intention most.

The second thing Wang Can said was to prepare to build the Chenwei Palace and set up a statue of Guangwu, and then presented Liu Xie with a prototype of the Guangwu statue...

Liu Xie subconsciously looked at the ministers, but found that all the ministers had their heads lowered. After thinking for a moment, they nodded in agreement. No matter who it is, it seems that no one is qualified to express any opinion on this matter, especially a veto. Unless Liu Xie objects, that's basically it.

Is it necessary to object?

Obviously, it's not necessary.

At least Liu Xie doesn't think it's necessary. If one more person worships Guangwu, maybe he can gain the power of a big man's incense. In addition, the carved statue of Emperor Guangwu lying in the brocade box looks mighty and majestic. good.

However, the third thing Wang Can said caused an uproar.

Wang Can reported that when the imperial troops entered Jizhou and recovered Hanoi, he could send envoys to northern Hebei to recruit the three Yuan brothers...

As soon as Wang Can said this, everyone, including Liu Xie, was a little surprised and looked at each other. They all felt that what Wang Can said to make the three Yuan brothers surrender was simply fantastic. Putting aside whether the three Yuan brothers agreed or not, Cao Cao would not agree either. Are you kidding me? They worked so hard to send troops to Jizhou just to capture an area like Hebei. As soon as the three Yuan brothers surrendered, logically speaking, Cao Cao would stop his troops. If he didn't stop his troops, there would be no one in the future. Will surrender...

Man Chong almost immediately retorted: "Zhongxuan's words are wrong! People of the Yuan family are treasonous and immoral, and their crimes cannot be forgiven. How can we accept them! We should punish evil and eradicate evil to rectify the world!"

Wang Can smiled and said unhurriedly: "The harm in the past is gone, and now the three sons of the Yuan family are just rebels... What's more, Yuan Ni can't kill the ministers, and he has never persecuted your majesty... I can't say that. Why should I not be forgiven..."

Xun Yu's pupils couldn't help but shrink.

Logically speaking, what Wang Can said is correct. Yuan Shao, who did bad things back then, is now dead. Death will eliminate sins. It is not very reasonable for a father to pay for his son's sins. Coupled with the last half of the sentence, it is simply heartbreaking!

Liu Xie couldn't help but close his eyes after hearing this, for fear that the emotions revealed in his eyes would accidentally be seen by the people in the hall. Persecution of the Emperor, who is persecuting now? Isn't this the lice on the bald head, obvious?

"Now the world has been in chaos for a long time. The people want peace, but they can't get it, so they run into the wilderness crying. The city walls are ruined, the villages are abandoned, the barns are empty, and the crops are dead. The people are sad because food is eaten, and the weeds are spreading all over the world! So Chinese! Such a barbaric frontier!"

Wang Can looked around and said loudly, "If your majesty pardons him, the three sons of the Yuan family will definitely repent and surrender according to the imperial edict. In this way, the war can be quelled, the people can be at peace, and the country can be stabilized! Taxes can be reduced, and the people's hearts can be stabilized. Isn’t it the best policy to avoid a wasted death, to care for the soldiers and the people at the bottom, and to care for the heaven and earth at the top?”

Wang Can's words were righteous and firm, sonorous and powerful.

Xun Yu raised his eyebrows slightly.

Guo Jia still looked half-dead and half-awake, as if he wasn't listening to what Wang Can said at all.

Xiahou Dun couldn't hold himself back anymore. Fortunately, he still had reason and didn't roar in the hall, but his voice was not quiet: "Although Yuan Benchu ​​died, the Yuan family did not listen to the court's orders. They were arrogant in the territory and had hundreds of thousands of troops. They were ambitious. Zhao Ran, why are you willing to surrender?! Even if you pretend to surrender, I am afraid that you have evil intentions, and if you are too conceited, you will rebel again! Now the king's army's northern expedition is to eliminate a serious trouble for the country, how can we stop the army and leave behind troubles in the future!"

"What the general said makes sense..." Wang Can still said slowly, "But... the general seems to have underestimated His Majesty and regarded Cao Sikong as nothing? Even if the three sons of the Yuan family pretended to surrender in order to plan for a follow-up, but Didn't His Majesty react at all? Did Cao Sikong sit back and watch? Forget it! Even if the government and the public did not do anything, and Jizhou pretended to surrender to save money, could it be that there was no gathering in the court? Your Majesty is unparalleled in benevolence, Cao Sikong is outstanding in talent, and What are you afraid of?"

"Even if the three sons of the Yuan family are determined to resist, Your Majesty should try to recruit them and appease them..." Wang Can continued, "Now that the world is in chaos and the princes from all over the country stop and watch, wouldn't it be counterproductive if the princes of the imperial court press forward step by step? Once the imperial court shows its tolerance, tolerance and forgiveness, there will be many people who care about His Majesty and feel ashamed, and they will return to being kings!"

Man Chong retorted: "Zhongxuan's words are quite reasonable when I first heard them, but they cannot be used. If all the princes in the world had the heart to surrender, there would be no current chaos!"

Wang Can chuckled disdainfully, as if Man Chong's words were as good as unsaid.

"Hmph!" Seeing Wang Can's expression, Jiang Ji suddenly seemed a little angry. He took a step forward, snorted coldly, and bluntly scolded, "Has the hussar general also returned to the king?" Man Chong was still considered a favor. It was said in a more subtle way, but Jiang Ji just opened it up.

Jiang Ji, courtesy name Zitong, was originally a county official in Jiujiang, and later served as a farewell officer in Yangzhou. After Cao Cao conquered Yuzhou in the south and defeated Yuan Shu, he was hired by Cao Cao as the prefect of Danyang. Now he has been promoted to the prime minister's palace. He is considered to be a person who has entered Cao Cao's main adviser circle.

Of course, as for Cao Cao's promotion to Jiang Ji, a member of the Jiangnan faction, whether he is really optimistic about Jiang Ji's talents, or whether he feels that he needs to balance the factions under him, it is a matter of benevolence and wisdom.

As soon as Jiang Ji finished speaking, Liu Ye glanced at Xun Yu thoughtfully.

Xun Yu still didn't make any special movements, as if there was something interesting under his nose that attracted all his attention.

Guo Jia on the side shook his head slightly, as if to express something.

After listening to Jiang Ji's words, Wang Can burst out laughing, quite joyfully, and seemed to have tears coming out of the corners of his eyes.

Jiang Ji shook his sleeves and said with some dissatisfaction: "Why are you laughing?"

Wang Can said loudly: "General Hussar returned to the north, captured Baibo, broke through Heishan, defeated Xianbei, defeated Sanfu, settled Hanzhong, stabilized Longxi, stabilized Sichuan and Shu, and established the Han Dynasty. He marched in the south and north, fought in the wind and frost, and never left his horse. The saddle and armor are never left behind, the merits are shining brightly, and the battle results are illustrious. Even the champion of the year is nothing more than that! He pays tribute every year, cares about His Majesty, does not forget the emperor's favor, and does everything respectfully, just like building the statue of Guangwu. I obey your Majesty’s wishes! How can such a loyal person to the country return to the king? If all the people in the world are hussars, how can they disturb Youyou!”

"Now, His Majesty, there is such a person who is sowing discord and gossiping!" Wang Cancai was not polite, and he shouted back on the spot, "This...forget it, I have no interest in knowing the villain's name! There is no one here! As a loyal person, why do you have the dignity to stand here! Why don’t you retreat quickly!”

"Bold!" Jiang Ji said, but glanced at Xun Yu from the corner of his eyes and found that Xun Yu shook his head slightly, then stepped back and stopped talking.

Everyone else in the hall was silent when they heard the words. Some people's faces dropped on the spot, while others lowered their heads and fell into deep thought...

General Fei Qian of the Hussars had indeed accomplished great feats in defeating the rebels, but the current situation could no longer be sealed.

I can only pretend not to know.

In terms of position, Fei Qian is now a hussar general, equivalent to the Three Dukes, and the third assistant in Guanzhong. He is already a top minister, standing at the highest level.

Unless you seal a great general...

However, most generals were originally reserved for the emperor's relatives. As the emperor's right-hand man, he helped to command the country's troops. If Fei Qian was really appointed as a general, then when Fei Qian really performed his duties and managed Lao Cao's troops, then To listen or not to listen?

Therefore, in terms of official positions, Fei Qian is basically unable to be promoted!

As for the title, it actually sounds like the icing on the cake and is of no use. Whether there are 2,000 households or 3,000 households in the city, they are all from the Pingyang area, and they all originally belonged to Fei Qian. If they should be sealed, then they should be sealed in Guanzhong, and once they are sealed in Guanzhong , that would almost reach the peak of the nobility with different surnames.

Therefore, although there is still some space for the title of nobility, it is not big.

Putting aside the topic of merit not being rewarded, or merit not being rewarded, if Fei Qian is also included in the list of disloyal ministers and accuses Fei Qian of having different intentions, then it is almost equivalent to breaking up with Fei Qian and openly breaking up. !

What's more, although Fei Qian's actions in the past few years are a little out of line, which of the princes in the world is not like this? It is said that Fei Qian sent troops to attack Sichuan and Shu without permission. Could it be that Cao Cao had Liu Xie's real instructions? Everyone is doing the same thing, and no one is doing much better.

There was a moment of silence in the main hall, and one could hear breathing.

Xun Yu frowned slightly. He knew that Wang Can was a sharp talker, so he didn't want to be too busy. He just wanted to let Wang Can end the court meeting early and it would be over. However, he didn't expect that one person said a word, and the more Wang Can spoke, the more he became more and more angry. It's so exciting, and it's so blatant that Jiang Ji can't step down...

"Your Majesty..." Xun Yu had no choice but to take a step forward and said in a deep voice, "What Wang Zhongxuan said is true. We can send an angel to Hebei to issue the edict... If the three sons of the Yuan family persist in their stubbornness, don't blame your Majesty's heavenly army for being ruthless! "

Xun Yu also figured it out. Instead of arguing endlessly with Wang Can in the court, he might as well accept it first. Although this kind of thing is tricky, it doesn't mean there is no room for maneuver. For example, drag it on for a while, and then wait. Cao Cao chopped off the head and announced the edict...

Seeing that Xun Yu agreed, Liu Xie naturally had no objections and immediately ordered the minister to draft an edict to be sent to Jizhou to persuade the three sons of the Yuan family to surrender.

Wang Can did not cause any more trouble, and others did not dare to cause trouble, and soon withdrew from the court.

After the main meeting is over, the second meeting is naturally held.

Although Cao Cao is still on the front line in Jizhou, Xun Yu, as the logistics manager, is naturally the candidate to preside over the meeting of the second dynasty. He convened relevant personnel and held a meeting in the Sikong Mansion.

"This matter is a bit strange..." Liu Ye cupped his hands towards Xun Yu and said slowly, "Wang Zhongxuan is here just for...the matter of the Yuan family's third son?"

This is obviously impossible.

Everyone felt that something was wrong, but after all, it was Liu Ye who went to pick up Wang Can before, so Liu Ye had to speak out first to avoid saying that he was at fault when something went wrong in the future.

Xun Yu looked at Liu Ye and nodded silently.

Xiahou Dun frowned and said nothing. Although Liu Ye was brought by the Xiahou family's bodyguards at the beginning, and indeed no problem was found, but for the bodyguards, not all of them could understand the subtext between the nobles' children, so if there was any negligence, it would lead to It is not impossible that something is missing in the details. In the current situation, Xiahou Dun didn't know clearly what the secret was, and he wasn't sure whether Liu Ye was trying his best or letting go, so he could only remain silent and not express his position at the moment.

Man Chong lowered his head, as if he had been thinking about something. Wang Can definitely didn’t come to Xu County to enjoy the mountains and rivers, or to meddle in other people’s business. He definitely had his intentions. Before, whether it was Man Chong or Xun Yu, they were all on guard against Wang Can. Say something at the meeting...

As a result, although Wang Can did say something, it was very different from what they originally expected. It was like he had prepared a lot of armor to wear on his body, and then the other party just scratched it twice, which felt extremely awkward.

"Have all the tributes been inspected?" Xun Yu confirmed again.

Jiang Ji said from the side: "Everything has been checked. All the tribute items have been checked..." Jiang Ji is not a reckless person. He was just in the court meeting because he needed someone to provoke Wang Can. It's just emotions. After all, people only reveal some things they usually hide when they are angry. It's a pity that the goal was not achieved.

Xun Yu didn't really believe that there would be something among the tributes. Although it was said that General Hussar's men were guarding them all the way, since it was a tribute, there was naturally a list to be counted, and every item was in front of both parties. After inventory and inspection, even the boxes containing the tributes have been replaced. To say that any manipulation was done to the tributes, the possibility is really very low.

"The tributes presented are nothing more than some brocades and furs, which are ordinary..." Cheng Yu also couldn't figure it out, "There is no hidden mystery..."

"Could it have fallen into another person's place?" Xiahou Dun asked.

Xun Yu shook his head and said: "Although the other person is said to be a famous scholar from Sichuan and Shu, his exaggeration is somewhat exaggerated... He just came here to see the statue of Zhenwei and has no other aspirations. He went to the palace without saying anything, and his behavior was not arrogant... If you say There are other plans...well...it shouldn't be..."

After ruling out this, and then ruling out that, after going around in circles, nothing seems to be suspected.

So is that really all there is to it?

General Fei Qian of the Cavalry was just looking for trouble, just to scare them?

Everyone looked at each other, unsure in their hearts, and couldn't help but start thinking again.

"Since there is no problem with people and things, and Wang Zhongxuan only mentioned the third son of the Yuan family in the court... it seems..." Guo Jia pondered, and suddenly slapped the table, "Bad Yes! But one thing was missed! We were all deceived by Wang Zhongxuan!"