novel-bin Chapter 309: General Yuan Shao
Chapter 309: General Yuan Shao
Chapter 309: General Yuan Shao
"See Your Majesty!"
When Liu Bian returned to Jiade Hall, Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Xun You, Liu Yu and Sima Jun all came to greet him.
Liu Bian walked up the steps, looked at the four people, put his hands behind his back as usual, and said, "How is your discussion going?"
Liu Yu raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, I think the situation in the south is urgent. On the basis of the stability of the north, we can draw 50,000 troops, add Cao Cao, Liu Bei and others, a total of hundreds of thousands, and march from Shanyang County and Yingchuan respectively. Within half a year, we will be able to defeat Dong Zhuo!"
Liu Bian did not comment, turned to Xun Yu and others, and said, "Does your Shangshutai also have the same opinion?"
Xun Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance and should not be delayed. I request that you send out the thunderbolt army to deter the scoundrels in the world."
Liu Bian's eyes swept across the faces of Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Xun You, and Sima Jun. These people showed no emotion, and Liu Bian could not tell anything at all.
In theory, what they said was not wrong, but this would undoubtedly undermine Liu Bian's "New Deal", or at least seriously hinder progress!
In Liu Bian's view, the importance of the "New Deal" exceeds the so-called rebellion in the south. The "New Deal" is the foundation for the stability of his throne and his hope for the revival of the Han Dynasty!
Obviously, no one except Sima Jun could understand his intentions.
Liu Bian didn't beat around the bush. He straightened his chest and said, "Let me tell you a few things."
Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Liu Yu and others bowed their bodies, their minds solemn, as if listening to the holy teachings.
When Liu Bian left before, he looked very bad and there was a hint of murderous intent in his expression.
But after coming back, the Majesty in front of him seemed less fierce, but more determined.
Liu Bian pondered over it again and again, and said in a deep and powerful voice: "First, next year, the era name will be changed to Jian'an. From now on, except for imperial edicts, Jian'an Yuanbao will be minted. Three years later, except for Jian'an Yuanbao, all other coins will be abolished!"
"Your Majesty, I obey your command." Xun Yu raised his hand and responded.
Liu Bian had planned to mint new coins several years ago, but due to the empty treasury, it remained superficial.
Liu Bian stared at Xun Yu, and after a moment's silence, he said calmly, "Second, I have decided to select new ministers of the Licao and Hucao. This is a matter that I will personally decide, and the Shangshutai should not interfere."
As soon as the words came out, almost everyone changed color.
Now Xun Yu concurrently serves as the Minister of Revenue, and Xun You concurrently serves as the Minister of Personnel. Logically, they should have been in these positions when they entered the Secretariat, but Liu Bian unexpectedly let both of them hold these positions concurrently.
But now they have to select again, and there is only one reason - Liu Bian is not satisfied with them!
Liu Yu glanced at Xun Yu and others calmly, concentrating secretly.
Sima Jun did not move at all, as if he had not heard anything.
Xun Yu, Xun You, and Zhong Yao's expressions shifted, but they finally suppressed their uneasiness and raised their hands, saying, "We accept your order."
Liu Bian hummed, looked at their expressions, and said: "Third, regarding the 'separation of military and political affairs', the Shangshutai and the Da Sima Mansion must vigorously promote it. I want to see the results by the end of next year at the latest!"
It can be said that the 'separation of military and politics' was the foundation for Liu Bian to sit firmly on the throne and the basis for implementing the 'New Deal'. Without the separation of military power, the governors, prefects and county magistrates in the local areas would all be local lords, and the imperial edicts would be less useful to them than toilet paper.
This policy has also been implemented for many years, but due to various practical difficulties, it could not be completed.
Now that the northern states are basically pacified, there is an opportunity to seize military power from the chief officers.
Xun Yu and Liu Yu both looked strange. They did not respond but fell into deep thought.
The idea of "separation of military and political power" was first proposed soon after Liu Bian ascended the throne, but it was forced to stagnate because of the constant rebellions in various places, which required local officials to recruit soldiers to suppress them.
But even now, the northern states are far from peaceful, and all kinds of chaos are emerging one after another. If the military power of the chief officers is divided, it will not only lead to the intensification of the rebellion, but these chief officers may not cooperate, which will lead to more troubles!
Liu Bian said with dignity, "Are there any difficulties?"
Just as Xun Yu was about to speak, Liu Bian said, "If there are difficulties, we must overcome them. There are so many soldiers in the Imperial Guards camp, they are not there to be kept around. Make full preparations for me, and I will send the Internal Supervisor of the Huangmen Beisi Prison to inspect."
Liu Yu's face suddenly changed, and he immediately raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, we will work hard and give you an explanation next year. There is no need to send eunuchs."
The word "eunuch" was like a nightmare to the gentry.
The nightmare of the "Party and Faction Persecution" still lingers in the minds of scholars, the Twelve Eunuchs are not far away, and the four words "Internal Supervision" make Liu Yu tremble with fear.
Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Xun You and others did not dare to be careless. They raised their hands at the same time and said in a deep voice: "We will do our best. Your Majesty, please be at ease!"
Liu Bian snorted coldly and said, "I have decided to appoint Yuan Shao as the rear general and lead Liu Biao, Gongsun Zan, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian, a total of six armies to attack Dong."
"His Majesty,"
Liu Yu was shocked when he heard this, and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, Yuan Shao is a traitor, and he will..."
Liu Bian waved his hand expressionlessly and said, "This matter is settled. The Shangshutai and the Grand Marshal's Office must fully implement the established plan and not be interfered with. Regarding Dong Zhuo's matter, I will personally take action."
Not only Liu Yu could not accept it, but Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao and Sima Jun also found it difficult to accept that in the face of Dong Zhuo's blatant rebellion, he actually conferred a title on Yuan Shao!
Just as the four were about to speak, Liu Bian waved his hand again and said, "In addition, the 'Beijing Inspection' of the Ministry of Justice and the Censorate will start this year and last until the end of next year. It will assess the conduct, ability, loyalty, attitude and style of all officials. I want to see all the detailed investigation conclusions! The joint examination in October will continue to expand in scale. Confucius said that there is no distinction between the classes in education, and the court should not be rigid in recruiting scholars. The reform of the county level must be completed next year to lay a solid foundation for the county level..."
Xun Yu's words were blocked in Liu Bian's throat. Listening to Liu Bian's long list of "orders", the stern look on his somewhat mature face became more and more serious.
What Liu Bian said was the plan of the "New Deal", but it was only a part of it, or it could be said that it was just the early stages.
In essence, it is still aimed at the word "land".
"Land" is the core of Liu Bian's "New Deal" and the foundation of the revival of the Han Dynasty.
Zhong Yao and Xun You understood that Liu Bian still asked the court to focus on the "New Deal" and was not as tolerant as before, and directly gave a time limit.
Add to the previous "internal supervision", the filling of vacancies in the Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Revenue, and the "Beijing Inspection", it is obvious that there is no trust in the Secretariat!
In other words, distrust of the 'Yingchuan Party'!
Zhong Yao and Xun You glanced at each other quietly, their eyes filled with solemnity.
The emperor's suspicion is undoubtedly the most fatal to his courtiers!
Liu Bian listed his demands clearly, put his hands behind his back, stared at Xun Yu, and said indifferently: "Prime Minister, is there any difficulty?"
Xun Yu saw determination, coldness, warning and something that could only be understood in Liu Bian's eyes.
Xun Yu was full of difficulties, but he still raised his hand and said, "I obey your order!"
Liu Bian nodded indifferently, turned his head and said to Liu Yu: "Cao Cao has entered the capital. Please call him to the Grand Marshal's Mansion to discuss an accurate strategy to defeat Dong."
Liu Yu's heart was in turmoil and he could hardly calm down.
Because what His Majesty is doing now is completely beyond their expectations and they cannot accept it.
Liu Yu was about to speak, but Liu Bian waved his hand and walked forward, saying, "Don't spread it before it's settled. There's no need to make a fuss about a mere Dong Zhuo. For now, no one should move."
Looking at Liu Bian's back, everyone felt as if there was something stuck in their throat, as if there were thorns on their backs, and as if they were sitting on pins and needles.
Liu Yu was shocked to see Liu Bian leave like this. He was stunned for a long time before he asked Xun Yu and others, "General, Yuan Shao?"
Xun Yu and others looked at him, then looked at each other, seeming to want to say something but stopping themselves.
They no longer care about Yuan Shao, but the mission given to them by Liu Bian.
All the directions under these "new policies" are basically "land division". For the "Yingchuan Party", this "land division" is an extremely terrible thing that they are unwilling to touch, and even cannot mention at the moment!
Dong Zhuo's rebellion threatens the Han Dynasty, and "land division" will also lead to the demise of the Han Dynasty!
Although Sima Jun was not a member of the Yingchuan Party, he was well aware of the New Deal. Seeing that Xun Yu and the others were silent, he said thoughtfully, "Prime Minister, this is the will of His Majesty and we should follow it. Grand Sima, at present, apart from Cao Cao, no one knows Dong Zhuo better. He is the only candidate."
Liu Yu also suspected that Sima Jun and Liu Bian had colluded, and said coldly: "You also agree to appoint Yuan Shao as the rear general to lead the southern princes to attack Dong Zhuo? Don't you think it's ridiculous?"
Sima Jun remained indifferent and said, "Whether it is driving away the wolf and swallowing the tiger, or raising the tiger to cause trouble, your majesty has made the decision, and you must unite as one and not create any complications."
Sima Jun’s meaning was very clear. The situation was urgent and everyone should stop arguing.
But Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Xun You, and Liu Yu all had gloomy expressions on their faces.