Chapter 45: The government and the opposition shake (Part 2)
Yuan Feng advised: "If Qin Jie can dominate Nanyang, it is not the enemy of Ma Yue's 800 bandits. If my son is the prefect of Nanyang, how should he deal with it?"
Yuan Shu disagreed and said, "The crime of Qin Jie's defeat was not in Nanyang, and all the people in Nanyang were not caused by their own methods. After inquiring from many sources, he knew a lot about the eight hundred bandits and Ma Yue's way of using troops. The people came and went like the wind, and could run a hundred miles a day. Although they traveled back and forth, they never occupied the city and guarded them. They specifically picked up the Nanyang soldiers in the empty garrison to launch a sudden attack. Therefore, they succeeded repeatedly. The Nanyang army wanted to fight but could not get it."
Yuan Feng said: "The world is so big and the number of prefectures and counties is so many places that can be used to stretch my hands and feet. Why did my son choose the dangerous place in Nanyang to leap with the thief to fight for life and death?"
A trace of cunning flashed through Yuan Shu's eyes, and he asked without answering, "I wonder what my father thinks about the current situation today?"
"Although the Yellow Turbans are destroyed, the bandits are getting worse and worse, and the building is about to collapse, and the strength cannot be supported." Yuan Feng sighed, "Zongzhengqing Liu Yan has reported to the emperor a few days ago to ask the Fuzhou Patriarch to control the military and political affairs of the states to suppress the bandits with all their might. The court is full of short-sighted people, and there are also eagle Zhang Rang, and Zhao Zhong and greedy people are in the middle to stir up trouble. I see that Your Majesty seems to have the intention to agree. Don't you know that once this example is opened, the foreign rule will be divided, and the imperial power will fall, and the country will be denied."
Yuan Shu disagreed and said: "Now that the imperial family is in decline, the party and the corruption are rampant, the family members are rising together, Fuzhou is governed by the French towns, this is the general trend. If our Yuan family cannot take advantage of the situation, they will be replaced by others! Now, there are bandits in Nanyang, which seems to be extremely dangerous, but it is not a chance. Eight hundred bandits are like a torrent. If they are blocked, they will be flooded. But if they take advantage of the situation and make good use of them, it may not be a helping force."
Yuan Feng looked gloomy and calm. He looked at Yuan Shu for a long time and sighed after a long time: "My son has grown up. He is a father and a man, and he will soon be in the world. The hope of Yuan's revival should be with you in the beginning."
Yuan Shu knelt in front of Yuan Feng and said sincerely: "Please help me."
Yuan Feng nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashed through his eyes. He had such a child, and he would have no regrets in his death.
At this moment, the butler's report suddenly came from outside the door: "Master, the general is here to visit the mansion."
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The next day, Emperor Ling, who had not had an early court for a long time, could not resist Empress He's plea, and had to get up early in the morning to participate in the court discussion.
As the bells and drums were ringing, the three dukes and nine ministers, civil and military officials entered the hall in sequence, bowed and kowtowed, and shouted three times, the emperor was exempted from courtesy, stood up and placed on both sides of the golden hall. The central servant Zhang Rang shook the whisk in his hand, grabbed a step forward, and screamed in his throat: "I have a good news, and I will leave the court without any trouble~~"
"I have a copy of the book."
As Zhang Rang finished speaking, Sikong Yuan Feng had already left the class and fell on Danji.
Yuan’s fourth generation of the three Dukes, Yuan Feng was an important official in the court. Emperor Ling did not dare to be negligent, so he said with kindness: “Your dear, please calm down, what’s the matter?”
Yuan Feng got up with great difficulty and bent down deeply. A loud voice suddenly echoed throughout the hall: "The Yellow Turban bandits rekindled, and eight hundred bandits swept across Nanyang and occupied Wancheng again. Even the old father of the general, the current father-in-law, is now trapped in the thief! Qin Jie, the prefect of Nanyang, was stubborn and lost Wancheng at the beginning of the chaos. He should have been beheaded in court. It was Zhongrang Chang Zhang Rang who pleaded for him, and he still ordered him to stay with the prefect as the general to atone for his sins, which led to the fact that he is now in charge. I asked the court officer to verify that Zhongrang Zhang Rang's crime of not knowing the people and improperly employing people."
Zhang Rang, who was standing on the jade stairs, was shocked when he heard this, knelt in panic before the Ling Emperor's throne, and shouted: "Yuan Sikong slandered people, I'm sorry for my old slave."
Before Zhang Rang finished speaking, the minister Yuan Wei, the minister Wang Yun, the minister Cai Yong and other dozens of ministers, including the minister, came out to lie under Danji, and said loudly: "I will ask Your Majesty to order the Tingwei to thoroughly investigate this matter!"
Emperor Ling frowned. This matter was really difficult for him. The Zhongchang Shi Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong were the people he trusted the most. If these two people were not there, they would be tasteless even when they were served. However, behind Yuan Feng and Yuan Wei were all civil and military officials, and he would not be willing to offend him on either side!
Although Emperor Ling was foolish, he knew to figure out the whole story of the matter first.
"You are so kind to you, Yuan Sikong said just now, I am very confused when I heard about it. Can you tell me in detail?"
Yuan Feng said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Rang is not employed properly, Nanyang Prefect Qin Jie neglects his duties, the bandits in Nanyang County have revived, and the eight hundred bandits that have replaced them are still more fierce and stubborn than the Yellow Turban bandits. Nanyang soldiers have been defeated repeatedly, and many counties such as Fuyang and Sui County have been destroyed. Now even the county seat Wancheng has fallen again. The entire Nanyang County administration has collapsed, and the people are hanging upside down, and the situation is already eroded!"
Emperor Ling was stunned when he heard this, and after a long time he laughed, "You are joking with me, right? Is it that my little bandits are going to seize the county-level city where I have heavy troops stationed. Who dares to believe this? I am afraid that only a three-year-old child will believe it."
Many of the civil and military officials also laughed. Like Emperor Ling, they were unwilling to believe this news. They all felt that Sikong Yuan Feng and Situ Yuan Wei were too reckless. Even if they wanted to overthrow the Ten Generals, they could not fabricate such a ridiculous and unbelievable story. At least they should find some decent crimes.
Zhang Rang secretly cried out for luck in his heart, and then he countered coldly: "Your Majesty, Yuan Sikong is trying to inflict a crime, so why not worry about it? Qin Jie still knows this old slave, smart and skillful, and has great talent! Although he has lost Wancheng, the old slave of Zhongyuan has already explained it to His Majesty in detail."
Emperor Ling waved his hand and said, "I also know this. Qin Jie can hold on to hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turbans for several months. If someone else goes, I'm afraid I won't be able to defend it for a day! Qin Jie is not only innocent, but also has some achievements. If the county magistrates in various places are as victorious as Qin Jie, what are you afraid of the Yellow Turban bandits?"
Yuan Feng paused the ground with his first downstairs, and shouted: "Everything that the old minister said is true. If there is a word of false words, he is willing to be tortured by Lingchi!"
Emperor Ling still disbelief: "If this is true, why don't you see the post report? How did Sikong know?"
Yuan Feng said: "The little dog followed General Cheqi to Nanyang a few days ago, and I only learned about it."
"Yes, my dear said just now, even the father-in-law was trapped in a thief." Emperor Ling turned his eyes to He Miao and asked, "He dear, is there any such thing?"
He Miao came out of the group and said, "This is indeed the case."
Emperor Ling said unhappily: "The father-in-law is trapped in a thief's hand. This matter is quite serious, why not report it early?"
He Miao said calmly: "I was about to submit a copy, but I was taken first by Lord Yuan."
Seeing that Emperor Ling seemed to believe it, Zhang Rang immediately said anxiously: "Your Majesty, don't listen to slander. This is because He Miao and Yuan Feng colluded in advance to frame the old slave. What's wrong with the old slave?"
Zhang Rang was also stunned. He was originally unaware of the people, and it was just a trivial matter to use people. At most, the emperor was scolded by the court and said a few words to the court. It was impossible to really hand it over to the court for a thorough investigation. However, Zhang Rang was used to being arrogant and domineering. Seeing that someone dared to report to him, and the fact that the 800 bandits attacked Wancheng was indeed too incredible, so he instinctively counterattacked. Not only did he confirm the guilt of protecting Qin Jie, but he also bit him stupidly, claiming that Yuan Feng and He Miao colluded in advance and slandered him, but this time he pushed himself into a dead end.
"Report~~~"
As Zhang Rang finished speaking, a loud trumpet sound suddenly sounded outside the hall. The sound gradually came from far to near, and gradually came outside the Golden Hall. Immediately, a dusty warrior appeared in the sight of all officials and fell outside the yellow gate. The clear sound of the metal and stone steps colliding for a long time.
"Nanyang Palace News!"
The warrior knelt on one knee, took off Huang Ling Baoyu who was carrying him, and raised his hands high above the top.
Zhang Rang's expression changed instantly, the Ling Emperor's eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice: "Come on!"
The Huangmen Minister had already taken the newspaper from the warrior, and ran over the Danban and offered it to the golden stairs. Another eunuch took it and presented it to the front of the Ling Emperor's case.
After reading the ten lines at a glance, Emperor Ling suddenly stood up from the dragon throne and said in disbelief: "Is there really this matter? It's really this matter! Just 800 bandits really took Wancheng? It really took Wancheng!"
In the Golden Palace, all the civil and military officials were terrified and could not believe their ears. The Yellow Turban bandits were all in a chaotic crowd, and even tens of thousands of people were often chased and killed by hundreds of officials. Now, with only 800 people, they have captured the county-level city where the official army is heavily stationed. It is really shocking!
Zhang Rang was so scared that he hurriedly cried: "The old slave has no eyes and mistrusts against Qin Jie, which has caused the remnants of the Han Dynasty and the country, and he deserves to die."
"Please send Zhang Rang to the court to investigate thoroughly!"
Yuan Feng took advantage of the situation.
"Please send Zhang Rang to the court to investigate thoroughly!"
Yuan Wei, Wang Yun, Cai Yong and others contributed to the fire.
"Please send Zhang Rang to the court to investigate thoroughly!"
Chapter completed!