"Looking at its nature, it is enough to support the headquarters." [Jin Shu·Liu Xuan Zai Ji]
Weiyang Palace, Xuanshi Palace.
The captain of the city gate, the Marquis of Yiyang, entered the palace gate, and when he looked up, he saw Jun Jun from the Zhonghuang Gate hurriedly coming down the steps to greet him.
Because he had more or less contributed to the overthrow of Dong Cheng, even though Wang Duan gave in several times and tried to shirk his efforts to no avail, the emperor still promoted him to such a prominent position as Chengmen Xiaowei for various reasons.
Wang Duan briefly exchanged greetings with Yan Yan, and without rushing in, he took a look at the six newly selected Huangmen ministers who were waiting outside the palace, and asked: "Which minister is the country issuing an edict to?"
He said with a serious smile: "There are only generals of chariots and cavalry, and there are also attendants such as Zhong, Deng, and Han to accompany them."
Wang Duan thanked him and went up the stairs. He saw four new faces besides Sheyuan and Zhongji. Cui Yan, the minister of Huangmen, was a student of Zheng Xuan, the Guanglu doctor. He followed Zheng Xuan to Chang'an and met with Gongsun Fang and Zheng Xuan.
Hun and others entered the Department of Official Affairs to study, and then worshiped the doctors and magistrates of various counties. Later, they became Huangmen Shilang and served around them. Others such as Lu Dai, Zhao Yan and others were also Xunli officials promoted from their respective localities.
The emperor paid special attention to him, stayed by his side to instill political opinions, and was exposed to the new policies in the court. After broadening his horizons, he would be promoted and appointed again.
"Wang Xiaowei." Zhao Yan came up to say hello. He was relatively young here and had just been transferred back from Nanzheng Ling's post. He knew that Wang Duan had served as the prefect of Shanggu County in Youzhou for many years.
As soon as I came back, I went to attend my father's funeral. I was not familiar with many people in the court, so I specially introduced a few words.
Zhao Yan was one of the first batch of scholars to study in the Department of Civil Affairs. Wang Bin, the official father of Wang Duan who was in charge of the Department of Civil Affairs at that time, there was still some old friendship between the two. When Wang Bin died, Zhao Yan was far away in Hanzhong
, I only sent funeral rites and expressed my condolences, but now in person, I couldn’t help but mention some old things.
"At the beginning, it was mostly due to the teachings of the princes that I became familiar with the changes in the new policies of the DPRK. Therefore, I later followed the army in the southern expedition to Yizhou and served in various counties. As an official, I had no worries and was in harmony with the imperial court." Zhao Yan looked gloomy.
He said with a little regret.
Wang Duan missed his late father, and his eye circles suddenly turned red.
Lu Dai saw that Zhao Yan had become close to Wang Duan in an instant, so he came over to join in the fun without any haste. They exchanged a few words, until Yan Yan left and returned from the palace, and Wang Duan entered the palace, and the chat between them ended.
Finish.
Wang Duan walked leisurely, recalling in his mind that the six Huangmen ministers he had just seen were indeed outstanding men of the moment, with local experience and a vision for the overall situation. The emperor was so good at knowing and employing people, so Han
Why worry about the house not being able to prosper three times?
But he suddenly thought that Zhao Yan and others had their own merits. In comparison, Yang Di from Taishan County, who was also recently selected from the local area, seemed to have nothing refreshing about his conversational talents... The emperor had never
He attaches great importance to the candidates for his personal attendants. Whether he is a lieutenant or a secretary, they are all carefully selected by the emperor and will also be promoted and reused in the future.
But this Yangba is a bit too mediocre.
Wang Duan quickly put this doubt behind him and entered the promulgation room. He saw the emperor sitting in the middle wearing regular clothes, Zhong Yao, Deng Chang, Han Song, Xin Pi, Zhang Zhao, Kuai Liang and other six people.
The attendants were sitting on the couches on the left and right respectively, and sitting on the upper right was a short, stout man with a majestic face.
Since the inside of the palace was not as good as outside, Wang Duan had no time to get acquainted with Xin Pi, Zhang Zhao and other newly promoted servants. After only looking at each other for a few times, he followed the emperor's gesture and sat in the first seat on the upper left reserved for him.
On the couch.
Sitting opposite Wang Duan was none other than the recently popular cavalry general Cao Cao.
Wang Duan vaguely knew that the emperor attached great importance to Cao Cao. In the past few days, almost all of the memorials submitted to Cao Cao were inaccurate. This time he was specially summoned, presumably because of the matter of Gongsun Du, the governor of Liaodong. I heard that this man saw the imperial court regaining Hebei.
Later, he did not take advantage of the situation to attack him, thinking that the imperial court was unable to carry out an expedition. In the past two years, his behavior became more and more wanton. He not only worshiped heaven and earth in the suburbs, used the fields to organize troops, but also colluded with Wuhuan and other tribes outside the Great Wall. After Zhang Liao, the general of Zhenbei, defeated Wuhuan several times,
Gongsun Du came out to protect and shelter him.
This time, Zhang Liao could no longer tolerate Gongsun Du's rampage in Liaodong, so he prepared his troops hard and planned to send troops to attack him.
The emperor only glanced at Wang Duan at this time, and then said to Cao Cao: "... first send an envoy to Liaodong to announce the imperial edict to recruit Gongsun Du and his descendants into the dynasty, and promise him a title and reward. Let's see if he comes! He
If he dares to disobey the imperial edict, he can directly ask Zhang Liao and Huang Zu to send troops from land and sea to capture him in one fell swoop, and then send him to Chang'an. Don't think that if the court gives him two thousand stone seal ribbons, he is really a governor. Zuo is just a remote thief, what kind of situation can he become?
"
Cao Cao was silent for a moment and said: "Your Majesty is wise, and I also think that Gongsun Du has ignored the law and should be conquered as soon as possible. Your Majesty also mentioned the strategy just now. The court will treat you first and then attack. If they are willing to enter the court, you can show your leniency. If you insist,
To be called 'Liaodong Marquis', Zhang Wenyuan is not an easy person. It's just..."
The emperor sneered: "Just what? Do you want to say that Zhijin Wu Xu Rong and Gongsun Du have the same hometown friendship, which makes you feel uncomfortable?" He glanced at Zhong Yao and said: "Xu Rong's memorial has been given.
I have seen that he recommended Gongsun Du to Dong Zhuo in his early years to serve in Liaodong. Although he still has some old feelings, he also regrets it. Yesterday, he wrote a memorial and wanted to go to Youzhou to personally challenge Gongsun Du."
Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said: "Your Majesty is wise, in this way, this courtesy of first saluting and then fighting can be expressed in imperial edicts and private letters respectively, to intercede with Gongsun Du from both public and private places, and to defeat the enemy without fighting.
"I was originally worried that I would be criticized for this matter, so I tried to find a way to change things. Who knew that he was so broad-minded? Your Majesty trusted me and let me do it, which made me worry too much."
The emperor didn't say anything more. When Xu Rong joined Dong Zhuo and was hostile to Cao Cao, he defeated the opponent severely, beat him to disgrace, and even almost killed Cao Cao. The two said that it would be impossible without Liang Zi, Xu Rong
Maybe he won't remember a victory many years ago, but Cao Cao will always remember every defeat he experienced.
"You also listened to what I just said." The emperor made no attempt to mediate between Cao Cao and Xu Rong. He just looked at Wang Duan aside: "You have been in charge of Shanggu County for a period of time. The situation near Youzhou must be
You are very clear about it. What we want to discuss today is not only Gongsun Du, but also the neighboring Wuhuan, Fuyu, etc. If there is anything that is not clearly stated in the memorial, you may wish to tell me one by one."
This was an opportunity for Wang Duan to express himself. He began to explain what he saw and heard in Youzhou one by one. At some places, he would stop midway and let others ask questions. In the process, he gradually saw a few servants.
Regarding the advantages and disadvantages between them, although Zhong Yao, Xin Pi and others all have talents and strategies, in general it seems that the few Huangmen servants outside are better?