"As a famous minister, even if you are guilty, you should still protect him."——————[Three Kingdoms·Wei Shu]
As expected, Cao Cao suffered a lot of criticism in the court, and for a while, the disputes that had been settled due to Liu Yu's incident reappeared. Cao Cao seemed to be rock solid, knowing that the emperor would not give up on him, but he was still a little uneasy in his heart, and even wanted to
He wanted to take this opportunity to build up his momentum. The next day when he entered the palace, he specially invited Yang Biao to talk. The two chatted about the past when they were officials in the same dynasty in Luoyang. Of course, the Yang Biao clan did not have much interaction with Cao Cao.
, after the two people exchanged pretentious politeness, Cao Cao just said: "I remember that in the third year of Guanghe, Cao Cao was recruited by a public car to be the minister, and at that time Yang Gong also paid homage to the minister again. This is why there is a bad relationship between you and me.
Let’s get acquainted.”
"General Chariot and Cavalry still remembers it so clearly. It's not like this old man. He is nearly 8 years old and can't remember unimportant things clearly." Yang Biao said with a smile. He stood in front of the steps and basked in the sun, feeling warm.
It makes people feel comfortable.
"But I see that Mr. Yang is still in good spirits." Cao Cao smiled and continued: "It's just that Mr. Yang got a son in his old age, and your son is far away in the South China Sea, and there is little news. How can there be no reason for not caring between father and son? I heard
He served as the postal supervisor in Nanhai and had quite a political reputation. He visited Confucian scholars and educated the common people. When Funan, Tangming and other countries sent envoys, Pang Xi, the governor, accompanied him as a courtesy to the public. I think your son is in Nanhai.
Over the years, I have become familiar with various overseas affairs. If the imperial court expands in the future, it would be best for a person like this to serve in the imperial court."
Yang Biao listened quietly, and after hearing the song, he knew the elegant meaning: "Dong Gongren was transferred to Henan. Does the general of chariots and cavalry want to recruit dogs to make history?"
Due to the vacancies in positions such as Taiwei and Zongzheng, there have been frequent personnel transfers in the court in the past few days. First, Shangshu Zuopushe Pei Mao was worshiped as Taiwei, Taipu Liu Biao was transferred to Zongzheng, and the great craftsman Zhou Zhong was transferred to Taipu, and then
Wang Jiang, the Shaofu, and Yin Liu of Henan were appointed ministers on the left and servants on the right...
After the vacancy of Henan Yin, Cao Cao immediately tentatively recommended Dong Zhao to the emperor. As a result, he was successfully appointed as Henan Yin, which showed that the emperor still supported Cao Cao as always. When Dong Zhao went to Henan, Cao Cao wanted to use his chariot to ride the general.
Keeping Yang Xiu in the position of Chang Shi can not only improve his relationship with the Yang family, but also help Yang Biao 'rescue' his son from the remote Jiaozhou.
"With this intention, in the future the imperial court will send troops to support the south and open up territory, and there will be a place for your son to use it." Cao Cao said implicitly: "The country intends to divide Jiaozhou into two parts, including Nanhai, Hepu, Cangwu, Yulin, etc.
The county is Guangzhou, with Jiaozhi, Jiuzhen, Rinan and other counties as Jiaozhou. Funan, Tangming and other counties will also be established as Jiaozhou counties. At that time, the soldiers will serve far away, and the imperial court will dispatch them from the center. They will open up thousands of miles of land, thinking that their great achievements will be passed down to the world. But you
I, my generation, can see it with my own eyes."
When Yang Biao heard the words, he was unmoved, as if he didn't understand and prepared to explain vaguely: "Leave young people's affairs to young people. I am also old, so how can I still remember so many things?"
The ancestors were so proud that the country ordered them to guard the South China Sea. This was just to sharpen their ambitions. Heaven will give them great responsibilities. No matter how deep the love for licking a calf is, it will not be like this."
"That being the case, there's no need for me, an outsider, to worry." Cao Cao pursed his lips and said no more after being frustrated by the other party.
"Mr. Cao is free and easy after all." Yang Biao smiled faintly, but didn't want to stop there. Instead, he said, "I heard that Wang Can, the former secretary of the general's office, was transferred to the post of Secretary Cheng. Yesterday, he held a banquet to send us off and got very drunk?"
"Wang Zhongxuan and I have known each other for many years, worked with each other, and have a deep friendship. We are very close to each other in writing, writing, and poetry. Now that he has returned as secretary, I naturally want to give him a banquet so that we can work together." Cao Cao said softly without changing his expression.
Yang Biao turned around and was about to walk up the stairs. He whispered: "Then, Chen Jiao, the new reporter, has also attended the banquet?"
Cao Cao's eyes narrowed, and when he saw Yang Biao turning around, he suddenly burst into laughter, trying to cover up something. He chased after him, stretched out his hand to caress Yang Biao's slightly stooped back, and said cheerfully: "That's natural, Chen Jibi is in Xu Huang
I have been serving as the Registrar for many years and is a well-known and capable official. It is too late for me to be happy that I can get this person."
"That's good, that's good." Yang Biao also said with a smile: "The country's support for the general is not in vain."
Xuanshi Hall.
The emperor leaned back on the bench, holding his hands on the armrests. Behind him, Mu Shun carefully rubbed his forehead. He looked up with heavy eyes, as if there was some heavy pressure that prevented his brows from relaxing. It was a good time.
After a long while, he said: "How are you doing at Duke Huan's house?"
Sitting next to him is Zhang Cheng, a senior official in Taizhong. He was born in the Zhang family in Hanoi. His father and ancestors were both three generations. It is said that he was the successor of Zhang Liang, the marquis of Liu. In his early years, Zhang Cheng used the Fang Zhengzheng to pay homage to Yilang. Later, the three brothers plotted to kill Dong Zhuo.
After failing, they took refuge in Yangzhou and the Han Dynasty was revived, so they returned to serve in the court. Recently, the emperor's teacher Huan Dian died of illness, and Zhang Cheng, as the Taizhong doctor, was ordered to go to express condolences and give gifts. This time he just returned to the palace to report to the emperor.
The emperor asked a question. Zhang Chenggang wanted to answer, but suddenly stopped. He looked at the table in front of the emperor, refusing to shift his gaze even half an inch or making a sound.
Attendant Zhong Yao reminded him: "Gong Huan taught your Majesty the Book of Documents, and served Bi with all his heart. He was only awarded the post of Taiwei this year, but it's not a holiday! Although it's a pity, your Majesty sent the Taizhong doctor to offer sacrifices. I'm kind to you."
If you add it, you can be regarded as respecting the teacher's way."
The emperor got rid of Mu Shun's hand that was rubbing his forehead, put away his relaxed posture, and sat upright on the couch.
Zhang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and then said: "The funeral arrangements in the house should be simple. This is the last wish of Duke Huan. After I paid tribute in a strict manner, I saw that there were many old officials and old friends in my family who came with sorrow. I did not hesitate to use hundreds of tricks."
"From now on, we will never see a 'censor on horseback' again!" The emperor lightly mentioned the other party's deeds of not avoiding power, and suddenly said: "Has Huan Fan arrived at the house at this time?"
"We arrived the day before yesterday. It's a pity that Duke Huan was in such a hurry that we couldn't see him for the last time." Zhang Cheng said with special emotion: "I heard that Duke Huan will be buried in his hometown, and there will be many people paying condolences along the way. Do you agree..."
The emperor waved his hand and leaned back slightly: "Let's do it according to the funeral ceremony of Duke Zhao back then." Zhao Qi and Huan Dian were both his teachers. Although the former had a deeper affection for the emperor, he has passed away one after another, so in terms of etiquette, they are still the same.
To treat the two of them as equals, and after dealing with these trivial matters behind the scenes, he continued: "Doctor Lao told Huan Fan that although he should observe filial piety, he does not need to enter the palace this time, so as not to add to the grief, he is still young..."
Zhang Cheng wanted to say in his heart that when Zhao Qi died, the emperor personally copied "Mencius" and gave it to Zhao Qi for burial. Now it is said that Huandian's funeral ceremony is as usual, but the emperor has not seen any action. Zhang Cheng
After all, he did not dare to ask the emperor for help, lest he would be unhappy. He thought that the emperor's attitude was probably because Huan Dian opposed the emperor's policies many times during his lifetime, and was an upright and conservative man who was not lovable. Hanoi Zhang Family Biography
If the Longkang Huan clan is not allowed, it is hard for him to stand out in front of the great government.
Just then, after hearing that Cao Cao and Yang Biao were waiting at the door, the emperor asked Mu Shun to come in, and Zhang Cheng also resigned. Seeing everyone sitting down, the emperor casually mentioned: "Recently, affairs in the DPRK have been complicated, and there have been many changes among the ministers, especially
This is Duke Huan... all the recent new policies in the imperial court are the result of several years of planning by you and I, the emperor and our ministers, and are related to the plan of a hundred years. We must not let things go to waste because of others, and we hope that everyone will encourage us."
The pertinence of these words was so obvious that Cao Cao and Yang Biao couldn't help but look at each other, and everyone agreed.