"The barking of the town dogs is a strange thing for everyone, and it is also harmful to those who seek customers early." [Chou Lin Fu]
It was the night of April 22nd in the third year of the Han Dynasty.
According to the Han system, the Shangshutai was built inside the ceremonial gate of the palace. In order to promptly respond to extraordinary events; such as military disasters, urgent edicts issued by the emperor and other emergencies, everyone from the Shangshulang level down would stay at the central platform, and everyone would take turns to stay directly there.
Five Nights. As officials of the imperial court's central organization, the officials of the Shangshu will enjoy extraordinary treatment during the night duty. For example, the Zhongguan will distribute green silk and white silk quilts, Tongzhong pillows, curtains and other bedding; the Shaofu will also arrange
Taiguan, Tangguan provided food, soup cakes, and supper. The most special thing was that he would also send two envoys and two female maids to the minister who was on duty at night, with red sleeves to add fragrance, and warm clothes and quilts. It was so happy.
When the emperor, a time traveler, heard for the first time that there was such an overtime benefit at the Chancellery, he couldn't help but murmur that the feudal bureaucracy was so decadent! How could this make the overtime dogs of later generations feel so embarrassed?
At ordinary times, there is no need to ask the minister to order the minister to stay on duty at night. However, tomorrow is a critical moment. Wang Yun does not dare to neglect, so he looks for an opportunity to let the minister's servants Sun Rui and the minister Yang Zan sit in charge, so that they can be on duty in the first place.
Time controls the center. At this time, the two of them have no time to experience the luxurious treatment of Shangshu's night watch. They must know that tomorrow will be a critical moment that determines the fate of the Han Dynasty. No one dares to relax their vigilance at the end. If there is the slightest disturbance, the two of them will be like this.
It's like facing a powerful enemy.
Shi Sunrui was calm, sophisticated and experienced, but Yang Zan looked nervous and guilty. He stood up and sat down several times, wanting to write something with a pen, but couldn't write a word for a long time.
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"Okay! What do you look like like this? Everything is ready, and all you have to do tomorrow is follow the plan. Why can't you even sit still?" Shi Sunrui couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help scolding him.
Yang Zan was scolded by Shisun Rui, and he looked a little embarrassed. How could Shisun Rui understand the pressure he was under? Shisun Rui only had to worry about whether Lu Bu could succeed in assassinating Dong. If not, at worst, he would be killed and his family would be destroyed. He would remain in the history of Qing Dynasty.
In the name of loyalty, if they succeed, they will work together to help the country as they and Wang Yun discussed. Yang Zan was also like this, but he was persuaded by Yang Qi and accepted the olive branch thrown by the emperor. For the sake of Hongnong Yang
In order to ensure the long-term development of the Yang family, he chose to bring the Yang family members in court to the emperor.
Now that things are coming to an end, he is worried about gains and losses. Tomorrow, when things are done, he will draw a clear line with Wang Yun. When the government is criticized, the Yang family will be involved in the whirlpool, and it is very likely that the finally stable government situation will be stirred up again. This makes the world
How do people view his Yang family? What does it sound like to seek refuge with the emperor, betray his alliance, betray his loyalty, and scheme against the heroes for his own selfish desires?
It was a miscalculation! Yang Zan regretted that he easily boarded the emperor's pirate ship. He wanted to regret it, but the promise given by the emperor and the price of regret deeply stimulated him. If he quit midway, he would be abandoned by both parties, but if
If it is done, the Yang family will have another San Gong. Not only that, in order to take charge of the army, the emperor chose the candidate suggested by Yang Qi, and asked Yang Ru, the original bird attack captain who had recruited him when Gai Xun was training the Jingzhao Huya Camp.
He is the general of the army in the middle of Huben, and his servants shoot Yang Zhong to supervise the troops in Guanzhong.
As long as he helps the emperor gain power, the Yang family can become the number one in both the government and the public. The Yuan family of Runan, who once kept pace with them, will also fall to their feet. How can Yang Zan not be tempted by such a huge temptation? Even Guanglu doctor Yang Biao and others
The direct descendants of the Yang family were all eager to give it a try, and Yang Zan could not refuse.
"Hey! Somehow, I always feel that something will happen tonight." Yang Zan lowered his voice, returned to the table, and looked at Shisun Rui through the candlelight. "I don't know what will happen to the court after tomorrow.
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Yang Zan had long thought about Shisun Rui. He knew that the Yang family might become popular in the future. He had to win over Kansai scholars like Shisun Rui to have enough strength to fight against Wang Yun and the disciples of the Yuan family who were officials in the court. So.
He found an opportunity for the two of them to be alone today, so that he could finish what he had not finished saying at the city gate that day: "Master Shisun, please forgive me, have you ever thought about executing Dong?"
Shi Sunrui was already feeling sleepy, but now he cheered up and asked solemnly: "Meng Qi, why do you say that?"
"My subordinate is just doubtful." Yang Zan thought for a moment and whispered, "I dare to ask Pu She what kind of person Wang Situ is."
"Situ Zhongzhong is upright and upright, Wang Zuocai is also a talented person, and his moral integrity is beyond my reach." Shi Sunrui commented fairly.
Yang Zan nodded and said, "What Pu She said is true. However, although Wang Situ came out of Bingzhou, he always admired the Guandong people. He once intended to recruit the Yuan family and others to serve as officials in the court after executing Dong, so as to help the country.
By then, I don’t know where we will be, and the talk of abandoning Liang is still in our ears.”
In the fourth year of Yongchu reign of Emperor Xiao'an, the Qiang invaded Liang and conquered two states, making it difficult for the court to take care of both. The visitor Pang Shen suggested to the general Deng Zhi who was assisting the government at that time to abandon Liangzhou and move the people from the border counties to live in Sanfu.
Focus on the north. This triggered public discussion in the court. For Deng Zhao, who was born in a wealthy family in Nanyang, this could not only shrink the defense line and concentrate on defeating the enemy, but also allow the third assistant to become the front line against the Qiang people and use military pressure to attack Guanxi.
The power of the noble family in the court can be said to be two birds with one stone.
But this really chilled the hearts of the people of Liangzhou. Although this suggestion was later rescinded by the doctor Yu Xu, the matter still caused a lot of discussion as the Qiang people rebelled and attached themselves.
He has an irresolvable political hatred with the powerful Kanto clan.
At this time, due to the situation, they had to unite to fight against Dong Zhuo. But after the incident, who can guarantee that the wealthy people of Guandong represented by Wang Yun will not cross the river and burn down their bridges?
Seeing that Shi Sun Rui was deep in thought, Yang Zan struck while the iron was hot and said: "Shisun Gong! After all, Wang Yun and I are not a family. At this time, Dong Zhuo was powerful and forced by the situation, he had to unite with the courtiers to eliminate the traitors.
.But tomorrow is about to be successful, and the oath has been made, shouldn’t Pu She think about what happens next?”
Shisun Rui's hunched body suddenly straightened up, his eyes were dissatisfied. Yang Zan was not afraid and looked at him. After a long time, Shisun Rui was finally defeated. He didn't know what Yang Zan said, but he
His prestige and power are not as good as those of Wang Yun. Even if he has the intention to fight against each other, he does not have the strength. Moreover, if Wang Yun can really use this to unify the Kanto and Kansai noble families, it will be a great achievement, but Sun Rui depends on Wang Yun's magnanimity and temperament.
, but felt worried.
He was about to say something to comfort Yang Zan when someone knocked on the closed door. Shisun Rui's face changed and he said to the outside: "Who is it?"