"I have heard that people who follow benevolence and act against it will not doubt it." The Analects of Confucius Yan Yuan
"Your Majesty pays more attention to Zhao Zirou than we thought." Ma Rixi said to Shisun Rui: "I don't know whether he took advantage of Zhonghou or Zhonghou took advantage of him."
"I'm afraid only the country knows the exact reason." Shisun Rui said casually.
Ma Rixi glanced at the other party. He invited the other party here this time not to hear this.
"I would like to express my grievance to you, Mr. Sun." Ma Yu said proactively: "It was also an earthquake in the capital, and it was also Sikong. How could Mr. Zhao be unharmed?"
"In your opinion, I should have complaints?" Shisun Ruipi asked with a smile.
"I don't have this intention." Ma Yu lowered his head in embarrassment and said humbly, which was very different from his usual straightforward and arrogant temperament: "What I want to say is, if His Majesty had had this intention, the scholars and grandchildren would
Why did you suffer the consequences? At this time, you should be in Zhongtai."
The implication is that Ma Rixi still intends to let Shisun Rui return to the court, but in this process, Shisun Rui needs to express his complaints in order to seek compensation from the emperor for serving.
In Shisun Rui's view, this is tantamount to seeking death, complaining privately, and criticizing the government. According to the emperor's personality, would he humbly compensate him? I'm afraid if he really does what Ma Rixi said, what will happen next?
It was Jinwu's Tiqi who came to the door. It seems that after he was gone, Ma Rixi, Ma Yu and others could not see the situation more and more clearly, and they even came up with such an idea.
Scholar Sun Rui was so angry that he laughed: "Time is fate. I did make a mistake at that time. If it were not for the disaster, it would be difficult to preserve my reputation. After Zuo Fengyi's incident, the country did not pursue the case. It is already a great kindness.
How can I make such a big comment?"
Ma Yu frowned and was about to say something, but Shi Sunrui raised his hand and was about to leave: "Since the founding of our Han Dynasty, the emperors in the past generations have never been so protective of their subordinates. But with this pattern and mind, I will be far away from you now."
Sheng Xiaohe, filial piety and others. If Uncle Weng is aware of current affairs, he should not just focus on Zhao Wen. He should look further ahead to see clearly the pros and cons."
After saying that, Shi Sunrui got up and left.
"He's saying that I'm short-sighted?" Ma Rixi snorted coldly, a little unconvinced: "Why does he say that to me? Your Majesty wants to use sinners instead of evading the three princes to deal with the disaster. How could I not know?
I just want to take this opportunity to fight for some rights for him. If he doesn't appreciate it, he actually lectures me? He also doesn't think about how important the position of Taichang is. It has been vacant for a long time since Zhao Wen moved to the position. All parties involved
Everyone is watching, who can win it?"
"Ming Gong, calm down your anger for the time being." Ma Yu advised him kindly from the side: "Shisun Gong suffered a setback last time and has not regained his vigor. Now he is unwilling to become an official rashly, probably for the sake of reputation."
Because he complained and sought compensation from the emperor, he was reinstated as an official. No matter what he said, it would be detrimental to his reputation. Even if he became too regular, he would be stained, and his reputation would never be as good as that of Ma Rixi.
The height. And this will make Shisun Rui owe Ma Rixi a favor, and there will be no threat to Ma Rixi in the future. This is why Ma Rixi wants Shisun Rui to make a comeback in this way.
"It's okay, it's just something he did casually. He is unwilling to accept my kindness, and I can't force it." Ma Rixi said in a pretending regretful tone: "When Zhou Wenming comes back from his mission to envoy Lang Xie, he will use his merits
, it makes sense to transfer to Taichang.”
Zhou Wenming is one of the current Nine Ministers, a native of Fufeng Maoling, Dahonglu Zhou Huan. As early as last month, he and the carriage commander Wang Duan were ordered to go to Langye to preside over the state funeral for the deceased King Langye Shun.
As well as canonizing the new king. This trip also included announcing the results of the settlement between Pingdong General Cao Cao and Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian, which meant to gild the king's head. The deputy envoy was promoted. How could Zhou Huan, as the chief envoy, also
It will receive some light accordingly.
"I heard that Huang Gong was making some noise somewhere. I wonder what he plans to do with Liu Fan and others." Ma Yu said softly.
Ma Rixi said disdainfully: "Huang Ziyan is Liu Junlang's in-law. Liu Junlang refused to pay taxes or send envoys to Yizhou, and even asked his subordinate Zhang Lu to separate Hanzhong. When the imperial court sent troops to Yizhou one day, Huang Ziyan would be the first to escape.
There is a rift, instead of thinking about getting revenge at this time, it is better to think more about how to preserve it."
Since Huang Wan lost power, the Guanxi scholars have lost their backbone and were sluggish for a time. They were all supported by the newly recruited Yingchuan scholars such as Xun You and Zhong Yao. Ma Rixi now only has Yang, Zhao Wen and others in his eyes.
People, for a moment, did not pay attention to the traumatized Kansai scholars.
Ma Yu nodded and returned to the topic: "Zhao Sikong will definitely be able to keep it this time?"
"Yes." Ma Rixi replied solemnly: "There have been frequent disasters in recent years. I may not be sure of the day I will be called upon to serve. Then the government will be in a state of ups and downs, and I will not feel at ease. Your Majesty has a broad mind and is determined to take on responsibilities.
How can I disobey you?"
"Having said that, the Taiwei may not be happy. Zhao Sikong has provoked and targeted him several times. The Taiwei has long wanted to retaliate. Now is a great opportunity. Based on his vision, I'm afraid he won't be happy." Ma Yu said with a smile.
Ma Rixi said disapprovingly: "There are many wise people around Dong Cheng, but if he wants to profit from it and teach Zhao Wen a lesson, then he has to look at his own abilities and methods."
Soon, the emperor planned to blame himself for this disaster, and issued an edict to repair the province and save Zhao Wen. Although the court officials at home and abroad praised the emperor for his courage to shoulder the responsibility for the disaster, unlike Emperor Xiaohe,
However, there are still ministers discussing current affairs, saying that if the emperor has made mistakes, the ministers are inevitably responsible.
The arrow naturally pointed at Sikong Zhao Wen, as if he didn't want him to get away so easily.
As soon as the discussion came out, Zhao Wen was ashamed and angry. He immediately went to Shu to implore the emperor not to break the precedent established since Xiaohe and to put all the blame on himself. The emperor also expressed hesitation in front of Ma Rixi and others the day after receiving the memorial.
The ministers were anxious. Although they knew that the emperor was retreating in order to advance, they had to rebuke and dismiss those ministers who gossiped according to the emperor's intention.
After n temporarily stopped for a period of time, the emperor formally issued an edict to sinners, asked for advice, and ordered various places to recommend virtuous and upright people. These were established examples. After the edict of sinners was issued, all the officials praised the emperor for his sage.
The harm caused by the earthquake was minimized for a time.
Shortly after the edict was issued, in order to ensure that the order to purchase surplus grain went smoothly, the emperor personally summoned Jingzhao Yin Hu Miao.
"Wang Ling said that in order to collect grain, you had privately instructed county officials to go to the countryside to visit villages and purchase surplus grain from door to door?" The emperor said with a cold face: "You do know how to come up with ideas!"
Hu Miao panicked. He didn't expect that before he had even started brewing, he would be exposed by a discerning person, and it was Wang Ling, the commander of Chang'an who was directly under him! At this time, he was being questioned sternly by the emperor, and he didn't bother to blame Wang Ling. He was in a hurry.
He squeezed out some excuses and said: "Your Majesty! This is also a ploy for the imperial court. The merchants in the East and West markets buy the people's food at low prices and then sell it to the government at high prices. I really don't want to see the imperial court lose money.
Then I thought of bypassing the merchants and directly purchasing grain and grass for the common people at a price that was higher than the price charged by the merchants but lower than the market price. This would not only save the court a fortune, but also make the common people profit. Wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone?
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After saying this, even Hu Miao didn't feel anything was wrong. The emperor seemed moved by it and said: "This is a good idea. However, Zhao Sikong has to be responsible for the procurement matters throughout Guanzhong and has no time to take care of his subordinates.
Since you are so smart, it will be your responsibility to carry out this matter. Do not let down the trust."
"Wei, ah?" Hu Miao was about to agree, but suddenly realized that when subordinate officials went to the countryside, they would inevitably exploit the common people. This was originally a trap he laid for Zhao Wen, but why did it turn to him?
"When Jingzhao Yin received the edict, he was at a loss for words. I ask your Majesty to punish him!" Zhao Zi, the visitor who was responsible for supervising the etiquette, said immediately.
"I hope his advice has merit, that's all." The emperor waved to Zhao Zi tolerantly.
Before Hu Miao could react, he saw Zhao Zi still staring at him eagerly. He did not dare to hesitate or refuse. After all, this was his idea. If he tried to push the blame, he would be more likely to appear guilty.
Under the glare of the emperor and Zhao Zi, Hu Miao had no choice but to agree. He was already thinking about how to restrain the subordinate officials who went to the countryside to prevent them from causing trouble and implicating him. 11